SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

uu «» v. .-•!> I This Afternoon, 5.32 HUGH *_ A, „*.-—-) To _ monovv Morning, 5.55 SUN B_T.—This Evening. 1.51 BUN HIS _,—To-morrow Morning, 7.16 MOON'S-A'.. E.-Fall Moon, 14th, 10.34 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell I Southern Gross, s.s.. Holmes, from Napier Coralie, cutter, Ramsay, from Tairua Black Diamond, p.s., Lloyd, from Russell Fanny Kesly, ketch, from Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

Waiwera, schooner. Bushell, for Gisborne Opotiki. cutter. Xe.ild. for Opotiki Augusta' britfantinje, Pullman, for Dunedin

IMPORTS.

Per Southern C-oss, from Napier: 122 ox hides, ami 4 casks beef.

EXPORTS.

; jer Rose, lor i_ .vnicn ; o.ouu ieeu -luiu-i. -« pkgs. doors and seshes. 20 boxes soap, and 2 iron tanks.—Henderson and Macfarlane.

Inwards Coastwise.—Mana. cutter, Mc- Guerney, from Tairua, with 25,500 feet timber ; Dream, cutter, trim Tairua, with 2_,03. feet timber ; Mary, schooner, from Wangarei, with 33 tons coal; Wahapu, cutter, from the Lake, with 500 bushels sand ; Three Brothers, cutter, from Tryphena, wirb 50 tons firewood, 18 bundles trees, and 2 kegs butter; Fanny Kelly, ketch lrom Whangaroa, with 27,300 leet sawn timber aid 4,000 shingles ; Coralie, cutter, from Tairua. with 21000 feet timber; Mary Ann. cutter, from Cabbage Bay, with 45 tons fire wood ; Back Diamond, steamer, from Russell, in ballast. ___ . Outwards Coastwise.—Waiwera, schooner, for Gisborne. via Kennedy's Bay, with 20,000 shingle?, 36,000 ft timber, 18 doors, and 16 pkgs sundries; Lake St. Clair, barge, for Kikowake, in ballast *. Sissy, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Jan-t, c. tter, for Wangarei Heads, in ba.ast- Fav,*n. cutter, for Matakana, in ballast; Tainni, p.s„ for Thames, in ballast; Throe Brothers,* cutter, for Tryphena. with sundries ; Coralie. cutter, for Tairua. in ballast ; Mary Ann, cutter, for Cabhage Bay.m ballast: Mana. cutter, for Tairua, via Tamaki, with _0 head cattle ; Mary, schooner, for Wangarei Heads, "The email steamer Black Diamond came down from Russell last night, for the purpose of undergoing repairs. ..-.,, „ A <.„ The cutter Rose, built for Hedemann and Co. by Messrs Darrach and Co., cleared at the Customs to-day for Levuka, and will sail about Monday next. _ . . ~ . The Pretty Jane is advertised to sail for Gisbomo on Wednesday. . -»_ „„_._„ The s s. Tarannki will arrive in the Manukau from New Plymouth and Southern Ports on Monday morning. »„_„._ fn _ The schooner Sissy leaves this afternoon lor Russell, where she is to load with coal for the rPl}CjTn/_D The s.s. Taupo may be expected from Tauranga end the South to-morrow evening. HThe brig Syren cleared at the' Customs to-day for Kaipara with a large quantity of building materials, and machinery for the Aratapu Saw mills. She is to load with timber at Kaipara for The s.s. lona arrived from Russell this morn ing, with 43 sacks gum. 60 sacks oysters, 7 kits fish, 3 bundles, and 11 hides, o head cattle, 3 bundles sheepskins, and sundries. Passengers : -Mesdames Wy'ie, Chapman, Stephenson, Buchanan, Misses Buchanan and pla_?,*r^' Messrs Jno.lßuchanan, Puckey, Captain J. Hunt, and one in the steerage. „_i,_ The Agnes Donald is on the berth for Levuka. The Kenilworth is undergoing an overhaul on the gridiron, prior to leaving for Noumea. The brigantine Augusta sailed from tne Manukau "Heads to-day for Dunedm, with a cargo of timber. _ ... The Rowena will arrive from Tauranga this e -Thes__ Southern Cross arrived from Napier -last evening with a quantity of ox hides, Re, and one -passenger-Mr F. G. Moss. The barque Thames has entered out at the Customs for New York. -,„<.„„ The time of the departure of the Durham for Coromandel has been altered te 12 ocuock to night, instead of noon, as advertised. The brigantine Omaha will be launched from the patent s _p at the North Shore this afternoon, afte? undergoing exten. ive repairs at the hands of Mr DavrSch, shipbuilder. She has been re coppered _nd recaulked, and has been supplied with a new keel, new midship rails, new stern bulwarks, and stern rails. The whole of the repairs have been performed by Mr Darrach in a satisfactory, creditable, and workmanlike n Theec r ngineer's trial of the s.s Hannah Mokan took place this afternoon. The trial trip will come off on Monday. -„.,-.,„./■_ «. SsThe schooner Mazeppa entered outward 3at the Customs yesterday for Rarotonga. The paddle-steamer Tamui is to proceed to the ThamePs. where she will be placed on the nver absent Telegraphic shipping . Tauranga, this day. i he S.S. Rowena sailed for Auckland at 5.15 -cm. yesterday. Nrlß on, this day. at nine - JTaiaroa arrived from New Plymouth *•- this mornme*. The p.p. Haurftk. -. Waitara, this day, p.m to-day. Jfoi- onehunga at 6.10

COMMERCIAL.

Mr Arthur. Mart was largely v. | vpsterdav. consequently we were not able w.^ , hi! report in time for last evening's is__-*.r There was a plentiful supply of poultry and urovfsion.; which realised fair average price, wowls fetched Is 7d to 2s lOd ; Brahmas, 3a 3d to -T^Msßcl to is 9d: turkeys, 3s 9d ; young .h 6a (according to size): pork, 2d to to; qef. 2d*."_ ; £12 to £13 10s; cheese. Id to i_d , >jctei' (salt), ..a to lOd : bacon and hams. .&toV>; potatoes, 3s « to 4s ; boxes tea, 265: j>_ns, to 7s 3d per doztu... s ugai 4}d: soap. It.; c-dles, lOJd; oats, 4s .§d; -we, 6s vef.eta.3 at ordinary prices.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

1 ™\r Iti CLOSE AS UNDER :- For Thai. on Monday next, at 2 p.m. For vVai-e and Coromandel, per Argyle on Monday, at 11.30 a.m. For Coro. jdel per Durham this day,*fat 5.30 p.m. Fer R-SS<^ n^ Kawakawa, per Taupo, on Monday 5, a t3p. m . For Kusse nd j£awa Kawa, per Southern Cross,. thh.,y )a t 5 p.m. For Tairua er Dream, en Monday next, at _ p.m. For Rarotot per Mazeppa, on Monday next, 3 p.m. For Ru.3seJ^; awa ]j a _ raf Wangaroa, and Mongpnui, lona( on Monday next, at dp.m For Whitian Tauranga and opotiki, per Roweua, on, ndayi at 4 p . m- For Gisoorner Pretty Jane, on Wednesday next,at. p.n_ For Wangarei adi3i WaipU) Wangarp.i", and Mangapai, Pvrgyle, on Tuesday next, at Fo^ V Aa_.Ti r ™'-_. v, Omohs, and Matakana, FY,? rnwL ne _*•« on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m. tlvf"^?. i ' Si era provinces, and Aus- LJi a° + ? olom,oer Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 5 a.m. Pfolfows^- P°' Vhur3day> mh- Instant, as rw*Jf_* ar!(P^ Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Eu 3 . at 2 p . m . For Tauranga nfeornei N ap i er> Southern Provinces, Austi n colonies, and United Kingdom, .via £ and Southampton (for letters specially s !dresged)) at 3 p . m# <■„ __ *_n do n Vlrindisi, and late letters for Southern Prov, g and Melbourne, at 3.15 p.m. For money orde-egiatered letters, and newspapers at 1,30 £ Should a later opi un it y offer, supplemen tary mads will be fended FeJL *_V, City of sy dn<%. Tuesday, 23rd instant, as follow:— __^*£ an nwicJr W . United States of £T._?3 .Canada' Bln Columbia, Central WesfSSiet^tfe. 2^*1 and Foreign BSpe,^? 3pd m r lgd and Continent of For money orders, ;?„.. r. _ la.*_ ru _nd bf_ VSa P naP. e-_?; fl a .L 3° >. Late lettels^bear^ ™f *•«___ ™*».. fee ?* <_n addition to the E__^B._ v __.be recei™<i the Mail Agent on board the steamer upi to', time of sailing, a. _s. BIS8;„i_. Postmaster.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Cricketer, Otara.— Both matches were representative of Yorkshire. The second game, though played at Sheffield, was a return match to the one at Huddersfleld. Justice.-—According to the Provincial Acts (repealed), funerals were exempt from payment of toll, and the present "English Acts also except them, but refer ence to the Public Works Act of 1876 shews that they are not included in the present list of exemptions. " Volunteer."—The Waste Lands Admin istration Act, 1876, section 3, barred all claims for remission to which the appli cants are now entitled, and all claims for the exercise of scrip already issued, unless made within twelve months from the day after the closing of the Parliament of 1876. The Volunteer and other Lands Act, 1877, enacts that all claims of Volunteers for remission certificates, and for exercise of scripref erred to in the Waste Lands Administration Act, 1576, may be exercised within six months after October 31st, 1877.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News, "and "The Echo."

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SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1878.

Cable despatches this afternoon announce that Cyprus is to be garrisoned by Ihe Indian contingent, and three batallions (about 2,500) English troops. The Anglo- Turkish alliance has caused Russia to renew its claims to the cession of Bayazid, which was relinquished under the agreement between Count Schouvaloff and Earl Salisbury. England, of course, opposes. If Russia presses for the fulfilment of this condition of the Treaty of St. Stefano, new complications may arise which will imperil the final adjustment. Congress has appointed a Commission to investigate the alleged outrages by Russian and Bulgarian troops ; and has robbed the Ottoman Empire of its last vestige of independence, by the nomination of foreign supervisors to check the Turkish liuances. The Treaty, based on these deliberations, is now ready for signature, and the real utility of the Conference will soon be brought to the test, when its resolutions are finally submitted for ratification by the Powers interested.

Seldom has a case adjudicated upon by the Auckland Bench caused so much after in quiry as the late conviction against Mr Jolly, of Hamilton, for offering scabby sheep. There exists iv the minds of Wai kato settlers adeep-rootedconvicvion that an injustice has been inflicted upon Mr Jolly. They have held meeting after meeting, and inquiry upon inquiry, the result of all being additional testimony to the accuracy of Mi- Jolly's statements. At the last meeting of "he Cambridge Farmers' Club a final hear ,p? took place, Mr Lewis being present, result was most unsatisfactory, as the ■waanP n Passe d by the meeting proves. It E B Wsed by Ml m°ks > seconded by Air rAd MrV. er ' "Thatthis meeting, having ~ im u Vis's explanation, and the whole Ancidand is c/ ccc- nt Jo^scab case in Auc i d'w L opinion that the living acarus should W b pro ved with a glass *° St. Vewn _U> sheep condemned as scabby, before theco a £ theoffence." The application to W c.nrt for right of appeal a^amsj, . j f » Bench, made hy Mr Has. Ul on behalf Mr Jolly, was refused , M Jugti

p;, fies. Still Mr Jolly expresses his de r lination not to drop the matter, having . rong conviction that he was wronged. %hl sympathy of the Waikato community • utirelv with him, the farmers who if* examined the flock, with the local inane. *°r, declaring all the other sheep ? _v free from any appearance of the ?? rfeci y kn own as scab. The ruling of the Jf*f, Judge, that "if it was proved that learned £J g(jabb it must b e assumed ?w-ft* V were all so," is much discussed in w-i ?A <_ the settlers contending in reply Waikato » f m Joll , 8 flock Bhow any ™£IZ » of scab, it is a fair m fy_2f_„ that there had not been ference h am the num ber. Th. Son is one to be settled alone by J.ne ques dth . d i sease s, and as m judges of si e,? d^t a ors differ » or rather « in- S„r?' C what cun be said? This, cei t .fnlv 'tha * *"c duties of S , eep, T P7 tamly tha clearly defined; Sat onlTth c most competent men should that only th . -fc fu t and rao st ririT'exami nation be made of. a flock ngid exami f b j seen man m directly any »ace dividual she goi &nd action as th "T^J wollld have been ever-disputed 1™ avoided> 0 f Mr Jo ».«««*... I and experience, there Lewis s skill t whateve r, yet tho difference can bono doub »J : 3 > n between him of opinion wb jn f Waikato causes and the mspi JWJ Mr Joll is in this a curious compl n- . £ he & J ia any 0 f peculiar positio Market, although the local his fat sheep to "them perfectly free from inspector decla« ■gß^ to J cizure and tamt, they are iv the ea of condemnation L those of the other, one inspector but •uo*' w

nn . VI tsTatth* t to Maori member of the Hoajci Nahe, t, claimant to the Te Aroha Cabinet, who is a j*» - cfore Block was exam f c H ba J sed hig the Thames Lan< thoge of tho late claim on similar g. ™ - qw Tamati Waka. T, ™ d attit __ de ho derived his clai ™ crossing two fingers, of intense scnousn, J'^J g do atto * the and leaning his hea * rf , and exclaimed , manner peculiar to »* d devourod the "My ancestors ki ™ Tamati original owners -i. - orporat ed the rights, WakaTs ancestors m- °rP„ ne and all thoir and titles of the ferm, Jg koani Nahe, heirs, agents and a fa Chinee wearing that genial I M countonanco whichis/.eldomab.ent , q -_ decon : solemnly asseverated side .. th(J d? w «7i *?,.. ibitants, and took gult, killed the mh. which possession of the 1 „ _-. Jid , fc km they hare since kept -^ °J _ ya9 people in those days fc » « cou . recognised as perfectly - * d - eflt . micron, to select the busines3 flavoured of the defuuc peri cnced gour the women, for culinar. **,« ST S;S"S atS oof this litorical fact, and the delicate n»nii«in which he conveyed it to the . oi^°. Co" J furnishes'another proof c f£ t *$££ tact. We are not surprise, Sped the Governmentagent ami, g»j f%Ss3££ up and objected to tins 1 - Mr Preece evidently perce morsel of the co.yu.s- of . . danger of being'proved to h fa , porated and absorbed by . imngry ancestors. Regard* If™ * 1»« tical, common-sense point n „ Wra claim appears to rest on irrcfra_ gable grounds. If he is *!«,»+, it i s river o_ the incorporated ii l£^t_ bl i_h difficult to see how Mr Preece «»l MJ* b™J any loe*. etort, unless, m, *jj l^can "resurrect" one ot the ori£ . F and put him into the witness-t «* *J£J descendant of one of the foi . would have an infinitesimal y .^.ltanTe compared with the amalgamate "ni™ of Hoani. It will be interestin. 3to walcn the result of this case.

An accident, which was not, h companied with any serious con «*£££ occurred in the harbour to-day. . orkin „ on ter named Miller, who was vv Jric^ or °J board the steamer Hannah Moka «, moorcu alongside the Queen-street whar h « ceiving a bundle of nails from a m »n» ™> ■wharf f when the latter on whic. JJJ ™3 standing, slipped and ho fid bet wen the vessel and the wharf. He was j. 5 i j his comrades as quickly as posa JJJJ^JP parently little the worse for his 1111 roluntary "ducking." m . p itt-street The revival services in the i Wesleyan Church every^evening ha w bjjn a great succeas, so- great, that _n_-j be given up, and the coming wee k « set apart for their con .tinuetioni* Indec a, wese meetings are o mi ..ioturo 1 cr iticosc effects. There are many yr'uo go ire iosity, but leave th fl.meotf.Dg soleim y pressed. The mo e»U>B. . are open comers of every sec' ;«i clas*-". >™>° begin at a quarter r *_t 7 every cveni .„ the Pitt-street sch( M-xoora. »olon Wo noticed to-d a y in tho market o^ -^ uid snecimen of a.< , p asia camelia m som/at the _*« -^Mj R. Ug, £g a fl^ assortment of otn '* * t- anta au,i_ from his own garde «■ _. Qad ft paper j ..as:;: '|*>^s s -,^.n ta.„_f,_. Q » ri appeared in our las the roof and curred an Mr Ford's **»} caused by not on Mr Montague', nccted wit h Mr a defect in the flue *™ . now being Ford's chimney wl «^_ waa described remedied Mrs Roach 7 a t the rear, lives at as living In a cottage J* fa the c ; ttagc . Mrs Watermans, and r. _Vould you please To the Editor : Sir,- __F ro m an error in to insert the following • mbl}c were i e d to an advertisement the i „ sbut up f or the suppose the baths to h . to CO rrect that winter season. I beg re open a s usual mistake. The baths a Tuesday evening, excepting - for ladies on '. <} t Sykes. [See advertisement.] —K. 1 g n resident in A meeting of gentlem ning in the hall, Rerauera, was held last eve en . Archdeacon under the auspices of the V - 0 . A society Pritt and the Rev. Mr Mum the Remuera was formed to be called \y, A com- Musical and Literary Socie ewman Esq., uittee consisting of Joseph N ritt, Munro, who presided) and Messrs P a d Larkins, VlcMillan, Tonks, Martin, a report on vere appointed to present a of carrying Friday next as to the best mode >n the society with success. • . ie, copied In the " Police Gazette" a notit '.-printed, from the "Victorian Gazette," is it y Cook, asking the whereabouts of Hen. dbourne last heard of ii; employment at a Mi ess the cafe. As the Auckland police poss bok, of required information, Mrs Henry C *, may Auckland, who originated the inquirj -.band learn intelligence of her missing hu. on application to Sub-Inspector Pardy. .ton The case of Doherty v. the Wellin irae Education Board came before the Supi. '-on Court yesterday in the form of an act, 'cr for damages for wrongful dismissal, and l r. injury done to his character as a teache r Damages were laid at £2.000,; and the jur gave a verdict for plain tiff for £50 equal to three month's salary in lieu of notice. The principal feature;, of this case iiavo I already been noticed in the Star. Dohe rty was a teacher under the Board, and claiimVd an increase of salary and promotion nude v liis agreement/and in consequence of being V i entrusted with higher duties than those iT . en which he was paid. His claim led to a long ) tax correspondence, in which he proved himself I -La more than a match for the local inspector. \ TT-. The Board got aiij,'i-. when it found itself • ,"„ cornered by Mr Dohcrty's long and able > T'^%< epistles, and as the easiest 'method of / • . answering him dismissed him without j COr vcl notice, and afterwards declined to furnish U f ° ** its reasons. For this it has been mulcted in ■ • * the sum of £50, and doubtless a considerable ' »» amount in costs. &o The second monthly meeting of the mem- ( bers of the Auckland ..Institute will be held \ -p in the lecture-room On: -Monday evening a< -\

_-, w_ nf the Victoria Company The members of tne vi in3pect ion are ordered to attend ajnonW 1 V t parade on Tuesday cv mn| Act members warned, see sec. _» voi 1865. f • c u v -will have to The damse s ?f °ur fagc U]r w take care of their looks f^th^ » negotiations are duly^rat^ea, & gwee<; sisters so it ia whispereo. Europe an little bird) »y "22? g an d so follow Sir marriage market « »««». »n races George Grey's advice abort ;j*e o{ unitina* for ever. One charm {, Waikato some seventeen summers irorn^ has been BUCcessfuUy operated »y Sow if the DWOrW-t»a bachelor or -It the concert given g »*«- p * Newton Lodge, 1.0.U J., "' hium sidediaavepablemaane.atthoh »nd Mr MUburoe at the ?>"*«. a panying »«,™f *_ „™M„n torißg the JSSCStfSS- M! whicbeatled forth Jockey Oub i» a™ eatabl-Bhedoa a pernaaeat taj^a^ 3S. _. rfteSb. MrFaVanr, upoa "Fffi^tr^- hear _s^?r«3£S +h. wounded man is not expected to live. Tlwananga says that a large number of jMaorfpeople Ire now returning to the C piSoStMhe « Kingof Pain," will resumeT^orWinal entertainments thl evening in Grey-street, opposite the ttre with musical accompaniments including^he Professor's own version of t^J-J^^S sons. Persons suffering pain cured nee or Charge in the intervals of the metoowj. To tho Editor: Sir,-I wish to thepublic against a custom some of the shop keepers of Auckland have, vi_., ti ketmg articles at a piice far a draw, and on your goingTn to purchase are told that you cannot gave that article, as he cannot do without it for a draw. Consequently you find youi seif__A Victim. . _ ... ... Mr Colin Mcintosh writes describing the difficulty he experienced in securing the of a^ clergyman to perform burial strvice on the day winch would alone suit the friends of deceased. He says several clergymen were applied to in vain, and thinks some regular provision shouldlms made for conducting services at the CeThe° r&hristchurch Drainage Board has resolved to proceed with permanent works on the plan proposed by Mr Clarke. Mr Strode having resigned the chairman ship of tho Waste Lands Boa.d of Otago tho vacancy has been offered to Mr Donald Reid, late M.H.R. for Taieri, and declined. At an inspection of Volunteers at Napier, Major Withers read a telegram from Wei lington, directing him to proceed to Auclc land to take command of the Auckland and Thames Volunteers. A supplementary "Gazette" issued yester day notifies that Sir George Grey has taken over the portfolio of Commissioner of Customs and Stamps, and the Hou. J. Ballance that of Treasurer.

At that classic township, Ashburton, according to a local paper, a clergyman concluded his sermon as follows :—" My brethren, this is a 'charity sermon' I'm preaching. I want money, mind you—l want money, and not pieces of paper in tho plate having written on them ' Sayei., old cock, how are you V I won't have it, mind you, I won't. I'vo stood it long enough."

A concert is announced for Wednesday evening next, at the Franklin Road school room in aid of the Harmonium Fund.

The llev. Allan Webb delivered an in teresting lecture last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association, on the " Life and writings" of Rev. John Todd," author of a number of books for young persons. The lecture was well attended, and iuterspersed with selections of music by the members of the Tonic Sol-fa class. The career of 1 odd was vividly described by the lecturer, sliowing the rise and progress of a poor lad from a position of comparative obscurity to one of respectability. Colonel Haultain occupied tho chair, and at the close of the lecture a vote of thanks was given by acclamation to the lecturer. Particulars of Sunday services at the va rious Churches of the city and suburbs to morrow will be found elsewhere. Mr William Crowther was this day nom inated for the vacant scat in the City Coun cil, by Messrs G. W. Binney, Thompson, John' Mason, Thomas Mason, Joseph Potter, Waruock Bros.. George Leahy, Hamilton Bros. The fifteenth anniversary^eutcrtainment in connection with the Hope of Auckland Tent of Rechabites, will be held on Tues day evening next, in the Albert-street Temperance Hall. A good tea will be pro vided at half-past six o clock, and the enter tainment will commence at half-past seven. Addresses will be delivered by Messrs Richards, Jones, Can*, Jenkins, and others. There will also be instrumental and vocal music, recitations, and songs. Iv consequence of complaints respecting tho castigation ,of schoolboys, additional rules have been appended to tho Rules and Regulations-of the Education Board, to the eil'ect that teacheia superintend the boys I during play-hours, that corporal punishment should not. be inflicted without due con sideration, and that pupils should not be struck on tha head. A very interesting entertainment was held on Thursday evening t in the Alexan dra-street school-room, 'oy the Havelock Juvenile Templars. TUis lodge is progres sing favourably; 27 _iew members joined the order, making 56, in two evenings.

WAIPA ELECTION.

MR McMINN AT TE AWAMUTU.

(From our Special Reporter.)

Mr McMinN addressed the electors of Te Awamutu last evening. W. Sloauo was chairman. Mr McMinn apologised and explained his delay in coming forward. After expressing himself a supporter of the present Government, he "advocated increased powers to Highway Boards as the most suitable form of local Government at the present time. He severely criticised the County system, objecting to the optional clauses, which threw the onus off the Go vernment's shoulders on to th. peoples'. The triple nature of taxation involved was further objectionable. THE TRADE OF POLITICS. It was customary in New Zealand for politicians to make politics a trade. Sir George Grey stood as a bulwark between such and the people of the colony. (Cheers.) Bishop Selwyn and Sir George Grey had been the two'most conspicuous men in New Zealand history. He supported secular edu cation, but disapproved of the optional clauses in the Education Act. The Govern ment should have uniform system through out the colony, with superior schools and teachers. The children should be compelled to attend. Mr McMinn dwelt at length on the proposed change of taxation. Mr Cox had opposed him two years ago, when he advocated a property and income tax. THE LAND TAX. A political land tax was an original in mtion which Mr Whitaker could have the of, for such savoured too much of class *ation. After dealing with the custom's 'es, etc., aud pointing out the necessary !ncreased taxation, he alluded to the schemes of the present Government, bames and Taranaki railways, etc., ding with a remark that he would elected, go in for obtaining the name ■ _t orator or politican, but as a work e, über in support of the present >'&. ent. (Cheers.) gXVC. VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. ° , Ron proposed, and.., M_^ r Jo_£ __ ,\Kfa x ssejionded, -" That -J^&dpgj^ Sifi- > Tn S heard Mr MoMinn,- being v pu_,^ aVV X«eis a real supporter of^flie

nresent Government, and also that his can- Sidature is conducted with the entire an oroval of Sir George Grey, do hereby unani mously accord Mr McMinn a vote of confi dence a^^^^^^ themselves to exercise thSr'utmost endeavours to secure his re tUA show of hands resulted in 22 for the resoluS and 4 against. There were about 8i Mr PMc e Minn thanked them, and promised to carefully represent the Waipa if elected. A vote of thanks to the Chairman con cluded the meeting.

CABLEGRAMS.

Troops for Cyprus (SPECTAL~TO "STAB.") Orangeism in Canada. Australians Defeat South Wales. ; .-9,500 Troops sent to Cyprus. (FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

LONDON, July 11. Orange conflicts are imminent in Mon treal and Quebec. , Tho Governor prohibits the proposed Orange demonstration. The Australian crickoters thrashed the South Wales team in one innings, with M runs to spare. England will hold a strong occupation Of CyPrus- 1 n er\r\ Seven thousand Indian troops, and 2,500 British troops hare been sent to garrison the Island. . . The Congress has ceded Kooroot, in Ar menia, in the Persian border, to Persia, as an obstacle to any Russian advance m that directiou.

Orange Processions at Montreal Prohibited.

Russia Claims Bayasid.

Colonial Marriages Bill Dropped.

[REUTEI. S SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.]

LONDON, July 12,

The Indian contingent now at Malta, with three battalions of British infantry will occupy Cyprus.

[Special to|Press Agency.]

LONDON, July 11

There is great excitement in Montreal. The Government has introduced a Bill prohibiting the proposed procession. Russia now claims Bayazid, to which England objects. The Congress has appointed a bpecial Commissoin to inquire into the late out rages in Bulgaria. The Colonial Marriages Bill has been dropped for the present session.

Revision of the Projected Treaty.

Commission to Supervise Turkish

Finances

BERLIN, July 12th. The reading of ihe several articles of the projected treaty is concluded. The Congress has dicided that Finance Commissioners shall be appointed to super vise the Turkish finances. A Russo-Turkish commission will be arranged for the evacuation of the fort resses.

AUSTRALIANS IN SWANSEA.

LONDON, July 10. The Australians are now playing Eighteen of Swansea, South Wale 3. First innings of the Australians, 210 ; cf which Bailey made 35. Swansea first innings, 94. July 11. Tho Australians won in one innings, with 38 runs to spare. The bowling of Spofforth and Boyle was very effective.

A SENSATION AT NEWMARKET.

Quite a sensation was created at the New market railway station th_3 morning at about nine o'clock, by the conduct of a man, apparently a labourer, carrying a swag over his shoulders. Just as the train was passing over the Remuera crossing, the passengers were alarmed at seeing this man' cooly and deliberately walk across the line iv front of the train, which was in motion. He just managed to miss the cow-catcher, but made .=o close a shave of it that many people thought ha had been struck down. Some shouted frantically, and a guard was- heard to utter language more forcible than polite- How ever, the man, having accomplished the feat, walked away quite uncon cernedly, not deigning e^cn to bestow a glance upon the train,, or to notice the sensation he had created. He appeared to be perfectly sober, and it is, therefore, surmised that he is subject- to deafness. The only other hypothesis is that he per formed this little feat by .*ay of amuse ment. It is really too bad, however, that the nerves of quiet suburban residents should be recklessly shaken in this way. I When they want to enjoy a sensational display they can get it for . < few shillings at a circus or the theatre.

INDUSTRIAL HOME.

The late hour at which the inquiry closed yesterday precluded our jiving other than a brief report of the proceedings. We may supplement that report; ty stating that the Committee examined the four youthful deserters very carefully and kindly. Mr Stickley was absent from the room, and _ho lads were assured again and again that no harm would come to them whatever they said., and that they were only being questioned for their own good. Very little could, however, be got out of them. Andrew Windsor, a nice-looking boy, with a frank, honest face, said he only went out to see his grandmother, at Onehunga. He and his companion were on the way back to the Home when they met Weston and Paul. All then returned to Onehunga. Ho said he had plenty to eat, was not hard worked, and was kindly treated. Weston and anothor lad were then examined, or rather asked a number of questions, but would not Bpep.'k. They were, however, understood to admit much the same as Weston. The boy Paul was more communi cative. When he camo in he was reminded that he was leaving the Home for service in a week, so that nothing ho said could possibly do him harm. This seemed to have the effect of makiug him readier to answer. After stating that he ran away because ho wanted to go to servico, ho said that they were beaten sometimes, and obliged to clean out the closets, a job he strongly objected to. It they made a mess their oars were boxod. They did not get enough to eat sometimes, but wore not overworked. Ques tioned by Mr Stickiey. who was called in, Paul admitted that he had never told the matron he was hungry, and never asked for food without getting it. Mr Stickley explained that the work o£ cleaning tho closet, was given to boys who wore in the black list, and the chastisement administered was of a very trifling character, only & slipper being used.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., 8.M.) VAGRANCY. Eliza Lestrauge, a young woman, hut an old offender, was brought up under the Vagrant Act, charged with being an habitual drunkard, rogue, and vagabond. His Worship, in looking over the list of offences against the prisoner, found that she had spent nearly six years in prison, and sentenced her to 12 months' imprisonment. OMISSION. The name of Mr D. Hean, who sat on the Bench yesterday with Mr Fierce, was xmfqrtyi_*^t<^y^.oinitted iv our, . i policft<i*ejjo,rJt, j usfoces Vbe-ofUhe. Bench--for. the hearing "w^case^df larceny. - - ...

TROUBLES OF A CANDIDATE.

[By Telegraph.]

(From Our Own Correspondnet )

TE AWAMUTU, thi a(l , Mr McMINH was baptized while cr : Parker's Swamp yesterday, en route f^ Awamutu. His horse fell, and threw t' rider into a mud-dyke. Fortunate] r was not seriously injured, and J?S To Awamutu : i safety. Mi* Whiff laid up with a }.- me foot, and was n.._5. •» attend tffe meeting. uabH OTHEi: MISFORTUNES. Major Te .Theoro is also reported have cut his c_ n too deep the other a and is much iuconvenienced thereby I this exciting stage of electioneering off ■ l while Waipa electors are engaged Worn**l each other, Waipa dogs have'com^eT. worrying Waipa sheep. A large numC have been struck off Waipa roll by thejL*] canine objoctors. •*.

A JUVENILE THIEF.-EXCITING SCENE.

Constable McDonald enjoyed an citing chase round the city this aftem.' 1- He was standing near the Theatre klo^ when a little boy passed him, t^itlmV 2s-piece in his hand. The boy had sea J, 4 passed when another youngster snatohj the coin from his hand, and made off i n s direction of Hobson-street. The constat pressed a number of other boys of variot? I ages into the service, and then started St in pursuit. The young thief by this ti*. I had got well away, but his pursuers short' descried him comipg out of a Iruiterei Jßsho„ munching a rosy ripstono pippin. Xhe chaw now became very serious. The boy ran wf and led his pursuers a long trot round Albert and other streets. Finally he was m] lared by a number of the other boys wt called loudly to th 3 Constable to h'urrv But before he got up, the young vagabond dropped one shilling and tenpence, beside. several apples, on the pavement, and ste. cee.ded in escaping his captors, and in a few moments was lost to view. The Constable however, had tho satisfaction of restorini the money, minus the sum of twopence to the disconsolate victim of the theft '

MOUNT ALBERT HIGHWAY DISTRICT.

The annual rueeting of the above district v™ held on Wednesday, the 10th inst., at 6.30. Th e _ was a large attendance of ratepayers. M_^ K. Taylor read the advertisement calliiiKthe meeting, and requested them to elect a chair man. Mr J. T. Uarlick was proposed and to. the chair. The balance-sheet was then read to the Secretary, and on the motion of Mr Taylor adopted. Messrs McE] wain, Mat-tin, Gladdin. Newbold, and Taylor, were elected trustee. Messrs Garlick and Fry, auditors, and Mes® Dawson and Jv'cßride, fence-viewers. T. meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. At the close of the general meetSt the trustees met, and appointed Mr A. __< Taylor chairman, and Mr Newbold treasurer; _!_ resolved that a secretary and collector 1)6 adver tised for.

ORANGE SOIREE.

The annual soiree in connection witifthe

Orange Institution was held in the Choral Hall last evening. An excellent tea was provided in the side-room,and was partaken of by considerably more than 500 persons, After tea, a public meeting was held in the hall, presided over by Mr Hemj Barton, Grand Master. The building waj filled to overflowing, and all the seats in the gallery were occupied. The following gentlemen occupied seata on the platform *. —Messrs R. Scott, Acting Deputy Grand Master; J. H. Bums, Past Grand Master ; Keys J. Robertson, D. W, Dutton, Jones, and Taylor, and Mr J. Brame. . - In opening the meeting, the chairman congratulated the members on the satisfac tory1 and successful manner in which they had passed their anniversary. Ha con. sidered that no person* could question their light to do as they had done that day, They had only asserted the principles ; - whl_h they all admired, and on which they took • their stand. He referred strongly to the endeavours being made to bring about a union between the Church of England and the Roman- Catholic Church, and stated that Orange ism was a standing protest against priest craft and Ritualism in all their forms. The " need for such an institution was as great now as ever it was. The Ca_holic_ Church was unchanged, and, if it could, it would do now what it did 300 years ago. It had the will, although not the power. Here ferred to the great increase of Orangeism throughout England, and said there were no more loyal people than the Orangemen. He adverted to the urgent necessity for a commodious Protestant Hall in Auckland, and said he hoped the time was-notfi. distant when they would have a* proper building to meet in. The Key. D. W. Dutton spoke strong in favour of the Orange Institution. There were too many Protestants who did not look into the difference between K6mas Catholicism and Protestantism and this was not in keeping with the faith they pro fessed. Catholic priests thirsted forpoli. cal power, and not content with tolerate they wanted predominance. He thoughts was necessary to combine together to mm tain their position, and he therefore strongljf supported the principles of Orangeism. Mr Brame made a good speech, agreein_ Eully with the previous speakers. Brother R, Scott, Acting Deputy ©aj Master, moved a vote of thanks to *H»lgaj J. Robertson for his sermon, which wa one of the best he had ever heard, .ml which, he considered, should be printed an* 01 The* vote was carried with acclamatio . and Mr Robertson replied. , ; Rev R. Taylor was glad to see the MM... the foundation of the Orange Constitutor and while it remained so, the.Society• tgj live, and be a power for good in the lana He moved a vote of thanks to the « which was also carried with acclamation. In moving a vote of thanks to-fledj; man, Mr J. H. Burns re erred tth«* , scientious manner in which Mr BartjnUJ discharged the duties of Grand Master durineShis present term of service. The concurrence of the_ audience in W- Burns' sentiments was testified by louaa" j

rolonged applause. ... jja The meeting then concluded Wit. » National Anthem. , ■ „* During the evening an excellent^ 15 voices, under Mr Seabrook sang sevjj anthems, " The Bible song "and ag«J -The Red Cross Knight." Mr Bfjj «Nancy Lee" very well, and the m^ Howard were highly successfnl jn» duett, "My Pretty Page," wh**J,S greatly applauded. Mr Baxter gjgg the harmonium, and acquitted bimseu; creditably. The Artillery Band, ijg Bandmaster Hunter, also played sev* selections during the evening.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Tobin's '* Honeymoon," one of themosU ■ .# of our old English comedies, was P™ wag fl» the theatre last night, with^liss Coom^ - heroine-Juliana. The plot^ ol wg -** most of our reader* well know, S t___rDO(i ' blea the " Taming of the Shrew. lg| neb, Aranza (Mr Steele) .having mamea haughty, aud masterful wife, d^erro - ruse to bring her to reason. £■»£»s£ ng fi.«& the wedding the proud ovirte is °L""s, ff mm* poor -otS and too bridegroom, JggS selt in rustic <mrb, informs _i|| only a peasant and she a:«•. ge* 1? The lady is, of. course, furious, »^ ad&# numerous passionate tirades. intf however, she is brought to rea,son,j ffafa. end obeys her husband h umbly ,a^ d , a9 fa!_f The Duke then discloses, his plot. ana. -^ tale-books say, "they live happy ejw Miss Coombs made a bursts of passion were wondeifiUiy re«. ft ,tf gradual softening in the mf**^_%7r__ was most artistically P .nrtr»^ i - n te a"dl_»t Hill was arch and anrosmgasVolwte, » May made quite a hit as Zamora o * seldom been seen to; grea«L«gßsK£«!® Burford gave an excellent r|P^ eSteele woman-hater, Rolando; Md^Sffia fair.Duke. The other P_^JES2^S_d_WS filled by Messrs Musgrave, (. BWen, «» LAST APPBARANCB OF MISS OOOM. . Mip- coombs win, mjfs__JLfm,%** _S . creon -scone 01 the bohoolj lor oc.

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When lou Wish to __%j,j Your House, obtain a Book Catalogue *, m the City Hall Arcade, which contains Suable informa tion, not only enumerati, w hat can be ootamed there, but shewing cost of Fur nishing a rin-ee, Four, Five, n d Six-roomed house j also, Drawingroom ip ara tely, and J. aehelor's Rooms. The priuietors have lately purchased from Messr. Grossman and Harding the balance of thei.very hand some Stock of Swiss Goods, beauifully and wonderfully carved, which are beijg rar-'^'y disposed of, at Half-price ! h°> Jusfc )j».ned up. a large lot of F anP —caskets and various articles suitable f*r Presents- Just received, pome mag> ,^°eu''aßWo°lKidder i .ius__* Carpet. lo r dining and bed-rooms ; very cheap tapestry, Brussels and Felt Carpets •*' the largest stock in Auckland. All kinds of flouse Furniture, and an immense assortment of Bedsteads in fron Brass, Kauri, Cedar, bßimu, and Mottled Kauri ; with Wardrobes, Drawers, Wash stands, aud Tables to match. Dining and Drawing-room Suites to suit all classes. Several new designs in Linoleum not seen before in the city ; Oil Cloths, all widths. Carpets measured for, cut out, and laid, and Goods delivered Free of Charoe to any part of the town. Catalogues sent Post Free. Ladies and gentleman about to Furnish are invited to stroll through ths "Ai cade," where, iv addition to House- Furnishing Goods, will be seen Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Fancy Goods.— HOLLOWAV, GAELICK, AND C'R AN WELL, Proprietors, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.



TO THE BURGESSES OF THE ! CITY OF AUCKLAND. Ladies and Gentlemen,—At the request of many of the Burgesses to allow my name to be placed in Nomination for the vacancy in the City Council through the resignation of R. Dickson, Esq., I beg to place my services at your disposal, and should you do me the honour of electing me as your representative, I hope to prove myself worthy of your confidence. J. GREY. ._, :_-_ mo THE ELECTORS OF WAIPA. Gentlemen,-Mr. Cox having resigned the seat for your District, I beg to inform you that I am a Candidate for the honour of represent mf wilt simply state that I am a supporter of the present Government, and that I hone to meet the Electors at the different centres m the Dis trict, at early dates, which wdl be notified. Trusting you will withhold promises of sup port until I shall have had an opportunityof explaining my views, and the reason of my delay in coming forward. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. _______ EDWARD J. McMINN. OARD and Residence, clean and com fortable, for four Gentlemen of quit habits, in a house very pleasantly situated; good view. Terms, 20s. per week.—For address apply at this office. r.ITY WEST NIGHT SCHOOL.



The NIGHT SCHOOL will be re-commenced on MONDAY next, at 7 o'clock, in the New BuUding. Nelson-street. BRABAZQN( Head Master. ELFAST HOUSE, comer of Victoria and Albert-streets (lately occupied byT. Archibald), will be Opened THIS (Saturday) EVENING, by J. Simpson, as a General Dealer. He hopes, by giving good value for cash, to ensure his full share of the Ladies and Gentle men's patronage^ See future advertisements. -a- OST —A Black Leather Satckel be ______ tween Karangahape Road and Queen street.—Finder please return to Star Office. TJ7WUND, a Carter's Whip, iv Parnell.— _!_* Apply T. Waring, Milkman, Parnell. OSTjiast uight. at the Choral Hall, a Waterproof Cloak.-The person who took it will kindly return it to R. Strong, Grocer, Karangahapeßoad. TNSfjRANCB REGISTER ROOKS J_ Minidg Register Books, Bakers' and CheJ mists' Day Books, Engineers', Plumbers .and other Time Books manufactured. Music Maga zines and Law Books Bound in all Styles, by William Leys, Wyndham-stroet, noxt star Office. • FENCIN G.—All kinds of Fencing undertaken by contract or otherwise, at lowest rates, by S. White. Brighton, Parnell.



T7.N COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES 1 To the People of Auckland ! Messrs. Hallenstein Brothers Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Is Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal.



To effectually Introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, tiiey have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholksale Price. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will he exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The Buccess which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Branches in other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially where superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on this under standing only. J. B. ROBINSON, j Manager Auckland Branch.



~-. y SOLE AGENT FOB W ___-, T H E|! M» g ELEBRATED _~W ING MACHINES THE BEST MACHINE ._■ THE WO RLD



MAGNIFIov^ T STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATER AL S Just Opened. .EL .Atkins L.VITEa ATTENTION TO HIS STOCK Of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jacket?. Ulsters, Black and Colouref. Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c.,suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.Twilled Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and be3t ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets, Quilts, Slieotings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods.



IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT ' New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow eers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of Mew Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auoklandat Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeda suitable forßoy_i wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing.



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j-vTJAWINCKBOOM SUITES, in Silk I~P Drawing-root* suites, in Velvet Drawing-Boo* suiTKS.Rep & Damask Dining-room Suite*, in lather Dining-room Suites, in-tj B j- nioth Dining-room Suites, .-American Cloth Guiwney Glasses, in Gilt Fran, 8 Chimney Glasses, in Walnu, v __„_ Chimney Glasses, in Ma/, Frames Iron Bedsteads, French and Half Te<.„ r Wood Bedsteads, French and Half '<__(_,_, Iron aud Wood Cots ,ster Mattresses and Bedding, all ki^ s MA RB r.E-TO V WA S HSTAND S Toilet Tables, with Glasses attached ' Toilet Glasst3, Mahogany and Marble Toilet Ware, Singio and Double Sets Brussels Carpets Tapestry Carpets Kidderminster Carpets Dutch Carpets . bw Carpets Linoleum Flookcloth Door Mats and Bath Mat 3 Matting, **r O N S A L E -c* AT T„ & H. Cooke's FURNITURE AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, 67, QUKSN-STRKKT.



"VTEW ZEALAND HOUS E LADIES' JACKETS! LADIES' JACKETS! LADIES' JACKETS! WILLIAM RATTRAY Has Received, per Hero, One Case of LADIES JACKETS, of the Newest and Most Fashionable Styles. FURS! FURS! FURS! WILLIAM RATTRAY Has still a few of the FUR MUFFS AND COL____tETTKS, which he is Selling at and under Wholesale Prices. WILLIAM RATTRAY, GENERAL DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, 66, Queen-street, Auckland.



IT|_SSOLUTION OF PARTNERSH IP We have Opened several Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prices in the Home Markets. THE CO OURED SILKS _______ Comprise 1 the Newest Shades. THE BLACK SILKS Will be Sold at 2s. 11d. per Yard, in order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES OK DRESS GOODS V*. ill be Brought Forward at Job Prices. GREAT BARGAINS 1 _ WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK!



J. COSGRAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, _,*Zl__; QnßitN-STRBET. AT-CK____l>. riHEHCAL -jyr anu re. „The undersigned are now prepared to supply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. Tho following extracts, selected from numer ous testimonials, prove its value as a fertilizer. I believe it an excellent Manure for Potatoes JOSEPH MAY, Mount St. John. It is the best Manure I ever used. W. G. HARPE, Late Manager for W. A. Murray, Esq., Piako.



I am so pleased with its good effect as a Potato Fertilizer, that I shall require a further supply, and would strongly recommend its use. J. LEDDRA WALLIS, Wairoa. Analysis of this season's supply will be ready in a few days. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street, Auckland.



A flood of liquid rubbish has been placed upon uio--,.^ put up in Udolpuo Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps bottles, tho genuino contents of which have been used. Spurious labels are also often used by the scamps who seek to persuade the public that tho hurtful liquors thus disguised are tho same or similar to the true andpeerless medicinal cordiaL Ask for the genuine and insist upon having it. Eye, Ear, and Throat Specialist.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshire House, ...obson-st Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. R_lief from Cough in Te_ Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, 2s. 6d. a Bottle.—Opposite the Post-office, Auckland.