SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

H OH WATER] 11.20 BUN BKT.—Thia Kvenlng, 4 51 i N RISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 7.15 __ MOON'S AGE.—iflrst Q.uartor, 15tb, 5 5a p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Thomas and Henry, brig, Murk?, from Lytfcelton Waitakl, S.S.. Kdle, from T&uranga Glonelg, s.s, Fa'quhnr, from Hu'.soH

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Taravua,9.s.,from Ru-:eell

to-dw. Waltaki, 8.a,, Edio, for Russell Glonelg, 5.8., Farquhar, for TaniMnga Albatross, schooner, Uoll, for 'iimaru

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Gisbome, Southern Poets and Molbourno—

Tararua, Churaday . „ San Francisco and Honolulu- City ot Now

New Plymouth and South-Wanaka, Tuesday London-Locti Dee, loading; Chili to follow Tauranga-Glonohj.Fnd.iy; Waitakl, Monday Whangarei-Argyle, Tuusdaya and Fridays Waitak', Friday _ ~ . . w . RuaaoU-lona, overy Monday; Wa'.takl, Woa-

neaday Sydney—To Anau, Tuesday Lovuka—Soul horn Cross, -tjtll Wellington—Camilio, brig Timaru—Rona and Albatross Ns£fir Affil and Noumc-Policeman, Bchooner

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hero, 5.8., from Sydnoy and Molbourno, shortly Southern Cros', 5.8., from Ly^uka, 17th Hyena, H.I. 0.M.5., from Samoa Waikato.ship (M.IMC V.) from London, loading Famonoth, ship, from London ; saileil AprU 17 Langalono, 6h\», (JItUM) frcm London; s.Uled

May 17. , . , Aoba, schooner, from Now Caledonia Saxon, schooner, fro in Lyttolton Atotohau, sohooner. from Karotonga Ethel, biigantino, from Timaru Mary Andcison, achoonor, from Now Caledonia Ryno, brigantino, from Attut'ki Defiance, brigantino, froiuDimodia Southern Croas, Mission schoonor, from the

islands Loch Doon, barquo, (UH.G.V.) from London ;

Caba^foidh.^arquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Ocean Ranger, barquontine, (W.T.N.V.) from

Scottish Lassie, barquo, (RBLM) from London

suilcdMayl7 , , .. Loohnagar, barque, trom London, loading Ccco'a, brigantino, from Adelaide Jamos A. Slownrt, briKan'ino, from Timaru Paroy Pratt, briganti .o, from Timaiu Oamaru, brigantine, from Camaru. Siren, brie (J.D.N.H.), from Sydney Pakeha. brig, (V.L.F.U.). from Dnnedin Peerless, brigantino, from Dmiedtn Magellan Cloud, briganiinu, ftoni LyUolton Fltrt, brigantine (W.L.G.P.), from Levuka Borealis. brrantina. from lx>vuka Island Lily, urlgau iue, (V.S.L.T.) from Lovaka Norval, schooner, from Ly^telton Pirato, Bchooner. from Tahiti Avoca, schooner, from Newcastle Sovereign of the Soas, cuttor, from Karotonga Belle Brandon, schooner from Lino Islands Gael, schooner (S.R.G.B ), from Samoa Transit.schooner, from Tahiti Sybil, schooner, fiom Tahiti Falcon, schooner (W.L.H.K.), from tho Islands Agnes Donald, Bchooner, from Rarotorga Caledonia, sohoocor, from Tonga Glimpse, ketch, from Lovuka Peprl, ketch, from New Caledonia Edith, sohooner, from Frigidly Islands Mazeppa, schooner, from ltaro'.ongn Dayspring, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from the Islands

EXPORTS.

Por Albatross, forTimaru-020 casks comont.

Inwards Coastwise. -Niincy, fiom Thames, with 1G,O;O foct tln.ber.

Ootwakds CoiSTWiSI?.—Tolierau, for Tau ranga, withj 10 tons coal. 11C0 palings, 12,003 bricks, 212 package:: Makarau. for ureat Barrier and Pakiri; Nancy, for Thames, with 30 toas coal.

The brigantino Helena clearoii at tho Customs today for LyttMton in ballast. Shu loads there wlthbreadstufFs for this port.

The schoonor Columbia was expected to leave Napier on Kriday lost for thi3 port.

The brigantine Darcy Pratt arrived at Timaru from this port on Saturday last. Sho loads thete with brer.d.tuflfe for this pot.

The ketch Venus finished her dischargo of timber at Napier on Friday lost, s-ho was ex pected to leave by Saturday's t'do for Russell, to load with coal for Auckland.

Thn Orient Ptanmßhip Company's e.s. Liguria, whif>h farrived »t Melbourne on tho 27th ult., made the paamgo from Plymouth to Hobsoc's Bay in Jl days 18 hours. The avorago rato of speed was 13J knot!) por hour Tho i>est days run was 302 knot 3, and tho shortest 200.

Tho brig Thomas and Henry nrrivod from I.yttelton to-day with a cargo of tbreidstuftd, &c. She loft on July 1, with a light £?. W. wind, ■whioh hv.tod till next day, when a strong N.B. wind Bprung up, and lasted till the lth. Had heavy S.S.\/. gale, till roundin« the East Capo on Tuesday, and variahlo wirdi till arrival. During the gale on the lth tho vescot snipped several hoavy seas, which carried away tho Btarboard bulwarks, which wore lashed with a top-gallant inside and threa inch board* outside. The seas wore so heavy that they Btnashed tho top-gallant yard in two places.

Tho cchooner Albatra?a Bailed todAy foi Timaru with a cargo of cement, transhtppec from the barque Chile,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL Telegraph, schooner, Keane, from Waitara

The s.B. Hawea, which left for the South yes terday, took tho following pp.asengßis : —For New Plymouth: Mrs Cardill, Mcs?rs Parkor, 6. T. Hogg, Geddes, 4. White, Miss K. Brown. For Nelson: Miss Grace, Mr Catreron. For Wellington : Mc?srs R. tove, J. Mcßlwatn, E. Miirkham, B. W. Buttle. N, G*Ha-.her. F. R. Sxipworth. Reora, Philip A. Bo?.rdmnn, Mi:s Clara Stephencon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russrax, this day. Arrived—Tararua, from Auckland, 8 am. New Plymouth, this day. Arrived—Hawca, from Onehunga, 7 a.m. Port Chalmers. Arrived : Matanra, barque, from London. i Sailed: Sea Breeze, Ruby. Atlantic Tho Bteamera Glonelg und Tararua sail thia afternoon,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closr as Unukui— Tiiib Day. For Russell aid Kawakawa, per Waitakl, at ■1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, por Entorpriso, at 5.30 p.m. IThursday, 15th instant. For Glsborno, Naoior, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, per Tararua. Nt i) a.m. For Wniwera, Te Kana, Craigioburn, and Warkworth, por Rose Uasoy, at 10 a.m. For Whliiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glonolg, at I p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. FniDAY, ICth instant. For Waihoko and Coromanclol, por Coromondol, at 12.30 p.m. For Wangarot HoaJa and Wangarol, por Argylo, ac 1 n.m. For VVangaroi Hoada and Wangaroi, por Waitakl, at 5 p.m. Monday, 19th instant. For Chatham Islandß, par Omaha, at — Tuesday, 20th instant. Per s.B. City o( Now York as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, Britißh Columbia, Contral and South Amorica. and British ana Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors, and registered letters, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bnarlng an extra foe of slxponco. In addition to tho postage, will bo rooolvoa by the Mail Agent on board tho stoamer up to the timo of Bailing. Tnia mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, 31st August. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por To Anau, at 3 p,m. S. n Bisa, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

July 14, 1880. Thoitro Ro7al—" Froliques," 8 p.m. Ponsonby Hall—Ratepayers' Meotlng, 7"30 Devonport Hall—Ratopayora' Mooting, 7.30 Y.M.O.A.—Prayo- and BiDlo Reading, 7.30 Newmarkot Hall — Purplo Meeting of True Blues, 7.30.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Inquirer.—lf thq axis of tho rifle is horizontal level in a line with tho object—gruvlty imme diately begins on lirlo'r, and tho bullet natur ally depresses in its cour3e towards tho mark.

BIRTHS.

CROZIKR.—On July 13, at her residence. Con ouest. Place, tha wifo of Charkj Cro/.ier, of a daughter.

HOWLETT.—On July 11, at her residence, Albort-streot, tho wifo of Ho.-tlo Howlott, of a daughter.

STUART.—On tho 7th Ap.il, at Papeete, Ta hiti, tho wfo of Mr William T, Stuart ot a BJn.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 1880.

Kor the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance. And the pood that we can do.

We hereby certify the issue of the Auckland Evening Stab/or (he weekending July lWi, 1880, to have been as under:— Monday, July 5 6,020 Tuesday. ~6 6,091 Wednesday „ 7 6138 Thursday, „ 8 6.OSJ Friday, „ 9 6 2-2 Saturday, ~10 6,15; 'Jotalissue for week ...,„ 30,709 GEORGE! FRASER)PubIio Accoant r ants and T. LEIGH WHITE i City Auditors.

Our cablo despatches to-day convey deplorable intelligence concerning tho famine in Asia Minor. Ten thousand Kurds have died of starvation. Before the last mail left England, appeals had been made on behalf of the destitute people of Armenia and neighbouring Turkish Provinces, and Mr Gladstone wrote endorsing the genuiness of the call for humanitarian effort. The Turkish Government, with character istic apathy, has done nothing for its suffering subjects, and every kind of appeal, by letter and telegram, was mado to tho Western Empires for help. Whole villages in Armenia were starv ing to death, and the supply of corn had completely run out, so that even per sons with money could not buy. The nomadic tribes of Kurds, driven to desperation, wandered over tho country plundering those whose straits were little less desperate than their own. The brief statement of the mortality bill, given in to-day's cablegrams,tells its own story of suffering, without hope of relief. No doubt tho cry of distress—which has never yet gone up to England in vain— will bring aid to the wretched famine stricken people, but not before many once prosperous villages in Asiatic Turkey havo been added to tho depopu lated ruins scattered over that misgo verned country.

Another item of interest to New Zealand is the knightiug of Mr Weld, Governor of Tasmania. Mr Weld is one of the few men who have won Imperial preferment for services ren dered in a purely colonial capacity. His self-reliant policy when Premier of New Zealand gained for him his Go vernorship, and the wonder is that the distinction which lias now been con ferred upon him was not bestowed before.

The charge of embracery, which closed the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court yes terday, will be regarded as one of the causes celcbre in the judicial annals of the ciiy. From the rarity of such charges—a fact dwelt on by the Crown Prosecutor— the case would be a notable one. But it is still more so because the isolated character of the prosecution is by no means due to a rareness of the offence, for, as Mr Brook field remarked, " that it is practiced is a fact within the cognisance of most of us."

We believe thero has been a very great amount of ignorance of the severity or the law iv its bearing ou any form of attempted inllucuce or tampering with jurymen. By diffusing a more general knowledge of the safeguards with which lawmakers have wisely hedged the jury-box, the case will have done good. His Honor justly observed that tho oll'ence is one that " strikes at the very root of our institutions." It is, at tho same time, one which is rarely punished as it deserves to bo. If all men acted as Messrs Mason and Martin have done, there would be very little interference with juries. But to pursue such a course in volves not only a very gre it amount of per sonal inconvenience, annoyance, and loss, but requires considerable moral cour age. It is a duf.y which carries tho certainty of a large amount of unpleasantness without the slightest hope of any recompense except that which a satisfied conscience may aflord. However indignantly men may resent privately, overtures which are a gross pcrsonnl insult as well as a breach ot the law, it can hardly be expected that they will very often bo found willing to incur the trouble of proceeding any further. A strong feeling which was widely prevalent that a gross miscarriage of justice had occurred was no doubt the inspiring motive in the recent proceedings.

Nevertheless, we do not think there will be any general disposition either in the public mind or those of the jurymen imme diately concerned, to dissent very strongly from tho verdict given yesterday. Theindict ment was framed in a form which could not be said to be fully covered by the evidence. Then, again, there were many surrounding circumstances that would have rendered a conviction apparently harsh. Tho laxity with which the law has been enforced in the past i.s not the least forcible of these reasons. And all that a diilbrent verdict could have accomplished for the public protection has been secured. Mr Justice Richmond, in closing, thought tho case should act at a caution, and wo have no doubt it will not only to those who were directly or indirectly suspected in the present instance, but to many others.

TIIE Fire aud Marine Insurance Companies' Bill introduced by tho Jlon. Mr Dick is, in many respects, similar to tho laws now in operation iv Canada, aud tho majority of the States of the United States of America. Thcro is, however, one essential ditrorcuco. The laws of those countries are protective iv their operation ; certain conditions are imposed upon foreign Insurance Companies in excess of those required from local com panies. Iv Mr Dick's bill, foreign aud local companies nro placed upon tho same footing in every respect. The general cfleot of the measure will be to improve materially tho position of the insured. The main features ot the bill nro that every company carrying ou Firo or Marino Insurance with in tho colony must (1) Have tho sum of JCSO,OOi), either as paid up capital or paid capital, aud surplus funds unimpaired with in twelve mouths after the commencement of this Act, iv the case of companies now ill operation, and within twelve mouths after beginning business in the cuse of new com panies. (2) Deposit tho sum of £10,030— to be invested na hereinafter provided — with the Public Trustee as security for tho holders of policies issued in New Zealand. (3) Pny auy undisputed claim or final judgment against the company within thirty days, iv cine of default utter notice of such failure has boon given to the Colonial Secretary tho company shall be deemed to be insolvent, and shall be wound up by a liquidation to be appointed by the Court. (-1) Make an auuual .statement of its ufl'airs'withiu sixjlmouths of the expira tion of its liuaucial year showing the total umouutof premiums received, losses paid, and outstanding amount of reinsurances, &c. 15) Every foreign company must appoint by power of Attorney a General Agent resi dent in the colony with plenary powers. Iv fixing the bum of £50,001) as the minimum capital, which existing Insurance Companies must uave within twelve months after the commencement of this Act, it is at least equally essential that provision should have tieen made in the bill for tho continuance of that amount unimpaired, for a company may have the requisite amount when the Act comes iuto operation, yet year by year its annual statement may show that its capital i.s diminishing and its liabilities increasing. In such a case the Colonial Secretary should bo authorised to give six months' notice that unless the capital of the company Mull be made up to £50,000 he will prohibit its carrying on business. It is not very clear whether the £10,000 to be deposited may be a portion of the £50,000, or is in excess of that amount. This money may bo in vested in debentures of auy of the Austra lasian colonies, or uuy corporate body iv New Zealand, or ou deposit at any b.iukin the colouy approved of by the public trustee. These securities ate to be held for the benelit ot the holders of policies issued in the colouy. What6vcr losses the com pany tmiy sustain, Now Zealand policy holders have the security that iho £10,000 is available for them nionc. In the event of this sum not being sufficient to cover all the liabilities iv New Zealand, including a portion of the premium for the unexpired term, claimants arc not barred from any recourse they may have against the company eitbsr at law or iv equity. Compelling companies to pay undisputed claims within thirty days under penalty of being made insolvent seems an arbitrary provi sion, but one which no honest company need fear. In the case of a disnonest com pany it is a wholesome protection to the insured. We would suggest that the fol lowing, or something of a similar tenor, be added after section 15: "Iv every policy issued within the colouy by any company it shall be expressly stated that the company will abide by the decision of the Court." This would prevent vexatious delay in settl ing losses. Some of the provisions aro very stringent. Section 40 provides that "if any statement or document required by this Act is false iv auy particular, to the knowledge of auy person who signs or deposits the same, the penalty shall be * iiu<3 aud imprisonment,' or ' on summary convic tion, a penalty not exceeding £100." Never theless, we think the provision necessary for the protection of the person in suring as well as the insurance share holder. New Zealand has not had the painful cxpeiienco of older countries, such as the failure of the City of Glasgow aud West of England Banks, or tnc case iv Victoria of the City and Suburban LJauk, but she might be iv a similar position, aud it is better to take warning by the misfor tunes of others. It is very improbable that "any person" connected with an Insur ance Company will sign a false statement if ho knows it would render him liable to " line and imprisonment." Tho bill is a good one with the exception of the imper fections pointed out, and one or two other minor ones. It affords security t) the in suring public without the fear of playing into i the hands of the local companies or causing a monopoly. Tho minimum capi tal is, in fact, less thau that of auy of our local companies The terms of investment for the amount to be deposited are exceed ing liberal, indeed, none of the obligations can be complained of by any insurance com pany financially sound. It is to be hoped the measure may not meet with the fate so common to many bills at the cud of a ses sion, the beginning of which hai hitherto been so profitless.

WllttitKVEß Englishmen are, there "Punch" is to be found also. It circulates far and wide, not only in Europe, but in America and Aushalasia, aud penetrates to even remoter spots tliau the "Times" or the " Daily Telegraph." Tho most remarkable thing about " Punch " is the way in which successive editors have managed to maiu-

tain the paper's high reputation. Again and atrain croakers have prophesied that its humour would collapse and its sketches full oil, and again aud again they have been disappointed. When John Leech dieil it was boldly asserted that such another caricaturist would never be found; vot now people eulogise quite as heartily the clover society drawings of Mr Dv Marnier. There was wailing and gnashing of teeth, too, when Mark .Lemon was called to the majority. "Ah I" said literary men, " what an editor he wns ! " and they shook their heads on Tom Taylor being nominated to the vacant chair. Nevertheless, within the last few years some of the best tilings ever published in " Punch " have appeared. Mr Taylor did uot write much himself, but had a keen eye tor rising talent, and his death which is annouueed by cable this morniug will be sincerely deplored. Tom Taylor was born at Sunderland, in 1317, was educated at the Grange School, and went through two sessions at Glasgow University, in the course -of which he received three gold medals and several other prizes. I'rom Glasgow, he proceeded, in 1537, to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he took a degree as a junior optime, and in the lirst class of the classical tiipos, and was elected a Fellow ,'of Trinity. Mr Taylor, who held for two years the Professorship of English Language and Literature at University College, London, was callocl to the bar at the Inner Temple in Nov., 1845, and went the Northern circuit until his appointment to the Assistant (Secretaryship of the Board of Health, in March, 1850, and on the re construction of that board in 1554, fee was appointed Secretary, with a salary of £1,000 per annum. When tho board was abolished

and its functions were transferred to tho Local Government Act Office, a depatt ment of the Home Office, Mr Taylor was made secretary of that department which is> charged with the execution of tho im portant duties devolving on the Home Secretary under the Sanitary Act of 186' G. In 1872 the fuuetious of the Local Govern ment Gillie were transferred to the Poor Law Board, under its new name of the Local Government Board. Mr Taylor's ollice was subsequently abolished, aud he retired on a pension from public employ ment after twenty-one years' service. Mr Taylor was the author of over 100 dra matic pieces, a tenth of thembeingadaptions His last play, aud one of the most success ful,turns on the veiy dramaticstory of Lord and Lady Claucarty, as told by Macaulay. Among hi.s moat successful earlier comedies may be mentioned " Still Waters run Doep," " Victims," "An Unequal Match," " The Contested Election," " The Overland Route," aud tho " Ticket-of-Lcave Man." He also revived the dramatic " History," in blank verso and five acts, in his " Twixt Axe and Crown," and "Joan of Arc" pro duced at the New Queen's Theatre. Mr Taylor wrote many popular dramas, some in conjunction with Mr Charles Reade, and contributed to "Punch " iv proso aud verse siuce 1844.

The Key. W. J. Habens, Inspector- General of Schools, has arrived in Auck land for the purpose of conducting an inquiry into the complaints made relative to the Homo for Neglected aud Destitute Children. He will also extend his in vestigations to tho Naval Training School at Kohimaraum, Captain Breton having requested an inquiry into the charges made by Mr D'Beyer, late sub-manager. Mr Ebenozer Wood has shown to us line samples of Kidney and Pink-eye potatoes, cultivated by Mr Wood on Irs land near the Harp of Erin, aud only planted in April last. Considering tho season of tho year, these potatoes are romarkablo for quality, form, aud appearance, shewing tho prolific capabilii ies of tho soil. Samples may be seen at the shop of Mr Steaclman, Queen street. An impudent robbery iv Pitt-Btreet is thus recorded by Mr T. Bacnott:—"Sir,— will you be kind enough, through the columns of your valuable paper, to give a word of advico to those who ore iv tho habit of hanging their canarys under or on their verandahs. My reason for so doin« is this, that ou Tliursdiiy last, in broad daylight, some scamp came through my garden, up several steps, on to tho vcrnudah, and pur loined a favourite canary with cage ; and likewise tho next night, some one came into the garden and cut cvory camolia oil' the trees; uud a week previous took an umbrella which was only left on the verandiih a few minutes. Keally, Mr Editor, this is coming it too strong. Per haps you can advise some means to slop these pilfering scoundrel's." Our remedy would bo po.'ico vigilance, and gaol accom modation. The Lynch Family Bollriugors and Eng lish Combination Troupe perform this even ing at To Awamutu, and to-moirow at Nguruawnhia Ou their return from the waikato on Monday next, the Troupe visit Coromandel. Iliroki, the murderer of McLean, is still at Patihaka. Our correspondent says : " lie looks very restless, and probably does not feel particularly easy in bis mind, and may be preparing for a stampede. Your correspondent would not give much for his chance if the Government required him as a peace olforing from To Wbiti. Ho may probably have an idea that he stands a poor show, hence hi.s apparent uneasiness. He is said to have takou up his quartsrs on the outskirts of I'.trihaka, close to the wooded h'lls at the back." A successful Orange soiree was given at the Academy of Music, Grahamstown, last night. The Key. T. W. Dunn iv tho chair. Tho Rev. Mossis. S. J. Neil, W. J. Wutkins, and .). W. Adamson dolivercd addresses. A choice muMCil programme was submitted aud a pleasant evening passed. 'I he Thames local committee to collect exhibits for the Melbourne Exhibition, yes terday held n meeting aud resolved to invite intending exhibitors to scud in their ex hibits in time to g> by Thursday's steamer. Mr George Bluch was suggested as the Thames representative. A meet ing of teacheis and ladies of St. Paul's was held last evening in tho par sonage. Key. C. M. Nelson in the chair, when it was decided that tno annual tea and entertainment of the children should bo hold on Tucdny evening, the '20th fust, Any contrfbutions, cither iv money, tea, sugar, butter, etc., will be gratefully re» ceived by Mrs Nelson, There was a capital houso at the theatre last night, when tho Froliqucs repeated Monday's programme. To-night thcro will be a complete change. The Linjards, says the "Sydney Bul letin," have lifted their tents and stolen silently away to Hobart Town, en route for Adelaide. Tho steamer does not toueli at Melbuurno, aud thus tho astu'e Horace "euchres" the wily Williamson iv re the " Pinafore " copyright case. The "Sydney Bulletin" nays: "The Rev. G. Brown, missionary at York's Group, has endured more misery thau, perhaps, any other man of his cloth. When be ai lived at the islands after a recent sojourn at Fiji, where he was charged with the manslaughter of can nibals he had fired at and killed in New Guinea, he found that three out of bis four children were dead, his wifo ill of the fever, and the station in disorder. Wo are sony to hear that he is now suU'eriug from elephantiasis, contracted while re lieving the distresses of the unfortunate New Ireland colonists."

A horrible story comes IVoni Quccnrlaud on the undoubted authority of the " Queens lander," one of the most reliable papers in the colonies. Under the heading "How we civilize the Blacks " it attacks ttie native police force employed iv that colony, and says:—"lt was these intimations of our native po'icc system attempted by tl:e Turks which aroused so mtiCii indignation in England—that caused the greatest exas poiaticn in civilized Europe." Then our contemporary narrates a few incidenti that have occuu'cd within the last three or four ye.;rs. We give this oue as being (ho shortest though by no means the most dis graceful:—A man who accompanied a police officer in a northern district was pre sent at a raid upon some blacks. He shared tho oilicei's tent. The tioopers were of course round them. They had a prize, a young black girl, little more than a child. This man, an old bushman, but not so seasontd as our officers nre, could uot sleep because of the yells, cries, and means of the unhappy el'ild as each brut.il savage, clad in the uniform of our Govern-

incut, violated Lor in turn. They did not finish by shooting her, but left her in the morning i<\ a daz~d agonised condition for her tribe to find her—and be disposed to wards friendship with the whites by the spectacle." Tiio article from which we quote appeared iv the issue of June 5, and concluded thus:—"Wo equip this force, and scud it out to do the work which is described in these column. We refuse to have any report of what is done ; all we ask is that they shall do what .they please and say nothing, 'We arm ferocious savages and send them out under single white meu, who are only blamed If they arc dilatory in shooting blacks."

The Loyal Good Intent Lodge of Odd fellows of the Manchester Unity will hold its thirtieth anniversary to-morrow (Thurs day) evening in the Lome-street Hall by a dinner and ball. Tho dinner will be on the table at half-past bix o'clock, and the ball will be opened at nine under an efficient and well-practised M.C. The music will be supplied by Mr Wright's string band.

The lecture "Itocks Ahead, a Koview," to bo given on Fliday evening next by the Kcv. D. W. Kunciman, M.A. lfcing the next of the winter scries of lectures at the Young Men's Christian Association, is likely to be of more than ordinary interest, ai the lecturer will endeavour to take an honest view of what are considered the three principal dangers of which the Eng lish nation has need to be on its guard, viz., The political supremacy of the lower classes, the approaching industrial decline of England, and tho divorce of the intelligence of the country from its religion. Mr Ruucimaii, we understand, purposes giving a fair account of the views advanced on these subjects by Mr Rath bone Greg, with such considerations on these subjects as the lecturer may deem of importance ii aiding to solve tho several problems which will be fairly presented to the audience. The iirst part of the lecture will treat of the political rock ; the second, the approaching Industrial Exhaustion or decline of the natural resources of England ; aud the last part, in the order of tho book, on tho religious aspect of the country, of which Mr Greg has treated so elaborately. Mr Kuucinian's lecture therefore is likely to bff one of the best of the series, and cal culated to assist young men in their search after truth, in a ■ consistent aud unbiassed manner. Knowing that the lecturer lias bestowed great pains in the preparation of his discourse, it is desired that young men especial'y, should avail themselves of an opportunity of gaining useful information on a three-fold subject of thoughtful in terest.

" Pedestrian " writes :—" The whole length of the Karanghape Road there is not one crossing. Surely this must be a serious injury to the business part of this rising district. Why dont the ratepayers on both sides bring pressure to bear on their respec tive governing bodies to have one or two crossings to conveneince ladies aud pur chasers visiting their shops, and cbildrcn going to school ? Property is raised in value, ,and shops let better by such conveniences being provided. The Boards may save a pound or two, but it does not demonstrate their fitness to make a district go ahead. There is such a thing as foolish economy."

Mr Mear3, formeily assistant to Mr E. Wayte, has purchased the entire business of Mr N. Fairs from the trustees, and is now opened with a splendid stock of stationery, books, &c. Mr Mcars is well known, and we are sure will receive a good slmro of custom.

The following telegrams were read at tho Orange soiree on Monday night:—" HAMIL TON,—Waikato brethren send fraternal greetings to Grand Lodge on the 190 th an niversary.—JOHN Knox." "Cambridge. —Congratulations in return. Wish you a graud success. —C. D. Mackintosh." " Chkistchukoh. — Thanks for good wishes. Procession fully appreciated. 700 brethren. 4,000 sympathisers. AH quiet. —T. J. Beuesfokd."

The Insurance Arcade has been for a lon',' time of so monotonous a character that it is diflicult to pick up an incident of public in terest. Tho business men walktoaudfro.chat, shake hands, and ask " what is the latest 1" At three o'clock the bell rings, uud one by one tho brokers gather in tho sanctum of tho association and make their disclosures, aud when tho clay's sharo list is completed a tramping of feet is heard, the outsiders hurry to brokers' corner, read tho white figures on tho black board, and the chief business is over for another day. Yester day, however, a trilling accident happened to Mr Jones, part of whose mission appears to bo the ringing of the call-bell ; an accident perhaps not worth recording among tho weightier matters of tho law. The small bell, with its " tinkle, tinkle," was removed some times and a large brass bell introduced with a view of having a wider influence on lingering members. This bell was shaken several times yesterday, aud '>y an unlucky slip, it fell heavily upon the toe of Mr Jones, who did not seem to like it, as he made a wry face. Why don't they roll up ? said he; had they done so, the bother ing bell would not have rolled upon my big toe.

We often hear of lectures on tho subject of Life Asßiirauce, but they are, for the most part delivered by travelling or canvassing agents, who expatiate on the advantages derivable from a lifo policy, and make stirring appeals to their hearers to insure without delay. To-morrow evening at St. James's Hall the citizens of Auckland will have an opportunity of hearing a popular exposition by a professional actuary of the theoretical principles which govern Life Assuronco transactions. The lecturer will bo Mr J. M. Tcmploton Fellow, of the In stitute of Actuaries, London, who was (in ISO' 9) the founder, and is the Actuary and Sccielary of the National Mutual Life Association of Australia (limited). Mr Tern pic ton has already delivered lectures to large and appreciative audiences in many of the principal cities of tho South, and has received high praise from all Bections of the Press for the clear aud lucid manner in which he cxpluius a somewhat abstruse subject. As the lecture will be explanatory rather thau exhortative, and will bo illus trated with diagrams which have proved very successful in simplifying difficult points, persons already insured will iind it quite as interesting as those who are not, VV'e strongly advise, our readers not to lose the opportunity of hearing Mr Temple ton. Ilis Worship tho Mayor (Thomas Peacock, Esq.), will preside, and admission will be free.

Sir Henry Parkcs is rathor roughly handled in a biography published by the "Sydney Bulletin." Tho writer says :—

"With tlie exception of 'party' politic.s,there is not a thing that ho ever touched that he did not mar—uot nn effort be ever made that did not prove a failure. As an artisan he could only eke out a bare livelihood ; us n journalist he so mismanaged the affairs of his newspaper that It hud to collapse, and that with bucli an ignominious display of incapacity that that porl n:i of the public which was willing to suppo a second daily morning paper shnrnk for v •ars from the responsibility. During ids mercantile career Sir Henry gave Biillicient indications of his want of tact and experience, and more than once succumbed to those embarrass ments which nro ordinarily tho outcome of incapacity to deal with commercial matters In tho region of party politics he has fared better, although it took him ten years to gain a.status in the Parliamentary fore-rank, and has strained his best mental powers siuce to keep the position to which he then attained."

Tho services gratuitously rendered by Miss Maunders during the few past years at the To Awamutu Church were suitably acknowledged on Monday evening A meeting of the congregation of Saint John, Te Awamutu, was convened at the parson age on Monday oven ing. The ltcv. E. Phillip", ou behalf of the subscribers, hnnded to Mies Maunders a handsome gold watch, iv recognition of her kindness in assisting the church service by presiding at the harmonium. Iv doing so lie remarked that the fund had oiigina^ed duriug the charge of their late pastor (tho Key. L. C. Brady) but tho pleasurable duty of actually making the presentation had devolved upon himself. Ho hoped that Miss Maunders would long live to possess the testimonial which she so justly merited. Mr James L. Maunders reapouded on behalf of bis sister. Mr Wiustonc made a feeble attempt ti prevent any report of the proceeding from appearing in the public prc^s, but the Key. Mr Phillip i stated, at the request of the Bishop of the Piocese, he had undertaken to send a report of tho proceedings to the Church Gazette.—[Own Correspondent.]

The annual soiree of the Sir Henry Have lock Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening and fully attended. The tea-tables wcro loaded with good thiugs, and iv conse quence of the numbers exceeding expecta tions, the tables had to be replenished by the caterers, Messrs Scott and Squirrell, who wero continually ou their legs during the evening. The ladies who attended at the tnblcs wore Mrs Cottinghnm, and Misses Marson, Cooper, Gribble, Lawford, and (bachelor's table) Misses Peace and Gilliug ham. Mr D. Goldie occupied the chair, and as the programme was long, reserved his address. The Haveloek Glco Club gave the following glees :—"Men of Harlock," " Here's a liculth to all Good Lasses," and "Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie i)oon." The ladies who favoured the audience with songs were Misses Lawrence, GoodisoD, Peace aud Marson. The brothers Carter sang a dtiot, "All's Well,'' and Mr li. Pcaco sang " Don't liun Old England Down." Mra Cottiugham was ns musical as ever, but tho gems of the evening were "Let us speak well of our Brother," by Mrs Bettany ; " Killarney," by Mrs Good ison ; " Tho British Tar," by Mr Goodison ; and "Mary of Argyle," by Mr (I. Carter. Mr Kyau gavo " The Four Jolly Smiths," aud Mr Bottrcll recited two humorous poems very fairly, viz., "The Spirit of Con tradiction," and "A Woman of Mind." Mr and Miss Maraou assisted with their voices, and Mr Daltou gave a doleful illus tration of the old axiom, " One fool makes mauy," by special request, aud, not singular, this piece was received with shouts of applause and encored. The proceedings gave much pleasure, and closed with ''God Save the Queen.'' We omitted to state that Mr Boltrell, in a very graceful speech, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, which, bciug seconded by Colin Peace, was carried by acclamation. Miss Gillingbam accompanied tbe vocalists with much ability on the piano.

To the Editor :—Sir. I wish to call atten tion to some matters which appear to me to have a direct connection with the interests of Auckland. I uot'eed yesterday lauding from the Tararua a large heap of colonial ovens; they were evidently all of one make and had the names of the dealers and Auck land engraved on them, calculated to con vey the impression that they were local productions. On inquiry lam informed that this importation arises from a combina tion to crush an attempt of one of our local manufacturers to produce such. Further, that these importers me every means to obstruct tho local productions by ironwor kers—aud lam informed that iron is £3 per ton dearer here than in Dunedin, where it is said the ovens were made. Also that bread which here is 3^d per 21bs, is there but 2J<), while the Hour used there could be landed here for 12* 6d per ton freight. Meat too is fully Id per lb less. Is it any wonder, in tho face of dearer material and food, that our trado is dull and our iron workers walking tho streots. I hope this will lead to a consideration of the beat remedy for what certainly is injuriong to Aucklands interests.—l am &c.,CinzKN'.

There were admitted in the Provincial Hospital last week 12 patients ; discharged) 17; died, lj romaiuing, 99—males, Sii > females, 10. The following is the arrange iiicut of cases :— Zymotic, 18; constitu tional, 14; local, 43; developmental, 1C 5 violent, 8. One death occurred— W. J., aged 20 years, male, on the 9th iust., of aba ceaa in the brain. Thanks arc returned to the Mayor aud Couucil for newspapers,

Scintillations.

"Be brief; for. It is with words as with sun beams : tho more they aro condonscd, tno docpsr thoy bum."-SOUTHKY.

THE Wellington "Post" thinks Mr Con ycrs reply completely demolishes the Civil- Service Commissioners. Sir Hercules Robinson has purchased from Mr T. Lamond the two year-old-lilly Lady Emma, and the yearling lilly by Rauid Bay from Gipsey, for his new racing stables at the Hutt. The Bruce " Herald" says : -" We have been seriously informed that on an early day a duel has been arranged to ba fought with pistols by two well-known residents of Tokomairiro. Our New Zealand representatives cannot complain that they are badly treated in. the Melbourne Cup. Mata has Bst 121b, or 151b under weight for age ; loul 1 Jay, 7' b 91b. or 251b under weight for age ; and Cr.mballO, 7st 31b, or 281b under weight for °Tho number of paper collars annually made in the United States is estimated at 150,000,000. ... The Bucce3s of Bland Holt's venture with "New Babylon" at tho Theatre Royal, Melbourne, has exceeded (lie hit in Syd ney. J. L. Hall is a leading member of the company. . Madame Soldcne has been playing Car men " at Glasgow. Misses Clara Vc?cy, Kosc Stella, and Mr Manhall are members of the company. A Melbourne man haß gone borne to en gage a really first-class opeia company capable of singing in all descriptions of operas, but more particularly in French and English productions. In Paris bo will look for about a dozen of the handsomest ballet girls. The two bridges at Hall's, on the Nga ruawahia-road, are well nigh completed, and, co far, reflect much credit on the contractors. The native Rihia to Ririkotahi who wa< burnt at Raglan the other day is dead. He had l;vcd with the Key. Mr Sclmnckenbcrg for over thirty years. Captain A. O. Turner h»s commenced the survey of the road from tho Rcrcatuk ahia, Katikati, to the Waikato. Mr Bush, R.M., at Opotiki, considers the Miioiics in that district* "an average well conducted section of the native race." They were once great drunkards, but are now more temperate. Mr Chiirles Champion Rawlings, who took bo prominent a part in the capture of tho Kellys, is a native of Wales—the residence of his family being Grove Park, Wrcxham, Denbighshire. Ho distinguished himself greatly in the last New Zealand war, and earned much credit by the brave manner in which he on one occasion led a storming patty. The same magistrate says :—" It is a pleasure to relate that along the whole Eust Coast there does not seem to be auy grievance of importance among thp natives." It has been decided to form a Wellington and Central Polynesian Shipping Company. Capital, £C0,(."J0 shares of £5 each. A noisy public meeting was held at Iloki tika yesterday, to protcßt against the re moval of the Public Works oliices to Gi mouth. A quantity of coin has been stolen from underneath tho foundation stone of the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Waimatc. Query : How was it found out? Two men went to the Wairoa station, near Waimatc, and demanded food , and on being refused, presented a loaded revolver. The police were at once put on their track, and one of them was arrested to-day.

"Miss Christian sang like a comfortable fireside angel," says a Melbourne paper iv reporting n concert. The " Victorian Exchange and Drawing Room Journal" expresses surprise at the fact that to " Trickctt and bis boon companions, Mr Jem Maco, the pugi list, aud Mr Jack Thompson, bookmaker, .should have been allotted the Governor's box at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne." A Russian journal says Gladstone i.s to be raised to the peerage as Lord Midlothian. "Tho old order cbangeth and givcth place to the new." A Chinaman has actu ally been elected Deputy Sheriff in New York. Why, in this colouy, no Maori ever got beyond the rank of a native assessor,' a major of militia, or a policeman. A salmon trout has been seen in the Maraekakaho stream (Ilawke's Bay Dis trict), which, from its size, was judged to be fully six pounds in weight. Clergyman (to pupil): " How many things arc necessary in the rite of baptism '!" Boy : " Three." Clergyman : " No, stupid, only two—the prayer-book and the water." Boy : "Theu how about the baby !" Parson collapse. "Chow Chow" sayi: "It was rather a rich question for Mr Seddon to ask Dr Wallis iv holcmn parliamentary conclave assembled, ' How would Dr Wallis like a chow chow for a son-in-law ?' Where was the iuimitable I.uudon that he failed to bring down the house ou such an occasion ?"

The local Catholic journal the "Freeman" in its last issue has au article with a start ling black heading " His Grace at the Gaol." On scanning down the text we were relieved to find that it was only a pastoral visit.

The interesting Mdlle. Marie Biere, tho heroine of the last cause cdlebre (she shot her lover, was tried for her life, and was duly acquitted), told Dumns the other day that since her release from prison she bad received three oilers : one trom a lady of the Faubourg St. Gcnnaiu of £8,000, pro vided she would go into a convent; one from an English journalist (?) of bis hand in marriage ; and one from an American show man of a considerable salary, if blic would consent to be exibited. Dumas advised her to refuse all three oilers, and wait.

Rowton, from which place Mr Montagu Coiry has taken his title, is an estate of ucaily 7,000 acics, near Shrewsbury, bs longing to his aunt, tho Lady Charlotte Barbara Lystcr, to whom the now peer is said to be heir. The rent-roll, according to "Great Landowners," is nearly £0,000 a year.

A massive wolf-like dog chained at the entrance-gate of the Union Bank to-day was the object of some comment among idlers in the neighbourhood. He appeared to be master of the situation, and as cus tomers passed in blinked sagaciously, say ing as plainly as au intelligent cauine could: " I see, duo to day," " dis honoured," "N.S F.," "Refer to Drawer," "You're all tight old fellow." "Wbata splendid idea," observed one contempla tive by-stander, who had been watching tho movementr of the animal, "fora bank that wauted to stave oil'the unfortunate for a while, to leave — quite accidentally of course—two such chaps as that at the door, l'il warrant that 'ere cove would be know ing enough for anything if ho was only put up to it,"

SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAIN MENT.

THE mid-winter entcrtainmentjwhich is pro vided annually for the children attending St. James' Presbyterian Sunday School took place last night in St. James' Hall, aud proved highly agreeable to all con corned. The largo buildiug was iillcd by the little folk, their teachers, parents, and friends, and tho unqualified approval with which every item in the programme was re ceived, may be accepted, not only as an in dication of tho satisfactory manner ia which the youthful performers acquitted them selves, but also as a proof of the high spirits in which the bulk of the audience were The pastor of the church (Rev. R. F. Mac nicolj presided, supported on his right by the energetic superintendent (Mr Peter Mackie), while a strong aud efficient choir occupied the remainder of the platform. Kocitations, varying from " grave to gay, from lively to severe," and uttered in every tone of voice, from the modest and softly articulated accents of a blushing little maiden, to the defiant and shrill treble of the ambitious young declai-ricr, were given, and duly ap preciated with all the warmth which restless and active legs could rpp on*: upon the floor. The names of the rectors we —Miss Henrietta Carney, and Masters l,lii. ler, George McGibbon Herbert Smart Bernard Smart, Burns, James l"eid Edwin Wright, Arthur Wright James Poolcy, aud McKcrras. The digest amount of interest however attached to the spelling bees, two of which were held, viz., one for children under 12 years of age, and the other for children over twelve and under 1G years of age. The number of competitors in each class was very large, aud the contests appeared to be exceedingly popular. In the Bee for the younger children Master Frank Leighton, All baint's Siiuday-Echool, carried off the first prize, and Miss Lizzie Anderson, of St. James's Sunday-school the second. In the other Bee* both prizes were secured by pupils of St. James's Sunday-school, viz., Miss Agnes Sicclair, first prize; and Master William Drummoud, second prize. During an iuterval iv the performance,well-filled' paper bags containing cake and sweetmeats were lavishly distributed, and at the close of the entertainment each person (both young and old) received an orange from the benevolent seneschals who were on duty at the doors.

The annual meeting of tho ratepayers of Ponsouby will ho held this evening in the Ponsonby Hall at 7.30, for the purpose of receiving tho annual accounts aud balauce sheet, and other business. We understand that Messrs Mascfield aad Linubury will not agaiu be candidates.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BEUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Mails. LOJNDON. July 12. The homeward Australian and New Zea land mails, via Briudisi, which left Mel bourne on May 2Stli, were delivered here this morning. Unity of tlie Empire. Sir Daniel Cooper presided at an adjourned meeting of the representatives of various liritiah Colonies in reference to the unity of the British Empire. A long discussion took plicc, but the subject was virtually postponed till winter. A committee was, how ever, formed to consider the best means of improving the indefinite relations which exist on many points between Eng land and her colonies. Turkey Mobilising. LONDON. July 7. Turkey is mobilising her armed corps at Adrianoplo and fortifying the Hellespont. She is also sending troops to Salonica. Greece is mobilising her reserves. Austrian Army. LONDON. July 9. Leave of absence has been suspended in the Austrian Army occupying Bosnia. Wool. LONDON. July 5. The total quantity of wool offered since the opening of the wool sales up to date has been 7,790 bales, and the prospects of supplies are not so good. Federation. At a meeting of the members of the Colonial Institute held to day, a committee was appointed to advance the federation of the; Colonial Empire. Commercial. Three per cent consols. 98g ; 5 per cent New Zealand loan, 105; 4£ per cent New Zealand 1879-1994 loan, 1014; New Zea land wheat, ex ship, 49s ; Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 395; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 375. Australian tnllow: best beef, 33s Gd ; bust mutton, 355. Bochfort in Paris Again. PARIS. July 13. Eochi'ort is availing himself of the par don granted by President Grevy to Com munists. He has arrived in Paris, and has received a cordial welcome from his friends and sympathisers. Borough Franchise of Ire land. LONDON. July 13. 4he House of Commons the Ministry ..ithdicw the Bill assimilating the borough franchise of Ireland with that of England. The Greek Frontier Diffi culty. CONSTANTINOPLE. July 13. Greece has assented to the collective pro posals made by Kngland and France. [ i.e., has promised to abstain from calling out the army reserves pending the receipt of Turkey's reply to the Great Powers' circular note.] Shipping. LONDON. July 12. The homeward mails via Brindisi, per Orient Company's steamer Aconcagua, were delivered here to-day. Another Colonial Knight. Governor Weld has been kuighted. Oxford and Cambridge Match. In the Inter-University match the scores were : Oxford, first innings, 132; second innings, 150. Cambridge, first innings, lOC ; aud second innings, 292. Bifle Match. The International Rifle Match was won by the A merican team. Terrible Famine. Ten thousand Kurds have perished from famine. Australian Cricketers. The cricket match between thu Australian and the Leicester County team, at Leicester, was commenced to-day. The Australian team went in first, and scored 142 runs. The Home team then went in for their first in nings, and when the stumps were drawn had lost five wickets from 32 runs. The weather was fine throughout the day, and the attend ance of the public at the match was large. The wicket was dead. Death of the Editor of "Punch." LONDON. July 13. Mr Tom Taylor, editor of "Punch" is dead. Commercial. 'LONDON. July 12. The five per cent. New Zealand Loan. ISB9, is 105 i. o AUSTRALIAN. [reuter's special cablegrams.] MELBOURNE. Wednesday. The French war-ship Rhine has sailed for France. Sale of the Norfolk. The P. aud O. Company has purchased Messrs Money Wigram's steamship Nor folk. The N.S.W. Parliament, SYDNEY. July 13. Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Governor made a lengthy speech on the occasion, but the failure of the Government to carry their proposed new taxes Bill was only briefly mentioned. * The Yellow Agony. MELBOURNE. July 13. The Victorian Government are co-operat ing with that of New South Wales for the purpose of adopting preventive measures in regard to the Chinese immigration. The proposal for a conference being held is probable. Shipping. SYDNEY. July 13. •Arrived.: Arawata, from Auckland.

THE HORSEWHIPPING CASE AT WELLINGTON.

Our files by the Tararua now enable us to give further particulars of this remarkable case. The " Post " says :

The charge against Kobert Atkinson for having horsewhipped Mr Henry Scott M'Kcllar, the Collector of Customs, yester day moruing was heard before Mr Edward Shaw, 11.M.J on the 3rd iust. The accused withdrew his previous plea of "guilty, under great provocation," and substituted that of not guilty. The complainant said : Defendant was formerly in the Customs Department at the Thames. I saw him yesterday morn ing, shortly after nine o'clock. lie came into my room, and accosted mo in these words : " Have you heard anything more of my case?" I said "No." He there upon said, " I sec I can get no justice from the House, aud it is all through your suppression of evidence." In an excited manner ho next withdrew a hunting whip from behind his back, and stiuck'me re peatedly on the arm. He then dropped the whip and said, "Now give me in charge." 1 had frequently befriended the accused in various ways, and there is no pretext what ever either for saying that I suppressed evi dence before the Select Committee, or that there was any hostile feeling on my part. The complainant produced a letter from the defendant thauking him for having given his evidence in such an impartial manner before the Committee, and fhowed that he had recommended the defendant to the post he got iv the A.O. force.

This being the case for the prosecution, the accused read a long statement regard ing the motives which prompted him to commit the assault, as already published. The Magi9tra'e said that in throwing himself on the leniency of the Court, the defendant would be disappointed. The assault was unprovoked, was not com mitted in the heat of the moment, and, so far as his Worship could s°e, there was no extenuating circumstances in the matter at all. He felt he would be failing in his duty if he were to iuilict on the defendant a less penulty thau a sentence of six weeks' im prisoument with haul labour, and an order to enter into his own recognizances for £100, and two sureties of £50 each to keep the peace for six months.

Prisoner: T/hauk you sir,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Mr Walter Reynolds' drama, " Tried and True," was produced last night with ebor. mous success.

HAMILTON, this day

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A man named Stokes while felling bush at Olianpo, met with a serious accident a tree fell aud struck him across the small'of the back. lie lies so severely injured, that a fatal termination is feared, i)r Saudes proceeds by train to attend to him.

PCKEUENAU. this d.iv

MORE OBSTRUCTION.

The Parihaka natives have again erected a .fence across the road close to the A.C camp at Pungarehu yesterday. LATER. The fence re-erected by the natives yesterday was immediately pulled down by the Constabulary, and has remained down ever since.

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION). WANGANUI. thisdav.

FIRE.

A large stable and six horsca have been burnt at Moore and Curries, LOAN. The Kni Iwi Borough Council invite tenders for the new loan of £10,C30, secured on rents arising from the town belt money to be spent on an additional water supply and a new hospital, KUMARA, Tuesday. Philip Cummins, one of the injured men, died in the hospital last night. The in. quest commenced this morning on the body of Penis Fhelan. The Inspector of Works in his evidence said :—I wish to stitc that at all times the contractor has taken a great intcres-t. and done all in his power to carry out the work safely, and in accordance with the specifications. The iDqucst was adjourned to-night uutil after the funeral of Cummins and Denis Phelan, when it re-commences on Thursday. A large num ber of witnesses will yet be heard, and the evidence to be taken will very prubably take a considerable time. The body of John Phelan will be got out of the tunnel to-night, although the ground is constantly running, and is frightfully dangerous to the recovery party.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

GRAIN TRAFFIC

At a meeting of the Coin Exchange Committc 3 yesterday a resolution was carried expressing great satisfaction at tho very efficient manner in which the railway authorities had conduced the unprece dentelly heavy grain traffic of the prst season.

It is stated that the balance sheet for the next half-yearly meeting of the Kaiapoi Woollen Factoiy will be highly favourable in character, and a proposal will be made to increase the capital with a view of extending the operations of the company.

DUNEDIN, this day. Henry Williams has been committed for trial for perjury. The Union Bank has declared a dividend of 16 per cent.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day

CIVIL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond.) His Honor took his seat on tho Bench at 10 o'clock.

GKBALD O'HALLORA.N V. AIIII PEPENB (AN

AUORIGINAI. NATIVE),

Claim £121 17s Id, moneys paid to the defendant aud on his account.

Mr J. M. Alexander appeared for the plaintiff, while defendant was neither pre sent nor represented by counsel. His plea, however, stated that in or about the year 1878 Mr James Mackay sold his (defendant's) land at To Aroba, and actina as agent for the plaintiiF deducted from the proceeds all money owing to the plain tilf, handing over the balance to the defendant. He therefore claimed to have discharged the debt.

The issues placed before the jui/ werd eight in number. The mo«t important were Nos. 5, 7, and 8, viz. :—5 Did one James Mackay in or about the year 1878 as agent for the plaintiff, and while acting for and on behalf of the purchaser of the block of laud in the place mentioned deduct from the consideration money of said pur chase, all moneys due on any account whatsoever from the defendant to the plaintiff./ "7. "Was the said James Mackay then acting as ageDt for the plain till'." "8. What sum, ii any, is said plaiutilF entitled to recover from the de fendant.

Mr Alexander briefly opened tho case, aud then called the plaintiff. Gerald O'Halloran, formerly a clerk in tbe office of Mr James Mackay, at the Thames, who gave evidence as to the nature of his dealings with the defendant, John Guildiug, native interpreter, was the only other witness.

His Honor then summed up, and tbe jury found for the full amount claimed.

The Court then adjourned ti1! Monday next.

POLICE COURT.—This DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Fsij., 8.M.)

OVERDRAUGHTS.

Two men were fined 5s each for being intoxicated.

ASSAULTING A WIFE,

John Hogan, on warrant, was charged with beating his wife Elizabeth on the 12th met.

Mr Keatley appeared for defendant, Mrs ti ogan asked to have the case ad journed until to-morrow as she wished to consult her solicitor.

His Worship : Do you wish to keep your husband in custody ?

Mrs Hogan : Yes, your Worship. Mr Keatley wished to proceed as he had several witnesses in favor of defendant.

Sub-luspeotor Pardy said he had been instructed that Mrs JUogan was the aggressor. Elizabeth Hogan was then sworn, anddeI ** posed that her husband had been staying away from homc,iu fact, he was great with a girl which was very improper in a married man. She was angry, scolded and struck him; he turned round and knocked her down.

His Worship said the circumstances were very provokiug to a wife's feelings. Prisoner said it was all stuff about Mi goiug after another girl; his wife's jealousy; was without foundation. He had the life' of a dog. His wife even beat him with a: whip handle, and threatened to poison bun., She was continually telling him that sho would apoly to Mr Cunningham, who would soon settle his hush.

Sarah bawson saw Mrs Hogan beat her hiiobaud with a whip. She believed tbcret was no cause for jealousy. ' Did not 868 Hogan strike his wife. r. His Worship thought the evidence^?-* not sufficient for a conviction, aud dismissed! the Case, advising Mrs Uo^an to make her husband comfortable at home and not listen to^tattling neighbours. GOATS, DOGS, AND A BARROW. Frederick Bannister, fish hawker, W charged, with obstructing the path in Victoria-street with his barrow of.fisb. Sub-Inspector Pardy said this was tho third charge of the kiud against defendant' Fined 5s and costs.

John Halliday was charged with allowing* his goat to be at liberty in Wyndhani' street.

Mr Halliday said he kept the goat for the sake of his baby. She was continually tien up. Suspected a boy of unloosing her, aud threatened to leather him. His Worship cautioned defendant, aud allowed him to go without a fine. Michael White was charged with tbe' same breach of the bye-law. Mr White expressed his regret. The little animal was tethered to a stone, an" by some unknown means got away into Graf ton Road. Fiued Is and costs. Alfred Herbert pleaded guilty to leaving his horse and cart uuuttendcu in lorne ' street, on the 7th inst. John Stacy pleaded guilty to allowing m dog to stray without a collar. Fined Is and costs. MAN AND WIFE. Vincent Walters, charged with iutendiug to desert his wife, Margaret, withdrew tu° false accusation made against her, as aj was without foundation, and the case was settled out of Court. A VENETIAN IN ARMS. An'onella, a native of Venice, was eha-g'id with disorderly conduct in Snort land-street at 2.30 n.m. Defendant denied (he charge. He wa* simply defending himself from his enemies with a broken umbrella. Sergeant Fleming and Constable Sim niouds described tlie autica of defendant, which were of a harmless character, as was swinging the umbrella about, swearing he would have his "pound of flesh." Defendant was permitted to go on pay ment of 5s aud costs.

THE AUCKLAND £VENIKO STAR. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1880.



{CLOTHING AND DRAPERY, SEASONABLE AND CHEAP, AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAJN'S. Particular attention is direct 3d (o th 9 following line}:— BLANKETS, all sizhs 40-inoh Heavy White Twill Shistins, at Is per yard FUR MUFF 3in variety, and to bo cleared at hslf-prica NEW FANCY WOOM.TCN' QOOD3—Squares, Polkas, &c, to be clear:! off cheap New Qaloon ures3 Trimming?, bought a Job, and to bo cleared at le:a thuu quarter wholesalo prices GirJs', Meids'. and Ladie3' UL3TERS A Job Lot of Ladies' Alpaca Umbrellas, at 2s G<l; a bargain FLANNELS, from 9a pir yard "WINTBB Hombry—A large yaiiety Girls'end Women's. Plain and titriped, 9d per yard New Costume Cloths A line of Homeapun at 7id ror.yard Carpet Bags, cheap A. Job Lot of Boya' lavo-. nc3s Cap^s, very cheap Gems' Wnterprc )t Tweed Overc jati Men's Flannel Undershirt?, our own mako, 3a 9d Boys' Blaok Cloth 'I'ronsers, a Job lino, to be cleared at 6s 9d per pair MEN'S HOSIKHY, very cheap A strong line of Worsted, halt hoso, Is per pair Ct.othjng and DaArERY Go3D3 of every description, at very reasonable ratal, and 5 per cent (1b in the fill DISCOUNT allow cd off all OASH Purchases of 1.C3 and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, JUNCTIOM DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Opposite tho Army ond Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street, Auckland. THE "OOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY J-*1 FIRE AND LIFK), Acknowledged to be the most SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE INSTITUTION in existence. For the time it has been established, Namely, 35 years, And taking rank as ono of tho LEADING BRITISH OFFICKS, Has now carried on business in this Colony for 16 years, During which period, in Auckland itself, no more honourable record exists of the dealings of any kindred institution than that of rpHE "OOYAL Extending through all tho old days of fire until b3ttor times came, when Tlio Company was tbe First to Withdraw from Tariff Arrangements, And glvo Auckland Insukek3 tho bonoflt of Reduced Rates. ' The undcraigncd Agont continues to accept PIKE RISKS on every description of Incurable Property, at tho LOWEST RATKS obtainable. CLAIMS for LOSSES aro Promptly and Liberally adjusted, without reference olsowhere, and.immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in AucUliind. GEO. W. JONKS, Chief Agent for the Prdvinco of Auckland. Office: Shortland-strcet. Slay 22,1550. TTNION INSUKAJNUIfi COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL.. £2,000,000 AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN-STREET, next to tho Colonial Bant* • FIBK DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted oo 1) welllni^-houßeß, Stores, gi,,.p..- '■•:i'.?in?;3ii) whlyli trado ia carriijd on, MorciiaiiuibO, aad Goods of every description. MAKINE DEI'AKTMENT. Holla of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of a ] kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, ■ Lo wissT Cuhbent Rates. R. H. BTaVEK3ON, Manager. »



Special Advertisements. TnXPIRATION OF LEASE. In oonsequenoo ot tho Leaeo of thoJFromisos expiring In August, TyriLNE & QHOYCE find It nocoßsary to hold a GREAT CLEAHING SALE OF THE WHOLE of THEIR STOCK TjiOU QNK jyjONTH QNLY. Every articlo in Iho houao Will bo oirored AT 01? UNDER COST PRICF, FOR CASH. Sale to commonco THURSDAY, July 1, 1880. M. & O. would invlto tholr frlonds and tho DUblio to tnko advantage o£ this Snlo, as it will bo a GENUINK one. Tbo wholo of thoir now and Fas>hlonablo Gooilß (without roaorvation) In every dopartmont niuat bo Bold. N.H.—Country orders will bo faithfully oxc cutud. MILNE & CHOYCE, CHEAPSIDB! HOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. A UCKLAND CLOTHING FACTORY. LOCJAL :iNDUST.RY. TAILORING DKPARTMKNT. J. B. RoniNSON has tho honour to an nounce that ho has seourod tho sorvlccs of an ominont fashlonablo Cuttor from Sydney, and a corapotent staff of Tailors, and has raado extensive pre parations for tho manufacture of colonial cloths; and is now In a position to supply Men's, Youths's and Boy's Suits mado to moasure, at Eng liah;Blop pricos on tho shortO3t notice. Suits mado to order on twolvo houra' notice. Colonial Tweod Trousers, niadel to moasnro at 13s Cd, on six hours' notice. All Twocda guaranteed woll shrunk. As it Is intonded to dovoto tho wholo of the resources of tho Establishment BOlely to tho manufacture of Mon'a Youths'and Boy's Clothing, tho present Stock ot Roady-mado Goods will bo sold at prime cost, to mako room for thoso of our own manufacture, J. B. ROBINSON, * UCKLAND /CLOTHING xpACTORY, QUEEN-STRHKT (Two doora below B. Tonk'a Anotlon Mart). We have received a CONSIGNMENT of 350 LADIES' CLOTH JACKETS,' and 530 LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WATER PROOF MANTLES. They will be offered to the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSQRAVE <$■ CO. TTISTABLISHED 185 1. w I CO CHEAPEST.^ X BEST " 3 HOUSE | QfU^LITY o IS g MACHINES THE r—l T R A .D E. I g ONLY. w W TT qhakespear &iq°-» 246, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ESTABLISHED 183 7. —" ' ""~ ~~" ULOVES! PRINCIPAL GLOVE WAREHOUSE. GARI/tCK & CRANWELL intend always to keep a Largo Stock of Gloves *o suit every cla6B of customer. Besides Thread, SilK, Cloth, and other seasonable Gloveß, they have now on Bale, Q.OOD TWO-BUITON Fid Gloves (Coloured), Is lid. These are a Job lino, and worth a groat deal more. One, Two, and Tfc"eo-Button, at li 9d (Blightly damaged). We have Juat Opened up a much jgETTEE, GLOVB, in all sizes, viz.— t nc-Button Jcephin: 3, new coloura Oje-Bu'.tin dittD Black The public will general? be able to obtain the very gEST and Fashionable Qlove3 at tho City Hal Ar3i<ie. We have just rcseivoi a Jargo assortment of SIX-BUTTON Black Kid Gloves FOUR-BUTTON Black dit'3 THRKK-BUTTON ditto ditto TWO-BUTTON dit'3 ditto ONE-BU TTON ditto (Mtto ONE-BUTTON Ist choice Coloured JojepU inea. Will be sold at CO-OPERATIVE CASH PRICES. GARLICS & CRANWELL, City Halt Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. EX 'SAM MKNDEL,' from London, ex ' OAMILLE,' from New York, NEW GOODS by thoso vessels Jus! Opened by Garliok & Cranwbll, Tapestry and Brussols Carpet, new designs Black & Gold Fringes) Very hand some for Cor- Bnllion & Coloured f nicsa& Gipsy Tables 3, 3J, i. and ib-teet Iron Bedsteads 2-3, 3-6, and la-feet Oilcloths Fancy Carpet Occasional Chairs Folding Ladies' Work Tables Davenports, Whatnots, Coffee Tabes Marble-top Cheffoniers, Walnut Gentro Tables Toiletwa c. Toilet Glasco3 Child--on's Chairs, Iron Cots, Perambnlator3 Door Mats, American Cradles, Cane Chairs ' And various Yankee Notioos wo invite in spoction of. GARLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUKEN- STREET, AUCKLAND. mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S'AND BOYS' WEAR Fit Better :: abb Better Cut Look Bktti- r :: Ans Better Made Wear Better :: arb Better Shrunk And therefore give moro satisfaction then any other goods offered to the public Testified to by thoir Thousands of Cuatjmera who purchase constantly at tha NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY' 3 Now Established in Dunedint Wellington Jnveroarghll Nelson Oamaru Wanganui Timahu Nkw Plymouth Ashbubton Napier Lyttblton Thames Christchurch Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Price. N. 8.: Our Now Winter Ma ufacturea are now Ready. tSt "TRY THE N.Z. O\KRCOAT. BuiKi'H, Hats and Hosikky of overy descrip tion at Wholesale Prices. AUCKL A N~D B RANCH, Quoon-strect (opposite Theatre Royal). J. tfITZSIMONS.'sMANAOIEII



Special Adveruißementß. I M. MURC HI E, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. i OUR STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE. Tho Assortment will bo found muoh larger and mokk varied than herotoforc. Tho superiority of tho Clothing mado by ua to that oderod by othor Tailora is well kuown. Wo also oTor the Advantago of tho LARGEST STOCK IN THE TRADE. Wo are continually receiving all tho novelties of tho Season, and havo always some thing NffiW to show you. M. M U X C H I F, SIIOHTI.AND STRKKT. SPECIAL TO FARMERS. 2L CHEAP MANURES/ FINE BONEDUST, i-rom .. .. Rl vmx ton BONBFLOUR, £8 SUPERPHOSPHATE -GO GUANO of all descriptions. Spc :i»l Quotations for Lir {,'0 Quantities. W. J. lIUUST & CO., 101, <JUKKN-.STREKT. mUE MEUIDEN BRITANNIA CO' MANUFACTURERS OV lUE HIGIIKST GRADE OF SILVER PLATKD WARE, BOTH ON NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MUTAL. Snmplo Rooms and Ofllces—!G, East Fourtoonth stroot, Union Squaro, Now York, Factories—West Morldon, Connecticut. Sole Agents for tho North Island, T & S. MORRIN.