inn will be found a notice • tofle election of a member Biding in Waite ;>/Council The polling takes i*^ 0 iAp Grocers' Association are elsewhere aunounc- »'luch takes place Marsh > alias » Pelley * Alexander Wilson included from a perusal of gome >*« ffii J Council meeting that JV tpf hool Union permit was for fP ft^ SC S It is not so. It will Gardens, as usual. M* 8 *- boardinghouse-keeper, 1 to his bank- the Official Assignee yesterday. T o 10 months toV s %f«irlvwell nntil a contagious D tlS"Jongsthis children and *"* Srs loft- He. got irretrievably in , f house h o ld neces- the landlord £35 4s 4d for & fM2s9d to various tradesmen Mf 11 waa furniture, which had cost jjjjoleasß"" . #'-V fii hour last night, a resident of A {al tet ied French rushed into VfyfStoa screaming out "police" Sp° l,ce h aE? nnd only partly dressed, »"£ «wS- a P itiful sto J y E bout iS turned out of house « by Wβ son James. It James camo home in a >PPffitand after abusing his parents *"Kh father and mother out of doors, W,*hAv having no other protection * c t weather than her robe de nuit. A X Kompanied the old man to his s , ' and by m ' s permission the ence » bars fc open and James was »M. cvs tody. Tho prisoner was £ Police cells along -tMm prisoner named McKinnon, SiSn?diately took off one of hia "" ri rtrack the man m the face with cut on the cheek. James before two justices at the "?• Tnrtthis morning, and was fined a gssr- *<»* in the p ° iice

v the Newton Congregational Church, £gh-street, the Rev. H. J Lewis ii deliver to-morrow evening the first "Lrfjofs course of eight addresses, which Itefound advertised in to-night's Star. 'Series may properly be said to be on SSletateable Bubjecb-"The Con (wßetween Religion and- Science." This •, onestion' that is to every individual L ff oman and child existing one of SjstiDi' personal interest, and from the Jfawtafged ability of Mr Lewis, all who t jttentt will be highly rewarded and 5W .although all may possibly not be Seed by the speaker. From the Lie-subjects to be treated of, it is clear UMr Lwi 3 proposes to discuss the !L exhaustively, and to traverse over a sJnn<ra. The testimony of philosophy mi science, of human experience and of waled truth, are.to. be examined, and andiflCnssioii is also invited. Mr Lewis iajerrow-minded preacher, but one who kWd,and liberal views, and sym jas with all well-directed efforts to sthc higHeab intellectual status. He is ifislaitty of fcfce-'same opinion with one of jßriffs great poets, that— Trath crushed to earth shall rise again; [{titoial years ol God are here."

fteuaiia' meeting of the members of the Jaaera Highway Board was held yester ifiiitHeoffice-of MrJ:M. Lennox, Queen ttfc'fhe main business was theconfir- Son of the previous resolution of the 'ill fifing the current ra«e at one half iyin thef. The rate book was duly id by the members as preeribed by the i It showed the total rateable value of it property in the district to be £501,586 Ms rate £1,044 17s. With reference A Cemeteries' Act a letter was received ia iis Newmarket Borough, and it was red to ask Sir G. M. O'Rorke to support fcnteire now before Parliament, subject kite proviso that no cemetery should be jiedmariy district, unless with the con it of l the local board. Mr Lewis wrote aig attention to an accident which spjed $o His gig at the cornor of Port- Mindßeach Roads. The Board decided fclastheroad referred to had never been obstruction had been placed 4wi- by anyone connected with the iri, they would disclaim any liability, matters were also dealt 1i1i,,..;, '~ AGhriatian Convention for the promotion ■<_Higher Christian Life will be held in SsY.ECA; Rooms on Monday, Tuesday, - Wednesday, 21st to 23rd inst. Full psanintf wili be issued shortly. Many • wministers are to take part and give mm.-; : ■.-•■■■■• ■ • 9 '■Be' adjourned meeting of the Auckland wag Club was held in the Imperial w ffiit evening, when there was a good 'wow, MrThos. Henderson being in *m. The. report of the Committee ap- Pw at the.last meeting was read and yd, and it was resolved to start opera watonce.JMr-8.. W. St. Clair was ap aated interim treasurer, and members nreqaeeted to pay their subscriptions to j * W yoomittee were given full power Jr*l j ed ™ with the plan emitted at the last meeting and to obtain WMtesarjr plant, and it is expected that Wwitl fee in working order by the December. The entrance fee *wfixed,at£l and the annual sub- Wat the same, but all who.join ™>g the present month will be required •Pyauy.tho annual subscription. MWhite;bookseller, of Queeri-street, « Wamined- ;on, oath by the Official ffi yesterday afternoon. He said Carrying on business as a law tuff" A «ckland for the past 22 years. Swthe. bookselling branch in itMnk- u yeWß a &° he had a property ;» worth £1,500. He raised ■ffi^W 86 the sfc ° ck - ffo* about %flL*i™? b P sin ess paid fairly, but ite J-JS 4 .* 06 expenses, and he in on the CJL!W lad caused him to file. were £628 la Id, accounts, and £5919s Id %Iwfe 3 ' His assets consisted of book debts £58, ■tee ; £» in hand £1419s Id, furni- Hiokerit% a 1 dw Wri, harness, etc., ttsSj' B at Coromandel, and three which he considered Hehad no offer to fiti? ? 6r aU fco his editors. "^tasSfe^ 8 are bein S m ade by the r»rfSt. Peter's Presby- SS°[ * wle « f work and &CS,* 0 b « h eW in the Foresters' ad > on Tuesday and b y friends are of a * k nOBQ usuall y provided on ftkfiffi,** ,1 those interested S-efdaWf ttle , efcrt-to ease the l^'«^ 0 %? c buildi "g will be SoS\. There wi U be several &iT tion '> tonewill beof SA-^r^Pomtoflocalin- twSt' ft and "fr fche and P™' l !vo ™ the sheep's rf f *»al?ft& "She will exhibit and l Vith Jam T B9 Bhawl knifcted h Y hel '" SoCj f P« n onthe wheel. This *? now all but out du stries, kept U-S? Sfi V6| ? tedfche fr»Sal Scotch times of de % «* colony is now Buffering

While the horse sale was proceeding at Auckland's Yards in Durham-street yester day, Mr Matthews, whu is well-known in sporting circles, met with an unpleasant accident. He was standing near a horse, which let out at him, and unfortu nately struck him violently in the region of. the abdomen. He suffered acutely from the injury sustained, a" u- W^ S at once removed fco Mr Graves Aickin's pharmacy, where he was attended to by Dr. Leger Erson. Mr Matthews subse quently went to his home at Otahuhu, where he is still under 'the care of his doctor. It is somewhat singular that Mr Matthews met with a similar accident some time ago in tho same place.

The half-yearly meeting of the Association tor the Teaching of Divine Healing will be held in the Social Hall of the V.M.C.A. on Monday evening next, at 7 p.m. After the election of Office Bearers, and the Secretary's report, the President will deliver an address. The Ordinance of the Lord's supper will be administered at 10 o'clock.

Smith and Caughey be? to intimate that they have purchased 'from Mr James Caughey, draper, Karan»aho»e Road, Newton, his entire stock, with" goodwill, and will in future carry on this business as a branch of their Queen-street establish ment. All goods will be marked in plain bgures and for cash only at their well known low cash prices; no second prices made and no discount allowed. In future these branch premises will be closed at an earlier hour than heretofore, viz., 8 p.m. Manager, Mr J. G. Coble.— (Advt.) "BUCHU-PAIBA" Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kidney madder, and Urinary Diseases. At chemists' and druggists'.—Kcmpthorne, Pro3ser & Co., Agents, Auckland.

THE MURDER OF G. W. BISHOP.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE

BODY,

At 11 o'clock to-day Mr W. J. Napier solicitor for the executors in the estate of George Wesley Bishop, proceeded with a number of witnesses to Winks and Hall's establishment for the purpose of identifying the body. It will be remembered that Bishop was assassinated a few months ago while on board the mail steamer in San Francisco Harbour by a woman named Mrs Mary Yon, with whom he had contracted an intimacy. The body was embalmed and forwarded to this city, arriving yesterday by the Mariposa. By the same vessel also came the information that the murderess had been found guilty of murder in the fir.st degree, and was sen tenced to penal servitude for life. The body was removed from the mail .steamer and taken no Messrs Winks and Rall'-a establishment. This morning Mr Napier and Mr James Rae went with several acquaintances of the deceased for the purpose of identifying the body. Tlio remains are enclosed in a magnificent walnut casket, with massive .silver mountings; in fact, the workman ship, is so good that the manufacturer must evidently have thought the casket would be placed in a vault. The body was placed in a leaden coffin prior to toeing surrounded by the casket, and con sequently the whole affair is somewhat bulky. On the plate is inscribed " George Wesley Bishop, died 4th July, 1887. Aged 60." This is, however,' a mistake, as his true age is stated to be about 47.

Mr J. Winks, who attended the party of identifiers, removed a panel which covered the face of the corpse. A glass panel was then drawn back, when the party were enabled to view the face of the deceased.

It was understood that the body had been embalmed, and a largo sum was set down in .the expenses for the cost of that proceeding. The appearance of the body does not, however, speak very highly for Brother Jonathan's powers in this direction. Apparently putrefaction has already considerably advanced. The face is dirty green in colour, the eyee arc sunk from their orbits, and a moisture exudes from the forehead. Al together the work Of the identifiers was not a very pleasant operation. The de ceased has been placed in the casket in the clothes which he wore when assassi nated, and naturally they present a stained appearance. The necktie and the collar of the black coat are already green with mildew, and the shirt has turned into a limp yellow piece of linen. The various gentlemen stepped for ward and 4 examined the features. All but one were enabled to identify the body. This is not to be wondered at, as Mr Bishop had a peculiarly shaped nose, which renders the task of identification somewhat an easy one in that respect. A very short inspection satisfied the various gentle men, and in a few . minutes the party adjourned outside, and the smokers were soon busily engaged "blowing a cloud" in order to settle a peculiar sensation experienced in the region of the abdomen. Mr Rae has given strict orders to Mr Winks thftb no person is to be permitted to see the body unleea provided with an order from himself.

Owing to the various legal formuln? which have to be gone through, the deceased will not be committed to the earth before next Thursday,

A LAMENTABLE CASE.

EESULT OF A DRUNKEN SPREE,

At the Police Court this morning a man named James McKinnon was called upon to answer a charge of drunkenness and assault of an extraordinary character. It appeared from the statement made in Court by Sergeant Gamble that the prisoner was a fireman, who undertook to take a small steamer from Auckland to the other coast for a sum of money. He left hie wife and family totally unprovided for and was absent for five weeks. On re turning with his pay he spent the money in drinking, and went home with two or three companions on Prince of Wales' Birthday night. There was a young man named Livingstone in the house, and also a neighbour named Mrs Purchas. McKinnon at once commenced to thrash his wife, butted her with his head, knocked her down, and then turned her and the children out of the house. Hβ locked himself and some others inside, and some drinking was indulged in. The wife and family took refuge'with their neigh bours until yesterday, when the prisoner, was arrested on the present oharge. A constable, when on duty, saw McKinnon rush at a young man named Living stone and butt him in the face with his head, and cut the young 'mans cheek. On being placed under arrest he resisted most violently, and was taken to. the station with the greatest difficulty, several civilians assisting. At the Police Court this morning McKinnon pleaded drunkenness in extenuation of his offence, and was ordered to prison for three months.

"ROUGH ON RATS"

Cleare out rats, mice, flies, anta bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, sparrow, gophers, At chemists' and, druggists,

CABLEGRAMS.

(£Y ELEoraio telegraph — coptkioht.)

UNHAPPY IRELAND.

THREATS OF MURDER. A STATE OF SIEGE. (special to press association.) London, November 10. The Moonlighters in County Clare threaten to kill all tenants who pay rent until O'Brien is released.

(REUTER.)

London, November 10.

Mr Jasper Pyne, member for West Waterford, against whom a summons had been issued charging him with in citing resistance to the sheriff, has commenced fortifying his residence, Lesfarnay Castle, County Waterford, to prevent arrest.

The appeal made by the Crown against the decision of the Magistrates who dismissed the charge preferred against Mr Sullivan, M.P., in the Dublin Police Court, was heard to-day in the Exchequer Division of the Irish High Court of Justice. After hearing argument on both sides, the Court granted the appeal, the presiding Baron, in delivering judgment, stating that the case against Mr Sullivan must be reheard on the ground that the police magistrates acted wrongly in dismissing the charge in the lower Court.

THE CHICAGO ANARCHISTS.

HANGED AND IMPRISONED.

(reutep.'s. )

New York, November 10. Two of the Anarchists condemned to death lor participation in the Chicago riots have had their sentences com muted to penal servitude for life. The remainder of the prisoners under sen tence of death will be executed to day.

THE FRENCH SCANDAL.

FURTHER REVELATIONS.

(reuter's tklegram. ) Paris, November 11. Great excitement prevails here in consequence of an accusation having been made against M. Wilson, wherein he is charged with secretly substi. tuting trivial for compromising letters in his connection with the Cnfi'arel case. The Government have ordered a searching inquiry into tho matter. The position of M. Grevy is much shaken by the charge against his son in-law.

(SPECIAL.) There is a great sensation in Paris over the War Office scandal. Mr Wilson is accused of abstracting from the batch of correspondence two letters of a compromising character addressed to Madame Limonzin, and substituting two others of a less damaging charac ter. The Chamber has angrity directed the Government to hold a judicial inquiry into the matter, and to search Mr Wilson's papers.

President Grevy refuses to dismiss Mr Wilson.

THE BAPTIST DISRUPTION.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 10. Several important ministers, imitat ing 'Mr Spurgeon, have withdrawn from the Baptist Union.

THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.

HIS CRITICAL CONDITION.

(reuter's tklegram. )

Berlin, November 10. Official announcements published to day relative to the health of the Crown Prince state that the reports of His Highness's medical attendants are of an unfavourable character, and the result of the consultation has not removed the fears expressed as to the nature of the symptoms.

(special to pkess association.)

London, November 10.

The Continental Bourses are dis turbed owing to the Crown Prince's illness. The reports concerning his health are conflicting.

(special.) London, November 11th. It. has been ascertained that the tumour in the Grown Princess throat is of the malignant type. The treat ment to be adopted is, however, unde cided, pending the growth being micro scopically examined.

COERCION IN ENGLAND

THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC

MEETING.

[special to press association.]

London, November 10.

The "Pall Mall Gazette " is inciting the populace to hold a meeting in Tra falgar Square on Sunday in defiance of the proclamation issued by Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Police.

THE SYDNEY REREDOS QUESTION.

(SPECIAL.)

London, November 10. The " Guardian," referring to the ob jection taken to the reredos obtained for the Sydney Cathedral by Bishop Barry, says that it is evident that the objectors form an intolerant party who demand their own likings, and not the law to govern the church. The same paper considers that Bishop Barry has acted with great forbearance in the matter.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

London, November 10.

The amount raised for the Imperial Institute is reported to bo /450,000.

MR DOMETT'S FUNERAL.

London, November 10.

The remains of the late Mr A. Domett, C.M.Gr., will be buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. The funeral will be quite private.

DEATH OF A CRICKETER.

London, November 10.

The death is announced of Mr F,. M. Lucas, the cricketer, from cholera, in India.

RUSSO- GERMAN HOSTILITY.

THE CZAR SNUB'S BISMARK

London, November 11. The Czar'of Russia has, it is reported, distinctly -refused to meet Prince Bis marck at ."Berlin.

GERMANY BOYCOTTS RUSSIA.

Beulik, November 10.

The German National Bank to-day refused to make advances upon Rus sian securities.

SUGAR BOUNTIES CON FERENCE.

"«-=-- (special cables.)

London, November 11. Baron do Worms, Mr Kennedy the Foreign Office, and Mr Walpole of the Customs, will be the British dele gates at the forthcoming Sugar Con •ferenco.

(SPECIAU)

SPEECHES AT THE MANSION HOUSE.

Loxdox, November 10.

Lord George Hamilton, spoaking at the Lord Mayor's banquet, said that tho navn, agreement arrived at between the Imperial Conference and the Government) of the British colonies contained the germs of a confederation that was capable of indefinite expansion. In the course of his, address, Lord Salis. bury said ho was not inclined to attach extreme importance to the, conditions of tho Anglo-French Convention with reference to the Suez Canal and the iNew Hebrides.

[SrF.CTAL TO PEKSa ASSOCIATION. J I

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

London, November ll!*

The "Morning, Post" protests against Responsible Government bein, % granted to Western Australia. The colonists would be unable to defend the immense territory, and it would become a danger to Australia and to the Empire, besides depriving England of an outlet for emigrants.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

(REUTERS.)

Sydney, November 11. Very heavy rain has fallen, to-day, aod in consequence but a small attendance was present to witness the cricket match which commeaced to-day between the Shaw-Lillywhite team and an eleven of New South Wales. The visitors went in first, and at two o'clock had lost five wickets for 36 runs, of which Shrewsbury put to gether 20. The innings closed shoftly after for 49. The home team had lost seven wickets for 73 runs when the stumps were drawn for the day.

Mfxbotjkne, November 11.

The weather was showery to-day, and but a small attendance assembled on the cricket ground when the match. Vernon'a team v. Victoria Eleven was resumed. Play throughout was slow,, the home team remaining at the* wickets the whole of the day, being , finally disposed of for 126 runs, towards which Blackham. contributed 68. The match is thus won by the visitors in one innings, with 18 runs to spare. '

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs Baber and H. P. /Anderson; J. P.'s.)

Drunkenness. —Two persons were fined 5s and costs for first offence.

Drunk and Disorderly. —Wilßam Seager was charged with drunkenness and with unlawfully assaulting Constable Howell while in the execution of his duty by kick ing him about the legs and body, on t«he 11th November.—The assault was proved and a fine of £5 and costs was imposed, with an alternative of 3 months' hard labour.

A Violent Prisonek.—.James Fentch was charged with drunkenness and with as saulting a fellow prisoner named McKinnon by striking him on the ffwje with, a boot., — Prisoner stated the affair was qu acci dental, and pleaded guilty to the assault., — Evidence was given by James McKinm >n, who deposed-that■ the prisoner was wild when put into the cell and struck witness with a boot. —Fined 10s and costs, or 48 hours' imprisonment. . Violent Assault. —James MdKinnon was found guilty of assaulting John Livingstone by striking him on the face with his head, and also of resisting Constable Sheehan in the execution of his duty, and waja ordered 3 raontha' hard, labour.

TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

FIVE MEN BURIED ALIVE.

(BY TELEGBAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Invercakgill, this day. At Glenham Tunnel on Edendalefortrose Railway five men, named Michael Gilbooly, John Garvey, William Nevall, John Richards and William Mahoney were buried by a fall of earth caused by tunnel sub siding. Yesterday afternoon Gilbooley and Garvey were dug outaliveandbrought to the Invercargill. To-day the dead bodies of Richards and Mahoney were recovered, but'Newall has not yet been found, and it is almost certain that he cannot be living, it is understood that all the men are married and have families. The coroner left this morning to hold an inquest at Wyndham.

Second Edition.

THE PROTECTIONISTS.

ADJOURNED MEETING.

DEPUTATION TO THE PREMIER-

Wkllinoton, this day.

At the adjourned meeting of Protectionists held this forenoon, there were twenty-six present and twelve were accounted for. It was stated that circulars had been sent to fifty- eight members.

After a length discussion in the course of which the opinion was expressed, that the question of protection ought to be dealt with immediately, even though the session was considerably protracted, A deputation was appointed to wait on the Premier consisting of Messrs Moss, Downie Stewart, Goldie, Thompson and Ward, with a view of urging on the Go vernment the necessity of amending the tariff in the direction of protection, and promising cordial support of the protec tionists from both sides of the House if this were done.

The deputation have now gone to wait on the Premier.

The Protectionist Deputation

INTERVIEW WITH PREMIER,

A WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION INEVITABLE.

Wellington', this day. The deputation from the Protectionist meet i'ug assured the Premier that if the Govern" nont would introduce a tariff on a Protec tivo , basis, or if he would form a Govern ment/ for that purpose, he should have the support of tho whole of tho protection ists in the I7f>use, as by so doing he would alienate tho support of his free trade fol-

lowing.

Major Atkinson sa'fa that ifc was impos sible to deal with tho tNiriff this session, but he proposed sunimonirfg Parliament in April if possible, when he intened to have tariff considered. He believed he could bring down propsals acceptable to both Free Traders and "Protectionists, but lie declined to state in what direction he would revise the tariff further than by saying it would be in tho direction of encouraging local industries. It would take two or three months to prepare a tariff He was nob a Protectionist, nor was he a Freetrader in the usual acceptance of the term. ' Thia reply is considered unsatisfactory by the Protectionist element, and a no-con fidence amendment may now be regarded as inevitable.

AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB'S SPORTS.

The following handicaps were declared last iQighb by Messrs A. Cotter and W. W. 'ißobinSon for the A.A.A.C.'s sports, to be Ifteld oni the 19th inst. Competitors are notified that acceptances are due on Mon day 14th inst., and will be received by Mr E H. Hayr, Hon. Secretary. 1 000 Yards. —Winks, scratch ; Diddams, 1 Oy'ds. ; E. W. Burton, 15yds. ; Stewart, ; Stephenson, 18yds.; Baxter, 18yds.; 'Clayton, 20yds. ; Stone, 21yds. ; Lynch. 21vds.; Tizard, 21yds.-; Wynn, 25yds.; NoVton, 25yds. ; W. Hayr 25yds. , T. Hayr, 27yd8.; Ansenne, 30yds.; Touisen, i 30yds. ; Iwferson, 30yds. • 600 Yards Handicap.—Winks, scratch; < Owen, 6yds. ; Brown, Byds. ; Stewart, 9 yds • Stephenson, 10yds.; Stone, 12jyds. ; 1 Baxter, 11yds. ; Tizard, 13yds. ; Lynch, H svds. ; P. LvLsk, 15yds. ; Anseyne, 19yds. ; B oulsen, 19yds. ; Murphy, 21yds. ; Major, 2 fyds. , , , 200 yds Handicap.—Wynyard, scratch; TDi ivy, scratch; Owen, 4yds. ; Lusk, 4yds. ; : Brown, Byds.; Mackie, Byds.; Donovan, i 3yvds. ; Ralph, 10yds. ; Speight. 10yds ; . C&mmings, 12yds. ; Upfill, Wyds.rPoul . 3en> 15yds. ; Harrison, 16yds.; Martin, I6v'ds ; Major, 24yds. 440? ds. Handicap.—Wynyard, scratch j IHaudel. 6yds. ; Winks, Byds ; R. B. Lusk, 1-Ovds •• B. Owen, 10yds.; Brown, 14yds.; i. A. Sfc ewart, 15yds. ; Stephenson, 15yds.; Stone lVyds.; Ralph, 17yds.; Lynch, 18yds.; Hanlson 18yds. ; P. B. Lusk, 20yds. ; S™, 2,0yd y s ; Wynn, 20yds.; Norton, 20vdci ' St Hsight, 20yds. ; Ansenne, 23yds.; Poulsen", 2o ; Murphy, 25yds. ; Major, fooV»B. D s Handicap.—Wynyard.scratch; ; Owen, 2yds. ; R. B Lusk, 2yds ; Browi. \ 4yds. ; Donovan, 4yds. ; Mackie, 4yds. ; ' Maude, 4yds ; Colebourne syds. ; Speight, ~5yd.9. ; Ralph, syds. ; }M- Se 6yds. ; Cummings, 6yds. ; Upfill, 7yds. ,< P. Lusk, 7yds. ; Harrison, Byds. ; Stevens, Byds.; Martin, Byds.; W. Hayr, Bvds. ; M*W> 12yds. 1 Mile Walk.- -E. W. scratch; Diddams, scratch Davy, 25yds. ; Me- Causland, 30yds.,- McFark™. 40yds; Norton, 50yds.; Fountain 50/ds.; Mak gl l2o YardsHurdiies:.—Owen,ow^ssyd s - > B. B. Lusk, owes 4 3 r ds. ; owes 31yds.; Donovan, lyd. ; ,Maude, scratch ; Ralph, lyd.; P. Luck, 3yds. Sec combe, 3yds; Davy, syds; Meldrum,s^. The following are th c handicaps for tue bicycle races: — > " , Ladies' Bracelet (2 uniles).—A Stewart, scratch; Lecky, 15yds.,; J. A. Stewart, 20yds.: Handyside, 40, yds.; Buchanan, 30yds. Howard, 30yds.; .Hunt, 50yds.; A. A. Glea'hill, 60yds.; Johnson, 50yds.; Hunter, 90yds.; E. A. Kledhill, 130 yds.; Hammond, 150 yds.; MoCfaSlam, 150 yds. Safety BScycle (1 mals). — J. A. btewart scratch: Service, 20yds. j Buchanan, 40 yds.; Gledhill, 70yds. ■ ■ Novice Bicycle (1 m:TIe).— Handyside, scratch; Johnson, 10yds. ? Hunter, ,30yds.; Si oencer, 40yas. ; GledhilL 60yds. j Ham m ond, 70yds. i Granger, 90j'ds. Challenge Cup (3 mQes)':—A. Stewflv't* sci -atch; Lecky," 20yds. ; X. A. Stewart, fds.; Buchanan, 40yds.; Hioward, 40yda. ; Ha ndyside, 50yds.; Johnson-.soyda.; Huntj 80| ds.; Gledhill, 150 yds. > % :

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The 'Frisco Mail Service.

The " Post" again attacks the continuance of the subsidy to the 'Frisco Mail Service, and says: " Ifc is true letters sent or received have to be paid for by whatever route they are carried, but it would be much better for the colony to spend the postage money in strengthening the direct service, which is of so much more commercial value than in subsidising the San Francisco line, which, except as a mail carrier, is of no real use to the colony at all. If we re lied entirely on the direct service it might be found possible to expedite it if necessary, and the extra income placed at the com mand of the proprietors might net impro bably enable them to make further con cessions in the way of freight, both on frozen meat and dairy produce." Auckland Petitions. Amongst the petitions presented yester" day were thefollowingof Auckland interest 1 Patrick O'Reilly and 604 other Roman Catholics of the Thames for State aid to schools (Colonel Fraser) ; Charles Jordan and 51 others for alteration of regulations with regard to disposal of the Rotorua lands (Kelly) ; Mai-garet D. Bigger for leave to select land under lost land scrip (Moss); Robert Paul Hodge, complaining of non fulfilment of conditions under which he entered public service (Goldie.) North Auckland Works. Messrs R. Thompson, Hobbs, and Monk interviewed the Premier last evening. Their object was to impressively place .before the Government the anxiety felb by the people in the districts north of Auckland that they shall have fair recog nition in the allocation of moneys to be spent in public works. They disclaim any desire to favour borrowing, and would rather that no new loans should be attempted, but it was manintained that in the face of the above districts having to bear their share of the groyging taxation they are entitled to a propor(Gonate share of loans. The Premier promised that the claims of the district should have consideration. TUo Financial Debate. The financial debate has 'so far been remarkable only for the mediocrity of the speeches which followed the open ing, and there was no improvement yesterday, Mr Fish took up the thread of the debate at the afternoon sitting, and it Has ai once apparent that he had laid him self out to break the record of long speeches. He was still on the floor at the dinner adjournment, and spoke till half-past eight o'clock. The speech was a wordy harangue, and the whole of the ideas which it contained might have found expression in an address of ten minutes' duration. Mi- Fish was, however, evidently determined to have a special issue of Hansard to himself and he probably succeeded.—He vamped out his discourse by a venomous attack on the press, influenced no doubt by a desire to retaliate on the newspapers of Dunedin, which has been somewhat severe on his supposed failings. Mr Tanner, who followed, occupied the time of the House for nearly two hoxirs with a common place running commentary on the various points of the statement. Dr Fitchett raised the tone of the debate by a satirical and clever speech. Control of Waihou River. In the last two or three years a con tention has been going on between the Thames Harbour Board and Ohine muri ■ County Council as to which body shall have control of Waihou River. At last a proposal was made to incorporate a river board, but the Harbour Boai'd managed very adroitly to get the con trol vested in themselves a fortnight before the new body was gazetted. The residents in the districts affected are greatly dissatisfied with the posi tion of affairs, and are making strenuous efforts to upset last year's proclamation. Messrs Cadman, Kelly and Whyte waited yesterday upon the Minister of Marine, who appeared favourably disposed towards the request of the aggrieved persons, and promised to write to the Thames Harbour Board asking them to shosv cause why it should be allowed to retain its present powers. The Midland Railway Question. The Midland Railway Committee hope to report at the next meeting of the House. Though they have agreed on all the main points, there are differences of opinion as to the wording of the guarantee clause. All the members with two exceptions (who seem to act specially in the interest of tlie Com pany) seem honestly desirous to make all reasonable concessions " within the authorised area," and to protect the colony against the granting of any land outside of that area, or from possible claims for monetary compensation in case the land within the authorised area should not pro duce the anticipated sum of £1,250,000. The Late Wi Tako. The Native Minister referred yesterday afternoon to the death of the late Hon. Wi Tako Ngatata, and said that as the rela tives of deceased were desiroue that as many of the members of both Houses should attend his funeral as could make it con venient. The Government would make arrangements for their conveyance to Petone and back. Wi Tako had always been a faithful and loyal sup porter of the Queen, and when native disturbances were ripe had rendered valuable assistance to the colony. On behalf of the deceased relatives and of the Government, he invited as many members of the House aa could make it convenient to attend the funeral. If it were a sitting day an adjournment of the House till the evening would be asked.

The Newton School Flogging.

The case of flogging a little girl at Newton East School was mentioned by Sir Julius Vogel, who wanted to know what was the result of the investigation by the local authorities into the matter and whether the Governmenfprdposedtotake any further steps respecting it. The for Edu cation replied that from the Minister of Education's report it appeared that the circumstances of the case had been greatly exaggerated. Still, the key to the whole question was involved in another question, viz., the right of a schoolmaster to instruct a subordinate to punish a child for not bringing her school fees, or a note from her parents explaining the reason for this defeult. He had given instructions to Board of Education to obtain a reliable report on the circumstances of the case. At the same time he would say that the master had no right to give instructions for the caning of a child who had not been given her school fees.

Tangariro National Park,

Te Heuheu Tukino has signed a deed con firming the gift of Tongariro as a national park. He, however, asks that the body of his father, who was overwhelmed at Tekapa should be removed from his place of in terment on the mountain and that the Go vernment should erect a tomb over it in accordance with the promise made by Mr Lewis, neither he nor his people having money for the purpose.

Dealing With Refractory Ores.

The Minister of Mines informed Mr Lax nach yesterday that' Government recog nised the importance of getting information on this subject, and promised to consider the advisability of sending one of the University professors in company with the Inspecting Engineer of Mines to America to acquire information on the subject. Sir J. Vogel moved an adjournment of the House to urge the importance of the matter, and took occasion to eulogise Mr Larnach for . jbe, attention given to this matter while he

was in office,and thusleading to a remarkable development in mining enterprise. Messrs Samuel and Seddon, • Colonel Fraser and Mr Allen spoke-to the question. Mr Allenj who is a distinguished metallurgist, said that to send men who were not experts jfco, the United States would be simply a waste of money, and in place of ex : penditure of £1,300, on peripateio lectures he urged the appointment of a thoroughly practical expert as Victoria;- Government had done in the appointment of Mr Cosmo New berry. . ! '' Unfinished Railways. i It appears from a return laid on the table of the House that there are seventeen unfinished railway lines in the colony. The expenditure on these during the last two years has been £238,806, or a total ex penditure to March last £599,707 extent to which the loan is expected to carry these rahvays is 147 miles.

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Races Postponed

Owing to the inclement; state of the weather, it was resolved at a meeting of the Auckland Racing Club this forenoon to postpone to-day's racing until next Satur day.

THE LIVERPOOL CUP.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, November 10. At the Liverpool Autumn Meeting the following was the result of :—

The Liverpool Autumn Cup (handicap), of. l,ooosbvs, in specie, by subscription of 25 soys each. 15ft, or 3ga only if declared, with £323 9s added ; the second horse to receive 50sovs out of the stake. One mile .and a half.

Mr Manton's br h St. Mirin, 4yrs, by Hermit—Lady Paramount 1 Mr Manton's b h Gay Hermit, 4yrs, by Hermit—Doll Tearsheet ... ... 2 Mr E. Smith's Wicks Kilrene (?) ... 3 Sale of Racehorses. Melbourne, November 11. Mr H. Oxenham, of Sydney, has pur chased Mr Drake's horses, Pasha, Spade Guinea, Rocket, and Mirella, for £2,500.

THE C.J.C. MEETING.

The New Zealand Cup Protest IMsinissed.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Ciiristchtjrch, Friday,

Mr D. O'Brien, the owner of Gypsy King, intends taking legal proceedings against the stewards of the C.J.C. who dismissed his protest against Lochiel in the New Zealand Cup in order to compel them to declare the race null and void. Winning Payments. The stakes in connection with the C.J.C. Metropolitan meeting amount to £5,993 lis. The following are the sums over £100 :—Mr G. G. Stead, £3,31114s ; Mr H. Goodman, £476 18s; Mr D. O'Brien, £356 5s ; Mr P. Butler, £239 8s ; Mr W. C. Webbe, £168 3s; Mr P. Tancred, £15813s ; Mr J. Poole, £140 12s; Mr W. Russell, £111 3s ; Hon. G. McLean, £105 9s.

V.M.C.A CONVERSAZIONE.

The sale of work and conversazione in con. nection with the V.M.C.A. has proved of a most satisfactory character, and has contilbuted a substantial sum in cash to wards the funds of the institution. The concert last evening was under the management of Herr Carl. Schmitt, and, as might have been expected, was of a most pleasing description. The opening performance was a duet for piano and violin, " Orphtje," by Miss Buckland and Mr R. Clarke, which was very cleverly executed. Messrs W. Martin and Hookey followed with the vocal duet " The Moon has Raised her Lamp Above," which was rendered in a creditable manner, and Mr G. H. Mill gave an interesting recitation, entitled " The Uncle." Mr A. L. Edwards sang "The Last Watch" and "Alice, Where Art Thou," very nicely, although evidently not at his best, and the Misses Gome exhibited considerable proficiency in the pianoforte duet "Evening Dew." Miss Buckland appeared to advantage in the violin solo " Divertissement," and was rewarded with loud applause. Mr Hookey sang "To Anthea," and Mr A. Price re cited "The Bashful Bachelor;" Miss Viole James and Master James played very cleverly the piano duet " Shepherd's Even ing Song," and this brought the concert performance to an end. The accompani ments were played by Miss Harding. The audience, which was a large one, then scattered over various parts of the buil ding, and occupied the time until 9.30 in various ways. The prizes won at the cookery competition were presented to the winners by Mr Hill. The gymnastic performance of the club attached to the Young Men's Association was one of the leading features of the con versazione. As the various evolutions are performed in strict time to piano music the effect is excellent, and the clinking of the dumb-bells to waltz music was very pleas ino-. The leader of the club, Mr T. H. Acfanis, is an expert, and therefore his fol lowers are well trained. This gymnasium is second to none in the colony, and it is a wonder that it is not even more largely pat ronised by the youth of the city. The fee of one guinea admits a member of the As sociation, and this gives the use of the read ing room, a library of over 4,000 volumes,as well as the various classes and the use of the gymnastic apparatus. Five shillings per quarter is a very small sum. for sd many benefits, and it is only by a large number of the young men of the city taking advantage of the low rates charged that the subscription can be kept at sucn a low figure. It is therefore hoped that ou§ youths will join in good numbers and thus enjoy the advantages offered to them hf this association. The takings for the two days were as follows:—Thursday, at door: £17 ; Friday, at door, £16 ; Thursday, sale of work, £12 ; Friday, sale of work, £24; making a total of £69.

COMING EVENTS.

'■ Meetings, &&, Tonight. . , Abbott's Opera House—pantomime, & _ Agricultural Hall—Mohawk Minstrels, 8 YJVt.C.A. Rooms—Bvaigellstio Sernoe,,;7.a>. Temperance HaU-EntWtamment, 7.30. - f Glassworks, Freeman* Bay. -*;Exhibition . I Glassblowing,,2tos. j>; , ; - ,>

Rota of JPoiice Court. November 14-The K3IS #ts."

Auction Sales on Moi*lay, Arthur and Buddie; Ponsonby—Unredeemed . Pledges, 11; Ponsohby-iHousehold Furniture ■and.Effects, 1L \ J '•' ' G. Lewis-Property, etc., 12; i,m *■ Shares in Northern Steamship Co., J, , ■ B, Tonka qnd Co.-rlfruit, eto.,lL

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATUHDAx, NOVEMBER,^-ivu<.



Messrs Hunter and Nolan at their yards yesterday disposed of the following race horses : —Victoria, by Feve—Memento, sold to Mi , Seymour for 200gs ; Fisherman, by Izaak Walton—Coquette, Mr T. M. Jackson; 20gs; bay colt by Anteros or Leolinus— Envious, Mr G. Hanem, 26gs. The follow ing horses failed to find purchasers, and were consequently passed in :- —Memoran- dum, Britannia, Haricot, Forget-me-not, and Fragrance.



Ecclesiastical. S~~T. PAUL'S - Sunday 8 a.m., 11a.m., 6.30 p.m. Sermons: JVfonfi ing—" Citizens of Heaven." Evening—"/JMi- Present Work of Christ." Anthem—" Lord v i^ l all Power " (Mason). j JL°- T. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. 10 a.m., Holy Communion. 11 am., Morning Prayer and Litany, with Sermon " The New Priesthood." 3 p.m., Children's Ser vice. 6.30 p.m. , ' CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPUL CHRE, Kyfcer Pass.-Services row —8, Holy Communion; 11, Corning Prayer and Sejinon, with Second Celebration ; 2.30, Baptisms ; 6.30, Evening Prayer, ncxtser mon of course, by Archdeacon Dudley- AVONDALE • PRESB X-TEEIAN rairrtrft —Mornins at 11, Rev. D. W. Rev/a morboys ,• subjocV'The eood%W&B9Mon e y Canuot Pw cbftse,"-



Ecclesiastical. ; CIT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN I JO CHURCH REMUERA. —Services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. G. B. Monro. All seats free on Sabbath Evcriihg. TTETE R^SIARES'B YTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills.-Morning <at 11, "Liberty." Evening at 6.30, Infallible Healing. "-Rev. R. | DT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH PON- K3 SQNBY. -- Morning at 11, Rev. C. Worboys. Evening at 6.30, Rev. D. W. Runci irf&ri. _____ . t St. james^T'pSesbyterian rO (CHURCH, Wellington-street -Sittings free on Sabbath Evenings. Service at 6.30. All are. cordially invited. RAFTON road i WESLEYAN CHURCII.-Morning at 11, fctudent. Evening at 6.30, g^j_j__g__ \VESLEYAN CHURCH.-Marning at 11. Ker C. 11. Garland. Evening at 6.3 Q. Rev- H. Bull. ST. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH (Ponsonby).—Morning at 11, Mr J. Foster. Evening at Rev. C. H. Garland. WESLEYAN SUN* 'If*. DAY-SCHOOL. j ANNIVERSARY SERVICES TO-MORROW (SUNDAY?, NOVEMBER :« REV. H. atil.b'cloclX ; REV. C. H. GARUaM at 3 o'clock MR. H. FIELD at 6:30 o'clock ANNIVERSARY SOIREE ; j -3" On following*''-"' A ■■' ■-" TUESDAY, NOVEMBER' 15. ■ ■ . EVONPORT METHO DIST CHURCH.-Mornipg at 11, Rev. W. Gittos. Evening at 6.30, Worker. BIRKENHEAD WESLEYAN METHOD DIST CHURCHi-1-Mbrnlng at 11, and Evening at 7, Mr A. Brown. , ; ' TAKAPUNA WESLEYAN METHO DIST CHURCH.-Monimg at 11, Mr Ford. * '■"'.- •*•• ' . ■' . TTNITED METHODIS T FREE XJ CHURCHES. PITT AND .' 11, Mr Roberts. -? jo 5 - ■ . SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. : REV. A. a-PHELPS, A AMERICAN EVANGELIST, ~<l Will cofnduct *\ A FORTNIGHT'S MISSION ; '. In the above (D.V.) on SUNDAY 13, And continuing EVERY 1 E VENING, up to the 27thjirist. MOUNT EDEN — Morning at 11. Rev. S. Mac farlane. Evening at.6.30, Rev. S. Macfariane. ST. HELPER'S at 6.30, Supply. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CI_XJ__CHFM SERVICES TO-MORROW AS FOLLOWS :— ALEXANDRA. STRIpET-Morning at 11, Rev. Thos. H. Lyon ; subject, ". A Surprising An- 1 nouncement." Evening,at 6.3o, Rev. Thos.H. Lyon; subject,' .The A Parable 0* the Pounds." • s- PITT AND EDWIN STREETS - Morning, at 11. Mr GeorgeTurley. Evening at 6.30, Rev. ; W. Wooilass. t; RIMITIVFA-' ME T HOD IS T; ''A CHECHES. ! FRANKLIN ROAD— *Mbrning at 11, Rev, W. Woollass (late offiull, England). Even ing at 6.30, Rev. G. EjWard, "The Futur«; Life." :5J(?r . RICHMOND ROAD (Church Anniversary)—, Morning at 11, R6v. JC. E. "Tho Gospel Charter." "Afternoon at 3, Rev. J. A. Taylor. Evening at 6.30,; Mr Cole; WATERVHSW (AYONDALE) - Afternoon i at 2.30, Rev. C. E.Ward. Evening at 6.30, Mr Worthington. ; BERESFORD-STREET TIONAL CHURCH. " ' Pastor—Roy. J. Chew. . ; ; J Morning, at 11—" Social Safeguards." Evening, at 6.30— "Christian Scruples." OUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIRW ROAD.. , Sunday, November 13. Morning at 11—Mr R.D. Stewart. Evening at 7—Rev. B. L., Thomas; sub ject, " Christian Liberty and Temper- i ance Reform." • All Seats Free. Visitors Welcomed. '' D EVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL 1 CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. R.; Laishley. Evening at 6.30, Mr E. Woods. ■•-..,.'. PA R N E LL , CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).—SorvicesaS P usual. Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. H. M. Livens. . i P~arnell congreg atio na-l CHURCH, ODDFELLOWS'- HALL. RECOGNITIONI3ERVTCES ■'*. In connection with the Pastorate of the REV. Hi M. LIVENS. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 15, 1887.' . Tea on the Tables at 6.15 . Tickets, Is. Public Meeting at 7.30., . , Chair to be taken by Rev. R. Laishley. "Vr E W T O N CONGREGATIONAL _L3I CHURCH.-November; 13.—Morning— "The Temperance Reformation." Evening— " The Religious Instinct in Human Nature.*'—» Rev. H. .T. Lewis. L ___-__ AUCKLAND TABERNACLE,—Lord's' Day, November 13.—Morning, at 11. Rev. 8.-L. Thomas. .Ey^hi n g- a t6.45. Rev. T. Bray. \ ONSONBY * __$tIST CHURCH.— November 13¥*Sfervictes in the .'Morning at 11, Mr BrameJJßVeningrat 6.30, Rev. W. Gittos. -. ■■ :■■ >.'IHP..J':..v ;. "VTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' Jjj Hall, KarangaharPeißoad.—Morning at 11. OUNG MENS;CHRISTIAN. ASSO- BUILDING, CORNER OF WELLESLEY AND ALBERT STRHJgS. -THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at haSßKst seven. Meeting in; Lecture Hall, for UHreed Prayer and Bible Reading. Allare invited. BBOTT' SO PE RA HO US E. —Geo. Aldrifige'will lecture ; subject, " Historical Evidence of Christ's Resurrection." Service to commence at 6.45. Morning Meet- ' ing in the!Forester^, Hall at 11. ■'.-,: ' J BEVENTHADAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (Mackelvie-street, Surrey Hills). -Bible Reading Service at 7 p;m. Subject, "Walking! in the Light." All are cordially invited..." ■'■ > ; ;A n ', ' ■■ CHRISTADELPHM.NS meet in ''■• tho Masonic Hall,!— amngahane RoadjFow ton, every Sunday morafmg, at 11,.rfmgmjAxm ship and the Breaking of-Bread. at 9.30. Eveningr a* l 6-?P. PiscttsaMWßi'ple Class; subject, " TheWorl'd I "Wrr l ' - AlsibT|TS EFFI™ CV " _L will be -t_eA. subject of Mr C. E. Button's Address to Young Men Tomor row (Sunday) AfterpOfinj pat three o'clock, in tho Lecture Hall, Young Men's Christian As sociation. Come andfbring a friend. Gallery ' i'eservedfor Ladies.;.' .',''*' .' ITY HALE EVENING EVANGEL|STLC SERVICES, conductect by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at'eight oUock. Doors open at half-past sevent j i.geats allfree. Coiqc early. A Day— _C__ Meeting for Worßhiii.atiU a.m. . Mr H. Exlev will preach on the •' Sinlessness of ,ffire Welcome. No collections.- ' "\~UCKLAND - SITND AY^SC HO O L _t_L UNION.— Meet ing, in Beresford-steeefc* (Sfturch, after - ;thc Ser vice To-morrow EyQnjng. >,-jr l|f fy A. ih'.'--' -ppOLINESS -TO LQR.P. OF DIVINE HEALING THROUGB: *AITH IN THE LORDiIESUS'CIHMKT; * Half-yearly MeettHg/ MONDAY EVENING commencing at', .7 .o'clock, Social 'Hall V.M.C.A., - .A-" ■: J,".'- :,'{ ■■■ ■■' -; : . Election of President's Ad dress, Secretarjr's WPsi To bo f by an open Fellowship Meeting, The Ordinance Supper,will:be ad ministered at 10 o'adock,.l.t 1.... .. All Christians ahql Friends invited. i »■»—— ' ! ,1. 11.. •'■ ■ j::