COMING EVENTS.

Mcotins^. «£c., To-night. * Opera House-Majoroni and Wilson's Comio Opera Com puny, S. Strasbnrf? Clock, Conpland's Storo, 7 to 10. Choral Hall-Art Exhibition, 7 to 10. Temperance Hull—Knt'vtninmoat, 8. y,M.0.-avanKolical, 7.30.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Gabriel Ijbwlb—Now Goads, &c, 11 o m. Vailo and Hradloy-Draicry, Clothlns. Fanoy Goods, See,, 11.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Malls will c.toso as nntloi- :- Monday. Kovombor % For Thames, pjr Rotomalumt., at S.M v.vi. For Waitara, New Plymouth, and tionthorn ports, per Gair.'och, at 11 a.m. For ("oioinaurt.il. per* 'orommirinl. Nt 11.30 am For Now Plymouth, Wiuiganul, Southern ports. por Oreti. at 1p in. For MunK&wal aud Kulsvaku, per Ruby, nt 5 p.m. For Whitaußl, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Argylo, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, llotorua, and Opotikl, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Rußsnll, Kuivakawa, Herd's Point, Wangn roa. "ml MonKouui. per Gloriole, at 5 p.m, For Tnmnos, por Kntor|)rlao, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. For Walweni, Kuwnu, Omaha, anil Miitakaua, per Rose f ,'oscy. at 10 a.m. For New Plymouth and Boutkorn Ports, por Penguin, at 1 p m. For Giaborno, Napior, and Southern Ports, por Suva, at 3 p.m. For WhungHiol Heads, Panic, Waipn, Wnnn- Kurol. Kunio. and ManKapal, por Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.ra, Tuksoay, November 10. For 8.0. City of Sydney as follows :— For Navigator fslande, Snudwtch lolr-nfls, United Sratee a£ Amorlca, Canada, Brlt!?h Columbia, Central r*ml South America, and Britlßh and iforelf?r, "Woat Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and CkmtinoQt of Europe, at 1 v.m Money orders, 10.30 n.m. Roßistored lettoro and nawstnpero. at 11.30 v.m. Lntfl letters, boarlng ;iii '.ixt^a foo of six ponco In iidrtli.ini) to Bio pontage, will bo rcoeivod hy tho Moll ARent on board tha Btaamer ny to the Mine of Balling, This rnnll wtii he <mo in Tjonvios on Friday, December 18, 1885 Monday, November IC, For Chatham Islands, pur Omaha, at 1 p.m. Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Ghluf Pout-offloo. Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This ovenitig, 1138; to-morrow, noon. Manukav Hiiaiw-To-morrow morning, 2,18; to-morrow afternoon, 2.10. Kaipaua Hbadh—Tii-morrow morning, 3.18; to-morrow afternoon, 3.10. BONSET.—This ovoning, G. 28. BUNRIBK.—To-raon'ow mornlns, 1.59. Moon's Aqk.—Last Quarter, 31st, 5.37 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Kcward, soli., Me Donald,'from Whanfjaroa TODAY. Glenolß, B s , Stevenson, from Tanranea ltyno, schooner, Bowicko, from a orulso

DEPARTURES.

last evening. Junot Niooll, 8 s., Hutton, for South Pea Islands Aurora, schooner, Watts, for Norfolk Island Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, for Whangarci Argylo, s B. t Amodeo, for Mercury Buy Waitaki, as., Crawford, for Whangnrci MacKrogor.s.s., Johnson, for Whang are! TO-DAY. Tores, schooner, Rogers, for Suwairow

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Coromandel, to-day, 5 p.m. Wotomahano, from Thames, today. 6p.m. Areylo, from Mercury Bay, to morrow, Enterprise from Thames, to-morrow Tarawora, from Sydnoy, Tuesday, early Suva, from Southern ports, to-morrow Clansman, from Whan^arei, tins evening Penguin (at OnehuDpta), from South, to-morrow, S a.m. Wair vrapa, from Melbourne and South, Monday morning Arawata, from Fiji, Wednesday Australia, from Sun Francisco. November 11 Coptic, from Plymouth, about November 21 Buapehu from Plymouth, about Deeouiber 8. [For projected departures Bea shipping ad vertisements and mail noticcs.J

IMPORTS.

Por Ryno-JJ tons shell, la tons oopra, 19baloa cotton, 11 balea fungus, il bagß fungus. Por Kuterpo.f rom liondon—92 cssea gal vanlsod oorrugatbd iron, 150 rirum9ll casks linseed oil, 23 druir.a neatsfoot G casks cnmp.i. ripe, 18 cases horso nulls, 300 reels galvanised barbed wire, 1 Cask Brunswick black, 18 rolls sheet lead, 21 caska shoot zinc, 1 ca^k pal. amoni".c, 20 drums ollro nil, 1 c<i9o India riibbor hoso, i case B'.eam engine fittings, m cuaka entou' fuau, 4 casks gluo, 5 casks S'ockholui tar, 1 cnao British pitch, 3* bundles hoop iron, 1 case wator worka material. 1 cusio steam fittings. Si rolla iron wiro nstiii.i;, 231 bundles bar iron, 100 kega white and red lead, 1 <;ask garden hues, lc.iak box irons, 1 cask assorted tinwiiro, 1 cifk I3runswick Mack, 2 easew cduutcr senior, 1 cnak Hprini{ balances. 1 eaeo co.'Pcr-bountt paint brushes, 1 cuso Pebt'j valves, 1 case aurveyora" tupea. 1 cas'j lnobv'n snws, 1 cano linnum'a BUoavcJ, 1 ca^t' lu>ir!uatu», 2 mibka locks (large aeaonment), t cafe- bird oagod, 1 cas'i oUiiim gaag'B, G bundles liyndon's ijpadta. i! caska Htarnped tinware. G hhds tinned hollowaru, 2 o»9>:s Oukey's em ry glass paper, 13 cn'jer, bedstead h now patterns, I case boxwood ruloa and niciiauliog tapes, 2 balea iiab inj; linos and netting twine, 18 cuaou hor^e nails, 1 case steel toy.-, 3C> packages Avo y'K toales and welKhiDg maehiue^, 5 cases artiflcera' tools, 3 cases mail axles. 12 bundle Hpadca, 12 bundles copper f'lrnaco pans. 39 bundles Scctoli reuiators, 10 pnokage3 enamelled iron bathtj, 1 caso fire irona, lire dogs. &0., &0., 1 casa Poet's valvo.i. 1 cask bjuao oqeks, 1 qase steam jjHUgea 63 rolls galvanised wiro netting, 2 cases best bhcillelil electro plate, 2 cases LooK wood's liloa. 1 caeo rulfor band?, galvanised sheaves, 1 oau tinned tacks, 7 cases muntz Shoathing motal, ti casks Borneo raw oil, 1 case Butt soap, 2 oaaoa regulation pockots.—T. and a. Morrinand Co. (Limited).

Per Indus, from ijulcutta— 50 bales woolpacka, attachod and detached iops.—T. &S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per Tonguriro, from London—l caao cabinet brass foundry, 2 cases chemical apparatus, 12 bundles parkoj.s blocks marble—T. SrS. Morrin and Co. (Limited) Per Aocangi, from London -1 caao cork- Bcrowa, 2 casts Chatwin's sowing machines, 2 caaoa pocket and table cutlery, 1 caao elee'ric poode. 10 bulea basket wll'ows 1 cnso ohiuu door furniture, 2J yellow motul bolts, 10 plates yollowraetal —T.&S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per City oi oydney, from San Kranciaco—ls flasks qnioksilvf r, 1 aiso tjol:", 2 cases wine.— T. & 3. Mornn and Co (Limited). For Otaki (tit Wellington), from Lon'3on-200 casks Whito's PortUno. cement.—T. and S. Mor rin and Co. (Limited). Per Canterbury (at Well'nßton), from London —250 oaaka White's Portlmd cement.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per Arawa, from London—l oase patent door springs. 1 caao pipo sowing machines, 2 cases Tangye'a pulley blocks and bottlo jacks, 2 cases Bocks and dies, and palley blocks. 2 cases Lock wood's table cutlery, 2 cases kerosine oil stoves, 1 case pit saws, 2 caies essential oil labels and stamps for soap making.—T. and d. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per Levuka, from Hamburg—B cases best treble force detonators, 33 casks plain sheet zinc —T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per S. 0. Clarke, from Now York—loo cases keroßeno (150 toBt), 19 boxes Boythe and Howo stones. 12 cases fork and shovel handles, 18 cases axes. 2 oases scythe suaths, 2 cages egg beaters. 1 bale leather lace ', 6 cases clothes wringers, 14 oases spring blind fu< niture and rollers. 3 cases wronchee, (i cases planes, plumbs and levels, guages, mallets, &c, 15 cases Putnam horse nails, 9 cases fruit jars. 2 cases upright drilling machlnea, 30 casea American hardware and: sholt ironmongery (largo assortment), 6 casoa axlo pulleys, 1 case lawn sprinklers, 3 cases locks, 1 case Hines's shovels, 2 cotes wringers, 1 case locks, 2 cases too a. 3 cases hardware, 1 oase vices. 1 cuso pianos, 6 cases rat traps. 7 cases hardware, 1 caso horse brushes, 1 caso manure drags, 1 tierce pumpp, 4 cases axles, 1 oase tobacco cutters, 9 cases locks, 2 ca?ss butter workers, 1 case paah corda, 4 cases saws, 3 caaes toolß, augers and bits; 1 cjsb ptoture line, I caso padlocks.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Per Nettle, from Now York— 300 oases kero- Binu (150 tent), 1 case artificers tools, 1 oaso upright drillo. 1 caaa wrenches. 1 case tools, 13 'packages stoves, I casos American hardware. —T. and 8. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

EXPORTS.

Per Torea—2o bags rloe, 30 bags flour, 33 packages biscuits, 43 cases oilmen's Mores, 20 kegs beef, 5 qr-casks wine, and sundries. Per Aurora-^1 bags rice, 73 packages sugar,. 12 boxes tea, 2i oastia keroslne, IB casca spirits. 69 oases bißOUita, 158 bags flour, 10 kegs and 17 tierces beof, 33 bags potatoes 615 pieces timber, 86 cases haidware and sundries. PorJanotNicoll-UJ packages oilmen's stores, 160packagoa hardware, s') bags rice, 20S cases ccnova, SO cases liquors, 13 casos gin, 20 «ases brandy, 150 bogs Bu^ar.!)') cases boor, 3CO ciaes potatoes, 42G packages biscuits. 100 sacks flour, 100 boxes soap, Sl'J kogs salt beof. 119 naacs pro nerved moiiU, 129 nieces dressed timber, 095 empty cases, 100 bumilus unmade casoa, 25 ahoep 60 coils ropo, 50 bundloß sacks, 11 casou butter, 35 cases drapery, 30 kegs white lead, and sundries. Pnr Janet Nlooll-115 cases proßerred meats, 8 OfiOlbß., 110 kegs salt meat, M.OOOlbs., h»H ton butter.—New Zealand Frozen Moat and Storage Co. (Unrited). Inwahds Co,«BTWisR.-Wear, from Mahu raDHi with 300 bushels sand; Medora, from Awsmri and Whangaroa; Ruby, from Wha ngarei, withC3 tons coal; Spuflro, from Wha nt'Hrci, with 51 toim coal; Nellie, from Whanga- Doua, with 1.128 sleepers; Coralie, from Morcury Bay. with 23,000 ft timbor. Outwakus Coastwise.—Mariner, for Rus- Bel\; Nellie, for Wtangapoua; Corolio, for Mercury Bay. The brlgantlne Ouniaru cleared at tho Cus toms to day for Queensland, via Hoktanga. , When the Reward loft WhaDgaroa on V?jst. noaday last the schooner K. O. Ulark bad com menced loading, tho barque Wonona was half loadod, and the echooner Yolande almost full. All three vosaels are to proceoi tliencc to Mol bourne with sawn timber. The s.B. Glenelg arrived from Taurauga early this morning. Pasaongaroi-Mr and Mrs Morton, Moßsra Henderson, Worten, Jonea, Browne, Kosa, Mamsoll, Trigs, Wlgraoro, Ruucain, Ilill, Hick, Staele, and Mlbb Ision. Tho B 8. Janet Nicull left for South Sea Islands last evening, witu a large general cargo as per export list. Tlio brieantine Byno arrived from'an island orulao thil ufternoin. Tilo trip has been an un oventful ono, flne weather prevailing through out. Passengers: Messrs Sharpe.Mart, Nicholas, and Ansenne. The schooner Aurora left for Noumoa and Norfolk Inland laßt evening, with the following pasßen K oiß:-B'or Norfolk Inland: Messrsi T. floasitep. B. Rossiter, and J. H. Mallett. For Noumea: Mi A. Otto.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, OctoborZ9. — Sailed : Wakatlpn, for VVclli'ißton. ._,.„, Wha.sgarbi. thifl day.—Arrived : Clansman. ■\Vnifakl and MncgrCßor, from Auckland, Ga.m. Pokt CnALMiiits, this day.—Arrived: Acranßt, from Lyttolton. Waitara, thia day.—Arrivod: StiUlk. from Oniihunua, 1.20 a.m.

COMMERCIAL

Kvknino Star Office, thlß day. Mkssks Vaiik and Bradley report prices ob tained at their weekly poultry and produce gale, held yesterday, as follow: Waikaio tablo pota'Oß9, tecond quality, P.I Is Cd ; best qu»lit«\ ffi 03, Backs oxtra ; now potatoes, Hhcphard's 3d to lj'l por lb; Kidneys, ljd to 1M; oatr, 2a Od ; pastry butter, 2^ to Sfd por lb ; bacon. BPeond quality. l!:|il : hams Rcoond qual ity, G'jd ; dairy-tod bacon, sld to sid ; dtippim?, ljd ; German pauaueo, 3d : Swiss chceao. 2d ; Hour, lO.i 61 to 119 ; barley, ljd per lb ; factory c.heeso. 5Jd ; box t-a Id. Poultry: A largo supply brought forward. Prices a phado lowor. Common fowls, 2d ; ducks. %i ; pifteoua. Is each ; young store pig-\ 3a fid to 10a ; dead duiry-fed pork,ld perlb. Mes l'H C«rbine3 and Taylor's yesterday's salo waa well attended and kooA business donp, keon competition for all linnb belnft experienced. They report as follows:—Poultry : There was an unusniil quantity of live stock to bond, especially pigs, und nlthounh prices were somewhat lower than lnst week, tho vendors aro wo'l eatisflod with reaultd. Fat tablo fowls. 2s Id to 3s Id canh ; ordinary ditto, 1b lid to 2s Id ; chickens. Is 2d; ducks, 2s Id to Ss Scl; young dnoks, la 8d ; turkeys, 5s 9d; younp; k«oso, Ir Od; Guinea fo "18, Is; Brahma fowls, la 6d; pilo name, 3s to ■la Sd ; Spanish fowls, la ; Cochins, Cs ; bantams. Is !)d each ; hens, with brood, 7s Gd to 10s Gd; small p'rs. 03 to 10s; medium-sized ditto, lls to lls 3d; a coneijrnment of store dlrs from Walkuto roallaed 2Jd per lb, live woifiht. Produco : Potatoee, £3 to &i 10s por ton; new potatoes. Id to Hd per lb; carrots, £1 10s to £2 ; oniona, Id to 2d; hams, inferior. Id; ditto. Rood. 7Ji; bacon, inferior. Id; ditto, best, GJd to 7d; salt beef. Id to lld ; ohooso. sd; wheat 3a per bushel; oate. 2s Sd; maize. 39 Gd ; bran, £6 per ton; sharps, £510s; lard, 2d per lb; fresh buttor, CJd; pineapple!", 4n per case; loquats, 2»dporlb apples, 7s (?d por case. Groceries: Tea, Is 3d to Is S.I pr lb; ditto, boxes, 7s to 22s 6fl; sußar, 3d and 3ld ; oatmeal, lls por lOOlbn; flour, lls; rioo, 133 Gd per 501bs; candles, 8d to 9Jd ; soap, 8s per box; j hub, (is por don; vinegar, 5s Gd; siibo, 3d ; starch. 3Jd ; confectionory, boiled, IJrt : ditto, dry, Bjd; biscuits, ljd to 5Jd; lomon pcol, Is lOd; sardines, 5s 3d per doz; salmon, Gs 9J; lobster, 0j 3d; tomato sauce, 7s Gd.

Births.

STKVENS,-On Octobor 28, at No: 1, Albort Terrace, Albert-Btrcet, tho wife of A. Stevens of a son.

Deaths.

PIUTT.—On October 31, at The Pareonago, Romuern, the Venerable Archdoacon Lonedalo Pritt: aged GO yeara.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1885.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, Tor tho -WTong that ncetU rcsintance, For tho futuro in tho distance, And tho good that wo can do,

It is comforting to find that tho disgraceful subterfuge by which the Promior and Colo nial Treasurer thought to punish and coarco North Island members is not applauded by the people and press of Otago. Tho Pro mierhasappeuledto tho lowest passions of his constituents by telling them that their dis trict would not fare badly with the carry ing of the retrenchment vote, adding:— "The district that was hit hardest was Auckland; then, perhars, the district of Wellington. It will be very hard for the North ißlandjpeopleif the money fortheir Trunk Railway is taken for general pur poses, but we can't help that. The people's political morality is higher than that of their leaders, as will be seen by the extracts' from the two leading Dunedin journals which we print elsewhere. Even in Auck. land, whose public men were so grievously insulted over this matter of the Trunk Rail way loan, thero has not been such fiery denunciation of the dishonest trick by which Ministers proposed to vent their spleen against one portion of the colony and raise funds for the purchase of political support in another district. This is we hope, a symptom of the dawning of a better day in Ntw Zealand politics, when local

jealoueioß will disappear boforo the ad vance of more liberal ideas of colonial unity, and moro correct knowledge of tho different localities. No well-informed Aucklander, for oxamplo, would now ques tion tho wisdom of constructing the Otago Contral Railway, for tlio development of the immense resources, mineral and agri cultural, of that province; and it is pleasing to noto that in like mannor our Otago friends considor political faith and abstract justice of higher value than tho moro oxpondituro of public monoy in their district. That Sir jjflfog Vogol and Mr Stout should 'uvva|Hfo a deliberate attompt to fostor pHßncial joalousioa and set ono part of tho colony against an othor for the i'urtherancoof their littloplotso tineoufly exposed, forma not tho loast objoctionablo feature of that discreditable episodo in colonial history. Wo hope that a tacit abandonment of the proposal toraiso tho Trunk Railway Million Loan for general purposes will obviato any further roferonco to the unsavoury subject.

The New Pacific Mail Contract.

What is now transpiring in Sydnoy with reference to the now contract tor tho carriago of mails acrofs tho Pacific proves that tho attitude of the Government of Now South Wales Is not sympathised in by tho oommorcial community. Wo learn by telegram that yestorday a deputation waitod on tho Postmaator-fionoral of Now South Wales (Mr Loo) on tho im portant subjoct, Mr Leo, in reply to tho deputation, said tho Government woro bound to carry on tho now sorvico until tho question had boon decided by Parliament—tho contract having beon signed conjointly with Now Zealand, sub ject to the approval of tho New South Wnlos Parliament. A public mooting was afterwards hold, at which resolutions won) pasaod condemning tho new mail contract, and pronouncing strongly in favour of the continuance of the direct service. When it ia romemberod that it was sololy on account of tho email contribution from Now South Wales that the break in tho service at Hono lulu was rendered necessary, it will bo soon that the Parliament and Cabinet of thosistor colony, in their niggardly tioatmont of Now Zealand, woro not in accord with tho mor cantilo mon and the public generally, Liko their brothron in Sydnoy, thepooplo of thia colony would have infinitely proforrcd a direct eorvico, but wore forcod to make n virtue of necessity, and, /ante dc mieux, accopt tho disjointed eorvico. Excellent though the latter will undoubtedly provo, it can never be comparablo to a speedy direct service, such as we might onjoy ; and with this awakoning of interest in tho sub ject, on tho part of Now South Wales, wo wouldhopothat a re opening und roarrnngo mont of tho contrnct on an improvod basis may provo possible.

The Qucon of Rarotonga and party loft for their island home by tho 8.8. Janot Nicoll last evening. Boforo departing they wero interviewed by Sir George Grey, who discussed w;th thorn tho object of their visit, and expressed considerable interest in their doings and intentions.

Tonight being All Hallow Evo, no doubt many of tho " canty " natives of Caledonia and their descendants " together will con vene, to burn their nita, and pu' their stocks, and haud thoir Hallowo'on."

A man named Charles Watson, in the employ of Mr Edmonds, carpenter, mot with an unpleasant accident yesterday. It appears that ho was working on a job in Hobsou-streot, when a sudden gust of wind blow a sheet of corrugated iron off tho roof of tho house. This veored past in closo proximity to his faco, and striking his wrist, cut it sovoroly.

Among tho pasfiongors by tho Island Mail steamor Janet Nicoll last night wore Lciutonant Wilfred Powell, tho nowly-ap pointed British Consul to Samoa and his wifo and family.

Two " drunka" appeared boforo tho R.M. this morning, and wore lined 10s each. A similar penalty was imposed on William Steel, a vagrant. John Ormstein, for soliciting hiro at Auckland Railway Station, was fined us and costs ; and Frank McNaliy, for a similnr offence, 10s nnd eosta. E. K. Lockyor was ordered to pay 15s per week towards his wife's support, and Thos. Trudgeon 21s por week for his wife and family. A numbor of cases wore adjourned.

Tlio succos? tliut has attended tho olt'orts of tho I'onsonby Social Union Hoturn Ball Committee is far beyond expectation, tho utmost limit to the issuo of ball-room tickets having beon almost reached. It is antici pated that on the evening of the 4th there will bo fully n hundred couplon in tho hull room, almost all attired in fancy dross, while tho spectators' tickets issued will guarantee an unusually largo numbor of on looker?. Mr Reod'e string bond has beon engaged, tho catering is in tho hands of Mr

Johnson, of Nowto:i, and tho docorationn will bo carried out on a very elaborate scalo by a upociully appointed committeo.

John Colledgo was arrostcd to-day by Detective Herbert on tho chargo of uoglcct ing to oboy an order of tho Thames Kencli to contribute towards tho support of his wifo.

In tho caso of Johnson v. A. 0. Steven, in which, according to our report of the R.M. Court, judgment was given for £3 2s (id and 2ls 6d costs, wo havo boon shown a recoipt proving that tho principal sum was paid a wook previously, and only tho costs wore in dispute.

Mr T. McEwin, of tho City Buffet, has secured tho right to cater at the Auckland Agricultural Show and A.R.C. Spring Meeting.

This afternoon nnd evening wiil bo tho last of tho 18S5 Exhibition of tho Now Zoa land Art Students' Association. Tho certi ficates awarded at the last two Exhibitions will bo presented to-night before tho Art Union is drawn. Thero waa a fair attend ance yesterday at tho Exhibition,

In tho caao Quoen v. Stewart, claim £50, damages, takon yesterday in tho Kosidont Magistrate's Court, His Worship roservod judgment.

At tho Harbour Board mooting on Tues day next, tenders will be opened for tho buttresses proposed to be made off Quay street, for re decking a portion of Queen street wharf, and for dolphin at Drunken Bay.

Tho membership of the Stewards' and Cooks' Union has now roachod 75. A moot ing held last night was adjourned for a week, to allow of othor intending mombors giving in thoir namoa.

Ths annual meeting of tho Judgo's Bay Amateur Kegatta Club was hold at St. John's College lecture room, Parnell, last night. Tho Secretary read the roport, which ehowod that the Club had a balance of £6 over from tho last regatta, Mr Poulsen waa re-elected Secretary and Treasurer, and a Committee of tho following:—Messrs T. Kissling, W. Philson, T. T. George, W. W. Porter, F. J. H. Stevena, F. C. Smith, and P. J, Hull. It is to bo hoped that tho rqgatta, which will probably bo hold early in January, will bo aa groat a success as tho last.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly in form your readers, in your to-day's issue, that the meeting of shareholders insorted in tho " Herald " this morning undor tho heading of the "Auckland Brick and Tilo Company " does not refer to our Company, but to the Arch Hill Brick and Tilo Com pany. Our meeting does not take place until the 30th of November, ISSS.— Yourp, &c, W. H. Coopeu, Manager of the Auck land Brick and Tilo Company (Limited).

The West End Rowing Club held ita an nual wooting last evening. Thorc was a fair attendance, Mr .f. Cook presiding. Tho following officers were elected for the coming year: President, His Worship the Mayor; Vice Presidents, MoseraJ. H. R. Harrison, A. Dovoro,and J.Dacro; Captain, Mr Cook; Doputy-Captain, Mr F. W. Edwurds ; Secretary, Mr J. Baxter ; Coin mittoo, Messrs A. 11. Jones, F. A. Stewart, D. S. Cambie, M. Macgregor and Captain Farquhar. It was decided to havo a trial ours contest at an early date.

A crowded ontortainment was held last ovening in the Mount Eden Baptist Church, and wag highly satisfactory. Tho Chairman, Mr A. Knight, opened tho pro ceedings with interesting congratulatory remarks. The programme was attractive, including songs, duets, recitations, and an address, opening with a pianoforte solo by Mr McDormott, followed by a duet by Misses Langford and Lovett Recitations, were given by Misses Crocombo, Ramsey, iiud Grindrod ; also by Masters Yeoman, Totter, Clark, Morrow, and others. Solos wore eung by Miss Gillingham and Mr Freeman. An excellent address was given by Mr Crudge. Tho entertainment was moat onjoyablo, concluding with a general vote of thanks (moved by MrStainton) and the doxolopy.

Owing to the paucity of uttendanee, tho meeting of the Eight Hours Demonstra tion Committee was net hold last evening, as advertised.

The annual meeting of the Arch Hill Brick and Tilo Company was to have been hold yesterday afternoon, but waa postponed through lack of attendance.

The Bixth anniversary of tho Alexandra Lodge, Protestant Allianco, ia to be celebra ted by a ball in tho Foresters' Hall, Newton, on Friday evening, November b'th. A largo number of t:ckcts aro out, and tho ball promises, liko its predecessor, to bs a great succons. Ilia Worship, tho Mayor has promised to bo present.

Roforring to tho accident in Customs street, a correspondent writes:—"Tho accident which happened yCßterdny near tho corner of Judge Fonton'a property will, it is to bo hoped, recall tho attention of tho City Council to the dangoroua character of the sharp turning thero. A carriage driv ing in ono direction cannot soo what is approaching in tho other direction, and the constant pussago of railway engines, which aro shunting thoro all day Ion;;, make.'i it a matter of euiprieo that serious mishaps havo not happonod thcro often. Cannot somothing bo dono by which that corner may bo rounded off?— Yours, kc , A Wit ness of the Accident."

Tim Strasburg Clock continues to attract crowds of interested and admiring sight seers. This morning, in response to an in vitation from the proprietors, tho children of St. Mary's Orphanage to the number of 50 or GO, visited tho show, undor tho care of thoir teachers, and tho pupils of St. Stephen's Orphan Homo (Parnoll) havo ro ceived an invitation for noxt Saturday.

"Fair Play" writos condemning Mr Evott's handicaps for tho Onohunga and Auckland Mooting?. Ho says: "\Vhenit was talked about having a paid handicappoi1 for Auckland, it was said by a groat many that the post should bo tilled by a rosidont in Auckland, as no ono who was not prosonfc at tho meotinga could framo a fair handi cap, and this has boon thoroughly provod by tho ridiculous effusions wo had for Ono hungn and Auckland. I think now that tho Auckland Club havo had a fair sloc'i men of this gontloman'a handicap, thoy ghoul i look round for a compolont local man boforo tho Christmas mooting, or wo shall havo a repetition of this, and conso quontly email fields."

Tho variety ontortainmont which was givon in tho Nowmarkot Hall last overling was a thorough success. Tho programmo was a first-class ono and consisted of tho following :- SongH, " Old Brigade," and tho "Australian Patriotic," Mr A. Cofpoii ; "A Mothor is. tho Bost Friend," Mr Allon (oncored); seriocomic, " Jessor's Cricket Club," and tho " Amorican Patriotic " Mr CoFson (oncored); Masher songs, "Marquis of Cainborwell Green," and "Wo aro Young Follows Brand Now," Mr J. A Adle-r (encored) ; "Travelling Back to Dixie," Mr W. Cole (encored). A double Bailor hornpipo was givon by Messrs Hughes and Doblo in grand stylo, and had to bo ropcated. Clog danco by Mr (!. Austin toncorcd), and^ banjo comicalitioa by Mr Harry Hill (on-' cored) Tho concert programme was fol lowed by tho farco " Hum 'uns from Rome," in which the various characters woro well sustained by Miss F. Allon, and Messrs Adlor, J. Cosson, A. Uowson, A. Cosboii, and A, Taito. Tho hall was afterwards cleared, and dancing was kept up to an oarly hour this morning.

Auckland pooplo will bo interested to loam that a gontloman woll known hero, Mr W. J, Hunt, formerly of Samoa, has tiled a potitionin bankruptcy at Wellington. His liabilities aro £-4,1)78, and his assets £822. Tho bankrupt says in his statomont; 11 I havo been placed in tho painful position that aftor obtaining a verdict against Sir Arthur Gordon for £100 I am now mulcted with costs to tho amount of £502 12s on tne issues withhold fjom tho jury, and tho verdict for £100 has boen attached, and I am now forced into tha Bankrupt:.)l Court by Sir A. Gordon's solici tors, they having applied to tho Supreme Court for a judgmont summons for £502 12s 7d costs. Tho bankrupt accounts for his losses in various ways, and concludes his ptatemont as follows : - " 1 aiay stato that I havo boen persecuted for tho last seven years by Sir A. Gordon and by Sir Win, Do Vooux, High Commissioners, and have, in vindica tion of what 1 conceive to bo my legal rights, prosecuted ono action and two appeals in Fiji, and also ono action and one appeal in Nsw Zealand, which has caused mo great loss in mind, body and estate." Tho creditors havo decided not to oppose his discharge.

Tho Auckland district of the N.1.0.0.F. hold its quarterly meeting in tho District Chambers, Pittstreol, lant ovoning, Pro. G. M. Philips in tho chair, whon two copioa of proposed new rules wero roroived from P.G.'n Bbort and Dinep, which woro referred to a committee of nino (throo from district and two from oaeh lodge) to solect tho bist. Nomination of ollicora for ISSti : P.G.'h Sopor and Wrigloy, Pro. G.M. ; l'.G.'n

.letuuu, P. Moulilun.amlAnliows, D.G.M. ; P.O. Mooro, D.C.S. Tho diMrict in in such a condition that it was only thought ilo sirablo to sliiko a levy of -tol per moinbor to keep tho Mnnagoiuont Fund up. Tin) advisability of reducing tho entrance fuos for now mombors was dis cussed, so that tho Order might bo on equal footing with other sociotica. It w s contended that the low ontrunco fees did not bonotit tho societies or the working man, as tho sociotios who had low ontranco foes chargod a higher rate of contribution; therefore tho man who was run into a society by low ontranco foo ultimately foil out in 12 or IS months. Therefore it was considered advisablo to retain tho present fOO3.

A story of villainy on the part of ;i married man was brought under our notico today. Tho facts plainly statod aru as follows. A poor woman, whoso occupation is that of a nurso, and who liuh, till within tho last two years, rosido^ in tho Waikato, had a daugh ter in service in Auckland The girl, who is twenty yoavn of ngo, formed tho acquain tance of a man ropreionting himself to bo an ongineer, but who turned out to bo a wheelwright. Ho continuod his attentions to tho giri for somo tinio, tho mother beliov ing him to bo a respectable tradesman, and suspecting nothing. At longth, however, tho poor woman discovered that her daugh ter's lover was married (his wife being at the timo absent from tho colony), and at onco in tho strongest terms warned tho girl of hor danger. Tho noxt thing tho mothor hoard wan that her daughter had left her situa tion, and had presumably gono to livo with her deceiver. After tedious onquiry, such proved to bo tho caso, and tho pair wore found living as man and wife in a little houso situated in a strcot not far from Quocn-Btroot. There tho matter now stands, and the unhappy mothor is heart broken over tho ruin of hor daughter, whom she has brought up in respectability. Tho namos of all the persons concorned in this narrative aro in our possession, but for obvious reasons cannot now bo inado public.

Tho new| Convont Schools t« bo oroctcd on Surrey Hills Estate will bo pushed on without delay. To morrow afternoon tho foundation stono of tho building will bo laid by Bishop Luck. Tho following tenders war received yesterday by Mossrs Mahoney and Son, tho architects for tho structure :— A. Martin, £1025; A. Dean, £1105; A. Kenny, £1117 ; A. Buckloy, £1170 : Jamio son and Tucker, £1229 ; il. Hardy and Son, £1229 :A. Pollard, £1237 ;6. O Clayton, £1250; .Julian. £1250 ; G. Woolor. £1253 ; E. Dawos, £1255 ; J. Kllingham, £1358. No totuler has yot boon accepted,,

LATE CABLE NEWS

[reutkr's t-klkukam.s.] Bain In Melbourne. Melbourne, thin day, 2 p.m, ltain hiw cotninonced a|,'ain, and there appears every proapeut of it setting in for a wot afternoon. luipulno iind ISlti Scratuhcd. Impulso has boon scratched for the Cup, and Eltie for the Derby. Australian Cricket Team lor England. Tho Victorian Cricket Association has roceivod a communication from the Now South Wales Association, refusing to co oporato with Victoria in sending homo a representatives cricket toam to England next year. Tnroatcnccl War between Sorvia and Bulgaria. Belgrade, Oct. 30.—Tho Bulgariaiißhave ostiiblished a blockado on their westorn frontier, and threatened t« shoot any Servians found crossing into Bulgarian torritory. King Milan of Servia haß issued instructions to his troops to retaliate should violence bo oflorcd them. In consoqnonco of the threatening aspect, of affairs numbers of Servians aro leaving tho town of Widden, and taking refuge in Servian torritory.

MAN POISONED BY LAUDANUM

(liV TJiUCGRAI'Ii —OWN COItItKSPOHUiINT. ) Thames, this day. Mr Kkhtell, headmaster of the Parawai school, narrowly oacaped poisoning at an early hour this morning by taking an over dose uf laundanum. Hia recovery ia doubt ful.

ACCIDENT IN CUSTOMS STREET.

An accident, which might havo been attended with serious results, occurred yoa terday afternoon on tho Beach Road, near tho placo called Fonton's Corner. An ologant trap with a groy hoiao in it was driving from Iho town, when on approach ing tho corner an cngino camo along on the railway, which mado tho horse somewhat tidgotty. A cart at tho samo time waa coming in. the other direction. Tho sharp turn provontod tho view of each othor until it was too lato, and a collision took placo Tho trap was smashed, but tho horfoa appear to havo escaped with a fright and shaking. It dooa not appoar that any blame is attachable) to cithor driver, That corner should be romoved.

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Tiik following handicaps have bean declared J for tho athlolic sports in connection with tho Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Show to bo hold at Ellorslio on tho Oth Novombor: — ICO Yards.—J. l.indon (Pickering), soratch; M. Monnook, 2ydu; J. Patterson, iytls; J. Außors, UJyda; \V, B. Buchanan, Girds; W. Mottem, lycls: J. McNonnon.. 7yds; J. Holly, 7yds; F. Wllis, 7yds; X O'llaro, Ssia ; J. Mol drmu. Dydß ; T. tiruhb, 10yds. 200 Yakds.—J. Mndon, scratch ;M. MonnocK, lyria.; ]). Craig. 7yds.; J. Put'erson, Bydi>. ;W. Mettam, I2yda.: W. 13. Buchanan, 11yds.; F. Ellis, Myda.; C. K. Brighton, lliyds. ■110 YAKDS.—J. Linden, scrntch; D Craig, Byds ; M. Monnock. Byds.; J. Coaaon, Byds.; A. 8 haw, 12yds.; J. Patloraon, 13.v(1b. ; J Chal nvirs, !syde.; K. ttllis, 21yda.; A. Hughrs, 21yd8.; G.V.. l!:-i«hton, 28yds.; D.Oir, 30yds.; J. Crowe, 30ydn. 1 Milk Running.—W. S. FrnßOr (aetumed tinincl, scratch; ~-. Shaw, 15yds; 1). Crate. 2'jyds: G, Cutler, 10yds; J. Cosaon. 50yds; H. Gordon, 75yds; W. Dyor. 10yds; S. Martin, S'lytlß: H. Downey, 100 yds; J. h. Hoylo, 120yda; J Crowe, 120yda: 1). Orr, 140 yds; J. McDon ni)ll, llOydx; '!. Grubb, ICO.vds: J. MoDoDald, IGflyds; TlinnißS "atts (boy). 180 yds. 2 Mn.it Walking.—S. Goodman, toratch; J, McCiiun. 40yda; K. nrumm, soyds; U. Cutlet. 60yds ; A. Ilnndry. 80yds; A.. Tidmarsh, UOyds; VV. P. Ilrih'ht, tOyda ;J. Hondry. 100 yds; W. Smith, 175 yds; F. McComleh, 200 yds ;C. Samp son (boy), 250 yds. Day. Twoiiii.l. R. Bli.is, Ilandicappers.

The V.R.C. Spring Meeting.

[SI'KOUL MKBHAOE ] (Recoived 1.40 p.m.) MklboukNi;, this day. Latest Betting. Lath last night Nordonfeldt advancod to G to <1 (tic), and Thunderbolt, 100 to 20 (tk). Botting on tho Cup. In tho Cup botting Livorpool haa advancod to 100 to 10 (off); Nordenfoldt, 100 to 10 (taken); Tronton has receded, and ia now at 100 to 7 (off). Morning Gallops. Brown and Roao, Warwick, Yolocipode, and Cerieo and Bluo did serviceable gallops this morning. Tho number of viaitorsfromthoucighbour ing colonies is larger than usual. It has rained hoavily during tho night, but ie now cloaring up.

THE TRUNK RAILWAY LOAN.

Scathing Condemnation of tlio Colonial

Troasuror.

(by tblkoimpk—ow.\ cimnii.sroN'DENT.)

DuNKDltf, this day. The "Otago Daily Times" cannot con ceive how tho Troasuror can havo penned so impudently misleading a telegram as that sent to tho Auckland Chamber of Com merco. Tho article eayß :" It >vas to pro vent tho recurrence of this very thing that t liis loan was brought in soparato bill by M ajor Atkinson in ISS2. Major Atkinson's speech in introducing tho matter, was absolutely conclusive as to tho conditions upon which tho loan waa to bo authorised. Wo regrot vory much that tho Government should bo found willing to broak through thuso condi tions, and to nullify the express wish of tho House that n<> further loan fur general pur posed should bo raised during tho year. It was not without rouson that tho onemics of tho Govonimoiit said it was not sato to leave thum in otlico during tho ro:csti. Such a trick as this has not yot been at tompte'l by any Government of Now Zoa l.imi, mnl wo yot hopo tho Treasurer's an nouncomont will raiso euch a storm of dis approval from one oud of tho colony to tho other as will make tho Government desist from carrying out thoir intention. Wo feel confident there is gutlicicnt regard for political honesty in Otago, and aullicicnt respect for tho constitutional rulo which makos Parliament tho guardian of tho public pursu, to resent so llagrant a broach of faith ; so pulpablo an attempt to squoozo tho Auckland mombors into tho altornativo of 'losing their loan or voting for the West Coast Railway ; so highhanded dotianco of tho will of tho llonso.'

Tho Duncdin " Star" snys: "Therocan bo no doubt thin propopod sequestration of tho million loan has bcon an afterthought of our ingenious Colonial Treasurer, who is not easily baulked in any sot purpose. No puch idea was ovon remotely suggested in tho courso of tho protracted debate which resulted in tho adoption of Captain Russell's retronchmontresolution. Tho Houjo,incut ingdown Estimates by|£soo,ooo,did soundor tho presumption that thia would loavo a balance at tho ond of tho year of ono million which should fiuliico for tho ensuing period, and obviate tho nocoseity ropresonted in tho Statement of authorising a now loan with that object. Tho Minister, indeed, distinctly asserted that the proposod loan was not required for tho current year. The Houso, with a full knowlodgoof the state of the Public Works funds, deliberately do clined to allow it to be supplemented by anothor million in ISBG 87, requiring in lieu of further borrowing retrenchment in ex penditure. Wo fail to see how tho reduc tions in tho Estimates of tho current year oithor require or justify tho confiscation of this loan, and Sir Julius Vogol talks tho purest nonsense whon ho assorts that the carrying ot Captain Kussoll's resolution was ' virtual suspension of the North Island Trunk lino.' If Ministers had good reason or any reason to beliovo this, it was clearly thuir duty to havo stated so in tho lloueo. Tho argument could tlion havo been maintained, and it would havo bien a forcible ono. It is alto gothor outrageous, now Parliament has risen, to ruako a declaration of pur poso and affirm that it is in accord with tho tacit determination of thoso mombors who supported Captain Kuasoll."

Adeline Licensed Holding (Karanga hake). —A mooting of shareholders in tho above holding was held at 3.30 p m. yes terday, whon it was resolvnd to form tho holding into a company to bo called tho " Adeline Gold-mining Company, Limited," and to bo undor tho Mining Companios Act, 1572, in 20,000 shares at 10s oach, nil paid up, with a nominal capital of £10,000. A Board of Directors wa? elected, ond tho following appointments mado:— Mr H. McDonald Scott, to bo legal manager, Messrs .Jackson and Hussoll solicitors, Mr B, G, Mackay auditor, and tho Bank of Now Zealand bankers. Mr John P. Hall was appointed by the directors inspector of claim.

The Auckland Timber Company aro soiling all kinds of building matoiials at oxtra; ordinarily low pricon. Largo rilßcountotFprinted lints. Company's stcamor dolivoro at North Shoro, and al all points along harbour, froo.— [AT>VT.I

Tho Dovonport Wosloyan Church will hold ihelr re-oponing sen ices to- norrow morn ing and evening. '! ho Rev. Mr Best preaches upon both occasions. lie "ill a'so attend tho oponing tea-meeting on Monday evening.

The grand concert and boll to be given in the Lorno-stroet Hall on tho 9th Novotnbor next by Moasra Dean aud Buckingham promises to be a grout success. Mr JJean in well-known us a favourite caterer for tho publlo entertain ment.

Spocial attention is callod to a sale by auction, on Tuesday, Novombor 3 d, by D. F. Evans, of properties in Pocaonby, Parnoll, North Shoro, and Mount Kden '> ho Uncoln-str ot property is well situated in a fast rising district, and ob tho road mint in a short timo bo mado to its permanent level, iuof undoubted prospective value. Mannkau Rood: 'J ho buildingsaro now, subatantially built, and fitted with all con voniencos, and as tho shop Is a doublo one, is suitable for two ueparatobusinesses or one large ono, and on the main road through Parnell. Thin ia v really good investment Gibraltar Crescent: A very comfortablo 6-roqmed villa, Btaudin« high, fitted with all conveniences and commanding a lovely view of the Domain. NoithShore: Watery io w Koad and Rnasel-etreet, STjr.nyaide. These are splendid building Bites, aud only a few minutsl}' walk from Wharf. Mount Kden: Comfortable sovon-roomod villa, lofty and well unißhed, with bath-room, -wa-h ---houso, grato, range, etc. Largo pieco ot ground both front and back, an tha allotmo t Is over 100 feet deop. ihis ia a moai desirable pro perty, and well worth the attention oi any ono i requiring a pretty borne on volcanic land. I

DEATH OF THE YEN. ARCH DEACON PRITT.

We rogret to have to record the death of the Yon. Archdeacon Pritt, which occurred at 4 o'clock this morning. Tbo deceased gentloman has been in failing health for about two years, and a couple of days ago waa coaaed with a paralitio atroke, which has unhappily had a fatal termina tion.

Tho lato Archdeacon went to school at the Charterhouse, London, where he was contemporary with our late Governor, Sir Goergo Bowon, and Sir C. Dv Cane, for lnorly Governor of Tasmania. These gentle men ware occustomod to sjeak of Mr Pritt as tho bost Boholar in tho school in their day. Leaving the Charterhouse with dis tinction, Mr Pritt prococdod to Trinity Collogo, Cambridge, whore ho took tho usual B. A. dogroo. In 1857 Mr Pritt arrived in Now Zealand as chaplain to tho lirst Bishop of Melbourne, Dr. Hob house. lie was uttachod to the Melanoeian Mission under Bishop Patter son, who used to attribute tho whole ot tho i organisation of tho mission to Mr Pritt. I Whon tho headquartora of tho Mission removed from Kohimarama to Norfolk Island, tho late archdeacon remained hero, as hia hoalth would not allow him to risk tho tropical climate of tho Monde. On the termination of the war, Mr Pritt was the first clork'ytnun to perform duty in tho Waikato, his station being Bopuhopu. In 1870 he was made Archdoacon, aud a year later bocamo incumbent of St. Mark's, Remuora, whoro he rogularly ministered until the breakdown of his health. The deceased gentloman possessed considerable scholastic attainments, and is understood to have oxcellod in logic. He waa one of the Gover nors of St. John's College. The funeral will take placo on Monday morning noxt at 9 o'clock.

THE RAROTONGAN EMBASSY.

Last night, by tho '.Janet Nicoll, Makoa Ariki, Qucon of Rarotonga, her consort, and Buito started for thoir island homo. They seem to have been very pleased with thoir visit and much that they have eeon, but it is greatly to bo regretted that tho weather during thoir stay has been co unreasonable ns to cnus3 them to return sooner than thoy might havo done under other circumstancos. A day or co before leaving, wo learn that tho party visited the Rev. J. Robertson and took test at his house. While thore, they looked over the class-rooms at tho back of tho church, and the hall, which was still decorated as fcr tho mooting .it which it waß ex pected thoy would bo present. Tho members of the party were vory pleased with what they saw, and oxprossod them solvoa very sorry that the King's illnesß hod prevented their being able to attend. Yostorday Mr and Mrs Robertson, Mr S. J. Edmonds, and 11. It. Warner called upon them. Mrs Roborteon gave the Queen a cushion from the Ladier Sewing Circle of tho Boresfordstroot Congregational Church. Mr Warner gavo tho King " the banner with tho strangodovico," viz., the motto in theßarototiganlanguago oxpressingtho wol como. Mr Edmonds presontod Makea with a bound volumo of "To Korimaka" with an inscription in Rarotongan and containing a map of tho South Soas showing Australia, Now Zealand, and the islands from which tho visitors camo. Boforo leaving Mr Robert son, as thoir minister for tho time, com mondod them to God in prayer, asking for them a eafo and happy voyage to their homo and friends, peaco and prosperity for thorn and their people, and a mooting again, if not on oarth, at last in tho botior world on tho other ahoro. Mr Edmondß ropoatod tho prayer in Maori, co that all woro able to unite in it. Tho visitors mani fested sonio feoling at parting, and soemed vory sorry that tho time had como to say good-byo. Thoy will take away much to tell thoir follow countrymen; thoy leave behind a rtoop impression of thoir worthy character and consistency, and many are tho good wishes that follow them. Political Fruits of tho Mission. In tho coursoof hia interview with Qucon Makoa yostorday, tho Ho 1. Mr Ballanco pointed out the desirability of a reciprocity treaty being arranged betwoon this colony and the Cook Islands. Tho question of establishing a Mow Zoaland Resident on Karotongn was also touched upon, Hor Majosty recoivod tho suggestions most favourably, but said it would bo necossary to consult Qucon Moro Paa and othor chiefs on tho Inland boforo a decisive reply could bo given. Ah Tapou oxpressod it after wards, the sentiment was, "My heart is with you, but I must keep my mouth closed." No doubt if it were desired to oflbct tho establishment of a pro tectorate over these ueadp, tho simple coui'fio would bo for a Cabinet Minister to go down in tho Hinemon, wJion tlio multor could bo sottlod without delay. A result of tho visit so far will, it is bopod, bo tho remission of tho import duty on Island coffoes, tho Rarotongana 011 their part ottering increased facilities to New Zoaland shipping. Economical results of an important kind will doubtless flow from tho visit of the Islander*. Thoy have taken with them larro stores of goods purchased in Auck land, tho eight of which will causo a greator demand to spring up in tho Islands for Now Zealand products and merchandise. Sir Goorgo Grey, in tho courso of hie visit to Quoon Makoa, brought under tho notice of tho atrangois a particular Peruvian plant of which ho would send them a supply, which they would find most suitable for the making of ropes, and he also promised to sond them a supply of insoctivorous birds suitable for Karotongo, and several volumes of interesting booke. Socially considered, the roßult of tho visit of the Rarotongans lins boon to awakon hero an affectionate intorost in those interesting people. A largo number of Auckland people turned out last night to witness the departure of tho stranger?, and tho parting scene on the Hloamor between the Rarotongans and thoir Auckland relativos, Messrs Glover andCaffroy, was most affecting—the Quoen and othorß of tho party being moved to toara. The youngor members of the em bassy, however, are hopeful of again being ablo to visit Now Zealand at a warmer season of the year, along with tho other rulers of those islands not included in the lato party. All return highly gratified with tho attention shown them, and delighted with tho many wonderful sights thoy have eocn.

THE DERWENTWATER ESTATES.

Another Auokland Claimant.

Another claimant to the much-disputed Dorwoutwator O3tatos has ane.cn in our midst in the person of a Newmarket black smith named .John Fearco, who has been a resident in that district lor a considerable tiino, and who is well known throughout Auckland. The failure of Lovogrovo, the Waikato claimant, is still froih in the memory of our readers, and it is to be hoped bottor luck will attend tho offorte of the new aspirant to tho possession of tho princely rovenuo of £90,000 per annum. Pearco is understood to be satisfied that his claim is a good one, and he will probably proceed to England with the object of establishing it. He has already been in communication with authorities in England respecting the matter, and has received letters from Mr Gladstone, as Chancollor of tho Exchoquor, on tho subject of the sequestered estates and his representatons concerning them. His future action in regard to the claim depends considerably upon the nature of his advices from England by tho noxt mail. Mr Pearce, it may bo explained, claims the ostato through his wife, who is said to bo a direct descendant of the Earl of Dement wator. Tho earl's son fled to America at the timoof the Prince Charles rebellion in 1745, and marrying in that country, there was issue of the marriage three children. The Bon of those, who was Mrs Percie'a grand father, weut to England some years ago, And laid claim to the estate, but died while his suit was still in progress. The whole question is an interesting one, and tho outcome of tho present claim will be awaited with considerable interest by Mr Pearce's friends and fellow-towns men,

Services will be held to-morrow at the snvoral Anglican churches in aid of the Homo Miseio Fund. Bi-hoo Cowio wiJl preach at St. Paul's and St. Thomas's, tho Biahop of Bristmno at bt. Sepulchre's, and Bey. E. H. Gulliver, M. A., ar b t. Paul's evening survice. St. Peter's, fcsuivey Hills : Kvening, «cv. B. Sommervllle, "The Historic Christ." Kov. C. Bodington, lecture, " 'J'ho Difficulties of Belief.' Laying iho foundation stone of new convent and schools, Bishop Luofc. Beresford-street: Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., " The Childhood of Jeßus." Annlvereary services of United Methodist Free Church, Kobeou's Rooms: Divine worship by Friend., V.M.C.A.: Afternoon, Bey. J. H. Hill, on "Current Misconceptions of Truth." further particulars to another column.

Mr R. Arthur will hold a sale of unre deemed p'.edvoH on Monday, on behalf oi Mr James li.uo, of JGlliott-atreet, coneiating of gold and silver watches, jewellery, and olothlng.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuteb's cablegrams.] Sir H. D. Wolffs Mission in Egypt. Cairo, October 25.-Sir Henry Drv.m mond Wolff' British Envoy Extraordinary, arrived here to-day from Constantinople. Free Education Eulogised. London, October 29.-Plrs Garrott An derson, M.D., who was formerly a mem ber of the London School Board, and who ia again seeking election to the Board, has Laid an address, in winch eho refore in , eulogistic terms to the New South Wales educational system. ~.,,„., , Tho death ia announced of Mr Christopher Newton, head of tho firm of Newton Brothers, Australian merchants. The shipment of frozen meat by the ship Invercargill isselliug at 4^d per lb. The death is announced of General McClollan. An inquiry is to bo held us to tho sanity of the insurgent Kiel, who now lies under sentence of death.

AUSTRALIAN.

The .Strike at Newcastle.

Mkluourne, this day.—Tho Soamen's Union of Victoria held a special meeting yesterday, for tho purposo of taking into consideration tho Sydney Union's connec tion with tho rccont difficulty between tho coal trimmers and the shipowners of New South Wales. Resolutions were adopted indicating *he great disapproval of the attitude assumed by tho Sydney Union, and an opinion was expressed that they had been guilty of a breach of the agree ment entered into last year between the Federation .-.oamen's Union and tho ship owners. It was resolved that the Victorian Union could not support tho Sydney body re tho action taken, and it was decided to send tho Victorian Secretary to Sydney as a delegate, to try and bring about an mnicablo settlement of tho difficulty.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.

A Oorsioon Shoots at M. do Freycinet,

(by cable—copyright.)

Paris, October 29. An attempt, fortunately unsuccessful, wi s made to shoot M. de Froycinot to-day. A man fired a shot at him, but was arrested by tho bystanders and placed in the custody of tho police boforo be could fire another shot. The would-be assassin is a Corsican. He admits having premeditated tho at tempt, but has not stated his reason for tho crime.

THE NATIVE MINISTER.

Departure for Waikato To-day,

The Hon. J. Ballanco vißited Messrs Cousins and Atkins coach factory in Elliott-street to-day, and was shown over tho promieos by Mr Atkin. Tho businoßs is ono of tho largest of its kind in tho colony, and gires employment to a large number of hands in all departments of carriage manu facturing work. Mr Ballanco loft for Wai kato immediately beforo noon to-day, accompanied by Mr Butler, his private secretary. Ho will stay at Hamilton to-night, and will then visit the various other centres of population in tho district. At Alexandra he will be joined by Mr T. W. Lewis, Under-Secrotary for Native Affairs, and it is expoctod that Tawhiao will also meet him thero to discuss questions affecting tho nativos. To Aroha will also be visited, and Mr Ballanco expects to get back to Auckland ton days hence. Ho will not return to Wellington via Taupo as was at first expected.

Tho Domain. Mr Moss, M.H.R., waited upon the Hon. Mr Hullnnco this morning, juatbotorc his doptirture for Wnikuto, to represent to him the claim of the people of Parnell and Newmarket to bo con sulted before any change was mado in the logal ownership of tho Domain in the direction asked by the deputation of tho City Council that waited on him yesterday. Mr Moss said that ho had taken this upon himself, as it wna impos sible for tho Borough Councils of Parnell and Newmarket to consider tho question before Mr Ballaneu's departure). Tho Domain in its present Btolo waa a public purk. over all parts of which people could roam freely. It only wanted paths opened through it at no grunt expense, and uny attempt to beautify it artificially by a largo outlay to turn it into a garden rather than a park would deprive it of itu greatest attraction. This would bo especially lo Ijodoplored if thorn was any idea of alienating the road frontages for building purposes. He hoped tho Government would not put it in the power of the City Corporation to do this with out giving the fullest warning to the Borough Councils of Parnell and Nownmrket, that they might bo heard for t ho people of thoße boroughs. Mr Ballance said he hud informed tho City Council that no alteration in the present tenure could be made, and he promised that if a change wore at any time contemplated, tho pcoplo of I'ftrnoll and Newmarket should certainly havo full warning in order that they might express their views on a subject which lie could see very much concerned them in common with tho city.

Miss Plaisted us "Clairette"

The Majoroni-Wilson Opera Company is steadily winning its way into public favour. There was a good attendance last evening, when " La tille de Madame Angot" was repeated. Miss Gracie Plaistod was _the life and soul of the opera, and sang and played her part charmingly. She was repeatedly encored, and her successes of the pr ,'ceoding even inga were renewed and enhanced. Tho other performers were more perfect in their renpective parts, and taken as the wholo, tho production was a capital one. To night is the last occasion of the present pro gramme, " Maritana " being underlined for Monday.

TABLE TALK.

All Hallow Eve.

Last night of " Madame Angot." Wellington Exhibition closes to-night. Cardinal Moran has arrived at Melbourne. Janot Nicoll took a heavy cargo to the Islands.

Entries for Agricultural Show cloeo to night. Hon. Mr Ballanco has left for Waikato. Tlio Bishop of Brisbane) was a member of London School Board.

A post-oflico ia to be opened at Arch Hill.

Thero is to be a military promenade concert on 9th November.

From Thames the Kotomahana last night brought 6,5900z5. of gold for the Bank of New Zealand.

South Canterbury Refrigerating Works at Timaru wore opened yesterday. An Invalids' Homo is to be started at Dunedin to supply accommodation for thoso willing to pay and supply nurses, The Mayor of Kaiapoi yesterday opened a now bridgo over the Waimakiriri Kiver. Uon. E. Kichardßon was present.

Hon. Mr Ballance thinks tho City Coun cil's present tenure of the Domain is as good as any they could have.

Of 160 ehopkeepors in Chrietchurch, 156 have agreed to close their places of busi ness on Thursday afternoons, giving a half holiday weekly to 600 assistants. In the Sydney market Now Zealand wheat lias advanoed by 4d, and is now fetching 3s 6d per bushel ; oats, 2s sd, an advance of Id.

At Nelson, in an action for judicial se paration yestorday, the rospondont, Col. VVallcott, appeared in Court in the uuiform of n Salvation soldier. He put on p'acardß with printed texts, fixing them on his breast and back, and paid, " in the presence of my wife and the Judge, and the citizens, I ask forgivenose for great sin."

New Gaming Act comoß in force on Monday next. V.R.C. Derby ran to-day; look out for Star second edition,

Oddfellows' delegates wore banquetted at Thames last night.

The Governor visited tho American war chip Enterprise yesterday.

Bishop Luck,with Fathers O'Sullivan and Egan, leave for Sydney on Wednesday next.

The Queen's Wharf, Wellington, is not to be illuminated by electricity just yet. Three thousand citizens of Cbristchurch have agreed to giving shopkeepers a half holiday on Thursdays. That drapery companies may be worked profitably is proved, by the instance of iiallenstein and Co. at Dunedin, lately formed into a company. The Drapery and Importing Company of New Zealand, as it it called, held its first annual meetine yes terday, when a dividend of 8$ per cent, and a bonus of 6i per cent, to shareholders on the amount of purchases to the 20th August was declared.

A secular marriage ceramony to com memorate the union of Miss Teesie Chapman und Mr Isaac Selby will tako place at the Opera Uouse tomorrow evening, and at ita conclosion Mr Selby will dolivor a lecture on 'Luther, Calvin, and Paine." This will be Mr Solby's only It-olureln Aucklard, as he departs with his bride to v> olliD«ton next Tuisday. " Ivu " will VHbicie on the occasion,

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

TH _ id was (loliveic : IFhom 0uK,,,,d ft uthor yi-ox^^] ; Friday. Tho managor of the Bank of New Zea land shipped lo Auckland this afternoon P,sbooza of «oIJ, valued u,t i;iS,l2O, arid [ purchased within three weeks. CAMBRIA.--An order haa been given to A. and O. I'ricefortheerecUonofaPeltonwatev whool in the Company's battery to roplace the present turbine. It ia understood that the directors are aleo importing from Aus tralia an improved description of rock drill. This day. Oamjiuia.—There is a fair show of gold in the 3rd etopo on the cross load for 2 or 3 cot. There are only about three stopes left on the main reof, but they should yield a considerable quantity of go)d. In the winze below No. 3 lovol on tho western aido, experienced miners have expreased an opinion that it ie just possible that tho richest cold will bo found. The minerals found aro of the golden patch class. Biuout Smile.—Tho managor secured SOlbs specimens yesterday afternoon in the stopos above tho low level. Waiotahi.— Preparations are boing nrade for continuing the Company's shaft and it is expoctod sinking operations will be in pro gress about tho end of next week. Reuiikn Park. —Crusbinghas been started for this Company, and as nearly 2cwt specimens aro on hand a handsome yield is assured. New Prince Imperial.—The monthly retorting took place this morning, and 1750zs of gold were obtained from the treat ment of 176 loads of quartz. New Eokeka (Otanui). -A return of IGSJoza. gold is to hand as the issue of the past three weeks' operations. Kukanui Hill, — Tonkin, tributor, obtained 40}'ozs gold from 901bs of speci mens, and Porter's crushing of three loads yielded 31Jous. Saxon.—The crushing of 43 loads re sulted in the payable return of 41ozs 18dwts.

COROMANDEL.

[From Our Own Correspondent.] "~ This day, Mariebel.—Tho reef appears to have been heaved some 35 feet to the left. A drive has been put into the footwall which picked it up again, and good specimens were found in patches all the way. Two pieces weigh ing about 200ozs. were brought to town.and show bunds of apparently solid gold 2 inches thick in the centre. The reef is 2 feet to 2 feet 6 inches thick, and the gold is got fully 150 feet from the surface. Ecoliston's Claim.—Good stone is being got from tho reef. 25 tons are now ready for crushing. A road is now being made to get tho quartz to the battery, in which the county is assisting. Telephone. — Good stone is being obtained at Mill's tribute, and also at Harris's tribute.

OHINEMURI.

[From Oun Own Correspondent.

Karangacalio. This day,

Woodstock.—The water race has been completed to within a very short distance of the furnace, which is also in an advanced etago, and tho whole plant should be in complote working order early in tho en suing month. At the mine the low level is in a distance of 45 feet, and the manager expects to meet with the reef daily. In the stopeß above the inter mediate level the reef is 5 feet thick, and the stono is all of good quality.

Sutro.— The manager has got 25 tons of ore bagged ready for the carter, who will start work early next week,' by which tune 35 to 40 tons will be awaiting transmission to tho Thames for smelting purposes. Ivaneoe. - Crushing operations with 16 head of stampers, ono shift of 12 hours, are now going on, and the show on the piates would indicate a payable return. The manager expects to bo able to clean up to day, oy which time 60 tone will havo been passed through tho battery. In the mine tho stopes north of the winze are yielding handsomely, tlio reef here, being four feet thick, and tho stone is all of an average quality. Crown — The low level is being steadily advanced southwui'ds, and tho roof measures 3 feut in thickness. It shows coarse gold freely with every prospect of improving in size and quality as the work is con tinued upon it. The work of sinking the winzoboneathtbelowlevolhaßboen resumed. Tho reof horo id somewhat broken up, but the manager anticipates an improve mont below tho Blide through which the winze is now passing. The whole of the parcel of 50 tons of oro which has been bagged for transport will be delivered in Paaroa about Tuesday next, after which no difficulty will be experienced in forwarding it per steamer to the New Zealand Smelt ing Company's works at the Thames. Kenilwokth.—Good stone is coming to hand from tho intermediate and low levels. Thero are now about 50 tons to grass, and this is being bagged by a practical ore dresser, who has just arrived here from Cali fornia, where he has had a long and varied experience in ore-classing. Scotia. —The shareholders have got 40 tons of ore broken out, and of this lot 10 tons have been already bagged awaiting transport to tho Thames. The battery valuo of this stone is about one ounce per ton, and the assay value 7 ounces gold and 24 ounces silver to the ton. Pevekel of the Peak.—This claim is located south of and next to the Scotia, and is upon tho same line of reef. It was formed into a company last week, and prospecting operations are now in progress under tho supervision of Mr Jas. Liddell, who will doubtless render a good account of himself ore long.

Diamond.—Tho manager has started stoping out south of the winze, and although the lode is small, the stone appears to be of good quality, and should yield a good smelting return.

Specimen Hill.—The low level is in s distance of 30 feet. Forty feet more remains to bo driven in order to reach tho reef, upon which this level will afford 50 feet of backs.

Imperial.—Tho Sutro reef improves in size and quality as the level advances towards the point where the best geld was got on the surface. Several lodes, varying from 6 inches to 4 feet in thickness, have been unearthed in this claim, but up to the present the manager has not had time to give them a thorough prospecting. Sultana.—Surface trenching has been going on in this claim for some time past, and the results so far have been highly satisfactory. Several large well-dehned bodies of quartz have been unearthed, and, with a view to determining the intrinsic value of these samples of stone, will be for warded to Auckland for as;ay purposes in a few days.

Ivvnhoe (Karangahake).—Tho manager has banked Hfljozs gold, the yiold of 60 tons of quartz.

TE AROHA.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

This day,

Returns j-or the Month.—New Find, ;W9ozs.rotorted gold for 351 trucks; Colonist, not retorted late last night. Tui Creek Distkict.—Tenders cloao this ovoning for the construction of a track to the Tui claims. Tho work is to bo let in throo sections, and is to be completed in three wooks. Thore has boon further pogging out at Tui this week.

THE ANGLICAN MISSION

St. Mary's, Farnoll,

Thk inißsionor, at tho S o'clock Borrico lust evening, took for his text Hebrews ix., verso 13, the sacrifice of tho red heifer as a sin offering and very clearly explained all the sjiubolißm of the minute diroctiona Riven for the Ba criflce in Ita referonoe to the great sacrifiooof our Lord on Calvary for tho sin of all the world. To-day a. special children's service was given at 10 o'clock, and to-morrow (Sundayi afternoon tho Itov. C. Bodington will give an addross to men only at 3 p.m., takiDg for his subject " The Diffi culties of Belief " It will be well for thoso who foel difficulties on the subject to hoar Mr Bodington, as he has a very dear way ot ex pUining such matters. St. Mark's, Bemuera. The mission service last ovoning was vory largely attended, the nave of tho Church being thoroughly well filled. The Misbioner, the Re v. IS 6. MasoD, preached a veiy solemn aud im pressive sermon from the words "By the mouth ol his prophet* they eh all look i n me «horn they pierced." The service was attendod by tho Kight Revs, the Bishops of Auokland and Brisbane, and, as before, the latter read the prayers and lesson, and the former closed the service with his bleßßlng. There -was the usual "jnßtt-uotion after the sermon, the Missioner addressing the hearers from the body of the church, and going about amoDsat them. The praye: s of tho congregation were given tor the restoration to health of the Yen. Arohdeacon Pntt, Iho lato incumbent cf the parish and who we rogret to Boy, diod this morning. It is .^dsSffucr'eaeing!' 10 CODBr6Satlon« 8° W-

TELEGRAMS.

Dunkdin, this day —A - at Mornington, o™ ed "T^h ' Thu ."nnual District ileefin , ** cheater Unity of Oddf&£ ?>% to-day, and attended by l h T h«K t delegates, from Au^^R^'S Wmisanw, th7Td^._ A m J. S. Jones, a farmer died t d 4" "»W this morning from the effects li^ of a fall from his horse. ' ltlSßtl Ppo«dl, WakoaNVl, this day -Will! latelyacquittedhereononeeS^K has been arrested on aiH&FSti with forging the name °f / »S solicitor, to a cheque for A»SK been romanded for eight day*. CIIRISTCHUHCH, this H n Vogel left for the South ttJfjJSo J^

The North Island Railway Loan.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—l have read with inter«* of today and the letters f^'l^ donts, "North Island On? •M^SI»» ---"M.P.," also the rowrt >i? « bor of Commerce S g ' *>< of the Chamber is satisfactory bha, i**ol as it goes, but if not foS un °°g ,«'« to nothing. Very uneaffioVflMd mind were the speeches of the M n^ present if members of the $LW correctly informed me, wW it that nearly all Qur r "Af. 9* «J pressed the opinion Vffl .^V* out by the Premier and ow£* a mere election dodee and ml L r*« This U the way ti&St&ESh ways been caught napping and h? * believe the affair to be so »«• ° •<* What I would suggeat fa^XF** the Mayor be Tked V* ** a public meeting, a t «v t"' 6111 M.H.R.'sßhouldbe^toS/:! thiß meeting resolutions Bhould T ' calling upon them to acton the esall j^ gestionofyourcorrespondentßßnSX Premier and Treasurer at'oneoeiveaT* *«» they will not attenp? &J; North Island Railway loan Xntß aftSt? meeting of Parliament. ItTonff' just retribution to make these insZt ' •'eat the leek," and "tumA^T the future. If we are firm we can?'? ffly- They have heldTthm?il lot us also hold out a threat which »R them more effectually thanTS? would a cur. Trusting that Auckufi for once come out and be true to Cl t am, etc., Protinds. October 30tb, 1%

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB RACES.

Stewarps: Messrs J. McCosh Cluk j w Bailer G. Dunnett, W. SheraTw.MoWtMh' Colonel Uawson, A. Waterhonsi T wfi bod. S. Morrin, J. S. BuckUnd. a N B Major Shepherd. C. H. Lushkirtoivß.it Sr1 A Waljia. H. W. HenderZWcffiJ B. Tonka. P. Perry, ani Captain wZljt Judge: Mr Thos. Morrin. Starter MrO Donnelly. Clerk of Soales: |Mp r WiffiJ? Clerk of Conrse: Mr T. A. Brown; 'ffi cappers: Messrs Stephens and Waterhowa

The annual race meeting heldinconoeetiog with the Pakuranga Hunt Club is taking place this afternoon on the EUenlie n» course. Better weather could not haw been wished for, the cloudless sky tsA almost summer heat of the sna mskiif things very pleasant for the large attendant) of spectators who are present. Tie m grand stand in course of erection for tie Auckland Bacing Club being only h i primitive Btate, what is known as the till. a-crown stand was brought into leqaiiitioi and it was graced by a fashionable tbm of woll-dressed ladies. The first was wt down for decision at one o'clock, aiid tte intervals between the races wore reliered by the inspiriting strains of ImpeVa Band. The following are the resnlij of flu races that reached us up to the time of going to preES :— [BY STAR CARRIER PIGEON.] | Open Handicap Hubble Bacs of 25mb, with a sweep of leov each, to go towed horse. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 fll'hli of hurdles. Mi J. Lennard's eh g Shotover, aged, lOst 71b (Rie) ... ~,1 Mr R. Peck's br g Blarney, aged, 9rt (Frewin) ,!.V, : A Kaiwaka (Lindsay) was the only oik starter, but refused the first hurdle, and was not persevered with. Totalisator dro dend, £1 Bs. Members' Light- weight Sebeflechis! d 20.i0 v 8 and a piece of plate value fan, with a sweep of isov each to go totsecond horso. Distance, about 3J mite, Artist 1 Hatpeg ... ... | Reform » Misfortune (Buckland), lOefc 71b { Multo in-Parvo (owner), lOat 21b; Albany <f. Yonge). lOst 51b ; Faußt (T. Hayr), lOat. King Don, Billy Spratley, Sator, andGiy Lad were scratched. Betting, 3to 1 Bfr form and Misfortune; sto 1 Artist Fust time round Reform and Hatpeg led alte nately. Passing stand first time, Mora led, with Hatpeg second. At fa double jump, second round, Tourist,» peg, and Reform were in a bunch, bat ill baulked getting over atthesecond»tteffl|t Going up hill the last time, Reform w Hatpeg apparently had it all to them* but coming down the hill, Artist gradnilly improved his position, and was almost on terms with them at the nod wall. Ann citing race down the Btraignt enJi»> Artist winning by a length. ■ ~' Totalisator dividend, £lls Bs. -v- El Pakuranga Hunt Club Cop Hatombil 40sovs and a piece of plate value -mm, with a sweep of lsov each to go to a cond horse. Distance, about 3} mv» King Don *»'• "' , Rebel Chief •■• - ! Thirteen started.

CANTERBURY J.C. MEETING.

Training Notes.

Chbismhpboh, tibdtf' Tins morning was beautifully mild 5 favourable for twining operations. Save* visitors were on the course, inolndingWi George, and Messrs Stead, ManM » Hathorno. At about 4 o'clock ß.nm Pent Alpine Rose and Sprit twice W"«aw plough at three-quarters PK*» Black Hose went a similar d«tanoert»W J. Chaafe gave Necklace and W * (the latter with body-sweaters on) •» gallop twice round the tap.. » .„. cantered Nelson and Wapiti .«*W* then increased the pace, and WWL,,, miles at three-quarter speed.. B« w went a mile and a half at wWJ,,! did not go in a very pleasing b""^ seemed to labour »-£*"„ «« in the last half mile. JW?g{i Tasman and Hermitage (the form.r light clothing on) twio> round B»PJW£ at half pacef Derwenter »*Jf5 covered a; mile and a quarw- P. Butler gave Talebearer quicHjWJ „ round. FuaUlier went wfeSgy tan steadily. Kay gave the plough, while Mirella, and Ravenswool had a half-^ on the grass. J. Armstrong *»» Guinea and Archduke once ronW pace, finishing fast. A. J Administrator three-quarter P**^ the plough. MrSt^lMPjM& ltavonsoraig, went they were joined by Manon^j came four furlongs at topJKp»ll 1 has been scratched or^ } Race Handicap atC.J.C. bpn°B"

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

(Uecoived-31,1.30P- m) Adelai7e~itori»** The produce market remain" «^ animation, prices being DOf ":%„,,, fl •""* —£&*, ■3 per cent, consols J^y 100J The returns °lp%s?^yop give the proportioa^jjfSi^ | gjj, flft 39 per cent.; total. The monthly hide W"**? p# There was a Sood I^S ffl oi»U»" ruled about ihigheCHiW'^;

THE AUCKLAND EVEJSJUNG oi'AK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 1885.

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ISiOU EYE, EAR, THROAT AND J? CHBST DISK^SKS. -DR. WILKINS, F.U.C.S., Consulting and Operatinß Surgeon, is at his Surgery for Gennral and Special Praotlcc — All Mornings nnd afternoons ; Sundays, 10 10 12 SO. Consultation Fcea moderate Ho apont sovon ytai-satMooreflelda Kye Hospital, London, muler Bowman ond Critcho't. two at Throat Hospital. London, soven as Honorary Surgeon Albert HoHpiml. eifcht yours atSyo Kar. Throat and Cheat Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spec tacles to Sight. Consulting Rooms Queouiit (opposito Sbortlandstroot) Auckland. I7IREDERICK MOUZER'S Bijou Shoi>, ? in Victoria stroot. Is still the gem of Auck land. Walk up and spo it Its worth tho trouble. Albums, Handbags. Workboxes. Fans, Hooka, Birthday Cards, and tasteful and beauti ful artioloß innumerable. Plain Figures and Plain Dealing—the only plain things about the place [a oabd.l I^TR FARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, Queen-street, Auckland, Office—Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's Buildings, next Bank of New Zealand. r\ R. S P E E R, •*-* FOOT OF QUEKN-STRKET, Auckland. H. J. SPEKR, M.D., a regular graduated Phyßiclan of tho Medical Department of Har vard University, U.S.A., and now^llcenaed to practice throughout Now Zealand, would respectfully say to thepubllo that he has made Chronic, Special, and Nervous Diseases a vpeoiafity for over 10 years. XTEW MARKET XT OTEL. GEORGE H. KASTON Newmarket.