COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Opera House—" Isldora," 8. Theatre Royal—Howard Sisters, 8. Strasburg Clook-Coupland's Store, 7 to 10. Choral Hall-Oddfellows' Ball, 8.30. Aaokland Photographic Sooioty - Annual Meeting, Broomhall's, 8. 8t James's Hall—Meeting ro Hobeon-street Cutting, 7.30. Cllokora' Union—Working Mon's Club, 7.30. Waitemata Boating Club, 8. Zealandia Chapter—Masonic. 7.30. Newmarkat Wcsloyan Church—Homo Mis sion, 7.30. United Service Hotol—Presentation of Cups and Badges to Winning Football Tesms, S. AuoUon Salos To-morrow. R. O. Greenwood-Mining Plant, noon J. R. Randorson—Property, Furniture, &0., at Mount Albort, 12 30 Voilo and Bradley—Furniture and Books, 11. Alfred Backland—Remuera Yards. 1. It. Arthur—Property, Mount Eden, 12. J. H. Hamer and Co.—Household Roquislteo> 2 p.m. Qabriel Lewis— Electro-plated Goods, eto.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will close as nndor :— This Da it. For Thames, per Enterprise at £.30 p.m. Thubsday, November 12. For Fort Mtzroy, Tryphona, and Okupu, per Argyle. at 7 a.m. For Waiwora, Te Eapa, ana Wark worth, &c, per Coromandel, at 10 a.m. For Waitaia, New Plymouth, and Southern ports, per Uairloob. at 11 a.m. For Glsborne, Napior, Southern ports, and Australian colonies, per VVaihora, at 11 a. in. Tor Thames, oor Rotomahanu, st I p.m. For Tauranga, and Opotikl, por Wellington, at 6 p.m. Friday, November 13. For Whitianga and Uppor Mill, por Argyle, at 3 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Walpn, Whan garet, Kumo, and Mongapul, per Macgregor at 6 p.m. Monday, November 16. For Suva and Levuka, por Arawata, at I p m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Kotorua, immediately alter arrival of Australia, from San Francisco. For Australian Colonies, por Australia, Immo diatoly after nor arrival from Honolulu. Signed) S. B. BIS3, Chiof Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlDO, Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—Thia ovening, 9,37; to-morrow morning, 9 57.

Manukau Heads — To-morrow morning, 0.17 i to-morrow afternoon, 0 37. Kaipara Heads—To-morrow morning, 1.17; to-morrow afternoon, 1.37. Sdnbxt.—This evening, 6.39. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning, 4.48. Moon's Asb.—First Quarter, loth, 9.39 iwn.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Walhora, s.s., McGeo, from Huasell

DEPARTURES.

last evening. Clansman, s.s.. Fdrquhar. for Russell Waltaki, s.a.. Crawford, for Whangarei Macwogor, as.. Johnson, for Wbaugarei Wellington, s.e., Stephenson, for Tauranga Argylo, s.e.. Amodec, for Mercury Bay City of Sydney, P.M.s.l, Doarborn, for San Francisco Lizzie, cutter, Burke, for Giaborno

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Commando], from Coromandol. to-day, S p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to morrow, i p.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, Friday, 2.30 p.m, Araryle, from Mercury Bay, Thursday Arawata, from Wellington, Saturday Australia, from San Francisco, Saturday Coptic, from Plymouth, abemt November 21 Kuapehu, from Plymouth, about December S (For projected departures see shipping ad' vortlsenienta and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Ex Armistice 1 286 sacks nil'illne wheat. Ex CFvbarfeidh :Ml Backs oats.-G. W. Bionoyand Co.

EXPORTS.

Per City of Sydnoy—ls hulls, IB boxoa Kold, til hides, 1 box speoimens, 3 packages.

Inwarob Coastwise,—Rata, from Kennedy Bay, with 50,000ft timber: Coralie, from Mer cury Bay, with 23,000fr, Umber; Whangarei, from Whanearoi, with 52 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.—ltata, for Waiaraj Coralio, lor Mercury Bay; Suuoy Kate, for Mongonui; Whangarei, (or Wlmugarei.

Tho brluantme Gael left Brisbane with coal (or this port on the 3rd inst.

The schooner Sea Waif lofc Newcastle for Auckland on Nov. 3.

Tenders are called in our advertising columns (or recovery and delivering a cargo of Btone Bunk in Tnraoki River.

The s.s Waihora returned from Ru»E3ll at 6 a.m. Pacsengers: Messrs Wellby, Twist, Downing, Terass, and Ford.

The P.M. 8 8. City of Sydney left for San Francisco, via Honolulu at 7 p.m. yeatorday. Passengers from Auckland : Messrs J. Jeffrtce, O. Fiak, G. Sadler, H. Todd. and U steerage.

The novernnient (teamtir Hfnemna, which iB berthed at the Hallway Wharf, will probably nrocced South at noon lo morrow with Mr Ballance.

The schooner Maile was floated out of dock this morning.

The brii?antlne Oceola (Wigmorr) haß olemcd at tho Customs for Briabanu via Mercury Bay.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Hawea, which left for Southern ports yesterday, had tha following passengers:— Messrs Walnhoußo. Pharnzyn, Mrs Berryman and 2 children, and 9 etoorage.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Eaii-ara Heads.—Sailed, Bth : Camille and Aratapu, for Sydney; Troubadour, for Mol bourne; Welcome, for Tlmaru. Arrived, Nov. 3: Saxon and Syren, from Whangarei; Nov. 5: Annio Wilßonand Pelican, from Lyttelton; Energy, from Newcastle.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russbll, this day.-Arrived: ClaDßman, 7 a.m.

Tauksnga, this day.—Arrived: Wellington, 7.15 a.m.

Whangakei, this day.—Arrived: Waitakl, 6 a.m.; Macgregor, 6.15 a.m.

Nsw Plymouth this aay.—Arrived: Hawea, 5.15 a.m. Port Chalmers, thißday.—Arrived: Sarah Pile, from Kaipara.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day.

Land Sales.

Messrs Morton and Jackson hold a land sale today at their mart, Durham-street. There was a fair attendance of bidders and tho public present All the property was sold. The Orakol Bites brought 40s to SOa per foot; inside allotments, 10a to 21s; gully, 7s 6-1 to S3 fid. The allotments in Victoria Avenue realised £3 per foot; inside allotment?, 7a Cd to 12s.

Messrs Cochrane and Son offered properties at Hobson Bay, and a house at Newmarket, but the reserves were not reached, and the property ia open for private treatment The properties offerer! by Mr R. C. Green wood at noon today, wore withdrawn. The freehold allotment. Albert-street, and allotment at Melroso. North Shore, did not reach the reserves required by the owner*, and are open for private sale for a few days. Mr Randerson's land, and property sale was fairly well attended, but bidding was not spirited, and in no oase was the reserve reaohed. Mr Randerson reports having sold 5 acres 1 rood 18 perches, together with house and outbuild ings, at Remuera. opposite tho hall, for £1,250. There appears to ba but Httle demand for pro perty at present -.-•-■

Births.

RAF P.-On November 11, at nor roßiaonco, Ireland-street, the wife of George Raff, mar lnor, of a son ; both doing well.

Marriages.

HAND—O'CONNIER.—On November 10, at the Auckland Registry Office, by the Registrar, W. J. Hand to A. O'Connier; both of Northern Wairoa.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1885.

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

A second " Midlothian campaign," with every promise of proving as his torical as the first, has been started by Mr Gladstone, by a stirring address delivered at Edinburgh to his consti tuents in " the heart of Midlothian." From the brief telegraphic report it would appear that Mr Gladstone had made the Irish question one of the leading topics in his speech—justly recognising it, no doubt, as the most knotty problem which will have to bo faced in the immediate future. The right honourable gentleman is evi dently determined to meet the difficulty squarely and boldly, and accordingly declares that there is nothing alarming in the demand for self-government, so long as the unity of the Empire is not threatened. The fullest measure of freedom and independence of action compatible with unity he is pre pared to grant —having freque"'1" declared himself to that eff<

no practical politician

see tint separation is possiblo,

■Mr Gladstone will resist it me strenuously. In exhorting the Libera. party to remain united, Mr Gladstones confesses the truth of roports which have reached us of fresh dissensions in the ranks of his followers. It is to be hoped that his warning note will have tho effect of securing the desired unity. If not, he seems to intimate that the Irish vote will cause trouble in the next Parliament. Recent anticipations were that the Liberals would be returned with a majority of forty over the com bined Tory and Home Rule vote ; but that desirable consummation will not be attained unless sectional differences are sunk and the elections carried through on broad party lines. If the appeal of the leader is listened to, there is no fear of the result, and the Mid lothian campaign, and the elections as a whole, will prove another record of brilliant victory for the party of pro gress.

There is a fair demand for Cambria shares at 24s (id. The dividond will bo doclarod this afternoon, and is expected to bo Sa per share. Crown are asked for at 5s ; Kenil worth at \)s 9d, and Woodstock at 3s Gd. Colonial Banks' are wanted at 42s b'd; Auckland Gas about £1017s (id, and Thames Gas 31s. Thero are sellers of Bank of Now Zealand shares at £21; Loan and Mercantile at £5, and Land Mortgage ut ~h->.

Hon. Mr Richardson will, it is said, visit Auckland in the course of ton or twelve days. His visit is with special reference to tbo Rotorua Railway, but no doubt he will be interviewed on questions of a miscel laneous kind by deputations.

Among our cable news yesterday was an item which stated that Sir Ilcrculus Uobin bou had visited " Vryburg, the capital of Shetland," on which occasion the British flag had boon insulted. This message was rather puzzling, for the Shotlanders have ahvayß beon poacoful and loyal, and thoro seemed no reason for Sir Hercules Robinson visiting thorn ; but the whole thing is ex plained by the tolographic correction that "Stollaland," in South Africa, is the place meant, and the Boors the peoplo who have ineultod the emblem of British power.

Mr J. Winks, aonior Councillor, has been nominated for tho position of Mayor ol Pnrnoll

Many people think and frequently say that tho land north cf Auckland is worth loss for grazing or agricultural purposes ; but a little fact elicited at tho rocont show at Ellerslio should open tho eyes of such people to some extent. In the class for Bait butter the first prize was taken by a lot from a farm at Kaukapakapa ; and the fact that the farm belongs to an Auckland hotel-keeper may bo taken as giving furthor evidonco that the success was chieliy duo to the excellence of the grazing.

The plans and specifications for tho Now market water supply are now ready, and tenders will bo called for in the course of a few days.

£4,654 was passed through the totalisator yesterday at tho Auckland Racing Club Spring Meeting.

The Young Men's Christian Association commenced removing from tha building in Albert-street to tho old Baptist Chapel this morning. Tho last meeting in tho present Y.M.C.A. Rooms was held last evoning. There was a good attendance, Mr Braken rigg presiding. Addresses wore given by Messrs Shaldeis, VVilson, Knight, T. Buddie, and tho Rev. T. Spurgeon, and several hymns were sung during intervals.

A meeting of Eden Terrace ratepayers is called for tomorrow evening, in Hazoll's Riding School, at 7.30.

The Mercury Bay Regatta, which is to tako place on December 19tb, is likely to have several entries from Auckland. The programme comprizes twelve items, and in cludes races for open boats 20ft and under, pair oar skiffs, champion whaloboat race over a i miles course, champion punt raco, in all of which competitions the Auckland Rowing Club should be represented.

The following tenders were received yes terday by Mr A. G. Lee, architect, for the erection of a cottage In Kent street, Surrey Hills, for Mr Burton :—Franklyri, £386; Morton, £326 ; W. and F. Arthur, £30(j; Koynell and Jones £298; Maieey, £297; Wooller, £295; Frost, £292; Percy and Wickhatue, £291; Martin, £290 ; Thomp son, £278; Sakey and Syme, £277; Douglas, 275 ; Pooley, £259; Konny, £245.

At the meeting of the Nowinarket Borough Council last evening, Mr W. J. Suiter notified the Councillors that Jt was his intention to offer himself for reduction to the office of Mayor, and asked those present to accord him their support. Councillor Clayton at once rose and signified that there would be opposition offered, stating that Mr Suiter would not have it all his own way this time. The threatened outburst between the rivals was happily averted by a trite remark of Councillor Jenkins.

Ono of our local artists has placed in the windows of Mr Upton, bookseller, a rough aketch of Karangahake goldfields and township, which will interest persona who may be speculating in that district. The mountain-girt township lies sleepily among tho rugged hills through which rushes a stony creek. The artist has beon careful to mark the names of the different mines on tho mountain sidos and faithfully depicted the hotel, bridge, battery, and miners' rustic homes. The grassy slopes and scenery are bold, and in somo parts really beautiful, and this-new townßmp is within an easy distance from Auckland.

A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of G. T. Thorpe was to have been held to-day, but. lapsed for wont of a quorum. ■ ■' ■ • '

With reference to the Newton fire, "E.T.H." writes, stating that "the man who worked at the front with tho firemen and as energetically,as they, who was sur rounded by flames at the most critical time, who erected a ladder to the parapet and aHeirptod to mount the same in order to assist with the hose, but was thrown down by the slipping of the ladder, and who never relaxed his exertions until all was over, was Joseph Mc'Cuet, of Cobden street."

The Mount Albert Mutual Improvement Association, which meets in the large assembly-room at the residence of Mr J T. Garlick, closed its season by an entertain ment ia the same place on Friday evening last. Mr Garlick, President of the Society, occupied the chair, and a most enjoyable programme was performed, to the delight of those present, who numbered about 80. The proceedings closed with thanks and cheers to Mr and Mrs Garlick, and the sing ing of God Save the Queen.

So luxuriant is the growth of grosa on tho Newmarkot Reserve that the Council aro troubled how to deal with it. At first they attempted to sell it, but could find no pur chaser ; then they offerod to give it away ; and finally it was docidod last_ evening to pay a man to out it down, and if necessary burn it.

Hooper's Specialty Company appeared in the Ponsonby Hall on Prince of Wales's Birthday to a fair house. Miss Emily Elliot's singing was groatly appreciated, especially "Tit for Tat," with donblo horn pipe. The rest of tho company came in for a fair share of appreciation. The silver cup and bracolot for tho best waltzora wore won by Mr Frank McKay and Miss Christiuo McKay.

In tho advertiaoniont of tho Now Zealand Tobacco Company, as it has appoured in our 001111111)?, an error occurred in tho dato of the expiring of the differential duty on colonial manufactured tobacco, which should be 31st Docember, 1888.

Tho concert at the North Shore to-morrow night promises to be a great success. The programme will appear in to-morrow's issue.

Our local lusticos of tho Toaco mot yes terday and agreed upon a "rota" boing formod to securo tho attondanco of two gentlomon daily. At Wellington it was re solved to mako no oxcoption in tho case of Government officials who aro Justices.

Tlxo following statement was made to-day at the OHicial Assignee's office by Charles Cornoliua Shopphord, bankrupt :—Havo boon a boot uppor manufacturer, formerly in business with a partner as Katterns and Shepphord. Tho firm bocamo bankrupt in 1879, and tho estate roalised 4s in the £ for tho creditors. Got his discharge in 1880, and by agreement took tho plant and carried on businos3 until 18S3. Prior to tlia* timo ho hadinforraod Messrs Gittoa that tho business was not paying, and desired them to take it over. Aftor considering tho matter for somo timo they took tho business over, and paid witness 00a per week, out of which he paid them Ss^per week. Ho received a^fort night's notice in October, 1885, since which timo he has beenjout of employment. On leaving tho firm handed in an account showing an indebtedness of £334 Is 9d, made up ns follows :— losh on ostato, £172 4fl 3d ; balance of trado account in now buai 'ClG7l7sGd. Tho losses might probably root, ho entirelyjgnorod tho^lossos on ■\s it wns guaranteed lls in tho £. ''tics amounted to £357 6s sd, or in excess of Gittos and Company's lay afternoon a buggy accident l Symondn-stroot, but fortun n n very eorious result. A four whv tainiug throe ladios and a gontli. as going down the street at a rapid p, /hon, through ono wncol going into adt rut near tho corner of East street, tr hiclo collapsod—tho horse with the two t wheels, bolting at increased spood, the occupants of tho buggy woro " J out in the mud "all of a heap." a iough shakon and bvuisod, tho wholo of thorn may bo eaid to havo oscapod nninjurod, and tho runaway lioreo was captured before any damage was done.

We aro informed on good authority that another quarry is to bo oponed in tho side of Mount Eden, at a point whoro tho hideoua ncsa of such an act of vandalism must nocoeaarily be in full viow of all who pa^s along tho Mount Kdon Rood. As if tho huge excavation known as Craig's Pit woro not onough, anothor must noods bo begun a couplo of hundred yards to the townside of it, and immediately adjneont to tho section of ground which fortunately was formerly savoi by tho timely action of roaidonte in tho neighbour hood from ruthless pick and shovel. Tho spot choson is tho vacant allotment on the eido road leading up to tho house of Mr T. Thompson, M.H.R. Tho owner sold it, so wo aro informed, to a now conior for tho eum of .1.1,500, and tho latter, no doubt, will do his level best to ox tract tho utmost profit from it. Tho ground is not of groat width, nnd a quarry of snmll dimensions will speedily appioach the boundary, beyond which runs tho pro perty of the Domain Board. Any encroach ment on this will unquestionably bo vis ited with leg'il procooding«, and a domaud for substantial damages. But there appears to bo no way of provouting excavations of tomo sort. Tho mischief was doue years ugo vhon tho Provincial Government surrendered tho foo eimplo of tho allotments at tho foot of tho mountain. If the owners so far lack con science an to delvo doop for acoria, there is nothing to prevent them from doalruyiugnol only tho beauty of ouo of the most remark able of natural phenomena, but oven llio stability of the mountain il.-'ulf.

Tho Bret trip of (he Auckland Fishing Club will, weather permitting, tuko place.' on Saturday next. Tho strainer Alexandra has boon oniriutiul. nud will Imivo at 1 10 p m., punti lually. McintHTßand intending luoniboio bad bettor obtain their tiokola before Saturday.

Tomorrow, nt. noon, R. ('. (iroenwood »olloat his mart. Vulcan Lam-, by order of tho Ofllclii! Liquidator, tho plant of tho I'lutiw dnld Miring Company (Limited! as it row lioa mi tho eround, close to tho WaikoromiUo Creek, To kuteii. The plant consista ot '•'0 bend stamper*, about 15 borne powor onglno. boiler complete, battoryhou:o, bord-ine, etc.

Tin; Nbw Zkaland Farmer, Bbk ami Poultky JouiUfAL.—Mr S. M. Herjpa'h writes as follows:—" By tho last mail I havo received the following rcforenco to your very ndmirabla paper, which I havo ported regularly since it was started. My brother, writing from tho Sandwich Islands under dato Augutt 22, ISSo, says: -' ( havo to thank you for Beading mo tho Bkk and Poitltky Journal overy mail. It ia a very valuablo paper. 1 practiao on my fowls and cows, and gain considerably from the nfor ination 1 derive from its columns. I should also like to havo nomo copios of Brett's Awianau for Bending to one or two persons who doslro information ro New Zealand. "

TABLE TALK.

Grand "Musketry " oxorciso yesloriay. Foretasto of summer weather. " Isidora " at tho Opora Houao. Hon. Mr Ballanco arrives in Auckland to morrow. Anglican Mission openod today at Hamil ton and Cambridge. Tlio Tramway Co. carried about 7,000 people on Monday last. Auckland has 150 lunatics and 331 criminals in confinement. The numbers of tho?o classes at largo is probably much greator. " Little Toddlekins " at Dovonport Hall tomorrow. Auckland Tramway Company have now 14 cars running. Hare prize for a Russian cruiser; the mail steamer yesterday had nearly £209,000 worth of gold on board. Tho library of tho Young Mon's Christian is closed till further notice. Slow fovor prevails among tho lmtivxm ot Mangakuhia, in Whatifjaroi district, and a number of deaths are reported. Tlio late Mr Pilliett was engaged on a ''Handbopk of Now Zealand Fisherica," which he lias leit unlinishod. James Purdy, a boy of 13 years, had two Jingors accidentally chopped off his hanj yesterday whilo playing at Birkonhead. Tho Maoris at Kihikihi aro levying black mail by demanding 7s (id for allowing a waggon to cross tho Puniu Uivor with pro visions for the railway workmen. Niramoni l'ini, a celebrated liotorua chief, hae diod, and a big "tangi" is in progress. It is alleged that Fort Hosolutiou hae been bombarding Kohimarania. Mr Morrin's bull that caused tho death of old Mr Jones, and which cost £250,has been destroyed, Very littlo harmony in connection with the Choral Hall. Timaru folks by a large majority favour rising a harbour loan of £100,000. Famine threatened at Norfolk Island; Auckland muot grv to tho rescue again, Young Mon'o Christian Association aro removing from their present buildings this week to old Baptist Church. Splendid promises to bo erected. Public libraries voto of £4,000 will be distributed in February next. Claimn must be sent in by 31st January. Lotters patont aro applied for by M Reginald Donkin, of Onehunga, for au in vention for giving alarm of fire by elec tricity. With regard to Cook Islands (Rarotonga, &o.) the Imperial Government approve the appointment of a resident Consular agent, and are prepared to pay a proportion of the salary of such officer. Major Atkinson intends making a stump ing tour of the colony. The result of the Melbouruo Cup waa wired to Wellington in about two minutos actual time. A girl of two yoars, daughter of D. McDougall, Featherston, has been killed by a buggy accident. Government stearuor Stoila found no castaways on Auckland, Campbell, Anti podes or Bounty island. "The New Zealand Watchman," an enlarged and improved form of the presont "Watchman," is to be issued in January next. It is proposed to float a joint stock Com pany, after the manner of the " Leader ' and "yreeman's Journal," to run the " Watchman." Mr J. U. Witheford hae been made a life member of Ponsonby Naval Artillery for his action in getting subscriptions for a cutter. Mr J. Knox, Auckland, seeks letters patent for a portable fare-collecting box.

CABLEGRAMS.

[ekuter's cablegrams.]

Commercial Report,

Mkduodbne, this day.—The Melbourne manager of tho National Mortgage Agency Company of Now Zealand (Limited) reports on tho local grain market as follows :■— Wheat: Shipping, ,3a lOd to 3s lid, firm. Barley : Malting, 3s Gd to 4s 3d, dull. New Zealand oats : Feeding, 2h lOd to 3s, rather firm ; milling, 3s to 3s Id, fair doinaud ; .New Zealand oats under bond, 2h Id to 2s 3d. Colonial Koitrcaontution In Parliament. I'rofospor Strong, in tho " i'all Mall Gazette," advocates that tho several Agents- Genoral of the colonies should be cj: ujjicio membora of tho Jlouto of Commons, Melbourne Harbour Loan. A loan of £250,000 in announced to bo placed on tho market for tho Molbourno Harbour Board, bearing interest at 4J per cent. Tho minimum liuh boon fixed at 101. Tondora will bo oporiod on 17th November. Tho Fronch Ministry. In tho Fronch Ministry Al. Gomot has accoptod the portfolio of Agriculture, and M. Danstrosmo that of Commerce and Finance,

LORD SALISBURY ON POLITICAL QUESTIONS.

[by caule—curvKiauT.]

London, Novombor (I.

The annual Lord Mayor's dinner was held in the Guildhall last night. Tho Premier, Lord Salisbury, replying to tho toast of "Her Majesty's Ministers," stated that Kussia wns "heartily co oporating with Great Britain in marking tho Russo- Afghan frontior; Hoferring to the Bur mese difficulty. Lord Salisbury said as little change would bo mado in tho ad ministration of Bmmah as was consistent with tho interests of tho British. Alluding 'o tho Conforonco now sitting at Constanti nople, he expressed a hope that tho strength of partios would bo maintained unimpaired, and that such a acttlomont would be arrived at ns would satisfy tho pooplo concerned. Tho policy of Hor Mujoßty'fl Government in Ireland was to uphold tho Union, to protect the loyalists, and gonorally to atrivo to give contontment und happiness to that country. Ho pro dieted that tho conforenco at Constantinople would not roAult in any durable settloinont being arrived at on tho Kouinolinn question.

THE LONDON SOCIAL SCANDAL.

Mr Stead's Opinions and Admissions.

[SPECIAL TO I'HESS ASSOCIATION.J

London, Nov. 10. Mb Stbah, who was found guilty on tho chargo of -the abduction of tho girl, Lily Armstrong, has admitted tho justice of tho judgo's vordict.

[WI'ECTAt TO WIXBOUKNK "AUK,"]

LoxmiN, Kovembor 2.—Tbo sum of £3,000 has been subscribed by tho public for tho defeuco of Mr Stead. A farther emu of £1,000 is required. It is assorted that a limited liability com pany is in existence whoso businoss consists in tho exportation of girls to tho Continent for immoral purposes. LoNi.>oN, Novombe-r 3.—Mr Stead, editor of tho " Tall Mall Gaze tie," against whom proceedings havo been taken'in connection with tho alloged abduction of the girl Lily Armstrong, has admitted that tho state ments made by Mis Jarrott, who was called as it witnesa for tho dofouco anil mudo somo astounding assertions, nro not to bo relied ou.

MK GLADSTONE'S MIDLOTHIAN CAMPAIGN.

Ills Views on tlio Irish Quoatton,

(UEUTKH'tf TKIiKIIKAM.)

(deceived—i I noon.)

i.cNiioN, November 10. Mk {.iLAustonk commenced his Midlothiau campaign by addrosning a crowded mooting of his coiiHlilucnlM at Edinburgh" last night. Ho was greeted with I ho utmont enthusiasm. In the course of his address ho exhorted tho Liberal party to remain united, and con front boldly thu demands made for (ho Roparation ul Ireland from the Unilod Kingdom.

(M'DCIAL TO WSliiSi ASSOCIATION,)

(Received Nov. lHh-10.15 am )

London, November 10,

Mr Oladstono, in a spooch to tho electors at Edinburgh, considered tint tho Irish do mands for largo folf-govorning powors woro not alarming, assuming that thoro was no thing required by them which would in any way jeopardise the unity of tho Empire,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(ISctoto JlußSta Duldy and Wilkinson, Justices.) Okitnic— Five pursoae were punished for this ollonce. Hugh Storey, a boy, sevouth oU'cnco, 10s and oosts.

Polick Okkbncks Ait.—Frederick IJoggard and William llarvio woro chargod under tliis Act with iniaconducting thomsalves, the lormor in Queoa-streot, ai d tho latUir in tho Manukau Hood. — Priauirn pleaded guilty. — Hoggurd having bom frciiuontly convicted was son tnnccd to Olio moulh'B imprisonment.— Constable Hob.son gave evidoneo in tho lut or case. liurvio was drunk outside the Alox iudr* llotol, and creating a dlsturbanco by announcing, in li'umpiH tones, bin wish to fight tho boet man in Parnol).-Fino:l £2 nnd costs, or thn uaual alterrativo.

Allkgkd Larceny.—Win, Ciegbton. on re maud, was charged with utoulitig.C! 17s and a purßO. 2a, on Iho 7th inst, Iho property of Mary Ann Edwards.- Prisoner pleaded not guilty.— Sergeant l'ralt opened the case oa Iho part o£ tho police, and c.illou Miss Edward?, vho deposed that abo waa residing in Chancery-street. She knew Mr Crcighton; eho was coming down llio struct on Saturday about font' o'elock; Bho full down in n lit; pho was eubjoot to Jtts; tho prisoner tun to her asai-Jlanco ; ho was thoro by hor Bido when Bho rceovorod; ho was vory anx'ous totakoenroof hor, nnd would go for n drink; hor friend Thoreßa told him to let hor aluno. Ho went for thodrink,but did not return; she put her hand in her pockot and missed her purao and money; 'Wtnt in search of prisoner, and found him in mi hotel; he wanted to Bhout; eont for tha police.— By prisoner: Oh, yos; you wore vory kind. You caugln mo in 5 our arms. Found you in the Commercial. My money win in my dreaa poekot. Have no doubt you wore the thief. Oh. yos, you wi-ro very kind. Wont for adrtok; did not como back; found you throo hours attorwarda in company with Mr Poddy Hertford and Mr Paddy Lynrli—l!y tl«) Bonch : Tho prisoner kept a houßoinAlcxandra-Btroot.—Thorcsa Kennedy, of Maple Villa, Chancery Lano, ilopohoil to Bouing aiiau Kdwards in a lit, and prisoner by hor sldo. Sho np pearod in convulsions, and kicked vory much. Prisoner eha' Ked a noto at tho hotel. The bar mau exhibited the noto with a bit out of tho corner. Mlhm Kdwardß was in tho habit of biting bits out of notca in this way.—Edward Quol trough. barmnn. riopoecd to pritonei'd calling at the hotel, and changing tho note. Could not swear to thn no'e.—Michaol Burke deposed to seeing tho money in the possession of Kdwards, Ho gave hor tho monoy to tako tu Mr Napier in paymout of feo i — Sergeant MoMuhon arrested the prisoner, lto denied the chargo, and made dillorent statements aa to how ho came by the monoy. Madoinquiries,audfoundhinatatements tintruo. Thoyurauhud notbpocfouu(].-Thoßouch suid there woiugravoßusmcionrj with this caeo, but tho evidence was not strong enough for a conviction.—DißiuißHed.

huMMomi Casks.-Wm Trimble, o£ Dovon port, pleaded not guilty to refusing to clean liia privnto yard. — Corstable Hutohinsun gave oviduueo. JHo visitfid tho pluco and fouud it oifuDslvo. I'ofendnnt rofuncd to olcun it.—By defendant: Ho was orderod by tho Harbour Hoard to take procoedinpß.—Dofondant eaid ho wan not tho tonant of the house, nor had hoover boon bo. Ho waa only a lodger. Charloa Bin- Koaa and Gourgo Stroad wero examined. Kinod 20a and ooslb. Defendant said ho would appeal ugainst the decißion of tho Bouoh. Tho Bbnch: You can do has you like in tbo matter. Doton ditnt: I shall appeal to the Minißtor of Justioo, Kikkwokks.—fhomas and Jnmoa Austin, aged 7 aid 9, pleaded guilty to tiring crackers on Guy night. Tho mother r.nd >ioy>3 burst out crying and Bobbing. Sergeant Pratt appoartd to feel for the boys and euggeßtod a word of caution, which was given by tho Mench. The boys were dismissed, and ran immediately to thoir mother.

Fnus.-Frodorlck Loo, of Viucent-jstroot, pleaded not guilty to permitting his chimney to bo on llro.~'sti und conts.

Obscene Language.—Fredoriok Morris, a young man, wan clliix-a;od witti using obscene language in Jorvoln Road, Ponßonby, on the 20th ultimo.—Mi' IS. Cooper appoarcd in de fofice.—John Wilson, an ironmonger, didnot dis tinctly hear Morris's words. Saw him inapasaion, but cou'd not swear that Morris ewore. Could not deflno " obscene language "—By Sergeant Praf: Don't know. I'm a simple youth.— Harry Smith, farmer, deposed that defendant did not use the language in tho information— Constable Collis put in a papc containing the worsusedby defendant.—Mr Cooper addressed the Bench, showing that there watra doubt iu tho matter, and bo hoped t u defendant would reooive tho benefit of tlio doubt.—The Bttch thought the police were entitled tocmlitfor bringing up this ci.se. The language of boyij about tuoßtrcotswas di.ijiMcoful. Inthlsp&Be, however, tho Bench waa not desirous of aeudins a roapeotabln lad to prison, but if convicled, thero waß no other alternative. —Dis charged with a caution. Wandebino Horses.—Henry Lloyd and Jaa. Lord (Northcote) were fined as each, with cobta, for allowing their cattle to be at large.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Wkloomk (Karangahake). — The mine managor reports: Have not got to the reet properly yet. We struck some quartz in tho top of the drive on Wednesday night, and cot a small proapect. The vein ließ bo flat that it may prove to be only a leader in the foot-wall. The stone contains a large amount of mineral, but no prospects ef gold that might be considered payable. Have driven 6J foet this week, making a, total of 110i foot. Tho country is very hard. A fow more foet of driving will provo whether or not it is the roef. Kduew Paku (Thames). —Mr k. A. White recoived tho following mine manager's report: - "Tho loader mtor- Hoctod in tho crosscut from tho bottom of winze has proved to be a cross ono, and will intersect all tho other loaders und tho main roef. In breaking down yesterday 201bs of specimons of a bettor quality were bagged. The loader ia about 4 inches thick, and looks well for golden stone, and all in tact. Have fixed tho hand pumps, also leaders, mid one man can now keep down tho water. Have evory confidence that there is good ground overhead and also going down.''

THAMES.

IFbom Oun Own ConnESPONDENT.J

This day. Blanche.— The manager has reached the Wade reef in tho Company's ground, and in breaking it down ho found colours of gold well distributed through the quartz, and eocured a small quantity of picked stone. Tho reof is about six inches wide, and driv-

ing and rising upon it are in progrosg. Nkw Aluuunia.—During tho past week the winzo on Succoes roof has been deoponed 10 foot, making tho total depth at present 40 ioot. Tbo roof is about 9 inches thick, carrying an abundance of mineral, and a little gold is eecn occasionally in breaking down. The Star of tho South reef Bhould corao into junction with tho Success reef at a depth of 40 feot. The winzo on tho Star of tho Soutli reef has been stopod during tho past week, owing to tho tribu tors, Kiee and party, beating out tho lead ing stopo over tho winze. The cross-cut in 70 foet levol is still in light ground ; 8 feet has been driven during the past week. The total distance driven is about 85 feet. Tim bering pass botween Sons of Freedom level and relaying road on 90 foot levol will be completed during the ensuing week. Mc- Loan and party hsve orushod 14 loads from Dixon's rcof for 27ozs 15dwts. Dale and Irwin will crush this week.

Cambuia. —Tho magnificent roturn of 4,248 ouueos of retorted gold was banked to-day as tho result of a fortnight's opera tions. Tho specimens crushed woro un usually rich, 1,9001b5. yielding not less than 3,22'J ounces of gold. I,ola ounces wore obtained from 436 loads of quartz. The managor obtained 3001b3. of specimona this morning from tho fourth stopo on tho main roof.

Dauwin.-Crushing oporationa have boon commenced with six stampers. Moanataiabi.—Tho crushing of 22 tons has given a payablo return of 48iozs re torted gold. Tho manager haa tested the quartz from tho Point Russoli reef, which yielded bullion at tho rato of £7 ljd per ton.

AnixAiDE.—Tho crushing of general etui; yielded 20oza ldwt gold.

OHINEMURI.

[Khom Ouk Own Cokkesiondknt

Kauangahakk, this day,

Scotia. —A start has been mado getting tbo oro to the Thauios furnace. About 60 tonn wcro to gross and 10 tons bagged. Ono assay in said to have yioldod Boza ot gold and L'lozs eilvor to the ton. 40 tons crushed aro stated to have returned loz to tlio ton.

Woodstock,—No. 'i level has beon driven 200 feet, but thoro should be 700 feet iu tho claim. The lodo is 8 inches wide Tho Maria lodo is considered payable, and thero is another reef two feot wido it> which gold has boon soon,

W'ami, this day,

Koskmokt.—Sloping north and nouth of tho iiso is now iu full awing, and the reef 18 measuring 20 iuches in thickness. It is yielding e plendtd Btone, whicli will speak lor ileolf when subjected to tho smelting process. At prcsont tho mnnager is busily oug->ged i» h(l8K'11K oroi which is being divided into throo classes, und will be dealt with in the following manner: — Nu. I sample will be retained at thu mine ponding tho rosulta obtainable from Nos. It and '2 samples, which aro now being convoyed to tho landing at Bowen town by eovural teams of horsos, and tho lirat t.'hipniout of (ill tons will be despatched to tho Thames in about ton days' time.

Nil, Dic.si'iutANi um.—The oastorn cross cut is now in a distance of 45 feet, but as yob thoro are no indications of the roof being close at hand. Tho shareholders have, therefore, como to the conclusion that the lodo might bo found to the west of the shaft, and have started driving a crosscut in that direction.

Silvekton.—This mine, which waa the subject of an appeal case lately, is situated north of, and next to, tho Nil Dosporandum, and tho proprietors should experience but littlo dilliculty in unearthing the northern continuation of the Roaemont reef, which should runjthrough their mine; meantime work has been started on a large cross lode, from tho outcrop of which samples asaayed havo yielded satisfactory returns of gold and eilver. A largo amount of work waa dono upon this ground some years ago by a party of prospectors who drove a lovel which struck the reef at a depth of 50 feet bonoath the surface. After driving a dis tance of 300 feet at this point, the lode proved to be 17 foot in thickness, carrying inoro or loss gold and eilvor through out (ho whole body of stone. In those days thero was no crushing machinery iu that neighbourhood, and after doing about £400 worth of work the pros pectors threw up the ground and left the district. The now proprietary will now got the benefit of that expenditure, and as the claim is in good hands, I hope to be able to furnish you with favourable accounts shortly. Martha Extended. —Stopes north and south of tho main double pass aro yielding an abundant supply of crusking dirt, upon tho reduction of which 20 head of stumpers aro continuously oinployod, and tho show on the platen would indicato a return up to usual average. Tho work of prospecting is being steadily advanced in the Albion and i'ollow Jacket claims, and as both are well located, good results should bo obtainable

Owhaboa, this day.

Hidden Tbeasubb.—This claim promises to como to tho front shortly as a gold producer. Tho shareholders aro now driv ing upon a bolt of sandstone which is inter sected by quartz stringers, gold permeating tho whole mass. This formation is some what pimilnr in character and appearance to the crushing dirt in the Smile of Fortune and Radical niinon, from which eomo very rich roturns were obtained not long since.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST SOIREE.

Thk anniversary gathering of Alexandra atroot Primitive Methodist congregation waa hold last evening, and was well attondod. An wrier tho oourtooua civro of tho following ladles ofthochuroh: MPBdamoa Littlo, Smith, Mew burn, Nlcho', Wathinuon, Thoinpaon, and Miaecu Aloy, Gll^ouplo, Leech, Simpson, and otherH. At the close of the repast, the frlondß ; cpaired to the church, wborea, pleasant meeting waa held, Her. A. J. 3tnHh, pastor, presiding, Rov. C. Worboys cngagod in prayer. The re ports wero then Introduced. Mr Menzlos read tho3lth anniversary report of tho doings of tho last year reviowed spoolal evonta with notes of progress, which were of an encouraging and hopeful cbaraoter. One feature in the report should not be omitted. The need of a reliable absentee visitor had long been felt by tho CLuioh, and consequently tho services of Mr Jowsoy hod been secured for that purpose: also, as Bible reader, at an annual salary of £52, part being subscribed by an old Mend and tho other part raised by tho Newlon and Alexandra Btroet f choole. The report showed (hat tho Boholars' roll bears the minion of 375. Average attendance: Males, 90; fomalos, 113-203. Tho largest attendance, 204; tho leeat, 156. Mr D. Qoldie (treasurer) showed recoipts for tho flnanoial year. £198 0s lid;. expenditure, £197 Hd 8d ; oredlt balancf, 11s 3d!J Tho following gentlemen addressed the uiueUl ing:- The Kev. J. Boothroyd (Franklin RoaoV Kov. C. Worboys (Uni'ed Methodist), Mr Davl? Goldie, and Mr John Brame. The addresses were thoughtful, interesting, and instructive. At intervals during the evening the choir eang a number of suitable liumns. and finally votes of thanks wero passed and the bonodtction vro uounced.

The annual Homo Missionary meeting of tho Newmarkot Wesleyan Church will be held thia eviis'flg. W. MoArthur, EBq., of London, who in travelling throUKh the oolony, will take tbo ohair and give an address. Addresses may alao be expeoted from Kev. K. Bavin and Kev, a. Buii.

The We&leyan Home Missionary meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church. West Tainaki, on Friday evening next, at balf-past T o clock. Addresses by J, L. Wlleoo sad Beve. K. Bavin and Jones,

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

Wellington, this day. Sir Jvlius Voqkl does not return till about the end of the month.

Mr Ballance is expected in Wellington : from Auckland, per Hinemoa, in the courao of a few days. , Mr Richardson, Minister of Public Works, will shortly pay a visit to Auckland on business in connection with tho Rotorua Railway. . ... Tho " Times " of this morning says Ibat a number of Justices of tho Peace through out tho colony havo resigned rathor than comply with tho conditions of tho act of last Bossion. I am informed by tho Hon. Mr Tola that tboro is no truth in this. Only about six resigna tions altogether havo boon rocoivod, and in no case is any such reason given for resignation. Altogether, one hundred and twenty nominations havo been received for tho appointment of Justice of the Poaco, so there is not likely to bo any dearth of 83 ---pirnnts for any vacancios that may occur. Mr James Taylor, the well-known scientific chemist of London, and a man of considerable means, is at present visiting the colony on a pleasure trip. He will visit principal mining centres, and the Minister of Mines hopes he will bo able to furnish some useful information as to the best method of treatment for tho various minerals of the colony. There is no doubt that many minerals yot lie hidden in our hills.

Major Jorvois, a son of tho Governor, is expected to arrive about the ond of tho month. He will act as Private Secretary to His Excellency during tho absence of Mr Pennofathor, who goos to London to lecture in the New Zoaland Court of the Colonial Exhibition. Major Jorvois, who holds his military appointment in South Australia, will act gratuitously as Secre tary of Defence for tho Colony.

GALLANT RESCUE FROM DROWNING.

(BY TELEOKAPII.—I'KESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wanganui, this day. While excursionists wero at the Heads on Monday, a girl who was wading near the breakwater was caught by a wave and swept round the ond of tho mole to a dis tance of 30 yards on the other side. A young man named Win, Bruco rescued her by plunging in. Before doing so he threw off his vest, with a gold watch in the pockot, and on his return the vest was missing. It Is supposed to have been carried away from tho rocks by the waves. This makes a second life that Bruce has saved, the other ono being Wilcocks, at Blenhohn, in 1870.

THE C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Acceptances for To-morrow's Races.

Chiustchurcu, this day. Tits following are the acceptances for to

morrow's races :—

Hurdle Rach.—Mnetor Agnes, I2st 71b; Macaroni, U&t 51b J Director, list 21b; Ravenswood, list; Peter Osbeck, lOst 12tb; Mainboom, lOst 101b ; Foreman, lOst 41b ; Socrotary, lOst 41b; Kingask, flat 71b; Azim, Oat 71b ; Brian Boru, 'Jst 71b ; Ber rington, !)st; Tomuka, Dst; Andy, Oat. Stewabd's Stakkk. —Turquoise, list 41b; Nelson. Sat 1216 ; Necklace, SstlOlb ; Poarl, 8st81b; Mnlignor, Bst Gib; Lochiel. Bstslb; Captain Webster, Bst Sib ; Talebearer, Sat; Minerva, 7st 13lb ; Alpino Roso, 7»t 71b : Rocket, 7at 71b ; Take Miss, 7st 31b ; Con undrum, Gat 71b ; Silver Queen, list,

KI'SOM HIUH-WEIGUT HANDICAP. — Ad ministrator, lOflt 51b ; Talebearer, lOst 2lb ; Murion, 9st 121b ; A pino Rosjo, 9st; Trea Sec, Bst 71b ; Puck, Sat 71b.

Juvk.nilk PtATK.- Mirella, Tiger Tim, Siorru, Albany—-Fallacy colt, Ruby, Spade uuinea, Soudan, Tasmania.

OPERA HOUSE.

Last night Lococq's sparkling comic opera "Lo Fille do Madame Angot," for the fourth or fifth timo this eoafion, proved it self a potent draw, for tho houso wns well filled in all parts, The programme wus very satisfactory, und tho applause very

pronounced.

" Isidora" To-uight,

This evening another opera by Mr Luscombo Hearollo, bearing this time tho pretty name " leidoro," ond having a vory romantic plot, will bo stagod. In this work the composer is also bis own librottht. Tho musical numbers con sist of 25 chornl, nolo, and concerted pieces, and they nro said to bo very pretty Ic would seom as if the plot vero founded upon tho popular myth of the Flying Dutch man. The scene is laid in Cuba, and tho piece opens with a chorus of negro slaves. Somo time betore the scone opens a living infant has been washed on to the Cuban shore in the arms of its dead mother. lei dora is the name of the child, who at the opening of tho play is grown up and be trothed to Count Montaloa. Sho loves Felix, a poor fisherman. Henry T. Smith is an impudent Cockney adventurer who personates with much low comedy effect the Count Montaloa, who has died at sea. To savo Isidora from an objectionable match with this person, the two cousins change names and placos ; the adventurer makes love to the supposed heiress, while Isidora and Felix would be happy to fly to gether, but are stopped for want of money. Felix, remembering the legend of tho Black Rover, begins to dig for treasure in tho place pointed out by Chickanaque, when tho Rover himself and his pirates appear, and carry off many of the principal persons priaonors, leaving Sabina and the mock Count on tho island to their wooing. A curse hangs over the Black Rover's ship, which may not be removed until the song is once again heard which the mother Bang as a prayer when she and her child were piteously flung overboard, This was the mother that wbb washed ashore—the child was Isiiora, who remembers that song as tho dream of her infancy, The Rover and his men are ruthless ruffians, being men without hope. Tho chief is angry with his prisoners upon vory slight provocation, and orders them ono after another to walk the plank. When it comes to Isidora's turn, sho kneels down vory prettily, and sings her final prayer—her mother's never forgotten song — a'nd the doom of the pirates is fulfilled — tho ship and the pirates sink to the but torn ; Isadora, her lover, and tho othor principal persons, float to the top on a plank, assisted by a cloud of quiring angels and are returned to the Island of Cuba Subsequently Isadora is acknowledged to be a countess, with a very distinguished lineage, and is marriod to Felix Jacob.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

How the News Was Received in Sydney,

The victory of Sheet Anchor in the Mel bourne Cup created tho greatest surprise among tho sport-loving public of Sydney, and when the news was first received placing Grace Darling second, it was discredited. The interaecliou of Pitt and King-stieeU was, as usual, the great rallying point for thoao oagor for tho latest noiva, and about four o'clock in the afternoon the crowd was so great ae to almost block pedestrian and vehicular traffic, but thanks to tho energy and tact of a strong posse of police, locomotion was not impeded. The news of the victory of Sheet Anchor was received by the crowd with silence, and after dis cussing the result for a few minutes, the assemblage slowly melted away, leaving only a few seedy hangers on of the turf in possession of the roadway, and these, seeing they vere conspicuously prominent, soon merged into ordinary passera-by. Very few of the Sydney public have gained by Sheet Anchor's triumph; Nordenfeldt, Despot, and Trenton being the idols of speculation ; but in Melbourne and Ballarat ho was heartily supported. — "Sydney Herald."

Tho cricket match between Newton 2nd |fed the Gas Works Cricket Club resulted Ha win for tho Gas Company by an innings Jind 12 runs. Newton continued their 2nd innings, but,with the exception of Howard, who made 24, could not make any stand against the splendid bowling of Mr Edmunds. In the match West End 2nd v. Auckland 2nd the scores wore : -Auckland 2nd, Ist innings, 66; 2nd innings, *J4 ■ Total, 160. Weat Eiid 2ud, Ist innings, 92; 2nd innings, 8 wickets, 6<J : Total, 161. In Holland v. (franklin.the scores wero : - Franklin, Ist innings, s(i; 2nd inninca 127 : Total, 183. Holland, Ist imiiu K ß, 47 2nd innings, 127 : Total, 174.

FLIES AND BUGS, l«»U». uincb. ro,diM. .uU bri bujti.ati.lalu, jopiors, ohiiuumkE. .tkared out by "Bough on . ,_.. Kenipthonie, Proßter*C*., A«ett#, AueWaod

NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE CO.

Annual Mooting.

Tub socond annual meeting of the share holders of the New Zealand Frozen Meat and Storage Co, took place this morning, in tho Manager's Office, at tho factory, Railway Wharf. Mr Arthur Bull (Chair man of Directors) presided, and seme 20 shareholders in all woro present,

Tho followiug report and balance-sheet wero submitted:—Tho directors beg to submit.' to tho shareholders tho accounts of the Company for the period onding 30th June last.. For tho purpoao of considering tho real position of tho Company and its fufcuro prospects, those accounts afford but little information, inasmuch as tho greater portion of tho period comprised therein has been occupied in the orection and comple tion of tho Company's Works at tho Auck land Reclamation, tho Waitara Works, and tho Acid and Manure Works lit Otahuhu. Tho Retail Butchering Business : Having regard to tho fact thut the Company would bo in possession of vory large supplies of froeh and frozen meat, tho directors con siderod it desirable to dispose of this business with a view to the better prosecu tion of tho wholesale trade. In so doing, however, care has been taken to reserve to the Company entire freedom to resume this lino of business at any time, in the event of circumstances rendering it desirable that it should bo done. Auckland Reclamation Works and Buildings : Those works havo been ' completed, and tho directors believe the Company's freezing plant to be tho most complete in the Austra lasian Colonies, while tho extensive buildings afford considerable apace far storage purposes. Buttor Business: The Company has fitted up a portion of their promises in order to cany on a business in buttor for exportation. An unlimited supply of cold air (which is indispensable) from their freezing works enable them to enter into this branch with great advantage and they havo allotted sufficient spaco in their premises for storing several hundred tons of butter. They were induced to take this step, as they felt that while establish ing a trade profitable to tho Company, they would afford the settlers a good and con venient market for all the butter they can produce. Tho Company receives the butt6r in bulk, thus saving the settler the expense and trouble of making it up, they pay the market price in cash on delivery, and fix no limit to the quantity which they will purchase. At present tho total purchase! is about IO.OOOIbs per week ; while this may bo considered satisfactory for a begin ning, it is only reasonable to calculate that the turnover in this industry will be very largo. Wholesalo Meat Market: This branch U in operation, and tho butchers fully realise the benefit of being able to purchase prime cuts or other parts from our freezing or chilling rooms at all times. Wo were favoured with a visit from several Waikato settlers, and they wore so satisfied with the appearance of our fresh meat from Waitara that they at once entertained the idea of establishing abattoirs in their own district and utilising the Company's meat market, which affords special facilities. They invited two of your directors to attend an influential meeting of settlers at Hamil ton, when the matter referred to was fully discussed, and a conclusion arrized at that the course mentioned would be in every wiy beneficial to their interests, and it was re solved to canvass the district?, and, if approved of, to erect abattoirs at once. Acid and Manure Works : These works are completo, and the production of acid and various kind of manure is in full operation. Very favourable reports have beou received from eomo of the Company's customers, and, having regard to tho prices at which both mauurus and acid can bo manufactured, the directors haveovevyconfidonce inthisbranch of theCoinpany's busiuoesproviugremunera tivo. Waitara Works: Theso works—com prising a largo freezing establishment, rorv oxtoneivo tinning plant, curing rooms, to gether with large slaughtering yards, and the necessary accommodation in tho way of sheep and stock pens and shelter sheds—are now finished and in full working order. Nothing ia now wanting to render these works complete in every respect, while their posi tion, command ing the rich pastures of the Wost Coast.ensures a aupply of stock on tho most favourablo torina. Sydney Ico Works, Pyrmont, Sydney : These works, one-half interest in which bolongs to this Company, are now in full successful operation. It is understood that the building in now chargod with a store of some hundreds of tons of ico ready to commence the summer season, and as tho capabilities for production exceed thirty tons per diom, it is confidently ex pected that a profitablo result will ensue. Vour directors reg;rot that the unexampled depression in frozen meat, tallow, preserved meats, &c, interfores greatly with the cal culations . upon which tho business was baeed at tho time the Company was floated, but no oxorlions will bo omittod to counter act this unfavourable stato of affairs by utilising tho resources of the Company in other directions.

Balanck Shkkt.—3oth June, 1881, to 30m June, 185.—Dr.: To capital insured. 20,363 shares at £5, £101,815; less capital uncalled. £17,110; lra.-i overdue calls. £6,141 3s; caiiitnl paid up, £78,530 17a; calls paid in advanco, £639; unclaimed dividends. £2619s 3d ; accounts ow ing by Company, £12,555 I Is sd; bills payable, £16176 18a 3d; Bunk of Now Zoaland. £7,781 0i 8d; balance at oioriit, profit and loes. £5,372 26. Total: £121,382 8s 7d. Cr.: By freehold property, £27,603 11s; lease hold property, £17,87518a 9d; maohinr-ry, plant and furniture, £10,512 3a; working plant, rolling stock. £959 10s; waitara working account, £10,825 2a 61; accounts owiuc to Company, £15.912 0d 3d; bills receivable £231 18s; stock on hand, £5.320 Is 6d; Thames profit and loss RCCOUDt. £1,73313i 9d ; cash on hand, £375 8s lOd. Total: £121,382 83 7d.

Profit and Losb Account.—Dr.: Charges, £3 7U 83 lOti; wagns and salaries. £0 611 83 lid : frcwht, £758 3s 7d; interest and discount, £1,711 19a 2d ; audit fees. £50 ; removing ehod. &c, Sim 12j 2d ; bad and doubtful dobte written off, iU.Oil 0s id; do renlaiion on plant and macnincry, .-ei.itfS 2a 8d; balance at credit, £5,372 2s. Total. £19.080 17b Bd.-Cr : By balance 30ih Junp, 1881, £3,076 6a 2d, los dividond paid, £2,231 6s 2d—£s 812; rent, £90 8s 7d; Uanafor fees £L 16s; sale of one acre at Otahuhu, fllSO; freezing account, £2110 03 lOd; bad debt recover d. £5 15j 2d: Thames profit for year ondinß 30lh June, ISBS, £71 m 3d; Rroee profit on stock account, £13,333 5i lOd: total, £19,080 17s Bd. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said: — Gentlemen, —During the fcur months that have elapsed since the 30th June (the date to which the balance- sneet is made up), the various works then in course of execution have been either entirely completed or so nearly so that an approximate statement of their actual cost can be given, and this I propose to lay before you : — Auckland Woukb and Bkclam'ationu. Tho amount expended in reclamations, foundations, compensations, ICtuily Place, intorcot, engineers' charges, abd sundry itoms, amount to .. .. £29,900 Buildings 20,100 Waterworks 750 Charcoal for insulating chambers.. .. 1,200 Machinery 7,100 Ilailway Biding 4,'iO Total £59,800 Waitaba Woukb. £ b. d. Buildings .. .. 10,500 0 0 Machinery 3,d21 0 0 Uasplant 30) 0 0 Waterworks 280 0 0 Cottoifo 205 0 0 Expenditure on farms SOO 0 0 Total TsjocFtTo Aoidand Manure Works .. .. 5.000 0 0 bydnoyice workG_ 7,750 0 0 Ico patents GOO 0 0 Outstanding liabililtios—Architects' and engineers' charges, &o. .. 1,500 0 0

These figures total up to £89,650, and if to this amount ia added a Bum of £19,000, which stands in our books as the value of our freehold and leasehold properties (other than tho Auckland Reclamation and Waitoru works), and which sum includes our land and buildinga at Otahuhu, the Thames property, the Mills Lane building, tho Wyndham-atreot proporty, and other smaller items, you will arrive at a total of nearly £109,000, which may bo taken as an approximate statement, of the Company's assets, exclusive of stock, book dobts, &c. This total amount of £109,000 may fairly be divided into two portions—the first being that represented by land and branches of the Company's business, not liable to any great extent to be affected by the present depression in agricultural products ; and the Becond portion that amount of capital invested in freezing plants, both here and \ at tho Waitara. Under the first head may be taken the Aoid and manure works £SUOO Sydney ico works 7Jo) ffreonolcl and leasohold properties, )u ---chilling tho Auckland reclamation, tho muor taken at actual cost.. '.. .. 50.000 '■lotal -. £62,760 This loave3 the sum of £46,000 represented by the Auckland and Waitara Freezing Works, but included therein is the cost of the building you are now assembled in — £•20,400—which would be worth hearly the amount for storage purposes alone, and if you deduct this oum you havo on amount of less than £26,000 invested in freezing plant and machinory. I havo gone into these details because, although we must) all hope for a recovery of the frozen meat trade, yet it ia as well to understand our' position in the event of a continuance of the present unremunerativepriceß-acontingency which must certainly be taken, into account when we fairly consider the teaources of some

of the countries fromwZT^*ssl are being forwarded toft>«Wi« and the advantages thnS Hoin«BaS? = from closer proS^^tAi:. 1 refer more especial vT. P hho% »/ - of the South AmK^C? «S men, we hear a good hv *• «2: preseion at the preeenttimeh !**«* X " 1 those immediately oonS&iH «*iS'' prises of this nature, ttaSgL** «%]; presnon in price 8 ia acaSv 1,? 11*^ will Rive one or two insS, S^ 1 illustrate the concludingrS, 4 i report and afford some idea Sg^Ph of S state of affairs which™ u ?^ 6?C provide for. In 1883 wheT^^X | was started, the price oU,I ' 8 G*»h ' CIO per ton, account ftV^B to ycbtoraay gave as high as £ J, "*>i«i The price in now £27 „?" 2 : duction at the Waitara d«L W ■ month has been about 40 S? 6.^ ; times been bettor and the, work n ¥ d' «&: production would have avSfcH »» tons per month, equal Airlso ' annum. Hew is adiffiarencao?flS>" annum, with identically the lit production, while the different ■?* •»- ' co 6 t of purchase of stock I?' W % !i and '85 is, if anything, TatL *?* '« 1 take now the price of Cn m Bit' lD6r t% the price on the Home bbSS.*?*"-" Cid ;it is now 4Jd, or lew. w B u UK the past five months made fo ments. The difference fa 1£ -^ v £8,000, which on a yew's b?? "<% represent £10,200. Cyefe^l ence on two items alone o f fwtf"' merely mention these facts to p3 ( } entering upon this indnstry th 6 n fa of the Company were fully jujUbEWP marg.ns on prices in antioS,» "* favourable results. I come n^fe sideration of prospects at present ■ ■ There is an appreciate AtP*l-:' botwoen the Auckland j'S*"' Works. At the former, ft ■ Co ',M a l?t«»:. dependent business ma^ be 3? in the event of the low pricedSfl.* market rendering a continuance of & port of frozen meat (at leX-fa\?': form of whole.carcases) <ZZJt tive. The building we are T n : sembled in contains very MndufiV storage space, especially valuabkSv proximity to the wharf «d jEW- > faciiife. The butter branch p SS well, the margin between Bummer H? tor valuos, especially for eiporte U' very large, a margin which our «5: in the way of cold storage sliould fi entirely in our possession. Some 00S able business will doubtless acoroeS ally during the summer months, in fi* : tion with hsh and-ice, and il w iS* add the u tilisation ot our cold Btores in ™!f ; neotion with our wholesale meatnnS" our prospects cannot, I think, be w2s unfavourable. With regard to the S ; works the meat tinning operationswotii. : bo thoroughly in utilising all thebfeS : tions of moat, leaving thepriaiaiointitnflL" I able at bo low a figure, thatlfinditdiffiS 1 realise that theso works will not lea™ i margin of profit; and I may mention M in the case of the only account i&«Z' ] have yet received for prime joiabrf beef shipped to England, 110 4m »«r able logs was incurred, although «S : at tho earao time when mutton vnu realising leas than i\ per lb »fc it must also Be borne in mind that tia ' inferior parts of this meat were yulnadb the tinning department at a Dri« thit a!* left a margin of profit. Some'diffipE i occurred for a time after opo(ation!«w commenced, owing to a breakdown j n «,, ; gaa plant required for the mapiifactijnol tho tine, whereby the output was cooSdor ably rotardod, but these difficulty'info been entirely surmounted. Itliv wt bo out of place to here give the remit of the last week's work at the ■ W«i ' tara establishment. -We killed 161 L*l ti cattle and 470 sheep, giving an output «i 38,0121bs of meat frozen for export,6B 55ffl» handed over to preserving room, 3,474Jbi10 salt house, and 23,5241be fresh meatseirtto Auckland. I may state thaton!-.^. ahipment of frozen meat from in was made in June last, and since UuA lime wo havo shipped a total of about- | 1,200,0001b9 of meat in four Bteaaen-aB export which cannot have been othetma than largely beneficial to the port, alftimgh not remunerative to the Company, atteut so far as regards the account eales'recaved : up to present date. Gontlamei), I.lire now gone over tho main points to,whichl considered it desirable to draw yom!att» tion, and on which to afford you all the a formation in my possession, and I have not hesitated to point out the difficßllia to which the Company has been eil. jected at tho critical period of ite con-. : mencing ojieratione, but on the wbolt \ 1 think you will concur that tho Cob pany's position is one of con'ridemllc : Ktrengtli, capable, by reason of tho distri bution of its resources, of holding itaoKii, and requiring but a very slight recovetyin values to extend its operations,with &i - most favourable reßults. I havo only ddi . subject further to refer to, and that it our financial position. You wilibaveperwlv that while the capital when fully paid «p is £100,000, I havo shown an expenditure of nearly £109,000, which with contiogenciit "'. may be takon to be within tho mark. (to ! requirements for stock, book debts, bt, ' are also considerable, and cannot.bs taken \ at much under £25,000, fortheaccdmnds' tion necessary for which W ara paying ': heavily, while for the utilisation oftkn-; clamation a considerable further outlay» required for whartage, tramways, mi, &c, without which we cannot expect io j deal with tenants on favourable;tana w ■ to recoup the heavy outlay we tat incurred. Gentlemen, the reason for our difficulties in this direction, as ak ol the necessity •of extracting .from jwt ■ pockets at the present unfavourable tta ;. the last two calls of nearly.£3s,ooo, ii to h found, as I have already poiut«dootmi former occasion, ia the very unfortfflij.ij conditions of the leases of the reclamations | we hold from the Harbour Board. Yoiiw doubtless aware that the conditions dim ■ leases wore of such a nature aste rwc. ; property on which nearly £60,000 hMtf spent valuless as a negotiable \sasm<. Since the larger reilamatibni. whioTn M hold'a't a substantial ground m^bum M virtually completed, the rHatbbjr.W«!';» has concurred in the sttb]ettingpf j (wtaa m portious, and we have now »pplieoWi;M general permission to BubH 'TOAwj■;■"» to negotiate a mortgage, andwotn»»»i m no dpculty will arise in thisduwßOM": m is, however, .unfortunate that «*;:■ and buildings, involving the greiWi , portion of our outlay, are upon aiporaro of the reclamation held under M»er; lease, the ground rent,of,. ■ma was a nominal one in consideration 01» , covenant entailing a for a a freezing plant; We J"" dWT i that tho HaAour Bsaid-oto*, j to any permission to sublet'thteKW:' and the whole of that property;«W* } comes valueless for purposes <« ■■.•^Pg-f; not only greatly hampering the WOT:. -.3 at present, but rendering it almoetWP^ V; bio to continue the erection of a»*» ; buildings, the entire ::«at^vj**;] must oomo out of o«r:«w#S ■ It is clear that in the long n""W**K. ; must bo injurious to theintewbaWJ cerned, and will act as an "f^JS':; bar toihe erection of *»#1 = beneficial to the locality. W^ ; : trust that some «rr*nße^ffii^i* come to whereby these reetncUoMj" have bo hampered the Company and ■**» its resources may be removed. :-, _ Mr P. Comiskkv Beconded tififyPL . tho report. He said that when *»£Wg- :: was started it was hoped to■ WgLw I depnssed atatoof agricdinral gj ;• affording faciliUoß for. theM«n«J«J^ . port of meat. In thw they had w» ft ces ß ful, despite the *«*%*&& » .people. In this country «'"ss% :» , inent n profitabletradehsdb^^Hj* M and other outlets wereV^fjSjW ',M, China, Japan, and Mi* WfSt * I the farmers would give theml «w ■ good they had dotie. ™J%sW* ;: 1 which they hold tho "*?&»•'' i groat barrier, to tom&fiST*. 1 their operations, and VW :. ■ help feeling that HiWjfo I dealt somewhat harshly I*,^ | success as a company was 01 k vt a m to Auckland, and »n'f*J b i/tot°? 1 .trangthened they would beaaao. „ * pete with the low 1 Au ß tralm. They 1 I reduction of W per »in tofj- | per lb was still too high. _ . .. = , B In answer to a f^f./S «* C I tho CnAMHAK expW (»MJ w( | JJ ■•Charges £3,714, %^J%^^ ■ account, included <**£*%&£ ■ denied there woro..^K?^- TbWi*^ M and eubmanagoreatWaiw^.^rt M only two «er?Ct w™"l9 — ■ the tinning department, anu ; g the cattle, etc. ...rf^^TOy :■ Waitara was very /Is^Bds'fWW^ ffi wdoced. Six hundred pon^r^ g was paid in wages. .j^wlibWier.Jl^ '■•■. In fODIV to another M value put down >o I leasehold property "£3,***s I while tho freehold'P«f^.«■.«•» | been re-valued; and t^jj^^ | i utended to wsne »«^ foMT, 1 Mr Jonjss f8, marSZi ilil!'®® ■ I

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 188&



ANNOUNCEMENT^ SHEEA BROS. HAVE ÜBMOVKD TO THEIR MEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-BTRICKT KABT. HL. POSSENNISKIB, • Merchant Tailou and Importer, BHORTLAND - STREET. AUCKLAND, Announces the COMPLETION of his SPRING AND BUMMBR STOCK, Ex S.s. Arawa, To which be invites an early inspection. The Trade suppUed at prices a little above cost. 27108 BYE, EAR, THROAT AND ' CHEST DISBASKB.-DR. WILKINS F.R.0.5., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is At his Surgery for Genaral and Speoial Praotioe —All Hornioiis and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to l?.«0. CoaaultnJJon Fees moderate. He gpent eeren yoanat MoorefleWs Byo Hospital, London, Snder Bowinan and Crltohett, two at Throat oapital. London, seven aa Honorary Surgeon Ibert Hoßirftol, eight yean atKye Bar, Throat and Cheat Inflrniary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spco taolips to Slope. pourolUog Rooms Queen-at (oitpOtiio BhOrtlandstreat), Auckland. FREDERICK MOUZER'S Bijou Shop, In Victoria-street, is still the gem of Auck land. Walk up and see it It's worth <he trouble. Albums, Handbags, Workhoxea, if-tns, Books, Birthda^pardg, and tasteful and beauti ful arUolefl innumerable. Plain Figures and iTalnDealing-ttw only plain tblsgt sbontthe



QNLY O J^ORE OF I. ALEXANDER'S JEWELLERY SALE. The SHOP has to be HANDED OVER to MR HOWDKN by tho END OF THE MONTH, i and almOßt ANY PRICE WILL BE TAKEN for Goods to EFFECT A CLEARANCE. w« l»yB mnoh oiuk&Oib»utoi plesiurb in stating »_«„ our extensive al- IRON iSSSrS'SSS: w bbdstbads ■lderablo outlay ■«■ we havo enlarged at our Show Roonu. TT Many of our U aARLIOK friends will ba fairly astonished T> « at the enormous xv ORANWELLU variety In Bed steads, Carpets. "NJ and General ■>■' Household Furnl- ture presented to T their Tiew as they -*■ travel round our Immense premises. g Aawrtment ol ORANWKUU At Reduced Prioes — YOUR <*™K ORANWKLL. Tonng people about to itart TT Housekeeping Ji —— wiU find it to their advantage .-* O BEDROOM. w&nfSnSw U SITTING-ROW T^J^& o DININ«-ROOM. £&& toVr' b ™»W nlin a house from TPrroMiTllum £20 up to »ny Jfcfj ITUKIUIUiUfI amount from our Warehouse. •w GARLIOK QARLIOE ft K«QM fc ORANV-'BIiL. CRANWKLL'a, /"NARLIOK *> £JRANWBLL'S, QOBHN-BTRKIT, AUCKLAND.



■\TEWMARKET XT OTB L. GEORGE H. K ASTON Newmarket, WO. M o C A U L, Wbllesley-bjbkkt Bast, GALVANIZED IKON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbbiiß, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Aro Informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thamks, TAKKN OVKR THiTbUSINBSB LATKLY CARRIED ON BY J. li. KKAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, is prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Ratos. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Load-edge Ridging. QEO. MoCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, Wkllebley-stbket East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets. Thames. DR. S P E E R, FOOT OF QUEKN-STRKET, Auckland. 11. J. SPEER, M.1)., a regular nraduated Physician of the Medical Department of Har vard University, U.S.A., and now licensed to practice throughout New Zealand, wonld respectfully say to tho public that he haa made Chronic, Special, and Nervous Diseases a speciality for over 10 years. COALS— TTUREWOOD OALS - JIREWOOD- Rkduced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. , Per Ton. TAUPIRI, 23a LONG TI-TBEft, Us NEWCASTLE, 33a BLOCK DO., iSs6d SCR'NDBAY, 39a SPLIT DO., llsOd (If Booked, Is extra.) (If Booked, 6d extra.) ALL DKLIVERKD WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCK, W. G. WINSTONH, Cufltoms-etreat. ORDERS MAT ALSO BE LEFT WITH MR CRUDGE, Wlnetone'e Buildings, ftrmoadi-stroet. THOMAS B. .WATT, WHOLESALE AND RETAHi TOBACCONIST, Grey-st. Junction (Opposite Ftrkbell), CHOICEST TOBACCOS. CIGARS, AND SMOKBRB' REQUISITES. FANCY GOODS AND STATIONERY, " Sydney Mall" on File.



ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ABBIVKP ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRTVKD The NEW STOCK (or the COMING SEASON. Grand Display of MENU YOUTHS^ and BOYS' CLOTHING; SHIRTS, TIES, UM BRELLAS, HATS On Straw and Felt). &0., and Every Description of HOSIERY and UNDER WBAR. Special Line in BOYS' OHBAf SCHOOL SUITS. NEW ZE&LAND CLOTHING FACTOR^ 168 AND 160, QUBEN-SKtBET, I Auckland. ' BIOR TROUBLES OF THE LIVER, JJ DYSPJtPSIA, INDIGESTION. FLATU i» A^OTsil? 0* HKAD" LIVER BTIMULANT Will Act ab a Cbabm. It oontains tho vegetable Liver Tonics Euono myn, Podophyllin, and Taraxacum. PREPARED AT THE PHARMACY. Pricb. 2s 6d per Bottle. ISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PUROHAB May be conmiUed daily at his Residence, Pitt- Btreet; and at— The English Pharmacy, Queen-street (Hit Haslett's). from 2 to 3 p.m. THKNBWTONPHIEMAOIfOtoKEJJDItKDafS'S), KuuiTCUEura Road, him 10 to Ums