HOTEL ARRIVALS.

STAR HOTEL, P. J. Davidson, Proprietor. The week ending August 3rd, 1878 :-Mr and Mrs Eabens, Waiw era ; Mr T. H. White Mahurangi; Mrs Fantham and child, Cambridge ; Mr E. n. Gibbons, Taranaki: Mr and Mrs Gatrell Master Gatrell, Miss Gatrell. and two servants, Sydney, Mr J A E. Turner, Christchurch; Dr. Dakers, Hamilton; Miss Trewheller, Hamilton ; Mr A. M. Isaacs, Cambridge; Mr Walter Hood, Alex andra • Mr F. B. Bloxham, London ; Mr Kdwd. G. McMinn, M.H.R., Harapipi; Mr Crump, Thames; Mr T. Jolly, Hamilton; Mr J. F. Frew, Hamilton ; Mr McMlchael, Waikato. . ALBERT HOTEL, S. C. Caulton, Proprietor. The week ending 3rd Augmt, 1878 :-Mr Laza, Napior; Mr Dobel, Tauranga; Mr Patton, Wai kato ; Mr Gudgeon, Mr Holly, Hawkes Bay; Mr Beaver, Sydney; Mr and Mrß King. -&nf land; Mr King, England; Mr Harwoocl, Eawke's Bay ;Mr M. McDonald Gisborne; Mr Duglass. Mr and Mrs Bodle and family, Eng land, Mr Tain, Gisborne; Captair. Colbeck and family, Tauranga; Mr J. Gretcgr, Dunedm: Mr McPhile, Dunedin; Mr Jenuuison Dunedin, Mr and Mrs Robson, Gisborns; Mr J. Allen, Dunedin; Mr James Allen, Dnncdin; Mr J. Smith, Dunediu; Mr Meloy, Wellington -Mr James, Napier; Mr Helyar, Gisborne; Mr Car rick. Gisborne.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

.. ~,..,, (This Afternoon, 11.25 tti -.> U ATKII—} Tomorrow Morning, 11.49 SUN 3'i'V,— This ffivening, 5.13 rTt?5 VUBK.—To-morrow Morninsr, 6.57 lUtfV.TJ'a a (5:;-.—First Quarter, 6th, 0.58 a.m.

ARRIVAL.

YESTERBAY. T&upo, e.s., An&rewsjfroni the South Wtnaka, s.s , McGiihVray, from the South Tris cutter, Symo'ns, from Mangawtii Fannie, cutter, Ricketts, from Whangapoua

TO-D/iY. Manila Fisher, barque, Morguard, from London Murray, p.s., from waitara Lady Aberdour, brig, from Newcastle

IMPORTS.

Per Martha Fisher, from London : 2,592 pieces ani pkgs, 1133 cases, 1,074 rails, 275 bundles, 2o S-hhds, 2 tierces. 1 parcel, 6 bales, 30 i-caska, 20l Jj me% o tanks, 252 casks. For transhipment to Napier: 577 pkgs. 197 cases.—Owen and Graham. Per Martha Fisher, from London:— 250 boxes candles, 10 quartor-casks brandy, o cases cigar?, 25 casks vinegar -kummer ana l'case bagatelle boards, 1 do feather dusters, 1 do billiard balls, cue-tips, chelk, and cement, 1 do G-.B D. Briars, 1 do maple frame engravings, 1 do pocket cutlery, 2 do hair pins (fancy boxes), 1 do tin whistles, 1 do stumps, 2 do perambula tors, 1 do specimen flower tubes, 2 do sundries.— M. Levy and i o. , Par s.s. Taupo, from the South :—3B packages bacon and hams, sdo lard.—T. H. Hall and Co. Per Taupo, from the South: 210 sacks, 180 baza flour, 6 cases bacon, 125 sacks malt, 112 hidps. 34 cases, 3 pkgs, 29 sacks, 3 kegs, 1 gun.

112 hifies.—lreland Brothers. Per Wanaka. from the South: 2 qr.-casks rum, 1 qr.-cask brandy, 1 cask, 7 pkgs, 8 cases, 1 parcel, 2 trunks, 1 box, 2 trusses.

ARRIVAL OF THE MARTHA FISHER FROM LONDON.

'J'h3 fine barque Martha Fisher arrived rrom London this tnornir.gr. and having no powder on board, she came up the harbour, and anchored off the wharf in the stream. The Martha Fisher is a new iron barque of 811 tons, havitwr been built by Stephens, at Glasgow, m 1875 Her present passage occupied 122 days, but this i 9 accounted for by the fact that stormy weather wsis encountered during the greater cart of the paesage. She has on board 23 passengers, and a large cargo, and eomos consigned to Messrs L. JJ. Nathan and Co., as agents of Messrs Shaw, Saville and Co. _ The following report of her passage was kindly supplied to our shipping reporter by Captain Moignard :-" The Martha Fisher left London on April 13th, and the Downs on April loth. BaiFiug winds were experienced down the Channel. Left the Lizard on the 21st, and had N. and N.W. winds across the Bay. Afterwards W and S.W. winds prevailed, driving us inaide Madeira. Passed Palma on May Ith and San Antonio on the 11th. Got the north-east trades in lat. 28° north. They continued light a=s far as 20' north, and then moderate to 6 north. Thonca to T north, south-south-east and south west winds variable. The trade 3 were from south-3outh-east at first, and then from the south-east till 5° south. They then backed to the south and south-by-west, compel ling us to stand to the eastward in 7 south. Veered to south-east again, and continued to 24° south, when it returned to the north-east, and subsequently, in 27" south, to north-we3t. Strong southerly breezes wero encountered in 30° south and 25° west, which carried away the main-top-gallant-yard. Fresh and strong breezes, with occasional spells of fine weather, till we reached the meridian of Cape Leuwin, on the 11th July. The wind, whioli had previously keen blowing from the north, backed to north-east and east, and we had ;-.. ?fcron<j'breeze and rainy weather. Afterwards, liirijfc feaflling winds and calms, with misty rain. We then had a fresh southerly breeze, which was succeeded by a calm, and subsequently by an east-north-east breeze. The latter reared to the north, and freshened into a moderate gale, which continued only a short time. These winds drove us down to 51° south, in 13° 6' east, ■where we had a fresh gale from west-south west to north. Easterly winds, with rain, were experienced in 49' south and 144° east; then, a strong westerly breeze, which veered to the soutli-east, and freshened into a strong gale, with high sea, in 45° south and 150° east. This lasted for 18 hours, and then backed to tho south, from which quarter it blew heavily, with hard squalls of hail. The wind again veered to west-nort'n-west, and we had fine weather and strong breezes. Tne Three Kings were sighted on Friday last, and moderate weather, with a fair wind, experienced down the coast till arrival this morning. The Martha Fisher brings the following passengers :—Saloon — Reginald Waters and William Gaviard. Second cabin- Mr Thomas Ball, Mrß Eliza Ball, Wm. Ball, Catherine Ball, Bliza Ball, Thomasina Ball, .Ethel Ball, Una Ball, Kllinor Ball, Winifred Ball, Mrs Catherine Ball, senr., Misß S. J. Steward, Mr Wm. Dixon, Mrs L. H. Dixon, Herbert W. Dixon, Elizabeth Dixon, Reginald Dix~n, Thomas H. Dixon, Gertrude Dixon, Miss Kioesterleia. Daniel John.

Inwabds Coastwise.- Adah, ketch, from the Thames, with 20,000 feet sawn timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Champion, cutter, for Gisborne, Tia the Sandspit, with 27,000 feet timber; Zillah, ketch, for Thames, with 25 tons coal, 30 sacks bran, 10 sacks oats. The Hawea leaves for Dunedin this evening, for the purpose of undergoing repairs. The steamer Murray arrived at the Manukau Heads from Waitara to-day. The 5.3. Wanaka arrived in the Manukau from the South yesterday with a general cargo and the following passengers:—From Port Chalmers: Mr and Mrs Dillon, Mr R. M. Clark. From Lyttoltou: Messrs C. W. Flint, H. Cohen. From Wellington: Rev Mr Bruce, Mr P. S. Knight. From Nelson: Mr and Mrs Turrell, Messrs Irvine and James, and the Marionette Troupe (Messrs Webb, Trotter, Alexander, Bowman, Fowler, Smith, Mr and Mrs Webb. From New Plymouth: 1 steerage. The brig Lady Aberdour arrived from New castle this afternoon with a cargo of coal, and anchored below the powder ground. The Taupo reports sighting the lights of the Pretty Jane in Kennedy's Bay last evening. The Rotoraa will most likely arrive from Sydney some time to-night. The s.s. Taupo arrived from Taurangaand Sonthern ports shortly before midnightlast night. She went into Hick's Bay on Friday in searoh of ths Hawea, and afterwards sighted the Pretty Jane. The latter vessel reported the Hawea s departure. Left Tauranga at 9.30 a.m. yester day, and had a heavy sea, with strong S.W. pale until arrival here. She brought the follow ing passengers :—Saloon : Mrs McPherson and servant, Mrs Preece, Misses Girone, Arniel, Colonel and Mrs Parker, Messrs Owen, McLeod, Smith, Helyar, Bishop, McDonell, Camck, Haikes. Kdly, Foley (2), Bulmer. Roberts, Edgecombe, Maddock, Fergusson, Lidder, MwterNeumegen. Steerage: snatives. Mills, Simpson, Home, and MeLsMan. We are in debted to Mr Staunton, purser, for the usual favours. The brigantine Augusta and the barque Palaca, with cargoes of timber, arrived at Dunedin from Hokianga on the 27th ult. According to a cablegram received here, the barque Glimpse has arrived at China from this port, and succeeded in disposing of her cargo of timber. She was to return to Auckland, via Japan and Melbourne.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £21. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 5Cs ; sellers, 57s 6d 6New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 92s 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 71s 6d ; sellers, 723 6d. Union Insurance—Sellers, 16s. Colonial Insurance—Sellers, 6a 9a. Auckland Gas-Sellers, £10 7s 6d. Thames Gas—Sellers, 355. Now Zealand Shipping-Buyers,, 80s(ex div). New Zealand Loan & Mercantile—Sellers, £6. Guthrle & Larnach—Sellers, 575. Alburnia—Buyers, 455; sellers, its bd. Moanatairi—Sellers, 58s 6d. New North Clunes—Sellers, 3| 3d. Bendigo United—Sellers, as 6d. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 2s 6d. Caledonian—62s; sellers, 625. Kurunui Hill-Buyers, 12s; sellers, 12s 9d. Corby—Sellers, 28s. Eureka & Clunes—Sellers, 2s 6a. Bismarck-Buyers, 6s. ' i\ Tew North Devon—Buyers, os 6d; sellers, os.Q ' Tokat-ea-Buye^s ed^^^ _

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.

a bathos.—When you come to think of it, is it not much more honest and straightforward t» Bhew exactly what is intended before asking the public for their money? If they are not <<rrisned with the prospects, they are not SpelledL to subscribe, but, for all that, there NWdaSrei-whatever of failure. The Govern ment always take good care to exact satisfac \ bonds for the performanse of contracts, - s^era was certainly: no favouritism in tins \t the reverse. \j —. your complaint is a proper \the lodge, not for the newspaper, N» disinterested in such matters.

BIRTH.

BKNZONL—On the 25th July, at her residence, Tinakori, AVelliugton, the wife of Charles T, Benzoni of a son. WILSON.—On sth August, at Durham-street, Auckland, the wife of Chas. Wilson of a son.

DEATH.

LAURIE.—On the 3rd August, at the residence of her son, W. S. Laurie. New North Road, Mrs. Catherine Laurio, aged S2 years, widow of the late Swlnton Laurie, surgeon, Edin burgh. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Tues day), at 3 o'clock p.m. BENNETT.—On the 4th Inst.. of Inflammation of the lungs. Henry Brittain, fifth son of Fredk. J. and Ellen Bennett, aged 2 years and 6 months.

The funeral will leave his paronts'residence. Qneen-street, at 3 o'clock to-morrow, the 6th instant. Friends are respectfully invited.

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

For the cause that lacks assistance, Foe the irrong that needs resistance. For the future In the distance, And the good that we can do

MONDAY, AUGUST 5,1878

A rather amusing rumour concerning the policy of "Her Majesty's Opposition" comes from our special reporter at Welling ton. It is, that finding democratic principles popular with the free and independent electors, Atkinson & Co. hayo resolved to out-Herod Herod. Mr Curtis introduces a Bill to reform the Upper House, and it is said that Mr Whitaker has in reserve a measure providing manhood suffrage and electoral reform—a modification of the Hare system of representation iv proportion to population. We shall hear next, perhaps, that the Canterbury squatters are going in as a body for a "bursting up" tax on land, in order that the obnoxious half-a-crown may be taken off the poor man's tobacco. If it be true that Liberal sentiments so largely pervade the House of Representatives, the two great parties Avhich are supposed to have sprung from colonial unification will not be Liberal and Conservative, but Liberal and Radical. A somewhat similar education was found n ecessary by Mr Disraeli to bring up the old Tory party to the standard of modern intelligence; and the electors were puzzled for a while to know which were the Liberals and which the ad vocates of status quo. But a multiplicy of bills to forward class interests, without any broad national measure of home reform, quickly removed any doubts on the subject. Ii is encouraging, however, to find the party of runholders and land monopolists so far affected by the popular wave that they deem it prudent to assume a virtue if they have it not. Their creed would, under these circumstances, take its cue from the jeremiad of Dr. Wallis, that Ministers have forsaken their first love. The amended Representation Bill in the hands of Mr Whitaker must bo excepted, however, from the general evidence of conversion. A bill of the kind was prepared by Mr Whitaker when holding office as Attorney-General in the Atkinson Ministry, but being considerablyinadvance of the views of his colleagues, it was not brought down to the House.

SPECIAL cable messages from our London correspondent this afternoon announce that the Beaconsfield Government defeated the Marquis of Hartington's vote of censure by a majority of 133, and there is great enthu siasm over the result. We predicted that the majority would be a large one. People are too glad that peace has been honourably Avon by England, and the prestige of the nation restored, to cavil now at the steps by which the victory has been achieved. And, as with the unconstitutional employment of Indian troops abroad., so with the serious obligations to which the nation has been committed without consulting Parliament, under the Anglo Turkish Convention, the ex cellence of the achievement is allowed to atone for the questionable means by which it was obtained. To Earl Beaconsfield's colleagues, conspicuously Earl Derby and the Marquis of Salisbury, is due the credit which has fallen on the head of the Cabinet, but this perhaps is of little consequence in a distribution of honours by the vox_populi. The Premier's speech at the Lord Mayor s bauquet conveys the one consolatory as surance that he has really apprehended at last that a better check upon Russian military aggression may be found Within and on the borders of the Levant. The Austrian occupation of Bosnia and Herzego vina which was carried out on the motion of England, despite the protests of the Turks,

is claimed by Earl Beaconsfield as a check mate to Pan-Slavism, The promotion of Austrian claims as a Slav Power is a more sensible policy than the bolstering up of the Porte, after ita foundations have became utterly rotten. In conjunction with assistance to the States native to the soil it is the policy moulded by the circum stances of the country rather than the off spring of diplomatic theories. If England has ultimately to fight for her supremacy in the East she will occupy a fair field, and have an unlimited recruiting ground'at her back with an open highway by sea. Civil isation and justice will not suffer j in such a struggle, nor will the British Empire.

We have much pleasure in acknowledging receipt of £4 4s 6d subscribed by a number or friends to defray the funeral expenses of the late Mr George Wright, which were gene rously paid originally by Mr Colin Mackin tosh. If Mr Mackintosh will kindly call at our office he may obtain the amount.

Mr Thos. Thexton Dickson, of Victoria street, was arrested on Saturday afternoon under the Fraudulent Debtors Act, chaigcd with having concealed a quantity of goods which were not represented amongst hia assets when he filed his schedule. He was brought up at the Police Court this morn ing, and remanded for a week at Mr Brook field's request. Bail was accepted. The Kaipara Steamship Company closed with Captain Casey this morning, paying over a large sum of money in cash. The steamers are now running in the name of the company, and we are assured that no pains will be spared to make it a success. Its prospects are in every respect excellent, and we shall bo much surprised if a. large and profitable trade with Kaipara is not opened up. Members of the Ancient Order of Foresters residing in Auckland, are reminded of tho treat in store for them and their friends on the 16th instant, when the second anniver sary of Court Robin Hood will be celebrated by "a ball at Panmure. Great preparations are being made by the committee to make the affair a success. The Hobson Band has been engaged for the occasion, and will dis course sweet mußic on the trip but. s^The monthly meeting of the Ara Lodge will be held at the usual place this evening.

Madame Patti, says Iho "Hornet," will soon be known as the horoine of a hundred fights. Of course, she is only the guardian angel who interferes with strictly peaceful intentions. The eminent cantatrico, a short time ago, entered into an agreement for two years with Herr Maurice Strakosch; but when, the other day, the latter called upon her at the Hotel Cavour, in Paris, to aak her to put her signature to the agreement, she refused to sign. Stra kosch, enraged, charged Nicolini, who was present, with being the cause of the want of faith, and the two men, after abusing each other for half-an-hour, finally came to blows. The tonor was getting the worst of it, and Patti rushed to the rescue. Unfortunately, as she was throwing herself between the gladiators, she received an accidental blow from a stick. The priina donna fainted, and the belligerents forgot their wrath in rushing about in search of smelling-salts. Miss Edith Ponder and Mr W. C. Dillon, who appear at tb» Theatre this evening, took a joint benefit at the Dunedin Princess Theatre on the 22nd ult. ova new comedy called " The Mulatto Brother." The pieco is favourably noticed by the " Times" which says that Mr Dillon " threw a great deal of force" into the Chevalier and that Miss Pender's representation of the Countess was " graceful and realistic." The Rev. J. Gow, who is on his way from Dunedin to Opitiki, from which place he recently received a call, preached to a good congregation at St. James Presbyterian chun h last evening. The sermon was very interesting, and was attentively listened to by those present.

To theJJEditor : Sir, —I wish to have it publicly known that I am not the James Ryan whose name appeared so prominently in the Star on Tuesday last in connection with the Lome-street fracas. Yours &c, James Ryan, shipwright, Lome-street. The shareholders of the New Zealand .Shipping Company held their annual meet ing .on Friday last at Christchurch, Mr J. L. Coster in the chair. The balance-sheet of the company showed £26,733 profit and loss to be dealt with. Of this, £13,750 was placed to the reserve fund, making the latter £40,000. Of the balance the directors proposed to appropriate £12,500 for pay ment of a dividend of 10 per cent, for the past year, of which 4 per cent, was paid as an interim dividend in February last, carry ing the balance of £1,283 forward. The chairman, in moving tho adoption of the re port and balance-sheet, said the past year showed an increase on that of previous years. The company had despatched, from England to New Zealand, 63 ships of the registered tonnage of 55,066, as against 53 ships, 50,031 tons, last year. It had loaded home 37 ships, of 33,868 tons, as against 31 ships, 26,911 tons, last year. This afforded the company a very fair pro portion of the carrying trade of the colony. He also congratulated the shareholders on the safety which had accompanied their ships, which was largely due to the efficiency and care of the commanders and officers. Referring to the balance sheet, Mr Coster said the directors had not decided whether they should recommend an increase of 8 or 10 per cent, which would be a matter for consideration, although they were in a position to continue the 10.per ceutage. He defended the practice of" holding the company's fleet of ships at cost price, on the ground that the company were not traffickers in iroD, but in carrying freight, and would not be justified inadjusting their profit and loss, according to the state of the iron mar. ket. On the subject of apprentices, Mr Coster said the company had determined to take none but lads of good chai actor, who were likely to make good officers. Mr Oliver, M.H.R., of Dunedin, seconded the report, and coincided with the chairman's remarks as to holding ships at cost price. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Hon. Mr Reynolds moved the re-election of the retiring direcrors, which was carried. Messrs A. Carrick and D. Craig were re elected auditors, and the meeting closed in the usual way.

The Australian cricketers appear to have rather astonished the M.C.C. at Lord's on Monday, the Home Eleven narrowly escaping a single inning's defeat. The general opinion of the cognoscenti was that the Antipodeans will bear comparison " all round " with our best form. In the field they are quick, handy, and as active as kittens. In bowling they affect a fast, somewhat eccentric, and tricky delivery, which was much favoured by the heavy ground, and seemed to completely settle some of our best bats. The "gentlemen" appear to give more attention to bowling than is customary with us, who leave this department to professionals, and give far too much prominence to keeping up a good " batting average*"1 In their batting the Australians showed capital defence, but their style is rather of the steady, ploddingj old-fashioned order<than the showy hard hitting which we are accustomed to in the 'Varsity and public school mateb.es.— " Truth."

The Raleigh Club has been making itsel unenviably notorious. A.v inoffensive visitor was kicked— absolutely kicked— downstairs for requesting some of the mem bers to/use less blasphemous language in nis PrTheAmerican legisLature has prohibited the employment of girls as barmaids, lhe hotel keepers are not, however, to oe out done, and they now post young ladies in front of the bars calliug them " conversa tionists." Their only duty is to walk up to male customers with a bright smile ana copious flow of small talk, pour out their tea and coffee, or sit down for a few minutes beside them, and chatter on the topics ot the hour. " , , , ~ llmade Murska has just been led to the hymenal altar for the seventh time, me victim is a wealthy Nevada miner. " The Little Duke " has been transferred from the Philharmonic to the St. James; s Theatre. Alice May still plays the title r°Mr D. M. Maunsell has been appointed private secretary to Colonel Whitmore. At a meeting of the Auckland Jockey Club on Friday last, it was resolved that the action of the Dunedin Jocky Club in removing the disqualification from Mr. U. O'Brien's Fishook and from the jockey, Derrit, be confirmed. Lord Beaconsfield's personal enemies are now reduced.^ays a home paper, to Mr Gladstone, the two Blights, Mr B. A. Free man, Mr Goldwin Smith, Mr Chamberlain, Mr Fawcett, and whoever writes for the " Echo" and the " Daily News." Sir Wm. Vernon Harcourt is a rival, and not an enemy, of the noble Earl. The London papers teem with paragraphs about the beautiful Mrs Langtry, who seems to be par excellence tho belle of the season. Her wonderful dresses and still more wonderful diamonds and bouquets aro the subjects of general remark, and she is more " mobbed" in the Park than even the Princess of Wales. Without having the slightest pretension to what is called classical or even very regular features, she has that sweet expression and feminine grace which tournure and beaute de dialte, youth, freshness, and chic, make up into a pretty woman. Her photos are sold by the thousand. Mr Langtry is usually spoken of simply as "Mrs Langtry's husband. He is a wealthy merchant, and met his wife whilst on a holiday tour in Jersey. The regular monthly meeting of the mem bers of the Lodge Ara will be held this evening in the lodge-room, Princes-street.

Teplitz, the meeting place of the Czar and the Emperor of Austria, is a fashionable watering place in Bohemia, celebrated for its baths. The season is during the months of June and July. lisa favourite resort of the Austrian Koyal Family. Mr Goldie, inspector of hackney carriages, had occasion to exercise his functions this afternoon in a somewhat summary manner. His attention was drawn to the miserable condition of one of the horses in Mr Cook's omnibus, which, besides looking weak and lean, had serious raws on its shoulders. He ordered the poor beast to bo sent homo at once, and the 'bus was consequently leEt standing in the street by the National Bank with only one horse. We are glad to see that the Inspector is taking up the cause of ill-used 'bus herses. There are too many of them in town.

The sermons at the various Anglican Churches yesterday were in aid of the Home Mission Fund, and the amounts collected wore as follows :—S. Sepulchre's, £16 10s ; S. Matthew's, £20 7s Id; S. Mary's, Parnell, £13 17s sd; S. Paul's, £23 7s : making altogether £74 Is 6d. Although the congregation at All Saints' Church, where the Bishop of Auckland preached, was very small, owing to the inclement weather, tho Churchwardens were gratified to find the boxes contained no less than £11 5s 6d. A musical and literary entertainment will be given in the Temperance Hall, on Thurs day evening, as per advertisement, in aid of a widow and family in distressed circum stances. Father Henneberry is indulging his penchant for strong language in a mission at Timaru. He again denied the report about his utterances on mixed marriages, and according to a Press Agency telegram, politely "likened newspaper men and editorß to curs, and said he would treat them as such. He never saw such a Presa as in New Zealand. Regarding the writ against him for libel, he said there was not a shadow of a case. All the witnesses in the world and packed juries could not make a lie the tiuth. It had been said he made money by his mission—that he took £1300 from Reef ton. He was sorry it was not true. He was in debt, and stood before them in debt." The mission of this amiable clergyman lasts one week. There aro services in the church twice a day.

A portion of the English press comments very severely on.the execution^ Chantrelle, the evidedce against whom was very unsat isfactory. No opium at all was found in his wife's body, and opium as the cause of her death never suggested itself to the medical men till some days after her decease, when some opium stains were discovered upon the sheet on which she in her last illness had laid. This sheet Avas examined immediately after her decease by the police who reported that they found no marks upon it, and it was not until a second examination five days later that the stains came to light, the sheet having in the meanwhile been in the possession of Ohantrelle's mother-in-law, a, person notoriously hostile te him. Chan trelle protested to the last that he was innocent, and it is extremely likely that a shameful judicial murder has been per petrated. The microphone promises to be one of the most amazing discoveries of modern science. Ita application in medicine isjalready demon strated by the fact that it can detect small particles of diseased bone at the bottom of a deep wound.

The following couplet appeared la a Lon don paper about the time that Lords Beacousfield and Salisbury left for the Berlin Congress. It is very neat: — Oh, B. and S. Is It ? The Bimile's handy, Lord S. ia the soda. Earl B. is the brandy! So may Kuropo find, though the one effervesce, That there's spirit enough in our B. and our 8. A correspondent draws attention to the hardship of keeping a small party of Aimed Coustabulary in tents during this inclement and bitterly cold weather, thirty miles be yond Cambridge. He says that road work on which the men are supposed to be em ployed, ia impossible at this season, and the men suffer severely from rheumatism and other consequences of cold and exposure, combined with sleeping on soaking wet beds. Their tents are frequently blown down, and unless a change is made all tke men will be thrown on the sick list.

The '* consolation note-paper," for persons desiring to sympathise with bereaved friends, is one of the latest novelties. The purchaser can either have a single passage of Scripture on his satin wove, or a com bination of passages "bearing upon the subject of death and the resurrection." A cheerful way of ottering sympathy, and in the best possible taste.—"Truth."

The anniversary of the Thames Borough Fire Brigade was celebrated on Friday last by decorations and music. The Thames Scottish band headed the brigade, and played a number of lively strains, by torch light, through the township, and the whole finally repaired to the Provincial Hotel, and partook of an excellent repast, pro vided by Captain Williams. The pro cession created quite a sensation at the Thames, and the Auckland Brigade was ably represented by Foreman Ansell. The followingJtoasts met with hearty responses : —"The Queen," "The Prince of Wales and Eoyal Family," "His Excellency the Governor," " The Army, Navy, and Colonial Forces," "The Fire Brigades," "The Fire Inspectors," "The Fire In surance Companies," " The Mayor and Borough Councillors," " The Auckland Fire Brigade," "Firemen's Wives,"'"The Press," "Host and Hostess."

Mr McGregor,of the Old House at. Home, has purchased Mr Menzies interest in the Auckland Hotel, and will at once-enter as " mine host" of the latter.

A very pleasing entertainment was held on Thursday afternoon in the convent school Otahuhu, in connection with th-e presenta tion of prizes to the snccessf ul pupils at the recent examination. Rev. Fathers O'Hara, Fynes, f\nd Paul, were gpresen-t during the proceedings, and evinced, much interest in the scene. The programme, carefully pre pared for the occasion, included selections, glees, ballads, recitations, and a choice dialogue, "■•Who shall Inherit?' The whole of the performances were higMy creditable to the young pei'sons present,, and gave much, satisfaction to the visitors and friends. The prizes were handed to the Rev. Father Tynes, accompanied \>y words of encouragement. The proceedings closed with the Kational Anthem.

CABLEGRAMS.

To-Day's Despatches.

(SPECIAL TO " STAR.")

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

Meeting between Czar and the Emperor of Austria.

LONDON, August 3. The Czar and Emperor of Austria meet at Teplitz (a village of Bohemia) on the 18th, when it is probable that a better understanding will be arrived at about Bessarabia.

Beaconsfield on the Situation.

The Government Majority on the

Foreign Debate

LONDON, August 4. Disraeli, in his speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet, said that peace vras secured. The Russian military party had been checked ; while wealthier conquests had been returned to Austria, thus checking the Sclavonic con spiracy. He believed that peace would be enduring. He hoped on a future occasion to address the people. The Mayor remarked on the revival of trade since Disraeli's return. The Government majority on the foreign debate was 133. There was great en thusiasm.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS],

Government Eastern Policy Sustained.

The Heorst Treaty Q&oially Soniocl-

Russian T»eops Going Home

LONDON, August 3rd. In the House of Commons the Marquis of Hartington's motion, censuring the Government for undertaking responsibilities connected with the Anglo-Turkish Con vention without the consent of Parliament, was negatived on division by 338 to 195. Earls' Beaconsfield and Salisbury were presented with the freedom of the city to day. At a banquet at the Mansion House atterwards Earl Beaconsfield said he believed that per.ee would be durable. Sir Stafford Northcotc, in the House of Commons, denied the existence of any secret treaty with Turkey. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 3rd. Russian troops are making homewards.

AUSTRALIANS V. ROCHDALE.

LONDON, August 2.

The first innings of the Australians against the Rochdale eighteen closed for 159. The highest f-core on the Australian side was made by Bailey, 29. The Roch dale have four ou for 19.

DOMAIN BOARD.—This Day.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Auckland Domain Board was held this morning. Present : Messrs. F. D. Fenton (chair), Mitford, Clayton, Melton (Mayor of Parnell), and Pierce, of the Grafton Road Highway Board.

Carbiage Duive. —Mr Mitford re ported in respect of the new carriage drive from Parnell, that the work was com menced, the posts were found to be good, and fit for use, but owing to the wet weather, tne work had been temporarily stopped. The gate would be put up during the previous week, and a less showy on 3 would answer the purpose, as it was within the grounds, and not exposed to the view of the general public.

Garden Committee Report. —Mr Clayton said that he must ask that this report be allowed to stand over until the next meeting, as he had been prevented by the weathar from going over the whole of the grounds. Mr Hamilton. —Some remarks were offered in respect to the services of Mr Hamilton, which ceased on the 31st ult. It was therefore resolved, " That Mr Mr Hamilton's name be struck off the pay list," Accounts. —A number of accounts were signed previously to being sent to Wel lington. Payment of Plans.—This matter was deferred until Monday next, at the request of Mr J. B. Russell, who was unavoidably absent. Destruction of Trees.—The subject of injudicious cutting down of certain trees by the cricket ground was discussed.— The Chairman said there appeared to be a disposition not to tell the Board who cut down the trees. Hamilton Baid he did not do it, but seemed to know who had.—Mr Melton thought that some inexperienced hand had been at work, and spoiled them. —It was finally resolved that no cheques be signed until the Board be informed who cut down the trees in the cricket ground." Application.—An application for the lease of the Domain Gardens was received from Mr E. J. Bailey, of the New North Road, but, in consequence of its being sent in error to Mr Cheeseman, it was too late.

Small Birds. —Reference was made to the injury done to the garden seeds by sparrows, linnets, and other small birds when it was resolved, " That the Acclima tisation Society be requested to consider the expediency of removing small birds from the society's gardens."

Accounts.—The usual monthly accounts were brought up and ordered to pc paid.

The Municipal Conference.

{PER STAB SPECIAL WIBE),

(From Our Special Reporter.)

WELLINGTON, this day. An the Municipal Conference to-day the Mayor of Auckland moved that a clause be introduced compelling local bodies adjacent to cities to enforce the Public Health Act. —Carried. The Mayor of the Thames moved that all lands and buildings within boroughs, except Government property and places of worship, should bo liable to pay rates.—Carried. Mr. Brett moved that all fines and penalties under the Dog Nuisance, Publicans, Pawnbrokers,, and Drainage Acts,, together with fines under bye-lawa of the Council, shall be i borough funds. Carried. Also that ifc is desirable that where a reclamation extends adjacent to boroughs the municipal boun daries should follow.—Carried. CHARITABLE RELIEF. Mr Dransfield gave notice of motion); that it is desirable that Corporations should undertake the administration of charitable aid, but it should be left in the hands of an independent committee, say, of six. gentle men, to be nominated by the Government, the Benevolent Society, and Corporation, with power to appoint salaried ©fficers VALUATION. A motion waa carried to tfcfi- following effect: That in order to sava expense the persons disposing of properly should give notice to an Officer of the ®oi-poration, so that the cbange may be Recorded in the valuation list; also that the jjtwelfth clause of the Act be amended, so that valuation notices should fonly be served in case o£ changes, of valuation on ownership.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

Oue Russell correspondent wires as fol -I°^ :~" The &s- K°torua is coming into harbour from Sydney and will leave for Anckland tonight" She may therefore he expected tomorrow moraine.

PARLIAMENT.

FROM 0 UR SPECIAL REPORTER

{BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE),

WELLINGTON, this day ON dits that the Opposition conterapiafo endeavouring to take the wind out of th^ sails of the Government by being . ,m<»! ultra-democratic than Sir George Grey \r Whitalcer lias prepared a Bill dealing'^ manhood suffrage and electoral reform some what similar to the Bill of last session* The Rill enbraces manhood suffrage •with" equal electoral districts on the basis of population, and a modification of -Hare's system. Lobby rumour says Mr : Curtis will introduce a Bill for the reform of the Upper \ Fonse. Other measures of the same tendency are in contemplation in, the Opposition camp.

CHANGES IN THE TARIFF. On the subject of the report that Minis, tors intend to postpone the proposed change in the incidence of taxation, there is MmV terial authority for tbe statement that the report is nufcrue, and that changes in the incidence of taxation will be introduced nr the financial statement. The impression in some quarters is that Ministers deßiieto keep the impression afloat, that the inci dence taxation dropped in order to deceive the Opposition. BRIBERY ACT. In the lobby, one member, with the Bri. bery Act in Mb hand : "I say this is coming it too strong. They waut to make us too hon cat." THE PRESS GALLERY. Ministers have been so frequently misre ported by the local Press and the cause he. ing attributed to the bad acoustic properties of the Chamber. There is a proposal to re move the Press Gallery to a more advanta geous position. One proposal is to take a portion of the Strangers' Gallery. Hany members of the Press believe the^onstic properties of the chamber are impaired hy breakages in the wire network fittedup some sessions ago for the purpose of improving the sound. POKENO STATION. ; Mr Hobbs is working hard to geta tele. graph station and post-office at Pokeno. Probably the Government will approve. '. MISCELLAN EOUS MOTIONS FOE

TUESDAY

Mr Sheehan moves on Tuesday for leave of abbonce of ono week for Mr Howe.-:

Mr Moss introduces the Parnell School Reserves Bill.

On Wednesday Mr Fox asks the Govern ment why they have not taken steps to capture the Maori who assaulted a woman at Opunake ; abo Wiuiata. Mil FAENALL'S CASE.. . i

Mr Curtis moves (hat Mr FarnaU'a case b"e referred to a Select Committee.,

Mr Fox also moves for correspondence respecting the alleged native outrage after the Waitara meeting. The Canterbury members are divided over the. two routes for the Amberley to Brunner ton Railway, and there is lobbying in con, flicting inte.re.stn. LOBBY ON DITS. ■

Th:it Mr Stout performs more than a fair share of departmental work, and|hasn't time to dress with that scrupulous nicety that used to distinguish him.

Mr Sheehan works hard, and is regarded by Tite Barnacles as a terror. Johnny Martin has been profusely baptising his new title in champagne, and talking unlimited "thous." Some Aucklanders were astonished by the spectacle of teams of bullocks in the streets of Wellington. Mr Richardson will ask in the House on Tuesday whether the '.Government have taken steps to secure the land included in the Springs districts of Rotomahana and Rotorua for the benefit of the people.

The Opposition say no more loans will be authorised this session, not even for the ' grand trunk railway, while Ministers retort1 ; that they non't want any. There was nn immense sensation oa j. Lambton Quay on Saturday at the spectacle of a swell raugatira sailing grandly along in a brilliiiutly-flowered dressing-gown. Hill and Fenton's have since beenbeseiged by dusky seekers after this new thing in overcoats. - . 1 LATE HOURS. Civil Servants are pouring out jeremiads | because an economic Ministry keeps them i working till two and three in the morning. ■ They are urging members to introduce* Civil Servants Early Closing Bill. Civil ...■:< Servants' wives say that Ministers are not always responsible for these lateionrs. " "X SPARTAN TREASURER. On dits that Mr Ballance makes » Treasurer of a Spartan type of severity. | He refuses to pnt down items to folfillsome promises made by the Minister of Works. | CIVIL SERVANTS IN CLOVER. A nice little scandal is going about the lobbies re Bellanuy's. It is said that Civfl Servants managed during the recess to I stick up refreshments to the tune of eight | hundred pounds. This awful fact was brought to light by the House Committee, who, it is said, intend to issue a dunning • ti circular to debtors with a threat of laying a | return of the names of delinquents on tnei table of the House. There is immense consternation throughout the inmost »• f cesses of the largest wooden buildirig m tne world. _,_ !; MR READER WOOD'S MISSION. Another lobby rumour I havo that am Beader Wood went to London empoweml •| to relieve Sir Julius Vogel oh receipt oi* | cable message; that since Mr :MacandrOT f I has been fault - finding and # cneese- | paring, in the hopes of coinpolhng .wr j , Julius Vogel to resign in disjpjst, but I \vi thout success. Vogel's old admirers say § it was little short of an insult irhen W | Maeandrew questioned such afflnfiW 2*;- m as the necessity for nine rooms; for-tuf 'p Agent-General's offices. . _.V §• Mr Didsbmy is printing a new *""«£: B drill-book for the use of the-Volunteer* ,| when the new guns arrive. • ,c, \ DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. Colonel Brett gives notice in.jtfie.kegisia'- i ; tive Council to-morrow to ask the wVen^,. W ment if-they intend.this sessiontointro<^ || a measure for the establishment of a. I and dumb institution for the colony. s ..fl& | asked the same question five years »go,a^, | again two years ago, and thinks it a aisgraw j to the colony that nothing hasheendone^ ■ cays the best site is Christchurch; or, w-t^ a, liiigton. Mr Curtis will to-morro^intrpaut - g his bill for reforms in the Upper House. . m UPPER HOUSE APPOINTMENT? . | Re the paragraph in the " Times staW | that Ministers intend to call MessrsJJgJ | andTßarff to the Upper House, MJJgri say it is only a Pollenarianism^and tnav*r I rumour is set afloat to call in question v*j m policy of the recent appointment »>• W Chamber. . .' E COAL MINES BILL. Mr Wason's bill on coal runes- W«^ | introduced, and referred to th»Mm»V»£ ■■ | mittee. It deals princip'Mly. wittt w j management of iniaes. THE BAY ELECTORAL ROIJ |: Tlie " Times » to-day publishes pewj^i | praying inquiry respecting 400 votes y | ou 4e Bay of Islands and Mongol" J»J It says the petitioners are amongw^ : wiiose names have been placed J>£ *r° THE WAITARA MEETING- , Weparata writes to the " New /£»* Times" feat the peace made at vyw^ | ■was only between the Ngatiamaniapo and Sir iieorge Grey.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Mr SOTHERNbade farewell to the g { |. of Auckland on Saturday evening &'*s, i his best pieces, "David GarricK,^ j "Dundreary Married aud Dooe for- * .#} was a full house, and Mr Sowenj^J usual, met with constant ana J*g£ I applause. His engagement has • "V^ I most successfal one f iom_JH&t-2~-^*?! I

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R,UBHBUO()K AND BrIDGMAW" Respectfully invite attention to their Large Carefully-selected and Entirely New Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOB THE WINTER TRAUK. Comprising— Blankets, all aizes, and first-class value Flannel 3. white and scarlet, all makes Crimean Shirtings, All-wool and Union, in great variety of pattern and quality Winceys, plain, Hind fancy. A heavy stock. "Good and^Choap," a good line at 5d per yard Fancy Dress Goods, new shades, in great variety French Merino, Serge, Satin Cloth, and some •""Dedal Lines of Fftnoy Materials, bought a ob, and being sold at very low rates Alloa and Fingering Yarns, all colours Winter Hosiery, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Flowers Waterproof Tweed and Waterproofs A Job Lo of Children's and Ladies' Waterproof Cloaks, to be cleared out at much below regular price. Calicoes, Sheeting, Counterpanes Furnishing and Manchester Goods of every description Boys'and Men's Clothing of every description, Good and Cheap Hosiery Shirts, Hats. &o. Strong Material for Boys' Wear—Tweeds Mole bin, Oorduroy, Serge &C &c. &o. SSSTO? iSasfgoS^aS 1811 KETS ONLY, and spare no pains to suppl their Customers' wants at the loweßt price com menaurate with legitimate trading. "/ {1/ In the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. KUSHBROOR AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, SeC, „„„,, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE U Pff?TuTM^WTe T, Auckland. imUENITURE—For the Drawingroom JD Dicing-room. Library, Bedroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. „, CARPETS— Including Brussels, Tapes try, Kiddorminster, Stair, Felt, and Dutch, on Sale at T. & H. COOMB'S. T INOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, JIJ Bath Mats, in Linoleum and Floorcloth, on Sale at T. & 11. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool boardored. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-sido Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BEADSTEADS.—French, Half Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes, Wood Beadsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & 11. COOKIE'S. /^LASSES.— Ghimncy Glasses, in Gilt, \jf Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Salejat T. tc H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import from the Eng lish Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town; and, em- I ploying steam power in our Fac i tory 7 are enabled to offer articles' of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T, & H. Gtaokes. FURNITURE AND CARPET WAR EHOUSE 67. QUKEN-STRBET. EXTRA.



Important Intelligence. A_» JhINABURY & U O Have Determined to LEAR OUT THEIR SURPLUS STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, DRESS GOODS CURTAINS, FANCY GOODS, AND MILLINERY, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES! FOP A Shobt'STime Only, previous to Stock taking. DRESS and MANTLE - MAKING on th Premises, at Reduced Prices. «. SALE NOW ON. A. LINABURY & CO. 'S, 204 Bz 206, QUKKN-STRKET, Auckland. jpjHEMICAL Ty/T ANU RE. The undersigned are now prepared to Bupply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. The following extracts, selected from numer ous testimonials, prove its value as a fertilizer. I believe it an esrcel'.ent Manure for Potatoes. SEPH MAY, Mount St. John. It Id toe best Manure I ever used. W. G. HARPE, Lats Manager for W. A. Murray, Esa.. Piako. v ;T' <"'< >~rfj-i • —■ I am seT 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, Analysis of this season's supply will be ready n a few days. W. J. HURST & CO., 101. Queen-street, Auckland. "ON COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES!



To the People of Auckland i Messrs. Mallenstein Brothers Desire to Inform you that "a RETAIL BRANCH OF TIIB ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY Io Now OPHNin Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal. To effectually introduce their Goods und drivs out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Price. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Retail Branches in other towns leads the Proprietors to bcliove that there ssists 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, Manager Auckland' Branch. sole agent for WERTHE-I-M'S ELEBRATED SEWING- MACHINES THE BEST MACHINE IN THE WORLD Royal.



T¥7" ANTED KNOWN. Just Opened, One Thousand Men's India Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. TOTA MILTON; WAIKATO SANDES~& CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Are Just Opening Out a LargeiStockßof Drugs, Chemicals Homcepathio Medicines Surgical Appliances Perfumery Toilet Requisites Stationery Japanese Ware, Toys ' . ; Tobacco Cigars, FanoylGoode Brushware Fan fc'Ca- Sponges, &c, &c, And are prepared to Supply all KJoods of'the Best Quality, and at Auckland Prices. . tar Agent: ApcKXANnKvKNiisra Stab CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND. Mails will Close ah Under :- For Thames, thi3 day, at 5 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., and to morrow at 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and CoromandeM per Argyle, on Friday noxt, at 2.50 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, this day, at 4 p.m. For Gisborne, per Pretty Jane, this day. at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Napier, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Rotorua, to-morrow at 3 p.m. For monoy orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 2 p.m. Late letters till 3.20 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu,' Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern provinces, per Wanaka, on Wednesday next, at 10.55 a.m. j For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Wednesday, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Thursday next, at S p.m. Per s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, 20th Instant, aa follow :— For Sandwloh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent oi Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ana newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters boar ing an extra fee of Cd in addition to the portage, will be recoived by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of flailing. S. B. 8183. Chief Postmaster.



A little prudence in purchasing will enable the buyer to defeat tho aims of tho rascals who sell spurious counterfeits of Udoltoo Wolfe's ScnjKDAM Aromatic Scitnapps in bottles which formerly held the real article. See that the label boars the name and signature of the proprietor, observe its execution, and do not bo imposed upon by plausiblo nxplanationa of any deficiency. Visitors to the Hot Springs, who intend trying the efficacy of the waters in a sanitary point of view, should remember that their ailments aro occasioned by disease in the blood, and that they should therefore complete thoir cure and gain the full advantage of the batho, by taking at the same time a proper course of the Rhoumatism Mixture of those exceedingly curative medicines Ghollah's Groat Indian Cures." They can be had of all Chemists, where obtain a copy of testimonials from many of those who have been benefltted. _ Bye, cEar, and Throat Specialist.—Dr. Schwartzbach, Devonshire House, Hobßon-st. Hours : 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phofessok Stakich, the celebrated Pales tinian Aurist, who with wonderful success treats tho Diseases of tho Ear (deafness), from what ever cause they may arise. The Professor s stay in Wellington will be limited until the end of August, after which ho will proceed to his head quarters, Melbourne. Persons desirous of con sulting Professor Stanich will do well to do so at once, at. the Occidental Hotel, Wellington.



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