HOTEL ARRIVALS.

STAR HOTEL, R. J, D_vU"i, Proprietor. Tor waek ending July _Oth, 1875:— Mr. Lylton Sothern, Wellington: Mi" He-bert Burnett, __ristchu_eh: Dr. Wanle__, Wellington; Mr md vTrs Carliie, Waiwera ; Mr Railey, Mercor ; Mr Waller, Hamilton : Mr D. B. Hindie. Whata whata; Dr. Beale, Hamilton; Mr Win. Hill, Kaipara;Mr J. C. Oolb.ck, Kaipara ; Mr O. Parks, Knarlaad ; Mr Jo_eph Gould, Piako ; Mr J. Reynolds, South Saa Islands; Mr Noting, South Sea Islands; Mr John Reith, Whatipu.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVAL.

SATURDAY EVENING. Maid of the Mill, ketch, Conway. from Russell Lizzie, cutter, Diaz, from Whangapoua Cabarfeidh, barque, McKenzie, from Oamara Nancy, cutter, from Whangapoua Kate McGregor, schooner, McDonald, from Oamaru Rover, schooner, Anderson, from Vangarei YESTERDAY. Mana, cutter, Meguerney, from Tairua Start, cutter, from Nsunguru TO-U^».Y. Hinemoa, G.G. s.s., Fairchild, from Wellington Krienihilua, schooner, Bathurst, from Wanga- Mary.'schooner. Nappert.from Wangarei Head 3

DEPARTURES.

SATUBDAY KVENING. Hannah Mokau, s.s., McKenzie, for Manukau TO-DAY. Transit, schooner, Hooper, for the i Sanies -Ocean, schooner, Rawlings, for Morcuiy Bay

IMPORTS.

Per barque Cabarfeidh, from Dunedin: -00 sacks flour, 100 i-sacks do 200 i-sacks do., 50 ?ron, alDuned^: 890 sacks oate, 250 sacks'oatmeal, 20 sacks bran, 930 sacks flour, 8 sacks pearl bailey, 11 casks beef, i rom Oamaru-700 sacks wheat, 935 sacks oats, 120 tons flour, 100 sacks bran, 6 tons oatmeal, 169 Backs barley.

TRIAL TRIP OF THUS HANNAH MOKAU. The trial trip of the new screw-steamei Hannah Mokau, built by Messrs. Holmes Bros for" the Mokau trade, took place on Saturday afternoon and passed off very BuooowrfuUy. Th« work of fitting up the vessel has token loneer than was at first anticipated, but she leaves the harbour staunch and trim in every respect We have already riven ? description of the hull of the ateamer.but afewpaitaoulaia fi inches long The boiler has been covered ?E 6 ass Mhß<,s&°z s ass 25 ot 30 The whole of the machinery was manufactured by Mr Charles Hawkeswood, oE the Staffordshire Ironworks, and there .is very little doubt but that both the material and workmanship will be found to be of a superior naS The vessel has been supplied with two masts and the necessary gear. Her cabin Accommodation is very good, and she will have ample room for the conveyance ot cargo. Messrs Holmes Brothers spared no trouble in making her both comfortable and convenient as a passenger steamer. The result ot the trial _Yip shews that she will be able to .steam at a fair average rate, although she was in bad trim on the occasion, having nearly all her ballast stored aft. thus giving a draught of 4& feet atthe stern and 1* feet at the Ixw. StoacauUted herself very creditably. The nautical mile, with the tide, was done in 6min. oOsecs and against the tide in Smin. The engine worked at the rate of 180 revolutions per minute, with a pressure of oOlbs of steam. It is estimated that the bad trim of the vessel made half a. mile difference in her speed. On the who.c, there fore the vessel is a very handsome »nd sea worthy craft, and is in every way suiter, tor the trade which it is intended she shall take up. When a vessel of this class cost only about £1600 complete, a good example is afforded ot what can be accomplished by local industry.

Ivwakds Coastwise.—Lizzie, cutter, from Wha^apoua, with 28,<00 feet timber : Rover, schooler? from Wangarei with 21 tons firewood 5 tons coal, 2 tons gum, I tons luggage, and 1 cask bandy; Three Brothers, cutter, from TryphenaT Great Barrier, with 50 tons firewood : ASft of the Mill, ketch, from Russell,. with i 6 tons coal; Mana, cutter, from Tairua, with 2 ,,,000 festtimber ; Kriemhilda, schooner, from Wan garoa, with 28,000 feet aawn timber, and ll.'-OO Ihingesi; Telegraph, schooner, irom Poverty Bay, via East Coast, with 51 pigs, 21 sacks maize, and 8 sacks wheat; Fa;vn, cutter, from the Barrier, with oO tons nrewood ; -tour Sisters, cutter, from Mahuraugi, with 10 tons firewood ; Mary, schooner, ISappent, trom Wangarei Heads, with 30 tons limestone. OutVards COASTWISE.-Three Brothers, cutter, for Tryphena, in ballast; Maid of the Mill ketch, for Wangaroa, in balUisl; 1 our Sisters, cutter, for Mahurangi, in ballast. It has been decided to send the s.s. Maori through to Manukau. She will arrive at One hunga about 8 o'clock on Friday morning, and leave for Sydney to-morrow afternoon. The schooner Kate McGregor arrived from Oama.ru late on Saturday night, with a cargo of ■breadstuff, &c. She left on the 11th inst., and had some heavy weather on the run up. The mail steamer City of Sydney will arrive to-morrow morning from Sydney, and will leave for Honolulu and San Francisco several hours later. . The s.s. Taiaroa from the South jWil' arrive in harbour late to-/»ight. The schooner Transit sailed this morning for the Thames, with a portion of her original cargo from Lyttelton. The s.s. Hannah Mokau sailed on Saturday eve Ding for the Manukau. On arrival there she will take in cargo, and proceed at once to The barque Cabarfeidh arrived from Oamaru and Dunedin on Saturday night, with a cargo of breadstuffß. The weather experienced on the run up was somewhat similar to that experienced by the Kate McGregor. The G.G. s.s. Hinemoa arrived in the Manukau from Wellington this afternoon with the Hon. Mr Burns, of Sydney, Colonel Glover and Mr Taylor, of the Cable Company, and Dr. Pollen. She is to take the Auckland members of the House of Representatives to Wellington The s.s. Southern Cross leaves for papier and Wellington to-night. As it was found impossible to obtain the use of the Auckland dock for her, she will be placed on the patent slip at Wellington. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Gisbornb, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane arrived from Auckland at four o'clock yesterdayinormng. Waitara, this day. The p.s. Hauraki arrived from Auckland at noon to-day. . . Bluff, this day. The s.s. Arawata arrived from Melbourne at 9 30 a.m. to-day with the Si-ez mail. c TAURANCtA, this day. Th s. s. Taiaroa sailed for Auckland at 10.20 a.m. to-day.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close a* Under :- For Thames, this aay, at 0.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 5.30 p.m. For Coroniandel, per Durham, to-morrow, at ForTryphena, per Three Brothers, this day, at ForPßusbell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, this day, at i p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, this day, at 7 For^Chatham Islands, per Omaha, to-morrow, For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, ncr Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wangaroa, par Kriemhilda, to-morrow, at For Tryphena, per Sonth Carolia, to-morrow, at For Tairua, per Mana, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Wanganui, per Wallabi, to-morrow, at ForKus'sell and Kawakawa, per Taiaroa, to morrow, at 3 pm. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Man^apai, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki, and Southern Provinces, per Maori, on Friday next, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Thursday next, For Whitianga. Tauranga, and Ophtiki, per Ro^ena, on Wednesday next, at 1 p.m. Per s?s. Itotorua, on Tuesday, 23rd instant, as For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at noon For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially so addressed), at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Bnndiai, and late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 1.15 P- For money orders, registered letters, and Pe flrTs PC?t| roflydne?!ouTueßday, 23rdinstant, a3F for°Sandwich Islands, United. States of America. Canada, British Columbia Central an™ South America, and British and Foreign WF eo Sr Mngdoin and Continent of EFoTmoney P'o?ders, registered letters and ne Fw^e£atl e 3opm• J^g"^ noftage wm be received by the Mail Agent on ESftg^teyer up to th^timeof sa^ng.^

BIRTH.

HORNE.—On 22nd July, at her residence, Grey-

street, Mrs. Robert Home of a sou. MAYALL.—On the 17th July, 1?78, at her resi dence. Wellington-street. Auckland, the wife of A. Mayall of a son; botn Uoing well.

MARRIAGE.

COOK—SPRAGGKTT On the 20th July, at St. Matthew's Church, by the Rev. Mr. Burrows, Charles John Cook, widower, storekeeper, Russell, Bay of Islands, to Ellen Spraggett, widow of the late William Spraggett, of Vm cent-street, Auckland. No cards.

DEATH.

CHAPMAN.—At the Commercial Hotel, Hamil ton. Elizabeth Isabella Stevenson Eeles, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Grace Chapman, late of the Pacific Hotel, Auckland, aged 18 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will leave the Auckland Rail way Station on arrival of the Mid-day Train from Waikato on Tuesday. 23rd July.

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

Pot the couso that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the goo 4 that wo can do.

MONDAY, JULY 22, 1878.

The " Herald" seems to be in a dreadful state of alarm at the notion of raising the Grammar School fees. "If these fees be raised," says the "Herald," " the result, we believe, will be that a large proportion of the pupils of the Grammar School will bo withdrawn, and either private schools be established at a more moderate price, or many will perforce send their children to the common schools." Imagine the situa tion of the happy man who establishes one of these private institutions at a more moderate price ! We will suppose that he isjfortunate enough to secure, say twenty pupils, and each pays him £2 a quarter. On these terms he will have the princely income of £160 a-year. But we must re member that he has to deduct a certain sum for rent of school, aud a percentage for his debts. He must be a man of great en thusiasm, and possess the gift of hope in is Isigh degree, who would embark on such a venture. If, however, these private schools be not established, parents will be obliged, according to the " Herald," to fall back upon the dreadful alternative of send ing their children to the common schools. This is, indeed, too awful. We are afraid that the fortunate possessor of one of these private schools would him self be driven to adopt the same course, unless he took to educating his own chil dren. He could hardly pay £8 Ss for two children at a private school, £25 4s for three boys at the College, and £16" 16a for a daughter at the Girls' High School. No ; the unhappy man would be compelled to send them to the common schools. How ever, it is ridiculous to suppose that the raising of the fees from £S Ss to £10 10s, would make any material diii'erence to parents in general. Those who_ can pay £8 8s can pay the extra two guineas. People are quite ready to throw away money on amusements, but wish to econo mise in education. Families spend several pounds, from time to time, on the circus, theatre, and opera, but raise a howl of indignation, if an education rate of £1 a-year happens to bo proponed, and cannot afford a shilling for a charity sermon. We shall think people in earnest when they cry out about the expense of education, if we see them begin to economise in their amusements. Then, again, is it not taking an unfair advantage for one school, as it were, to undersell another? Why should the college charge a lower fee than the Paruell school ? It appears that the Parnell school can get 80 or 90 boys at a fee of £10. Schools for superior education should attempt to attract (pupils, not by cutting down the fees, but'by raising the standard of their teaching. If the education supplied is really good, the public wjll be quite ready to pay for it. A man who^ cannot grammar school, should send him to a com mon school. He will there get good, sound instruction,- and what more does he want ? If he is a lad of ability he can get a scholar ship and climb into the college, and if he has no ability he is just as well where he is. The " Herald" talks of a parent in the middle-class; but as we have no standard of society at present, it is ridiculous to talk of a middle-class. Heal intellect will come to the front, that is_, if stepping-stones are provided for it. as is the case by means of these scholarships. The true method of pro moting higher education among those who cannot pay for it is to increase the number of scholarships open to boys in the common and private schools. Some boys, whether they are sons of wealthy people or of poor people, are not worth the trouble and expense of instructing highly. It is no use spending time, trouble, and money on those who are by nature destined, both by pecuniary circumstances and by in tellectual capacity, to be "hewers of wood ; and drawers of water." Perhaps, the "Herald" thinks that the morale^ of these schools is not good ; but, if it is not, it ought to be. Iv jjsome of these schools iv New Zealand there is a good sound tone— quite as good as there is iv many of our higher schools—nay, in some cases, better. However, we cannot expect much in the way of behaviour from boys who are at schools where there is no play-ground. The play-ground ought to be the first thing considered, and schools are built here with out the slightest regard to this kind ot accommodation. The boys are compelled to play iv the streets, to the inconvenience both of themselves and of the public. Schools should be removed as far as possible from thoroughfares, and yet we are talking of building a new one opposite the Supreme Court. There is something radically wrong about all this, and it shows that, in spite of our boasted educational progress, we have still the most elementary lessons to learn. Boys may be instructed in a building with out a play-ground, but not educated. It is absurd to designate the teaching of the three It's, by the high-sounding name of education. We want something more than instruction in our schools. Let us hear less of percentages and results, as they are called, and more of civility and behaviour. If, then, suitable buildings, with play grounds attached, are erected, and the masters of our common schools take care to inculcate a good public opinion among their boys, there is no reason why any one of us should object to sending our children there. If they have ability, they will, uudoubtedly, as we said before, rise ; if they have no ability they are worth no extra cost. The wealthier part of the community, of course, are iudiffereut about the expense, and the poorer part must either pay a fair price for a luxury, or do as others do, and send their children to the common schools, where it is to be hoped they will add their mite to the establishment of a good moral tone. The " Herald " seems to think, with Tennyson's Northern farmer, " that the poor in a lump is bad," and that there is some hardship in having to go to a common school; but if these schools are properly conducted nobody can reasonably obj-ect; and the chief aim of our educational authorities should be to remove the cause of objection, if any exist, rather than create a rival institution to compete with the common and private schools in those branches of education which rightly belong to them.

After the closing of the Police' Court on Saturday, no less thani four lunatics.we brought iv : oue from the Bay of M*™*> one Sura Helensville, one the Thames, and one from the district of Moon ; Albet Or ..c medical testimony of Dr. Kendudi c •urn Dj. Stock well they were sent to the Nations, at Paris, which has been talked ol for some time, and is to comprise several thousands of guests, reminds one ot the most formidable repast perhaps ever given The persons who sat down to the feast were 10,000 in number, all v ictonous soldieis brought back triumphantly to Pans by Napoleon I. As no hall large enough to contain such a company could be found, tables were placed in the Champs-Elysees and on the occasion were served up. -7 oxen, 75 riieep, 1,000 partridges, 2,500 fowls, 1,000 carp, 1,000 tench, &c. 1© wasn down those solids 24S barrels of wine were C°lS lthe" Interprovincial football match be tween Wellington and Nelson, the former scored one goal and one try. _ The Delta Hotel, Newcastle, is now nuclei the proprietorship of Mr Hugh Hood, a gentleman from the South who has had considerable experience iv the hotel lmi. Mr Hood has spared no expense iv re fui-iiisliiiiff and improving the house. # A correspondent in Onehunga complains of a notorious house in Princes-street tliere which he says is a nuisance to the neigll bours. The police should look to it. . The fine floral paintings and htographic pictures, all neatly framed, and placed m order around the windows ot Mr lwobert Brewin's seed-shop, in Queen-street, have attracted crowds of admirers, ihe pic tures, twenty-four in number, represent vegetables and flowers of nearly every cha racter, their hues and forms being natural and true. These art-illustrations were got up by Earnest Bonury Erefurt, of Bruxellos, and forwarded to Mr Brewin, through Messrs Veitch aud Son, of Kings l^oad, Chelsea. . A good story, which reads like another version of one" which got into circulation some years ago, w told of a Chinaman named Chee Fung, in Diuiediii. This wily celestial tendered for a certain coutract under the assumed name of McLean, -for this he was remonstrated with by a rival competitor, upon which the artless heathen, puttiii" on a bland and childlike smile, replied", "Suppose me no Mackce, me no gettce." The acute observation of the Chinaman had convinced him that none but a Scotchman would stand any chance of securing a contract.

The first of Mr Josiah Martin's popular scientific lectures, was delivered on Satur day evening iv the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association. The subject of the lecture was "Sound," which was treated in Mr Martin's able and comprehen sive manner, with illustrative experiments. A number of musical selections were given by Professor Swallow, and Mr Beale, which added to the value of the lecture, in aflbrd ingauidea of the pleasures of' sweet sounds. The attendance was. large, and much interest manifested on the occasion.

Iv the good old days of England the Go vernment of the nation was wont to exercise a kind of paternal guardiauship over the health and habits of the people, which is sadly needed in these days. Take oue instance in regard to an article of clothing. A clause of an old Act 2nd (11. Henry VII.) 6-27, reads as follows :—" Now so it is that diverse persons by subtile and untrue wiles and means dcceivably imagined and con trive; instrument., of iron, with the which iron i ;he most highest and secret places of their houses they strike and draw the said iron on ll:>; said fustians unworn, by means whereof : .icy pluck oif both the nap and the cotton of the said fustian and break commonly both ground and threads iv sunder, and after by crafty plucking they make the same fustians to appear to the common people whole audjsouud, and also they raise up the coiton of such fustians and then take a light candle and set it in the fustian burning which singcth the cotton of the same fustian from the one end to the other down to the hard threads, instead of sheriu# it, and after that put thorn in coloiu auU. su sublilcly dress them 11-' *:><.,:,• false work cannot De r-i-™* without it be by workmen sherers or such fustians or by the wearers of the same, and so by buehsublileties whereas fustians made in doublets or put to any other use avoir wont and might endure the space of two years or more, will not endure now well by the space of four months scarcely, to the great hurt of the poor commons and serving men of this realm to the great damage, loss, and deceit of the king's true subjects, long wearers of such iustiun," &c.

Tin; United Prayer Meeting to-day in the Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street, was conducted by the Kcv. Allan W. Webb.

The members of the Auckland Branch of the Hibernian Catholic Beueiit Society, celebrate their iifth anniversary to-morrow evening in the Lome-street Hall by a social gathering, for which an excellent programme has been prepared.

The Good Templars of the Sir Henry Huvclock Lodge -will hold their annual tea meeting and social entertainment to morrow evening, commencing at half-past six o'clock, consisting of tea, music, and songs.

We have much pleasure in acknowledg ing the following letter, with enclosure of £1, for the survivors of the Kedar: —"Sir, — In Saturday's Star l\ read a letter o thanks to King George, of Tonga, for his kinduess to the shipwrecked crew of the Kedar. Well, sir, I should like to let the poor men see that they have some chari table friends of their own race. Only fancy sir, nine days living on grass, &c. I enclose £1 us v tailor's mite.—Yours, J.W,

The Eev. C. M. Nelson, of St. Paul's Cathedral Church, preached an excellent discourse yesterday morning from Acts— c. 13, v. 21 : " And afterwards they desired a King, and God gave unto them Saul, &c." The rev. gentleman gave an excellent sketch of the life and character of the King who forsook the right way and sought counsel of wizards and witches, shewing that in these days many men act similarly, and apait from Christianity, have recourse to Spiritism or Spiritualism.

\Ye loam from a, well-informed source that Steinberger, whose adventures in Samoa will be within the recollection of our readers, was at last advices living in groat luxury in New York, where he boasted of having obtained 115,000 dollars from the British Government in part satis faction of his claim for compensation for forcible removal from Samoa by the Captain of 11.M.5. Barracuta, and that he was sanguine of obtaining a further sum of $750,000 in full payment. The eminent American counsel, Mr Evarts, was associated with tnc linn of Thompson and Co. in pressing the claim, and the American Foreign Secretary and British Secretary of State were in amicable correspondence on the subject of the claims, their concord being doubtless chielly due to the fact that the assistance of the Barracuta was called in by the American Consul and British Consuls acting conjointly. As to the 750,000 dollars avc should think this is a stretch of Mr Steinbcrger's fertile imagin ation and fatal tendency to exaggeration. George Hayes, carter, who writes in our issue of Friday evening last, is not employed direct by the City Council. In the firing for the Thames Native Volunteer belt, Utuku Kopa won, with a score of 47 points, Avhile the hem. Hoani Nahe, M.H.IL, who is a color-sergeant in the corps, ranked second, with a.score of 45.

The total amount due to Mr Peach, con tractor for Parnell Road is £256. It is manifestly unfair to detain so largo a sum from him, as the extent of work objected to by the local Surveyor does not represent a greater value than about 100 pounds. The majority of the council determined to pay over £156 at once. The Mayor left his chair rather than sanction such'being done and Mr Clarkefwas voted chairman. The vote was then carried in proper order, and without a dissentiant. There were present — Councillor's Clarke (Chairman), McKenzie,,Wood, Winks, Robinson, Flood' and Odium. The only amendment pro posed_ was that the amount of £125 should be paid, but the amendment was lost.

-■ Upwards"of 1,600 Scotch ministers have signed an address to the Eight Hon. W. E. Gladstone, supporting his views on the Eastern Question. Nearly 900 signatures are. of Free Church clergymen and 500 are those of the United Presbytery.

The lion fl. S. Cliapmau has written a letter to the Duucdiu Chamber of Commerce, Terrace Board, remarking on *%<Jeath °i Mr G. Hayes' horse, says :-The road between the Grafton Road and Eden Terrace Highway District is in a disgrace ful state, so much so that it is utter cruelty to animals to work them upon it. I feel sure there is no one but can heartily sympathise with Mr Hayes in his pecuniary loss, but where is the fault ? It might be inferred the Eden Terrace Board were to blame in keeping bad roads in their district, but the contrary is the case. About four years since there was two toll gates situated at the junction of the two roads, by the Eden Vine Hotel. On the representation ol the Eden Terracejßoard|that they would keep the New North Koad in repair out of then own funds. The Government consents to the abolition of the New North Board gate on the Mount Eden Board agreeing to keep the road in repair from Kyber Pass Koad, or Gilfiilan'a corner, to the Mount Eden •'ravel pit. The gate on the Mount Eden Koad was shifted to the junction of the Highway districts of Grafton Koad, Mount Eden, raid Eden Terrace, the tolls collected at this gate being handed over to the Mount Eden Board for that purpose. Afterwards abolition of provinces takes place. The Mount Eden Board demands sole control of the gate, and even though it is not situated wholly in their district they ob tain it, and let it at a monthly rentat of £45 or thereabouts, a sum equal to keeping the ! whole of the road in repair. The Mount Eden residents all go through toll free and get their supplies free. The Grafton Load and Eden Terrace people and Boards have to pay for ash, stone, and everything else. Such is the history. And now for a word of advice to the carters. Let them all club to gether, and not pay one 6d toll money ex cept the road be repaired, and if that will not do take the gates oil'altogether, and the money they pay for tolls in one month will repair the road from end to end. Should the gates be removed, the Eden Terrace Board will get a new supply of material free, and will then take charge of the position of road frontiug their district, and keep in good repair their part of it, but so long as the gate remains not one load of ash or metal will they put on. In its present state it is a standing disgrace to any civilised community, and the Mount Eden people are getting yood roads elsewhere at the expense of this portion." The " Theatre" states that the managers of the Paris theatres have been complain ing bitterly against being compelled to pay 10 per cent, of their gross receipt, for the benelit of the poor, and. in consequence, it has been arranged that the deduction shall be made on the nett receipts only. The fifth anniversary of the Auckland branch, H.A.C.8.5., will be celebrated in the Lorne-streot Hail by a social gathering to-morrow evening, commencing at 8 p.m. 11l the football match on Saturday be tween the Pousonby and Grafton Clubo the former won by seven points to nothing. A football match was played last Satur day afternoon between 9 of lhe Auckland add 11 of the North Shore Club. Auckland won by two points (a try) to nothing. The rota of attendance at the Court of Petty Sessions on Tue.sduy next, include the following Justices of the Peace :— Messrs Thos. Macffarlane (chairman) G. M. Mitford, L. D. Nathan, 11. M. Nation, J. Newman, A. O'Neill, G. P. Pierce, G. B. Owen, ¥. L. Prime, J. L. Tole, A. K. Taylor, W. St Clair Tisdall, J. Willcox. Mr Moorhouse, member for Christchurch, addressed his constituents on Saturday night, and in the course of his remarks said the Atkinson Opposition had ceased to exist as a party. With reference to.his future action in the House he stated that '' he recognised Sir G. Grey's eloquence and ex celling ability. He had done his best to keep Sir G. Grey out of office, but seeiug his enormous majority, and how completely the colony had chosen to accept him as its political leader, it would be very arrogant on his (i»]r Moorhou.se's) part if he did not stand on one side, witness the-experiment, and support Sir G. Grey in his valuable mMsurfu JTV> !,«1 <«" v ";<-.—<' — colony to oiler a factious opposition, but he w rould be a very sturdy rebel indeed to every measure which bore the impress of bad or mistaken policy."'

His Honor Chief Justice Preudergast was a passenger to Auckland by the Hiuemoa to-day in order to relieve His Honor Judge Gillies for a short period. Judge Gillies has suil'ered severely of late from an affec tion of the eves.

The young man Basil Kew, who was in jured at Ararimu on Tuesday last, was brought, down by this morning's train and couveyed to the Hospital. The following are the particulars of the accident :—Kew was cutting down four dead rnorau trees, and on the top of one there was a heavy dead branch lodged. He had cut down two or three trees without any accident, and when the last tree was ready to fall he proceeded to get out of the way. In running, his toe caught in a small vine, causing him to trip. Before he could recover himself the branch fell, and struck him on the back on the neck. It stripped the clothes of his back, and broke the small bone of his arm in two places, and also splintered it below the elbow. He was able to call to his father, who was working near, and he came to his assistance. Several neighbours assisted in carrying him home. Dr. Purchas Avas telegraphed for, and went up the next day. He recom mended removal to the Hospital. The brother of the unfortunate man first heard of the accident on Friday from the papers, and having telegraphed to Inspector Thom son to liud accommodation in the Hospital he brought him down this morning. The Theatre services last ever.|ag were largely attended by above 300 non-church goers, and addresses were delivered byßevs. S. Bunu, of Thames; aud J. Robertson, M.A.

MEMBERS' DEPARTURE SOUTH.

The s.s. Hinemoa arrived in the Manukau this morning, having called in at New Plymouth to bring ou the outward Sail Francisco mail. Wo understand that Cap tain Fairchild's instructions from the Marine Department are to leave on Wednes day if the Auckland members of Parliament can make it convenient to leave on that date, but in any case he is to study their general wishes in the matter. With the view of coming to an understanding as 10 the time of departure the Auckland members have been requested by sonic of their number to meet in the Mayor's room. City Council Offices, to morrow, it is not settled whether or not the Hinemoa shall call at New Plymouth on her way down, but as there are only three members to go from there altogether, and one has already c* o Le overland, many of the Auckland representatives think that it will be necei. sary to lose time by calling at New Ply. mouth, more especially as there are other opportunities for the jTaranaki members to reach Wellington.

Stranding of a Steamer.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FEESS AGENCY.)

HOKITIKA, this day. On Saturday last the steamer. Mullough was engaged to lighten the Prosperity In the roadstead. She transhipped 40 tons, and whilst entering in yesterday at noon a heavy sea struck her, breaking (he side rod of the engine, which conpletely disab.'ed her, losing her way, and the tide being on the ebb, the strong outward current gradu ally carried the boat astern, beachim* her on the north Spit high and dry. It will re quire a considerable outlay to get her .ifF She is uninsured.

The Garibaldi anived in the '-oadstead also the Prosperity on Saturday, both put to sea yesterday through stress of weather. The Zephyr sailed on the 20th for Mel borne via Greyniouth.

Captain Edwin's jforecasts for the last three months have been exceedingly re liable.

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Lord Hartington's Motion.

Mr. Gladstone Denounces the Treaty. ue

LOND')N, July 20 Lord Hartington .- <ye notice of aruotiouin the House of Comi'.ons, complimenting the Congress on havii);,' succeeded in securinn a European peace, but regretting the in. complete settlement of the Greek claims and the undefined responsibility incurred by Ministers without the consent of Parlia > nient. Mr Gladstone, at a Liberal demonstration' vehemently denounced the Treaty of Peace* adopted by the Congress and especially the Anglo-Turkish alliance.

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Australian Cricketers Defeat

Indian Regiments Return ■% October.

German . Ironolad Disaster.

Money and Produce Markets.

LONDON, July 20. In the match with the Hull eighteen, the Australians' first innings closed for 305 ; the top score beiug aia.de by Allan—7B. The Hull second iuidngs closed for 68.

Boyle took eight wickets. The game was won by the Australians with 10 wickts to spare. The "Daily News" says the Indian regiments return to India in October. . The official inquiry into the loss of the ironclads Kurgurst blames the helmsman of the Koing Will) elm. Money is in active demand. Consols 95J. The next wool sales commence on August 20 eh ; all the arrivals to that date will be admitted. The total bales then available will probably be 300.000. Prices are at present without noticeable alteration. Hazard and Coldicot have failed. The total liabilities are reported at half a million, of which three-fifths are secured. The corn market is heavy and inactive. The weather is splendidly favorable for the harvest. The acreage under crop in Great Britain in about the average,

LIBERAL MOTION ON GOVERN MENT POLICY.

London, July 20. Lord Hartington tables a motion cen suring the engagement for the defence of Turkey. It is unknown when Parliament will be prorogued. Tnere is agitation in Italy respecting the Cyprian scheme.

MEETING OF SCHOOL TEACHERS.

A meeting of school teachers was held on Saturday afcf.moon, af cor we went to press, in City East School, Mt 11. Worthington in the chair, for the purpose of considering the matter of a Teacher's library. Mr Worthington ex plained that a sum of rponey (£SO) had been subscribed towards a library of serviceable books for the use of teaehei sunder the Board of Education; and, after other remarks, he ex pressed a hope that the Teachers' Association would be res-established, characterised by unity of action and good feeling. Mr Harrison, of City West School, handed in the sum of £5, which he had received from anonymous friends in furtherance of the object in view. Mr James Martin proposed, and Mr Josiah Martin seconded, " That a General Committee of Management be formed, consisting of the whole of the head teachers in the educational district of Auckland, out of which an Executive Com mittee of five be elected." The motion was carried. Mr Grant, of Ouehunga, moved, and Mr Brabazon seconded, '-That there is a great want of s:;;od works of general reference in each school, and that this meeting is desirous of respectfully bringing that want under the notice of the Board." Mr Harrison considered that the scheme would be too expensive to carry out at present, jir Edward's proposed that Mr Grant's motion be deferred, which was finally agreedto. ballot to form an Executive Committee; Messrs Worthington, Harrison, Ja3. Martin, Brabazon, and Edwards. The meeting clos.d with a vote of thanks to the Board of Education for their generons assistance, ana to the chairman for his able conduct in the chair.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.., R.M.)

TEMPORARY DERANGEMENT.

Alar tin O'Dwyer, Wm, Hart, and James Stewart were severally charged with drunk enness, and ordered to pay the penalty. Mary Kowley, being her third offence, was sent to prison for seven days. MASTER CHARLEY. Charles Smith was charged with failing to appear in obedience to a summons, on the 14th instant, in which he was charged with a breach of the city by-laws, by throw ing stones in Houson-street. Mr Theophilus Cooper appeared for defendant and pleaded guilty. The youth had no intention of doing damage to Mr Foley's property, and his friends had offered to pay the 15s damage. It Avas not malice but the result of sportiveness. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the lad was having an altercation with another lad, and caught up a stone which, instead of striking: his antagonist's head, struck Mr Poley's window. Mr Cooper said defendant had been to sea, and was unable to answer to the summons. Ordered to pay 15s damages and 5s and. costs. EAILIXG TO PAY. Robert Swauson was charged with failing to contribute towards the support of his wife Margaret, now in the Lunatic Asylum. Defendant said he was desirous of paying,, but work had been scarce. Mr Graham, Relieving Officer, said that defendant's wife had hecn kept in the asylum for more than six years at the public expense. Defendant had carefully kept out of the way. He hoped Ms Worship would make a new order for him to act upon ; defendant was an able young, man, and it was a disgrace to him in every sense of the word.

His Worship said the arrears amounted to £176; defendant did not seem to care much for his wife.

Defendant said he was a shoemaker,, living in Chapel-street, and took every opportunity of visiting his wife. His Worship made an order of 10s per week ; to be paid every four weeks to Mr Graham.

THE NEWTON ASSAULT,

William Francis Crowe, a man of dis reputable character, on remand, was again brought up on a charge of maliciously and wilfully assaulting Harry Broome, with a bill-hook at Newton, ou the 13th inst.

Prisoner was undefended. Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted the prose* cution on the part of the police. Harry Broomo was then sworn, and deposed, I am a boiler-maker by trade, at present living in Auckland. Know the prisoner. Went to his house at Newton—did not know the street—on the morning of the 13th insfc. I was accompanied bynvo other men, understanding that prisoner's house was a brothel. Knocked at the door, and one of my companions asked for Kate MeManus. Was not acquainted with the men. The man vrho asked for the girl was called Skipper Bowden. The prisoner an swered at the door, " She is engaged, you can't see her." I knocked, when prisoner said, " If you don't keep away I'll knock some of your heads in." I heard the noise of somethinglike an axe inside. 1 then called himall sorts of names, and challenged him out to fight. I did all I could to aggravate Crowe ; threatened him, but he would not come out. We went away. About ten o'clock, I, and a man named Henry Kow land, went into the house. Saw four girte there, and prisoner and another man, John Lowa. Prisoner and the girl Jackson were in the kitchen; the others in the bedroom. I saw prisoner in the kitchen. He ques

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