i^-^~~~~^ . t, v,f September last 198 '\\^ vm \ issueol from the City •XV 65 r«n2npToyed persons in tM Offices to■ uneng of October C°S of «■* t' 1 i sued, 'otorohanga, jf> TnSM^kß are in progress is I£?tbe tu. Dvi mosfcof the men make, *hSinV°r^ I, which are most fancied after' tBl et&l' meeting of the Board of V ffeeKTthe Siting Com teeofthe wl examined the lists of S commit^ recommended that iiinff sta ;i tpacher, Beresford- SU/'tfp; also that Mr Sutured for fo» / Cavana gh tempora- P/^FrSftSchool. The report S'^JJ Minstrels open to-night at TheJ°u ral Hall with 25 performers. tbeA2» cll£ programme is gnamnteed, An interest »g F» d Misa Laura Roberts xLßella pern!j.leading lady artists. SSSe "Sdeballad, song.,, Tbeperf 0."0^ dances, clog dances, *****£ r hornpipes, jigs, statuary fire-^P 6 ?Si contortions. Dunn- the exhibitions, ana been . Auck . £df f L CO?Vi&3, the scenic artist land Mr f'jj^ the company, has worked der3ts hay been prepared,, the class scenes n. j caves being tt ater^J "Xtion, which will be * effSl iSeli^t effects The old shown »»"» 'h n - w iU scarcely recognise visitors to thy dition . Th e entrance * been» th careens and bunting, ecorated d other comfortable I"3ide B'comSation for 1,000 people. sitting acc°mm oa Qf ag he There need be no that the ngSn^n be cleared in two ftol e builcg m . nutes before the > roncludes the ushers will raise the formanceconc > audience may in a very short W fS of putting down a substantial *% theT prices are very reasonable J°°riy& Is and 6d-a large attendance feTo^o the Board of Educ. ---h examinations, the *nOD miners state that most of the *»S3yi£ataf the senior oandi yf' % S satisfactory, though the dates, was wj M } standard. In FrtDJStnio examinations, they re- the proportion of marks to wmm^i t a minimum to qualify for HfflS be reduced from 50 to 40 rS as mm of the candidates might 2S&pK»t in all but one subject, X debarred from passing by their Stab that particular branch. The SSJreed to refer the matter to. the S D 7Colle K e Visiting Committee. Bvamajorityoffour votes against two, tiKrdof Education yesterday reso ved, n fh 6 motion of Mr Upton, to refer back Mi Visiting Committee of the Training Sttofc report on the , Senior totor's report for the appointment Kistantbispector. The Committee Id recommended "that an _ assistant-m STbo temporarily appointed till the Thiite year, and that the person to be Ui%L beMr R. B. Heriot, of the Waiotohi School, at a salary at the rate of ffiL annum," but the Board did not nZe of this and have requested the Ztary to co through the diaries of the Mm to'find out the.number of days on lib they are engaged

Bhas been ascertained that a number of BBbare'kriown to be supplying water to pd who have had the supplies cut oil. My Couuncil are offering a reward iatalf the penalty inflicted on informa tiifeding to a conviction. The Act pro ffer, a penalty of £20 and costs, for jpit£ or permitting to be taken. TheSighfc Rev. Dr. Luck, 0.5.8., will stone of St. Benedict's flmlito-morrow, at 3 p.m. Monsignor Would will also be present, and as m good speeches are anticipated from lederey and laity, there will, no doubt, fceikge concourse of people on the inter efiigoecasion. The new church promises to be a great ornament to City Central, rod a great credit to the architects |Mete Mahoney and Sons). We should fie to see it completed, as no doubt it OIL bebefore long. It will be of pointed JicMtectae, built with red pressed brick, laragdoor and window frames of Oamaru itaie. The lights will be of coloured atkedral glass, so that the effect inside ril be sombre and imposing. The exterior Wi the building are very good. The ■ features are nave, aisles, tran spsj, organ gallery, choir ante-room, two ■ large .porches, i five confessionals, casewnV and temporary sanctuary ad sacristy. Ifc will seat between 1,200 udl,4oopeople. ,Ifc ig interesting to note h a proof of the goodwill of the people of Auckland towards the Benedictine Fathers, it whom thoy built and are re-building ffi«B(atdychuroh, that the stracture lately "ftyed by fire cost £12,210, and that all tot money except £2,400 has been already W i.o{ the above ram of £12,210, about *Jisoo was interest on money borrowed, and 1290 tomrance on the building. The Artillery Band and the united choirs will |ye some excellent music on the occasion, "emsh the Benedictine Fathers and their ** Wry success in their work.

AChess Association has been formed in wtland representing the whole of the city •m.Bttbnrban dubs, and the following «rs have been chosen provisionally :— JNmt-Mr-W. Gorrie; vice-preeidents, "*» Henry Green and J. F. Sloman ; pf?j*-A.Aehton ; secretary, Mr C. IS. k; comniittee, A. Ashton and 3™?. AncklandClnb ; M. J. Matthews LrJSI kinB ' Mount Eden Club; C. SdW? k amJ S'F- Ha*ard > Ponaonb JA, J- F- Bennett and Trimble, Devon- SfiW^sta Club- A further S^teteld on Thursday next at Jl If oniato rat% the above appoint- SK'T1?8 * for the "rat handicap ™llDai>»ent.of,theAsßooiation

cJ 0r? Ii8S Greenwood's fccKßft ™ Mond L ay zoning next, at rfSSS1-^ 110* been Published, and VST- a- CaPifcal Performance. mZ l'f^iiune can be had at Hed) V? -^^ (where seats can bo (^WyandGVs, andHofimann and 50 soothe? I?" 1601*111(> an advertisement •"*»»■ oa-Wi?T 11 announcing sale by kC ptitW on fl» P^mises "ipiedbyMr Noal, in Wellesley-

Pml- XCellenfc Programme for SSSffT- Tfaese take place S 4ftfc n alternate Satur anl ? hlirsday evenings. &&tS& advertlsed 'took Place !fte2-15bX. °r the Su S^ Works Ifefe'S Resale of free b'^t. £'iL his Auction Mart, SS Bitnaf^ lofclsahandsome villa s^*s^' Meitdidly fitted S?^ and £! nce' 2, a freehold Zh^ aerf nfOf Shelly Eeaoh Eoad. «^ m Grey-street, One %tiWe ? afc Onehunga, &c.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The Unemployed Question.

'riip wants of the unemployed of Christ church and suburbs were brought under the notice oi' the Minister of Works yester day afternocn by Mr Percival, who said that matter had been represented to him as one; of extreme urgency. A petition signed by 160 heads of families had been prepared,and he trusted that immediate relief would be granted to them. The Hon. Mr Mitchel son said he regretted to say that the subject was one which had occupied tho attention of various Governments for many yeare, and provision had had to be made. But tho men in many cases, instead of husband ing their wages derived from the road making: works provided for them, had dis sipated the same, leaving their wives and families the recipients of charitable aid. The Government had no intention of deal ing harshly with the unemployed ; at the same time the public funds had to be con served. He promised to see if some em ployment could not be provided with the view of giving temporary relief. The Native Question. A meeting of members interested in the native landß question, hold yesterday, was attended by Messrs Bruce, Wilson, Russell, Beetham, Monk, Tanner, Moat, Marchant, and Can-oil. No definite resolution was come to, but the question was fully dis cussed, and the feeling of the meeting was that the present system had the effect of tying up the lands from settlement and led to corruption. It was tacitly agreed to support Mr Carroll's motion for union of the races. Eventually, the meeting adjourned to allow Messrs Hori, Taipua, Graham, and others to be present. The Minister for Edncation's Views. The Hon. G. Fisher denies that he ever urged that " children under seven years of age ought to be excluded from State Schools." What he did urge was that it was not conducive to either their mental or physical welfare that children under seven years of age should be put to school, and he based that impression on the opinions of President Garfield and Professor Huxley. He also said that as a matter of expenditure State nurseries were undesirable, but he emphatically disclaimed ever having used the words attributed to him. A Police Superannuation Fond. The laudable desire shown by »embers of the police to secure a • retiring allow ance out of their own earnings is being favourably considered by the Government, and they will shortly propose a scheme to give effect to the men's wishes. An Elective Governor. In asking the Government whether they would introduce a bill to amend the Con stitution Act whereby future Governors of New Zealand might be elected by the colonists, Mr Joyce said that this matter had been freely discussed during the late elections; and many electors •were of opinion that the time had arrived when this. question should stand part of the Statute Law of New Zealand. Unless he got a satisfactory reply from the Government, he would be impelled to take action himself. Major Atkinson said thero was considerable difference of opinion whether the constitution of New Zealand allowed this Assembly to elect its own Go vernor, or rather to make a law under which he could be elected. The Premier said he was inquiring into that matter, and as soon as ho had obtained full information on the sub ject, he would take the opportunity of in forming the House what the position was. Forwaod'o Case. The case of Forwood, formerly an Auck kland solicitor, has again been re-opened. The Minister of Justice informed Mr Sydney Taiwhanga yesterday tbatForwoodwasheld to substantial bail in Melbourne. He was sufferingfrom rheumatism and heart disease, and as soon as he was sufficiently recovered to admit of his removal to this colony the police here would be communicated with, and he would be brought back to Auckland so that the ends of justice might be satis fied. Pnkekohe Borongh. The Pukekohe Borough Bill, introduced by Mr Hanilin, has been framed with the object of enabling 50 householders of that village to constitute themselves into a borough provided a similar number of resi dents do not present an opposing petition. The petitions from praying Aueklanders £ eie presented yesterday as follows :—John Meikle, stating his entire innocence of tho charge on which he has been imprisoned, and praying for inquiry (Grey): Sarah Mc- Leod, that she may receive compensation for missing scrip (Grey). ■Sir George Grey on an Elective Governorship. The question has arisen whether the people have the power tinder the Constitu tion to elect their own Governor, and Major Atkinson yesterday expressed his doubts on the point. Sir George Grey, however, says that when, he framed the Constitution he was very careful to leave this power in the hands of the people. There is little or no chance of the bill ever getting into committee this session, bufc in view of the present determination to retrench, the feeling is that the House would be quite prepared to affirm the principle and carry the measure. Auckland Railway Board. No further delay will be allowed to take placa in the appointment of a Board of Appeal for the railway servants in Auck land. I understand that the Minister of Public Works has wired to the Auckland City Council, requesting them to nominate a third member to act on the Board, and that when the name is received, the names will be gazetted. The State of the Country. Government supporters declare that when the Financial Statement is brought down, the financial position of the_ country will be in a much worse condition than ( is represented, and that the House and the country will be astonished at some of 1 the disclosures. It is a significant fact that the "Post," which is the recognised Go vernment organ here, deprecates the wast ing of the time of the country by disclosures of Supposed shortcomings of previous ad ministration and the washing of depart mental dirty linen in-public. Auckland Custom-house. On behalf of Mr Newson, who was the lowest tenderer for the Custom-house, Mi- Thompson had another interview with the Minister of Public Works. Mr Mitehelson said he had gone into the matter, and was of opinion that the contract ought to be carried out according to the original plans, but the matter would be con sidered in Cabinet at the earliest pos sible date. In any case the workftvould be proceeded with very shortly, either on ori ginal plans or modified ones. Mr Newson s claim to the work is fully recognised. Answers to Questions. Ministers, in answer to questions yester- j day said the matter of representing New Zea land at the Melbourne Exhibition had been under consideration, and as soon as a deter mination had been arrived it would be communicated to the House. There were great difficulties in the way of establishing I reciprocal Customs treaty between Aus tralasian colonies, though such a stepwasde sirable if it could possibly be arranged. The question of a bonus for the best gold-saving machinery would be considered when the Estimates were under consideration. As,

to affording special facilities for allowing the working men to travel between the towns and shipping ports, Ministers did not think that sufficient numbers travelled to warrant them in running special trains. At the same time, they would consider the advisability of issuing working men's tickets at reduced rates. 1b was not the inten tion of the Government to increase the poll tax on Chinese, but they intended intro ducing an amended Land Transfer Act in relation to the power of distress given to mortgagees. The matter of alleged illegal sealing by the schooner Awarua at Auckland and Campbell Islands had been under consideration by the Go vernment, and if the wrong-doers could bo reached, Government would do everything in their power to punish them. It was not. the intention of Government to abolish the Mince Department,but by amalgamating it with the Land Department it was thought that it would lead to its more direct and economical administration. They intended during thii session to re-introduce the Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers land Bill of last session. Ministers did not see their way to abolish theregulation providing for annual rentals of private railways sidings but it was quite possible that the present high rentals might be reduced. The Adjournment Granted. When the Premier moved "That the House at its rising do adjourn till this day fortnight," several Opposition membere j took advantago of the opportunity to enter ■ their protest against the delay asked for. The ball was aei; rolling by Sir Julius Vogel, who, while not wishing to divide the House on the question, regarded the delay as most unuaual, unreaßonable,and a senseless waste of time, and objected to the ordinary busi ness being postponed to permit of the pre paration of the Financial Statement. His . reasons for protesting were that the ad , journment was most ill-advised, unusual, and a wrong to the country. It seemed to him that the adjournment must either have been asked for political reasons, viz., that tho party might be strengthened, or because the Ministry were not sufficiently strong or reliable to undertake the business of the House in the absence of the Premier. He said that the majority of the members had been entrapped into giving a promise, and the Premier was taking ad vantage of that promise to delay the whole of tho business before tho country. Mr Moss, following, said he did not be lieve that Major Atkinson would meet the House to a fortnight hence with a mere policy of retrenchment, for tho Parliament was assembled for a more serious object —to extricate the country from the unfortunate position into' which it had been plunged by the misgovernment of the past ten years. He did not believe the colony could be extricated merely by re trenchment. That called for no great statesmanship, and ho therefore hoped that the Cabinet would devote its immediate attention to the revision of the whole fiscal systejii. The question of encouragement of local industries was raoro intimately con nected with the prosperity of the colony than «yen the.burning question of retrench ment, and he also hoped to see a Land and Income Tax proposed in lieu of a Property Tax. Mr Taylor made a humorous speech, in which he pressed tho claims of the Sydenham electorate on the con sideration of the Government, and pro voked hearty laughter by declaring that His Excellency's speech was incomplete because it did not propose the placing of £5,000 on the Estimates to enable the bovoujjh of Sydenham to obtain a recreation ground. Messrs Percival and Reeves (St. Albans) entered theirprotcstagainatthoadjoiirnrnent and cautioned Ministers against overlooking the important subjects of encouraging local industries and prosecution of public works. Messrs Taiwhanga and Reevea (Inanga hua) also spoke shortly, and the motion for . adjournment was then agreed to. Evening Sitting. Th"c evening sitting only occupied half an-hour, the business being confined to Supply. Imprest Supply to the extent of £150.000 ana issue of deficiency bills for £dC, JOO were granted, and the House rose. Native Affi*lrs Committee. At a meeting of the Native Affiars Com mittee Mr Kelley Avas appointed Chairman ion the motion of Mr Carroll seconded by Mr Ballauce. Parnell Defence Works. Twelve members attended a meeting of the Auckland party,, convened to-day by Sir George Grey, to consider the injustice done to St. Stephen's Orphanag, and the Church Trust by arrangements made for taking over Mr Kissling's property for defence purposes. No definite resolution was arrived at, it beiug understood that Sir George Grey was to decide what action should be taken. .Sir George Grey talks cf taking the matter into the Supreme Court here, to ask tho judge for his guid ance. An Opening for tho Opposition. The Opposition are jubilant over the re ported abolition of the Land ancj. Education Boards, which are the last vestiges of pro vincialism. They say that if the Qovern ment evince ft centralising tendency in declaring their policy, a no • confidence motion would be carried. Sir Julius Vogel. It ia reported here that Sir Julius Vogel is to receive the appointment of editor of the Lyttelton " Times." I merely give the rumour as it is current, but cannot vouch for its authenticity; nor does it appear to me probable. Drastic Retrenchment. I bear that Ministers with a view to re trenchment intend to abolish the Educa tion and Land Boards.

THE TRUNK RAILWAY.

Action In Wellington

THE TIME OPPORTUNE,

ACTIVITY ON WAIMATE PLAINS,

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN REPORTER.)

' Wellington, this day. The meeting of.Auckland members to-day discussed the Stab leader relative to divert ingthe main trunk line back to the Stratford route. Opinions were expressed, and it wa considered that in view oi the deeire for re _ trenchment the present was a faTOurable opportunity to follow the matter up, in conjunction with the Taranaki members. Further action will be taken. Movement on the Walmate Plains Haycera, this day. The "Star" suggests that the Mayor of the Borough and Chairman of the County Council should call a public meeting to con. eider the question and support the action of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED ARSON.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Chrtstchurch, this day. Greve DE Beujt, stationer, was committed for trial yesterday for attempted arson- The stock found in his shop, and which was insured for £300, was valued at £22, as most of tho stock in the shop when the insurance was effected had been removed before tn* fire, ... .

LATEST SPORTING.

Melbourne, October 15.

Meteor was running at Elsternwick races yesterday, and it is supposed his running there resulted in his being scratched for the Caulfield Cup late last night.

Silvo.rmine lias shortened in price, and 100 to 18 was taken about him. Lord Alien has also come into favour, and all money in the market baa been taker, at 100 to 10 ; his price is now 100 to 12. Tlio Lovite has advanced to 7 to 1.

The Caulfield Cup is a great betting race for the ring, who have running for theniDun lop, Emerald, Escutcheon, and Spade Guinea. Tba latter is reported to be in splendid condition, and it is thought that New Zea land will have a great chance of winning the Cup with her. The weather is fine. The Cup will be run at four o'clock.

The following scratchings are announced —Caulfield Cup : Meteor. Melbourne Cup Stamford, Rosewood, and Trenten.

THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE.

(special to press association.)

London, October 13. The Newmarket Meeting was continued to-day. The following was the result of The Middle Pauk Plate of 500sovs, added to a sweepstake of 30sovs each, for two year-olds ; colts, Bst 101b; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. Bretby Stakes course: — Sir F. Johnetone's eh c Friar's Balsam,

by Hermit —Flower of Dorset Lord Londonderry's b f Hazolhurst, by

Springfield—Haselnut 2 Lord Calthorpe's eh f Sea Breeze, by Isonomy—St. Marguerite 3

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB MEETING.

The annual race-meeting in connection with the Pakuranga Hunt Club take 3 place at Ellerslie racecourse on Saturday next. The following acceptances for the meeting were received last night:— Hunt Glob Cop Stekplechase (3§ milos). —Falcon, 13st: Orangeman, 12st 4lb ; Tor pedo, 123b 41b; Hawthorn, list 101b; Whalebone, list 101b; Greyling, list; Cardinal, lOst 101b ; Hatpeg, lOet 101b. Members' Hurdles (2 miles). — Wood pecker, 12st 71b; Revenge, 12st 41b; Orangeman, I2st 41b ; Lone Hand, list 71b; Quilp, list 41b ;Ma Petite Fille, list; Fan- Play, list; Fisherman, list; Muscatello, lOst 71b.

Light Weight Steeflecitase (3J miles). —Torpedo, list 71b ; Hawthorn, lOst 12lb : Artist, lOst 121b ; Jim, lOst 71b; Master, lOsb 71b; Hatpeg. lOst.

Light Weight Hurdles (2 miles). — Orangeman, list.4lb ; Revenge, list 41b; Lone Hand, list; Quilp, lOst 12lb; Ma Petite Fille, lOst 101b ; Master, lOafc.

Flying Stakes (f mile).—Friendship, 9st 21b ; Tamora, Bst 61b ; Antelope, 7st 101b ; Capella, 7st 4l"b ; Tupaki, 6at 101b ; Pink Rose, 6st 71b ; Cannon,- 6st 71b.

Faumkus' Pr.ATE.—Melrose, Sator/fnpaki, Fly, Sir Isaac, Odd Trick, Artist, Firefly, Falcon, Chevalier, Euchre, Hawthorn, Fair Play, Muscatelle,' Mohawk, Stringtest, Ngata, Dundee, Dainty, Guadal, Quiver, Matau.

Ladikr' Bracelet.—Artist, Lone Hand, ■Muscatelle, Fair Play,' Ma Petite Fille, Fisherman, Orangemau, Woodpecker. Open Selling Steeple.— Whalebone, nilf Hatpeg, nil; Huntsman, £50.

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTEII'S.)

THE VACANT JUDGESHIP.

Sydney, October 15. The judgeship rendered vacant by the resignation of Sir Wm. Manning has been offered and accepted by Mr Owen, a bar rister of the Court of Equity.

SIR H. PARKES.

A public meeting has been called for Monday next, for the purpose of showing practical sympathy with Sir H, Parkes in his Snanaial difficulties.

A RICH NUGGET.

Melbourne, this day.—A nugget weigh ing 86ozs has been found on the surface by a man working in a vineyard near Stawell.

A COLLAPSE BY A STRIKE.

Adelaide, this day.

Tho strike of wharf hands has collapsed, the men giving way to the demands of their employers.

RAILWAY BOARD OF APPEAL FOR AUCKLAND.

The Town Clerk received the following telegram from the Minister of Public Works yesterday: — "Wellington, October 14th, 1887. His Worship the Mayor,—Wish to appoint Railway Board of Appeal, Auck land. Government nominate both Smith. Trades and Labour Council have nominated Mr King, Chemist. Will you kindly re quest Council to nominate a third party, so that Board may be appointed without delay?—E. Mitchelsojj." The Town Clerk wired back to Welling ton to-day for information as to the Statute and section under which the appointment is to be made and what are the duties and powers of the Board of Appeal. Upon re ceipt of a reply steps will be taken if necessary for the convening of a special meeting of the City Council to appoint a member of this Board..

SALVATIONIST DEMON STRATION.

All Nations March at

Otahnhuu

There was a most unusual march out of the Salvation Army at Otahuhu last night. Pending the arrival of our correspondent's account of it, we give the following Bupplied by the local "captain" : — The Salvation Army had an " All Nations " meeting at Otahuhu last evening, pre ceded by a grand march. In the pro cession there were representatives from all countries, the brass band, a large waggon containing an organ and a number of ' Hallelujah Lasses,, while Captain Little, of the Prison Gate Brigade Home, was present with his bag pipe*. Music was played alternatively on the band, organ, and bagpipes. Nearly every person in the place turned out to see the march, the streets being lined with people. The Barracks was crowded with visitors and members of the Army, and it was without doubt the best and largest parada ever-held in Otalmhu. After the speakers had given an account of the work in the different countries,, the meeting cloed with a coffee supper at 9.30 p.m.

R.M. COURT.

FRIDAY.

(Before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.) JUDGMENT SUMMONS OASES. W. and G. Winstone v. S. Grey, claim £5 Is.—By consent, defendant was ordered to pay instalments of Is per-weekj Milne ■ and Choyce v. Mrs Rose "Uavwull, claim £1 18s 9J.—Defendant deposed that she was engaged as clerk'for Mr. Heighten at 15a per week.—Ordered to pay 2s per week. JOU«M£NTS fOll I^AIXTriF. R. Bew v. A. McMiiXAK.-—Claim, £8 13s lid ; costs, £1 16s. A Sewing Machine Dispute.—W. C. Dennea v. W. Higgins, claim for payments due on a sewing machine. —Mr Burton for the plaintiff.—Defendant consented to re turn tho machine within 8 days. He de posed that he had already paid £4 15s upon the machine. : Damages for Timber-Floating. —J. ■ Inglis and others v. Charles Hardy.—Mr Cotter appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr O'Meagher for the defence.—This was a claim for £40, for alleged damages caused to plaintiff's property by the defendant floating timber down the Rangitapuri Creek without a license as required by the Timber Floatage Act, 1884. It transpired that the defendant yesterday ob taineda license from the Crown Lands Board to float timber, subject to two bonds of £300. For the last twelve months the de fondant had beon in the habit of floating logs down the creek, which resulted in damagingtheplaintiff's property and fences. —Josephlnglis deposed that he was a farmer at Dairy Flat. He leased lots 54 and 57, parish of Paremoremo. He stated that his property had been damaged to the extent of £40 by the timber floated down by the defendant. On one occasion he found one of his calves drowned- amongst the logs. He had asked the defendant to desist, but he absolutely refused. There were thirteen logs now lying on his property. —About 14 witnesses were examined as to the amount of damage. The case lasted until tho adjournment.—Messrs Lockhead, Wilson, Phillips, Clendon, and others gave evidence as to the extent of the damage caused by the floating timber.—For the defence Mr George Hardy deposed that the damage was merely nominal. —Mr Vickerman, surveyor, and Mr J. H. Body also gave similar evidence.—His Worship gave judg ment for tho plaintiff for £5, Vvith costs on the lower scale.

OPENING OF ONEHUNGA WOOLLEN MILLS.

TnE formal opening of the Woollen Factory of the North New Zealand Manufacturing Company is taking place at Onehunga this afternoon in tho presence of a largo con course of ladies and gentlemen. Over a thousand invitations were issued for the affair, and tho train which left Auckland at 2 o'elockforOnehungawascrowdedwith peo ple.many of course being bound for the races, but a considerable proportion being on their way to the woollen mills. The Company com menced operations a fortnight ago, and they have already orders in hand for £1.000 svorth of goods for local wholesale firms. About 50 hands are employed, and tho machinery, which was obtained from the celebrated Platt Bros, of Oldham, England, includes all tho latest improvements. All the looms are four-box looms, and the spin niug jennies are the largest used in thj* colony. At present the operationsare mainly directed towards getting a largo supply of yarn manufactured, bub by the end of next week the Company will bo ready to meet all the orders it has yet received. Its sample goods have given the greatest satis faction, and there can be no doubt that it will pretty well monopolise the local mar ket, so highly are its manufactures spoken of.

THAMES NEWS.

(BY TELICEArn —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Two casks of beer, consigned by Ehren fried Bros, to the Thames branch, were seized on the wharf by tho police, owing to the duty stamps not being affixed thereon.

Two Thames miners, named Moore and Johnston, who left here seven months ago for tho South African goldfields, have returned. They do not speak in very glowing terms of the fields, and say it ia difficult to obtain employment. An other Thainesite named James Russell, formerly engineer at tho Cambria Gold Mining Company's mine, is working in a battery at Johanesbury, 350 miles from Barberton, and ia in receipt of £8 a week.

OPERA HOUSE.

Thts third performance of " Rory O'More'» at the Opera House was well patronised last evening, and Miss Georgie Smith son was loudly applauded for her ex cellent portraiture of the leading character Rory. "Fiyinsr Dutchman" and "Bonnie Fishwife" To-night A grand, double bill of unusual attrac tiveness is announced for to-night._ The piece de resistance will be a dramatisation of Marryatt's celebrated novel " The Fly ing Dutchman," a play in which Miss Georgie Smithson has appeared through out Great Britain, America, and the colonies. As our readers must know, the "Flying Dutchman" is said to be an Amsterdam vessel, which about a century ago sailed from that port. The master's name was Vanderdecken, whose constant boast ib was, that "he always would have his own way in spite of the devil." Once, on doubling the Cape, they were a whole day trying to weather Table Bay, the wind increasing ahead of them, and Vander decken, walking the deck, continued swearing fearfully. Just after sunset, he was spoken by a vessel, who asked him if he did nob mean to go into the bay that night, to which Vanderdecken replied "na would not, though he should beat about till the Day of Judgment." Vanderdecken never did go into Table Bay, and is believed to undergo tho doom he so desperately dared. His vessel is still seen in the Cape Seas in foul weather sailing against the fiercest storm with every inch of canvas set, striving in vain to reach her by other vessels.' In the drama, minds home or to send despatches to relatives craving for the mystical and supernatural are fully satisfied; all the points being well developed. The Phantom Ship, ala phantasmagoria, is a wonderful piece of stage mechanism, new scenery beingpainted expressly for this production. Every at tention is being paid to the mounting, and it promises to be a big success. Miss Georgie Smithson plays the role of Vander decken, a great pantomime part, with pro nounced success. She received her tuition in it from the great Madame Celeste herself. The performance concludes with the musical drama of " The Bdnnie Fishwife," in which Miss Smithson takes the leading part.

Napier, this day.

Mr Donald Gollan died yesterday morn ing, aged 76 years. The deceased arrived in the colony in 1840 .as a surveyor under the New Zealand Company, and subsequently sat in the Wellington Provincial Council. • He was a pioneer of Hawke's Bay, a wealthy sheep farmer, and was much respected,

ENGLISH MAIL SERVICE.

THE SAN FRANCISCO ROUTE MUST BE MAINTAINED.

THE RIVAL SERVICES DISCUSSED.

This very important matter came up for discussion at the quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. Ib was introduced in the usual report in the following terms:—

"A3 the time is drawing near when it will be necessary to renew the contract for the above service, your Council will use every endeavour to obtain its continuance, feeling convinced that the direct service, from its length of time, from 38 to 40 days from England as against 30 to 31 days via America, cannot in any way be considered an improvement. The present service leaves a profit to the Government, and strong rea son should be shown for its abrogation. Your Council purpose memorialising the American Government with a view to obtain a sub&idy from them for this service, and strenuous efforts will be. used to maintain it in its entirety." The Chairman (Mr A. H. Nathan) said that the maintenance of the San Francisco, mail service was of great importance, not only to Auckland!' but to New Zealand. From time to time attempts had been made in other parts of the colony to knock it on the head, with the object of furthering the interests of the New Zealand Shipping Company's direct service, and we had always to be on the alert to counter act the efforts of the Southerners in this direction. The saving in time obtained by the 'Frisco as compared with the direct service was considerable. Tho mail steamer Alameda, which arrived here on Thursday, brought London dates to September 12th, whilst the direct mail, received at the same time, left; London on August 26th, showing fully a fortnight in favour of the Sftn Francisco service. Nevertheless, strenuous efforts were now being made on the score of retrenchment to stop the subsidy to that line of steamers when the present contract expired,, about this time next year. Tho San Francisco line actually cost the colony nothing, having, according to the late Colonial Treasurer, left a profits of £700 last year, whilst the direct service was a very con siderable loss. (Mr Lamb : "£22,000.") On the score of economy the Sau Fran cisco service should consequently be con tinued at all hazards. It the matter of retrenchment on the mail service was going to engage the House of Representatives now, thoy had better stop the subsidy paid to the direct service.

Mr Thos. Henderson, Auckland manager of tho Union Steamship Company, said that the existing San Francisco mail contract was entered into rather hurriedly at a mouth's notice, and the Company had to take such boats at were available. No doubt the service could be made consider ably faster if sufficient %n« were given. The present contract c»m jnly for three years, but if the contract were for ten years, with a decreasing subsidy each year, the service could be maintained for far losa money and in a much improved form. He was authorised to g.tate that the Union Company were prepared to . build vessels adapted for the service, and, in con junction with the Oceanic Company, make all necessary arrangements for a better class of steamers and shortened time occupied on the voyage. As for the direct servico, expenditure could be lessened considerably, the Orient and P. and 0. Company being able to deliver mails in Sydney in 31 days and in Auckland in 36 days, as against 43 days at present occupied by tho direct service. Even Wellington was better served by the San Francisco than by the direct service, the former being 7 days in their favour.. Mr Vaile moved, " That the members of this provincial district be requested' to watch carefully and resist to the utmost any attempt to do away with the San Francisco mail service, and do all in their power to secure its continuance." Mr McMillan seconded the motion, which was very favourably discussed at length and carried unanimously. An amendment, "That the time has come when all subsidies should be done away with," was moved by Mr McLachlan, but was not seconded.

THE WAITOA VALLEY.

FURTHER TESTS FROM WAITOA.

The pertinacity with which the good people of Christchurch have followed up the indications of a goldfield at Waitoa is evidenced by the fact that another party Of capitalists at the City of the Plain are anxious to have a finger in the pie, and have sent a Mr Durward to prospect the remaining 1,000 acres of Mr Smith's property which has not been disposed of the original syndicate, also the properties of Messrs Gould, Moon, and Campbell. Mr Percy Cox of Christchurch iB also at Waitoa with the object of prospecting Mr Chudleigh's estate of 3,000 acres. We understand that both Messrs Durward and Cox are interested in the original syndicate. They have jointly taken out a parcel of stuff from Mr Smith's land and have for warded it for treatment to them, George Fraser and Sons. Mr Durward is in Auckland just now, and will remain here until the parcel has been tested. Mr Smith's Australian Visit Postponed. It is stated that in consequence of the reports of "salting" that have been circu lated Mr Smith has decided to postpone his visit to Australia for the present. It is understood that Mr Smith had intended going by Tuesday's steamer, and indeed that he had his passage taken. Tests from Mr Campbell's Property. Messrs Fraser and Sons have completed their tests of samples from Mr Campbell's estate, adjoining Smith's. The sand de posit was found to be worth Is 9£d per ton, and the clay deposit 3s 6d per ton. Of course this is practically worthless. An article in the news on the Waitoa Valley referring to the unsatisfactory re port of Messrs Pond and Whitaker con cludes.—"No doubt, the report will lead to several larger parcels being taken- out and treated forthwith. The result will be looked forward to with deep interest.

Machinery to be Erected at Waitoa.

Te Akoha, this day.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN COBRE3PO:NDENT.)

Messrs AHck Anderson, (partner in the firm of that name, iron founders and con tractors, Christchurch) arrived at Te Aroha by coach on Wednesday evening, accom panied by Mr Price, (of Messrs. A. and G. Price, iron founders and engineers, Thames) and Mr' John Watson; and on Thursday visited the property of the syndicate at Waitoa, selected the site for the new plant. The spot chosen is situated on the side of the ridge opposite Mr Smith's house, about fifteen chains from the north west boundary of the land, and only a few chains from what is known as number two shaft. The contract for the erection of the new plant has been let to Messrs Price, the time allowed within which to complete it beingonly three and a half months, viz., i till Ist. The building to be

erected will contain a plant of ten amalga mating pans, and ten settlers. It is usual to allow only one settler to every two pans, bub the Waitoa deposit it is anticipated can be put through so much mora quickly than ordinary tailings, that double the al lowance has made. The stuff is altosrether so different from that commonly treated, that Mr Price declined to give any opinion as to what quantity the planfc deferred to could satisfactorily treafe in a given time. The motive power will be steam (about fifty horse-power engine). It has also been decided to obtain the water required by diverting the Waihekau stream, but this is not included in Messrs Price's contract. Mr Smith's Profits. Mr Smith informs me that the statement made by the " Waikato Times" of the profits that he has made through the sale of nis property is altogether wrong. The fol lowing is the correct version. The Christ church Syndicate agreed to give him £14,000 —£2000 down and the balance later on— and £7,000 fully paid up shares. So far he has only disposed of 100 shares. Township laid Oft*. Acting under instructions from the Christ ehurch syndicate, Mr Smith is now arrang ing for the survey of a township on their portion of the estate. The site selected is intersected by the Matamata road, about two miles distant from its junction with the main Te Aroha—Morrinsville road, -and from Waitoa station ; and is also inter sected by a private road that runs through the estate. It is proposed to lay off now about fifty acres, in sections of a quarter of an acre and upwards, which will be offered for absolute sale to the public. Aucklanders Interested in the Syndicate. This morning's " To Aroha News "says : —When it became known that the results of the treatment of the trial parcels taken out under the direct personal supervision of Messrs Maud, Barnes, and Hill, had given such satisfactory results, and that the Com pany had,been formed, applications for shares were received from all parts of the colony, including many from Auckland. SYNDICATE SHARES SALEABLE. We learn this afternoon that share s in the Syndicate were sold yes terday in Christchurch for £2 12s- Those interested regard Professor Button's report as conclusive evidence, of the value of the deposit.

FATAL STREET ACCIDENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunedin, this day. At five o'clock yesterday afternoon Rebecca McConnell, wife of Mr William McConnell' storekeeper, Cargill Road, was thrown from a delivery cart by the horse bolting, and the vehicle overturned on her, breaking her leg. -Dr. Maunsell quickly attended, but Mrs McConnell expired in half ,an hour from the injury to her leg and the shock to her system. Deceased was 37 years of

rHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15,1887.

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Ecclesiastical. . , ST. PAUL'S — Sunday Services, 8. a.m., 11 a.m.,, 6.20 p.m. Sermons: Morn ing, "Idols in the Heart;' Evening, "The Seal ing of the Holy Ghost." Anthem, "A Day in Thy Courts " (Macl!arren). T\ MATTHEW'S CHURCH. — 11 a.m., Morning Prayer and Holy Com* munion, with Sermon : "A Petsonal Christ;" 6.30 p.m., Evening Prayer with Sermon: "Aftor Death?" .■.-•■■ EPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape Road. —11a.m., Prayer and Holy Com munion ; Sermon. " The School of Christ;'' 6.30 p.m.. Prayer ; Sermon, " The Bridal of Heaven' and Earth." All seats free. Rev. Dr. O'Callag han.'. .■: ■ - - " -■. ■;. ;- ■ : ..' , ;■■„ ST. BBPULCHKE'S, KyberPass.— Services To-morrow: 8,« Holy Communion; 11, Morning Prayer and Sermon; 2.30, Bap tisms; 6.30, Evening Prayer and Sermon, Arch deacon Dudley. ', ■' • ■■■■•' ■■■: ' ■ "\7-OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO JL CIATION NEW BUILDING, CORNER OF WEIiLESLEY AND ALBERT STREETS. —THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at half-past seven. Meeting in Lecture Hall, for United Prayer and Bible Reading; All are invited. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. W- Gittos. Evening; at 6.30. Rev. Richards Watson Orton, of the New South Wales Conference. ARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— Morning at 11, Rev. T; G. Carr. Even ing at 6.30, Student. QT. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH O (Ponsonby).—Morning at 11, Rev. H. Bull. Evening at 6.50, Rev. .W. Gittos. EVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Church-street, —ill, and 6.30. Rev. J. S. West, of St. David's. , ___ ST. LUKE'S CHURCHi REMUERA.— i Sabbath School Anniversary.—The Rev: T. Adams, of Onehunga, will Preach to .the Young at 11 a.m., and the Rev. J. A. Taylor, of Grafton Road Weslcyan Church, jvill give an Address to Young Men at 6.30, Collection in Aid of Sabbath School Funds. ; * S~~ Ti ANDKE W'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Alten Road.—A Children's Service will be Given To-morrow? in Church at 11 a.m. Rev. A. Carrick. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Symonds-street.-The Ordina tion and Induction of Mr R. S. West (late of Scotland) will take place on TUESDAY NEXT. 18th hist., at 7.30 p.m. \ t ■; AN ORDINATTON -SOIREE to Welcome. Mr R. gfe.West will be held in St. David's Presbyterian Cfi,ur,olv<on THURS DAY EVENING, 20th insti Addresses by Ministers and others. Music* by the Choir. Tea at 6.30. Public Meeting at 7.30. Tickets, Is each. . __/ . :',.-_ .' ST. PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Surrey Hills. - Morning at 11, ,' Teaching the Children." Evening at 6.30, " Bringing the Children to be Taught."—ReT... R. Sommerville. . VO~NDALE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. C. Worboysj subject at.ll. "Child Training;" at 6.30, "Solomon* Choice." : TtTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Foresters' JX H a u,Kar«i.gatop«BMdi-Morni»gatll



Ecclesiastical. BERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA< TIONAL CHURCH. . Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30— / - REV. JAS. CHEW. The Ladies p£ the Sewing Circle Connected with this Church have engaged St. James's Hall for a Sale and Concert on the 3rd and 4th, November. See fuller advertisement at a later date. At the request of some of the Congregation, who were unable to attend the Anniversary Services last Sunday Evening on account of the weather, the Children's Service will be Re peated TO-MORROW EVENING. J JVjTOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, VIEW ROAD. Sunday, October 16th, Morning at 11, Rev. T. Bray Evening at 6.30, Rev. B. L Thomas. " Tha Voyageof Life." An Address to the Young. Seats Fbee. Strangers Welcomed. EVONPORT CON GREG ATIONAL CHURCH.-Morning at 11, Rev. R. Laishley. Evening at 6.30, Mr Fowler* WEWTON CONGREGATIONAL -Ll CHURCH.-October 16. — Morning, Child ren s Service. Evening, Special Sermon to Young Men. Subject, "Thoroughness." PAR NELL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).—Morning at IX, and Evening at 6 30, Rev. H. M. Livens. T>RIMIITVB METHODIST SABBATH JL SCHOOL, ALEXANDRA-STREET. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1887. Morning at 11, Rev. J. D. Gilmore Afternoon at 3, Rev. J Chew Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. Subject, " A Plea for the Little Ones." SOIREE,.TUESDAY,October 18, at 6.30. Public Meeting at 7.15. Addresses by City Ministers, Mr Cassell, and others. Special Staging at Each Service by the Child ren accompanied by an Efficient Orchestra, Conductor, Mr Geo. Turley; Organist; Mr Wm, Carlaw. Tickets for Soiree, Single. Is 6d. Double, 2s 6& RIMITIVE METHODIST SERVICES TO-MORROW^AS FOLLOWS :— ALEXANDRA, STREET SCHOOL ANN!- I VMtSARY-Morning at 11, Rev. J. C. Gil more. Afternoon at 3, Rev. J. Chew. Even ing, at 6.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. Subject, "A Plea for the Little Ones." PITT AND EDWIN STREETS-Morning at' 11, Mr Thos. Booth. Evening at 6.30, Mr W. Worthmgton. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD —Morning afc 11, Rev. C. E. Ward, "Bringing Children to Christ." Evening at 6.30, Rev. C. E. Waid, " The Dawn of a Better Day." RICHMOND ROAD-Afternoon at' 3, Rev. C. ?• Ward, " Christ and Peter." Evening at 6.30, Mr Tring. WATERVIEW (AVONDALE) - Afternoon , at 2 30, and Evening at 6.30, Mr G. Emght. We mvite yon. A boot. A seat. A welcome. D'NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT STREETS-Morning at . 11, Afternoon at 2.30 (Service for the Yountf m the Schoolroom)." and Evening at 6.30. Mr i H. Field. MOUNT EDEN-Morningat 11, Rev. S. Mao farlane. Sermon to the Young. Evening at 6.30, MrT: Booth. , ■ . ST. HELPER'S BAY—Evening at 6.30, Supply. »■ TyrOONT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY -"-*-■ SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, TO-MORROW. ; Morning at 11, Rev. B. L. Thomas Afternoon at 3, Rev. Thos^ Bray Evening at 6.40, Rev.. J. D. Gilmore. Collection in aid off School Funds. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, Tea at 6.30 p.m.^__ Titatfittfl, is. PUBLIC.MEJ6STIN&, 7.30 »s&; Chairman: Rev. Thos. Brat, Speakers: Revs. Thos. SPurgeon, B. L. Thomas, and J. D. Gilmore. ONSONBYj ; BAPTIST CHURCH.— October 16,-^Morning at 11, Re^A. J. Binith. Evening at 6.30, Rev. T. Bray. Col lection in Aid of New Zealand Baptist Union. AUCKLAND TABERNACLE.—" THE SUNDAY-SCHOOLS "-Oct. 16.—Pastor T. Spurgeon willPreaeh,Morning at 11, "The Springtime of Life." Evening at 6.46, "An ' Easy Yoke for the Young." ■ ■ . A 880 TT'S OPERA H O US E. X3L —Geo. Aldridge will lecture; subject, "The Spirit and. the Bride say. Come. Service to commence at 6.45. Morning Meet ing in the Foresters' Ball at 11. f^ITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING \J EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, to-' ■. morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors Open at half-past seven.. Seats all free. Cpine early. A SSOCIATION for the Teaching of il. Divine Healing, through faith In the Lord Jesus Christ. Usual weekly meeting on Monday Evening, at 7.15, Social Hall, Y.M.O. Associa- ■ tion, Wellesley-street. Members andfriendsin- * vited. "mHEBIBLE ITS OWN WITNESS: - JL THE VEDIC HYMNS CQJiimED WITH THE SCRIPTURES," wM» the subject of Mr C. E. ButtonflHKdress to Young Men, To-morrow Afternoon, at Three o'clock, in .the Lecture Hall, * Young Men's Christian Association. Come and bring a friend. Gallery reserved for ladies. . '.;.-" • INSPIRATION! INSPIRATION !- On Sunday 'next, Mrs Anna Kimball Uhainey will give her first Inspirational Lecture. -■■' Subject:—"Psychometry: What it Is; What; "-; are its Uses: and How to Cultivate it." •: Lome- r t troet HalJ, 7 p.m^; Admission, Is; Gallery, 6d. i~IHRISTADELPEIANS meet in the \y Mount Eden Hall, Summer-street, every Sunday morning, at 11, for; Fellowship and the Breaking of Bread. Sunday-school at 9,30; Evening at 6.30. Bible Class; subject, "The Judgment Seat of Christ." ,;.;,, PSYCHOMETRY— What is the Use of it, and How to Cultivate? by Mrs Chainey, at Lome-street Hall, at 7 p.m. To-morrow. • .TXUNTLY MORMON / CHURCH. The Meetings of the above.Church will beheld at Pakaranga, Huntly, on the 15th and 16th of this month. The Sunday Services take place at II a.m. and 3 p.m. Now, Mends, come to hear the preacher of the everlasting Gospel. See Revel. 14,6-7;' Mark, 16,15-16-17-18. . ' WM. PAXMAN, : - President of JS c w Zealand. October 12,1887. : ; ; V. QUNDAY AFTERNOON SACRED k3 concert. THE liAST of the SEASON, TO-MORROW, r:"l6th^ctt>B6r.1 Programme: 1. Hymn, "All*.people that on earthy 2. Magnificat; .3. Scena, ."Naaman" (Solo Madami IPooloy. and chorus ot boy : s); 4» "Nazareth" ( Al'tßusE); 5. Anthem, "What are these V 6. Duct, Violin and Pianoforte; 7. Solo Harmonium, ptawau March "; 8. Sola Soprano, - -The Message" (Madame Pooleyjf; 9. Nunc. V Dimittia; lO.THymn, "O God our help; in agea ..,],= past Benediction. To commence lit 3 o'clock. Lasts one hour. This will be the last Sdered Concert of the Season, (Madame Pooley requir- • ing rest), and the attendance of alt lorers of good Sacred Muaic is solicited. Open to the public. ; .. jCjQMIKG EVENTS. -~j|. iKee tings, &c, To-night. Abbott's Opeia House — " The Flying Dutch man "and the "Bonnie Fish wife, "8. ' ', Agricultural Hall—Mohawk Miustrels, 8. V JM.C.A. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7/30. Temperance Hall—Free Entertainment," 7.20.. Choral Hall— Skating Rink, 2 to 5. Glassworks, Freeman's Bay—Exhibition GJass blowing, 2to 5. ' Newton Baths-AttpMand Draughts Club, 7.30. Beta of Justices at Police Court. - October 17— R.M. siis. . . v. ;■."..; Auction Sales on Monday. F. J. Jones, Wellesley-street—Grocerieg, Oil man's Stores, etc., 11. / T. Ms Jackson, Parnell—Household Furniture * "and'Eflfects, 11. * .. :J A., Bufikland, Ppnsonby Road—Household Fun. " niture, Horses, Dray a, etc.. 11. " J. Leyaon—Property, eto. t 11. , D. F. JSyans—Property, etc., 12. ; ,Q. Lowis-jroniuoDgery, Cutlery, etc., 11,