£^~T n «r of the Education Board if the nieeMfS ~ j jj # Lennox moved *■■ IIICC M.tlv instead of weekly. fe^fltVo City Council it had £n *P tcVsucrc^.=. beenn-o it did away 5Wf, KJwintol speechesou c Board- ij not have such an oppor !»»>' of C the bencfi bof the press. As t*i°ffin the motion wnsnogativcil. ferentoj'" 1111' . • being taken in ~ selection or i orea ted in the SS^SSt in the Held-Mr re»'iy,t!?3M:TW»PBon. A portion Pliefor(l-,S formed themselves into a o fthe ltsl!le titrce some time ago, and !i<J a K idc.l upon Mr WH ia>u *•> ,?, the most writable candidate. Iiio!"P so",nn has special claims upon this jlrThomp- a. V . ye;il ., served it faithfully m thne o(he] . offi . B> aS,^kluous w:,s l.c to the and !»."* thafc his candidature to the «»<ffi*K member for the Riding of ! 0t f» ? iincwith hearty support,. | si^lieat!l:£ "Si-o also in the throes | hCOt!iSS «>KI for (his riding M P rf*»f?SSfain the field, this Kcntle- ITvSrmDDOrtcd by a strong working committee" _,| the majority ot the mem *"?SBSS Ro"d Board. Mr Bruno *fi3 « considerable property-owner i^r,u,,rcsenfc moment is a inomber ot Bonrds. Mr Barber! *, it OTC«1, bo a onruiMato for ftftj^w that both there ami at gUgd'fr electors will have a choice ffrepresentativo-s. „ the various causes that "lack Jg^SSyattl.; present time fffione,w believe, more worthy of that of M.c Auckland JSftty Mission whose faithful bK Mr Duncan Mncpheiwn, has jSSfeftr the i^* three years with Stfaff earnestness and zeal in every jf«widespread city and its numer- lapsed nn,l fallen mnonjr SS< viWoyln". Baptißta, and in J | dMom'inations. have shared with the 1 dnsJe* nmmig Presbyterians in the Sof> visitai ion-• stf ldin? the f!:1- v Swyin witinff from house to house, Lights have bcon fully occupied in lldy bondncting mission services at SiVmarket, Arch Hill, and the oWKesfc Hcpides, lie has found time L=iKstatedly, the sick in our Honmrnl, Ljireel and infirm in our Kefnj?es>, and fciic gls in the Onol. Mr Mnephoraon's aliryfevery small, .and wearo certain that tteoMcmany friends in the city who only liretobe informed that the Committee y«rtof funds, whon they will at once to help them in l.hoir good urt Thg Treasurer of the Mission ia Mr 0, McKcnzie, Fort-street.

fo the Editor, Sir,—"Regarding the jicfal Regatta programme, I think ifc matd'aiM grencer interest if there was a 0 for open Failing ko'.>l boats, about 16 or licet, as there are plenty of that class, pc of which arc builb by amateurs, mthwonld be in encouragement if there isjraceotthat kind.—lam, &c., C.C.

ilen^thy discussion ensued at tlie meefc ijof'tbo Board of Education yesterday 'p tie recommendation of the Training Ijje Visitinsr Committee that an assis :, inspector should be appointed until lend of the year in order tlint the

-iris not yet inspected should nob bo sSdy.... neglected. Mr Can- spoke faglyagainst the appointment, but was feted upon a division being'taken. He bmmred that since an assistant inspec-

brras to be appointed, a city teaclici bold have the position offered. Mi fKper coincided with that idea, but. ulti nielyifc was agreed, as tho appointinen< w only temporary, to offer the position tc Hririot, who ha? already had a little ex pence in that line. Mr Cooper said that kiHied it to be distinctly understood tkt if another inspector was to be per- Wffltly appointed,he would use his en tow to let Mr Harrison have the posi k Mends of Captain J. R. H. Harrison ifepleased to learn that he and Miss ™$on are returning to the colony by h New Zealand Shipping Company's uLS. Riiapcbu. Captain Harrison, in a to received by a recent mail, speaks in pi»»terms of the Knapehu, by which wdbleft here in March last, and con «w hb remarks by saying, " I nm %myholiday a month short of the ■einotdertoreturn by the same vessel." «I*M Harrison should "therefore be here Wlflipx. J^weHy parade' of the Naval Bat £?!f Wd in the i)riH-shed last night « there was a good muster of the «wm.Ponsonby, and Waitetnata com r*mx the command of Captain Xc "?■ We battalion was put through a "». M evolutionary exercises, skirmish t/ki? ID, PrePaT»tion for the review to Wfte 9th of next month. athletic sports under tho aus- PywAnckland College and Grammar iW^Ptoraontho 28th instant. C- on Tuesday last. Three of & areopcn t0 "o!d l»y*." and the S CV6"ts wiH be fou«J very in- AS? the Police Cm^ proceed- Sffi? S °UV last .eTenin«'s ue X «.■!,?■ WK advertising screens, tkt the Town Clerk fe[ t m?a Ulßtruc:tions were iss"ed to *ttfti 18ansbade« or blinds. As «iol Ii ,n? Wn^anysummonsosfor W) tui^ 6111'^1^ (and before tho kit of TOrtor was made aware (i?*1 ba(l rantofl Permits for S during the day. '&?' agent for B. Nioßg Km? 008 Pl »nrmaccnl.ical pve- S-iit ■^ mn"in S tllc »"illblic iv iroqnciifc niara of •*>» to (L ol! es certainly prove j^,a to the title of "I)«n C ; u . c Be 'Hug■■fc3al»*n, in connection with be preached to r^So M * Gitto. s at n d 6-so ■ H'tJ Dltl l ßS, ecial service foi- the IwWS^ h-d> afc wliich fche IIS, fl Mftnl"! Blde' the Revs. H. I^l^nbappearstobel 1 3m S ; eetlllS of members will Bi.^fe1 Ol|> ' K^tfC?*?™ omitted from ■ H%^ry tn i j engagement ns ■ W^ii '' J- A- C'onnt-11, IS^St^S I^^teSi

A double collision took place in Queen street at half-past 12 o'clock this afternoon just opposite the Greyhound Hotel. A spring trap belonging to ..Mr T. \V. Doonin ran in to one belonging to.MrTremnin, and the lior.se attached to the lafcter's trap becoming "startled cannoned the vehicle a.'4"iinsb C'liflcf'.i ! Ijhs, dviving one of the shafts through the bus. Xo other damage was done.

We are requested by the publishers of the, "Mercantile Gazette" to draw attention to an advertisement in our columns in which they apologsie to Mr F. G. Ewington for an error in their gazette, in which Mr Ewing ton appears to have given a bill-of-sale to Messrs H. and J. (Joodfellow. the facts being that Mr Ewington demanded the money which was owing to him, and trans ferred his security to Messrs Goodfellow, and was not a borrower. The publishers of tho " (-Jazette ". in the advertisement apologise to Mr Ewington for the error, and have taken steps to recall tho copies of the " (Jaj'.etie ' issued and adopt, other steps'to have the error explained."

A young man named Thomas Pinkey was received at the Hospital yesterday after noon, gnflbring from injuries received at WainianUu. He was gumdigging, and fell over a bank fov a distance of 10 feet, and amongst souk; boulders. .Some oF his ribs are broken, and hi.s back is also injured.

A meeting of the North Shore Rowing Club was held last night, to make all the necessary arrangements for tlio opening of the .season by the Club this afternoon.

The old Auckland Rowing Club is to be resuscitated. The Harbour Board lias grunted a site for a new boat-shed, and a mooting will be held next week for the purpose of re-oiganiainff the Club.

Mr S. Mcßurney, Licentiate of music, will deliver a lecture on the Tonic-Sol-Fa System in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association on Tuesday evening.

The Devonporb Xavals have returned to their torpedo and submarine mining in struction, and the sheds at Devonport pre sent a very lively appearance every Wed nesday night when the men are onjfagcd in the different classes for drill.

Tho attention of grocers and confec tioners is called to the advertisement which appeals in another column. On Monday next I lie balance of the stock in trade in the estate of Mr R. Neal will be disposed of by Mi- F. J. Jones by public auction.

Tho grand Masquerade Ball which is to take place at the City Hall on the evening of the 20th inst. promises to be a irreat success, a very larjre number of tickets having been disposed of. Those intending to take part are warned that they must bo completely masked.

The annual meeting of the members of the Auckland Hi He Association is advertised to be held on U'edncsdayevenin^next, atthe Drill-shed, when the report and balance sheet, election of committee, and other business will be taken into consideration.

The now patent burner stove now on cx hibii ion in Queen-street still causes great attention.—[Advt.]

PARLIAMENTARY.

[KROM OL'R SI'ECIAL RKI'OHTKR.]

Wellington*, thia day

Native L.nd Law Amondmcut.

Chief Judge Wacdonald of the Native Lands Court has arrived in Wellington, his mission being to draft a measure for the amendment of the Native Land Ad minstration Act.

Midland Railway. The Minister is still considering the Mid land Railway question.

CANED FOR NOT BRINGING SCHOOL MONEY.

Mrs Siieard, residing in East-street, Newton, called at this office yesterday afternoon to complain of v severe corporal punishment which her twelve year-old daughter had received that day at Newton East School. The child, Kate: Sheard, who accompanied her mother, had her left hand bandaged, and upon the ban dage being removed a broad and livid weal extending right across the palm was exposed to view. Mrs Sheard states that a demand had been made for pay ment of the overdue quarter money, which amounted to one shilling, but that as .she could not command that amonut she sent the child to school with the message that the money would be paid as soon as possible, and begging for a little delay. The child says that she delivered this mes sage, and that thereupon the head-master (Rev. R. Coates) called up one of the lady teachers and directed her to inflict a caning. In compliance with this order, the child re ceived two strokes on each hand, and the weal on the left hand is standing evidence of the fact that they were laid on with re markable vigour. Mr Coates was seen by a Star represen tative this afternoon, and in reply to ques tions gave the following explanation of the affair :—" The g\vl Sheard mtis punished — not for failing to bring the quarter money, but for repeatedly neg lecting to fetch a written note on the sub ject from her parents. We do not recog nise verbal messages, as we do not know whether they come from the parents or not. 1 do not consider that the child was pun ished for her parents' fault ; it was simply for her own neglect. She had been re peatedly asked to bring a note, and had neg lected to do so. How fiid 1 know the girland not her parents was to blame ? Well, the mother admitted to me when she came to complain about the girl being caned, that no message had been delivered *to \wv for some days while it was reported to me by the girl's | teacher that six messages had boon sent j without getting any reply. No; .we { could not undertake to send written mes sages by the children when quarter money is overdue. Mrs Sheard was aware of the rule that she should send a note if she wished to delay payment of the quarter money, and I also informed her of the true reason for punishing1 her daughter. Jt is very difii cult to know what to do in such cases. Parents do not like to have their children •shut out of school when quarter money is in arrears, and the School Committee object to that also. 1 was present when the caning was adminis tered to Kate Sheard ; she cried, of course; I believe she ciied before the cane touched her. The punishment was not, in my opinion, severe for a girl of her age, and her hand, as seen goon after by me, did not show that she had suffered much. I may say it is a rule of our school that girls are not chastised by the head-teacher or male assistants, and in this cas3 the female assistant who administered the Gaining was not the girl's own teacher. Another was purposely chosen for the duty as there might have j been a suspicion of vindioHveness if the j teacher, whose orders had been neglected, had wielded the cane," The statement of Mr Coates proves that ! the parents have no real ground for I complaint, as'they arc not free of blame j in the matter; 'but it does no.t quite justify the caning of children under such circumstances as are detailed above. Children are placed in a very awkward position when parents fail to enable them to comply with school regulations. It is plainly wrong that a" child should be whipped for the failure of a parent to send tlio quarter's money, but it is equally clear that parents who require exemption from payment should make application in a regu lar way to the School Committee, or at least give a writeri none of explanation to assure the tesdier that the child is not ia fault.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before Mr IT. (i. Seth Smith, R.M.)

l'r.i;.\'KEXNEss.--Five persons were lined 10» and costs, with the alternative of 48 hours' imprisonment, for first offences. Roan: and Vaoa.bon-i>.—David Mills was charged with drunkenness, and with being a rogue and a vagabond.—Prisoner had spent the greater part of the previous 11 years in prison, and was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

Faiwn-1-ho Support.— George R. Pooley was charged with failing ( 0 support his illegitimate child of which Ellen Brown is the mother.—Mr Stead appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Williamson for defendant. At Mr Stead's request the ease was ad journed for a fortnight in order that an important witness might give evidence. Fki:k.ni>ly SociETtKs" Act. —In reference to tho adjourned charge against Charles Newman for refusing to deliver receipts of tho Royal Delia Lodge, Mr'Theo. Cooper stated that the defendant had made a .statutory declaration that the receipts had been lost, and al?o a declaration as lo their contents. Ho suggested thafc the case should he lapsed by consent.—Granted. Assah.t. - ,)o!m (jrubb was charged with assaulting John Thomas Collins by striking him in the eye with his clenched'list.—Mr ihco. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Macrae for defendant.—lt appeared that the parties concerned in the assault were employed by .Sharp and Co., and that they had a dispute about the hour at which plaintiff should commence work. Home very gross language was exchanged, and blows Mere struck,'in connequonco of which the plaintiff appeared in Court With one eye blackened. -■- Defendant plea-led not, guilty.—Evidence was given by tho complainant, Robert Keenan, and tho defendant. It was very conflicting as to_ who struck the first blow. —'His Worship decided in favour of the plaintiff, and tined the defendant 50s and costs.

SHOAL BAY.

ANOTHER SCHEME PROPOSED.

CONSTRUCTION OF BREAKWATER

A BOULEVARD TWENTY FEET WIDE.

We learn that another scheme—essen tially different from that of Cap

tain Webster — lias just, been pro jected for the utilisation of Shoal Bay. ft is rather premature to enter into de tails, but. its leading features may bo out lined. Instead of troubling to reclaim land from the sea, it purposes to keep the water up to noimal high water mark by tho con strunbion of a breakwater from Stokes's Point right across Shoal Bay to Point Stanley, and by means of a look to form a lake. Riparian rights instead of being in vaded would bo conserved and enhanced in value, because by the enclosure of the water there would be no ebbing tide to leave behind, it an expanse of mud Mats. The breakwater would bo 100 feet wide at the base, and 20 feet wide on top, which would be amply sufficient to form a carriage drive or boulevard. The total cost of the scheme is estimated at ;C9,000, and the spoil dredged from the harbour could be used for the breakwater. The scheme is being elaborated, and will be duly venti lated in the co.irse of a week or so.

CHARGE OF CHILD DESERTION.

THE CASE DISMISSED,

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COKKKSTONDKNT.)

Thames, this day. The girl, Mary Ann Adamson or McCor mish, was charged at the Police Court with child desertion. Nothing of importance was elicited in evidence, and the case was dismissed.

SYDNEY TAIWHANGA AND TE WHITI.

HE SAYS THE PROPHET WILL

"COME HOUND

(BY TELECBAPM. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day, Sydney Taiwiukca has just returned from his trip to Parihaka. Sydney says his ob ject was to convince TeWhiti and Tohu of the advisability of conforming to the European law. With this object he pointed out that unless they obeyed Eng lish laws they cannot reasonably claim pro tection of the Government. Toiwliunga confidently expresses hopes that the Maori leaders will " come round."

THE ANGLICAN PRIMATE.

WflY HE RESIGNED,

(BY TEUT.IUriI - TRUSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wkllixctox, this day. Last night the Synod passed a resolution expressing regret at the Bishop's resigna tion. In acknowledging it the Bishop said he wished to explain in some measure the chief reasons that induced him to determine to retire. He had re ceived a communication from the Archbishop of Canterbury in reference to .attending the conference to be held in London next year, as pnvfc of his duties as primate and representative of the whole of the province. He folfc that ife ivas a question whether be could possibly accept; the invitation to be present. Although physically hemight bear the voyage and troubles attendant, on .such an ex pedition, he still felt that, ho was at a great disadvantage through his defec tive hearing. He felt he was not capable of taking that, part in the conference which it was necessary he should.

NEWTON SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

Newton East and West Schools Com mittee held their usual meeting on Monday evening. Present: Mr Jenkins (Chairman), Mr Brooking (Secretary), Messrs Wilcock, French, "White, Boyd, Jcune.

Report from Newton East.—No. on roll, 829; average attendance, 712.—Mr Coates made an urgent request for more school ac commodation, more especially for an infant school, the hired one being too far away, and taking up much time in going be tween.

>, kwton Wjcst. —No. on roll, 507 ; average attendance, 438. Correspondence.—Letter from Board intimating that certain books would be changed in January.—Mr Wil cock moved, and Mr Boyd seconded, " That in view of the present depression, we do not see our way clear to change the chil dren's books at present, and that other committies be asked toco-operate.—Carried.

The dates of holding; the grand conver sazione in the Young Men's Christian Association are altered to Thursday and Friday, 10th and 11th November. Full particulars with programme will appear in due course.

WRECK OF THE CHEVIOT.

LIST OF THE DROWNED.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

I Melbourne, this day. I The following nve tlie names of the steerage passengers drowned in the wreck of the steamer Cheviot, off Melbourne Heads :— Mrs Baker Mrs Clayton Mrs Davis Mrs Peers Miss O'Brien Robert Jeffry Edmund O'Kelly Laurence Morris Arthur Gootiliffe AY. Foster J. Hunt J. p ar land It is doubtful whether the list is complete, and possibly there may be one or two others yet to add.

(BY TJiLEfiRAriI—OW S CORRF.SI'OJCDEXT.)

Dc.vedin, this day,

The scanty news of the wreck of the Cheviot has caused many anxious inquiries, as at least three families have near relatives on board of her. One of the firemen believed to be on board, and whose parents live hero, was one ot those fortunate enough to escape, from the wreck ol the Tararua at Waipapa Point. Hi.s friends have no intimation whether he has been so fortunate on this occasion.

A private cable message states that Donald Cameron and McCullum, of the s.s. Cheviot's craw, were drowned, but Camp bell was saved. All have relatives in Dunodin. McCallum was on the Tararua when that vessel was wrecked.

SPORTING NEWS.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

(Special Message.)

LATEST BETTING.

Melbourne, October 21

The betting market is stagnant, pend ing the acceptances for the Melbourne Cup, which are duo on Tuesday next. The latest quotations arc as follow :— Derby : Even money on Abercorn ; 5 to 1 against Australian Peer and Tran ter ;6to 1, Enfilade and Niagara. For the Melbourne Cup has been taken about Algerian at 5 to 1. Silver Prince is quoted at 100 to 15 (off); Australian Peer, 100 to 10 (tkn); Oakleigh, 100 to 10 (off); Meteor, 100 to 8 (tkn). Australian Peer was backed to-day for £1000, at 100's to 10. The favourite double is The Australian Peer for both Derby and Cup, and ho ia boimj supported at 100's to 3.

SCRATCHINGS.

The following scratchings have been posted for the Melbourne Cup: Lord Wilton, First Consul, Gasconade, Fair Saxon, All Gold, and Impulse.

TRAINING NOTES.

(special.)

Melbourne, this afternoon

The weather was nice and cool this morning, and advantage was taken of it to give a large number of horses an outing. Silver Prince went the Cup distance, in company with Thunder bolt, covering the ground in 3 min utes 43 seconds. Algerian and Aus tralian Peer, who are both

in excellent condition, went strong. and finished well. Tranter did very good exercise, completing a mile and a half in two minutes forty, six and a quarter seconds. Abercorn and Cranbrook also gave, evidence of fitness. Whakawai had a mile gallop, moving very freely. Enfilade was sent over the Derby course, and cxc. cuted his work in capital style. Tri dent went the Cup distance, and finished his spin with a fine spurt.

PAKURANGA RACES.

The pleasant annual race meeting with which the members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club wind up the hunting season is pro ceeding at Ellerslie racecourse this after noon, the first event having started at 12.30 The following are the results re ceived up to the hour of going to press :— Members Light Weight Handicap, Hurdle Race of 30»ovs, Distance 2 miles over 3 flight of hurdles. Mr C. A. Brown's b g Orangeman, 6 yi-s., list 41b (W. Brown) ' 1 Mi T. Hayr's b.m. Ma Petite Fille, 6yrs. lOst 101b (T. Hays) 2 Mr W, 1). Laxon's g.g. Lonehand, aged, list. (E. Laxon) "' ■ .' ... 3 Also ran : Quilp, lOst 121b; Master, lOst. Quilp lotl the first time round the course, but was put out of the race through jumping- out of the course. proper. During the second round Orangeman led, -while Ma - pitito- Mlle and Lone Hand pressed him olosely. Coming round into the straight Lone Hand was left behind and a ding-dong battle ensued up the straight between Orangemen and Ma Petite Fille. The former winning by a neck. Dividend £2 10s. Pakaranoa Hunt Club Steeplechase,, for 3050 v., 3i miles. Mr Garrett's Torpedo, 12st 41b (W. Hayr) 1 Mr Chadwick's Whalebone, list 101b (Watt) 2 Mr Lennard"s Falcon, 13st, (W. Broun) 3 Won by 10 lengths. Dividend, £9 3s. Also ran Hatpeg, Haw thorn and Cardinal.

THE MOHAWK MINSTRELS.

Tnu JMohawk Minstrels were again treated to a crowded house last night, when they produced their lirsfc programme for the last time. The performance seems to gain in favour every night, so they are sure to be well patronised this evening.

A grand matinee was given this afternoon to° the school children of tiie city, the admission being sixpence to all parts of the house. At the performance to-night, an entirely new programme will be intro duced, in which a special feature will be a screaming act entitled " The Finish for the Melbourne Cup." Among the new songs to be produced the ballad of "Alice, Where Art Thou 'r by Miss Laura Roberts, is sure to prove a welcome number.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

NEW FIND AT WAIOMO.

(BY TELEGRAPH—-OWN CORRESrOXDEXT.)

Thames, this day. The application of Messrs Lowrie and I'hunmcr for a licensed holding of 8 acres at Waiomo has been granted. It has been named tho Golden Drop, and was marked out by them in consequence of a discovery they made a short time ago. Some nice " dabs " of gold are visible in the stufl ex posed. (BY TELEGRAM! —OWN COKKESrON'DEN'T.) Hamilton', this day. The Pre-emptive Kteht of the Crown to Minerals. I With reference to the Government having the pre-emptive right over all gold found on private lands, a letter has been received by the Mayor of Hamilton from Major Jack son stating that it is the opinion of many leading lawyers in Wellington that owners cannot, remove the gold as it is the pro perty of the Crown, and he has heard it stated from competent authorities that the Christchurch Company cannot legally re move the gold from the land, although Sir Julius Vogel promised to remove any ob jection.

THE WAITOA VALLEY.

Wuikato Views of the Affair. Hamilton', this day.

Mr Smith, of Waitoa, has arrived in Hamilton. He feels much aggrieved by the reports t~c "salting." The people liere hardly know what to think about the field. It is the general opinion that a few tons ot' it should be tested, in order to set the minds of the public at rest, taken from shafts dug on different parts of the estate.

A TERRIFIC GALE.

(BY TF.LEUItAPII. — rRES.3 ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, this day. Tite nor'-west gale of the last two days was one of the most violent experienced in many years, both in the harbour and on the other side of the ranges in tho Wairarapa. Scarcely any damage is reported in town, but the train was stuck up approaching the Rimutaka incline by the fury of the wind, and had to be divided and taken on in sec tions.

NATURAL GAS.

(BY TEL ECKAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The following is the report on natural gas on Mr Crawford's property:—"This gas is a mixture of hydro - carbon; tlio chief part is very li^ht car buretted hydrogen or marsh gas. It contains less than one thousandth part o* its volume of carbonic acid gas and no air. It is a feeble illuminant, but will answer for heating or driving gas engines very well. It is different from most of the pas that escapes from petroleum springs and gas escapes along the East Coast, of which more than 20 are known between the East Cape and Castle Point. Tt probably has its origin in the decomposi tion of deeply buried swamp matter.— JA.uts Hkctob."

RECITAL OF SACRED MUSIC.

TIIEUB was a very large attendance at St. Sepulchre's Church lust night, in spite of the threatening state of the weather, to listen to the recital of sacred music given by the choir in aid of the organ fund. The Yen. Archdeacon Dudley presided, while Mr V. Tiicc had charge of the organ. The programme commenced with the hymn, " All People that on Earth do Dwell,'1 being sung by the congregation. The choir then rendered the anthem, " Praise Ye the Lord for His Goodness" (Garrett), in a manner that evinced careful preparation. Mr E. Harker contributed the next item, a solo from St. Peter, " 0 House of Jacob" (Benedict), which he did full justice to. Mrs Glover rendered the air, "0 Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Out," from SterndaJe Bennett's, "Woman of Samaria," in a finished style. A very pretty quartette from the same piece, " God is a Spirit," was given by Miss Blcazard, Miss Purchas, Mr H. White and Mr Martin. Stainer's anthem, '• Lead, Kindly Light," was inter preted by the choir, Mr E. Harker taking the solo. Mr Charter showed to great ad vantage in Sullivan's well-known song "The Chorister," which suited his voiceadmimbly. An air from Haydn's "Creation," "With Verdure Clad," was given very sweetly by Miss Jahn, the runs being well given, but the higher octaves rather shaky. The choir sang in a spirited and feeling manner the anthem, " Wherewithal Shall a Young Man" (Elvey), Mr A. L. Edwards's solo being very ably rendered. Archdeacon Dudley then spoke on the purpose the re cital was given for, and he hoped the con gregation would assist to the best of their ability. There was a great need for a new organ, though it was partly hidden by an efficient choir and a good organist. They had already over £200, but considerably more was required be fore they could purchase a first - class instrument. A collection was then taken up. During tlie collection Mr Alex. Wise man, organist of St. Matthew's Church, played the " Fantasia in F," by Scotson Clark, in a very masterly manner, and which unmistakably showed the urgent need of the new instrument. Mr A. L. Ed wards was particularly good in the recita tive and air from Mendelssohn's "Elijah," "Ye People, Rend Your Hearts." The trio from the " Martyrdom of St. Polycarp," sung by Miss Jahn, Mrs Glover and Miss Purchas, witli an arpeggio accompani ment, was one of the best items ot the programme, Mr G. Harker following with an air from the "Creation," "Now Heaven in Fullest Glory Shone." The quartette,"The Pilgrims" (Leslie), was nicely given by Miss Mackay, Miss Gilltillan, Mr Hammerton and Mr V. Rice, the latter gentleman taking the place of Mr Garland, who was unable to sing. The singing was therefore given without an accompaniment which in such a large church considerably detracted from its merit. Miss Mackay sang the air from the " Messiah," '" 0 tshou that tellest," very sweetly, but her voice was rather low for the size of the church. The " Hallelujah " chorus from the same, given by the choir, was splendidly given under the conductorship of Mr Edger, and brought the programme to a close. The collection was a liberal one, amounting- fe6 £14 Is.

TELEGRAMS.

Wellington, this day. ' A Canard. Sir Julius Vogel was reported to have left suddenly for Auckland by the Te Anau last night, having engaged his passage at the Dunedin office. He is, however, still in Wellington.

LATE CABLES.

THE LIBERAL REVIVAL.

MR GLADSTONE'S RETURN TO POWER. THE G.O.M. HOPEFUL. "RANDY" DESPONDENT. ' [special to press association.] London, October 20. In the course of an address at the Liberal Conference now sitting at Not. tingharn, Mr Gladstone said that the present political indications justified him in hoping and expecting that the Liberals would resume power. In that case their first duty would be to reverse the Irish policy of the Tory Government. London, October 21. Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at Sunderland, .'replied to the speeches delivered by Mr Glad, stone at the Liberal Conference. Referring to Mr Gladstone's state ment that another appeal to the electors was necessary in order to reverse the Government's Irish policy, the spealr.er pointed out that the last election .'had decided the ques tion already by throwing the Liberals out of office ; and as to the pro posed reform of the electoral laws, he reminded his bearers that Mr Glad stone was responsible for the present stato of the franchise.

He admitted that Mr Gladstone's political programme, as sketched at tho Conference, contained some desir able features, but maintained that the Conservativer.3 and Liberal Unionists were better able to carry out those principles tfaan a Gladstone Govern, ment would be. At any rate, Mr Gladstone shcXald be compelled to fully declare his Irish and general policy before he was. restored to power.

Lord Rand olph denounced as a bribe to the electors the declaration of Mr Gladstone in favour of Church dis establishment; .in Scotland and Wales.

BREAD OR WORK.

RAID OCST THE LONDON

BAKERS.

[SPECIAIi TO "JPRKSS Ai^SOCIATION. ]

London, October 21.

WHEN the last meeting of the unem ployed, held at Trafalgar Square, broke up, a large number of the men looted the bakers' shops in Piccadilly. The crowd was, however, dispersed by the police before further mischief was done.

ZULULAND.

TROUBLE BREWING TBERE

THR SIXTH DRAGOONS TO THE

FRONT.

[REUTER.]

Capetown, October 21. j The last Intelligence from Zuluiand j reports that country to b& in a very T | disturbed cotodifcion. King Dinizulu is' manifesting; great discontent at the present position of affairs. The Sixt-h Dragoons stationed at Na'Gal have con sequently becci ordered to proceed to Zululand.

SIR JOHN HALL.

HIS MISSION TO SYDNEY.

CONFERRING WITH SIR H. .PARKES.

[IIEUTER.-]

Sydney, this clay. Sir John Hall, who recently arrived here, had. an interview with the Premier yesterday, when matters of common interest to New Zealand and tliis colony were discussed. It was suggested by the Premier that "New Zealand should be re presented by a member of the Go vOrnmeiit at the forthcoming Confer ence of. Postmasters-General. Sir H. Parkes also expressed himself favour able to the consideration of the Can adian route* as the most expeditious means of transit for Australian mails.

(REU'i'EE)

THE ORIENT MAILS.

London, September 21

Mails per Orient steamship Oi*oya, Melbourne, September 16th, were de livered via Naples four clays m advance of time-tabJie date.

COMING EVENTS.

Heelings, &c.. To-night. Abtnott's Opera House--'"UncleTom's Cataln," I®. ■Agricultural Kail 'Jfolr'rk i\!iiisfriVs, 8 Art Gallery-Auokl. n I S jcicty c f A "is Exhbi ; tion. 7.30 V.M.C.A. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.30. Temperance Hall- -Annual Soiree o£ Auckland Total Abstinence Society, 6 CSibral Hall—Skating Rink. 2 t0.5. Glassworks, Freeman's Bay—Exhibition Glass blowing, 2t05. ' -■ ;1 ;. : ..... ~.: Kota of Justices at Police Court. October 24—The R.M; sits. Auction E ,-ilc s on Monday. Arthur & Buddlo—At Mart, Unredeemed Pledges, etc.; Mt. Kden, HouseholdFurnlturo and iSMccts, 11 • S. Cochrane & ,aon-J'roporties, etc., 12 „ E. Leydon. Vincenl-strcut— Household Furni ture "and Kflccts, 11. F. J .Jones. Wclcslcj-strcet—Stock of Mr R, Neal, JJ.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER M, 1887,

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Ecclesiastical. YOUNG MEN'S CHBISTIAN ASSO OIATDON NKVV BUILDING CORNEIV OK WELLEiLICY AND AltomLv'&mEKxkx -THIS [Satm-day) KYENING. ut half-past seven. JMootine in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and bible Reading. All are invited. CJT. PAUL'S - 8 a.m., Holy Cwjimiin- KJ ion ;11 a.m., Morning Prayer, Litany,and; bermon; 6.30 p.m., Evening Pra ;er and bermpn: 'Intercessory Prayer-Thovmhts for the Present Juncture." ST. S E P U LC~H R E'S, Kybe* Pass.— Services To-morrow: 8, Holy Communion; 11, Alorning Prayer, Sermon, and J.ioly Com munion ; 2.30, Baptisms ; 6.30, E peaning Prayer and Sernon. IjiPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape J Road. — 8 a.m., Holy C^ofr«nranion ;11 a.m., Prayer and Sermon. "Walking Citcum spectly;" 6.30 p.m.. Prayer, Sermon, " The \ isipiiof Dry Bones." All scaji tteo. Rev, ?ih-. O Callaghau.



Ecclesiastical. ALL SAINTS'.—B a.m., Holy Com munion ; quarter to 10, Children's In struction ; 11 a.m, Morning Prayer, Litany, and Sermon: 6.30 p.m.. Evening Prayer and Sermon. , S' T. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. — 8.m., Holy Communion ; 11 a.m.. Morning Prayer and Litany, with Sermon : "The Neces sity of Circumspection ;" 3 p.m., Baptisms ; 6.30 p.m.. Evening Prayer and Sermon : " System or Self?" S" T. PETER'S PR E S BYT£ RI AN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. — Morning at 11, " Not Far from the Kingdom." Rev. R. Soin mcrville. Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. Worboys. E V O N P ORT PRESBYTERIAN" CHURCH.—Services To-morrow at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. A. M. McOallum. QT. JAM E S'S PRESBYTERIAN K3 CHURCH, Wcllington-streeS,—Sittings free on Sabbath Evenings. Service at 6.30. All are cordially invited. ST. "DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Symonds-street—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. R. S. Weat. OT, LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN KJ CHURCH, REMUERA. — Services at 11 a.m. and 0.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. G. B. Monro. All scats free on Sabbath Evening. VONDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Evangelistic Servicea-At 11, Rev. C Worboys; at 6.30, Rev. It. Sommorville. Monday. Rev. G. B. Monro; Tuesday, Miss Malcolm : Wednesday, Sir Tucker ; Thursday, Miss Malcolm. Week Night Meetings, 7.30. ITT-STREET W E SLEYA-N CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Student. Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. H. Garland. TAHQHU WESLEYANCHURCH.- Special Services To-morrow. Rev. W. Gittos preaches at 11 and 6.30. Annual Public Demonstration Tuesday next, 7.30. Revs. Gittos, Bull, Dewsbury, Bavin. Roy. J. Macky presiding. Collections for Home Missions. QT. JOHN'S WESLEY AN CHURCH k3 (Ponsonby).—Morning at 11. Rev. O. 11. Garland. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H..8u11. y^EVONPORT WESLEYAN METHO- B P TJIST CJUURCIf Morning at 11, and. Evening at 6.30, Rev. E. Bavin. XMRi^NHEAinVESLE VAN METHO- J_> DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Student. mAKAPUNA~WESLEYAN METHO JL. DIST CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Mr Brown. RIMITIVE METHODIST . CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD — Morning ac 11, Mr R. Fry. livening at 6.30, Mrs Brame. (San- ESa» key's Hymns.) RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3. Open, Air Service, Mr J. Keith. (Sankey's Hymns.) Evening at 6.30, Mr J. Keith. WATEUYIEW (AVON DALE) — Afternoon at 2.30 and Evening at 6.30, MrT. Booth. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Motntnß « ! 11, Student. Evening at 6 30, Mr J.lfi. Roberts. ! MOUNT KDI£N — Morning-at 11, Rev. S. Mac farlane. livening at 6.20, Mr T Coikill. ST. HELIEHS BAY—Evening at 6.3o,_Si]ppiy, 3 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS:- ALEXANDRA STREET- Morning at 11, Rev. A. J. Smith ; subject, " A Voice Heard in. tho Early Morning." Evening, at 6.30, Rev. A. .1. Smith : subieet, " The O'd Goswel." PITT AND EDWIN STREETS-Morning at 11, Mr George Turley. Evening at 6.30, Mr H. E. Potter. "DONSONBY BAP 11ST CHURCH.— JL October 23.—Morning at 11, Pastor J. D. Gilmore, " Sunrise in the Soul." Evening at 6.30. Evangelistic Service, Mr R. Fry. A UCKLAND TABERNACLE. — Morn _£L.ing at 11, Pastor T. Bray. Evening at 6.45, Pastor J. D. Gilmore, " Conversion— What it is and is not," PA R NELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6 30, Rev. H. M. Livens. XT.EWTOK , CONGREGATIONAL lS CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Mr'C. E. Button. Evening at 6.30, Mr Edwin Wood. Visitors cordially invited. EVbWORT CON GREG ATIONA'L CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Mr Noah Wood. Evening at 6.30, Key. R. Laishley. OUNT EDEN~O)N7^E7LvfI6NAL ~■•-,. CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. Sunday, October 23rd. Morning at 11—Rev. B. L. Thomas. Evening at 6.3o—Rev. B. L Thomas. The Pastor's Recognition Soiree will taka place on TUESDAY next, the 25th insi._ BERESFORDSTREET CON&REGA TIONAL CHURCH. REV. JAS. CHEW. Morning at 11—''An Eminent Convert: His Evening at 6.30—" Grandfather and Grand son: A Contrast." BBOT T' S OPE RA HOUSE —Geo. AJdridgc will lecture; subject, "The Eternal iFire." Sery,la,e ; to, commence at i 6 15 Morning Meeting ih*t^?jFor.esl.ers' Hall iat 11. - ■ -■••;■-'^;."r '■;;:: . I A SSOCIATION; ■ for ti>e Teaching oi /5l Divine Healingv^irough faith in the Lord i Clhrist. Usual weeliJJ' meeting on Monday i\,Sninfe, at 7.15, Spdt&'Hull, V.M.C. Associa yoj, Wpillesley-street. Members and Mends in vited. 1 _jj i 7q?T\A HALL SUNDAY EVENING & } lyL VMGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted iwtimVni '«X Men's Christian Association, to morrow ?Sn 'Wl at eight o'clock. Doors open ThXpast 8 . Seats all free. Come early. Sjtpw rHh\SJB SERVICES, Foresters' ■N PMl,§ar:anV^a,^Road.-M O rnin g atll. I^HRTSTT ANS'""IfL" q:TING HOUSE, 6.30 p.m.: "The Lead's, \viic X Dead.'^All are invited. No eollec uCi ' •jyrASONic iiall, ytiiW*®*' THE C H RIS T A D E L P HIA N S Will hold their usual Services in tho abo\*e Hall, opposite Protestant Hal), Karaniruhane Road, EVERY" SUNDAY, commencing TO-MORROW, OCTOBER 23. Sunday-school 9.30 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. Discussional Bible Class 6.30 p«m. Subject for Bible Class To-morrow Evening— " ELECTION." All Inquirers and Searchers after " THE faith which was once delivered TO THE SAINTS" (J'ude 3), "THE ONE FAITH " (Eph. 4-5), are earnestly invited to attend. : T"'"~HE BIBLE ITS OWN WITNESS : ANCIENT SACRED WRITINGS COM PARED WITH THE SCRIPTURES, will be the subject ot' Mr C. K. Button's address;to Young Men Tomorrow (Sunday) Afternoon,, at three o'clock, in the Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian As jociation. Come and bring a McftftL Gallery reserved for Ladies. iKTOUNCrMjeN'S CHRISTIAN -ASS.O ---i CIATION. GRAND CONVERSAZIONE. ALTERATION OP DATE. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AND 11. Further particulars and attractive programme shortly. THOMAS BUDDLE, Hoh.tScc.