SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mwPn 3 V* TER~TWs «veninß' £23 ' to-morrow SITN *K'r_Thi« evening, 5 29. SUIT Klßß—To morrow morning, 6 31 Mi.ON'S AGB-Mewraoon 31st inst, 11.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

I™.barque, from Circular Head ■Lisetitia, schooner, irom Rarotonga (at Mercury Bay)

DEPARTURES.

PRO.TF TRT) t>«P»RT~RES Forthe South - Hawea, ss, Monday, 30th inst; Lady bird, ss, Wednesday l«t Septmiber For «an Franoiscu—City of Melbourne. 3rd September For Sydney—Hero, about 6fh September For Levuka—Kro.peetor barque, at once; Emu, aux diary-screw barqu- ntiue, at once For Lonrtnn Robina I'uulop, bavque, early For > ewfiastle— ba'que at nnce For fcfosUnga— Queen, schooner, e^rly

FEBWBLB BXPEOTIBD Mikaiio. ss, from San Francisco, 9h September City of Melbourne, from Sydney, 2nd September John Reanic, ship, VT 6 Q, Irom London ; sailed May 11 Carisbrook Castle, ship, HLWB, from Belfast sw'lh-j June 8 British Ecnp re. fhip, f om London City of - • ckland, shif, KIITR, from London; sailed 15tti June Whi... Ragle, ship Q*OW. from London Ocean Mail ship from London CuJumbn* barque. XV H X from London ; sailed Bth June For<jfct-'Mfi IST ,t. b rqnp > from Py Jnev, early Cab.if. i(>h, b rque froto I ytteUor. Vrirce ■ ifrec!, barquemine, from Lyttelton, early Omabi, t m.l.jt elton, e-irly kthel from l.yttelto ; sailed 23rd AJgust Roderick Dhu, from < amaru, early

B^~ A special charge is made for consignees' or tmppers1 names inserted in this column. THE rOVKK CASTLE. Th:s irnmierant vessel w>is taken down to the qu ran me auchnracelastevening andthe passeneers vtvr* landed this morning ami taken in charge of by Mr Bsrnesl y, the master of the quarantine station. The usual notice prehibitingaTiy prreon unauthorised irom h^-ii g cinitnunicition wi'h ihe island or ship du'mtr the ;eif<m ance of the quarantine, has heen P'ib'i.-he^ hy Mr EUis, lomg'aiio. Comroi.sioner. The f low n? is a. list of <b~ deaths which took place on the voyage, anrl which did n-t. reach us until too late f' r insertion last, lu.ht i-WMiatn McVull. aged 2yvars, of enn ties'in "f th - brain; McNsll, aged 6 years of sca'la*ina ; Ma-y --raith. ageii lyear, of seirktlna; Mary Cob'.iui, g< d 1 month, of con gestion cf the brain ; Maggie Daisley, agfd 8 years, of dropsy ; Sarah fiurr.s. aited 24 ye'trs, of rheumatic fever anct dropsy ; infant of Sarah Burns, aged 1 month, rf diarrhoea; Klizabeth Hector, aged 8 months, of mesenterlc dise»s« : .lohn Lee, aged 15 years, of bronchiiis; Edmund Campbell, aged 3 months, of mesenteric dUease. Dr Pawes is the surgeon-superintendent in charge ; and we are gl»d to see that r Menzies, formerly chief officer of the ship Count*? s of Kit.tore. conies as chief officer of the i over Cistle. The barque Vivid arrived in harbour this afternoon and worked her way up harbour against the westerly gale in splendid style. It was remarked by those ■who saw t.er com" in that she had her Ptuddin^-sail booms out, which seem<-d to indicate that she could not have had very much of the recent heavy weather. Bme v*g*bond last night cut two lines attach-d to tw> vessels alongside the wharf. Fo-turately no accident occurred, but at lew water the vessels might lave been blown over on their sides and filled. A telegram . has been received iin town to - day stating that the schooner Iretitla arrived at Meicury Bay from Rarotonga yesterday. I'he barque Prospector cleared out to-day for Levuka with a general cargo. She is now ready to sail, and will do so at the earliest opportunity. Ptssengers.—Miss Duncan, Rev. J. W. Isitt, Messrs H. S Cbaffin, 0. Spr*wn, W. D. Brewer C. Lone. The schooner Christina cleared out in ballast for Russell to-day. The schooner Onward cleared out to-day for Hokianga with a general cargo.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

S3 Mails will Close as follows Por Thames, tommrrow'at 5 30 p m For Coromatdel. on Friday next at 11 30 am For Levnka, Fiji per Emu, to-morrow at 11 am For W»nparo», per I hwjbdis, to-morrow at 2 p m For Whitianga, Tairua, '> anr&Djf*, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Kriday n>xtat3pm For MahuraDgi, Matakaoa, Man s awai, Waipu, etc, par Lady fcowen on Saturday «t 9am For TV-anski, Southern Provinces, and Australian Colonies, per ss Mawea, on Monday, 30th instant, at 8 am. For newspapers at 7 am. For money orders and registered letters on.Saturday at 5 p m Per City of Melbourne, on Friday, 3rd September, as follows:— For Sandwich Tslands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, and Foreign West Indies, 10 30 a m ''or the TTnited Kingdom and Continent of Eun.p's at 10.30 am For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 9.30 a m Late letters bearing an extra fee of 63, in addition to th-: postage, will be re eived by the Mail Agent on board up to the time of sailing. For Chatham Islands, per Magellan Cloud, on Friday, 3rd Sdptemher, at 3pm S. B. BIS-i. Chief Postmaster.

DEATH.

DAVIES.—On the 2Gth instant, at the residence of Mr. Daniel Rheehan, Nelson-street, Mary Ann Davi-s, aged 35 years.

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1875

I'M the causa that lacks asslstancs, For the wranr that needs resiaUacOb *»r th» fatnra in the distance, Aat tba Mod that wa can <s»

An alarming article appears in a recent issue of th? Cross, revealing an insidious attempt to set up a State Church in New Zealand. It is bad enough for the colony to be thrown into a state of chaos and confusion by amateur constitutionmongering, but that the critical moment should be seized for setting up an ecclesiastical despotism is something too horrible to contemplate. The occasion of our contemporary's excitement is a hill intro duced into the Assembly in relation to the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, " the purport of which," says our contemporary "may not be known to many members of the community," but on which our contempo rary forthwith proceeds to shed a light after afasbion. It is intituled "An Act to recognise the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, and to provide for dealing with certain pro perties held in trust, for purposes connected with such trust." It has we are told "some" what the appearance of a State Church ;'> and it might not be a bad thing just now, by way of variety, to get up a cry of " the State ia danger !" from the cunning machin ations of these wiley Presbyters, who feel that .New Zealand's difficulty is the Church's opportunity. A little information, however, on the true state of the case dispels the alarm ; for it is known to most that among the Presbyterian clergy and laity settled in these parts'ar c representatives of the various Presbyterian sections, the Established, Free, and United Presbyterian Churches of Scotland, the Presbyterian Church of Ire land, the Presbyterian Church of England and others. And whereas all these brethren dwell together in unity, and are long since enfolded together as one flock in these new lands, it is awkward and inconvenient that in the marriage law they should be recognised under these separate names, and that trusts should be held and administered likewise in the names of the Church of Scotland, the Free Church, &c. The recognition therefore in law of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand will simply be the non-recognition of these various sections, and the blending together for legal purposes trusts which have long ago been blended in practice. But our contemporary sees another and a worse danger looming in the distance, for he sees the time when this Church will begin to reform and to step beyond the ancient land marks ; and in the recital of the standards of Presbyterianism he sees that any reformers stepping beyond such landmarks, must leave "all right to the property of the Church" behind, even though such "re formers might be as twenty to one." Well we admit there is a difficulty when fixing trusts, in providing that they should in after years be applied to uses not originally intended;!; but we think that with most persons making bequests or fixing

the disposition of their property, ther c is a very general desire to confine it to the object dearest to the testators heart. And if the people buying allotments and building churches just now, have a love for the old teachings of John Knox, and Calvin, and the Westminster Divines, we presume that they have a perfect right to say that their moneys and bequests shall be devoted to the continuance of those doctrines, and not be alienable by posterity for the propagation of the faith of Confucius or Beast Woodhull, or any lesser evil which they may deem contrary to faith and morals. As a simple matter of right, men':generally claim this ; and though the " Westminster Confession of Faith and the Presbyterian form of Church Government by Presbyteries, Provincial or General Synods, and Kirk Sessions," are very old-fashioned things, still they are en deared to Presbyterians by very old and glorious associations, by mother's early teachings and by the convictions of maturer years. la these circumstances and seeing that these are the standards by which all these various sections in New Zealand are at present known, and by which " The Presby terian Church" has been defined for ages, the adherents of that faith and polity are not to be blamed if, in giving their gifts and settling their endow ments, they set up prominently the ancient landmarks and say hitherto they shall go but no farther. Every thing considered, we think the proposed measure is not of those dangerous tendencies so alarming to our con temporary, and if the Communion most in terested is content, as it appears it is, we may safely leave it to settle its own domestic affairs as it deems best.

The meeting la^fc night at the Alechanica' Institute, if it does nothing; else, proves one thing, that people don't like taxation. This is no new discovery. In fact we believe we had heard as much before. But last night's resolve presents the old fact in a more striking light. For we think if there id any ona thing more than anether ttiat might be expected to appeal to public sympathy, it is such an institution as a Free Public Library, and if there is any tax that could not be felt as a very great burthen, we think it must be one that; by Act of Parliament is prevented from rising beyond a penny in the pound of the annual rentals. However, the feeling was against the proposal. On such occasions, of course a good deal is said which is to be excused, by the desire of people to carry their views. Por example, the charge that there was some " pulling of strings," and that some persons had some ulterior objects to serve. Well, wa cannot reilly see what objects be sides the professed ones could have been con. teinplated by anyone. We cannot sue how any individual could have been specially benefited. A Public Library, such as that contemplated, would have been a public boon, and to none more than to the artisan and working classes ; and if any had grounds for complaint that complaint might well be loudest from the wealthy property-holders, for the impost would have been a tax on property. And as for any covert objects, or any secret palling of strings, the calling of such a public meeting is the answer. Por that meeting was not necessary ; it was not prescribed in the Act, and had secret plot or striDg-pulling been required to compass the objects, all that was requisite was that any ten ratepayers should have demanded of the Mayor the taking of a poll by ballot on any day fixed not earlier than ten days from the receipt of the requisition. But last night's meeting was held expressly to ventilate the subject in preference to surprising people by a secret ballot. Whatever the result might have been the course taken wa3 exceedingly open and above board. We cannot but express regret in the interests of public advancement that we have not a great Public Library in Auckland. The Provincial Treasury can give no help ; the Colonial Treasury will not ; for to the petition on the subject signed by two thousand names, the General Government had not even the courtesy to give a line of reply. We feel that there are only too good grounds for the repugnance to taxation which stands in the way of the only means left us for obtaining this boon for our selves. Taxation is heavy enough in all conscience, and in spite of ourselves it will be far heavier, and we see no help for it; so that although the rate of a penny which to a man paying a rental of £20 a year would be but one and eight pence a year is a very small one compared with the boon presented, still we confess it is very difficult to gainsay the disinclination which men have to any increase to the present taxes.

With reference to the reported death of Captain Casey and the amusing sequel, Mr Dickenson, undertaker, writes:—"Sir, — Allow me to explain the circumstances under which I called on Captain Casey, as related in last night's Star. About eight o'clock a well-dressed gentleman called at my shop and informed me that Captain Casey was dead, and Mrs Casey wished to see me to make the necessary preparations for the funeral. Of course I agreed to go, and hence my call. It is unnecessary to say that I was as much astonished as Captain Casey upon meeting him at the room door and saw at once that a joke had been perpe trated at mj expense. Perhaps F. H. Lewisson, who seems to have been enjoying the lark and Captain Casey's toddy together, might tell something more about it, but I think after bringing me up there, they might have asked me in to the less doleful gather ing going on inside.—Yours, &c, Thomas T. Dickinson, Undertaker, Victoria-street."

To the Editor : Sir, —I am very sorry to see the result of last night's meeting re free library. I think it is a disgrace to the city to pass such a resolution as that carried. Dr. Kidd, I think, ought to be ashamed of himself, because he has been enabled to become a clever classical scholar and a learned man he ought to try and let the poor classes that have not means to pay for education have opportunities of learning by their aid. Mr. Main ought to remember that neither the library at the Mechanics' or that at the Young Men's Christian Association are worth the rates of subscription. As for George Staines' motion, we can all see through it. It /was just a petty tirade against our esteemed Town Clerk in remem brance of the little dressings Q-. S. received from him while in the Council together. Hoping that Auckland will re-consider their decision, I am, &c, P. H. Wilson. Turner street, August 26, 1875.

on ,the Melbourne Cup this evening at the City Club Hotel, at eight o'clock precisely.

We again remind ourj namerous readers that the Grand Variety Entertainment, in aid of a lady in distressed circumstances, will take place this evening in the City Hall.

On Newton matters a " KesHeit. i" Knra ngahape Road" writes :—•' Sir, — Having read an account of a fire in last Tuesday's issue of your paper that occurred in Kara ngahape Road, I think it only just to give a flat denial to the statements in tolo. It is said that Mr Dowd's chimney took fire and flared up to the terror of the quiet folk of Karangahape Road. Suffice it to say that the terror was of so trifling a nature that only three or four persons came to this ter rific conflagration. With regard to the quiet folk, I am Eorry to saj we are not as quiet as represented, for it was only last Saturday night week the neighbourhood of Dublm street was disturbed by a drunken brawl, in which men and women were concerned. While on this subject, I might add that not very far distant from where this said lire occurred, similar disgraceful scenes as the one I have depicted are of frequent occur rence. It would be well if the police autho rities would make a little enquiry after these degraded and besotted creatures to whom I allude, and have them removed to fresh fields and pastures new. By so doing they would confer an inestimable boon on society in general, and on the quiet folk of Karanga hapa Road in particular."

The tenth ordination festival of St. Sepul chre's will be held to-morrow in the parish church, Symonds-street, at seven o'clock, i here will be divine service, including the even song by the choirs, and a sermon by Rev. A. R. Tomlinson. The church will be tastefully decorated under a committee ap pointed. The proceedings will be of an imposing character.

The next lecture of the winter series in connexion with the Christian Young Men's Association will bs given to-morrow (Friday) evening, by the Key. W. J. Williams, Wes leyan Minister, and the title of the subject will be "George Whitefield bis Life and Labours." Those persons who remembei the lecture which Mr. Williams gave two years ago, on " Cromwell," will be led to expect an ably condensed sketch of the great theological opponent of John Wesley, and from what we know of the critical capabilities and oratorical powers of the lecturer, we feel sure that those who listen to his words will not bo disappointed. Whitefield and Wesley together, in their separated spheres, did a great work in what is now called "revival ism," and if Wesley was the most persuasive in his style of preaching, Whitefield waß the most effective. Whitofield was the son of a Gloucester publican, born at the "Bell Inn" on the lGth December, 1714, and he died at Newbury Fort, in 1770. Dr. Franklin, who frequently heard Whiterield preach, said that " every accent, every emphasis, every undulation of the voice was so perfectly well turned and well placed, that, without being interested in the subject, one could not help being well pleased with the discourse ; a pleasure of much the same kind which one receives from an excel lent piec3 of music." Whitefield more over, was the most successful preacher of charity sermons of his a»e ; quite equal to Spurejeon of the present day, who in many poiats resembles Whitefield. Such was the fame of Whitefield's eloquence that wherever he appeared, crowds flocked to hear him, and when he left he was frequently followed by a troop of disciples, on whom his oratory had made a deep impression. In Bristol, the religious fervour he awakened, was most extraordinary, but that possibly was due to the fact that Anglican churches were closod against him, and it was in con sequence of this that both Whitefield and Wesley commenced preaching in the open air. In speaking of one of these " monster " meetings at Kingswood, Wbitefield said "The open firmament above me, the prospect of the adjacent fields, with the sight of thousands and thousands, some in coaches, some on horseback, aad some in the trees, aud at times all affected together, to which was added the solemnity of approaching evening, was almost too much for and quite overcame me." The greatest men of the age and sceptics of ronown, Bolingbioke, Uibbon, Hume, and Chesterlield, hung upon the words of the great Methodist preacher, whose life and character will be faithfully told to-morrow evening, by the Key. W. J. Wiliiams of Auckland.

We learn that it i 3 intended to give the immigrants of G. Vesey Stewart's special settlement an entertainment on their arrival. A more iitting thing could not he devised, as it will put heart into them after their long journey, and show them that they have our warmest sympathy and good wishes. It is proposed to provide substantial refreshment with speeches and music. We hope the general public will lend a hearty help in this matter.

The young men forming the Templar Brass Band had a very happy entertainment last evening in the Temperance Hall, Albert street ; the hall being crowded to the doors. The band was Hnder the guidance of Mr. McComish. Mr. Gatland interested the audience with " Man the Life Boat," which Henry Russell used to sing in his palmy days to the citizens of London ; and, in the comic line, his " Molly Carew" took immensely. It was really a good song, and despite its Irishisms, contained a few lines of real poetry. Mr Ryan sang Kingley's " Three Fishers" in a very effective manner, also another pretty senti mental song. A young man, Mr Chapman, gave two comic songs "The way of the world," and " Nothing o' that about me," in a lively manner, and the songs, simply absurdities, caused much laughter. Mr Femes gave two original songs "The star of Queen-street," and " Going to see the Fakir," neither of which compositions would shew up well in printer's ink ; the beat verse from the former will be sufficient:—

" Sometimes I valk upon the vharf, A pretty girl I meets, And then ye promenade Dewn Queen-street."

Robinson Crusoe, another humorous ditty, was amusing, and the singer, Mr. Allan, was encored. "She Wore a Wreath of Roses" was prettily sung by a very bashful young man, who evidently possessed the power o f doing justice to this sweet old song, but whose shyness hindered the outflow of the stanzas to the disappointment of the audience. The band played selections from "Forma" and other pieces in a very creditable manner. Mr. McComish was eminently successful with hia cornet' solos, "Sweet Spirit Hear my Brayer, and, accompanied by his sou in "Sweet Home." Mr. Hemus was very pleasing with hia violin solo, with pianoforte accompaniment by Miss Edger; and Mr A. Hemus showed, in the ballad of " Ella Reene," that, with proper government of the voice, he will yet be able to sing a good song. Mr Butschkow presided chiefly at the pianoforte, and played " Kathleen Mavourneen " and other selections. Mr Tremain superintended, the general arrange ments.

A special general meeting of the members of the Auckland Working Men's Friendly Aid Society, will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening in the Oddfellows Hall, Parnell.

Th Prince of Wales Theatre will be re opened on Saturday .veiling by the Dramatic Company, iuciuding Miss Clara Stephenson and Mr Collier, Sam Poole, Deering, Sweeney, and Mrs Searle, for six nighta only. Tha drama to be presented on the opening night will be "The Bolls," followed by •' AlJadin." On Monday next, a complimen tary benefit will be given to Mr Collier, for which ocoasion a splendid bill of fare is in preparation.

The medical superintendent of the lunatic asylum of Liverpool states that public house beer in that city is adulterated, and that people would not be rendered so insane as they were by the beer they drank if the beer was pure. The superintendant 'explained that the bibters of quassia, when used instead of the bitters of hops, would produce in sanity, and that in order to detect the bitter of quassia in beer an analysis costing from five to ten guineas was requisite.

On Friday evening, the third proximo, the shareholders of Ponsonby Hall will hold a general meeting with the view of winding up

the company.

Massachusetts still has a law which pro vides that "whoever travels on the Lord'B day, except from necessity or charity, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $10 for every offence. ' The statute is practically a nullity, no punishment such as it authorizes having been inflicted within many yearsj; but it makes all Sunday travel unlawful, and consequently the damages can be recovered for injuries received on highways and rail roads on Sundays, unless proof can be intro duced that the travelling was for necessity or charity.

The adjourned summoned meeting of the Court City of Auckland A.0.F., for the revision of the bye-laws, will be held in the Court-room, Cook-street, this evening at 7 30.

An English contemporary thus bears testi mony to the labours of Sir Moses Montefiore, for a testimonial to whom, L. D. Nathan and Co. are now receiving subscriptions : "It is, indeed, already blessed there, as every travel ler .in the East must well know. In that dark and mean quarter of Jerusalem, between Mount Sion and Moriah — the Haret-el- Yahoud —where the Jews are compelled to live, and where the poor ill-built exterior sometimes though rarely conceal homes of luxury and wealth — there walks no inhabi tant who does not know and revere the name of Sir M oses. There is none among those sad men and women who once a week beat their breasts under the stones of what was for merly the Temple of the Glory of Jehovah, but in his prayer for the " friends of Jerusa lem " bethinks him of the English baronefc. His title—with its soft Italian suggestion of a " flowery hill," set high above the low levels of race and creed jealousies to be a pleasant sign of human brotherhood—is in the mouths of swarthy boys and girls with the physiognomy of Joseph and Miriam, who know r<o other single word of F.ankish speech. The Bedouin of the desert has heard about the good old English gentleman, and, repeat ing his hundred charities in the land, mut ters, against his wont when any Jew is mentioned, "Allah shall give him peace." Moslem, Armenian, Greek and Latin, who fight like dogs together in the "City of Peace," unite to speak respectfully of the venerable benefactor ; and when rain was wanting lately, and Jerusalem had famine in her narrow streets, they joined the people of his own communion in petitioning Sir Moses Montefiore to send them aid."

The new Loan and Investment Company has already met with remarkable success. In Canterbury alone the required capital has been subscribed, but, as it is intended to allot the shares pro rata in different parts of the colony (in order to constitute it a colonial company), applications for shares will still be received at the National Bank, Auckland, and by Mr Alexander Saunders, until Satur day next, and the allotment will be made in proportion to the application. We before referred to the piinciples on which this Com pany is to be founded, and predicted that it would command public confidence, and the result has justified our expectations.

Mr. John Mason writes:—"Sir, —May your luminary never be less, notwithstanding the attempt to crush me in public estimation. You might, at the very least, have consulted me befoie publishing, with reference to my self, what appeared in your Tuesday's issue. I distinctly deny that I have at any time, and especially at the political meeting at the Wbau, been paid or employed for any pur pose what^opver ; and I further deny ever having admitted such an idea The cause of the opposition to the Government Bill mast be indeed weak to introduce to the public subterfuges. It proves that because I was not an elector of Eden, and thereby debarred speaking by the gentlemen attending that meeting, it pimply inferred that I was f.nming down with some crushing arguments. They might have been right, for so I was piepared. I excuse you, sir, because you are apt sometimes to listen to tittle-tattle. I consider that the action you are taking, to gether with your friends and admirers, is calculated to strengthen the hinds of Govern ment and weaken your own side-. The outside world mu3t assume that if there are two sides to a question, both ought to be represented, and they •will admit, whether elector or not, in virtue of living at Mount Albert, I was entitled to be heard. The negative simply implies that the Whau meeting, like many others, was packed by the major domo of that district. In conclusion, I believe that there is not an individual in Auckland can charge me with either requiring or accepting a bribe, and that the public will admit that in all my political views I have ever been, and still remain, like Cse3ar's wife, beyond suspicion. If accidentally the copy of a telegram fell into your hands it was my fault, and not yours, in publishing it; I ought to have been more careful. Be that as it may, I acknowledge that I aent the telegram, and 1 now fully endorse its meaning in ex tenso •' Up guards and at them.' I ask you not to be too severe a critic, which sometimes you are ; all I ask is 'Fair-play.'—l am, *c , John Mason."—[The statement was made on the authority of Mr McCaul, who publicly asserted at the meeting that Mr Mason had told him he was paid for coming to that meeting. We may add that Mr Mason him self since told the editor of this journal in Queen-street that he was paid a sovereign for going to the meeting at the Whau.—Ed. E.S.]

A well-attended meeting of the Ponsonby Cricket Club took place last evening in All Saints' school-room. Mr Masefield was voted to the chair. The committee appointed to secmre a practice ground for next season brought up their report. Nothing definite was arrived at, owing to the unsuitability of the land about the district for such a pur pose. After some discussion, it was resolved that the committee make further efforts, and report next Wednesday week, and if success ful, officers will be appointed for the in coming season. A vote of thanks to the chairman was passed, and the meeting adjourned till Wednesday next.

A FRIENDLY GATHERING.

A pleasant and convivial hour was passed last night at the Royal Mail" Hotel by the gentle men connected with the company and band in connection with the entertainment of Dr. Silvester, the Fakir of Oolu, on the departure of the companyHrom Auckland. An excel lent supper of the most satisfactory character was provided by Mr. Pearce, the host of the Royal Mail, and of which every one present (about thirty) heartily partook. The room was nicely decorated for the occasion, and justice was done to the ample spread. Captain Burns occupied the chair, and Mr. Whittington discharged the duties of croupier. Mr. Alfred Silvester, junior, apologised for the absence of his father (Dr. Silvester), who could not be present owing to the pressure of business in preparing for his departure < for the Thames. Mr. Silvester, junior, how ever, was fully equal to the occasion and contributed much to the success of the affair. In the course of the evening he saog the "Death of Nelson," which was loudly applauded, also a comic melody. The usual toasts, |loyalj.and patriotic, were given, in cluding the health of Mr Whittington, Dr Silvester's business manager, which was greetedjlwith loud applause* and drank with enthusiasm, furnishing unmistakeable proof of the good feeling existing between himselfjand the Company. Mr. Whittington responded in grateful terms, and said he should carry away with him many pleasing reminiscences of his friends in Auckland ; noticing especially the members of the press whose health he proposed. Mr. Silvester, jun. said the Fakir of Oolu again desired, through him, also, to express his thanks to the Auckland public and press, and to say hat he hoped to repeat his visit to Auck

land. Mr. David O'Neil and other gentle men contributed to the amusement of the meeting by singing several songs. Ine health of the band which is composed of Signor Gagliardi, (leader) and Messrs. Chat lev Thomas and Brown, was also drunk, and responded to by Signor* Gagliardi. The band, though limited in number, is a model of efficiency, and the members played seve ral pretty 'selections at intervals during the evening. The utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed throughout, and everyone seemed pleased at the happy termination of Dr Silvester's successful series of entertain ments, which have given satisfaction to the whole community.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

SITTINGS IN BANKRUPTCY,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Deeds of Arrangements

Order for complete execution of deeds of arrangements were granted by the Court in the cases of Frederick George Brown (fruit erer), Franz Scherff, and Kobert Menzies, arranging debtors. Be Burgess C. Mupphy. Mr W. H. Kissling appeared for the bank rupt in this case, which had been ordered to stand over at a previous sitting. Mr Kissling now explained that the bank rupt was possessed of considerable means when he first arrived in the colony. Of this he had been robbed by an attorney to whom it had been entrusted. There were no assets. In his examination, the bankrupt said he had been threatened with proceedings by his creditors, and so was compelled to come to the Court for relief. He depended for his sustenance on money he oc casionally received from his brother in Ireland. He had made strenuous efforts, to obtain work but had not succeeded. Navvying had been tried but it did not agree with him, while as a jobber in stocks and shares his speculations had been singularly unfruitful.

His Honor found fault with the manner in which the bankrupt's accounts were made out.

After some remarks in explanation from Mr Kisaling, His Honor made some strong animad versions in the case which he was of opinion should not have come before him at all. The benefit of the Court was intended for dis tressed industrious persons not for idle men living on expectations. His Honor then declared the bankrupt to have passed his final examination.

Mr Ki-sling applied, for his discharge His Honor granted the discharge. Be Samuel Henky Webbe.

The bankrupt in this case was described as a settler and lessee of certain property in Fort-street which had been the subject of many law suits. On the 23rd October, 1874, his assets were £7,080 and his liabilities £1,6G8 18s Sri. At the date of filing his schedule, viz. 22nd April of this year hi s liabilities were £1.792 7s 2d and his assets £8,280 10*, showing a nominal surplus of £6,487 2s lOd, Mr Rees represented the brnkrupt and elicited from his client the assertion that the statement of accounts a3 furnished was correct.

Mr Hesketh for Mr W. S. Graham, an op posing creditor submitted Mr Webbe to a lengthy cross-examination. His Honor obtained from the bankrupt an admistion that a large proportion of the accounts were founded on guess work, on the assumption that the property in Forb-street was his own-

Mr. Thomas Hy. "Webbe, the trustee in the estate was examined, but his acswar3 were so involved that it was impossible to gather anything from them.

Mr. Ilees objected to the trustee being examiner!. He had never beard of such a thing. His Honour said Mr. Kees would hear of it now. The trustee was an officer of the court, and was bound to give all the information required.

Mr. Kees said the trustee should have had a notification of the examination.

His Honor begged Mr. Eees not to inter rupt the examination. He was determined to have the matter sifted, as it appeared at the present moment a very bad case.

In further examination the trustee said, after some fencing, that he had received from the bankrupt no papers relating to his estate, only a book.

(left sitting.)

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before E. Isaacs and John Cosgrave, Esqs.,

Justices.)

STARRY WANDERERS.

Malcolm Mulberry Mclntyre, was fined 5s and costs. Edward Pooloo, Thomas Arnon, Matt Mattson, a Norwegian, Henry Parker, (sailors) and Amos Smallpiece, a sailor boy, a native of Sarrey, were fined in the same amount. EDUCATION BATE DEFAULTERS. A large number of persons were summoned this morning for non-payment of the Educa tion Bate ; ten were adjourned as defendants did not appear. Mr Alexauder appeared for Mr Lusk. James I>. Clarke was called bat did not appear. A Voice from the crowd : He is not here, sir ; can't come. Constable : Step forward. A young man here stepped forward, and in answer to the Bench said Ins name was Ebenezer, and that he was the son of defen dant. His father was the proprietor of a school in Union-street, and could not possi bly be present without neglecting his pupils. Is that all you want, sir ? Some surprise was expressed that a school master should be a defaulter. Mr Clarke's letter was put in as an excuse for non-payment: — . "August 2. " Gentlemen, —I see no other way than to return your unjust and cruel summons, and at the same time to ask Mr Shove, who has known me ever since I have been in Auck land, whether he thinks the Rev. P. H. Cornford lied when lie assured him I could pay. I return you the summons, and re main yours, J. D. Clarke." Mr Machattie proved that the debt was still due, and judgment was given for plain tiff.

Catherine Townsendand George Gould, two very poor inhabitants of Chancery-lane, pleaded inability to pay through poverty and want of employment. The Bench granted defendants time, and allowed the cases to stand over until the 23rd proximo. Elizabeth Morris, another lone woman of Chancery-lane, acknowledged her indebted ness, but she was not worth a pound in the whole world. She had scarcely got a shoe to La- foot.

Time was allowed in order that she should either pay or prove her inablity to pay. Judgments for plaintiff was recorded against Peter McKenna, Thomas Flaherty, Charles Hazard, and a number of otherr.

The Court was crowded during the hear ing of the cases.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUB SPECIAL CORRlss^Q DENTJ

Mr Sheehan to the Rescue. } (Received too late for insertion yesterday M > Last night the Government tried to «flf the debate but failed. The Opposition 3 up Mr Sheehan who started at half pas t fe^ and want on until a message from Ha «!!?' about one o'clock informed hin that the '{&. verament ha<J ca\ed in, and an adjournment of the Bom>e was moved by Mr WalU Johnston. r Mr Pign:in's sis month's amendment *L his own, moved in a- hwrry when he thought the debate was closing, and the Opposite did not desire to take advantage of it.

THIS DAY.

Intentions of the Opposition. The Government will probably force a di. vision on the second reading, and are certain to have a large majority, a3 several members of the Opposition (who are determined to %ht the measure tlrrouah committee) give their vote in favour of the second read ing, as they have throughout intended to do' The fight has no!; been made for the preset vration of Provincial institutions as now &• istiner, but for the remission of proposed Coa. stituoional chants to_ the country and, therefore, tho division on the second reading, if forced, will not form an index to the state of feeling in the House in relation to the main question at issue. The Opposj. tion do not desire to divide on the second reading, owing to this feeling among members both in their own and the Government party but the Government will, no doubt, inaie use of it, for the purpose of making a show of great strength. A caucus of the Oppoa. tion members yesterday decided that, if a division were called for, members might vote as they chose on second reading, and a largj proportion will vote for it, as already stated. Part of the proceedings of"the Opposition caucus I am not at liberty to disclose till to. morrow. It i 3 reported the Government have gives up all hope of carrying the bill this aeaaion. Yesterday's Business. The monotony of the abolition debate wai broken yesterday by the introduction of new Election of Mayor. The introduction of a petition froaihe members of the Auckland City Council« considered to be rather in bad taste, asjt is thought that if the Council were supported in their view by the ratepayers the mi^ht easily have secured support from that body to their petition. It is understood that Mr Sheehan'rf bill has been brought down on ' the strength of a former petition of ratepayers • which was baulked. I don't knowwhether this is true, but the bill, if pressed, will probably receive the support of the majority % of Auckland members. An effort is being made, as suggested by Mr Curtis, to get the Government to absorb by one colonial mea sure all the little bills making Mayors elec tive now on the paper, and most likely this will be done. The Judge's Scandal. The removal of the Judges was brought under the notice of the House by Mr llolleston. It appears that in a letter by the Acting-Secretary on March 6th, it mi stated that in making; the proposal to shift Ihe Judges, the Government " were actuated by the expressed wishes of the Legislature." Mr llolleston strongly condemned this misrepresentation of the proceedings of the House, and asked the Government to nrodace that expression of the wishes of the Assembly. He thought an assurance was necessary to prevent similar tampering with the Bench without a direct expression of the wishes of Parliament.

Mr ±Sowen made a very lame reply. He said the words complained of were inadver tently used, anri admitted that they wen not justified. . He said the Governmenl understood that it was the wish of the Joinl Committee that the judges should ;be changed on fireuifc. They hoped to mike some arrangement with the jadges them selves. It is impossible to conceive. I more lame excuse, and a more begging of the real question, and in an] independent Parliament, the scandalous tam pering with the independence of the Bench would have brought down censure upon the Ministry. But there is no danger of that with the present Government following and prospective patronage. Carriage of Coal on Kailways. This important subject was brought under the notice of the House by Mr T., Murray* motion that the charge for freight of minerill along the lines should not exceed 2d per ton a mile. He referred to the importance of encouraging the coal industry, and sai(V li the same concessions were made on the Ctt; terbury and Otago railways as had Men granted on the Auckland and Merest w, the public would be very largely bene™™J and an important source of wealth developed. The Minister of Public Works pointed ort that the Government had no control over tt» railways in the South and thought, »• motion was likely to hamper the Government At his suagestion Mr Murray consented w withdraw it. The Assembly Library. . A discussion arose on Sir George wej' motion for the erection of suitable builainp for the preservation of the General ABBemWf library. He referred especially to the IUJ" portance of preserving manuscripts relafflj to the early history of the colony and to«w Maori race. " J*mt, The proposal met with general Mp-pOTV*! ■Stafford especially referring to thevaln>D« nature of the library and the itwpar»r loss that would be caused *>J r* fire to which it was extremely liable in; »• wooden structure which now «>nt*l3 ' The chief difficulty raised by the Gang, ment was the expense and tn^ nec£rj which they saw for removing the old *v™?** ; between the Legislative Council and flon-. of Eepresentatives in order to secure «>mp«» safety. They suggested a Commission, out after several members-had spoken in wppo" of the motion, Major Atkinson said W>™r vernment would be prepared to oonsuw w the member for City West with the view » making the necessary provision. Sir «J5 Grey said he would relieve the G°Tffl^ of any difficulty they might be in d? tn?°£ of a Royal Commission. Incidentally a*. mentioned by Sir Donald McLean taw Government had had prepared oy _ Alexander Mackay, of Nelson, an omjj history of the aboriginal race m tne o Island, and the same would be done ior the Native Minister said the Geveriu- rf had already taken action for the Pnr^£(e giving effect to the report of tne .» Lands Committee on the petition or Thames people for laads for settlement. Onehunga Wharf- nn hnn « The want of a railway wharf at <*«**!* was very strongly referred to during * cussion of Mr Yon der Heydes »™ for a uniform system in dealing wltlL r*' wharves throughout the colony. >" ifc . cussion arose out of. the payment tor, Wellington railway wharf, which \ subject of a previous motion. _ * t-flj shewn that Auckland was not indebteaw^ General Government for its harbour eno ments, and that an undue preference wa"^ given Wellington in S: out of colonial funds, compelled to pay for toen/^r said the wharf was ne^=fa to thf $3e*j Mr. G. McLean, Mr \HHrke, and M'^j, han shewed that this J& no k**£i^j* case of Onehunga, and that J^X&f the railway the latter work i*ouldJ~ -«» takeu.-Mr Stafford said the question w

frHE EVENING STAR, THTJUgDAY. AUGUST 26 181T5



TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Mantjkatj Hrads, this day. "Wind, W.3.W., strong breeze, cloudy ; barometer, 28.80, bar breaking heavily. PROPERTY in QUEEN-STREET. Tenders will be r?ceived by the undersigned for the Purchase of a Freehold or for a Lease of Feven years of t'e Premises now occupied by Mr. Mark Sonaerville, Grocer (having a frontage of 33 feet to Qu es-str> et by a drpth of 100 feet), opposite Messrs llorrin and Co.'s. Possession on expiry of existing leas-, on Ist January, 1870. Tenders "on or before "WEDNESDAY, 25th ugnst.—Particulars on appli cation to BROWN", CAMPBELL & CO. pAKNELL SERIES. M A S 0 N B S. HfAKE this i pportunity of thanking their patrons -1- for tlie km aupporr hitherto afforded them, and respectfully be.' to inform them that the Planting Season is now on. and solicits an insppotion of their MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF NURSERY STOCK, Which ip UKEQrALi.Ei) in the Colonies, consisting of Fruit, Shelter, and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Thorns, Quicks, and every re quisite appertaining to Horticulture, Descriptive Catalogues of which can be had on application at the Nurseries, or at MR. ROBT. BREWIN'S SEED STORES, QXTEEN- STREET, Town Acrent. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FOR SALE : Muntz Metwl. (Genuine , 14 to 20oza Coppering Nails and Felt Chain Cables from 5 16 to ljin, Admiralty tested Anchors, from 501b to 10Jc«a, Admiralty tented Canva* the b»st aworment in Auckland A large Stock Belt Rope, frost Brothers (beat), from lj to i£ inch a larae stock on hand Laniard Rope. 4 and 3 strand, fine yarn Russian Hump, a largest' ck of assorted sizes Wire Kooe, a large Htock of best quality Paint Oils. Raw and Boiled P-tints and Leads, various colours Pitch and Resin Bail Loirs Patent Logs, &c. to arrive par caller otr and dtjnedin A LflßUtt AB-OBTMI!NT OF SHIP CHANDLERY. D. H. McKENZIB & CO TMPERATIYE SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. A. LINABURY & CO. aving taken premises adjoining, having determined to effect a CLEARANCE SALE, ' To obviate the necessity of removal of Stock, which otherwise must necessarily suffer deterioration. The SALE will continue for OXE MONTH ONLY during which time no Reasonable Offer Refused! The Balance of the Stock will be SOLD by AUCTION As LINABURY & CO. are determined to open their New Premises with entity New Importations of the most FASHIONABLE , STYLE. A. LIN A BURY & CO., 224, QUEEN-STREET, Or a Door above "Wellesley-street, Auckland. pURTAINS.—WINKS & HALL. CURTAINS! CURTAINS ! CURTAINS!!! CURTAINS!! Net, Lace, Swiss, and Muslin, Great Variety, NEW PATTERNS, SILK ANB WORSTED DAMASKS , J&JBP3 AND OaETOKNES, BILLIARD C LOTHS, GILTGBIMKEY AND TOILET GLASSES, PERAMBULATORS. & HALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKEKS & UPHOLSTERERS. «„-„„_ , *P~ Amenta for the GBQVER AND BAKER BBWING MAOHI



BI A NKETS ! BIA JN KETS ! A LARGE STOCK ON HAND, all Sizes, Purchased at Auction in an Over stocked Market, and to be Sold much below Regular Price. Blue Blankets from 11/6 per pair White Blankets from 12/6 per pair Also, Coloured Rugs, Counterpanes And Furnishing Goods of every description French Merinos Winceys Flannels Crimean Shirting Calicoes Hosiery of every description, &c. Boys' and Men's Clothing in great variety Witney Overcoats Macintoshes A Special Line of MACINTOSH COATS, sealskin lined, much below usual price. Lambswool Vests, Pants Crimean Shirts, Hats, Caps, &c. 83^~ Covvti yordcrs ((mfvilyaiid jn-omptly executed RUSHBEOOK & BRIDGMAN, [Late R. Hobbs], JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Qobev-strebt, Auckland. _ ___. ___ __ _ 1,000 MEN'S TWEED COATS at 7/0. Samuel coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. rriHE LOAN AND INVESTMENT COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED).. Chief Office: Ciiiustchurcii. The Share List of the Loan and Investment Com pany -wiH positively close on Saturday next, 2Sth August. Intending subscribers should make early applica tion to THE NATIONAL BANK; Or to. MR. SAUNDERS, Insurance Buildings.



A Terrible Disease. If gravel is allowed to remain iv ihe bladder, the accumulations eventually become-5 so large that they can only be removed by onu of the most dangerous and agonizing operation's known to surgery. The deposits pann out through the ur-tha so long as they are smill enough to do so ; but in th ir passage their ragged edifen tear its sensi tive lining, producing the most excruciating tortures. The use of tli-t benehcieut diuretic Udolpiio Wom-'k's Scuikdam Aromatic Schnapps materially assists in dissolving- and passing gravel.



Have fiya been to the City Hall! The fu-o.s annual customers' benefit! Twenty-one lines at 30 per cent, reduction ! Head the advertisement over the leader and mark the reductions. All the goods there enumerated are on view and marked in plain figures at Holloway & Garlick's. Carpets, floorcloths, and door mats at reduced prices for cash for two weeks only at the City Hall. —Holloway & Garlick, 230, Queemtreet, Auckland.—[Advt.]