SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. , TO-DAY. Wellington. 8.5., Farquhar, from Russell Omaha, brigantine. Johnston, from/i'imaru Kate MoGregor, sohooner. Couch, from auva Columbia, schooner, Conway, from Ruaseu Kiremhllda, sohooner, Bathurst, from Wnan garoa Ocean, schooner, Cookfleld, from Ruasell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVBNINB Argyle, S.S., Crawford, for Whangarei Golden Isle, schooner. Watts, for Russell Ruby, schooner, Lambert, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

M 7el^urnrv°a DSo^_Anau,Thursday,lsth Taranakl and South-Penguin, Tuesday ?aTr!nga I-GloSor JWellingto D , Monday and

Whangareial and Whangarei Heads-Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawai-Fingal, Thursday Mercury Bay-Flngal, Moncay

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Zealandia. ship, (J.G.aV.) from London; sailed mmot Tay, ship, (Q.N.D.T.) from London sailed June 1. _ . , ~_ - Straoathro, ship, from London; loading Loch Cree. ship? (M.S.Q.V.) from Glasgow; sailed Beatrioe Havornor, barque (J.Q.C.L) from New York, to sail in July „_--., O.A.Littleflßld, barque, (H.T.N.F.) from New York; sailed June 18 . Fawn, brig, from Lyttelton Ooeola, brigantine, from New York; oloared May 26 Ethel, brigantine, from Dnnedin Rhoderiok Dhu, brigantine. from Dunedin Caledonia, schooner, from Noumea Belle Brandon, sohooner, from Samoa Mary King, sohooner, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per Omaha, from Tlmaru: 280 sacks wheat, 1,100 sacks oats. 120 sacks potatoes, 6 cases drapery, 20 half-ohests tea, 6 tierces beef.

Outwards Coastwis*.— Mary Ann, for Mahurangi, with 1000 ft timber; Speedwell, for Mercury Bay; Totara, for Orewe; Mana, for Tairua ; Rata, for Port Charles. The brigautine Annie Bou was Jloadlng at Tlmaru, it was thought for thi3 port, when the Omaha left. Inwards Coastwise.—Mary Ann, from Mahurangi, with 7Qfl bushels lime: Speedwell, from Russell, with 59 tons Manganese: Ghost, from Orewa, with 60,000 shingles, 9,500 kauri posts; Four Sisters, from Matakane, with 28 tons firewood and 100 postß; Columbia, from Russell, with 78 -tons coal ; Kriemhilda, from Whangaroa, with 30,000 feet timber; Deveren, , from Whangarei, with 48 tons coal; Mana, ! from Tairua, with 26,200 feet timber. 6,000' shingles, 15 bags gum; Ellen, from Wade; Totara, from Port Charles, with -30.300 feet timber; Rata, from Port Charles, with 29,000 feet timber; Ocean, from Russell, with 50 tons Mlanganese. The schooner Fairlie arrived at Sydney, from this port, on August 6th. , The brig Syren cleared at the Customs for Sydney to-day, with a full cargo of timber. The ketch Santa Cruz had not discharged her cargo of timber when the Kate McGregor left. The three-masted schooner Estelle has become the property of Messrs Stone Bros., and she will now ran from Newcastle to Southern ports and thence to Auokland with grain etc. The brigantino <Jmaha arrived from Trmaru , this forenoon. She left that port on the 18th Instant, experienced N.E. weather, thick and raihy along the coast, passed East Cape last Saturday, and since then had strong westerly weather. When bringing up alongside the Railway Wharf, the Omaha caught Mr D. H. McKenzie's shed with her bowsprit, carrying away a Bheet or two of corrugated iron. The vessel herself suffered no damage. The s.s. Rotomahanais expeoted to arrive from Melbourne viA Southern ports about noon on Monday. She leaves for Russell the same evening.

The b.s. Oreti may be expected from Gisborne ' " and Napier with a full cargo of stock this even t Ing. She will discharge at Taranaki, and after wards take about 90 tons machinery from the : Bakaia for Napier, returning to that port and Gisborne on Tuesday. We are requested to state that the a.s. Oreti does not discharge at Taranaki this trip. ' ; All accounts against the Bhip.Rakaia and barque Araby Maid, are required to be rendered In duplicate to the New Zealand Shipping Com * pany by 10 a.m on Monday, the oth inst. . The s.B. Wellington, from Russell this morn ing, brought 135 sacks gum. 10 kits fish, 12 sacks oysters, 5 tona panoramic effects, about 2 tons , sundries, and the following passengers: —Mr 1 and Mrs Christie and son, Mrs Joyce, Misses 'Brown and Hayes, Messrs Nalder, Gill, Cooper, Gray, Leaf, Joyce, Mitchelson, and Brown. , Tho schooner Kato McGregor arrived from Suva this morning. She left Suva on the 22nd, experienced flue weather for five days, and a ■c heavy gale on the 27th. Fetched the Alder man's on Wednesday ni«ht under close-reefed canvas, and put into Mercury Bay through ■♦ stress of weather. Left again yesterday, arrlr vlng as above. The Kate McGregor oomeshere .inballast.

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

Arrivals.—August 28 : Kriemhilda, schooner, 1 Bathurst, from Auokland, with general cargo; 29: Anna Bell, brig, MoLeod. from Auckland, ' with 160 tons scrap iron as ballast. Departure.—August 31: Kriemhilda, schooner, . Bathurst, for Auckland, with 30,000 feet sawn timber, hides, and sheepskins. Loading.—Defiance, Drigantine. with baulk timber, for Dunedin; Anna Bell, brig, with I baulk and sawn, for Sydney.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

",'.:., .' * "i '■:.■:• Gisborne, this day. ■ Sailed: Oreti, s.s,, for Auckland, at 5.30 pm. yesterday. . .... New Plymouth, this day. Sailed: Penguin, s.s., for Onehnnga, at 3 p.m. Wellington, yestorday, . • Sailed: Rotomahana, s,s, for Auokland, via Kast Coast ports.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Saturday.

"... Mr R, Arthur reports: Fowls, Is lid to 2s lid; Spanish, Is to 5s 3d; Bramahs, 3s 2d to 53 6a; : - Coohin China, 5s 6d; DorkiDgg, 3b ; Langshangs, is 3d; turkeys, 3s 7d to Is Id; ducks, 2a 6d to 2s ' lOd; geese, 33 to 3s 3d; pigs, 5s 3d to 11b 6d; .potatoes, Is 6d to Is; carrots, 2s 6d to 2s 9d; : turnips, Is; mangolds. Is Id; onions, 2}d; maize, % iB 3d; oats, 2s 8a to 33; wheat, 3s 9d; chaff, 2s " to 2a 6d per sack; floor, £9 to £12 10s; bran, 6s per sack; sharps, 6s; cheese, 3d to s}d; bacon, 'lid to B}d; butter. Id to 9d; oatmeal, lis; 'bisoults,sd to 61d; honey. 51d; lard, lid;raw , oil. Is 6d; white lead, 4Jd; salt, ss; sugar, 3|d ' to Hi; tea (box), 22a 6d to 21s; coffee, Is 3d; i lenlon pael, Is 2d; blacking, 5s 6d; peanuts, 2ld; . rioe,2fd. . ■ - Messrs Carbines and Taylor report:—Poultry: .. - Brahmas,' 5a 6d to 7s 6d; Spanish fowls, 3s 6d to la 6d; ordlnary.ls 5d to 2s 6d; canarles.la each; love birds, 2s 5d eaoh. Fruit: Apples, 2s 6d to 6s6dperoase; oranges, Cs per case. Produce: Salt butter.acoording to qnality.ld to 6d; cheese, 2d to lid; lard. 6d; beef,2d; honey,6d; hams and bacon, 2|d to 7d; potatoes, £2103 to £3 10s ; 'onions, lid; pumpkins,3B 3d to 3s 9d; tornips.ls to 2s perowt.; oats, 2s 8d to 2s 9d; bran. 5s 6d to '6s; maize, 3s lOd to Is; barley, 3s; chaff, 3s per . 'bag. Groceries: Tea, 1-chest, Is 11 to 2s Id per N_„; boxes. 16s 6d; sugar, 3Jd to lid per lb.; can dlea,,9d; soap,Bs to lis per box; Kerosene,2s per ■ gallon.

Mait Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— i Monday, sth instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waltara, per Rowena, at 11 a.m. For Tonga and Samoa, per Griffin, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Port Fitzroy, per Waterlily, at noon For Tairua, per Dream, at 3 p.m. For Whitianai, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, oto.,por Rotomahana, at 3 p.m For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonul, per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, por Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday. 6th instant. For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Penguin at 5 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Oretl, at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 13th instant. Per s.s. Australia, aa follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11,30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due in London on Tuesday, October 25, 1831. N.B.—A Post Office will be opened at Ellerslie (beyond Newmarket) on Thursday, September lßt. Mails will be mado up at this office daily at 830 a,m. and 1.30 p.m. Malls will bo received at 9.15 a.m. and 1.50 p.m. S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

September 3,1881. Theatre Royal—Mr F. Marshall in "Qullp," 8 p.m, V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Club—teoture by MrAlbin Villeval, " Notes sur le Cardinal de Richelieu," 8 p.m.

Birth.

LEE.—On tho Ist September, at Tauranga, the wife of Lewis Lee of a son. STAFFORD.—On September 2, the wifo Of D. Stafford of a son; both doing well.

Marriage.

THOMAS-BROWN.-On August 27th (after banns), at Taumarere Church, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, by the Hey. William Lambert, Mons. Elle Thomas, of Pas de Calais, France, to Sophia Brown, daughter of the lute James Brown. Esq., Canterbury, England. No cards. —Engllßh, American, and French papers please copy.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1881.

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

The '* stonewall" has been broken down. But for a want of tact and good generalship ontho part of the Cabinet it never wouldhave been erected; and if the Government had continued vacillating and incapable of con trolling the House much longer, it must itself have fallen. The ruling of the Speaker last night, which kept members to tho actual matter under discussion shutting out the irrelevant talk which has gone on unchecked for a week, was a perfectly fair one; and we believe the Opposition feel glad in their innermost hearts at the settlement of a deadlock which by this time cannot be otherwise than burdensome to themselves. The mode of procedure adopted in the obstruction lacked the first elements essen tial to success—namely, a clearly defined purpose and a united party bent upon securing it. Originating with a few N elson members, who were fighting for their own seats and for an unfair share of represen tation for their district, it gradually attracted other members who had no real desire to give Nelson more votes, but who objected to other features of the bill, or out ot pure antipathy to the Government delighted in embarrassing them. And so the strength of the opposition has been wasted in a hope less and objectless thrashing of the air. Wo cannot but feel that this is exceedingly unfoitunate for a variety of reasons. The Representation Bill is not in any respect a satisfactory or honest measure. It pur ports to be a re-adjustment of the elector ates on the basis of population, yet it makes no provision for continual re adjustments with tho periodical al terations in population. Telling against the North Island very Eeriously now, it fails to assure us of justice in that future which, if fairly assessed, will inevit ably remedy our present disabilities, Mr Speight'sjnotion in Committee this morn ing for' a re-distribution with every census was a thoroughly sound one, and its rejection might be taken as significant of what a southern majority obtained now may do when tho North Island comes to ask for reparation. The biir%>es not in any place even affirm the principle of representation according to population, although it is claimed that the schedules were framed upon that basis. If the Opposition had exerted themselves, even to stonewalling, to ensure the anact ment of an honest measure, they would have had the support of the country, and must have succeeded in improving the bill. Mr Hurst's resolution, which was accepted by the Government, making the Act expire in six years, is no doubt an improvement, and compels a re-adjustment in 1887; but it does not settle the character of the redis tribution at that date, and the House, as then constituted, with a heavy southern ma jority, may choose to use its power for the maintenance of the preponderance. The abolition of pocket-boroughs, accom plished by the bill, is a decided reform. These boroughs, not excepting the Nelson 'ones which are now so clamorous, have : usually returned members lacking indepen dence and subservient to the Government of the day. The alienation of the Nelson and' West Coast support in the present struggle may not be without its advantages hereafter. The interests of these districts will become more welded to the North against the grasping policy of the two great Southern Provinces ; -and a, community of interests Bhouldrise superior to insular divi sions. The increased ■ representation 0 (

Canterbury and Otago is the last fruit of the unfair division of immigration and public works expenditure, and it has more of the appearance of. justice about it than anything that has preceded it in the same direction. It is somewhat comforting to the northern colonists, however, that an increased number of members can no more keep up a fictitious prosperity in tho South than an unfair expenditnte has done in the past, A country must look finally to its own resources and the 'industry of its people, and not to 'the Government, for its per manent progress and What we ossess in a wide area of arable land and diversified resources fortuately no Southern vote can take away, or our case would be a poor one indeed. As it is, we think there is no cause for despondency or alarm.

The police require an owner for a box of fancy soap found in Shortland-street last night, supposed to have been stolen and planted. The Captain of the Hermoine has heard: nothing further of the box of money stolen from that vessel. We learn that there; were ttvo subscription boxes on board, one for aged seamen and the other for the: Merchant Seamen's Orphanage, It was the box fer the latter institution which has been stolen. The re-opening of the district hall by the Remuera Social Union is to bo celebrated on Thursday next by a concert and dramatic ontCjtainment. At the meeting of the French Literary Association this evening Mr A. Villeval will deliver a lecture on " Richelieu—the Cardinal-statesman," Bishop Stuart, of Waiapu, will preach at St. Sepulchre's church to-morrow, at the 11 a.m. service, and the Bishop of Auckland in the evening at 6 30. Mr Fenton, the hatter, has received from Paris a curiosity in umbrellas. The nob on the handle is iv the form of a man's skull, executed in carved ivory. By pressing a spring at the back, the jaw falls, the eyes start open, and the head gives a horrible grin not at all pleasant to a person with weak nerves, The idea is a novel one, and is ingeniously executed, but we don't think it is likely to find favour with family men. Mr Henry Worthington was unable to deliver his lecture last evening on Roman history, in continuation, owingjto indispo sition, but hopes Ito bo able to give it on Friday evening next, should his health permit. The laying of the foundation-stone of the new Catholic church, in East-street, Newton, is unavoidably postponed until Sunday, tho 11th instant. Tho man Kinghorne, who was admitted into the Hospital last weekwith a severe gash on his head, is progressing very satis factorily. Wo are informed by the head nurse that there was not the slightest appearance or smell of drink about the man when ho was admitted to tho institution. Tho statement made in our Tuesday even ing's issue, that he was under the influence of drink, was therefore incorrect, A bushman named named John Mor timer Codd was brought up from Mercury Bay last Thursday sufforing from a bad con tution of the leg. He was standing on tho tram watching a tree falling, when, in walk ing backwards, he tripped over a rata root, and fustained tho injury referred to. He is now undergoing treatment in the Hos pital. While one of Messrs Jaggcr and Parker's employes named Alfred Parker was work ing the ciiuclar saw at tho Frccmans' Bay mills this morning ho mot with a slight accident through the unexpected fall of a log. One of his legs got jammed below tho knee and was severely bruised. Being unable to walk, a cab was procuied and the sufferer taken to his lodgiugs in Albert street, and medical aid was obtained. It is thought that no bones are broken, and that his injury is but slight. Sunday services at tho several places of worahipto-morroware announced elsewhere, Anniversary sermons, at the Union-street Wesleyan Sunday-school. Preachers: Keys. H. K. Dewsbury, L. M. lsitt, and Mr Mather ; Lome-street Hall, morning ser vice, lecture on "National Christianity," by Rev. S. Edger; Choral Hall, at 6.30, Mr Geo. A. Brown, on "Spirits in Prison" ; Theatre Royal, evening service for the people. Tho ordinary monthly meeting of mem bers of the Auckland Institute will be held in the Museum buildings on Monday even ing next at the usual hour, when several papers on different subjects will be read. An elderly man named John Harrington, sustained most scrions burns at Waita kerie last week under most singular circum stances. He has been troubled with asthma tor many yoars, and' has been accustomed to use kerosinc for the purpose of obtaining relief. Several days ago he was treating himself in this manner, when he stooped over the fire in order to heat the rag which he was using to rub tho oil on his chest. The consequence was that the saturated cloth took fire, and ihe flames communicaled with the kerosene already on his body. Ho was immediately covered with flames, and before they could be extinguished, he was burned in a terrible manner. The sufferer wa3 brought to the Hospital, where the usual remedies for the relief of the pain ware applied. Notwith standing his advanced age, 63, the patient is progressing very satisfactorily.

The church which is about to be built for tho Ponsonby Wesleyan congregation will have a steeple much higher than that of All Saints' Church, though not quite so high as that of St. Sepulchre's. It will bo the only Wesleyan place of worship in Auckland so constrncted. The sacred edifice will be 70 feet in length by 40 in breadth, and the steeple will rise to a height of 116 feet. The late inspection of Whangaroa North school has proved anything but creditable. Only five scholars out of an attendance of 40 passed the Standards put up for, and three of them were the first Standards, thus proving the want of a thoroughly qualified certificated teachor of some experience. It is time the country districts had something more than novicos in toaching, especially such schools as can show the attendance of tho above.—Correspondent. The authorities of St. Andrew's Presby terian Church have determined upon adding a tower and steeple to the sucred edifice, in accordance with the original design, and an appeal is to be at once made to the congre gation and Presbyterians generally, for help. The addition is much needed, for the building is at present of such a grim and forbidding exterior, that newcomers very naturally mistake it, at a distance, for the gaol. Our readers are requested to observe the advertisemont're the performance of " John Tregnoweth," in the Choral llall on Mon day next. By those who witnessed the first performance, it is considered equal to the Centenary Service of_ Song, and as it con tains a thrilling and interesting narrative, there is no doubt Mrs Hampson will make a special feature in the reading. As this will probably be the only occasion upon which a temperance service of song will be rendered upon such favourable circum stances, every effort should be made to attend. A full rehearsal takes place in the Choral Hall this evening at 7.30. We notice that St. Matthew's Bazaar for the liquidation of the parish debt will pro bably be held in November. There are several reasons for this short postponement. The entertainments have been so much appreciated that it is in contemplation to extend them somewhat beyond the course originally intended; later in the year finer weather may be looked for; and a somr • what extended period is desirable in which to complete the work promised to be done. We hear that, the intended contributions are numerous, and we see by an advertise ment in another column of this evening's issue that the promoters desire to be advised of the gifts in preparation. Any imperishable articles, such as furniture, &c, may be forwarded at once, as storago room is provided for them. We heartily wish the undertaking as great success as the enter tainments preliminary to it have been. Mr John Smyth is desirous of stating that his son, Patrick Smyth, had no hand in the stealing of cigars in Vulcan Lane ; in fact, that he was quite innocent of the charge. Unfortunately perhaps, for Mr Smyth's son, tho two boys who might have cleared bim of any participation in the offence, were incompetent, or too bashful to give evidence. The detective's state ment therefore, was all that could be elici ted, excepting Murphy's confession of guilt. We hope Patrick Smyth's escape will act as a warning to him. We are requested to call attention to the magnificent show of vases, to be sold on Mon ' day by Mr G, Lewis, also specialities in Judsons goods lustres aud pipe. Tho sale commences at 11 sharp.

The programme of the concert and ball to be held in the Parnell HbII on Monday evening next in aid of the railway band promisea numerous items of special in terest. The proj c ot, moreover, has advantages which ordinary enter tainments do not possess, viz,, vocalists un known to the general publio, being1 entirely composed of railway employes, vocalists and membersof the band.of whioh Mr Dobbie will act as conductor. The muaioal selection are choice, also the ballads of Meore, Bayly and from popular operaa, as will be seen in another page. We hope the venture will be successful,

CHAMPION SCULLING MATCH.

MUSH BEATS LAYCOCB,

SYDNEY, This day. Tub sculling match between Laycock and Rush resulted in a victory for the latter by six lengths. Time, 22mins., 393CCS.

THE BOBBERY AT NAPIER POST-OFFICE.

(BY TELEGIUrH,- PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, Friday. FOUR charges against F. D. Rendle, for stealing letters from the Napier Post-offico, were investigated at the Resident Magis trate's Court to-day. The evidence against him was very strong, Bcndle admitted opening one letter with money in it. One witness identified his own handwriting on some burnt fragments of letters found in a grate in Rondle's apartments. Another chargo, of letter-stealing, and a charge of having 25 skeleton keys in his possession, will be gone into on Tuesday, to which date he was remanded. Tho Court intimated its intention of committing the prisonor on the charges heard to-day.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Be brief, for it la with words as with sun beams; the more they aro condensed tho deepor they burn."— Southky.

The stonewall is broken down. The mosquito is a much abused insect most everybody has a slap at him. A Dutchman repeated the adage, " Birds mit one fedder goes mit demselves." Upper Thames natives are shooting settlers' cattle.

Rev. Robert Collyer hunted up his old anvil in Yorkshire, and has it in his study.

The Dunedin warehousemen have tele graphed to the Colonial Treasurer, that abolition of duty on cotton goods cannot benefit the public in any perceptible degree. Does this mean that they intend to pocket the difference themselves ?

Thero was a young girl of Eau Claire, Who was witty,"and good, and seau faire; All the other girls found, That when she was around,

They were just counted out as neau whairc. A wagon load of medicines, wines and liquors has been sent as gifts to the President since the shooting. TheN.Z.L. and M. Agency have again presented a 15 guinea cup, which will bo given as a prize for the best ten long woolled ewe hoggets irrespective of breed, at tho Agricultural Society show in Novem ber.

There are great preparations being made for St. Matthow's bazaar, and the entertain nients will be continued beyond a period originally intended. "Captain," said a cheeky youth, "is thero any danger of disturbing tho magnetic currents if I examine that compass too closely?" And tho stern mariner, loving his little joko, promptly responded : " No, sir; jbrass has no eil'ect whatever on them."

The axle of one of Mr B, Keano's drays was broken in crossing the Freeman's Bay Beach Road yesterday. A small boy whose record for deportment at school had always stood at 100, came home one day with his standing reduced to 98. " What have you been doing, my sou?" asked his mother. "Been doing!" replied tho young hopeful. "Been doing just as I havo been doing all along—only the teacher caught me this time." Mr -Tames Stewart, C.E., has made a rough survey of the proposed railway from Cambridge to Rotomai. The distance is 65 miles, and the estimated cost £220,500. The Hue would open two million acres of agricultural laud. Mr D. M. Beere, C.E., has presented some admirable Maori carvings, and Mr Mitchelson a splendid block of kauri gum, weighing SOlbs, to the Museum. The Secretary of the Auckland Acclima tisation Socioty has received information that 15,000 trout ova have beeu shipped from Dunedin by the Te Anau. They will be hatched out iv Henderson's Creek.

fir Richard Steele, when trying to ac count for somo Irish characteristics, de clared, by way of apology for 'them, that if an Englishman were to be born in Ireland he would undoubtedly do tho same thing. Wo all think lhat the world will break up when we die, for who will there be to carry it on? But somehow it gets on just as well, if not better, when wo have left it. How much of human happiness thoro is in human conceit!

Mr James Mackay will be a [candidate for the Coromandel electorate at the next elections.

Doctors disagree. Some say whisky hardens the braiD, others say it softens it. Meanwhile, people without brains will keep right on drinking it, as it doesn't make an atom of difference to them, not an atom._

Honest industry is all very well in its way, but a bonanza which enriches us in twenty minutes and helps us to make fools of ourselves all the rest of our liyes—ob, that is our dream of bliss I

When a self-styled political manipulator does not win tho victory, which he blatantly promised in his own district, he usually claims credit for the victories in other dis tricts.

A gentleman writes to a Jersey paper in favor of letting children go bare-foot in summer. " I believe most firmly," he says, " that their health is greatly augmented by tho practice." If you want to got the reputation of knowing a heap, do as Protessor Proctor does. He guesses what happened 3,000,000 or 4,000,000 years ago, and predicts what is to happen 15,000,000 years hence. It is only a few years sinco he commenced, and now he can get credit at any grocery. The foundation stone of the handsome new Roman Catholic Church in Newton, adjoining Dr Wallis s kirk, will be laid to morrow week. •

The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show is to held as usual on the 9th November. Southern gentlemen havo been ivited to act *s judges.

POLICE COURT-This day.

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

Inebriates.—Jno Hands and Mary Gallagher were fined s>. _■ Under the Willows.—Henry Hawkes, a rough-looking young man, was charged with oroiting a disturbance in Willow-street, at an early hour this morning, and breaking glass, value 2s 6d, the property of George Williams; also with using obscene language towards Louisa Williams.—Prisoner said he believed he broke the window, but knew nothing of the bad language. Ho had business at the house. Wanted to see Louisa,with whom ho was on ten der terms.—Mr Pardy briefly narrated the lead ing faots, and called Miss Williams to give her acoountof the affair,—Louisa Williamßdopoßed that she lived with her father in Willow Cot tage by Napier - strest. Bhe knew prisoner, had known him a considerable time, but instead of coming at respeotable hours he came at midnight, when her father was from home. She was asleep on tho sofa at one o'clock when she was disturbed by a hammering at the back door; she went to the spot; but as priso ner was very drunk, she would not allow him to enter; he commenced kicking the door; broke it in, and Bmashcd a pane of glass: he then used tho dreadful language which a witness had written down; tho language was used to her; the noise disturbed the whole neighbourhood, and all the dogs round about began barking. —Prisoner: let rae see the words: do not believe I used them.did I Loui.'—Complainant: You did and worse still.—Prisoner: Had I no business at your house; who is the father of your chil dren?— Complainant: you should come sober; you shall not see me when you are drunk; you always come bothering me at dead of night.— Eliza Sheldon, a respectable looking person, de> posed to prisoner^ outrageous conduct; Bhe heard him use the shocking words; he was a perpetual nuisance to Willow Grove, waking the people up at all hours in the night. Had often heard the girl tell him to keep away altogether. —Constable Barnard was called upon to take prisoner into custody ; found him at 1 o'olook, lyinx down among some shavings; he said he would go quietly to the station; but on reaching Viotorla-street.he Bhouted, " here's off," he then took to his heels; witness overtook him and prevented a repetition.—Prisoner: 'Twas merely a love chase; he thought he had a right to visit Louisa: he had business.— Several other witnesses were ready to give ovidenoe of a corroborative nature but were not called.—The prisoner was fined as follows,— 10s. damage 2s or 7 days, and for indecent language £2. or one month in Month in Mount Eden with hard labour. Parental Nhglkot. — Daniel Murphy, on warrant, was charged with neglecting to con tribute towards the support of his ohild in the Industrial Home.—Prisoner pleaded guilty— Mr Pardy said prisoner was indebted, according to an order o£ the Court issued in August of last year, in the sum of £2 7s 6d. He had possessed the means of paying, but he evaded payment. In answer to his Worship; prisoner said he was in work, but was only earning £116s per week, which was scarcely sufficient for his own wants. As prisoner would make no offer, the Court ordered a distress warrant to issue, prisoner to be kept in custody meanwhile, and in case of t#ere being no effcots, six weeks imprisonment with hard labour. Another Case.—Henry Barstow.was brought 'up on a similar charge, and stated that ho was in employment, and acknowledged that he was indebted to the amount of £19 Us 6d. lie was a man of many troubles, and his wife had left him for other associates. He could say nothing about payment.—ln this case also, a distress warrant was ordered to issue, and in default, three montus/ imprif onment with hard labour.

CABLEGRAMS.

LREUTEK'S Telegkams.j GERMANY AND THE VATICAN. BERLIN, Septomber3. The evidences recently apparent of a possible resumption of friendly relations be tween the German Government and the Vatican, which were ruptured by the religious decrees, have now assumed a more definite character. It has transpired that negotiations with regard to the position of the Church and State in Germany, which were some time back suspended, have now been re-opened, and are expected to result in the permanent restoration of diplomatic, relations between the Imperial Government1 and the Holy Sea. C? GREAT FIRES IN ALGIERS. PARIS, September 1. \ Telegrams received to-day from Algiers, report that vast conflagrations, which are known to havo been caused by tho Arab: incendiaries, have broken out in many parts of the province. The threatening' attitude of the. Arab fanatics is causing! great alarm. GERMANY AND JEWISH PERSE CUTION. BERLIN, September 2.

The German Government has taken occasion to announce that it will adopt the most stringent measures possible to sup press the strong anti-Jewish feeling which: is manifesting itself throughout the; country. DEI-EAT OF FRENCH TROOPS. PARIS, September. Telegrams are to hand from Tunis report-. ing that a severe conflict between the French troops and a strong body of Arab! insurgents, has taken place at Hammamet resulting in the defeat of tho former, after' several hours' hard fighting. The losses are not reported. Since the receipt of the above intelligence the French Government has issued orders for the immediate despatch of reinforce-: ments fbr army in the Tunisian territory,; and the embarkation of troops is now pro ceeding at Toulon and Marseilles. THE FRENCH RETRIEVE THEIR DEFEAT. PARIS, September 2. Further intelligence has been received to-day from Tunis, announcing that since the engagements, of which news came to : hand yesterday, between tho Arab insur- ] gents and the French troops, fresh encounters havo taken place in the neigh- < bourhood of Hammamet, an important sea port a few miles south of the capital. The French troops have, it is now reported, been twice successful over the Arabs, who i suffered severe repulses, and the loss of over 1000 killed, besides a large number of wounded. The French have since occupied Hammamet in force, and retain possession of tho town. LONDON, September 1. The 3 per cent, consols are unchanged at 99&. New Zealand securities are firm at the following quotations :—5 par cent. 10 ---40 loan is 104; the 5 per cent. 1889 loan is 102J; tho 4J per cent. 1879-1904 loan is 99£. Tho total reserve iv notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £12,600,000. The j bank rate of discount remains at 4 per cent. The market rate is 3. Adelaide wheat has declined Is, and to-day is quoted at 58s, ex warehouse. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, has fallen 6d. Australian tallow is un changed, 36s for the best beef, and 38s for the best mutton.

AUSTRALIAN.

ADELAIDE GRAIN MARKETS. ADELAIDE, September 2. Wheat in firm at 5s 6d. Town flour is £1217s 6d; country brands, £1115s,

MORE TROUBLE ON THE PLAINS.

The Maorles Excited.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PBES3 ASSOCIATION.) NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. > An armed party, fifty strong, left Rahotu this morning for Paripara, where the natives are fencing. It is expected that some prisoners will be made. Some severe scuffling is expected to take place. The Maories are very excited and in strong forco.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT KIHI KIHI.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TE AWAMUTU, this day. A FATAL accident occurred at Kihikihi. George McKeon, a carter, in the employ of Mr William Corboy, of Kihikihi, was killed yesterday evening (Friday), whilst engaged in driving his team. Mr Gresham, solicitor, the coroner for the district, has appointed three o'clock this afternoon, to hold an inquest. The following information regarding the unfortunate occurrence is contained iv a telegram received by Mr Superintendent Thomson from Constable R. J. Gillies :- A man named John McEwin, or McEeown, employed as a carter by Mr Corboy, was killed between To Awamutu and Kihikihi lait night about seven o'olock by falling from a dray loaded with posts. The horses aro supposed to have bolted, and the posts to have fallen on deceased, breaking his arm and otherwise crushing him. An inquest will bo bold at Te Awamutu at 3 p.m. to-day.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E, Macdonald, Esq., P.M.)

McLellanv. Clarke.—Claim, £3810s. —Mr Dufaur for plaintiff, Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant.—His Worship gave judg ment in this case as follows :—Plaintiff, a shipbroker carrying on business at Auck land, claims £38 10s commission on chatter of barque East Lothian from Newcastle to Auckland, two trips at £5 per cent on £770, amount of charter. There was considerable conflict of evidence, but it clearty appeared that in April last tho patties met in Custom House-street, and after speaking to each other proceeded together direct to the office of Mr Craig, to whom plaintiff introduced defendant as captain of the barque, and the subject of a charter at once arose, Craig offering 16s, and defendant wantingl7s. At this precise stage, plaintiff left them and never again in any way interfered in the matter, nor did he ask payment of commis sion until quite lately. Before the interview, between Craig and defendant ended, they "split their difference" and struck a .bargain for two trips at 16s 6d. Before that interview Craig had not spoken to defendant. On this evidence it was contended for defendant thafc'plaintiff had done nothing but effect " a mere introduc tion between two persons," and referred to authorities that such w^s not enough to support a claim for commission. On looking at the cases referred to, I do find (in Wilkin son v. Marlin, 8 c. and p. 5, Tindal, 0. J.) using the very words relied on, viz. :— "Undoubtedly a dry introduction of one man to another will not be enough- it would bo absurd to say it can be the subject matter of such a claim as this." But the learned Judge goes on to say further "but if the introduction is the foundation upon which negotiation proceeds, and without which it. would not have proceeded theo, &c." Now, on the admitted facts of defendant, want ing to let a Bhip, being taken by plaintiff, a shipbroker, to Craig, wanting to hire a ship, and the'immediato broaching of the subject of charter-shows the transaction to be within the latter part of the judge's re mark and to have been more than a " dry introduction," and Brett, L.J., iv Wilkin son v. Alston, 48 L.J. 733, very applicably observes "ihe plaintiff would, in point of law, fulfil the contract if he introduced the ship to the notice of the purchaser and the latter purchased it in consequence of the introduction, though all proceedings sub sequent to that introduction were carried on between the principals ' without any further intervention of the agent." The judgment concludes -with words' equally applicable to this case, viz., " I do not decide this question on any supposition that defendant was guilty of fraud. There is no question of fraud in the case, but merely the question whether the plaintiff is entitled to his commission nnder the contract." Though still puzzled by plaintiff's delay in making his claim, on the acts of the parties I hold that the plaintiff was employed to find a charterer for the barque on the implied terms, that if he did he should be paid a commission, and that he did find a charterer in Mr Craig.—Judg ment for plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs, £7 10s, t

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day. SCENE IN THE HOUSE LAST NIGHT.

-MR GIsBORNE FINED. IT got bruited about the town early yester day afternoon that tho Government had ar tanged to stop the debate, aud that Mr Hamlin was to be put in the chair to carry out the intention of the Government in re pressing the obstructionists. This rumour, strange to say, was prevalent through the city before it was known generally in the House. At iirst it was received with incre dulity, hilt soon general confirmation was given to its authenticity from various sources. A bout-five o'clock it was under stood that an attempt at a compromise would be made, but the Nelson menentered into the proposals with a lukewarm spirit, and when the House met at 7.30 nothing had been done. Mr Seymour himself took the chair, with all the galleries in the House densely packed. There was the well-known influence in the atmosphere of tho House, which predicts that something was likely to happen. Mr Seymour led olf by laying down his dictum to guide himself in ruling. The House refused to give any precedent^ to the rules he had adopted. The Speaker after this told the House that it was the business of members to find weaknesses and errors in tho ruling, and not for a chairman or Speaker to give authorities for his conduct. t When Mr Seymour had laid down his ruling it was deliberately challenged by Mr Gisborne in order to bring tho matter to an issue. This challenge was received by uproarious ap plauses from the stonewallers. Mr Seymour ruled that Mr Giabornein so doing had been disobedient to the chair, and Sir G. M. O'Rorke was sent for.

Up to this time there had been compara- ] tively little excitement or passion over the matter, an air of expectancy still hanging over members. Sir G. M- O'Rorke's ap pearance, however, completely altered the whole scope of the proceedings. Sir George Grey rose to draw his atten tion to some matter that had arisen, when Sir G. M.. O'Rorke, in a melo-dramatic tone of voice, told him to sit down, and then fol lowed the .details [so tully given by the Association.

When the affair came to be considered after it was over, it appeared to most of us in the light of a burlesque. That after the indignation displayed by Sir G. M. O'Rorke, and his maundering tones, that the whole matter should have been adjusted by the payment of £20. This was at once paid, The following is the form of receipt taken for payment of Mr Gisborne's fine :— * Received from the Hon. W. Gisborne the sum ot £20, being amount of a fine imposed by tho House of Representatives, Septem ber 2nd, 1881.—(Signed) F. E. CAMPBELL, Clerk, House ofJßepresentatives." After the House resumed at 11 o'clock last night, no further scenes occurred, though the Chairman (Mr Bryce) peremp torily ordered several members to sit down. Mr Moss was one of the victims, and he sat down on one occasion, remarking that he did so in fear of a heavy penalty. Once there was a prospect of a row, but nothing came of it, Mr Seddon was speaking, when Mr Brandon exclaimed, " Talk sense 1" Mr Seddon retorted that Mr Brandon's grey hairs protected him. He would not, he said, allow any man in the House, nor any three men, to talk to him like that. THE OPPOSITION CRUSHED AND THE BILL PASSED, After 3 a.m. the Opposition was practi-' callv crushed out, Messrs Seddon and Pitt being the only men to continue tho fight. There is great indignation here at the action of the Government in forcing the Bill through so hurriedly after gaining their point. One proposal of Mr Seddon's was, " That this Act shall only remain in force till the time that honest men are returned to Parliament to crush out the cursed abortion and give freedom to the people." The Premier moved that such language be taken down, but Mr Seddon retaining the motion, had the whip hand and declined to repeat it. On another occasiou he told an hon. member that he ought to be politically poll axed.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Details of the Wrangle.—An Ex citing Struggle.

On the House resuming, at 7.30, there was a large attendance of members. Mr Seymour took the chair. He said : Before calling on business, I desire to make a statement on the conduct of the business. The committee has now been sitting 48 hours, and has negatived, on 23 occasions, motions for reporting progress, or the Chair man leaving the chair, I am of opinion that the limits of fair discussion have been overstepped on this occasion, and it becomes my duty as Chairman, in order to uphold the proper conduct of the business of the committee, to put a stop to proceedings which have become obstructive. For the present, therefore, I shall not permit to be proposed, nor shall I put from the chair, any further notice to report progress or to leave the chair. I shall submit to the consideration of the committee any new clauses or amendments which may be bouil fide and in order, and I shall then strictly confine the discussion of these amendments to the point immediately under consideration. I feel sensible of the importance of the decision to which I have arrived, but I am of opinion that that deci sion was absolutely necessary for the proper conduct of business—that the deliberations of the committee should be brought to that point which is usual in fair and reasonable discussion of the measure submitted to it by the House. I have only now to add that I shall not allow this ruling of mine to be disputed. If any hon. member objects to the course I propose to take—and there may 1 be some hon. members who may think that, in the proposal I make for the conduct of tho business of the chair I am overstepping due ' authority—then, I think, the proper time for the discussion of that point is when the House is sitting, and the Speaker is in the chair. I shall not allow the ruling I give now to be challenged. In reply to Mr. Tole, The Chairman said it was not his place to quote his authorities for his ruling. It was his place to rule. Several other members having asked questions upon tho ruling, Mr Gisborne rose, and moved that the Chairman report progress, in order that the unprecedented ruling of the Chairman of Committees relative to his procedure in committee may be submitted for the con sideration of the House, (Loud "cheers and clapping of hands from the stonewall party). The Chairman : I may inform the com mittee that I shall decline to put this. (Ap plause from the Ministerial side). Mr Gisborne rose to speak to his motion, when the Chairman said : The hon. gen tleman will please speak to the clause under consideration.

Mr Gisborne : I shall speak to my motion. (Cheers, and ciies of "Chair.") The Chairman : The hon. gentleman will speak to the clause. Mr Gisborne : I believe I am asserting the privileges of the House. (Cheers from the Opposition party.) If lam disorderly, I wish my conduct to be reported to the House.

The CHAIRMAN : I understand the hon. member declines to speak to the clause under discussion.

Mr Gisborne : I do.

The CHAIEMAN : And that he intends to spsak to his motion. In that case I declare the hon. member acting in defiance of the rules of the chair. (Cheers from the Go vernment.) The Premier besought the members to be calm. There was no cause for excite ment, and they should be prepared to deal with the matter in a calm, judicial spirit. That was the only way they were likely to arrive at a just conclusion.- The Chairman then said he would leave the chair, and report that the hon. member for Totara had been guilty of disorderly conduct.

The Chairman having done so, Sir George Grey rose and was about to speak, when The Speaker, in a fierce voice, cried : Order! If any member rises when I am on my legs summary proceedings will be "or dered to be taken. It has been reported that Mr Gisborne the member for Totara, has been guilty of disorderly conduct in committee. I will now afford that hon. member an opportunity of explaining his conduct, after which he will withdraw from the Chamber until the House deliberates what course it will pursue with regard to him.

Mr GISBORNE then explained his reason for what he had done, and left the Chamber. Mr Hall said : Before I proceed to move the motion which has just now been in dicated by yon yourself, Sir, may I ask you to call upon the hon member whose con duct has bjen challenged, to re-consider the matter.

Mr Speaker : I must positively decline doing so. It has been explained to me that the authority of the Chairman of Committee

has been set at defiance, and I have iv due form called upon and given the hon. mem ber an opportunity for explaining his con duct. This he has declined to do, apd it must be assumed that he had in hisimind a full knowledge of the consequences. I therefore must decline to iinterfero any further, as has been suggested by. the Hon. the Premier. I now await the .motion requisite for dealing with the hon. member under these circumstances. Mr Hall : Sir, 1 have to move, and do so with regret, " That the Hou.Mr Gisbome, a member of this House, having continued to interrupt the business of this House in committee, alter having been called upon by the Chairman thereof to desist, that he shall be held to have boen guilty of con tempt." I do this, Sir, with very great regret, as I cannot but admit, that, while the hon. member has undoubtedly defied the authority of the.House, he has done so in no spirit qf factiousness, but has simply been actuated by a desire to assert what he undoubtedly, seems to consider to havo been a right. Believing him to have been wrong, as he .undoubtedly was, the. Chairman reported the matter to yourself. You have decided that Mr Gisbome was in the wrong. (Cries of " No" and " Yes.") Therefore I beg to move— Tne Speaker : In dealing with a case of this kind I beg Jthat it may be done in a spirit of solemnity due to the importance of ttie event. I deßire that you will confine your remarks as strictly as possible to the business on hand. Mr Hall : I would ask you, Sir.if it will be competent to accept of a resolution affirm ing the offence, leaving the question of the penalty to. be inflicted to be dealt with by a separate resolution afterwards ? The Speaker was understood to reply in the negative, and that every member is sup posed to know the penalty to which a per sistence in conduct like that complained of subjects him. The authority of the Chair man of Committees must not be trifled with in this way. Mr Hall : .Then, Sir, I will move the motion I have just read with the addition insisted upon by you, and that the penalty be £20. ".

The Speaker : The penalty asked for is £20, not £50, as provided by the standing orders. It is a very light punishment for the offence with which the hon. member is charged, but as this is the first case of the kind, I am not disposed to interfere.

Sir G. GKEY : I move as an amendment to the motion you have just read, " That the Hon. Dr Gisborne rightly strove to bring under review of the House the ruling of the Chairman of Committees, which he deemed to be of an unprecedented nature." He believed that the ruling of the Chair man in refusing to accept ot his motion was unprecedented, and in asserting that view there was nothing' in the conduct of the Hon Mr Gisborne that could by any possi bility be construed into a spirit of factious opposition. He stated most distinctly that he believed he was acting on a ruling given by the Chairman ot Committees on a previous occasion. They had all heard that ruling. It was given openly, and there could be no doubt but that. the Chairman, of Committees gave them most distinctly to understand that any challenge made in committee of his ruling would have to be reported to you, Sir, as Speaker of this House. Under these circumstances, I con lend again, Sir, that the hon. member deserves the gratitude of this House. He deserves our praise, rathei- than our censure for the spirit of gentleness and calmness in which he contended for what he, in common with many more members in that House, conceived to be an undoubted right. Then again, Sir, I have to point out that this is a novel course of action proposed to be taken, and as such the hon. member is entitled to consideration.

Sir W. Fox admitted that the hon. mem ber had asserted what he conceived to be his rights in a spirit of perfect fairness and forbearance, but then they had to take all the circumstances of the case into account. The obstruction had been carried to a very great length, and unless a strong hand was taken, the business could not possibly be gone on with. Mr Gisborne had, no doubt, voluntarily put himself forward as a martyr. It would be folly, as some members of the House would appear to think, that this was a trifling matter, and should be dealt with as such. It was a state of matters which had to be put a stop to, and unless that was done the same kind of Obstruction might crop up again at any given moment.

Mr Pitt rose to a point of drder t but the Speaker ruled against him, and Sir W. Fox wa3 allowed to proceed with his remarks, the remainder of which were con cluded in a spirit similar to the foregoing. Mr MOSS spoke against the motion, stating that if the course proposed was in sisted on the standing orders were a farce, and ought to be torn up. Mr SheehAN defended the action taken by Mr Gisborne, and thought he was de serving rather of praise than censure. If it became necessary he would move at the proper time that the fine be Is instead of £20. Mr Hursthouse said Mr Gisborne had taken no part in obstruction. He had oniy moved a test question to obtain the opinion of the House. Mr Shephakd spoke to the same effect. Mr Stewart contended that Mr Gis borne had deliberately, with full know ledge of consequences, refused to obey the ruling of the Chairman. His very calm ness was proof of premeditation. There was no ground for sympathy. Mr GIBBS felt that Mr Gisborne had been simply endeavouring to bring an impor tant question to issue. Mr Seddon contended that Mr Gisborne was. not acting dispassionately. He was really excited,.and suffering from provoca tion.

Mr. Weston considered that although Mr Gisborne might technically be guilty of contempt, he was really only endeavouring to obtain what he deemed he was entitled'to — an appeal to he Speaker and House of the Chairman's ruling. He thought that the authority of the House would be suffi ciently vindicated by a fine of one farthing. Mr MACANDREW, with great pain as an old friend and colleague of Mr Gisborne, felt bound to support the Premier's motion. Whether right or wrong the authority of the chair must be supported. Mr Pit J disputed this view, and thought fairer justice would be done if the House waited till calmer before adjudicating. Captain Russell said no one could possi bly say Mr Gisborne had intended any contempt. Mr J. T. FISHBR agreed with Captain Russell.

Mr Barron said Mr Gisborne had acted calmly and deliberately, and had courted his fate.

Mr JOHNSTON agreed with Mr Barron. Mr Wood held that Mr Gisborne had not committed any contempt. He hap simply coatroverted a ruling, which he deliberately stated was in contravention of the Standing Orders of the House,

Mr J. B. Fishek considered that Mr Gisborne had been guilty of cold-blooded, deliberate contempt of the chair and ob struction of business. His object might be pure, but his intention was bad. Mr Rolleston said the question had now to be dealt with as a question of dry fact, apart from whether the hon. member for Totara choose to make himself a martyr. Messrs Levbstam and Reid spoke in mitigation of the damages. Mr Speight said they might leave the question of mitigation of damages out of the question, and consider tho reason on Mr Gisborne's action, He held that that gentle man had no other course left open.

Mr Collins said his vote would be given against the hon. member for Totara. He felt that his vote would lose him his elec tion, but the hoa. member had broken the standing rules of the House, and had been guilty of a serious offence.

Mr Harris justified Mr Gisborne's con duct, and was wandering from the question when the Speaker peremptorily ordered him to sit down.

Mr Tole spoke in favour of no punish ment being imposed. Mr SwANSON thought it unnecessary to discuss the question of mitigation, as he was very well sure he would never pay one shilling. Other members having spoken, at five minutes to 10 the question was put that the Premier's motion stand part of the question, when a division was called. Ayes, 46; noes, 27. The motion was carried. The following is the division list on Mr Hall's motion:— Ayes, 46: Allwright, Andrews, Atkinson, Bain, Barron, Beetham, Bowen, Brandon, Bryce, Colbeck, Collins, Dick, Driver, J. B. Fisher (Buller), Fox (teller), Fulton, Hall, Hamlin, H. Hirst (Wallace), Johnston, Jones, Kelly, Kenny, Levin, Macandrew (teller), McCaughan, Montgomery, Murray, Oliver, Pyke, Richardson, Rolleston, Saun ders, Shanks, Stevens, Stewart, Studholmc, Sutton, Swanson, Trimble, Wakefield, Wallis, Weston, Whitaker, Whyte, and Wright. Noes 27.— Ballauce, Brown, J. T. Fisher (Heathcote), (teller), George, Gibb3, Urey, Harris, W. J. Hurst (City of Auckland, West), Hursthoufe, Hutchison, Leastam, Mason, Moss, Pitt, Reeves, Reid Russell, Seddon, Sheehan, Shepherd, Speight' Taiaroa, Tawhai, Te Wheoro, Tole, Wood,"

. On the substantive question for inflict ing the fine, the House again divided :— Ayes 46.— Allwright, Andrews, Atkin don, Bain, Barron, Betham, Bowen Bron 3on,,Brvce, Colbeck, Collins, Dick, Driver J.: B. Fisher (Buller),Fox (teller), Fulton Hall, Hamlin, H. Hirst (Wallace), John ston, Jones, Kelly, Kenny, Levin, Mao. Andrew (teller), McCaughan, McDonald Montgomery, Murray, Oliver, Pyke' Richardson, Rolleston, Saunders, Shanks' Stevens, Stowart, Studholme, Sutton,' Swatfson, Trimble, Wakefield, Wallis Whittaker, Whyte, and Wright. , . ' Noes, 25: Ballance,. Brown, j. T. Fishei , (Heathcote), teller; George'; Gibbs, Grey" Harris, Hufsthouse, Hutchison; Levestam' Lundon, Mason, Moss, Fitt, Reeves, rteid' Russell, Seddon, Sheehau (teller), Shephardl Speight, Tajaroa, Tawhai, Tole, and Wood! The Speaker directed the Sergeant-at- Arms to summon Mr Gisborne, who, on making his appearance, was received with applause, ; lho Speaker then addressed him in the - following terms:—lt is with no ordinary feelings of regret that I see before me in your present position a man of your past career. The distinguished services you have : rendered the colony are well-known to all in the House. By the faithful discharge of the duties devolving upon you in respect of the - services you haye given to the very highest offices of the colony, I have seen you, Sir frequently sitting as a member of this House on these Benches, and your conduct has, ordinarily been that of dignity and de corum. I have also seen you. Sir, occupy, ing a seat on the Ministerial Benches, and iv other capacities you have occupied posi tions of honour and" trust in connection with the Government of this colony. It is ex. pected that a gentleman of your knowledge and experience would set an example to the House, more especially to young .members ot the House. It is therefore with extreme regret I find you occupying the position you now doi If we are ,not to lobk to you to up. hold the dignity of the House, then, I fail to see to whom we are to look for that.! The" House has taken'a moreienient view of yoni case than all the facts of the case might under the circumstances warrant. tThe,de cision arrived at by the House-in your absence is this—that you, Mr ißsborne, have been guilty of wilful disobedience, and it has thereby declared you to haVe been guilty of contempt, and a penalty of £20 is recorded against you. The penalty is pay. able at once, and until it is paid you are not to resume your seat. The Clerk is iastruc ted to retire in order that immediate pay. ment may be made. Until payment is made you can retire from the House. Mr Gisborne said he hoped he would not be considered wanting in respect to :the'. House or respect to the Speaker in making a word of comment upon the .observations with which he had been pleased to accom- ' pany the decision at which tke t House had . just arrived. His own conscience fully acquitted him of all intention of obstructing" the business before the House. He was nc- . tuated in the course lie had taken by no other motive than a desire of enabling that Ho use to get consideration ot a subject, which he believed the ruling of the Chairman of Com mittee distinctly promised, i ~ Mr Gisborne then retired, and was loudly applauded in doing so. , The Speaker said that before leaving the chair he would avail himself of the opper tunity of making a few observations on the transactions of the last 48 hours. During the whole of that time no progress what ever had been made with the business; the Bill before the House in committee not having been advanced a single step. .He felt perfectly ashamed at the manner in which the business had been obstructed. He mentioned the matter principally with the view of assuring hon. members, and in order that there might be no further mistake made in supposing that there was no power by which a dead lock of this kind could be released. In the exercise of that power, he, foronei would not flinch from the discharge of the duty entrusted to him. 1.30 a.m, At the usual adjournment at 10.55, the committee reeumed, when a division was taken upon Mr Seddon's new clause-. ■. The clause was negatived by 46 to 17. Mr Speight's hew clause was then taken. • . - , '- ... Mr Hurst said he would propose as a substitute, " That the Act shall Continue in operation till 1887, and no longer." After some remarks from Mr SPEIGHT, Mr Brandon, and Sir George Grey, and " others, Mr Hall intimated that the Go vernment would accept Mr Hurst's proposed Mr Speight's new clause, providing for redistribution to be taken affbr each census, ! was lost by 52 to 16. . „ ~ i Further discussion ensued on Mr Hurst s clause. Mr Seddon is now speaking. .

The Morning Sitting.

i After 1.30 this morning, Mr Wakefield : opposed, and Mr Russell supported Mr Hurst's clause which was read a second time, by 29 to 27. The clause was added to the Bill by 31 to 22.—Mr Seddon moved an amendment, that no person shall be entitled'to have his name inserted in more than one electoral roll.—The motion was rejected by 31 to 21.-At 1.55 Mr Sheehan asked if the Chairman would accept a motion to report progress.—The Chair man said No, he did not think progress should be reported till all the new clauses were passed.—Mr Sheehan then moved a clause providing that it should not be obligatory to hold all the elections on the same day,—Mr Bryce here relieved Mr Seymour in the chair, and refused to put it, but stated that he would accept a motion to report progress.—Mr Sheehan then moved this, but Mr Hall opposed.—Mr Pitt was speaking in support ot reporting progress, when the Chairman ordered him to resume "bis seat, which Mr Pitt did after a protest.—Mr Moss was com plaining of the House being gagged, when he was also ordered to sit down. He did so, but stood up again and proceeded to speak of what it would be possible for a Go vernment to do in future if it had a Speaker and Chairman subservient to its orders.-r- Mr Bowen drew attention to this language as conveying imputations on the present Speaker and Chairman.—Mr Moss dis claimed this intention.—The Chairman ordered him to'resume his seat. He did so under fear of a heavy penalty. The motion to report progress was put and lost.—Mr Pitt moved a new clause, that the Act should not come into force till after the close o£ next session of Parliament,— Mr Seddon supported this; and Mr Moss asked if the topic was removed from him, as he had not been told for how long he was to keep his seat. Mr Moss spoke some time, and was again called to order.—. Messrs Seddon, Shepherd, and Pitt haying spoken, the clause was lost by 27 to 7.—On the schedule being reached, Mr Sheehan said they should report progress.—Mr Hall opposed, and called on the committee to pass the schedules as they stood, saying that any alterations the Government thought desirable, could bo brought down by message from the Governor afterwards. —Mr Pitt protested against the schedules being bo rushed through.—The motion to report progress was lost by 27 to 7.—On the first clause (Bay of Islands) one member, Mr Sheehan, moved to insert two, instead of one ; lost hy 28 to s.—Two amendments to change the name to Mongonui was also lost.—Mr Lundon then moved an,alteration in the boundaries.—Mr Pitt urged that the schedule should be sent to Select Com mittee.—Mr George said , that the four Northern districts desired to retain then present boundaries.—Major Atkinson said Government insisted on the schedule being passed as printed. ' When this was done, any amendment suggested to the Govern ment would receive careful consideration.— Mr Lundon withdrew his amendment.— On the clause Auckland City, Mr. Seddon moved that it have two members instead ot one, and that Auckland North bo struck out: lost by 27 to 6.-Mr Seddon pi oposed to give Auckland City West two members instead of one; lost by 28 to 6.-Mr Seddon moved the amalgamation of North and South; lost by 24 to 4.-Mr Seddon then moved to give the lhames two members; lost by 21 to 6.—A similar motion with regard to the ,. Hutt was lost by 26 to 4. —Mr Pitt at 6.10 moved to report progress; lost by 25 to 4. — Mr Seddon moved to amalgamate the two Wairarapa districts; ayes 4; noes 25. Mr Seddon proposed to amalgamate the three Wellington City districts, giving three members; ayes 6; noes 22. Mr Pitt moved that Nelson City have two members and at length urged its claims. Major Atkinson regretted that the Government had to oppose this, but in justice to the rest of the colony they bad no option. He hoped the day would come when Nelson would be entitled to and get increased representation. Mr Pitt's amendment was lost by 22 to 9.—A proposal of Mr Gibbs, supported by Mr Hursthouse, to insert Collingwood after the name Motueka was rejected on the voices, and amotion to give Motueka two mem bers lost by 26 to 9.

The average English and American btain is sad to weigh 45.7 ounces, against French," 44.6; German, 44,1 j Italian, 44 ; Negro, ;;. 40,5 -..".;■/":.,,. ... '- '

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 3.



riR EA T "O EDUCTIONS Winter Drapery. "M" 1L NEA N D riHoyoE " Are now Selling at Greatly ' : ■'■ '■ ' '•• ■ ■"■ . Reduced Prices BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK '}'■' ■ '" „-'" 'OF '•':'. . MttLra_wrTMANTi.ES, Jackets, Ulsters, ! , sjoir^ Skirts, PPTT^ Mantle and Ulster Cloths, • Dress Materials, ' liAddxs' and .Children's Costumes, ': Hosiery, Fancy Wool Goods. - ; justtohand, ii ' all the new evening shades in i;,.; . COTTON SATTJffIENS. . ', ••;-., Afewlinesof . Underclothing Exceedingly cheap Remnants prom all Departments. MILNE & CHOYCE, -.':■ AUCKLAND.



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Special Advertisements. IN ORD|ER TO MAKE ROOM If or ensuing season's goods, and to troduce my LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF WOOLLENS, I beg to Inform my numerous customers ana the'general publiothat Ihave [decided to REDUCE THE PRICES BY TEN PER CENT. At tho same time I wish to imply that every i__S_l__st»_Maffi thanks for past favours. H. L. POSSENESKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IIABITMAKHB, SHORTL4ND-STREKT, AUOKLAND (Opposite South British Insurance Company). -pi R O M J> A R I S, The Most MAGNIFICENT Q R B'.'T O N N B g| Ever Shown in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opened, And on Salo by GARLICK „ CRANWELL. Nickel Plated french and half tester Jron Bedsteads, very handsome, and a novelty. Just Landed, ex Hermione. ' LAEGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE piTY TTALL A ROADE.



pARLICK & £JRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS. FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITK WOOL HEARTH RUGS. TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL. & STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, VeryNiob, and Preferable tq, Cushions. GARLICK & CKANWELL. -T^- INK S _ IT ALL. Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. SHORTLAND-STREET, Beg to inform the Pnblio -that they have Opened their New Warehouse WITH A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE, The Latest Novelties, and The Newest Their stock of CARPET 3, for Variety, Quality, and Price has never been surpassed in Auckland. A large assortment of LINOLEUM and FLOOR CLOTHS in all widths. •yCATTINGS, MATS, and RUGS in great variety. >■■ Ibe Newest and Latest Patterns in Cretonnes and TRIMMINQ3. Silk and Worsted Reps, Coteleines, Tapostry, and Damask Coverings. Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers. Lace, Net, and Muslin Curtains. A large and well-assorted Stook of all tho N eweßt Patterns in Toiletware, Agents for the Iron Venetian Blinds—"The Blind ot the Period." These are the only perfect blinds made. The Largest Stook of Brass and Iron BED STKADS and COTS in New Zealand to choose from. A choice assortment of Dolly Varden Down Quilts, Blankets, Bed and Table Linen, Towels, Toilet Covers, &c„ &o. Inspection Invited. WINKS & HALL, SHORTLAND-STREET. "J* HE JfEW 2BALAND Clothing JTactory.



ARRIVAL OF THK NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Which for Superior Value and Excel lence justify the Now Zkaland Clothing Factory being called the Criterion Establishment of New Zealand. THK MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, made from the Celebrated PRIZE MEDAL MOSGIBL TWEEDS, combine wonderful wear-resisting qualities, with sterling value. The productions for this season aro pronounced unequalled In . Quality, and PBic_.by any Goods we have yet offered to the New Zealand Public. The New Stock ot HATS, SHIRTS, TIES. BRACES, HOSIERY, COLLARS, PORTMANTEAUX, UMBRELLAS, RUGS, &c, is most comprehensive in variety, and will be foond to satisfy the most fastidious taste?. [Auckland Branch : QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Theatre Royal), And at Albert-street, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS, Rranoh Manager. J-ySSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN HAS PURCHASED . MR RUSHBROOK'S INTEREST IN THE > JUNCTION rjRAPERY'ITP'AREHOUSE, And, prior to making extensive alterations the premises, has made _r HEAVY REDUCTIONS _» ON THK WHOLE STOCK, Tho following lines are worthy of notice :— 2000 yards Good Dress Materials, 53d ) half 3000 „ ~ " „ at6:Jd, } usual BJd. 9}d, 101 d, 12Jd. I price Black Lustres, extra value, B}ii, 6}d, lnd, 13Jd, 1/11 to 2/61 Black Silks, unsurpassed, 2/63 d, 2/11,3/3, 3/11, 3/9 to 6/11 Cold Jot Silks,to clear, 2/11,39/ d )20 per cent. White Calico.all prlces.from 2fd > under nsu'l Grey, Calico, all prices, from 2}d ) price Well Assorted Stook of Blankets, Mosgiel, Kaiapoi, and other makes from 5/6 d each Cheap Tweeds for Boys wear, 1/91, inn, 2/21. 2/4 Kaiapoi & Mosgiel Tweeds, new Goods, from 3/3, being a very small advance on mill prioeß Large Assortment of Corsets, from 1/5 per . pair. Large Lot of Girls'. Maidß', and Women's Hose, to dear, 9Jd per pair Lot of Good Black Braid, 3G yards for 1/ (piece) Men's Cotton Singlets, from 1/10 „ Marino ~ from 1/11 Splendid Stock of Brown Hollands, 6id, 7}d, ■Bd, 9|d, I2ld, the cheapest Goods in the market 3500 yards Flannel, In Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and other makes, cannot be beaten, from 6id, 9d. 10M. 12|d-line is worth 1/6 per yard Full Yard Wide Flannel, 1/21.1/8 per yard J Floor Cloth, HJd per yard; 3-ft wide, 1/2} per yard Large Bath Towels, 9}d, lo}d, V. 1/2, and 1/1 Good Stock of Winceys, splendid value, from 2d per yard 1500 yards Oxford Shirting, New Goods, splen did quality and patterns, B}d per yard. Cotton Shirtings, 4|d and 6}d per yard Men's Cotton Shirts, from 1/71 Men's and Boys' Ulsters and Waterproofs to be cleared out cheap First-rate Stock of Boys' Suits cheap Men's Tweed Trousers, from 5/11 a pair Fine Stock of Melbourne Clothing at Clear ing Prices 228 Cocoa Door Mats, 1/8, 2/3, 3/2, 171, 5/5 Fancy Door Mats, 2/1 each. COUNTRY ORDERS SENT WITH CASH AT SALE PRICES. Ali. Goods Masked in Plain Red Figures at Greatly Reduced Prices FOR CASH ONLY. "V^ILLIAM T> "DRIDGMAN (Late RuShbrook & Bhidsman), U.PPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland. fr ! rriHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH'S A PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). a - Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. loo's. SQTt. Crown Brand Flour £ s, d. £ s. d. £ c. d. m ß,erton 13 10 011 0 0 1110 0 T.B.&F.Canteibury n ß?pur,perton .. 1210 0130013 10 0 Cantab Flour, per m!2L„" ''•: •• - 000 000 II 00 fSMK?.-:: 188 - - KK»^a_RS__,__, Anekland, August 26th, iBBiT ' *



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