SHIPPING.

StTNSET—This evening, 6.49 Sunrise—To-morrow morning, 4.42 Moon's Age—First Quarter, 22nd, 10.22 p.m.

HIGH WATER

Auckland.—This evening, 11.20; to-morrow morning, 11.45. Manukau Heads. — This evening, 2.0; to morrow morning, 2.25. Kaipara Heads. — This afternoon, 3.0; to morrow morning, 3.25.

ARRIVALS.

Gairloch, s.s., from Waifcara Macgregor, s.s., from Wanganui Penguin, s.s., from South Richmond, s.s., from Rarotonga Glenelg, s.s., from Mercury Bay. Clansman, s.s., from Tauranga Christina, schooner, from Whangarex Saxcin, schooner, from Russell Taravvera, s.s., from Southern ports

DEPARTURES.

Utumapu, schooner, for Samoa

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE

Coromandel, from Coromandel, Tuesday, 5 p.m. _ . , Rotomahana, from Thames, Tuesday, 3 Enterprise, from Thames, Wednesday,

4 a.m. Balcarres Brook, from London, via Sydney ;

sailed September 8 Wanaka, from South, Thursday (Onehunga) Ohau, from South, Friday

SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED.

Lurline, ship, left London for Kaipara, via Dunedin, July 25 Waikato, ship, from London ; sailed Aug. 24 Canterbury, ship, left London Sept. 27 Waitangi,'ship, from London, loading May Queen, ship, from London Himalaya, bq., from Liverpool via Welling-

ton , Mary A. Greenwood, bq., left New York "July 27, via Lyttelton Ada Stott, barque, sailed August 4 from

New York M. Hennings, barque, from New York, to

sail Nov. 15 Rebecca Crowell, barque, left New York

Sept. 8, via Wellington Deutchland, barque, from New York, via Wellington; sailed October 20 Jennie 8., schr., from Fiji Restless, brig, from Fiji, early Yolande, barquentine, from Dunedin,

early Notero, barque, from Newcastle, sailed

Nov. 9 Oregon, barque, from Java, early Diamond, barque, from Newcastle, early Welcome, schooner, from Rockhampton, early

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Rangitiki, ship, loading for London Evie Reed, barque, for New York, loading Penguin, s.s., for South, Tuesday, 1.30 p.m.

(Onehunga) Suva, s.s., for East Coast ports, Tuesday,

6 j). m. Tarawera, s.s., for Melbourne, via South,

Thursday noon Wanaka, s.s., for South, Friday, 5 p.m. (Onehunga) .

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Gairloch: 77 cattle, 280 sheep, 29 boxes butter, 1 case jars, and 1 cask peppermint.

Per s.s. Macgregor: 32 sacks bones, 3 cases books, 6 cases drapery, 4 cases bis cuits, 5 cases stout, 6 crates tea, and 170 packages.

Per s.s. Penguin : 150 cases jam, 36 casks tallow, 36 cases butter, and 20 pack ages. Per as. Richmond, from South Sea Islands]: 100 bags coffee, 30 bales cotton, 156 cases pineapples, 918 crates oranges, 119 tins desicated cocoanut, 19,000 cocoanuts, 17 packages sundries.

Per s.s. Tarawera: 459 sacks potatoes, 975 sacks wheat, 5 stones, 1 rowing boat, 2 tanks malt, 7 bales paper bags, 241 packages tea, 75 bags sago, 12 cases ale, 3 hogsheads ale, 100 drums oil, 3 cases organs, 9 c-ises chickory, 10 trunks boots, 150 cases whisky, 60 bags tapioca, 60 bags pepper, 25 cases waters, 30 boxes soap, 13 cases currants, 16 boxes tin, 20 hides, 303 sheep, 4 horses, 15 bags onions, 100 boxes candles, 27 cases bacon, and sundries.

The whaling barque Alaska was at Raro fconga when the s.s.Richmond left, H.M.S. Opal was at anchor at Tonga on the 19th October.

The new schooner Utumapu sailed in ballasb for Samoa on Saturday afternoon.

The Look out, schooner, cleared outwards at the Customs this morning for Sydney via Mercury Bay.

Captain R. Jones, well-known ab this port In connection with various island trading vessels, was thrown from a horse ab Raro tonga lately and had his neck broken.

The schooner Gauloise reached Tahiti quite safe after a very fasb passage. She proved herself a good seaboab, and has been greatly admired at the islands.

The schooner Lilian, which recently went ashore at Aitutaki, is not to come to this port for repairs after all, as she has pro ceeded to San Francisco.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Mercury Bay on Saturday evening. Her passenger were: Messrs Marlow, Hanna and Ferns side.

The ship Margaret Galbraith was shifbed round this morning and bei'bhed alongside the big crane, in order bo lifb a boiler of ben tons bhab she has on board.

The following coasbers have pub in an appearance:—Elsie, kebch, from Thames, with timber; Janet, cutter, from Whan garei, with lime; Lake Superior, barge, with timber, from Wananaki, Totara, barge, with timber, from Pakiri.

The s.s. Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 5 a.m. yesterday morning with the following passengers :—Messrs Sutherland, Henry, G. Crosby, McCorquodale, Rose. Mesdames Galbraith, Hippkins. Gledsteins, Smith, Sutherland. Misses Piercy, Mc- Lennan.

The barque Himalaya, which left Liver pool on August sth, arrived ab Wellingbon on bhe Bth inst. Her Auckland cargo comes forward by one of the Union Company's steamers bhis week. Consignees are re quested to geb delivery orders from Cruick shank and Co.. Auckland Agents for bhe vessel.

The second steamer of the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company was launched on Saburday from the building yards of Mr G. Niccol, North Shore. The vessel was christened by Mrs W. Webster the Osprey, and she is to join her sister vessel, the Eagle, almost immediabely on the ferry ser vice. She is to make her_ trial trip, if possible, on Wednesday, and is expected to show a high rate of speed. She is fitted up with the electric light.

The s.s. Richmond arrived in harbour from her periodical voyage to bhe Islands at 5 p.m. yesterday, and berthed ab the Railway Wharf. The following is _ the re port of the round voyage, which has occupied 38 days:—Auckland was left on the 13th ult., ab 11 a.m., and had fine weather to Tonga, which was reached on the 19th. Afber landing cargo, she pro ceeded on to Apia 6n the 20th, arriving there four days later. On the 26bh the steamer was again under weighb, bound for Papeete. On the 3rd inst. that port was reached, and after landing cargo bhere and taking in a part cargo of cocoanuts, etc., she" le*fb for Rarotonga on the 6th, calling ab Aitutaki.en- route for a supply of oranges and pineapples, Rarotonga being reached at 10 a.m on the 11th. There took in the

balance of her cargo, consisting of coffee, cotton, and oranges, and at 5 p.m. the same clay the Richmond was once again under weigh bound for Auckland. From the time of leaving Tonga up to the 17th instant fine weather prevailed, but on the date named, and for the two succeeding days, the steamer had to contend against a heavy S.W. gale, which greatly retarded her pro gress. The steamer is to commence land ing her cargo to-day, and is afterwards to be docked in order to undergo a thorough cleaning. The Richmond brings the follow ing passengers : —Rev. Mr Smith and Mrs Smith, Mr T. B. Howarth, Mrs Howarth, servant, and 3children, Miss Stuiler, Messrs B. Chapman, Horsfall, Lord, Gallop, W. Lieboruth, C. A. Edenborough, O. Latch more, Seirich, French, G. Homer, E. Brophy, and two natives.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARAWERA.

The s.s. Taraweva (Captain W. C. Sin clair) arrived to-day at 11.15 a.m. Mr Humphrey, purser, reports having left Dun edin on the 16th inst at 3 p.m., arriving at Lytteltpn on the 17th, af 9 a.m ; saiied at 5.30 p.m. on the same day, arrived in Wel lington on the 18th, at 7 a.m., sailed at 6 p.m., arrived in Napier at noon on the 19th, left at 9 p.m., arrived at Gisborne at 6 a.m. on 20th, left at 11 a.m., and arrived as above. Experienced on coast light winds and fine weather, thence to arrival strong N.W. winds. Passengers : — Misses Buckley, Davies, Russell, and Hislop (3), Mes clames Bowerman, Hislop, Smith and child, O'Meagher, Cooper, and 2 children, Messrs McLean, Gilding, Brown Sinclair, Bowerman, Hislop, Morris, Dr. Neill, Inder, Smith, Rose, Wilde, Williamson, Bambury, Delatour, Hon. Williamson, 25 Majeroni Dramatic Company, and 21 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Union Co.'s s.s. Penguin, 442 tons. Captain Allman, arrived from Southern ports yesterday at 10.30 a.m. She left Dunedin at 3.30 p.m. on the 15th ; arrived at. Lyttelton at 9 a.m. on the 16th. Left again at 9.30 p.m., and arrived at Welling ton at 1.45 p.m. on the 17th. Left again at 6 p.m., and arrived at Picton at 8 a.m. on the 18bh. Left again at noon, and ar rived at Nelson at 8.30 p.m. Left again at 10 p.m., and arrived at New Plymouth at 11 a.m. on the 19th. Left again at 6 p.m. and arrived as above. Experienced fine weather to Wellington ; thick weather to Nelson, thence fresh S.E. winds to ar rival. She brings the following passen gers : Mrs and Miss Campbell, Dr. Hudson, Messrs Long, Davis, Rankin, Cottier, Wallace, Corkhill, Bathgate, Troup, and 3 in the steerage.

The s.s. Gairloch arrived on Saturday evening from Wnitara with cargo and the following passengers : — Messrs Webb, Mabin, McCracken, Andrews, and 1 steerage.

The Macgregor arrived from Wanganui yesterday morning with cargo.

Tho steamers Gairloch and Macgregor took their departures to-day, the former for Waitara at 1 o'clock, and the latter for Hokianga, Rawena, and Whangape, at 3 o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day.—Arrived : Marl borough, ship, Captain Herd, 92 days, from London. The voyage was uneventful. Pas sengers : Saloon — Messrs .Hallam, Fen wick, Ros.s West, Williamson, Taylor, and fourseeond-clays.

Bluff, this day.— Arrived, at 5.30 a.m. : S.s. To Anau, from Melbourne. Saloon passenger for Auckland : Mr Josland. Sydney, November 19. — Sailed : The Union Company's s.s.. Hauroto» for Wel lington. IA'TTET/ro>-, November 20. — Arrived: Ship Wairoa, 94 day?, from London. Sailed: S.s. Hawea, for Wellington. Port Chalmers, November 20.—Arrived: Beautiful Star, from Oamaru. Sailed: S.s. Wakatipu, for Sydney via Timaru.

Arrival of the Talnni.-Passenger Lost.

Port Chalmers, Sunday.—Arrived, at 6 a.m., tho Tainui, Captain Burlow, from Plymouth, October Bbh, via Tenerifle, Table Bay, and Hobarb. She brings 127 passengers, 1,000 tons of cargo, of which 400 are for Dunedin, and 18 bags 2 packages mails. Ab midnight on November lObh Mr William Pike, a second cabin passenger, occupying room 58 on the poop deck, was reported missing. A diligent search was made, bub he could nob bo found, and it is supposed he must have gone overboard. De ceased wao a single man, and wub booked for Wellington. Passengers for Auckland : Saloon—Captain Irvine, Messrs Jennings, Taylor, Biden. Second saloon —Mesdames Fanaud, Barfoot, Johnston, Glover, McCork anJ family (4), Norman and family (3), Messrs Jones, Duncan, Cook, Grouse, Dr. Norman, Messrs Norman, Martin, Rey nolds, Sale, Dougall, Nettleton, Cooper, Light, Cailett. Steerage —Mr and Mrs Crock, Messrs Harrison (2),' Huntsley, Bennett, Hill, Siegel, Pavitt, Louis, Maloney.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

Messrs Arthur and Buddle's Weekly Report.—There has been a good demand for produce of all kinds; the supply haß not been equal: until Friday there was bub little sent in. Bacon of good quality is wanted. Cheese continues at low prices; none of first-class quality entered. Butter, fresh not so plentiful as last week; a good demand for the best samples ; bub little de mand for salt; none of first-class quality was' entered. Fruit: Gooseberries were entered in large quantity ; those of large size sold well, bub small ones at much lower, prices. Loquats were in good supply, and sold at fair prices. Lemons of large size sold ab good prices ; there was a fair supply. Poulbry were entered in large quantity, chiefly hens. Fair prices were obtained for those in good condition. Young cockerels and chicks brought high prices. Ducks sold fairly well. No turkeys or geese entered. Pigs were not in large supply; high prices were obtained. Furniture, etc., have been in Mr demand. Monday : Sale of piano, household furniture, nt the residence of Mrs McCarthy, Seymour-street, Pon sonby. It was fairly well attended, bid ding rather languid, yet, upon bhe whole, prices were satisfactory; piano brought £24. The sale of drapery, ebc, ab marb was not largely attended ; business limited, prices in favour of the buyer. Tuesday: Sale at mart of piano, camera, furniture, etc. A good number present, but competi tion was not forisk; prices ruled low. Piano brought £16 ; camera, £7 10s. Thursday : Sale of household furniture, etc., at the resi dence of Mr Hopkins, View Road, Mount Eden. The attendance was. large, good competition, prices very satisfactory; suite brought £20; wardrobe, £11 12s 6d; iron bedstead, £3; mattress, £2, etc. Friday: Markeb day sale. A full abbendance, a large business done at very satisfactory prices. Fowls, Is 3d to 2s; ducks, Is 6d to 2s 2d; Cochin and Plymouth Rocks, 2s 6d to 4s 4d; chicks, 4d to Is; young fowls, Is 2d to Is lOd; pigs, 8s 6d to 8s 3d; dressed pigs, 2|d to 3d ; pigeons, 6d to Is 4d each. Produce : New potatoes, £d to fd; kidney potatoes, Id to l£d; onions,' f d to 3Jd; potatoes, Is Id; cheese, 2d to 3d ; bacon, 3£d to s^d; ham, 5Jd to 6Jd ; fresh butter, 3_d to 6£d; honey, 3d ; bran, 4s 6d per sack; wheat, 3s lid; mixed biscuits, ; lemons, s?|d to Is 5d ; gooseberries, l|d to 3Jd; loquats, 2d to 2Jd; Kirk jam, 5s 3d ; tomato sauce, 3s ; chaff, 2s 3d ; bit. lemons, 4fd; box tea, 19s to 22s ; Scotch mixtures, 6Jd ; sharps, ss; oatmeal, £10; oats, 2s 3d; barley, 3s 3d.

Messrs Paget and Ralston report busi ness for the week as being fairly brisk, a very noticeable feature in the sales being the great and unsatisfied demand for potatoes. Southern-grown were sold in lines at £3 10a to £4 per ton, a complete clearance being effected, and a shipment to arrive was disposed of at the above prices. All other classes of produce may be quoted at last week's prices, excepting maize, which is slightly firmer in price. Friday s market sale the following prices were ob tained for various lines offered;— New potatoes, Shepherd's, gd to Id per lb ; ditto, kidneys, lid to ljd per lb"; Oamaru pota toes, £4 per ton; onions, 2d per lb; cabbages, Is to ls6d per sack ; maize, 3s lOd per bushel; barley, 3s 3d per bushel; wheat, 3s 9d ; oats, 2s 2d and Is 3d ; peas, ll_d and and Is per peck ; gooseberries, 2d per lb ; fresh butter, 4d tos£d; cheese, prime, 3dand 3Jd; honey, 3d per lb ; bacon, prime local, 6d ; hams, 6£d ; bran, £4 5s per ton ; sharps, £4 15s ; chaff, £5 per ton, sacks included ; flour, £11; oatmeal, £10 10s ; lard, 2d per lb ; salt butter inferior. Id. Poultry : Fowls, Is to Is 9d each ; ducks, Is 6d to Is lid ; turkeys, 4s 6d ; geese, 4s 4d ; small pigs, of good breed, 10s to lis ; pigeons, 6d ; hens, with chicks, 2s 6d ; rabbits, dead, 6d each. At the sale of furniture and house hold effects at Mount Eden on Thursday last all lines were cleared at prices highly satisfactory to the vendor.

Mr A. Aitken reports sales for the past week .at the Agricultural Hall and City Market Auction Rooms as. follows :—Busi ness for the past week has shown a decided improvement, in fact all departments were fully supplied and the demand being equal to the supply, large lines of butter, bacon, hams, new potatoes (round and kidney), being put through at present market rates. Poultry : Fowls, ordinary, Is, is 4d to Is 8d each ; cockerels, 2s each ; heavy birds sold up to 2s 7d each; Brahmas, Spanish, and large assortment other varieties, at from 2s to 3s each ; hen and chickens, 4s, 4s 9d, and 5s 3d; brood ducks, Is 9d, 2s, 2s 2d, 2s 4d, and 2s 6d each, according to quality ; turkeys (ordinary), 3s 9d, 4a, and 4s 6d" each; choice turkeys, 6s 6d each. The poultry sale was the largest for the year, and the competition continued brisk to the finish. Pigs : Suckers, ss, 5s 3d, 6s, Cs 3d, and 7s 3d, according to quality, being equal to above 9d per lb live weight; well - bred young pigs, 10s 3d and 10s 6d each, smaller than for some weeks past, or equal to s|d per lb live weight. Ready salo for any number at satisfactory rates. Produce : Potatoes, old, all cleared at last week's quotation ; new potatoes, Shepherd, large quantities sold at gd and Jd per lb ; one small lob, Id per lb ; kidneys, supply increasing each week now, l&d and l|d per lb boing average price obtained, although one or two small lots sold at Hd per lb ; green peas, Is 2d and Is 4d per peck ; cabbages, ordinary sorts, about Is per sack ; good quality, Is 6d to 2s 6d per sack ; carrots, Is 6d and 2s per cwt; onions, l#d and 2d per lb ; also largo lots of vegetables, assorted, sold at fair prices ; chaff, oats, fowl wheat, bran, maizo, fair business doing. No material change in price except bran, which is hard to place. Butter: An un usually large supply to hand, nearly all being fresh butter in pats, which sold at aU prices, from 4cl to 6ci per lb, accord ing to quality, tho average prices being 4Jd and 4gd per lb. Large case vinegar, 3s 7d per dozen. Bacon : Shoulders, per lb ; sides, s.i'd to 6Jd per lb ; hams, 7d and 7|d per lb ; bacon (in cloth), 8d per lb ; hams (in cloth), a few choice quality, lOd per lb. Cheese : Quotations same as last week ; not much now cheeso coming forward yet. Sundries advertised again sold at prices satisfactory to vendors.

Messrs EnwAitn Lr.vnosr and Co. report On account of removing to more central pre mises in Quecn-streot, tho sales have not been so numerous as is tho general rule. On Thursday, the sale of drapery, clothing, and fancy goods was well attended, bidding throughout brisk, and prices were in favour of the vendor. Friday's sale of pro duce, furnituro, etc., was well attended; bidding brisk. Southern potatoes, £3 15s to £4 per ton : new potatoes, #d to IJd onions, 2d per lb ; fresh butter, 5Jd to 7d ; salt butter, 4Jd to 5d ; cheese, lsd to 3£d; bacon, %d to 6d ; hams, 5d to 7d. There was a good demand for furniture: Suiteß, £12 10s ; piano, £26 ; chests of drawers, 25s to £3 15s ; couches, 30s to £2 10s; iron bed steads, 30s to £2 10s ; B. W. chairs, 6s 6d each: B. W. rockers, £1 Is to £1 2s 6d ; sets of ware, 10s to 22s ; washstand and dressing-table, £1 Is for pair ; spring mat tress, 27s 6d to 40s ; cane chairs, 4s 6d each. A few lines of drapery were sold at very fair prices.

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

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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1887.

We have already expressed our opinion that the Speaker of the House of Re presentatives did not display his usual discretion in interrupting Sir Julius Vogel during his remarks upon the question put by the member for Mars den. His mistake, however, was a trivial one, and he could not have an ticipated the explosion which followed. The exhibition of temper and bad feel ing, and the waste of time, that have resulted from this trivial incident are certainly quite inexcusable, and if Sir Julius Vogel is determined now to go on stirring up the mud, he will find that no small share will fall to his own lot. What sympathy he has gained will be speedily lost if he makes the incident the excuse for a vindictive crusade against the Speaker. His own friends in Parliament and the Press appear to have done their utmost to persuade him of this, and we hope that their calmer counsels will yet prevail. It is only six weeks since Sir Julius Vogel, from his place in the House of Representatives, congratu lated Sir G. M. O'Rorke upon his re election to the office of Speaker in the following highly-eulogistic speech:—

Sir,—lb is my pleasant privilege to offer you my warm congratulations on the fact of your elecbion to the Speakership of this House for bhe fifth time consecutively. The unanimiby wibh which that appointment has been made, and the acclamations wibh which ib has been received, speak far more •eloquenbly than any words I can employ of the high sense which the House has of your abiliby, your urbaniby, your inflexible im partially, and, above all, of the confidence which honourable members feel thab the ihonour and privileges of bhe House will be safe in your keeping. Sir, I feel with you that as each Parliament passes on we do nob sband still. Age comes upon us, and j those who may have rendered for a quarter of a cenbury services in Parliament will have to give way, sooner or later, and per l\aps not much later, to those young men will have in their keeping the honour anc? prosperiby of the colony. I have no douMb that, in public life it is very much like private life, as expressed in the lines, —

We think Our fathers fools, so wise we grow;— Our wiser «o.ns no doubt will think us so.

At any rate, I feel the greatest confidence in the future of the colony, passing as it will into the hands of educated young New Zealand. It oniy remains for me bo say that I hope you will enjoy on manyuuc cessive occasions like bhe present the evi dence afforded by succeeding Parliaments of their desire to give you the very highest position in their power to offer. It was perfectly optional for the honourable member at that time to have opposed there-election of Sir G. M. CKRorke to the chair, and the tribute which he paid to the Speaker's ability and impartiality was a voluntary one. It was a testimony given after an ex perienco of many years, and was en dorsed by the vote of the House. As suredly there was nothing in the Speaker's action on Wednesday last to cause the to lose confidence in

him, and we are persuaded that if this matter proceed further hon. members will feel that their own honour and dignity are the objects of attack in the person of their elected Chairman, and that they will know how to defend themselves and their privileges.

THE AFRICAN EXPEDITION.

In the struggle between barbarism and • civilisation now proceeding in Africa' ' the powers of darkness have achieved ; a temporary victory. All abuses die hard, and thafi "sum of all villainies/ the traffic in human beings, has too , strong a hold upon the Dark Con tinent to be easily swept away. The : German scientist and philanthropist who is variously known as Dr. Scbnitz ler, Dr. Emm, and Emm Bey, who was appointed Governor of the Lake Province of Equatorial Africa by the late General Gordon, took up his abode at Wadelai for the express purpose of labouring to abolish the traffic in slaves which passes down the Kile from that point. His success has only been partial, but he stuck determinedly to his post in spite of all dangers, until it was found neces sary to despatch a relief expedition to deliver him from the foes that encom passed him. The force which has for the greater part of the present year been toilsomely making its way, under the explorer Stanley, from Zanzibar to Wadelai, is therefore opposed to the interests of the slave-traders; and that fact ought to have awakened sus picion as to the professions of Tippoo Tib, the master-villain of the traffic at present. This facile Arab was sup posed to have been won over to Stanley's side, but it does not appear whether he was placated by a bribe or by re presentations that Stanley's mission, if carried out, would have the result of leaving the slave traffic unmolested. In any case, the notorious ruffian has played Stanley false, and the Arabs at Stanley Falls have made an attack on the rear-guard of the expedition under Major Barttellot. This outbreak may have the effect of cutting off Stanley's retreat, and it will prevent news of his progress reaching the civilised world for soma time. It was expected that the expedition would reach Wadelai by the end of September last, and it was possible in that event for a courier with telegraphic despatches to reach the coast in October, and the fact that no news has come of the object of the expedition being at tained shows that the difficulties in the way have proved greater than was anticipated. It is plain thatthe African slave-traders have determined to offer vigorous opposition to the opening of the country to civilising influences, and it may go very hard with the intrepid Stanley, now isolated in the heart of a hostile territory, and •as much in need of relief as the man whom he was sent to rescue.

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DISEASE.

As the warm weather is now upon us, it may be well to direct public attention to the necessity for taking all possible pre cautions against the diseases peculiar to this period of the year. Happily, the time has gone by when people looked upon death and disease as matters . entirely beyond human influence to prevent or modify. Even insanity is now looked upon as curable in many cases—as being, in fact, an outcome of physical or mental derange ment, and not the work of some diabolical spirit. Death, of course, is inevitable in the long run ; but nothing has been more clearly demonstrated by science than that the relentless. Reaper may be made to post pone his visit till some future occasion. The enormous decrease in the infant death rate in England, through the adoption of more rational methods — i.e., better atten tion to diet, ventilation, and cleanliness is an undeniable proof of what we have just stated. These things being so, it is nob only to each person's own interest, it is also a duty to our neighbours, to see that the house and its surroundings are kept scrupulously clean. Backyards, drains, etc., should re ceive special and constant care. Disin fectants are cheap enough, and if applied to all places where refuse accumulates the numerous disease germs are at, once de stroyed ; although it is besb to prevent the refuse accumulating altogether where possible. This little care and expense is certainly preferable to big doctors' bills added to the anxiety and discomfort which sickness always occasions. It is agreed by authorities that most, if nob all, infectious diseases are caused by numerous forms of bacteria, which are indeed very minute organisms, being recognisable only by the microscope, but the ill effects of which are worse than those produced by the most massive agencies. TKe v water supply, also, should nob be overlooked, but every effort be made to obtain it as pure as possible. Due regard to these matters' not only diminishes the chances of disease getting into the system; it also renders life more enjoyable, and enables one to work longer and better.-It is wise, therefore, to look well to diet, ventilation, and cleanliness before being compelled to do so by sickness and its at tendant expense. As the fruit season is at hand, it is advisable that children should be prevented from eating unripe fruit, which is very injurious, and over-ripe fruit, too, which is not much better. Of course, after all preventative measures have been taken, disease often finds its way into the system, but one has at least the satisfaction that it was nob through culpable negligence of the simple laws of health. The mere labour of flushing a drain may save many lives. In winter time the heavy rains do this for us, but in summer we must see to it ourselves, or take the consequences.

We regret to learn that Mr Wm. Cruifik shank lies in a very precarious condition, and little hope is entertained for his re covery.

Sergean?) Dryland, of the H Troop of Cavalry, and formerly of tho Royal Artillery, died on Saturday last, of consumption. The funeral was bo take place this afternoon, and ib was arranged bhat bhe deceased should receive military honours. The H troop are summoned to attend, all Volunteers are in vited to be present, and the Artillery Band, under Bandmasber Hunter, will also bo in attendance. The parade will take place at Otahuhu at 4.30 p.m. In the local in Saturday's issue re Major Dane's lecture in aid of the Auckland Bene volent Society, " farewell lecture " should read '.' promised lecture."

ln g, of Tuesday mk^^'- w'SffiS? lfc^SocfewS&^%y«lß_« Saturday.night y 'fi n n^ Bt ] o JSfi. Hunter's selections. At tL „i P%«d vm£? away to the visitors -W lll valuable exhib&'^^/ofth^. Generally considered; ™ c ■££* taivatZ success, and great mittee of Management _S»*•<*£■ tieularly to m «e &,, H^whoS n venture a success. M £ MrsHayhmd, ofJSyberP** a painful accident on Sv^* had been visiting a fr___fL^'- :: 8-* and fell amongs? _ n „iV? 6 *H rocks lying between CSdl^ footpath. She sust_uiedT? y<iad % on the forehead, a iJSKfiA-*>s ing .Penetrated' Khe fi !J*>s considerably shaken .* the secondaccidentthat C occtA* same place, and ib IloadWd torem oSS^^ A curious point has been raised wSi have requested Mr PanSSSfe performmg any of the functieaffl of the Peace pending the imtitutin & quiries. Mr' Parsons,it3 f«• birth a British; subjec" *&*%£ J America, where he became American citizen. HeS beena 9# for many years, and receivftejfe m the Waikato ,8 1 Church disclaims any personal motive? representing but points out that a serious *E22j_ justice might some day be cauK?_J ahen. sitting on the Bench. ChurffiJ that while in the States he was r*S i! 1 ployment in a Government because he declined to. be » wHtewaE -as naturalisation is called thgre-and hi' thinks that what is "sauce for th»«_» v also sauce for the gander;? At the last meeting of AockluJ City Schools. Committee Mr gS« suggested a meeting. of householder being called when a bill «£ introduced providing,for Bibl*read_w£ schools. Such ameasuxe.isalready MS' u he^H^ u f. e ' h r ving b een introduced ;by Mr Pulton. It give a School Commi power to order that the- Bible ahould W 1 readaloud by scholars for tWenty^ninuW before school duties { eVery morning Parents or guardians have: objecting. : ;■ An inquesfe on the body of John Sutoliffo drowned on Friday at the Freeman's Hotel on noon, before Dr. Philson, coroner," ami a jury, of which Mr A Price wagforeman, Evidence was .given by Mr Baw deceased fall into the water, Constable McDonnell, and the jury refcnraai a verdict of " Accidentally Brow-ned." The denizens of Onehunga will be in< terested and gratified to learn that Mia Georgie Smithson, assisted by Mr Lauria Dunbar, intends to appear beforo (hem to morrow evening in her deUghtfulMawabew entertainment. On Thursday eveniiigihj is" billed to perform at thence she proceeds up the Northern Wairoa. The residents of these districts may safely calculate upoha se&'ofrar» treats. The Mayoral election at Newmarket iriH be decided by a poll of the burgesses on Wednesday. Councillor War. Moreaawas nominated by Messrs Councillor F. G. Clayton, by J agger and Captain Anderson. "-Botewdfc dotes are well known, and have a good knowledge of public business. VAn engineer named -Richard l Wm; residing at the Thames, has made .the M<' lowing complaint to the police:—H* states' that,he came to Auckland pi ! {he 19th insb., and was at the Pier Hotel in thj evening. He saw Annie Danri girl whom he believed to be Harriet Riley. Od6 of them said to him "Do you want* sweetheart?" and being .the wcrse for liquor, he went with them into'an empty ' house.' Witness;'farther; alleges that after some drinking 'he; went to sleep and that when he woke up about day light twelve £1 notes were missing, Annie Dunn and Harriet " Riley were ar rested and charged with from witness at the Police Court tha morning. The hearing of the evidence m postponed tili Wednesday. In our report of the concert at tk» Foresters' Hall on Friday evenitigW J should have been stated ! that MreffllM sane in the quartette, Beloved." Mr J. P Fell sang « She Won a Wreath of Roses." His sinf^' ™ Lost Theme,"the words of which ate toJtt W. R. Wills, and the music by Mr J. & Phupofc, was much admired. The enterprising firm of; Mesas R. Hannah and Co., of Cuba-street and Lg ton Quay, Wellington, areopenmgag« business in this city. They have Uto those central premises at 172, Qoett** lately in the occupation ... ol >vu complete metamorphosis.of the togjj economy of the shop has been mad* Oneither sideof the shop..there,«bj rails, upon which, the boots ****&& Side .£> rails are neat amrtoea|g carpeted.' ; These are' fitting rooms. The main shop, the tor w which is coveredwith ; linbleum,«*g to repletion from -ceding to flo^g .boots and : shoes which will be sold at pn^j^ will "astonish the natives TheMJ* made at the firm's Jggß At the end of tVshop divan and ladies' pS r At the end of the divan 4«JJ Apartment which-is some euclid suite for kdies. In this room.two will be in attendance on their■ Tomer, The,; divan. xs the shop by a ***%l &$ i The name, of %jj_Mii familiar aa household and the South. hiffh name for the supenonty.of tn«r __^«^^»wr^S& invested in artmctal .g^ of King? Walker and Co., in i°™ in Se hasllad thomost^ the hatching o **£*&* $?£*m set, and when after •^ d g nMine d in tj re the machine 6 7' e^, 01 a nd four othfj hatched alive and. "f^ hi but for would have:comenub g tamed ought to be wcoriej ■ffl. reggVpg their emergence from ™ B^ thßtan ding iW to be they have never known*

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONIW NOVEMBER SI. IWT<



RAILWAY ADVERTISING. Mr WITHEFORD received the following telegram yesterday from tho head office of the Railway Department, Wellington :— "Ihavo the honour to inform you that your tender for tho solo right of advertising on Iha Auckland section of the New Zealand Railways has been accepted, by tho Hon. Minister for Public Works on behalf of the Queen." Auckland, Nov. 17th, 1887. THE THAMES COUNTY COUNCIL Have deposited at Mr J. H. WITHEFORD'S OFFICE, Shortland-street, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELDS, Together with particulars of liberal concessions the Council have decided to make, with a view to encourage the introduction of English capital. Mr Witheeord, having been identified with tho Auckland Goldflelds since their first open ing, and having for some time past been collect ing mining information for English clients, is in a position to advise any representative of Home buyers who may he in Auckland as to the merits of the various eligible Goldfleld Properties. PLANS. REPORTS, AND THE FULLEST RELIABLE INFORMATION OF ANY MIN ING PROPERTY may bo obtained on applica tion at his office. HF. WINDSOR, • SURGEON DENTIST (by exam.) , (Late ol the Firm of Kempt and Windsor.) I beg to intimate to the publio of Auckland and Provincial District that I continue in prac tice at the Old Chambers, Shortland-street (opposite Post Office.) Having secured the ser vices of a first-class Mechanical Assistant, and. reduced my charges, I hope to merit a share of their support. Box 210, P.O.] [Telephone 377. M RS _P JJARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER. Mrs BARTLETT begs to announce that she has purchased the business of R. H. Bartlett. In thanking her past patrons and friends for their uniform kindness, Mrs Bartlett also takes this opportunity of stating that the BUSINIISS wili be carried on under the above title. Mr EDWARDS Having consented •to take charge of the Studio will be a sufficient guarantee that all work will be done in the Bame high-class style ashithertol PRICES GREATLY REDUCED, Cabinets.... 30s per do«en, 20s per half-dozen CD. V.'s.. .. 15s per dozen, 103 per half-dozen Enamelled and finished in the highest style. Every effort will be made to give satisfaction, Clients are particularly requested to address their correspondence to Mrs P. BARTLETT, W, QUEEN-STREET,'AUCKLAND,



ACORSICAN VENDETTA.—Look out for the New St3ry in the STARon Tuesday next. :—_—— /GIVING UP BUSINESS. CHEAP SALE! FEW DAYS ONLY I GOODS MUST BE SOLD! Having decided to retire from the business, we will, for a few days only, offer our stock of GENERAL FURNISHING GOODS At cost price and under, FOR CASH ONLYt THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 249, Queen-street, Auckland. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr T. TRAFFORD, The oldest-established Surgeon Dentist of 18 years, Desires to inform his patients and friends that he has removed from Wakefleld-stroet to more central offices, QUEEN-STREET (over Wayte's, Bookseller), opposite Wyndham-street. Professional hours : 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. T>HOTOGRAPHY. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. T U T T L E AN D C 0., In Returning Thanks for past favours, beg to announce a REDUCTION OF THEIR PRICES. NONE BOT FIRST-CLASS WORK IEAVES OUR STUDIO. T U T T L E A N D CO., ELITE STUDIO, ' 248, Queen Street. T>HOTOGRAPH Y. I beg to call the attention of tho public to my SPECIALITY IN CABINET PHOTOS At 10s 6d Per Dozen. Style and finish flrst-claBS. None should miss this rare opportunity. T. ANDREW, Corner of Pitt-street and Karangahape Road. OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK" {CHRISTMAS TURDS! /CHRISTMAS /^ARDS The above are a speciality, and are shown in a separate room. mENNIS T> ACQUETS! mENNIS T> ACQUETS AT KELSEY'S, OPPOSITE THE TOWN CLOCK. VENI! VIDIf VIOI! " mHE VERY" BUTTON (Shakespear) JL The Latest Novelty. We havo imported a Button-making Machine, and can now supply Buttons same cloth as Garment, Onehunga Tweeds included. No extra charge. Call and see tho Machine at work. AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY <G. Mcßride), Customs-stroet East, opposite Coupland'a Store RECIPE FOR COOKING RAKINO SMOKED FISH. Put a cup of milk and a lump of butter in a stowpan, then peel off tho scales and place in tho pan ; stew for ton minutes on a slow fire with tho lid on tight. Serve with the milk poured over. To be bought at the boat only. ACORSICAN VENDETTA.-Look out for the New Story in the Star on Tuesday next. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SHIP OWNERS, ETC. In retiring from the Ship Chandlery business. I beg to tender my sincere thanks to my many friends for their generous support during the lastfourtcen years, and will consider it a per sonal favour if my late patrons will kindty transfer their patronage to my successors in the business. Messrs Ross and Co., whom I cau confidently recommend. d. h, Mckenzie. Auckland, September 23,1887. WITH reference to the above announce ment, we have much pleasure in inti mating to the friends of the iate firm, and the gublio generally, that we will carry on the usinessof Ship Chandlers, Sail Makers, etc., in our temporary premises at No. 17, Lower Queen-street, and nope by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance of the patronage of the late firm. ROSS & CO. THE SAIL LOFT will be under the management of Mr Charles Reynolds, who had charge of this branch of Captain McKenzie's business for tho last fourteen years. The services of Mr. W. A. Harvey, for many years, head storeman for Messrs J. and U Oxley and Captain D. H. MoKenzie. have been retained for the new Arm. Goods will arrive by next steamer from Sydney, aud by direct steamers from Home. ROSS & CO. (Successors to Captain D. H. McKenzie), SHIP CHANDLERS, SAHiMAKERS, ETC. Temporary Premises: No. 17, Lower Queen-street, Auckland Opening day, Monday, September FTIHE "UNION" And the "SOUTHERN SPERM" CANDLES, Made by THE UNION OIL, SOAP, and CANDLE COMPANY, OP AUCKLAND, Are all Guaranteed FULL WEIGHTS (16 ounces to the pound). Many of the Colonial-made Candles now in the market are Light Weights, and therefore dearer at the money than the Auckland-made Candles. TRY FOR YOURSELVES, AND USE ONLY THE LOCAL ARTICLE TTJENTISTRY. Mr A. L. SMITH, OLD-ESTABLISHED DENTIST, Corner of Hobson and Wei2i.esley Streets Artificial Teeth fitted wSthout extracting stumps. Other dentists'work; repaired. Teeth stopped. Gas administered. Charges moderate. Tramcars pass the house. STANLEY" CHRISTMAS CARDS.— Photos, of private residences, t See, mounted on hand-painted cards. See specimens < at White's, Stationer, Queen-ptreet.



BRETTS Auckland Almanac AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK 1 FOR 1888. The aim Of this ■work is to describe in an inteV esting manner the Vast Resources, the Climate, the Scenery of the Auckland Provincial Dis, trict; its Mountains, Harbours, Rivers, and Lakes; its Forests and its Plains; its Cul tivated and Waste Lands, and to show Foreign Capitalist* that our Genial Clime, Rich Lands, and Mineral Products, and Intelligent, Go-a head People offer inducements to intending investors or settlers superior to those of any other part of the world. Other colonial handbooks hare largely mis represented this naturally rich and beautiful province, while the pages of the above work are devoted entirely to setting forth Auckland's capabilities and its many superior in addition to which the fullest information is afforded of all PoUtical. Social, and Religious matters of Provincial or Colonial importance. As each year the contents are re-written, and the statistical information brought up to the latest date, the Annual Volume becomes a valu able Work of Reference worthy of a permanent place in every Colonist's library. This valuable publication being designed to urther the prosperity of Auckland, the price charged is merely nominal. As the Book has now become a work of daily reference in the home of every settler throughout the province, and is in use in all public offices in the colony and in many leading places abroad, it may with confidence bo described as ho best permanent Medium of Advertising of ered to business men. The work will be issued at the old price— ONE SHILLING. SECRETARIES of MASONIC LODGES FRIENDLY SOCIETIES, TRADE, M ERCAN TILE, SPORT, MUSICAL, and OTHER SOCIETIES are repuested to forward to THIS OFFICE, addressed "EDITOR BRETT'S ALMANAC." the information necessary for the compilation of the Directory attached to the Almanac. The publisher is desirous of going to press earlier than usual. Tradesmen and others desirous of inserting thoir business notices wilj therefore oblige by forwarding their adver Usementaw ithout delay. • • -—•■*-••-- THE " MELBOURNE AGE." Circula tion. 68,000 daily. The largest Commercial, Advertising, and General Newspaper in the Colonies. Price, Id ;6s 6d per quarter. Tho " LEADER," 48 pages. The best Farm ing. Agricultural and General Weekly News nauer. Price, 6d :6s 6d per quarter. ~_.'_* ™o "ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN NEWS" (New Zealand Edition). The leading Monthly Illustrated Newspaper. Single num bors.Od; double numbers, with coloured plate, la, Agents: Messrs Kidd and Wi dman, Upton and Co., and E. Wayte, Auckland; and all News Agents. Post free.



Suits of Onehunga i^. eed ,in*«£» areagain being ad f v^ nga hßpe ** ' Abbott and Co., Upper Symonds-strvsfc^