'""■""" . their political leanings > blWf p * candidates, Mr Mit between l? e nounC ed Protectionist, eHf oNi at ground, apart from his id &JZ c i a ims to confidence, he •*f fTel assured, command a ma «le Eden Electorate.

MANUKAU.

««tsui)uose that the candida- for Manukau will 4816 a thin a political education J^rSa.^mnlas to Sir Maurice XX' That the schooling of a °'K°. r 'nntest has not been lost upon J^S?i» shown Jready by the \ formation of his views on sadden tiff™ Trade v . Protection. at[^market on At hlf ?r he°assured 'the electors jagnst I<> (lfree tra der mJ*A Ind heart," and he iD //Ires voluminously with the flSving how very much bet #C AeTsouth Wales is under a terl^llicv than Victoria with a SI UfZUs quite prepared to exe -1 a double-shuffle, if it is necessary, ■fjfi Hie House. His• latest cir- Stheelectorscontanxsthefollow ■- JJnfflv - worded sentence : — I SefeSe Principe of Free Trade, W long's we have to raise the *„,. ™rtT otf our revenue through £Ss I would so impose the Sta as to protect those articles Sclbe-onomically produced 2 manufactured in the colony/ Jeare not pedal to jadden conver- Z brought about by the fear of doth, but orthodox divines assure us LtW.mav be sincere and efficacious ;UaW We doubt if Mr Os- Wswill he for this contest We unfertile courage of Messrs Withy indConnell in nailing their colours to to mast. We are not loth to wel tomenewnim in the political arena; on toe contrary, there is a great want ofjn infusion of new blood, but we must fequite sure that it is of the right sort, a d Mr Osborne-5 endeavour to leap into the highest position in the gift of the people is somewhat premature. Iso donbtthereis a strong prejudice against gir Maurice Cfßoxke among a section of theManukair electors, and to that feeling .W attribute the fact that Hr Oaborne has obtained a con siderable following. We do not believe, lowetei that the electors will be un- Bundful of the long service and ability of the gentleman who has for so many jmisrepresented this part of Auckland Me Parliament of the colony. We lopeto see the friends of Sir Maukice OtaKE rally round him once more, aid place him at the head of the poll.

OTHER SEATS.

IdV^temata, we have supported Mftffijj on the ground that his prac tical tewJeelge' of the great industries iritti which Auckland's prosperity is tod np, will be of the highest value in Puliament. It hardly appears necessary to enter upon a review of the candidates for the country con sfaiciev Such electorates differ im fora .constituencies in this re apect, that almost every elector comes posonaHy in contact with the candi date for his suffrages.

rThe electors have no;r the whole of fteiisues before them. The changes taw ken rung on the electioneering flies until the country is weary, and everybody will be heartily glad when Monday is" over. All that can be ex ited of any man is to give his verdict according to his conscience; and this, wry man who has been entrusted jith a vote should endeavour to do on Monday next., We simply trust .«tt».goodof Auckland that the best I menmay head the poll.

fopt Edwin advises at 12.45 p.m. :— Uto further rise, after 12 hours from ™J Other indications continue as wired yesterday."

to the Supreme; Court to-day, the certi- upon which the New ™«et licensing Bench granted a license ««m Jubilee Hotel (not yet built), were Wupon the application of Mr Button. Jbe jury who have for the last eight days upon the Maori perjury case K^from.further attendance at 9. lubri T^ ht While naturally dis- Xl ■> Itime1 time the y we held in thTu' they «» much Pleased with lT^ m attention which they re 3taW Out TW-are especially at the manner in which their con- IWvmS wascongidered by Mr Martin, who 4esTr br? ke ai»d drove them round CH Sr° h.day- He exhibited great ™ new routes. this moL ?pen rng of the Supreme Court "WfcT*!. 0* 1*1"1 Hitchens and five tke Com+ a- were snmmtmed to attend cWa J™ Week came- forward and BkHonorVT'l for their attendance. "Pen their 1 • claimants sworn, and' Ci p ?T gthafc th(Jy had attended CI? M without knowing that that &J ou! dn°t&e required, afdalso 4atV? B(sen the notices in the S^«d B:A eff Berviceß would not be ■ W granted payment for f G^ljhP^^ay, before Messrs SWss Pps c? B ,were Punished for WifP£r • r jU,ueless cheque, pur- M.sJ5 nadby C. E. Madden &*Sufff^? dedtill Tuesday. fredShar Pc and Francis 7»ia Harrow fg> contribute, and ■■^«Kl£ Obstra<^? *c Lake t« the EdiL 'WCre ™^»wii. £sat aCL^Many People have Station toC 88 conclusions upon an il &"*« S? °f cheapness, Mr Leys & m& thafe m this *»y S^tadthtJ^ was locally £t*fe«nwto nufacfc^e-bringing &tH w^°°r £60in favour oi &nt°ale£r 3 nfBfclC.° t0 myself I call sp^«£7os! t, Ma«*i-MB6, which •Si!***Sri favour of the locally . gnr '"-Y<>ws, etc., Charles

We regret to learn that Captain Mac kenzie Wilson, the well-known Hospital librarian, is confined to bed through illness.

To the Editor: Sir,—A word in reply to the Eden elector's letter in the "Herald" re Mr Connell. At a former meeting of that gentleman's he was reported thus : " I shall protect such industries that are suitable to the colony." On calling upon Mr Connell, and asking who was to decide what are suitable, he gave the answer, "I am to decide." Placing his fingers upon his head he said," This child he knows." I responded: "Please to name one or two that are unsuitable." Mr Connell replied, "Cloth and boot manu factures are unsuitable to this colony."—l am, etc., Chakles Atkin. The Agricultural Hall is to be re-opened to-night by Max Rinkle with a new com pany, who will put before the public a novel kind of entertainment entitled "Hans Breitman's Party," and as our old friend Max has always tried to trive the public the worth of their money, a "treat may be ex pected. Million prices are announced, and this being the only place of amusement open to-night, there should be a crowded house. In our column we record the death of one of Auckland's earliest settlers —Mrs Denis Donovan—which took place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr H. J. Riordan, on Thursday last. The deceased lady, who was 77 years of age, was widely known and esteemed. She had been 41 years in the Auckland district, and she leaves one son and daughter and a host of grand and great grand-children to mourn their loss.

At the Board of Education after we vent to press yesterday, the following business was transacted. Tliu Board agreed, to bear the cost of painting Mauku West School; £o towards teacher's house at Faeroa and half cost of fencing school property at the same place ; and £8 for removal of closets at Parawai. Ifc was agreed to forward plans for new school at Tauranga to com mittee for consideration, and that the Whangamarino Committee be informed the Board cannot build a new school for 16 children. Messrs Allroyd and O'Sullivan were requested to examine plans for Napier school submitted by the City Schools Com mittee, and it was decided to pay for the actual quantity of scoria delivered at Newton West School.

The manager of the Woollen Factory at Onehunga, having now fairly started the weaving department, is prepared to give immediate employment to a few experienced power loom weavers. People with ex perience should apply immediately, if they require employment.

Gold - prospecting licenses have been granted for Taemaro, a block of land in which the Government have a large quan tity of land, situated to the eastward of Mongonui county, and for Fern Flat, a rich and fertile land on the N.E. slope of the Maungataniwha Mountain range, about 30 or 40 miles from Taemaro. This district affords many indications of gold-bearing formation, and further developments will be watched with interest.

A man named Patrick O'Meagher had an unpleasant experience in the harbour last night. He had taken supper to some men on the dredger, and was going back when he fell overboard. He was, how ever, promptly rescued by Harry Newport none the worse for his involuntary im mersion. To the Editor: Sir,—Let us hope that after the accident this morning irfrWynd ham-street the police will be instructed to enforce the 46th clause of City By-law No. 1, which (although apparently hitherto a dead letter) makes an offence punishable with a £5 fine the breaking -in of any horse in a public street.—l am, etc., Wm. Thorne. We again draw attention to the amateur benefit performance tendered to Mrs Lach lan McGowan- at the Opera House on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday next. The final dress, and scenic rehearsal of the play, Guy Mannering," takes place to night, and every one being perfect in their various roles, the performance bids fair to be one of the most successful ever given of the piece in Auckland. By the kind per mission of Colonel Lyon and Major Ander son a detachment of the Engineer Volun teers will take part in the piece, and the soloists and chorus are most complete in the vocal music.

Messrs Kidd and Wildman, booksellers, have just received supplies of two works possessing considerable local interest. The first is a memoir of Edwin Bainbridge, the young English tourist killed at the Tara wera eruption. It is sumptuously bound and beautifully illustrated with views of the Hot Lake district. It will form a pleasing memorial of the brave young Christian who met his death so unflinchingly on that ter rible June night a year ago. The second work is a half-crown edition of Judge Man ning's " Old New Zealand." The book, in a more expensive form, has gone through four editions, and the present cheap edition will no doubt lead to a greater knowledge of '' Pakeha Maori's " clever description of pristine Maoridom.

One of the most important features con nected with the education question is that of religious training, and it is probable that the subject of introducing Bible-reading in the secular schools would be practically settled if parents and church organisations actively combined to perfect the system of Sunday - school instruction. Those who take an interest in this should give atten tion to the notification in another column of the Mount Eden Congregational Sunday school, the anniversary of which is to be celebrated by appropriate services to morrow, the 25fch inst., and a scholars' meeting on Wednesday, 28th inst. The Auckland Yacht Club intend to move in the matter of opening the boating season at an early date. Several of the large yachts have been launched, including the Maritana, which has been coppered and fitted with an additional five tons of lead on her keel. The Jessie Logan is likely to have a rival this season, an order having been given to one of the local builders for a similar craft, intended for racing. The police have in their possession a pair of valuable gold-rimmed spectacles which are without an owner. The arrival of the Jubilee steamer Bellinger created a mild excitement in the vicinity of the Queen-street Wharf during to-day, and considerable specu lation" was indulged in as to how far she would prove successful in competition with the Northern Company's steamers. The Bellinger, as will be seen from a description of the vessel published in the present issue, is a first-class cargo carrying boat, but her passenger accommo dation is limited to about sixteen berths. She is. expected to take up the running either in the Waitara or Russell trade about the middle of next week, and other two steamers chartered by the Jubilee Company are expected to arrive from Sydney about a week hence. Captain D. H. McKenzie has retired from the ship - chandlery business, with which he has been for very many years associated in Fort-street, and the es tablishment will in future be carried on. by Messrs Boss and Co. 5 Mr Ross, senior partner of the firm, having been for several years in the employ of Cap tain McKenzie. Messrs Ross and Co. intend to carry on the business as hitherto, with the addition of a sailmaking department under the management of Mr C. Reynolds. Messrs Rosa and Co. intend to commence business on Monday next in temporary offices, at No. 17, Lower Queen street. If you should happen to meet a well dressed gentleman, you may depend upon it he patronises Woollams, the tailor, at Sydenham House, Grey-street,—[Ajpvi.]

The fact that the Supreme Court will sit on Monday next will deprive a number of jurors, policenen and others of their privi lege of voting, and representation is likely to be made to Judge Ward on the subject.

The Industrial Exhibition will be formally closed this evening, when certificates will be distributed to the exhibitors. The Ex hibition will be opened again under differ ent management by the Industrial Associa tion.

There should be a large audience at the Lome-street Hall to-morrow to hear Prof. Chainey on " The Ideal Man and Woman," and Mrs Chainey's reading after the lec ture. They commence at 7 p.m.

The Rev. C. Worboys re-delivered his lecture upon "Love, Courtship and Mar riage" last evening in the Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Church to a crowded audience. As before, he dealt with the definition and characteristics of love, dif ferent customs of courting in various coun tries, and the true idea of marriage. The rev. gentleman was listened to with evi dent interest, and the audience were fre quently moved to laughter by the quaint expressions of the speaker. During the interval a collection was taken on behalf of the funds of the Sunday-school, which re sulted in over £4 being gathered. The Rev. A. J. Smith presided, and at the termination of the lecture he thanked the speaker on behalf of the officers of the Sunday-school.

The anniversary services of the Otahuhu Wesleyan Church are to be celebrated* by special sermons to-morrow, when the Rev. T. Spurgeon, of Auckland, preaches in the morning, and the Rev. H. Bavin in the evening. The last of the series of practical lessons in "Cookery" will bo given under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association in the lecture hall of the V.M.C.A. on Tuesday night, at 7.30. Young women should attend, as they will see and hear much that will benefit them in the future. On Wednesday next at noon, Mr T. M. Jackson will sell the choicest little orchard on Mount Albert. Trees full of bloom ; fully fenced. Also, two well-situated allot ments, one well-planted with bearing fruit trees. Mesdames Revitt and Hallett announce a grand "social" in the Masonic Hall> Princes-street, on Tuesday evening next, to mark the terniination of the successful season of their quadrille assembly. A fancy dress ball in the same connection is also on the tapis. Mr Pooley's sacred concert will be given as usual to-morrow afternoon at the Teach ing Chambers, and is open to the public free of charge. Early strawberries are already in the market, Mr H. Jones, of Birkenhead, having brought over to-day several boxes of choice' fruit grown in a sheltered position on his ground. The city of Manchester's gross profits on gas last year was £99,489,' out of which lighting the streets are paid value £23,595, and £52,000 is transformed to general account for city improvements, and this with gas at 2s 9d per M. By request of the Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association, the Rev. William Tebbs (who is one of the Vice- Presidents) will preach a sermon to young men in St. Matthew's Church to-morrow evening at 0.30. The subject will be " Earth Revisited, or the Raising of the Widow's Son." Mr G. F. Hill, saddler, Queen-street, is selling some lines of new goods at unusually low rates. His offers to exchange n&w goods for old should meet the approval of many owners of horses. [Advt.] Miss Julia Malcolm, who has for the last few months been conducting religious ser vices in the Auckland Primitive Methodist churches, will to-morrow morning and evening preach for the last time, in Alexandra-street Church. Northcote.—Under the auspices of the Band of Hope an open prize competition is announced for Wednesday njxt, at Glad stone Hall. Great interest is being mani fested in the matter, both on the north side of the harbour and- in Auckland, and the Ferry Co. have reduced their fares and granted a late boat for the occasion.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A seriotts accident happened to a man named John Gardiner in Wyndham-street about 9 o'clock this morning. He was driving a bay horse attached to a single brake down the incline, when the horse took charge and caused the vehicle to collide with a lamp-post. Gar diner was thrown to the ground, and his head struck the lamp-post, whilst at the same time he sustained such severe injury to his leg that he was quite helpless, and had to be carried into Mr G. Aickin's Queen-street dispensary. Here Gardiner was attended to by Dr. Erson, who dressed his wounds and ordered his removal to the Hospital. Gardiner's injuries were found to include a scalp wound, which is not of a serious character, and a compound fracture of the leg just above the ankle. The latter injury is a very painful one, and it is feared that amputation will become unavoidable. Gardiner bore his injuries without a murmur, and is now doing as well as could be ex pected under medical care at the Hospital.

ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.

A Diabolical Plan Frustrated

It would seem as though the scoundrels who have been causing incendiary fires of late have been driven, by the vigil ance of the detective force, to abandon that field and find another sphere for the exercise of their fiendish love of destruction. What appears to have been a deliberate at tempt to wreck the passenger train from Helensville to Auckland was fortunately discovered last night, and what would undoubtedly have been a serious dis aster was thus averted. Mr Batkin, who resides at Mount Albert, was riding home from Messrs Garlick and Cranwell's ware house, where he is employed, and in the dusk of the evening he ob served that two large stones had been placed across the rails at the level crossing just beyond Morningside. Mr Batkin at once stopped, • knowing that the Kaipara train was nearly due, and search ing along the line discovered another largo stone placed across the rails, a short distance nearer town. By this time Captain Elliott had driven up, and Mr Batkin drew his attention to theobstructions placed upon the railway, which they promptly removed. Had the large stones been allowed to re main a few minutes longer, a frightful cal amity would probably have resulted, for the road falls suddenly on the town side of the crossing, and had the train left the rails a terrible "smash " would have been the result. It is to be. hoped that the public authorities will get on the track of the malicious scoundrel who placed these obstructions on the rails.

DEATH OF A LOYAL CHIEF.

(by telegraph—own- correspondent.)

Dargavilxe, this day. Pakoa Te Awha, of Houhanga, a noted chief of Ngapuhi tribe, died at 10 this morning. His age was between 99 and 100. He was always a loyal subject, and his death is regretted by Europeans and natives alike, A great tangi will pc held.

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Edward Cooper writes denying most emphatically a statement which he says is being industriously circulated, " that in conversation with a Ponsonby elector he advised him to vote for Mr Peacock, because 1 myself have no chance. This statement is so malicious and to any think ing man so absurd, that it seems hardly necessary for me to contradict it." Mr Cooper concludes by declaring : "I feel confident that the polling day will show that 1 am fully justified in carrying on this contest." Mr Moss's Committee meets at the Ca"rle ton Club this evening at 7.30. In response to a requisition the Mayor of Wellington has proclaimed Monday a hal£ holiday. Mr Morrison will meet his Committee this evening at 7 sharp at M r Wm. Porter's shop, Wellington-street, opposite St Jamed's Church. Mr Monk's Helensville committee met last night, when splendid returns Mere given by the canvassers. Mr Monk ad dresses a meeting there to-night. Mr Maxwell addressed the electors of Waipa at Nffiiruawahia on Thursday night. There was a fair attendance, and at the con clusion of his address he received a vote of thanks and confidence. The members of Mr Goldio's Committee will meet this evening in the Foresters' Hall, Kanmgahapc Road, at 7 p.m. sharp, and complete their arrangements forMonduy next. As this irf the final meeting previous bo the election, every member should be ■present. Mr Frater addressed a large meeting of Thames electors in the Academy of Music last night, and received a vote of thanks. Mr Shera's friends and supporters are working to secure success in City West on Monday. All friends are requested to attend the final committee meeting to night. Mr 'Pole's committee met finally last night in St. George's Hal, hvhen amongst other matters dealt with was a letter from ono of Mr Garratt's supporters with drawing his interest and vote from that gentleman in favour of Mr Tole. All interested in Mr S. Vaile's return are notified that a special committee meeting is to be held this evening at 7 o'clock, when all who are willing to assist on Monday are requested to attend.- The working men, electors are specially invited to the public meeting at Newmarket to-night under the auspices of the Financial Reform Association. Mr Jackson Palmer had a largo meeting at Te Kopuru last night. A vote of con fidence was proposed, and although the can didate requested thanks only, the meeting insisted, and carried the vote of confidence amid applause. Mr Sliera at his last meeting, in speaking on the subject of protection, made the following remarks : —I am of opinion that protection judiciously given to industries suitable to the colony will not only benefit manufacturers and artisans, butinthestimu lus given to trade and the return of general prosperity merchants, traders, doctors, lawyers, bankers, farmers and all classes of the community will participate. Importers and merchants may, at iirst sight, think that protection will interfere with then business, but the fact is that although they may have to givo up the im porting and selling certain articles, they will have a better, safer and more profitable market for many others; thus while they may cease to import flannels and tweeds they will have a larger market for saysilks and velvets. And therewillalso be an opportunity for them to buy from the manufacturers at their own door?, and they may thus build up big houses and large fortunes as in Manchester, Birming ham, London, and Glasgow, It is true that many merchants cherish the ex ploded fallacies of free trade, but I know of many honourable exceptions, of whom I may mention Mr James AlcCosh Clark, of this city, a protectionist to my knowledge of 15 years' standing and Mr Donald Reid, one of the largest importers in Wellington and one of the staunchest protectionists there.—[Advt.]

Auckland North.

At a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council last night, it was resolved, " That as Mr Farnall's return as a member for City North is by no means certain, and as his continuance of his candidature would possibly eventuate in the return of a mem ber not in accord with the political views of the Council, the Council greatly regrets the necessity of withdrawing Mr Farnall, and will exercise its influence to secure the re turn of Mr Thompson."

Newton Election and Dr Laishley.

(To the Editor of the Auckland Star.) Sib, — St. Andrew's University has con ferred a degree on Mr Laishley, but it has not made him a gentleman. A well polished and pretensious brass plate on the outside of a solicitors' office, though signi ficant of the assurance and pedantry embodied inside, is no guarantee of either honour or real learning. The vulgar abuse which Mr Laishley has published against me during my present contest has greatly surprised me, as I have always been courteous to him, and I have had no1 reason to suppose that our relations, publicly or privately, were otherwise than those of a friendly character. His conduct is the more un accountable because it was only a few months after I had joined the present Stout-Vogel Government that ho wrote me from England (the letter is in Wellington) congratulating me on the high position I had attained, and writing in almost affectionate terms of Sir R. Stout. He referred specially to the progress his educational compilation was making, and concluded his letter by expressinghisearnest desire to be associated with Sir R. Stout, myself and others in support of our liberal principles, etc. I have not spoken to Mr Laishley since I received that letter, and my political principles and views are unchanged. Yet he has exhibited bitter hostility towards me in this New ton contest. It is, of course, well known to me as a fact that Mr Laishley has expressed his disappointment at not re ceiving through the Government the honour of at least C.M.G. for his publication ; but surely this is not a sufficient reason for ousting the present Government, nor should it militate against my candidature. One of the differences between Sir Robert Stout and Mr Laishley is that whilst the Premier received his honours without any seeking, Mr Laishley sought for or ex pected them, and—the worse disappoint ment - did not get them. As to the "Herald," I expect nothing but abuse and unfairness from it. The " Herald's " article this morning, lengthily referring to a.speech of mine on education, made eight years ago, proves one thing they did not intend to prove, that I possess the important qualification in a representative, viz., adhering faithfully to my pledges.— Yours faithfully, Jos. A. Tole.

Mr Moss and the Old Soldiers.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, Permit me to say a few words through the medium of your press. I was present at Mr Moss's meeting at the Parnell Hall last night, and heard Mr Navlor speaking of old soldiers' claims asking Mr Moss if returned would he support and look after such claims. I regret that I did not do that jus tice to Mr Moss on ths platform which is due to him. But I shall be glad to let

himself and old soldiers know that I have on behalf of myself and others sent petitions from year to yeartobe presented to the House and those petitions were sent to Mr Moss, who has always presented them and advocated the just claims of old soldiers. Old soldiers have to thank Mr Moss for the active part he took in getting the late commission of inquiry into their claims. And myself and others are still left in the cold, while I can prove that no one has a fairer claim than I have, and since the recommendations o£ the late commissioners I have almost tired Mr Moss with correspondence respect ing injustice of such commission to myself and others, and Mr Moss has always an swered such correspondence promptly and gentlemanly.—Yours, etc., W. H. Clarice, hairdresser, Parnell.

THE POLLING PLACES.

Electors would do well to bear in mind that all polling places in this contest outside the boundaries of Auckland city and Parnell borough close at six o'clock, and within those boundaries at seven. We append a list of the polling places in the city and neighbourhood, and it will be found useful for reference :—

Auckland West. The only polling place is at St. James's Hall, Wellinjjton-street, and it will be open from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. Auckland North. The polling booth is the City Hall in Queen-street, and it vvili be open till 7 p.m. Foiisonby. The onl} 7 polling place in this district is the Pnnsonby Hall, and it will be open to electors from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. Newton. There are two polling places in this elec torate, and they both close at 6 p.m. They are":— Saint George's Hall, Great North Road, Newton (principal booth) The Victoria Hall, Eden Terrace, New North Road Mannkau. The Courthouse, Onehunga (principal) The Public Hall, Epsom The .Social Hall, Rerauera The Public Hall, Newmarket Parnell. The polling places are :— The Public Hall, Parnell (principal) Mason's Temperance Hotel, Newmarket The School House, Parliament-street Eden. The following are the polling-places for tho Electoral District of Eden :— Waite's Hall, Mount Eden (principal) The School-hou.sc, Mount lioskill The Public Hail, Avondale Beetham's Factory, Henderson The Railway Station, YVaikomiti The Public School, Titirangi The Saw Mills, Huia The Old Post-office, Mount Albert Mr Dilworth's House, Waitakerei. Franklin North. The following are the polling-places for tho Electoral District of Franklin North :— The Public Hall, Otahuhu (principal) The Public Hall, Maugeie The Public Library, Howick The Sehoolhouse, Papakura Valley The Sehoolhouse, "Waiheke Tho Sehoolhouse, Maraetai The Public Hall, Panmure The Sehoolhouse, Whitford The Railway Station, Manurewa The Old Sehoolhouse, Otara The Public Hall, Clevedon Mr Wilkie's Workshop, Ellerslie. Waitcmata. The Borough Council Office, Devonport (principal) The Road Board Office, Takapuna Mrs Lind's Hall, Nortllcote Zion Hill Schoolroom, Birkenhead New Zealand Sugar Works, Ra racks, Chelsea The Schoolroom, Lucas Creek The Schoolroom, Wade Tho Post Office, Waiwera The Schoolroom, Wainui The Public Hall, Kaukapakapa The Court-House, Helensville Mr Walter Ellis's House, Kumeu The Schoolroom, Hobsonville The Railway Station, Swanson The Schoolroom, Henderson Franklin South. The Courthouse, Pukekohe (principal) The Sehoolhouse, Awhitu The New Sehoolhouse, Pollok Settlement The Sehoolhouse, Waipipi The Courthouse, Waiuku The Volunteer Hall, Patumahoe The Sehoolhouse, Harrisville The Courthouse, Mercer The Schoolhouae, Maungatawhiri Valley • The Public Hall, Pokeno The Public Hall, Bombay The Public Hall, Ararimu Mr Kerr's Old Store, Ramarama The Courthouse, Papakura GoulsbWs Old Store, Henderson's Corner, Wairoa The Sehoolhouse, Kaiawa The Public Hall, Drury

THE COMING STRUGGLE.

City Candidates in Wellington

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The city electorates are almost certain to go in favour of Messrs Newman, Menteath, Fisher and Izard. Dr. Newman's opponent for Thorndon is Mr W. McLean, a com-

mission agent, auctioneer and mining manager, formerly of Reef ton. He once contested Manguata, and got 39 votes. He is a leading spiritualist, a land nationalist, and strong supporter of the Government. He speaks fluently, bub his political know ledge is limited. Dr. Newman is not popu lar, but he will beat Mr McLean in Te Aro. Mr Menteath has made wonderful way, and is now supported by a very strong and in fluential committee. His speeches have made a great impression. Mr Fraser, the late member, is quite innocent of any know ledge of politics,, and makes a terribly poor show on the platform. He is a a rabid teetotaller, and at the hustings he offended a great many electors by accusing them of being bribed with dollars and beer. He is losing ground rapidly, and will, I be lieve, be beaten for East Wellington. Mr Fisher, who has lately toned down a good deal, is quite sure. His opponent, Mr Robertson, is a clerk in ci foundry, and known to very few. He has only held omj meeting, at which he read his speech. The other candidate, Mr Carter, is a cab driver, with considerable vituperative powers. He will almost certainly lose his £10. Mr Izard, the Opposition candidate for South Wellington, is a retired lawyer, who has several times contested the old country district seat. The last time he did, he was defeated by Wilson by one vote only. A large proportion of this dis trict is now in Wellington South, and Mr Izard will get a large support in the suburbs. In the town portion the voting between Messrs Izard and Coombe will probably be about equal. Mr Coombe is a carpenter and builder, gifted with volubility and a bitter tongue. He is a member of the City Council, and has been the hero of some scenes in that body,having been once fined £2 by the Mayor for his be haviour at a meeting. He is a red-hot Ministerialist. At the Hutt there will be a close contest between Mr Fitzherbert, the kte member, and Mr Mason, the former

member, whom he defeated at the last election. The boundaries have since been altered to Mr Mason's advantage, but on the whole I think Mr Fitzherberb stands slightly the best chance. For the Wairarapa seat Mr Buchanan and Mr Bunny will run very close, and a strong impression exists that Mr Bunny is likely to retrieve his old position as representative of the Wairarapa. At Masterton, Mr Beethanrs re - election would be a certainty if ifc were not for Mr Hawkins standing very much on the Op position ticket. Mr Hogg, the proprietor ol the Star,'a strong Ministeralist, will poll largely, but when the numbers are up e^Pect to find the old member at the top. Mr Wilson is sure of reflection for .boxton and Mr Macarthur for Fielding although the first has two opponents and the latter one.

(by telegraph.— press association.)

The Wanganui District.

MR BALANCE'S SEAT,

Wangantji, this day. All the seats in this district are likely to be very keenly contested on Monday, vvariganui itself being the least doubtful as to results, as Mr Ballance is certain to have a good majority, although Mr Carson's supporters express themselves sanguine that their man will not be beaten by more than 150.

Mr Bryce's Seat Doubtful

The Waitotara seat is not by any means a certainty for Mr Bryce ; on the contrary, Hutchison has promise of support that should put him at the head of the poll by a good majority. Mr Bryce's supporters are working vigorously, and Mr Bryce him self has been twice over the greater por tion of the electorate, a thing- unknown before.

As to Egmonfc, my information leads me to expect a small majority for Major Atkin son. This contest is being fought out on local grounds, and much bitterness has been imported into it. Mr McGuire jumped away with a lead which he main tained till nomination day when he very foolishly used very unparliamentary lan guage respecting the Catholic priest at Hawera who had advised his people to vote for Major Atkinson. This has incensed many Catnolics, and though Mr McGuire has since apologised, he is sure to have lost many votes by it, and these he could not afford to lose. In Rangitata the contest lies between Messrs Bruce and Stevens. Both sides are confident of a majority, but as Mr Bruce's votes are split by Mr Arkwright, there is a strong probability that Mr Stevens will get in. As both stand on the Opposition ticket, the contest is almost purely a personal one. With respect to Manawatu, I hear that Mr McArthur is sure of a victory. (BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Dunedin-, this day. The contest for the Peninsula will be much closer than at first thought, and Begg promises to run a big second. Tuapeka will furnish a surprise in returning Bennett, the ex-Chairman of Tuapeka County Council. Brown's friends have terribly mixed matters by posting him as a Ministerialist in one section of the community, and as an Oppositionist in another. He has the Roman Catholic interest arrayed against him in full force, and it is alleged that a local priest last week denounced him for not support ing Catholic claims. Mrs Brown is valiantly fighting her husband's cause, and has issued a spirited address. The Premier also urges them to stand by an absent friend and tried representative.

Bruce will be keenly contested, but I chink Reid- will pull through easily. Hislop will only have the semblance of a contest at-Qamaru, but for Waitaki there will be a bitter fight between Mr John Reid, of Elderslie,and Mr Duncan. I have no reason to alter previous indications relative to other seats.

LATEST FROM DUNEDIN.

The Premier's Supporters

sanguine

Dunedin, this day, 1.45 p.m.

Sir Robert Stout had a magnificent meetiuglastnight, but hedealt almostwholly on Education. His supporters are very confident, and predict that he will have a very substantial majority, but lam afraid they are being woefully deceived. In the West both candidates are -very sanguine, but I think Dick will score a narrow victory.

Mr Larnach is certain of re-election. Mr Barren's splendid speech last "night at Caversham will turn the tide of victory in his favor, and I expect him now to give Rutherford a handsome beating.

Mr Ross will have a good majority at Roslyn, but I expect Mills will poll nearly two to one against Green. John Reid ought to win Waitaki, and Dennett replace Brown. I think Macken zie, who poses as an independent, will oust Thomson for Clutha.

Reid will be re-elected for Bruce, but Hodge will make a better show for Mount Ida than at first thought.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, Friday.

Mr J. W. Russell addressed the electors of Waikato in LeQuesne's Hall, Hamilton, on Thursday night. There was a very large attendance, and among those present was Mr J. B. Whyte. Mr Russell went over much the same ground in his speech which he delivered here some short time since. At the conclusion of his address, in reply to questions Mr Russell declared he was only in favour of borrowing to gradually conclude existing works. He could not on the spur of the moment say whether he would borrow to settle people on the land. He thought all land for railways should be first purchased. He did not approve of the regulation preventing labourers over 60 years of age obtaining employment on the railways. As to Mr Vaile's scheme he wpuld not pledge himself to carry it out in all its details. He thought the Government, as the largest employers of labour, should not cut down wages, and was not aware that the Go vernment had issued a* circular doing so. He was not in favour of de nominational education. Capt. Steel proposed a vote of thanks, which was seconded by Mr Tippen. Mr Steadman amidst uproar proposed a vote of thanks and confidence, which was seconded by Mr Manning. Upon a show of hands the chair man (Mr Gelling) declared the amendment carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

NEW CUSTOM-HOUSE, AUCKLAND.

The plans of this building having been now modified and completed so as to bring the cost, as far as possible, within the vote of Parliament, were forwarded to "Wellington some short time ago, together with a tender from the former lowest tenderer, to whom Mr Tole urged (to obviate delay) the work sliould be offered. The con tractor has ' sent in a price which it is believed is under the vote, and Mr Tole announced last night at his meeting that the Minister of Public Works had virtually accepted the tender, and the work could proceed in a few days.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

(From Opr Own Correspondent. )

Te Aeoha, this day.

The following is a copy of a telegram re ceived by the " Te Arona News " from Mr John B. Smith, dated Christchurch, this day:—'' Company floated. Capital, £35,000. Shares applied for twice over without being offered to public."

The Waitoa Gold Find.

A COMPANY FLOATED.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchotrcii, this day. A MEETING was held to-night to allot shares in the company which has been formed fo r the purpose of taking up and working one thousand acres, the property of Mr J. B. Smith. The shares were allotted, and it is now the company's intention to erect machinery and to proceed with the work of treating the deposit at once. A very keen feeling- exists as to the importance of the discovery. The shares were subscribed twofold.

VOLUNTEER VOTES.

The Devonporb Naval Volunteer Company, now re-forming, will hold their first parade next week.

The Naval Battalion assembled afc the Drill-shed last evening for Government drill; There was a good muster of the Auck land Navals, and the Waitemata and Ponsonby Navals were fairly represented. Colonel Shepherd was inspecting officer.and there were also present: Captain Com mandant Leßoy, Captain Morpeth, Captain Hitchens, and Lieutenants Parker, Smith, Moore, and Millar. Afterparade Mr Pea cock, M.H.Represented to petty officer Graliam of the Ponsonby Navals the medal won twice in succession, and also stated that he would have pleasure in. presenting another medal for a future competition. Mr Peacock called for three cheers for the winner, which were heartily given, and three cheers for the donor were also given by themen assembled. Colonel Shepherd gave notice that there would be a daylight parade on Saturday next, the Companies to assemble at the Drill-shed at 3.30 p. m. He also stated that arrangements would be made for a sham fight at Mangare on November 9th next.

THE NATIONAL PARK AT TONGARIRO.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Napier, this day. The Native Lands Court that has been sit ting for a long time at Taupo in re ference to the gift of a national park, concluded its sitting on Wednesday. The Maoris have given 19,000 acres, includ ing a radius of a mile and a-half,from the centre of Ngaruke crater, and a radius of a mile from the centre of Tongariro and Ruapehu respectively.

For some time pasc the master of the scow Norah has been annoyed by petty robberies from this vessel, and this morning he fancied that he had fallen on the track of the offenders. He invoked the assistance of Detective Tuohy, and having chartered the steam tug Awhina, started in pursuit of a small open boat heading down the har bour. This boat had three lads as occupants, and before the steamer came up to them they landed on the Kohiinarama Beach, and commenced running ashore. The prisoners followed similar tactics, and soon came up with the boys, who admitted having been on board the scow, but denied the alleged theft. It is probable that further proceedings will be taken by the master of the vessel for the recovery of missing property. We believe that if every one would use American Co.'s Hop Bitters freely there would be much less sickness and misery in the world, and people are fast finding this out, whole families keeping well at a trifling cost by its usef We advise all to try it. Read.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c. To-night. Agricultural Hall—American Froliques and Variety Combination, 8. St. George's Hall—Address to Electors of New ton by Mr E. Withy, 8. Committee Boom, Victoria-street—Committee and Supporters of Mr S. Vaile. 7. Newmarket Hall—Public Meeting under the auspices of the Auckland Political Financial Reform Association, 7.30. _ _ Waite's Mt. Eden Hall—Committee of Mr E. Mitchelson, 7.30. Imperial Hotel—Gordon Cricket Club, 7.30. . Onehunga Public Hall-Sir Q. M. O'Rorke and the Electors of Manukan, 8. ••■ = '-' ./.„_. Carleton Club, Park Road, Parnell— Cornxmttee. pSS/nS^Adfr'ess by Mr H. .T. ■»** sKvirH^Sl'MonkandtheElectora Be °fflS£ Vrn W^ee^^dustrial gKo^Weem^nay-ExMbition Glass blowing, 2 to 5. Eota of Justices at Folloe Court. Sept. 26—Messrs J. Newman and T. Peacock , Auction Sales on Monday, Arthur and Buddle-jPropertieß. etc., U. S. Cochrarte Rod Soii—Properties, etc., 12.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING' STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, mi,\

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ST. PAUL'S — Sunday Services, 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., (Baptism), 6.30 p.m. Sermons: Morning1 by Incumbent*' .Nain, the beautiful;" Evening by Rev. E. H. Gulliver, M.A., " Pro Patria: A Word on the Impending Elections." ST; MATTHEW'S CHURCH.— 8 a.m., Holy Communion; 11 aim., Morn ing Prayer, with Litany and Sermon ; 3 p.m., Baptisms: 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer with first Sermon of series to young men. ALL SAINTSJ.—B a.m., Holy Com munion ; 9 45 a.m., Children's Instruction; 11 a.m, Morning Prayer and Sermon, " Beggarly Elements;" 6.30, Evening Prayer and Sermon, "Nehemiah." ; . OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. -THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION. The Rev. W. Tebbs M.A. (Vice-Presidentof the V.M.C.A.). has kindly consented todeliver a SERMON TO YOUNG MEN In St. Matthew's Church. TO-MORROW (Sunday) NIGHT, at 6.30 o'clock. Subject: "Earth Revisited, or the Raising of the Widow's Son." Members of the V.M.C.A. and all Young Men cordially invited to attend. PIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Road. — Morning at 8, Holy Com munion ; 11, Prayer'; Sermon, "Intercourse with Christ;" Evening at 6.30, Prayer; Ser mon. " Holy Offerings." RDINATION SERVICE AT ST. MARY'S, PARNELL, Tfc-MORROW (Sunday), SEPT. 25, AT 11 A.M. Sermon by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland. ST. JOHN'S WESLEY AN CHURCH (Ponsonby);—Morning at 11. Rev.. C. H. Garland. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. Bull. PITT-STREET WESLEY AN CHURCH —Morning at 11, Student; Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. H. Garland. - ARCH HILL WESLEYAN CHURCH. —Morning at 11, Rev. H. Bull. Evening at 6.30, Mr J. Roberts. Tuesday Evening at 7.30, Rev. C. H. Garland. i DEVONPORT WESLE VAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.



SERMONS -will be Preached TO-MORROW (Sunday), September 25:- Morning, at 11 o'clock .. Rev. J. A. Taylor Evening, at 6.30 .. .. Rev. J. Chkw AFTERNOON, at 3 O'CLOCK A CHILDREN'S SERVICE, Conducted by Rev. H. R. Dewsbury and Mr Chapman (student). ' Collections at each Service in aid of the School Funds. »r s On TUESDAY EVENING, September 27. the ANNIVERSARY SOIREE and PUBLIC MEETING will be held. Chairman. Rev. H. R. Dewsbury. Speakers: Revs. H. Bull, H. J. Lewis, and Mr S. Woods. Selections of Hymns and Music by the Choir. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES:. Howick—From Sabbath. 25th September, to Wednesday, 28th Sept. Tamaki —From Sabbath, 25th September to Wednesday. 28th September MANGERE-From Sabbath, 25th September, to Friday, 30th September Otahuhu (Otara)— From Sabbath, 2nd October, to Friday, 7th October N.B.—The Services on Sabbath Evenings will commence at 6.30, and on other evenings at 7.30. All are earnestly invited.^ r m a • Convener. ATEW CHURCH SERVICES, i^esterj J^ Hall, Karangahape Road.-Morwng at U.



Ecclesiastical. r\TAHUHU WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Va Anniversary Services To-morrow, 25th.— Pastor Spurgeon preaches at 11; Rev. R. Bavin Sty mf>ublic Soiree in the Hall on Tuesday 27th. Tea at 6 o'clock. Address by Revs. J, Chew. A. J. Smith, and Adjutant, Loverock. Rev. R. Bavin in the Chair. Choice Musical beieetions by the Choir and Maori Students (13) from Three Kings. Tickets, Is 6d each. ' ST. LIfKE'S PRESBYTERIAN »r v,CIJHRCH.' REMUERA.-U a.m., Rev. Mr Webb (Minister-elect of St. David's); 6.30 p.m., Mr Monro. ' S T- PETER'S PRESBYTE.RIAN n SFJ7IIO^ Surrey Hills. - Morning at n, and Evening: at 6.30, " Israel Emigrating to RovJEt^Sommerville. AY OND AL E PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-fll, and 6 30, Rev. G. Wor thy?,! subject: Morning "One Thing Want- Q'^iPtSPVS PRESBYTERIAN fr-p^ Symonds-street.—Morning at A* Carrick Monro- Evening at 6.30, Rev. T^O&fSHsHORE PRESBYTERIAN n^\, n X HU. R9 H. Church-street, Devonport.- O r ; m?irow,: 11 a.m., Rev. A. MacCullum; inffir 8* L 3 Mr MacPherson. Strangers and others cordiallvvnvitfri W^WTON CONGREGATIONAL * if™ w t t^ CH—September 25. — Morning, ir;?; J\i J ewif; Sermon on "Infant Baptism." vSs gw£m?dW- J' MM#(of Onehunga). 11 E(^^F~ CONGREGATIONAL BWni^Vfflr Mopnin? « n- Mr Woods. Evening at qjOjUr jt. B . Shaldersl ■RE^FORD-STREET CONGREGA- StorSvf 1 CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Ppori^'qr^«i*B-Ch?w; Baptismal and Young ttr? * Evening at 6.30, Rev. M? "Pp^SlP' CONGREGATIONAL 11 «nS H (Oddfellow Hall).-Morning at 11. and Evening at 6 30, Rev. H. M. Livens. MOUNTEDEN CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY), September^. jeS^lwKn ad^aS Vg,. ThOS- B^ S^ [ Afternoon, at 3 o'clock.-Rev. C. H. Garland, jec^^l^-fe^ J.LeWrtat WEDNESDAY, 28th SEPTEMBER. SCHOLARS' TEA MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT. Tea at 6 p.m. Entertainment 7 p.m. Admission - - Children, ed; Adults, la. M OUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY - SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. SCHOLARS' TEA MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Tea at Six o'Clook. Entertainment, Music, Recitations, etc. at Seven o'Clock. Limelight Exhibition by the Rev. J. S. Hill at Eight o'Clock. ' The Rev. B. L. Thomas Will Preside. ADMISSION: Children, 6d; Adults, Is. D'NITED METHODIST FREE_ CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Morning afi CorkiU ameßOn# Evenins at 6-3°. Mr T. MOUnVedeN-Morning at 11, Rev. S. Mac- SHELTER'S BAY-Evening at 6.30. Mr J. Knott. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD-Morning afc 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. E. Ward. RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3. Re^few ing at 6.30. . t(PF. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS-— ALEXANDRA STREET (Farewell Services)— Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Mis 3 Malcolm (Evangelist). PITT AND EDWIN STREETS-Mornini? at 11, and Evening at 6.50, Mr W. Lowe. ONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— September 25.—Morning at 11, Rev. T G Carr. Evening at 6.30, Evangelistic Service- Rev. J. D. Gilmore. UCKLAND TABERNACLE.—Lord's Day, Sept. 25.—Morning at 11, Rev. R. Bavin._JEvening at 6A5, Pastor T. Spurgeon. ~\ BBOTT'S OPBBThoUSE! J\. — Gco. Aldridge will lecture; subject, " The Millennium " Service to commence tit 6.45. Morning Meeting in the Foresters' Hall CTITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING / EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conductea 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, ASSOCIATION for the Teaching of Divine Healing, through faith in the Lord Jesus Chrißt. Usual weekly meeting on Monday Evening, at 7.30, Social Hall, V.M.C.A., Welles- ' ley-street. Members and friends invited. The Selections from the International Conference announced for Monday last will be given. OME SOCIAL PROBLEMS" will be the subject of Rev. J. S. Hill's Ad dress to Young Men, To-morrow (Sunday) After noon, at Three o'clock, in the Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian Association. • Come and bring a friend. Gallery reserved for ladies. PHRISTADELPHIANS meet in the \j Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street, every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.50 j Evening at 6.30, Bible Class; subject, "The Soul of Man." ■ " /CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, \j Cook-street.—Subjects to-morrow at 6.30 , p.m.: "Bible Marks that Distinguish the Church of Christ, Prove All Things." ST. GEORGE'S HALL. — Captain R. Neville will Preach the Gospel To-morrow Evening, at 7 o'clock. All are welcome. EVE NTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (Mackelvie-street, Surrey Hills).' —Pastor A. G. Daniells will preach to-morrow at 3. and 6.45 o'clock. Subject, "The Mil-, lennium. Is it near?" ' ORNE-STREET HALL. - LORNE STREET HALL.-To-morrow (Sunday), Prof. Chainey's celebrated Lecture, " The Ideal Man and Woman;" also, Mrs Chainey's Psycho metric Readings at close of lecture. Doors open at 6.30. Commence at 7 p.m. Admission, la; gallery, 6d. ' rBIHE Gymnasium and Athletic Sports. X The Origin of the Dude. The Ancient Greeks, and what they teach us. . By Prof. Chainey, Lome-street Hall, To-morrow. SPIRIT and MATTER, God and Man,, Physical Perfection. What is it?—Lorne streetHall. mEACHING CHAMBERS, Qtoen-st.— JL SUNDAY AFTERNOON SACKED CON CERT by MR POOLEY'S CHOIR.-The Con cert will be Given, as usual, TO-MORROW, at the Chambers, Commencing at 3 o'clock. Open to the Public. Reserved Chairs for Subscribers.