COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, tec. To-night, Opera HoußO-Majoroni and Wilson's Comic Opora Company, 8. Strasburg Clock, Coupland's Store 7 to 10. Foresters' Hall-Lcctnro by Mr Lepper, "The Battlo with Self." Sec. 8. Mount Roaklll Singing Class (Mr Huxta.lo), Dlckaon'B School, 7.30. St. Thomas's Flowor Service 7. Lodge Ponsonby (Masonlo), 7.15. Annual Meeting of Auckland Club. 5. St. James'B Hall-Membora of Burns Club, 8 Choral Hall-Fancy Dress Ball, 8.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

J. 11. Hauler & Co.-Hotißohold Furniture, &c, noon. Dowden and Paton-Freehold Pioperty, 12. *.. Buckland-Remucra Yards, 1. ■ito and Bradley-Furniture, 11. iv. Arthur—Household Fnrnlturo and Effects, at 12.

G. W. Binno.-Ten, Hops. Oatmeal, Vinegar tl.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will oloao an under :— Tins Day, For Katl Kail, Aongatote. Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Tnnmo3, per Enterprise, at 3.30 p.m. TITUS-DAY, November 5. For Port Fitzroy, Tryphona, and Okupu, per Argylo. at 7 a.m. For walwera,Kav.au.and Wnrkwotrh.por Rose Casey. at 10 a.m. For Waitnra. New Plymouth, and Wanganui per Gairloch, at 11 p.m. For Port Chalmers, Otago, and Southland, por .Wairarapa, at 11 a.m. Per Tarawera a3 follows :— For Gisborno, Naplor, and Southern Ports and Australian Colonies nt II a,m. For India, China. Japan. Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom, via Colombo and Brindisi .p.r I. &0. stoamcr) for letters &c, specially pre paid and addressed, ut 10 a.m. Mail due in London on December 29. For Thames, per Rotoni-haua, at 11.30 a.m. Per Ringarooma. as follows: For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies at 4 p.m, Continentof Europe, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (per Orier.t steamer), for letters, &c. cpecially so prepaid and addressed, at 3 p.m. United Kingdom mail will be duo In London on tho 22nd December. For Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Clansman, nt 5 p.m. Monday, November 0 For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Novoinbor 10. Per s.s. City of Sydney as followa I— For Navigator Islands. Sandwioh Islands. United States of Amorlca, Canada, British Columbia, Central and Sonth America, an* British and Foreign West Indies, et 1 p.m Ear United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 cm. Money ordors, 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and news capers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, hearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Moll Agent on board the at .tamer np to the time of soiling, Thla mail will >_ duo In London on Friday, December 18,1885 Signed) S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-office, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Aoi k__iki>—Thia afternoon, 5 10; to-morrow morning, 5,32.

MANUKAU HK_DS-This evoning, 7,50 to morrow morning, 8.12. Kaipara Heads-This evening, 8.50; to morrow afternoon, 9.12.

Bu.vsst.—This evoning, 6 32. SUNKISE.—To-morrow morning, 1.55, Moon's Abe.—Now Moon, 7ih, 812 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. C'.ausman, s.s., Farquhar, from Tautanga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVKNINO. Maogregor, ..... Johnson, for Whangarei Wallaki. S.S., Crawford, for Whangarei Suva, s.s , Johnson, for -outhern potts

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, 10-monow,

5 pm. Enterpriee. from Thames, to-morrow, 10 30 p.m. Rotomahana, from I_nnie3 to-day, 8 30 p.m. Ringarooma. from South, today, about 7 p.m. Artryle, from Mtrcury Bay. Thursday

Arawata, from Fiji, to-morrow morning Außtrali-, from San Francisco November 11 Coptic, from Plymouth, about Novembor 21 Ruapehu, from Plymouth, about December 8. (For projectod departures boo shipping ad vertisements and mail notico?.)

In'wabds Coastwise.—lda, from Paklri, with 18,000 ft timber; Kauri, from Whangaroa. with (58,000 ft timber; Klaio, from Thames, with 2.,000 ft timber; Moehall, I'rnm Omaha, with 100 poata, 2.000 palings, 20 tons lire wood.

Outwards Coastwise. — Ida. f.r Pakirl'. Ruby, for Whangarei; Mot'hau, for l'aklri; Vio et, for Thames.

The schooner Olive otitorcd out at ihe Custouiß to-day for Tonga. The schooner Mulitoa (Uodfreyl, which leit Wha gorci for Tim.iii on Sept_inbor 29 la-t, has not s'uee been reported, and some uneasi ness Is felt concernin.tr bar sjfecy.

The ship Hermoine left London for Anokland on September 17,

The ship Lady Jccclyn is again on the berth at Loudon fcr this port, to follow the Vanilnara. The Government steamer Hinemoa should put In an appearance litis evening or early to morrow morning-. The brigantine Nettio, with part of original cargo shipped at New York, left Port Chalmers for lhia part yeaterday.

The e.s. Clansman arrived from Tauranga early this morning. Passengers—Mr and Mrs _ urvis and girl. Mie.ee Young. QnicK. a-d Snod grass. Rev. New bold. Messrs Clark, Munro, Heard, Drury. and Blaokott, Mrs Munro.

The s.s. Wairarapa commenced discharging cargo to day, but slow progress was made, owing to tbe heavy fall of ruin. So far, every thing put out is in good order. Any cargo damaged by water would, of course, be most likely iv the lowor tier. "Mia Wairarapa is ex pected to leave for Port Chalmers diroct at 2 p.m. to-morrow.

TRIAL TRIP.

The D.SF. Company's fine imw steamer Britannia was out on trial over tho measured mile as we went to press. Amongst tho?o on board ware Mr Nancarrow, Government Inspec tor of Machinery, and Mr Job-On, Government Inspector Of Boilars. Tho engines worked smoothly, and the stearoor seemed to get along a.a great rate.

KAIPARA SHIPPING

Kaipara Heads, thia day.—Sailed (October 31): Colonist, f.r Lvttelton; (November 2) Notero, Ansdell. Restless. Devonport, for Melbourne; Sarah Pile, for Dunedin; Zior, for Lyttelton.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Gairloch. s s., McArthur. for Waitara Penguin, s.s , Allman. for the South Oreti, s.s, Robertson, for Wanganui

The s.s. Penguin left for Southern ports at _ p.m. yesterday. Passengers: Miss Baratow, Mr and Mrs Molesworth, E. Hanmor. F. R. Webb, H. Ibiocs, St. Leon's Circus troupe (27), J. Law son, E. Butler, Mr and Mrs Buckley. Messrs Jacobs, Pblllips, C. J. Long, Dr. Bocken, Mrs Atkinson, Misses Hannagan, Power, Mr and Mrs Selby, Messrs C. Seager, R. W. Boulton, Bayfield, Master Atkinson. The Northern Company's s.s., Gairlooh left fcr Waitara, yesterday evening.

The as. Oretl left for Wanganui via New Ply mouth yeßterday evening, with a fall general cargo, and the following passengers :—Mr and Mrs Horsley and child, Mr and Mrs Grunnell, Misses Brothers. Mackay. Blanford, Messrs Kirby, Bloor Cousins, Hallerton, and I steerage.

The s.s. Gairloch should arrive from Waitara early to-morrow morning. She is announced to proceed thither at 1 o'clock.

Births.

RULE.—On Novembor 2, at his residence, tho wife of John Rule of a daughter ; both doing well.

Deaths.

CLA.RKE.—On October 27. a» Rotorua. N.Z . Alberta Josephine tho beloved daughter ot Major John Cumming Clarke, late 13th Light Infantry, and granddaughter of tho Into Lieutonant-General J. Clarke, Colonel Tlith Rogimont; aged 18 years. PITKKTHLKY.-On November 1. at Arch Hill. Alice Joan, infant datißhtor of \V. and J. Pitkothley ; aged "J months. Private intorment.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1885.

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

Sir Ghori.'k Whitmokr, tho ofificor com manding tho colonial forces, is on hia way to Auckland, tho occasion of his visit being a review of tho Volunteers of this district, with a sham light, to tost tho efficiency of our land and naval defence forces. This visit has importance, not only from tho coming military display, but from the fact that the name of this veteran officer has of lato been mentioned in connection with a gonoral reorganisation of tho defence forces ot tho colony, involving his promotion to tho rank of Major-General, with, of coin-so, a stall', military secretary, adjutant general, rpiartor-maslor-general, and two ftidex-dt-CMiij). The intense feeling of un easiness which lately pervaded the colony when war was threatened between England and l.ussia, showed the urgent necessity for somo bottor military organisation ; tho eager volunteering at tho same time proved that colonists were willing to mako the necessary sacrifice to render themsolves etiiciont citizen soldiers ; and various stops taken by the Government sinco then go to strengthen tho boliof that thoy intend utilising the martial enthusiasm, and pre venting those poriodical " scares" of nvasion. A suggestion has been mado that tho colony should bo dlvidod into two commands, tho North and Middlo Island, oach under an ollicor oi the rank of Major-General, with a lieutonantgoneitil as Genoral Commanding in-Chief (not Com mander-in-Chief, for that ollicor is er ojH'iu tho Governor) residing at Wellington. Tho Minister of Dofenco, the political lioad, should exercise tho same power and control as hold by the Ministor of War at ilomo. This would probably be too claborato a system for present requirements, and a single ollicor of tho rank of Major-Goneral will provo quite sufficient for some years to como. Our defence forces, as wo have no doubt the coming reviow and sham fight will amply demonstrate, are wonderfully efficient, considering the cir cumstances ; but to be thoroughly effective for defence against the sudden descent of an enemy, it is ovident that great and radical changes must tako place. The Go vernment have before thorn "schemes" written by experienced ollicors, which if carried out (especially ono of General Moulds, K. E.) would enablo us at a few days' notice to put all arms of the service in the field, properly oflicored and equipped, in about a hundreth part of tbe time it has taken to prepare for the Prince of Walos's Birthday manoeuvres. . In our rifle, artillery, and naval corp. we have excollent raw material, requiring only the touch of military genius and the power of discipline to convert them into first-class citizen soldiers. A proper militia organisation, under which thedefence forces would have at least three weeks' con tinuous training every year, appears the right solution of the question, and some such plan must ere long be adopted all over the colony. Wo do not imagine that any compulsory law would be required in order to have at least every second man in the colony trained to the use of arms. Tho " sinews of war " —the money is the more problematical aspect of the subject; but while we regret that an indis criminate economy on the part of membors cut down tho defence vote unduly, we should not dream of advocating miuappro priation of a loan even for such a necessary and laudable work as colonial defence. When the " piping times of peace " aro on us again and the colony is " booming" ahead, we hope this matter will not be lost sight of, but a sufficient sum placed on the Estimates, not only to complete the harbour defences, but to form a permanent camp with staff of officers and instructors in different districts of the colony. Tho mili tary critics will doubtless be on the alert to observe the display of Monday next; and they will, we hope, be as ready to admit the merits of tho system as to point out its defects.

Tho municipal elections in England are said to have reeulted in tho roturn of a majority of Consorvativos, and our colonial Tories, as usual, rush to tho conclusion that the contests woro fought on party grounds, and supply a reliable forecast of tho result of tho gonoral elections. This is quito contrary to fact and experi ence. Many considerations influence muni cipal electors beside that of party, and the respective strength of Liberals and Con servatives all over the country is, since the extension of the franchise, less than ever indicated by the results of the urban elec tions for the posts of mayors and aldermen, town councillors, police commissioners, and other local magnates.

Cambria shares were in request this morning, and sales were o flee ted at 235, there are now buyers at 225. The manager reports having secured another 5001b- of specimens. Other stocks are neglected, ani are, in most cases, a shade easier. Colonial Bank are wanted at 42s 6d ; Land Mortgage, at 235; Auckland Gas, £10 15. Bank of New Zealand are quoted at £21.

It is reported that Dr. Philson, who has bo lone and ably filled the position of Public Health Officer, has resigned the appoint ment, and will be succeeded by Dr. T. Hope Lewis.

Mr G. P. Piorco has been nominated by Messrs Upton and Besketh to reprosont tho Waitemata District in tho Gonoral Synod to bo held in Auckland noxt January.

A man namod Aubroy Fitzgerald, who was found by Constablo Kelly on Monday in a deplorable condition at Wnikomiti, was committed yestordny to tho Asylum.

Mr J. McNeilo, formerly assistant- iiiaH_or at Nelson College, has boon appointed to a mastership in the Biisbano Grammar School. Ho was strongly recommondod by the hcadmastor of tho Nelson College and the Hon. R. Stout.

Three stowaways by the Tarawora, from Sydnoy, named Charles Christie, VV. 11. Barry, and Patrick Murphy woro arrostod yesterday, and Murphy was brought boforo Mr P. A. Philips and released upon pny mont of £f>. Tho othoi-H are still in cue tody.

Mrs Edith O'Gorman (tho Escaped Nun) ro-dolivorod her locturo on "Convent Lifo" at tho Dovoiiport llall last evening boforo n vory fair audioneo, although tho weather proved unfavourable. This after noon tho lectures., trontcil on " Socrotn of tho Confessional" at tlio sanio hall, boforo an aiidionro of ladies, and to morrow night she intonds to lecture nt (he Olahiiliu Public Hall.

Tho Conimiltoo recommendations sub mitted io tho Harbour Hoard yos) onlay wove adopted, with tho exception of (lint referring to tho llobson-slroot wharf. An iimondment by Mr f.a I.ooho was agreed to, and was to Ilio following effect: —" That tho Engineer bo instrtictod to givo ostimnfes. of Ihe extra oust of an oxlra width of (it) or SO foot, and for :.(). foot in longlli as well as of-100 feet."

The following tenders woro opened yes terday by Messrs ( . Paul and I!. Mackay _ripp, architects, for tho erection of a cot tage in Cross strait, Newton : —Dovonpnrt and Jackson, A'IS'J; I'Yost, .-IV.); Hall ami Pago, CI7S.: E. Davios, .CI".; ,1. Julian, L'l?2; Oliver, -Hl7; Franklin, CHi!. ; ('rotohmar ami Small, _lfi!) ; F. R. Alter ton, .(.'ir.il; 11. llolnuw, i'lfili: Kovnol and .lonos, £14!).

Mr Jackson I'almoi- applied 10 tho llosi ilont Magistrate for a re-hearing in tho oaso Kognti v. Harnett, which was granted, and (ho Paso will bo hoard in (lio JI.M. Court in tho morning. Mr Brasscy in dcfoiiee.

The sovoro shower yesterday induced a number of persona to .seek sholtor in Coup land's store, and gave them an opportunity of seeing that mechanical curoisity, the Strasbnrg Clock, and listening to liio ex planatory lecture by tho proprietor, Mr Jameson. Wo learn that this and tho following week will bo the last ot this ex hibition. Spocial arrangements liavo been mado for schools at reduced prices, and a children's matineo will bo held on Saturday afternoon.

Eden Tcrraco ratepayers aro invited to attond iv force at Hazoll's Riding School, to-morrow ovoning, at half past soven, te decido as to thoir course of action with re gard to the spocial rate levied by tho Board on tho main road (Whan to Auckland). A9 this rnto is stated to bo both illegal and unnecessary, tho ratepayers should, in their own interests, make an oflbr. to attend.

Messrs L. I). Nathan and Company com plained to the Harbour Board yesterday that, although there was a shed alongside tho Arawa during hor recont stay in port, 110 uso could bo made of it either for the receipt of goods for export or for pas«on gcrs' luggage, bocauso no ono was there to give receipts. Tho incDnvonienco was all tho greater becauso it was raining hoavily while tho stoamer was alongsido. Tho matter has been referred to tho Works and TarilV Committee

There was a good attendance at St. Matthow-Literary and I>obatin_ Socioty on Monday ovoning, tho Key, W.Tobbs, M.A., in tho chnir. Tho subject of debate was changed from "Free Trado v. Protection" to "Is Capital Punishment Necessary to Good Government?" Tho debate was well sustained, the majority being in thoaitirnia five. The Chairman announced the condi tions of the prizo essays and stories, which must bo sent in not later than tho 23rd instant. Tho prize., will bo works in historical, ossay, and pootio literature. The noxt mooting of the Society will be hold on the evening of tho Kith instant, wiion Mr Horapath will road a paper on "Astronomy" (with limelight illustrations).

In view of (lie largo passenger trallic to North Shore which is expected on Monday next, tho Devonport Ferry Company have boon granted permission to suspend the ordinary time table so as to run muro frequent trips, while tho now p.s. I'rit.innia has boon licensed as a passonger stoamor, with authority to run on tlint day,

The annual soiree in connection with tho Cnite.l Methodist Freo Church was hold la.-t evening, and although the weather was unfavourable there was a very good attend ance, Tea was provided in tho schoolroom by lady members of tho church, tho tables being laden with tempting viands—c.ikos, scones, ami other niceties. Tho room was decorated with Scripture texts, and vases of fresh gathered flowers, which complotcd tho cheerful scene. After tea tho party ad journed to tho church, where the church meeting was hold. Mr VV. 11. Bridgman occupied the chair, and excellent addresses were dcliverod by Row C. Worboys (minis ter of tho chinch), and Revs, S. Maefar lane and 11. .1. Miller, interspersed v.ith hymns and musical selections by the clisir, under its talented conductor, Mr Enoch Salt. A pleasant soiree concluded with prayer, a hymn, and tho Benediction.

The usual weekly meeting of tho Guiding Star l.odgo No. 11, 1.0. G.T., was hold last night at Ellerslie. After tho business was dealt with, tho nomination and installation of ollicors for tho present, quartet- were pro ceeded with, resulting as follows :—W C.T., Bro. C. Peck; W.V.T., Sis. A Lawrence ; W.8., Bro. J. C. Angus; W.C , Bro. C. <i. Hill ; W.F S., Sis. M. Hill ; W.T., Sis. M. Howard ; W.M., Sis. I. Howard ; W.D.M , Bro. C. Lawreneo, Jun. ; W.1.G., Bro. I*'. Robinson ; W.0.G., Bro. Windovcr ; W.A.S., Sis. E. J. Hill. Bros. Lawrence, Son., and J. C. Angus ofliciated as LM. andl.D.M.

Tho "sneak thiof " has found his way to Grafton Road. A laundress residont in that neighbourhood named Mrs Speers had her clothes-line robbed last night of one pair of trousers. Apparently tho nocturnal visitant only wanted thoso important articlos of mule attire, as a quantity of other clothing on tho lino was loft un touched. Only a wool; or two since, somo of the houscwivos of Eden Terrnco district had thoir clothes-linos stripped for thorn, in one or two instances tho oporation being porformed during daytimo. Tho police have been communicated with, and the engines of the law sot in motion.

According to a telegram recivod from Wellington, tho following aro the Now Zea land Commissioners for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, 13S0:-SirF. D. Bell, President and Executivo Commissioner; Dr. J. Yon Haast, CM.6., Commissioner in charge of exhibits; Lord Normanby, Sir J. Forgusson, Mr Thos. Gore Brown, Sir Penrose Julyan, Sir Cha3. Clifford, Sir John Hall, the Hon. Alfred Domett, the Hon. W. Gisborne, Mr Thos. Russell, C.M.G., Mr Harris (Bing, Harris and Co.), Mrlt. C. Reid (Hokitika), Mr Larkworthy (Bank of Now Zealahd), Mr J. Ross (Ross and Glendinning, Dunodin), Mr Cowlishaw (Christchurch), Dr. Buller, C.M.G., Mr Dalgety, and Mr Donald Larnaoh. This list may possibly yot bo added to.

Tho following notices of motion have boen given for tne noxt meeting of the City Council:-(l) By Cr. La Bocbe : "That the Engineer bo instructed to proparo plans and specifications for laying a permanent drain from Park Road down tho Crafton gully to connect with tho main sower in Stanley-street." (2) By Cr. Waymouth: '•That for tho purpose of determining the feasibility of a scheme for purchasing tho .property in the block between Albert-street and Hobsonstreet, and between Victoria street and Customs-street, with tho excep tion of tho Victoria-street lots and tho lots from tho Star Hotel to tho Black Bull Hotol inclusive, aud tho Cathedral site, Mr Wado bo requested to send into this Council an estimate of the value of tho said portion of tho block for a feo not to exceed ton guineas."

A meeting of tho Acclimatisation Socioty was held yesterday afternoon in the Museum Buildings, when tho following gcntlomon wero present:—Messrs R. C. Barstow (Chairman), A Bull, James Burtt, Thomas B. Hill, Richard Hobbs, M H.R.,and Capt. Whitney. The business was comparatively unimportant, comprising a proposal from Capt. Whitney to discontinue the fishponds in the Domain and establish ponds at Papa toitoi. Mr Hill opposed tho proposal. He thought the Domain ponds had been a suc cess, and if Captain Whitney's suggestion was attempted, more funds would bo re quired than the Society at present possesses. After some discussion it was resolved that the Fish Committee visit the Papatoitoi site, and report at the next meeting. It was also resolved to distribute a number of cat fish at Canterbury, Kawau, and at other suitable places. Mr Cliff (curator) was in structed to proceed to Waitakerei, and to arrange for the care of young trout to bo forwarded in boxes. Capt. Whitney's offer to bring out some English wild ducks was accepted with thinks. The current ac counts were passed.

With reforonco to the disputo as to tho amount of tho dividond payablo on Mis fortune at tho Pakuranga Hunt Club Moot ing on Saturday, it has boon decided to pay the investors tho full amount claimed, viz., £42 4s.

Nominations to fill vacancy in tho City Council caused by the resignation of Coun cillor Morrison closo at noon on Tuesday tho 10th inst.

Tho ollicial inquiry into the Wairarapa iiro is to tako placo at Port Chalmers, for which port tho stcamoi- sails at 2 p.m. to mot-iow.

Tho woathor may bo said to bo as variablo as tho moods of a spinster. Yesterday, bo tvveon tho showers, tho boat was intoiiso. Thia morning tho cold was keenly felt, ospocially by persons in delicate hoalth, and at half-past oighfc a sharp storm of hail was hoard rattling on the roofs of houses,

The entertainment at Waito's Mount Edon Hall last, ovoning partook inoro of tho chamctor of a " social" than a ball. A goodly number of young pooplo wero pre sent, and the majority tripped it on tho " light fantastic too," as Milton has it, and a most enjoyablo ovoning was passed. A sorien of dances woro artistically exooutorl under tho exact guidance of Mr VVaito, tho responsible Master of Ceronionios, Several friends at intervals amused tho company with songs, and tho party broke up at .1 reasonable hour. Mr YVaito intimated his intention of continuing thero Tuesday ovon ing gatherings through tho summer.

Advices received at, Sydnoy from Now Guinea state that all is quiet along tho coast. Port. Moresby is boing impioved, and Government House is being erected.

Suburban property would not Hcoin to have been nt all aH'ootcd by tho cry of dull times judging by tho prices asked and obtained for it. About three acres at Itcmucra woro sold tho other day by Mr .1. 11. Withoford for tho sum of £2,500, tho purchaser being Mr John Poach.

At tho mooting of (lie City Schools Com mittee last ovoning, a lottor was recoivod from Rev. f). Bruce declining nomination for (he Board of Education. The proposal of tho Hoard that tho midsummer holidays should commence on tho Friday preceding Christmas Day lo the Monday following Regatta Day was approved, lt was decided to consult, the llead-miislevs concerning a proposal by Mr McMaster thai all tho sixlh standard pupils bo centred in one school.

To morrow is tho great juvenile saturnalia of "Cuy Fawkos," and the usual prepara tions for the noisy Festival have been made. It is to bo hoped the celobrulion will ovory where bo kept .vithin the lines of safety and decorum.

Sir C, M. O'Korko has written to tho Minister of Mines deprecating Professor Black, of Dunedin, being sent to lectin, on mineralogy at tho Thames in tho mean time, in view of tho arrangements mado by Auckland University College Council for a course of lectures by tho local professors.

Tho Harbour Board has granted the ap plication for a sit.o for baths at Remuera, subject (0 the condition that thoy shall be removed when required.

Scottish affairs aro well to tho front this week. To night a meeting of tho Burns Club takes placo in St. J anion's Hall for en rolment of members, &c, and to-morrow (Thursday) evening a grand conversaziono in connection with tho Caledonian Society is announced lo tako placo in tho Choral Hall. There will bo performed at tho latter a musical programme at once abund ant, select, and varied, and altogether such as should satisfy tho most fastidious taste There will bo threo intervolsof a quartor-of an-houi- each for conversation, (so., during somoof which fruit and other refreshments will be liborally served. Tho Rev. D. Bruce, tho President of tho Society, will give an address, and tho Society's piper will play national airs on the bagpipes during tho ovoning. About 400 tickota liavo already been sold, and it is confidently ex pected that tho number prinlod (700) will bo all disposod of.

Tho following tenders wero received by the Harbour Hoard yesterday :-Decking l.hicon-slreot Wharf: Thomas Richards (ac cepted), £305 18s 4d ; Robert Rcovo, £335 ; Hay-ward and Glasgow, £324 lis fid; Robert Melville and FrancisThwaitos, £3](i 2s Id : (.. Faulknor, ..-150; John McDougall and Co., £338 7s ; Simon Nnliington, £32(5. Engineer's estimate, £328. Quay-street Buttresses: Haywood and Glasgow £2,871 in cement concreto (accepted), and £2,475 _. in lime concreto. W. Bolten, content, L':!,(li'.o; 1ime,£2,575. A.Sutherland,content, _4,<MS 2s lid ; 1ime,£2,700 12s lid : A. Mo- Cniro.ecnient. £3,.">03105: limo, £2,831."i5. A. McKay, ceniont, £3,505; lime, £2,f>2."). Cameron, cement, £3,3(10 : limo, £2,545, Kngincer's i!-liiiiato for cement concreto was _.'.,'-.">7. Ho gave no estimato for limo concrete, as ho could not, recommend it. Dolphins at Drunken Ray : .1. .). Mar shall, £601 -Is lid ; .1. S. Rigolnw, £(102 l.s lld ; Haywood and Glasgow, £715 I!. Oil ; Coop. Niccol (accepled). £507 ISa 3d; Alovaudor Sutherland, £(147 It's s<l ; A, McKay, Cf>oß Hi- ; Engineer's estimate, £5111 10s.

The Harbour Hoard Engineer has re ported that as'Mahurnngi lime would re quire a greater length of timo to sot than Portland cement, ho could not recommend tho Board to make an experiment with tho buttresses.

Ou account of health and other considera tions, Mrs 0. .1. Hutchinson, lato matron of tho female Prison (into I'rigado Homo, lias resolved not to accept Marshal Booth's offer to lake charge of a similar homo in Sydnoy. Sho is still engaged, along with Mrs Bi'anio, in rescue work among depraved females in Auckland, and theso ladies will be glad to receive gifts of loft off clothing for distribution among tho poor and nocdy. In tho course of thoir visitations thoy con tinnally moot with cases of most, oxlronio poverty and destitution, where such help as is now solicited is much needed.

TABLE TALK.

'Maritana " draws largo houses.

Weathor cold and showery

Croat expectations of tho military display next week.

Tho Rishop of Brisbane is a teetotaller. Auckland exhibits arrivo by the irinemoa from Wellington. Jewish Synagogue to bo consecrated on Sunday next. Caledonian Conversazione Choral Hall, to-morrow night. " Romombor, remembor, the fifth of Novembor."

lion. Mr Ballanco returns to Wellington next wool;.

Now Zealand mutton is fetching 4_d per lb. in London.

A "thundorbolt " lor Auckland — The result of the Cup last night. Will our new railway station bo utilised for Monday's holiday traffic?

Dunedin Diocesan Synod was opened yestorday by Bishop Neville. Sir Julius Vogel will visit Auckland and Waiwera noxt month.

Direct steamer Coptic is to loavo Auckland about 22nd inst.

First meeting of Hospital and Charitablo Aid takes place to-morrow (Thursday.) Entries for Christchurch Agricultural Show aro rather loss this year than last.

Tawhiao is not going to lot his presliije depart without a struggle. He is trying hard to got the nativos to assign their lands to him.

Sergeant-Major Haslom, whoso connec tion with Government has boon severed without a pension, is to get a presentation from the Auckland Volunteers.

The Hot Lakes papor has got into hot water. The other day a notice waß postod at Ohiiiomutu stating that "Tho papor will not be printed this morning, nor pro bably for a week, as tho printer was drunk."

Robert Wilson, a young man, was drowned last Friday by tho capsizing of a boat, on the Littlo Wanganui Rivor, on tho West Coast.

Invorcargill ratepayers havo ondorsed a proposal of tho Council to borrow _L>o,ooo to pay oil' present debt and carry on public works.

Tho] usual tactics. The Dunedin "Tablet" makes a cowardly attack on the charactorofthat much persecuted "Escaped Nun."

T. .). Ilarbutt, Auckland, took lirst prize nt Wellington Exhibition for corn brooms ;' A. Oldham and Sons, Tuakau, wero com mondeil for llax matting. Monoy is still changing hands in legiti mate property transactions. Mr Withe ford, land agent, has just sold 120 acres near Hollyer's Creok, adjoining tho Tram way Company's property and the now gold field.

New Zealand Sugar Company, Auckland, took first prize at Wellington Exhibition for samples of refined sugar. Auckland Agricultural Show, which opons on Saturday next, promises to bo much more successful than that of last year. Entry to field on opening day is reduced to la.

That "intelligent" Treasurer again! Captain Russell says he had no idea hie retrenchment motion meant raising the Trunk Railway Loan for gonoral purposes. A Christchurch publican lui3 got .£25 damages from a teetotaller for slander. Four prospecting parties are ready to start for the King Country if Mr Ballance getß the natives to agree.

FIRE AT WHANGAREI.

Exchange Buildings Dostroycd,

(BY .EL-GRAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT, )

WItAN-ABEI, this day. At an early hour this morning a fire broke out in tho Exchango Buildings, just oppo site tho Bank of Now Zealand, and proporty to tho extent of nearly £3,000 was destroyed.

The New Zealand, Victoria, and Imperial Insuranco Companios will bo tho heaviest losors. Later. Tho tiro appoars to have been first dis covered by George Iturloy, who states that he saw tho flames coming from tho roof of tho building occupied by Mr Walker. He immediately gave tho alarm, and in a very short timo willing hands woro at work, but with tho scanty supply of water were powerless in saving tho property, The buildings on tho othor side of tho road woro several times on fire, and had a narrow escape from destruction. Tho Bank of Now Zooland and Post Ollico aro damaged, but not to any groat extent. Tho Exchange Buildings wero tho pro perty of Mr E. Callor, a very old resident hero, and his loss will bo considerable MrG, C. Walker's store was insured for .CfiOO in tho Victoria Ollico, and his stock for £300 in tho samo ollico. Tho Imporial also had a risk of WOO on tho stock. £050 of the Victoria Company risk was reinsured in the Now Zealand ollico for .C(!. r>o. Mr Steadman, of tho firm of Hughes and George, saved most of his books, deeds, etc., and will bo able ta resumo businoss to-morrow. T cannot loam whether Mr Sioadman was insured. Tho Post and Tolograph oflicos are totally dostroyod, but nearly ovorything eavod. Mr Walker's books wero all dostroyod.

Tho Imperial Ollico loses £f)00on Walker's Jock,

SHEET ANCHOR'S MELBOURNE. CUP VICTORY.

Tin-1:1, was a deal of exeitciiiont in town in tho early part of last evening over the Mel bourne Cup, and previous lo tho result coming lo hand large numbers assembled at the newspaper ollices and tho coi-iior of Vulcan f.nno anxiously await ing the news. Thanks to the arrange ments made ami tho smartness of the Telegraph Department, tho name of the winner was mado public shortly after six o'clock, and a fow minutes later tho other placed horsos woro also issued in a St.a it Extra. It is almost needless to say that tho announcement of Sheet Anchor's victory was received in deop silonce, mostly all thoughts of success being controd in the three Now Zealanders, Tronton, Nordenfeldt, and Liverpool, and from the full account of tho running for the race which appears on tho fourth pago, it will be seen that, although not successful, tho two first-named covered themselves with glory, only a head- separating Tronton from Shoot Anchor and Grace Darling. Among tho Auckland public, Sheet Anchor was very littlo thought of, and altogether tho local bookmakers have not written his namo for more than £900. Dospito this, however, tnoy are not winnors to tho extent thoy might liavo bcon, having backed Tronton and Nordonfoldt back in Australia for largo sums. In the various swoops on the Cup, tho second prizo in Robin Hood's comos to Auckland, Grace Darling having boon drawn by a company of fivo ongageu in the Auckland (iasworks. Tho first prizo in Grand Flaneur's consultation goes to a company in Newton, tho second and third being also won by parties in Auckland. Iv Adam Bedo'a No. l.tho first prizo goes to North Shore, tho second to Ponsonby, and tho third to a steward on ono of the Union atoamors and two other.. In No. 2 tho lirst goes to a company of workmen in tho New Zealand Timbor Company ; the second to Auckland, and tho third to Rotorua.

THE C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

(lIV TF.LKORAHI—I'RKSK ASSOCIATION.)

GiißisTciiUßcn, this day. Training Notes. Fast work cannot bo dono on tho course this morning, owing to recent rain. Steady work on tho tan was all that was dono.

Captain Wobstor has been backed for all available monoy for tho Cup at 100 to 14, a commission having been executed on his behalf.

THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW AND SHAM FIGHT.

Conm ih.ua r.i.i: incertitude prevails even in tho minds of tho district commanding ollicors with respect to tho programmo for tho projected Volunteer sham light on Monday next. Thoro does not either appear to bo any exact knowlodgo as to the reason of such singular dilatorinoss. It looks like inadvertence, but it is quite possible, on tho other hand, that, it may bo designed with a view to testing tho etlicioncy of tho district forces in being able to converge upon a givou point at short notice, and with but. slight prepara tion. At any rate, Colonel Sir G. S. Whit mom, upon whom everything depends, sailed from Wellington on Monday night by tlto lliiienioa for Auckland, and accord ing to a telegram which Colonel Lyon has received from him, he will arrive here to-morrow morning. Thou the full pro gramme will be published far and wide. J t may howevor bo accepted as almost cor tain that tho grand sham fight will eventuate on Monday, as Col. Lyon, at tho request of liia superior otlicer, wrote some time ago to tho Thames and Coromandil Volunteers, informing thorn that if thoy so dosircd, tho Hinemoa would be sent to bring them up to Auckland for tho 9th inst, Tho Thames Yolnnteors liavo already accepted tho invito, and aro to arrive here on Sunday next in limo for tho grand Domain parade. It is improbable, how over, that tho Coromandel Volunteers will como, as they have not yot rocoivod thoir uniforms. Tho Whangaroi Volunteers were also informed that, tho Hinemoa would bo sent for them likowiso if they wero willing to come up to town, and although thoy have not yot replied, it may be taken for granted that thoy will avail thomselvos of the offer. No arrangements havo been made by Col. Lyon with tho Waiuku and Waikato Volunteers, but in all probability thoy will como down in full force, The originnl plan for tho sham fight, was provisionally drawn up some time back, anil as the chances aro that no matorial alteration will be made in it now wo may briefly outline it:—The Hinemoa, acting tor tho nonce tho part of a hostile Russian cruiser, was to attempt to entor the Harbour by tho Rangitoto Channel. Fire would be opened on bor by the North Head battcrios, and sho would retire in discomfi ture, then a hulk or punt would take her place, and in running tho blockade would bo blown up by the explosion of submerged torpedoos. Meanwhilo tho Naval Artillery Companies would board the Hinemoa, and going round into Hauraki Channel become tho attacking party, landing at tho Tamaki in ordor to advance on Auckland. The at tacking party, or Russians, would be com manded by Captain-Commandant Leßoy, and he has applied to the Harbour Board for tho use of their tug-steamer Black Diamond to assist in tho day's proceedings. The Auckland Battery of Artillery would bo postod noar tho Bastion to defend the entrance, and the To Awamutu, Waiuku, and Auckland Cavalry would act as scoutß and vedettes, offering the first resistance to the attacking party. The line of defence, comprising the wholo of tho Infantry Volunteers, would extend from St. John's Collego to Onehunga, with its base at the Harp of Erin. Colonel Lyon would be in command of the forcos, and Colonel Sir G. S. Whitmoro would bo somewhat in the capacity of " a chiel amang us takin' notes."

Contingent lVom Whangarei,

Tho Whangarei Voluntoers mot last Wednesday evoning for inspection, when thore woro fifty-five rauk and file present. No inspecting officer having put in an appearance the corps was reviewed by Captain Storoy, and put through a drill by Captain Westley.of the Auckland Artillery, who is visiting the district. The Whangarei Volunteers were invited to take part in the demonstration at Auckland on 9th inst., but had declined on account of the expense attendant upon going to Auckland. Captain Storey has, however, received a telegram from Colonel Lyon asking if his corps would attend if the gavornmont steamer Hinemoa were sent for them, aud the matter coming up on Wed nesday evening, it was unanimously resolved to accept tho invitation, lt appears that it is not definitely known whether the Hine moa can bo secured for this purpose, but it ia expected that she will be, and she will probably take the corps to Auckland on Sunday returning on Monday evening.

OPERA HOUSE.-" Maritana."

Tnn production of " Maritana" at tho Opera House on. Monday night drew tho largest audience of tho season. Nor is this to bo , wondored at, for in theso colonies Vincent Wallace's masterpiece has over been pre eminent in popular regard. Its thorough tunofulness, and the undramatic character of the Bongs and duets with which it abounds, have largely conspired to this result. Tho vouturo also servos to Bhow that tho public aro quito ready to encourago any excursion into the domain of what may bo styled tho 1 legitimate opera in contradistinction to opera bouffe. The lighter description of musical composition, like tho sweets towards tho end of a banquot, can bo on joyed with great relish, but a constant regimen of sweets soon produce- satiety. In " Pationco " tho Duko plaintively utters tho samo truism in his remarks upon " tolTy." Here in Auckland and through out Now Zoaland although thero has not by any moans boon such a plonitudo of comic opera as to jado the musical palate or to surfeit tho appotito, still, what operas wo havo had during the past low years liavo been of that character. Hence the eager ness to wolcomea work of a more protonsiotis stylo, such us "Maritana.'' Tho perform ance wus very credit-bio indeed, but still it showed pretty conclusively that tho com pany's /uric in opora boulfo. Miss Grade Plaisto'd of course filled tho title role, and, despite a manifest cold, she acquitted her self admirably. Most pooplo, however, will inclino to tho opinion that sho is best suitod to opora boulfo, wherein hot* lissom little figure, sprightlinoss of inovomont, and light soprano voieo find tho most congonial opportunities for cfl'ectivo display. Although sho succeeded vory well indeed on Monday night, it was only at tho cost of an expenditure of dibit which produced evident fatigue ero tho opora was over. Sho was seen and heard consequently to better advantage in tho lirst and second acts, than in tho third. "The Harp in tho Air" was sung vory sweetly, but the uso of tho lii-miU'i in the lower register rather de tracted from than enhanced tho died:. In tho small solo at the end of tho chorus " Pretty Gitana " tho lady displayed very advantagously hot- birdlike flexibility of voice, while sho gave "Fcenos that are Brightest" with such sweetness that tho immediate response was a shower of bonquotsfollowed by an enthusiastic encore The ducts in which tho prima ihmia took part were somewhat unequal. Those with Don .lose (Mr James) woro marred by the loudness of the instrumentation, which almost; drowned the voices, and tho boat woro those sung in con junction with Don Cesar (Mr Harding). As Don Gasar do Bazan, tho roystoring but chivalrous noblo of Madrid, Mr Charlo3 Harding fairly excelled all his previous efforts. Ho outers into the part con. a mon-, and not only sings tho music well, but onncts the role most naturally. This thoaudienco immediately perceived aB he swaggered upon the stage ttom tho gaming table, and vonted his indignation upon tho knaves •>. ho had cheated him at cards. The. song, "All the World Ovor," was oxcised, and in tho scone, "See tlie Culprit," Mr Harding took his first share of the music. His rondoring of "farewell, my Gallant Captain," was spirited, and elicited very hearty applauso, and in the Eccond act ho sang vory effectively his portion of tho trio, "Turn on, Old Time." Unquestionably his best effort, however, and tho gem of tho performance, was his rendering of the martial cavatina, " Yos, Lot Mo Liko a Soldier fall." It is in tho styio which best suits him, and it also shows off to great advantage the compaes and quality of his lino voice. Tho houso ol course re sponded with thunders of applauso, and an encore was exacted. Tho cavatina, •"Thore is a Flower that Bloometh," was sung with tasto and expressiveness, but tho ' nasal intonation which Mr Harding has in subduod passages marred its effoct. Ho Bcored evory point in tho amusing sceno 1 with the King of Spain, and ournod a ' round of applauso by his singing of "Oh, Maritana, Wild Wood flower." Miss Fannio Liddiard, as Lazarillo, made a winsome apprentico and a fascinating page More than this, she played her part excellently, and sang tho incidental music sweotly. Tho mellow contralto quality of her voice was exhibited in " Alas ! Those Chimes," which sho sang with such delicacy of expression that the audience promptly enforced tho inevitable » encore, Hor portion of tho duet " Sainted . Mothor" was also well executed. Mr Lithgow .lamos was overweighted in tho role of Don Jose. In the duets he sang [ well enough, but tho accompaniment was i too powerful. Thero was an evident strain i ing after effect in tho simplo and expressive song "In Happy Moments," and ono or two liberties were takon with tho music of it, whilo tho improvised cadenza at tho , end proved anything but effective. Tho cavatina, "This Heart by Woo O'er takon," was omitted, but " No, My Courage" was creditably sung. Mr i Wentworth was cast for the part of . the King, and considering that the in ' cidontal music is writton for a bass, while his voice is a baritcne, ho acquitted himself i capitally. He gavo tho song, "Here Mo • Gentle Maritana," with power and ex-pros . sion, although hardly equal to tho low bass notos towards the transition into tho caba | letta "Tho Mariner in his Barque" Ho has a well-trained baritone voice of good , eantabilo quality, and his action was ; all that could bo desired. Mr Souths Marquis was amusing, if rather uncnurtly, and Miss do Yore's Marchioness was pass able. The choruses woro very unsteady, both as to time aud tune in several of tho ensembles. The best choral efforts wore tho " Angelas," in which tho altos woro especially woll heard, and " Pretty Gitana." | Undor the circumstances, the orchestra ful filled its part well, if we except its prone noss to play furli: and some defects at the outset. In tho second act, Signora Pasta exooutod a Spanish dance very grace . fully.

The opera was repeated last night to another excellent houeo, and the popular appreciation with it was beyond doubt. Applause was cordial and frequent, and there was a lavish contribution of ilorai favours. Mr Soarelle had tho orchestra well in band, and many of tho shortcomings, both vocal and instrumental, of tho initial per formance were pulled up. " Maritana" will bo repeated to-night and to-morrow night, for tlio last times, and Offenbach's sparkling comic, opera, "La Peri-hole," will bo pre sented on Friday.

CLAIM AGAINST LOCAL MEM BERS OF PARLIAMENT.

Mr Feed. Je.ni;, tho energetic mombor for the Bast Coaßt in tho Auckland Parliamen tary Houso of Representatives, is griev ously exercised in soul at tho audacious manner in which the Auckland members of the largor Senate at Wellington put the colony to quite- unnecessary expense for their convoyanco to and from tlio seat of Government. He considers that as the Hinemoa is specially sont to Auckland in order to carry tho members thenco, the least thoy can do is to go by her, and not put tho country, to an addi tional outlay in defraying their pas sages by the ordinary coastal steamers. Holding these viows, ho has mado out a list of the members who la*, session went to Wellington by other vossels than tho Hine moa, and he has rosolved to demand from each of them repayment of tho £5 10° ex pense to which they havo subjected the country. In his letter ho points out that the Hinemoa was sent North for members prior to the opening of Parliament, at a cost of something like £..78,and that despite this fact and notwithstanding tho recoipt of £240 each for Legislative service at Wellington, they hatl put the colony to tho furthor ex penditure of £5 .Oa each. Ho therefore demands from each of them the reimburse ment of this sum for payment either (1) to the districts they represent, (2) tho Band of Hope Union, (.')) tho Liberal Association, (4) the Auckland Parliamentary Union, or (5) to himself for distribution among Hospital patients leaving that institution without monoy in their pockets. Tho doc tors will doubtless await with interest tho result of this action. The members who have beon "billed" are Messrs W. F, Buck land, A. J. Cadman, J. M. Dargaville, L. M. Grace, R. Hobbs, E. Mitchelson, F, J. Moss, T. Peacock, and T. Thompson (members of the House of Representatives), and the Hons. T. Henderson, D. Pollen, H. Scot land, F. Whitaker, H. Williams, and J. Williamson (members of the Legislative Council). We understand that the "lords" havo been " billed " for £10 each.

Of 149 silver medals awarded in general branch at Wellington Industrial Exhibi tion, 56 go to Wellington, ; Auckland take -20, Canterbury ill, and Otago, 19. Whatiwhatihoe natives were said to bo offended because the Queen of Rarotonga never alluded to Tawhiao as " King," but simply used bis name. In retaliation Te Wheoro and others are making fun of the Rarotongans,

CABLEGRAMS.

[lIEUTKR'S CABLEGRAMS.]

The Soudan Robe-lion—British Troops to Advance

Caiiio, Novembor 3.—ln consequence oE tho threatening attitudo of tho Arabs, tho second battalion of Durham Light Infantry has been ordered to proceed up tho Kilo. Tho English Municipal Elections. London, November:., — Tbo result of tho annuul municipal elections shows that tho majority of thoso elected aro Tories. German Emigration to New Guinea, Further emigration of Germans to New Guinea will be discouraged after the end of this month. .•.eduction on Cable Messages. London, October 2S.—No decision has yet been arrived at with regard to the pro posed reduction of tho charge for public cable messages. A reduction in the rates for press mosaagos will take placo in January noxt, but a condition will bo imposed that such messages shall bo subject to delay whonever there ii a pressure of public business.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE EXAM INATIONS.

Till-, annual examination of the students of the Auckland University College wart concluded at 11 to end of hut. week', and wo append hereto the names of those who proved successful ia passim: in ihe various divisions:— Latin.—lst Class: J.. Diurleu, .1. M. French, .-.<!, liii:., ML. ilill. -nd Class: C. I). Grant, .S. l'nrdio, lt. M. Kyliurn, \V. 11. A. 'lebbs, H lt. Wat kin. :<rdCl.c-_; It. Crowe, W. Alcldruni, 11. Simpson, It. 11. Wilson. fli'.KKk- -:ir.i ('loss : It. Crowe.

Kkousii.--Ist Ola's : None. _i.lCio.s_: Vv. Melrtruin,..'. I'm.lie, li X Watkin. Ilrd Class: 3, Gillie.. Mechanics iSoni.r).—--id Class: 11. Uroniti, It. M. Hyburn. Mi.ciia-.ich -Nf> HviiuosTA'i'ic...—.nil t lass: M. A. Coleman, 1,, Dun-ion, XV. Wallace. ,'lrU Cla_i: M. L. Hill, U. l-in.p.on, M .-niK.M.vii'-s (Junior).—lst ('las..,: 1,. Dur-. rlen. M. L. Hill. 2nd Class: .1. AI. French, S CI 11 li B, (I. Lippiatt, 11. Silnpsou, K. Wal-ttCC. 3rd Class : l'\ I', lliirton. M. Coleman, C. )). Grant, It. McPharsnii, F. .1. Olilson, VV. 11. A. Tolihs. F, .I'Kiji.mkn'i'.u. it'llvsios.- Ist Claw: I!. M. I.'yliiii'n. Uril Class: Margaret A. Coleman. .'"..mistuy (Senior).-Ist Cl.es: H. Lippiftt', it. McPhersou. _r.d Class ; Is. P. Burton,

I'KAi fii\i. t'in.-;.Mis-ncv. _. Cillies, W. 11. A, Tebbs . ,

Pn.-.TicAi. I'nvsici. -Margjret. A. ijoleinan PUACTic.-u. Guoi.onv.—Alfred S. V.'cbh.r.

I-?.i..\ii-:..taky scinNti:.--Ist Class: .1. S. Burn,, .1 t'a'vei't C. Coop.v, C. VV. Dowdeu,!/. Humes. T. A. Jones, \\". Kerr. W.J.May, ii. Richard- _id class: W. 11. Drallln. C. T. ltd wards, D. It. Fiavell, Constance 11. Frost, J. ogwood, Helen B. Macky, W. v. Nowton, J. it. Scott, A. N. Scott, Clara B. Wo.twood. Srd Class: .1. R. Carler, X nma M. Coad, G. A. Davidson, J. h". Lowe, J. It. Whi taker. Thoso who kept the year's terms, as required by tho College regulations, are as follows:—D. Durriou and M. i. Hill, Latin, Mathematics ; _. Gillies, Latin, l_nglisli, Mathematics; J. M. French and C 1). Giant, Latin, Maihematlc.; S. Purdio and B. K. Watkiu, Latin, English; It. M. Hyburn, 1 ami, Mathematics, Physics; W. 11. A. Telil)-', Latin, M.-itheradttcs; \V. Mel drr.in.Laiin. Kngli„i'; ll.Simp. 11,Latin,Mathe matics ; It. Crowo. i-ntin, Greek; G. JLippiatt, Mathcmalics, Chemistry ; F. P. Burton, H.iUac phor.on, and M. A. CoK-mati, Mathematics.

POLICE COURT. -This Day.

(Before Messrs K. StovenEOn and W. J. Suiter, Mayor of Nowmarket, Justices.) Dn .ink. —Four persona wero (mod for this olfenco. PutuLiSllc — Fro.orick Barrett and John Stewart were charged with lighting in Queen street ou tho 3rd inst.—Barrett pleaded guilty, and dlowart not guiity.—Charles Farrell, waiter In the Vi avorlcy Uotcl, deposed thot the pri soners were drinking nt tlie bar, when Stewart and B-rrett o,uairolled, and Stewart knocked Barrett down anil cut his eye.—Barrett then got up, and act to.—Charles Carter, another barman in tho same hotel, corroborated. lie ordered them out; thoy fought outsldo. Ho was about to stop their littlo eamo. when Sergeant McMahon saved him tb c trouble.—Josoph Mack and Sergeant McMahon gave evidence.—Tho Bench Lined Stowart 20_ and discharged Barrett, wiio was badly wounded, and an o.'d man. Stowaways.—Charles Christie and William floury Barry were charged with a breach of the Snipping and Seamen's Act by travelling by tho ss. Tarawera from Sydnoy to Auckland without having previously paid their fares, and with intent to evade the same, ou tho 2-ith inst. -Prisonors said thoy did not. intend to defraud the Company.-David IJalgleish. steward on the Tarawera, deposed that he found the prisoners on bo-i-.i witnout ticket, and without monoy. The f;.,iO_ wore _5 each. The men reported .honisolvt-K—Prisoners .aid thoy worked their way oyer,—James htott, iv command _f the vessel, deposed that he gave prisoners no p_.rniit_.on to work, ihoy ehould have paid th ir piu_ag- monoy.—By the Bonch: Was not aware ot being on board until Sunday. Saw tho littlo o_e (Christie) at work-. Barry said he was drunk, and wss not awaro that lie was at sea until he woke and heard tho dashing of tlie waves. Ho would be glad to see Sydney again.—Sergeant Pratt said tho Company did not wish to press for tlie full penalty. Capiain Stott said he w.n'.d take £2 10s as promised by Christie- Barty said ho \vr_ a person of property, rind hid sent for tho money— Christie er.d Br,rry v. ere fined -0- and co.'ls, and ordered to pay their passage money. Hrracii ok Licknsino Act. — Johanna O'anllivan was cliarged, on summons, with a breach of tlie ijieei sihg Act. by supplying lirnior to George I .orenco, on Sunday, the Ist inst., at, her licensed hotel, tho Shamrock, the 8.i.l H-lorence not being a bona fide traveller — Mr Ilesketh appeared in definca, and consider ing that the Bench should hear tho facts, pleaded not. guilty.—Sergeant Pratt conducted lor tho police.—Sergeant Andrew Clarlto de posed that ho and Constable) Kelso, went to the hotol ou Sunday morning last. Found F orence and two OLlier men in tr-.e honso. Two of tho men wero drinking beer, and Florence was taking n plasa of sarsaparilla. He acknowledged that ho paid Miss McNamara for the let. He in quired for Mrs O'Hnllivan, but was informed that she was at church. Neither of tho men were traveller...--Ocoive Florence deposed (hat h_ was a seaman, anil had engaged a bed on tho Friday previously. Slept nt the hotel on Satur day night.—By Mr Itet-keth : i-hould liavooccu pied tlie bed earlier, but could not. get ashore. Ills friend Hatl, accomponlcrl him from Hie boat, and stayed at (ho hotel on Sunday night.— Hichanl Carroll, clork, deposed Ihat ho was lodging at Ihe hotel. Had engaged a room for a fortnight.—Robert Ball gave evidence .11 sup port of tho s:atement of Florence.—Mr Ilesketh addressed tt.o Bench in defence.—Dismissed.

UNi-oitTt'N-ATi; Davj!.—David Mills, of New market, was brought up for tho tenth time for drunkoonoss, and charged as an habitual.—Con -table Qrah-m found the gonial old toner slum bering by the wayside.— 'J'lireo months' impri soninunt.

This was all tho business.

THE ANGLICAN MISSION.

St. Mark's, Remuera,

Notwitstandinq tho rafu last evening, tlio Church was well attended, and tho Rev. Mr Mason again preached a vory thoughtful and earnest Rtttlress upon the SS and previous verses of the 19th chapter of St John, t.'ospe). Before commencing his address, ho referrod to the fact that ho had heard it said in tho district that the remarks made, by him on Friday evening la-1 as to confession and absolui ion proved him to belong to tlie Church of Rome, and a supporter of Its doctrines and practices. To this he ould only say that ho was sorry. It men would but read their Hibl.a with more care and attention, thoy would understand bettor what was .aid to them, and that he did not como from England to plea_c mon, but to please God. The r_mar_s which called forth this notice were made by tho mission* r in tho course ot his ad dress, when he referred to the preparation ot himself which ho had maiio for holding this .Mission beforo leaving England, and in effect ha stated that he had gono to his bishop, and by virtuo of tho power and authority vested in tho bishop, ho had granted to him absolution from all his sins. Ho then explained that bishops and r.rlcsts of the church were or.ly messengers ot God, ana that they wero like couumiltces or governiuK bodies, who possessed au thority by reason ol it having been handed down to them by tho_o who had preceded thorn, and that whatovor they did by virtuo of that authority was dono as God's meescngors. in tho name of tlio father, and of the Son, aud tf tho Holy Ghost. 'I'h.j- nowhoro claimed tlio right to insist, on confr.cßion, ncr did they ask peopbi to confess to thorn. That could be done in _ilCi-co, direct to their God. They woro simply Instruments authorised to convoy tha word and tho mes.-age, and aunounca. that God would absolve tho truly penitent from all his sinß. He challenged eaoh and all of those who had been to him to seek counsel and advios, o say whether ho had tried to induce them, iv any way watever, to confess their sins to him. Ho had never dono so, and no true priest of the Church would ilo it. Ho had always urged them to enter thoir own closets and confess to their God. and at,:, fcrgivoncs- direct from him. To-night tho Mission closo3 at this church, fho Miesiouer announced that the service thts oven ing would paitako of a thanksgiving character, and would be bright and joyful. Tho Te Deuin will bo sung at tho close of tho service, and tho Bishop of lirißbano, whose curate the Rev. Mr Mason once waß, will assist in this closing service.

St. Mary's, Parnell.

Tho missioner continued hiß series ot addresses on the beatitudes nl tho 3 o'clock service yester day afternoon, taking tho -Uth as his subject. Tho words to workers wero spoken by tho Key. J. K. Unvis: and at tho 8 o'clock service, there was a good attendance, notwithstanding; tho wot night. The subject taken was Kph. sch. 25v„ "Christ loved tlio Church, and gave Him self for it." Tho missioner explained that the Church was Christ's body, the various membrrs being united by grace in tho same way as tho members of tlio body arc united by mueclcs ami hones. This (llmreh might be considered undi r three aspects—the Church militant, the Church expectant, and the Church triumphant. The hymn, "The Church- Ono Foundation," was then sung, after which a vory clear and instruc tive addreßS on the Holy Communion was given, tho expressions in the prayer book being very lucidly oxplainod, and the doctrine of transubstantiation being distinctly repudiated as one not bold by tho Church. We would re mind our readers that this ovening's tcrviec at 8 o'clock closes tho mission at Parnell, when tho missioners proceod to Otahuhu, Panmuro, and tho Waikato, returning to Auckland via Te Aroha and the Thames.

The Committco of tho Young Men's Christian As.ociation invite their friends to at tend a farewell mooting to bo held on Friday evening, at 7.30. Addresses will bo given by tho r-esldenr, Rev J.;., Hill aun. others.

T.ic Ahxavdru Lodge rf the Protestant Al'.iuuw Frioudly So-.-ii .y ,-,ill celebrate ISBS witn a grand social galhering in the Foru.terfl- Hall. Nowton, on Friday evening next, Cth int. A strong committee has been at work, aid there ia every probability of tho affair being a genuine success. Dancing will coramenco at D o clock. We understand that Bis Worship the Mayor will be present during the eve_l_p.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

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w» drives aUhcc London, November 3~~t, from Capetown aunoun^.te^ _»rtof the s.s. Coptic,,! h.*. Val«S bladesofherproU^o^i; Plymouth on October in .„- a , ®* \_

LATEST SPORTING.

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OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Cambria.-The m ov - m _, been received:-5001b. ol «_**"• . Waiotahi.— 185 tons of „ crushed during the p_ B .' Jjf »„. yielded the payable Ste,"^

THAMES.

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Messrs Harris and St.an_ i^l' from Australia on Tuesday, iT__.il hero on Enday, and as eve vthi.fW ready at the furnace, a start ia _ g v t0» be mado on Tuesday mornin. ff* of the coming week I hope to !_; """I tion to give -some very eat ft*

Oambria.-Tlio stones on +_«.. reef abovo No. 3' i ovc , n h ™4 ■* met with the descent nf _ % of gold worked at tha fn- "a level. The fourth stopo yield _S* specimens this morning, and_&* the precious metal remains Al_T,! feet of backs are still to bo\L _7\ k the present stopo. 6n m^t

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAWATA.

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EcssEu.thi-da,, Tin-: Arawata, from Fiji, arrived atji. She sailed from Lcvuka on the » ktll and arrived at Suva at 11,30. Lett •' at 4.30. Passed Mount Wellingtons p.m. same day Till 3rd insM b.h. winds and eeas. From V__2n northerly and S.W. _S,» weather. Passengers :-_ or T_vS Mss Niccoll and family ,ft: Fulton, Reverend A. Reid l H _! Sare, Go.v Burrows, CA i steerage. For Dunedin: Dr. AISJ? Mr Irvine. For Melbourne: kf.*' and 1 steerage. Cargo for Sydney ■ __. and 200 bunches b___*,H«B. 46 tons and 2,600 bunches banS Wellington, 18 tons and .30 ..,'_! bauanas; for Lyttelton, 3 tons-for _T edin, 9 tons and 50 bunches banana,. I. Melbourne, 12 tons. '

Tho Arawata will coal, and proceed t. Auckland to tranship cargo for _yd.jj_j Southern ports. '

TELEGRAM.

Liability of Oorpo.atl.m,

Christchorch, this day.—Mr Bnettu, R.M., gave judgement against the Oh Council yesterday in tho case of W_ta against the Council. Plaintiff is a fu ture dealer, and his premises m flooded and his stock damaged in I__ last in consequence of the oaken, im inadequate to carry the storm water dS heavy rain, the roadway being 3 ___] above the level shown in the Cotpontij map.

DunediNj this day.-At the Citj te Wong Tan was fined £100 for smuggSJ opium. l :

MEETING OF MR JAM CREDITORS.

Alleged Fraudulent -r.fen_t_

A uketin-g of the creditors of John lm, auctioneer, was held this forenoon, ft Official Assignee presidod, and theretsi also present:—Messrs Koss (Sargoo., Ewen, and Co.), Nnshelsld (__y_u_ Co.), A. 11. Nathan, Peters (__i.fa and Co.), and Mr S. Hesketh (for sen. creditors).

The Official Assignee read the stateme_ of tho bankrupt, from which it app__ that he had been in business at Ketonore twenty years, formerly as a fata dealer, and during the last four or to years as an auctioneer, valuator, it li January 1885, his books showed -clcsrtrt of over £1,800. Oa August Ist lift - took premises in Auckland on a seven jerf lease, at „_OO per annum, and paidthefitst quarter's rent in advance. He stockedt_ place with goods as fellows :-Frem Vela. £1,000; Lewis's auction, paid cast, &I. Isaacs, £54; orders, £32. Total,* £1,350. He commenced selling _ August -3rd, and as the stock pas9edo-te renewed it on terms as follows:—Snpplia fromA. H. Nathan, £217125; E.andf Isaacs, £494 2s; P. Haymanand Co„ffi lis 3d; M. Levy and Co., _*3535; Sargood, £72 16s Sd, for which P.N.'a mm _« and these are all current eicept « of Isaacs for £334 '10s, and one« Mr Levy for £22 is, both of which hire beon dishonoured. On September W Mellandine and Co. pressed for psvmrt and sued him for £142, which hirttfiW by giving an order for £70, due Hot* Sth, and a cheque for balance lad «*■ About the 15th October he went o Nelson and left his son, aged £ and a storeman in charge. Before MM he told his son to deliver to «tto»W* the goods he had got on credit from WJ in case ho failed to meet their biUsai* matured. About October 22nd M™ advised by his son that tee p? had boon allowed to take "I goods — names and value as m\ A. H. Nathan, £235 10s; *.«•»* Isaacs, £512Cs 2d j M.W»M ss;Haymana..dCo.,£lo 9 8 :tortW 10s 2d. On his return he found WW were taken which had not ]»»■»» When he told his son to,1 * theso goods he felt «• *L was perfectly solvent and able to£j£J body 20s in the £. It was on the***, (ion's of MrLeri_sobn(_k.m«»i» wl that he consented to file. f The evidence of tre "»<*«&■ lating to the circumstance* under W» goods were taken was *wJ™U t . to i_. The Official Assignee s*WXK sory notes in various parts«' v „ i amounted to £1,861 2d, and ope»^ to £283 4s. The if^lJZ^ His solicitor advised him **2___?ll the goods was a i^^g£s*» he wrote suggesting that tieyjo" placed, The only reply wastoo Hayman and Co., whoP^ w t _ll the goods, and added that they^w them with the object rfHW w . * Mr Nathan added that he only «" goods to secure his £69. .„,._»* Mr Ross said he coul»<* tg^M cussing the matter He had no ° _■ Mr Laweon would see l""*^ sco whether there wbb any _w»"jil y, signee, said he would retaW™ settlement of his ctamfor «* Mr S. Hesketh desired .W" ft should bo adjourned m 2 kpi James should have the benen ,**£s had been called \f*J% d*" strong prossuro. "c .V„ solvent 5 file, and was «J Levisohn P^iW eventually brought a can , #V brought him ta the AaWg^fe* the purpose of filing. s_iy£ wo_ under the Udhff J ! not cognizant of w^Lpllpe*^! did not recollect s.emnga»y» was perfectly satofed to realise now, he would b^^t the £ and still have a -*»« jfrl^J Mr Ross said in j««s_ X he should say thatjfcgffW' no pressure on M •J"®£ && » # asked him to do so, e»« pressure. i,« believed *"* : Mr Hesketh said he M»» , i made were wholly ™V> «___# Mr Nathan: Mr 7 n 7 to me "^ events, made V'«ht^''! ,ho condition in which n« he filed. adjourn^ **U* The meeting then V» Mr James expre**>- «""•. could settle the claim'

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4 1885.



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SPRING gDABON MILNE & CHOYCE Would beg to notify to (heir friends and the public generally that they have NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit a CALL. The Gooda having been bought In the Homo Markets on very advantageous terms, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. __XJ The following represent a few of the Goods Opened I L_) NKW MILLINERY W NKjJV.W SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS __H: NEW MO It CAPS r 1 NEW MANTLES. VIBITES, &C. (___) NEW JERSEYS, DUSTJ-OATS. &o. fi NEW FANS. FANCyiOODS^^ ;-l_j fiKw DRESS UOOUSdramensovarlet.) r> NEW WASHING MATERIALS W NEW r>ILKB, BROCHES, &o. NKW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACASSERS, &c. ri NEW LACfc-S (lv great variety) C« NEW KID & TAFFETA GLOVES NEW -BILLINGS, RIBBONS, &c. H — ._r EVERY REQUISITE f-X IN -\ BABY LINEN, M and \om-4 i LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S »_-, UNUBKCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING. MANTLE-MAK ING, BOYS' TAILORING, AND VNDERCI.OTIIINUMAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Pree. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K O r CASH. ° MILNE & CHOYCE, AUCKLAND. i A NNOUNCEMENT. SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. -jVT EWMAI. XE T OOT EL, GEORGE H. EASTON Newmarket. J£X _A^ORANGI. LINOLEUM For Halls and Dining- INOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches and Class- INOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Banks and Offices INOLEUM NEW .STYLKS OF DESIGNS. ' PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. t. & a. c ooke' FURNITURE AND CARPET WAKE HOUSE, JUNCTION OF IJUEEN AND GREY-STREETS ILSENER LAGER BHBR FROM THE KAISER BREWERY, Sole Agents tor New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH <_ CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAS May be consulted daily at his Rosidence, I'itt atreot; and at- The English Pharmacy, Queen - street (Mr Haslett's), from 2 to 3 p.m. The Newton Pharmacy (MrKenderdine's), Karangahape Road, from 10 to 11 a.m -vrEVER BEFORE HAVE JEWELLERY JEWELLERY WATCHES CLOCKS CLOCKS Been offered at such low prices as at present by ISIDOR ALEXANDER. The Promises having been Lot to Mr Howden, Watchmaker, possession has to be given in a few weeks, and Goods MUST bo Bold at any price to clear. HE RESPIRATOR. FUNCTIONS. IF AFFECTED TUBERCULAR LUNG DISEASE, IF APPREHENDED, At once relieved and checked by AICKIN'S SYRUJ? OF EUCALYPTUS with HYPOPrIOSPHITES OF LIMB and QUININE. A superlative pulmonary reparative PRICE, 3s 6d. THE PHARMACY, QUEEN-STREET. HL. POSSENNISKIE, • Merchant Tailor and Importer, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, Announces the Completion of his SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, Ex S.s, Arawa, To which ho invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at pricea a little above coat, [A CAHD.I | \R. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late -*-, Medlcsl Officer and Publlo Vaccinator, If udderßfleld (England), may be consulted at hi. residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Oilman*, Chemlßt)- Mornlng - m m m9to 10 . Afternoon- _ _. _. Ito * Evening _ _ - , 6to 7 CI EO. MoCA UL, JT Wellesley-street Eabt, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are Informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direot Importer and Purchaser for Cash, is prepared to Supply ell Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens. Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Waahers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. , GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER. Wellesley-street East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets, Thames.



We have moo- QrandDiSM^. oi pMasufe in stating our extona-ve al- IKON %^r S *%_ F BEDSTEADS alderable outlay *■ we have enlarged at our Show Roonw. 1 ] Many of onr *-" GARLICS frionds will be fr fairly astonished X> _. X at the enormous •" CRANWELL'3, variety In Bed steads, Carpets. "\f and General a.-. Household Ftirni- ~"~*"^ turo presented to T their view as they x travst round oar Immense premises. g AMwtaen. ot OAB"°K H CARPETS OBAN WELL. AtßedncedPrlces GARLICS YOUR - & #ORANWE___ Young people about to start Tr Housekeeping. Jtl "——~ will find it to thoir advantage to Furnish from _} BEDROOM,' onr Establish ment, because, as TT giTTING - ROOM, wo keep bo many \J classes of Goods. DINING-ROOM, we can suit all g, £__& to" to- *> KITOH,^ \f_t .v°T '__? E FURNITURE amount from our Warehouse. AT GARLICK _ „ GARLIOE* & FROM & ORANWELL, ORANWELL'S, /GARLICK 0> QftANWELL'S, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKJ-AND. W# S. .Laurie _ (J° Have for Sam.— 170 Tons B.iiediißt 250 Tons Wnnd and Peruvian-Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate cf Soda 100 Bales Cornsacks 50 Tons Black and Barbed Feuclug Wire 60 Begs Staples, Pins, and Hollers SEKi>s-vi_, White and Rod Clover, Alsyke. Timothy, Cowgrnss, Cocksfoot, and Ryo grass, Turnip, etc. I _ictß and Samples on application. CUSTOMS STREET. AUCKLAND.