SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

,>*. >- »■ A.wn (This Afternoon, 9.20 £ : WI«iH WATER— To-morrow Mornin [9/37 TUN SET.—This Evening, 5.23 •; . SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 6.44 BOON'S AQlC—Last Quarter, 21st, 3,47 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Southern CroBS, s.a.. Holmes, from Napier TO-DAY. Lady Jocelyn, ship, Jenkins, from Belfast and London. Ruby, schooner, Cockfleld, from Wangaroa EriemhUdn, scnooaer, Bathurst, from Wangaroa lona, s.a., Farquhar, from Russell J aacashirc Lass, cutter, Austen, from Tauranga Fairy, schooner, Aubrey, from Wangaroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Mercury, cutter, Baxter, for Tairua

TO-DAY. Fanny Kelly, ketch, McKinnon. for Wangaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Levuka—T>unelm. barque, at once For London—Scbiehalhon, barque, early; Spirit of the Dawn, barque, early For Russell, Bay of Islands—lona, every Mon day; Taranaki, Monday next For Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, s.s., l<scn For STa^mS and the South-Taranaki, s.s:, Thursday next For Honolulu and San Francisco -Australia, For Newcastle—Saa Belle, schooner, at once Fov Taranaki and Southern provinces (frem Man ukau)—Maori, s.s., Tuesday next

IMPORTS.

Per Lady Jocelyn, from London: 6098 pack ages. 457 cases. 80 J-casks, 56 casks, 100 tons Clyde pic iron. 53 tanks, 109 tons coke, 5 derates, 2 octaves, 4 parcels, 1 truss samples, 400 casks cement, 2,000 bags salt. 1873 bars and bundles iron. 11 bales. 3 boxes, 9 anchors and cables, o lihds., 2 trusses. For transhipment to Napier— 3 cases. For New Plymouth—l box. 73 J-casks, 2104 packages, 115 cases.—Owen aud G-ratiam. . , . , , «,. SI case Christmas and scented Bachels, 1 do violins 1 do hair brushes, 1 do Penelope canvas, 1 do fishing lines. 1 do fish hoots, 1 do table cutlery 1 do William's sheath knives, 1 ao cricket bats and balls, 1 do spectacles, 5 do bundries, 2 crates children's buckets.—M, Levy and Co.

Per Wild Duck, for Patea: 185 casks cement, 2 cases, 27 pieces machinery. 2,000 feet dressed timber, 1 boat.

Ixwards Coastwise.—Queen, schooner. Jones, from Hokianga, with 21 tons gum, 38 hides and 3 boxes; Kriemhilda, schooner, from Wan''aroa, with 27,000 feet sawn timber ; Fairy, schooner, from Wangaroa, with 23,000 feet sawn timber; Ruby, schooner from Wangaroa, with 2 3,000 feet timber; Fawn, cutter, from Matakana, " Outwards Coastwise.— Fanny Kelly, ketch, for Waugaroa, with sundries; Rovor, schooner. foi Wbatigarei, with sundries. The schooner KlizabethConway cleared at the Customs to-day for Wangaroa, where she is to 10->d with 35,000 feet of timber for Gisbprne. The s.s. Tarauaki will arrive fro^aa Tauranga, Gisborne, • and Southern ports at a late hour ' The s.s. Southern Cross arrived from Napier last eveniDg with a cargo of cattle, &c, which she landed at Tamaki. The schooner Blanche is taking in cargo for Rirotoiign, and she will sail in a few days. Tho s.s. Hawea will arrive in the Manukau to morrow morning, from New Plymouth and the '"'•The'fine brigantine Island Lily is again on the berth for the Chatham Islands, and she will, no doubfe, sail about the middle of next week. The s s. Rotorua will arrive oh Monday night, Ijoih the South, and will sail for Sydney on Tuesday afternoon. A new brig, of 318 tons register, named the Annabell, is to be placed on the berth at New York i"or this port in September, and will sail in October, thus giving merchants an opportunity of having goods forwarded direct. At present, they are sent via the South, thus entailing troublesome delay, and in many cases, loss. This however, will be a boon to those desiring muke shipments direct from that city. Applica tions may be made to Mr a. W. Owen of this city, who will Jforward orders by the outgoing Til £• i 1 The s.s. lona arrived from Rus3ell and the North this morning with 64 sacks obsters, 175 sacks gum, and quantity of sundries, and a number of passengers. , The ketch Wild Duck cleared at the Onehunga Cns to «Btoga^ gS »g fcßHlp Russell, this day. TSe Hinemoa sailed for Auckland at five o'clock this morning. Tauranga, this day. Tho s.s. Taranaki sailed at 10 a.m. to-day for Auckland.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails win, Cross *« Under :- . For Russell and Kawakawa, per Taranaki, on For R^aelU 8 Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon- Fgonui, per lona, on Monday nest, at i p.m. Fol- Chatham Islands, per Island Lily, on Mon day next, at I p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tu<33;:*y next, at 1 p.m. For money orders and registered letters, at 12 p.m. Per s.s. Hawea, on Tuesday, 20th instant, as For°lndia, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. Wot Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and JPUnit<3<l Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton 'if fir- letters specially so addressed), at 8 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and lata letters lor Southern Provinces, at 8.15 a.m. For newscapers. at 7 a.m. _'«,_ For money orders and registered letters, tne ■cravious evening, at 4 o'clock. Should a later opportunity offer, supplemen tary mails will be forwarded. . fat s.s. Australia, on Tuesday, 20tu instant, '"jTor'sanawleb Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign "For 'united Kingdom and Continent of JFor'(nioi\ey "orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the no&tage, will be received by the Maal Agent on board the bteamer up to the time of sailing.

N.B.—A Post-office has been opened at .Periwaka. situated between Waipuand^Te Ami Mails will be despatched from this office 'every Saturday at 10 a.m.; return mails mil be received every Monday at 6 p.m. S. B.BiSS. Chief Postmaster

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Curio. —We have not the complete lisp of " New Zealander" shareholders, but Mr Seymour George holds 150' shares, Mr Sheehan, 50 j Mr Stout, 50 ; Mr Larnach, 50 ; and Mr Fisher, 20. Public Libraries. —R.J., at present only, subscribers can vote. In the Bill before the House vow provision will probably be made for public libraries.

THE MARIONETTES.

The final performances of tho Marionettes ore drawing unprecedented crowds to the Lorne street HalL Last night, the hoiiso was fuller than ever, and the rush to secure: »ss.ts at the matinee this afternoon was positively extraphlitisryi To-night the <io!l company bid farewell to Auck land, and on Monday they will open at Uialiums town.

DEATH.

MATTHEWS.—At Tokomariro. Otago, on the £ 13th instant, Christina Isabella, the beloved wife of Mr. J. W. Matthews, late of River . ton.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1878.

For the cause that lacksasslstance, For the yriong that needs resistance. For the future In the distance. And the £ood that we can do

The general dissatisfaction which has been occasioned by the working of-our Harbour Board gives special interest to the Bill brought down by the Government dealing with the whole question of harbour go vernment. " The Harbours Act," intro duced into the Legislative Council by Col. Whitmore, is a voluminous measure, con taining 234 clauses. If repeals the Provin cial Acts, and places harbour administra tion throughout the colony under one com mon law, subject, of course, to such local by laws as the Boards are empowered to make. The constitution of Boards, however is dif ferent in each centre, although all follow one general plan, the basis ot which is Government nomineeism, special represen tation of local bodies, and election. No change is proposed in the formation of the Auckland Board, which will comprise three members nominated by Government, the Chairmen of the Chamber of Commerce, of Ponsonby and Devonport Boards, and Mayor of Parnell; three elected by the City Council, and three elected for two years by persons who have paid two pounds harbour dues during the preceding year, or are owners of any vessels of twenty tons. Existing Boards shall hold-office xintil the second Monday in February, 1880; the" term of nominated members is thres years from the Ist of July, 1878. _ Although no alteration in the constitution of the Board is proposed—and it is hard, perhaps, to suggest one that would ensure a special representation of all the interests affected by harbour administration—there are in the Bill several salutary checks in matters of administration. It is instructive to inquire how widely at variance with the limitations which the Government have deemeditneces sary to place on Harbour Boards in this Bill thepractice oflourownßoardhasbeen. In the matter of private wharves, for example, the Act prescribes that where no Harbour Board exists the Go vernor-in-Council may authorise any local governing body, or any person to construct wharves, but in no case shall such rights be granted for more than fourteen years, and may be at any time altered, modified, or revoked, and the privilege with drawn without compensation by notice not exceeding twelve months. Under such cir cumstances the person affected would have the right to remove the materials. The care with which riparian rights are guarded is conspicuous, and stands in marked contrast to the reckless alienation by the Auckland Harbour Board of 100 feet of the foreshore, opposite the allotments west of Nelson-street, as a mere appendage to the leases. Clause 147 provides that " no part of the shore of the sea, or of any creek, or navigable river, where the tide flows and reflows, nor any land under the sea, except as may have been already authorised under any Act or Ordnance, shall be leased, conveyed, granted, or disposed of to any Harbour Board or any other body (whether incorporated or not) or to any person without the special sanction of an Act of the General Assembly." Clause 154 provides that "noHarbour Board or'per son shall, under penaltyof £100, commence any harbour work or place "any pile or other straitrue across tidal lands, or a tidal water, or in the bed of the harbour without the

sanction of the Governor-in-Councili" Before commencing such work, plans ;must?be deposited at -the,office of the Marine Department in order that inquiry may „be made to ascertain whether it will tend' to injure navigation." When such permission has been obtained the person Avill^be relieved from liability to indictment for riuisauce. Upon the question of leasing, the Act places a check upon that dis positiorr to make away with the public estate for long periods, fwhich has been developed by the Aucklkud Board in dealing with harbour endowments.- The Act would put an effectual stop to 66 and 99 years' leases, by limiting the powers of leasing vested in the Board to a term not exceeding forty-two years. In view of this provision of the Act, which will pro bably pass through Parliament this session, and come into force on the first of January next, we would again urge the Board to reduce tho proposed term of lease on Queen-street reclamation. It is no ad visable to accept the 21 years term, with compensation clause, as involving the Board in indefinite responsibilities for building speculation over which they could exercise no control; but the term of forty-two_years, without a compensation clause, is the extreme period foi which the Board should alienate cur harbour frontages in so limited a market. Such an amount of land, forced at once into the market, cannot realise its real value. In twenty years the conditions will be very much changed ; in 42 years the site and buildings may have been sold over and over again at a profit to the lessees, and reverting, with its improved value, to trust will render it one of the wealthiest corpora tions in the colony, possessing the means to enter upon those larger harbour works which, it is not too sanguine to believe, will be required to meet the trade of the port forty years hence. The new bill provides that all reclamations shall immediately come under the control of the local Govern ing body, which shall have power to take land for streets. The Government may also resume possession of land granted to Boards, for railways or other works of public utility. By-laws made by the Boards are subject to the approval of the Governor who has power to revoke them within six months, during which time they may be operative and nothing done under them shall be invali dated. Boards or other persons with or without their sanction, are absolutely pro hibited from constructing works on tidal lands without first submitting the plan to the Marine Department to examine whether such work will be an obstruction to navi gation. Pilots and harbour officers are to be appointed by the Board, which is also authorised to examine masters for exemp tion certificates, to be issued on payment of two guineas. In event of neglect or refusal to examine, a captain may appeal to the Minister of Marine. The Board _is bound to provide accommodation, including sheds torcustom-houseofficers,free. Yachts whaling sbips, and vessels in distress or detained by stress of weather, are freed from harbour dues. It is impossible, with a Bill of this compass, to give any detailed synopsis of its - provisions. The administration of harbour affairs, with the restrictions we have indicated, is entirely vested in the local Boards, where such bodies have been called into existence. The Bill appears to be comprehensive and T.reU- considered, and a vast advance on the in complete and disjointed legislation under which harbour administration is now carried on. The Act repeals and supersedes, in whole or in part, no less than 36 other statutes.

A number of important cablegrams will be found in. another column. The lengthy special to ourselves states, amongst other things, that great agitation prevails in view of the Austrian occupation of Herzegovina. We are also told that Prince Bismarck has notified Turkish authorities that they must obey the pro visions of the Congress, and withdraw their support from the Bosnian insurgents. This they . have promised to do. The rectification of the Italian frontier is also referred to, and we are told that the Italian Government having declined Albania has been commended Cora and Crispi, but demands Trieste and the Austrian Peninsula. This request is not very likely to be granted, as Trieste in itself is too valuable a possession to be surrendered lightly. Parliament has, at last, been prorogued, and the Queen's speech (being the work of her Ministers), is of course full of congratula tions and self-praise, relative to the result of the Congress. vVe are told that the peace is not only secure but satisfactory, ana that British independence has been vindicated. This last and wholly uuneces sary piece of news can only be looked upon as a 'sop" for the "jingoes," who are no doubt bitterly disappointed that there is to be no war. A Router's message states that an Austrian detachment has been cut to pieces, and that the Imperial troops are still retreating before the insurgents, who appear to be having things all their own way at present. We shall, however, bo much surprised if the tide does not turn before long.

The people of Auckland will, we are sure, join us in offering hearty congratulations to Mr Vesey Stewart upon the prosperous voyage and safe arrival of the Lady Jocelyn, with the second contingent of Katikati settlers. The new-comers differ altogether from the immigrants who usually landon our shores. There are no vague searchers for employment or genteel paupers amongst them.§ They are, on the contrary, nearly all men of substance, as may be guessed from the fact that they will enrich the country to the extent of one hundred thousand pounds. These are the kind of settlers we want, more especially as a large majority of them seem to be practical farmers who will domuch to advauce the real work of colonization. Mr Vesey Stewart thoroughly understands the work he has undertaken. So far, the Katikati settlement has been an undeniable success, reflecting great credit on its pro moter and on the energy of those who have joined him. The new blood now introduced will no>doubt do much to invigorate it, and will also enhance the value and importance, not only of the block itself, but of the sur rounding country. We wish our new friends every success, and sincerely hope that they may find in their Antipodean home the health, wealth, and" prosperity that their enterprise deserves.

The Rev. Dr. Somerville is expected to arrive in Auckland per the s.s. Australia on Tuesday 20th inst. en route for home, via America. It is proposed to have a welcome and farewell meeting in the Theatre Royal, if it can le obtained, on that clay at one o'clock, articulars of which will be duly announced. Doubtless many in Auckland will be glad to hear the rev. doctor for the last time. He has been well received in Australia.

We would draw the attention of our readers to an announcement in another column, of a series of discoures, the first of which will be delivered to-morrow evening by the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., at the Con gregational Church, Beresford-street. To the Editor :—Sir, In the absence of our Mayor, I don't think ifc will be wise of his deputy, to bring forward a motion, con gratulating Earl Beacon&field. as I know there are many of the most intelligent minds in the colony, who sympathize with Glad stone and |his following. At any rate as a citizen and ratepayer, I object to being made a jparty to the proposed address. 'If it must be done, let a public meeting be called, at which both sides can have their say.—Yours &c, A Colonial,

It is gratifying to note any evidence of the growth ol local industries, and we are glad to call attention to the advertisement of M. Nicholson, who has imported, by the Hero, a quantity of cane for his trade of chair-seating and repairing.

We call attention of the members of the Victoria Company to the advertisement requesting them to parade at 7.30 sharp, as we understand that the; roll will be called at 8 sharp. We trust to see a good muster to receive the new commanding officer Major Withers.

"Fletcher* Family Devotions 'illurtiated by Cord, and an illuminated address expressive of good wishes, prepared w^th much artistic taste by Mr Dickso^ Mr Gee, the conductor, handed the memoiiais to the young couple in the name of the choir, iwith g W ords of congratulation and encouragement. The lecture on "Coleridge "will be given on Monday evening next in the large nan of the Young Men's Christian Association ; cnair to be taken at half-past seven o clock. The Orpheus string baud will give several musical selections, illustrative of the poetry and songs will be sung by Miss Peace ana Mr Nairn. The proceeds in aid of Mrs Thompson and her children. The anniversary services in connection with theOnehunga Wesleyan Church were held this week. On Tuesday last the Revs. Webb and Taylor preached to good congie gations, and on Thursday evening, a soiree was held, at which various ministers and friends gave addresses and the choir of the Otahuhu Weslyan Church en livened • the evening by discoursing sweet music. On account of the boisterous weather the attendance was not good. Ihe treasurer submitted a statement showing that Iroin various sources the debt upon the new church, which at the opemug was £131, was now reduced to £53, and it was hoped by next anniversary it would be quite cleared. , , .. "I have received a letter dated Alex andria, Egypt, from a person who, I should fancy, is not likely to romance, says a writer in the "World," "informing me that out of eleven Pachas summoned before the European Commission of Inquiry, eight have died mysteriously, The Khedive deliberately murdered the late Monfottesh, so there is' nothing inherently incredible iv the story, but, if true, the man ought to be removed at once from his throne, for he is an irreclaimable monster—a villain as well as a knave."

On Tuesday evening next tho Auckland Musical Society will perform Gounods solemn mass, and a selection of sacred music, in tho Choral Hall, commencing at eight o'clock. Mr Ewington acknowledges with thanks the following subscriptions in aid of Mrs Thompson and family. A balance of £o 19s is required to enable them to leave for America ou Tuesday next. This balance is earnestly appealed for, as nothing less than £45 will be accepted for the passage. Last month £37 was collected on board the steamer, but the captain would not accept it, so the woman and children were turned adrift, and saw the boat sail without them : —V., 10s ;H. C, Barber, 20s ;H. C. Rich mond, ss ; Colin Mclutosh, 2s 6d; J. W. James, 5s ; W. and Co., 5s ; K. J. DeLias, 20s; Tylio, ss; X.8., 2s 6d; A.8., 2s; GW.D., ss; Kuahbrook and Bridgman, ss; ; A. Richards, 10s; J.H.H., 10s; E.P., ssk J.W.,55; G. ltogers, 4s; Nemo, ss; J.£King, ss; 11. B. Morton, 10s ; F.E.0., 5s ; Mrs Soppett, ss.

The plan of the Domain drive, as finally adopted by Messrs J. B. Russell and McKeclmie, is on viesy in Upton and Co.'s window. The design is a combination of those sent in by Mr A. G. Aickeu and Mr Wells, of the N orth Shore. The groundwork is Mr Aicken's plan and the chief deviations from it are marked in black lead. The Stanley-street entrace, it will be observed, is laid oil' so as to avoid the abrupt ascent. It is not intended to proceed with the con struction of the roads marked, but to lay them off and plant with trees, forming an avenue as a basis of the work to bo under taken at some future period.

A special general meeting of shipwrights will be held on Monday evening next, at the Working Men's Club, when business of importance to the trade will be discussed. IT. Schumacher complains of being un justly treated by one of his creditors, who sold one of his horses at the sale yards for £9, and it was worth £33.

A friendly debate has been arranged be' tween the St. James' Discussion Class and the Auckland Total Abstinence Society on the following question :—" Does this colony lose pecuniarily by the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors." It will take place sometime during the month of Sept. in the Temperance Hall. *

Mr Josiah Martin's lecture this evening will be " The Eye," including the wave theory, structure of the eye, nerve fibres, education of the eye, mental pictures, and illustrative teaching. The illustrations by Mr J. A.. Pond.

The interest of the Saturday evening Temperance meeting continues, and the public are invited to the Albert-sti'eet Tem perance Hall, this evening, when the pro gramme of song, speech, &c, promises a sufficient reward for the hour spent among these persevering people.

Members of tho No. 3 Company of Auck land Rifle Volunteers are referred to our advertisement column for monthly inspec tion orders, tor Thursday evenidg, 22ud inst. Major Withers will be the inspecting officer.

The first of n series of monthly concerts, under tho patronago of the School Com mittee, in aid of the childrens annual school treat, took placo on Tuesday last, the 13th inst., in the school-room, Hamilton East. The proceedings were-'opened by a member of the committee, in the absence of the chairman, making an appropriate speech, in which ho dwelt upon the importance of in culcating iv children a taste for harmless, and at the same time pleasurable amusement for their spare moments. The programme consisted of pianoforte solo, Mrs Cox ; song, "Men of Harlcch," by the children; "Watch on the Rhine," in German,by L. Lukes; song, " The Scout," by Mr 11. Steele ; recitation, " Ginevra," by E. Allan ; " Tho Old Cot tage Clock," by Mrs Field ; duet, by Mrs Cutrimings and. Mrs Dawson ; reading, by MfT. Sandes; duet, "You Know," by Miss Gerrans and Mrs H. Steele ; dnett, "Cinderella," by Misses Cox ; song, " God Bless tho Prince of Wales," by the chil dren ; song, " The Yoeman's Wedding," by Mr Field. This concluded the first part. The second part was equally well sustained by the children, Miss Steele, Mr and Mrs Field, Mrs Dawson, Miss De Vere Hunt, Mr H. Steele, and S. Peacock. Mr Field concluded with a few words of thanks, and said the entertain ments would be monthly. The concert, both financially and vocally, was a great success, and reflects great credit on Mr and Mrs Field, our popular schoolmaster and mistress, as weil as on the members of the committee, and the residents of Hamilton, who rendered such valuable assistance.— Correspondent.

Notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the weather last evening, the second anniversary of Court Robin Hood, Ancient Order of Foresters, Pamnure, resulted in an unqualified success. Ihe celebration was in the form of a ball, held in the old school-house of the district, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens for the occasion. There was a good attendance of visitors, including a large number of brethren from Auckland. Amongst the latter were representatives of the flourishing Courts City of Auckland and ZealaudiaT The fine band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McComi.-ili, ,was also present, and supplied the music. Diuioing commenced at eight o'clock, and continued, with slight intermission, until an early hour this morning, Mr F. Christmas successfully and efficiently performing the duties of M.C. During an interval in the programme about 30 of the brethren adjourned to the P«'.-iinure Hotel, where a recherche spread lnul been provided by Host Loornb. Bro. Kingsley, . C.R. Court Robin Hood, occu pied the; chair, and Bro. F. Christmas (Courfc Zealaudia) the vice-chair.- The toasts usual on such eccasions were given, and responded to in flowing bumpers. As a whole, the anniversary was extremely successful, and a most satisfactory cele bration.

The members of the Remuera Literary Society will discuss the question " Turkey; and Russia " on Monday evening next. Particulars of Sunday^ Services will be found in another page. The Sunday evening service at the Theatre Royal will be held at the usual hour. - We notice also that the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will commence to-morrow, a conrse of lectures on "Regeneration; or the new birth." At Lerne-street Hall, the " Eastern Question" will be concluded.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"Louis the Eleventh" was produced at the theatre last night with Mr Dillon in the title role, The part did not Bult him so well es Belphegor or De Lagardere, but he worked hard to Vmako it a success*. Had there been a larsrer audience the piece would, no doubt, have gone better: as it was, the performers seemed de pressed and their acting lacked spirit. Miss Pendor's Dauphin, Mr Steele's De Nemours, Mr Musgrave's Francoiae de Paul, and Miss Morgan's Marcel merit favourable mention. To-nightthenewmegdrama^ is to be played for the first time, and will, no doubt, attract a bumper house. The cast in cludes Mr Dillon and Miss Fender, also Mrs Walter Hill, Miss Lizzie Morgan, and Messrs Steele, Burford, Musgrave, Emmett, and O'Brien. The soenery to which we referred yesterday is both novel and artistic.

Arrival of the Lady Jocelyn WITH MR STEWART'S SPECIAL SETTLERS.

The signal of af ship inside Tiritiri was hoisted at the Mount Victoria signal station this morning, and as it was well-known that the Lady Jocelyn was the only ship expected here at present, it became quite apparent to all that this was the vessel signalled. Therefore, it scarcely needed the hoisting of the expected numbers, K.V.P.S., to confirm this belief. The num bers were hoisted shortly before two o'clock. She is a fine largo wooden ship of 2,100 tons register, and was built in 1856. She is, we understand, a sister ship to the Hydaspes, which was here several years ago. The Lady Jocelyn was at this port during the war with troops, and is one of the largest ships that has ever been here. She has on board the following passengers and special immigrants : — Passengers—Saloon : R. V. Surtoes, Ed. J. Smith, Miss Louisa Surtecs, Captain M. Stewart, Mrs Stewart, Captain Hugh Stewart, Mrs A. Stewart, Mervyn Steward, General J. E. Stoddard, Arthur J. T. Ausley, G. J. Ausley, W. Stoddard, Dr. F. Stoddart, Mrs Stoddard, Maiy Stoddiirt, Mrs Wahab, Miss Stoddard General T. Stoddard, Mrs Stoddard, Miss Devine, G. VeseyStewart, Arthur Fisher, Miss Stewart T. A. Purvis, F. H. Browning, J. Everard, Rupert Stevenson, Mrs Stevenson, Charles Scott, E. P. Hoyle, Henry C. Jones, Hon. R. Rowley, Captain Farrar, Mrs H. Farrar, H. R. Farrar,Ethel M. Farrar, Maud Farrar, Frsnk Longman, John G. Allen, Arthur C. Allen, Win. J. Allen, Rev. Mr and Mrs Johnson, Martha Johnson, Francis John son, Frederick Johnson, Walter Johnson, Louisa Johnson, Mary K. Johnson, Hecior T. Johnson, Flora G. Johnson, Grace V. Johnson, John A. Johnson, Percy L. Johnson, Richard Ryan, Edward Hudson, Alfred Raine, Isabella McCoy, Jane Mc- Eflar, H. H. Fraser, Dr. Alfred and Mrs Ginders, Bertram Ginders, Cypril P. Ginders, Mr Ralston, James McClean, F. C. Skipwith, Mrs Lamphier, Mis3es Leech, Mr Crosbie Harvey, Alfred P. Clark. Second Cabiu—Mr E. F. and Mrs Muuster, Paul Munster, A. Mary Munster, Edward F. Munster, Emma L. Munster, William H. Munster, Harold Munster, John R. Munster, Miss Ire land, G. E. Alexander, Mr James and Mrs Macaulay, fßossini Macaulay, Margaret Mac aulay, Minnie Macaulay, C*ptain B. D. and Mrs Morton, Mary Morton, Arthur Merton, Robert Morton, John Morton, Jessie Morion, Annie Lloyd, Maf or I. C. Clark, Mrs Clark, Maud Clark, Helen Clark, Mabel Clark. Lucy Clark, Florence Clark, AlbertaClark, A.C. Clark, Annie Clark, Joseph Clark, Henry D. Major. Mrs Major, Henry Maior, Robert Major, Dorothy Maior. Arthur C. Major. Mr Thomas J. Mulvany, Mrs Mulvany, KlizA Mulvany, Kilie Mulvany. Annie Mulvany, Thomaa J. Mulvany. Kate Mulvany, Josephine Mulvany. Nora Mulvany, Army Mul vany, Agnes Mulvany. Laura Mair, C. M. Marsh, William Thompson, Edward Leighton, Thomas Beattie, Jane Beattie, LAlfred VV. Croft, and E. G. Storey.

The Lady Joceiyn also brings a large quantity of cargo, and comes consigned to Messrs Owen and Graham as agents of Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Co.

CABLEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL LONDON CORRESPONDENT.) Austrian Occupation of Herze govina. Italy Refuses Albania and De mands Trieste. Turkish Support "Withdrawn.

LONDON, August 15th.- In view of the Austrian occupation of Herzegovina agitation continues. Oorti and Crispi are commended to Italy for the rectification of the frontier. Albania has been offered to Italy, but has been lefused. A demand has been made for Trieste, and Austrian Peninsula. The Turkish officials are unable to main tain order. The Canea (?) Christians arc threatened, and two Turkish men-of-war, and English and French gunboats, have entered the harbour to prevent an outbreak. Prince Bismarck sent an ultimatum to the effect that Turkey must comply with the Berlin Treaty, and withdraw support from the Bosnian Insurgents. Turkey is yielding. Their is hard fighting in Bosnia. LONDON, August 16. The Queen's Speech, on the prorogation of Parliament, states that the peace is satisfactory, and likely to be durable, and that British independence has been secured against aggression.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

SYDNEY, August 15. The English Government favour the establishment of a large arsenal in an in land town in this colony as the only means of effective Australian defence.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY). An Austrian Detachment Des troyed. Yellow Fever in New Orleans.

LONDON, August 15. An Austrian detachment has been des troyed at Linlyjizie. Severe epidemic of yellow fever is taging at New Orleans, Grenada, and Memphis. AUSTRALIANS V. LANCASHIRE.

The Australians score in their first innings were : A. Bannerman, run out, 15; C. Bannerman, not out, 55 ; Horan, not out, 26 ; sundries, 4.

PARIS EXHIBITION AWARDS.

LONDON, August 15th. The Food Jury, at the Paris Exhibition, recommend gold medals to be presented to the Melbourne and Sydney Meat Preserv ing Companies ; also other awards to Bal larat, Queensland, Adelaide, aud Mel bourne.

[KBUTJOtS SPECIAL CABLEGRAM.] Tne Russians and Central Asia. The Austrians Still Retreating. ST. PETERBBURGH, August 35. It is semi-officially stated here that the Russian Expeditionary Force wiw to* have been dispatched to Central Asia: when the relations between England.and ituesia were critical. The order was subsequent!^ cancelled. The Austriaus in Bosnia are still re treating.

PARLIAMENTARY.

FEOM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER

(BY STAR SPECIAL . WIRE),

WELLINGTON, this <W BAD ACOUSTICS OF THE HOUSE ' During the afternoon sitting yektetiL there were many complaints as to bad &af ing. Mr Gisborno was giving notice n* some motion which was quite inaudible in the gallery when several members bawilj out "We cannot hear." Mr Fox wa« shortly after warmly complaining of thf petty .ceremony instituted by the Secretary of the Post-office, Mr Grey, in abolishing the franking of Parliamentary papers, when Mr' Fisher called out that he could not hear a word. Shortly after which Mr Barff again threatened to put into force the right to have a member's words taken down HOLIDAY TO RAILWAY OFFICIALS Mr Manders gave notice of motion for giving a fortnight's holiday every year to railway officials. '

ORDER OF PETITIONS,

The report of the Classification Committee gave rise lo the most important discussion. The report recommended a revival of the old standing orders, which preclude the presentation of petitions for money or land unless approved by the Government. Mr Pyke here protested that he had not heard' a word of what was said, whereupon Mr Wood called, "Speak out." The House then proceeded to discuss the question of the petition of Charles T. Wing, ■which the Committee on Classification of Petitions reported aa being disrespectful to ;~iJie House, and coming within the terms of the rule precluding direct requests for land of money, —Mr Fitzherbert delivered a strong speech against petitions being admitted which made requests for money or land SIR GEOKGE GREY AND HIS COL LEAGUE AT VARIANCE. 1...J

Mr Sheehan followed in the same strain*. ' He said influences had been broughtSito bear on petitions in the lobbies, which reminded him of a highwayman demanding "Your money or your life."—Sir George Grey surprised everybody by stating that there had been no consultation amongst the* Cabinet on the question, but he entirely disagreed with his honourable colleague; He argued that the Crown being the fountain of mercy ought not to prohibit any petition. During the proceedings last night, an equally singular scene occurred^' When, after Mr Stout had made a strong speech against Mr PC olles ton's motion in favour of a deaf and dumb asylum, Sir George Grey came into the House, and said a sum "would be placed on the estimate* for the purpose. Mr Swanson said if petitioners could only petition the Bouse by consent of the Go vernment it would result in lobbying influences. TTnder the present system, the Government "would be relieved of the re-, spon&ibility. He had frequently seenjusV petitions thrown out. If only those petitions* were received which were recommended by * the Government, it "would result in the - petitioner who failed using the every. posfinJe means to oust the existing Ministry ' in order to substitute one which "would favor - their petitions. The public did not know" the proper form of petitioning the House. The difference between the plan proposed by the Classification Committee, and the existing form -was nearly that between tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee. Peti tioners were wont, said Mr Swanson, amidst great laughter, to concludes their petitions with " and your petitioners, will ever pray," but if their petitions were excluded as proposed they would there cease. He contended that the public werei / practically ignorant of the form of petition- :' iug the House. The fault of rejection'of - petitions lay with members who introduced irregular petitions. He would like to see a rule limiting the period within "which petitions migiifc be introduced, and com pelling petitioners to petition early in the session unless the cause of action arose' during the session. ', i Mr-fimven said petitioning was~becoming a trade. Major Atkinson said the standing order . had originated in the pride of Parliament, ij which considered itself the great helper of , all wrongs. They practically said to peti tioners "tell us what you are suffering^; from, but do not presume to prescribe a;; remedy." It appeared to him that the time .'"■' for that had passed. Mr Bowen dividedthe- House on the question, when the report of \ the Committee wa.-s sustained by 51 to 8. • MRMcLEAN. ■ :-■■■■ -X There appears to be some this session to sit on Mr McLean. Mr Thomson to-day objected to the "word "cGn~ fiscation" iv the motion relative to Otago ■" land fund, and the Speaker struck out the obnoxious word; shortly after which Mr Cutteu said Mr McLean had no right to ask the Government for reasons, a novel political dogma, which elicited amusement. '% PUBLICAN'S LICENSE FEES./ - Sir Robert Douglas presented a petition; from settlers north of Auckland prayingior the construction of a railway northoo p Auckland. "":/. Mr JTobbs presented a petition iroiaY'' Thomas Donnelly. rt Mr Tolfi presented a petition from sixty Licensed Victuallers in Auckland, praying '• for a reduction in license fees and the aboli tion or. the rule compelling them to keep lamps outside their houses at night. • \ • Mr Moss presented a petition from the/ Licensed Victuallers of Parnell, stating that the license fees charged were much higher • than in other parts of the colony, and asking that they be assimilated to other : parts. TRIENNIAL PARLIAMENTS. Di" Wallis gave notice of a bill to provide for triennial elections of the House of Representatives. . ■■■' Mrßarffgavo notice of a bill to amend the "Education Act, 1877." Mr Pyke presented a petition from Roman Catholics of Otago and Southland in favour - ; of aid to their schools. Mr Reeves has given notice of an anti- Chinese motion. SIR JULIUS VOGEL. In replying to a question by Mr McLean relative to the appointment of agents under the Superscription of Stock Act, the • Premier said the Government had informa tion at that time that Sir Julius Vogel ~* intended to resiga and go into something-, else. Mr Larnach, Sir P. Julyan, Mr Sergeant, and Mr Ornauuy, therefore, were appointed. " ■■.■■■■■: ■ •: ... OTAGO RAILWAYS.; ' In answer to Mr Pyke, Mr MacandreW said that it would be made known in the Public Works Statement whether . the"- Government intended to have a surtfey made of the. line from the Clyde to Crom well and Lake Wanaka. THE CANTERBURY DOMAINS.- Replyinsc to Mr Be wen, the Hon. K. Stout said'(hut the whole sum voted for the domains of Canterbury had been paid to the local governing bodies, but he could riot say whether it had bren properly expended/ by them. SEAL FISHERIES. In reply to Mr Feldwick, Mr MacanoW said the Fisheries Bill about to be brought in would provide for the protection of the ' seal fisheries. . ■/>«. .'. ■"■ ; VOLUNTEER FORCE. Replying to Mr Feldwick, Mr BalTance said the Government were taking steps to ;< . re-brganise the Volunteer Force. • "I, - - SPEAKER'S SALARY. , .."''' There was a long and rather acrimonious^^ , debate on the item, £2GO increase in ■«s';.£ Speakers salary. Mr Saunders calliu| upon ,^|. Membeis to keep their hustings pledgesiOi q ecomonny. Mr Barton said he knew cICTKS;,. & who received as much as the Speaker sottice for five months in tlieyear. Mr Barton: Wen were they to regard the Speaker as-a -row that, blooms only in summer.—Mr BallapOß.. . , argued that Speakers in the n^gkbounng colonies were better paid. Mr Hodgmkson contended that other colonies paid ex- _ ■travagaptly.—Mr Sheehan took .exception - .

EVENING SI Ml SATURDAY AUGUST 17.



CHARLES BLOMFIELD, Wakefield-stkeet, DEALER IN OILS, COLOURS, GLASS, &c. A Large and Varied Ptook of PAPER HANGINGS, in Choice Designs, and Very Scrim, Hessian, Tacks, Mixed Paints, Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, &c, always on hand at lowest rates. ■ . Paintings of -New Zealand Scenery, including Bomo romantic views taken at Whangaroa, Bay of Islands Waikato, and the Hot Lakes; Oleo graphs. Chromos, and Engravings, at a great reduction. &II.T AND STATNED MOTTMMNGS. «, Picture Frames on hand, or made order. NOtet^HARLEs"^LOMFIELD, SIGN WRITER AND GENERAL HOUSE decorator, Foot op Wakefield-strekt, Auckland.



,4 UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (IjIMITED). Tho price of Coke is now 20a per ton, a the Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 253, with 53 per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s S& per tou. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double tho bulk of CoaL RE M N~A N* T O E CAEPET AT COST PRIOW! AT W. RATTRAY'S! XiEMNANTS i.-F FLOORCLOTH 1 _T COST PRICE! At W. RATTRAY'S ! REMNANTS OF MATTING ! AT COST PRICK! AT W. RATTRAY'S ! Hl^^^^ CC^S^O^c!!oTi l g Snd MATTINGS, which will be SOLD at COST PEIOJS, to efrect a Clearance. WILLIAM RATTRAY, BM-'ENISHING DRAPER & SILK MBROKR New Zealasd House, 66, QUEEN:STBEET, Auckland.



After the fire has drawn up, Coke may be added in small lumps (not in large masses), either aloue or mixed with Coal A lire made in this way is better for not being elirredj so long as there is space between the fragments of fuel for a free current of air. The value of COKE as a fuel < iuid as a means of economy of Coal is hardly .','■,„.•,-.-;atf'd' sufficiently. A mixed fuel of (Vii'ai'iVi Coke is invaluable for the ordinary r^WUsofh eating, and still more for those (V co,', kin" as it absorbs the smoke or in - f1!,,--r'ihltf Wmh given off by -Coal during ..un-'i.V's.i.ou'/and renders the fire bripMer, dearer :«»""4 7'°Uer> than lfc Ca" be madC V auv other means.—fAdvt.]



CHEMICA L TVg~ ANU RE. The uu(ii>ttsignod are now prepared to supply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. ~ The following extracts, selected from numer ous testimonials, provo ita value as a fertilizer. I believe it au excellent Manure for Potatoes. JOSEPH MAY. - Mount Sfc. John. It Is tae 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. LTSDDEA WALLIS, Analysis of this season's supply will bo ready in a few days. W. J. HURST & CO., ' 101, Queen-street, Aiickland. MAGNIFICENT STOCK oir NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATER AL S Just Ofenei;,



He Atkins . INVITES ATTKNTION TO HIS STOCK OUT New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splon did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinottes. Satin Cloths, Wool Sen-es.Twilled Carmelites, Estainanc Serges, French Ivlerinea, Wlnseys,' and Fancy Dress Goods, AH splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3;-< lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Unen, Flaußels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THS! ■~'":' CLOTHIKG DEPART M E]N T New Tweed Suits, Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all claeses. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An ■; immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiol, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quamty Guaranteed, and1 Prices Lowest in AdckiiAud foe All Descriptions of Brapeky Aim Clothing.



gg^K. ATKI 19 S "S* TmN COUKAGE MEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! TO THK PEOPLF. OF AUCKLAND ! MESSRS. HaLLENSTS N Jb-ROTHJIRS Desire to inform you thafa RETAIL BRANCH 03" THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY la Now Open in Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal, To effectually introduce their Gooub and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a SiNQts Article at tb.B "Wholesale Peiob. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for Nott Cash only. Any Article purchased and not ap proved of, will be exchanged with tho same courtesy with which It wan Bold, or if desired, the money will be returned. The success which has attended the New Zealand Clothing Factory'a Retail Branches in other towna leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire oh tha part of the Public to encourage New- Zealand Industries, especially wher superior advantages are offered; and your support is solicited on thifj under standing only. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Aucxland.>Bp.anch.



SOLE AGENT ffoa WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES, THE BEST MACHINE IN THM WORLD. URNITURE—For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Bedroom, or Kitchen, on Salo at T. & H. COOKE'S. /^IAKPETS —Including Brussels, Tapes \J try, Kidderminster, Stair, Felt, and Dutch, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, Bath., Mats, in Linoleum and Floorcloth, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. TTTEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and f~TI wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half Tester, Stump and Foldiner; Iron Cots, all sizes, W"od Bedsteads 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. & H. COOKE'S. GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and. Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. Ec H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As Aye import direct from the Englißh Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as asy house in town; and, employing stkam powbk in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. . T. & H. Oooke's FURNITUKB AND OAHP&T WAREHOUSE 67. QUBM-3TREKT.'



XJTT ANTED KNOWN... Just Ojened, One Thousand Men's India! Rubber Coats, at 7s 6d.—Samukl CoomBes;1 City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. j M ■ ~~ "" TH — ~% FANCY A/& ( —'-' FANCY) 5/4 CHINA MATTIN G ; FANCY, 6/4 I Just Opened. CARPETS, Tapestry from 2/11 CARPETS, Bmssel from 5/ Immense CARPETS, Kidderminster Varihtx. : CARPETS, Dutch and Jute rrv" >*v you can Jy^^ PUENISH jV ij^^C YOUB >^^ HOUSE ost Economically lrom our Establishment.



Largest Stock of Drawing-room Suites Largest Stock of Dining-room Suites Largest Stock of Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock of Flooh Cloths, Linoleum Largest Stock of Carpets in Auckland. From 11/6 to bLANKEtI 50/ per pair. BLANKETS Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheets, Mattresses, Palliasseß, Pillows, Slips, Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsterp, Cases, Ready-made. . Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BKDSTEA.DS BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS. KAURI, RIMU. Artificial Flowers, for Tables and Vases. DRAPERS', MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING. £23" CATALOGUES SENT POST FRKK. "©& Eolloway, ®ariiek S3 Craa-well, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Agent for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machine. TT| ISSOLUTIOJN OF PARTNERSHIP We have Opened several Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prick? in the Home Markets. THE CO OUR ED SILKS Comprise 1 the Newest Shadks. THE BLACK SILKS Will be Sold at 2s. 11d. pier Yard, ix Order to Clear. IMMENSE QUANTITIES OF DRESS GOODS W ill be Brought Forward at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS I WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK! J. COSGRAVK & CO., MERCHANTS AND MPORT.EWS Queen-street. Auckland.



Dealers of threadbare reputation in various parts of the country are continually getting up inferior imitations of Udolpho Wolfe's Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps, which they put in empty bottles of the great medicinal stimulant and sell to the unsuspecting. False labels are also used by them. Shun these inflammatory nostrums and persist in having the genuine article. r-''Among the wonders of the present century stands foremost in the ranks the remarkable curative medicines. "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures," it is impossible to find any other reme dies that so completely take the place of the family physioian, and that can be so implicitly relied on in. tho hour of threatening danger arising from the many diseases that every family is liable to. They are safe and pleasant to take, and quickly arrest the progress of disease. See testimonials, and get the medicines of any Che mist. Eye, Bak, and Throat Specialist.—Dr. Sohwartzbaoh, Devonshire House, Hobsonst. Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.