COMING EVENTS.

Ktcotings, &0.. To-night,

Opera Houso—Majoroni and Wilson's Opora Company, 8. V.M.C. A.-Roy. J. S. Hili'b " Talk." 7 30. Annual Meeting of Rifle Association, S. Straaburg Clock, Coupland'3 Storo, 7 to 10. Choral Hall-Art Exhibition, 7 to 10. Mount Roaki'.l-Meeting of Uatopayors, 7.30. Avondalo-Hoopcr's Concort, 7.30. Kdon Lodgo-Montlily Meeting, 7.30. Gospal Teaiperanco Mission, Alexandra" Btreot, 7.30. Newton Congregational Soirco, G. 33. Queon's Own Rlllos Pnviido, 7 30. Dovonport Hall—-Entertainment, S.

Auction Sales To-morrow. K. Arthur-Brcnnnn'3 Furniture, 12. Morton find Jaokeon—Land Snlc. 12.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malic will eloso as under :— TUESDAY, October 27. For Whangarci Heads, Paru*, V/alpu, Wha ngarel, Kamo, and Munscupal, per Macgregor, at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5 p.m

Wkdnesday, Oc'obor 2S. For Tairua, per Mana, at 9 a.m. For Waitara. New Plymouth, and Southern ports, po." Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p.iu. Friday. October 30. For Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti and Rarotonga, per contract steamer Junot Nicoll. Tukspay, Novomber 10. Por B.S. City of Sydney as follows i— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, Unltod Sujteo of America, Canada, British Colnmbia, Control and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p,m For Umtefl Kingdom imd Continent of K'iroDO, at 1 cm. This mall will bo due in London on .Friday, December 20.1855 Slfjnod) S. B. BISS, Chlof Postmaster, Chief Post-office, Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland-This ovcniug, 8,2o; tomorrow morning, 8.15. Manukat Hradp — This ovening, 11.3; to morrow morning, 11,25. Kaipafa Hbatji — To-uiorrow morning, 1.15; to-morrow afternoon, 2,5.

Sr/NSET.—This evening. 6.21. Sunrise.—To-uiorrow mornina, 5.1. Moon's Agk.—Last Quarter, 31st, 5.37 n.ni,

ARRIVALS.

LAST KTENINO.

Waitaki, e.g., Crawford, from Whangaroi Macgregor, s.s . Johnson, from WliaD^uroi TO-PAY. Norval, sohoonor, Edward, from lluasoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, for Ru sell Glenelg, cs., Stephen«on, tor Tauranga Argyle, s.s., Amodeo, for Mercury Bay Ringarooma, s.s , Popham, for Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Coromandel, to-morrow, 5

p.m. Rotomahano, from Thames tomorrow, 2.30 p.m. Ilingarooma, from Ku^sdll, to morrow, early Glonelg. from Taiiranna, to morr.w, early Enterprise, from Thames, Thursday, 2 p.m. Suva, from Southern ports, Saturday Ruapehu, from Plymouth, about November 8. Coptic, from Plymouth, about Novonber 21 (For projected departuros soo Bhipping art vertisementa and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Levnka from Hninburg —200 boxos orient parafline candles.—John Reid and Co.

Per Janet Nicoll—932 fa<-ks oata, 1,200 Barks flour, 1,322 sacks wheat, 129 sacks bran, 50 sacks sharps, 12 caßoa bacon, 100 boxos c ernes.

Inwards Coastwisk.—Pakn, from Tairua, with 37.000't. timber; Wnitpniati, Whanga- DOua, with 30,000 ft baulk timber; Mana, from Tairua, with 29,000 ft. timber; Pukapukn, from Barrier, with 13 lojjs; Norval, from liussoll, with 85 tons coal; Nellie, from Whangapoua, with 30 000 ft. timber; Vixen, from Kusscll, with 55 head caWc, 1 horre; Ollvi\ from Ciibbngo Bay, with 21 lo^s; Hat?., from Waiara, with 35,000 ft. timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Mana arjd Pnku, for Tairua; Waitemata. for JVlangawai; Nellie, for Whangapoun.; Vixen, for Thames; Olive, for Cabbage Bay; Kata, for Waiara; Coralic, for Whitiangi.

"*The schooner Annio Wilson arrived nt Ljttel ton, from Kaipara, yesterday.

The 8.8. Waitaki arrived from Whßngarei last evening with tho following paßaengers: Mra McKenzie, Messra Lo.vis, Irvine, Sheen, and Lockharc

Mr Nancarrow, Government Inspector of Machinery, who is now in Auckland, is engaged in makiDg tho rounda of tho local steamboat fleet, the b.b. Waituki havln;;' undergone inspec tion to-day.

The 8 s. Ma<-gregor Rrrived from Whanearci last evening Passouß.;™: Mcssra Bird, UlacK bum, Jag^or, Downing. Wilson, Allsnu. Mo- Down, Bluett, Carter, Farley, Duvey, Kettley, Pcirco, Mrs Walker and family (2\ Mrs Rouurt botton: and family V), Mies Forrest, Miss Mar shall, and 5 ottiers.

The B.s. Janet NIO.III, which arrived late yoaterday afternoon, loft Dunedin on tho l'Jth ; called at Lyttoltou, Wellington, nud Napi-sr, leaving tho ldttor port at 11 a.m. on Sat unlay last. Strong N. W. wind and head tea prevailed during tho vovogo.

Severul sailing vessel* aro now fully due from London, and fliou'.d put in an appearance vory shortly. They includo the Eutorpo, which ia 112 duya out; Laira, UG days ; Ada Mclir.oro, U'J days ; Jessie Headman,Bl tinyn.

The schooner Gisborno arrived from Giaboruo, via Coast, this morning. Sho sailed from Gis borno on October 7; called at Anomn and Marahea on 9th; lundcl cargo at Tokomaru and Waipiro. Had heavy weather coming round tho East Cuuo. Culled at Tuparoa, Awanui, and Hick'a Bay. Had to remain there windbound for three days. Un tho 16th. sailed fjr Orote. and called at To Kapa. Owing to heavy weather had to seek shelter at Awanui road. On tho 22nd shipped remaindor cargo, and sal'ed for Auokland. Thence to arrival head winds uml calms. Spoke cutter Leo. bound to Gißborno. oiF Mayor Island on Friday, atnoon. Arrived at Auckland on Tues day morning, at i. Cargo: 523 saoks maize, 80 saoks wheat, 25 eucks fungui. 49 pigs, 1 balo skins. 7 cases hides and 19 loose, 3 caska tallow, 80 fowls and 7 geoao, l(j packages sundries. Pas sengers : Messrs Butt, Lavert, and a native

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gruymouth, yesterday.—Arrived: Herald, from Auokland, 11.30 a.m.; Taupo, from Auck land, noon.

Tauranoa. this day.—Arrived: Glcnelg, from Auckland, 8.30 a.m.

Rossell, this day.—Arrived: Ringarooma, at G ft.111., and Clansman, 6.30 a.m.,from Auckland.

Westport, yostsrday.—Arrived: Wareatoa, from Auckland, 10.40 a.m.

Port Chalmers, yesterday.—Sailed: Pen guin. Paßsengors (or Manukau: Mr Beaver, Mr and Mrs Bait, and 3 steerage.

Port Chalmeks, this day.—Arrived: Ellinor Vernon, barquentine, 120 days from New York. She experienced heavy weather across the Southern Ooean. Sho brings 950 tons of cargo. 500 being for Dunedin, and the remainder tor Lyttelton and Auckland.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Hobson Klflofj.

A special parade of the above corps was held In the Drill-shod laet evening, and notwithstand. ing the inclement weather, thero was a good muster of II rank and flic. Captain Dignan was in command, and after the company had been put through some movement*) by Lieutenant Clifton, tho parado was handed ovor to Sergoant- Msjor Haslam for tho purpose of examining two candidates (Volunteers G. Little and O'BrieD) who aspired to promotion. The parado altogether was a very satisfactory ono. Ar rangements for tho return rifle match with the Auckland Navals woromado, when the parado was dismissed. Royal Veterans. The Votorana paraded in tho Drill-Bhed last evoning. Lieutenant llitchens and 2G rank and file were present. After an hour's good drill, tho company was dismißecd.

Births

HABDY.-On Octobor 2i, at To Kopuru, tho wife of E. 11. Hardy, Government Surveyor, of a daughter. HARPER.—On Ootobor 20, at hor residence. York street, Newton, tho wifo of A. Harpor of a daughter (etillborn). MOORE.—On October 21. at her residonco, Collingwood-Btroot, tho wifo of D. Moore of a daughter. NORRIE.—On Octobor 2G. at her residence, Graftou Road, tho wife of Robert Norrio of a Eon. TKUTKNUERG.-On Octobor 18, at hor reel denoo, Mount Edon, tho wifo of H. Toutonborg of a daughter. WIIATFOKD. — On October 22, nt Walan, Mauku, tho wifo of A. Whatford of a daughtor.

Marriages.

SHOKBRIDGK—MILL?.-On October 15, at St. Matthew's Church, by tho Rpv. W. Tcbbs, George Thomas Sboebridge, of Kent, England, to Ann Jano. eldest daughter of J. Mills, Russell, Bay of Islands.—Christohurch and Wolllngtoa papers ploaso copy.

Deaths.

CLEMftTT.—At Marton, Ilangttikci. I'orcy. the bolovod son of A. D. Clemott; aged 1 years. CRISP.-On October 25, at her residence, Thrco King* Road, Kpsom, tho beloved wife of Clement Crisp ; aged 70 years. Tho funeral will lo»vo her lato roeidenoo for Onohunga Cemetery to morrow ( Wednesday). at 2 30 p.m. DALTON.—On October 9, at her late recidonco (tho Morning Star Hotel Collingwood, Mel bourne). KlizabcKh Juno, dearly bi-lovcd wifo of Mr Michaol Dalton.and second (laughter of Ann Wobb of this city. GOUK.—On Octobor 27. at thnir roaldenco, Col lege Hill, of convulsions. Vida, beloved child of David and Mary Gouk ; aged 11 months. Privato interment. RAWLINSO.V.-On Octobor 26. at Dovonnor 1 (very suddenly), of heart diioaso, ltobert Cartmcll Rawlinaon ; aged 60 years Tno funoral will leavo his late residence). Alort Road, tomorrow (Wednesday), at 3.30 p.m. WIDDISON.-On Octobor 27. Samuol Wlddiaon; ascdCOycarj.—Nottingham poporspleasb oopy. The funoral will loavo Mrs Placo s rosldf nee. Wakelloldstreet, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 3.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1885.

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

As Minister of Lands, Immigration, Defence and Native A flairs, the Hon. Mr Ballance, who arrived in town yes terday, has many important functions to discharge. He has manifested much capacity for executive work during the time he has held office, and though it is too much to expect that he will fulfil all his duties with satisfac-

tion,his past achievements give an ear nest of further achievements creditable to himself and advantageous to the com. munity. The special object of the Minister's visit to Auckland at present is to confer with the royal visitors from Rarotonga and Atiu, in the Cook Group of Islands, with a view to cstab. lishing more intimate relations between those islands and this colony. But he by no means will confine his at tention to that matter, important though it is. He intends visiting the Wai kato natives to consult with them on the subject of lands, railway works, &c. We are also glad to learn that he will interest himself irt the important question of land settlement duiing his visit North. This is a subject to which he has devoted some attention, and the new Act which comes into force in a few days is the outcome of his labours. Under this law, the per petual leasing system is applied not only to small pastoral " runs," but also to village settlements of from five to fifty acres. In this part of the colony, minute sub-division has come to be the rule, although not specially encour aged, and no doubt the operation of the new Act will tend greatly to extend the same principle, and render more stable than ever the prosperity of this district, in so far as that rests upon a numerous population settled upon the land. . Over the whole colony it is estimated that there are twelve millions of acres of Ciown lands available for treatment in this way as the present leases fall in ; and worked in conjunction with the special immi gration of agrioulturists with small capital, the system should produce ex cellent results. The point which the Minister should especially see to is that " red tape " does not cause those vexatious delays and disappointments so bitterly complained of in the past. Another important auxiliary to the settlement of the land in the North will be the starting of the Agricultural School for sub-tropical and other branches of study suited to this warmer latitude. The House of Representa tives having passed a vote of for this highly necessary work, no time

should be lost in getting a start made with tho institution. As a means of encouraging small farm settlements, no better plan than the formation of such a school has yet beon devised, for nearly all farmers who come here know nothing of the special cultural processes suited to the climate, a knowledge of which is so essential to success. Though not embraced in Mr Ballance's Department, the question of railway freights and facilities is most important in its bearing upon settle ment, and we hope that he will be able to arrange with the Hon. Mr Richard son for further concessions to the fanning interest in these respects.

Cheering Prospects.

While thero aro on all hands complaint)) of dull timos, and while retrenchment in tho Public Works Department threatons to retard tho progress of tho North Island, it is a ploasing task to have to draw attention to undoubted symptoms of a brighter futuro. Thoro aro many positive signs of programs in Auckland and neighbourhood— the most conspicuous being tho rapid growth of buildings for purposes of business and rosidonco—a growth which has boon all tho moro markod last year bocauso of tho universal dopros eion comp'.iined of, and which proves that our city's progress is independent of temporary fluctuations of trado. Then, as comparod with othor colonial citios, our advancement is roally wonderful, as a glance at tho statistics for tho Septembor quartor will enow. In point of population, Auck land now hoads tho list, and hor ratio of increaso appears much more rapid than in any othor of tho loading towns. Thus for last quartor tho births in Auckland wore 133 ; Wellington, 92 ; Christchurch, 110 ; and Dunodin.CO. If population is tho great essential to colonial prospority, tho Queen of the North will at this rate soon bo able, not only to onsure hor own ndvaneomont, but also to savo tho colony all immigration oxpondituro. That tho business dono horo is now in oxcoss of that dono in tho othor loading cities is evidont from tho return of monoy order transactions as under : —

Orders issued. Orders paid. Auckland .. £-S!,KVi 11 5 £2fi.83'.l 13 3 Ohristchuron .. lfi.(S9D 15 H 17 PX I C Dunodin .. .. 20.3111 !) 5 2:5.381 210 Wellington .. 22MS 3 10 17,107 12 S In a lessor way tho samo results aro brought out by a comparison of tho tolographic and postal revonuo derived from tho foui central eilios :— Postal Telographic rovonuo. rovonuo. Auckland.. ..£."..1)78 10 11 £1.321) 11! 11 Cliriel.'hurcli .. 5,183 0 0 3.181 9 5 DunciUu .. .. 4.83S 1 7 3.557 « 1 WellinKton .. U3l 0 10 J.I'Jl 8 I Itisinno spirit of jealous rivalry we point out the comparative prosperity and more rapid expansion of Auckland, but rather with tho view of discouraging pessimistic foais of thefuturo, and loading tho commer cial public to tako a moro hopoful view of things. Despito political machinations, and in faco of ovory obataolo thrown in hor way, Auckland has advanced and will continuo to do so if her peoplo havo but faith in tlicmsolvcs and in tho resources of tho district.

Tlio reported invasion of Bulgarian torri tory by Servian troops is discredited nt Constantinople, and tlicro sooms reason to doubt tlio correctness of tho rumour. Tho four is that Russia and Austria nro bont upon causing strife — the former in order to soizo upon Bul garia, and tho latter to irivo hor a pretext for annexing Sorvia. Under tho guise of a dosiro to revort to tho status quo, tho Hapsburg and UomanolV eagles nro hindering a peaceful settlement of tho question, and meanwhile are holding them selves in readiness to tako advantage of any disturbance, such as a collision butwoun Bulgaria and Sorvia. From tlio Soudan wo learn that tho robels have at last captured the town of fcjonnaar, which has been stub bornly defonded by tho Egyptian garrison, who have doubtlos* boon massacred as tho roward of thoir loyalty.

Cambria shares aro vory dull of salo ; there are fellers nt 235, and few sale? at 22a b'd. Dovons have been asked for and sulos. ollbcted at ;>s 3d. Konihvorths nro in demand—buyors 3a lid. Other mining stocks aro neglected. Gaa shares nro in quired for at iJ 10 15s. Thames lias aro also wanted. Hank of New Zealand, few sel'ers, £21 15». Sales : Colonial Bank, 4'2s (id ; South British, Boilers, -l.'fs.

Tho man James Connell, lately saved from drowning by Constablo Chris!io, was discharged this morning from tho District Hospital. He had boon in tho Hospital nearly a week, which shows how near death ho must havo been. As this is not the first liio saved by Constablo Christio, ho might fairly claim tho Humane Society's medal.

Ono cato of ecarlot fevor in London street, Ponsonby, was roportod to tho Sanitary Inspector. This makes tho .second caso in tho sumo family. It in therefore quito ovidont that tlio reaidonts of the locality in recently calling tho attention of tho City Council to tho danger to health arising from its imperfect drainage, wero not raising any unnecessary fuss.

Thero woro live persons beforo tho Bonch to-day on charges of drunkennos^who wore punishod by fino or imprisonment. Sarah Ann Taiwhanga was finod t's, or in default, 14 days. The Justices woro Meesra W. .1. Suitor (Mayor of Nowm.irket), 11. M. Jervis, and K. Htovonson.

His Honor Mr Justico Gillies left by tho Uotoruti this morning for Now Plymouth, to open tho Criminal and Civil Sessions of tho Court there. Thenco ho goos on to Wellington, to tako part in tho Appeal Court, which opons on tho 10th proximo. There will be no appoal cases from Auck land on this occasion. From Wellington His Honor proceeds to Napier on his quarterly circuit duties. Ho is not ex pected in Auckland until tho second week jn December.

A mooting of creditors in tho bankrupt ostato of Paul McKenzio was hold to-day in the Official Assignee's otlico. Presont : Tho debtor and his solicitor, Messrs White, Cullon, Rollerson, Garrott, Marks MalcolniHon, Perkins, and Lett. Tho schedule of aeeets and liabilities and the sworn statement of tho dobtor having been read, tho Assignee callod upon tho bankrupt to say whother ho was pro pared to act upon his suggestion, viz., to pay his creditors 10s in tho £. His solicitor, Mr Cooper, roplied that after full consideration his client's friond (who will havo to refund tho money) could notundortako tootl'eranythingliko the money suggoeted. Considorablo discussion thon ensuod, in iho courso of which cortain creditors woro in favour of satisfying tho mortgagoo for interest, and holding over tho realisation for n titno, in tho expecta tion that, tho proporty would bocomo valu able Ultimately, Mr Cooper intimated that possibly ho might induce tho dobtors friends to pay tho schcdulo creditors amounting to £32(5 5a 9d, -is in tho £1, and tho costß of tho bankruptcy proceedings, with tho understanding that tho purchaser would arrange to satisfy all tho mortgagoos. This suggestion found favour amongst tho creditors present, and it was arranged that tho meeting should bo adjourned until tho samo hour to-morrow, to onablo Mr Cooper to consult with his client before making tho oflbr definitely.

Bishop Cowio has roceivod from tho Bishop of Chrislchureh, Primate of tho Anglican Church in Now Zealand, instruc tions for tho election of clorgy and laity to Bit in the Genoral Synod which is to moot in Auckland at tho end of January, 1886. Tho seven Bishops of the Church are expected to bo present, with representatives from each diocese- The Bishop of Sydney has pro mised to be prefont at tho opening of tho Synod, and to preach tho inaugural sermon. Tho Bishop of Honolulu has also been in vited to attend tho meeting. Tho General Synod has not mot in Auckland since 1868, when Bishop Selwyn left the^colony.

The ratepayers of Eden Terrace aro rising en masse against the recent action of the Highway Board in levying a special rate on the main road through tho district, They assert that the rate is not only un necessary, as the road is in vory fair order, and needs nothing done to it but what should bo paid for out of general road rate ; but also that it is illegal on tho following grounds: — (1) No notice had been given tho ratepayers of tho Board's intention to strike the rate, as required by the Rating Act, the first thing hoard of the rate being that it had been imposed. (2) The particulars of the rate, i.e., what it was for, the amount, etc., had not been written in the rate book, and this book thrown open for the ratepayers' in spection. (3) The rate was not levied on petition of ratepayers representing one half of the value on the valuation roll, as required by the Act. (4) The rate was levied on August 28th, 1885, but is to date from the Ist of April, 18S5, that is, from five months before the rate was levied. A meeting is to be held to take united action against the rate.

Mrs H. Kramor has just beon discharged from tho District Hospital, whore sho was undertreatmontforcancorin tho breast, from which sho had Buffered for fifteen months. Her coso was at ono time considorod critical, but Dra. McKollar and Bor.d most success fully and skilfully performed tho operation of cutting tho cancer, sinco which timo tho patient has mado excellent progress.

Somo of our Auckland swolls aro making groat guys of thomsolvos by shaving oil' thoir whisker?, simply because it appoars to bo tho fashion. Not to bo behindhand, a young lady has cut tho whiskers off hor pot cot, and really the quadruped does not look a bit moro comical than some of tho bipods referred to. Surely this ia fashion gone mad with a vongeanco.

At the monthly meeting of tho Institute of Architects, liold last night, a very in torosting to»t was made of Raglan limo. Tho tost was highly successful, one gontlo mun remarking tlmt ono bushel of Raglan limo was worth 2h bushels of tho limo hitherto usod in Auckland. Wo i;i;der etand that Mr C, A. E. Abbott, of 4, Ex change Chambers, Quoon-stroet, has been appointed general agent for tho ealo of this limo.

Edward Lewis was again brought up at tho Polico Court this morning an o chargo of feloniously forging the name of Michael Mnlono to a telegram addrossod to Mrs Ann jUcManue, hotolkoopor, of Holensville, on tho 27th of Juno last, with intent to defraud, Tho caso v.aa partly hoard on tho 22nd inst. Sorgoant Pratt informed tho Bench that Mr Smith could not eit today, consequently ho mußt ask for another remand until to-morrow. ■ Kemanded ac cordingly i bail onlargod.

Tlic woodoh structure built for tho forma tion of a concrete buttrofa on tho reclama tion wall between tho wharves was suc cessfully launched into tho water this morn ing. It will now bo sunk in a manner which wo havo already describod.

The l''omalo Prison (Jute Brigado report for week ending October 25th, ISBS :—Ho coived into Homo, 1 ; loft tho Homo, none ; remaining in Home, G ; No. of bods given, -10; No. of meals .supplied, 120. Donations ill food : — Bread, Messrs Evans and Waddel, Hobson streot; buttor, Mrs Moro dith, Komuora ; moat, N.Z. Freezing Co., Mows E. Wood and Co., Oarrott, Maxwell, and liinstead. Donations in clothing : Mrs Lovott, Mrs Landers ; monoy, small sums, 2s (id. Homarks: Wants, firowood, pota toes. —Hkhtki; Liijuf.l, Matron in Charge

Tho wonderful Strasburg Clock still con tinues to draw a number of visitors, not withstanding tho unfavourable weather and many counter attractions. Yesterday after noon and ovoning it was again woll patro nised. " Bobadil" was repeated at Abbott's Opera Houso last evening, boforo a largo audionco, by tho Majoroni and Wilson Comic Opera Company. It mot with a good roception, and many of tho vocal selections woro oncored Tho last porform anco of " Bobadil " will he givon this ovon ing, "La Fillo do Madutti Angot " boing announcod fo." Wcdncod^fe

John l'arkor, a bankrupt, was oxaminod yesterday boforo tho Oiliciai Assignoo. Ho said that ho had boon a maetor cartor for tho last four yoarß, principally at tho Thames, but since February last in Auck land, ilis capital not being sulliciont ho had to borrow. In August last ho made over his horsos, drays, and furnituro to his sons, agod IS and 15 respectively, as security for thoir wages, and ho did not know what tho boys did with tho procoeds. Ho probably owed £1200, and of tho bill of salo ho had no assots to offer his creditors.

At tho floso of tho Hospital Committee) meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr Mac kocknic gavo notico of tlio following motion, which ho would bring forward at (ho noxt meeting of tho Committee:—"That all necessary stops bo takon by tho Coiumittoo to have tho Auckland Hospital and Old Men's and Women's Home, Auckland (generally known as tho Old I'ooplo'H Kefugo), incorporated as a separate institu tion under t ho Hospital and Charitable Aids Act ; that, in a petition to the Governor for tho purpose the Socrotary bo authorised to obtain by all available moans tho namos of persons willing to bocomo contributors to such institution, and to rocoivo tho amount of their contributions."

A correspondent at Wainora informs us by telegraph this morning that a Gorman man named Charles Crump, who loft Wniwora on Monday, 19th inst., has not been heard of cinco. and it is feared that some accident has befallen him. His wifo, who resides at Waiwora, is in a terrible stato of nnxioty.

Tho Salvation Army Brigade Captain's report on tho Homo at Scotia Place for tho week ending Friday, '2;) rd October, slates : --Number of meals given, IUB ; number of beds supplied, -lo' ; number of persons ad mitted, 11 ; number of porsons discharged, 13 : number of persons slill in home, 7. Articles received : Meat— Garrott, Wocd, Eady, Hulmo, Hollaby, and Grilliths, of I'aruull ; bread ■ Mrs Howie, Balcke, Rob ley, Kingsfoid, Wadilcll, of Nowton ; firo wood-Messrs Warnford and Davis ; a bag (lower — Bchibka ; a bag cabbago -A friend ; milk and butter, Auckland and [Jovonshiro Dairies ; potatoes—Robinson. Requisites : Groceries or tirewoo;!.

Tho intorviow between Hon. ,1. Ballnnco and Queen Makoa yostorday afternoon was of a formal character. Tho ftativo Minister presented to the Embassy a number of nmts, etc., manufactured by tho Mosgiol Woollen Company,

Although (ho weather w«3 unfavourable yostorday evening, thoro was a fair attend ance at tho Now Zealand Art Students' Ex hibition. An oxcollent programmo was gone through by the Liodortafcl (Messrs Hnrkor, Burnham, and Chnrtor) as follows : —" Parting " (Otto), " Bright Sword of Liborty " (Wobor), "Tho Twolvo" (Fink), "Tho Rifleman," " Song of Horaid Har fager" (Werner), "Banish, Oh Maiden" (Loronz), "Maying" and "0 S'inctissimn." Several new pictures havo beon added to tho loan collection since tho opening of tho Exhibition. Ono byMrJ. Grant, "Makotu Kawhia Harbour," is a valuablo addition. Tho Exhibition will bo closed this ovoninpc on account of tho practico of tho Choral Socioty.

From Henderson a correspondent writes : —" On Friday last, as tho 12 o'clock (noon) train was approaching tho 13 milo bridgo, two men woro observed trying to cross be fore tho train. What with tho brako and whistlo being applied tho men had biiroly timo to get oil' beforo tho train crossed. I would beg leavo to impress upon tho rail way officials tho noed of enforcing tho by law as regardl? trespassing on tho bridgos and lino, for if thoy do not pome fearful nccidont will take placo."

A papor on 'Tiros, and Their Extinguish ment," wan read, last night, by Mr Wnrnor, boforo the mombora of St Matthew's Litor ory and Debating Society. Tho papor had boon woll studied, and was altogotlw oxccllont in suggestion and stylo. Tho author, in his oponing roinarks, reforrod to tho numerous tiros which occur through carelofsncs?, and pointed out that moro Holid buildings and widor stroots would havo tho effoct of lossoning firoa, showing tho imjiortanco of quick suppression by proximate moans. Mr Wnrnor passed to a description of engines, tracing thoir origin to anciont times, from tho shnplo hand-sijuirt to tho magnificent appliances now in u?e. Thopaper wasillustratod by tovoral portable instruments, namely, the " L'Extincteu-," "Star" hand-grenade, and tho "Climax Automatic Extinguishor." Tho Chairman (Uov. Wm. Tobbs) and sovoral members re markod upon tho practical character of tho poper. Mr Tobbs announced that two prizos, opoii to all-comer*, woro ofl'ored for tho beat osaay on any of tho following sub jects :-(l) " Solf-Culturo, its Advantages and Dangors." (2) " Horoos of Scienco." (3) "Tho Tniluonco of Science on Daily Life." (4) "On tho Valuo of tho Imagina tion in Scientific Discovsry." (5) " De mocracy." Albo two prizes for tho bost original story.-

The most important article in the Mel bourne " Review " tor October (which we hrtvo roceivod from the publishers, Me?era G. Koberteon and Co.) is entitled "Jobub and Paul," and is suggested by some re cently expressed opinions of Bishop Moor houeo. The author, Mr W. Webster, raisen the question, which has ofton been asked, but as ofton dismissed without adequate discussion : How far Paul in fluenced tho form of Christianity ? and givos a succinct answer in the words of Baur and Pfleidorer, "Christian theology dates from Paul, but tho Christian religion from Jesus." Mr Webster proceeds in a vory interesting and able manner to ask whether a right conception haa been formed of what Jesus meant by tho " King dom of God," and comes to the conclusion that it has not. The article, which is not merely theological, but also social and political, deserves earnest consideration on the part of thinking men. The Kov. A. R. Fitchett, M.A., of Dunedin, contributes an article on "Free Trade in Education," and Eketches what he believes to be a better scheme of national education than the one now being worked out by tho State. Tho voxod question as to whether there was a glacial opocl) in the Southern hemisphere occupies tho pen of Mr G. S. Griffiths, who arrives at an affirmative conclusion. Several other readable articles make up an average number,

Another Instructive commentary on the hard times is furnished by the following fact, showing how anxious many families are to supplement thoir income:—An advertisement was inserted in last night'B Star stating that two gentlemen wished board and lodging, and by nine o'clock this morning no fewer than 57 applications were recoived in response tothe announce mont. At tho fortnightly meeting of the French Literary Society on Saturday evening, a letter waß road from Captain Puech, of the Mugon, thanking the Society, and the lady and gontlomen porformors at the late con cert, for tho treat thus afforded himsolf and his oflicers. His stay in Auckland had beon rondered very enjoyable. Mr C. do L'Eau road an original skotch entitled "A Visit to a Hermitago," which proved to bo highly intox'esting.

Tho Auckland Lunatic Asylum roport for tho week ending October 24th, 1885 :—Re maining last week, 331; admittod since, 2 ; total, 333 (mnlo, 224; female, 10!>.)

ThoOnehungu Band has collapsed in con se(|iionco of tho resignation of the band master and othor unfavourable circum srancos. At a mooting last night, a now band was formed for the exclusive benofit of Onohunga. Sovontean members wero onrollod, and Mr Eugeno Hulse elected captain.

Tho roport of tho Philharmonic Socioty'a Concert is unavoidably held oAor till to morrow.

At a mooting yesterday of the local Art Committee in connection with tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition, it was resolvod that tho socrotarios of tho art societios should forward to intending exhibitors application forms for space, to bo filled in and returned to the Secretary, Mr E. Mon/.tes, Insurance Buildings, so that tho requisite particulars might bo forwarded to Dr. Yon Haast, Christchurch. Tho oarly roturn of those forms is desired in order that they may be forwarded by the mail on Thursday morning.

A woll-attended meeting of journeymen clickers connected with tho various boot manufactories of Auckland, was hold, at the Working Men's Club last evening, to take into consideration various questions affect ing [their futuro welfare, and aftor a good discussion ifc was unanimously resolved " That it had become expedient to form a Union composed of the journeymen clickers of Auckland, to bo a branch of the Auck land Bootmakers' Operatives Society." All pro?cnt gave in their names to become mombore, and it was further rosolved to adjourn that mooting until Wednesday, Novomber 4th, when it is hoped all mom bors of tho trado will bo prosont. In tho moantimo any wishing to join can eend in thoir names to the secretary.

Tho Auckland Co-oporativo Drapery and Clothing Company (Limited) wboso pros poctus for eovoral nights past has been set forth on tho fourth page of this issuo, is but another outcome of tho growing tondoncy towards co-opera tive offort. It ought to bo gladly wolcomod by tho goneral public, for not only will it keop prices down to as narrow a margin as is compatible with thopaymentof moderate profits, but all roceipta in excoss of 10 por cont upon tho capital invested will bo dividod equally betwoon shareholders and purchasers of goods. The capital is £50,000 in as many £1 shares, £25,000 of which havo boon takon up by tho Company, and tho rest aro offored to the public. It ib intonded to take over S. Goombes and Company's property and stock, and to carry on, extend, and fully dovolop tho business,

SUDDEN DEATH.

AN old man named Robert C. Rawlinson diod vory suddonly at Dovonport last night Ho has boon rosiding with his son, aud last night rotircd to bod at 9.30 o'clock apparently in tho gooii hoalth which ho usually onjoys. About 10.30 p.m. his eon was going to bod whon ho heard a strange noise in his father's rootn, and pro ceoding upstairs found Mr Kawlinson, sonr., quito doad on tho bod. A book which ho had been reading lay on tho floor besido him. Dr. Campbell was called in, and prononncod lifo to bo extinct. Deceased, who waa 69 years of ago, was a draughtsman, and latoly em ployed by Mossrs Jackson and Russell. Dr. Parkinson has cortiliod that tho causo of douth was heart disoaso, and an inqueßt will, therefore, not be hold.

TABLE TALK.

I'hkmikk back in Wellington. New railway station comploted. Culodonian Convorsaziono takos place on sth November noxt.

Sir Julius Vogel addressos his constituents tomorrow night. Auckland has ovor 400 tolephone sub scribers.

St. Leon's Circus oxhibits at Onehunga on Monday next. Guests in Mount Eden Temperance Hotol- 127 gentlemen and 18 ladies !

Christchurch City Council are being sued for £100 damages for injuries done through faulty culverts and roadway. Tho Governor and Premier aro to give addressee at the closing of tho Wollington Exhibition.

Dr. Ilockon, the enthusiastic student of early colonial history, is at presont on a visit to Auckland.

Tho Lyttolton " Timos" ollice is now lighted by olectricity. Wollington Exhibition is to bo closed on Saturday night. Waikato Wowing Club is to bo wound up and a now one formod.

Mr Mills is at Sydney in connection with the Pacific mail contract.

Poor old Tawhiao is broken-hearted for want of n sixth wife.

A child of Mr Poynter, Wairoa South, has died from blood poisoning, caused by drink ing impure wator. In the past eleven years tho population of Germany has increased by 4,634,000, despite tho enormous emigration going on. A fire in a storo at Wollington, yosterday, was mainly put out by the use of hand

gronados. All that Marshal Booth received in New Zealand is said to bo his travelling expenses and ail noto.

A young foroignor named Paroles Marie Schmnrnnz coinniittod suicide at Welling ton yostorday afternoon by taking arsenic. An excursion by ateamer from Wanganui to Auckland is announced, to allow visitors to soo the Cattle Show and Volunteer Re view on Prince of Walos'e Birthday.

Mr W. F. Buckland, epoaking at Wniroa South on Thursday last, admitted that ho had not got much out of Parliament for Franklin North, and if ho had boon offorod £20,000 for that district to support Sir Julius Vogol ho would not havo done so. Ho got a vote of thanks and confidence.

Bishop llodwood, of Wellington, is to preach tho eormon in connection with the oponing sorvicos of tho Plenary Council to bo hold in Sydney on tho 13th of next month, under the preaidoncy of Cardinal Moran, The Amorican war-ship Enterprise, now in Wollington Harbour, saluted tho Union Jack yestorday, and in return tho Artillery paraded and salutod the star-spangled banner.

Mrs Purkor, locturing on "Our Fallen Sisters" at Sydnoy lately, said that ono young man had declared that American women " woro too fond of wearing tho breeches," and tho cause of woman's fall was hor love of dress. Mrs Parker laid the blamo of fallon woman's condition on the teachings of tho Bible inculcating the lord ship of man and tho subjection of woman.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(by telegram— own correspondent.)

Wellington, thio day. Him Exckllknoy the Governor and party from Government House, tho Premier, the Minister of Mines, and the Minister of Public Works are this morning paying a formal visit to the United States war vessel Enterprise, at present lying in the har bour.

There is considerable editorial comment on the news I wired you some days ago as to the probability of the North Island Railway loan being placed on the London market, and the " Times " this morning ex presses doubt as to such probability. lam content, howover, to say that I stick to my statoment, having information on the best authority.

The "Times" also denies that seventy men are to be discharged from the Public Works Department. The information I gave you on this head laet week is neverthe less absolutely correct, my authority being the Minister of Public Works.

The Governor entertains the officers of the American war-Bhip at dinner to-night; to monow night they will be entertained at the Wellington Club -, and on Friday night Air Levin, American Consul, givea a ball in their honour.

The V.R.C. Spring Meeting.

[SrECIAb MEJSACIE.]

(Received— 1.45 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. Training Notes. At Flemington this morning, Dunlop covered tho Derby distanco in 2mins. 48secs, Norienfeldt and Uralla had a spin together over tho mile-andahalf distance, and wore half a socond longor than Dunlop. First Chester beat Isonomy over tho Dorby course the timo being 2min. 51Jsecs. Tho Melbourne Cup candidate, Kit Nubbles, did a splendid performance, finishing the two miles in 3mins. -WJsecs. ; St. John finishod tho same distanco in 3mins. 48 : }secB. ; Liverpool finishod his morning's work with a spin for 5 furlongs, the time being lmin. Ssocs Deßpot cov ered a mile and a-half in 2min. 40soco. Prince Imperial is reported to be amiss. Cup Scratching. Off Colour is scratched for tho Cup Tho Betting Market. Melbourne, Monday night.

Tho Robinson stablo is evincing a disposi tion to back Thundorbolt for tho V.R.C. Dorby, and he has come up with a great rush in tho betting, being now quoted at 100 to 20. Backers want oto 1, but there is no money forthcoming at that prico. Thundorbolt now stands second favourite. Dunlop's price has shortened, and he is quoted at 100 to 15. Isonomy has receded to 100 to C, which price is nowon offer about him. 100 to Bis offered about Koinus, but backors want 100 to 5. Betting to-night upon the Maribyrnong Plato is as follows :—3 to 1 Acme, 6 to 1 Louise Berta, Bto 1 Philip Augustus, 12 to 1 Blairgowrie. Scrutchlngs. Tho following horses have been scratched for tho Melbourne Cup:—Bonny Doon, Forlorn Hopo, Myles na Coppaleen, Plymp ton, Real Jam, Sloth, Stodillo, Uncas, and Vanguard (Evans). [reuter's cablegram.] (Received 27th—1.15 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. Latest Betting. The following are last night's betting quotations :— Melbourne Cop.—Trenton and Despot, 100 to 8 ; Kit Nubblea and Liverpool, 100 to 7 ; Acolyte, 100 to 6 ; Prometheuß, 100 to 5.

DgnßY.--Thunderbolt, 100 to 20 ; Ison omy, 100 to 14 ; First Cheater and Dunlop, 100 to 12 ; Winchester, 100 to 5.

The C.J.C. Spring Meeting.

CIIRIBTOHUROII, this day.

This morning Necklace and Turquoiso wont two miles, commencing at half pace, and finishing very strong. Alpine Rose and Sprit did steady work over threo miles. Nolson and Stonoyhurst galloped once round mostly at fast pace, the Derby favourite doing vory well. Loohiel, who bos been absent for threo days, was out and walked, trotted, and cantered without showing a sign of lamonoss, Tasman and Hermitage galloped twico round on tho plough, and seemed to tiro at the finish.

Auckland Spring Mooting.

Mitrailleuse and lladames woro scratched today for tho Princo of Wales Handicap, and King for the Hurdle Race. Strenuous has also boon scratched for tho Auckland Derby.

DISTRESSING AND FATAL ACCIDENT.

(BY TKLKORAPH—PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Nklson, Monday. A fatal accident oecurrod to-day near tho Haven Road, where excavations are going on upon the hill sido for roclamation works. A small quantity of earth foil, and a stone, Btriking a man named John Winter, knocked him down. When ho was picked up ho was dead, his neck being broken. Tho eceno was hoartrending, the poor follow'B wifo and mother both boing present. At the inquest a vordict of " Accidentally killed " was returned. Winter leaves a wifo and two children.

THE EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY.

(BY TELKOKArII—I'BKSa ASSOCIATION.)

Chuistchukch, Monday. At a meeting of the Committee of the East and West Coast and Nelson Railway League held to-day, it was rosolved, " That the League rocommond co operation between the peoplo of Canterbury, Wostland, and Nolson to secure tho construction of tho rail way by Governmontsimultaneously with tho Northern Trunk and Otago Contral, and ad/ocato the extension of membership of the Leaguo to all parts of the colony, with a view of securing political support to those meivbora who will advocato the completion of tho trunk railway systems, and the subsequent cessation of further borrowing for public work until tho whole railway systom has become self-supporting."

A KING WHO WOULD A WOOING GO.

(BY TKLEORAI'II—OWN CORRESfONDKNT.)

Cambridge, this day. When tho Queen of Rarotonga hoars what prevented Tawhiao from mooting her at Whatiwhatihoo during her recent visit, I have no doubt sho will pardon him for this Booming piece of discourtesy. Tawhiao went a-wooiag at Hokonui tho daughter of a well-known chief (lately deceased), taking hia son with him to assist him in his object. Having " done " tho Bettlomont for several days, bedecked in all the gaudy plumage of his wardrobe, ho proposed to the fair object of his attentions, but it seems the son had been acting most unfilially in the meantime, aa he had been opposing tho paternal suit in his own interest, and having proposed before his royal paront, was accepted. Tawhiao, after screwing up his courago to the necessary pitch, was ignominously rejected, and is said to have hurried homo immediately to meet the Quoen of Karotonga to try his luck in that quarter. It is on the cards that Tv Tawhiao'is to bo prohibited his father's homo and " cut off with a shilling ;" but tho question at once arises—where will his royal parent got tho shilling ?

THE ANGLICAN MISSION.

St. Mary's, ParncH.

Ybstkhday tho mlssioner gave an address to women in tho altornoon, and at tho ovonmi? Bervlco, at 8 o'clock, which was very veil attendod. Ho took (or bis toxt Prov. 1., 23,

"Turn you at my roproof; behold, I will pour out my Spirit unto you ; I will inako known my words unto you." After urging tho responsi bility of oach individual to God, tho proachor noticed, in order to condemn, the view o£ divine predestination, which limits God's mercy, and is apt to drive men to despair; and he showed that tho true predestination is tho working out of Qod'a eternal purpose both for tho Church and for individual souls by virtuo of their union with Jesua Christ aa thoir living Head. God's purposo may be frustrated, as a eon may frus trate his father's plans for him, or as a law of Nature may bo checked in ita workings. It rests with man to realiso tho grandeur of his position as a member of Christ, and having obeyed his Lord's call himself, to be brave and resolute in bringing others into the Bamo state of privilege. After a hymn had been sung, the miesioner gave a short medita tion on faith, and then walked down the aislo while the congregation kneltin prayer, exhorting them to turn from s n and give their hearts to God. Invitations to attend the eervioes have been taken to all the houses in the parish, and a noticeable featuro of the mission is that printed notos of eaoh evening's eormoos aro distributed on the following day. St Mark's, Remuera. The Rev. G. Maeon commenced the mission in tho above church on Satuadny evening last, the subject of his Bermon being the attractive powers of Christ's Cross. Yesterday morning ho delivered a second Bermonon"'VVrestlin[r against Principalities and Powers." Holy Communion wasodministered at 8 a.m. and at noon.

The City Auditors are now engaged in auditing the Corporation accounts up till the 30th of September. "N. Z. Fakmee, Bee and Poultry Journal."—More testimony as to its value—Mr Walterßewley. Leighhurst, Inglewood, Tara naki, writes:-" I have been very much pleased with the 'New Zealand Farmer." and have gained much useful ioformation from its columns. I consider it by far the most useful agricultural paper I have yot come across, and I have tried a good many."

£100 RBWARD.-Ther cure all diseases Of tho stomach, bowela, blood, liver, nerves, and kidneys, and £100 will be paid for a case they will not enre or help, or for anything impure oi Jnjunous found in Chem-Hop Bitters. Test it.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuthr's cablegrams.]

Lord Carrington and his Rctinuo,

London, October 26. —Lord Carrington has started for Sydney. A large number of friends wore present to bid him farewell. Ho takes with him 140 tons of luggage, 20 servants, and 8 horses. The Colonial Exhibition. It has now been decided that Victoria will not receivo any of tho apaco which had been allotted for the Tasmanian court at the Colonial Exhibition. | London, Oct. 2(i.—Lady Kobini-on, wife of Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Capo Colony, arrived at Plymouth to-day, on a visit to England. Tho Anglo-TurUish Convention. CoN.stamti ople, October 26.—A Con vention bus been signed by the Porto and Groat Britain on tho subject of Egyptian afl'airs, and Sir Henry I). Wolff leaves at Gnco for Egypt in order to carry out its provisions. Dutch Exploration of New Guinea, London, October 26.—Tho Dutch Go vernment propose sending an exploring ex pedition to Now Guinea. Tho Dissolution of ParUamont.

Parliamont will bo dissolved on Novembor 18th.

Tho Cholera in the South of Europe,

A clean bill of health is now issued tc all vessols arriving from Marseilles, as tho cholera has now beon stamped out.

AUSTRALIAN.

New South Wales Parliament.

Svuney, this day.—lt is announced that tho new Parliament will meet for tho transaction of business on 17th November. Tho vacancies in tho Cabinot caused by tho defeat of some Ministers and tho resigna tion of others, will probably bo filled to-day, Japanese Labourors for Queensland. Brisbane, this day.—Two hundred and fifty Japaneso labourers have arrived by steamer at Cooktown. They have been engaged to work on the sugar plantations of Northern Queensland in lieu of Poly nesian labourers, who are now unobtainable.

THE CRISIS IN THE EAST.

Tho Servian Invasion of Bulgaria.

Constantinople, October 26. Nkws is to hand that the Servian troops have occupied a Bulgarian custom-house situated on the frontier between the two countries. Tho Report Discredited. Constantinople, October 26.—The re ported crossing of a body of Servian troops into Bulgarian territory is denied, and tho rumour is believed to do unfounded.

THE SOUDAN REBELS CAPTURE SENNAAR.

[special to press association.]

London, October 26. Tim town of Sennaar, on tho Blue Nilo, has boon captured by tho rebels, against whom tho Egyptian garrison have hold the town for a considerable time past.

THE ESCAPED NUN.

Mrs Edith O'Gokman Auitray's lecture last night in the Theatre Eoyal,on behalf of the Freeman's Bay Mission, was an unquali fied success. The audience was largo and most enthusiastic ia its appreciation. Tho chair |[was occupied by the Rev. W. G. Parsonson, of Dovonport, who, in introducing the lady, said that through her lectures and books, her name has become a household word. The lec tures, whorover thoy have been delivered, spoke for themselves. Mrs Auffray then camo forward, amidst great applause, and began her lecture on "Life in a Convent, tho Komish School Syfetem, and the Romish Priesthood." Her various and startling ex periences in tho Now Jersey Convent were graphically portrayed, and at times were bo humorously put as to fairly convulse hor audience. The lady is a rare word-painter, and her touches of convent life and char acter last evening were such as to carry homo conviction of the truth of her state ments. At times she rose to the zenith of eloquence as she pictured the inner life of tho convent which she had experienced for six years, Sho was severe upon the so called convent school system. Roman Catholicism was only a systom of intrigue, and sho warned Protestants, if they valued thoir children at all, nover to send them to what is erroneously called tho Convent Suporior School. She said the Romish intention was to flood England with her .dogmas, and overthrow the religion of Protestantism. She referred also to so called Protostants who tout for the Catholic vote at election times, and she dealt a sevore blow to such flimsy politi cians. At the closo of the lecturo a heartj voto of thanks was tonderod to tho lecturess, and was carried by acclamation.

MIC DION BOUCICAULT IN NEW ZEALAND.

(BY TELEOIUriI. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunewx, this day. Tdk world-famed actor and dramatist, Dion Boucicault, has commenced his New Zealand season here, under the management of Messrs McMahon and Leitch, with com plete euccoss. Tho theatre was densely crowded last night, overy part being filled. Many were turned away before tho com mencement of the performance, "The Shaughraun " will bo followed during the season by " Arrah Na Pogue " and " Colleen Bawn." Mrs Boucicault, who supports tho groat actor as leading lady, and who is a charming actress, won instant favour and rocoived innumerable wroaths and floral offerings. The greatest enthusiasm pre vailed. It is a matior for congratulation that cable negotiations with America enabled Dion Boucicault to prolong his stay at tho antipodos, and so visit New Zealand for a brief soason.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS.

The monthly wcetinx of Auckland orchitecta was held last evening, Mr W. F. Hammond in the chair. The following gentlemen were rom inatod aa nonorary associatoa:—Messrs Boyd Cranwell, find Herbort, and the following balloted lor:—Messrs S. Percy Smith, G. John ston, J L Holland, and W. V. Hubbard, and Mr J. alaior as a member. Tho Bubjects discussed wore a quantity surveyor, who. it was resolved, should be an hon. associate. In the matter of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, the Chair man reported that spaco had been awarded to tho Architects' Institute. A committco was then formed to call upon the undermentioned photographers, viz., Messrs Bartlott, Martin, Tuttlo, Hemus, and Valentine, to tqrder for photOKraphs to be taken of actual buildings in existence, all ta be uniformly framed, to bo in duplicate, ono sot to be presented t. tho Exhibition at Homo, aud ihe other to bo retained by the Institute. Messrs Kcrgue-on and Bruco'e test had been made upon llaglan lime, by per.i ission of the Institute, in tho following mannsr:—A largo quantity was placed in a basin, water being poured upon it, atd almoht immaaiately it became Blahed, the great heat proving tho quality. Each member expressed in turn deep interest as to its value. In comparison it was likened to the Rreystooo lime, so well known as the best quality ia London; another saying ono bushel was equal to 2j bushels hitherto used in Auckland. For plastering it was superior, and alai superior to the lime known in the West of' England. It had ono quality—that of great expansion. 'J hero was ulso a Una Block exci bited of the building stone, and a sample of Brombead's patent eurlnKlesa look, which was opened and pronounced a thoroughly tervice able article. On the notion of the Chairman, a resolution of sympathy with tho family of tho late Mr Keats wea paesod Mr Thomas Holder gave notice that at tho next monthly meeting he would read a paper on "Building Uules,"

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Cambria. - The following teW been received from the mine! * 701bs of specimens taken from tr1" I^^ No. 3 stope. Fair show tS9 Ct*cat, MOANATAIARI.— Mr F A TOl. -«hTuoUf>willgh TuoUf >wi llg report ft °mthe m **«* "Tho load at present beim, ?«•»" no average more than one fa& X 6? "ill but it has been more prooVti .."'"W br e alung S .downthan Pan yp C t S bil«tS undorhand stoping had X -""^cj The picked stone obtaiLd SC^, of better qual ty. The nrwir, 4lbs. and ludoed if it does not prodS. A***" mons when wo get 35 or 40 feat kli Bt** tunnel level, if not before Infft"', eection, SO feet level, we have h Kot«» sectinc one Macs of Irin bti* branch leaders, varying in tv ? gWB and 14 to 12 inches for tbTCt tti** ««• obtained a few nice piece", TeJ?t ?* stone and colours from the f . na E portion this week. The Quart? t^-wil looks well. I purpose before driUgho« its course to extend the crosl?T Dgoa feet further ahead, when 2.» tls bearing leader should be S «* Point Russell level i 8 be! string Ih« shall break down next wee!" ' Md Trenton. -A meeting of direr^™ above Company was held y2 Company's omco for the pS 1?• ing tjo report of Messrs Bayldon S" and Edwards on the best method" o f 3 ing. In accordance with theirrecnmL ?" tion.it was decided to coaZSJ^ by smking a shaft in the Witoußft the ridge in order to find Z pjol Imperial lode, which they « Z& reach at a depth of 350 feet. Thtw» also decided upon with a view tn X -^ audit lovel from the VV.ietoU&f^ claim contains 75 men's ground connJ' ofthoTventon, H«4"l3| holdings. These cover nearly thewli the Prince Imperial spur on th« reef Tho Now Gold Discovery at HelUtf,

The prospectors aro at present workim in the face of a hill on the property of Mr Symes, bootmaker, Newton, who [2 several acres of land near HelhVj cZ Samples of stone showing faint tra«Tof gold were being; exhibited this monto and wore naturally examined »ith JZ interest. Malcolmson'a Concentrator C been Bent up to test the B tone l& nd the om" exposed the opinion that it would nay to work, and has backed it by takine in. third share in speculation. Tho ep^, present the appearance of rottaTsJ etono, which can be crushed between th ß finger and thumb, and in this very fin particles of flake gold can be disowned, it is evident from this that the gold Ufa," alluvial deposit, and not in matrix. Of course, under these circumstances itimM be easily worked. The beat test Jn be when a quantity of the dfo has been eubmitted to the La iC, process. At present the promecta are engaged putting in various \Triva with a view to finding the richest portion of the deposit, in order to forwurd the bost possible specimens to the fnrnacft. Another party have taken up grounded commenced operations on the opposite (ids of the creek, and are working at a face of stuff of a similar enalily Some three months ago a party of prom, tors brought some samples from iinother place a little higher up the river, which upon being tested, gave excellent returns at the rate of 2ozs. of gold and 23£iozs, ol silver to the ton. As these testa aw some times very unreliable, it wonld be well fa the public nottogetexeitwloverthe'jnatter but wait the further development of ths yield after the test by the La Monte pro cess.

THAMES.

[From Our Own Cobrespohdekt.]

Thames, last night.

Cambria.—Specimen crushing will not be finished until late to-night, bo that retort* ing will not take place until to-morrow morning. Generally the dirt is tbspibg well, and as the specimens are of good quality, the return will be a handsome one, Thames, this day, Cambria.— Another parcel of 701b! ol specimens came to hand this morning from the third stope on the cross reef, and a fair show of gold remains in the face,

Tkenton. — The directors have decided to sink a shaft from the Waiotahi tided tho spur, and the contract will probably k lot in the course of a few days. MoANATAiKi.-Kneebone,tributer,cnisbed 31 tons quartz for 43ozs, gold. New Prince Imperial.—The nine manager reports :—" Good payable wait ing dirt still continues to come to hand from the slopes on No. 4 load. In tbi intermediate drive the reef has again been picked up on the eastern aide of No, 2 break. Wo are taking out a trial lot fan the hanging wall of the reef. Ido not ei pect it to yield much, but as it iaewilj brokon down it may pay for crashing."

OHINEMURI.

[From Our Own Correspondkhhj

Kakanqahake, Saturday. There is nothing of special importance to report from the mines since last week. At Karangahake good progress is hmi made with the works in connection witt the furnace. The Pelton water-wheel ii in position, likewise the shaftiog, pulley*, blower, stono breaker, etc. The fIMMg overhead is all laid, and a large quantity of coke, for furnace use, already stacked on same in sacks. The water-rtw is completed to the further bank of the Waitawheta River, and the water *« turned on for the first time onTlunaiyl The completion of the water-race will tot take long. The large iron pipe leading from the furnace to the first condoning chamber is completed. Several _w>ffl« are being put up on the townsiip^M known as Silverton, on the oppoatebant of the Ohinemuri Biver from the furnace house. Mr N. Dickey has a numberof teams on daily cart material and good!, and conveying quartz from various mot' to Paeroa for shipment to Thames for treat ment.

Woodstock.—Ten hands are now em ployed in this mine. The principal wort rt present consists of atoping and driving » tho low lovel; the drive is now in «om»j» feet, and the manager expecta to cot w reef early next week. In stripping don the winze, gold is to be eeon pretty ireeiy Some 300 to 400 tons have now been m» out ready for the furnace. . , Kenilwobth.—Seven men are employea in this mine, and are principally engages in driving on the Maria reef. Abontj» tons oro now to grass. Some totsM* last week by Mr Smith, assayerfor «» K. Davis, yielded at the extraordinary n» of6Jozs gold and 500<ws. of silver per» The reef is about 4ft wide where now tm worked upon. Other recent testt na™ yielded 2ozs. gold 560 m. silver and m 6dwts. gold and 47 oza. silver perJ» parcel of 50 tons is now being baggw.«» will bo despatched for treatmentat » Thamas next week. The contract forts veyance has been arranged at *i "»v tOScoTU.-50 tons from t^^i" about to be sent to the Thames for nw ment. . iImoA IvAtmoE.-The stuff b^P? t i nS at tho battery is boinc obtained w atopoainNo. 4 level, and issnapi»«P«) abDiAMOND.-The men in.thi'f^S been employed timbering, widemngi"K,» down tram road, etc., and a etorti ww made probably early »»t **k to» , out quartz from where the last en** 5 tons (sold to Hansen and Company) *" taken, prior to forming a^Dany. , to ONITEU.-Work at present is conM» g driving from the horsa track on »'"£•(, to 6 inches wide. The dn™ B "£* 24ft., andalittlegoldistobeeeenioW" ingdoWn- Owkakoa, Saturday.^ Smile or hmio jg^ffi ing is in progress on ISO. 1 «*""•. le jti>B and is now in 180 ft. from the pow''% by the old tributers. The^nagere^ to cut the slide in about will then open up a block 200 ft. vm^ with 160 ft, of back. A«w«J^ progress to intersect the ww from which such excellent returns we tamed in the past. „ men art «"■ gaged prospecting «d b» rftte driving on the reof found jn wo >~- Hver> WAiHi,Sa' ttrday' Martha Extended. --Assay w» entjrt two reefs which run throngn claim and have been but.tteworwar have given 37 to 620a. ulwPf n"

T HJE AUCKLAND EVENING oI'AK. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, lti8»,



Forty-three allotments shortly to be loased by City Counoil In undoubtedly the boat part of the city, possess the advantage of being situated In street's formed to permanent levels, with gas and water mains accesßible, and also close to tho tramway lines. The capital re qulrod to purchase) freehold allotments can here be utilised in erecting a bet' or class of bu jldiDg; and if ereoted in brick, stone, or concroto, the full value oC the building; at tbe expiration of the lease is repayable to tho then owners. The creator portion of those sites are undoubtedly in grand positions. For viow, health, or accessibility to the city, they are unequalled. They are well worthy a visit, Tramcars pasß them every ten minutes. The New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal for November is to hand, and readers will find the number a particularly attractive and interesting one. It is copiously illustrated throughout, almoat all the engrav ings being of a practically useful character. Amongst these may be mentioned tho woodcuts representing a method of constructing under drains whero it ia difficult to got a good outlet fall. A well-executed engraving of a prize buli of the Susßex breed is given, and in addition a supplement bheet containing a bcautifu 1 portrait of the champion prize-winner ut the Hackney Stud-Book Society's list *how. This picture alone U worth the oost of the number. Poultry fanciers will be glad to flad a faithful repre sentation of a pair of Wyandotte fowls, with an article by "Chanticleer" descriptive of this kandaome American breed. A new feature ia a Chess column, with illustrated problem. A capital programme has been prepared for the last entertainment which 1b to be given this season in the Kcnmora Hall. It comeß oil' on Thursday, and we hear, amongst other good things, there is to bo a scene from ono of tho most ainuxiuK farces, acted by two of the best amateurs in Auckland. We call attention to the sale of the well known cutter Lizzie, of 39 tona register, to lie sold by B. Tonks and Co. on November 3 at 12 o'olook. The vessel is very fast, carries a large cargo on light draught, and is now alongside the Queen-street Wharf for inspection. This cutter was built by tbe well known builder Alexander Duthio, which ulouo guaranteas that Bho io well and faithfully bailt, and the vessel is thoroughly well found in every respect. dv Qnesno begs to return her sincere thanks to those kind frleads who sub] scribed the euid. of £S la, collected by Mr Fogarly on her behalf. SHINNY MEN,-" Well.'- Italth E™.«r" re.to.es fanltk ■ —k. _ KanptliorM, Flower * Co., Agent!. Auckland. J



pHBAP TINES WM. R. BRIDGMAN'S. Hoavy Galatea Stripes in great variety, Gjd, worth Cd. Relinquishing China Mattings; bal ance left will bo Bold very cheap; lyd white at Id yd. 200 Boys' Straw Hats, last season's goods, from 6d; 500 Silk Windsor Scarfs, from 6d. Being desirous of reducing Clothing Stock be foro stock-taking, I have reduced prices very much. Mon's Tweed Trousers, Is (id; Boys' ditto, 3a tid; Youthß', Is. Men's Tweed Suitß, from 15s; Boys' Suits, 13s 6d ; Youths' Suits, 16a (id ; Knicker SuUs, from 3s 9d; Mon's Trousers and Vest. 7s lid ; Men's Tweed Coats, 6s 6d; Men's All-wool Payct Coata, 9a 6d, worth 21s; BojV and Youths' Folt Hate, la Cd ; Men's do., Is 11(1; Men's White Shirts, from 3s Gd: Men's Merino Undershirts, Is 6d; Men's Flannpl Shirts and Drawers, Is lid; Coats'a White. 200-yd Iteelt, sli'.htly damaged, lsdoz. Nice assortment New Spring Goods in Laoes, whlto arid coloured; Ribbons, I'rillings, Pointa, Sateen Dress Goeds, in groat variety, marked ve»y low. Choice lot Drobß Buttons. Umbrellas. Any Winter Goods loft over will bo sold at considerable reductions. Patterns free by Post, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288 - UPPER QUEEN-STREET. - 288 [a card.] y-R FARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, QUEEN-STRKET, AUCKLAND, Offlco—Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agoncy Company's Buildings, next Bank, Of Now Zoaland. riARPENTEKS' TOOLS & CUTLERY. \j THOMAS SAMUEL has just received a large lot of Cutlery and Carpenters' Tools; also. Forks, Spoons, Cruets, &0.-aU Belling at very lowprioea. THOMAS SAMUKI)> ' 162, Queen-streot, Oppnaito Arthur's Mart. Imoii eye, eTr7~thr6at and JC CHEST DISEASES.-DR. WILKINS, F.R.C.S., Consulting and Operating Surgoon, is at his Surgery for Gonnral and Speoial Practice —All Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 lo 13.30. Consultation Fees moderate. Ho spent seven yearsatMooreflolds Kye Hospital, London, under Bowman and Critchett. two at Throat Hospital. London, seven as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eifcht yours at Eye Kar, Throat and Chest Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Speo tacloa to Sight. Consulting Rooms Queenst (opposite Shortlsnd street) Auckland. "T N~N O U N C E M B N T. SHERA BROS, HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. -jpw R. LEG E R ERS ON, OTAHUHU, Attonds (omorgoncies excepted) upon tho follow ing days at the undermentioned places : PANMURE—At Mr Fleming's Store, ton a.m., Saturday. HOWICE—One p.m., Saturdays. PAPAEURA —Wednesdays, ten o'clock a.m. and o'clock p.m., at Mr Fallwell a. WAIROA SOUTH — Wednesday, .welva o'clock, noon, Wairoa Hotel. AUCKLAND—Aickin's Surgery, Fridays, hftlfpast one p.m. lA CARD.! DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Modical Officer and Publio Vacoinator, Huddersflold (England), may be consulted athto residence, Ouehunga (opposite Mr GLliumi'i, Chemistl- Uornlng - - — _ oto 10 Afternoon™ . - - Ita 3 Evening - - ~ , 6to 7 TVT E W MARKET TT O T E L. GEORGE H. EASTON Newmaukkt. ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARUIVKD ARRIVED AKRIVKD ARRIVEU ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARKIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED . ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVHD Tho NEW STOCK for tho COMING SEASON, Grand Display of MKN'S. YOUTHS', and HOYS' CLOTHING; SHIRTS, TIK3, UM HRICLLA3, HATS (in Straw and Felt). &c, and Kvery Description of HOSIERY and UNDER WEAR. Special Lino in BOYS' CHEAB SCHOOL SUITS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160, QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. We have much Grand Dismay oi pleasure in stating our extensive al- IRON torations aro com pleted. At oon- TJi BEDSTEADS siaerable outlay •*■ wo have enlarged » T our Show Roomi. TT & OwUl OSe GARUOK fairly astonished T> & vartetl In°Ted 8 ORANWBLL'3. ■teadg. Carpets, AT and General ■»■' Household Furni- ——• ture presented to T their view as they ■*■ SSSseST1 * our c me^? yJ Assortment of GARLICEC fc |£ CARPETS ORANWKLL. AtßedncerlPrloea _ YOUR OAR^ CX CRANWELL, Young people about to itart Tr Housekeeping JH. —— will find ft to their advantage to Furnish from II nTrnponM our KstablUh- V BEDROOM, wfkeop e°Bo nman" TT SITTING - BOOJI w rc ean°f^ o<lfi Q DIN2NG.ROOM. Sot^ tottfn!- 9 S KIXO9EN S^up^T'Z E FURNITURE ■mount from our Warehouse. at GARLIOK GABLIOK &"* FROM a ORANWBLU CRANWELL'S. /^ ARLICK JL. /^RANWBLL'S. QUBHN-STREET, AUOKLAND, D"^ R. J3 P^ i E iT FOOT OF QUEKN-STREET. Auckland. H. J. SPEER, M.D., a regular graduated Physician of the Medical Department of Har vard University. U.S.A., and now licensed to praotioe throughout New Zealand, would respeotfully Bay to the publio that he has made Chronic, Special, and Nervous Diseases a epeoiality tor over 10 yeara. MRS. 8. a O LA RKB „„„_ .GOVERNESSES1 INBTITUTK AND SERVANTS1 REGISTRY OFFICE, 810, Queev-btrebt; Telephone No. 34fi Walt! Ins Rooms for Ladles and Servanta. Kvery facility given for immediate engagements. Cor* respondenoe respeottully Invited from Ladles In all parts of the Provincial Ufctriot. Refkrebsi J. MoLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; E. B. Parsons, Esq., Seoretary Gas Co.; J. M. SherajEsq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Esq. (Wilsons and Hcrton), Annt Tor Anitr*



XT 0 T LAKES. Waikato ob Tauhanga Routes. Tourists booklnp; in Auokland receive priority of Scats in Coach and ltooniß at Hotel. Guide Books and all information gratis ALIBTER BROWN, Tourist Agent, Lower Queon-at. KIVATE Board and Residenrib- Clifton House, Grey-street. New and oomraodioua briok building, good table, ovory convenience.— Mrs Ellison, Proprietress. LADIES' Macintosh Cloaks (black and electric grey) reduced to half orieo, Gs lid nnd 7a Cd ; Waterproof Sheeting, Is lid yard.— J. M. McLachlnn, 222, Queen streot. BLACK or Bluo Diagonal Coat and Vest, Fancy Tweed Trousora—tho Suit £3 lCs.— A. Woollama and Co., dydenhain llonuo, Groy- Btrect. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, SHORTLANDSTRKET, AUCKLAND. Tourists and others aro invited to call and in spect our beautiful New Series of Views of tho i Hot Lake Districts, Wairakoi, Native Carvings, Bush Soenory, &c. Tho largest collection in the colony. T OVELY PROPERTY FOR SALE, JU in EWINGTON AVKNUE, MOUNT KDKN. SUPERIOR HOUSE, Nearly new, and three-quarters of an Acre of VOLCANIC LAND. Price, £750. Inspection Invited. P. G EWINGTON, ESTATE AGBNT. "VTEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT & lH STORAGE COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE BUTTKR DEPARTMENT. Important Notice to Dairy Farmers and Otiibrs. Tho above aro now Cash Buyers of Primo Fresh Butter, at Market rates. Consignments may bo sont in the lump at onoo, addrosaoa to the Works, Auokland. COALS- TjIIREWOOU OALS — JDIHKWOOD- Rbduced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. Por Ton. TAUPIHI, 238 LONG TITREE, 12s NEWCASTLE, Sis BLOCK DO.. ISsOd SCR'NDBAY, 29s BPLIT DO., Hs6d (If Booked, 1b extra.) (If Booked, 6d extra.) ALL DELIVERED WITHIN BEASONABLK DISTANCE. W, G. WI NBTO NB, Customs-street ORDERS MAY ALSO BE LEFT WITH MR CRUDGK, Wlnetone'a Buildings, gymonds-stroet.



For coughs and colds, " Baxter's Lung Preserver" in unrivalled.—Bead toetinionUtla on Clot Pftg6.-I.ADYT.]



Mre Speedy, wife of Captain Speedy, au old New Zealand settler, is the only lady who has made a tour of the Soudan beeides Mrs Baker. The annual Wesleyan Home Missionary meeting will be held to night. In the Ponsonby Church, at J-past 7 o'olook. John Burke, of the Thames, signifies else where his acceptance o£ R. Matthews'h chal lenge to knock any middle-woight boxer out in four minute rounds. Melbourne Cup, 18S'>—Last fowdays fora ohanco in Adam Bede'ii tlnal consultation. In tending investors must apply at once, as it will positively close tbio week. i: ox N o 2, Auckland, Tbis event will be drawn in the preseoco of tho press and a committee of subscribers.—(advt,)



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