SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

man iwatbrJ X. 1 mo K rr Sw lnMor onin«. 10.20 BUN SKT.-ThU Kvenlng, 5.30 BJN RISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 6.3f MOON'S AOB.-Last Quarter, 28th, 3.51 a.m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVENING.

Myrtle, brl-jantine, Lano, fromTonua Fanny, outtor, MoDonsld, from Whangapoua

TO-DAY. Albion, 8.8., Garrard, from Bydnoy Waltaki, 8.5., Edie, from Tauraaga.

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Golden Isle, sob.., Watts, for Ilussell TO-D4.Y. Grlllln, Boh., Blßhop, for llussoll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

liOndon-ChUi, loading; Loch Doon to follow Tauranga—(Jlsnelg, Thursday; Waitaki.Monday Sydney-Australia, Tueaday; Abion, to-morrow. vVhangorel—Argyle, Tuosdays and Fridays , Molb^i£o.I'vTa 1 the South-A rMvato,Thnrsday Russell-lona, Monday; Waltakl, Wodnesday New Plymouth and aouth—Hawea, to-morrow Hobart Town— Loongana

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hyrena, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Danto, H.M.S., fi-om VVelluigton t Australia, P.M. s.s., from San Francisco, to- Hero! gs h B., from Sydnoy and Melbourne shortly Waikato, ship (M.P.K V.) from London, Balled Wanganui. ship, from London, loading Lutterwortb, barquo, from London, loading Cabarreidh. barquo (3.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Locn Kleot, barquo (Li.K.P.S.>, from Union,

Lochnagaf, barque, from London j sailed June 12 Inxeburg, barque, from Now York; Bailed June 17 , , ~ Glenlora, barquo, from London, loading Staff, barque, from Adelaide ; sailed Freetrader, barque, from Duncdin Ocean Ranaer, barquentine. (W.T.N.V.) from New York, Bailed April 28th Emperor, brig, from Lyt'elton Vision, brig, from Dunedin Camille, brig, from Lyitolton Ocenla, brlgantlno, from Adalaldo Jamea A. Stewart, bnimutiae, fcom Oamarn Active, brigan'ino, from Samoa Flirt, brlgantlno (W.L.G.P.), from Lovuka Araiupu, urigantino, from Lyttoltou Uoreatis, bnnantlna. from Levilka Ryno, brignniino, from Lyttolton ).u.pwinK, brigantlne, from Dunodln Omiha, brlßiintino, from Chatham Islands Roderiok l>hu, briKantino, from Dunedm Energy, schoOaer, from Noumea

IMPORTS.

Per Scottish Lasslo, from London :— 52 bales printing paper.—H. 13rett. j' Per Southern Cross- 60 bullocks and 300 sheep. —Fisher and Co.

Per Albion and Arawata-15 packagos bacon and hams, i cases lard, 5 caaes cheese.—l. H. Hall and Co.

Per Albion, from Sydney-2,751 mats and gunnies sugar, GfrJ boxes tea, 212 caaes fruit, 10 oases kerosine, i paokages lard, 237 sacks inaizo, 261 saokß potatoes, 3t) cases chanapaarne, 21 bags bacon, 18 paokages rope, Jo cases milk, 21 bales aper, 97 boxes n*ils, 27 caaes preserved meats, P boxes type, 269 bagj bonedust, 1 cases period °als, 86 packages sundries,

Per Myrtle, from Friendly Islands: 110 tons copra, 6 bales cotton, 13 sacks chilies, 20 ba^s coffee, 6 bags fungus, 150 bunches bananas, 20 cues oraiißOs.

Inwards Coastwise.—Kauri, from Port Charles; Perseverance, from Mandspit; Mer cury, from Tairua; Morning Lighr, from Cab bago Bay; Ztllah, from Thamos; South Caro lina, from harrier. Outwards Coastwise.—Perseverance for Waiheke; Kriemhilda. for WhanKaroa.

Captain Lane reports having Rpoken the bng antlna Defiance, bouod from this port to Whuii garoa, off the Hen and Chickens yesterday. She had a fair wind, and should, therefore, have reached her destination ore now.

The departure of the Albion fop Sydney has been postponed until to-morrow afternoon.

The Gorman man o'-war Hyrcna loft Vav&u for Apia, Samoa, on tho 2nd instant.

Tho barque Scottish Lassie is announced by the New Zealand Shipping Company to leave for Han Francisco on the discoar^o of her cargo here. She hns excellent passenger accommoda tion, and will also take freight should itotFor.

Tho acboonor Kona cleared at tho Customs to day for Kaipara. where aho Will load with gtlmber for Lyttelton. I The barque Glimpse, for Port Townsond, Puuet Sound, and tho I.oong*na, for Mohan Town, entered out at the Customs to-day.

On their last trip from Auckland to this port the Glenslg and Waitaki loft within half-an-hour of each other and were steaming in sight of each other all night. The Olenelg took the load and maintained it throughout, entering the harbour a minute or two In advanco of the Union Com pany's boat. Both vessels made good passage", arriving here shortly after 7a m. A pasaenger from the Glenelg informs us that both vessels made use of their canvass, and so great woi the intorestonboard that many of the passengers did not retire to rest until a late hour. "Bay of Plenty Times."

• The barque Glimpse was taken into tho Dook to-day, for tho purpose of undergoing an over haul.

The barquo Langstone, from London, wns brought up last ovoning from the powder ground, and anchored oft the Quoea-strect Wharf.

According to the Now York Shipping List of June, there should bo a good demand for freight at fan Francisco this season. Theie were but 11,000 tons of shipping in port, with 136.00 C tons on the way from all ports, at against 161,500 «t the Bamo time In 1879 and 201,700 tons in IS7B. The grain crop is estimated at from 600,000 to 800,000 tons.

The schooner Sirocco left Vavau for Samoa on the lth instant.

The s.s Glenelg is expected to return from Rus to-morrow morumg

The now schooner Motu Lalo had not arrived at Vavau when the Myrtle lefr.

The schooner Daphne left Sydney for Samoa on the 15tb instunt.

The B.s. Albion left Rnssell at 7 30 p.m. yester day: experienced head winds and fine weather downthe coast, and arrived thiß forenoon. Her report andlpassengerlistappeared in our last eve ning's issue. We are indebted to the courtesy of the purser for late flics, &c.

■The brigantine Clansman left Newcastle for U'imaru with a cargo of coals on tho 12th inst. Mr Bcolt, who has gained popularity and esteem in his position ot chief officer of the Meg Merriiics, is about to leave that vessel and take a similar post in the s s. Glene'g.Jvacated by the promotion of Mr JN orris to the command of tae JTingal.

The vessel signalled yesterday afternoon prove'! to be the brigantine Myrtle from Tonxa and other islands of the- Friendly group wilh a full carßO and a largo numbor of passengors We are indebted to Captain W. fc. Lano for Island news, etc , and tho following report :— Left Auckland on June 30tb, and arrived at Tonga on tdo 10th, after a rough weather passage. Called at Haabai and .Vavau, and finally left Tonga for Auckland on the 13th Instant. Light variable winds to latitude 30* S., and N.W. wind to latitude 35' S. The wind then shifted to the youth West, and subse quently to the South, remaining in the latter quarter till arrival. Passengo'S :—Hev, P. W. linker and two children, Mrs Pursley and two children, Mataloui (native), Mrs Kasthope. Miss Parsons, Captains Bezer and Dlolison, Meesrs Flnnoean and Berkett, a>asters (J. Holdship aud F.Watkln.

The German schooner Upolu was in Tonga on July 12. The mission schooner John Bunt leit Haabul for Fiji on July 21st.

The new sohooner Apemama, built by Messrs Lano and Brown for Vavau, arrived at Tonga from Whanuaroa in oharge of Captain Bezsr on July 21st after a good passage of 12 days. She was delivered io tho natives in Tonga, and was almost wrecked by thorn on the first trip, having been driven over a reef at night and very much damaged.

THE MAIL STEAMER

The P.M.s.s. Australia from Honolulu and San Francisco had not put in an appearanco up to the time at which we went to press. She has now exceeded her contract time, anditls feared that she has eitherexperienced very heavy head wether or that an accident has happened to her,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Bookh, p. 8., Campbell, from Waitara Hannah Motcan, b.s., McCarthy, from Waitara

IMPORTS. Per Rowena, from Waitara: 300 sheep

PORT OF THAMES.

Arrival, yesterday : Adah, ketob, fro m Auck larjd. ■ Sailed, yesterday: Matakana, cutter, for ■yVairoa. The missing schooner Josephine, from Lyttel ton, had not arrived at an early hour this morning.

PORT OF TAURANGA.

Arrivals: 21st. Hetty, schooner, from Great Barrier, with firewood; Sundorland, outter, from Mercury Bay, with timber; 22nd, Tamaki Packet, cutter, from the Coast, with firewood. Departures. 22nd, Lancashire Lass, cutter, for? Auckland, with produce.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

BriKNireiitf, this day. Captain Johnson, secretary of the Marine De nartment haß received a telegram stating that the ketch Ocean Queen, which was blowt out to soa on Friday night, is safo in White Bay. Memjourne. August-21.

Arrived—P. and O. Company's Bangalore, •with the inward Suez mall. She left London ""gailed-Botomahana, for the Bluff.

London, Saturday. The Orient Company's Aconcagua sailed from Plymouth for Molbourae to-day. KCSSEKL. this day.

Arrivals: Glenelg, from Auokland, at i a.m.; Arawata, at 6 a.m.; Onward, Whangarei, ana two other ooasters. The Gleneif? and Arawata Ball this afternoon. Passenger: Miss Hewlngß, for Lyttelton.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Wednesday.

Messrs B. Tonka & Co. offered, to-day, a two years' lease of a number of villa residences, situated in Alten Koad, Wynyard-streot. and Bymonds-Htreet, by order of tha Board ot Gover nors ot the Auckland College* and Grammar School. The sale -was well attended, and the following sales effected: - Ar.TKN Koad. — 8-roomed house, Mr J. Kirkwooa, £35 per annum ; 7-rooraed house, Mr A. Aley, £29 per annum; house, Mr J. Anderson £28 per annnm; 9-roomed house, Mrs Brown, £29 per annum; house at present occupied by Mr Plvott. Mr* Armstrong, £13 per annum. Wynyard-stkekt.—lo-roomed house, Mr J. M" McLachlan. £46 per annum; Oroomed house M>W. 8. Jonos, £11 nor annum. Hymonds stkkbt. - 10-roomed houso, Mrs Lincoln. £18 per annum: G-roomed house, MrT. Macffiirlane, £23 per annum; 1-roomed cottage, mortgagee.

"Carpe Diom," which literally translated moans pluck tho day, liberally construed, si« nifles soizo tho occasion. It is an old Komau maxim by which tho pooplo acted, nnd thus becamo famous amon({ tho nations of tho world. NoKlectcd ailuionta soon becomn chronic, and onco dooply noted aro diflloult of removal. On tho llrst symptoms of any of Iho maladies for whioh it is Bi>eoiileally deslKned, I'dolpho Wolfo'RSoliiodam Aromatic Solinaprs will not check its course, but so tonify tho parts as to render thorn incapable of sudden relapses.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as unijbr i— This Day. Vox: Russell and Kawakawa, per Waltakl, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Roiomahana, at 1 p.m. For Thaiuoß, por Kntorpris ■>, at 6.30 p.m. Thursday, "Utb instant. For Glsborno, Sou'hoi-u ports, nnd Australian Colonioß, por Amwiua, nt 0 a.m. For Hobart Town, uor Loonßiina, at 9 a.m. For Wuiwera, To ICujin, CraiKioburn, and Wark worth, por Koso Casey, nt 10 a.m. For Lovuku, and Friendly lalunds.per Southorn CroHS, at 3 p.m. For Wlii.iaugi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glenolß, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawn, and Australian Colonies, per Albion, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Hotumuhana, at 1 p.m. Friday, 27th Instant. For Waihoko and Coromandol, per Coromandol, at 12.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies. Tlatavla, Singapore, China, ami Japan, via Torres Si raits, per b.s. Australia, lminodiatoly aftorflhor arrival from Honolulu Supploroontary Mnils for India, Contlnont of Kurope, and United Kingdom, via lirindisi, (for luttora npccially bu prepaid and addressed) per a.s. Australia, lminodiatoly aftor hor arrival from Honolulu. Thin mall bo duei Londou on Saturday, lljth October. For Taranaki und riouthorn Provinoos, or Hawoa, immediately after arrival of s.s. Australia. i?. 1!. Hiss. Chlof Postmastor.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

August 25,1880. Thoatro Royal—"Stolen Kisses" (Llngnrds), 8 p.m. Northcoto Hall. Stokes' Point—Concort and Ball, 8 p m. Auckland Shipwright's Protection Socloty— Meeting at Working Men's Club, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Dispensary—Annual Mooting, at Waters' Dining itooms, 1 p.m. Pitt-street Woaloyiin Church—Sacred Concert, 7.30 p.m. Mount Albert Wcsloyan Cliapol—Musical and Limolight Entertainment, 7,30 p.m. Mr Allan Woft's Adult Dancing Class—Tom peranco Hall, 3 p.m.

BIRTH.

JONES.—On August 21. at hor residence, Rich mond Road, Ponaonby, tho wife of J. H. Jonee, of a sod.

MARRIAGE.

PEARSON—IUGBY.-On March 31), ISSO, at St. Luke's Church, Liverpool, by tho Knv. H. C. Hodgins, F. (Jr. I'otirson, hoii o( Justly Poaroon, KBq., solicitor. Liverpool, ro Louian, daughter of Air William ltigby, 11), Maryborough lioad, Quobrook.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wronj; that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the t'ood that we can do

The session is coming to an end at last. Our special reporter at Wellington tele graphs to-day that the Auckland members are expected to leave in tuo Hineniou on Saturday. Tho Govern ment, having lost half the revenue expected from the Ucer Tax, will, no doubt, seize any pretoxt that may bo given for dropping tho exemptions of personal effects under the Property Tax. They have now reduced all tho absolutely essential measures to a few, and having passed these, thoro will bo very little scruple about making a cleyn sweep of the remainder.

Our "Epecial reporter's prediction that tho beer duty would be reduced to threepence has been verilied. The temper of the House was against the sixpence, aud on division it was lost by 41 to 35. Members voted irre spective of party. Arrong thoso who sup ported the Government proposal fjr six pence wore Messrs HeLatour, Jones, Lun don, George, and Tawhai, (Oppositionists), while Messrs Allwright, bain, Bowen, Buuny, Coibeck, Hurst, Swansou, Wood, Ormond, Pitt, Sutton, Richmond, and other Government supporters, voted for reduction. As we have before contended, although beer is an article that may very fairly bear taxa tion, the imposition of so heavy a duty simply for the purposeof relieving thep!ate,jewellery and other personal ell'ects of the rick from the Property Tax was unwarrantable. The Assembly has endorsed this view. Pro posals to reduce the Tax further or abolish it altogether were negatived on the voices.

One of the Royal Commissions of which little has been heard is tho Koyal Commis sion on Middle Island Land Purchase. The two members, Thomas H. Smith and Francis E. Nairn, have been since Feb ruary last year travelling from Dan to Becrsheba at the public expense, holding mysterious enquiries into some subject of about as much polilical importance to the colony as the extraction of sunbeams from cucumbers. By June last they had ex hausted the liberal vote given by Parlia ment, and, like Oliver, they asked for more ; but Mr Bryce, who is of a practical turn of mind, suggested that as some return for their expensive holiday they should send in an interim report. This they declined to do on the ground that it would anticipate their final report, and thereupon Mr Bryco refused to sanction any further payments in excess of the amount authorised, and on presentation of a voucher from the Com missioners at the Treasury payment was refused. The Commissioners were naturally loth to terminato their pleasant tour, and asked to be allowed to continue to "collate evidence," bat Mr Bryce resolutely set his face against any further taste of public money on any pretence. The Commis sioners now say they are unable to report, and this money will probably be wasted, as in the case of the Maori Lexicon, and others too numerous to particularise.

The efforts now being made in our city to encourage the fine arts are worthy of all commendation and assistance. The Sketch ing Club has been firmly established, and promises to have a most useful and pros perous career, and now an attempt is beiDg made to infuse new life into the old Society of Artists. In furtherance ot this object the public,,including art admirers as well as art students, are invited to meet in the Museum on Tuesday evening next at half past seven o'clock. Tho committee have already been at work, and have prepared a number of suggestions fo:- the future manage ment of an Art. Society in the city. It is

thought that the old name of the Society of Artists is not comprehensive enough, as it would appear to exclude all except artists of the brush. The new name, therefore, to

be proposed is the Auckland Society of Aits. As of old, the Society is meant to consist of working and honorary members ; the Society to be managed by a committee

numbering twenty, and composed of ladies •is well as gentlemen, notouly because there is a large proportion of lady artists, but also to aid the exhibition in bringing together works of art of otber kinds besides pictures. It is also proposed to elect another com mittee, numbei'iug ten, also composed of Jadies and gentlemen, for the purpose of judging cf ihe merits of exhibit-, whether they are worthy of space or not. A working

member ahould guarantee to present tor exhibition an original work of art aud pay a yearly subscription—ladies ss, gentlemen

10s ; honorary members a yearly subscrip tion of ono guinea. Honorary members will be allowed to vote in the election of com mittees, and have a share iv the Art Union ; all members to have free admission to tho exhibition. It is dosirable, in order to make a creditable show, to admit for exhibition paintings, drawings, sculpture, modelling in clay, etching, art, needlework, wood carv ing, engraving, photographs, art designs for plate, glass, china, etc., waxwork, leather work, aud all descriptions of art curios. Space in tho exhibition should be allowed for paintings and drawings pro duced by young art students. Borrowed works of art may also bo exhibited. Every encouragement should bo given by the Society for the sale of original works of art exhibited. Artists in any part of the world should not only be allowed but urged to exhibit, and permitted to oiler their works for sale upon complying with the Society's regulations. No pains should be spared to make tho annual exhibition as at traotivo as possible. Each exhibition of the Society should be very well advertised in all the principal papers in Now Zealand, and tho committee havo been pretty unanimous iv arriving at theso recommendations, and we believe they will meet with the approval of thoao who attend the meeting on Tues day. If carried out vigorously, the Society will bo tho means of accomplishing vovy much in tho way of cultivating an :osthetic tasto among the people. With a climate and scenery like ours, Now Zealand is the natural homo of art, and if it doos not in tho future boeomo distinguished for painters nnd poets, its children will be unworthy of their country.

Wo aro requested to ask tho attention of architects in preparing specifications for contracts including the ijxin<; of water closets in buildings, to the necessity of stating tlmt tho Haino rnu9t bo fixed in con formity with tho Waterworks By-laws.

The cnao of Drydon v. Maguiro wns con cluded at the District Court yesterday after noon. Ilia Honor, Jnd^o Miicitonnlil, rtcfci'iing Ilia decision. In tho notion of Andrew Fernandez ntrainst W. \V. Castle, for the recovery of £08 8h 10(1. Upon an account stutcil, judgment was jjiven for £'.)1 11s 4d. Mr B, Ucakotli appqnrod for tho plaintiff, and Mr X Browning for tho defendant.

We wero to-day Hhown a branch of a lemon tree from tho nursery o£ Mr Mason, Pomonby. It was literally covered with fine fruit, and altbrdod another instance of the suitability of tills climate for tho growth of Bomi'ttopicnl fruits.

Two very creditable find interesting essays were read nt tho mooting of St. James Association on Monday ulfjht. The ono on " Alfrod tlio Grout," by Mr B. West, and tho other on '■ Colonial Mail Services," by Mr O'Kocilo,

'I ho Committee of the Kcniucra Musical aud Literary Society announce that admis sion to tho concert on Thursday evening will bo by ticket ouly. No money will bo taken at the door. Tho concert f»ivon in the Catholic School room, corner of Wellington anil Tlolwou street?, to liquidate tho debt on tho Newton schools, realised £05 clear. Tho expenses were about £35. The Company and Hand of tho Hobson A.lt.V. will nssemblo at the now school building, top of Wellington and Hob-son streets, at 715 sharp, to attend tho concert in Lome-street Hall. The Naval Brigade are also requested to ba at tho same rendez vous. Another delay has taken place in conncc ! tion with Taipari's feast in memory of his deceased father, and it will not commence before Friday or Saturday next. Mrs Joanna O'Ooiincll.lwho'was awarded a modal ami certificate for Limerick lace at iho Sydney Exhibition, wishes it nUtod that the girl Carroll charged with theft nt the Police Court yesterday, never carried round Limerick lace for nalo. It appears that tho girl hawked knitted lace, but Mrs O'Connell and her children aro the only ones who sell Limerick lace.

Mr Hughes will deliver a lecture on Ascetic Acid, in tho Excelsior Hall, Newton, on Friday evening at half-past seven. The lecturer has been ongnged in advocating tbo use of tho acid for more than twelve months, and has caused it to ho used by more than 150 persons.

The certificate of merit and medal awarded to Mr James Cook tor harness mounting exhibited at Sydney was tbo first degree of merit, and not the fourth as originally announced.

"Married Man" writes: "Are the un employed working men to stand at tho corner of Queen Strrect until tliny are starved out, and then taken up under the Vagrant Act, or will they call a meeting at once to find a moans of earning honest bread and labour for the support of their wives and families 1 What do those stumb ling blocks of representatives mean by bringing more Immigrants to increase the poverty. Thuy should rather charter a vessel to send thoso who are hero away."

A judgment ot very groat importance (o mercantile men was this morning delivered by His Honor Mr Justice Richmond, in the case of Greouwoud and Walker v. Johnson. The action was upon promissory notes, and the defendant pleaded a verbal agreement made, after tho date ot tho note, to renew them until December next. The nlaiiitiuV application set out a deed of mortgage, which they asserted to be inconsistent with the plea. Tho questions were raised upon demurrer, and woro argued on the 4th and 17th of August, by Mr Theo. Cooper (on behalf of the defendant) and Mr E. Iles keth (for the plaintiffs). His Honor held that a verbal agreement made after the delivery of the bills, on good consideration, is a good defence to the action, and also held that tho agreement made was not in consistent with the mortgage, and he there fore gave judgment for tho defendant with costs. Hiß Honor's judgment will, no doubt, bo read with great interest by the mercantile community.

Messrs Kaurt and AH, who will bo remembered as the Turkish gentlemen who vi3ited us with an Oriental Exhibition tome months ago. have returned to Auckland en route for Sydney and Jerusalem. They have disposed of their collection, but may possibly journey hitherward with another one.

The members of the Harbour IjoarJ think so much of the certificate received from the Sydney Exhibition Commißaioncrs that they are making arrangements to have two dozen cabinet photographs of it t-ikcn. Report hath it that the largo bronze medal is to be worn conspicuously by the Chair man on the arrival of the new gover nor. Messrs J. A, Patterson and A. Thomson, two very capable members of the Stock Dramatic Company having concluded their engagement with Mr DeLias, return by the Avatmlia to Sydney. They have earned "golden opinions " ia this city, and should they visit us again thoy may depend upon a cordial reception. " Taipara's hakiri " says the Thames Ad vertiser," will definitely commence on Fri day. Messengers were yesterday ties patched to all the neighbouring settlements with invitations, (and the visitors are expected to bo on the ground to morrow. About £500 worth of pro visions arc now lying in the carved house at Parawi. Accordingto custom each native on returning home at the conclusion of the feast will be presented with a bag of Hour or kit of potatoes." To the Editor: Sir, —In your paper of last night you use the word " objectionable " very freely in regard to our pamphlets. Please, in justice to us and the public, give us the parts you consider objectionable, so that the public may judge for them selves. — Respectfully yours, John P. Sorenssn, Elder in the Church ot Jesus Christ of Latter Day Faintp. [I he wholo paper, which recounts how "Joseph Smith was visited by an angel from the Courts of Glory," is a tissue of lies and absurdities, and its circulation amongst children is in the highest degree objectionable. Surely there arc adults enough walking the streets to satisfy Mormon zeal, without waylaying children and thrusting into their hands papers which blasphemously use the name of God and of Christ in witness of a monstrous fraud.— Ed. E.S.] Wo have received the lirst number of the " Health Gazette," a Sanitary, hygionic, and social science review, from the publisher, Mr Austin, of Wanganui. This candidate for public favour is neatly printed and creditably edited, coutaining a number of original and select papers of public and household utility in relation to health. The selected opinions of men, eminent iv science and physics, forms a considerable portion of the " Gazette," and will be read with interest ud treasured for their worth ; among those • vill be found Dr. Faraday's "Theory of Lite," and an extract from Dr. Richardson's lecture on " Vital Air," delivered before the Society of Arts. In his introductory article, < tiio Editor says: "In a colony so well : situated for health purposes as New Zea land, it is melancholy to reflect that hundreds cf valuable lives have been sacri- > fiend t(. a want of knowledge of thosiinplost ! laww, and that the water daily drunk, and .] the air constantly breathed, is continually • poisoned by causes that are avoidable and j preventable, and it will be our object to ] prevent this sacrifice of life, by instructing [ everyone hero to avuid such dangers, and j how such lives are to be saved." The " Gazette " is of a very promising character, < and deserves a paying patronage.

11 Stolen Kisses" was repeated last night to a capital house. Tho performance was as succeasful ns on previous occasions and the applause fully as cordial.

Shortland is about to lose ono of its oldest residents in the person of Captain Kdward Moore. Captain Mooro will shortly leave with his family for Norfolk Island, where ho intouds to go into partner ship with Captain Champion, also an old Thames resident.

The first public auction of Government lands in Tauranga will be held nt noon on Friday in tho Survey Ollice, Government Buildings, by Mr A. W. Burrows. Six lots in the parish of Te Papa aud seventeen iv the parish of Waiotahi are to bo oil'ercd.

Tho dwelling house of Mr Scdgoman, of the peaceful township of Huutloy, was broken into on Friday evening last, while Mr and Mrs Sedgeman were speudiuganhour with Mr and Mis Smith. The thief got into tho house by v window but got nothing, although the ancaking thief broke oponaud ransacked the supposed money-box. The miscreant is still at large.

The body of a mau was taken out of Wellington harbour yesterday morning. The boily had evidently been in tho water some time, as his face was almost entirely eaten away. The deceased was subse quently identified as ESwaul Malcolm AudorsoD, formerly clerk in the Bank of New Zenland, Oamaru, and latterly at Auckland. Anderson was scon in VVel- Jingtou about threo weeks ago, but nothing is known of how he came into the water. An inquest will bo held to-moirow.

Tho members of the Star o£ Newton Lodge will hold their seventh anniversary tea meeting and soiree to-morrow evening in tho Newton Hall, commencing at hulf-past six o'clock. Tho ladies of tho lodge have resolved not to ha outdone by other lodges in the important matter of tea aud viands, and so tho spread will bo ample and tasty. Tho programmo is a full one,' comprising musical solos, ballads, recitations, chair man's address, and a short experimental speech by a popular speaker, and other interesting itonis.* Several professionals will also assist towards tho success of tho starry evening in Newton Hall.

Tlio twelve liends which appeared before tho Bench of Justices on n charge of dis turbing a ftontleman's homo at Archill wero specially iiiterestiiiK to a student of phrenology, encli head aud face liein^ dis tinctly marked und readable It is rare that mich a lino of varying hcndH could be found in ono build, and yet aro bent on mi.scliiof, if not inclined to learning music, according to order. They were all equally guilty, but only one succoodod in finding a kuroaine tin, and he, apparently tlio most innocent in other respects, millercd for the whole. A careful listener, however, could not but feel that (icor^e. .Smith was one of tho beHtof tho Archill larrikins, and his simple statement, simply und artlessly told, created a favourable impression upon the mind of tlio Bench, and elicited a word of com mendation.

Referring lo tho annual meeting of the North llriti.sh Insurance Company, tho " licviow " (London) HiiyH : ThrcoßOoro iiml ton yeaiN have been assumed to tho span of human existence, hut the seventieth year of the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company finds it still breasting tho hill of prosperity with uniliniinished vigour. The 70th annual report, which appears in this issue, announces that the company during tlm pnst year received in lire premiuniß £902,670 ; in life premiums and interest, £448,090 ; for purchaHO of annuities £35,332; interest on prolit and lows account, £71,450; and witli sundries the total income amounts to the large .sum of over £1,•150,000, or nearly ouo and a halt millions Kturling. The dividend paid to the shareholders is now £'2 per share with 5s bonus. In addition to this, a special bonus of £2 10j per share lias been declared on the shares, on which had beou previously paid up £8 15s, mixing thiiin to £11 5s paid, or a total capital of £450,000. Thoroarc4o,i OOHluucsof £50oachinthecom pany.on which £G 5s waH originally paid, but on which now £11 5s i.s paid up. To those who havo not yet boon brought into contact with this great company, tlie above comments may be of value as showing that tlicro ii no ollicc in tho whole world which can com mand more confidence from those connected with it, whether as policy-holders or shareholders, than the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company."

A special bout will leavo tho Queen-street wharf at 5 p.m. for the con»onioncc of per sons dosirms of attending tho concert and ball to-nis;ht at the Northcote Hall, return ing at 5 o'clock in the morning. Messrs 11. P. Gibbons Si Co., having entered upon their new premises in Hobeoa street, calls attention, in another column, to tln'ir reduced prices of wqod and coal. Professor Fraser will (jive his fifth lecturo (.f tin; second course to-morrow ovening in tho Temperance Hall on, " tiow to read faces and how to improve their bounty." We understand that tho subject aunouuued will be specially instructive and entertain ing, pictorially illustrated, and introduced by a musical .solection from ouo of Mozart's choice compositions. Tho sacred concert programmo, to bo given this evening by tile Pitt-street Wes leynn choir in aid of the Church liquidation dobt, ia published in another columu. It consists of selections from tho first masters of song. No doubt tho audience will be worthy the occasion. The Kcv. 11. N. Dewsbury will deliver an address in keep ing with tho object of tho evening. Tho charge is moderate.

Fenianism in Ireland.

TUB following cable messages give fuller particular of tho Irish outrages already referred to by us : —

London, August 12,

Great excitement has been caused by a most daring and impudent outrage com mitted by a band of Fenians in Cork har bour. The particulars to hand show that a number of persona, in boats, stealthily boarded the ship Juno, then lying in Cork harbour, supprised the ofiicers and crew, and secured everyone on board, including some custom oflicms, before any effectual resis tance could be offered. The gang then pro ceeded to search the ship. They took 47 rifles, and made oil with the plunder. After landing, they cut tho telegraph wires, but information of the outrage Hoon reached the police authorities, who took prompt steps towards apprehending the offenders. Up to the present time six ot the gang have been captured. Further particulars of theoutr.igc in Cork harbour confirm the reports first, received, and show that the depredators were Feni&ns engaged in the work of obtaining arms for secret orgauisation.in anticipation of a rising. It is understood that this sudden and unex pected outbreak has been stimulated by tho intense feeling aroused by the rejection of the Irish Tenancy Compensation Bill. Tho authorities have "taken measures to suppress any further aggressive acts on the part of malcontents, Tho event has canned tho most intense suprise throughout the United Kingdom. August IG. The agitation for land reform iv Ireland is assuming a Bcrious aspect in Scotland as well as Ireland', and is causing considerable uneasiness throughout the United Kingdom. The gathering of 30,000 Home Killers that took place in Glasgow resulted iv a collision with the police authorities. The mob were ordered to disperse, but they defied the remonstrances of the police and broke out into open riot, during which the crowd ut» tcred threats and cries of " Ireland for the Irish,"and "Down with the landlords." In the conilict that took place, tho police wero severely maltreated, several of them wore severely injured, but no deaths are reported. A few arrests were all'ected, but several riotors who had been taken by the police were rescued by their friends. MOTS IN IRELAND. Information has been received of serious disturbances iv various parts of Ireland. X xcited meetings continue to bo held at which revolutionary sentiments are openly ex pressed by tho speakers and endorsed by the audiences. JSerious rioting has taken place at Portadowu, in county Down, and i arrests are of frequent occurrence. The most intense feeling has boon aroused by tho rejection of the Compensation of Ejectments Bill, which was looked upon as an instal ment of the justice which the Irish tenantry had expected. The courso to be pursued by tlicGo\ eminent is looked forward to with intense excitement, as the feelings of the Irish people have been aroused to such a pitch tbat it is feared an appeal to force will have to be made, to restore order, and afford security to landed property.

Now Arrivals, Residents, ant Tourists paying ii (lying visit, cannot rightly estimato tho busi ness and nianufacturiiiK resources of Auckland witiout visiting the only establishment of tho kind in thi* city which ia conducted on tho London system, combining tho various depart ment* of Houao Furnishing, Drapery and Clothing. Wo refer to tho City Hull Arcado. a stroll through which will woll repay tho visitor. Tho proprietors KMesara Garlic* & Cranwell) have, just completed important altorntionH which tiro not only a vast improvement in tho r.puoaranco of tlio prumison, but enablos them ti keep tho largest variety of Drawing-room Suites iv tawn (ready for delivery), also an ■immwiso assortment of Iroo, Brass, and Wood Jt-datearlß, and other Housu Furnishing Roqut [iiles. This business U manured on tho Co, oviutATiVK Cash system. Ail kinds of Drapery. Millinery, and Men's and Boys' OlothiiiK ueiu£ sold at ono-lmlf tho prollt that would bo re quired if credit was given. Furnluu-B and Uarpeta to suit every Clasa of Customer Icepc. A lur^e return Jat a small prollt ia iho policy of Gakliok and Ckanwell, of tho City Hall Arcado, Queen-street.

Scintillations.

"Bo brief.; for, it is witn words as with sun beams ; tho raoro they aro condensed, tho deeper thoy burn."—aouTHßY.

The assault case against Mr Acton Adams, M.I I. X., haß been dismiosed. The "Bayof Plenty Times" announces that a mangle is much wanted in Taurauga. Au enquiry is taking place into the administration of tho Wellington Hospital.

Tho new cap of tho Whangarei Volun teers ia a dashing looking structure, made by Mr Fentou, of CJucen-strcet. "An hotel-keeper, named Hutchinson, fell down dead trom heart disease at Ilaulock yesterday. The " Waikato Times " suggests tne for mation of a " Sparrow Club " to make an orgauised attack on a stated day on these pests. Ono of the most terrific thunderclaps that tlio inhabitants of Cambridge ever heard occurred on Sunday morning about 3 o'clock.

Mr ivc3s is engaging bauds for the new paper at Cambridge. Ho has brought a literary stall' with him, nnd will publish the h'rst isaue at an early dato. The Ohinemutujand Cambridge road is expected to bo so far completed in live months that coaches will bo able to travel along it. Mr Thomas J. Bennett, of Ohiaorautu, has beeu conliued to his bed for tho last few days, suffering from au attack of low fever.

Major Kemp has renounced all claim to the military prefix, and |requested his friends no longer to address him by that title. Though not stated, his object is ostensibly to Lay his grievence before the people. Ballasting the Whangarei railway began on Monday morning. It will take six weeks, by which time it is expected the coal trallic will commence, if Mr J. Bennett can make satisfactory arrangements with Government for rolling stock. The "Herald," like the " Bay of Plenty Times," has been gulled by Captain It. V. Stevenson, of Wairoa, and copied the famous Btory about the skeleton, which the gentle man now admits emanated solely from hi* too vivid imagination, excited by solitary strolls amidst the bush and ti-trcc. Mr Murray does not appear to appreciate a 'joak,1 but, telegraphs our Wellington correspondent, "he contrived to grind out one yesterdiiy." Referring to the discussion on tiio Keer Tax Hill last night, one mem ber remarked that part of the House were on the beer. " Ye*," retorted Mr Murray, "and others on the hop." "If there are any Scotchmen in Auckland, who cannot see this scintillation, let me explain that thero whs a ball going on at the time." In a recent performance of tho " Lady of Lyons" at Wellington, Claude Melnotte included amongst his astonishments " fenc ing, singlestick, all-fours, euchre, and Yankee grab;" and tho village land lord, though supposed to be resident in I'1 ranee, was able to present his guests with a bill-of-faro including " stewed sehnapper and pickled kawai." If the shade of tho lato .Lord Lyttou hears of these improve ments his ghost will certainly walk Wel lington way. Among the various objects deposited under tlie foundation-stone of a s«hool hou^o in Massachusetts in a specimen of Mr fan key's voice. It is not, I need not siiy, in tho form of sounding brass or tink ling cymbal, hut " phonograpl»ically pre served in tinfoil." A thousand years honce the antiquary may bo aMtoni«hed by hear ing " Hold t'ho Fort," which is the speci men selected, proceed out of that hole in Mr Sankey's best manner. Ono has read of "Sermons in Stones," but a hymn in granite is quite a novelty,

DENNES' MUSICAL COMPETITION.

THIS children's pianofoi'to competition for prizes oll'cred by Mr W. C. l'onnes took pluce last evening in the lecturo hall of the Young Men's Christian build ing in the presenco of 11 goodly cnmpnny of interfiled observers. In the atiHonce of Mr Lurking, tho chair was filled by Mr Yon dor Hoyde, while Miss Ucrtrude James, Mr F, U. Oailliau (tho editor of tho New Zealand "Muso"), and Mr F. VVoodham, acted as judges of the performances of tho young pianists, of whom sevcutccu were little girls, anil tho eighteenth a diniinu tivo specimen of malo humauity. The manner in which tho competition was carried out detracted to bohic extent from tho interest with which tho newspaper announcements had invested it, for the audience were left in blissful ignor ance of the names of the selections which were being played, and in many cases failed to »co the faces of tho candidates. After the competition wav opened, tho youngsters were ltd in turn to tho piano, without any regard to tho manifoit winhof tho onlookers to catch a glimpse of tho features of the young aspirants, and if a hasty view of them in profilo as they passed tho stage was not obtained their identity was un known, except to their particular friends. Speaking generally, the playing was very fair for children of such tender nge, and in one or two cuscs it was of exceptional merit. Tho tituo was defectives in noarly rsvery instance ; in some there was no expression whatever; while ono little girl played hor part so forto and staccato, that tho effect was anything but pleasing. Master Arthur Brabazon.to whom the first prize has been awarded by the unanimous decision of the judge, is a little fellow of about seven years, and ho played his selection with much confidence and accuracy, the tiny liugers of the little artist gliding hither and thither over tho keyboard with precision and astonishing uimblencss. Miss Reeve, a youjg lady who wore spectacles, performed a far more diilicult aud ornate morceau, (viz., Schulholff's " Carnaval de Veoise") with great ability. Her fiugering was par ticularly good, as well as her easy and natural attitude before tho piano. She secures tho third prize, while Miss Campbell obtains the second. Wo subjoin a 11-1 of the candidates' names and tho selections of music which they respectively rendered :— Master Arthur Brabazon, "La Sympathie" —First prize, a sewing-machine worth £7 10s; Miss Campbell, " A Liquid Gem," pianoforte arrangement by Brinsley Richards -Second prize, a sowing-machine wortli £5 10s ; Miss Heave, " Carnaval de Veuise"—Third prize, a sowing-machine worth £3 10s ; Miss Hardy, selections from "Lucrezia Borgia"; Miss Wcstpfahl, "Überon"; Miss Maggie Uurus, " Waves of the Ocean " ; Miss Maud Hampshire, " A Liquid Gem " ; MisH C. Yon der Heyde, " La Poiite Mouvant " ; Miss Constable, " Festival March " ; MissEasdown, " Prus aiuu March" (Gung'l) ; Miss Pelhain, "Jessie's Dream"; Miss Ada Jenniugs, " Polka Mazurka"; Miss Theresa Symouds, "Home, Sweet Homo"; Miss Florence Martolli, "Mayllower"; Miss Pulleng, "Kiinijisbcrg Polka"; Miss Maud Last, "Dashing Steed Polka": Miss Lylc, " Homo, Sweet Homo" ; Miss Alice Tant, "Partant pour la Syne." Mr Denncs deserves credit for his enterprising spirit.

THE BIG PUMP MEETING.

A MEETING was held at half-past 3 o'clock yesterday afternoou in the office of Mr Francis A. White, Shoitland-stroet, com posed of representatives of the Thames Gold Miuing Companies. The following gentlemen were present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr T. Peacock) in the chair. Messrs 0. J. Stone, C. Alexander, J. M. Lennox, iV. S. Laurie, J. Brown, K. Mac- Donald, Joseph Bennett, George "William sun, and A. Brodie (Chairman of the Thames County Council). —The Mayor having stated the object of the meeting, nnd called upon Mr C. J. Stone, who repre sented the Moauataiari, who observed tliat the matter was simple, the actual cost of the pumps, and the accrued deficit in work ing them, now ainouutcd to £2,500. The Moanatuiari Company were willing to dispose of them for that Jigurn, aud to tako a fourlli interest in .any new company for working them.—Mr Bro dic, of the Thames County Council, said ho was not in a position to bind the Council to anything. The Council had passed a resolution in favour of aiding the pumping operations, and if the Council contributed, they would claim to have some control both as to the depths that the pumps would work, aud the economical working of them -Mr Joseph Bennett moved, and Mr J. M.. Lennox seconded, " That a sixtceuth interest be reserved for the country and brought in the now company, and if not taken up by them that it should be divided pro rata amoug the associated companies — but it was not carried. The following was then proposed and adopted:—" That the following companies take up the shares in Hie now company in the proportion named, and that the balance bo reserved for the Thames County and Borough, and if not taken by them, bo dovided pro rata uniong the associated companies."—The £2,500 purchase money was allotted as follows :— Moanataiari (MriStoue), 4-16ths; Kuranui (Mr T. Peacock), 4-lfiths ; Cale donia (Mr J. M. Lennox), 2-16'ths ; Waio lahi (Mr F. Lurkius), 2-16ths; Southorn Cross (Mr Joseph Beuuett), 1-lGth ; Golden Calf (Mr It. Macdonald), 1-lCth ; Golden Crown (Mr C. Alexander), l-25th ;-"A3nro (Mr George Williamson), l-25th. The balance of £121$ 10s was held over for allotment hereafter.—After sonic further remarks, the meeting was adjourned until Friday, the 3rd proximo. '

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BKUTBK'S TELEGRAMS.]

The Mails,

LONDON, August 24. Tho Brindisi portions of the mails per Luatania wore delivcren here yesterday.

Debate on Irish Affairs. A long debate took place in the .House of Commons to-night with regard to the sedi tious speeches recently delivered by Mr Dillon, the Home Kule member for Tip perary, at land meetings at Kildaro and other places. Mr Parnell and other Home Rulers endorsed languago uacd by Mr Dillon. Mr Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, said he would not be deterred by such language from taking steps to protect life and property, and to improve the rela tions between landlords aud tenants in Ireland. Mr Gladstone. LONDON, August 13. Mr Gladstone lias almost completely re covered from his recent illness, aud will at tend at a Council meeting on Saturday. Collision in the Solent. A collision has taken place iv the Solent between H.M.S. Miuatour and a barque. Considerable damage has been done to the latter. Appalling Accident in France. Cable despatches from Franco convey in formation of an appalling calamity that has occurred near the town of Chatellerault, on the Vienne, about 20 miles N.E. from the Poictiors. A. landslip occurred, burying a large number of persons, and injuring others. It has been ascertained that the number of deaths caused is twenty. The eveut bus created a profound impression throughout Franco. Baroness Burdett-Coutts. It is now positively announced that the Baroness Burdett-Coutts is betrothed.to Mr Asmeud-Burtlett, one of the members of the House of Commons. Her Majesty Queen Victoria is strongly opposed to the marriage, and is endeavouring to dissuade tho Baroness from taking the step. Should the Baroness marry she will forfeit half her income. August 17. Her Majesty the Queen refused the Savoy Chapel for tho celebration of the marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Mr Plunkett. The Right Hon. David Robert Plunkett, Lh.D., onuotj the members for the Dublin University, has taken his seat in the House of Commons, and voted against the Dis turbances Bill before taking the oath of allegiance. Tho Irish members have taken steps to havo tho penalty against Mr Plunkett enforced. Floods in Austria. August 14. Heavy rains havo fallen in the north western districts of Austria, and portions of the couutry aro Hooded. The town of ischl, near Sulsburg, where the Emperors of Austria and Germany havo recently held a conference, has been partly inundated. Native Envoy for Kabul. Tho Marquis of llartington, Secretary o* State for India, has agreed to the appoint" incut of a native envoy to leprcscnt England at Kabul. The Pilgrims Saved.

Later news received shows that tho Jcdditi, with 1000 Mahomedan pilgrims for Mecca, reported as having foundered in the Strait of Babel Mundub,witlt all hands, was towed into port at Cape Guardafui, in a making Hiitte. All tlie pilgrims were saved. Deserters from Ayoub Khan's Army. LONDON, August IG. Important information has reached the British military authorities in Afghanistan, from which it appears that there is serious disaffection in the ranks of the enemy. It is reported that tho disaffected patty consist*) chiefly of tlie Hoiatis, who comprise the principal portion ot Ayoub's followers. Largo numbers of these have deserted and returned to Herat. Ayoub Khun being Governor ot Herat, tho British generals regard this disaffection on the part of his soldiers aa an indication that tlie Afghan general's authority is on the wane, and they accordingly predict a speedy termination of hostilities, and a decisive victory for the British over tho hostile tribes. Affairs in Afghanistan. August 17. General Stewart's columns, which numbers 30,000 soldiers and followers, is in the passes of Jugdallak; and the country is quiet. General Tauner, with 700 men, is at Klielat-i-Ghilzai, He is well supplied with ammunition and provisions', and will be able to help General Roberts in his operations against the enemy. All was quiet there oa the 12th inst. A telegram published in the "Daily News" slates that Mohammed Jan and others are proceeding to join Ayoub Khan. At Kabul the fortilications have been allowed to remain. Inflammatory papers from Stamboul. The Government arc aware that inflam matory papers had been forwarded from Stamboul, aud circulated in India, with the knowledge of the Porte Obstruction in the House of Commons. LONDON, August 11, Tho Government having refused to alter their programme, the Tories below the gangway and a section of the Irish party joined, and a whole day's wrangle ensued. The oilicial Tories voted with the Govern ment. Accident to an Express Train. The Scotch express train fell over a high embankment at Berwick, while going at full speed, but only the driver and two servants were killed. The Ocean Mail Service. tar Fawcctt (Postmaster-General), reply ing to a qucstioa in the House of Com mons, to-night, in reference to the P. and O. Company's contract, said that in six months the oostod matter by the Orient Steamship Company yielded £1,800, of which tho company received loss than £400. Consular Authority at Samo^,. LONDON, August 13. Sir Charles Dilko (Foreign Under-Soc reliiry), replying to a question by Alder man William M'Arthur, said that the Government were htill discusaiug the pro. priety of establishing joint consular authority at Samoa, but that it would be unadvisable at present to announce their decision. Ayoub Khan's Movements. UALCUTTA, August 24. Reports have come to hand that a portion oE Ayoub Khan's force was advancing to oppose General Roberts. LONDON, August 18. The Afghans, under Ayoub Khan, are pushing forward to tho British trenches. General Primrose haa under big command 1,243 effective Europeans aud 3,400 native troops. He has also sufficient supplies aud water to last forty-fivo days. General Phayre's messengers have been unable to enter Kandahar. France and Germany. BERLIN, August 24. The "North German Gazette " publishes an article deploring M. Gambetta'a recent speeches, and says that Germany is there fore compelled to consider tho peace of Europe insecure. The Disturbances in Ire land. LONDON, August 24. lv. the House of Commons Mr W. E. Forstor, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated the Government would not hesitate to sum mon Parliament for the purpose of asking "or additional powers so as to deal with the Irish affairs, but the necessity for this was lot anticipated. It is announced that the Ambassadors ol the Great Powers at Constantinople have been instructed by their Governments to declare to the Porte that they must refuse to discuss any further the line of demarca tion of tho Ti'rko-Greek frontier as lixed by the Berlin Conference. The Ambassadors will, however, express their willingneps to negotiate with the Porte regarding the evacuation of the territory to bo ceded to Greece. The Australians at Yeadon. LONDON, August 23. The match, Australians against Eighteen of Yeadon, ut Ycadou, was commenced to day. The Australians iirst went to the wickets, aud when the stamps were drawn for the day, had lost 5 wickets for 181 runs. Bannernian not out for 48. Blackburn :

retired hurt.jafter scoring 14 runs. Spofforth was absent with an injured band. Commercial. The market rate of discount is J lower than the bank rate. Accounts from the hop-growing districts are very favourable, tho crops being im> proved by seasonable weather. At the wool sales to-day 6300 hales were offered, making a total of 54,802 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sales showed a hardening tendency. The next wool auction opens on N ovember 23* Continental Bailways. LONDON, August 16. . Owing to the competition between the French and Italian railway companies for the construction of a railway in Tunis the Consuls of tho respective countries have be come involved. An angry feeling has been occasioned, and the French and Italian journals arc publishing articles of a re criminatory nature. The Siege of Kandahar. SIMLA, August 17. Later news from Katidahar received by the Government of India states that since the 11th inst., Ayoub Khan has actively prosecuted siege operations, which at that date had been commenced, against the British garrison. Generals Burrows and Primrose have continued strictly on defen sive. The city is now being bombarded by Ayoub Khan's forces, but so far as is at present ascertained, no damage has been sustained of a very serious character. »

AUSTRALIAN.

[KEUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] The Duke of Manchester. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. It is announced that the Duke of Man chester will visit New Zealand during bis stay in the colony. An Honour for Sir Hercules. It is proposed to hold a race meeting here in Sir Hercules liobinaon's honour when lie visit-i Melbourne on his way to England. The proposal meets with gen eral approval in sporting circles. Wreck of the Hyderabad. ADELAIDE, August 24. The Government has taken action to re cover the £25,001) against the insurance company for losses on the wreck of the ship Hyderabad at Otaki. on the West Coast of New Zealand, in 1878. The "Evening ISlews" in Trouble. SYDNEY, August 24. In connection with the recent libel action, the judges require the " Evening News " to show cause why it should imt be charged with contempt of Court tor passing comments on Judges Hudger's summing up. The 11 Daily Telegraph " of to-day animadverts on the judge's action.

The Australian Eleven.

AN interesting letter has been received by Messrs. Boyle and Scott.of Melbourne, from a member of the Australian team, which gives the following particulars respecting the All England Eleven now being formed by Mr W. G. Grace to meet "our boys" on Lord's ground at some early date uot yet decided upon. It states that the eleven selected by Mr Grace comprise :—Gentle men—W. G. G.ace. G. F. Grace, A. Little ton, A. P. Lucas, A. C. Steele, J. M. Cotterill, I. D. Walker, and F. Pcde. Professionals—Shaw, Morley and Ulyctt. Should the team be brought into the field it will constitute far and away the strongest eleven ever formed in England. It contains what are regarded as the best bowlers in England—Shaw, Morley, Steel—not to speak of \V. G. Grace, who for some years has been one of the most successful in se curing wickets of any players there —Ulyett, Lucai and G. F. Grace. The best wicket keeper in England, A. Lyttloton, is to be found in its ranks, while its batting power is unparalleled, as may bo easily gathered when sucli batbinenas Hornby, jB.. M. Grace, A. J. Webl>e and others have to be ex cluded. That nothing has been left untried to secure the defeat of the Australians is evidenced by the fact that Dr. Cotterill is to Dc brought "from Edinburgh to take part in thisintcrnational contest. Although ranking only second to the great W. G. Grace him self, this playe,r during the past two years has taken no part in the principle English matches, as he is practising his professisn in Scotland, where, however, he has kept up his cricket, and has from time to time made huge scores. Should the Australian Eleven win such a match they will be fully entitled to consider themselves the cham pious of the world.

ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

PIfiISUANT to announcement a soiree in aid of tbe school fund took place last evening. The school-room has been renovated at a large cost, ai;d the gathering of the friends was to liquidate the debt. There must have been well nigh 400 person*. There was not a seat vacant, and persons had to stand about in numbers who could find no ac commodation. The trays were all carefully laid and the ladies in waiting, but by some blunder on the part of the contractor the tea could not be served until almost seven o'clock. With this exception the tea was a credit to the caterer, Mr Dallen. There was some time lost in getting the place ready for the after-meeting. At about S o'clock the Key. A. Carrick came forward, and beaaa the business of the evening. He apologised for the disappointment in the tea, but con gratulated the school upon the excellent audience of friends, who came to show their sympathy with the work they had in hand. He hoped that such gatherings would be more frequent, ns they tended to greatly cement the friends and teachers together in uuity and harmony. The first speaker upon the programme was the Superintendent of the pchool—Mr J?. J. Bennett. His address occupied about fifteen minutes, and was replete with excellent advice and suggestion. He specially dwelt upon the claims of the children. The Church had its duty to perform to the htflc one?. The ministers must not neglect tbcm in the public ministration of the Word. Every discourse should contaiu a portion, for the lambs of the fold. The future of the Chnnh depended greatly upon how the children were cared for. The school should bo made as roomy und attractive as poisible, aud the very best teachers procured. It was a great aiid noble work, aud faithful, earnest workers must be sought out to exe cute it. At the close of his address he made a mo3t earnest appeal to all to help, and givo true sympathy in the work of trainiug the children for Christ. Ho was applaudol as he sat down. The Rev, Mr Macnicol. was called upon. He said how pleased hs was to be among them upon this occasion. He was no soiree speaker, but he could not help testifying bow pleased he was to ob serve the great improvement in the school. He hoped that soou the substantial, but un sightly building ot St. Andrew's church would undergo a pleasing renovation, and Tie placed in the first rank (for beauty of architecture) of places of worship in the city.

His Worship the Mayor came forward amid the applause of the audience. He said, notwithstanding his numerous public duties, he could not refuse to be present at St. Andrew's soiree. He had the pleasure of being associated with the school for years past, and it had his warmest sympathy. He referred, to the school as a power in the Church, and hoped that the object they all had in view would be fully realised in plac ing truth before the minds of the children iii the most attractive form, that tiiey might be led to act it oat in their lives by purity and uprightness. The liev. Mr Ruuciman spoku just a few words of hearty congratu lation. Ecv. Mr Monro gave au excellent address on the power of " small beginnings upongrcatresults." Rev.MrMcCallumgave a racy account of his experience of Sabbath schools in America, lie referred to thi3 grand organisation, the material strength, and the power exerted for good. If anything was to save America, it was from the efforts of the millions of Sabbath School children and teachers. The liev. Mr Dunn and the Rev. Mr Bruce gave good addresses upon suitable topic*. The choir, under the able leadership of Mr W. Gulpan, was in first class order and did their parCadmirably. The pieces sung were as follow?":—" What arc these," by the choir, which was sung with great ability. The piece entitled "Jesus Loves the Children," was well received. The "Village Blacksmith*," by Mr Gordon Gooch, was sung with excellcut effect—every word was distinctly beard right through the room. The breathless silence evinced by the audience while he was sing ing, showed their appreciation, and as he sat dowu he was vociferously applauded and eochorcd. Miss Tait sang sweetly " Where is Heaven." This pretty song evidently atfocted the audience. Mr Brook sang "Lo at Thy Feet." This gentlemau has a good voice aud a pleasing style. He belongs to St. Audrew's choir. Mr James Culpau, from the Hamilton Glee Club, sang " Consider the Lilies." This was one ol tlic best efforts of the evening. The choir was almost too strong for the occasion. At the close votes of thanks to the chairman, the ladies, aud the clioir, was carried by acclamation, aud the Key. Mr Bruce pro. nouueed the Benediction. *

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER WELITINGTON.thUday THE PROROGATION. Ministers hope to prorogue about Tn*. day or Wednesday next, and with thin' object are pushing through the anancial measures, when they will be masters ol th situation, and can give hon. members th \ tongue whenever it pleases them, v withstanding this, there were four m new bills cet down for first reading to-d three being Government measures "H' ministerial bills are hydra-headed— M f ? as one batch receives the happy dejDaw! another lot takes their places. An awf i slaughter is impending. la* RETURN OF AUCKLAND MEMBkrs The Northern members will prohaKi leave for Auckland by the Hinemoan Saturday afternoon. The Government will probably abandon the Property Assegai^ Amendment Bill if the Opposition i2f tinucs. . . ""•" It; is not positively stated whether tK. Hinemoa takes the Auckland memtuT North on Sunday. mDW» SETTLEMENT OF KINGITE NATIVES Messrs Jones, Seddon, Harris .«j Hamlin strongly resisted the Bill te oi» land to returned Kinßites in the Waikatn which, however, passed without amen? ment at 2.30 this morning. The princitoi amendment makes the land set apart S Kingite natives abaolutely inalienable, Thi Waste Lands Committee has struck out<s the Special Powers and Contracts Bill tii clause giviDg laud to the Auckland Njm Volunteers; but Mr Swanson, who \L hicherto fought the thing tenaciously. y(S\ strenuously endeavour to restore the m£ vision. • , EXEMPTION CLAUSES. The reason for the Government droppiiJ the exemption clauses of the Properh Assessment Bill is to recoup the £40 m knocked off the Beer Tax. m Mr McLean wanted to move the re-con mittal of the Beer Bill, and to move (at tit reinsertion of a duty of sixpence, but the Government think such a course would pro! yoke a long discussion, and prolong \u session. n " EDUCATION CAPITATION pgjo In the Legislative Council, Mr Waterhouse asked, "Whether where capitation fees had been paid { o j children outside school age, the special lean of the committee had always been giwafor their attendance ?" Mr Whitaker said for children xaitt age permission was not wanted, and for those over age he assumed permission had been given by the committees. Govern ment paid capitation on each child In average attendance, irrespective of age. Qu- Act giving them no power to raise the qtie* tion. BILLS IN COUNCIL. The Council threw out the Fire Brigad^ Bill and Law Practitioners Act Amendment Mr Moss has given notice to ask the Minister of Works if it is true that a woode bridge was being built for the railway new Newmarket, while valuable blocks of stoni which might be used for the bridge orto) nt good prices, are being quarried «ad' buried by the Government, close to whefo': the bridge is beiu« built. A THAMES PETITION. . i In reply to Sir GEORGE GEE 7 th« Speaker ruled that the petition of Alex, ander Harris, of the Thames, was informal, and could not be received, the petitioner having failed to attach his signature, though Sir George Grey had done so on tta authority of a telegram received boawity'': petitioner. Mr Habjus will ask whether the Go?em« nicnt will make grants in aid of the High way Boards in tae vicinity of Manawatn, I Mr Saunders will move in committee on the Property Assessment Bill to exempt stables, barns, implements, sheds, and other agricultural outbuildings not being witha the boundary of city or borough; aht, fee ring, artificial water channels, irrigation works, manures, growing crops, BB^^^ engines, Qxcd and portable machinery!" cattle employed in agriculture, cattle aid sheep not exceeding one thousand to out owner. MR GITTOS' PETITION. The Native Ail airs Committee have nearly closed the evidence on the petition of the Rev. Mr Gittos re Trust Funds. The evidence is very conflicting. The qnestioi merely resolves itself into one of liability of testimony. ; ■' I

MOKOHINAU LIGHTHOOK, In the Aunual Marine Report, Mr Jouss ton draws attention to the material bt'\ Mokohiuau Lighthouse lying unused it - Auckland, He advocates its immcditte erection in Mokohinau, -which would com plete the lighting of the Hauraki Gulf. . I believe the erection of this liahthoußeha been delayed by the selfishness of «ome members of the Auckland Harbour Bojrf who want to put this splendid ocean light a! t.tie entrance to a small river furtherßortb, MR JAMES MACKAY'S PETITION. In the petition of Mr James Mackay f» £4,000 alleged arrears due, it has.'uSgi .shewn by evidence that he received alt* gether, in salary and commission, from til General Government, between 1873 iiid 1878, upwards of £14,000 ; that ke signedi receipt in full on the award raadebf Messrs Whitaker and Gill, and the com* mittee therefore reported yesterday (bit. he has been paid in full for his services to the colony. DR. POLLEN'S PENSION, i The Public Act Committee had tinder consideration yesterday the questiont&i] payment of arrears of pension to Dr. Polles, A resolution was moved to the effect that the Government paid the amount of ova £1,500 illegally. On division: eje^g noes 5. The question was referred to the Speaker, und the committee adjourned. Meantime, the Government will pnblitli tho correspondence laid on the tabk shewing a precedent for their action in the pensions paid to Sir W. Fitaherbertywl? Domett and others. In reply to Mr Macandraw, Mr UAI& said that the Government were taking step to secure tho permanent establishment of'; supremacy over the land and order of tl«: West Coast, Regarding any special siepi for the arrest of Hiroki it would be inju dicious, as any iuformation on the aubjW might frustrate the object. DECREASED RAILWAY RECEIPTS. Major ATKiNSOJf (who is suffering from » severe cohi) said last night there wonld.br a falling off of £40,000 on the estimited railway receipts and a deficit of £100,001) for the current year. PAORO TUIIAERE'S SA.L.VK7. | In reply to Mr Hamlin whether tho Government will continue payment of £» a year to Paul, of Orakei, the PiKHIKS said Paul received a salary as assessor to advise the Civil Commissioners. _ Td» Native Minister, in retrenching,libplbhed the office, and substituted a pension of JSIW a year. The Governmeut could not restore the original salary. WASTE LANDS BOARDS. In reply to Mr Shebhan whether the . Govornmeut will abolish tho Waste Lsn<» Boards and vest their powers in a Krapon.' Miuister, Mr RoLiESTOtt 8»»d lll° Government would consider the question during the recesa. His own mindW«>Do" made up that tho change was advisable; but there was no doubt that a feeling in favour of some change existed. ,v (Loud hear, hears.) The Act of last Bessiou gave the Government considerable P0^I*:^ which, it exercised, the authority °''^ Governmout could not be over-ridden »y the Boards. FEMALE IMMIGRATION.. . In reply to Mr Murray, the PKBMIEBsaii instructioHs were given to the Agect-Generai to send out a limited nunioer of tern* immigrants without nomination. In 0*! who wish female friends to come out sfloaW write to them to apply to the Agent-Generai. No payment was louked for as in tho case of nomination. PETITION OF MR JAMES UNO. In reply to Mr Sheehan, whether tho Government will give favourable conaoemj lion to the case of James Laiicy,, wou'ioea by Kauhau natives on the occasion or i" minder of Sullivan, at Waikato, W"s,:. I'jiemiek said an officer of the Governmew■;■ icported that Lancy's claim was on/ laid a fortnight from the inquiry. »'.. worked for Mr Walker more thati niw mouths, and ouly left when the job ™ i finished. The papers tabled shew to? railway material ordered from Great* hi ™ tiuouf^h the Agent-General is iiwpectea«r : Consulting Kngineers, Messrs fleenwi I'alkner, Tancied, and Co., who rßCel*e on 'oaunissiou ot ouc and a-half P3r c? :„. ' t!ic in voice value. Sir Julius Vogel » ' Mulcted to make Mr Carrutheis Consul 11 * JCußiueer at one per cent. fiom America is ordered through Mr itvMm Consultiui"; Kagiucer of New York, at "|. M a.id a-half per cent. GOLDFIELDS REPORT. . The-goldfields report is more rh»S|| tl.au for many years p«st. The value 9^mm yield in 1879 was £1,143,103. The num"* of mines on the 31st of March la^ vr 3

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Special Advertisements. ' pLOVES! PRIN CIPALGL^E^^EHOUSE. ' —nipt irif *• CRANWELIi intend always G to keep a Largo Stock of Gloves to wit every c^ws of customer. Besides Thread. SUK, Cloth, and other seasonable Gloves, they have now on sale, Q.OOD TWO-BUITON Kid Gloves (Coloured), Is lid. Those aro a Job line, and worth a OneßreTwo, 00 l lnd oThreo.B o tton. at la 8d (slightly damaged). We have Just Opened up a much jgETTER One-Button ditto Blaok Tho publlo will generally- bo obtainablo to the very gEST and Fashlonablo Gloves at tho City Hal Aroarto. Wo havo just rooeivod a ' argo assortment of SIX-HUTTON Rlaok Kid GIOVOS FOUR-BUTTON Black ditto THHEK-HUTTON ditto ditto- TWO-BUTTON ditto ditto ONE-MUI'TON ditto ditto. ONE-BUTTON Ist oholce Coloured Josoph inos. Will bo sold at CO-OPERATIVE CASH PBICES. GARLICK & CRANWKLL, City Hall Arcade, Queon-street. Auokland, EX 'SAM MKNDEL.' from London, ox ' CAMILLE,' from Now York, NEW GOODS by theso vossols Just Opened by Garliok & Cranavtbll. Tapeetry and Brussels Carpet, now designs Black & Gold Fringes) Very handsome for Cor- Bnllion & Coloured I nioas & Gipsy Tables 3, 31, 4. and 4i-feet Iron Bodsteads 2-3, 3-6, and 12-foet Oilcloths F«ncy (Jarpet Occasional Chaira Folding Ladies' Work Tablos Dtvonportu, Whatnots, rotFeo Tablos Marblo-top Ohcil'oniora, Walnut Oontro Tables Toiletware, Toilet Glasses Children's Chairs. Irou Cots, Porambulators Door Mats, American Cradles, Cane Chairs And varioua Xankao Notions WO invito in spection ot. GAELICK & CKANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUKEN-STKEB.T, AUCKLAND We have received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS,} and 500 LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOF MANTLES. They toill be offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE.



J. COSQBAVE & CO. T3OYAL rNS'JUANCri /"tOMPANif (FIHK AND Llffß). CAPITAL £2,000,000 Witii Unlimited liability of tjis Share holders. Accumulated Kumlj inihand EXCEED .. .. £4,000,000. Revenue :— From Firo Premiums £776,000. From Life Premiums £218,000 Exclusive' of Interest on Investments. This Company continues to acoept FIRE RIaKS on every description of Insurablo Pro perty AT THE LOWEST RATK3 OBTAINABLK CLAIMS FOR LO3SKS.aro Promptly and Liborally Adju-stedl without roferonco elsn whero, and immediately paid at tho Company's Bankers in Auckland. GEO, W.'JONKS. Chief Agent forlProvinco of Auckland. Office: Shortland-streot. May 22,1880. Influential Agents required for the Suburbs and throughout tho Provinco whoTO tfce Com pany i 3 not already represented /CLOTHING ANU DRAPERY SEASONABLE AND CHEAP. AT RUSHBROOK & BEIDGMAJN'S. Particular attontion is directed to th 9 following Ilnc3 :— BLANKETS, all sizrcn 10-lnch Heavy Whito Twill Sheeting, at Is per yard FUR'MUFFd in variety, and to bo cleared at half-price NKW KA.NCY WOOTjLTC* GOODS-Squares, Polkas, &c, to be cleared off cheap New Galoon i.resa TrimmingH, bought a Job, and to be cleared at less thaa quarter Girlß'?Maiaß\ amTLadies' ULSTERS A Job Lot or Ladies' Alpaca Umbrellas, at2s 6d a bargain FLANNELS, from 9d psryard Winter Hosihby—a large variety Girls'and Women's, Plain and titriped.SJd per pair New Costume ClDths A line of Homespun at 7}d per yard Carpet Bags, cheap 4. Job Lot of Boya' Inverness Capas, very cheap Gents' Waterproof Tweed Overcoats Men's Flannel Undershirts, our own make, 3a 9& Boys' Black Cloth Tronaers. a Job lino, to be cleared at 6s 9d por pair MEN'S HOSIKKY, very cheap A strong lino of Worsted, halt hose, Is por pair Clothing and Drapery Goods of every description, at very reasonable rntna, and 5 per cent (is in the £1) DISCOUNT allowed off at UASH Purchases of 20s and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, UNCTION DRAPKRY WAKE HO USE Oppoaito tho Army and Navy Hotel, UPi'ER QUBEN-BTREET. AUCKLAND. mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Better :: Arb Better Cut Look Better :: Are Bettkr Made Wear Better :: Arb Better Shrunk And therefore give more satisfaction than any other goods offered to tho public. Testified to by their Thousands o! Customers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTBING FACTORY'S BRANCHKB. Now Established In Dunedin ' Wellington inveroargill nklßon Oamaru Wanganui Timaku New Plymouth ABHBURTON NAPIKR liYTTBLTON THAMES Chribtchurch Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Price. N. 8.: Our New Winter Ma ufoctures are now Heady. VS. "TRY THK N.Z. O"VERCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hosiery of every descrip tion at Wholesale Price?, AUCKL A N~D B RANCH, Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). J. FITZSIMONS Manager LARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BUD DING, is at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Quoen-atroet. WALNUT CARD TABLES, Occa sional Tables, Kidney-shaped Writing Tables, and Walnut .Music stools, on solo at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. F HEATHER BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattraases, Paillasses, Bolsters, and Pillows for Salo at T, and H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. /\NLY ESTABLISHMENT in Auckland V/ employing Steam Power in the Manu facture of Furniture is T, & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. pUtEAT REDUCTION in Prices of VJT Dining-room Suites at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Quoen-street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & H. Cookh's, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse 67, Queen treet. ■VTEW TWEEDS AISD COATINGS. Just Opened Up, at H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, West of England, Bannock burn, and various other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. Naw Tweeds and Coatings ! A Large Variety of French and German Tweeds. New Tweeds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. New Twbeds and Coatings ! Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in all shades. Nkw Tweeds and Coatings ! Went of England Superfine Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS ! JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Mkkchant Tailor & Hamtmakbb, Opposite the youth British Insurance Buildings. Shortla .d-stkisht, Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety in Fancy Voatings for wintsr wear. Special Observance: All work warranted Hun4-Mu.de only.



Special Advertisements. /\ N. SALE, Pbithk HOBART TOWN SEED POTATOES Pkijuk OAMARU SEED POTATOES Ppjmb KIDNKV SEED POTATOES P tUME AUCKLAND SEKD POTATOES. Also, OUR OELKUBATED O.HKMICAL MIXTURE (In any quantity), And BONEDUST, JBONICFLOUK, SUPER- PHOSPHATE, and Guanos of all kinds. W. J. HUKST & C 0., 101, QUEEN-STKEET.