LATE CABLES.

NIHILIST PLOTS.

BOMBS. London, November 4th. . gt peterburg states that a has been discovered in $V Numerous arrests have J. and there have been exten-

THE EUROPEAN WAR.

MENACES GERMANY. IiOSPON, November 4. Government are massing Lob the German frontier. conveyed an assurance ttheintesnty of the osh Empire.

BISMARCK AND RUSSIA.

-ffiSST"

London, November 4th. 1, is reported that Bismarck has re &to support Ferdinand for the Kassiais hastening on tho completion on the German frontier.

DEATH OF MR DOMETT.

(gjjCUL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 4. ijlsAffißED Domett, formerly Premie r 00 Zealand, and author of " Kanolf mdAinohia" and other poems, is dead-

COERCION.

jMJ TO BE PROSECUTED.

[rioter's telegram.]

London, November 4. ita Government have decided to mserate persons who attended the Bright meeting of Nationalists. a at Woodford, County Galway, ks month at tvhich the pro junata' of the Lord-Lieutenant for lilng the meeting was burned in the psnee of a largo crowd. Amongst Wto be indicted are the following rabers of Parliment—Messrs Bow sis, D. Sheehy and Gill.

AGRARIAN OUTRAGE AT TRALEE.

I A moonlighter shot a man named lamer, at Tralee, in the thigh, for rating a boycotted neighbour.

AVENGING O'BRIEN.

LoxDoy, May 5.

United Ireland urges a general ap [Safaof the " plan of the campaign " t» frage O'Brien's imprisonment.

TORES IN IRELAND.

Imd Hartington and Mr Goschen we arranged to give public addresses itßnblin on the 29th inst.

UNCLAIMED DIVIDENDS.

; [SPECIAL] London, November 4.

Wβ Cftlonjal office are preparing an Claimed' Dividends Bill on the same %aa enactment. "When [« Wt is prepared the Agents- be called in to consider } " ' ■"'

THE PACIFIC FLAGSHIP.

London, November 4.

BIS. Swiffcsure is to succeed the S*« foe English flagship of the

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND SHARES.

Vare now quoted at '^CH LOAN CONVERSION. bf 8 Government have f weir proposals for loan convex

FRENCH LOAN CONVERSION.

]£jv"-■■;<■; - London, November 4. % ,^ner hagcarried his three per ■^on bill:

HAWAAIAN TREATY WITH AMERICA.

Wi November 4. Uk T . Pearlßiver Harbour % 7* States as a coaling t^|ff 18- Prided that in the i^2 reciprocal treaty being njj '^concession will be retro-

PASSENGER FOR AUSTRALIA.

, P6r Balls for Australia in

THE V.R.C. MEETING.

V» • I' BODENE. November 4. ■%« has fallen tO-da y>and H, i 7, ti19 source certainly ■ViJ?. gQln3 «4er for to-

BAND OF HOPE UNION.

ANNUAL COMPETITIONS.

Last night, there was again a large at tendance at the Foresters Hall, when the musical and elocutionary contests in con nection with tho Band of Hope Union were continued. Mr J. W. Can- presided, and the competitions were as follows :—

Section 2.— Class B, Vocal, under 21 years, male and female : William Bibby, 12, Mount Eden Band of Hope, no title. William J. Harper. 13, St. David's Band of Hope, " Give Me a Penny." Arthur Hould, 13, Sb. Thomas' Band of Hope. "Hurrah, Boys, Hurrah." James E. Wheeler, 13, United Methodist Band of Hope, "Have Courage to Say No." - Section- 3.—Beading, Class C, under 21 years of age, male and female, reading selected by the Committee : Ernest Grind rod, 20, Mount Eden Band of Hope. Fred W. Gaze, 20, Tabernacle Band of Hope. Annie. Grindrod, 18, Mount Eden Band of Hope.

Section 2.—Vocal, Class A, under 12 years, female : Ada Bibby, 10, Mount Eden Band of Hope, "Father, Come Home." Mary A. Reynolds, 10, Pitt-street Wesleyan Band of Hope," Father, Don't you Hear the Angels?'5 Francis E. Harper, 10, St., David's Band of Hope, " Merrie Dick," "Sarah Campbell, 11, Tabernacle Band of Hope, "The Children or tho Drink." Mary Tudehope, 11, United Methodist Band of Hope, "The Children or the Drink." Lilian Callings, 11, Church of Christ Band of Hope, "Father, Don't You Hear the Angels ?" Section- 4. —Reciting', Class C, under 21 years, male and female : May T. King, 17, Church of Christ Band of Hope, "The Glass of Fate."' Mary A. Moncur, 20, Mount Eden Band of Hope, " The Wreck of the Schiller." Henrietta Seymour, 18, St. Thomas's Band of Hope, " The Road to Heaven." Sarah A. Knight, 16, United Methodist Band of Hope, " Tho Drink Fiend."

Section 1. —Class C, violin solo : Walter J. Potter, Mount Eden Band of Hope, " Marohe am: Flambeaux."

It is announced that the competitions will bo continued on Monday evening at the same place, and on Wednesday evening tho awards of the judges will be proclaimed, and the prizes handed over to the winners, at a meeting in St. James's Hall, on which occasion an entertainment will take place.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

A few weeks ago, a man named Thomas Pinkney fell down an embankment at Wai mauku and sustained injuries which necessi tated his removal to tho Hospital. Detecciv e Hughes came to the conclusion from various facts brought under his notice that Pinkney was a man " wanted " by the police in Wel lington on charges of embezzlement, and on his" disqharge from the Hospital yester day afternoon ho was arrested on several charges. It appears that the accused was employed in Wellington by a baker named T. Dunn, and it is alleged that he collected severai accounts and neglected to hand over the proceeds. Ho is said to have absconded from Wellington in February and come to Auckland, where he worked for some time on the gumfields. At the Police Court this morning Pinkney was charged with having at Wellington, on the 18th, being employed as a servant of Thomas Dunn, received accounts of his masters, viz., 5s 8d from Mrs Scott, 3s 8d from Mrs Oliver, and 7s 5d from Mrs Thew; and did felon iously and fraudulently embezzle the same. At fcho request of Sergeant Pratt prisoner was remanded till Tuesday next, when he will again be brought up and an application made *f or remand to Wellington.

COUNTY OF EDEN.

COKFET&NCE OF ROAD BOARDS

CHAIRMAN.

A meeting of chairmen representing the Road Boards in che Eden County was held at the office of Mr J. M. Lennox yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of considering several questions of common interest. There were present: Messrs R. Udy (Mount Eden, in the chair), A. Porter (Eden Terrace), A. E. Isaacs (Remuera), J. R. Walters (Mount Albert), J. Bollard (Ayondalo), K. Hall (One-tree Hill), W. L Taylor (West Taxnaki, Colonel Dawson (Mount Wellington), Thompson (Panmure), and Greenwood (Mount Roskill). 'The Chairman having ex plained the object of the conference, the fol lowing business was proceeded with : Counties Act.—Mr A. Porter said the Counties Act was bub a new taxing maoaiiae, and he felt that sooner than adopt it the districts of Mount Edon, Eden rorrace, part of Mount Koskill and part of Mount Albert should unite and form a borough. He moved :—" That in the opinion of bha chairmen of the Boards present, it is deemed inadvisable to bring the Counties Act into operation in Eden." Mr Green wood seconded the proposal. Mr Bollard was .not favourable to the proposal. Jrle considered the county bad lost about £30,000 through not adopting the Act in the first iiwtanca-Messra Hall, Isaacs, Walters and Coionel Dawson supported tno motion, which was pub and carried. TheCostley Refuge.-Some discussion took place as to whether the Costley be quest Pfor a Refuge should be devoted to buildinff a new home for the old neople, or that it was better to invest the {&n Pefeal and spend the i^'nm." taininS the inmates. Mr Hall Bfcated that he toght the Charitable Aid Board were the wishes of the testator by SiS the latter course—Mr Bollard SdSi sdistrictwasinfavourof buildinganew 'isuge!andM r Porterwasofopinionthattln ß work should be undertaken without delay. On the motion of Mr Hall,-seconded by Mr Walters Tit was resolved "That this meet in* endorse the action of their representa tives fathe Charitable Aid Board in not takin-the Costley bequest to erect a new porter moved and Mr Hall seconded, "That in the opinion of this meeting the bill introduced by Sir G. Maurice O'Korke to take an endowment at Present the property of the county of Eden, X hand thl same over to Onehunga, is an Settee to the inhabitants of the above county and protest against the same being done and thab the chairman be requested ?o communicate with the member for Eden and other Auckland members, to ask then ?o use their influence in opposing the same. I'Ehl motion was carried, and the proceed ings terminated with a vote o£ thanks to the chairman. .

There was a good attendance at the Art •f4 bition last night, when a supplemen- S Art Un on of &6d was drawn. During Jhe y evening Miss Harding played severa fetSng as this is the last night it will be open. ... > TV is the intention of the A Battery of ArtUky to proceed to the North Shore on Wednesday morning next. Entries for the Auckland Amateur AthfeScCJub sports are to close with the tijis issue of the Star.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(by telegraph—owx reporter.)

t Wellington, this day. A deputation- of South Island members brought under the notice of the Minister of Public Works the excessive charges on private railway sidings, pointing out that the same rate was charged for costly sidings to large business establishments as to persons in a small way of business. Hon. Mr Mitchelson admitted that the charge for railway siding was too high, and said that he intends to reduce it.

Tho Midland Railway.

Four hours were spent last nighfc on the Premier's motion for going into committee of the whole house for the purpose of considering the draft resolution in reference to tlie Midlandßailway contract. The leaders of the Opposition supported the proposal, but several members expressed surprise at the alterations suggested and wanted the whole question referred to a Select Com mittee. This course was objected to by tho supporters of the railway, and even tually, on tho Premier's motion, the debate was further adjourned till Tuesday nest. Messrs C. C. Bowen and Alan Scott, direc tors of the Midland Railway Company, were present throughout the proceedings. Majors Hamlin and Jackson have been urging- the Minister of Lands to amend the l-es^ulutions so as to enable selectors in the Tuakau special settlement at Onewhiro to acquire more land for their children. The Minister of Lands, however, informs them that, it is not pro posed to extend the area of the special settlement associatons. Ho says the land surrounding the block is now open under the small grazing run system, but if any of the settters want to take up sections for cash or on deferred payments or perpetual lease, tho Department can arrange to open enough land to satisfy the applications from time to time under either of those systems. The Government will probably consent to a reference of tho Midland Railway question to a Select Committee. This .was the course the Cabinet at first thought of proposing, but by moving a direct amend ment in committee of the whole House they recognised that they were distinctly leading on the question instead of casting the respon sibility on private members who must be se lected to report. Ministerssay thatmembcrs have not carefully studied the amendments suggested, which place the matter on a foot ing more satisfactory to both colony and Company than the contract of 1884.

The Surprise Debate.

The feeling of many Government sup porters is that Major Atkinson showed a want of tact in connection with the surprise debate on Thursday night. Ho might truthfully have said that no details had been decided upon, but in his refusal to supply details either now or at a subse quent period of the session he displeased many of those who are supporting him only in preference to Sir J. Vogol. The Premier considers that it is sufficient for ihc House to say by what amount each departmental vote should bo reduced, and Government should bo loft to effect theso savings in do tail as appears to their, best. This view is not concurred in by tho whole of tho party, and unless some concession is made by tho Premier I fancy there will be trouble before tho financial debate has concluded.

The Waitotara Petition.

There was another breezo in the House yesterday afternoon upon a question usked by Sir John Hall whether it is not practic able to provide for the hearing of the petition against the election of Mr Hutchi son as member for Waitotara bofore tho latter part of December. The Premier said it was placed out of the power of the Go vernment to interfere. He thought, how ever, that it was desirable to have theso election petitions dealt with at once, ilr Sedcfon moved tho adjourn ment of the House, and expressed the opinion that such a question was a breach of privilege and an interference with the judges. Fish, Hall, Vogpl, Hislop, Tahvluuiga, Turnbnll, Jones and others took part in the discussion which followed. It was asserted that Government had gone to porno expense in making an, inquiry into the evidence on behalf of Mr Bryce, 'and reference was made to the fact that the question was invidious when tliero were other election petitions awaiting considera tion. -The matter eventually dropped.

Protection of Sailors.

Mt Moss tells me ho finds from the law officers of the Crown thai he oannofc proceed with his proposed amendment in the Shipping Act to cause an inquiry to be held in all cases of the death of sailors by accident when at sea, as in the case of the BUg&r ship Yolande, which reported on herar rival at Auckland thelossof threo men washed oft' tho jiboora whiia saving th.c rags of the sail in a galo of vind. His intention was that an inquest should be held as in the caso of death ashore, and a report for warded to tho Board of Trade in England when English ships are concerned, and to the colonial authorities when they are colonial vessels. This report would be a check, and the inquest a reminder to captains of vessels to use with care the great powers necessarily given to them, and which there is too much l'eason to beliove are now often abused with impunity. The matter appears to be one which the Im perial Parliament can take in hand. Mr Moss will try to induce the Government to communicate with the Agent-General on the subject.

Imprest Supply.

An Imprest Supply Bill for £250,000 was passed through all stages at yesterday afternoon's sitting. The sum in question represents £175,000 for the consolidated fund and £75,000 for Public Works fund.- This is rather less than the amount necessary for one month's services, There was no discussion on the Bill.

Reductions in the Connclf,

* The first step has been made toward the proposed reductions in the Legislature. ■ Sir Frederick Whitaker yesterday gave notice in that Chamber to move on Tuesday next: —(1) That in the event of a reduction being made in the number of members of the House of Representatives, the number of members of the Council be reduced to half the number of members of the House of Repreaentatives. • The same proportion should thereafter be maintained. (2) That the matter be referred to a Select Commit tee to consider and report as to the best plan by which the reduction can be effected, the Committee to consist of the Hon. Mossrs Buckley, Menzies, McLean, Olliver, Pollen, Richmond, Waterhouse and the mover.

Reciprocal Treaties for Colonies.

Major Atkinson agrees' with' Mr Joyce that io is very desirable to initiate re ciprocal treaties affecting the native pro ducts of colonies, and also to have more attention paid to British and Australian shipping, and men employed thereon. He, however, does nofc think that the time is ripe yet for a measure for that purpose. When he was in Australia two or three years ago, they had' a good ;deal of, con versation on the question, add there was an opinion that it was not improbable the con summation was one most Governments would like to achieve. The suggestion would not be lost sight of.

Authorising Cemeteries for Boroughs Respecting the amendment of the Cerae terios Act, 1882, of which Mr Moss has given notice, I learn from him that he has taken up the Bill in accordance with a re solution of the Borough Council of Parpell, and that it has his own hearty support pro vided proper safeguards are -added to tue

draft sent to him to see that the cemeteries provided by public companies are properly situated, and if the consent of the local go verning body of the district m which they are to be established is first obtained. Bellamy's. The pinch of retrenchment is already being felt in Bellamy's, House committee having decided to charge threepence extra on sodawater. Members now requiring sodas and b. after a late sitting have to pay 9d for the luxury. A Short Session. Now that it is understood that the Opposition do not intend moving a hostile vote the Government will push on business as expeditionary as possible, and will ask private members to allow Wednesday to be devoted to Government business. It is improbable that they will ask the Hou3e to sit on tho Prince of Wales Birthday. Otago Ceatral Hallway. n-'«£3 The wrongs from which the Otago Central Railway have suffered at the hands of the past Government wore brought under the Premier's notice this forenoon by Mr Pyke, who wanted to know what attitude the Government proposed to take towards his bill providing for the construction of line by land grant. He wanted to know whether the Government's attitude would be that of neutrality, active opposition or active as sistance- Major Atkinson stated that he would give an answer on Tuesday. Tho other members of the deputation present were Dr. Fitchett and Messrs Scobie Mac kenzie, Eoss, Barron, Fish and Stewart. Educational Inquiry. The Education Committee will, on Tues day take tho evidence of Mr Habens, the Secretary of Education, and Dr. Hislop, the late Secretary. Miscellaneous Jottings. Ifc is proposed to import from England a thoroughly qualified man to act as manager of railways and chairman of tho Railway Board. Sir G. Grey made an able speach on the Midland Railway question, displaying much of his old fire. It is the intention of the Government to immediately reduce the charge for railway

sidings. In the absence of the Premier Mr Fisher acts as leader of the House.

The Municipal Conference closed their sittings yesterday. Legislation is not likely to be introduced this session for the pui-po.se of giving eilect to their recommen dations

Major Atkinson denies that the delivery of the Financial Statement was postponed till Tuesday in order that Sir John Hall might revise it. Sir George Grey fears that his Lands for Settlement Bill will be emasculated by the Waste Lands Committee.

It is claimed that the Aid to Catholic Schools party have a strength of 30 votes. Major Atkinson spoke in the House yes terday afternoon of Mr Seddon as deputy loader of the Opposition.

Mr Mitchelsou's Bill to make better pro vision for the construction, maintenance, and management of Government railways was road a lirst time yesterday afternoon.

The Maori members held a meeting yes terday, and prevailed on Taiwhanga to ad drcs.s the House in Maori, for tho beneiit of his countrymen in the gallery.

Government say if they enn see a way to roJuco stamp duty on registration of small joint stock companies they will bo glad to do it.

The Premier yesterday denied tho state ment by Mr Sectdon that thellon. E. J. C. Stevens is merely keeping tho seat in tho Cabinet warm for Sir J. Hall till tho close of the session.

The " Post" says the publication of Lieut.-Col. Noake's pamphlet is an offenca subversive of all discipline in tho volunteer force of tho colony. There is no intention on tho part of the Government to have the House adjourned on the Prince of Wales' Birthday.

ivlr Vincent Pyke gave notice yesterday afternoon of the Catholic Schools Bill.

Mr Peacock is asking Government to reinstate the vote for £ for £ subsidy for deop level prospecting. The codlin-moth question will be brought up again next week through the medium of several questions.

Mr Kelly is urging Government to re instate the roads destroyed by the Tarawera eruption, Tho " Post " says the raising of the school age to six years in one of those half measures not likely to satisfy anybody, and should have been seven.

Mr Fish is anxious that the House should meet on Mondays during tho remainder of thfe session.

Mr R. Reeves is asking Government if they intend to abolish all country volunteer corps by withdrawing the capitation allowance.

Mr W. D. Stewart has given notice of the Employers Liability Act Amendment Bill.

Mr Kelly is urging Government to acquire the fee simple ot the Rotorua township in order to encourage settlement in the dis-' trict, Some petitions from Otago in favour of Bible reading in the schools were presented to the House yesterday. Mr Hobbs asked the Government whether they will when introducing a Bill for settling old New Zealand soldiers and volunteer land claims, introduce a clause enabling the Commissioners to entertain claims they consider it equitable, though not, perhaps, strictly legal or within their instructions. The Premier stated the Go vernment had the matter under considera tion and they would endeavour to embrace some-such provision.

AUCKLAND YACHT CLUB.

The annual general meeting of the Auck land Yacht Club was hold last night in the Club-room, Mr Levin sohn's, Queen-street Wharf. There was a large attendance of members, and the deputation from the Hauraki Yacht Cub, which had been invited to attend by a special meeting held last Tuesday. Mr Keynolds occupied the chair, and introduced the advisability of the two Yacht Clubs amalgamating. Several members spoke to the proposition, and all thought it would be a pity to divide the yachting interests ; one club would suffice. It was agreed then to unite the two clubs under the name of the Auckland Yacht Club, and it was arranged that each division should have a fair share in the manage ment of the Club. The commodore of the Club was to be chosen'from amongst the owners of yachts over six tons, and a vice commodore from the ranks of the small yacht-owners. The Committee to consist of ten members, five to be chosen from eaoh division, while the Secretary and As sistant Secretary and the Treasurer were to be elected from the members of the Club, with two auditors, two handi ca^p'ers and two measurers. The elec tion of the officers was then proceeded with, and the following gentlemen were elected :—Commodore, Mr C. B. Stone ; vice-Commodore, Mr A. Buchanan ; Secre tary Mr W. Lind ; Assistant Secretary, Mr W A. McConnack. Committee: Messrs Gibb« Wiseman, Reynolds, Cramond, San derson, Duder, Jones, Kinsey, White, and Gilmer. Auditors: C. C. Dacre, and 0. B Waymputh. Measurers: Messrs G. G oldie and H. Niccol. Handicappers : Messrs H. Parker and Reynolds. The annual subscription was fixed at 10a 6deach It was arranged to hold another special general meeting next Friday, when the Committee would submit a revised copy of the rules of the Club. The preliminaries for the opening cruise next Wednesday, Prince of Wales' birthday, were arranged, and the meeting closed wibh o-voto of thanks to the Chairman

SPORTING NEWS.

Takapuna Jockey Club. The following nominations were received last night in connection with the Takapuna Spring Meeting.

Handicap Hukdlks.—Holly, Rob Roy' Magnesia, Silvio, Black Joe, Boomerang 1 Quilp, Pipi, Guy Fawkes, Wideawake' Peter Osbeck, Wat Tyler, Sirloin. Handicap Steeplechase.— Orangeman, Rob Roy, Silvio, Magnesia, Black Joe, Quilp, Pipi, Guy Fawkes, Torpedo, Wat Tyler, Sirloin.

»St. Andrew's Haxtocap.—Cat, Antelope, Tennyson, Buzzard, Jessie, Leorina. Vivid, Capefla, Miss Alice, Lady Alice, Boomerang, Victoria, Britannia, Forget-me-not, Haricot. Clogs, Friendship. ( .Spring Handicap. — Paddy, Antelope, Cat, Lioness, Buzzard, Jessie, Dollar, Tennyson, Leorina, Vivid, Capella, Miss Alice, Lady Alice, Boomerang, Victoria, Rewi, Britannia, Forget-me-not, Haricot, Friendship.

We have been requested by Mr W. Percival, Secretary to the Auckland Racing Club, to call attention to the fact that the Committee have reduced the price of ad mission to the course to the races on Wed nesday to.ls 6d—2s 6d including railway faro. The Railway Department have re duced the railway fare by 6d, and the Racing Club have also taken 6d off the price of admission. This should. largely increase the attendance at the races, as Is is really a consideration these hard times. [by telegraph.— pkess association.] Wellington, Friday. Wellington Summer Meeting- The following nominations wera received to-night for the Wellington Racing Club's Summer Meeting, to be held on the 2nd and 4th February :— Wellington Cur, two miles.—Mokoia, St. Clair, Dauphin, Wakatipu, Falconet, Lady Norah, Tetford, Moana, (Silence, Lady Florin, Leon, Administrator, Forester, Strenuous, Pearl, Rivulet, Waitiri, Lochiel, Maxim, Beresford, Shah, Little Scrub, Rumour, Artillery, Hermitage, Gipsy King. For the Racing Club Handicap, one mile and three-quarters, the nominations are the same, with the exception of Little Scrub, who is scratched.

C.J.C. TRAINING NOTES.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CmnsTCiiußCir, this day. There was a lot of capital work at Riccar. ton this morning. Of the Cup horses, Nel son and Regina went once roitnd at a strong pace, and were then joined by Bronte, and completed another circuit at top. Nelson had much the best of tho gallop. Crutch field went a mile and a-half fast with Red Ensign, and Moana covered two miles steady. Lochiel wont a mile and a quarter with Beresford, the former moving more freely than his companion. Torrent galloped a mile and a-quarter alone in good style, and Artillery went twice round at half pace, and pulled up sound. Sextant and Gipsy King galloped tho Cup distance, and Hermitage performed the same task alone, all going well. Ruby put in a fast two miles, and St. Clair, St. Withen and Mokoia cantered tho same distance.

Christchukoh, Friday.

The following are the latest quotations:— New Zealand Cur.— Lochiel, 100 to 35 (ofl) ; Nelson, 100 to 23 (off): Maxim, 100 to 19 ; Gipsy King, 100 to 15 (off); Her mitage, 100 to 10 (taken), 100 to 11 (off)'; Sextant, 100 to 10 (oil) ; Artillery and Beresford; 100 to 9 (off); Regina, St Clair, Ruby, 100 to G (off); Cruchtield, 100 to 5 (off); Lorraine and Torrent, 100 to 4 (off); Moana, 100 to 4 (off). (IJY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Oamaru R.C. Spring Meeting.

OamaUU, November 4. The second day's racing of the local Plac ing Club was but poorly attended, the weather being anything , but good. A steady rain set in about ten last night and lasted till noon to-day, leaving the course in a very heavy stato. The following are the results of the principal events : —

Reidcastle Hurdle Handicap, 40 soys Mr G. Smith'sDunluce... ... 1 Mr Hobbs's Trapper 2 Mr j. SewellsTenakoe... ... 3

There were three other starters, but they failed to negotiate the first hurdle and were consequently out of the race.

Counties All-Aged Handicap, of 25sovs: — Waitangi Maid 1 Windsor .' 2 Kate ■ ... 3 Mizpah bolted.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day.

At a meeting of the Matamata Racing Club, held on the 29th, the following were elected office - bearers : — President, W. Hunter ; vice-president, F. Dibble ; starter, W. King; judge, W. Hunter; clerk of course, F. D. R. Smale; Committee: Meßsrs F. Dibble, S. Higgens, J. League, S. Johnston, W. Ruck, W. Bailey, W. King, and F. Rose, with power to add to . their number. Stewards, MessrsF. Dibble, L. Hig fins, W. Ruck, J. League, W. Bailey, and S. ohnstone; Mr Dibble, Treasurer; Mr Stretton, Clerk of the Scales; J. Simpson, Secretary. A programme was drawn up which will be submitted to the Auckland Racing Club for their approval. It was decided to hold the meeting on Boxing Day. In order to make the affair a success, the support of the settlers is the only re quisite necessary.

THE ANGLICAN HOME MISSION

To-morrow (Sunday) is the day appointed by the Diocesan Synod upon which specia* collections should be .made in all the churches of the diocese in aid of the Home Mission Fund.

Although the total income of the Home Mission Fund for the past year is £352 more than it was in 1883, when the Home Mission Society was established, still, it is not sufficient to meet the de : mands upon its funds. The great import ance of the work will be at once seen by all who read the reports that have been laid before the Synod. Should any members of the Church be absent from the services on Sunday, they can forward their offerings either to their own incumbent or to the Rev. J. Haselden, Hon. Sec. Home Mis sion Society, or Mr W. S. Cochrane, Dio cesan Office, Queen-street.

R.M. COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., 8.M.) Kyor and Hansen v. Rhoda Hawkes.— Claim to recover £96 10s, balance of pur chase money of property at Wainui.— Mr Napier appeared for the plaintiff's, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.—A large amount of evidence was taken in this case, and His Worship reserved judgment till next Court day.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Another Gold Discovery.

Sixty Ounces of Bullion Per Ton.

(by telegram.—own correspondent. )

Thames, this day.

A very promising gold discovery has been made by Messrs Chas. Wright and Green, of Omaha, on the range at the rear of the OneDai and Omaha blocks. A reef has been found out-cropping on the surface which gives good prospects while colours of the precious metal are visible in the quartz. The prospectors have marked out a claim on the line of reet, the application for which will come before the warden in due course. The prospects so far met with are very encouraging, as in addition to showing colours of gold the quartz carries minerals of a favourable de scription for the existence of the yellow metal. It is stated that a trial of the stuff was made yesterday, with the result that 60ozs. of bullion to the ton was obtained. Waiotahl Crushing. The Waiotahi cleaning up yesterday pro duced 1990z5. gold from 180 tons of quartz, being the result of a month's work. Waiomo. A start has been made by the County Council to form a six-foot sleigh track from the mines at the new find, Waiomo, to the Paroquet Battery. Test From the Waitoa. Te Aroha, this day. This day's "Arohaand Ohinemari News" states that Mr H. H. Adams is about to treat four tons of Waitoa deposit from Chudleigh'd estate which adjoins the syndi cate's property. Mr Adams proposes re ducing by concentration about two tons of the parcel to about five cwt before treating, but the whole stuff will be saved and assays made before commencing, and as work progresses. Tiie To Aroha Tramway. The Battery Company took over the county tramway for ten years' lease on the Ist mot., and have let the working thereof to the former hands on contract, 2s 3d per truck, and contractors will have to effect all neces&ary repairs on the line. The price hitherto charged for the carriage of quartz was 7s 6d per truck, and this reduction will enable considerably lower grade stuff to be treated at a profit. By the terms of the lease, the Company cannot charge the public more than 2s 6d per truck. Mr Gavin, former mine manager, has been en gaged by the Battery Company as teller and general overseer of the line. The new revolving furnace continues to work most satisfactorily. Saxon. — 251bs of picked stone were obtained from Nos. 2 and 4\stopes hillward of the rise in No. 4 level. The Purlri Find. A piece of the stone was exhibited at the Borough Chambers to-day from the find next Puriri mentioned in the previous wire. It attracted considerable attention the gold being plainly visible.

SALE OF THE CALEDONIAN MINE.

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS,

An extraordinary meeting of the share holders of the Caledonian G.M.C. was held at the Chamber of Commerce at 11 o'clock to-day. Mr J. M. Lennox presided, and there were about 20 shareholders present. The chairman after introducing the busi ness said personally he was opposed to the sale, as he believed that the grand old mine was worth much more ; but he knew that most of the shareholders were in favour of accepting the offer that had been made.

Mr Bars tow said that he would propose that the directors be empowered to sell the company's property. He said that they had all read " Robinson Crusoe," and the circumstance of his discovery of a, lump of gold which he would gladly have exchanged for a pair of shoes. They were somewnat in that position. It meant an expenditure of £15,000 or £20,000 to test the lower levels, and this was quite beyond their powers. They now had a chance of getting something for the mine and if they outstood this claim the money would simply go into another mine, and in another 12months per haps, after paying two or three more calls, they might have to give up. He did not think there was any chance of them getting the £2,000 from the Government to assist the changing of the motive power of the pumping machinery. He had been hopeful for a long time, but hope did not last for ever, neither would a man's pocket.

Mr Morpeth in seconding the motion said that he had received proxies from every shareholder at -the Thames in favour of selling the mine—not that they thought the mine worked out, but because they had not the means to carry on for ever.

Mr Slator supported the motion,

Mr J. Brown said that if these untold millions were to be got it was not probably out of the Caledonian ground, as they had driven under the shot of gold at the 640 feet level. If the gold existed it would probably be in Turtle's or Comer's mine.

In answer to Mr King the Chairman said that the man who was forming the syndi cate was a man of high respectability, and if the shareholders agreed to sell the mine, in all human probability the syndicate would be formed. The directors had hinted at the time that the offer would be open for three months. The resolution was then put to the meet ing and carried almost unanimously. The meeting then dissolved.

Joy at the Thames.

(by telegeaph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. A telegram received fromMr Witheford to day announcing that shareholders of the Caledonian mine had consented ito the dis posal of the property in London, was posted at the Exchange, and gave universal satisfaction. A bell was rung signifying approval of the effort to intro duce English capital to this languishing goldfield.

LETTING OFF CRACKERS.

At the Police Court this morning two lads about fourteen years of age named Henry Chatfield and Joseph Shera were charged with setting off fireworks (crackers) in Cook-street on the 28bh October, to £he annoyance of Mrs Maria Maloney. Chat field pleaded guilty and Shera not guilty. The latter, however, admitted purchasing the crackei'S. Maria Maloney stated that the boy Chatfield threw a cracker in her face. She had previously been annoyed by other boys throwing • crackers in her doorway. Constable Bernard stated that Mrs Maloney complained that boya had been throwing crackers into her house on the evening of the 28th. Both the lads before the Courb admitted having thrown the crackers. Henry Shera stated that Chatfield threw a cracker into Mrs Maloney's house. Sergeant Pratt drew the attention of the Bench to the necessity .that existed for putting a stop to this dangerous practice of exploding fireworks in the public streets.

Chatfiold- wrb fined 5a and oosts, and Shevn 10s and costs.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1887.

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Corporation Notices. piTY OF AUCKLAND. GULLY DRAINAGE, COOK STREET SOUTH. FORMATION WORKS, CAMERON STREET. DRAINAGE WORKS, GAOL ROAD. FORMATION AND DRAINAGE WORKS, SHORTLAND AND BANK STREETS, DRAINAGE WORKS. BROWN STREET. IRON SMOKE STACK, PUMPING STATION, PONSONBY ROAD. The City Council will receive Separate Tenders until three- p.m. of THURSDAY, the 10th iust., for Works as above, in terms of plans and.speci fications to be viewed, during office hours, at the Office oE the City Engineer. Municipal Build ings, Wellesley-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed respectively for tne work tendered for. p# A> pmLIPS> Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, November 3,1887. /Vl TV OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS FOR BOCtKiTNTDING FOR FREE LIBRARY. The City Council will receive tenders until* three p.m. of THURSDAY, the 10th instant, for above, in terms of specifications and conditions to be viewed during office hours, at the offico of the Town Clerk, Municipal Buildings, Wellesley street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Bookbinding. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, November 3rd, 1887. 937 CITY OF AUCKLAND. TENDERS (2» FOR GRASS CUTTING AND OTHER WORK IN THE DOMAIN. The City Council will receive separate Ten ders, until three p.m. of THURSDAY, the 10th instant, for works as above, in terms of plans and specifications to be viewed during ofllce hours, at the office of the City Engineer, Munici pal Buildings, Wellesley-street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, For No. 1. or No. 2 Con tract Works, Domain. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, November 3,1337. 938 Meetings. /BOUNTY OF EDEN ELECTION Kj A Meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in the Three Kings School-room on MONDAY Evening, November 7th, at 7.30 p.m. Business: To nominate Candidate for the Wliau Riding. J. W. CARR, Convener. A RA LODGE, No. 348, EG The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Free masons' Hall, Princos-street, on MOW DAY, the 7th instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting brethren are cordially invited to attend. By command of the W.M. GEORGE H. POWLEY, P.M., Secretary. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION? J\. A General Meeting of the Members of the above Association will be held in the Drill-saett on MONDAY-NEXT, the 7th inst., at 8 p.m. The Committee will meet at 7.30 p.m. By order.. 1 EDWARD S. V. MOWBRAY, Secretary pro tern. A UCKLAND OPERATIVE BOOT- J3L MAKERS' UNION. A General Meeting will be held on MONDAY, 7th instant, in the Temperance Hall. Collectors at 7: Meeting at 8 o'olock. _J__ THOS. CLARK, Sec. THE MARAITAI LAND COMPANY (LIMITED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareho Iders in the abos'e Company will beheld in the Com pany's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 21st November, 1887, at 12 o'clock noon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Annual Accounts, to elect Directors in lieu of those who retire by rotation, but who are eligible and offer themselves for re-election, and to elect an auditor. GERALD O'HALLORAN, Secretary.



Public Notices. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND J\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. Examinations will be held at the School on December 19th and following days for the elec tion of One (1) SENIOR, and Two (2) JUNIOR SCHOLARS. The SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP is of the value of £30, with free education for one (1) year, and is open to al Iboys who shall be under the age of seventi en (17r years on December 31st, 1887; but it cannot be held with a JJistrict Scholarship. The subjects of examination will be:—LATIN, FRENCH, ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA (to Quadratic Equations), EUCCID Books L to IV.), ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND GRAMMAR, HISTORY (General English and Outlines of Roman), GEOGRAPHY of Europe and Austra lasia, political and physical, CHEMISTRY. The JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS confer free education until the end of the year in which a cholar reaches the ago of fifteen (15) ytisars, with free railway tickets for scholars residing at a distance of two (2) miles or more from the school, and are open to all boys who shall be under the age at thirteen (13) years on December 31st, 1887. The subjects of examination will be -.-rCOMPULSORY : Reading, Writing, Spell iug. Arithmetic, Briti3h History, English Grammar, Composition and Geography. OP TIONAL : Latin, French, Chemistry. It is not necessary that any of the Optional Subjects should be taken. . Candidates mjust send their names and ad dresses, with certificates of age and of good conduct at former schools, to the undesigned, on or before December sth. . > Any Scholarship may be terminated at any time for misconduct, irregularity in attendance, or deficiency of progress. RQBT> RIDD> Secretary. T EAVE your Order with J. H. Dalton, B k Tailor, for a Suit, and he will give you a pair of Cricketing Trousers made of the best flannel. Ecclesiastical. QT. PAUL'S—Home Mission 'Services— >O 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 3.30 (Children's Service), 6.30 p.m. Preachers: Morning—The Right Rev. the Bishop- Evening—Rev. J. Haseldeh. Anthem—" What are These " (Stainer). S'^~T. M ATTHE W' S CHURCH. — 11 a.m., Morning Prayer with Holy Com munion and Sermon by the Rev. — Aitken. 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer with administration of the Rite of Confirmation^ CHURCH OF THE "HOLY SEPUL CHRE, Kyber Pass.-Home Mission Sunday—B, Holy Communion; 11, Morning Prayer and Sermon; 3.15, Children's Service;' 6.30, Evening Prayer. Collections at all services in aid of the Home Mission Funds. EPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahap Road. — 11, Prayer, Holy Communion ; Sermon, "Daniel; His Trials and His Triumph." 3 p.m., Baptisms. 6.30, Prayer; Sermon. " Some Thoughts on All Saints' Day." All Seats Free.—Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Symonds-street.—Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. R. S. West. ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. — Morning at 11, Communion. Evening at 6.30, Evangelistic Service.—Rev. R. Sommerville. .:■■■; S~l\ JAMES'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Wellington-strat *Si|tmgafrea= on Sabbath Evenings. Service'at 6.30, lAUare; cordially invited. ■-~'. ..A VONDALE PRESBYTERIAN A CHURCH.-Rev. C ,Worboye.j Mogun§ ra_p__£Hsnsl?P Hendersoh'B Mfl't ••W. . .



Ecclesiastical. 1 ST LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REMUERA. — Services at' 111 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. G. B. Monro. 1 All seats free on Sabbath Evening. ITT-STREET" WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Morning at. 11,- Rev.,iH. Bull. Evening at 6.30. Rev. C. H. Garland. T. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby).—Morning at 11, Rev C. H. Garland. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. Bull. ■\TBWMARkBT. WESLE VAN J3i CHURCH.-Rev. R.W.Orton. of New South Wales, will preach in the Newmarket Wesleyan Church, at 11 a.m. __ DEVONPORT WESLEYAN METHO DIST CHURCH.-Morniug at 11. Mr Woods. Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. R. Dewsbury. BIEKENHEAD WESLEYAN METHO DIST CHURCH.— Morning at 11.. Rev. H. R. Dewsbriry. Evening at 6.30, MrParragh. mAKAPUNA WESLEYAN METHO JL. DIST CHURCH.— Morning at 11, Mr Brown. —— PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. . _ FRANKLIN ROAD — Morning ac 11, Rev. C. E. Ward, " The Faithful Saying." After noon, at 3.15—" Orange rtahiversary. Even ing at 6.30, Rev. C. E.Ward, " Pluck." RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at 3, and Evening at 6.30, Mr Pearson. WATERVIEW (AVONDALE) — Afternoon at 2.30 Mr Cos. Evening at 6.30, Mr Tncker. T>RIMI"tTvE METHODIST JL CHURCHES. SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS :- ALEXANDRA STREET-Morning at 11* Rev. A. J. Smith. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W.Wool- Jass; subject, " A Startlingl Message." PITT AND EDWIN STREETS — Morning Evangelistic Service in the Plot of Ground ad joining the Church, Rev. W. WooHass and H. K. Potter. Evening at. 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith and W. Lowe. TTNITED METHODIST FREIJ <U ' CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS—Morning at 11, Rev. T. B. Fellows. Evening at 6.30, Rev. S. McFarlane. MOUNT EDEN — Morning at 11, Rev. S. Mac farlane. Evening at 6.30, Mr S. Parker. ST. HELIER'S BAY-Evening at 6.30, Supply. TTNITED METHODIST' FREE U CHURCHES. PITT AND. VINCENT-STREETS CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.



Morning, at 11—REV. £!. B. FELLOWS Evening, pt 6.30 -REV. S. M^CPARLANE Collections in Aid ol Trust Fond. SOIREE on TUESDAY, November 8. Tea at 6.50. Public Meeting, 7.30. Chairman—Rev. S. Macfarlane. Addresses by F.svs. A. J. Smith, and J. Chew. Anthems will be rendered by the Choir at> \ k each Service. rJ*: * TICKETS-Adplts, Is; Children, 9d. "OONSONBY BAPTIST CHURCH.— jL November 6.—Pastor J. D. Gilmore. Morn ing at 11. " Certainties in Religion." Evening at 6.30. " The ' Deadly Cobra;' or Mr Spurgeon's Indictment," \ A UCKLAND TABERNACLE.—Lord's __3L Day. November*^.—Morning, at 11 "Pro claiming the Lord's Daath Ti'il He Come." . Evening, at 6.45, " Adulterating the Gospel."— Pastor T. Spurgeon. TO ARN EL L CONGREGATIONAL JL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).-Services as usual. Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. M. Livens. . OUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. Sunday, November 6. Morning at 11—Rev. B. L. Thomas. Evening at 6.3o—Rev. B. L Thomas; sub . ject, "An Emigrant's Return and an Alien's Choice." All Seats Free; Visitors Invited. "VT EWT O N CONGREGATIONAL _ H% CHURCH.-Morning-<'God'a Righteous- . ness and the Great Mountains." Evening— •'Launching Out into the Deep." The Com munion after Morning Service. Pastor—Rev. H. J. Lewis. DEVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL • CHURCH.—Morning at 11, Rev. R. Laishley. Evening at 6.50. Mr G H. Jones. ERESFORD-BTREET CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH. Pastor-Rev. J. Chew. Morning, at 11—"Conflict." • Evening, at 6.3o—"Repose." ~KTBW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' .I^l Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at 1L MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO JL CIATIOtTkiIW BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. —THIS (Saturday)-EVENING, at half-past seven. Meetine in Lecture Hall, for United. Prayer and Bible Reading. All are invited. A BBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. jr3_ —Geo. Aldridge will lecture'; subject, " The Resurrection of Christ:" Service to com mence at 6.45. Morning Meeting in the 'For esters' Hall at 11. ... AN APPEAL TO MINISTERS OF the Gospel and Superintendents of Sun- '. s day-schools, from Mrs Margaret Bright Lucas, ■ ' President, and Miss Willard, Vice-President, of the World-wide. Women's Christian Temper ance' Union. Dear- sirs,—ln obeying the call to world-wide prayer, on SUNDAY, November 13, < ~, • Fob the Suppbession of thk Liquob Tbapfic, you are earnestly requested definitely to remember this subject in your prayers and Preaching, and that children in me Sundip' schools should receive Temperance Instruction on that day.—(Signed) EMMA E. PACEE, President W.W.C.T.U. of New Zealand.. IN connection with the above, a Public Meeting will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on SATURDAY, November^ 12 at 7.30 p.m., when addresses will be deliyaWj pred by Ministers and other friends All arUF cordially invited. A. J. SCHNACKENBERG, President W.C.T.U.. Auckland. , : -■ :»-



""OEALITY IN RELIGION" JL\< will be the subject of the Rev. J S. Hill's Address to Young Men To-mor row (Sunday) Afternoon, at three o'clock, in. the Lecture" Hall, Young Men's Christian. As- . sociation. Come and bring a friend. Gallery reserved for Ladies. : ~A SSOCIATION for the Teaching o f J\. Divine Healing, through faith, in the Lord esus Christ. Usual weekly meeting on. Monday evening, at 7.15. Social Hall, Y.M.C..ABsacja-- ... ion Wellesley-street. Members andfriend&in- "■' vited. ■- --'•'- *" ■': riITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING- : L/ EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conductea by the Young Men's Christian Association, to-, f morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open at half-past seven. Seats all free. Coma edriy. /NHRISTADELPHIANS meet in the l_/ Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road, New ton every Sunday morning, at 11," for Fellow- = ship and the Breaking of Breads Sunday-school at 9.30. Evening, at 6.30. Discussions! Bible Class; subject, "The Bible Sabbath.; Is It Obli gatory r _____ ." . _ ___ '. -'■ ■' ../■■■■" '.' '■'': ■'■':■ /CHURCH OF ENGLAND HOME : V . MISSION SUNDAY. , , •■■!'; SPECIAL SERVICES Will beheld, and' - COLLECTIONS MADE,, In the ■ ANGLICAN CHU RCHE S, - TO-MORROW, , In aid of the ; HOME MISSION FUND. The whole of this Fund is spent in providing the Ministrations of Clergymen to out-lying dis tricts of the Diocese of Auckland. Funds ara mach needed at this time. , ; *i_ ipRAND ORANGE LODGB v S^^ VJT OF NEW ZEALAND. <ft£3p|ip|r stii November Anniversary. * '^c Orangemen in and around Auckland will meet on SUNDAY 'isSsjSaP? NEXT. November 6, at 2.30 j|m.. at the' Hall, Newton, and proceed, in Regalia, to Ifranklin Road Methodist Church, where Rev. C. E. Ward, R.W.G.M., will deliver an appropriare" address. The Newton Brass Band ~ :~ ---•will be in attendance. J. CARNAHAISr, G.S. ~~ COMING EVENTS] Meetings, &a, To-nlsht. Abbott's Opera House—" Jaok Sheppara,"S. Agricultural Hall—Mohawk Minstrels, Art Gallery—Auckland Society of Arts .Exhiol- Y. M.C.A. Rooms-Evangelistic Service, 7.30. Temporance Hall-Entertainment, 7.30. . Glassworks, Freeman's Bay-JHbdubiMon of ; P^rX^rAlert^et-Meetingrcßeceptioii of Jack Burke, 8. . Kota of Justices at FoUce Court November 7—The R.M. sita. " Aucton Sales on Monday. G. W. Binney—Product), e,c, 11; Office Fuml» >- ■ture. Law Books, etc. 12. S.iCbchraneand'Scmp^oi)erty, et0.,12. : ;-B> f T. M. Jackson—Grdcerieß, etc., 10 20; ss. CStj!'" of Cork, Shares, iPrtjporties, oto.. 12 . Arthur and BucMJo,.: welLesley.streeti»Hffll»?j f hold Furnitureand effects, 11. —«*«"»"• E. Loydou-l^rui^ etc., 11, ' , ■ • ■' ■ ' VL'A^fSsSlHih' ■ ■ ■ ■ i /