% eb there is to be a contest jjij tfeff 1 " 8 , tv __Mr F. G. Clayton, nomi- « Werand Captain Ander- Morgan nominated by «»; 0d aMr Hogg. The poll will be r^tfs^' &e3ofchinst " t^ 6 " 0 i AArasa to young men will be th f Rev J S. Hill to-morrow Ke City Hall. *** JUofthe City Guards intend, W"!K with the Queen's Own i» °°rtS an excursion to Ellerslie on jjjflej, t° DB, . j-inal arrangements will P» rflde on . Tuesda y evenin g

.nfcion for the promotion of the A w Sanlifewil!beheldinthe lecture v sign's Christian Associa- Tuesday, and Wednesday SH° ft'3o p.m. The subfect for «•** ening will be " Christ and Our addresses will be given by n tSm James Chew, and H. Bull. »%"£ the subject will be " Christ On ? e fiS»when the Revs. T. Bray, d Sl 8 (from Thames), and A. J. ff, '» S On Wednesday the sub- << Christ and Our Service,"when till be delivered by Revs. G. B. &"% Best (from the Thames), and J. The Rev. J. S. Hill will preside "*Th. rnPetinss, and all Christians are 'flSSSjStathe proceedings. a rhibits on view at the Horticultural fl". the Drill-shed are to be sold to. % for the benefit of the Society's funds fcr KS be presided over by the Rev. fflmiA. and there is no charge for ujmieaion. , Luminary of this week ,t«.-Several officers of the German «'"w&r Adler, paid a flying visit to f.Sl'ori Saturday last, while the S>L cSng at Opua. The battle- Jf left for Auckland on Sunday, at k J.B. * a g Driver, of the Vivian-street S Church, Wellington, fo ; about to E.ee pulpits fora month with the Rev. } X Woolley of the Thames. Mo inquest on the child killed during ,Lkcn orgie »* Invercargill, the coroner JwirtlT reprimanded one of the witnesses JEdrunkenneaa at the time of the ac adenb. ftii stated that the .Railway Department with the services of twenty- Uion the lines south of Mercer and triages are to be reduced one shilling 'Lwant-Colonel Shepherd has asked us toWtote that it is hoped retired officers udmen of the Imperial and Colonial forces gjointheir.comrades of the Volunteers fe#ine the lasb tribute of respect to the ktefolonel Lyon—who was so universally jjjjaed —by attending his funeral to- WtflflT. Qe Baptist Union Conference officers for toffljuing year were eleefcedas follows : — ftadent, Rev. T. Spurgeon (Auckland); active committee-Revs. C. Dallaston, llDriver, L. Shackleford, J. Standring, adHon. T- Dick. It was decided that the jet innual meeting be held at Christ-

tariff recent patents applied for in this Mm the following :—By William foioj, if Auckland, for a combined night- Hii and foodheater for infants; by & Hawke, of Pukekawa, Auckland, iirißpro?ements connected with the tran- cattle by shipping; by Robert F. M, Mangawhero, Auckland, saddler, if exterminating rabbits, to be called Ijd'e patent rabbit exterminator ; by p Hwldgate, of Parnell, pWwashing paste.

UNKNOWN

O\VX CORRESPONDENT.) -?", Hamilton, this day, tern Leach, a porter at Hamilton West Mi, whilst engaged shunting trucks ißoraing, fell'Uettfeen the rails, and a over his leg and arms, nearly «Rriig them. He was conveyed to the iapital. ■

THE MAJERONIS.

. ■♦ ■ feijajeroms and their talented company •-tone on Monday from the South, and as to scenery and working staff are already Kill will be in readiness on Monday for jin opening performance. The opening ja* Mbe " The Foundry Master." In of its first production in Christ deth the "Press "said : "We are in* Wjced for the first time to a dramatic ad - wfciiof Ohnet'e clever novel ' Le Maitre wTorgee, , the title of which has been §W Anglicised into the title of • The ™%Maßter.' Strong as the novel un- Sr'Wy.K f»e play itself is eminently ™»tio in Us construction, and «W interesting fromfirst to last to the : JP*i enKeting as it doee their aympa *»pn the rising to the fall of the cur -2 As has' often been said in these "Wane, dramatic adaptations of novels Wcceed on the stage, but 'The S°7 Master' is certainly t*i exception Wrole. It possesses this much—that S,P not an atom of * sensationalism in ?.W The events occur naturally, and "JiWMhpiis are strong without in any SW forced or unnatural." As the SF#7 extends over seven nights, it ™eetapoesible to repeat "The Foundry fflore than one night. " The Old JJW. is ths next production, and it is |l 5 Bl K<ior Majeroni's masterpieces. plan, we are pleased to see, is filling

A VIOLENT PRISONER.

Lestrange has.been %gthbgßTi V ely at Mount Eden Gaol. -p N remembered that on the 27th of was B ent up for two years for SH^rrigibleVogue. She took ob i^Mm sentence, and proved herself a Cffff'y Prisoner. On the morning of "Jlnw c from her Mtt^T ron > **& afc o Q ce started to on the landing. From «««S.? c the dayroom and did *lj^ a w wow smashing, destroyed a \ 'ill Ja i Dlkin ' six spoons and a .Nsps : :*e- could be placed under ■?• also found that Bhe had ■>ef!***■ to shreds in her cell. At %g» this morning, before H. G. Pfeal •?§■' Sliza Lestrange jWastW lth .^Uany and maliciously Pnson windows, tearing up Wk . et8 ' and destroying other WLw y '' B POons, etc. Prisoner '••toTu an d wid ifc waß fI H owing to , **' She behaved in a mm er in the dock, and ad -10 a loud voice. She }A Xh* all things, and W Whafc Bbc would It would take M 'XftW Mead and water to keep t^«ffi Bh j' Wtthe gaol she would vSo s / th , in S she could lay her SSftS" 1 thiß was fc he way she J*»ai ti™ ? n « n J«Bt sentence. Evi &Cl y Reßt °n. the gaoler, gdl,gp ordered that the prisoner Hfyf-rtaw confinement without

DROWNING ACCIDENT

At half-past seven last night a man named Henry Podger, a steward on the s.s. Janet Nicoll, rushed breathless into the Police Station on the Queen-street Wharf and in formed Sergeant Clarke that a man named John Sutclifle had been drowned round at the Railway Wharf, not ten minutes be fore. Sergeant Clarke and Constable Mc- Donald at once proceeded to the spot in dicated by the man, but after dragging for close on an hour over the place could obtain no sign of the body. This morning Constable McDonald and two brothers of the drowned man were out early, and after dragging at the west side of the wharf for two or three hours recovered the body, which had a cut on the head, but was otherwise uninjured. Ihe body was at once taken to the resi dence of the father of the drowned inun, off VV ellesley-atreet, and an inquest will be held most probably on Monday. Henry Podger, "the sole witness of the sad accident, states that he had been with outcliffe from two o'clock in the afternoon, and they had several long beers together. They were down on the Queen • street Wharf at 6.30 p.m. seeing some friends, and then proceeded round to the Railway Wharf in order to go on board the oyster boat, Mayflower, of which Sutclifle was a hand. The Mayflower was anchored between the two wharves, and her dingy was tied to the breastwork by the, brick and tile yards. When they reached the dingy, Sutclifle said he would go round to the ship and get in her there if Podger would bring her round. Podger said he would, and Sutcliffe. proceeded round to the ship while Podger got into the dingy and paddled round. He was not a good hand at that sort of work, and it took him some little time to get near the steps, when he saw Suttcliffe come down them and step into a small dingy attached to them. He at once flopped down into the boat and rolled over the side into the water. He did not fall into the water, simply rolled. Podger endeavoured to get him out, but was not quick enough, and when within two yards Sutcliffe sank after floating some two minutes at least. Podger might have reached him with an oar when Sutclifle eank, but the drowning man made no effort. Podger states he pulled over the spot where Sutcliffe- sank for some time in the hope that he would come to the surface , again, but finding it was not so he gave up hope, pulled into the steps and went as fast as possible to the Pojice Station to re port the accident.

Sutclifie was a single man and was em ployed on board the Mayflower, and Pod ger intended spending the night with him.

DEVONPORT FIRE BRIGADE

The adjourned public meeting of residents interested in the formation of a fire brigade in Devon port took place last night in the Borough Council Offices. There : wae a moderate attendance, the Mayor presiding.

The chairman informed the meeting that Mr Robert W. Buchanan and himself had waited upon the Insurance Association, and the Association had voted the sum of £12 as a. donation to the Brigade, on condition that it shall be under the'control of the Mayor and Corporation of Devonpcrt.—The Secretary was instructed to write to the Association accepting the offer and tender ing; thanks for the same. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr Owens, it was resolved that the name of the Brigade be " The Devonport Fire Bri gade and Salvage Corps," and ib was further resolved that those whose names had been givea in be the members of the Brigade. James Gusson's name was given as an addi tional member.

Mr 0. Mays offered to hand over to the Brigade the sum that would be saved through the reduction of his premiums. Messrs Fulljames, Sibbin, and Lilewall were appointed a committee to ascertain cost of plant, and to ask Mr An sell to act as instructor and honorary captain of the Brigade. Mr Dinsdnle was authorised to open an account with the National Bank, cheques to be signed by Messrs Dingdale and John Lilewall.

Votes of thanks were passed to the Mayor as Chairman, and for his efforts in promoting the success of the Brigade, and to Mr Dinsdale for his painstaking efforts and services.

The meeting then adjourned till Friday, the 25th inst., when the election of officers will take place.

THAMES NOTES.

THE MINING ACT.

(bt telegraph—own correspondent. )

Thames, this day. A rcßLic meeting of miners and other s interested is to be held on Monday night to consider the present Mining Act re granting of long leases. Considerable misapprehension exists re garding the land marked off by the various parties at Maritoto. I saw the Warden to day re the matter, and he states that tke whole of the parties who applied for licensed holdings withdrew their applica tions on the 11th instant, and took up land under miners' rights, which at once gave them a title without coming before the Warden's Court. The claims are now fully manned or should be. The cricket match Thames v. Holland (Auckland) is proceeding at Parawai to-day. The visitors are favourites. The weather is fine.

FINANCIAL REFORM ASSOCIATION.

(To the Editor.)

Sm,-I shall be obliged by your publishing the enclosed letter to Mr Buchanan which I have written to him as a protest against what I consider an improper use of the Association. No committee meeting was called to discuss the matter about which the telegram was sent. —I am,, etc., J. M. oHERA, Member of Committee.

Remuera, November 18th, 1887. John Buchanan, Esq., President of Auckland Political and Financial Reform Association. Sir —I am astonished to read in this even- S, paper your telegram to Mr Robert Thompson, member for Marsden thanking him for putting Ms question, which has now for you to send in the name of the Committee telegrams at the dictation of scratch committees. Some gentlemen may consider Mr Thompsons questfon P«»seworthy, and others may think it contemptible ; but all must admit the manner of getting the in- Srmation was a mistake from an economical St of view. The information might have ES obtained" by interviewing Mincers privately, and thus great waste, of public time and money avoided.-Yours truly, J, M. Shera, Member of Committee.

CHORAL HALL

MRS L. F. DAVIES, SOPRANO

VOCALIST.

Some 60 or 70 ladies and gentlemen, con spicuous for their devotion to musical art, assembled in the Choral Hall last night, for the purpose of hear ing Mrs L. P. Davies, a soprano vocal ist, of high credentials, whose arrival from England we announced, last week. The lady was a perfect stranger to her audience, and the audience, as may readily be sup posed, was critical. Mrs Davies lost no time, however, in displaying to unquestion able advantage her vocal accomplishments, and the programme was so arranged as to place her on such a crucial trial at the very outset that any defects of style or capacity must have become immediately apparent. Five separate morceaux were set down for execution, and these were gone through with very slight intervening pause, so that the whole affair was over by 9 o'clock. The first and most pre tensious item of all was the scena from Gounod's "Faust," opening with the can zone, "There was a King of Thule," and comprising the celebrated " Jewel Song." It served to exhibit very strikingly the power, compass, and flexibility of the lady's voice, and also to "com pletely demonstrate her command over the resources of technique. In the plaintive and simple little canzone, her artistic taste was manifested by the ability with which she brought into relief the subtle and delicate nuances of expression which so exquisitely enhance the effect of the piece. In the " Jewel Song " the full com pass of the lady's voice was displayed and the.ornate character of the music was well adapted for testing its flexibility. It is a cultured soprano voice of extensive com pass, of power sufficient to fill a hall twice as large as any in Auckland, and of nice quality. The upper register is singularly fine and clear, and the mezzo-voce is of great volume. The style of singing has been acquired and perfected in the best schools, and the lady has apparently had experience on the operatic stage. Her sudden and fre quent transitions from fortissimo to pianissimo, all effected with the utmost confidence and precision, indicated how thorough is her knowledge and mas tery of her vocal capabilities, and the ac curacy of her intonation was as remarkable as her power of modulation. In aword, Mrs Davies showed that she i& second to no professional cantatrice who has visited Auckland within the past decade. The second contribution was a "Serenade" by Wekerlin, which afforded further display to the middle and lower register of the voice, and also exhibited how facile and artistic is her portamento. In Dr. Arne's " Where the Bee Sucks," Mrs Davies gave proof of her talent for rapid vocalisation and fiorxtnre, and the softness and clearness of her voice in sustained pianisstno notes were also noticeable. Arditi's brilliant valse sonjj " L'Estasi" (" Ecptaoy ") was another dis play piece, bringing out the singer's style of execution in such a manner as to compel the listener's admiration. It was one of the most enjoyable contribu tions of the evening. 'Ihe closing item was the Scotoh song " Robin Adair," and it was rendered with such exquisite taste that the audience promptly enforced a repetition of it. During the singing of the second song just a smipcon of huskiness betrayed itself in two or three occasional notes, but it soon disappeared and did not recur. It only remains for us to say that Mrs Davies has completely es tablished her reputation as a professional vocalist of very great talent, and after hear ing her execution no one can doubt that she should be a most successful instructress of pu pile in singing. She is fully' competent to give that finish which is the unmistakable sign and surety of proficiency in the vocal art.

We are glad to learn that Mrs Davies has resolved upon remaining in Auckland for a few months, and will give lessons to ad vanced pupils. Her labours will beyond doubt have the effect of raising the standard of musical culture in Auckland. Mrs Davies will give a public concert on the 9th of December next.

"FUN ON THE BRISTOL"

The Mohawk Minstrels repeated their programme last night at the Agricultural Hall. This evening they are to appear in " Fun on the Bristol," the farce that Sheri dan, as the " Widow O'Brien," has made well known to the Auckland public. Mr John Collins, who takes the part of the Widow O'Brien, has received high praise for his impersonation of the impulsive widow. Most of the Southern papers say that he is quite equal to the famous W. E. Sheridan, who introduced the character to New Zealand playgoers, while one paper states : " Mr John Collins's Widow O'Brien was a eplendid bit of acting—even better than that of Mr Sheridan.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SPRING SHOW.

President: Sir W. F. D. Jervoia, G.O.M.G. C.B. Vice-President: His Worship the Mayor A. E. T. Devore,*eq. Patrons: His Honor Mr Justice Gillies, E. Mitchelson, Esq.. M.H.R., W. F. Buckland, Esq., M.H.R. 3. A. Tole, Esq., R. Hobbs, Esq., M.H.R. Committee of Management: Mr C. B. McDonald (Chairman), Mr W. J. Palmer. Mr A. B Griffith*, Mr. F. Bennett, Mr \V. Mclndoe, Mr B. Dawson, Mr. J Allen, Mr A. Dewes, Mr D; Mclndoe, Mr A. Gillespie, Mr J. C. Black more, Mr J. Ske.ton, Mr E. Jones, Mr Stemson, Mr T Phillips, jun. Auditors: Mr C. Heaketh, Dr. Sanders. Hon. Treasurer: Mr A. Aitken. Hon. Secretary: Mr S. E. Hughes, Vulcan Lane.

The Flower ,Show in the Drill-shed was well attended last evening.. To-day the Show opened again at 10 o'clock, when the Artillery Band was in attendance and played the following selections:—March. " Free and Easy;" march, " Attention ;'' march, "MoonßebindtheHill;" schottische, " Darby and Joan ;" valse, " Night and Morn :" quadrille, " Olivette;" selection, "Salutation;" valse, "Sweet Dreams;" gallop, " Jolly Brothers ;" " God Save the W " Prize list The following coaolad** the list of pme winners, of which a number were published in yesterday's iseue:— Class 1.-AlMJomers. Stove and Greenhouse Plants in Pots —6 fine foliage plants let, D. Hay and Son ; 6 ferns Ist, D. Hay and Son; 1 specimen Ist, a fern, D. Hay. and son ; 2nd, Miss Collins. Cut Flowers. —Best collection of antirr hinums, W. Goldie, certificate of merit. 12 verbenas, F. Forrest, 1 (gardener to D. L. Murdoch, Esq.) : 6 do., F. For rest 1. 6 antirrhinums, E. Jones, 1. Collection of cut flowers—F. Forrest, 1; Joseph Foster, 2. Best collection annuals —E. Jones, 1. Beet collection pelargo niums, Mrs S. E. Hughes, 1. Cross wreath, lady's spray, and bridal bouquet, Miss Ethel Steadman, certificate of merit. Hand bouquet, Miss C. C. Speight, 1. Bridal bouquet, Miss C. C. Speight, 1. Buttonhole bouquet, Mlse C. C. Speight, 1. Lady's spray bouquet, MiesC. C. Speight, 1. Bouquet of native flowers, Miss C. C. Speight, 1. Model garden, H. West, 1; model garden, W. J. C. Mclndoe, 2. For new exhibits: Summer chrysanthe mums or marguerites, Mrs Mackellar, 1;

Amaryllis, C. J. McDonald, certificate of merit; hybrid rhododendrons, C. J. Mc- Donald, certificate of merit; collection clematis, 0. J. McDonald, certificate of merit.

Fruits.—6 Apples, provincial ejrown : W. Beloe, Ist prize ; H. E. Sharpe, certifi cate of merit. 48 Gooseberries, 4 varieties, 12 each : E. Jones, Ist prize. 50 Loauats, foliage attached : T. Cranwell, Ist prize ; E. B. Houlton, certificate of merit. Any other local fruit, best dish : H. E. Sharpe, certificate of merit. CLASS IL-Amateurs. Stove and Greenhouse Plants in Pots. —1 single Specimen: T. Cranwell, Ist prize. 3 Ferns or Lycopods : Miss Collins, Ist prize. 1 Specimen : Miss Collins, Ist prize. 2 Cacti, in bloom : A. Dewes, certi ficate of merit. Cut Flowers. —12 Roses, distinct varieties : A. Dewea, Ist prize ;' G. Alder ton, 2nd. 6 Roses, distinct varieties : Miss McKinley, 2nd prize. 6 Carnations : Mrs S. E. Hughes, jun., Ist prize. 6 Pansies : Mrs S. E. Hughes, Ist prize. 6 Antirr hinums : T. Steadman, Ist prize. 6 Pelar goniums : S. E. Hughes, Ist prize. 1 Bouquet Native Flowers : G. Alderton, Ist prize. Hand Bouquet: G. Alderton, Ist prize. Collection Cut Flowers : Miss M. Kiseling, Ist prize ; A Dewes, 2nd. Fruit. —6 Lemons: A Dewes, Ist prize. 25 Loquats, foliage attached :, T. Cranwell, Ist prize. CLASS 111.-Cottagers. Pot Plants.—l Plant in Flower: G. Alderton, Ist prize; W. Harris, certificate of merit. 1 Foliage Plant: W. Harris, Ist prize; G. Alderton, certificate of merit. 1 Pelargonium : G. Alderton, Ist prize. 1 Pot Musk : G. Alderton Ist prize. Best Collection of Pot Plants: W. Harris, Ist prize; G. Alderton, 2nd. Cut Flowers.—6 Roses: E. Haywood, Ist prize : W. Harris, 2nd. 4 Roses :A. Probert, let prize; E. Haywood, 2nd. 1 Rose, dark :W. Harris, Ist prize. 1 Rose, light: E. Haywood, Ist prize. 4 Carna tions : W. Harris, Ist prize. 3 Antirrhi nums :W. Harris, Ist prize. 4 Pelar goniums :G. Alderton, Ist prize. Hand Bouquet: J. B. Bull, Ist prize. Table Bouquet: Miss Cobb, Ist prize. Bridal Bouquet: G. Alderton, Ist prize. Best Collection Cut Flowers, six varieties, own foliage: E. Haywood, Ist prize ; Mrs W. May, 2nd. Best Collection Cut Flowers : Mrs W. May, Ist prize ; Mrs Cobb, 2nd. Fruits.— 20 Gooseberries. W. Harris, Ist prize, G. Alderton, commended. 18 Loquats: J. B. Bull, Ist prize. A collection of gooseberries exhibited by Mr P. W. Brown, gardener to Mr* Street; a pine apple exhibited by Mr E. Jones, gardener to the Hon. E. Mitchelson, and an exhibit of currants from the same Bource, were highly commended, but they were not entered for competition.

THE LEGAL SENSATION.

THE ABSCONDING OF W RAMWELL FROM BOLTON.

REPORT OF HIS DEATH.

hi connection with the recently-published statements relative to Mr W. Rigby's identity with Wm. Ramwell, an ex-solicitor of Bolton, England, it would appear from a paragraph culled from an English paper that a report had gained currency at Bolton that Ramwell was dead. The paragraph was to the following effect: —

" Reliable information: was received at Bolton, on Wednesday, of the death in a mine of William Ramwell, who some six or seven years' , ago, whilst holding high posi tion in the legal profession in Bolfcon, ab sconded with the money of his clients. He fled to Spain, then landed in Australia, finally making his way to America, where, after a chequered career, he died working as a common miner."

A meeting of the members af the Auck land Law Society, to consider the case of Mr Rigby, was called for yesterday, but as a quorum did not attend, the meeting lapsed.

MAYORAL ELECTIONS

Newton. Mr F. J. Jones was nominated for the posi tion of Mayor of the Borough of Newton by Messrs Thos. McMaster and H. T. Buckley. There being no other candidate, Mr Jones has been declared duly elected. Devonport. For this borough Mr Malcolm Niccol was duly nominated, and there being no other nomination he has been declared elected by Mr Collins, Returning Officer.

LATEST POLITICAL

[by telegraph—own reporter.]

Wellington, this day. It also was reported to-day that Sir Julius Vogel has decided to withdraw his resolu tions. This is not the case. I learn from him that he has not had an answer from the Government yet. He says he does not know if they intend to shirk their duty and throw the pnus on- him, but he does not intend to let the matter drop.

It is said that Mr R. Thompson was quite prepared to accept Sir Julius Vogel's chal lenge to resign and fight his seat if it bad been extended to him.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thambs, this day.

Paroquet (Waiomo). —Some nice colours of gold were seen yesterday when breaking down the reef in the low level.

Prince Imperial. — Another breaking down of No. 1 reef in the stope over No 2 level took place to-day when 301bs of speci mene were obtained.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day.

The Hon. J. Johnston was buried here this morning. The cortege numbered 200, including Sir Robert Stout, Sir William Fitzherbert, the Hon. Messrs Buckley, Reynolds and D. Menzies.

The funeral of the Hon. J. Johnston, M.L.C., took place this morning, and was largely attended. The membei's of both Houses, Archbishop Redwood and a re presentative of the Governor were present. The funeral service was conducted by Father McNamara, Vicar-General.

Dunedin, this day. The High School Cadets defeated the City Guards, one of the crack corps, Otago, by a single point at the ranges 200, 400 and 500. the .former .firing with Martini ■ Henry, the latter with Snider. It waa a very exciting contest throughout. Trains were frequently paesing and repassing when the two last men lay down to fire. It was a tie. Mcßreaty, of the school, made a fine score of 34 out of a possible 35 at 400 yards.

LATE CABLES.

THE DOOMED PRINCE,

ALARMING SYMPTONS,

[REUTER.]

Berlin, November 18.

A discharge has set in from the larynx of the Crown Prince of Ger many, indicating that the growth is a soft cancer of the worst description.

(REUTERS TELEGRAM.) Sydney, November 18. New Zealand wheat has receded in value and is now quoted at 3s to 3s 3d per bushel. New Zealand oats have also declined one penny, and are now Iβ 9d to 2s 2d per bushel; maize about the same as last week, 3s 6d to 33 lid 561bs ; potatoes continue in full supply, and only command 18s to 20s per ton. London, November 17. Consols have advanced an eighth, and are now worth £103 5s ; New Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock quoted £97 ? market rate, 3 per cent.; bank rate 4 per cent. Tallow and breadstuffs maintain last quotations. Weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show a total reserve of notes and bullion, £12,400,000, increase of £100,000 during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 48 per cent., as compared with 47 per cent, last Aveek.

Adelaide, November 18. Wheat steady, 3s 6d ; slight improve ment upon quotations last week ; flour un changed, £8 10s to £9 per ton.

Melbournk, November 18. The Premier has placed the sum of £6,000 upon the Estimates as a special allowance to the Governor to enable His Excellency to suitably entertain the visitors to the Centennial Exhibi tion

ODDFELLOWS , CONCERT AND BALL

The Star of Auckland Lodge Tsb. 26 1.0.0. F. celebrated its ninth anniversary last evening in the Foresters' Hall by a concert and ball. The following excellent programme was provided :— Messrs Davis (violin), Mr R. McLean (flute) Mr Blott ('cello), and Mr Philpofc (piano), performed the overtures " Birthday March " and '' Lucrezia Borgia." Mr Davis also performed as a solo upon the violin " The Harp that once thro' Tara's Halls," while Mr Philpot exhibited ' considerable skill upon the flute in his solo "Fantasia on Irish airs." Miss Harris sang ''Dolly" and. the beautiful " Ora Pro No bis " with great effect; in fact, the vocalist elicited an encore. Miss Shepherd . was equally successful in the songs "Thy Face" and '"Juanita." Mi.°3 Syms performed a solo upon the pianoforte, en titled " Tarantelle," and Mrs Bowring sang "The Lover and the Bird." Mr Smyth's fine bass voice was heard to good effect in the song " The Village Black smith " and "The Desert," while Mr W. Prime was loudly applauded for the songs, " The Sea is England's Glory " and " The Dear Little Shamrock.' , Mr J. B. Hudson sang in good style the p'aintive song, "The Lost Theme" and "She Wore a Wreath of Roses." Mr E. P. Hudson caused considerable amusement) with his lecture on the "Talkiphone," and also hie comic song " Wedding Bells." The quartette "Good-night>,Good-nigtib, Beloved,"by Miss Harris, Mrs Fell, and Messrs Smytheand Fell concluded the concert. In a short time the room was cleared, and the ladies and gentle men enjoyed a good dance, whichjlasted until an early hour this morning. Messrs S. Bow ring and Armiger Brothers officiated as M.C.'s in a manner which gave satisfaction.

TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB DISPUTE.

Mr James Mays sends us a statement with reference to the above matter. He says : — "As mover of the amendment, ' That pro vided ai'rangecaents can be made with the Devonport Ferry Company, so that a through ticket can be issued at one shilling, the Club retain the gates," I did so be cause in my opinion it was judicious at a time when money was so scarce to make the cost of access to the course as cheap as possible, so that the public might be in duced to attend in larger numbers. The A.R.C. made arrangements with the rail way management that if they would make a concession in the railway fare the Club would reduce the charge for admission — a step which the general public heartily approve of. It struck me that if similar satisfactory arrangements could be made with the Devonport Ferry Company, ■ both the interests of the public and the Club would be promoted. The proposal made by Mr Rowley, " That the gates should be offered by auction," is one which he and a few connected with the op position Ferry might, for some object of their own* have desired; bub the public convenience and interests could not be so well served by any other proposal than the one I made, viz., that the through tickets should be Is, the effect of which will be that the public are benefited, while I feel certain the increased attendance will prove a gain to the Club. Some people take exception to an arrangement being made with the Devonport Ferry Company, to the exclusion of the opposition Company, but the latter have neither the number of boats nor the facilities to convey the public to and fro on race-day, while no person can deny that the Devonport Ferry Com pany have hitherto given the fullest satis faction to the travelling public, however large the crowds may have been. The new Company have only one boat at present on the service, which could not possibly carry the number of people who attend Takapuna race meetings, and even if they had their two steamers they could nofc do so, while the old Com pany, with their h've steamers and admir able arrangements, have always received the highest praise both from the public and the press. No doubt the opposition Com pany feel annoyed that tiie Devonport Ferry Company should have an advantage in this arrangement with the Club, but that is not the question for the Club to consider, but rather, will the public be benefited by such a proposal, and will the Club's finances be advanced? There can be no two opinions that by my proposal the public do get the benefit, and I feel sure that the Club will too. I have no interest in either Company, and in moving in the direction I did, I was prompted simply by my own opinion and convictions, and there is no doubt that if the question came up for discussion now, and Mr Rowley and his supporters Were present, the Stewards would decide in favour of my re solution by a clear majority, and would not require the casting rote of the chairman,"

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1887.



Ecclesiastical. QJT. PAUL'S — Sunday Services — kJ 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 6.30 p.m. Sermons: Morn ing-" Going- Back." Evening—" Going For ward." Anthem—" Call to Remembrance (Novello). (CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPUL- J CHRE, Kyber Pass.-Services To-mor row — Last Sunday after Trinity —8, Holy Communion; 11, Morning Prayer and Sermon ; 2.30, Baptisms; 6.30, Evening Prayer and next Sermon of Course—on the " Lord's Prayer."— Archdeacon Dudley. ARISH OF THE HOLY SEPUL CHRE.—AnnuaI Social Gathering in the Schoolhouse, Symonds-street, FRIDAY, 25th inst. Tea at 6 p.m. Music, Readings, Addresses, etc. Tickets, Is each. TTIPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Ilk Road. — 11, Prayer, Holy Communion ; Sermon, " The Race of Faith." 6.30, Prayer, Sermon. " Freethought and Life Eternal." All Seats Free.-Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. QT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.— kJ> 11 a.m., Prayer and Communion with Sermon, "The King's Messenger." 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer with Sermon, " The Other Shore." St Andrew's Day—ll, Holy Com munion. 7.30, Evening Prayer with Sermon. ST. PETER'S~PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. — Morning at 11, " Working and Prospering." Evening at 6.30, " Cumberers of the Ground. '—Rev. R. Sommerville. T. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Symonds-street.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. R. S. West ST. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. — Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pastor. Rev. G. B. Monro. All seats free on Sabbath Evening. DEVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Morning at 11, and Even ingat 6.30, Rev. R. McKinney (of Warkworth). AY OND AL E PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. C. Worboys. Morn ing at 11: subject, " Christ, the True Leader of Men." Evening at 6.30, " The Best Songs." Henderson, 2.30. PITT-STREET VVESLEYAN CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. H. Bull—Special incidents in the life of the late Sir William McArthur will be referred to. Even ing at 6.30. Key. R. Bavin. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby).—Morning at 11, Student. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. Bull. DEVONPORT WESLEYAN METHO DIST CHURCH.-Morning at 11. and Evening at 6.30, Student from the Three Kings College. TO IB KENHEIAD WESLEYAN METHO- X> DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11. and Evening at 7, Key. T. G. Carr. Home Mission Meeting on MONDAY, at, 7.30 p.m. Ad dresses by Revs. Dewsbury, Taylor, autl others. T'~" AKApriKA WESLEYAr METHO-' 1 LtlsT OHURCH.-Mornmg a t tx, Mr Tring. - U~" NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SEPiVICES. REV. A. H. PHELPS, TO-MORROW AND EVERY EVENING NUXT WEEK. Morning at 11—Rev. A. H. Phelps. Evening, at 6.3o—Evangelistic Servico— Rev. A. 11. Phelps, "Be ye Perfect, as your Father in Heaven is Perfect." MOUNT EDEN—Sabbath-school Anniversary : Morning at 11, Messrs E. Wood and R. Tude hope. Afternoon, at 2.3o—Service of Song, '• Home, Sweet Home." Evening at 6.30, Rev. S. Macfarlane. ST. HELIER'S BAY-Evening at 6.30, Supply. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. ALEXANDRA STREET-Morning at 11, Rev. W. WooUass; subject, "An Everlasting Promise." Evening, at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith —Special Sermon to Young Men—Subject, " The Man who Slew a Lion in a Pit on a Snowy Day." ■ • PITT AND EDWIN STREETS - Morning at 11, Rev. A. J. Smith. Evening at 6.30, .Mr Veale. Out-door Service at 6 o'clock. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD —Morning at 11, Rev. C. E.Ward, "Despair—Suicide." Evening, at 6.30, Rev. C. E. Ward, " The Fully Tested Friend of Humanity." THURSDAY, at a quarter to B—LeCureby Rev. A. J. Smith, " Is Romanism a Friend or an EnemyJ" Free. Collection. RICHMOND ROAD—Afternoon at 3, Rev. C. E. Ward. Evening at 6.30, Mr R. Markham. WATER VIEW (AVONDALE). — Afternoon at 2.30, and Evening at 6.30, Mr G. Knight. "OONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH^ _3L November 20.—Services in the Morning at 11, Mr Brackenrigg. Evening at 6.30, Rev. W. woollass, lately from England. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE.—Lord's -T3L Day. November 20.—Morning, at 11, Mr Button. Evening, at 6.45, Rev. T. Bray. MOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHUHCH. VIEW ROAD. Sunday, November 20. Morning at 11—Rev. B. L. Thomas. Evening at 7—Rev. B. L. Thomas; sub ject, " Congregationalism: Its Principles and Polity." All Seats Free. Visitors Welcomed. ARNELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).-Services as usual. Morning at 11, and Evening at 630, Rev. 11. M. Livens. XTEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JJI CHURCH.-November 20.—Morning, at 11—" Unreal Fears." Evening, at 6.3o—Second Lecture on " Evidences "—The Testimony of Geolosry to the Existence of a God. All Free thinkers, Deists, Doubters, and othere are ear nestly invited to attend. ERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH. Pastor—Rev. J. Chew. Morning, at 11—" Heresy." Evening, at 6.30—" Heroism." EVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Rev. R. Laishley. Evening at 6.30, Mr R. B. Shalders. E VENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (Mackelvie-street, Surrey Hills). - A Bible Ileaditg Service will be held at 7 p.m. Subject, " Tho Millennium: Does the Bible Teach It? When and where ?" "VTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' .JJi Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at 11. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO- X CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. —THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meetine in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. —Geo. Aldridge will lecture ; subject, " The Resurreotion ot Christ; Fact or Fiction." Service to commence at 6.45. Morning Meet ing in the Foresters' Hall at 11. /"IHRISTADELPHIANS meet in the \J Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road, New ton, every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellow ship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30. Evening at 6.30. Discussional Bible Class; subject, r. The Year Day Theory of Prophecy." , . : CITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open at half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. A SSOCIATION for the Teaching of 2s. Divine Healing, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. There will be no meeting on Mon day Evening Next, in conseqnence of the Con vention on " The Higher Life," to be held at the V.M.C.A. The usual weekly meeting will be resumed (D.V.) on Monday, the 28th inst. THE PROBLEM OF LIFE" will be the subject of the Rev. J. S. Hill's Address to Young Men To-mor row (Sunday) Afternoon, at three o'clock, in the Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian As sociation. Come and bring a friend. Gallery for Ladies. CHRISTIAN CONVENTION FOB THE PROMOTION OF THB HIGHER CHRISTIAN LIFE Will be held on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd November, In tSe Lecture Hall of the V.M.C.A. Subjects and Speakers: 21st November—" Christ and Our Sins," Revs. T. Adams, J. Chew, and H. Bull. 22nd November—" Christ and Our Conflicts," Revs. T. Bray, W. Evans, and A. J. Smith. 2Zrd November—" Christ and Our Service," Revs. G. B. Monro, E. Best, and J. S. Hill. The Convention will Be thrown open to any who desire to take part. A Prayer Meeting at 7 o'clock ; Convention at half-past 7. Subjects for Special Prayer : Monday, Intercession for Young People (parents invited) ; Tuesday, Consecration, Renewal; Wednesday, Intercession for Spiritual Power and Special Annointing. A cordial invitation is given to all Christians. Rev. J, S. Hill will preside. THOS. BUDDLE.Itt-., „._. A> KNIGtUT, jHOB, Sow,



Funeral Notices. ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, November 18,1887. 1. It is with profound regret that Ihe death of Colonel W. C. Lyon, Com manding the Auckland District, is announced to the Volunteers. It is unnecessary to pronounce any eulogy on one so beloved and respected by all who have had the privilege of serv ing under him. Mourning, consisting of a band of crape above the left elbow, will be worn by all Officers for one month, from this date. 2. The Volunteers in the Auckland District will assemble at the Drill Shed at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW (Sunday), the 20th inst., for the purpose of escorting to the grave the remains of the late Colonel W. C. Lyon, Commanding the District. Dress: Review Order! Major Payne, Commanding Artil lery, will be good enough to make ar rangements for the guns and nine rounds blank ammunition; three rounds of blank ammunition per man will be issued to the Infantry firing party, which will be commanded by Lieut-Colonel Shepherd. 3. Lieutenant-Colonel Shepherd, as the next senior officer, assumes com mand of the district, all correspon dence and returns to be rendered accordingly, until further orders. T. VIRET SHEPHERD, Lt.-Col., Commanding Auckland District. i' i "Pf O. 2 BATTALION. In accordance with District Orders, the Batt-i ---lion will Parade at the Drill-shed at 2 p m. TO MORROW (Sunday) to form portion of the Firing Party at tho Funeral of our lato Com mander of the District, Colonel Lyon. Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements. Crspe on left arm. Bmdto attend.-W. H. SKINNEK, Captain and Adjutant "VTO. 3 BATTALION, A.R V.—Member* J-l of all ranks will assemble at the Drill-shed ati;4sp.m. sharp TO-MORROVv, in full dress, with arms and accoutrements, white gloves, , crape on left arm, to follow the remains of oux* late Commanding Officer, Colonel W. C. Lron, to their last resting-place. By order.—CHAS. V. HOUGHTQN, Captain and Adjutant. : A UCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGI-' ±\ , NEEKS. The Members of the above Corps will assemble at the Driil-shed, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY), at 2 o'clock sharp, to attend the funeral of the late. Colonel Lyon. Uniform : Full dress with, arms and accoutrements. By order. W. ANDERSON, ■ Major Commanding, i w'ze ialand ßegiment artil" : i-l LERY. ; Members of "A" Battery will Muster at the' Drill-shed, at half-past one p m. TO-MORROW (Sunday). 20th instant—Full Uniform, Carbines, and Side Arms. Busby—to attend the Funeral; of the late Col. Lyon. JOHN McK. GEDDES, Captain. - O" BATTERY N.Z. REGIMENT ARTILLERY. The Battery will Parade at-the Drill-shed TO- j MORROW, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of attend-j ing the Funeral of the late Colonel Lyon. Full! dress, arms and accoutrements. ■ j The Captain requests that all members of the 1 Battery will attend. ■, . Bit: ORDER. "VTAVAL ARTILLERY ; DIVISION-: The Auckland, Ponsonby, Waitemata, and' Onehunga Corps will assemble at the Drill Shed at 2 p.m., TO-MORROW (See District Orders>! with arms and accoutrements; Devonport Corps with side arms. Uniform — White jumpers, crape on left arm above elbow, blue trousers and caps. Men to wear blue jumpers under the white in case of rain. i s E. LeROY. C ipt. Comdt A. Div. N. Z. N. A. ■ Nov. 19,1887. ; T\EVONPORT NAVAL ARTILLERY, j The Members of above Corps are requested to '< assemble on Victoria Wharf TO-MORROW! (Sunday) AFTERNOON, at 1.30 o'clock, in order , i to proceed to town to attend Colonel "Lyon'a ! funeral. Blue uniform. By order. D. McKENZIE, Sec. D.N.A. • CITY GUARDS.! 1. As per District Orders, the Members of the Company are requested to meet at the Drill shed, TO-MORROW (SUNDAY), at 2 p.m., for, the purpose of attending the funeral of the late Colonel Lyon. ; 2. An Inspection Parade of every Member of the Company will be held at the Drill-shed on: TUESDAY EVENING, November 22, at half-; past 7 sharp. Undres3, arms, and accoutre-' ments. ; 3. After Parade, a MEETING will be held for! the purpose of making arrangements for the< Company's Excursion by train to Ellerslie, on i SATURDAY, November 26. Full Dresd and Accoutrt meats. THOS. PHILLIPS, Sorgeant, Hon. Sec. RIFLESJ, Members are requested to meet in the Com pany's Room THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Mufti. Attention is called to District Order calling Parade for Sunday Afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Fulj dress, arms and accoutrements, black band left arm. By order. J. LOVELL, • Hon. Sec. TTOBSON RIFLE COMPANY. Members will Assemble at Drill - shed TO-MORROW (Sunday) at two p.m., to attend the funeral of the lato Colonel Lyon. Uniform: full dress, arms and accoutrements. By order. ■ C. LITTLE, Captain. T>"'o"y a'l'Tri's h""""r , i"fTe , s! ; Company will muster at 2 p.m., to-morrow, to attend the funeral of the late Col. Lyon. Full Dress, Arms, and Accoutrements. Crape on the left arm, G. LEAHY. Leut. Commanding. EUREKA, 6171, Members of above Court are! requested to attend the Funeral' of Bro. E. M. Johnson, to leave ,; his late residence, Oxford-street, ■ Newton, for Symonds-street : Cemetery TO-MORROW) Sun- i • cm j }y sLy o p.in. , By order of C.R. W. H. MAHONY, Sec ■ PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE, Dulwich House, Wellesley-street East, : 3rd house past the Park. Comfortable double and single bed-room. Good bath, plunge and' shower. : ARTNERSHIP.—Wanted, a Partner! in a furniture and general furnishing cc- ; tablishment with capital of £600 and upwards to loin the advertiser, who has a splendid business and business premises in the best and most flourishing part of the town, and where the most important works of tho colony is being carried on.—For particulars apply Star Office. COMING EVENTS. ~~ Meetings, &0.. To-night. ARTicultural Hall—Mohawk Minstrels, 8 Drill-shed—Royal Horticultural 8 jcicty's Spring Slurtfi 1 to 10 p.m. **• Y.M.CkA. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.30 Glassworks, Freeman's Bay — Exhibition ol Glassblowing, 2 to 5. Temperance Hall—Entertainment, 7.30. Over U. A. Porter's, Queen-street-Limelieht; Display, 7.30. . • Eota of Justices at Police Court ' Nov. 22—Messrs W. Duncan and L. Bhrenfried, ! Auction Sales on Monday. , ; S. Cochrane and Son—Properties, etc., 12, ' | B. Tonks and Co., Graf ton Koad—Household : Furniture and £1 ifects, 11.