COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &0., To-night. Opera Hom>o~Hobo's RufiUlo Mlnetrele, 8. Y.M.C.A.-Dovctional, 7 30. St. Thomas's and All Saints'-Miasion Ser vices. 8. Temperance Hall—Entertainment, 8.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Valle and Bradloy-SOO vols. Books. 11. Richardson and Jack6on—Furniture, U. R. Arthur—Furniture ia Grafton Itoad, 12. Samuel Cochrane nnd Son —Land and Property, 12.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Mails will close as under !—

Tins Day.

For Giaborno and Napier, per Suva, at 1 p,m,

Monday, 21at met. .Fop Thames, per Rotomahana. at 9.30 a.m. For Waitara and Southorn ports, por Gairloch,

at U a.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandcl. at 11 30 a.m. For Tauranga, Rotorua, anci Opotiki, por

Clansman, at I p.m. For Russell. Kawa Kawo, H<-rda Point, Wan , naroa, and Monuonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For WhitLinga, Upper Mill, and Tairua per ArCTlo. at fi p.m. For Tfcamos, per Enterprise, at o 30 p.m. Tuesday, 22nd instant. For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matekann, per Rose Caaoy. at 10 a.m. For ItusseU, Kawa Kawa, and Fiji, per Arawata, at 4 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Whanttarel Heads, Paru», Walym, Wha- Bgnroi. Kamo, nnd Mangapal, per Macgrogor or W&itald. at 6 p.m. For Australian Colonies, por Zcalandia, im mediately after arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southorn Porta. per Penguin, immediately after arrival of Zealandla. For London via liio fle Janioro and Plymouth (per Doric from Wellington, on 25th insU, for specially addressed correspondence only, per Penguin itnmo'.iately altar arrival of Zea landla from Honolulu. Mall will bo duo at destination about 7th foverabcr. Thursday, 2ith instant. Per Waihora. as follows :— For London via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth (por Kaikoura from Wellington 27th inst.), at 11 a.m. Mail will bo due at destination about Bth November, Signed) a. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AffCKUWn—This afternoon, 2.57 j to-morrow morning, 3.29. Minukao Hkadr—This evening, 5.37; to morroir morning, 6.9. Kaipara Hkadk — This evening, 6.37 ; to morrow morning, 7.9.

Bcnset.—This evening, 5.51. Sunrisic—To-morrow morning, 5.5k Moon's Age.—Full Moon, 21th, 7.31 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

TODAY.

Wclllnaton, s.s.. Stephenson, from Tauranga Amy Id, s.b , Adiouco. from Mcoury Bay Soya, 5.9., Juhnson, (roiu tbo South Agnoa Donald, schooner, Lewis, for Itiisaell

DEPARTURES.

LihT HVKNJNG. V'cnne, kotcli, XciU. for Wbakatpno rii«K,u\An. a 6.. Furquhar. fov Whangarci Macsregor, s.fc , Johntton, for Whangarci TODAY.

C'lftribsl, barriuo, l'cccraon, for Xuw York

STEAMJSRS TO ARRIVK. Kotomohjna. from Thaaies, to-day. 8 p.m. Argyle, from Birrior, th!s evening UorouiandeL from Coromandol. today, 5 p.m. Clancm±n. from Wbansarei, this evening Wellington, from Waiwera, Monday, U a.m. To Amw, from Melbourne nnd South, Tuesday Waihora, from Bydn»v, Tuesday morning Zealnndia from Sun Francisco, duo Knterptifo, from Tnamcs. t >morrow, 6 u,m. Aoranjji, from London, October! Aia^a, from London, October Tonaariro, from London, vi* Southern ports.

oiiriy [For projected departures soe shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

TswiKSR Coastwisk - Petre), from Whanga roi, wirh 4o ton 3 coal; Norah, from Wawra, \vith3J.oCiou. timber: Rata, fro-n Wuiara, with timber.

Outwards Coast-wi.sk. —Ritfartl, for Whan- Karoi; Norah ani Ruta, for Waiara; Violet for Tharne3.

The Ihree-nia3tcd adhoonar Yolando arrived at Sydney from ltusiell on Sucday last, the passage having occupied six days.

Tho Schooner DuocJln oleared at tho Customa to-day for Duncdin, via Mercury Bay.

The Bhip Wangmui wiil bo berthed at tho Queen struct Wharf o'.» Monday or Tuesday next, all the deep-water berths being at present ocoupicd by other large vosaels.

The schnoncr Cleopatra left the Thames for Lyttolton on Thursday lsßt.

The barque Claribelwas towed out of har bour thi3 morning by the steam tug Awhina, and sailed for New York.

The a a. "Wellington arrived from Tauranga at an early hour this morning, with the follow ing passengers: Messrs French. Ramsey, Wai hen's, Alaman, Walker, Master Tunks. Misses Baulcf and Bowman (2). Tho Wellington left again at 2 p.m. for Waiwera.

The B.S. Suva arrived from Southern ports early this morning, and berthed at tho Railway Wharf/ P«s3engore: Miss Hayes, Mrs Roberts, Measra O'Leary, Wright, F.etcher, and Garner.

Tbn <t» Argylo arriyoa from Meronry Bay and Talrua early this morning, and left again atßa».: .!•■'■ .. • > : Jill

The barque Speedwell, from Port Stephens for Port Chalmers, met wi h ssvere weather on the 6th. During a heavy gale a high p.ea broke on board, smashing the long boat to atoms, carrjing away part of her bulwarks, and gutting the galley. Coming through Foveaux Straits on 15th, she had almost a hurricane, and hart her two staysails blown away. The .schooner Malletoa arrived at Whangarei from Tiraaru on Thursday lost. When near Whang&rel Heads she got aground on the Bpit, and wao thore whsn tho Glenelg left on Thursday ovoninn- The vessel had then sus tain ed n» damage.and was expected to float with the first high tide.

THE ALTAIR.

Tho barque Altair, unler charter to Messrs Hen.deraon and Macfarlane, cleared at the Customs to-day for London, with a full general carg j, valued as follow s :— Gum, 1,239 oases, valued at .. _ 9,909 Tallow, 199 eaakn, valued at .. ..1,370 Manganese, 53 tons, valued at.. .. 159 Cojra.l33 tons, valued at .. .. 575 Flax, 186 bales, valued at .. .. 380 Pretevved meats, 150 cases valued at 185 Suit beet, 15 kegs, valued at .. .. 47 Haw ootton. 11 bales, valued at .. 162 Leather, 6-bales, valued at .. - 128 Horns and bones, valued at .. .. 60 Apparel, valued at 40 Sundries, valued at 5 .Total 13,029.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL 3. Uairloob, s.s,. MoArlhur, from Waitara Penguin, s.s., Allman, from the South Finny Thornton, 3011., Kcano, from Noumea

The Union Oo.'s s.s. Penguin, IJ2 tona, Capt. Altaian, arrived from tha south at 7 o'clock this inornint;. Passengers:— Misses Gleoaon and Smitb..Mrs Wahauni. Messrs Maitland. Clarke, Hammond. Hughes. Usttany, Cony, Wahauni, Harden, Compton. and 17 otoeraso.

The Northern C'p.'a er.s. Gairlooh arrived from Wattara thin morning. She is announced to leavoft>r"\Vaititra and Now Plymouth on Mon uay noxt, fit, 1 p.m.

The schooner Fanny Thornton arrived here from Noumea in ballast. Sbo cleared at the Customs to-day, and will leave again /or Hoki anga to-morrow, where she will load timber, and proceed to Noumea direct,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

SYDNttr, Reptember 18,-Ssilfd, yesterday afternoon : Waihora, for Auckland.

Chambers'a celebrated sewing machine?, 30, Queen-Btreet-lAdvtJ

What an immense improvement !! Why, I did net think thero was such c, laree Show Boom in Auckland! Suoharethe remarks now being made by Visitors as they craze upon the Stock of Furnishing Goodg in th c extensive premises of Garliok & CranweU House Fumtohera.~[AD vr.l

Wilson's Hydraulic and Shell Lime, Salt and Fresh Snnd. Bricks, Pipes, etc. Concrete is fireproof, rap'dly built, cheao, dry, and strong. Ask owners of concrete buildings. "Why have muddy yards, woody paths, and bad water when concrete is so cheap! Information fiee. All Mannrangi limes are not alike. Quality .enever feacriflced to price.—J. Wilson and Co. Custoiue-streot West.-[ADVT.]

Births.

CURRY.—On Soptembor 12, at her rosiiionce, Bolmor-t Terrace, Remuera, the wife of Edwin Curry of a son.

REIUFERN—On Beptembor 17. at Surrey Hilla, the wife of R. Rodfern of a eon. REW.—On Sontember 17, at her residence, Col-

lege'Koud, Mrs Robert Raw of a daughter. WARNER.-On September 17. at Alexandra street, the wife of Robert Warner of twin daughter*. All doing well.

Deaths.

HUGHES.-On SBptembar 18. at her parents' residence. Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby, Blanchn Edith,tha beloved Booond dauzhtor of Stophon Eg ward and Alice Elizabeth Hngheß; aged 10 years and 10 months Piivato interment. MILLER.-On September 19. Margaret, the bo loved wife of William Miller, late of County Antrim ; aged 58 years. Tho funeral will leave the Distriot Hospital on Monday, Soptomber 21, at 3 p.m. SINCLAIR —On Soptcmber 17, at her residence. Kurangnhapo Road. Newton, af icr a long and painful illness, Isabella Sinclair, tho beloved wife of William Slnolair ; aged 50 years. The funeral will leave her lato rosidenco to morrow (Sanday), at 2.30 p.m. Interment at tho hTjsom Cemetery. Friends ploase accep: this invitation. TAYLOR.-On September 18, Mary, roliot of tho lato Rev. W. Taylor, Alauku; aged 71 yeara. The funeral will loave Church-street, Pon sonby. for Mauku on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 a.m. WILLIAMSON.- On September 19. at Nelson etreot, Mary Nichols, wife of Charles William son ; sgnd 29 ynars. The funoral will leave to-moirow (Sunday) at 3 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1885.

For the cauao tint litka usiatance, For the wrong that needs resutance, For the future in the distance, And th< good that ice can do.

The resolutions adopted in the House of Representatives last night empower ing the Government to.enter into a new contract for the San Francisco service give the Postmaster-General ample latitude to adopt the best of the rival projects now under consideration. The New South Wales Government have a decided objection to the Hono lulu connection, but are willing to pay ,£IO,OOO a year towards a through ser vice making Sydney its terminus. There is no great liberality in this pro posal, seeing that such a service can not be performed for less than a year; nevertheless it may be con venient for New Zealand to accept it. All the offers received by the colony from steamship companies have favoured the Sydney terminus on account of the facilities for coaling, and the large passenger and freight trade with Sydney. Owing to the inability of the Postmaster-General to get an acceptance by New South Wales of the proposed Honelulu-Sydney service, the negotiations will have to be con tinued, and it is with this object that Sir Julius Vogel's resolu tions left it optional with the Ge vernment which contract they should adopt, notwithstanding their declared preference for the Honolulu-Sydney service (junctioning with the Oceanic steamers.) The terms of subsidy con tained in the resolutions are, if we in terpret them aright, more liberal than those before asked from the House. For the through service, the Postmaster- General is authorised to pay a year, exclusive of the contributions from other colonies. New South Wales offers ;£io,ooo, and the receipts from non-contracting colonies last year amounted to over .£5,000. Together, therefore, the Postmaster-General would be in a position to offer any Company contracting for a through service a subsidy of about It is quite possible that the Union Company will be willing to accept the contract at that sum. The Honolulu ser vice, however, is one which presents greater advantages to any contracting company. Between Honolulu and San Francisco there is already estab lished a line employing three splendid steamships. Running in conjunction with these, the colonial service could be easily performed by two steamers, while the through service cannot be done with less than three. The difference of ,£5,000 in the offered subsidy is in adequate compensation for the larger cost. If New South Wales has finally decided to refuse aid to the Honolulu service, that materially alters the aspect of affairs; because, estimating that ,£3,000 would come from that colony in postages, there would still only be a total of £26,000 available for payment of the contractors for the Honolulu ser vice as against £38,000 for the service through. Sir Julius Vogel appears to have taken the postages received last year as the basis on which he has fixed the maximum of New Zealand's con tribution. These amounted to nearly £30,000, bat the interprovincial ser vices, mail agents, and other expenses in connection with the delivery amounted to ,£7,150, so that, if the mails des patched by this route suffer no diminu tion in future, there will still, under the new direct service, be a small balance of loss to the revenue—a balance, however, so trifling as to be scarcely worth counting. Although the vote has been cut very fine, we think there is

good reason lo hope that it will be effectual in securing a satisfactory ser vice ; and it undoubtedly embodies the highest terms the Parliament of New Zealand would be willing to pay for the maintenance of the Pacific mail line.

The Girls' High School.

Tub Board of Education deserve every credit for their praiseworthy efforts to bring the expenditure on the Girls' High School within reasonable limits. To do this with out impairing tho efficiency of that import ant institution raised a problem by no means easy of solution ; but it must bo admitted that the decision arrived at yesterday will thoroughly meet the re quirements of the capo. Tho proposition of Mr Upton, which was agreed to, is to re duce the head-master's salary by £150 per annum; lirst-maßtor's, £100; second and third masters' £50 each; dismiss one teacher rocoiving £150 per annum; and effeot other reductions which will make tho total saving £7!>9 10s. yearly, Tho efl'oct of this will bo to con vert an annual doficit. into a slight surplus, and make the school more neaHy approach tho solf-supporting point. This method of disposing of tho difficulty is profeiablo to the alternative ono of increasing the feos, To do so would have beon rosentcd by tho public us equivalent to a diroct tax, while tho raising of tho fees above the rato chargod in private secondary schools would havo driven the pupils awny from tho Girls' High School thus aggravating tho evil instead of curing it. Some of tho tnombors seem to have beon alarmed lest the teachers whoeo salaries have boon docked should tender theirrosignations.and thattho Board would bo compelled to got tho serviced of female principal and assistants. Wo do not share in those fours, bolieving as wo do that even the roduced aalaries are suffi ciently high to socuro able male teachers ; but even supposing tho frightful alterna tive of employing lady teachers should be forced upon the Board, we should not apprehend any deplorable results. In all tho leading girls' college?, high schools and seminaries of England, lady principals are tho rulo, and head masters the rare exception. Glancing over tho Girls' Class Lists of tho Univer sity of Cambridgo Local Examinations, we find that 99 per cent, ef the pupils caano from institutions under the chargo of Iftdias. Professor Aldis, no moan authority on educational matters, distictly favours tho appointmont of lady teachers for girls' schools, and all English experience supports tho view that the highest culture and tho most rigorous discip line are quite compatible with femalo super vision of girls' education. While the causo of female education is thus in no danger, there may bo raiecd another attpoct of tho question—that of employment for our highly-educated ladios, who intend devoting themaolvaa to tho toaching profession. Auckland has hitherto boon eendiop; lady principals and teachers to other districts of tho colony whoro their services aro in rcquost. Wou'd it not bo a sensible aa woll aa a patriotic course to pro vide openings in this district. ?

There was no sign of tho mail stcainqr Zealandia when wo went to prees. She is now fully duo.

The Tramway Company have bought tho business of tho West End 'Bus Company. They will maintain the present service until a new time-table can bo prepared, and tickets ifsued by tho 'Bus Company will now bo available for oithor 'busses or tram cars. It is, we boliovo, intouded to keop 'busses on tho College Koad route, but to withdraw them from tho Wollosloy-stroet round. Tho Tramway Company intend nlso, at an early date, to lay on regular busses for St. Heller's Bay.

Tho October Criminal Sessions of tho Supromo Court commence on Monday week. So far, tho calondar contains the following cases :—Nathaniel Weston, stabbing; James Alfred Glovor, alias Samuol Glover, larceny; Jamos Milne, larceny: James Dunn, burglary ; Richard Buchanan, breaking and entering ; Tano Hohnio, cattle stealing ; MicliQol Kealy, porsonation ; George Jones, parsonation; Thomas Francis Holt, im bez/.lomont; Cecil A. Casper, ombc/.zlemont; John Dignau and John Little, lnrcony; William Honry Wakolmm, nttomptod murder; Charles F. Klanoghan, broaking and entering ; John Dignan, larceny ; John Foley, indocent assault; Tauwhiti lieteraka and Isaac Silva, cattle-stealing.

An outbreak of tiro occurred last ovoning in a dilapidated houso in Mooro street, occupied by a pomi intoxicated woman named Kennedy. Tho firo was extinguished at an curly stage by neighbours, who have informed tho police this is tho third timo that this same place ban boon on tiro. The occupant of tho house was arrested by Constable Bernard and charged at tho Police Court to-day with having no longer any visible mean? of support. Sho was found guilty and ordered a term of imprisonment in gaol.

Tho following tenders woro received to day by Mr S earell, arohitoct, for stabling, at Ellerslie:—,\V. Scott, £353 ; Jnmieaon and Tucker, £339; H. J. Olivor, £332 ;A. Jones, £273 ; J. Gillman, £270; J. Wilkin son, £258; Htckinbotham'and Penk, £249; J. H. Palmer, £247; Wllliame, £217.

A man named William David Jackson was remanded to day to Dunedin on tho chargo of ombezzlemont. Ho will proceed thoro in the s.s. Suva in company with Constable Luko McDonald of tho Water Police.

On the motion of Mr J. M. Clark, it was resolved yosterday, at tho meeting of tho Education Board, " that in consideration of the state of the finances of tho Girls' High School, the Board could not givo freo tuition to any of the girls holding certificates of proficienoy."

Those who I.ad tho pleasure of seeing tho production of tho "Sorcerer" by the Amateur Opera Company, and still more those who were crowded out, will bo glad to hear that the company have consented to give another performance for the benefit of tho Building Fund of tho Masonic Hall. An annual entertainmont is organisod for this object, when the Masons attend in full regalia. Nothing moro attractive than tho " Sorcerer" could have been hit upon for this year's benefit, and wo are sure that the admirable combination which delighted crowded audiences in tho Opera House will receive a cordial welcome on tho re-appear ance before the footlights in furtherance of so oxcellont a cause.

At tho weekly meeting of tho "Ccrclo do Conversation I'rancaise" last night Mr Lawton Bridges (President) occupied tbo chair Revs. P, Mason and Dr. O'Callaghnn and Mestrs B. Homborg, J. Graham, B. Verspelle find Waltor L. Prime were elected members of tho Cerclo, and Messrs Robert Martin and John Wolgemuth wore pro posed for admission. Mr Ferdinand Meyer delivored a vory interesting lecture on tho "Haußsmaunisation of Paris."

The membors of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held their fortnightly meeting on Tuesday, in tho V.M.C.A. Rooms. Mrs J. Bramo presided. Some discussion took place upon tho advisability of forming "a sewing circle " in connection with the Union, as during those dopressod times there are many families to whom assistance in the form of clothing would bo a great boon. The members of the Visiting Committee were empowered to rolieve urgent cases of distress which came under their own observation in the course of duty, and to report tho same at the next meeting. In all probability an appeal for help in this undertaking will be made to the charitable public. It has been decided that in future the Union shall meet from 2,30 till 6.30 in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association (corner of Market entrance and Wollesleystroot). On each occasion the last two hours will be devoted to sewing. Cr. Holdship has given notice of his in tention to move at the next mooting of the City Council:—(l) That the Engineer bo instructod to prepare with as little delay as possible Bkotch plans show ing the boat way of extending Cus tom-street acroßß Freeman's Bay, connect ing Acheron Point on the one side, and on the other Patteeon-street, near its junction with Franklin-etreet or College Road. (2) A permanent system of drain ige for the watershed of Freeman's Bay at its outlet to the harbour, (3) Showing the most suit able level for Customs-street from tho Gas Company's works withoutreferencetopresent fixed levels, and showing tne relative height it would then bear to Pattoson and ether streets abutting on the Bay. (4) to facilitate an early arrangement being made botweon the Harbour Board and the City Council respecting tho drainage nnd laying out of these streets, tho Enginrer bo re quesM to confer with the Engineer of tho H>irbour Board with thi< visw -of as far as.possible embody!:;:? tlio id?aa of both in the plans mibmitttd. Or. Cooper baa also fjivan notice of motion : (1) That tho Engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications tar continue the Alma Place eewer through McMoth's property to tbo culvert in George-street, and that; the work be declared urgent. (2) That the completion of Ireland-street be pro ceeded with at once.

An incipient fire at tho residence of Mr McDowell, Victoria Quadrant, was subdued last night; bofore much damage was done. The soot in the chimney caught fire, and the flames were soon roaring tremendously and mounting towarde the sky. Mrs McDowell throw salt on the flames, and Mr McDowell got a wet sack j but tho conflagration waa only effectually aubduod whon Mr Davis, an employ^ of Messrs T. and S. Morrin, mounted the roof and threw ft couple of H'irden's hand-grenade fire extinguishers down the chimney.

The Gas Company are alleged to bo ro- Bponsible for the recent firo in the Pitt and Vincentstroots Church, and in consequonco tho Insuranco Company decline to make good the damage. Through this dispute the congrogation will be compolled to wor ship in tho schoolroom tomorrow.

Monp. Paul Bibron concludes his season in Auckland by a grand plain and fancy dress ball in the Choral Hall on tho 30th inst. The tickets are in great demand, and the Professor is sparing no trouble to make thoevoning most enjoyublo to his pupils and their friends. Judging by thoeuccoss and popularity of Mons. Bibron'e soireos dan santoa and classes ever since his arrival in this city, his ball will undoubtedly prove tho ovont of the season. Mons. Bibron's pupils will introduce, on this occasion, savertil new dances, including tho Fronch ootillone. Tho catering is placed in oxcollent hands.

An amusing incident occurred to-day in Queen-etreot. A lady was paPßing along the pavoincntwoaringadrosaof Haunting colours whon an old sheo-black caught hold of tho lady'sclrossandgavoitatug. Tholadylooked with indignation upon tho old man, and struck him a Mow on tho bead with hur sunshade, with some forco. He rushed at her in a ferocious manner and caught her dress a second time; but she nothing daunted, drove him off and hammered him until sho drew blood and broke her summer shade. Tho spectators cheerod while tho old man retired creat-fallen to hia polUhing block, probably pandering over the lesaon ho had been taught by an insulted female.

Mr D. J. Chalmers's tender hns beon ac cepted for alterations and additions to tho Ponßonby Club Hotel, the contract price being £850.

Dr. J. Murray Moore gave tho third of tho series of "Medical Talks to Sailors" last evening, on tho "Liver, Spleen, and Kidneys," with coloured diagrams drawn by Dr. Moore and a friend. Tho lecture was exceedingly instructive, and at the close several questions were put and answered. Tho next subjoct, to be dealt with next month,will be " Work and Food, their Proper Proportions."

Tho following tondera wero received to day by Mr E. Bartley, architoct, for the erection and completion of a dwolling houso in Cook-street—six room? and a bath room :—Hickenbotham and Penk, £314 ; McConnochie, £315; Pollard, £336 10s; Williams, £339 ; Davis and Bvana, £344 ; Hardio, £332; Jamioson and Tucker, £301 j Punk and Allen, £,')7l ; F. Aldorton, £378. A mooting of tho Alpha C.C. was hold in the clasa-room of the Tabornaclo last even ing. Mr Hay occupied tho choir. Tho balance-shoot showed a dobii balance of £2 10?. Mr M. McDermott was electod Captain, Mr W, Aroy Vico-Captain, Mr 11. Newton Secretary and Treasurer. Com mittee : Messrs J. Cisson, J. Collins and 11. McDormott. About 10 now members joined, Mr M. McDermott was elected dolegnto to tho Association.

Thoro was a capital attondanco at tho Opera Houso on Friday evening, whon tho Buffalo Minstrols repeated their excollont programme. To night tho present bill will be put forward finally, as on Monday ovon ing an ontiro change is promised. Tho Company only remain hero for nine nights moro. and wo undorstand that during this period sovoral handeomo trophies will be given to tho amateurs in connection with dancing competitions.

Tauranga School Committoo last Satur day resolved that tho new scholarship regu lations are "inconsistent, unjust, and fraught with dangor to tho cause of primary education."

A most interesting mooting of tho Mount Eden Band of Hopo was hold lost ovoning in the Freo Methodist Schoolroom, presided ovor by Mr W. Colo, tho Prosidont. A pro grnnime of vocal and instrumental rnu?io, interspersed with recitations, waa carried out by tho choir assisted by friends. During the evoning earnest addresses boaring on tomporanco work wora delivered by Mr T. W. Grady and Mr J. Knott.

The last of a scries of most onioyablo social gatherini»s in connection with tho Pon sonny Social Union took place in tho Pon- Bonby OddfollowB1 Hnll laftovening. Thoro wan a largo nttondanco, about 45 couples being present. A programme of ]Bdancn« una gone through, undor tho direction of Mr \V, ./. Koch, M.C., tho music being supplied by Mr Shcahan'w lino band of five inStrumontalistH. Tho fancy drew:) ball, which take? placo on Friday weok, is ex pected to bo a groat success. So largo a number of tickets huvo already beeu applied for that the Committee mo considering tho advisability of engaging a larger hall.

In a temperance lecture hall in Auckland thoro are a couple of inscriptions over the platform which road together rather qucerly. Ono is " Drink Nothing but vVator," and tho other " Unien it- Strength," tho obvious mural being that a littlo of "silbmat" mixed' in tho water will be a vast improvement.

In the Supremo Court caso of D. Gcuk v. M. Kennedy (claim £1,516 2s 4dj tho jury retired about 2.40, and returned at 3.45, finding a verdict for the plaintiff for £1,125, They decided that there had been bo agreo niont of the charactor alleged by defendant. Judgment was accordingly entered up for plaintiff for tho amount specified with costs, on tho higher scale. A certificate was also granted for ono extra counsel and one extra day. It ,is said that further actions in respect of tho Polhnm are pending. This vessel would seem to bo a fertilo source of revenue to tho gontlomeu of the wig and gown.

Tho following lottor has boon received from tho Surveyor-General by tho Educa tion Board;—"ln roply to your letter as per margin in referonce to an endowment for the Girls' High School, before any selec tion can bo made it would bo necessary that I bo made acquainted with the naturo of this grant, whother, for instance, it is a grant of tho £600 acres absolutely to the Education Board to dfaposo of as they may think best, or is it an endowment such as that of the Auckland Institute, where the lands are dealt with by tho'Wnsto Lands Board, the procoeds going to tho Institute? This would make a material difference in tho selection. Further, I have no information as to whether the land is to bo in one block or many."

In ordor to prevent any'inconvenionco to tho congregation attending St. Paul's Church to-morrow, tho foreman of works supervising tho excavation at Edon Cres cent has graded a temporary pathway to tho church door. Though carriages can not approach from Princes street, pedes trians will find the approach quito as easy as before

At the meeting of tho Education Board yesterday afternoon, the following resolu tion of the Wellington Education Board was road:—"lt is of great importance that the class teachers and pupil teachers con corned in tho examinations should have no ground for feeling that thoy are in a way unfaiily dealt with. Wo think that great benefit would result if the Education De partment took a more active interest in such matters ; we think all examination papers should be issued by the Department. There should be little difficulty in obtaining from the various inspectors sets of papers on tho subjects in which they are known to bestrong, which, aftor being carefully harmonised, should be granted and issued by the various Boards at the proper time. In this way tho ins])ectorß would be relieved of a very invidious duty," After diecucHing the pro posal, the Board resolved to acknowledge tho receipt of the letter.

We have every reason to boliovo that the Perpetual Trustees and Agency Company of Now Zealand (Limited) contemplate oxtend ing the field of their operations to this pro vincial distriot. We find, from inquiries we have made.that the Company will,when, and if it is fiually decided to open in Auck land, do co under a strong local Board of Directors, and with a manager specially skilled and experienced in the conduct of all trust business. The Company aome 18 months ago took overtlioold established busi ness of Gillies,Street,andHislop,andConnell aud'Moodio.in Dunedin, all the mombors of tho old firms still remaining in tho active management and conduct of tho Company's bußinees, which in the South Island is very largo. We beliovo that the establishment of (he Company in Auckland >vil! afford facilities fur th'j satisfactory conduct/ of Im portant trust and aofency business, v-litcli will be appreciated and largely t-iktsi aO -vantage of bino, mid indeed "iikuady we know of quarters in which the Company will receive strong and influential support. We understand that the Company has a limited number of unallotted shares held in reserve, wbioh will be distributed to approved ap proved applicants in this district, so that the Company may have ite proprietors resi dent in both Islands,

The friends of the Bailors' missionary, Mr Honry Fell will be pleased to hear that his health is already improved by his stay at the Bay of Islands. The Te Anau will not arrive from South} crn ports until Tuesday, and wil! leave for Sydney the following day. The departure of the Arawata for Fiji has in consequence been postponed till Tuesday, 5 pm.

"•Scotland is coming," says the adver tisement of Lingard's diorama, and we pre sume that the brawny Scots have been so successful in this new land that their country is now coming after them ; but be this as it may, we understand that Mr Lingard's diorama will call up to many an exiled eon o' bonnie Scotland vivid pictures of tho Bconea amid whioh his youth was passed. Mr Lingard has secured a lecturer who ia thoroughly imbued with tho Bpjrit of the can vass he describes, and Madame and Mr Hayward are both accomplished vocalists, whose singing evidences the possession of both culture and taste. The whole of the musical arrangements are entrusted to Madame Lingard, a pupil of tho Royal Academy. The exhibition had a most suc cessful season at Wellington, .where it was patronised by the Governor, the Premier, and members of both Houses of Parlia ment.

Detective. Hughoa has returned from Wellington, to which place he had been accompanying a prisoner.

Fagan's backers mot last night, and de cided to accept the challonge of Matheaon to wrestle any man under 12 stono.

Customs duties at this port for tho past week amounted to £8183 IGs 9d.

" John TrogsDOweth " is to be performed in Bt. Jaineo'B Hall on Tuesday next by the Auoktand Band o( Hope Union Chair. Particu lars will ba found in Kunday Bervico advertise ment column.

" Ivo" lectures at Abbott's Opera House to-morrow nißht on " Tho Cities of the Plain." Rinaldo's Italian Hand will perform two selec tions of mualo, and Miss Emily Klliott will Bins:.

Tho entertainment this evening in the Temparat'Co Hall will bo presided ovor by tho Rev. C. Worboys. and tho chief address will bo Kivon by Mr Win. Knott. Th« children of tho Pitt-street Bond o£ Hope will take part in the sinning.

The ladies of Auckland are invited to inspeot my now millinery, displayed in showroom at the baok of my drapery and clothing shop.—J. H. Hannan, Victoria-street, offHobeon-streot.

On Tuesday, 22nd inst., an interesting lecture will bo delivered in tho Presbyterian Church, Kllerslle. by tlie Key. Mr MoCallum, on " California, the Land of Flowcra and Bun- Bhino: Its Sefinory, Resources, and Industries— Tho Panami Route, and the Rocky Mountains." Tho leoture will bo interspersed by mußlcal 8?loctionB. The proceeds arc in aid of imcrovinK tho building. Tho Roy. G. B. Munro will be in tbo chair, and tho inn nV. numofl s will bo charged for admission.

Noticos of Sunday services will bo found on the third i atte. Anniversary dedication ser vlon* at Bt. Matthew's Church. Sormons: "The Widow's Son" and the "Oil and tho Re sponse." At St. Paul's, dlsoonrraß by tho in cumbent on " Tho Widow of Nain " and " IJfce as a Fathor." At St. Petoi's Presbyterian ( hurcta, the Rer. R. SomorviUe will delivor a lecturo on "Tho Inspiration of the Sorioturos." Annivorsary services at tlw) Wmloran Churoheß of Ouhuim and Ht. John's. Ponsonby; also, at tho Mount Hilon ConKrejjational, in connection -with tne Sunday-echoed.

Tho complimentary benefit to Mrs Cot- Uhrlwi in takes place in tho Lorno-stroot Hall on Monday, tho 2Ut. The flret part of the pro- Ki'inmno coiihislu of a concert, In which gome of tho leading amatonrs of Auckland will take part. Tho faroe "Box and Cox." will, wo have every reason to believe, be worth scolng. Mias Aimeo Thornton hna bwn engaged to pUiy tho put of Mrs Bouncer. Mrs Hertz and Mr Davis have contraotod to provide tho music for tho ball, and a thorough good evening's entertain ment is assured. Tho individual merits of tho benefclaire aro such oa lead ua to hopoand oxpeot she will have a bumper house.

Ada Mantua.—This famous promoter of consulmtlonß is again to tho front with result of her drawing on tho Hawkcabury Grand Handi cap, and wo notice with satisfaction the earao was curried through undor the supervision of a largo and woll-selooted commltuiu of gentlemen of good position in professional and commercial circles associated with members of the Press, which we ocm.-idor should bo a sufficient proof that ovorythlng has been done to give entire siulsfar.tlon to the general body of subscribers. Tho prluciml prizfl-winners were aa under :— First, £139 16s 6d, to a minor at the Thome?, Auckland ; second. £95 17s 9d. to a ttorvant Kill at Auckland; and tho tnird. £53 18« 3d, to a gentleman In G<>o<vo-streot, Uanedin. Mel bourne and New ISoalsnd Cups now open.— [advt.l

A WANGANUI DIVORCE CASE.

(BY TELEORAI'n—PBESS. ASSOCIATION.)

Wanoanui, this day. Ax tho Supromo Court to-day a decro nisi was granted in the divorco case Helen Chal dicott v. Louis Wm. Chaldieott. The appellant proved adultery with a barmaid, and also cruelty to herself. Defendant is a blower hero, and has until lately beon a partner of tho firm of Strncban and Ohaldi oott.

WITHDRAWAL OF A SERIOUS CHARGE.

Action for Malicious Froeocution

Ponding,

The chargo against Tbotnes Pollock, a Wai kuto farmer, of the larceny an a balleo of 225 stamp find 17 bead cittlo curao on* at tho Police Court to-iiny. Mr'Thoo. Cooper, who appeared for tho prosecuticn, said ho would like to men tion to Ills Worah'p that ha had liokod through. tho cvidODCC, but did not fed disposed to oll'or any evidence in tfic caso. Ho uiado thin iitntfl inent, ng defendant was virtually In custody. Mr Co'tcr: That boing so. tho caao Is practically ill>;niliisod. His Worship: Yea, the accused in discharged. Mr Cotter said ho believed Mr Cooper woo Id bur him out that no criminal proceedings should have beer brought in this oaao. It wab Dimply a matter where tno remedy was a simple fine, nnd were criminal prooceo lr.Rj woro not justified. Mr Cooper said ho bad not been acting in this oase from the beginning. After looking through the evidence, he did not t.lilnc the caso was 0110 whloh should trouble this Court at protect, but he believed It would trouble a higher courc in another form. The prisoner was then discharged. Wo understand that Mr Cotter, acting on behalf of Mr Pollock, has also taken tho initiatory proceedings in an action for malicious prosecution, damages being laid at a substantial amount.

TABLE TALK.

Si'RiN'o weather at last,

Consols remain at 100 J. 'Frisco mail gorvico safe,

If oubo of Representatives sitting to-day, Eight sailors have deserted from the Duchess of Arsyle. Timarn Artillery Band will not compete in tho band contest at Wellington.

They say they have no proper instru ments. Aro they not rather afraid of Wel lington water ? New Zoaland wheat at Sydney is fetching 8a por buBhol; oats, 2s 4d; maizo 3s 10a per fiGlbfl. K.oithor nilonce, forgotfulnoss, nor lapse of time rectifies a wrong. The Married Women's Property Act dia arranges tho old rhyme which declared :—

" Men dying, make ther wills; but wires Kaoapo a work so bad. Why should ttvy m»ko what all thoir Hvea Tho gontle dames have had V

Tho two Art Societios in Auckland aro to bo invited to meet the Committee of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition to consider tho socuring of a good exhibit of works of local artiste.

A Dunedin man named Adair disputes his deceased wife's will, leaving her pro perty to her parents, on the ground that she was insane whon she made it.

Epicures rejoice! Oysters may now be gathered everywhere except at Whangarei. Coombes's Arcade, now opened right through, has cost about £16,000. Bank qf New Zealand half-yearly meet ing takes place on 2!>th October next. To Aroha School Committee consider the new scholarship regulations likely to cause mental overstrain, and they protest to the .Board In Auckland and the Minister of Eduoation at Wellington. An old Wairarapa settler, George Great head, dran'c a lotion in mistake for rum on Thursday night, and died three hours after wards.

Mr Erneßt Roberton, M, 8., Edinburgh, son of Mr John Roberton, Auckland, Has been admitted a member of the Royal Collego of Surgeons.

Committee of Otago Board of Education rocommond that no school in towns ehould receive rnoro than 750, cad outside not more than 500 scholars, and that tho minimum allowance of superficial space bo 12 square feet, and of cubic space 200 cubic feet.

A movement is on foot in Wellington to change the name of Waring Taylor-street to Britannia-street.

It is proposed to hold a grand lawn tennis tournament at Napier on the last three days of Decomber next.

The Hauraki natives tribes, in common with the European residents of Thames and To Aroha, have reeolved to petition Government not to remove Warden Kenrick from the district.

The Salvation Army in Melbourne the other day marched a respectable young lady iff to one of their homos as one who needed to be loscucd from a lifo of Bin,

Mr M. W. Ohryetall has r^ned tho chainuausbipoi Canterburyßailway Lea^'uo becauee the Committee had reconimond-jd alliance with Nelson and Westland.

The ship Bejvoirlich, which recently arrived at Melbourne, encountered fearful storms, and narrowly escaped wreck. Seven hundred women are employed at the central telegraph office in London, and about 350 more at the different telegraph and postal branch office* of the metropolis,

THE SWORD EXERCISE SCANDAL.

Sound Rating from Colonel Whitmoro.

The officers of local Volunteer corps have just received from the Hon. Colonel Whit more (Colonel-Commandant of tho Now Zealand Volunteer Forces) copies of a cir cular letter that he has drawn up with res pect to tho fencing bout between Inspector §mith and Lieutenant Woolfield, which formed the eubject of recent inquiry. After the usual official preamble it proceeds in the following nirect and vigorous terms : "The Colonel commanding the colonial forces has had hia attention drawn to an occurrence which has formed tho subject of a court of inquiry at Auckland, and m which three Volunteers, two of whom were officers, and one the Commanding Officer of the corp, 6 eem to have drawn their swords at a late hour of the night in a pubho hotel and engaged in fencing with cue another. The Court of Inquiry has connnod ite inves tigations apparently to ono epocial point, viz . whether one of the officers who wa« wounded had boon injured by accident or design. This, from a military point ot view, is a secondary matter, as it may bo fairly assumed that no Volun teer officer would havo intentionally hurt another in such a manner. nut outside the question there ia a very im portant ono to the wholo force. Officers who cannot abstain from such foolish ex hibitions do little credit to tbo New Zealand Volunteer body, and it is unnecessary to point out that they who should set an example to those under their command en courago what might bocomo a eeriouß dangor botli to the general public and to the disciplino of the forco, when they use their side-arms, oven for amuoement, in this manner. This has bcou the first instance of this disorderly conduct in tho forco, and tho Colonel commanding tho forces, with these remarks, is willing to overlook it, and to direct that the officbrs con cerned may return to duty. But in any future cace reported to him he will con sider it his duty to recommend that officers who forget themselves after this caution so much as to behave in the same way should havo their csmmiseiona cancelled by His Excellency tho Commander-in-Cbief."

We understand that the above deliver, ance ia to bo published as a district order.

LATEST SPORTING

Tho Great Metropolitan Stakes.

[Special Message.]

(Received September 19,1 p.m.) Sydney, this day. A LARGE attendance of sporting men were present at Tattersall's lust night. Honeydew was backed in thousands for the Metrop. up to 7to 1. Copra has been backed to win £6,000 at 100 to 4. Sloth, Prince Imperial, and Acolyte are now firmer than ever. Betting: Despot and Prince Imperial, 4to 1 ; Acolyts and Honeydow, 7 to 1; Sloth and SiWor King, 100 to 9 (takon); Astra-a, 100 to <3 (offered). The weather is fine for the races to-day, Tronton is greatly admired.

Otago Hunt Club Steeplochases.

Dukedin, this day. Tho Otago Hunt Club Steeplechase Meet ing is taking place to day. The weather is fine, but tho course is very soft, owing to the many day ß rain.

Hcbdle Hanuioaf.—Trapper, 1; Meda, 2 | Modesty, 3. Totaliaator dividend, £5 4s. Kensington Handicap.—Everton Lad, 1; Matanalca, 2 j Billy, 3. Dividend, £3 5c

Locket (tho dam of Thunderbolt and Nocklace) droppod a fino colt to Musket at Sylvia Park this week.

ALLEGED SLY GROG SELLING.

Tiik charge of sly-grog selling preferred by tho police against Francis Barnes and Mary Manor was called at tho Polico Court to-day. Mary Manor was charged with Boiling tho liquor, and Francis Barnes with being tho occupier ot un licensed promises, in which the sale took place. Mr Forwood appoarod on behalf of tho de fondant, and asked that, both cases be acljournod till this day week. There was in the hands of tho Clork of tho Court a medical certificate that Francis Barnes was not in a fit state to appear. He belioved it wns an understood thing with tho polico that both theso cases Bhould bo heard together, as the two offences aroßO out of the same transaction. Serjeant Pratt ohjected to the case being remanded be yond Wednesday, as his witnesses wore cm plojodon votEels in ihu harbour, and ho was afraid thoy would po away. Sir Forwood prossod for n remand till Saturday, but the case was eventually adjourned till noxt Wednesday, on the understanding that Mr Forwood was at liberty to apply for a further remand then if desired.

THE ANGLICAN MISSION

All Saints' Church.

All tho mission sorvio-ju in tho abore church were well attended yesterday, a largo number of intercessory prayers bolng offered. At 8 p.m" tho service commenced with saying the Litany of the Passion. An address was then delivered by Mrßodingtonfrom Peter, 3rd chapter, and IBth verse, "Christ suffered, tho just for tho .unjust." Tho preacher began by reiatiDg a thrilling inoldent t>n board a ship sinking at sea, where the captain sacrificed hia life for a stowaway boy. He then referred to Christ's agonyin the garden of QetbKemane,.'«nd showed that Joeus bore hia nattering—mental and physical—with patlenco and humility. At the instruction ser vioo which followed the address was on " Justi fication being the not of faith, which layeth hold upon Christ."

St. Thomas's Church. The aarviees at this pretty little church are the best attended of all, the building boing well filled on eaoh occasion. At 8 p.m. Mr Mason preached upon " The Crucifixion of tho Holy Kedeemer." The " old, old. story" was afrai n repeated in touching language, the congrega tion being bo Interested that ihey remained in the building until a few minutes beforo 10 o'clock.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Mr H. 0. Soth Smith, R.M)

Drunkenness.—Four persons wore punishod for this offunoe.

Bad Language.—JFizabsth Tyo was charged undor tho Police Oifcnoes Aot with drunken ness and tho nso of obsoono language— Prisoner, who appoared in the dock with a child in her arms, said she did not uso bad language. It waß horhusband, who wns boating her, who offended. —Censtable Ruwel and a resident gave evidence andjpriaoner was fined 10a and costs, and ordered to find sureties of £10 to como np for sentence if called upon.

An Undesirable Occupant. — Elizabeth Kennedy, a venerable person, indignantly donied a chargo of having no lawful visible moans of support. She said she went out washing.—Con stable Bernard deponed to arresting the prisonor in a small dilapidated house in Moore-street, eha was in a halt-drunken state, and lying on the floor. Thehoußo had boon on flre, and the neighbours wore alarmed.—One month's im prisonment with bard labour.

Allbgbd Embezzlement.—William David Jackson, a young man. was charged with em bezzling &1&, tbo moneys of the Perpetual Trustee and Estate Agonoy, Dunedin, on 27th August.— Sergeant Pratt produced the warrant, and asked that the prisoner be remanded to Dunedin, to appear there in answer to the charge a woek honco. -Romandod accordingly. Alleged Sly-grog Selling.—The charges of sly-grog selling against Mary Mahor and Frances .'Barnes wero, on tho application of Mr Forwood, adjourned in consequence of the ill ness of Miss Barnes. Tho case was fixed for noxt Wednesday.

Failing to Contribute.—Thomas Showring was chargod with failing to contribute towards the support of his wifo, Mary Ann Showring.— Mr Jas. Russell appeared for complainant, and Mr A. E. Whitaker for defendant. Mary Ann Snowline was called, and deposed that she was married in England. When she oanie to Auck ! land she wont to liva with her husband in lodg ings at the house of Mrs Smith in Chapel-street They then went to Pousonby, and Mr Shewrinir left her there and wont to the Thames. At his request she went to him there, and also accom panied turn to Mangapai. He left there at a few hours notice, and the time was so short th--it-she could not go with him. When witness came to town defendant would notspeaktoher.nndwhi-n she compelled him to do so ho said ho would not do anything towards her support. He after wards allowed hor 10s a week, but told her if she left Auckland tho money would cease This only lasted for a few weeks. Hor husband was now in T. & S. Morrin's establishment. She was ready and willing to return to him if ho would give her a good homo. By Mr Whitaker: Her husband had asked her if she would like to go away from Auckland. The 10s a- wA olV, wa?. because she went on a visit to Cambridge. Dofendant was called and examined, the substance of the dofenco being that tho complainant had not behaved herself with sufficient propriety to entitle her.tc main tenance at tho hands of hor husband. He thought there was undue familiarity between his wife and Mr Neville. By Mr Rus3cll: He had never accused Ms wife of anything wrong. His W orehip did not see any. ground for tho husband roinsmg to contribute, and oven if there were, tho wife was a destitute person within tho meaning of tho Act. Older made for the payment of \os her week. Quarrelsome Fishermk.v. - Joseph Cope was charged with using provokingand insulting Until-.: ;■■■:■. towards John Lmil.un. ana thi--ut.-T ---in;,' to iUkhv jiii.-i oyoi'boiirri irom a boa. Mr rvuwur eppcarca ior dcieadint, mid look ex ception to the complaint on the ground thiu it alleged three separate oflences. Mr Earl, for complainant, submitted, that tho information was good. His Worship held that tho infor mation was bad. Mr Earl asked to bo allowed to strike out the word "provoking," but His i, orlJ liD Baid tnero wn3 »o powor to amend. Mr Earl asked that tho case be allowed to go on without an information. His Worship said he could dp nothing without consent. Case with drawn in order that a fresh information might

CABLEGRAMS.

(reuter's telegrams.)

Spain Preparing for War.

London, September 18.—The Spanish Government aro making purchases of cruisers and torpedoes. International Telegraph Guarantee. Sir James Andernon, of the Eastern Ex tension Telegraph Company, suggests that all maritime nations shall guaranteo to the telegraph companies a moderate rate of intorest on the cost of their obtaining control of tho cable. Toe Archbishop oi Sydney. Cardinal Moran. Archbishop of Sydney, is a passenger for Australia per the Liguria. Bonk of England Returns. The weekly returns of the Bank of Eng land published today show tho total re serve in notes and bullion to be £14,300.000, and the proportion of reserve to liabilities 42 per cent. London Wool Sales. At yesterday's sales 11,790 bales were catalogued. The murket has a firmor tone. 28,000 bales havo been withdrawn sinco tho opening of the aeriea. Melbourne, this day.—The Supreme Court confirmed tho sentence passed by tho Court Martial on tbo subordinate members of tho pormanont Artillery Force. (Received—l9th, 1 p.m.) Adelaide, this day. — Whoat market Btoady, 4s to 5s Id ; flour (town brands), £8 69 to £8 10s ; country ditto, £7 5a to £7 17s Gd. ■

THE TORIES AND HOME RULE.

A Parnellito Compact Denied,

(BY CADLE —COI'VIiIOHT.)

London, September 18. Sin Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of tho Exchequer, addressed a public meeting of the electors of East Gloucestershire last night, at Oirencester. In the course of hia speech he denied the existence of a compact between the Pariiollite and Conservative parties regarding the Home Rule question. Sir Michaol expressed himself in favour of the extension of local self-government to the three Kingdoms. A Press Association message says :—Sir Michael Hicks-Beach states that the Go vernment will not support Mr Parnell,

AN ADELAIDE OFFICIAL EM BEZZLES £10,000.

Supposed Flight to New Zealand,

[redtek's telegrams.]

Adelaide, Soptember 18, H. A. Wood, accountant to the Court of Insolvency, has absconded. An examina tion of his books has resulted in the dis covery of a deficiency of upwards of £10,000. Tbo polico authorities hopo to intercept Wood at New Zealand, to which colony he is believed to have proceeded.

THE PROROGATION.

(BY TELEGRAPH— PAItLUMKNTARY REPORTER.

Wkllington, this day. Tiiebe ia now no chance of tho Prorogation till next week.

LUMPERS' STRIKES IN THE SOUTH.

Wellington, this day. Tub men belonging to the Lumpers' Union west out on etriko at noon to-day. Subse quently 27 of their number, deprecating the action of the Union in calling out tho men on strike, notified the chipping company that they had resolved to withdraw from the Union and go to work. The Union Company are working etoamers with their own men, and the Tongariro and Doric will bring up men from the South to work if necessary.

Ciiuistchurcii, Friday,

Tho lumpers at Ly ttelton have struck work ngain, and this time the strike is not con fined to a particular company as on the last occasian. About afortnight ago thuNew Zealand Shipping Company, Sh u w, Savill, and Albion, and tho Union Corapanieß com bined together, and intimated to the Lump era' Union that thoy would adhere to the rates of wages previously given in Lyttalton, viz., Is 3d per hour, and 2s overtime, these rates to prevail throughout the colony. An attempt by the lumpers* to induce the shipping companies to alter their decision failed, and most of the lumpers have refused to work any of tho vessels belonging to the three companies. The Union boats T© Anau and To Kapo wero worked to-day by thoir crows and a fow immigrants by tho Tongariro, travelling by them. The lumpers continued working on thoKaikoura till two p.m., when they struck, demanding 1b 6d per hour or 12s per day. The Ly ttolton manager for the Now Zealand Shipping Company informed them that if they struck tb.6y would employ no more men of the Lumpers' Union. The steamer's cargo was then handled by her crew, and it is expected she will bo ready to learo at tho advertised time.

CHRisionuEcn, this day. Tho meeting of Lyttolton Lumpers' Union, held last night, was unproductive of any satisfactory result, the majority of the Union holding out for tho higher rate of wages.

Captain Anderson, of the Shaw, Saville, and Albion Company, received a tele gram from tho Wellington lumpers this morning, which stated their willingness to work on the Doric, at Wellington, at the lesser rate of wages. The reply sent to tbem was that the Company had made arrangements to work the Doric, which would render them independent of the Union. The Union at Lyttelton is showing signs of weakness.

Dunedin, Friday,

No arrangements having been come to botween the shipping companies and the Lumpers' Union, the whole of the members of the Union struck nt noon. The Union Company's monthly mon had to complete the loading of-the Manapouri.

HUTT TARRING AND FEATKER ING CASE.

Information for Perjury.

Wellington, this day. Information for alleged porjury was swern against Mr S, Waters today in connection with the Hutfc tarring case. The case will be heard on Wednesday next.

WELLINGTON EXHIBITION.

(BY TBLEOBAI'H.—PBKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Welunoton, thiß day. The following additions aud alteratiooa have been mado in tho list of judges for tho Exhibition: - Silvorsiniths' and goldsmiths' work and jewellery: Mossrs George Denton, J. King, Ah Lyen, added. Architecture and sculpture: Mr Thomas Turnbull, added. Photography :Mr Casneau, with drawn ; Mr W. T. L. TravarH and Dr. Hutchison, added. Harness, leather work, boots, soap, candles: Mensra E. Tomer, Sloan, James Grietford, and R. Armstrong, added. Proposed lectures by G. A. Sala. The executive committee have decided to endeavour to get Mr Sala to deliver two lectures at the Exhibition oa his return to Wellington from the South.

A recent tolegram from Cooktown, Queensland, to a Sydney paper, states: — Kerry, of New Guinea gold notoriety, arrivod to-day, and leaves to-morrow by the Gunga for Thursday Island, where he intends to purchase an 80-ton schooner to proceed to Rook Island, north of .New Guinea. Here ho intends to engage 20 Malays as bowers ; thence he proceeds to Marchosa River to search the locality where he eoya he previously found gold. If ssucesaeful, ho will rofcurn ;xt rmoo ; if other wise, he will £0 to Port Moresby and oxplora the Owes uud Stanley Ranges and prospect them for gold. Signor Vioti accompanies him as naturalist and geologist, Kerry is well equipped, and states that ho has £3,000 available, and that Sir Peter Soratchloy has withdrawn the interdict to his visiting New Guinea. This does not agree with Sir Peter Scratehley's statement to a reporter of the local press, to the effect that Kerry would not be allowed to explore New Guinea.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

riiEHousometatnoto '^V Replying to qu e ßK aaßiUl6 »id they would tab B** Forests Tree Planting^ ""H Keplying to Mr G&ikW , lector of Custom., at <£?*•» 4,■*, duty on prints invoic&*<4ES upwards, whichhithertohadlf 6' »*ffi free. Mr Stout said tU t bM» (fetiS Mr Buokland and n. * Replying to Mr J. C ft" %■ Stodt eaid Dr. Y on Hwit only paid Commissionor^JL 0^ i Zealand at the London ILtoEu?*%K woal d b ett^ : Mr W. F. BocioAKßttMv - ducoproof thattheGovernmLu ?*ite Buller an understanding?iftl^ the natives had voted as SITI tfo Mr O'Connor thoughuM^fi member to apoa k of the « t-^ Buckland had done. ™* nst>W«^ Mr Ivkss attacked Mr BuckW, Mr Hislop thought theattaoU^i especially whenmado byTS?^ place, and eaid if it conttourfK s*& attention to stranger, iSfe^ Mr Sebdon said members Xii?1 their feelings, and part j£d Jg£""* fiuenoed m his vote. ' ™ : M. r,| Tonr aaid no one but D, n would be sent Home by the , rw' **■ Should other gentlemenCtSS!*1: their expense. Dr. Bnler had b"1 commended by Dr. Haast, The House went into rw.i.

ANOTHER FIRE.

Two Cottages at Devonport D^ The ravages of the fay (to,,*^ extended to Devonport, whld, » tt T scene of an alarming eonflagatio, ta early this morning. About 4.30 i a , eix-roomed house in Annie-strwtj, J and occupied by.Mr Patterson, «, L' to bora fire. Who should kveZS of being first on the scene is doubtfrt™£ McKenzie.who livoa opposite; wasaSJj by the barking of. iHJIJSftS came aware that Patterson's houH wj fire, the flames having eYidontiyaaMdka of the centre of the building; vSSm- i same time Mr Logan, whoeeWS*' boat-shed are nearer to the beachiMiW. discovered the fire, having hmSSSi by the glare and crackling of tfalirt got up immediately, and found tttt-flm, were issuing from the roof ofPittSii! building about its centre. Hmsfc no prospect of caving either httnA ' pluce or an adjoining cottage, mrindtifr''- Melville, of the Lake, tenanted hMr? Donovan and family. Theowupsnh,* therefore aroueed, and escaped iift«, difficulty, the fire having spread Mnpiflj }. i A large number of residents bootoIm? but owing to the absence of in»3 appliances for the conveyutt«(|-; water very little could: feto? except the saving of furnitnteitm Jijj,, son's and Donovan'?, the. fire turn; a ' tended to the latter afan etriv'%,: Both buildings burned fiarcelyfor^Va hour, during which time gre»tl:dlstr I was experienced in preventing qflas j* '■') tages, especially those oceopßd bj Messrs Webb and Grant, frpia;M&g to the flames. They were kept jntjil ; I water, and eventually escapedTOißWl -scorching. Both Patterscn'jaaiDwial.':: houses were burnt to the greirad, sal i email house at the back of'ttiiwitt waß destroyed. It caught &v«l was cut down in order- to: im^A the fire from spreading to Mr Loginlmt II shed, immediately adjoining., Thigjliji was occupied by Messrs 7rayatid lyni,' who have snffered by the Ipa -1)1 m J personal effects. The origin, ,ol .t» i firo is a mystery. Mr •,; that he and his three children wtW about 9.30 last evening, their Wwa being in the front of the building W- i 430 a.m. he Bays ha was awakened to ,;. somebody he did not know, end dtaxrim that the bouse was on fire.; He grt tin ; children out hurriedly, having no to to clothe them properly. At MJJ:|waiV firo was confinod to an unoccupied roiuij the centre of the building, Where fl»»: break appears to have origkiW, ; but the flames had extended co tat Wit, was impossible to ascertain exMtlysbmtv had started. Mr Pattereooaystlutftst k had been no fire in the room ain«Ueedt;, ■ and he is at a lose to account fortt««M."; of the outbreak. His house iiiuuuH £200 in the New Zealand, and ttersW on bis furniture in the eaae office,: «•" owner of the other cottage i« ituora» £150 in the New Zealand, tatttecaper Mr Donovan, was uninsured.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COEBKSrOSDBp.t '||

THAME3, thlldty Cambria,—The leading Btope ia tte im . lodoatNo. 3 level produced lOOlta. i specimens this morning, and a little goM showing in the face. .. ADELAiDE.-Lougblin, tnbutcr, aim 49 tons for 43ozs. 18dwt6.RoU.: J u ,i :i Nkw North Stab-A trial cr#W* > two loads of quartz from the lof-lW" shaping for a payable return. _ LJI .

BOROUGH OF NEWMARKET.

More Illegal MeettafO. &

A SfECiAL meeting of the .Newsu^ Borough Council was called for W*,. ing for the purpose of striking a »!«f the current year. Present: .Thi.MiyJ »< J. Suiter) and Cm. Edgerley,■.:» Whisker, Bishop, and '^W%m Mayor stated that special l«gid»timt« been necessary to enable , rate owing to tho lohangp «%S' vernment h»ving taken plftCO «*,ES';3 did. He then read the clauses «*•«« - Act, 1882, Amendment Act, '"'JTj, bearing upon the question. ."rJBB?? asked if this was a special «»«TJJ 1 i meeting. The Mayor repliedtt««^ social meeting called M*»gS Mr Clayton stated that if His %»*%# consulted the opposition notjhavsbeen hald that <«»S* not done so, ho claimed tbattt*«M*JgL ■ illegal, the notice he bad «o*SS» asocial one. He then !*«■£«, notice, but would'not allow it to F*^ tho hands of tho for»^£Sfa*s however, that the Town Cta^W,*^ teutly omitted_ tho word S^JM ; putio.lw notice. The other.w notices wore next produced,^ *Rjtf'.a, to bo correct Mr Clayton, 'Mffifr, would not be a party to any W withdrew from the °^^Mde3»*-: ' was not a quorum left, calla legal meeting for nwtTu^ the purposes of Btnking a raw. .

SUICIDE FROM RELIGIOUS MANIA.

(BY TELECKAI-H—OWN

An elderly man named John• drowned in the WaikatoßiwJ^ He left his home in the -nor*"?; ceodedlothcri«r l -wbm|?**JB| sc.lt oi hi.-; clothing and wen! ill- B| wero found carefully «"±*m left a letter in h® j"Sbfeg&£ "good-bye," and charge of Major Wil«W^W him Fio would ga a I l» rt'foriih*«* family from his brothoff, •» w Deceased has for come from religouß mani» «nd f inclined,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 1886.

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TEWELLERY AND YX7ATCHES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. I. ALEXANDER. (Established 1865.) , retiring from business." ii first and only sale singe 1865. £3500 worth OB HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY— I GOLD, AND SILVER WATCHEB, ,\ . MARBLE CLOCKS, '" - SILVER GOODS, AND a ..,,.-; BLECTRO-PLATEDWARE. ALL AT LESS THAN COST PRICK TO EFFECT "A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. <;L 'ISIDOE. ALEXANDER, f^S JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. DSF E. D, MACK ELL A R (House next St. Mark's Churob, Parnell). tfv . & .j Houes of Consumation: i \:-[ Ai r iaatord'8 Newton ,- .. 930 -to 10.30 a.m. AtH^*^" 1 QUO^P-streßt .. 2to i p.m. ,| ; "* »tt«Kie?i.»o. 837. ;:; . •



HANDBOOK OF NEW ZEALAND. 11 GARDENING. 11 Price, 2s 6d. Krorj ono poaßessinga Garden, however small, should'havoacopy. ■ Can bo obtained from any bookseller, or will be sent, poat <"rco, on receipt of amount In stamps on upp loation to WHITCOMBE & COMBS (Limited), CHRIBTCHUROH. (A CARD.] DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, lato Medical Officer and Publio Vacolnator, lluddorulloHl (England), may bo consulted at his residence, Onohunga (opposlto Mr (Jllman'u, Chemist)— Morning 9 to 10 Aftornoon 1 to 2 Evening 6 to 7 ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised aa tho BEST lor halt a oentnry. DH. G. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Lato in practice in Victoria-street., London). Having commenced practice in Auckland, may be conisultod dally. At Home-8 till 8.30 a.m., 1 till 2 p.m., and 6 till 8 every evening. In Town (at King and Sons', Choruista, Queen otreet)—lo till 11 a.m. RESlDENCE—Westminster Lodge. Kyber Pass. Two floors from Bjmonda-Btrcot. W. BAKTL ET T, • 151, QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery In great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Kings. Orders by post carefully execrated. QPRING QEASON MILNE & CHOYCE Would box to notify to their friends and the public generally that they havo NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit a CALL. Tho Romln haying been bought in the Homo Markets on very advantageous terms, tho Pricoa are guaranteed to bo exceptionally low. c " LXJ The following represent a few of the P^ Goods Opened I O NEW MILLINERY k ■ NEW SHAPES IN BTRAW GOODS [>H NKW MOB CAPS r^ NEW MANTLES, VI3ITES, &c ONEW JERBEYB, DUST COATS. &C NEW FANS, FANCY GOODS NEW COSTUMEB H"! NEW DRKSS GOODS (Immense varietj) 7~\ NEW WASHING MATERIALS W NEW PILKB, BROCHEB, &C. NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACAB3ERB, &O. K> NEW LACKS (in great variety) OQ NEW KID & TaFFKTA GLOVES NEW FRILLINQB, RIBBONS, &c H — r-y EVERY REQUISITE FH in -4 BABY LINEN, F"! and m LADIEB' AND CHILDREN'S U ONDEKCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUBTS, TIES, &c. DRESS-MAKING, MANTLE-MAK JNO, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHING-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. r Patterns and Prioes by Poßfc Free. X-PER CENT. DIBCOUNT FOR-R O CABH. v MILNE & CHOYCE, AUCKLAND.



We bare mnoh GtIUHDDiSHUtO] pleasure In stating our extensive af- IKON toratlOßS aio com pleted. At opn- "Ct BEDSTEADS Biaerablo outlay ■*■ we have enlarged T our Show Rooms. TT friends will be fairly astonished T> « My STSS CBANW^AS. steads, Carpets. Itf and General A" Household Furni: , —— tnre presented to T their Tlow as they ■*• travel round out Immejyw P ' O Assortment of GARLICK CARPETS CRANWBLIi. AtßeducedPrlcM — YOUR OAB^ GK CRANWKLL. Young people about to itart TT Housekeeping H ■ will find ft to tholr advantage %* nE&*BS£. 0 BEDROOM. • ZX&vFF&S U SITTING. ROOM, olasees of Goods. niuran nnnii wo < can suit aU c, DIMING-ROOM, pockets. It la S K-rmnK-vr possible to f» w KITCHEN nlsh a house bom _, wrrowTTriTi-Dm eio np to anj E FURNITURE amount from our Warehouse. at OABIjIOE GARLIOK ft *HflM & ORANWBLL, CBANWKLIiU pARLIOK t. QRANWBLL'S. / QUEBN-STREKT, AUCKLAND. J\ R. LEGH R ERS ON, OTAHUHU, Attends (emergencies excapted) upon the follow ing days at the undermentioned places: PANMURK—At Mr Fleming's Store, ten a.m., Saturday. HOWTCK—One p.m., Saturdays. PAPAKURA — Wednesdays, ten o'clock a.m. and 3 o'clock p.m., at Mr Fallwellß. WAIROA SOUTH-Wednesday, twelve o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotel. AUCKLAND-Alckin'a Surgery, Fridays, •' ? half-past one p.m. /N E O. M 0 C A" U L, XJC Weshesiby-stbbbt East, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVBN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Buildebs, Contbactoks, and Storekbefbrs # Are Informed that GEO. MoCAUL, of Thame3, TAKEN OVER ThUmSUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, ia prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washors, Spouting. and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, WjSLLBSLEY-BTKXET EAST, AUCKLAND, Still Brown and Davy streets, Thames. ■



T U S T ARRIVED «l AND OPENED UP, EX LANGSTONE, FROM GLiSGiOW (via Pout Chalmkbb). A LARGE SHIPMENT OF TWEEDS AND WOKS TEDS, Which ombraco everything New or worthy of attention in tho Homo Markets. JOHN WHITE, Tailor & Importer, VICTORIA-BTRBET (Next Union Bank). TT\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notico is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing between tho undersigned in i the Business of Muslo-sellers. Pianoforte Tuners, and Music Warehousemen, under the stylo of HOFFMAN AND SONS, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. The undorsigned, Henry Augustus Hofflnann (whose rocoipt shall bo sufficient discharge), will receive all debts duo to and discharge all liabilities due by the lato firm. Dated at Auckland this 21st day of August, 1885. (Signed F. W. HOFFMANN. (Signed) H. A. HOFFMANN. Witness: (Signed) C. F. Buddle, Solioitor, Auckland. IN reference to tho above notico, 11. A, HOFFMANN begs to notify that the busi ness of Pianoforte and Musical Instrument Doalers, Tuners, Ropairors.Ceto., will still ba oarricd on by him, under tho same style and tltlo as hitherto. In thanklr.g the publio for thoir past support he begs to assure them of his carotul and prompt attention to all commands he may be favourod with in tho future. HOFFMANN & SONS. THE LAKOEST ASD MO3T CARKFUIXY SELECTIID STOCK OF PIANOS AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE COLONIES. Solo Agonts for J. BRINSMKAD & SONS, J. HSDAILE & CO..COLLARD & OOLLARD. OF LONDON AND 11ABON & HAMLIN. OF NEW YORK.