COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, tea , To-night. Opera Ho_e—"lsidore," 8. Thoatro Royal-Howard Sisters, 8. Devonport Hall—Grand Conoert, 8. Strasburg Clock—Coupland's Store, 7 to 10. V.M.C.A. Evangelical Sorvioe, 7.30. N.Z. Co-operative Land and Labour Company- Meeting of Shareholders, 7.30.

Hazell's Riding School — Meeting of Rate payers, 7.30.

Auotlon Sales To-morrow. J. H. Hamer & Co.—City Leases, noon Hunter and Nolan—Horses, 11 am. Alfred Bnckland—Horses, 11. R, Arthur—Poultry, Produoe, &0., 11. Valle and Bradley-Potatoes, &c, 11. Samuel Cochrane-Furnituro, 11. John Leydon-Housohold Goods, 11. Goo. Slbbln and Son—Groceries, &0., 11. Carbinos and Taylor—Farm Produco, 11. S. Cochrane and Son. — Laundry Machines, 12 noon.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will close as under :— Tnis Day. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whangarol Heads. Whangarei. Kamo, „ Parua, Waipu, and Mangapal, per Glencgl at o p.m.

Friday. November 13. For Chatham Islands, por Omaha, at 7 a.m. For Waitara, New Plymouth, and Southern ports, per Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 1 p.m. For Whitianga and Uppor Mill, por Argyle, at

5 p.m. . For Whangarei Hoadß, Parus, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapal, por Macgrogor at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p.m.

Saturday, November U. For Ru3Boll, Kawakawa, Suva and Lovuka, per Arawata, at 5 p m. Tuesday, Novomhor 17. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth), from Wel lington per R.M.S. Aorangi on the 19th, for Rotorua at V p.m. This mail will be due at Plymouth on January 3 For Taranakl and Southern Ports, por Rotorua, immediately after arrival of Australia, from San Francisco. For Australian Colonies, por Australia, imme diately after her arrival from Honolulu. Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Sunset.—This evening, 6,40. Soniuse.—To-morrow morning, 1.47. Moon's Aok.—Fi_t Quarter, 15th, 0.39 a.—,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVJWINQ. Arawata, 8.5., Cromarty, from Wellington Mimiha. sohooner. Couch, from Samoa Venus, ketch, Noill, from Opotiki TO-DAY. Wellington, s s., Stevon'jin, from Tauranga Waiapu, schooner, Nioolas, from Gisborne

DEPARTURES.

last kvemnq. Southern Cross, c.a„ Spicks, for Gisborno TO-DAY. Waihoro, s.s,, MoGee, for Southern porta

IMPORTS.

Por Gairloch, from Waitara—26 hind-quartera and 58 pieces beef, 1 box kidneys, 1 bag tails.— New Zealand Frozen Meat Company.

INWARDS Coastwise. — Lagoon, from Ngunguru, with 20 piles, 3.000 feot timber; Deveron, from Capo Colville, with 30 tonß tiro wood. lUO raiis; Violet, from Thames, with lG.OOOMcettimoor; Ghost, from Mangawai, with

Outwards Coastwise.—Violet, for Thames; Ghoit, for Manga wai; Janet, for Whangarei Heads.

Tho brigontino Sarah Pile arrived at Porl Chalmers from Kaipara yesterday.

The brlgantine Deflanoe cleared at Sydney for Kaipara on October 30.

On the 29th ultimo the brigantines Lookout and Maria Virginia cleared at Sydney for Auck land. The former comes direct with 1,193 bags bonedUßt, and the latter via Newcastle, with coal.

Tho s.s. Rose Casoy has boon laid up to re ceive a now boiler, and her running has been taken over temporarily by the as. Coromandel.

Tho Arawata is to leave for Fiji on Sunday, the 15th, instead of Monday, as previously an nounccd.

The ship Kilbrannan, 1,572 tons register, is on the hsith at London for Auckland, to follow the Vanduara.

Thetonujgo ioadlog on tho berth at London on Sr ptombor 17, for Australia and Now Zoa-' land, amounted to Cu,l_ tons.

Tho barque Cabarteidh entered outat the Cus toms to day, for Bay of Islands, whoro tho will load timber for an Australian port.

Messrs Staloy. Radford, & Co. quota sailing vessel ratoa from London to Auckland: Rough measurement. 27s fid to 32j Gd ; fino, 10s; weight, 25s to 30s ; cement, 5 < per cask. Stoamer—Bough measurement, 15s ; line, 55s to6ss.

The schooner Waiapu arrived from East Coaot porta this morning with 40 Digs, 117 sacks n—_d, 121 puriri railway sleepers.

The s s. Glenelg is to resume running this evoning. whoo she will leave for Whangnrol. Tho 8.8. Wellington arrived frooi Tauranga early thlsmorniog. Passengers :—Mr and Mrs Bnckworth, Mesdames Gallagher and Green. Mlbs»b Murray (2). Buckworch, Douglas, and boy, Messrs Bell, Portor, Minyur, Dunoan, and Wright.

The schooner Mliniha returned from an island cruise last evening She left Samoa on the 27th October, andihadCfair weather until tho 4th instant, when a gale from S.W. was ex perienced, and _c vessel was bove-to for twelyo hours. From that timo till arrival fine weather prevailed.

The SS. and A. Company's Tainui left Plymouth on Nov. 7, for O'ago. Canterbury, and Wellington, She has 250 tons of cargo for Auckland. It will be transhipped at Otago, and come on to this port by one of the Union Com pany s steamerd. The Tainui calls at Napier to load frozen meat f. r the return voyago.

The s.s. Waihora left at noon to-day with tho following passengers :—lfor Gisborne: Mr and Mrs Bond, Mr Barracl-'ugh. For Napier: Mr and Miss Nightingale, Miaa Ross. For Welling ton : Messrs Lane. Mathoson', Aitken, Dickson, Trummeil. For Lntelton: Messrs Bridge, G. M. Reed, Quinn. For Dunodin: Messrs Booth, Anderson, Martin, Hart; Miss Winter. For Melbourno: Messrs Persse 12). For Hobart: Mr Ledbetter.

Tho s.b. Arawata, which arrived from Wel lington yesterday afternoon, brought the Atck land portion of the Rim itaku's passengers, aa follows:—Halo _: Mr and Mrs Anderson and family, Mr and Mrss Bagg and family, Mr and Mrs Haigh and family, Mrs Jonas and family, Mr and Mm Burns and family. Mr and Mrs Sw.-urßand family, Mrs and Miss Nowoambo. Mcb and Miss Ritchie, MS K. Mercer, Misses Wgorton. Butler, Do well. Messrs J. M. Charlton, P. Pio. J. A. Thomson. T. and «. Dnlrymplo G. Phillips. Steerage: Mr and Mrs K. Lewis and family. Mr and Mrs Bettley and family, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Mrs Mead, Mr and Mrs It Gray, Mr and MB Cuthbert, Mr Brewster and family, ihos. Brailey and family, Mrs Fran »haw. Misses Pattison. tTftmsbaw. Bullivan, fraser, H. Crawford, Greenwood (2), MoLaoh lan, Mesars Pattison, Demmock, Sullivan, Drapers. G. McLintock, J. B. Godwin, K. Cal ford. A J. Brailey, T. Longvilte, W. H. Clarke. j. Hollier. J. Crawford, J; Muurie, _. Picton, W- J. W.lson, J. Mellor. A, P. Smythe, R. Snowden, R. Stephenson, M. Whito, T. H. Murray, W. A., Brigss, R. Burns, S. Lloyd, J. Spence G. W. Craven, W. Pike, H. Girande. R. Read, J. and W. Jones.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lyttelton, Nov. 12.—Arrlvod: Rimulaka, from Port Chalmers.

Napier, Nov. 11. — Arrivod : lonic, from Lyttelton.

New Plymouth, Nov. 12.—Arrived : Oreti, from the North. Sydney, November 11.—Arrived: Ring arooma, from Auckland. Meluourne, November 11.—Sailed: Te Anau, for Bluff. Port Chalmers, Noveuibor 11.—Balled: Manapouri, PußaoDgors. for Auckland: Mr and Mrs Craddook, Misaes Blyth. Hamilton, Me»Brß Marohmout, Roas, and Goodlet. For Sydney : Mc Prooaor,

COMMERCIAL

Kvenino Star Oflice. this day. Balk ov Prize Cattle and Siikep.—An im portant, sale of the above was held yesterday afternoon at Messrs Huntor and Nolan's Juno" tion Bale Yards. Good prices wore obtained Cattlo: The champion prize ox, bred by Mr Richard Reynolds, of Cambridge, weighing 2,155108, was bought by Mr Enoch Wood, of Symondß-Btreet, for £18 ss. Lot 2, a line Hereford ox. throe years old, bred by Mr Keynoldß, weighing 1,6251b, was bought by Mr Binstead, Freeman's Bay. Lot 3, second prize ox, bred by Waikato land Association, weigh ing 2 1251b5, bought by Mr Garrett, Karanga nape Road, lor £1610s. lioi 1, prize ox, from Gorton estate, weigbiDg 9051b5. nought by Mr Hedger, of Kyber Paas, for £13 Lot 6, first prizo fat bullock, weighing .',8851155, bought by G. Raynes, Parnell, lor £13 103. Lot 7, ox, bred by R. Bent, of Waiuku, weigh ing 2,1351b5, bought bj R. Salmon, Wake lield-Btreet. Lot 8, bred by Mr Goodfellow, weight 1.9;01bB, bought by Mr MoPherson. Lot 9, 1,9351bs reared by Mr Goodfellow, bought by Mr McPheroon. Lot 10, second prize ox, bred by Edward Allen, Pukekohe, weight 2,2101b5, bought by Mr Carter, Weliealey-street; price £16 10b. Lot 11, same owner, woighed 2,1501b5, bought by Mr Carter. Bheep: Lot 1. three first prize South Down « others, by Waikato Land Association, weight 7001 bs, bought by J. Knight, Ponuonby J price £210s per head. Lot2,compris lm three 2nd prize sheep, Bamo owners, weight. 5171b, bought by R. Salmon, prloe, 29s each. Lot 3, first prize wethers, bred by Waikato Land Association, weighing l.OOulßs, bought by Mr Carter at 32s each. Lot 4, five Lincoln wethers, bred by Mr Smith, Gisborne, weighing 1,0151b. These were not exhibited at Kllorslie, but took first price at Gisborne : they were bought by Mr Jamee Knight, Ponsonby. Lot 5, three wethers, bred by same owner, weighingsß6lbs,purchasod •by Mr Binstead, Freeman's Bay. 25s each. Lot 6,three wethers (2nd prize at the Gi jborne Show), bred by Mr Smith, weight, S6slba, bought by Mr Beßney, Vfotoria-Btreet, 17s eoch. Lot 7, ihiee first prize ewes, bred by Mr Jos. Wallace, weighting 5251b5, bought by Mr K. Wood, Symonds-Htreet. 15s each. Lot 8, three second prize ewes, bhropshiro Downs, bred by Mr Bollard, weighlig 3851b, bought by Messrs Hehaby, Bhortland-Btreei, 16j each. Lot, 9, five lambß, bought- by Mr A venal, Devonport, 17a each. Lot 10, five lambs, bought by Mr Bin- Irtead, Freeman's Bay, 13a each. '

Births.

TRAYES.—At Melrose, Dovonport, tho wifo of W. J. Traycs of a daughter.

Deaths.

PEGLER—On November 11, at her lato resi dence, Queon-Btreet, Onehunga, after a long llinosß, Bliza, the beloved wife of J. Peglor. Her end was peace. , The funeral will leave to-moruw (Friday), at 4.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invita tion.

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

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 12, 1885.

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

Viewing the case of Mr Stead and his assistant, Mr Jacques, from a distance of twelve thousand miles —far enough to be free from all exciting causes, yet near enough to be thoroughly conver sant with the whole facts and bearings —we have no hesitation in pronouncing the sentence passed upon them unduly severe, if not vindictive in its character. These two men, actuated by the purest motives, and throughout all the pro ceedings treating the girl Armstrong with the greatest kindness, no doubt committed a technical breach of the law in detaining her without the full knowledge of her parents ; but they certainly did nothing to deserve the punishment of three years' and one year's imprisonment respectively. The oppressive nature of the sentence will be appreciated when we contrast it with that recently passed on a depraved ruffian in London, who, for abducting a girl for immoral pur poses, received a sentence of fifteen months' imprisonment. The severity of the sentence passed on Mr Stead will entirely defeat the object of his enemies, by gaining for him almost uni versal sympathy, and by bringing the administration of justice into merited contempt. Happily it is not often now-a-da.ys that an English judge is led from the right path by popular clamour, or by social influence ; but in this case the bias is only 100 apparent. As for the alleged unanimity of the English press in rejoicing at the sentence and " the removal of the national stain," we do not believe it. Those London papers that persistently ignored or pooh-poohed the crusade of the " Pall Mall Oazette " will of course be glad at that journal receiving a snub, and its editor a lecture on " indecency " from the judicial bench ; but these by no means represont the English press as a whole, any more than they do the views of the thou sands of poople who have subscribed to the defence fund, or of the many prelates and others who approve of the social purity crusade. And it is the most miserable species of self deception to profess lo believe that the conviction of Mr Stead has removed the stain on tho national character. On the contrary, the facts elicited at the trial have fully borne out the main allegations of the "Pall Mall Gazette," and Parliament has admitted the neces sity of reform by extending the age of protection for girls. The " converted procuress" Jarrett, and the uncon verted Madame Mourey stand out as confessed and proved abettors in the infamous traffic in human boings which Mr Stead set himself to expose; and we may be sure, when these inter mediaries exist, that, the other actors in theabominablean 1 shamefultrademight be found, il the officers of the law were disposed to exert themselves in that direction. That any journalist should profess to believe that the evil is remedied by the act of binding and gagging the men who were most zealous in going to the root of the matter, is an exemplification of the very extreme of Mrs Grundyism, which would sacrifice everything to "appearances." Respectable but vicious English people may honestly believe that by, ostrich like, obscuring their own vision they render their faults invisible; but from that fool's paradise they will assuredly have a rude expulsion ere long.

A telegram confirmatory of the reported massacre of the New Guinea exploring ex pedition from New South Wales has boon received, and there now appears little doubt that the camp was surrounded during the night by a largo force of natives and all the party maseacred. The mother of a member of the expeditioi/is, we believe, a resident of Auckland, and much sympathy will be foltfor her. Cable messages Btate that tho P. nnd O. ptoamer Indus has been totally wreckod on Iho coast of Coylon, but the passengers and mails are safo. Lord and Lady Dalheusio intend paying a visit to New Zealand. M r (Parnell has appealed to Mr Gladstone to formulate a scliemo of self Government for Ireland, which will not impair the unity of the Kingdom.

There has been a fair demand for Cambria shares, and sales are reported at 24s 6d and 25s cum div. Kenilworth due are wanted at 3s lOd, with sellers 4s 2d. Crown, fow sellers, ss; other mining stocks are neglecten. Sales of Colonial Bank aro re ported at 43s 6d ; Bank of New Zealand, a few sellers, £21.

The Government steamer Hinemoa will leave for Wellington about 8 this evening, with Mr Ballnnce, Sir George Whitmore, And Major Bodham.

The Arawata, from Wellington, brings the Auckland portion of the Rimutaka's passengers, and a few packages cargo by the Bame steamer.

At the City Council offices to-day, the nomination of Mr W. R. Waddel for ro election as Mayor of Auckland was received - the proposer being Mr Geo, Harper, &nd tho soconder Mr D. H. McKenzie.

The following tonders wore received by Tuakau Small Farm Association for tho Burvey of their block, of land :—Purchuß, £533 10s; Shoppard, £450; Spencor, Simp son and Baber, £508 ; Harrison and Smith, £383; Hosking, 325 ; Gwynnoth, £411; Lusk, £210; Smithios, £105; Hannah, informal,

Mr G. A. Salo will, on Monday, in tho Choral Hall, give his celobrated lecture, "Two Princes of tho Pen :' Dickens and Thackeray." During Mr Sala's New Zea land tour, this is tho lecture which has everywhere excited most interost. Having been an intimate friend of both Dickons and Thackeray from the commencement of their literary career until their doath, Mr Sala should be specially qualified to deal with the men and their works, and the lecture is interspersed with interesting personal and professional reminiscences of the two famous novelists.

[ The work of laying a main drain down Pitt-street is fast approaching completion. For some years that particular street has possessed the most varied selections of unpleasant odoure of any in the city, and persons compelled to pass that way were necessitated to carefully close their olfac tory organs when passing particular Bpots in this unfortunate neighbourhood. Now, however, relief will be experienced,' as all houses will be compelled to attach with the main drain. It is to be hoped that the representatives of tho various wards will steadily push forward all similar sanitary improvements.

The' Bitting of the Police Court to-day was a very snort one. Four persons who had been arrested for drunkenness were mulcted in tho usual penalty. John Shiers, charged with the larceny of copper from the cutter Mary Ann, the property of David Gouk, was remanded till Tuesday, Sergeant Pratt stating that he had a good circumstantial case against the'prisoner, and required time to recover the properity. Annio Soinera, charged with assaulting Sarah Ann Irvin, was re manded till Monday, Messrs Stevenson and Suiter Were the presiding justices.

A small fishing boat, built for Mooro and Hunt by C. Bailoy, was launched yesterday. She is a nice-looking craft, and should be heard of in the approaching aquatic con tost.

The Northorn Steamship Company having declined to recognise a claim for overtime mado by a seaman belonging to the Federated Union, the latter has decided to test the question in Court, The case will probably be heard on Saturday.

The s.s. Australia, of Pacific Mail Com pany, will loavo for Sydnoy on Novombor 14th, and not Docombor 14th, aa advortised last night.

Another addition to our harbour fleot of Cleasure craft arrived from Dunodin by tho arquo Celostia. She is a smart looking yacht of about S tons, called the Secret, and she is said to bo very fast, so that hor first trial with the local " cracks " will bo looked forward to with intorost. .

Tho Frozon Moat Company aro making preparations for largo shipments of frozen mutton, otc, por steamships Coptic and Rimutaka. The former is exported to loavo thia port about the 22nd inst., and the latter will follow on tho 17th of Docombor.

A mooting of tho Auckland Rueby Union Football Association was hold last evening, when cups and badges won during the past season wore presented to the winners. ,

■ The notorious Knox, who huagivon the master of tho Kohimavama Training School a very livoly timo lately, is to bo forwardod South by the Hinemoa this evening, tho boy having proved incorrigible, It is to be hoped that the Empire City will have that restraining influence upon his unruly nature which Mr Hogan failed to exorcise.

Mr A. Buckland will offor for sale at the Haymarket tomorrow tho well-known steeplechaser To Whetu, tho hero of many a wall-fought contest, and Misfortune. The latter won the Opon Stooplochaso at tho recent Pakuranga Hunt Club Meeting.

An intorosting discussion on tho Sabbath question wna commoncod in thcTemponmca Hull on Saturday evening Inst botweenEldor Haskell, from tho United States, and Mr George Aldridgo, of Auckland. Tho points in disputo wore tho imturo of the institution and the day of it* oboorvauco. The 'debate is to bo continued this (Thursday) ovening, in tho sanio place.

Tho following tenders wore received last night by tho Mount Eden Road Board for tho widoning of tho main road at tho moun tain :—Goo. Knight, £01 17s lid ; Osborne, £20 12s ; W. Robinson, £55; Woolloy, £75; Keosey, £119; W. Suiuuol, £73 ll!s; I. Gheyno, £27 : Hanks and Vorror, £57. Cheyne's tendor was accepted.

A largo number of summonses aro being propared for issue at tho City Council offices.

Thoso who havo not yet soon (hat marvel of patient ingonuity.Hho Htrnsbttrg Clock had better not furthor dolay. it will only remain on 'exhibition four days longer, and tho chanco of aooing it will not readily recur.

Wo aro informed that tho Australasian Plate Glass lnsurnnco Company has dis continued business in Now Zealand, and that Mr Arthur D, Bennott has taken up the Company's business on behalf of tho Now Zealand Plato Glass Insurance Com pany, whose offices aro at Palmerston Buildings.

Grass may bo obtained froo of cost on application to the gardener, Albort Park.

Meetings of creditors in tho following estates lapsod today for wantof a quorum : —Goorgo Uoald, G. J. Thorpo.

The adjourned meeting of tho Clickers' Union was hold last night at tho Working Mon's Club. Sovoral fresh tnotnbors of tho trade appearod for inemborship, and tho mooting again adjourned until Monday weok, Novombor 23rd, whon tho election of officers, and other important business, will bo prococded with. Members of tho trade wishing to join can Bond in their names, uddressod to tho Secretary Clickors' Union, Working Mon'a Club.

Tho opouing run of tho Bioycio Club takes place next Saturday. A start will bo mado at tho junction of Quoon and Grey-streets at 2.,'i0 p.m, tho route being down Queen etroot, Custom-street West, to Ponsonby,, through Karangnhapoßoac\Symoud-strcot, Kybor Pass, and Groat South Road, to Green 1 anc, returning via Romuoru and Parnell.

Mr R. Donkin,oloctrician of tho Onehunga Ironworks, has shown us a sample of the '• patent electric lire alarm?," which appear likely to provo of eomo public importance. Tho firo alarm can bo oreoted in any part of a building. It is connected with a battery in tho usual manner. Tho heat of tiro causes mercury in tho alarm to oxpatul, and also cnußcs contact with a metallic point, which allows passage of tho oloctric current to tho oloctric boll, which will ring with almost any distance of wire. The alarm is supplied by Messrs Morrin and Co. Where olectric bolls aro already in existence thoy can bo erected at a trilling coat, and might prove of considerable valuo in convoying early infonnetion of any outbreak of lire.

Iv tho hurry of preparing our account of Monday's sham litrht and review for tho press,' certain strictures woro passed upon Colonel Lyon which woro undeserved. That gallant otiicor is a thorough disciplinarian, and bis wrath at finding ordors misunder stood or disobeyed was natural and justi fiable. This will be granted by all when it is remembered that the occasion was a trial of tho eflicioncy and discipline of our local forcos, and that a blunder such as that which was committed would havo proved of great advantago to an onemy. Those who know Colonel Lyon do not re quire to bo told that his character as a soldier is that of a gentleman sans j>eur ct sans reproehe ; and as for our war report, it was written in a jocose vein, wh'le tho word "thunderous" was misprinted "murder ous," thus making the sonso more objection oble than was intended.

Thoro was a largo attendance yostorday afternoon, at tho BoroHford-stroot Congro gationtd Church, of friends anxious to wit ness tho nuptiul ceremonies of Mr A. Bartletl, son of Mr A. G. Hiittlott, jovvollor, Q,ueen-Btreot, to Miss S. A. I'oace, daughter ot Mr Robort Poaco, plumber, Shortlatid Btreet. It was estimated that about .100 ladies and 7 gentlemen wero pre sent, not to mention tho irrepressible juvenile. Tho ceremony wus performed by tho Uev. J. Roborlson, M.A,, aa both the bride and bridegroom belonged to tho choir of his church. There were six bridestuuida, Misses J. Hayles, Bartlott, and four nieces of tho bride, daughters of Mr Andrew Peace. Tho following wero the gontlomen attendants: — Messrs John Peace, Colin Peace, Neil Peace (brothers of the bride), and Mr Charles Hayles. Mr Hooten, organist of tho church, was in attendance, and played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March " as tho bridal party marched to and from tho altar. In tho evening a largo number of friends gathered in the Foresters' Hull by invitation of tho brido's parents, and enjoyod thomselvos by dancing and other amusomonts. In accordanco with the time-honoured custom at this church, tho mombors of tho choir and senior class young ladies presented tho bride with a handsome pair of vases on Sunday after noon last.

Tho first excursion for the season of tho Naturalists' Field Club will tako placo on Saturday noxt to tho Throo Kings' Cavoß. Membors and thtlr friends will prococd by busses, leaving tho Prstoffice at 2 p.m. sharp. Tho cavos prosont many interesting features, and aro well worth a careful oxuihina'.ion ; so that if the weather ia iioo, no doubt a pleasant afternoon will ho sp_r„ Ladies and gontlomon doßiroußtojoln the Club tthould communicate with tho Hon Scorotary, Mr T. F. Cheeno_an, at tho Museum Buildings.

Tho evangelistic sorvtco in connection witli tho Young Men's Christian Association will bo held this evontng, and in future, in the temporary preniisos, old Baptist Church, Wol loßioy-stroct, at 7 30.

As will be seen on reference to our adverti sing columns, t he splendid dairioe of butter from tho Pukekohe dißtrlot which wero awarded tho first and second prizes in both olussca lor frtsh bnttor at the recent Agricultural Show at Ellerslto, can bo rogularly obtained ai the various depots of the Loudon Dairy Company, which enterprising firm makes tho supply of flrst-olass butter a speciality, they being also the purchasers ot the dairy ot butter which ob tained the highest honours at the same show last year.

In our notice of the sketch of Karanga hake township and goldfields, tho name of Mr Drummond, the artist, was unavoidably omitted. A meeting of the ratepayers of Eden Terrace district will be held this evening in Mr Hazell's Riding Sohool, for speoial business. A full attendance ia requested.

A CLERGYMAN CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL LIBEL.

(by telegraph—tress association,)

Oamaru, this day, At the Residont Magistrate's Court to day, tho Rev. Seth Smith was committed for trial at the Supreme Court for criminal libel. The libel was mentioned in a document alleging immorality on the part of the sons of Mr C G. Moore, late President of the Blue Ribbon Army, whom Mr Seth Smith and other members of Committee forced from office. The prosecution was brought at the instance of one of Mr Moore's sons.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Largo Yield from Waiomo,

Very satisfactory results have been re ceived from tho crushing of one large stone, weighing 701bs. This stone was treated by tho nssayer of tho Bank of New Zealand, Auokland. Ho was instructed to crush the whole of the stone and to tako out all tho metal. This has boen done with tho satisfactory rosult of a good hoavy pioco of bullion showing net value por ton of about £27. As tho reof is large this should be a very valuable property. Thoro aro already 10 tons lying at tho furnaco, Grahamstown, and this will pro bably be tho first lot assayed and melted. Rome.—Tho manager reports :— The lode is a foot wideband gold is scon freely. One crushing realised Gozs.' to the ton, and anothor 4ozs. Tho lowest test was 241bs of bullion. Tho upper lovel has been driven IGO loot, 40 foet bolow tho surface. 20 tons of oro ore roady for the furnaco.

THAMES.

IFBOM Ouk Own Cokuksi'ONDENt.)

Splendid Yield from tho Cambria. This day. Tho net roturn for tho fortnight is 4,1000z5. lGdwls. meltod gold, and tho dividend juat declared makos tho total of £48,826 distributed in loss than oleven months.

CAMBRIA,—A dividend (tho 10th) of 9s in the £ has been declared to-day by tho directors of tho abovo company. Darwin.—The crushing now in progress is shaping for n return of lodwts. per load,

New Prinoe Imperial. —In breaking down No. I lode at No. 5 level tho reof is about one foot in thickness, and of very promising nature, and as gold Was found a few foet overhead, tbo manager hopes to find payable blocks as tho drives aro ox tended.

COROMANDEL.

IFnoM Ouu Own Correspondent.] Thia day,

Soot—>w,—Mr Reid, tho manager, re ports :—" For the past week there has boon tin improvement in tho mine. In driving north from the bottom of tho winzo, as mentioned in lust report, tho reof has been gradually improving. On Saturday thoro was about lOlbs of rich specimens obtained on ono patch. Tho ground has boon harder than usual, and progress has boon siow, but thoro ia a chango for tho hotter coming in. At present tho reef is likely looking for making specimens at any moment.

OHINEMURI

(KIIOM OUU Ow.V COKUKgt'ONDENT

PROMISING PROSPECTS OF THE KAKANGAHAKE GO-DIIELD.

Kauangauake, thia day. WootwTOCK. —There is no change to note in tho mine, whoro the usual work is going on with favourablo results. Tho flushing touches are now boing put to the water raco and tramway, and both aro strong and htvndsomo structures, rollocting grout credit on Mr J. M. Haslett, who supervised tho work of construction. Tho water was turned on yosterduy, and tho race was found to work admirably.

KiNILWOKTH. -The riso upon tho hang ing-wall lode, in tho low lovol, is Still boing pushed upwards, and tho roof maintains a uniform thickness of three feot. From this point thoto is now a large tonnage of quartz to grass, and this is boiug clashed and bagged as quickly as possiblo. Scotia,—Ten tons of ore from this mino has been despatched to tho smelting furnaco at tho Thames, and should it provo to bo remunerative, there is 10 tons of similar stone ready for transmission.

IvANiioi..—Tho stopos aroyiolding fairly, and tho battery is ttill employed, ono shift in tho reduction of crushing dirt which is shaping for a good return. The manager informs mo that samples taken from tho clay slide nnd assayed at Auckland havo yielded payablo percentages of pilvor with which is associated traces of gold. This slido is fully SO foet in thickness, and should it provo to contain silver in ro numorativo qualities, a new ora of pros polity is dawning for this mino. Ckown. - Several pieces of stone showing gold treoly woro broken out yesterday from tho bnttomof tho low lovol winzo, whore tho reof is about two feet thick. In tho low lovol going south tho reof ia somewhat smaller than at tho time of my last visit, but stone uppeare to bo of fair quality.

Talisman,—A large amount of surface trenching has bcon done on this ground, revealing tho outcrop of a largo lodo, be lieved to bo idonlical with tho Woodstock roof, and the manager is now driving n lovol for the purpose of intersecting tho sumo at a dopth of 60 foot beneath tho surface

Wki.co.mi:. —The low level is now in con siderably over 100 foot, and tho reof should bo met with in a few feet, mere driving, Tho quartz which tho managor mistook for the wall of main lodo provod to be stringer about four inches in thickness, carrying fair mortar prospocta of gold.

Dl'.mosd.—The stopos are still being advanced southwards, and tho lodo horo, moasuring 12 inches in width, shows gold occasionally with strong indications of silver, which occurs chiefly in the form of sulphide. Thoro is a large tonnage of quartz biggcd in this district ready for the smelter, but owing to the lato bad weather tho road is not practicable for wheeled traffic, and cartors aro obliged to suspend work till tho tine weather sets in, and of which thoro ia ovory prospoct. Waihi, this day. KostMoivr. I have just soon tho mana gor, who says thoro is a splendid show of gold and silver-bearing stono in tho stopos going south of the riso, where thorocf im proves us work is continued upon it.

FIRE IN BANK STREET.

Accidont to Supt. Hu(-ho3,

A few minutes after 1 o'clock this morning afire alarm was rung out upon tho Princes stroot boll, and ahnostcoincidontlynblazoof flame shot up bohind tho Masonic Hall, in dicating tho Bceno of destruction. The lire was found to bo located in a four-roomed cottage at tho roar of tho Hall. Detoctivo Jones and Mr Tongo (son of Captain Tonge) who woro the earlieat arrivals, saw at a glance that the building was doomod. Its only inmates wero two young womon named Ellon McGnrry and Minnie Russell, and they oacapod in a half naked condition, Tho cottage was in tho full possession of tho flames when Superintendent Hughes, with tho Firo Brigade, and Captain Fiold, with tho Salvago Corps, mado their up pearanco in prompt rospoiißo to the sum mons of the boll. Two leads of hose woro speedily got out, nnd tho lire wus extinguished in a few minutes, though not bofore the houso was completely destroyed. Tho houses on either side, owned and occu pied respectively by Mr J. Molvillo and Mr T. Scarrott, wore slightly injured. Mr Scarrott's houEO waß insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £175. The cottago destoyod was the proporty of Mr James Lindsay, of Albort stroot, and was uninsured. All tho contents of tho house woro lost. During the progross of tho firo Superintendent Hitches nearly lost tho number of his mess, AVhile directing operations he fell headiiretdownudeclivity at tho rearof the building. Thedistance of tho fall was about 10 feet, and had it not been for his trusty helmet, he would most as suredly have sustained a fractured skull. As it was, the helmet was smashed, and the wearer eustuined a severe contusion on the forehead, besides other minor bruises.

ACCIDENT TO SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

(by telegraph—own correspondent,)

Christchuroh, this day. Sir Julius Vookl mot with an accident in tho Commercial Hotel about 11.30 this morning. It appears that one of his crutches stuck against the Bide of the doorway, and slipped from under him. Sir Julius fell hoavily on his side, his left leg being ioublod undor bim. He was sfcunnod and much shaken by tho fall. He was carried to his couch, and Dr Prius was soon in at tendance. The doctor found, on examina tion, that the small bone of the left leg had been fractured near the ankle. The bone wss'set, and everything pos sible done for the patient's comfort. His medical attendant considers it probable that he will be confined to his bed for three

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTEB'S OABLEQRAM3.J

Distinguished Visitors to New Zealand. Lohdon, November 11.—Lord and Lady Dalhousie have booked passages by the s.s. Kaikoura, which loaves London on Novem ber 21st. Additions to tho British Army. London, November 11.—It is rumoured that, owing to the heavy drain caused by the despatch of troops for service in Egypt and India, it has been decided by the War I Office to augment tho British army by ten battalions. Mr Paradl's Appeal to Mr Gladstone. Mr Parnell, addressing a public meeting at Livorpool last night, mado an appeal to Mr Gladstone to submit to tho electors some scheme of government for Ireland, which should be consistent with the maintenance of the unity of the Empire. Rosu t of New South Wales Eleotion. Sydney, this day.—The Government and Opposition loaders have taken a private census of their respective supporters. Both political parties now claim to have a work ing majority in tho Legislative Assembly.

Melbourne, this day.[- Tho Federation Enabling Bill was road a first time in the Legislative Council yeaterday.

WRECK OF X P. AND O STEAMER.

Passengers and Mails Saved,

(llecoived November 12—1 p.m.) London, November 11, The P. and 0. steamer Indue, 3,462 tons, W. E, Breeze, eommandor, has boon totally wrockod noar Triricomaleo, Coylon. Tho pasaongors and mails wore savod. Ar rangements have been made whereby tho Australian mnila will not ha dnlayed.

SAWMILLS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Heavy Losses,

(IIV T_l_OKAl'll — PRESS ASSOCIATION.) FiiaoiNU, this day. Miftssns Bartholomew's steam saw-mills wero bumod down at 1 o'clock this morn ing. They wore insured in tho New Zea land oflice for £2,000. Tho estimated loss is £5,000.

FATAL BATHING ACCIDENT.

(BY TK_BURAI'~—OWN GOKKKSI'ONUBNT.)

Ciiiustchuuou, this day. Two lads named McAdam and Chamberlin, while bathing at the beach noar Amborloy yostorday, got boyond thoir dopth. Mr Harrison, storokeopor, wont to the rescue, and snvod McAdum, but Chamberlin sank. His body has boon recovered.

COLLAPSE OF THE RECLAMA TION WALL.

Ti.mk after time tho authorities havo been urged to push forward repairs on the railway reclamation wall betweon the Queen strcot and Railway Wharvos, with tho obvious altoruativo that eventually the wholo concern would bo Bwopt into the harbour. That which was most feared happoncd last night. From the wharves this morning the wall could be soon to havo sunk about its contro, and also to have bulged seaward considerably. Investiga tion showed further that oarth, 20ft in dopth, which had been fillod in behind tho wall had disappeared, and tho onlyconclußion whichcouldboamved at was that ithad gone right through tho wall, although, tho wator being thon high, tho full oxtent of the ilamago could not bo Hoon. At intervals of übout twenty yards on oithor side of the subsiding portion of tho wall woro two gaping cracks extending right across the masonry, affording ninplo evidenco that the intermediate section was falling in, The Harbour Buard Engineer having received information of tho sorious state of affairs, directed that several loads of stones should bo dopositod outside of tho weakest points of tho wall lo give it us much support as possible; and furthor operations were to bo docided on at low water. The collapse is undoubtedly duo to tho dredging that has been going on. It will be romomborod that 2 buttresses of concrete wero contracted for, tho Harbour Board having docidod to havo those eroctod as supports to tho wall on the seaward sido. To placo these in position it was necossary to dredgo outaideof tho pilos, and this had been done for a depth of about 12 foet. Tho consequences, as should have boon foreseen, wore that the foundation of tho wall at that spot was shaken, and gradually guvo way, plaeiug the whole wall in imminent dangor of being swept away by the pressure ol earth behind. The cost of erecting tho wall was close on £20,000, and it forms one of tho greatest blunders that havo boon perpetrated here.

THE NATIVE MINISTER.

Hon. J. Ballance returned to town yes terday afternoon, and subsequently visited and inspected the Auckland Timber Company's Mill in Customs street. In the course of the evening Mr Chadwick, of Tauranga, bad an inter view with Mr Ballance, during which Mr Ballance Informed Mr Chadwick that about throe weeks honco tho investigation of the commission appointed to inquire into tho restritctidns on nativo lands will bo commenced at Tauranga. He also stated that it had boon his intention to visit the district, at present, but he would not be ablo to do bo until some time before next session. With respect to the railway from Tauranga lo tho Lake district, which would open up tho lands of the Bay of Plenty, Mr Ballance said he hoped soon to see it started, but that if it wore not com menced before next session, he would be in favour of recommending that the construc tion of it should be undertaken by the Government. Mr Ballance left this morn ing by the 10350 train for Waimauku to see Mr Roe's kauri bush there. In the course of the afternoon a petition, signed by a number of influential merchants and others, was presented to tho hon. gentlemen, urging him to accede to Mr Hannaford's petition to bo allowed to nominate a large number of respectable femalo domestics undor the assisted immi gration system. Mr Ballanco loaves at 10 to-night for Wellington by tho steamer Hinomoa.

POACHING.

At tho II.M. Court, Onehunga, yesterday, before Captain Jackson, R.M., and T. Ball, J.P., Ernost Neville was charged on the information of the polico with a breach of the Protection of Animals Act by trespass ing in pursuit of game on Weeks Island on Sunday, tho Ist instant. Defendant did not appear, and it wus stated he had loft tho placo after the summons had been sorved upon hira. Henry Duval, caretaker on tho island to Mr Robort Hall, deposed to sooing accused on tho island on Sunday, the let inst. Ho had a gun with him, nnd dogs. There were pheasants, wild ducks, and hares on the island. Did not then know defendant nor the other three young men who were on the island the same day. Went to the police at One hunga, and they crossed with him to the island. Had subsequently identified Neville and three othor young men whom he found on tho island, in the presence of Sergeant Gieane and Constable Haslett, who had assisted him to search for them. Mr Hall and Constable Haslett also gave evi dence, and Mr Samuel Hesketb, who appeared for Mr Hall, said, that that gentle man wished to have the young men dealt with as leniently as possible under the circumstances. Fined £1," and costs 19s Frederick Edmondson and William How pleaded guilty to similar charges, and were each fined 10s; and 19a costs. William Barr pleaded guilty also to a similar offence, and was fined 5s and costs, as there wero mitigating circumstances in his case.

TELEGRAMS.

Ohinemuri Election,

Te Aroha, this day The following is the result of tho Ohinemuri election yester day :—Messrs Butler, Nicholls, and Cock elected for Paeroa, Messrs Walsh and Humphreys for Karangahake, Messrs Moore and Corbett for Waitekauri, and Mr Strange for Waitoa,

THE BATTLE OF AUCKLAND

"Star" Plotorlal Supplement..

We present cur readers this evening with a sheet of lithographic sketches, illustrative of the sham fight on Monday last. The sketches embrace portraits of Sir G. S. Whitmore, X.C.M.C, Colonel command ing tho defence forces of New Zealand; Colonel Lyon, officer commanding Auck land District, and Major Badham, The [ scene at the blowing-up ot tho " Russian ' cruiser" in Rangitoto Channel has been I faithfully reproduced, as woll as other prominent features of the day's manoeuvres ; and in view of tHe fact that tho large edition of the Stab containing the report of the fight is out of print, this illustrated sheet should prove an acceptable memento of an interesting occasion. Tho Final Strugglo Near the Tamaki. To give a fuller idea of the nature of the contest between the invading forcos and our gallant defenders, we sup plement our report of Monday's engage ment by the following contributions:—lt wub quite 3 o'clock (writes a correspondent) before the enemy's attack was fully de veloped, when the wholo of the contending forcos woro soon actively engaged. Rapid and incessant firing from a way towards Tamaki on the right to St. Heilior's Bay on the loft denoted tho warmness of the con tost. Tho only company not engaged up to this time was the Veterans, who were extended in skirmishing order covering tho cross roadH near St. John's College. Col. Lyons mado this spot his hoadquarterß, it being a central position. Suddenly an orderly galloped in from Captain Mahon, who was on tho left with the second bat talion, for a reinforcement, and tho Veterans were ordorod off at the doublo to his assistance.

At about 3.20 the enemy on tho right began to give way before the heavy fire poured into them by tho first battalion, under Captains Dignan and Isaacs, who were strongly supported by the Cavalry and Mounted Infantry, a corps likely to be of great value to the service. On the left, affairs had not gone on so well with Captain Mahon. Ho had been at work with the enemy for two hours, and was evidently gotting the worst of it. Ono of his corps wits ordered out of the Hold by tho umpires for breach of regulations. Another corps was outflanked, for tho attacking parly at this point were in force with Captain Leßoy, who was pronsing forward steadily, and nearly tho wholo of tho lighting was being carried on by tho Onehunga Rifles, who were busy at work in n largo paddock on the right of C!en Orchard Avenue. Well might Captain Mahon exclaim, a la Wellington, " 1 would it were night or the Veterans," for in another 10 minutes thore was every probability of tho enemy carry ing out their boast of capturing his two guns, which wore stationed on a hill about ,00 yards on tho road to the rear. The way would then be clear for the enemy, who by a rapid march (could have captured Auck land. " Would it were night or Captain Anderson with hia Veterans " —tho rain wus pouring down steadily, and tho men, soaked to tho skin, were getting dis couraged. The Onehunga Rifles outnum bered, began to fall back before the superior fire of tho foo, who wero gallantly led on by their commander. At this critical moment a loud cheer burst forth from tho Artillery, and tho Voterans appeared on the scone and immediately onterod con amorc, into action. Captain Mahon instantly looked ten years younger. At tho ontranco from the road to tho Glen Orchard long avenue thero is a wide gate with a short paling fonco from hedgo to hodgo, in width about 30 feet. As the Veterans came into action extended in skirmishing order; tho Onehunga Riflos, hard pressed by tho enemy, foil back rapidly and camo tumbling through tho odgo into the avenue close, to the gate. At this time occurred the most exciting ovont of the day. Tho Veterans wero compellod to hold thoir firo until their front was cleared of the Onohungas, who would have been shot down. Tho firing, tho shouting of the Veterans to the Onohungas to clear out of tho way and lot them havo a slap at tho enemy, and the crowd of red coats crashing tho hodgo and pouring through tho gateway, was a scone that beggars description, and will not bo forgotten for a long time by those prcsont, its only parallol boing in real wnrfaror-^ As soon as thoir front was cloar tho Votornns opened a most torritic lire on tho onemy, who, being in tho ocoan, wore staggered, but a few still advanced into the avonuo, making for tho gate. Quick as thought, tho Artillery, under Lioutenant Geddis, rushed down one of thoir guns, whirled and opened firo right through tho gateway avonuo, which would have swept an enomy away like chaff. (The enemy saw that thoy had left tho spot ten minutes bofoio the firing). With loud cheers the Veterans and Artillery made a dash after thefoo, who wero retreating rapidly across the paddock. Captain Loßoy narrowly escaped capture, as in tho excitement of tho moment ho had rushed forward with his bugler a*)d was right amongst the advanced party of Artillery and Veterans. By the rules it is thought he ought to havo been a prisoner, and should iiavo handed ovor his sword and boon marched into town. The " cease firing" Inow sounded, and the onemy hastily retreated to their boats.

THE RUSSIAN RAID DEFEATED.

More Credit to Our Volunteers.

" ASpectator" writes asfollows:—"ln your report of the sham fight on Monday the writer, in describing the "raid" of Lieu tenant Parker and his 30 men into Auck land, seems to have omitted the fact that they were met and most signally repulsed by 25 gunners of tho 0 Battery of Artillery, under Lieutenant Seymour George, who, along with his force of 60 mon, bad been skirmishing beyond Orakei Bridge for two hours previous to the Nnvals being ob served to break cover between St. John's College and tho head of the Orakei Crook. Tkoso Navals wero surprised at the back of v farmhouse in a by-road off Orakei Bay Road, and fivo vollies poured into them when they wero huddled together en masse with thoir backs to tho firing party. The O Battery therefore considered that with such a fusilade put into tho enemy at a range of 150 yards, tho Navals wore all put hors rfc combat, and any not shot would havo im mediately pilod their arms and surrendered. Not so, but they doubled awny, and gained the Romuera Road, where the 0 Battery's half company of 25 mon kept them within a range of 200 yards for a couple of miles, and poured a most effective fire in to them the while. As a wrong impression is likely to get abroad by your sub-heading the matter following " The Navals Claim a Victory; I would ask you to kindly insert the above in the interests of fair play and justice to men who by their performance on Monday showed thomselvos worthy oi the uniforms they wear."

R.M. COURT-This Day.

(Before H. Qt. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M,) TllK weekly sitting of this Court was hold to-day for tho hearing and determining of small debtor cases.

JUDGMENTS YOU, Pf—lNTll-TS WITH COSTS.— Geo. Hulme v. O. Kenny; claim, £$ 10a lOd, butohor's moat. Mr E. Cooper for plaintiff Costs, £1 Ss (id.—D. S. Chambers v. J. Bethell; £5 7s (id sowing machine, &o.; paid, £4 2a; balance, £2 2s (id: costs, £1 5s (id. Mr Coloman for plaintill'. Sneddon v. A. Mc- Niol: *'Jl7e, goods: costs,£l 17s. Mr Braasoy for plaintiff.—King and Co. v. Thomas Ward; £13 11b, nromiaaory noto; oosla. £1 10s. Mcsars Whowolland M.llhono proved. — Morrin acd Co. v. J. B. Sllva; claim, £5 2s 8d; coats, £1 mm. Mr.C. Buddie for plalntlffa; Mr BrilEui provcd.-Upton nnd Co. v. J. B. Bludon; £9 7a, stationery ; costs, 16s. — Chas. It Johnson v. John Clarko; £5 is Ud ; coßts, £1 10b. Mr .1, P. Ca'iipDnll for plßintill". — G. H. Cotlrell v. Wm. Stafford; £55 16s. Mr S. Heeketh for plaintiff. Judgment reserved —London Dairy Co. v. J. Borland ; 16b, milk supply; coßts, lis. —C. For wood, junr. v. J. W. Knight; £S3a_, fruit supply; coßts, £1 16s. Mr Forwood for plaintiff. Adjourned Cases. — Masefiold v. Utting. Wallace v. Lindsay. Slator v. Kelly. Ehrenfried v. aheehan, Hammond and Co, v. William Jones, Swanson v. MaCrae.

A number of other caaea wore settled out of Court.

Judgment Summons.—Dovtden v. vveeksaod Dower.—Claim. £27 118.-Mr 'J'heo. Cooper tor creditor.—Georgo Patriok Dower stated that _■ n s FF a a bulla°r in full swing at tho Sui roy _illa. Witnesa had boon a niaßter mariner, bu-, waa now poor, with a wife and six ohildreD. was troubled with the liver complaint, and had paly done a fortnight's work on a cargo boat (or _c iaflt «aix months. Ho booanio surety for Weokß,-Mr Cooper said ho believed dofendnnt wafi correct, and asked for an adjournment for a tortnight, in order that Mr Weeks might spoak tor himaolf —Adjourned accordingly. Several other cases were held over.

DEFENDED OASES. Hooker v. McCord.-Claim. £7 2a od; goods - Mr Luak for plaintiff; Mr Keetley for defend ant. did not appear, but Bent his clerk, W, bi(L wa£ una.bl° to state particulars satiafac torily.-Dofondant said ho knew Mr Hooker, bnt never admitted that he was indobtod to K;^ Mr Keetloy: He had purobaaod übods of Mr Hooker, but always paid for them -Non suited, with ooetß of to-davT ___?& v-. Tlo.cv y--Claim, £210e.-Mr Earl for plaintiff; Mr Beale fordelenaant.—J. Andrews A?pmm°/.!.0 n Dr;? v!7. nß'Q6DO'ie(itorendering the t____Js U n lreo Yy,'bulhsQ not received U_w" m!_ ~ Vr. Lawford D. Kvana deposed to making the visits as requested by defendant, as _S_,B_S2St flw medioinea—Hlß Worahln said «™i.i 1^ Uo "VS" be produced before plaintiff SnH i„^ c::over; ?he 6a=ette" waa produced, £11 6d *m 81V6n for Eluintiff' w»*h coat 3

AUCKLANDERS IN LUCK.

A uevtIiXMAN resident in this city, and well known in connection with insurance agen cies, is stated to have come into a windfall through his wife to the amount of £140,000. Tho proporty has been lying for many years in Chancery, from which place repeated attempts have been made to dislodge it, but unsuccessfully, until the present time. Now, however, a leading firm of lawyers havo notified the fortunate man that the property can bo secured, and offering to work the same for the small fee of £5,000. Being a littlo versed in this world's wicked ways, the gentleman replied by letter, offer ing £500 to tho enterprising legal gentle men. As an earnest that the affair is no mere chimera, tho gentleman has been en abled to anticipate possession to the amount of £500.

HOBSON STREET LEVELS.

Tin: meeting of property-owners in St. James's Hall last evening, relative to the cutting down of Hobson-straet, was not well attended. Dr. Pnrchas presided, and in his opening remarks said if he had his way, ho would have the street cut to Wellesley-street.—Mr Constable explained that he aud a few others bad con vened the meeting to take somo steps to prevent tho street being destroyed by tho intention of tho Council to cut to a grade of 1 in 12£. —It was then agreed, on the motion of Mr Riordan, seconded by Mr Gleeson, " That this meeting is strongly in favour of having Hobeonstroot cut to a grade of not more than 1 in 16, and urge the Council to use all possiblo and legitimate moans to havo such carried out,"—Mr Dunningham moved: " That the proporty bo assessed at £2 per foot on all properties from Karangahape Road to tho end of Hobsonstreet."—Mr Buchanan pointed out that they had no power to assess, while Mr J. A. Pond suggested that they should raiso aa much money as possible voluntarily. The motion was put and lost, only three or four hands being held up in its favour. It was agreed on the motion of Mr H. Keeeing soconded by Mr Howdon, that it was tho duty of tho Council to find ways and meano to complete Hobsonstreet, after having commenced it so many years ago. The Mayor and Crs. Holdship end Garratt took part in the discussion on this motion, —Gr. Holdship thought Mr Gleeson hud struck the right key when lie suggested that the lower part of Hobsonstreet should be filled up ten or twelve feet, and although it might interfere with his hotel, it would make the street a backbone of Auckland. —Mr Pond moved, "That a committee be appointed to aid tho North Ward members and City Council in the work of cutting Hobeon-street to a grade of not more than 1 in 16."—This was Becondod by Mr Howdon, and agreed to, and the following gentlemen woro appointed :— Dr. Purchas, Mossrs Pond, Constable, Gleeson, Graham, Riordan, Fallon, and llowden, with power to add to their number.

OPERA HOUSE-" Isidora."

Tiiis throe-act opera, tho plot of which was roughly outlined in our issue of yesterday, was produced last night, the perform ance being under the patronage and in tho presence of Hon, Colonel Sir G. S, Whitmoro, Colonel Lyon, nnd a number of Volunteer oflicore, some ot whom wero in uniform and the others in mufti. There was also a good attendance of the goneral public, both bolow and above stairs, " Isidora" is a work of unequal merit. It belongs to the opera comiquo order, and is thoreforo a more pre tentious effort than "Bobadil." The Wost Indian legend upon which it is founded lends itself to very effective operatic treatment, for it is both interesting and romantic. Mr Soarelle's conception is very good indeed, but it is a pity that he had not the collaboration of an experienced librettist, as in that case it might have boon vory skilfully elaborated. As it is, tho libretto is commonplace, bosidos lack ing point and humour. Both musically and dramatically tho first act is tho woakost of tho three. In fact, it is calculated to impress tho play-goer with a rather un favourable opinion of tho composition. With the exception of tho pretty choral re frain to Jacdb's song, the words of which are in the style o: German broken English that Hans Breitman's ballads have rendered familiar, a spirited rondo for Felix (Mr Harding), and an attractive love duet (Isidora and Felix), there is very little in this part of tho opera to enlist ad miration or to cali for recognition. Tho composor, howevor, rises to a highor level and displays far greater skill and breadth of treatment in the second act. The sceuo thereof is the phantom bark with its ghostly pirate crew, and thoir terrified but unghostly captives. It opens with a bold and well-written descriptive song for the River Chief (Mr Lithgow James),the burden of which.sot in a minor key, has a decidedly pleasing effect as despairingly sung by the weird-looking crew. The following aria, trio, and en semble are good, and Felix has a fine de fiant song exactly suited to Mr Harding's voice and style. It is, however, in the last act that the largest number of tuneful members aro found. As a musical composition "Isidora" is distinctly superior to "Bobadil," and it is calculated to please the popular taste. Mr Searelle affects the French Bchool of opera, and he certainly displays a good deal of aptitude and versatility. The management have mounted the work in really first-class style. There is a very picturesque seono, and the costumes are • most of them striking, and many of them elogant. The first sceno shows a Cuban planter's homo, with the port in thedistance, and tho second act is played out upon the 'tween decks of the antique pirate vessel, winding up with a transformation whereby the vossel disappears, leaving the captives on tho billows, while a vision of angels appears above thoir heads. Miss Gracie Plaisted.as Isidora,displays in the first and third acta her occustomod chic and piquancy, whilo in tho more dramatic situations of tho second act she was hardly less effective Mr Harding took the part of Felix, and scored the only encore of tho first act, brought down the "house" by his singing in the spirited ensemble in the second act, and achieved similar honours by his rendering a tender aria " When all is sad," in tho third act. He was in good voice, and he played bis part and sang his share of the music capitally. M'ss Fannie Liddiard clothed the partr of Sabiua with the graces of her own personality, and secured a fair pro portion of tho honours of tho evening. Hor song, " Here in Despair," towards the close of the opera, was heartily encored. Mr Lith gow James was very happily suited in the role of the Black Rovor, and he both sang and acted to bettor advantage than we have yet heard and seen him. Mr F. Wentworth was becomingly grotesque as Chickanaque, who, but for change of dress.might bo taken for the old prisoner in "La Pericholo." Miss Ella Fenton mado a pretty and viva cious Annetta, and Mr Lester's Jacob was amusing, whilo Mr South made the most of the Whitechapol impostor.Tobias H.Smith. Tho opera will be repeated to-night.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Thb new programme at tho Thoatre Royal last night drew a moderately good houso, and tho various contributions of song, dance, and farcical sketch appeared to find full favour with tho audience. To-night tho same bill will be presented.

AMERICAN ODDFELLOWS BALL.

Star of Auckland Lodge,

Tbk seventh anniversary ball of the above Lodge was held last evening in tho Choral Hall. About 80 couples wore present. The hall was tastolu ly decorated with flags, evergreens and lilies. A largo mirror placed at either end of the hall also added considerably to the effect Seldom has the building been io handsomely decorated-, and the Committee who took charge of that department deoervos great credit for tho success which att nded their effoita. Their names are: — Messrs Humphries, Knight, and the Secretary, MrMincher. In (he ante room was a plentiful supply of r freshmenti under the caro of Mr McEwen, and in a Bmail room at the end of the hall were several card parties. Borthwiok's wind and string band provided the music, Messrs Neumegon and Mc- Connochie officiating as M.C.'a. Past Urand Master Bro. Whoeler, of Dunedin, waa present during tho evening. Tho whole affair was a deoided buccobb, tho arrangements reflecting great credit on tho Committee, whioh consisted of Urn following gentlemen: - Messrs Warbrick, W. A Harvey. N. McCulaky. T. Thomas. *. Veal, W. Mincher. J. T. Knight, 8, Bowring 0. Humphries, Urqubart, J. S. Cobloy. R. Arm ger McConmchle, L. H Neumegen. W. Connolly, L. Gamier, Dr. E. Tennent, S.Gilbert, J Morev. J. Hughes. D. S. Ca cbie. T. a. Mincher, j. Falconer. Eaeloton, and Mead, Dancing wa9 kept up until an early hour this morning. This lodge oponuO in 1878 with 20 members, and now numbers over 200. in addition to which, several branches have been established North of Auck land.

MAHOMET IN NEW ZEALAND.

'he present generation^ BBt . :eelf,asasour( ! eofthe„! lb !! t*,,» ■! ion, the enormous atrial tW j^ ™de in the last century. al 7 '*&^' : bat we had anything "***«»'■. ■tahomet would meet with 1 neredulous. smile. X«*J£sM ' mt to study the one act of. WtP^* ■ teeps a place in ordinarfiiSM*l_ ' n Home matters, at SftSfHS udedly superior to the ZTlft.** £ ' and. The act we all_e * fJiev'C ;oingto the mountain; heel!", <S I :ain would not come to hfc%^?% natter as it is commonlyreoordM* *ould draw attention to anffi' s?*^ which has crept in, and rfi-T^erto :arge measure of thevSeo Mahomet went to theZ^6^^ 1 undoubted fact; itT_K_»-*tbi ' that has been slandered T_Df?l!«C that the Ruler of theS2 «'■« the utmost importance B__*'*l»'3 ! and himself should come intorti._?? a'*i Whether the mountakca^fe^H i or the prophet wont to the Zz?}W* < immaterial to the result savf^^ of view, but that was :^SpB Mt one. The solution arrived SRi__* showß him to be a much .hl.^T*** ' man than he generally £ 2% For to those people 2 ha ,»> the history of the ancieote,&__„* merely a near relative of £_!_" ; Unnee, possessing all the i_?-'W«i:; : man's nasty habits, wS_J^»* business faculty. Ourobieot „f_ "* the prophet (^^ol*4 capacity, a capacity which rMnrPPB j his life with wtfSte proves to have beon much Bn«ri„T Iltt: best business abflity *_£SS?tt_» 1 can produce. For though itWilßl^ '■ portauce to the result rwuiredSh i* _ mountain was carried toMahomdS?* met.carriedhimself to thJ»23S____* as they were brdughtw_SSiß i methods of achieving the i_?fe: ■.; sented a very large diverge 2* j garded with a view of _AIW proximate cost of each. WehavenJS of the mm of the mountain, but 22 reason to believe ,t was considerably 2 than the old Britomart, WmbHH ting from Emily lv„ lh J ro ?" 1 Jh /V^ not, to w^wSSk' that Mahomet paused before•___?„ ' rangomonts to have th mob^SSKj i s to his own vicinity, and ourTmS lends us to the opinion that it "Jffi been a very costly proceedingahdhS up the roads of the middle aces w» h_ i indeed The prophetthereKSa and had himself convey ed lusted SI '< 5 mountain. It was less costly freiZ _. we may fairly assume,<M%in33p I eidered himself most valuable wS'ffi pared weight for weight «it|i ■_ mountain. In fact, his action'jWJlS 1 tho principle that it | a better^ > pay freight on the greatest 'tik : in the smallest bulk than on the _jE ! value in the greatest bu_. 'a»«V! ! Now Zealand taking this lesson to "Ml '! We hear a great deal about'rediioiiijt _ i cost of freight on the mutton, for'__£__ that is sent to the Home market), ]_ _ i apply the experience of the Ruler aid tl» Faithful •to this case, and ascertain _ most direct method open 'to our.-an'fa such reduction. The New Zealand f_a_ i occupies a position precisely parallel to that of tho prophet previoti6':?t- the i solution of his difficulty. Mahomet _j - on the one hand a mountain whose oc»npcl_ lion was undetermined, on _e'ot_rE self valued at his own estimate; bii nto. i blem was to bring these two qiaaQtatimiktb direct contact.. The New Ze^.fonw has on tho one hand a 'mountain \_» composition is human fo_, and on'ft( other a hungry humanity in the old bbii D . try of the greatest value to ilmj aid Mi problem is to bring these two quantite* into direct contact. But how has he set aboiit it? At an immense cost to himself andßn j colony he has provided exwnsiveinacliiMrj in the shape of Freezing Companiesfor lis romoval and carriage of the moanUiii, and thus shows his inferiority to tt» • Ruler of tho Faithful. 'Mahomet car ried his valuable humanity;;/tie -fc Zealand farmor carries Mb less'valiiaS mountain. For let us considor what the ■ position of the farmer would have ta had he employed all the moboy spent is Freezing Companies on industries Buchlt a woollen manufactory, combined (ritl the' importation of population to carry on<<a_ employments. Even supposing tSstjfti; whole production of,these factoi^feie required for export,' the lit anufactured _itcle would carry much greater value thin the same bulkofrawmaterwl,andt_rew(_l» a saving of freigbt.both on. the wool aad tie mutton. The cost of freight On mutton m{ to London is from 2Jd to 3d per lb, and l_ iB what the farmer has to pay for the prwi logo of getting his mountain utilisnd. On. the supposition that a consumer: at Homo oats only New Zealand mutton—thereby getting best value for :hia money and that his consuption .awagei •::-■: half -a - pound per diem,,; or tow and a-half pounds per week, tie cod of freight on his weekly:; MM—p- , tion would amount to from B|d to IOJd per week. On the same ; ;eo~i» j tion for one year, the freights wmb amount to 38s and 45s 6d respectively, sod ; these sums represent interest at 6 pet art. for one year on a capital of £38 and £46 lfa. For £40 four men can be brought pat from Home, and calculating their oonaa-ptios of mutton on the same basis, itwottld _M«ri; to 141bs of mutton weekly. Let m jupj* that the farmers invested their meidy* paying the passages of four mutton-eatotj, instead of paying the passage oi the mutton. Calculating the interest on »Q , at £ per cont. as before,'therinter—»• that umouut would be. 40s per, mm This sum would represent freight on!* < of mutton weekly, because the contan^, j that payment would be brought in direct contact with the mutton, \v_chis-ssole object of shipment, But the same m ; viz., 40s per annum, under our;piw»t system represents the freight_on M»tlJ , consumption of 3. bs only. The questtM only remains whether.the. farmer■«« prefer to sell 3.lbs at2id: perlb(tbe«l«w realised after ehipment), or 141b!. 8t Uj| same figure. . What would thepMpbetlilffl done I He was knowing-veiy knoftag.

THE NEW GUINEA MASSACRE.

Confirmatory News. Tho Whole Party SmrpriMd^ SlMtgMend. (REOTER'S IBHEOBAli.) Me-Jodbkb; foit&!> '"''■■ A telegram Las been receivedfrc®^ town, which tends to eorarm<*«*>»« the report concerningjthe"■«*£*»■ Guinea of tho New South WitoWg phical expedition. Tto/*^ffitt, the camp was sun?^^f°s»„ _fiti about 130 miles up the Fly K'™^, party slaughtered by m\***m force of natives.

The anniversary ball of {^ A«£W. Lodge United Ancient prdei ofg« to be held to-morrow nfghtin JtffiSKp Princos-stroot, promlßMitObe»gaW1. affair. FlMt-Wm^J^WJSlSj,^:'^ ~rovidod, and the offlcM « IBWWJJ-^ open tho ball in full rogshs. wolcut"'"'" gown and beards. , -:■;-;-_..

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1886



W. S. Ijaurie _ C° Have fob Sale— 170 Tonsßonedust _0 Tons Mand and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate ot Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Cornsacks 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fenolng Wire 60 Kega Staples, Pins, and Rollers SEBDS-vte.. White and Red Clover, Alsyku. Timothy, Cowgrass, Cocksfoot, and Rye grass, Turnip, eto. Prioeß and Samples on appli«atlon. CUSTOMB STRBBT. AUCKLAND. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), At Noon. SALE OF A O CITY LEASEHOLDS. HAMER AND CO., - Auctioneers. C2l riTo m¥"et the times. BARGAINS IN DRAPERY. Lomt Muslin Curtains, 2s lid pair; 150 paira Net Curtains, oholco patterns, from 3a lid; very heavy line Galatea Stripos, lid; nice assortment Lsdlos' I)rim9ns, in Silk, Cashmere, and Broche, , now goods, marked low; having a few of last season's left ovor, will oloar at about half-prioe. Black and Coloured Lustres in variety, to be i cleared at remarkably low prlceß; Ladles' Lace Capes, very nice goods, in varioty; Children a ■ Sun Bonnets. Pinafores, Apronn, choico assort ment Laco Goods, real Maltese, Gd yard; nloe lot Feathers, very cheap; now Collarettes, Whito and Grey Calicos, wholesale price by the piece; Urge lot of Children's and Ladies' Thread Gloves, 3d pair; Children's Sunshades, 7}d, worth la ad. I_r«o lot of Job Hosiery, Ladioe, Girls, ' and Mon's, cheap; nico assortment Saiteeoa. very muoh reduced; Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothinr to bo sold at a large reduction oirußual price. Remnanta In groat variety. All goods at lowest rates. WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN, 288, UPPER QUKKN-STRKBT. ___X _A_3RAN_I. LINOLEUM For Halls and Dining iflOLKUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches and Class- INOLKUM rooms / T INOLEUM For Banks and Offices S XJIN OLEUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS, PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. t. & a. c oOKB> I FURNITURE AND CARPET WARE-, HOUSE, i JUNCTION OF t QUEEN AND GREY-STREETB ILSHNBR LAGERBHER FROM THE 5 KAISER BREWERY. ' Sole Agents for New Zealand— SBEGNER.LANGGUTH ft CO., 1 FTRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. [a card.] i ]i/f R FARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, \, QUEEN-BTREET, AUCKLAND. Office—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile | Agency Company's Buildings, next Bank of New Zealand. I " i ii t - a a QPRING QBASON 1 MILNE & CHOYCE Would beg to notify to their friends and i the public generally that they have 1 NOW OPENED AN : IMMENSE ASSORTMENT j OF ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR t THE COMING SEASON, I And wonld respectfully solicit a CALL I The Goods having been bought In the Homo Markets on very advantageous ' terms, tho Prices are guaranteed to be . EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. • ——— ■U The following represent a tew of the • Goods Opened l ' W NEW MILLINERY X , NEW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS - >H NEW MOB CAPS * NEW MANTLES, VIBITES, tco. ONEW JERSEYS, DUST COATS.'&o. i . NEW FANS, FANCY GOODS 1 NEW COSTUMES i "H NF.W DRESS GOODS (immenso varieti) , y\ NEW WASHING MATERIALS i W NEW SILKS, BROCHKS, &c NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACASSERS, fee. I ~_> NEW LACKS (In great vnrlety) I°o NEW KID.& TAFFETA GLOVES [ NEW FRILLING 3. RIBBONS, &o. ; hr '_r- EVERY REQUISITE FH in ; J BABY LINEN, • H ' AND HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S ; _H UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAR INO, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHINU-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free. K-PKR CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-fi MILNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. V-EWMARKBT TTOTBL. GEORGE H. EASTON Newmabket. D~~ ISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB May be consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt street ; and at— The English Pharmacy, Queen-street (Mr Hablett'b), bom 2 to 3 p.m. THENEWTONPHARS_OY<_R_ENDER_rNE'S), Kabanqahap- Road, from 10 to 11 a.m A NNOUNCBMBNT. SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR l i JSBW WAREHOUSE, ' WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. j ■■ , , [A CARD.: < | \R. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late < ■^-'Medical Offloet and Publlo Vaccinator, j Huddersfleld (England), may be consulted at bis { residence, Onehunga (opposite Mi Oilman's, t Chemist)- t Morning _ _ - _fjto 10 1 A-wms-u. _ _ _ Xw 1 t Briftof • »: «' 50* 1 a



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