COINING EVENTS.

Meetings, &o, To-night. Opera Hou?e -" Arrah-na-Poguo," 8. Choral Hall Cricket Club Concort, 8. Lorne-Htreet Hull—Lecture by Kov. S. J-Neili. "The Karly Progress of tho Christian Religion,' 7.30.

Riding School—Meo ing of Itoyal Lancarp, 7.30.

Devonport—Artillery Parade, 7.30. Holy Trinity Churoh, Otahnhu—lnstitute of Rev. F. Gould, 7.30.

St. Peter's Presbyterian Church—FrnltSoiree, 7.80.

Mission Hall, Freeman's Bay-" John Treg uowlth," 7.30. Epiphany Church-Sorvlcoof Song, "Nothing to Nobody," 7 30. Concert—Mrs Clajton'n School, 8. Auction Sales To-morrow. i VaUe and Bradley— Fnrm Produce 12. S. Cochrano and Son—Pianoforte, &c, 11. Alfred Buokland—Haymarkot. B. Tonka and Co.—Carriages, &c, 12. Huntor and Nolan—Horcea, Saddlery, Har ness, Omnibus. Draye. Carts, &c, 11 a.m. R. Arthur - Poultry, &0., 11. Carbines and Taylor—Groceries, &c, 11. Morton and Jackson—Sale oC Produce, etc., at 12.30. J. H. Haraor & Co.-Furnlturo, 11 Q. W. ninney—Large Assortment Building Materials, comprising—Window Frames, Doors, Blocks, Ladders, Window Glass, &c, 12 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Holla will close as nndor :—

This Day. For Tauranga ana Opotikl, p»r Wellington, at f) p.m.

Friday. November 27. For Tairua, per Pakn, at 8 a.m.' For Thames, por Kotomahana, at i p.m. For Whitianga and Upper Mill, per Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parus, Waipu, Whan sraroi, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Macgresor or Waltakl, at 5 p.ra. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Satdbday, November 28. For Walwera, ptr Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandel. at 1 p.m. For Gieborne Napier, and Southern Ports, per Suva, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Decombor 8. For Navigator Islands, Bandwloh Island*, United Btateß of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amcrioo, and British and Foreign Wost Indlep, at I p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 D.m. Monoy orders. 10 SO a.m. Rsgistered letters and nawnußPoru. at 11.30 a.m. Lato lotturs. bearing an extra foe of six pence In addition to tts postage, will be received by tho Mall Agent on board the staomer i p to the time cf galling. ThU mail will be dua In London about Ja-. 15. Signed) 8. B. 8188, Chlot Poetinastei. Chief Pofltofllce, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

StJNBXT.—This evening, 6.61. SumUBJE.—To-morrow morninit, 1.40. Moon's Aob.—Last Quarter, 29th, 1.56 p.m,

HIGH WATER.

AUOKLASD—This evening, 9!3; to-morrow raornlog, 9 68. Mant/kau Heads—To-morrow morning, 0,13; to-morrow afternoon, 0.38. Eaipaba Heads—To-morrow morning, 1,13; to-morrow evening, 138.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAT. Argyle, as,, Amodeo, from Meronry Bay Te Anau, s.u., Molntosh, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Te Anau, s s., Molntosh, for Southern ports Jxiok-out, brlgantine. Hnrwood, for Whangaroa Julia Pryce, schooner, Scott, for Norfolk Island Argyle, b.b., Amodeo, for Great Barrier Mails, schooner. Lane, for Tonga

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow. 2 p.m. Knterpriae. from Thames, to-dny, i p.m. Arstj-le, from Great Barrier, this 3venlng Suva, from Giaborne, to-morrow Coromandel, from C;>romandel. Tuesday, 4 a m. Waitaki. from Whangarei, this evening Macgregor, from WhaDgarei, thia evening Clansman, from Ru?ae 1, to-morrow, early. Coptic, from Plymouth, Tuesday, December 1 Mararoa. from Sydney, Dccambor 8 Ruapohu, from Plymouth, about December 8 Kaikoura, from PlymoTf'-h. about January 15 Alauiodu., from San Francisco, December 11 [For promoted departures sou shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.]

EXPORTS.

Por Te Anau, for Southern ports: 97 hall chests tea. 120 hues rice. SO cases trait, 2,821 bags sngar, uuil tundries. For Hobnrt: 100 packages meats. 20 kexs boef. For Melbourne: 1,000 nlprPH timber. 17Bhidoa. B bales pklns.

Por Jalia Pryce-38 Tings sngar. 40 bags rloo. 31 cases drapery, S2 packaguß hurdware, 18 packages saint a, 18 dium-i oil, ;17 cases biscuits, 20 bags potatoes, 11) bags bonodiwt, 88 paoksnea groceries, 200 papkageß tundries.

Inwards Cpabtwise.—Paku, from Taini<\ with 27,000 ft timber: Rob Roy, from Sandspit, with 230 bushels shlnge; Deveror, from Whattgarel, with 45 tons coal.

Outwaboh Coastwism.—Clyde, for Russell; Paku. for Tairua; Rob Roy, for Sandspit; Deveron, for Tauranga.

Tho sohooner Three Cheers arrived at Bris bane from Tham aon the 19th inst.

The Tongan sohooner Sandfly i* expected to arrive here about a fortnight hence.

■ The brigantlne Stanley left Newcastle for this port on the 20th mat with a full cargo of coal.

The brigantlne Look-out sailed this morning for Wnnngaria, to load timber for fcydney.

The suhooii er Lillian is to be stripped, caulked, end re-coppered at this port before leaving again (or the islands.

The brigautine Ocetla has completed her cargo of timber at Mercery Bay, and will pro bably sail to-morrow for Brisbane.

Tho barque Liii-.i, instead of proceeding lo Qisbornn from thi- port will load here far Lon don, to fellow the Sam Mendel, now a full ship. The following were passengerß frcn Knssal by theß e.Te Anau:—Misses Forster, Kate Lone' Messrs McKenzie, Logan, Churchward, Alex ander, Meadainea Alozander, Hamilton.

The brig Sea Waif has cleared at the customs for Meroary Buy. At Mercury Bay ohe will load timber for Sydney.

Tho schooner Jalia Pryco has cleared at the Customs for Norfolk Island. Passengers :—Miss E. Nobop, MoHdnmes Ohomines and Sllva, and Messrs D. Buffbtt and D. Peacocko.

The schooner MaUe did not leave for Tonga yeßterday, owing to adverste winds. She sailed this morning.

Tho New Zealand Agricultural Company re ceived a cablegram from Melbourne today announcing the arrival there yesterday of the Davonport, which Is, therefore, the first Into port of the fleet of vessels that left the Kaipara on the 2nd last.

Tho ship Euterpe goes from thin port to Napior. where she will load wool, etc., for Lon don. Tim Euterpe will havo the last of her In ward o irao dieohargod to morrow, and will ro bably sail on Tuesday morning.

Tbo n. 9. Te Annn nailed at »non. Passoneers for GlBoorne: Mr Brassoy, Mr and Mra King. For Nader: Mr and Mra Hardsley. Mr, Mra and Master Auffray, Messrs Mountfort, P. H. Knftel, Gtvary. H. Brown, Taylor. For Wel lington : Mrrj Baker and infant. Misses Baker (!), Captain Baker, Messrs Rosnhnrgh, and Frank. For Lyiteltou: Mtss Qnnrterman. Bar Dunedin: Mr Royse, Mr and Mr Lysall. Kor I'.lufr: Captain and Master M Tinner. F r Hobart. Mr Geliibrand. For Melbourne: Miss Quarlerman, Messrs O. 8. Jilctas, Donald. Oraerod. Kov. P. Kemps, Mis Omerod and infant, Mra and Miss Watson, Mrs Quarlerman.

THE MARAROA.

The Union Company's new steamer Mararoa, which is to leave tills part OH Tuesday, .Decem ber 8, under the San Francisco mail contract, will upon that trip go on to San Franoiuoo after landing malls, passengers, &c, at Honolulu. The previous arrangement was that sho would tranship San Francisco cargo, &c., at Honolulu, And that she should not visit the former port at All.

THE COPTIC.

The SI aw, Savlll, and Albion Company's fine steamer Coptic arrived at Hubart from Ply jiiontb, via the Cape, yesterday, the voyage so far (including detention at the Cape for repairs to her propellon having occupied about 45 days. The Coptic la to coal at Bobart, and may be ex pected to arrive hero early on Tuesday morning next The Coptic has passengers and cargo (or all the principal New Zealand portp, Including about 800 tonH general merchandise for Auck land. From here she gooß to Wellington, and thence to Southern ports. Most of tie tranship ments fortraallur ports will bo made at l'oct Ohalmerc. The Coptic, it may be remembered, Wishere alout twelve months ego, when she was ctojon by the Imperial Government as an armed cruiser, and was fitted out at Sydney. She was then sent away on secret service, waa eventually handed over to the ?.;h. and A. Com pany, and is now. as before, on tho direst steam ttr?ice between London and thU colony.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Gnlrlooh, MoArthnr, from Wnltara Staffs Norbnry, from Wititara

DEPARTURE.

Gairlooh, MoArthnr, for Waitara Btafta, Norbury, for Waitara. Hannah Mosau, Windsor, for Raglan and Kawhla The Northern Company's steamers Gslrloch tad Btaffaarrivea from Waitara this morning, the former Wl;h 61 head of cattle, 197 sheep, and 4i tons meat, nnd the latter with 28 kegs and 10barrels beef, 12 casks tallow. 200 cases meats SO bales skins, 2 cases fruit, 15 tons frozen meat and 2 cases butter. They both left again for tho same port at 1 o'clock, the Staffj conveying hither 20 tons cargo. The B.s. Hannah Mokau loft for Raglan and Kawt ia yesterday evening, with 20 tons general cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Poet Chalmers, yesterday.—Sail»a : Rcto snahana. Pafsowro'S for Auckland : - Messrs Shoin and Mosul y, Sirs RaUray.

COMMERCIAL.

♦ ■ Kvenino Stab Office, this day. Atotociraphioal error in our last evening Msue mido it appear that the highest offer , S* n T? r.! ho,s«*y.street property was£7 per foot. It should have road «70.

Births.

ANSENNE. —On Novembor 23, at Mercury- Bay, the wifo of Jomea Aueenuo ola daughter.

Marriages.

GREKNWOOD-AXTELL On November 26. at the houso of Mr Hemingway, by the Kov. C. Worboys. Joseph Greenwood, of Auckland (late of Bradford York*. England), to Elizabeth Axtell, of Bradford Yorks, England. WATSON—GRAY.—On September SO. at St. James's, Birkdalo, England, John Richard Watson, of Wilmslow Uate of Auckland), t» Edith, daughter of John Gray, Esq., Bitkdalo.

Deaths.

GEORGE.—At tho residence of h's son-in-law (R. S. Sandall), Kden Terrain. Edmund George (of the Thames), brother of tho late Richard George, of ParnelL Tho funeral will leave the above address to morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m. MOORE—On November 24, at the residence of hor son (Mr H. W. Moore), Mackay-street, Thames, Isabella, relict of the late Charles Moore, of Onehunga ; aged 78 years. Tho funeral will leave ncr boo's residence. Princes Btreet, Onehunga, to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. WALLACE.—On November 25, at Mangare, John Wallace ; aged 6.3 years. The funeral will leave his late restfonco on Saturday, November 23. at 2 p.m., tor the Otara Cemetery. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28. 1885.

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

Of vast importance to New Zealand is the question of forest conservation and renewal, whether it is considered in relation to our timber supplies or to the modifying influences of forest areas on soil, temperature, and rainfall. It is therefore with pleasure we note that Mr Ballance, in his capacity of Com missioner of Forests, has resolved upon at once establishing a School of Fores try at Whangarei. The General As sembly last session did their part of the work by passing the State Forests Act, which provides the requisite machinery for a comprehensive system of forest conservation, and by appro priating a sum of to inaugurate operations under this very useful statute. The Act gives power to create State Forests by proclamation of the Governor-in-Council, and empowers the Commissioner to borrow a sum of money not exceeding for the purposes of the Act. The statute fur ther declares that the latter may " at any time establish a School of Forestry and Agriculture" on the Kioreroa block, at Whangarei, and it is by virtue of the power so conferred that the present steps are being taken. It should be added that the Act contem plates the opening of other Schools of Forestry and Agriculture, and the raising of further loans : but these pro posals can only be carried out after being authorised by vote of the General Assembly. The suitability of the site chosen for the first of these State Schools cannot be doubted. In view of the great lack of knowledge which prevails with regard to the special sub tropical industries suited for North Auckland, this school, under proper management, will prove of incalculable benefit to settlers ; just as, under im proper control, it will simply mean a worse than useless expenditure of public money. We therefore trust that good judgment will lule in the choice of a practical instructor to take charge of the Whangarei School of Forestry and Agriculture. ■

. In the department of forestry.in par ticular, it is essential that correct ideas, based upon actual experience, should rule. It is, for example, quite an im practicable dream in which some people indulge of renewing the kauri forests of North New Zealand. The kauri is a noble tree, and a great source of wealth to the colony; but it is none the less doomed. It must be remembered that it wpuld take thousands of years to. restore the wealth of timber and gum which this tree has been yielding since the colony was settled, and it would be utterly unprofitable to devote large areas of land to a crop which would not be reaped for half-a - century. Kauri planting is also, for special reasons, more expensive than that of other trees equally valuable for timber purposes. There is, for instance, the catalpa, a fine large tree, which grows luxuriantly here, as in its native habitat, the United States of America, and which attains perfection in from 50 to 100 years. There could be five crops of this tree got for every one of kauri ; and gum-trees, pines,and others of even more rapid growth'could be in troduced extensively and planted along with our own puriri and other useful trees. As to the duiation of our pre sent kauri forests, Professor Kirk, we think,takes a much too gloomy view of the question when he fixes the date of their exhaustion at twelve to eighteen years hence. The kauri in the Kaihu Valley alone will, it is estimated, take ten years to exhaust, and there are, in addition, the vast Puhipuhi bush in its virgin state and many other extensive tracts of timber country. Those who have had the best opportunities of judging of the extent of our timber re sources a*gree that the kauri supplies will last for 30 or 40 years to come. The rate of denudation must go on in creasing, and there is all the more need that the forest trees planted now should be of more rapid growth. AYe .mention these points to indicate the importance of having practical ability displayed in the management of forestry matters, instead qf theoretical or senti mental ideas, so that whatever is done may be on a common-sense" basis, and have undoubted economic advan tages.

Annexation of Burmah.

A definite rosolvo to annex tlm Kingdom

of Biu-mah to the British Crown lias been ( arrived ut, and from what lms t\ann pired us to the cause of the present warlike operations, the resolution is per fectly justifiable. The eccentric King Theebaw, in order to raise monoy, levied a heavy fine for a trumped-up offence from the Bombay-Burmah Trading Company, an English concern doing extensive business at Mandalay. Payment of this was resisted by tho Company, and thon followed tho insult to Mr Bernard, tho British Commissioner, which forms the cants belli. Simultaneous^ the King of Burmah made ovorturos to the French Government. Ac cording to tho " Rangoon Gazotte," a Bur mese Embassy was despatched to Paris, taking with it a so-called commercial treaty, signed on tho part of tho Burmoso Govern ment, giving tho French Government oxclusive right of construction of railways in Upper Burmah. Tho Burmese Government guarantee 7 J per cent, interest ponding con- Btruction of tho railway from Jdandalny to the Tonghoo frontier, tho French to havo control of tho Customs roceipts of the Irra waddy River as security for tho payment of interest. A bank, with a capital of two and a-half crores of rupees,was to bostarted by a French syndicate. The control of the tea trade and tho ruby minos woro also to bo mado over to tho Fronch syndi cate. Tho "Gazette" says that those stipulations, if carried out, will prac tically mako Upper Burmah a French pro vince The Fronch Consul at Mandalay is s>. id openly to boast that the English cannot interfere there without the permission of the French Government. Ho is roportod to have offered, if tho forest leases to tho Bombay-Burmah Trading Corporation aro cancelled, to got them taken ovor by a French syndicate, which will pay a large sum for the privilege. This little plot to wedge in a Fronch colony close to British Burmah, will be effectually thwarted by tho operations now being pressed forward so successfully by British officers and troops, and theextension of Queen Victoria's ruloovor what has been known as Independent Burmah will bo as much to tho benefit of the natives as to tho cause of British com merce and civilisation.

Austria and Servia.

The Btatement made on tho authority of tho London " Times," to the offect that King Milan, of Servia, will abdicate the throno, and that his kingdom will be occu pied by Austria, is so extraordinary as to demand somo attention. When the Roumelian revolution toot place, it was generally bolioved that Russia was ut tho bottom of it, and thsre was a further sus picion that she and Austria had arrived at a good understanding on the sub ject, with a view to dividing the spoil. There were rumours of a widely ramifying Panelavist conspiracy, the object of which was to form a confederation of the Balkan States under Princo Potor Kara gcorgovitch, deposing Prince Aloxandor, King Milan of Servia, and King Charles of Roumania. As evonts proved, tho Eagles of Russia and Austria reckonod without their host in the cose of Princo Aloxandor, and tho brilliant and patriotic conduct of that ruler has upset all their calculations. Tho Servian invasion of Bulgaria was doubtless a part of the original plot, and if in furtherance of tho alleged design King Milan should hand over his kingdom to Aus tria, it will assuredly bo followed by a de mand on tho part of Russia for an extension of territory in tho direction of Bulgaria. With a war in active progress, it is difficult to forecast events ; but present appearances go to show that Princo Alexander will cany thestrifo into Servian territory, and coin plotely vindicate his right to rule over a united Bulgaria. Servia is now virtually in tho position of a euppliaut for pcaco, having eagerly accepted tho proposal of the Powers to proclaim an nrmUtico; but Princo Alsixonder declines to agree to a truce, save on terms ju?t to Bulgaria, viz., the comploto withdrawal of Sorvian troops from Widdin, and the paymont of a war indemnity for tho unprovoked invasion of his kingdom.

Tho English elections havo opened un fortunately for tho Liberal?, who have secured 33 seats out of a possible GT. Tl.<»t faot in itcolf is not BO ominous as - tho other, which shows tlmt while tho Tories havo secured twelvo soats formorly hold by Liberal?, tho latter havo only wreetod ono soat thoir opponents. Tho worst foaturo in tho Home method of conducting oloctions is that tho early sucooss of ono sido or tho other proves infectious and has a marked influence on succeeding contests, causinp the real issues to bo lost sight of. Still a bad beginning is ofton tho precursor of a good ending, and G7 is but a small number out of some 400 elections. Good omens (for those who believe in them) may be found in the defeat of Lord Randolph Churchill, tho Radical-Tory leader, and tho triumphant return of Sir Charles Dilko and Mr Chamborlain, both advanced Liberals and future leadora of that party.

The moral tono of tho community must bo improving, light eliargo Bheots being tho rule at tho Polico Court.

Five persons were fined at tho Polico Court to day by Mr D. G. MacDonnoll, J.P., for drunkenness. Mary Lewis van found guilty of habitual drunkenness and s>on toncod to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

The Albert Park gardener states that dogs ore doing n deal of mischiof with tho flower beds, and as they aro liable to bo destroyed and tho owners summoned for tho damage, he purposes ie future to tako action undor the Pork by-laws. Owners who valuo their doga should note this intimation.

At length the authorities have com menced to pay some attention to the dis graceful condition of the fenco surrounding the Government House grounds. Work men are now employed in replacing broken palings and filling up vacancies. Tina ia a matter that has lont; needed attending to, as tho Government Grounds havo boon tho least cared for property in that neighbour hood.

A lad named Arthur Davis, whoso fathor is dead, was committed to the Kohimarama Training School today.

The United Service Hotel has been pur chased from Mr Abbott by Mr J. Condon, recently landlord of the Thistle.

It is said that the rota of attendance for the Justices of the Peace at the Police Court is unworkable. The dates arrangod do not suit many of tho Justicos, while several others aro about to resign, and will not be available.

The public will be interested to learn that a new hall, to be called the St. George's Hall, has just boon oroeted in tlio Newton district, fronting the Groat North Road, to the plans of Mr A. G. Lee, archi tect The bujlding is constructed of wood aijd roofed with corrugated iron. Its dimensions aro as follows :—Main hall, 60ffc. x 35ft, (exclusive of a neat stage); there is aleo a committee room 35ft. x 20ft. Tho hall, which js by fur the lareest in tho district, is admir ably adapted lor dancing, theatrical performances, and socials ; for which it is specially arrangod, and ia provided with Boveral cloak rooms and a kitchen. The manner in which the decoration is executed reflects great credit on-Mr A. U. Morris, who was the contractor for that portion of the work. A section of religion ists denominated tho Opon Brethren havo secured the building for Sunday services, and no doubt tho speculation will repay the owners.

Hugh Matteon, otherwise known as the boneless boy, was arrested this morning on a charge of stealing a coat, value 255, the property of T. McMaster. He had just completed a sentence for a similar offence.

A meeting of grocers was held in the Masonic Hall last evening, convened by circular, to consider the advisability of abolishing the custom of giving Christmas boxes to customers. The meeting was well attended, and fairly representative of the retail trade of Auckland and suburbs, a number of leading members of the trade, amongst them Messrs J. Ellyett (Glan ville and Ellyett), Billington, R. Bew, Y. Warren, Jos. Warren, and many other influential grocers being present. As will be seen by advertisement in our columns, the meeting was unanimous in agreeing to abolish the custom. The grocers are to be congratulated in attempting to free them selves from this obnoxious custom, which has a demoralising effect both on the giver and receiver. The business of buying and selling should be con ducted on purely commercial prin ciples. A ayßrom of bribery in connection with business is pernicious. All the buyer has a right to 'is ' good valuo for his money, civility, and prompt attention to his' wants, and in return the distributor has a right to expect prompt payment. When these obligations are fulfilled, the transaction is at an end, and mutual de pendence nnd individual indepsndence wilj be the result.

Tho election contest betwoen Mr Robert Stevenson and Mr Frederick Jeune for tho honor of filing tho vacancy in the'.repro suntatioii of Karangahi'Ljju at tho Oiiy Council, i»'jmwf.ciiini» to-day, but is ncca stoning little excitement, lioth candidates and tliuir loading supporters aro actively exerting themselves in bringing voters to tho poll, and it is expected that a larg number of votes will be registered.

Theoldman William Garrett, whoattomp ted suicida tho other day at the Old Men's Refuge, hasßofarrocoveredfromhis injuries that ho was today brought into town and committed to tho Whau Lunatic Asylum on tliocortificato of Drs. Parkinson and Uoombe. A woman named Mary Aloxan-Jo: was also committed to tho Asylum on the medical testimony of Drs. McMullen and Walker.

Wo have much pleasure in drawing atten tion to tho appointment of our old friend, Mr G. W. Jones, to tho agency of the Phtcuix Fire Office of London, in succesaion to Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane, re signed. Mr Jonea has beon so well known to tho insuring public during his many years' connection with tho Royal that wo feel sure all his old friends will rally round him in his now appointment. Tho Phwnix is, wo beliove, one of the oldest and most popular companies in existence.

Mr Juitice Gillies is expected to arrive from tho South por s.s. Rotomahana on Monday next, and on Tuesday, at 10 a.m., he will hold a sitting in Chambers.

The Tramway Company aro now engaged laying down a long siding in Syraonds strect fronting tho Grammar School. This is to be utilised for tho purpose of allowing cars to stand in readiness to tako up persons attending concerts in the Choral Hall. It was at first intended to continue tho siding right down to the Choral Hall, but as it was found that tho cost would amount to nearly £200, the directors feared that the results might not provo sufficiently ro munerative.

Mr S. It. Lovoll, butcher, who was par tially burnt out in tho recent JSowton tire, notifies by advertisement olsowhero that ho has romoved to tho shop in Groy-street lately occupied by Mr T. S. Moad.

An emergoncy mooting of Lodge Wni tcimita, CB9. X.C, takes placo to-morrow evening, at lmlf-p;ißt seven.

TABLE TALK

" ARRAH-NA-Poor/E" in the Opera House. Polling in Karangahapo Ward. Soiree, locture, and four conoorts to night. Presbyterian Bazaar opened at Tauranga yosterday. Consols havo further advancod to IOOg. General colonial census to bo taken in March next. Tory successes in tho English elections. Joyful hows. The peach blight is disap pearing, and cheap peaches are promised. Dion Boucicault'a Now Zealand season is oxpected to not him £10,000. During tho last ton joars 1,335 persens havo been naturali?od in New Zealand Long-missing cruiser Coptic arrives at Auckland next weok. Kihikihi is to have a delivery of lotters twice a day. Govorninont aro still hnnkoring after that million loan. Hon. Mr Ballauco will shortly visit tho districts north of Auckland. Mr L. Yon Hotter, a Thames prospector, expects soon to explore tho King Country. New Zoaland produce in Molbourno fall ing in pvico. Their lutest. cry is that tho Treasury is " hard up," and they cannot givomonoy for works promised. Admiral Tryon should reach Auckland by tho end of next week. London wool eidoa are firmer, and prices rather 1 ottor. Newmarket has got a Suitor-blo man as Mayor. Tho Land Court lately hold at Tarawora dealt with 17f>,000 acres of native land. During his visit Admiral Tryon will in spect Aucklrnd defence works. Tho Harbour Board will no doubt arrance to show him ovor tho big dock at Calliope Point.

Sir Goorgo Whitmoro will como on to Auckland in tho Hinomoannd tako Admiral Tryon to Wellington. Tho graves of tho victims of tho Tararua disaster arc said to bo in a very neglected condition.

A Congregational Laj Proachers' Associa tion has been formed at Dunedin. Knmo Coal Company and J. Craig and Co. mo tho successful lendorors fur 7,000 tons of oonl to Auckland railways.

Wesleyan District Meeting.

Closing of tho Session.

The mcolliiK ro assomblod at 9/0 o'clock this morning, Roy. It Bavin presiding. Rev. C. K. Bailoj ottered prayer. Tho Secretary read tho record, which wni confirmed. Kcvs. J. A. Taylor, S. Lawry, anfl J. Deilow reortvei per mi'tlon to iittond tho annual Conference. ) cv. A. Ro:d goes oltioiallyiwConnexiinal Treasurer. Roy. H. Hull us Strumtary of Cor.Terence, and Roy. R. Hnvin as Chninnai of the Dhtrict. linvs. T. J. Wills ai d T. V. Jones proceed to tho Conference to rocelvo ordinaiion. they having c&mploicd the tarmtf iholr ministerial probation. Uov, W. J. Watkins laid before tho meotiiiK tho resultor thj examination of Rev. P. haUenn, n Maori prcba'ioncrfor the minlbtry of iho fourth year. On the mot'on of Rev. W. Gittoa. seoun.ed by Kov. T. G. Hummond, It was reßolvod that Mr Hakcna pasi in bis year and be recommended to iho Conference for oriiimiinn to tho full work of Iho ministry. C .rricrt unm imously. Two canilidntcs fcr the ci'.ivc ministry. Meßur3 T.ipohnniu Palkcsiaud Noah Malhi, were dobl«nntcd to tho Maori work after n reiving farther traising at Wesley Col lege. Thoprinclpalof ilioThreoKingßcxpresjtd hlB romlinesß to reccivo into the Institution ten ailditionnl nuttva students. On th.i motion of Rev. K. Beat, teconded by Roy. W. Glttoa. it wa'resolved Unit a record of thn ploasu able vit-itof ihemeoiag to tho Throe Kings Coliego toßiitlier with tho gratifyiug results of tho ex amination, he inserted in thojournul. Rev. A. Reid retorted that Iho KsKhah studoais wore nuking satisfactory progresi in the study of tlio Maori language. On the motion of Roy. W, Gktos tho following resolu tion was adopted in connection with tho docoaso of Adum Clarke: "This meet ing ilorply reßrots to hear ot tho unexpected Ceath of Aram* Karaka. a Maori chief o( high rank, ai.d much rOßpcctcd and boloved amonnet hia puoplo at Knipara Ho "was n consistent member of t!\fc Chnrch for moro than 30 yean, an odlciont liical prfaoh.br, and a liberal sup pjrlcr of iho various funds. ReooKnieing tho great losa tho Church han Bustaiiied by thodo ceaao of thin honoured fiorvant of Christ, this record ia horeby made, and tho deep sympathy of the mooting convoyed to tho bireavcd church in tho Kuipara circuit," On tho .nn.tlon o( Roy T. (i. Hammond, the name of the Chilrmun of the district was re<-oms;c.:ded to iho Conference to bo added to thu Maori Ordination Comtnittco. Hey J. A, Taylor moved aafollowp: "That tho District Mooting recommends tho Conferenoo to roconaidor iho ruling ot the President of the Conference of 1885 with rcfererce toiissumcd in ability of Irutti'oa to lease lor a longer prriod thnn seven years without the consent of tho Conference" Sccnndod by Rev. H. Bullnnd caniod. Thn Chairman read extracts from Ihn Liverpool niinutoa whioh becamo the Btihji'otof nn interesting convn attion, in which Htivß. H. 1 vl1, K. Heat, T G. Oatr. f, rawiyaiid W. G. Pammson tool: part. Roy. J. Dcllow spoke of tiio largo incrtttso of members in bis circa t. Key. S. Host referred lo a h'gli tone ot piety and tho Kreat spiritual sympathy he had roccived nt tho Thames. Hoy. W. Bit os Bpolco hopofiuly of the Maoris, aud refer edto apu ial LViinsellttic eiforts about to ho made. Itcv. C. IC. Baihy pointed out tho Kmr. bonclls received and transmitted hy mutual prayer. Hevp. IT. ti, Dowsbury, T. G. Ham ■• oud. and J. J. Mather dwelt in tei ins of thankfulneHi with rcsiicctto tho favoirablo m dicatlons mot with by them in their work rlurina: thn year. On tho motion of Roy. K. Best, seconded byUty. J A. Taylo', the cordial thanks of :ho meeting wero conveyod to the Chairman for tie aecoptablosorvlcea rendcrod by him in presHiriß over tha doliberaliota of thf> meeting. On tho motion of Roy H. Bull tho hearty thanks of 'ho molting were pre sented to Roy. T. G. Cirr for his vhlu ablo sorviceß as Sccrotary cf tho meoting; aIBO to f^ov, \V. G. Par.onson, Ansistaul Secre tary, and to Itev. ,T. T. Piafold, Jiurnal Secre tary. R»v. J. J Mathor moved that the coiJial thanks uf tho meoting bo tivon to tho friui-ds by vrtxoin thi ministers have been co hospitably and generously nntertainod; seconded by Roy. J. Uullow and cirrlod. 'Iho jitiMal wus then read hy tho Secretary and adopted as a co: rect record of tho bmines* transacted, jhe Chair man offered prayer and pronounced tho Bene diction, thus bringirg to acloaothe Auckland Dietrlof Meeting of I*Bs.

CROWN LANDS SALE.

The CommiesiDtor of Crown Lands, Mr D. A. Tole, held a Balo today at the office of the Board. Uho attendance was not large, and

I very few lots where disposed of. Tlis following Bales wore effected :—

County of Eden, Townßhip of Wolsely.— Lot 22. 2r I6p. Mr W. F. Newbsrry ; upset prioe, £18.

Waipa County, Town cf Newcastle.—Lots 62G and G29. T. Patrick ; upsst price, £20 nnd £12. Lota 033, £7; 63i, £7 ; and 635 £7, .1. O'Urady. Kuburba of Newcastle South—Lot 166. J. O'Grady; price, £sti. Lot 167. Fratar; price, £|9. Fukn County, Parish of Waikomitl, Avon dale South.—Lot 320, Archibald; upset price, £17 17a Lot 353, Eastwood ; uptct price £17 18a. Waitkjiata County, Par.sh of Waikomiti.— Lo'a 212a, and ilia, Atkinson, price, £255 10a and £72.

Par shof Waiweha.—Lot 190. Polklnghorne; uDsot £25 7a 6d. Lot 2G6, McLennan; upset £9 2a Gd,

Hoiison County. Tokatoka Purvey Diatrlot Tickenui.—Block XV., lot 5, John Reid ; upset £39 7b fid.

Cobomandel COUNTY, Parish of Wiienua noti.-Lot 7, Smyth; upset £25. Lot 8, Jlamil lon ; upßet £10 10. Bay of Islands County. Parish Kawakawa. —Lot J72, Laytourna; upsot £11 7s Bd. Lot 17(i, Lsybourne; upFet£2s.

Mongonui Count y.—Parish of Kalaba: Lot 91 Mary Wllliama. unset fill 78 6d. Pariph of Wakapuka: Lot 11, John Foster, upset £31 163. Tho remaining ecctions were held over.

Advices by telegraph state that all the sec tions in Tauranfsa County woro sold excepting 10t296. •

THE RECLAMATION WALL.

Proposed Plan for Repairing tho Structure.

Thi; railway reclamation wall presents an appearance similar to that which it bore yesterday immediately after the collapse, and if fine weather continues, very little more of the structure is likely to fall down. The Harbour Board engineor(MrMacgrogor) is pursuing his difficult task of effecting repairs, with fair prospects of success. His proposal is to carry out his original scheme, with a slight alteration concerning the position of No. 1 buttress, which is to be sunk 15 or 20 feot distant from tho wall. Just now the Board's workmen are employed filling in with large stonos the holo dug by tho dredge between that and the wall. These Btones aro placed on a solid founda tion, the mud having been removed down to tho rock, and they will be increasod in quantity until a good foundation is Becurod, upon which, between the wall and tho caisson, there will bo a filling in of rubble, to bring tho structure up to low water mark. Above this ugain the intervening space will bo built up with oolid concrete, which will run into the wall, fill up the gap caused by the subsidence of the wall, and also other weak portions, which are to be pulled down. This scheme, when carried out, will give a solid pro jection intended for the ferry service. At the outor end thoro will bo a floating bridge attachod to the buttress, and capablo of rising and falling with the tides, by means of pontoons placed at tho outer end, so that steamors can be accommodated at all boms. Some idea of tho difficulties that havo had to bo contended with in this work may be gathorod from the depth to which the dredging has gone boforo solid rock waß roached. Where it was intended originally to place No. 1 buttress, the holo excavated went so doop that before tho stono formation was roachod, mud, in depth, had boon romoved aa follows: — 34 feet from one cornor. 30 feot 6 inches from another corner, 25 foot from the third, and 30 feot 3 inches from tho fourth cornor. This was at the worst part of the wall, whero, in tho early days of Auckland, a crcok emptied itsolf into tho harbour. Whero tho ot!*er buttresses are to bo placod tho mud is not nearly so deep, and they will be proceodod with according to the original plan.

THE " SHAUGHRAUN."

Last evoning, Abbott's Opera House was. crowded to excess by a fashionable audience, on tho occasion of the last per formance of tho " Shaughraun," by Mr Dion Boucicault and Company. The stalls and pit wore Bimply packed, whilst ovory available seat in tho drees circle was occu pied. Aa on previous occasions, the great Irish delineator was repeatedly called bo foro tho curtain to receive floral tributes of tho appreciation of tho audionce. Judging by the large attendance last evening, it would be well if the management could sco fit to porform this drama an extra night boforo tho season closes. The acting of Mrs Bouci cault and Mr Apploton was of a high order, while very favourable opinions wore ex pressed of tho " Fathor Doolan" of Mr Herbert Vernon. Tho other parte wore fairly reproßonted. This evening " Arrah na-Pogue " will be produced.

SPORTING NEWS.

Some speculation took placo on tho Auck land Cup today, Foul Shot being sup portod at 10's to 1, and Tetford was also backed at tho eomo figure. Stonoyhurst is being supported by the public for small amounts at 7 to 1.

Fueilado and Loon wero scratched late yesterday afternoon for all engagomonti; at the A.R C. Summer Meoting, and Lochiel and Derringer for tho Auckland Cup.

Horses engaged at the Takapuna Spring Mdoting on Saturday will be conveyed ovor by steamer, which leaves tho Ferry Teo at S o'clock sharp. Tho new steamer Britannia will bo laid on for tho conveyance of pas congers. At thoannuolmeeting of Tftttorsall's Club last night, Mr A. E. Whitaker (Chairman) presided. Tho balance-sheet, read by the Secretary (Mr W. Percival), showed that tho receipts amounted to £109 is Od (in cluding subscriptions £57 IPs, and balance from last year £51 5e 9d). The expenditure amounted to £109 Is Od ; liabilities, £00 11h 9d ; assot?, £41 18s 6d, leaving & ■ 'obit balaneo of £19 l.'!s 3d. A doal of uis cuasion took placo upon tho unsatisfactory condition of tho finances of the Club, end it was rosolvcd to adjourn tho meoting for a week, and in tho meuutimo have a roport brought up as to tho financial conditicn of tho Club. It was suggested that an opinion should be procured as to tho position of tho Club in regard to the new Gaming nnd Lot teries Act.

At a meeting of tho Canterbury Jockey Club yesterday, it was stated that the recent Spring Mooting showed a profit of £1,440.

Military Promenade Concert- Presentation of Prizes.

TnK srcoml tf tho sorloß of grand military pro iiiennilo concerts devised for the purpose of raising funds for the improvement of the Rifle- Rango and Drill-ahed took place last night In that lmildlnj.;, and passed oil' with great telat. Hon. Ca.pt Carl Bchmitt (College Rifles) was the lriublcfil director, and it la Buperil ova to add that tho success of Iho affair wa) in a large inetwuiv duo to him Miss Harding voiy i:lflc!ontly played tho pianoforte accom panimeuu*, and tho performances of tho Artillery and Garrison Bands added mateiiilly to Hid attractions of tho evoniiip. Tho Artillery Banrt, under Bandmaster Hunter,con tributed in tlrst class stylo, tho nverturo to " Mariuna " afantKSlaonaira from •"Patirnoe," and " The Roso of England." walt«, by U. Smith, In tho BO.ond part ot tho programme, Iho Garrison Hnod, under Bandruaßtcr Morris, played iho flno overtnro, "Symphonia," and under tho lead of Hon. Captain Carl Sehmltt, pei formed tho quick march, "Victoria RlnVs," recently com pot od by him, mul dedicated to Major Mnfcon and tho corps whoso nsmo It bears. It Is a melodious comioMtion. full of martial fire and Bpliit, and wns highly appreciated by tho audi ence. Tho Garrison Bard al*o gave Hutch in sod's waltz, "Pierrot," and the united bandr, undor Hon. CapVitn hch ijitt's baton, executed " Hod Bavo the Queen," Ao for tho Bangs given in the courso of tho eveniusr, thay had boon well selected, an) without n tinglo exception were Buootssfully 1 endured. Bishop's florid and dlflicnlt song, "Bid Mo l>i£courao" was sung with very groat tiatn and facility by Mrs Watoro. find hiv nthor contribntlcn, "I'm s Muny 7.ingnr;i '(Balfe), was also rondered with nice cll'eor.. Miou atophoison gave Tjory swoctly, and with accurate expression, one if o'ti'tfFOutu, ami alio Molloy'o "0, Uow De lightful." Air Prrythe fang, with tntioh eccep'. anco, Barri'a spirited song, "Faoing the Foo," and Mr Koy was herfrd to nrl vnntago in "Tho fiugler." while Mr H Walt.ole ovoked plenty of applauto for his two humorous tongs, tho latter of which, viz., " Dr. Quuok," was jiromnt'y encored, 'i hose promenado concerts are hlgnly enjoyable, and deserve to bo welt ratronlsea. A feature of the nrocoedlngs last night wail iho presentation of tho Champion Bait and l»sser prizes Tho O irriifou Band having marohod on to tho ttago, Colonel Lyon advanced thither with Mrs J. M. ■Clark on his arm, Mr J. M. Clark following with Mm Lyon.—Colonel Lyon then announced that as it hml bjan determined to take ad vautugo of tho opportunity afforded t>y tho conorrt to present tho prizes won in the recent oompeti tion, Mra J, M. Clark had taken tho trouble to att nd in order to present tho Champion Belt which had boon given by her yeara tno for competition by tho Volunteer*. Th* winner on this occasion was Sergeant Taj lor, of tho Vlotoria Rifl'B, who had oarrled off tho trophy with a flno score of BJ. — Mrs Cla-k then advanced to frergcant Taylor, and having placed the belt over his Bhonldor, said that it prave her great i lcDsirotorrtsenttho trophy to him. and that as this was the second iinio it had fallen to his lo v,vho hoped ho would win it a third time ana thu» rotain ie altogether. (Applause.) The band played ■ Sco the Coa quoring IIoro."Tho monoypttapgivenout of tho Poultry Show's coatributioi\ of «10, and that of £* ma,flo by tho Horticultural Socloty.wero then also presented by Mra Clark, the winnors being Lieutenant Leigh, Gordon Rifles, fit; Sergeant Hay. City Urarda. £3; Colour-Sereeaut Huchanan, Gordon Rifles, £2; Captain White, Goidon Rifles, £1. In calling for three cheere for Mrs Clark, Colonel Lyon ex pressed tho hope that thore would be many more oocasirns on which Mrs Clerk might be a'ked io perform a like oeri-mony. Theoboera were given wiih tho utmost enthusiasm. Mr J. M. Clark, who waß received with loud applause said lhat on behalf ot his wife ho hsd much pleasure In acknowledging tha com pliment which had just been paid her. He could not plead that he was unac oustomed to public speaking, but hii ex perience In addressing men in uniform -was when they were in line or at drill, and he felt more at home then. Still he would do Mb best, and in thanking them he would repeat the promise that had been, made yeara before, via., that when the present belt passed into the pormanont poesoeslon of some Volunteer, Mrs Clark would provide another to take its place. (Cheors.) He hoped, therefore, that tho belt would be won by some one for tho third time on tho next ocoasion. In order that that promise might be fulfilled. Mrs Clark escorted by Colonel Lyon, then left tho Btage) amidst a perfect ovation.

To-morrow (Fridny) evening the Rev. A. M. McCallnm will deliver a lecture In St. Andrew's Sohoolroon?, Symonds-Btreet, at 8 o'clock; subject, ' Three Months Among the Pilgrims to the Toaib of Mahomet and the Holy Sopulohro." Mr MoCallum, who is nn ex cellent lecturer, haß travelled extensively in Arabia and other puna of the East as well as in Italy, is well qualified to do ample jußllca to tho interesting theme he haa ehoeento treat upon The proceeds are to be applied to tho reduc ton of the debt incurred in erecting tho tower of St. Andrew's. The Provincial Hospital librarian thank fully acknowledges the receipt of a parcel of ■ ■ Graphics" from K. K. Isaacs, Esq., Auckland,

A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

Body of a Child Exlmmcd at Uowick

SUSPICIONS OP FOUL PLAY.

The usually quiet townehip of Howick has been thrown into a perfect fever of excite ment during the last two or three days by a somewhat mysterious and very sensational occurrence that has happened in the dis trict. The matter formed tho subject of whispored gossip until yesterday atternoon, when the advent of Detective Twohey, mounted Constable Kelly, and two magis trates gave tho storios in circulation more serious aspect. The police officers were engaged during the day in the investi gation of the scandal, or whatever elso it may be called, and subsequently proceeded to tho cemotery and exhumed the body ot tho infant child of John JSutliffo, a buahman residing in thebusbatPuriri Mountain, about five miles from Howick. They brought it into town this morning, and at once con veyed it to the morgue, where it awaits a post mortem examination. All kinds of rumours are current respecting the affair, and the police absolutely re fuse to give any information concern ing it. The main facts have, however, leaked out, and while a certain amount of reticence is nocecsary at this? stage, it may be Baid that foul play is strongly sus pected, and tho examination of tho body is likely to load to the arrest of the i individual who is alleged to have caused the child's death. Mrs Sut cliffa is said to have been confined on Friday last, and it is further assorted that only a Bhort time previously she had boon brutally assaulted. What effect this had upon tho mother and the unborn babe will be for tho medical evidence to provo, but it is, at all ovents, a fact that the birth was a still born one, and that the child's skull was indonted in such a manner as to leave very littlo doubt roepooting the cause of death. It is also said that the bonos of an arm and a log wcro broken. Thins not the wholo oxtont of tho trouble, for Mrs Sutliffo is now in almost precarious stato of health, and it is doubtful if sho will recover. These are briefly the facts of the caso, and furthor developments will be awaited with interest. It has not transpired whether a medical certificate was givon before tho in tarmont of the infant, but thoso who havo soen the body aro satisfied that tho explana tion givon of tho cause of death is perfectly feasiblo. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs SutUffo, who is tho mother of threo surviv ing children. Dr. Philson and Stockwell proceeded to tho Morgue at 3.30 p.m., for tho purposoof making a post mortem examination. They were accompanied by Dotoctive Tuohy.

SHIPPING DISASTER.

An English Barque Ashore.

(ISY TKLEGRAI'H —OWN CORRESPONDENT )

Timaru, this day. The barque Hudson, from London to Lyttelton, which left on August 15th, wont ashoro this morning near Milford Sound, about 12 miles north of Timaru, in a donso fog. Tho nows reached Timaru at S o'clock, and the Rocket Brigade proceeded to render assistance. The tug Titan with the Harbour-master on board, also went to her assistance.

LATER.

Tho crow are reported to have beon landod in safety, but further particulars are not yet to hand. The sea is calm, there is no wind and the vessel is not damaged yet.

"The Wearing of the Green."

This populur Irish eong has a rather curious history, and one not generally known. It was written for tho drama of "Arrahna-Pogue," and Ireland adopted it at onco as her "Marseillaise," or her "Watch on tho Rhino " —very much to the surprise of tho author. Mr Boucicault, in the course of conversation, was asked how ho came to write thoso versos, and said :— " When I was composing 'Arrah-na-Pogue,' it occurred to mo that a line touch of Irißli nature might be introduced Into tho wed ding scene. Hero is a bridal party enjoy ing tho dance and games and gaieties that accompany tho wodding feast. All Is jovial nnd loving. Arrah calls for a song. Whit shall it bo ? Something joyous—a drinking song—No ! Tho per vading passion that underlies all other feel ings breaks out. With one voico the party-men and womon-call for 'The Wearing of tho Green.1 There existed at that time—l7oß—a ribald street bullad, cot to an old tune called ' Tho Wearing of the Green,1 but on unearthing this doggerel, I found it so silly that I wrote other words to tho same air. It was introduced into tho play only to show how dooply political feel ing permeatod tho Irish people, when it could not bo suppressed on such an oc casions, but I never intendod this sons; to serve the purposes to which it has been put. It waa proscribed throughout Iroland in ISGT, and I fear thac many a poor follow was lodged in gaol for tho offence of singing it. I recollect one ovoning, about this time, a ploaeant party was gathered at tho Castle in Dublin in tho rooms of onoof the aides-de-camp, overlook ing tho Castle jard, when Lord Carlisle, then Lord Lieutenant, wandored into our circle and asked to join us. ' Come, gentle men,1 said he, ' don't let my presenco spoil or interrupt your sport. I think I heard the voice of Dr. Nedloy singing somo Irish melody ; pray continue.' Nedley was not only a lino singer, but a wag, so putting ou an awkward manner ho said ho was afraid His Bxcelloncy might not either enjoy or approve of the song ho had ventured to sing in private. ' W That is U?' curiously inquired tho Viceroy. '' Tho Wearing of the Green,'' replied Nedley, winking at us, ' aud you know that is pro hibited.' 'Go on !' snid Carlisle, ' I'll just turn my back and look out of the window. Justice will be blind but not dea'.' So His Excellency leaned out of tho window while Nedloy let fly tho rebel song. As it procoeded we wore surpiiscd to coo His Lordship convulsed with laughter, and at the ond ho took his seat amonget us. 'Excuseme, Dr. Nodley,' bo aaid, wiping the tears from his eyes, 'You sang that song superbly, but I confess my attention was diverted by the remarks of two policemen stationed in the Castle Yard just below that window. ' D'ye hear what's goin' on up there?" said one. 'I do' replied the other. 'There's Docther Nedloy singing ' The Wearing o' the Green' to tho whole coort, and His Excellency enjoyin' tho chorus, when 'twas only last week wo juggod Casey and Kolly for doing that same thing, and they got threo months. Billy, my dear, thero'B one law for tho rich and another for tho paor.' ' Begorra ! there ie,' said Billy, shaking his head wisoly." Tho celebrated author of tho play »nd song is to appear to-night in tho character of "Shaun the Post" in tho Opera House, when tho present high-class company are to produce "Arrah na-Pogne." This play has gained tho signal compliment of being translated to the French stage, whuro it enjoyed, and still enjoys, great popularity.

Hospital and Charitable Aid Act.

|HY TKLKRRAI'H.— OWN CORHKBPONDENT.J

CAMBRID(iB, this day. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Act is not working very well in the country districts. At the mooting of tho Piako and Waikato County Councils held yesterday, tho work ing of the Act was discussed at some length. The Piako county, which would never send a patient to the Thames Hospital has to pay more than two thirds ot the cost of maintenance, in factj the amount of the annual contribution, repre sents a farthinp rate on rateable property of the county, which is already, rated to its utmost. The Council propose to have a separate institution at Te Aroha and if they cannot get this, the Thames Board will have some difficulty in collectins its revenue. The Waikato Council intend enlisting tho co-operation of othor Councils throughout the colony in tho direction of having the Act amended.

THE ADMIRAL'S VISIT.

(BY TELEGRAPH-OWN CORRESPONDEKT )

Wellington, this day. The Government gtoamer Hinemoa loaves for Auckland in a day or two, when Sir George Whitmore will be a passengor to meet Admiral Tryon on his arrival at Auck land next week.

CABLEGRAMS.

(kkutuk's tet.euram.)

[by electric telegraph.—copyright.]

French Victory in Tonquin.

London, November 25.—The French troops in Tonquin, under General Braiks, have captured JLangson.

Revival of Trade in England,

There \s an increasing opinion that a re vival of trade, which has been co depressed lately, is imminent.

[New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Auekcy Company (Limited).] London Market Telegram.

London, November 25.—W001: The sales progress (irmly. Clothing (scoured), market easier; lambs', market irregular. Groaay has advanced about Jd per lb einco close of last sales. Croasbred, medium quality (light in grease), crossbred, medium quality (washed), crossbred, medium quality (scoured), coaree washed crossbred, coarso scoured crossbred, and coarse greasy crossbred, have advanced about Ad per lb. Other descriptions unchanged. Competi tion by both Homo and foreign buyers is active. Tho total quantity catalogued to date is 57,000 bales. The total quantity withdrawn to date is 4,500 bales.

WAR IN BULGARIA.

TEE INVADERS TOTALLY REPULSED,

Austria to Occupy Servia,

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London, November 24. Telegrams from the seat of war announco that the Servian troops have evacuated

Bulgaria,

Tho " Times," in an article this morning, announces that it is probable King Milan will abdicate and Austria occupy Servia.

Tho Bulgarians have succeeded in driving the Servians across the frontior. A panic ensued amongfet tho latter, and they are now retreating upon Nisoh.

THE LATEST.

AN ARMISTICE ARRANGED.

Attack by the Servians.

Madrid, Nov. 25, King Alfonso died of dysentry to day. Constantinople, Nov. 25.

Acting in accordance with the requests of tho Porto and Russian Government, the Powers have proposed an armistice to King iMilan, to which he has agreed. He further offored to conclude peace with Bulgaria, but Prince Alexander declined to listen to any overtures until tbe district around Widden was evacuated by the Servians, and an indemnity fixed upon as compensation for the violation of Bulgarian territory.

Sofia, November 25. Tho Servian forces made an attack on Widden to-day, but weroropulsed.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.

RESULT IN 67 CONSTITUENCIES.

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A Tory Leader Defeated,

London, November 25, Later returns announce that Lord Ran dolph Churchill has been defeated for Birmingham, the Liberal candidate secur ing tlio Boat by a majority of 773 votes. Mr Jo&oph Chamberlain was elected by a largo majority. The Conservatives have gained twelve Beats from tho Liberals, and the latter havo taken one seat from the

Conßorvutivca.

The Hon. Colonel Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been returned unopposed. Mr J. ii. Gorsfc lias beon re olocted for Chatham. Thirty-five Tories have been elected and thirty-two Liborals. Amongst the latter Mr ft. Otto Trevelynand Mr Campbfcll-Bannerman wore returned unopposed, while Sir A. N. Hayter and Mr .J. Passmoro Edwards have been dofeated for Bath and Salisbury respectively. Tho High* Hon. A. W. Pod, Speakor, ha 3 been elected. In Ire land two Parnellite candidates havo been returned. Tho nomination of Miss Helen Tuylor has boeti refused. The Hon. W. H Smith, Secretary for War, has been returned by n, majority of ovor :>,OOO Tho Tory vote lias been relatively Btrong in many of the other contests, and appoars to be increas ing. Tho Radicals have carried the day at Birmingham. Tho not returns at present give tho Tories a majority of 11.

THE LATEST.

Return of Sir Charles Dllke.

London, November 25.

Sir Cliarlos Dilko, Radical, has been elected for Chelsea to-day by a narrow majority, .

THE FAILURE OF HENTY AND COMPANY.

[keutek's telegrams ]

(Received November 20th, 1.30 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. It is announced that the reason why the National Bank of Australasia does not claim on Henty's estate is tbat it is fully secured otherwise

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This day.

(Before H. G. 3oth Bmltb, Esq., R,M.) The weekly sitting of this Court was held to day, who tho subjoined small debtor cases were heard and determined.

JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS.

James Mackio v. William Poacook, claim £1 10s. now wheels ; coats £112a 63. Ireland Bros v. B. Savago. £1110a 7d; coats £2 7a. Upton and Co. v. J. founders, fil 19ifld : costs 18s. J. 8. Cox v. 8. G. Bray, claim £8 lSi Dd, rates; costs hi. MrTheo. Coopfr proved. C. E, Elkr v K. A, Mills, £12 7s 3d, rates; costs £2 If. G. Hulmo v. Frank liyer. £7 15- 8d ; co*ts £i IGa Franz Knmmer v. T. B. Watt. £H>, money lent in July on promissory noto; costs £1 16s. W. Petty v. H. H. Smith. £7 3g 9d; coats £2165. 0. Iwans y. A. Oleou. £-5 11s; costß £1 10a. L. Mosos v. H. Lowman, £0; costs £1 19i l)r. Dawson v. John Crabbp. £1 103 fid, medical; costs £1 Is Gi. i-amo v. Gooreo Ryan, £5 2j (id ; costs £1 16s (Mr Barker proved). Blokorton v. F. W. Fisher, £) !)a 6d ; cO3ts £1 lls. 11. Bemroso v. \V. Klewdlyn, i G Ss, wages; coats £1 lGs. Mr Keetloy adeed for time, as defendant was a victim to tho bad times, but His Worship de clinod to interfere. W. Queenin v. T. B. Han imford (Mr Cooper for defendant). Neither plaintifTnorhlssollcitor. MrOllphant. appeared. Costa allowed to defendant. £16s. H. R, Duder V. H. A. Mille, £12 18s id, ccstß £! 10s.

ADJOURNED,

Abo\tt twenty cases were settled out of Court, and others wero adjourned.

JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Goo. Rowlinson vJ. Hlnson.—Claim, £47s id. -Mr Bras3ey for crMitor.-Ordered to pay by Wf okly instalments of sj.

N. Uoldw&ter v. P. Tainui,-Claim JSS 17s 6a.-Mr Karl appeared fir tho judempnt ci-cditor, and called Mr Bufaur, solioltor, to dopose as to drbtc.a means. -Mr Dufaur etited that ho had known d»foniJant a Maori chief for 17 years. He rersidod at Mer cury Hay, bad a comfortable home, owned somo 18 000 acres of land, his babit was never to pay until compelled to do so. By Mr Earle: Tainui had butono wife. Wus > cry c onomical. Cou'd not say how m*ny children ha had. Paid for a Btrerase ticket for the debtor. Ordered to pay within one month from dato or seven day* Wm. Foot v. B. Paul.—Claim, £3 14s9d. -Mr Burton for creditor.—Plaintiff said that debtor was a widow; possessed a l-roomad cottact and an incomo of fill) per month, or £120 a jear from her late husband's estate. £he had promised to arrange for payment, but had not done bo—Ordered to pay the aniouns In two instalments.

DEFENDED,

Nowson v. Industrial, Provident, and Land Boolpty.-Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for Mr Thome for the plaintiff, end Mr Cotter in de renco.—'l'hia cuae haa been several times before the Court, when the question of iurinuiclion was raiaed, but, the matter had beon so fur urniDttcd that His War. hip had simply to deal with the limited balance of tho mirplus of £15 7s "Bd, accruing from tho sale by auction of Mr H. H. Luskß house, near tho Hospital, now occupied by Col. Lyon. —Mr Cotter replied. —Mr Cooper. eaid if His Worship thought ha had jurisdiction somo lesal gentle? man might Ko into tho nc-ountß, eolioitors' charges, etc. — His Worship paid ilioro must bo further evidence The affidavit was rather long and would take time, — Air Cooper called upon Mr Cot-er to produoo all 'ho documents in con nection with tho first and second morteagO3 on the bouse built by tho plaintiff, Mr Newson.— wm. RlKby. manager to Mr Thorno, depesod to and'read deeds, etc., in conncclloa with tbe mortKaeroßfjom Mr Lußk to tho Company, and to Mr Win, 'i home, with bills of costs and i ther particulars of demand.

The members of the City Guards are to be photographed as a corps on the steps of the Choral Hall next Saturday afternoon.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

THE LA MONTE SMELTING FURNACE.

Returns from Karangahate-

Considerable satisfaction wa3 . in town yesterday when thone^ 4 that tho returns from the smelting of tho as ?ay of quart,, from th^S Company had amounted to {in '' i This is mor e assuring, uf *- turns from the Crown GMr»» ° "" somewhat disappointed "those i^ 7 h^ With regard to thta aSStor m*««H various rumours afloat tha etß ar a have been made to putchL^f n offe« from that claim. It aprWL * Buchisnotthe case, Wtef^t received no other offer than that of tT? g Monte Company, £814s per ton TV \U did not feel inclined to accert . a w% other teßts have been madewhfl d VMio»« as followa : - ' Whlch «B»lted " November 24, 1855.-Ore teuM . Crown Company : Gold to theTL "S" 1 15dwts, at £3 18s per 02 £?n l^1 2(« "Buchanan's Buildings, Elliot*.k. Auckland. November 23 18RK t Horsbur K h, Esq., Auckland • Sir~l kAi assayed Bample of Crown Btone left b» and find the same to contain n«7t ' gold, 2o Z sdwt 6 l7.Cgr fl ; silver i&z^ Ogre. -Yours faithfully R, Vtm^l Galdraith." ciu»™

Hepburn-street, Ponsonby, AuckW November 24, 1885.-To W L Mil.W Esq., Queen street: I have\ Sßa y d T1 parce of stone submitted to me by you «S find that it corresponds to a yield of • (Vj 2oz. 12dwts. Cgrs.; silver,^, is& ago., to tho ton.-HK.BT J. Cri" te> *i.Tli e 5?*"? °o Mr S> Hani8> | or the LaMonte Company, haa alisndVi, published in detail. It was Gold v" 2Q drs tS 15grS PCr ton ; Bilvor' 10ozs Udw£

It will be seen by the above that tie ofler of the La Monte Company m JZ considered a fair one. It would wrham havo beon more satisfactory had the wK parcel of stone been treated at the furnam beforo tho returns had been made as th« results from different assays vary consider ably. The price offered is superior to tha average yield by which the Sunny Corner Company has paid substantial dividends, m that if the average can be maintained the shareholders in the Crown need not few for the results. Waite and party, who own a claim in the Moanatairi district have ci pressed themselves thoroughly satifSed' with the value given for a 5-ton parcel recently sold by them, for which they stated that they received fully 13ozs. of ordinary Thames gold more than the battery process would have returned. The directors of th» smelting furnace propose commencing the erection of a roasting plant as Boon' as practicable in order to reduce mineralised ores. '■.■ • i ■ •.'. ■:■■;■■ ?

THAMES.

[From Ocr Own Correspondent.]

Xhisday," !: Cambria.—The loss of weight in meifine * the parcel banked yesterday afternoon wm considerable, and the actual jieldfortJiefort night is 3,1720zs 14dwtB gold, .and ttocbni tractors for sinking the shaft have well nigh""' finished their work, and the excavation of tho chamber of the new level will be commenced in a few days. Hence • tho Company's^battery has been brought <4 to a standstill for the erection of a • peltcn water-wheel, but the operations will be regained on Monday. In the mean- '■■ time 20 stampers at the Golden Crown-will have been engaged. The rock drill has come to hand, and will I be fitted up immediately. Deep Level Cross.—The crushing hai been started at the Imperial battery with 6 head of stampers, Reuben Pabr.—4olbs of picked stone have been crushed for a return of 17Joa gold.

Devon.—Five stampers at the Imperial battery are engaged on this Company's quartz.

Darwin —No. 8 stope ie being squared up to the Cambria boundary, and has been holed through to the western intermediate level ot that mine. No. 9 atope is now in 28 feet from tho winze. Gold is seen freely in breaking the hanging-wall portion of the reef, and 61bs of picked stone have been ob tained. Tho shaft has been Bank 45 feet through good country. The dirt going through the battery ii shaping well, 56 loads having been crushed for 191 laodsof amalgam. A telegram has been received m follows :—" 2240zs of amalgam in retort from C4loads." A second telegram reports " 75 ozs. 11 dwt«. of melted gold." Darwin.-Tho crushing of 64 loads o , quartz has been finished tnr tho payable return of 75ozs. lldwts, gold.

OHINEMURI.

[From Our Own Correspondekt.'

Karangauakk, this day,

Diamond.—Two stopes are being carried along north and south of the winze. About 12 tons of quartz are now in the paddock; ready to be sent to the Thames furnace, or to bo treated at the Ivanhoe battery, as de cided by the directors when they haya heard the results of an assay now belne made. A test is being made of fine dirtana rough stone.

TE AROHA NEWS.

(by telegraph- own cobbesbondkn* } ■ ■

Tj: Aboba, this day. A large stud' is now engaged in the forma; tion of the station site at fe Aroha town ship.

Professor Black's lectures are cresting - great interest; and enthusiasm in Karaoga- . ake, numbrars attending from Wailii) • Waitekauri, imdOwharo*nightly. ' ' '~' At the meeting of Ohinemuri County [■-■. Council, jat Paoroa, yesterdaji being tho r 1 day fixed by Act of Parliament for the art- \, nual election of Chairmen of County ponul :•■ ---cih, Mr F. Cock was re-elected ;for.to i> ensuing year. There is no salary attached to the position for the first Bisc mratttfi',; The Chairman and Messrs Nicholls, Corbett, ,;' ---and H uniphreys were appointed a Tinanw Committee, ho petition lodged by Ca;" Comes against the election of Cr. Ham:. ~ phrey s for Karangahake Riding, an ingmry will be beheld at Paeroaon Thursday nw% .

by Warden Kenrick. .' ■• At Karangahako yesterday, Professor , Bhck obtained some excellent results p| silver from local ore.

MAYORAL ELECTIONS

At Newmarket yesterday there wmm ex citing contest for the Mayoralty betirepn the two nominated candidates, Mew" Suiter and Clayton. The electois polled lj> largo numbers, and tbe little bprcmghßll day long presented a lively spectacle. me polling oloFed at 0 p.m., and shorty' MW that hour the Returning Officer, MrO. ». Turnbull, declared the result of the polling as follows:-William John Suiter, mi Frederick George Clayton, 62; informs votes, 2; majority for Suiter, 44. me eucctßsful candidate returned tbaDka, ana a large crowd of ratepayers and other* w» had collected to hear the result # cheerw him lustily-the proceedings closing who a vote of thanks to the Returning Oflioer._r In other parts of the colony the contestw Mayoral elections have; as 8 rule, dw» keenly fought, At Tauranga, a VnP°*~ "fourth term" for Mr Wngley *» thwarted, the result of the poll being <- T. Wrigley, 68 ; Richard Coles Jo™"'**." majority for Jordan, 16. At VTeltagt" Mr A. W. Brown defeated the other Brow and the rest of the candidate*, JM. at Blenheim Mr George HendOToa was elected by tbe narrow majors of 25. Mr John Tail dW Mr Michael by a email majority at Uf»\ lika. AtDunedin the contest wmV™ moans keen, the elected candidate. » John Barnes, having a Bajorfl* M w.. votes ; while at Inyercargill a eimitar »» J of things prevailed, Mr J. L. f a«on^ being elected by a majority oi iw; M Grey mouth Mr Nancarrow deleatea w Blackmoveby2o9toßl»

Messrs John Earle and Co. W e***s pointed iho Auckland agent* w\«y Russian Tea Packing Comply- d Co. samples forwarded by Mean Earlaw^ ore pronounced by our " tea tamer d w excellent in flavour, and we have no « . a good business will be done in thi» W ?1 the Euseian Tea Company. , : -

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THUBSD-AY, NOVEMBER 26, 1885.



land Sale. i Messrs Vailb and Douglas offered for sale today at their raart,9hortlandßtreot, sections o( ttao newly surveyed township of Moraingblde, Uio piop.rty of A. K. Taylor, Esq.. of Mount Aln.rt. There was a good attendance, bids came rather slowly at first. . The following sales were effected :—Lota a? anil 38, with cot tag o, £180 offered, withdrawn at £ 100 ; lot 93. S} acres, £75 per acre, offered and refused : lot 80, fronting New North Road, £1 per foot,W. L. Mitchell; lot 56, £13s per tost, refused. Mr B. Arthur sold seotlon 7 and 6, Blrken heai, today, at hla mart, Qacon-atwot, for £1 7a 6d and £4 5b per acre. PHCENIX JJIKK ASSURANCE COM PANY OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1782 (OVKRIOO YEARej- NEW ZEALAND BRANCH. "SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT." Notice is horoby given that MR GEORGE W. JONKS, late Chief Agent for the Royal Insur ance Company, has been appointed Agent to the "PHOSNIX," for the DISTRICT OF AUCK LAND, on the resignation of Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane. The business of tho Company will be taken over by Mr Jonea on the let December prox., and carried on by him, at hla offices, 24, .Short and-etreet, on and after that date. OEOBGK 8. GRAHAM. Superintendent. Phoenix Assurance Company. Wellington, November 23. B. P. F. M. BURROWB, ARCHITECT AND BUILDING SURVEYOR. Ovmt Goodbon'b. AucßXJjna. A NNOUNCHMBNT BHBRA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR MBW WAREHOUSE, WKLLKBLEY-STREET KABT. Only Six Days Mop TO BUY VWATCHEB, JEWELLERY, "MARBLE rjLOCKB. KB. AT FIFTY PER CENT. LESS "E» THAN CAN BE PURCHASED AT ANY OTHER SHOP IN TOWN. AT I. ALEXANDER'S, Queen-street. W. S. Laurie *C° Have for Sale— 170 Tons Bonodust 250 Tons Island and Peruvian Guano £00 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Hales Cornsacks 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 60 Kegs Staples, Pins, and Rollers Sebds-vlz.. White and Red Clover, Alnrke. Timothy, Cowgraas, Cocksfoot, and Rye grass. Turnip, etc Prioca and Samples on application. CUSTOMS-STREET. AUCKLAND. ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRrVTCD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVEU !1 ARRIVED •' ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ; ARRIVED ARRIVED '. ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRTVKD ARRIVED •ARRIVKD Tbe NEW STOCK for the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of MEN'S. YOUTHS', and MOYS" CLOTHING; BHIRTS. SIEd, UM BRELLAS, HATS (In Straw and Polt), &c., and Kvery DegcripUon ot HOSIERY and UNDER WEAR. Special Line in BOYS' CHKAJ SOHOOL SLITS. NEW ZE ALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 and 160, QuEKtf-araBET, ADOKI.AND, /N B O. M o C A U L, \JT Wbxlbslky-strbbt East, G ALVANIZKI) IRON WORKS ft COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builbbrs, Contbactorb, and Storkkeepkrs Are informed that GEO. MoCAUL, o» Thames, TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KBAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser tor . Cash, IB prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated." Tanks, Lead-beaded Nails and washers.Spoudng, and Lead-edge Ridging, GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER,' Welleslxt-street East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets. Thames. GO TO FOR BEDSTEAD 3 f CARPETS LINOLEUM PERAMBULATORS BEDDING . SPRING MATTRES SES TOILET WARE FENDERS & IRONS \v£a office furni ■ . \y^ TURE * DINING ROOM AOT> SITTING ROOM DRAWING ROOM V^r\ BED ROOM \^*A FURNITURE VT\\ AMERICAN, \A\ AUSTRIAN BENT V JSk WOOD , >^-\ CHAIRS & STOOLS V^\ WARDROBE 3 \y^\ SIDE BOARDS ' \l<A CURTAINS V 7" BLINDS BLANKETS TUE CIIEAP SHEETS HOUSE FURNISHERS ANDEVEBY QUEKTSTIUMf, HOUSE REQUIBim AUOKXAND,



! "TVISBASBS OP THE EYE, EAR, *-* AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLTNOR PURCHAS May be consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt ■treet; and at—. Tot English Pharmacy, Qubiin - street (Mr Bablett's), from 2 to S p.m. TdeNbwtonPiurmaoy(MrKkndkiidine's), Kabaksabafe Road, from 10 to 11 a.m OECOND TO I^* 0N B IN QUALITY AND VALUE. AICKIN'3 I/ERATBD BAKING POWDER, IN }LB. AND ILB. CANISTERS. Manufactured of pure yeast gas materials AT THE PHARMACY, Qckenstreet. PRICK, Is 6D AND 28 CD. T\ O N T FORGET THE SALE OF THE MOUNT CAMBRIA ESTATE, ON THE GROUND ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, AT THREE P.M. FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND OHEST DISEABKS.-DR. WILKINS. F.K.C.S., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is ' at his Surgery for General and Special Practice —All Mornlnga and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to IS.BO. Consultation Fees moderate. Ha Bpont - seven years at MooreSelds Kyo Hospital, London, nndoi' Bowman and Critcliett, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven -aa Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eight years at Eye Ear, Throat and Chest Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spec tacles, to Sight. Consulting Rooms Queen-Bt (opposite Bhortland-atreot), Auckland.