SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HOH WATERS 8.12 sUN BKT.-Thts Kveninc. 4.17 'UN RIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 7.V1 MOON'S AQK.-Last quarter, 29tb, 9,06 p.m.

ARRIVALS. TO-DAY.

Glnnnlg, s.s., Farquhav, from Tnuranga Waitaki, s.s., JCdin, from Tanrnnga Rlngaroomn, 5.8., Uhattlold, from Br«ne7

DEPARTURES. TO-DAY.

SncodwMl, koteh, Sylva, for Whangarei Wnltaki, B.a . Kdio, for VVhangarcl Atlantic, schooner, Joseph, for Ru'soll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

New Ply mouth ana South—Wanalca, Monday Sydney-Zealandia, P.M. a.s.. Tuesday Lovuka-CoralQuon; Southern Croas, Tuesday London—Lonh l)oo, loading ~»,,, Glsbome. Southorn Ports and Molbourno tJSSS^E^J Waitaki, Tuesday Whangorel-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays , RusseU-lona, e'vory Monday; Waitaki, Friday Tonga—Myrtle, shortly Islands—Coronet and Ovr lav

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hyena, H.1.CKM.9., from Samoa Zealandia, F.M S.S,, from Honolulu and San Franolsco, 29th . Rlnßarooraa. a.s.. from Sydney, Thursday Met? Morrlließ, brigantino (S.R.U.L.1, from

flhonia? kand Henry, brig <S.V.D.C), from

LytteHon , , ~ Occo:a, hrigantlno-. f rom Adolaldo ._.,,. Famenoth, sliip, from London; sailed AprU 17 CamUle, brig, from Now York; sailod Dob. 21 iSeh'Dooti. barquo. (UH.O.V.) from London

(Jabarfeldh, barque (S.Q.M.J.). from Hongkong Ansdell, barque (3.0. H.N.), from^Nowcißtlo Ocean Ranger, barquontine, (W.T.N.V.) from

Now Yorlc Scottish. Losaio. barque, (BBLM) from London

LanßStono^ ship, (JRBM) from London; loading 3f ron, brig (J.U.N.H.), from Sydney -T.^OnKana, barquo. from Hobnrt Town B He Brandon/ schooner from Lino Islands

IMPORTS.

Per RingarObma from Sydnoy:— fgi cases fruit,-1.898 mats and gunniei sugar, 87 cases axes and Hatchets, 26 packages' Manilla rope, 9 oaaka lanterns, -2- casee ichloredj no, 200 ba,RB gronnd bark, 13jJackage3 drapery, 19 bags bacon. 2iS Backs nW, «5 cedar planks. Sicaskß iron, 8 oases adds, 19 bales-paper, 2o oases pro visions. 2 cases scythe stonoe. 9- caeeo enrios,7 Daokages colrrope,Bpacl«age3tobacc3, 508eacks tonoiust, 100 boxes candles, 6 csficar orBnKCB.I3 cases cowing machines, and Ktt packages general morchand'zo.

EXPORTS.

Per Roto ua for Sydnoy-80 tons copra, 1 bxn: Bplces.

f Inwardb Coastwwk —Rangatira from Bar rier, with £0 tons flrowood; Three Brothers from Typhena, in ballast. Tutwards Coastwise. — Rangatira for Omaha; KriemhUda for Whangawa, The barque Chile, from London, was berthed at tha outer eastorn tee of the Queen-street ■wharf today.

The s.s. Waitaki roturnod from Tauringa early thli morning, and left for Whangarei a few houra later.

The 8.8. Argrle will arrive tonight from "Whangarei and Mangapai. She leaves again for the same'ports to-morrow afternoon.

The barque Looh Doe was shifted this morn ing into the berth at the inner woitern tee re cently vacated by the Mary Ann Annison.

The Union Company's s.e. Ringarooma ar rived from Sydnny this morning. We aro in debted to Mr JJ. O. Robert:sou, purser, for t^o following report:—Left Sydney at 5 p.m. on tho 18th Judo. Had variable winds and fine ■weather till arrival at Russell at 10 a.m. on tho 23rd. Coaled and proceeded on to Auckland at 7 p.m., arriving this morntng. The following Hat of passengers appeared in a late edition last evening Potrowski. Mr Whitehead, Mr and Mrs Hurst, Mr Foot, Mr Brigm, Mr Knter worth, Lieut. F. N. Barrett, R.N.. Mr and Mrs Fuller and child, Mr Gandlner, Mr J. Watw honso. Mr Thornton, Mr H. B. Rock, Mr H. F. Clough. Master Breakell, and three in tho steerage. The Ringarooma will leave for Gis borne. Southern ports, and Melbourne ton;or row.

We understand that owing to the w»nt of proper diving apparatus and other materials, as well as for other reasons, it has been necea- Bary to suspend the operations for tho liftintt of the i'l-fated Tauuo. Tho hands that had been employed on board have be»n paid off. It is probable that a fresh start will be mado after Borne time.—" Bay of Plenty Times."

SEARCH FOR THE KNOWSLEY HALL SURVIVORS.

H.M. war-ship Raleigh, from Plymouth, steamed into Sydney harbour late on tho evening of the 17th instant, and came to an anchor in Farm Covo. Tho chip prores to be the raoit formidable and be3t of her c'aes that the Admiralty has yet sent to the Australian station. She is a 20gunnor, and is commanded by Captain C. Trolawny Jago. She has 5200 tons o' gross measurement, and is possessed of an indicated torso-power of 6158 tine. The Kalei^h has a very majestic outward contour, and aa inspection oC her in ternal arrangements Bhows her to bs a vessol fitted up for war purposes in the most modern fashion. Her length la 298 feet; beam, 11 feet; draught of water, 25 feat. She wai built at Chatham in 1872, and was first commissioned a* one of the Flying Pquadron in 1871. Her second commhsion as ono ot the Mediterranean Fleot was made at Malta in 1878, and she was selecte I an consort to the Serapls, whioh conveyed his Koyal Hi«hness the Prince of Wales from India ti England. The laßt mission of tho Baloigh is to bring reliefs to. tho Wol verane and other ships on tho Australian station; and she will shortly procoed homeward again, via Wellington and C»po Horn. For thepre3»nt cruise she was refitted in England in December, and bsforo sailing re ceived a special commission to visit Amsterdam Island, in the hope of finding traces of the mlssinac ship Knowsley Hall, which was from London bound to Ly ttelton. The Raleigh'B arma ment oonslsta of two Din. twelve 10 ton guns on the upper deck; four 64-lb. truck guns on the same deck, and fourteen 7 inch il-ton guns on the main deck. She has on board at presont, all told. 661 men. The voyage was commenced at Plymouth on February 21; she arrived at Madaira on February 28, resum;d the voyage on March 3, and made Simon's Bay on April2l; Bho left there on May 11, and arrived under the le3 ot Amsterdam Island on May 27. Lieutenants Gissing and Hay left tho ship in the cutter, ac companied by the gig. The cutter soui)dc3, getting seven and five fathoms, and then anchored. Lieutenants Hay and Gissing then got into the giif, and they landed among some liho boulders ot b«Baltio rock lying at the base octhaoliffa. The bo«i«g party proceeded to the top of the oiiffa, and then in the direction Ot a hut which had been observed from the ship, about 700 yards above the oiffa. From the caast tho land slopes gradually up to the highest contral peak, 2,760 feet. On this slope there ■were several small crat9rß, now extinct, and higher up Borne larger ones, which there was not time to viait. They climbed one of the small craters, and found on the top a calm, loosely builtof scoriro. This they examined in case of any records being burled beneath it, but the party finding nothing, they rebuilt the ciirn. Daring tho walk they frequently came across tha footprints of cattle, but saw none of them. Proceeding towards Hooking Point they found many of tha tall shrubs, 15 feot in heighc. cut down. and. bearing the marks of an axe. They then walked to a flagstaff on Hocking Point, and found, a little to the north of it. a hut 7 feet in height and 8 feet long, by 6 feet wide, built of stout polos driven into the ground, and with thatched roof, the sides being of dry grass with ft piece of matting for a door. Outside the hut were a few empty c»Bks, a wooden tub, a bucket, Borne iron hoops, a large glass jar covered with wicker work, containing water, a few iron Staples, ring bolts, bird's Withers, sea bird's egg shells, and a few ompty bottles. iDsida the hut • were three bunks, so placed as to leave a narrow space in the centre ot the hut. The3e were con structed of light stick framework, partly plosed in with grass matting.and wero bedded with the same material to about a foot from the ground. There was no furniture of any kind, but a large iron pot in perfect repair lay on one of the bunku. On the rooks, below the hut, was an old whale boat, quite rotton; about 20 yards to the north of this was a larger hut, 30 feet long by M feet wide; the side walls were of scoriro, 1 built about 5 feet high, the end walls being made of wood planking. There was a well-thatohed roof, but from the same cause (probably wind) tho walls had fallen outwards; the roof consequently had settled partly on tho ground and partly on the remain ing Bcone-work. On crawling inside they found a Boat, in very good order, lying bottom up, and covered with pitch, evidently to preserve it The oarß belonging to it ware there, also some wooden caaoa half filled with dried fish, and a miscellaneous collection of small goar belonging to a fishing boat. On regaining the outside they found carved on a rook, in Roman oaplta's, the following :— 18^0. RNAULT. KTIKNMK. AL'AGK 22. On the same rooks, botweon tho hut and tho old whaler, were other letters, also in Roman cap a .— LoUlg D rjGAW, 1830. UUGAIN, JHLIEN. AN. 1880. MULOT. On the rocks la a natural pier, on whioh wore two iron davits for hoisting up a boat. Close to the hut was a wooden oross, and olose to it was a natural well of dripping water. Inland of the flagstaff they came across a slab of rock on Which was out the following inscription :—

DANIEL LOW DEPART BD THIS LIFE, JUN 13th, AW, A.D., 1803. There was no signs of any shipwrecked people having been on the island; hut on the other hand, there waß every indication of recent habi tation by fishermen. Before leavintf. the Raleigh party deposited in a conspicuous pla?e a soda water bottle containing a statement of their visit. The return to tho boats was facilitated by the party flndintc a small path running alon°c tho edge of the cliff. Thoy arrived on board the Raleigh shortly after dark. The ship steamed along the side of the island, and fired guns at intervals to attract attention. Meeting with no response, the vessel left.--" Sydney Morning Herald," June 18.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wallabi, 8.8., Leys, from Whauganul

DEPARTURES.

Itowenn, s.b , Ainodoo, for Hokianga.

The s.b. Rangatira ia announced to leave again for the South on hnesday next.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WhanOArei, thlß day. The s.b. Argyle left for Auckland at 7.30 a.m. to-day. Russrcrx, this day. Tho b.p. Kotorua arrived from Auckland at 8.30 a.m. to-day.

COMMERCIAL

Kvknjnq Stab Office, Thursday,

The schooner Santa Croz was offered for salo to-day, byMesiTß. B. Tonka, & Co., but Bho was not disposed oii. fir 8, Slbbln sold a quantity ol maize to-day varying from 2s lOd to 3s Bd.l

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wiix Close as Uotjeb :— Tiiih Day. Nil. Friday, 25th instant. Per S.B. Klngarooma a» follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Kuropo, at 11 a.m. For Gisborno, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for lottors Bpocially prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m. Fornewdpapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered lotters, the previous ovening at & o'clock. This mail will be duo in London on Saturday, 21et August. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Tongarlro, at 12.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por.Waitaki, at For Wto'itiangt, Talrun, Tanranga. and Opotlki, per Glonclg, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei, per Argyle, at 2 p.m. For Thames, por Kntorprlpo, at 5.30 p.m. For Trypena, por Three Brothors, at 4 p.m. Saturday, 20th instant. For Waitara. per Hannah Mokau, at 8 a.m. ForWaiwera, Mahuranni, Matakana, Manga wai, Walpu, and Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 10 a. m. Monday, 28th instant. For Russoll, Kawnkawa, and Lovuka, por Southern Cross, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. 29th instant For Taranaki, Wanganul, and WolUngtOn, per Rangatira, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, 30th instant. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtlo, at 4 p.m.

For "Australian Colonies. Batavla, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Siraits, per Zealandia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu For Taranaki and Southern Provinoes, ncr Wanaka, immediately after arrival of Zea landia,

S. B Biss, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

JONE 24, 1880.

Theatre Royal—Roynold's now drama, "Tried and True," 8 p.m.

Parnell Hall—Meeting to consider Property Tax, 8 p.m.

Choral Hall—Entertainment! in aid of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Prayer-meetinsr. 7.33 p.m. Lome-street .'Hall—Court Zoalandia Concert and Ball, 8 p.m. Lynch family of Bollringors—Masonic Hall, Onehunga, 8 p.m.

BIRTH.

GEORGK.—On tho 21th June, at her residence, Carleton Gore Road, the wife of Mr C. S. Shayle George, of a son.

DEATH.

KENT.—At tho Provinolal Ho3pital, Ada Marrffh, eldest daughter of the iate William Kent; aged 24 years.—Westport papers pleaee copy.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1880.

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Db. Wallis's virtuous indignation has been aroused by the highly reprehen sible conduct of certain hon. members who seek popularity by advocating a reduction of the honorarium. He therefore gave notice in the House yesterday to move :—" That the honora rium bo paid to members only to the amount they vote for, and those who vote for none receive none. That the House disapproves of the hypocrisy of voting against the honorarium and afterwards pocketing it." The motion is no doubt anticipatory of the one which Mr Murray has threatened for a reduction in the amount of payment, and which would doubtless prove par ticularly inconvenient to hon. members just now, when to vote against it, whilsi calling on the humblest member of the Civil Service to sacrifice himself on the altar of an impecunious country, would look extremely like that patriotism which exhausts itself in the shedding of other people's blood. It is very awkward for the doctor that he is now " hoist with bis own petard." His own action in stirring up popular re sentment; and riding into the House by tirades against " needy and greedy" members who increased their own pay to dE2OO a year, is of too recent date to Lave died altogether out of memory, and we are rather surprised that the doctor's national canniness does not lead him to give a silent vote—if vote he must— to establish what has now become his own pecuniary interests. We can, of course, understand a conscientious change of opinion, but it is unfortunate when that change happens contempo- 1

raneously with an alteration of circum stances that makes the right-about face a source of personal gain. "The two things may be mere coincidences, but even so they aro unlucky ones. When last session, by the unwariness of the "needy and greedy," a reduction of £20 was made in the payment for tho session, a consensus of public opinion determined that hon. members who felt chagrined at the lapsus must accept tho decision with the best grace thoy could assume as an accomplished fact, and say no tuoro about it. The occurrence of a previous session a month or two before, which had turned £200 into tho pockets of hon. mombers for a modicum of work, mado this as. easy as it was judicious. But even tho loss of £20 was too much for' the feelings of a majority of the House, and a rescinding motion, ton times moro humiliating than the grand charge, j for tho £200 that so oxcited tho doctor's j iro in his pre-parliamcntary days, found tho hon. member for City West among tho "ayes." Now wo entertain no! animosity towards paymont of members —on tho contrary, wo distinctly believo in it, and have, on many occasions, strongly advocated it, us involving nn essentially democratic principle, but we havo somo respect for consistency, nuil hence regard Dr Wallis's motion as in extreme bad taste. Moreover, only a person blind with prejudice or ono who folt his own position vory weak would deolaro that all opposition to paymont of members comes from a simple desire to curry popular favour. Tho restric tion of a parliamentary career to tho woalthy is by no means a proposition calculated to excite popular enthusiasm. And apart from this thoro uro quite rcDgons enough against paymont to account for a thoroughly cousciontious opposition to it. Tho danger of creating a class of trading and sordid politicians is not tho least of these.

Having said so much on tho moiits of tho course takon by tho senior mem ber for City West, which has naturally oxcitedsomo comment, it appears desir able to refresh political students with tho cardinal roasona why payment of members should be continuod nnd placed in a more satisfactory and per manent shape—reasons strong onough to outweigh anything that can bo urged against the system. It is quite obvious to anyone who gives tho matter atton tion that in a small colonial community there does not exist a class who aro fitted by education and training and tho possession of independent moans, and who would dovoto their timo to tho Stuto without reward. Tho possession of wealth is far from pre dicating intellectual culture or fitnoss for a political careor. Therefore if it wero desirable to exclude all but thoso who could afford to givo their services for nothing to tho Stato, wo have not a sufficient supply of suitable material. This being so, it is hardly worth while to discuss tho question wbothor, even possessing men of high honour and intellectual capacity, equal in number and patriotism to those who govern England, it would bo desirable to follow tho English practico. More pertinent to the point at issuo is an examination of the practico that obtains in thoso countries whore democratic institutions haveattained their highest development. We find, then, that iv tho United States members of Congress aro paid £1,000 a-ycar and travelling oxpenscs ; in tho Republic of franco tlio paymont for Senators and Deputies is a fixed rate per day ; in Sweden tho paymout is £67 for tho sossion; in Austria, Prussia, Saxony, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, and Mexico members reccivo remuneration. Coming nearer home, we have tho example of Victoria, wlioro democracy has mado very great strides. There is, therefore, variety enough of precedent, apart from the general law that tho labourer is worthy of Ins hire, which holds as good of services to the- State as to private employees. It is, besides, most desirable that mon with out means who find favour with tho peoplo under a universal suffrage shall not be subjected to an irresistible temptation to barter their trust for the Government fleslipots.

But while going tho full length with thoso who advocate the paymont of members,a moment's consideration must begivon to two important matters—first, the condition of payment, und next, the amount. The existing practico of annual vote, which makes it possible for a Government or a mischievous member to] hold the threat of stoppage con tinually as a rod in terrorom ovor the heads of members to whom the money is of consequence, operates most perni ciously, and degrades the House. The payment should be permanently settled by statute, and members thus relieved of the indignity of having to fight every year for their pay. If payment is right at all, its fixity must be approved. Then, sis to amount. Wo believe that tho sum should not be such as to tempt men to enter Parliament for the loaves and fishes. It should bo nothing more than will fully cover the reasonable expenses of the work. In Victoria the sum is £300 a year. That amount is excessive, and its consequences have been pernicious. The £200 paid in New Zealand does not appear un reasonable. Upon the whole, election expenses being considered, it is a very moderate sum, and,under ordinary cir cumstances, one that should not provoke much hostile criticism. But, unhappily, the circumstances of the colony are just now exceptional, and it has become the imperative duty of Parliament to institute and insist upon retrenchment through every depart ment of the public service, and the question will be asked, and members will have to answer it to the satisfac tion of the country —whether there is any reason why they should not per sonally participate in the saorifice which they exact from others. From this point of view, will be regarded any decision which the present Parliament may come to,and the House must shape its course so as to stand tho scrutiny.

The Suez mail, which left London a day later than the one via San Francisco, has already arrived at King George's Sound, and will reach Sydney Home days before the R.M.S. Zealandia can get there. This shows how ineffective the American service has already become as regards Now South Wales. We notice that in consequence of a para graph which appeared in the Stab, the Onehunga Borough Couucil have authorised the Streets Committee to till up the dan gerous holes in the main thoroughfares of the village. A very large number of logs crowded the booms of the Shortland Sawmill yesterday, brought down from every conceivable spot by the heavy fresh, the result of long con tinued rains. , will be no lack of work at the mills for some seasons to come if the demand keeps up as at present.— " Thames Advertiser." Itisrumoured in Dunedln thatMr Barron, M.H.E.,will not act as opposition " whip " this session. Mr J. C. Williamson, who has his com pany now at Adelaide, offers £1000 for the best play written in the colonies. The following is an extract from a Home paper:—We heard, rather a droll story of Mr Gladstone : After his winter campaign in Midlothianhc was asked what his personal feelings were. His answer was, "See Esther, v. 13." The following was dis covered :—" Yet all this availeth mo no thing, bo long'as I see Mordccai, the Jew, sitting in the king's gate.'" A vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the Mount Eden School Fund will be given to-morrow. Among the attractions will be two farces, " Number One " and the " Haunted House."

Mr Robert Cooper, of Gisboine, has been declared a bankrupt. The chief creditors are the trustees in the estate of the late Captain Read.

Another meeting of the so-called unem ployed was held at Chiistchurcli yesterday. iv the course of which a vast deal was said about emigrating to America, the idea ap parently being that the Government would be appalled at this direful threat and take steps to help them.

The Lynch Family of Bollringors had every reason to be pleased with their recep tion at Ouehunga last evening: not only was the Masonic Hall crowded from stage to door, but the audience was unusually enthusiastic. The programme (a lengthy onu) was strictly adhered to, and carried throughwith great eclat. So pleased wa^ tho company with their reception that a return visit had to be promised at an early dato—an anuouueement which was received with ringing choers. To-morrow tho Bell ringers commence their second season at the Lome-street Hall, with au entirely new bill.

Tho half-yearly ball in connection with he Working Men's Club was held in their, hall, which was tastefully decorated with evergreens and Hags, last evening. Thirty five couples wevo present. The ball was opened by tho President, at 8 p.m., and the comniittco used their best endeavours to make the allair a grand success. During the evening several songs aud recitations were given, and evoked great applause. The presence of tho ward-room olliccrs of H.M.S. Danae, who recoived an invitation, tended to mako tho ball one of tho most enjoyable thut bus been held. Tho dance music was ably performed by Messrs Reed and Davis, nnd a recherche' supper was supplied by Mr W. G. Wheeler, the caterer of the establishment.. Mr A. Smith made a pnpitul M.U. Tho ball wound up with Sir Rodger Do Covcrloy at 4 o'clock this morning.

Tho half-yearly meeting of tho Auckland Branch of H. A.0.8.5. was held last cvon ing, when the following oilicers were elected:-President, Mr P. Lynch; Vice prosidont, Mr Win, Ford; Secretary, Mr J. O'Biioii (re-elected) ; Treasurer, Mr C. LittloV,(re-clcctod); Warded, MrM. Kirby ; Guardian, Mr M. McGillnn ; Bick Visitor?, Messrs J. O'llara and D. Quimi. Dr. Teiiiumt was unanimously rc-oloctcd medi cal attendant. It was also resolved that the salary of tho medical gentleman be increased at tho rate of one shilling a member per annum. Tho balance-sheet, which was received and adopted,' showed the society to bo in a very flourishing condi tion, notwithstanding tho great call on tho sick-fmill for the past twolvo months. A committee was formed to draw up a pro gramme for tho anniversary celebration of tho branch, which takes placo on tho 23rd of July. A hearty vote of thauks was passed to the retiring oilicers.

Tho heavy rain which fell all yesterday had the effects of filling to overflowing the whole of the watercourses at the Thames, the llapo, Karaka, and Waiotnhi creeks being especially full. Tho freshes iv the two latter swept away portions of tho two railway embankments, but the damage done was trilling. Thcro was a good fresh running in the Kauacranga creek, and wo are informed that up to five o'clock in the afternoon several hundred logs had been driven to the booms at Purawai. Should any quantity bo obtained this fresh, the proprietor of the Shortlaud Sawmill in tends to keep it going day and night, until tho supply of logs is cut out, as a great de mand for kauri timber exists at the present timo.—" Advertiser."

A devotional meeting is held every Thurs day evening in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association at 7.30. Young men and others who may have recently arrived are welcomed.

A discovery of gold which promises to bo of considerable value has been made at Hokitika on the rangos between tho Puringa aud tho Blue River,about 21 miles from the former. It appears from a Press Association telegram that two men, known as Bob the Baker and Kinnaird, have been spending some weeks in the locality prospecting with out tools, obtaining supplies of gold with dilliculty. As the result ot about six week's perseverance under moat adverse circum stances they obtained 50oza. of pold of very heavy character. They tried to got water on tho rango were they were at work, but were unable to do so, aud in consequence devoted themselves to tho search for metal in crevices of tho rocks, with the result above stated. The gold is of a magnificent sample.

The charge of stealtug a gnu from tho ofVico of the Kaipara s.s. Company's ollice on the wharf, preferred against Captaiu Franci3 Iledgea, occupied the greater part of tho Polico Court yesterday iv consequence of tho number of witnesses on both sidef. After patiently investigating tho case,which was of a very uncertain character, His Worship, Mr Macdonald,dismissed the case, considering that the evidence had clearly established tho innocence of tho accused. Tho circumstances of the case were of an exceedingly painful character to Captain Hedges, who is well known and highly respected by all connected with the Kaipara trade. It also entailed upon him very con siderable expense to bring witnesses to establish the identity of his own gun. That he succeeded in doing this beyond doubt, is, after all, but poor satisfaction consider ing the anxiety and expense which a grouudless charge has subjected him to.

A totally "new time-table comes into operation on the Waikato Railway on the Ist July. It makes a complete change in the service. Tho afternoon train is knocked off altogether, running no further than Mercer, except on Fridays. There is only ono pa«sengor-train a-day through to Te Awiirautu, and this leaves at 8.15 a.m. The night train goes no further than Mercer. A luggage-train with passenger car attached leaves Auckland at G o'clock every morning for JNgaroanahia and inter mediate stations. The down train starts from Te Awamutu at 9.50, and a second at noon, only at noon on Saturdays. The down goods-train leaves Ngarnanahia every day at 2.30. In o\ir advertising column to-day appears an anvcrtisment announcing a' special train from Auckland to Te Awamutu and back in ono day, for return journey at siDgle rates all stations to To Awamntu, available for return up to next day.

To-night at the Choral Hall a few ladies and gentlemen will play Sheridan's " Rivals" in aid of one of our most deserv ing _ charities, tho Ladies' Benevolent Society. Almost every reserved seat has been secured, and we are therefore safe in predicting a great success, especially as no time or trouble has been spared in the pro duction of the piece. The names of the performers are well known, and it would be invidious to mention any " Btars " where all are so good. Tho rehearsals have shown that to-night's performance will be a decided exception to the usual productions of amateur thea'ricals.

The City Council last night returned to the system of afternoon meetings. We predicted that the night meetings would protract the business without attracting tho ratepayers to listen to the civic eloquence, and our prediction is verified. The change involved an expenditure of about £100 a year for the convenience of Councillors without any corresponding benefit, and it is rather remarkable tiiat those who advocated the change were the first to movo for a return to the old practice.. The vacillation looks rather silly on tho part of the Councillors, but' it shows that it is not always wisdom to do a thing merely because it is the custom elsewhere.

The Bill which has been introduced into the House of Representatives by the Mayor of Wellington tor tho purpose of amending the Municipal Corporations Act is exciting great attention throughout the Colony just now, and a lively opposition is being mani fested to some of tho extended, if not actually arbitrary, powers which it seeks to confer. Clause 24 is regarded as being par ticularly obnoxious, and as no correct im pression appears to exist in Auckland con cerning it, we take the opportunity to quote it at length. Here it is : "No liability shall attach to the Council by reason of fixing tho permanent levels of any street, and thereafter forming the street according to such level?, whether at the time of doing so the said street was made aud used as a street or was unmade : Provided the same be done in strict compliance with the re quirements of the said Act relating to such matter; and that, whore roads divide boroughs throughout the Colony, tho centre of the same be the dividing line ; and that, where adjoining boroughs cannot agree as to cost of maintenance of bucli dividing roads, the dispute shall bo submitted to the nearest Resident Magistrate, whose deci sion shall be final and conclusive." Clause 29|again proposes to limit burgesses to ono vote each at Municipal elections. It will be observed from our City Council report that a special meeting of that body is to be held next Wednesday for the consideration of the Bill.

The Pioneer Good Templars will give a free cntcrtuinment to-morrow (Fiday) even ing, in the Temperance Hal], Albert-street, in which .several of tho men of lI.M. ship •' Danac" will heave ahead and dance a hornpipe. An entertainment of a choice character will be given this evening in tliu Choral Hall in aid of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, by a number of ladies aud gentle men. The principal piece of the evening will be the well-known play of the "Rivals," by Sheridan.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The ordinary meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon in the oflicce. Present Air D. A. Tole (Chief Commissioner) in the Chair, Dr Campbell, and Messrs May, Firth, Moat, and Tonks.

Minutes.—The minutes of the last melting were read and confirmed. Reserves.—The Chairman said he had received from the Secretary of Crown Lands, a list of reseives tor sites for public buildings in tho interest of the public at places mentioned. Letter.—A letter whs received from Mr John Henry Ryan, of Pabakc, complaining that, having paid his instalment on a selec tion of land, another piece had been sur veyed by Mr Munn, to which he objectod, tho land being of no use to him. He hoped the Board would take the matter into its consideration. He did not wish the money refunded, only permission to make his selection.—The Board considered that appli cant should have looked after his interest. The selection was mado according to appli cation by Mr Munn. Wade-—Mr Henry Lloyd asked per mission to prospect iv the neighbourhood of his residenco at the Wade, in search of precious metals which ho aflirmcd were to be found beneath the surface.—Tho Board resolved to recommend tec application.

WORKING MEN'S FRIENDLY AID SOCIETY.

This society, which was established by Gcorgo Ilayter, in the year 1872, on tho principle of mutual self-help, has completed ita eighth year, with a very fair amount of huccobs considering its limited pretensions. At tho annual mcetiug held in the hall, Parnell (Mr Ilayter in tho chair), the financial Mtatoinent, presented by tho secre tary, showod an increase of funds, after pay ing all dues, of £1118s. Tho sickness during tho past yar seems to havo been in excess, of that of any previous term of equal duration. The following was the position of the society at tho clone of the financial year, Juno 14th :—lncome ; Ualanco in bank and in hand, £110 2s, including previous balance, contributions, Sic. ; in terest, £2 sslod ; cash in treasurer's hands, ' Is lOd. Total, £112 9a Bd. Expenditure : Money advanced by treasurer, £2 5s ; print ing, stationery and stamps, new rules, £3 14s Gd ; rent of hall, £2 10s ; allowances to sick membors, £38 13s 4d ; secretary, £3 4s 6d. Total, £50 7« 4d, showing a balance iv bank aud in tho hands of the troasurcr, £62 2s 4d.—The chairman stated that at present there were forty-Bix members ou the roll.—Tho following officers were elected for tho cusuing year :—Chairman, K. Burgoss ; Treasurer, John Pee, sen.; Secretary, S. G. Burgess; Management Committee, Messrs Nixon, Taylor,Gardoner, Carlaw, Hollingsworth and Powell. Fi nance Committee, Messrs Haytcr, Williams, B. Burgosß, Crosby, Wijson and Hollings worth; Vigilance Committee, Messrs Ilay ter, Nixon, and .Sanders; Auditors, Charles Taylor and William Emery. The book of rules of this society is carefully compiled from the best sources, and besides monetary uid in times of sickness the members have other advantages which arc not to be found in such societies generally, and the members nppcnr to work harmoniously together for a common object, without which failuro is almost inevitable.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Beforo R. C. Barstow, Esq., K.M.)

DIUJNK. William Laverty was punished for having been drunk last night. ASSAULT. Thomas Mahoney was charged with un lawfully assaulting Robert HtcvciiHou by striking, kicking, and biting him. Mr Pardy described the assault as a very brutal one. Robert Stevenson, ot Nelson-street, de posed that he was in his own bouse last night about six o'clock. Prisoner came into the house, nnd after calling out that he wanted him he attacked witness. Ho knocked witness down and kicked him. Witness afterwards caught him, and while holding him ho (prisoner) bit his hand aud arm. Lizzie Best, who gave her evidence very volubly indeed, saw the assault. Prose cutor was sitting ou the bed sowing at tho time. Prisoner was found guilty uid sentenced to two monthV iniprisoßinu t with hard labour. A DUTIrUL SOY. Henry McMahon was charged with strik ing his father witu a stick, aud otherwise illtrcating him. Mr McMahon stated that his son was continually drunk. On the day in question he came homo iv hia usual condition, and finding the witacss ill in bed he threatened to kill him, and subsequently beat him with a Btick. He had been, beforo the Court on a pevious occasion for assaulting his mother. Prisoner, who pleaded guilty, was sen tenced to ono month's imprisonment, and ordered nt the end of that term to lind sureties to keep the peace for six months. THE £5 NOTE. Emily Diver, on remand, was charged with tho larceny of a £5 note. Mr Pardy snid the charge would bo withdrawn, as the police had not succeeded in tracing tho note. The prosecutor, too, had no distinct recollection of tho larceny. Withdrawn accordingly. playing cards. Johu B. Ellis, proprietor of tho Exchange Hotel, was charged with allowing a game of cards to be played in his licensed hotel on the night of the 17th June.

Mr Hesketh, on behalf of Mr Elli?, pleaded guilty, but explained that Mr Ellis was not in the house at the time. He had gone to a meeting of hotclkcepcrs to discuss the beer tax. He never allowed cards to be played in his house, and the cards used by the youne men on the even ing in question were not supplied by him, nor ditt they belong to the hotel, Sub-Inspector Pardy said complaints had previously been made to the police of card playing in the Exchange. A detective had gone there, and found in the room de scribed a number of well-known gam blers, but no cards. Mr Ellis was duly cautioned, but complaints were ngaiu made. On tho night in question Detective Jeffrey went to tho room nnd found the door locked. He demanded admission, and then heard several persous whispering "Jeffrey." In a few moments the door was unlocked from tho inside. Ho proceeded into the room where ho found a number of notorious gamblers, with several innocent looking youths, who were known amongst the gambling fraternity as " pigeons," as they were to be plucked. He regretted to say that some of these boys or young men wero the sons of highly respectable citizens, and he did not, therefore, wish to discloso their names iv Court. A pack of cards was lying on the table, but all present dis claimed the ownership of them. Mr Ellis admitted having received warn ing from the police, and said that ho had endeavoured to prevent any gambling in his house.

His Worship said it was quite evident the young men had either gone there to play cards knowing tho proprietor was out, or else they must have known that they would be allowed to play cards. He had almost determined to inflict tho full penalty, but he would take into consideration the fact that Mr Ellis was not in his house at the time, and would only imposo a fine of £10, and 23s costs.

This concluded tho business.

NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB.

A CONCERT of a miscellaneous character was given at the Devonport Hall last evening, in aid of the funds of the North Shore Rowing Club. There were about 200 persons present, very few visitors having gone over from Auckland. The concert opened with a pianoforte solo l>y Mr Slater, which was followed by Mr Bates in a well chosen song. The other items on the pro gramme were: "That Vulgar Boy " and "The Magistrate," by Mr Robertson; song, "Betterßide A'wee,"MissSlattcry; "The Gendarme Extravaganza," Messrs Brassey and Townshond; pianoforte bolo, Miss Slattcry; song, "Speak to Me," Mr Townsend ; trio, "Ye Shepherds Tell Me," Mr and Mies Slattory and Mr Brassey; stump speech on "Temperance," Mr Robertson; "Merry England," Mr Brassey; concluding with tho farce termud "A Haunted House." Mr Robertson, to whom the greater part of the entertainment fell, acquitted himself remarkably well, and by his different impersonations succeeded in keeping the audience in humour. The trio, " Ye Shepherds, Tell Me," was far from perfect. Tho only one who appar ently had mastered her part being tho young lady, who sang with much feeling. Mr Brassoy also contributed to the vocal portion of the entertainment two songs in good style. Taking tho concert as a whole we may say it was a success, bnt there was an apparent want in variety, and on another occasion it would be well to secure a larger number of performers, for when one person has to appear four or livo times during the evening, us fell to the lot of Mr Robertson on this occasion, it becomes rather monoton ous. During the latter part of the concert much aunoyauce was caused by half-a -dozen "bigboys," who came over from Auckland, and whose sole aim seemed to be to attract the attention of the audience.

They located themselves in a coiner in the back part of tho hall, and by frequent bursts of laughter and unseemly language detracted much from tho enjoyment of the evening. On another occasion we hoio their visit will be anticipated, and a con« stablo located in. close proximity,

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[ERT/TER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Bradlah in Custody.

LONDON,

May 23.

On the House of Commons meeting this evening, Mr Bradlaugh appeared at the bar, • and claimed a rieht to take his seat f r" Northampton. He was requested by the speaker to withdraw, but refused to do so, and \i as then ordered into custody by the Sergeant at Arms. Mr Bradiaugh, M.P. LONDON. | June 23. In the House of Commons, Mr Labou cherc introduced a motion to permit Mr Bardlaugh, who refuses to take the oath, to make an affirmation instead. A long and animated discussion tools place, which lasted_ two days. Mr Gladstone, the Premier, and several other prominent mem bers in the Ministry supported the motion, which was, however, negatived on a division being taken. The Conservative papers consider the result as a defeat of tho present Government. The Birmingham Match- LONDON. June 22. The match bctwoen tho Australian cricketers and eighteen of Birmingham at Aston Park was continued to-day. The weather was showery throughout. The Australians' bowling was dead on the wicket. The Home team went in for their iirst innings, and were all out for 88 runs; Lut being 91 behind thoy had to, follow their innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the" day had lost one wicket for 20 runs. The s.s. Durham. LONDON. June 22, Messrs. Money Wigram and Co.'s steamship Durham arrived at Plymouth to-day. New Zealand Shipping. LONDON. Juno 22. Per tho Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' Association :—Arrived : Tho ship Xho .Bruce, from Lyttelton, on March 15. Serious Agrarian Blots in Ireland. LONDON. June 15. Serious agrarian disturbances are ro portod from Ireland. Organised attacks have, been mado upon the landlords in several places. In ouc parish, Drumstane, iv Leitiim, the landlord resisted the attack, and in the light that ensued one i.easant was killed and others injured. Several sorious riots are reported from other parts of Ireland, particularly iv Couuty Mayo, where a number ot evictions have taken place. Melbourne Exhibition. LONDON. June 15. Mr Herbert Sandford succeeds Sir Cun- HIFe Owen as Exccutirc Commissioner for Great Britain at the Melbourne Interna tional Exhibition. Malt. Malt is selling at 50a. JWussia and China. St. PETERSBURG. June 17. There aro no apparent signs of an under standing being come to between Russia and China as to Kuldja difficulty ; and the ex tensiye precautions which the former has recently been taking, by increasing her forces in the Pacific, are strengthening the belief that an outbreak of hostilities be tween the two countries may at any time occur. In addition to tho war vessels ordered last month to cruise off tho China coast, orders have been given for the im mediate despatch of several more vessels to the Pacific, and a considerable number of troops have also been ordered to accompany tho present detachment. ,»

AUSTRALIAN.

[KBUTKR'S TELEGRAMS.]

Threatened Obstruction In

Victoria. MELBOURNE,

Thursday.

The Opposition and Corner party object to a division on the Reform Bill taking place to-nightin the Assembly, and threaten to stonewall in order to gain their point. The " Argus," of to-day, in a leader on the present state of parties in the House anticipates tbat the division will show each party with 42. There is ouly one doubtful vote. Efforts are being made to bring about a compromise regarding the joint sitting, and to have a clause providing for the fame eliminated. A | caucus of un official ministrialists was held yesterday to discuss the proposal, but no understanding was come to. MELBOURNE. Thursday. Arrived; Tararua from Bluff. The Orient Line. ADELAIDE. Thursday. The Orient Company's steamship Hi gura which left Plymouth on the 14th May has arrived to-day. The Melbourne Cup. MELBOURNE. Juno 23. The following are the weights allotted to tho New Zealand horses in the Mel bourne! Cup: Mr E. Cutts' b.g. MatiSst 21b. Messrs Mason and Yallance's blk.h. Camballo7st2lb. The top weight is Oat Gibs. The Suez Mail. KING GEORGE'S SOUND. Juno 23. Arrived: The P. and O. Company's steamer Assam, with the London mails of May 21. Oats. ADELAIDE. Juno 23. Yesterday's quotations of 2s 7Jd to 2s 8d for New Zealand oats is for prime milling sorts. Snipping. MELBOURNE. June 23. Sailed : Tho Union Company's steamer Arawata for the Bluff.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

Tiik regular meeting of the Board of Governors of the Grammar School was to have been held this morning, but the only members who attended were Dr Campbell (chairman) and Colonel Haultain.—After waiting some time they transacted the necessary business, but as they did not constitute a quorum their proceedings will require the confirmation of the next meeting.

French Class.—lt was agreed to dis continue the Maori class and to establish a French class in its stead, the fees received from the former having only amounted to about £210s per quarter, while the master's salary was £50 per annum.

Lease.—lt was resolved that Mr Phil cox's lease should be completed forthwith.

Tenders.—The following tenders were received for the supply of school furniture : —W. A. Marflett, £137; J. W. Jones, £159; Wm. Gill, £160; Wm. Pettigrew, £172; W. G. Connolly, £177; J. Jfage, £178; Thos Upton, £192; J. Halyday, £202 10s; H. G. Jones, £210 7s.—Mr Marflett's tender was accepted.

This was all the business,

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

June 21,1880. Bank o£ New Zealand—Sellers, £1915a National Bunk—Buyers, 60s ; sellers, 62s Colonial Bank—Sellers, 47s New Zealand Insurance—Buyers', 55a South British Insurance—Buyers, lla 6d National Insurance—Buyers, 2Za (3d Uaion Insurance-17s Gd. 18s Colonial Insurance—Sellers, 7s Auckland Gas Co.—Buyers, £9 . Union 3ash and Door—Buyers, £510a New Zealand Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, 95s N.Z Shipping—Bayers, 73a Golden Calf—Buyers, 7s 6d -Albnrnia—Sellers, 57a Moanatairi—Sellers. 56s Golden Crown-21s, 255; Bayers, 235; Sellers, 253 Cure—Sellers. 5s Caledonian (single)— Sellers, 40a Thtincs G.M. Co.—Sellers, 25a ?~""" Kuranni Hill—lßs, 19s; buyors, 19s: sellers, 19s Cd Tokatca-2s 6d; Sollere. 2a 6d North Devon—lßs 3d, 19a Southern Cross—7s (3d Queen of Beauty—Buyors, 7s 3d: sallera, 8a Union Beach—l3a, liß S sellers, lls (id Columbia—ls 6d, 6s; sellers, 7a

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COROMAADEL, this day,

A heavy fresh has .brought down 1,500 logs to jOpitomu booms. The Hikitawa tira and Watekuii creeks have been cleared of all the logs lying in them. The booms resisted the tremendous pressure, and all the logs were secured.

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

CONVERSAZIONE,

A conversazione in aid of the new church was held at the Public Hall on Tuesday evening; tea at 6 o'clock, music and addresses at 7.30. After several songs had been sung by different members of the choir the Rev. Mr Willis addressed the audience, followed by Mr Wells, who explained the new church scheme, and stated that £1,150 was required, £630 of which had been collected, and £125 promised. Tho Rev. Mr Willis had undertaken to col lect, leaving £400 to be subscribed. The Rev. Mr Calder, of Hamilton, gave a lengthy and somewhat humorous speech, fully advocating that a strenuous effort should bo made to clear off the remaining! £400. Messrs Williams and Hickd also spoke. At the finish of Mr Hicks' essay on Mon day at the Farmers' Club, Messrs Maclean, Runciman, Martin, and Fisher criticised it, and some discussion arose regarding the in tended ploughing match, which was deferred to Saturday next. Pat Doran and troupe have arrived, and will perform to-night at the public hall. Harry Symmons, a half-caste, and great Land Court pleader, was married today, and gave a large dinner at the National Hotel. The Hon. J. Shechan presided. Messrs Howard, Russell, Walker, William1", Major Hay, and Mr Rico, from the South, also sat down.

(PER UNITED VRESS ASSOCIATION),

WELLINGTON, this day. UNIVERSITY SENATfI.

At the report of tho University Senate the following report of examiners was passed : —

LL.B. Degree. — Frederick Fitchctt, 8.A., and Robert Henry Kattray, 8.A., have been granted LL.B. degrees. Honours. —James Hay| has passed fir.it closs in languages and literature and first class in political science. William Henry West, 8.A., has passed tho first examina tion for LL. B. degree, and Fredk first-class in political science. George Montgomery has been awarded the medical scholarship. It was resolved that James Hay, 8.A., and Frederick Fitcbett, 8.A.. having taken honours, be both admitted to the degree of M.A., and that Anne Bolton, Andrew Cameron, Helen Connor, William. Henry Herbert, James Ronaldson, Thornton and Herbert William Williams do pass for B.A. Also, that scholarships be awarded to the following candidates: — Margaret Lillian Florence Edger, for mathematics; William" Bookuss Douglas, for Greek ; Benjamin Michael Connell, for Latin ; John Innes, for English ; Gertrude Greerson, for English ; John King Davis, for Latin; William Fiddler, for Latin, French, and mental science; Alexander Montgomery, for zoology ; Chas. Chilton, for mathematics ; William Dennis Milne, for Latin; William Henry Herbert, for chemistry and physical science. Votes of thanks were accorded to Dr Carpenter for the trouble he has taken in the management of the last examination ; to Mr Carleton for the successful arrange ments for the examination ; and Thomas Dousli, Chief Clerk iv the University of London, for his services in the conducting of the examination.

DUNEDIN, this day,

THE VOLUNTEER SCANDAL. The report of the Commission of Enquiry re tho Volunteer aflair at Ashburton states that the evidence is insufficient to convict anyone concerned of either misconduct or theft. The whole affair was exaggerated by the public. Officers of Companies have recommended the dismissal of three Waikari and two Port Chalmers N avals. LENGTHY CIVIL CASE. The case of Alvesv. the City Corporation, in whicli £50.000 damages are claimed for the land of the Fernhill Colliery, taken for the construction of the Silverstronm water race, is proceeding before Judge Williams. The case is likely to last over a week. There arc fifty witnesses on each side.

INVERCARGILL, this day.

SUSPICIOUS DEATH,

The wife of a publican at North Inver carglll has been found dead. She had several severe bruises on her body, which excited suspicions of violence. . An inquest was commenced yesterday, and was ad journed for medical evidence. LICENSED VICTUALLERS. A meeting of Licensed Victuallers has resolved to ask the Government if the Commissioners are acting from in strnctions received or on their own responsibility in reference to notices sent to licensees of wooden hotels about refusing licenses unless there house is built of brick, stone, or concrete. A memorial has also been forwarded to the Government drawing attention to the excessive powers of the Licensing Commissioners, and the recent arbitrary powers exercised in this district, and asking the right to appeal to a higher court in cases were applications for renewals arc refused.

"TRIED AND TRUE."

Mr Walter Reynolds' newplay, "Tried and True," which was produced at the Theatre Royal last night to a fair house, is a spirited and sensational melo-drama of the true transpontine type. The characters one is accustomed to meet on the stages of the East End London theatres, from the much-persecuted heroine to the comic policeman, are all there, doing (as the Yankees would say) " their level best " to behaveinastartlingandgenerallyimpossible mauner. The incidents composing tbc plot of "Tried and True" arc not, perhap?, particularly novel, but the story is, straight forward and coherent, which is a good deal' more than we were able to say about "The Phoenix" and other in explicable farragos recently produced. Whether the piece will suit the fastidious taste of Auckland's "upper tea" remains to be seen, but that the ordinary theatre goer, who likes his play like his grog " hot and strong," enjoys it, was abundantly evident from the con stant recalls and enthusiastic applause, repeated again and again throughout the evening. The climax was reached when the unfoitunateheroine,havingthrough an extra ordinary concatenation of circumstances got into gaol, appealed to her sainted mother in Heaven, and that lady, taking upon her self the form of a property angel, descended to this sublunary sphere and flapping two goose-like wings, with much solemnity, bestowed on her luckless offspring a silent benediction. The pitites were so intensely delighted with this tableau that after call ing all the performers before the curtain they evinced a desire to pay the angel a similar compliment. That lady, however, had probably taken off her wings and returned to another and a better world, as she was obviously "not on." The acting in "Tried and True" is, everything considered, fairly good. Mr Reynolds himself excites much laughter as a Dundreary swell. Wo should, neverthe less have preferred to see him in a part giving him more scope for the display of his undoubted powers. The not-such-a -fool-as-he-looks business has been worked to death, and does not after all require a great deal of acting. Mr O'Brinn made a palpable hit as Policeman 92 X, aud Mr Haygarth gave a humorous representation of the heroine's reprobate lather. Mr J. B. Stcole.wns a manly and unaffected Geoffrey Laudfern. Amongst the ladies the honours of the evening fell to Miss Marie Wilton, who acted so well .13 to make one forget that Miss Clara Stephenson had originally been cast for the part. Ao Mother Wrigley, Mr J. A. Patterson is somewhat over-strained. The prolonged screech at the end of the third act was more ridiculous than horrible, though it is only fair to say the audience seemed to think differently. New scenery has been painted for the piece, and some of the tableaux are really effective. Tbe play was accorded a cordial reception, and seems likely to run for some time to come. ___________ Max.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(PROM OUR SPECIAL REPOR7EM.)

■ WELLIN GTON, this day. In the House of Representatives yesterday a petition was presented by Mr Moss from Margaret Bcith, of Parnell, claiming further compensation in consequence of the death of her husband while in the public service. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS. A deputation from the Licensed Victual, lers Conference waited on the Government this morning with suggested amendments to the Licensing Bill. The reply was that the matter would be considered. MR RUSsELL'S CLAIM TO TEAROHA. MltSimiMSKi asks the Government what was the result of the claim of Thomas Russell for a large portion of the Te Aroha block. PUBLIC BUILDINGS. The return of the amount expended on public buildings since the abolition of the provinces shews the following amounts omitting shillings) :—Timaru, £10,160 • Invercargill, £3485 ; New Plymouth' £5,393; Waimate, £3,509; Oamaru, £317. Total, £22,980. MOKE VOGEL CORRESPONDENCE. There is said to be a quantity of further correspondence between tho Agent-General and Government which the latter are keeping back. CHARGES AGAINST MR CONYERS. A rather long animated debate took place on Mr Macaudrew's motion asking that the evidence taken by the Civil Service Com mission be laid before Parliament. Mr Oliver intimated that tho Govern ment had no intention of laying the evidence before the House. Several members strongly condemned this as unfair to Mr Conyers' whose dismissal it recommended. The main argument in favour of non-publication of the evidence was that it would prejudice and fetter enquiries and prevent subordinate officers from giving evidence against their superiors for fear of being subjected to persecution, which might result either in the dismissal or compulsory resignation of those inferiors. Mr Moss fiercely denounced secret en quiries, and declared that the Commissions had taken the evidence of persons who dared not make charges openly. In the course of the debate Mr Oliver admitted that he had not seen the evidence. The Premier charged the Opposition with raising the question for party pur poses. Mr DeL a/tour pointed out that the Go vernment had shown favouritism to certain, newspapers in furnishing the Civil Service report before it was laid on the table. Mr Sedjjon, in a sensible speech, pointed out that if (he House did cot endorse the report the Civil Service would laugh at the Commission, and reforms would become im possible. Mr Russell said the idea of evidence which accused a man being kept back was un-English. He would be eatisficd with nothing short of the production of the en tire evidence, Mr Oliver and the Premier backed down at this stage, and promised to lay the entire evidence before Parliament. AUCKLAND HOSPITAL SCANDAL. Mr Seddon referred to the case reported in the Auckland Evening Star of the 14th, where a warder, named Gadd, who gave evidence against another warder, was dismissed : while the other warder, who applied patients' money to his o-wn use, was maintained in his situation. This would bo the result of the publication of the names of witnesses before the Civil (service Com mission. Mr Johnston could not see the utility o£ the report or evidence unless the Govern ment materially reduced the estimates. Mr Rolleston said the report was prac tically stolen off the table of the House and supplied to certain papers. Sir Geo. Grey strongly advocated that copies of evidence be furnished to persons accused. He was glad to hear that the Government was not responsible for the publication, but that it was done by the fraud of some unscrupulous person. Major Atkinson, in a very ingenious ppeecb, said the Government were between two fires. If they kept back the report they would be accused of fear and an in tention 1o burke, and by bringing it down they were equally censured, fle did not want to be uncharitable, but he must (ell ttie truth sometimes. (Loud laughter.) The conduct of the Opposition was purely actuated by party spirit. Mr Oliver got up to i-pcak for the third time, and was received with loud cries. He spoke, but the Speaker claimed the indul gence of the House for him. Dr "Wallis gave notice to ask within what hours on Friday night the Go vernment supplied the " N.Z. Times," " Otago Times," and " Christchurch Press" with a copy of the Civil Service Report. The watmth and length of this debate, lasting nearly two hours, and the diversity of opinion expressed, irrespective of party sympathies, show tho extraordinary in fluence -Civil Service exercises over Par liament. Many members in both Houses are connected by birth, maniage, or bnsf ness with the late or present, civil servant?. In fact few people can form any conception of the intricate ramifications of the Civil Service interests and connections with what are known as ruliug families. Wo Goyern ment which is not very Btrong and thoroughly supported hy tho moral weight of the public opinion cau dare to grapple with the 'Civil Service retrenchment, and truth compels me to say that the Opposi tion manifest an eagerness to embarrass the laudable efforts of the Government in this direction, and to curry favour with the orgauised Civil Service interests and pseudo sympathy. PROPHETIC REPORTING. Great amusement was caused by tbo " Chronicle " to-night stating that Mr Mac andrew, as it goes •to press, is making a damaging speech, bristling with figures, in the. no-confidence motion, whereas Mr Mac audrew had not yet spoken, but gave place to Mr Thomson. Some newspaper men here arc too clever by half. MARRIAGE WITH DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER. The Marriage with Deceased Wife's Sis ter's Bill will probably suffer an untimely death in the Legislative Council. Opposi tion to the Bill has taken the form of stone walling, and it is believed that absent mem bers on arrival will make a majority against the Bill. MR MOORIIOUSE'S GOLD MEDAL. Mr Muorhouse's Recognition Bill has been thrown out in Council by nineteen to nine. During a rather warm debate Mr Chamber lin said Mr Moorhouse had told him that the Bill would make him the champion pauper of the Colony. Mr Campbell called it a leather medal. Dr Pollen said it was like what was given to captains of steamers. Other observations equally serene were made as to the form of testimonial; though general admiration wao expressed foe Mr Moorhouse personally. THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION. Mr Thomson resumed tho debate on the no-confidence motion. He attributed the financial depression to general lavish expen diture throughout tbc Colony. " Why, sir, said he, " the very furniture in this House was bought with borrowed money. That chair in which you sit, and which you grace in so excellent a manner, was bought with borrowed money." , When the House re-assembled at half past seven there was a very small atten dance, the majority of members having gone to the Governor's ball, while others appeared in irreproachable cveningcostume, denoting their intention to slip away to the halls of dazzling light at the earliest oppor tunity. . , Mr Thomson continued his speech, which was full of dry humour. In illustrating the character of the Treasurer s fiuaucial proposals he related a story of a man who sold a horse. After the sale the purchaser said as it would not now alter the purchase he would like the seller to inform him whether the horse had any bad points. The soller replied that the horse lad only two faults. He was very bard to be caught, and when he was caught he was of no use. The Treasurer's financial state ment was very difficult to catch—to understand—and when it was understood it would not benefit the country. At a quarter to nine Mr Whitaker moved the adjournment of the debate. He said many members were anxious to get away to an entertainment not far off, and it was not fair for some members to have to sus taiu the whole burden of the debate while others were tripping on the light fantastic toe. Your readers will be able to judge how deeply Mr Whitaker must have sym pathised with tbe members who sacrificed pleasure in devotion to public business when I tell them that the innocent trea was at that moment attired in festive black, and was in every way got up to kill. Mr Harris, iv a bantering speech, approved or th.3 adjournment, remarking that, n Ministerial supporters had no defence to ma.ke they could remain silent or ware out, as they lmd done throughout the debate.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY. JUNE 24, 1880.



Special Advertisements. ABSOLUTE SALE , . OF DRAPERY, COSTUMKB AND MILLINERY, Previous to Stook-Tak-INO. A. UNABURY & CO. Have determined to'effeot a clbahanobs hale Of tlieir ENTIRE BTOOK Of ■WINTER PRESS GOODS, COSTUMES MILLINKK'Y, JACKETS, MANTLE 3 FLANNELS., BLANKETS, FANCYGOODS MANCHESTER GOODS, Kto., Bto. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Extraordinary Bacgainß ln|MUllnory and Under clothing. Groat Reduotiona in Costume and Mantle De partraont. Immonso Reduotiona in Dross Goods, Fanoy Good?, Children's Costumes, &o. Tho wholo of our .Stock has been carefully KoviHed and Marked at EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICKS. j Drossmaking on tho Premises. i Co3tume£i made in 21 hours' notice. A. JLINABURY & Co., 201 and 200. Queen-street, ■VOTICE! I^OTICB. NEW DRAPKRY. NEW CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Beg to annonnco that their NEW STOCK for tho incoming Season's Trade 18 Now to Hand, comprising— Now Matoriala in Fancy Dress Goods, very . cheap Satin Cloths, Sergos. Repo Cashmeres, French Merinos, So., nowsnaaos Watorproof Tweods ond Ulstor Cloths ' Ladiesrand Maids' Jaokela, a choico laßSort ment New Fancy Woollen Goods in great variety .Ladies' and Maids' Ulstors. nil quite now Hosiery in varlety.l&c. Also, A^Large Stock of Flannels, various makers, and unusual good value Blankota, all sizos, white and coloured Winceys, Wool Plaids, Shirtings, &o. A Very Choloe Assortment of NEW CLOTHING FOR BOYS AND MEN. Overcoats and Ulsters Boys' and Yonths' ditto ditto Crimean Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Whito Shirts Under-Flannels, L.W. Shirts and Panti i Printed and Whito Moleskin Trousers foi i Boys and Men : Hata, Caps, &p. : A Hetivy Stook of Good Tweeds '• Cheap Tweed for Boys' woar, Bluo Sorgo I Moleskins, &c. tar Five per oent. discount (Is in tho £) ol lowed upon all Cash Purchasers of 20a anc upwards* RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, OdposUo the Army and Navy Hotel, Uppei Onoen-stroet. Auckland We have received a. CONSIGNMENT . 350 LADIES CLOTBT JACKETS, and [50 LADIES and CHILDREN'S WATEL PROOF MANTLES. They veAll be offered t the Public at HALF-PRICE. J. COSGBAVE <$• Ca /GARLIC?: & QRANWELL ARE CLEARING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES, Winter Skirts and Ulsters LOT CLOTH JACKETS, AT 28 6d Wool Shawlß, Ub 6d, usual price 20s; B'lcfc sn Coloured LlamaShawls.^s 9d; French Merino: Is4d per yd.: Coloured b'amai, at Is per yd Seaweed TriinmiDg, 6d per yd., usual price, 1\ Dress Serges, Is—half-price. GARLICK AND CRANWELL AKK NOW SELLING TWELVE DOZEN FOUR-BUTTON BLACI KID GLOVES, AT 33 9d ; Ordinary Price, 6a. Sizes—7, 7J, and 7}. TWO-BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES, Al sizas (Extra CJuallty), 33 9d ONE-BUTTON BLACK and COLOUREJ JOSEPHINES, all sizes TWO-BUTTON COLOURED KID, AT 2s 31 CO-OPERATIVE REDUCED CAS] PRICES. TEN DOZEN 'LEVANTINE' (PARAGO Fbamb) UMBRELLAS, 6i Sd Ladles' Batohels, Is 63; Leather Bags, from 4s 9c Linen Bet.i, 6d; Imitation Welsh Flsnnel, BJt Scarlet Flannel, 10id; /it-woot. Ck'Mba Shirting, Is Id; Flax Shirtinpt, from M : tfl yards -wide White Tablr Damasks, at Is 6: American Sheetings, Is lid, If. Bd, Is lOdper y> GARLICK AND CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARC-APE. OFFER BPJECIAL INDaCBMKNTS TO CASH BUYKI BY THE NBTW CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM. Men's Tweed Suits, from 183 6d ; Arctlo Bhtr and Pants; Macintosh Coats, from 7s Cc Heivy Mole Trousara, 6i lid; Paget Coal 19j 6d; Splendid &tock of Blankets. R03I; Whitney, and other makes i Pompadour Oat brlcs, Cashmeres, Velvets, Silks, Kibbons.ai Buttons. Support the New Cash System, GAELICK & CRANWEL] CITY HALL ARCADE, . QUBKN-STREET, AUCKL4N! rtIHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHIN FACTORY'S GARMENTS FOR MEN'S AND BOY WEAR Fit Better :: Ark Better Cut Look Better :: Are Bettbr Madh Wear Better :: arb Better Shrdm And therefore give more satisfaction than ai other goods offered to tho public. Testified co by their Thousands of Custome: who purchase' constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY BRANCHKB Now Established in DnNEDitr Wellington Inveroaroill Nelson oamaru wanganui Timahu Nhtw Plymouth Ashburton Napier Lytteiton Thames Ohristohukoh Auckland A Single Garment at Wholesale Prici N. 8.: Our New Wintor Ma ufactures are noi Ready. «L "TRY THE N.Z. OVERCOAT. Shirts, Hats and Hosiery of every desorit tion at Who/,ks4le Prices, AUCK LA N D B RANCH, Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). J. FHZSIMONS, Manager. m o insurers SECURITY Should be the Primary Consideration, THE JJOYAL JNSURANCE QOMPANT Affords this desideratum by tho Fulfilment of the Tests reoommended b; THE BOARD Off TRADE: A small per-centage of Working Coat, and th< Profits Not Anticipated. Also, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, viz. ... £4,000,00( Of which £289,515 is paid np and in hand with, in addition, the Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Large Accumulation of Funds, EXCEEDING fet.ooo,ooo And an Annual Revenue of £1,250,000. The undersigned Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on every description of Insumble Property it the lowest rates obtainable. Claims for Losses Lre Promptly and liberally adjusted, without eferenoe elsewhere, and immediately paid at ho Company's Bankers in Auckland. GHO. W. JONES, Chief Agent for. the Province of Auckland. nice: Shortland-street. May 22,1880



Special Advertisements. i"IENTLEMENS' /CLOTHING. SUPERFINB BLACK CLOTH FROCKtfAND MORNING COATS OWN MAKE FOUR-BUTTON SAC COATS In various textures ; BANNOCKBURN TWKKP FOUR-BUTTON SAO 3UITS, Splendid Goods, EQUAL TO ORDERED GEELONG TYVKEI) TROUSERS AND VEST UK A L MACINTOSH COATS ) Imporvious MACINTOSH TWKBD COATSJ to rain IRISH FRIEZE ULSTKRS \ Very HKAVKROVKKCOA.TS.ULSTERS [■Superior WITNKY ULSTKRS, OVERCOATS J Gcoda GENTS'SILK UMBRELLAS GENTS' ZANICLA UMBRELLAS GENTS' REGINA CLOTH UMBRELLAS A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF ALL THE ABOVE-MENTIONED GOODS AT >TILLIAM IfATTRAY'S Clothing and Men's Mercery Establish ment, . GC, Quoon-Btroot, Auckland Opposite Bank of New Zealand. g A £ E Whlto Tusoau Seed Whoat Whito Tartarian Sood Oata Prime Feed Oats Now Zealand and Sydnoy Maize Canterbury and Walkato Potatoes Boncdust of all descriptions Guanos—Peruvian, Mozlcan Hurst's Mixture 35 kegs Salt Butter Flour, Bran, Oatmeal, Sharps Grass, Clover', and Garden Seodß of every description. W. J. HUKST & CO. A UCKLAND CLOTHING _c\. FACTORY. LOCJAL 'INDUSTRY. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. J. B. RoniNSON has tho honour to an nounce that he liaa scourod tho sorvices of an eminent fashionable Cutter from Sydney, and a competent stair of Tailors, and has mado oxtonsire pre parations for tho manufacture of colonial cloths; and la now in a position to supply Men's, Youtha's and Boy's Suits mado to measure, at Kng lishlslop prices on tho shortest notice Suits made to order on twolvo hours' notice. Colonial Tweod Trousers, made' to measure at 13s lid, on six hours' notice. All Tweeds guaranteed well shrunk. As it la intended to dovoto the whole ol tho resources of the Establishment solely to tho manufacture of Men's Youths'and Boy's Clothing, tho prosont Stock of Ready-mado Goods will bo bold at prime cost, to make room for those of our own manufacture.



J. B. ROBINSON, A UCKLAND /CLOTHING T^ACTORY, QUEEN-STRBKT (Two doors below B. Tonk'a Auction Mart).



The power of the will ha° been often the theane of thrilling narratives, Storne.ta his "Tristram Shandy," has given to Undo Toby the will power to exorcise its spoil over Corporal Trim, as he lies desperately low; and in the extraor dinary romance of tha " VVandering Jew," by Kugeno hue, a'l have seen how Morslour Rodin, by his Btrong volition, grappled with his archenemy, the Asiatic Gholora. Doubtloss the will has fortified many against the sieges of disease, but its oxtr«mo»t potency falls short of the efflcaoy of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam .Aromatic Sohnappe.