COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, ftc. To-nlßht. Opera House-Majoronl and Wilaon's Comic Opera Company, 8. -*-«« Strasbo.ru Clock-Coupland's Store, 7 to 10. St John's VVesleyan Church, Ponsonby- Chrißtmas Tree and Fancy Work, 7. On*unga. Good Templars' Hall-Edith O'Gorman, 8. , V.M.C A.-Farewell Meeting. Addresses and Music, 7 30. . Drill shed-Inßpection Parade of Pongonby Naval Artillery. 7.30. Waverley Hotel-Mcoting of Stowardß and Cookß, 7.50. .

Auction Solos To-morrow. J H Hamer and Co.-Furnlture. Drapery, Ironmongery, Boots. Ham, Potatoes, Sec.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Walla will close as under :—

This Day.

For Whitianga and Upper Mill, por Argyle, at

For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Walpn, Whan- Barel. Kamo, and Mangapai, por Macgregor or Waltaki, at 6 p.m. Ifor Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, November 7.

JTor Walwera, Te Kapa. ana Wnrkworth, So., ncr Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Friendly and Keppoll Islands, per Olive, at

For Coromandel.perCpromandel.at 1 p.m. For Walwera, per Clansman, at 1 p.m. For Katl Kati. Aongatete, Tauranga, and Onotikl. via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. for Tliamer, car Rotomahana, at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 10. Per a.B, City of Sydney as follows 1— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British aid Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom And Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money ordera, 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and oewsanpero. at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an uxtra, fee of bus: pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agont on board the steamer np to tho time of sailing, This mail will bo due In JL-ondon on Friday, Wednesday, Novembor 11. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at I p.m. NOTK.-Monaay, tho Oth instant (Prince of Wales's Birthday*, will be observed as a holi day, and all maila for dnppateh on that day will be closed on Saturday, at 7 p.m. Tho delivery department will bo open from 7 to 8 on Saturday evening. December 18,1885 Signed) S. B. BISB, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AucKLAirc—This evening, 6 31; to-morrow morning, 6,48. , Manukau Hkads—This evening, 9.11; to morrow morning, 9.28. Kaipara Heads—This ovening, 10.11; to morrow afternoon, 10.23.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVENINO. Cabarfeldh, barque. Hughes, from Dunedln Waltaki. a.8., Crawford, from Whangarci TO-DAY. Ada Melrose, barque, from London Laira Barque. Thou, from London Kuterpe, Bhlp, from London

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Kingarooma, s.By Popham, for Sydney Clansman, s.a., Farquhar, forTauranßa

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Macgregor, from Whangarel, to-morrow, early, coromandel. from Coromandel, to-morrow, 1

Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 1 a.m. Kotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, noon Arevle, from Mercury Bay., Saturday Australia, from San Francisco November 14 Coptic, from Plymouth, about November 21 Ruapehu, from Plymouth, about December 8, IKor projooted departures see shipping ad vartluHiiiontH and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Cabarfeldh, from Dunedln—Bll sacks wheat, 100 sacks malt, 10 drums oil, 3.162 sacks oats 45 cases cordials, C crates glassware.^

JPer Lalra from London—Plata cotton. £200 ; woollens and worsteds, #00; linens in bales, £100; wrot leather, £20 ; sheathing felt. £10 ; llooroloth. £140 : agricultural Implements, £150 ; uioer, 7780wt; stationery, £60; upholstery, £680: iron bedeteade, £30; brushware, £20; toyß £50; gunpowder, 12oowt; hardware cut lery ' J37UO: bar and rod Iron, 40 tons ; hoop iron, 7 tons - f.heet iron, 3 tons ; galvanised iron, 31 tona ; sheet lead, 11 tons; pig lead, 1 ton ; ingot tin 2owt; iron nails, 12 tons ; wire end wire rop.?. 15 tons; linseed oil, 540 galls; whitirg, 11 ions; paint colouis. £331); glue. sowt; flint glass, £30; foreign window glass, 108 cases; china and earthenware, £20; ulasa bottles, £50; canvas, O30; cordage, £10; lines and twines, £40; slates, 26 tona ; Kftmanj" 1000 ,baTr.6lßJj3rfttttoJft^fl&-TAglff 400 gallons ; white wine, 120 Kallons , preserved Uah, not rat;d. £130 ; sardines, £30 ; assorted oil mon's stores, £220 ; vinegar. £250; foreign salad oil, 1(0 gallons ; cocoa. £c wt; isinglass and gela tina £i 0; vermicelli, 2cwt; patent groats, £10 ; split peas, 30c wt; white salt, S3 tons ; candles. 121cwt; soap, oewt; treacle. ISOcwt; confec tionery and psel. £-.0 ; apothecary ware. £100 ; condensed milk, £100; eomflonr, £50. Total de clared value. £8,900.

far Ada Melmore, from London; Printed oottons, £100; haberdashery, £100; saddlery. £50', agricultural implements, £50; agricultural machinery, £330; rails and (jeneral machinery, £S0O; hooka. £q0; paper, lDflcwt; stationery, £100; paperhaoging?, £110; horsehair and aeatiDg, £30; upholstery. £260; iron bedsteads, £10; brushware, £i 0; plated and papier mache goods. £SU; toys. £100; pianos, £320; corks, £240; agricultural and garden seeds, £10; iron tanks, £10; hardware cutlery, £1,000; galvanised fron, 48 tons; sheet lead, S tons; pipe lead, 1 ton; Dip lead. 1 ton; iron nails, 5 tons; zinc, 3 tons; Slnseed oil, 1,250 galls; kerosene and naphtha. 50 galls; varnish, £100; paint colours, £500; Mint glass, £120 ;foreli?n window glass, 336 cases; plate glass, 1 cases; china and earthenware, £410; glass bottles, £10; cordage, £10; lines and twines, £10; cement, 150 barla; brandy in case, 340gal!B; rum, SOjjalls; British spirits in bulk, 7tiOKalls; ditto in cose, lOgalls; white wine, 4r>ogalls; beer in glass, 145 galls; preserved iisli not rated, £50; assorted oilmen's stores, £150; <r;ocoa, lOcwt; mustard £80; starch, £70; con densed milk, £50; canary seed, 12cwt. Total value. £8,600.

Per Kut,irpc. from London:— Plain cottonp, £500; coloured cottons. £200; printed cot tons £100; ltaenin bales. £100; linen incase, £100; milliner;, £200: hosiery, £200; haberdashery, £100; cotton and lir.en shirts, £100; apparel, £100; blanketß, £100; carpets and rugs, £200; counterpanes. £100 ; straw hats. £100; felt hats and caps, £200; wrot. leather, £120; saddlery, £170; floor cloth, £430; vestas. £850; blacking, ash ; agricultural implements, £50; agricultural iiuvohinery, £30; rails and general machinery, £100; books, £100; paper, £380; stationery, £300; naperhangings. £130; upholstery, £900: Iron bedsteads, £230: tinware, £153; plated and papier macho goods, £210; toys, £830; pianos, £130: corks, £20; clocks and watches, £10; perfumery, £20; clay pipes. £10; safety fuac, Iron tanks, £60; chain and anchors, 2 tons; hard, ware cutlery, £2,600; bar ana rod Iron, 6toni: boopiron, 1 ton; sheet Iron, 1 ton; galvanised Jron, 93 tons; sheet lead, 8 tons; pipe lead, 1 ton; pig lead, 4 tons; yellow mstal, 10 tons; ospper, 1 ton; tin plates, 100 boxes ; Iran nails, 1 tonss wire and wire rope, 23 tona; zinc, 7 tons: linseed oil, 5,980 Rails; rape crtl. 300 calls; ood all, 3,480 galls; keroaina and naphtha, 500 galls ; Tarnish, £60; whiting, 4 tons; paint colours, £710; glue, 4 owt; pitch and tar, 5 barrels; flint glass, £120 ; foreign window glass, 236 cases ; plate glass, 3 cases; china and earthenware, Ji'JOO; glass bottles, £60; bran and flour bags, £10; cordage, £160; lines and twines, £160; slates, 32 tons; cement, 1400 barrels; brandy In .cane, £10 galls; run), 100 galls; genera, 2,300 galls; cordials, 30 galls; Britißh spirits in bulk, 100 Kails; ditto in case, 330 galls; perfumed «pirlt, 10 gal's; red wine, 430 galls; white wine, 470 galls; beer in bulk, IS barrels; -beer in glass. 155 barrels; preserved Hah, not rated, £100; sardines, £30; assorted oilmen's stores. $770; mineral water, £30; -vlnogar, 1.680 R&Ua: foreign .salad gil, 170 galls; pepper and spices, 3 cwt; soooa, 41 owt; nuts, 13 cwt; mustard, £130; Btaroh. £50; blue. £10; vermicelli. S cwt; patent groats, £10; split peas. 88 ewt; white salt. 140 tons; soda crystals, 10 tons; bicarbonate, 40 owt; caustic soda, 6 tans; ellloate, 5 tons; candles, 124 owt; soap, 60 owt;. .currants, 113owt; almonds,3l cwt; figs. 4 cwt; ginger, 8 cwt; treacle, 65 cwt;.confectionery, and peel, £220; chemicals not described, £10; apothecary ware, £700; sulphate copper, £10; tart acid, £10; cream tartar, Sfiowt; condensed anl k, £270: corn flour, £170; manure, £1,400. if otal value of cargo, £26,400.

EXPORTS.

Per Bingaroonio, for Sydney: 80 ttercea 25 kegs beef, 600 sacks potatoes, 33 bales f nngus> 1,597 mats augar, 25hhds alo, 177case8 pine applos, 203 bunches bananas, 7 bags becbe-de imer, 306 Banks copra. 33 barrels lime, 121 bales metal. It drams nails, 20 hides. 201 packages sundries. 50 bundles handles, 33 bales flax, 33 <oasesoheese 83 doors, 38 kega butter, 530 sacks make, 21 tacks gum, 61 cases meats. swff4H«frft!FwSHe3~iiOTe~by the Humane' Society of Australasia, per Hlnemoa, or to be £iun« on the Devonport and Northcote wharves. IVke s.s. WelllngtOß which has been laid up tor a few weeks is to resume running this evening, when aho will loavo for Whangarei. The b.b. Maogregor has been detained at Whangarei until this evening, bo that she will .arrive nere early to-morrow. The s.s. Olenelg arrived from Russell early fhis morning. Passengers : Messrs Baunders, Sffay. Blmonds, Salmon, Derry, Qoldlo, Siliok, Hood. Cooper, MoKenzie, Dixon, Hall, Clarke, J. W. Williams, Dann, Ludbrooke, Captain JPhllUps, Mesdames Higginson, Hay, Hall, J. W. Williams, Hivilli, Misses Htgglnson, Clarke, mddleton. Little.

The barque Cabarfeidh left Dnnedln on Oct. IS. arrived at Oamamnext day, sailed again on the 23rd. and at rived In port this morning, after an uneventful passage.

The s.B. Waitaki arrived from WhapprareJ laat evening, with tbe following passengers: Men damea Ross, Hhadgett, Jcasdale, Messrs Hay wood, Cork, MoKinnon, C. Reid, Secombe, Hitwken, Morgan, Qalbraitb, Highley, Hedley, Rosa. Way mouth, H. Held, Mc'-eod, Foray Hi, Stoadman, Vile, MoDonald, JSntrican, Watson, and two Btcerotso.

Hie s.s. Bineaiooma left for Sydney via Rus sell lust evening. Passengers :-Miss Kobel, Mrs Hawley. Miss Blaekio, Mr and Mrs Merton, Mr and Mrs Georgian, Mr and Mrs *■ atorhouoe, Mr and Mrs Morrio. Mr and Mrs Coyle, Miss Isaacs, Messrs Monson (2), Rawlings, Kobetts, Wylio, Hill, Hodges, Stubbing, Covlo Boat, tees, Campbell, Orr, DuvH. Wateia, Miss Welsh, Captains Ferguson,' Stowan, Bishops Webber and Lnok, 3ev. FatbSkßgan, Ahem. ©'Sullivan, Rev. Mr and Mastenfeanley, and:3B in the steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydnbv. this day.-The City of Sydney nailed for Ban Francisco, via Auckland, yesterday attornoon, with «124,Q00 specie from this port.

Arrival of the Laira and Ada Melmore.

This morning the Laira ana Ada Melmore were reported to have passed Tirl Tiri, bonnd inward. They had to contend with a strong S.W. wind coming up channel, and did not make very rapid progress, so that .t was late in the afternoon before tbay got inside tho RanKitoto Reef. Both veasels are under the Sag of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and bring full cargoes, as per list of exports elsowhere. Amongst the Lalra-a tot being: a quantity of explosives, which she will require to discharge nt the powder ground. Capt. Thow. of the Laira, worts > - Left London. July 15th; had light head winds down channel; cleared on22nd; got trades2Bdeg. N.: they Droved fair; orosned equator, August 23rd to &Beo W ; paseed Tristan d'Acuhna on SeptemSer lOthT crossed prime meridian on lath and tliat of tho Cape on tho 2lBt; thence toTasmania with light wlndsand calms with tho exception of a heavy gale experienced ra 250? September. During its continuance the veeßol was hovo-to for 18 lours. She shipped one heavy sea, which started the forepart of tho poop, and caused other damage about deck. Blghted Tasmania on 28th. Had northwest winds for four days, then strong winds from the Muth and south-west. Arrived at North Capo on Wednesday night. Had fresh south wlnda up the coast. Although the Lalra and Ada Melmore were signalled sftnultaneoußly, they had not seen each other during the voyage. She had not sighted the Eutarpe, which left London some time before. Passengers; Captain Burford, of Salvany, and his wife

ARRIVAL OF THE RUTERPE.

The ship Euterpo. which sailed from Lo«doj} a week beforethe Laira, is beating up the gulf as we go to press, making the third arrival from London today. Her cargo Hat appears In our shipping columns. ____^______^_ — __

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. MB AtFRED BUCKLAND'S BSPOBT.-At the Haymarket on Friday. October 30. horso Btook were in usual number, and at late values, draught stock ranging from £11 to £23. riding stook from fit to fill. Loose fodder was in Bhort supply. beßt quality better worth; prices ranged from 2s to 58 9d tho cwt; prised fodder. £1 to £1 10a the ton. Oata scarcely maintained late Values, and sold from 2 3 3d to 2s 5d tlio biishol. At TnesnVa sale, hides brought Irora Sfl to SJd the lb • tnllow, 18a to 18j fid the cwt; polls. Cd ) to 8d; station eki 18,19 Id to 3s; butchersjskins, 23 Od to Mcarh • potatoes. £2 59 to .C.158 tho tou; usprlnß ctrL £18? At Pukekohe on Monday there was a farger muster of cattle of all classes than usual, a full attendance of buyers, and aatlsfactory price" particularly for dairy itock. AtKomuera. on Thursday, dairy oittle wore In limited num bers Good animals brought fi7 10s to £8 oaoh, but middling and inferior were at low values. Store cattle in usuil number and at late values; th?ee-year steers, in low condition. £3 5s each. Fat cattle better worth than last week, about 10s each; choice medium and light weights at 21a the lOOlbs. Fat calvca abundant, and Bcaroely maintained Ihelr values. Fat sheep in full supply and fair inquiry: all yarded sold at a slight advance over last woek's values. Lamba plentiful, and in Btoady demand; Rood ouality ranged with weight, from 10s to 13a eaoh ■•inferior, from ss. Pigs. In limited num bers, were dull of sale throughout. Messrs Hunter and Nolans Weekly 1 Report. — Horses: There has been no note worthy change. About an average number were brought forward and disposed of at the pravlous week's values. There was a fair muster at the Durham Yards on Friday. Competition was Blow in many Instances, but those of a good etamp found purchasers at prices slightly in favour of vendor as compared with the previous week. We quote hacks at from *« to £15 15a; light harness horseß, from £13 to £18 10a; heavy spring van norsoa, £21. Wool, hides, skins, and tallow: Increased supply; demand brisk. Good hides sold at i 3.16 th per lb; light weights, from 2id to 3»d; skins. Is 2d to Ss. Cattle: There has been an upward tendenoy in prlceß for fat and store Btock, and although an unusually large number of dairy cows have been broußht forward, they have maintained the previous week's valuos. There was an average muster of dairy and fat Btook at New market on Tuesday, and a large one of dairy and store at Papakura on Wednesday. The de manC has been good throughout. For a tew prime oxen 26s per lOOlbs was given, but prices for steera generally ranged from 22s to 25s per lOOlba; cowp, from 18a to 235; calves, from 16s to 203; yearlings. 21s to 32a; two-year-old steers, £1 12s Cd to £2 sa; grown steers, from £1 to £o 03 ; dry cows. £2 to £4; daliy cows. £6 to £8 10s. Sheep: At Newmarket on Tuesday there was again a good muster of local and East Coast sheep, Dut the West Coast was unropn suited. Competition was steady throughout Ih; sale, and an advance of Oil to Is per head was given on the previous week's valuos. Lambs were plentiful, and sold at from, (la tt> lflaßd. Pigs: There was a good muster, but generally of rough descriptions. Prices ranged from 2Jd to 3d per lb. live weight Mksbrs G. W. BinNky and Co. report that at their sale of hideß, skinß, and tallow, held last Tuesday, a large Bupply came to hand, and (rood competition existed for nit lots offored. We quote: First-class hides, 3Jd ; medium quality, 3d to 3ja ; inferior, 2d to 2Jd per lb ; sheepskins. IOJd to 3s Id each ; pelts, 3s 6d each ; tallow, 13a 6dtol7sperowt.

Births.

TEAQUE.—On November 4, at the residence of Arthur Harman. Churcb-Btreet, Onshnnga, the wife of John Teaguo, of Matamata.of twin sona; all doing well.

Deaths.

DICTCSON.-On November 6, Oeorgo Dlokson, baker; aged 39 years. The funeral will leave his late residence. Hobson-street, on Sunday, November 6, at 3 p.m. Friends are Invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1885.

For ,tha cauie ,that ,Ucki nwiiUnce, For the .wrong T th»t needa re<iiUnce, For .th« futurs ,in the distance, And the good .that we can do,

WiraiN three weeks from the present time the Parliamentary elections wrill ha,ve begun in England, and within one month the pf the present Govern ment will be decided. v Whe,ther the latter are mere "stopgaps;" as their opponents have loved to call them, will then have been definitely settled. Although the cablegrams have treated US to the merest echoes qf what |s talking place just now, there can be no doubt that the excitement throughout Great Britain is intense. Since the Reform Act of 1832 there has been no such modification of the constituencies, and what with the increase in the num ber of voters and the revolution of Parliamentary boundaries, the political prophet finds himself more than ever at fault. He was nowhere at the last general election in 1880, but now he has far less data to go on than then. It goes without saying that each party professes itself confident of victory: the Liberals are chuckling at the speedy discomfiture of the Tories, who on their part smile serenely at the thought of enjoying' the sweets of office during another Parliament of .five or six ses sions.

But on what lines is the coming con gest being fought? This is one of those questions easy to ask but difficult to answer. A gentleman—a clergyman eagej in politics—wrote recently to a dozen of tjje,lead[ers of the liberal party requegtjng a Jejmitipp of 'their1 p'blicy. ,He received Replies from some, while

the remainder kept discreetly silent; but he made little more out of the answers he was favoured with than that the Liberal policy was to follow Mr Gladstene. The same seeker of in formation next applied to the leaders of the opposite camp, and with regard to responses met with about the same treatment, and he came to the con clusion that to follow Lord Salisbury is the policy of the Tories. But, how ever indistinct and wanting in definite ness the programme of each side may be, this fact will detract not a whit from the bitterness of the battle, which, though nominilly conducted by two factions, is really to be fought out by at least six. The Tories are broken up into three divisions. First there are the old fashioned State and Church politicians, who believe that Providence and them selves regard things in exactly the same light. They have also been cruelly denominated the " stupid"party. Then come the moderate Conservatives, with more advanced and enlightened views than the first named, whose opinions find utterance and direction in the columns of the "Standard." Thirdly, there is the so-called Demo cratic - Conservative faction, which thrives on the nectar distilled from Lord Randolph Churchill's speeches. To that poor feeble imitation of the late lamented earl whose symbol is, mirabile diclu, the gentle primrose, the Tory democrats look for guidance. Like the hungry flock in Milton's " Lycidas," they look up to their shep herd, "and are not fed." They fill their viscera with the east wind. Andthe speeches of this preteuder from Wood stock have, forsooth, been printed in a book! His enemies are thus cheaply provided with the means of convicting him out of his own mouth.

The Liberal party, as before, but more decidedly than hitherto, is split into two parts —the Moderates and the Radicals. Lord Hartington heads the former; while the latter are influenced chiefly by Mr Chamberlain. Mr Glad stone has shown his wonderful skill and tact in combining both, and making them for years present a sufficiently un broken front to the common foe. Mr Goschen appears to be a very mild kind of Moderate, if not an actual Trimmer, for the cable informs us he is doing his best to neutralise the mischief those wicked Radicals aro commit ting- The sixth factor in British politics is Mr Parnell's compact following. Whatever may be the condition of mind of the other five sections, these, at any rate, know what they want. They have a definite aim, in compari son with which all other matters— home affairs, foreign and colonial —are of secondary importance. The danger of the coming elections seems to be that neither Liberals nor Conservatives will secure a sufficient majority to be able to carry on a strong Government with out the aid of the Irish vote. In the last Parliament the Liberals had so large a majority as to be able to cope with both Tories and Parnellites com bined ; but if some such result is not the outcome of the approaching elec tions, then trouble and disorder may be confidently expected.

Tho share market is still quiot. Cambrias have advanced to 245. Kenilworlhs are asked for at 3a 6d, with sellers 4s. Wood stocks are also wanted at 3s Gd, but are held for bottor price. Crowns aro dull of sale, at 6s. In other stocks salea are very limited. Thoro are buyers of Colonial Bank at 42s 6d ; gas shares, £10 15s ; and Thames gas, 31e. Land Mortgage aro rd r""" 1 > —•--• "'-■

Our weekly market price-list will bo pub lished to-morrow. Butter and egga remain unchanged in price since last quotation. Tho alterations from previous prices geno rally are unimportant

Two barques from London—the Laira and Ada Melnoro - both consigned to tho New Zealand Shipping Company, arrived in port late this afternoon. Further particulars appear in our shipping column.

The agents of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company havo received word that tho Zealandia arrived at San Francisco on November Ist,two days ahead of time-table dato.

Monday next, being a general holiday, the District Court will be held on Tuesday, the 10th hist, at tho usual hour.

Our Wollington correspondent telegraphs to-day that Mr Pennefather, Private Secre tary to the Governor, is to accompany Dr. Yon Haast to tho Colonial and Indian Exhibition,and deliver lectures in tho New Zealand Court. Ho will probably perform the duties gratuitously,

Sir John Coode is, wo understand, a pas senger by tho mail steamer which left Sydney for Auckland yesterday. Sir John iB returning to England via America. Mr Williams, tho engineor for Kaihu Railway, is also expoctod to arrivo in Auckland by this steamer. On his arrival work wilt bo proceeded with.

In the Domain ground to-morrow tho cricket match West End 11. v. Aucklandll. will be resumed, on number 7 wicket. The scores last week for first innings, Auckland G6; West End 92. Other matches for to morrow embrace tho following:—Roso borry v. Carlton ; Newton 11. v. Gas Com pany j National v. North Shore—the latter match to be played at Povonport.

A young man named Jamos Ervino, alias Evens, was arrested last night by Dotoctivo Jones, in tho Opera House, on the charge of obtaining a quartz pendant from Fitz Larson by false pretences. Tho false representation wore a statement by himself that he waa in treaty for tho pur chase of the Pier Hotel. Mr Napier, who appoarod for tho prisoner this morning, eaid he would be prrpared to prove that there had been no false repre sentation, but that the article was simply bought on credit. Prisoner was really in negotiation (or the purchase of tho Pier Hotel, and was well known as an hotel keeper, and the proprietor of the Oxford, Nevada, and other billiard-rooms. The prisoner stands remanded till tomorrow.

We understand that Mr Charles Harding, primo tenor of the'Wilson-Majoroni Opera Company, who was for 6 or 7 years' a zealous member.: of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ■ Chojr, Sypionds-street, will take his old plaice in tho Choir gn Sunday morn ing next,

The review on Monday next promises to be a very exciting affair, and will be well worth seeing. The best vantage ground will bo Mount Victoria, Devonport, whence tho attack on the North Head and tho explosion in the channel will bo seen to advantage. The Naval Volunteers go over to North Shore early in the morning, and the attack will be'made soon after. The Dovonporfc .Ferry Company hava mode all necessary arrangements, and will run their new1 (steamer, Britannia (which will carry 800. or 900 people at a trip) in conjunction with; the refit of eheir .fleet, so that no crushing, need be anticipated. Particulars of time table, &c, appears in our advertising columns.

With reference to the claim to the Der wentwater Estates put forth by Mr John Pearce, of Newmarket, a correspondent, " Dilston," writes pointing out discrepancies in the statement published last Saturday, and one we inserted on 15th Sept. last. We find there were several inaccuracies in the last published paragraph ; Mr Pearce's claim being based upon the following facts : —His father-in-law was a Captain Robert Good, and Captain Good's great-grand father was Lord Peter. He married the only daughter of tho executed Earl of Der wentwater. The latter bad an only eon, who was killed in France, leaving no issue. Mr Pearce informs us that he wrote to a son of Captain Good's lately, only to find that he was dead, and he believes himself now to be the lawful heir to the estates. "Dilston" says:—' 'I for one would like to see Mr Pearce iri possession of the wealth that is now in the'hahda of the Homo Government,provid irig he baa a good claim'; but 'on the other hand, I have great faith, from what I know of Mr Lovegrove's case; that he has every 6hance yet of establishing his claim." A " Resident!" writes complaining of the " awful state of tho Great North Road." Perhaps the Road Board will do something •to 'mitigate the evil.which Us a crying ono of long standing.' • ■ ■ < ■

A handsome tombstone han been erected in the Anglican Cemetery by Mr H. Levitt, of the Steam Marble Works, Stanley street, ou behalf of the members of tho Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge of Oddfellows, to the memory of the late ox- Councillor Alexander Fleming. The monu ment is about ten feet high, and consists of an elongated pyramidal column mounted on a series of three pedestals, which widon towards tho base. Surmounting the column 19 a fancy turned headpiece, while on the column itself is a tastotully-carved border, which, being left unpolished, is thrown into bold roliof by tho smooth faco of tho remainder of the Rtone. Immediately below tho column is the first pedestal, on which is carved the following inscription ;—"Alexander Fleming, P.G.M. 1.0.0.F,, M.U.0.D., aged 51 years. Erocted by the members of tho Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge No, 3,920, M.U., of which ho was a momber for over 30 yeara, na a token of their respect for his many estimable qualities. Abovo this ia an oval in which the photograph of tho do ceased will bo placed and covered with glaßa. Tho whole monument is composed of blue dove marble, and presents a very handsome appearance. The unveiling takes place to-morrow afternoon.

Tho Btoamor Tam-o'-Shantor was again soi'/.ed by tho water-police to-day on ac count Qf tho nonpayment of wages, £15 3s, for which one of her crow obtained judg ment in Court. Her master (Groonleaf) will require to dischargo the dobt before taking over the vessel, now in command of Constable Luke McDonald, of tho water police force.

Wo learn that a disreputable loafer is at present hanging around Mount Eden dis trict, and frightening women and young people by his threatening and indecent con duct and language. It is unfortunate that thero is not better police supervisions that a Bcoundrel of this kind could be prevented from causing alarm. Two young girls were recontly pursued by him and badly frightened, one being bruised by_ falling over rocks in hoi' flight. Tho police have beon informed, and it is hoped tho fellow will soon bo in safe custody.

Mr Arthur Loddcr not (Lawrie),who arrivod hoi'Q by the Hinemoa, has boon ap pointed Lioutonant-Supoi'intondent of tho torpedo sorvico.

Tho matron wishes to thank Mr C. S. S. Georgo for illustrated pupors suppliod to tho inmates of tho Old Hospital Refugo.

All parsons having accounts and claims against Mr Win, Kirby aro requested to forward them at once to Mes.srs Russell and Campbell,

A pawn ticket for a silver lovor hunting watch has beon found in the possession of a noted thiof who has been sentenced to a term of imprisonmont. Thoro is but little doubt that tho watch, which ia worth £7 or £8, has boon stolon.and anownor is required,

Tho Strasburg Clock rocoivod a fair nmnbor of visitors to-day, and attracted, as usual, a considerable Hharo of public attention. Tho procession of the apostles every qnartor of an hour, pvecedou by a burst oi] music, is rogarded with peculiar intoiost'by most persons. Tho propriotor has mado special arrangements for hclioolb, and a matinco will bo hold to morrow aftor noon,

W, G. (Jarrard, in a letter to tho oditor, advocates tho passing of an act or by-law so that tho Mayor of tho city should bo elected by tho public. Ho thinks it is for the public to judge who is the best man fitted for the position, and not for tho property owners only,

Bad times all over, and bad roads in Rocky Nook district do not seem to hindor building operations. Sevornl now houses nro now in courso of erection in Rocky ftook, and with tho building going on at Glenmoro tho placo is presenting quite nn urban aspect. Alroady people are bogin ning to talk of tho advisability of forming a borough, embracing Kingsland, Rocky Nook, Glonmoro, Eden Torraco, and Mount Edon.

Wo are requestod to draw attention to the fact that no copies of "Mosee in Egypt" can bo bought in town, therefore the Choral Society is dependant upon the kindness of uiombers who may have copios in thoir pos session since tho oratorio woe given about two years ago.

Mrs Edith O'Gorman AulTray delivered her lecture on " Convont Life " to a large audience in tho Public Hall, Otahuhu, Tho Key. Frank Gould presided, and was sup ported on tho platform by a number of resi dents of tho district. To-morrow (Satur day) afternoon the locturess will deliver her addressed specially to ladies'

" Thamosito," in order to facilitate com munication betwoen Auckland and Thames at the holiday season, suggests to tho pro prietors the advisability of detaining tho Enterprise at Thames till Monday night, to allow city excursionists to return by a night trip. Ho adds:—"lf this could not bo done perhaps tho Rotomahana could re turn to Auckland on the same tide, as she arrivos nt the Thames on Monday .night."

With reforenco to tho case of villainy by a married man referred to in our issue of Saturday last, we learn that Mrs Liddell, of tho Female Homo, has interested herself in the case, and has interviewed Mr W. J. Napier with a viow of ascertaining if any logal Btcps can bo takon to restoio tho in jured girl to her homo nnd to punish'hor deceiver. Several philanthropic persons have ollored to subscribe tho nccoseary funds to put tho law in motion,

Tlio Northcoto Lawn Tennis Club hold their opening day last Saturday, when a good number of members put in an ap pearance A general mooting having boon called, Mr G. N. Brossey was elected to the chair. New rules were adopted, and eight new members having been proposal wore balloted for,,and without ono exception were all olected. It was decided to play on Mr Denby'a lawn during this season. W, J. Hurßt, Esq., was again elected President, and tho following members woro elected oince-bearers for tho ensuing yoar:— Cap tain, Mr E. S. V. Mowbray ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr E. Puidie. Committee: Mra Hitchcock, MLssos Wakefiold, S. Purdio, and Slattory, and Messrs Arthur and Jackson. The mombors are about to purchase a pioce of ground for their own uso before tho next season.

Yesterday, being tho sth of November, was honoured aa usual by tho boys, and in many instances girls also, with the cus tomary pyrotechnic display. Ah soon as it bocame dusk, tho city was completely sur rounded by tires, while from tho country districts large reflections could bo seen in the sky, evidencing that patches of scrub and gorse wore being sacrificed in honour of tho evont. Towards eight o'clock numbers of young men and maidens ascended Mount Eden to witness the display, and shortly afterwards fireworks and coloursd lights enlivened the scene. Still later in the night some vory fine rockets were sont up in various parts of the city. By 11 o'clock all was again quiet, and apparently no casual ties have happened.

' John AugustusPethorick,buildor,aclebtor under examination, deposed that his diffi culties commenced through heavy losses on contracts; one of which amounted to £300. At that time he called his creditors together and explained matters. He owed £3,015 10b, ana offered to pay 5s in the £, and the balance in ' instalments. He paid the ss, but pould not meet the first instalments, owjrig to fresh difficulties, but in two cases he worked for jbho creditors, and they were paid about £131 10s, a balance now stand ing of £214; with new liabilities £121 4s; total unsecured debts, £335 4s. His only neaeta were £20 worth of furniture and the equity exemption on a house and allotment in Pollen-stireet, worth about £65. The property was mortgaged to the Building Society for £400, and to Mr Knott for an additional £85; total debts, £48$. Present yajije of property,' £550. Was only prjS pared to guarantee 2s in the £.

As a fitting conclusion' to the Volunteer display on Monday, a grand military pro cmenadeoncert will be held intbeDrill-shed, under the patronage of the Hon. Colonel Sir George Whitmore, Colonel Lyons, Major Shepherd, and the whole of the Volunteer officers of the Auckland District. Herr Carl Schmitt (Hon. Captain of the College Rifles) will officiate as conductor, and various selections will be rendered by the Garrison Band. The following leading vocalists have also promised to be present and assist: —Misses Culpan, Stephenson, Mrs Harding, and Messrs Smith, J. Hanna, Edwards, and Tayler. Misa Harding will officiate as accompanist.

" When other lips and other hearts their tale of lova shall tell" wbb being played by an itinerant string band opposite Eaton's Co operative Stores yesterday afternoon. There wub a great orowd oolleoted We naturally thought the beautiful music of "Remember Me " wag the attraction, but after pausing on the footpath a moment we discovered our mis take. The reason why the orowd had assembled >* as soon made plain, it was bonus day—the first division ot profits under Eaton'* new system ot dealing with the public It was rather an amusing sight to sro tho peoplo march ing off, carrying in their hands or in kits, goods to the,value of their share of the p'rollis for the past month. Eaton at ilrst only promised 3 per cent., but he gave 5. The coupons delivered ailed two largo baskets, To-morrow we will be soiling prime Canterbury bacon, 8d ; pood local bacon, id to Bd; hams. Od to Od; fresh bHtter, 8d: eggs. 8d; silt butter. Id; prime cheese, new and old, Gdlb; new potatoes, J2lb for Is; onions. Id lb; and other linos. All purchasers share In the profit.' Dividend onco in every month.' HoUaon and Coop-streeta.—[Advt.]

THE C.J.C. SPRING MEETING

Training Notes,

(BY THXEnRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Chrtstchurcji, this day. Trainino operations this week have been seriously interfered with by the weather. Sunday's rain, followed by a downpour on Wednesday, rendered the plough tracks inacceaable, hence there has been almost a total suspension of work till yesterday, when the tan was used by those horses most needing exercise. This morning, before daylight, Turquoise and Necklacedid a mile and a quarter fast gallop on the tan, of which the mare appeared to have a good deal the best, but it was too dark to dis tinguish riders, who were supposed to have the Cup weights up. Stoneyhurst was sent on the trial track over the Derby distance alono, moving freely, but he is still on the gross side. After daylight, Tiger Tim went with Nelson a mile and a-half. The colt was nowhere, the chestnut going very gamely. Thompson sent Black Rose and Alpine Rose together two and a-half miles first. Black Rose went freely, and fairly lost bis stable companion, who is a disappointing colt. Sprite was treated to slow work, but looks well. Cutts sent Sou'wester and Waipiti together three miles at three-quarter pace, finishing at top, Sou'wester finished badly, but the gallop was of no importance. Lochiel did the best gallop alono, carrying ilia Cup weight, and moving freely, with no signs of lamiyiesf whatever. After three miles he pulled up, fit for double the distance. The North Island favourite, Administrator did only slow, lone work (in clothing), having been at it on the tan on the two previous days. Bonny Blink (who is now installed second favourite for the Derby, and whose price is 8 to 1 taken) did the Derby distance at full racing pace, covering it in respectable time. He in likely to prove a dangorous opponent to Stonyhurst. Goodman sent Billy, the Fallacy colt, and Apropos a good burst to gother, the filly getting tho be«t of the gallop. Stead's three young sters, Ravenscrag, Fair Nell, and Pros Sec cantorod and spurted with a strong finish. Siena went a mile on the grasß strong, which has made her a favour ite for the Welcome Stakes. Fusilade did clow work, accompanied by Rocket. Tasman, headed by Hermitage, covered three miles on the tan, going freely. Macaroni did four miles slow. Butler's team were confined to slow work. Pearl, accompanied by Soudan, was cent twice round the tan at throe-quarter pace, then spurted half a mile, and cantered homo. Captain Webster and Taiaroa did eo«d exercise gallops on the grass track. Lunn exercised Kingask, First King, and Canard in clothing. Tho Betting. Betting for the Cup is greatly in favour of Captain Webster, who arrived here on Tuesday, but Lady Emma finds numerous supporters at 100 to 10. Turquoise has re ceded to 100 to 10, and Necklace is more forward. She has boon taken for a con siderable sum at 100 to 8, consequently her prico has hardened to 100 to 10. Lady Emma and her stable companions are expected to arrive here to-night. The course pioper is in grand order, and only the plough tracks are heavy,

Auckland Spring Meeting.

The Auckland Racing Club Spring Moot ing was made tho moans of some specula tion at Tattergall's Club last night. For tho Princo of Wolob Handicap,the owners of Nannie accepted 160 to 19 that she wine.and coupled with Woodpecker for the Hurdles, 300 to 12 was taken. Lioness and Alaric were also backed to win tho double, the takor accepting 200 to 16 about the pair,

Nominations for tho principal events of tho Takapuna Spring Mooting olose to-night at f) o'clock. Mr Wynyard, the secretary, will bo in attendance at Exchange Cham bers, Durham-street, to receive Auckland entries.

RAISING THE TRUNK RAIL WAY LOAN.

Dissension* In the Cabinet.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRKSrOHDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Tiikrk «nnmn in be a little difforonco [of opinion among Ministers with regard to the proposal to raise the North Island Trunk Railway loan and apply it to other pur poses. Mr Tole, I know, feels very strongly about it, and thinks it would be a very immoral proceeding, and that it is no justification to say that Major Atkinson's or any other Government did a limilar thing. Of course, the matter has not yet been before the Cabinet, but no doubt it will be brought up directly all the Ministers assemble next week. It is impossible to say what action the North Island members of the Ministry will take, but I am inclined to think that some of them (Mr Tole for instance) will see tho necessity of considering their posi tion in the event of their remaining in tho Cabinet.

TABLE TALK.

" La Pkriohole " at the Opera House. Tram cars run to Kyber Pass tomorrow. Tho Caledonian Society's piper was "im mense " lost night, a roo English ships arrived from London

-a v . American war-ship Enterprise left Wel lington last night. There 18,600 casks of tallow in London ; it seems tempting a Russian invasion to publish the fact. There will bo a tram-car every twenty minutes to and from Queen-street and Kyber Pass.

Arrangements are in active progress for the opening of the Agricultural Show to morrow.

Big attendance of the public expected, as the price of admittance is la instead of Gs.

Now; Zealand banks have at present assets valued at £18,699,000. Liabilities, £11,065,327.

There were 5,000 bales of wool sold yes terday at Goldsbrough und Co.'a Melbourne saleroom. '.. " ' ' '

The Doric has reached London, with her frozen meat in good condition. An interprovincial match at draughts takes place at Chriatchurch on 11th inst. Dunedin Hospital and Charitable Aid Board is already smelling after the' Kaitan gata1 relief fund1. '

Yon Haast leaves for London in January by the steamer Ruapehu.

The Victorian mint will only give bullion valuo for silver coins -which have been wilfully defaced,

■" We havn't forofathois in this family," said a Utah urchin, " but we've more'n four mothers."

' Thos. Boyle, employed at Crowther's stables, got a vicious kick in the chest from a horso last night. ■' ■ ■ ' Dunodin Diocesan Synod yesterday re jected a bill providing' that the nomination of ministers to parishes' shall be exercised by the Bishop, with the advico and consent of tho standing committee. ■

" Yes,1' said a tramp, who arrived this morning from Mount Albert, " I think he is the president of a charitable society, for he kicked me four chains further than the average, and then set a durned great bull dog at me."

THE HOWARDE SISTERS.

Specialty Artists and Burlesque Company;1 " -1- •> •■

This Company, introduced to an Auckland audience for the first time, opens to-morrow night, at the Theatre Royal, at " million prices," 2s, Is, and 6d. The troupe comes with a big reputation, and the two charm ing young Indies from whom the Company takes its name have more than the average allowance of feminine beauty to recommend them, apart from their undoubted ability asjvocalists, danneuses, and general comedy and burlesque actresses. They are supported by a strong Company, which includes Mr Cowan, the London continue, Mr F, VV. Fisher, comedian and vocalist, and Misses Voatria, Jordan, Ster ling, Marshall, Leigh - Murray, Arden, Parkes, and Ella Thorne, and Messrs J, Turner and L. Keely. the opening piece on Saturday night will'be the amusing Swiss burletta "The Swiss Cottage," in which Miss Jessie Howarde appears in her original and clover impersonation of Lizetto Gioretein,, with Mr. Cowan as Corporal Max, This will be followed by the absurd Oriental extravaganza entitled "Brown Amongst the Brahaming, or Cap tain Pop and the Princess." There is no auost'on as to the cleverness and ability of ie fair Bisters and their troupe, and the very low prices of admission should make the plucky venture a thorough buccobs.

MAHOMET IN NEW ZEALAND.

[by our own orientalist.]

No. I.—lntroductory.

Much can bo learned from tho wisdom of the ancients, if men choose to study it with a view of extending their own experience ; for man might be distinguished from the lower creation by being called " the record ing animal," having, as he has, the power of transmitting to future generations the ex perience of the present, as wellasthepower of extracting from the experience of past ages, knowledge fitted to help him in his present difficulties. The more he exercises this power the greater will be his successes. The experiences of Mahomet are such as, when properly digested, will afford to each New Zealander a clue to the causes of the depression at present existing, as well as information necessary to counteract them. Fully olive to this important fact, and with a view of enabling this colony to profit by the genius of the prophet, our editor, ever in the van of progress, has imported a descendant of the coletratod Mahomet. As far as we can learn, ho is the direct descen dant of Mahomet's mother's hilf-sieter, and though, perhaps, he can hardly be called a direct descendant of the Ruler of the Faith ful, we have the impression that the relationship is near enough for all practical purposes. You can easily understand tho feelings of triumph with which our cLief received, after many protracted delays and negotiations, the following wire from Suez :—" Shipped per P. and O. s.s. • Mirzapere,' oneprophet and baggage, all in good order and Condition." Nor can pen picture the sense of swelling exultation which inflated the boaom of our smallest "P.D,"when, in the passenger list of the s.s. " Tarawera" from Sydney, we read the name of Mahomet Mecca. On communi cating; with our morning contemporary, it was good enough to send a represen tative to meet the illustrious arrival. In the cause of truth, however, our editor is obliged to admit with sor row that the account furnishod by that respected paper presents some slight devia tions from tho reality. The extent of this deviation willbßStbegatheredbyfirstquoting tho report of that journal, and then supply ing the report furnished by our reporter, which is guaranteed to be " solid." Our contemporary says: —" Mr Mahomet Mecca, a lineal descendant of the celebrated prophet, was a passenger from Sydney to day by the s.s. " Tarawera." Mr Mecca in tends to spend a short period in this colony, during which time he will deliver some of his valuable uttorances, which will be, no doubt, eagerly treasured in the various centres of population ; having entered into an agreement with the editor of 'The-—' for that purpose. The official representative of that paper met the distinguished gentleman on his arrival, and was shortly afterwards found by the repre sentative of this journal, who proceeded to pay his respects to the Prince of Living Prophets. Much to the surprise of our representative, Mr Mecca speaks English with the greatest fluency, and his manner is hearty and genial, though slightly hampered perhaps by the exigencies of Oriental costume. 'Ah ! pleased to meet you, I'm sure,' wore tho words of greeting which, coming from a person possessing a flowing and reverential beard, a snowy turban, and inexpressibles of true Cairo cut, so startled our representative as to cause him, for tho moment, to forget the obse quious attitude due to tho illustrious stranger. Altogether, the appearance of the Prophet conveys the impression that he is one of tho idoal men, who, as the poet says, when ■Departing; leave bohlnd thorn Footprints on tho sands of tlmo.

Footprints that porhapa another SailinK o'er life's troubled main, A torlorn and shtpwreckod brother, Seeing may take, heart again."

We now subjoin the account furnished by our reporter, and allow our readers to judge for themselves of the accuracy of the two statoinonts. It is as follows :—

On arrival of s. s. ' 'Tarawera" met Mahomet Mecca. Disappointed by general appear ance, which was dirty. He appears to have run short of clean turbans cm the voyage, and his baggage consists of one dog, which seems rather poorly. Prophet has only one eye, and the absence of glass representative fixes attention on empty socket. Speaks English with greatest difficulty, but remaining eye seems specially keen for business. Drew me on one side and inquired if I had any " golden fleas" for sale, as he had heard they were in tho oountry, and thought they would prove a good spec, tor exhibition 011 bis roturn. Seemed greatly disappointed when I explained tho unmetallio nature of our indigenous species, and the nature of his error, and remarked our language was a very treacherous one. Owing to texture of deck, had no opportunity of judging of his footprint, but from configuratien of foot believe it much resembles that of the Moa bird. Was about to land him, baggage and all, when Custom-house officer seized bag gage, and refused to allow us to land dog without ordors from Premier. Prophet ex claimed in broken English, " Love me, love my dog," and with extraordinary contor tions of his single eye, refused to leave the vessel without his favourite At once wired to Wellington, " Please grant permit to land dog belonging to Mr Mecca, which carries no infectious disease, but looks ac if it would not long hang together. Skeleton might make valu able interesting addition to Auckland Museum," After some unavoidable delay, and on my taking on myself the responsi bility of accounting to neighbouring governments for consequences of stop, permit was granted end prophet and bag gage landed in safety. Will supply press copy of translation oi Mecca's first impres eiona in time fer next ißsue.

HON. MR BALLANCE'S MOVE MENTS.

Negotiations with tho Natives,

(BY TELKORAni—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Kihikibi, this day. Mr Baixanoe arrived here from Alexandra last night, and pat up at the Star Hotel. No public meeting has been held, but a lot of business haa been disposed of privately during his stay. From all accounts Hopa To Rangainui has been reconciled, and has expressed his willingness to act with the Europeans. Major To Wheoro and Tawhiao have got hold of him, and were working him to their own advantage, but Wahanui, whose influence with Hopa seems Supreme, subsequently got hold of him, with the result that bin opposition to tho; Land Court, etc., has been virtually withdrawn, and he has now agreed to lease tho whole matter to Wahanui. It is likely that the Rangitoto Block, tho seat 6f the supposed goldfiolde, will be before the Court beforo very long, and until this Is done and the titles individualised, the work of gold-seeking is likely to remain in abeyance. With regard to the exorbitant charges which the natives were charging contractors for timber and for tho use of paddocks for their horses, also for earth required for filling along the railway, Mr Ballsnce has arranged that the whole be referred to arbitration. The Chairman of the Native Committee has been going into the matter carefully, and it is proposed to charge market rates for timber. When theso matters are laid before tho natives in a proper light, they show a disposition to bo fair and reasonable. As to the Land Court, the greatest obstacle which Mr Bal lance has met in this matter is the Manga tautaru case. Those who really own the land are afraid that through what they con sider the corruption of tile Court, those who have no right to the land might be adjudi cated the owners. Mr Ballance leaves for Hamilton to-day and proceeds to Te Aroha to-morrow.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reoter's cablegrams.]

(Received October Cth—noon.) Melbourne Wool Market Report.

Melbourne, this day.—The New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Com pany (Limited), held their usual weekly sale yesterday afternoon, when a fairly representative catalogue of some 2,800 bales was submitted. There was a large attendance of buyers, and competitions was anniated, but there was no change in the tone of the sales, ' the prices ruling about the same as previous week. A parcol of greasy merino lambs wool brought 13id, being the highest price obtained this season for that class woolsj Greasy merinos sold up to 12Jd, scoured wool up to 15£ d, while for a lot of washed fleece, Is was obtained. The Tories and Fair Trade. London, November s.—Tho Marquis of Salisbury addressed a public meeting in Lambeth last night. In the course of his speech he referred to tho question of reci procal tariffs, and pronounced in favour of reprisals against those countries which re fused a reciprocal tariff; and further urged that the duties now levied should be re duced in favour of the goods imported from the British colonies. The Sinews of War. Servia and Bulgaria have made largo purchases of Australian tinned meats. Anti-German Feeling at Manilla. Rumours have been circulated to the effect that an anti-German agitation has taken place at Manilla, the capital o£the Spanish settlements in the Philippine islands, and that the agitators have burnt the residence of tho German Consul there. Royal Colonial Institute. Mr Edward Uoombes, C.M.G., of Now South Wales, will I'ead a paper, on that colony at the next meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute Soudan War Medals. Tho Soudan war medals for tho New South Wales Contingent have been shipped by the steamer Orient. Proposed Anglo-Colonial Ocean Postal Service. A scheme, which has been propounded by MrR. C. Baker, M.L.C. of South Australia, for a joint ocean postal service between England and Australia, has been referred by the home authorities to a postal com mittee for consideration. The colonies of Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia have already accepted the proposal. The Adelaide Chapter of Freemasons havo been erased from tho English roll. The French Government intend introduc ing the Torrens Act, for facilitating land transfer, in Tunis. . New South Wales Politics. Sydney, this Jay.—Sir John Robertson is generally recognised as the leader of the Opposition. An effort will bo made as soon as possible to test tho strength of parties.

TO-MORROW'S AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Tun annual Show of tho Auskland Agri cultural and Pastoral Association opens at Groon Lano to-morrow, and will be con tinued on Monday. Hitherto it has been customary to restrict the attendance of the public on the first day by the imposition of a hoavy charge for admission, the object being to facilitate the dischargo of the judges' duties. On this occasion, however, the rule has been departed from, as the price of admission for to morrow has been reduced to Is, and as a conse quence the throng of sightseers should be unusually great, especially in the afternoon. This year there is a slight decline in the aggregate number of exhibits, consequent upon ao extraordinary dimunition in the numbor of poultry exhibits, and a marked decrease, also, in the entries of dogs. The entries of horses are almost stationary as to numbers, and bo, too, are the sheep and dairy produce. In regard to swine there is an in crease from 9to 15 entries. The most notable and welcomo increase of all is, however, that of oattlo. Last year there were only 58 entries and this year the number has leaped up at one bound to 105. There will be the usual good display of industrial skill in the shape of New Zealand manufactures, and a fine collection of implements. Pigeons and rubbitd will be moderately re presented. Entries are expected to be on the ground by 9 o'clock, and the judges will commence their rounds about half-an - hour afterwards. For the purpose of com parison we append a table of the numbers of entries for last year and the present year, 1881 1885 Horses .. .... .. 107 100 Cattlo 68 105 Swine 9 15 Sheep 135 138 Poultry 93 28 Dors 77 49 Dairy Produoe, oto. .. 50 53

ANOTHER FIRE AT WHANGAREI.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN COKUESPONDENT.)

Whangarei, this day. The house of Mr Scott, settler at Ruatangata, was burnsd to the ground last ovening. Tho furniture, etc., was a total loss. McNaughton, schoolmaster, a lodger, loses furniture and clothing. Scott's house was insured, but the amount is unknown. The cause of the fire has not been ascer tained.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Beloro H. G. Soth Smitn, Esq., R.M.)

Tub followinK cases wero disposed of yesterday aftornoon:—James Groen y. N.Stafford (iudK meat summons).—Mr Napier croBS-examined the debtor, who doposod that ho was indebted to his butcher, baker, groengrcoer, and church. Was out of employment, and without means. No order made.—E. Hill V. John A. Brain. £7 Is Gd, horse-feed.—Mr Brassey for plaintiff, Mr Thoo. Cooper for defendant. Judgment for Elaintifl'lasSd, with costs.—Evans and Co. v. ', Taylor, £9, goods supplied.—Mr iNapier for plaintiff, Mr iCectloy for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff £2 2s, costs 2la 6d. THIS DAY. James Hill v. C-Nioholls.—Claim £5 10s damages.—Mr Thoo. Cooper for plaintiff, Mr Colter for defendant.—ln this action the plain tiff sought to recover for the value of balanoe of potatoes. Tho defendant agreed to supply on the 17th of August, S tons of potatoes at £312s 6d per ton. Only apportion was supplied in terms of tne contract.—James Hill, storekeeper, Upper Symond a-utreet. corner of Mount Eden Road and Summer-street, deposed that on tho 17 rh August Mr Nioholls introduped the potatoes, and he agreed to take 8 tons by instalments at a fixed price plaintiff to supply pajks. After receiving three loads, potatoes advanced in price, and Mr Nicholl sold the jioai toes elsewhere at a higher figure.—Robert Wilson, storeman to Mr Hill, deposed to,hearing Mr. Nicholl offer tho eight ton« and Mr HiUaftreeine to toke them ot £312s 6d, plaintiff to find sacks. Knew that potatoes had advanced from £3 12g Gd to £4 5s by the de livery of the third load.—Charlos Nicholl, farmer, of Mangere, deposed to the conversa tion about the potatoes. He thought lie had about 8 tons at tho price mentioned, one load to be sent in as a sample. Mr Hill approved of hem. but the third load exhausted his stock. He did not sell to others at an advanced price. The potatoes whioh he sold to tho Maoris were seed potatoeß, and quite, different from those supplied to plaintiff, gold two tons to bis brother at Fapatoltoi for £2 15s per ton.—After I some further evidence, counsel addressed the Court.—His Worship thought there was a con tract ti supply about' 8 tons, Judgment for plaintiff for £4, cost 3£2 48. William Hooker v. James McCord.—Claim £7 163 61.—Mr Luck for plaintiff. Mr Koetley for defendant. In conßequenco of the sudden ill ness of the principal witness, who was obliged to be conveyed home, this case was a^joirned until next Court day, plaintiff paying the cost.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Moaßrs Whitcombo and Buller, J.P.'s. Drunkenness,—Four persons, three of whom were representatives oi the gentler sex, were lined tor drunkenness.

Larobny.—Wm. Elder was charged with tho larceny ot a pair of boots, value 12s, the prp pertp of Daniel McPhorson, yesterday.—Six months' imp isonmont.

alleged Fame Representation.—James Ervlne. alias Evens, was charged with having obtained by false representation one quartz pendant of the value of 20a, the property of ono Pitz Larsen, at Auckland, on October 30.- Mr Napier appeared for the prisoner, and pleaded not guilty. He asked for a remand till to morrow, and eaid he would be prepared to show that thero had bean no false representation.— Sergeant Pratt had no objection to the remand, which was granted.

Alleqkd Jjakcicny.—Gordon Forbos, a well known young man, was charged with the lar ceny of a watch and chain, value £6, the pro perty of Annie Williams, at Auokland, on October 10th.—Mr W, J. Napier appeared for the prisoner, and pleaded not guilty.—Annie Williams, 'barmaU at the Tnistle'Hotel, was called, and identified the watch aa her property. It was stolen from her bedroom during her absence on the night of tho 10th October.—Wil liam Butler, barman, dedosed to seeing the pri- Boner loitering about the hotol on the'nlthtin question —Mr Leitch, Misfi Smith, Constable Rußsell, Mr Solomon (manager for Mr Neumegen), and Detective Jones also gavo evidence for ,tho prevention.—One month's Im prisonment.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

ceived the follow^ y*L;/ j hand, pure silver brfn^ Tv^ vtJr many pieces of ston™]!^ W assorted and senti with .11 "* *«• «? X to the furnace. h * P^lTj£V I

THAMES.

nch spec-pens on "ggf »3% crushed prior torotnriinT' b>l^ Ml? r , W hie^owr£ y IntS! Silver Crown (TaratulUn,., ii tunnel has now been realfe k which the lodes should Wii* 4 i sected, and the quarte aav >" % any moment. nLbWI^ 6?^ lately intersected hmTiMp'Si percentage of gallena M?taw£ Littlk Edith (raDnkni m. which has just prodS'^^ six ounces to the ton, bs 2" a«» 5 by R. H. Harris on b&J?«N Thames mining speculators, * "«* New Albornu.—McT«.n l£ '■:'■'< banked 27|oj-.Bgold. It ifnis W the report of tie *£&£**«*' ducted the inquiry into tw2 *l°l* ! inhabitants of block 27 i.^B^l* i claim for relief fro« the{fflj***1 Messrs Sterna and Harris. ert^?' 1 nected with the La Monte Sfi^* toKarangahake to-moTOwS^ 1- Monday, when they »U1 hS-JSS' by sorting and assaying /Jw 2?¥ ; They expect to conmenoe ShS 5 ticns m about 10 days henc^ ~? CAMBRU.-This morning the » B ecured 4001bs. specimen.^ te : etope above No. 3 level eaeW^ S : pn^, and a pleasing sho^»:: in the back hanging-wall poSon^ reef. In the winze below NoVSIJ' picked stone were produced, Sfh still in view. '""SEOH!; [The above is confirmed by a tei»»»' from tho manager.] \

OHINEMURI.

[Prom Gtm Own Oobbistc^W

EAEANGAHiPjiiijjj, Excellent work has been done n't, furnace during the pact aionta. Ifcu has been here superintending. and' Mot fl om, J f resen J t aPP^nuicea, efeK should be ready for a BtartattieWdS present month. KABANGAHAKE WEMOME,-T|»l e i|y with in the low level on WedaeediyiJi ing has not been sufficiently OitiotoW to determine its actual value. * Ivanhoe.—The manager itataHiiiii, first 25 tons of dirt put throngh itttek crushing was of a very low grade, ita 4dwts to the ton, that a better da 4 stone is now Roing to the battery, ud, more satisfactory return" may be am this month. Grown (Karangahoke). —;,The- tit manager reports ;—The. rite1 aid Am have been timbered up, the winze tfaberej at, and sinking commenced yesterday, h breaking down the reof this afternoon wa good stone was obtained from the bum wall side of the lode showing jay tim gold. The main level has been idn3 six feet, making its total length 1"8 fet The Jode has greatly improved. It itUW in width, and shows nice gold, 60 tai quartz is on the road to the Thames.

Diamond. —The mine manager Tspotbi- Commenced to stope out the lode, En! three tons of quartz in the paddock, : FeVERIL OF THE PEAK^OpeWfflij opening up this mine have beea ao menced, and men employedtacto? up m face reefs, one of which, about three fain width, carries nice blue soama it it Ju soon as an eligible Bite can be R^ti, breaking out will be commenced *Ux&

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S OF VERSAZIONE.

The inaugural conversmione in Mwcla ■ with the Auckland Caledonian Society it held last evening, and was a great aW-; The attendance was {arge, andthent* ment was of a national oharaotef, te D. Bruce, President of the Society, wSjW: the chair, and on the platfora W;j also the following gentlemen i-Mssa I ', Macrae, Whitaon, Bell, D. fl. M« | Mclntyre, Murray, Rot. Mr dttrlA, D. I. McLeod, and MoLachlan. Ip Mwm address, tho Chairman explainedMßi objects of the Society were First, to Tender practical aid to «■ able institutions or to persons Ji*■ tress whose claims may bedsefow rm.,} as also to give the requiale,BpW j ment to newly arrived immyranbi m \ to afford faculties where nasWHJg the purpose of enabUngdeiKTOfEliP; to prosecute their eduoation in mm ] and technical Bubj'eota; anittW,1 *) m;: the study of Scottish literature, eeps* the departments of poetry, hlntef,* archeology, and if possiW* *»« 1 substantial recognition of Mar? fW , also to encouragethepreserraton^mwf,' customs by offering prizes fa'"^Jr^ the athletic games toTMperfont««" Society's annual gatherings, >»» ™T two of theseobject3,tfceCh!utaMpjw» to say, would.asarrieKWJt^M the directors aa ttscontritatlfflß.oiwi members might enable them, :««.»££ bo observed that it was, espaetaU? » » , carrying out of those ;ohuJ» » Society was .beneficWly :« 2; relation with the ontade> W*_^ wa3 relieved of the cbMge.M^S't: clusivoly for its own .«WP«* « fostering these good ends, 'H»«fts' show that generosity is °Be/ fl™ ,S ' pretending to a truly national rtmgj. The last of the three .*«*S tho Society had been iniu^W*^.-, ever, the .one in whMftpwwff.^; members might take : ;-JF^f m^ literature peculiar to SootiM «J ; one would find a soura aMWJ and instruction certauJy "^p* supplied by any, other waW d respect also the, nationsHg^ sports of Scotland,,it^^Sft the annual exhibition oftgW,j Society contemplates «°nldJ° rasW ! casion on which aUits **d»sL*i frionds and .a^uainton^' : JWVT# 5 the:witnessing of P«^«jS&; strength and v * *n^ , B J toil* of that feeling of kindltoess W"».. & 1; hood which, in the pW^'Eflk ments, was apt to JzJ■■&&■' but which was r» *2**£w: the principal charm.rf« 5^ *i. Tho chairman's addrosß "". .ifoDoK-IJi first-class musical P^P^^M' Trio, "YeMariners^MiMWEftirfv Knox and Hannft; piano sota.» ~; Scotland,"MrClutswnj ««fffiifc';s Edmondß and Knox ; ; wng, fl^ JM^H Miss Stophengonr_Bo»?j.;,CT.'««M!:; ■ Art Thou," Mr '^"S^M'S o' the Loel,"Mies Cnlpan; Swg'^iri I Radcliff, flautist; . m&J? i is& «■ I duet, "Excelsior," by »S»"*j ■ Hanna ; eong, "^.ft^gSUi* tana," Mr Knox; balM » „*» § Braes," Mr Hannaj and "Ufa* « <'WarSon^byM^£W^g« Knox, and Taylor. f.^L l#f « to the Socjety, pl«»^&itf*f »■ during tho evening, iZZ^^i I ments wore excellently P«W;# • Clutsam. The . «W"J*Jtfft 1 thoroughly enjoyable one, M» | most fftting 1 operations. The SeoMWrj^nWf-Biß of thanks to Mr BadclA^^ll tho several ladies &*%&£. I furnished the of the evening, ,ona .^"Lja of JK.jH esa to aay any^.SJR- S « performance, an<» J! Tritioi? i« ■ ' jo prosumptuoas ™ .^jg i • To his mind, there ™vs3*«!£m tho scorn of lM rf ? ( ifts'W t > l M: place praise. Hie; rote °^°^^ M fore reference which these 9' their services. Bnt*^,, -*{ I forartistshad, "^CwCiM,. milkofhumankindnM.W^ | The vote was^rried fejW^ «,

W THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 1885.



r^ITY OP AUCKLAND. ™ lITO AND_ CHANNELLING FORT GULLY DRAINAGE. ENGLAND AN» GKORGK STREETS, PONSONBY. SALT WATER BATHS (BUILDING ADDITIONS). Tho City Connoil will receive Separate Ten ders until 3 p.m. on IHURSDAY, the l<!tb inst. for above Works, in terms of plans and specifi cations, to ba viewed at the Office of the City Engineer. Council Chamber*, High-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. Tenders to be endorsed respectively for the work tendered (or. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Ulerk. Town Clerk's Offloe, Nov. 6.1885. (617) A NNOUNCEMENT SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLEHLEY-STREET EAST. INSURANCE COMPANIES'ASSOCIA TION. Insurance Companies' Offices will be olosed on MONDAY, 9th November, Prince of Wales's Birthday. H. WORBP, Secretary. CJPRINO CJBASON MILNE & CHOYCE Would bog to notify to their friends and the public generally that they have : NOW OPENED i AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF A LI, THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit a GALL, i The Goods having been bonght In the < ' Home Markets on very advantageous terms, tho Prices are guaranteed to be i EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. j • - By' The fallowing represent a-tew Qf thai ~TJ Goods Opened I W< NEWMILLINKRY ; k, NEW SHAPKS IN STRAW GOODS [>i! NBW MOB GAPS i O> . NEW MANTLES, vVIBITEB, &o.! NEW JERSEYS, JDUBT COATS, tee. ! MNEW FANS. fANCY GOODS j : NEW .COSTUMES NEW DRKSS GOODS (Immense varletj) ONKW WASHING MATERIALS ; M^IW SILKS, BROCHES, &O. , ' NEW CURTAINS. - NEW ANTIMACASBERS, &o.j -tt NEW .LACKS Un great variety) *O NErtf KID & TaFFRTA GLOVEB NEW KRILLINaS, KieBONS. See.; H, ' : Har EVERY REQUISITE ! .IN J . BABY LINEN, j m and ! HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S M UNDEBCLOTHINO. BOYS' CLOTHING,' COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, *o. DRESSMAKING, MANTLB-MAK -INQ, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTMNU-MAKINQ ON TJ?E PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Pout Free. j K-PER OKNT. DISCOUNT FOR-K' ** CASH. Vj ! MILNE & CHOyCB, j A,UOJKLANP.



VEVEH BEFORE. nAVR ( JEWELLERY JEWELLERY WATCHES j CLOCKS CLOCKS , Been offered at such low prices as at present by . ISIDOR ALEXANDER. \ : The Premises having beonLettoMrHowden, Watchmaker, possession has to be given In a few weeks, and Goods MUST be sold at any price to clear. J£X LINOLEUM For Halls and Dining- INOLKUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches nnd Class- INOLKUM rooms LINOLEUM For Banks and Offices INOLEUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS. PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. t. & a. c ooKB FURNITURE AND CARPET WARE HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY/STREETS HL. POSSENNISKIifI, • Merchant Taiior and Importer, bHORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND, Announces tho Complktion of his SPRING AND BUMMBR-BTOCK, Xx S.B. Arawa, To whioh he invites an early inspection. Tho Trade supplied at prices a llttlo above cost. SECOND TO TW'ONE IN QUALITY AND VALUE. CRATED BAKING POWDER, IN Jui. and ILB. CANISTKRS. Manufactured of pare yeast gas materials AT THE PHARMACY, Qckenstrskt. PRICK, is 6d and 2s «d. W. S. Laurie * 0° Havk for Sale— 170 Tons Bonedust ISO Tons Island and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Comaaoka 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 60 Kegs Staples. Pins, and Rollers Seeds—vit. White and Rod Clover, Alsyke. Timothy, Cowgrass, Cocksfoot, and Rye grass. Turnip, etc. Prices and Samples on application. CUSTOMS-STREET. AUCKLAND. [A OABD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Publle Vaoclnator, Hnddenfleld (England), mar be consulted atbli residence. Onehnnga (opposite Mr QUmaa'i. Ohen>let>- Mornlng _ . . . 9to 10 Afternoon. _ . .ISO * Evening . . - m 9*9 1 VEWMARKET TT O T E L. Newmarket. PILSENER LAOBR 8188 FROM THJC KAIBKR BREWERY. Sole Agent* for New Zealand— BEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORKS. ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAS May be consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt street; and at— Tbs English Pharmacy, Queen-street (Mr Haslett's), from 2 to 3 p.m. TfrsNEWTON Pharmacy (MrKbnderdine's), Kahanqahape Road, from 10 to 11 a.m aB O, MoCA UL, WELtESLET-BTREET EAST, GALVANIZED IBON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Buildbrs, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO, McCAUL, or Thames, TAKEN OVER THK^BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. h. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, la prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, Wellesley-btkeet East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets, Thames.



The tyelbourna Cup of 1885 is a thing of the past, and, as a matter of course, settling dn\j must follow. Some of: the bookmakers ios t heavily over Sheet Anchor, and the lucky backen) received their hundreds last night at Tattersall's. It is only fair that those who loßt over the other horses should pay up at once.



Visitors would do well by paying a visit to the beautiful and healthy locality of Blrkon heatl. The roads are in good order. People who have no destination would always mett with a good reception at the Jenklnson' Straw berry Gardens.



Members of the Hebrew congregation are reminded that applications for sittings in the now Synagogue will be reoeived by Mr J Levy. Treasurer, up till November 11.



" The Leader " of November 7 contains Artioles on Horse-racing, The Seven Men of Preiton, Notes and Comraontß by Little Aeib Temperance Notes and Gossip. Nowb of tha £hurphea and Temperanoe Societies, Poetry, Children s Column, Correspondence, and other matter of Interest and importance. To bo had ot the newsagents, and at the office, Durham street.—lAdvtj.



coughs and colds, " Baxter's Lung |g^e!jj A «nrfvaUed.-Reaa testimonials on



■oSSPSiIf ?OBBR* Almost, to sell the poi bxSSSt m™nlJ eni pur»lnK Btu-ffasmediclnSto S™n^S Bi In? ooeut J womcn- and harmleßs fi^hlSth W^f kenand dMtr°y tbelr systoma MnJufkfl'tw 111 pure ,> "armless Hop Bitters tr%ino^LV lat 68 £waYa and continually^t teffltag cost Ask druggists or phyßloiint