i harness before Mr H. E. The only w^ the Police Court to- Bacldeley;he punishment of a drunkard. day , was the P and a better Tb"shareS long speculators. New ?/lSance are firm about Zea iand InSUß itish , 31s. New Zealand 70-SoUt\Sreners£ls 17.s6d,and Pan ks art v«» ™ downward. In mining th^ tenclfLd. Saxons, 2s sd; Roya business 'Sffw Cambi . ia) 3s 6d .an f aK l oaks' abOUConfidence is expressed in the buyers. Melville t0 successfully efforts of ClwV n (Karangahake), diSp°B|t his friends in Scotland for a sub amongst wsj" fc hares in the ■H^l"Sble ma/be expected from ffline; fc tnv moment to the effect that he him at any I pi sap nointment is ex has Bicceea*1- iari as ifc seems Prestei has yt been received. It would noanb»ei W£> , directors had ac bave w,p ortTnal offer of £20,000. It ceptfd he <»VJ« tQ the shai . eho lders fffthwho^ Barnes goldfield. &£, the course of the adjournedL clk •nnnDr Girdler's paper on "Local cofflion on w. AthenfElim i asfc evening, the Boa rds ti™** w . Tebbs) stated that PTfbe at a meeting of the he va.i'pnf-™lent Society that morning, bSlpested to Ling the follow t c Se Sfore the meeting :-A woman Bt^oflS^Snil^ w nla-e the"Benevolent Society pro- S D S c'oiibute the other portion. The SSSW their inquiring omcei% who said Shlveanicelotoffurniturehcre he BoaS cannot help you while you have tins WhJdon't you fro to the money-lender?" This Mr Tebbs thought, was, a nice sng- Vvn fn make When the oihcer was S" Lht'e he said, "What would Swm if x lencl yr t}A e- money ?- SwMrTebb) thought that this case, if Se was a monstrous one. W c have made Ss, into the case referred to by Mr Tebbs, and find that an application had Sin made for a grant of £5 from the Board. Tie inqni'ing officer made the customary SeiSt^'and reported to the Board Lt the lonian did not aj)pear to be desti tntr had a benutifully furnished house, and M a very little security could raise the money; therefore he did not see his way to make any recommendation. A Star re- Mrter sow Mr Strathern, who stated Lt he valued the applicant's furniture at £50 which it would easily realise at auction, and as she merely wanted £5 he thought that Bhe should se'l some of her furniture. He ascertained from her that there was no mortgage or other lien on it, but he certainly did not ask her what she would give him if he got the money for her Mr Tebbs, on being seen to-day, acknowledged that he was noc personally acquainted with the circumstances, and had only mentioned them by request. When informed of the fact that the applicant had fSO worth of furniture he admitted that the case was totally different from what he had (imposed, and that the refusal of aid was fully justified under such circumstances.

■A Maori named Puma, who has been committed for trial at Mercer on a charge of unlawfully wounding George Storey, was brought to town to-day by Constable Hntcninson. The native is alleged to have Struck the accused with a stick and broke hiaarm.

MrPooley, who officiates at St. Patrick's Cathedral during the absence of the organist through illness, will play after Vespers to-morrow "The New Zealand Artillery March," composed in honour of Major ' Paynefe .promotion.

The. quarterly meetings of the Ponsonby Bid Karangahape Licensing Committees sere to have faken place yesterday, but they lapsed owing fo the fact that there »aS Bo business brought forward. The Auckland North Committee meets on Mon day, Auckland East on "Wednesday, and jfifekland South on Friday.

'Mr H. Parker, of H.M. Customs, has reported the owners of two oystering boats, viz., Eckenberg and McDonald, for alleged breaches of the oyster regulations by taking oysters from prohibited localities, and they mil probably be required to explain matters before the Court at an early date.

Yesterday some fishermen captured a shark in the harbour, and on opening its stomach found therein a remarkable looking fish which the shark had apparently only recently swallowed. This fish was about two feet three inches in length, had a head folly eight inches long, and exactly the 'shape of the capot of a goose, the markings on the bill even being present. Its tail resembled the flanks of a whale, being "athwart ships." It had nostrils, no ap parent eills, and was provided with dorsal and side fins. The strange fish has been purchased by Mr T. G. Sarnies,- who intends presenting it to the Auckland Museum.

The last of the evangelistic services was neW last night in St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Remuera. After prayer and praise Rev. D. G. Gilmore, of Ponsonby, gave a very interesting and impressive address on he words "After this I beheld, and 10. .a great multitude which no man co«M number." He pointed out the composition of the crowd, they were from all nations, then the position of the crowd standing before the throne, then the Uress, which was the white robe of Christ's righteousness, then the new song, which only the redeemed can sing. There was an after meeting, to which the whole audience re mained.

learn that on the occasion of the wneht performance to Mr McGowan, which aLfcfe at tllc °Pera House on the when "Guy Manner- ST. l\r , Presentsd, the cast will com- CMf «ames Cooper, Dawson, and ScmS -\rS6S Halstead > Dauaher, and Z&'J^ Sil* H- A- Messing, S. Jack wi r? r ' ? iwson- Edwards, Skinner, S#S%*> an« others. A large BaxS ris beinS trained by Ml"

Jam!.!' aT al, soireein connection with St. OS« f Lyteiian Charch "ill beheld SEES* evei?in2 next. All members are invited. ii&Shfe# ted byher talented SSsji^ Walter Kirby, and teumSSS f % and gentleman ama wS &*?Rlve a conccrfc in Sfc evenS^t hl?gton" sbl' cct' on Thursday

iss:of f Pooiey's sunda-v varied affl^ ?' a?? ther column» and is feiieSlß^- Mr-PooleV will play ArtSy\laT'ltiOn' '"The Zealand to BudTw1 ]ah b>'iladam I>coley Hallat74s, f^e m^ht inHhe Temperance %>S° s °f° f f quiringat exception . C%of T7h t " 1?r °perty in the " 3 4" 1 "na wU "o well to place ttent wh eh lf le< From tfoft advertise^ now oS'G™ of secur tenna. 6airable sections on advantageous

S^^S^ f°^^n^fe'cy:dre S s ls*iU have* T\ l lll° fences-street Wtion to a \Z hck °f intereat. as in a^ Cy c°*tumes Vu mber of rich «nd 5 » C se S J hlch TO understand fcan<! Har Dp ; ..Preparation Messrs S^'oll onofl^^consented to give Jj^teirvaL ih° s teh dances, etc., during 6 *ay reserve f, nn-oUnced that s Pec" Nff'S 's Ir seats ab Messrs

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Pukekohe Band of Hope was held in the Protestant Hall on Monday evening last. The hall was filled to its utmost capacity, the seating accommodation being totally insufficient. Miss Smith presided at the harmonium. The Rev. J. Law, President of the Society, occupied the chair The Chairman, in a neat address, enforced upon the minds of those present the benefit of educating and training the young children, and the effect of early impressions, illus trating the position he took by several apt examples. A varied programme was then proceeded with, in a manner satis factory to the different tastes of the audi ence, the following taking part:—Masters H. Law, W. Maxwell, Norman Law, Messrs Morrow, Hooper. Bayly, Murray, Ussher, Wilson, and Bennett, and Misses Hunter, Graham, and Ussher. The choir contri buted to the evening's entertainment by ably rendering several of Hoyle's hymns in the progress of the meeting.

The monthly meeting of St. Stephen's Band of Hope was held last evening. The Secretary occupied the chair. An excellent and eloquent address was given by Mr Wil cox, who has lately joined the Band of Hope Union. Being especially adapted for speaking to children, he is sure to prove a great acquisition to the temperance cru sade amongst the young. A first-class pro oramme was gone through. . Miss Shephard sang with power and feeling, while Miss Guest and Mrs Anderson recited in their usual effective way. Misses Annie Wilson and Booth sang a duet very nicely. Mrs Henderson ably officiated at the harmonium. Under this lady's management great im provement is being made in the singing of the Society. The attendance was large.

The temperance cantata "Rescue of Harry Gray" was rendered in St. David's Church last night before a good audience, who signified their apprecia tion by frequent bursts of applause. 'Sfce role, of Alice Gray was taken by Miss Johnston, and the manner in which she rendered the various solos left nothing to be desired. Miss Davis was very good in deed as Miss Sharp, and her modestly worded solo of "Why Don't the Men Propose" fairly brought down the house. The part of " Dora Vane" was filled by Mrs Edmonds, and that of Katie Grey by Miss Annie Beedell, who though suffering from extreme nervousness, ac quitted herself very well indeed. Mr McGregor filled the title role, but owing to a very bad cold he did not do him self justice. Mr R. Angus made a very ;'oocl curate. The trios, etc., and choruses were excellently given by St. David's choir, as sisted by several members of St. James's choir. A hearty vote of thanks was ac corded the friends who so kindly assisted, and especially to Mr J. J. Boak, the talented reader. Mr J. 11. Edmondes conducted in his usual finished style. Mr A. Wilson officiated at the harmonium, and Miss Beedell was pianist for the evening.

ELECTION NOTES.

jSTr J. Aitkek Cornell's general committee met at YVaite's Hall, Mount Eden, last

evening. There was a large attendance. Reports of a very satisfactory nature were received from the members present, and after transacting a large amount of business the committee adjourned to Thursday even ing next, at 7.30.

Mr G. L. River has issued an address as a candidate for Akaroa, making seven out for this electorate.

Mr John Crewes announces himself as a candidate for Sydenham on the Opposition ticket.

Mr Borehamhae withdrawn from Cheviot.

After speaking at Wallsend on Thursday Mr Petrie received a unanimous vote of confidence.

Mr Withy's Committee met last evening in the Committee-room, St. George's Hall. There was a good attendance, and considci' able business was transacted, but not being completed at a late hour, the meeting ad journed till this evening, in the same place.

Mr Moss invites the Parnell electors to meet him on Wednesday evening at eight o'clock at the Newmarket Hall.

Mr .T. A. Connell announces that he will meet his supporters on Monday evening next at the Mount Albert Public Hall, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of forming a commit tee for that part of the electorate.

The adjourned meeting of Mr H. T. Garratfs Committee was held in the Com mittee Room, Great North Road. There was a large attendance, Mr Camp presid ing, and good progress was made with the supplementary roll.

An adjourned meeting of Mr J. M. Shera's committee takes place this (Satur day) evening at half-past seven o'clock, at back of St. James's Hall. Important busi ness will be transacted.

The Waitemata electoral roll, with it supplement containing a addition of over 160 names, is completed, and can be in spected or purchased of the registrai, Mr Seaman, at the General Post-office, or is any post office in the electoral district The total number of electors on the roll is now over 2,500.

Mr Morrison's General Committee met last evening in the Bui'ns Club Room, Karangahape Road. There were a large number present, and a considerable amount of time was devoted to calling over the Supplementary Roll, which was completed, belore adjournment. Mr Morrison's various committees have been working most assiduously in the matter, almost every evening being occupied, and feel satisfied with the result of their labours. Mr Morrison intends to address the electors in the Foresters' Hall on Friday, the 16th inst., and also in St James's Hall after the date of nomination. The General Committee wili meet as" usual on Monday next at the Burns Club Room. Friends and sup porters of Mr Morrison are cordially invited.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln your report in your issue of the 31st ulfc. of Mr Wood's address to the electors of Helensville on the 29th, I notice one or two important omis sions on the part of your correspondent: (1) In answer to a question, he stated that he was not in favour of a lund tax. (2) He said that he was not a free-trader, but yet he, after some fencing, stated that he would not increase the Customs duties for the purpose of protection. (3) He said that he would oppose any compensation being granted to either publicans or landlords, in the event of their houses being closed by licensing commissioners.—l am, etc., Daniel Stewap.t.

(BY TELEGKArH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Katikati, this day. Mr Gill addressed the electors here on Wednesday night. The hall was crowded, and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed. '

LATEST SPORTING.

A private cablegram received in town from Sydney states that betting on the Hawkes bury Handicap is unchanged. Consequent on the recent victories of Algerian, he has hardened to 100 to 5 for the Melbourne Cap.

The full programme of the Auckland Racing Club Spring and Summer Meetings will be found on page three.

CABLEGRAMS.

BATTLE IN EGYPT.

THIRTEEN HUNDRED KILLED

(special. )

- London, September 1. The Kabbabish tribe have fought a battle with the forces under the com mand of the dervishes with the result that 1,300 of the rebels were killed.

The Kabbabish tribe of Arabs are the " friendlies " who rendered assist ance to the English forces during the Soudan campaign. They inhabit the centre and south of the Bayonda Desert or "big bight." It was reported some time ago that a rebel, lion was being fomented by the

dervishes,

FISHERY REPRISALS.

ANOTHER BRITISH VESSEL

SEIZED

(special.)

London, September 1. The officials of the United States Go. vernmeut have seized another British fishing vessel—this time in Behring's Strait.

AFGHAN TROUBLE.

AYOOB KHAN AT LARGE.

(special to press association.)

London, September 1. The Ameer of Afghanistan has agreed to accept the settlement of the frontier question arrived at by the Anglo-Rus sian Commission.

It is reported that Ayoob Khan has been captured near the Russian fron tier.

LATER.

It is believed that Ayoob Khan, the pretender to the throne of Afghanistan, is in hiding somewhere in Persia. The report of his capture proves to be in correct.

THE HEALTH OF THE CITY, AND LOCAL BODIES.

Consideration of Dr. Girdler's Paper at the Athenaeum.

There wa3 a largo attendance at the ad journed meeting of the members of the Athenreum last evening in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, when tlie discussion was resumed upon Dr. Girdler's paper on " Local Bodies and the Health of the City." Amongst those present were Messrs C. La Roche, F. Phillipps, and W. Davies, members of the City Council, who were present in response to an invitation forwarded by the Secretary of the Athenteum asking members of various local bodies to attend. Several representative.? of medical profes sion were also present. The Rev. W. Tebbs presided, and in opening the meeting read apologies from Messrs J. Mi Lennox and D. Goldie (members of the Hospital and Charitable Board, City Council, and Education Board) for non attendance.

Our report is unavoidably crowded out.

FIRE AT DEVONPORT.

Three Houses Burued Down

Hardly a night passes without its fire, and yesternight formed no exception to the rule. At 20 minutes past eleven an out break took place in Domain-street, Devon port, and a few minutes later a lurid glare suffused the clouds hangingabovethe marine suburb, proclaiming to the people hurrying home from the Opera House the progress of an extensive conflagration across the water. , The immediate seat of the lire was a new six-roomed house which Mr Smith,builder,hasbeen erecting to the order of Mr Tame, and intended for occupation by his son. It was all but complete, and would have been handed over on Monday or Tuesday next. The outbreak was first noticed by. Messrs. Mason, Skarden, Wells, Dutton, and Suther land, the latter of whom resides in a house adjoining, but with a garden between. These gentlemen found the flames to be lo jated in the basement at the back of Mr Taine's building, and they had obtained so firm a hold that it was hopeless to save it. Their efforts and those of the assembling denizens of the Shore were there fore directed to preventing the extension of the fire to the adjacent eight-roomed louse of Mr Fred Wei Is > and to the saving of his furniture. Fanned by a fresh breeze, the flames burnt fiercely, and rapidly spread to Mv Wells'shouse,from which, however, the greater portion of the furniture .was re moved in time. Shortly afterwards a four roomed house belonging to Mr Wells, ad joining his own residence and occupied by Mr Jerrad, engineer of the tor pedo launch, also ignited and burnt furiously. By determined effort and a liberal use of wet blankets, an adjoining house belonging to Mr E. W. Alison, was saved, and so also was Air Binney's resi dence, ' which' was in great danger during the height of the lire. The destruc tive element was therefore confined to Mr Taine's house and Mr Wells's, which stood close together, and most of the furniture in the two latter was saved. It is impossible to say how the fire origi nated. Mr Smith's workmen were on the premises till live o'clock last evening, and when they left for their homes in Auckland everything appeared to be quite secure. Mr Smith has a builder's risk on the build ing for £200 in the New Zealand Insurance Company. The contract price was £204, but with extras £220. The second house was insured by Mr Wells for £280. in the Union. He had no insurance on the furniture. The third house was insured for £150, in the Union; but Mr Well's eight-stalled stable at the rear, which was also destroyed, was uninsured. It was valued at £50. Mr Jerrad's furniture was uninsured. A number of the permanent force from Fort Cautley were present and rendered good service, as likewise did Ser geant Gillies and Constable O'Brien, who were amongst the earliest arrivals at the fire. It is high time that the residents of the North Shore awoke from their lethargy and took the necessary steps to form a Fire Brigade. At present they have no means of coping successfully with a fire, and under these circumstances an outbreak, not promptly discovered, might;1 devastate the most populous portion oi the township.

STAR Second Edition.

Evening Stab Office, Saturday, 4.45 p.m,

INTER-PROVINCIAL

FOOTBALL MATCH

OTAGO T. WELLINGTON

GAME DRAWN

NO SCOKE EITHER SIDE-

(by telegbaph.— own correspondent.)

Wellington, this afternoon

The football match Otago v. Wellington is a very hotly contested one.

The first spell ended without either side succeeding in making a score.

5.5 p.m.

The game resulted in a draw. No score.

LATE CABLES.

PROCLAMATION OF A NATIONALIST MEETING.

(reuter's telegram.)

London, September 1

In the House of Commons yesterday a spirited discussion took place on the action of the Government in proclaim ing the Nationalist meeting con vened for Sunday next at County Clare. In the course of the discussion Mr Dillon declared that the meeting would be held notwithstanding the proclamation, and if bloodshed occurred the Chief Secretary of Ireland would be answerable for the consequences.

RUSSIAN REGENT FOR BUL GARIA.

Constantinople, September 1.

It is announced that the Porte has agreed to the Russian proposal that General Em roth should proceed to Bulgaria as sole Regent.

CIVILISATION OF AUS TRALIAN BLACKS.

THE LAND GRANT A CANARD

London, September 1.

In the House of Commons to-day a question was put to the Secretary of State for the Colonies regarding the statement published on the 26th ultimo that the Pope had announced that the Propoganda in response to an offer of land from New South Wales was enlisting missionaries to under take the civilisation of the natives.

In reply, Sir H. Holland said there was no foundation for the statement that such an offer had been made by the New South Wales Government for the purpose named.

THE CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY.

Berlin, September 1

An official bulletin has been issued, stating that the Crown Prince is pro gressing favourably, because his gen eral health is excellent, but that a return of the growth in his throat is not improbable, and absolute rest to the voice, and avoidance of cold and damp is impera tive.

MAILS DELIVERED.

London, August 31

The Australian mails per Orient Steamship China borazo (Melbourne July 22nd) have been delivered today.

[SPECIAL.]

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, September 1

The delegates of the allied industries, with Messrs Bruce and Ronald on be half of Australia, are arranging to at tend a gathering re the sugar bounties to be held on the third of October. It is stated that 290,000 workmen are affected by the bounties. Beet sugar, which, through the Mad^ebury syndicate, had advanced to 19s, has receded to 13s.

THE SUEZ MAIL SERVICE.

London, September 1

The Postmaster-General wishes the colonies to conclude a contract with the Orient Company and England to make a contract with the P. and 0. Company, each keeping the postages and agencies.

OPERA HOUSE.-"Marie Antoi nette."

The performance of the historical drama of "Murie Antoinette," written for Madame Ristori, and produced by her in Australia some twelve years ago, drew a large as semblage at the Opera House last night. Popular anticipation had been excited by the gorgeous manner in which "Elizabeth, Queen of England," had been staged, and it was expected that a similar success would be achieved with the representation of the moving events of the French Revolution. The opinion was fully justified by the result. The play was mounted in first class style, and the large array of characters forming the dramatis per sonw. were pourtrayed with consider able ability. Signor Majeroni was not com prised in the cast, but the performance was carried through under his immediate direc tion, and the smoothness which characterised it attested the care and pains with which he discharged his onerous task. 11 Marie Antoinette" can hardly be styled a drama in the strict sense of the term. It is more properly a series of striking tableaux illustrating the progress of the Revolution as viewed from the Court. Of incongruities and anachron isms of course there are plenty, but the?e may be excused on the comprehensive plea of dramatic license. The ill-starred daughter of Maria Theresa is the heroine, and the ob ject is to win sympathy for her bravery of spirit under daily increasing dangers, and to evoke compassion for her trials. The Royal Family are kept prominently in the foreground of the play, and the Re volution is only represented in the persons of its wilder, grosser and more turbulent spirits, such as the sans culottes with San terre at their head, and towards the end the brutal Simon. Mirabeau is only inciden tally referred to, tho Girondins are quite ignored, and Robespierre and his prime associates make no appearance upon the scene. The prologue shows us the Court in 1786, with the Queen and her courtiers absorbed in preparations for a performance of "II Barbiere di Siviglia," at Trianon, and the King depressed in mind by the first muttering* of that terrible revolution ary stortn which is so soon destined to sweep away the throne and drench tho land in blood. In Signora Majeroni we see that Marie Antoinette whom Burke so eloquently panegyrised, and recognise in her haughty expression of absolute con tempt for public opinion the manifestation of that spirit which rendered her so un popular with the common people and was the source of so much danger to her weak and irresolute consort. The prologue ends with tho departure of Queen and courtiers for Trianon, intent only upon pleasure. In the first act we are translated to Versailles on the memorable sth of October, 1789, the gaiety of the Court chilled by the lowering aspect of the Revolution, which had at last set in with the fall of the Bastille on the previous 14th of July. An angry tumult is heard outside, inspiring terror within the palace walls, and the scene culminates with the invasion of the grounds by the excited iishenvoman and Marie Antoinette's appearance upon the balcony along with her children in the hope of appeasing the hunger-stricken mob and of silencing their wrathful cries for "L' Autrichienne" ("The Austrian.") This mute appeal proves .-successful and the emevle. subsides. In the (second act the tragedy deepens in intensity. The King, Queen, tho royal children and other relatives are at the Tuileries, and everything wears a sombre and threatening appearance. San terre and a furious mob of sans culottes penetrate to the private apartments of the Queen, and are only deterred from offering her violence by her tears and protestations. The third act depicts the royal prisoners in the Tower of the Temple on the eve of the fatal 21st of January, 1793, and represents Louis XVl.'s affecting leave taking from his weeping family, tho horrors of the situ ation being heightened by the presence of the repulsive Simon and the rude and imbruted soldiery under his com mand. This act and the one which follows it., together with the epilogue, arc of a highly emotional character—tlie royal personages being subjected to every insult and 'r/rdinicre.le that their churlish and inhuman gaolers can offer, and submitting to them with resignation. The fourth act pourtrays the hapless Queen and her children and the Princess Elizabeth in the Tower on the morning of the King's execution, and ends with Marie Antoinette's refusal to subscribe to the decree drawn up by the National Convention to express her ap proval of their acts. The curtain descends upon Simon's seizure of the Dauphin by virtue of a decree appointing him guardian of the Prince. After this comes the epilogue depicting the discrowned Queen in the mean habiliments prescribed for her by the Convention, and the entrance of Sanson, the executioner, to bind her hands and to lead her forth to execution. Tho in cidents of the drama, as will be noticed, deviate from historical fact, but the object is to intensify the terrors of the situation, and todeepen the sympathicsof the audience for the leading characters. Signora Majer oni impersonates the title role most power fully. In the prologue and first act she impresses one with those charms of person and that grraciousness of manner which caused Marie Antoinette to be almost idolised by the chivalry of Europe, and stimulated those extravagant eulogies which have invested her memory with, a halo of romance. In the subsequent tableaux the actress works verystronglyupon the feelings of the audience by her touch ingly natural delineation of those womanly traits and maternal feelings, which the dreadful environments of her situation throw into the boldest relief. In fact, the entire action of the play depends upon her, and to her its success must be mainly ascribed. Mr IT. R. Jewett sustains the role of Louis XVI., but neither in person nor by manner realises the character painted by the historians of tho Revolution. The king' was elderly, corpulent, and homely in his personality ; Mr Jewett, de spite the lines on his face, looks younj?, athletic, and stately. Louis was weak, o-ood-natured, vacillating and fatuous ; Mr Jewett hides the salient lineaments and pourtrays a saint-like resignation, humility and sweetness of disposition, in doing so hesucceedeinevokingcommiseration,andhe delivers his lines with well-calculated efiect. Mr Lawrence's impersonation of Simon is of quite an opposite style of art. The character is presented in all its native ferocity, and while it fills one with loathing, the ability of the actor cannot be forgotten. Mr Hoyte im parted to Lafayette too much of a braggadocio manner, and Mr King -Bt»ne's impersonation of Sauterre lacked animation. But still the parts all round were remarkably well taken, and the play was very smooth in action Miss Hatwood acquitted herself ably as Madam Elizabeth, the Misses Ethel and Maude \ppleton earned fresh kudos by tho talent which they displayed in impersonating the Dauphin and Madame Royal, and Mr Muserave did full justice to the part of M. de Malesherbes. The orchss tra, under Mr A. Eady, accompanied the action of the drama with appropriate music, and beguiled the tedium of the mtr1 aetewith selections of an inspiriting: nature, which were welcomed as a relief from the sustained intensity of the play. " Marie Antoinette" will be repeated to-night, and should not fail to draw a crowded house.

COMING EVENTS.

meetings, &c, To-night Abbott's Opera House—Majoroni Company in " IViavie Antoinette" 8 ! Bell's Buildings. WyniUiam-stroot — Industrial Association's Exhibition, 7.JG to 10 Olynipia Hull, Groy-stvcot—Skating Rink, 7.30 to 10 Agricultural Hall—Glovo Contest, Donovan v. Oarnblo, 7.30 Y.M.CA. Koonif—EvftncaUaUo Service, 7,30 Tonipyrunoo i'all—Krc.cs Kntevtainvnoni, 7,20 Choral lUill—SiwMngj liiult, 8 VO 6 ; GloMworka, Frocwwi'S Bey—BshiijitiQa Glass blowliip, 2 to 5 ; St. Qobrgoa lirvH-MrE. Wttaj'a Central Com niittoy, 7.30. St. James's Hall-Mr J, M. Skwtifi Oommltte«b 7.J0, ____ ==== « =ml Arthur dfld Huddlp=-ÜBvedes6tned Heroes, n O, W, Dinney-PFeaßC* Butter, et«., U \

THE AUCKLAND 'EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1887,

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New Plymouth, this day. A heavy thunderstorm passed over Ingle wood this morning, when a child six years old was struck with lightning. It is in sensible., and feared it will not recover. Tauranga, this day. The natives took possession of a farm leased by settler Corbett; also stock and implements. The ground of action is that Mr Corbett's title is incomplete. . Grkymouth, this day. The Waitai, after landing cattle, went ashore on the beach. She is expected to float off next tide.



Percy McDonnell played a fine innings of 112 at Condobolin, N.S.W., on August 10th. •■-•-•



Ecclesiastical. ST. PAUL'S - Sunday Services, 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.30 p.m. (Children's Service), p. 30 p.m. Sermons Morning, "Privileges and Responsibility." Evening, "Heavenly Suc cour." Anthem : " The Lord is My Shepherd " (Macfarren). QT. - : ; M AiT TH E W'S CHUR~CH~ kj> Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.—ll a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, with bermon, " Humble Effort; " 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer, with Sermon, "Neighbours." CJT. SEPULCHRE'sTK^ber Pass. (JScrvicesTo-monow: 8, Holy Communion; 11. Morning Prayer and. Sermon and second celebration of Holy Communion ; 2.30 Holy Baptism ; 3.15, Children's Service; 6.30, Evening Prayer and Sermon by Archdeacon Dudley. ■\TOUKG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO —TH[S (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven, Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby). Morning at 11. Rev. H. Bull. Evening at 6.30, Rev. J. A. Taylor. PITT- STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH —Morning at 11, Rev. C. H. Garland. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. Bull. Subject, "The General Election, No I.—The Christian Elector." A~~RCH HILL WESLEYAN CHURCIT —Morning at 11, Mr G. Sunter. Evening at 6.30, Special Service. Addresses by several friends, t-trangers invited. IOARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— JL Rev. R. Bavin will Lecture in above Church, Monday Next, 7.30 p.m. Subject, " Music," with Musical Illustrations. Collection at close on behalf of Trust Fund. T>ARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH. - JL Morning at 11, Student. Evening at 6.30, Rev. T. G. Qarr. pRESBYTBRIAN CHURCH. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES: North SriORE-Froin Sabbath, 4th September, to Friday, 9th September Ho wick—From Sabbath. ]Bth September to Wednesday, 28th Sept. Tamaki —From Sabbath, 25th September to Wednesday. 28th September Mangerk— From Sabbath, 25th September, to Friday, 30th September O'fAiiumr <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 7.3 J. All are earnestly invited. G. B. MONRO, Convener. UT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN k5 CHURCH, REMUERA. - Services at 11 a.m. and G. 30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. G. B. Monro. All seats free on Sabbath Evening. S'~~T7~DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CH URCH, Symonds-street—The Rev. R. Scott West (Late of Dundee, Scotland), will con duct Divine Service, Morning at ll.and Evea ing at G.oO. CjtTpETER'S PRESBYTERIAN KJ CHURCH, Surrey Hills. — Morning at 11, and Evening at, 6.30 Rev. R. Sommerville. Lecture, " Hades." A~~V~OITDA L E PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—II. Rev. C. Worboys; sub ject, " Casting All Your Care Upon Him." At 6 30, Mr Tucker. MOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD.-Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. Chas. Hodge, late of Adelaide. Strangers invited. Seaca free. D~~I]VONPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Mr Fry. Even ing at 6.30, Mr Fowler. congrega- JL> TIONAL CHURCH. — Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. Jas. Chew. "VT E VfYON CONGREGATIONAL JJI CHUK CH. - September 4. — Morning at 11, " Ezekiel's Inaugural Vision." Evening at 6.30, '■ The Self-abasement of Jesus." Rev. H. J. Lewis. A R N E L L CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. M. Livens. P~RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS:— ALEXANDRA STREET—Morning at 11, Miss Malcolm (Evangelist); subject, "The Lord tli Shepherd." Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith subject, ■" Seeing Strange Things." PITT AND EDWIN STREETS-Morning at 11, Rev. AJ. Smith. Evening at 6.30, Miss Malcolm tEvangelist). P' ©IMtTIVTS METHODIST CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD — Morning ab 11. Rev. C. E. Ward, " How the True Grow." Evening at 6.30. Ray. C. E. Ward, "An Illustrious Visitor." Tuesday, 7.30 p.m. Popular Cantata, " Under the Palms." Free. Collection. RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3, Rev. C. Ei.Wdrd, "Self-ignorance." Evening at 6.30, MrD Goldie. W ATE R VIEW (Ayondale)—Afternoon at 2.30, and Evening at 6.30, Mr G. Pearson. We invite you. A book. A seat. A welcome. TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Morning at 11, Rev. S. Macfarlane;subject, "Unhallowed Ambition." Aftetnoon at 2.30, Juvenile Mis sioeary Meeting. Addresses by Rev. S. Mac farlane and others. Evening at 6.30. Mr Johns. MOUNT EDEN — Morning at 11, Mr H. Field. Evening at 6.20, Rev. S, Macfarlane; sut ject. " Gl< Tying in ihe Cross." ST. HELPER'S BAY-Evening at 6.30, Mr W. Cole L T>ONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— H September 4. Preacher : Rev. J. D. Gil more. Moning at 11, "Three Wonders of Grace. Evening at 6.30, " Lessons from Achan's Life." UCKLAND TABERNACLE. —Lord's Day, September!—PastorT. Spurgeon will preach Morning at 11, " Guidance and Glory." Evening at 6.45, " Marvellous Light." '< mHE RESURRECTION " will bo the JL subject of M. C. E. Button's Ad dress to 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. CITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open ar. half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. A SSOCIATION for the Teaching of _T§l Divine Healing, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Usual weekly meeting on Monday Evening, at 7.30. Social Hall, V.M.C.A., Welles ley-street. All members and friends are requested to attend, or send in their opinion as to the desirability of having a second weekly meeting. E~V ENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (Mackelvie-strcet, Surrey Hills). —Paitor A. G. Daniells will preach an interest ing subject at 3 and 6.45 o'clock. Come early. Scats free. • /pUIRISTIANS' MEETING 'HOUSE, \J Cook-street.— Lord's Day Services: At 11 ii.m. for worship; at 6.30 p.m. for preaching the Gospel. All arc welcc.nie. /NhRISTADELPHIANS meet in the \J Mount Eden Hail, Summer-street, every Sunday morning, at 11, for Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9.30 • Evening at 6.45. Bible Class; subject, "God According to the Scriptures." 7^ I~~T V H A L LT Under the Patronage and Support of Sir George Grey, X.C.8., His Worship the Mayor, and Leading Citizens. SUNDAY .AFTERNOON CONCERT. TO-MORROW, September 4, 1837. PROGRAMME : 1 Hymn, " Jesu Lord of Life and Glory " 2 Magnificat, Neres in F 3 Solo, Tenor, " Soft Falls the Snow," Mr Small (Mendelssohn) 4 Anthem, "The Grace of God " (Barnby) 5 Solo, Organ, " X._. Artillery March" (Alfred Pooley) 6 Nunc Dimittis, Nares in F 7 Scena (Elijah and the Widow), " What have I to do with thee, O, Man of God?' etc., Madame Pooley and Mr Bush (Mendels sohn) 8 Solo, Tenor, " Children's Home," Mr Hosking (Cowan) 9 Four, Part Song, "When the West" (Mendel sohn) ID Fislc Jubilee Hymn, Benediction. Doors open at 2.30 ; commence at 3. Body of Hall Open to the Public, a Collection being made to Defray Expenses. Dress Circle, Is, or by Season Ticket, 2 guineas per Annum, payable Quarterly or Annually in Advance. Cut Tins Programme Out,as there ib no Other Issued. T. JAMES'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Annual Congregational Soiroo will bo held in the Hall on WEDNESDAY next, SepU 7th. Tea on tho tables at 6.30 p.m. Meeting at 7,30. All members and adherents ai-o invited. Tickets: Adults, Is 6d; Children, Is, Full Programme in Tuesday's S.tar,



Ecclesiastical. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. —Geo. Aldridgo will lecture ; subject "Armageddon" Service to commence vi 6.45. Morning Meeting in the Foresters Hall, at 11. ■"VTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Forester^ ■i-i Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at 11, fA RAFTON ROAD WESLEYAN1 Jr CHURCH.-The Second Anniversary will be held in the above Church on SUNDAY, September 4, 1887, as follows: Morning, at 11 Rev. J. A. Taylor ; Afternoon, at 3, Rev. 0. H. Garland ; Evening, at 6, Rev. C. H. Garland. On TUESDAY, September 6, the Public Tea, Meeting will be held in the School-room. Tea at 6.30, after which a Public Meeting will ba held in the Church at 7.30. T. Buddie, Esq., In the Chair. Speakers: Revs. J. A. Taylor, BT<, Bull, C. 11. Garland, H. R. Dewsbury, T. G; Carr, and H. J. Lewis. Corporation Notices. 0 THE RETURNING OFFICER OF( KARANGAHAPE WARD. I I hereby give notice that I withdraw my namei as a candidate at the eloction for the office ofj Councillor, for which I was nominated on the! 30th day of August, 1887. THOMAS HENRY WHITE, J Received at the hour of 10 on the 3rd day oi September, 1887. HENRY RIDINGS, X Returning Officer. J Auckland, 3rd September, 1887. : piT V O~F AUCKLAI l 0 METER WATER SUPPLY ACCOUNTS. Quarterly Accounts rendered as above Re-i quire to be Paid within seven days from the Ist inst. P. A. PHILIPS, PUt Town Clerk. A Town Clerk's Office, September 3, 1837. 921 j "BOROUGH OF DEYONPOET.i _o • ANNUAL ELECTIC NOP COUNCILLORS, i ■ It is hereby notified that Alison, Ewen William Bart'cy, Edward Under, Robert Humphrey Pitts, Henry Roberts, Robert Jones ' ~ Have been duly nominated as" candidates for the-' office of Councillors for the above Borough, andi in pursuance of the provision,*^ the Mtmieinat' Corporations Act, Local Elections Act, 1876, and Amendments thereto, a POLL will be taken for. the election of three councillors on THURSDAY" Bth September, 1887, at the Borough Council Office, Devonport, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six in the afternoon. ' \" S. Y. COLLINS, i Returning Officer. A September 2nd, 1837. ■ .-. ! BOROUGH OF NEWMARKET.; i 11 It is hereby notified that Mr James Wilson la appointed Registrar of Dogs for the Borough oi Newmarket. WM. DINNISON, Town Clerk. > Newmarket Borough Council Office, September 2,1887. Meetings. j g> T o. ■ 1., ■n p. H; i^^:^ A Regular Monthly of abov® tfHft&&h'%& Lodge will be held in the Protest flw§i§S*ntant Hall, Kewton, on MONDAY V«ltf at 7.30. .-SS^SsS'filv?' By order. , W.M. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. jtTL . -f A Meeting rf the Trustees will be held on.; WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 7thinst.,afc3o'clock: p.m. « R. CAMERON, ; . . • Manager. ' September 3,1887. ; DE V O N P O R T.; A PUBLIC iIEETING Will be held in DEVONPORT HALL, : .'qx, ~.,, WEDNESDAY EVENING, 7th INST*; At 8 o'clock. To consider the question of WATER SUPPLY1 and other matters affecting the welfare of the Borough. M, NICCOL, Mayor. I Devonport, srd September, 1887. j "^uckland cricket" club.; Jt§L ! The Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held in the Club-room, Albert I Hotel, on WEDNESDAY next, 7th September,' 1887, at 8 p.m. : A. M. BEALE. Hon. Sec. Public Notices. MOUNT EDEN ROAD BOARD. V : . . f -i : in the matter of " The Local Bodies1 Loan Act,; 1886," and the Water Supply of the District: ; A Meeting of the Ratepayers in the Special Water District (as described in advertisement ■ of 30th August) will be held on FRIDAY,., September 9th, at 8 p.m., at the School-house, junction Valley and Mount Eden Roads, in ac- i cordance with the requirement of "The Local; Bodies' Loan Act, 1886," Section 34. J. STICKLEY, Clerk. September 3rd, 1887. I j -\M T. ~EDEN ROAD BOARD. I POUNDKEEPER AND RANGER. Applications from persons willing to under- ■ take the duties of the above posi lions (either jointly or separately), are invited. Applicants! testate the amount of money they are willing ; to give yearly for the abovenained privilege or, impounding cattle, etc., in the district, payable' quarterly. Applications to be sent in to the' office of the Board not later than 3 p.m., FRI-:■ DAY, 9th Sentember inst. J. STICKLEY, Mt. Eden Road Board, Clerk. ' 3rd Sept., 1887. WOODSTOCK GOLD AND SILVER: MINING AND SMELTING COMPANY ! (LIMITED). Shareholders whose names and the number of j whose shares are. hcreundcr set forth are re-: quested to take notice that their shares, for-; feited for non-payment of cai), will be sold by public auction by Messrs B. Tonks and Co., at I their Auction Mart, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 13th day of September, 1887, at j the hour of 11 a.m., unless the call, together with the expenses that may have accrued there-. on, be paid to the manager before the day of ; sale:— ' • Name No. of Shares, John Gersbergh .. .. 250 Clara McGinity .. .. .100 Ek'hard Knight Garlick .. 750 John Chambers .. .': 6500 John Mitchell Haslett .. •• 880 Arthucß. Dendy.. .. 100 I Arthur Russell .. .. ■ 100 Jamej Reid .. ... 100 AK'xa' dor Hogg .. .. 300 Joshua Jackson .. .. 500 D. G.'MacDONNELL, Manager. Auckland, September3rd, 1887. . ; IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF F. J. HOPKINS & CO. All Claims against the above estate are re quested to be furnished to the undersigned, care of Sargood.Son, and Ewen, Auckland, before THURSDAY, the Bth inst., after which date no claim can be recognised. H. C TEWSLEY,Im niafMO S. BUCKLAND, '/ Tru9fe3es. I : L_