SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HTGH WATER} 9.30 SUNSKT.-This Evening, 1.45 SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 7.16 MOON'S AGK.—Last Quarter, 19th, 8.57 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Rotomahana, b.b., Underwood, from Southern Ports

DEPARTURES.

LAST RVENING. Glenolg, 5.8., Farquhar.for Tauranga Annie, ketch, Cameron, for Wanganui

PROJECTED DBPARTURES %^ZSSS£S%SL*toI Cityof Syd ney, P.M.s.s., 26th Melbourne via south-Arawata. Thursday Taranakl and South -Wanaka, 21st

IMPORTS.

Per Rotomahana:— , . 100 boxes Star candlos, 100 cases apples and peara.-U. W. Binney.

Per Rotomahana, from Melbourne and South ern Port. From Melbourne-119 boxes and 153 half-chests tea, 1128 mats sagar. 460 packages andSObavs ditto, 8 cases wine, 100 cases castor oil, 200 bag 3 rice, 200 cases geneva, 10 cuseß claret, i cases confectionery. 10 cases treacle, 5 bags seed, 29 casks. 39 cases, balos, and packages sundry merchandise. From Hobart—cG2 cases fruit, 1 package rags. From Dunedin—3 cason tobacco, 30 sacks oatmeal, 10 sacks barley. CO boxes candles, 221 sacks oats, 100 sacks bran, 109 packages and cacfis sundries. FromDunedin (to Tauranga) :—7 cases cheese (To Russell> :— 100 qr. sasks flour, 100 saekp ofcts. From Lyt telton:—2s cases bacon, 10 cases* cheeso, 51 kegs butter, 38 cases and packagsa of sundries. From Wellington;—3o oases meats, 11 bars steol, 6 bars ic0n.1360 sacks barley, 100 boxes candles. 2 bundles springs, 28 cases sundries. From Napier: 17 packages effects, 2 portmanteau. From Gisborno —15 empty casks, 20 sacks barloy, 21 hides.

Inwards CoiSTAViSK.-Dclphin, frotn Punin, with 13 heidoattlo; Sovoreign of the Seas, from Tryphona, with 250 poxtsund 31) toas firewood ; Boaoy, from Port Charlee, with 21,000 feot jimbor. OOTWAKDS COASTWISE.-Dolphin for Thames with 27 tons coal; Bessy, for Kennedy Way.

The barquentine Annie Bow arrived at New castle f torn this port on May 28.

The schooner Look Out arrived at Sydney from Auckland via Kaipara on May 26.

The brigantine Eliza Wary arrived at Timaru from thta port via Kaipara on the 7th inst.

The brigantine Linda Webor, from this port via Napier, arrived at Lyttelton on the Bth inst.

The schooner Torea from Lyttelton for this port has the following carco :—3l tors flour, 150 sacks oat?, 15 sacks fowl-wheat, 15 sacks sharps, ■>0 cases corned beef. 2 cases ('ani3 and bacon, 6 casks corned beef, 20 bales chaff, 10 tons pota toes. ,'

The brigantino George Noble has entered out at the Cuntoms for Newcastle.

The brigantine Flirt has taken in ballast and proceoJs to Mercury Bay. There she will pro bably load timber for Fiji. Captain Powell, late cf the barque Especulador, will take com mand.

The price paid by the newly-formed Whaling Company for the barquo Kspoculador was £700. Messrs Sims and Brown have undertaken to fit the vessel with all requisites, and she will bo ready for sea a fortnight or three weeks henne. Captain Irvirjg is expected to tako command. The ketch Santa Cruz, from Lyttelton, twenty four days ont, is reported as coming up Rangi toto channel.

A schooner outeido Tiritiri has been signalled all day, and will not reach the wharf before a lato hour to night or early to-morrow morning. She is expected to prove tho Magellan Cloud, now Jo days out from Lyttolton, and therefore overdue.

The b.s. Rotomahana is announced to leave for Sydney at 6 o'clock this evening. The fol lowins passengers wero booked :—Messrs Her ring, Clayton, McLean, Sale, Gnise, Donovan, Matthewman. Geldart, Graham, Lee, Dr. and Mrs] Barber, Mr and Mrs Hayes, Miss Harbutt, Mr and Mrs Murdoch, Masters Lee, Bowerman, Skelly, Jeffers, Dowley,

The Melbourne " A*e." of May 31st says :— " H.M.S. Cleopatra arrived at Albany yesterday afternoon from Cape Otway, where she left the flagshiD of the detached squadron on Saturday, 21st inst. She will remain there until the repairs to H.M.S. Bacchante are completed, when both vessels will come on to Melbourne. The royal princes will await the completion of the work and resume the voyage to Melbourne in the Bacchante."

ARRIVAL OF THE ARAWATA AT RUSSELL.

The Arawata, Captain Sinclair, left Sydney on the 10th at 2 p.m. and arrived at Russell wharf at 2 thiß,morning. Experienced strong variable winds throughout. Passengers :—Saloon for Auckland: Mr and Mrs Freogard and 2 children, Wyman, Miss Dear, Mr and Mrs Millett and 2 children, Messrs Price, Brown, Laughlln, Hall, Chapman. For Lyttelton: Duncan. For Dune din : Mr and Mrs Gordon, and 18 steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTOMAHANA.

The Union Company's as. Potomahana, Captain J. Underwood, arrived from Melbourne " via Southern ports at 3.30. a.m. to-day. We aro indebted to Mr Charles 11. Hudson, purser, for late files and passenger list, &c, and the following report:—" The a.a. Rotomahana left

Sandridfce at 2.30, p.m. on 31st ultimo, reach ing Hobart on 2nd inftant, sailing thence for Bluff on same date at 6 3:>. p.m. Arrived at the Bluff on Cth, takiDg her departure for Port Chalmers came evening, and arriving on follow ing morning. Lsft again on Bth, arriving at Lyttelton on 9th, and sailing thence at 11 a.m. on 10th. Arrived at Wellington on the 11th, sailing again on 12th instant, called at Napier .. and Uiaborne on 13th, leaving the latter port for Auckland at 1 p.m. on 14th, arriving as above. Had string N.K. and K. ■ winds from Melbourne to Bluff, and on the New Zealand coast moderate variable winds with hazy weather and much rain. Passengers:—Saloon : Miss Morton, Mr and Mrs Stevens, Mrs Whitson and infant, Mr and flfe Marshall. Rev. H Bull, Rev. W. Morley, Mr J. Mitchell. Mr F. A. Bromfleld, Dr. Buller. Mra Bnller. Master Bui ler, Mr Sul'ivan, Messrs A. Whyllie, Auokland, Owen, Mrs Bates. Messrs Morler, Robertson, Lang, Hemus. J. R. Perry. Sinclair, Donnelly, McCanghan. M.H.R., Major Topis, and 20 in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Wallibi, s.s., Leys, from Wanganui

IMPORTS.

Per Wallabi, from Wanganni—243 sheep and ■ 42 head cattle. ' The is,.Walllbi arrived from Wanganui at ' 9.30-a,tnv,to-day, She returns thither to-morrow m]sainß The s.s. Lalla Rookh ia expected to arrive some time to-night from Raglan,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russbix, this day. Sailed: Reliance. Arrived : Hawk.

The Arawata sails at i p.m. Passengers: Messrs Goffe, Stewart. Sanderson, Sneel, Lear mond, Birgor, and others.

~ . -■ Opotiki, this day. .: Sailed: Staffs* for Auckland, at 9 a.m.

' ; ... Wha>oarei, this day. < _ Ajrlyed; Argyle, from Auckland, at 9.30.a,m, . Wellington, yesterday. >. Sailed: Penguin, s s., for Nelson. Lyttkiton, yesterday. . Sailed: Ringarooma, s.s., for Dunedin.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Hotomahana, at 5 p.m. For money ordors, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1 p.m. Lato letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 5.20 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5,30 p,m. Thursday, 16th instant. For Wanganui, per Wallabi, at G a.m. For Waitara, per Lalla Kookh. at 8 a.m. For Tryphena, par Sovercinn of tho Seas, at For a Waiwera, To Kapa, Craigieburn. and Warkworth. per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiti. per For Thamo" poriiotomahona, at 3.30 p.m. For Mangawai, por Flngal, at 3 p.m. Friday, 17th instant. AK^hin "°WMellterane O n Ports, and Continent of Kurope, at 8 a.m. ForGisborne, Napier. Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonios, and United Kingdom, via Su°z and Brindisi, for letters specially bo pre paid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, tho previous evening at 4 olclock. For Friendly lelands and Samoa, per Myrtle, For Whangarei Heads, Panic, Waipu, Whan garoi, and Tangihua, pcx Argyle, at i p.m. Tuesday. 213t instant. Per s s. City of New York, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Woat Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Contlnont of Kurope, at 1 p.m. Lato letters bearing au extra foe of Blxponce, In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due Jn London on Tuesday, August 2nd 1881, S. B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

" The last aot of the play, second childhood loads the way." and it is in this sonllo condition that tho muscles become relaxed, the nerveß sensitive and delicately strung, tho function weak, and tho whole organism wearied and worn away with tho fretting, the strifes, tho activities of llfo. Then is it that the frame needs a grateful cordial, a gentle Btiimilant, a mild restorative, and then it is that like the stream the prophets wand evoked, Udolpho Wolfo's Schiedam Aromatio Sohnapps flows out in talmy currents.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

<> June 15,1881. Theatre Royal-Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company. 8 p.m. Northcoto Wesleyan Churoh Soiree—Tea at i; entortainmont to follow.

Birth

LOVKGROVB. - At Claudelands, Hamilton Kast, on the 11th Jung, the wlfo of G. Love grove of a son.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1881.

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

Now that education is systematized throughout the colony and discussions con cerning lthave, of late, occupied much space in our local columns, a few remarks as to higher education may not be annas. In the first place, what is meant by higher educa tion ? Let us illustrate our idea of it in this way. For instance, technical education teaches those branches of knowledge in the mechanical arts, and scientific professions, both in theory and practice with the object distinctly of utilizing' that knowledge in the direction of obtaining worldly gain. That the student shall thereby be a better or superior workman and commaud higher wages, and that the engineer or doctor may do likewise. This is the ostensible object in view, and the same remarks apply to what is called commercial education. In the pursuit of this, the mind undoubtedly nndergoes discipline and acquires strength, and in the case of the professions where theories and principles have to be mastered something like real mental culture is achieved. But this is incidental; not the object aimed at. Higher education, on the other hand, proceeds on the principle that knowledge is its own reward, and mentul culture is the thing aimed at. In pursuing this object, practical, and what is erron eously classified as useful, knowledge come? in largely as a matter of course; but these are incidental—not what is sought after. Acquisition of knowledge is the type of the process by which the mental powers are evolved or built up, and higher education proceeds on a broader basis than commercial or professional education. Thus it often happens that professional men are what is called narrow-minded, though adepts in their own line; and it often happens, on the other hand, that men of high and general culture have little power of practical application—too speculative, but this is not a common complaint. If we examine the past we shall find that many of the highest cultured minds of great speculative powers were likewise niou of great perceptive power, combined with the keenest observation. This is especially the case with those in modern times, who are distinguished as scientific men. Doubtless a great majority of men are mentally in competent to ascend into the region of abstract truth, let them try ever Bo_ much ; but the true object of higher education i 9 to train the mental faculties in this direction —the power to discriminate classes of ideas as well as classes of things; to see that " the law which moulds a tear and bids it trickle from its source " is identical with that which forms the spheres and guides the planets in their course, or to enable men to see " sermons in stones, books in brooks, and good in everything "; to detect diversity in what appears alike, and to perceive similitude in the midst of diversity. It has been said that we do not want institutions for higher education, because they are so ex pensive .and comparatively useless in a young colony. Those who think thus seem to be in the position of the ass which pre ferred hay to oats because it was an ass. It seems that this is the ground on which the opposition to the efforts being made to re form our local Grammar School are based. Several gentlemen engaged ia mercantile pursuits have openly stated, and the " Herald " has supported them, that all that ia wanted, at least by them, in this school is that their boys should be educated to be good business men. It is, no doubt, true that the pursuit of money-getting tends to dull the higher mental and moral suscepti bilities, to ignore the grander attributes of map, and to smother the nobler aspirations which tend to enhance life. But those who are usually so affected are not often guilty of so open a confession as this. Higher edu cation is usually identified with Universities and those schools which professedly train their pupils for Universities. But there is no reason why the principles of higher edu cation should not be inculcated in our com mon schools as well as those of higher pre tensions. Higher education consists not so much in what is taught as in the direction given to the mind of the pupil, and in the end aimed at by the teacher. To do this, however, with any chance of success, the teachers, as a body, musit be men or women of cultivated minds themselves. It is an old proverb that a silk purse cannot be made out of a'sow's ear, and it is useless to expect that teachers who look upon their work solely as a means of earning a living can succeed in implanting in their pupils' minds any higher ideas, This quality, so essential to success in a teacher, seems to be thought little about, a quality or turn of mind without which no one can educate. This was the distinguishing feature in Dr. Arnold; of Rugby, and one which was heartily and gratefully remembered and acknowledged by pupils in aftertimes, when they had in many instances become distinguished men themselves such as the author of "Tom Brown's Schooldays." It must be acknow ledged that in cutting off the school from the church a most powerful influence in the interests of higher education has been lost. For the clergy as a body have been men of cultnre, and the entire exclusion of that body from the work of the school must be felt and in time mnst be remedied by the elevation as a class of the schoolmasters to a higher mental standard than is at present aimed at. The headmasters of Grammar ■Schools ought to be emphatically men of cultnre—lovers of knowledge for its own ' sake, of refined and cultivated minds as well as manners, for pupils are more prone to be influenced by example than precept. The true meaning of education will, it is hoped, come to be better understood, but it is evident that as yet we have a good deal to learn.

to cope with the question. It is admittedly as awkward as it is pressing. We believe the feeling of the settlors in Auckland would bo most fully satisfied by tho Government constructing and maintaining the great arteries of traffic, abolishing the County Councils, and leaving the Road Boards to do the rest. There is a want of community of interests iv the several districts which leads to the most powerful ridings of a county getting all tbe works, while weaker districts are ne glected ; and, we do not see how this difficulty would be got over by the counties beiug enlarged. No doubt the obstacle is one which is constantly waning as the population becomes bettor distri buted, and heuce if tbe urgent needs of main communication were supplied by the Government, theßoad Boards would, we'aro convinced, provide for their own local necessities most effectively until some more pretentious government is wanted. All the deliberations of the Auckland Provincial Council never developed any thing better than our highway system. It is cheap and effective. It has lasted for many years, and the best proof of its efficiency is the strong feeling every where in favour of its continuance with enlarged powers.

The debate en the Address-in-reply last night verified our special reporter's pre dictions, and our own deductions there from, that Sir George Grey would seize upon the omission of any mention of Local Government, as the weakest point in the speech, The Government have been afraid

The term of office of two members of the Education Reserves Commissioners having expired by cflluxion of time, the Govern ment re-nominated Mr J. M. Shera. That gentloman, however, declined on the ground of pressure of private affairs, aud tbe Government then nominated Mr Joseph May, who accepted. Mr Clark has been nominated by the Education Board, the vacancies being thus filled up.

The Acclimatisation Society is awakening to the fact tbat something is required to render its gardens (now in charge of Mr Hamiltou) popular and attractive, Time was wheu they were a favourite Sunday resort, but of late " Ichabod " might be written over the entrance. An endeavour is to bo made to regain for them the public favour aud patronage

At a meeting of the Pumping Association directors today, the engineer reported in favour of continuing pumping from the 400 feet level, and showed where considerable savings could be made. From the nature of the report there is no doubt that the recommendations will bo followed.

To the Editor: Sir,—For months past, persons passing and repassing the junction of Union-street and Wellington-street, not far from the Catholic Institute, may find that a most disagreeable odour arises from an uncovered drain. I don't think that private individuals ought to be troubled by drawing attention to these things, as a paid Inspector exists, who ought to make it his business to report on them. I hope he will pay his visits to this locality, and put n stop, it possible, to ■ it.—Yours, &c, Health.

The Anglican Sunday-schools will hold a conference to-morrow evening in St. Matthew's, preceded by a service in the Church at 7 o'clock. The Bishop, clergy, and a good array of teachers, are expected to be present, and wo understand that the subjects to be brought before the conference will be of a very practical nature.

Mr Hemus, successor to Mr B. N. Mar tin, as assistant ofliccr in charge of the Auckland Telegraph Ollice, will enter upon his duties here before the end of the week. He bears the reputation of being a zealous and efficient officer, and it is said that the principal cause of his removal hither is that he may recuperate after seven years very arduous service at Blenheim, whereby his health was affected.

After we had gone to press yesterday, Wm. Morton, who was concerned in the Wade smuggling case, was placed in the dock. Mr Laisbley, on behalf of the Col lector of Customs, said that after the straightforward manner in which Morton had given evidence, and the assistance he had rendered the police iv capturing the two other offenders, he had no desire to press for the full penalty. His Worship accordingly fined Morton in the mitigated penalty of £25, and costs £2 9s.

To the Editor: Sin,—Mr Selfe is quite correct in his version of the accident to the liorso in Kyber Pa?s, on Saturday night; but I can also state that no acci dent would have occurred had the occu pants of the trap been sober. The woman's cries whilst being beaten by her loving husbaud alarmed the wholo neighbourhood, and his language was filthy in the extreme. One or two more deaths at Kyber Pass corner and we may possibly get a police man stationed in the neighbourhood of the three public house3.—l am,&c , G.P.P.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon, it was agreed that the consideration of Captain McKcnzie'a motion in reference to the prize of £100 for competitive designs on the best plan of future works be postponed. It was agreed on the inotioD of Captain MeKenzic, " That a cadetship for the Engineer's De partment of the Auckland Harbour Board be offered to the best scholar from any of the schools in the province of Auckland that may choose to compete for the same, and that matters of term of office, remunera tion, conditions, and subjects for examina tion be referred to the Finance Committee to report upon."

.At an anti-Chincac meeting in Vallego, California, on the 2nd of last month, to de mand from Congrefs the ratification of the Chinese Treaty, the resolution set forth that "whereas tha fact ha? been fully estab lished by a long and bitter experience that unlimited Chinese immigration is detri mental to the present and future welfare of this State, iv that it degrades free labour, introduces and fosters vices of iho lowest kind, and spreads disease and death in its vilest and most horrible forms_; and where as, these people are now coming among us in alarming numbers, rotten with disease and depravity ; and whereas, after repeated efforts for years on the part of our repre sentatives in Washington, a commission was appointed for the purpose of revising the treaties with China, sn that this immi gration might bo restricted thereby ; and whereas, this commission did obtain an agreement to so revise said treaties, which now only await the ratification of the United States Senate to become the suprame law of the land; and whereas, if this rati fication be not accomplished soon all will be lost; and wherea«, the best interests of the State and nation imperatively demand that this immigration should at once and for ever cease, therefore be it."

The action in the District Court, John stone v. Smith, in which plaintiff sought to recover £100 damages in consequence of a broken limb caused by a kick from defend ant's race-liorae, Tim Whiffler, was not iinally closed although the verdict was given yesterday. Several school-boys who witnessed the ac.cideut were called in defence, including "Twopenny" Elliott, the young jockey, and Mr Hannaford's step-son, who said it was Johnstone's own fault, as he did not get out of the way when called upon to do so by young " Two penny." Counsel on both sides addressed the Court and jury. His Honor took great pains in Bumming up, and submitted the following questions for the consideration of the ]ury: —1. Did the horse kick the boy ? 2. Was the defendant by his servant lawfully on this ground ex ercising his horses? 3, Was the ground within the boundaries described by the statute ? 4. Did the boy by his own act or acts bring the injury upon himself? These questions were carefully considered : on the first, the jury had no doubt what ever ; on the second and third, they had doubts ; but on the fourth, they expressed an opinion that the boy did not bring the injury npon himself by his own acts, in not getting out of the way when ordered to do co, according to the evidence in defence. The jury, therefore, gave a verdict for the plaintiff; damages £50—subject to a point of law raised upon the permit granted by the City Council, and which will be de cided at a future sitting of the Court.

The Theatre Koyal was completely crowded last night in every part of the house, and chciirs had to be supplied in addition to seats, and even the reporters had to stand for a time, until they could pres3 in. We have never witnessed such a house since the revival meetingß of Dr. Sonierville. Numbers of persons left, being unable to get inside. The crowd outside the pit entrance reached like a swarm of bees across the carriage way from the Bank. The I/illiputians seem to possess a magnetic power of attraction for all ranks of society, from leading officials, citizens, and ladies, down to the hard handed labourer, and the enthusiastic larrikin. Persons who had booked seats found them preoccupied by forerunners, and retired with disappointment on their faces. The reserved seats were filled during the temporary absence of the ushers who were as busy as bees in finding room for others. An extra staff of attendants will assist to-night in order that seat-holders may enjoy engaged seats. The scenes of Her Majesty's Ship " Pinafore," are lively and specially interesting, and the Lilipu tians play remarkably well. Their singing also is creditable. The musical portion of the opera, under the direction of Mr Charles Pollard, leader of the orchestra, is delight ful. The scenery and effects are very striking, and altogether this nautical opera is a great success. The prominent charac ters, " Sir Joseph Porter," " Gaptain Cor coran," ".Deadeye," "Little Buttercup," and the leading female character were por. trayed to the life. The opera will be re peated to-night.

The vessels of the detached squadron weie vinited by thousands of persons at Melbourne, the Inconstant seeming to bo mostly favoured. The fullest opportunities were allowed for inspection.

The subject of discussion to-morrow evening by the members of St. Andrew's class will be "Byron," with readings and recitations from the noble poet's works by members, commencing at 7.30.

At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon the Engineer reported favourably on the trial of the new Priest man's dredge. It was decided to purchase the dredge and plant, aud employ it in deepening the berths at the end of the Queen-street wharf.

VVc understand that a company ia about to be formed for making brick upon the ground held by Mr Holme under lease from Mr Young.

Wo understand that coincideutly with the appointment of Mr H. C. Brewer as registrar of the Supremo Court at Auckland, the Government have raised the salary attached to the ollice |to £400 per annum.

Captain Champion, late of the three masted schooner Policeman, sails by the Rotomauana to-day for Hokianga. He will thero take command of the Caledonia, which he has purchased, and resume his trade between Auckland and the Norfolk and Howe Islands. Bis friends, seafaring and olherwise, will be glad to hear that the false reports which were spread about with the object of damaging his reputa tion, etc., have all been proved false, and that he is again at sea.

A company baa been organised in Lou don under the title of the " Pacific Coast Pontoon Hydraulic-lift Dock Company." The capital Btock of the Company is £150,000, one-half oE which is already subscribed in Kngland, on the con dition that the remaiuder be secured in California. It proposes to build a doclc at San Francisco, for vessels of 4000 tons, and the prospectus alleges that "Vessels docked by the Company will save fifty percent, of the expense under the present system, besides having the work of docking done in leas than a quarter of the time now required in the .San Francisco graving dock."

The Franklin Road Primitive Methodists, Under the Rev. James Guy, the newly appointed minister, have projected a series of interesting entertainments with the view of aiding the church and parsouaso, and affording the members opportunities for enjoying a few of the gratifying pleasures of literature, music and song. One of these entertainments will be given to-nior tow (Thursday) evening, when Mr J. Blackmail will give a series of sketches of pioneers of progress and civilisation, includ lug the philosopher, the astronomer, social iind religious reformers, the doctor, the poet, the cobbler, with other representative characters, and retrogressive, the fast young man of tho city. The sketches will be interspersed with music and singing by the choir.

Tho telephonic exchange in Auckland promises ere long to be an accomplished fact. The New Zealand Shipping Company aud " Now Zealand Herald " have become subscribers, thus increasing the number to twelve. We uudcrstand that the proposed exchange will extend throuch the suburbs should residents there be desirous of participating iv the benefits. It has been suggested that representa tions should bo made to the Gov ernment with the object of having the Courtu ofjlaw placed in communication with the subscribers to the scheme, and the idea is certainly deserving of attention. The annual charge has been frequently referred to, and we now observe that in England the cost is not less than in Auckland. It is pro posed to establish telophonic communica tion between the Houses of Parliament in. London and the private residences and clubs of members. The annual subscrip tion por member will bo £15 for first half mile and £4 for each additional mile or traction.

In the course of a discussion at the meet ing of (the Acclimatisation Society yesterday afternoon as to the advisability or otherwise of importing some birds from California, Mr Barton Ireland expressed the opinion that there were other objects upon which the funds .could be more judiciously expended, lie could not see the utility of brineing birds into the country, and then making money out of their destruction—selliug in fact the right to kill them. Mr Thomas Morrin reminded Mr Ireland that but for its game license fees the Society would long since have been obliged to suspend operations. The impor tation of game had proved one of its most succesulul ventures. Mr Burtt said that but for the insectivorous birds which had been introduced into the Colony wo could not expect to raiso any grain at all. He remembered visiting Otago and Cautcrbury 12 or 15 years ag^o, and seeing the ground covered with crickets, but now they had entirely disappeared. Such birds were indispensable in an agricultural country. Eventually a sum of £50 was voted for the purchase of some quail and grouse in California.

"German ladies of good family," who arrive iv England in scores, are seriously competing with English govo:nesses. The English picture trade is principally in German hands. The ranks of labour are crowded with German workmen. We have German architects aud German pro fessors of all kinds. German engineering firms compete successfully with ours. Their cheap contracts are frequently accepted in preference to those of English firms for works of considerable magnitude; as they not only bring ironwork from Germany, but German workmen as well. We have every thing from Germany at the lowest possible figure, even to the humble German potato, which, it is asserted, rivals the Irish article iv quality, as it does in cheapness. And yet we do not Boycott our Teutonic friends. On the contrary, we hold out our arms and receive them as brothers, though we stand in danger of being ruined by German cheap labour and German competition generally. These are surely facts which should make the subjects of the Kaiser be a little more tolerant of Israelitish competition.— "London World."

Dr. Philson has a strong aversion to ex crcsences upon " the human form divine," and when he chances to encounter a person so afflicted he is invariably ready to proffer his services tor the removal of the abnormal growth. A ease in point occurred on Monday last. An Hospital attendant while dressing himself was observed by one of the nurses to hastily and furtively withdraw from view one part of his body. The nurse haying bad his susipicioaa aroused enquired into the matter and received an evasive reply. Per sisting in his queries he at length ascertained that the man was carrying about with him an unusually large and unsightly tumour, which he had had for years, and that it was dread of the doctor'ii operating knife that deterred him from letting the fact be known. The nnrse at once communicated his discovery to Dr. Philson, who, after some per suasion, gained the attendant's consent to cut it, The surgical effort proved successful, and the tumour no longer disfigures the apprehensive attendant. It is related of the doctor that meeting once in Grafilon Koad a man who was suffering excruciating pain from toothache, he asked leave to examine the decayed molar, and, without; dismounting fron his horse or giving his patient any clue as to his inten tion, he promptly and. dexterously applied his forceps and removed the cause of pain. The action was characteristic of the man.

The Lome-street Hall entertainment for the benefit of Thomas Hodson was credit able, but owing to other attrations was not so largely attended as was expected. ,The several performers executed their parts suc cessfully. Among the vocalists we notice Mr John Reid, whose song of the "Black smith " (not Longfellow's) was followed by loud cheering. Madame Schmidt sang the sentimental ballad "In the Gloaming" in a clear and pathetic manner. This vocalist has gathered strength during her recess, and shewed marked improve ment. The comic section of the programme was ably sustained by Messrs Margetts and Williams, and their melodies were deserv edly encored, Mr O'Hare, as the represen tative of the " Muse of Erin," fairly estab lished his position, and his several Irish ballads produced a hurricane of applause. The Mettam Bros, in their dance exercises in costume were loudly welcomed and frequently cheered during their perform ances. Mr Campbell, in several of his choice songs, sustained his reputation, and gave pleasure. John Howe, poet and actor, gave an original recitation, but which would have comparatively failed in the care of a poor elocutionist. The subject " The Kellys,"wasnothappy,andonewhich|thepoet could not be expected to rhym? with advan tage to an audience or credit to himself as an artist Such a subject has a " Seven Dials " flavour about it, and is more suitable for a " Catnach " ballad a yard long, than for the approbation of the gods. John's string of " wiisses," were not gathered on the flower-crowned brow of Helicon, or by the immortal fountain of Hippocrane. The elocutionary power of the author and reciter hid many; defects from the audience, and rendered the effusion acceptable. At the close of the entertainment, the ball was opened with much animation, and patter of feet, rustling of silks, and sounds of music, made the night merry. No eclipss was visible.

. We have received 6s for Mrs McGarry fx>m a friend.

The seven-ton yacht Volante with masts, spars, anchor, sails, &c., complete was sold by Mr R C Greenwood at the waterman s steps to-day, and realised £20. Mr Pyke was the purchaser. Mr Thomas Crankshaw, who injured his left knee very severely a fortnight ago at Bagnall's bush, is progressing favonrably, and will probably be able to resume work in three or four weeks, The injury, which was sustained by the leg doubling up whilst Mr Crankshaw was walking along a slip pery slab, was found to_ be more serious than was thought at the time, and it is not im probable that an operation will have to be performed before the patient is fit for dis charge.—"Thames Advertiser."

Grand Double Number ok the "Odsbbvkk."—Notice In order to clear off a largo quantity of interesting matter on hand, and give scopo for tho Parliamentary Gossip, Friday's " Observer" will bo twiok the usual sizb. Price as usual, 3d only.-1A dvt. ]

Professor Calliau notifies by advertise mont in another column that his Parnell Hinging class will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at the district school, and that now pupils will be received up till the 22nd instant. A olass for children will bo opaned at 7 o'clock thia evening at the same place.

Professor Fraser will commenco a new course of lectures on phrenological and health subjects In tho Temperance Hall, on the evening of tho 23rd instant, to b3 illustrated by dia grams, etc, A concert in aid of the choir fund of St. Peter's Church. Onohunga, is announced to be given in tho Mjwonio Hall, OnohunKa, next Monday evening by the choir of St Sepulchre c, assisted by Mr Gordon Gooch.

To-morrow evening a Sunday School Teachers' Meeting will be held In St Matthew's Soliool-room, and whioh promises to bo of an Instructive and intellectual character. Mrs Judd will read an cesay on "How to manago aonior classes." Tho Hoy W. Tebbs will also read a paper on a kindred subject.

Messrs. L. D. Nathan and Co. intimate a great reduction in tho price of teas In stock, in the oxpoctation of tho cargo from Fooohow by tho Bteamer Bowen. They also intimato that thoy havo been appointed agents for the Calcut ta Tea Syndicate and in future will have reg ular consignments of tea from India.

To-morrow evening in Pitt-stroet Wos leyan Schoolroom, the Roy. W. taorley will give an account of the proceedings of the vVesloyan General Conferonoo recently hold at Adelaide. No doubt tho meeting will bo a mOBt interesting one, and a largo audlenco ia antici pated . Chair to be taken at 7.15.

EPSOM GOLD CUP.

[BY TELEGRAAU.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

DUNEDIN.

this day,

» Bend'Or 1 Robert the Devil 2

POLICE COURT.

—This day.

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

Drunkards.—John Keenan, whose head was bandaged, and tace disfigured, and who wa3 exceedingly noisy, said he believed he was driiuk, and he did not know where he was. -His Worship thought the prisoner was hardly fit to be at large ; he was evidently not sober.—Prisoner wanted to "go home." Mr Pardy said that, as the wife was in Conrt.and ready to receive pri soner, he would not press for a remand.— Fined 5s and costs.

A General Dealer.—John Shiers, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was sentenced to seven days imprisonment. Longing for Rest.—Mary Thunder, alias Tuudcr, was charged vvith disorderly conduct, &c—Prisoner made a long but vague address, and was grateful to Con stable MeGilp, who was a "raal good fellow" for taking care of her. She had been to the Auckland Hotel and took ono pint of beer—that was all.—His Worship : " Did one pint make you drunk ?"—Pris oner : " Yes; one pint licks Polly Thunder." —She was than going into a long statement about losing some of her wearing apparel, and that she longed for Edenic rest, when her harangue was cut short by the words, '•5s and costs."

" A Damaged Nose.—John McGuinncss was charged with disorderly conduct while under the influence of drink, in Wyndhatn street.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, but hoped as his nose (during the absence of reason) had been sadly maltreated by a pump handle, that some leniency would be ex tended to him.—Fined 103 aud costs.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brier; lor it is witli words as with sun beams -the more they are condensed the deeper they burn."—SouTHKV.

The concert at the Upper Township, Coromandel, in aid of the Driving Creek Institute, was a great success. Mr Williamson, the new Crown Prosecu tor, assumes the office on the same terms as it was held by Mr Brookßeld—namely, fees and the right to private practice. A young child named Gormlcy, at Horo wiki, near Wellington, was put to bed all well last Monday night, and was found dead on Tuesday morning. The Dunedin police have found £100 worth of jewellery, stolen from Mr Hooper's shop, Christchurch, buried at the sand hills, Ocean Beacb.

A woman writes to the " Cincinnati Enquirer " that she doesn't like the Russian bath, because Bhe "can't see the fun of being laid on a marble slab and scrubbed, kneaded, slapped and dented from head to toot by a woman so stalwart that one can't get quite rid of the suspicion that she is a man in disguise." The attempt to carry manhood suffrage in Italy is regarded a9 hopeless at present. Small bore guns are in special favour among American sportsmen. The female carp yields an immense num ber of eggs, and one of five-pound weight has produced half a million. At this rate they certainly ought to increase wonder^ fully. Carp ponds in California need never bo. marlo more than three feet deep. A woman admires a handsome man until she meets a woman whom he admires, and then she thinks that he isn't as handsome as he was, and that the woman is a deceitful, jealous conniving hussey. M. Alfred Dumcsnil, a son-in-law of Jule3 Michelot, and the editor of the first edition of Edgar Quinet's works, claims to have made an interesting and useful dis covery— " how to preserve plants in a per. fectly vigorous state without any earth." A. Jersey City man inthe act adminis tering a hearty kick to his wife slipped and fell so heavily as to fracture his leg in two places. This should be a warning to wife beaters. Always see that your feet are well braced before beginning work. The Nihilists always put •women in charge of their mines. Ihey know the facilities which women have for blowing up people. Besides, it gives the men a chance to get away safely, Here is ono, author unknown : " Let the loud thunder roll along the skies, Clad in'mv virtue, I the storm desplßa," " Indeed!" cries Minnie, " how yonr lot I bless, 1 Tolbe sheltered In so thin a dress 1" A company has been formed in San Fran cisco to work mines in a mountain of silver, said to have been discovered by the Captain of, a schooner, on the Fish River, Behrings Straits, A schooner has been chartered to. take the operators to the scene. A medical journal of Munich says that dipthcria caught by kissing is likely to as sume a much severer form than if the dis ease were contracted or the contagion im parted in some other way. This should be a warning to married men and hired girls.

Sir Henry Bessemer has almost completed the construction, at his house at Denmark hill-of a telescope at which he has been working for nearly two years. The instru ment will be of such power that Sir Henry expects to be able, by means of it, to read a newspaper placed against the side of the Crystal Palace, three miles and a half distant.

The American national debt was reduced nearly $10,000,000 during the month of April. At that rate the whole burden will soon be lifted, and the people will be left lonesome without Internal Revenue Col lectors to trouble them, as the customs receipts will supply sufficient revenue to run the Government.

The difference between the pay of actors in Paris and that in London is indicated by the fact that the average receipts of the Come'die Frangaise iv Paris are five thous and francs a night; in London they were twenty-five thousand francs. The average receipts of Rachel in America were seven teen thousand francs; those of Mademoiselle Sarah Bernhardt have been about twenty thousand francs.

The new-Atlantic leviathan, the Servia, is expected to make the run across in a week, running twenty miles an hour. She is built of steel throughout, and has an inner hull five feet from the outer one. A hole, however large, knocked through her outer skin would not endanger her. Indeed, if both skins were perforated the danger would not be great, for the ship is divided into nine water-tight compartments. At the recent opening of the Nevada Legislature, an eastern minister was in vited to perform the religious service. He accepted the call and closed the ceremony with the Lord's Prayer. When he had finished, State Senator Dolan turned to Senator Hammond and remarked audibly. " He stole that prayer, and I'll bet on it. I heard it almost word for word in Eureka at a funeral over ten years ago."

CABLEGRAMS.

[Renter's Telegrams.]

LONDON, June 14,

In the House of Commons last night in the course of debate on the Irish Land Bill the Right Hon. W. K. Gladstone made a speech in which he remonstrated against the action of the Opposition towards the bill and hinted that the Government was prepared if necessary to demand " urgency " in order to ensure its speedy passage through committee.

PROGRESS WITH THE LAND BILL.

LONDON, June 13,

In the House of Commons the considera tion of the Irish Land Bill in committee was resumed on the 9th ins!;., after the Whitsuntide reces*, and has continued at each day's sitting since that day.

FIGHTING IN ALGERIA

PARIS, June 13.

Intelligence has been received from Algeria that an engagement has taken place between the French troops and a body of Algerian insurgents. The latter were totally defeated, with the loaa of fifty killed.

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.

A long and animated debate took place in the Legislative Assembly last nignt in regard to the Keform Bill. Messrs Fin cham, Deakin, and Grabes, strenuously opposed its arrangement, and the Opposi tion unanimously supported Sir Bryan O'Loghlin's motion that other conference of the two houses should be held. Finally a motion for the adjournment of the debate was carried, although opposed by the Go vernment.

The steamship Albion, which 9ailed yes terday for the Bluir', took English mail?, dated London 6th May, which arrived per X.M.S. Cathay.

MELBOURNE, June 14,

Mr Byron Moore has accepted the Secretaryship of the Victorian Racing Club.

REI<ORM BILL ABANDONED.

MELBOURNE, June 14,

At a caucus of Ministeralists held to-day it was decided by 32 to 4 to abandon the Reform Bill. On Parliament re-assembling to-day, Mr Berry made a statement, in which ho confirmed the announcement of the decision of the Ministerial caucus. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen thereupon moved, "That another conference of the two Houses should be held on the Bill." A desultory debate followed, and still continues.

ADDITIONAL CABLEGRAMS.

(PER ARAWATA AT RUSSELL.) ANOTHER PLOT AGAINST THE CZAR. LONDON, June 8. Alarming discoveries continue to be made of Nihilistic plots to murder the Russian Sovereign, aud considerable anxiety exists for the safety of the Czar, in conse quence of numerous preparations being made to ensure his destruction. One of the latest discoveries made by the police is the existence of a dynamite mine underneath the railway station at Gatshina, about 100 miles from St. Peters burg. The battery was connected by wire with the Telegraph Office, and this led to a suspicion that telegraph clerks are impli cated in the plot. All the clerks have therefore been arrested. The police have also discovered a dynamite infernal machine beneath the Czar's church. GOLD IN INDIA. Judo 7. In consequence of favorable reports from Glasgow and India gold mine shares in the Company have advanced to £21. June 8. The Right Hon. Sir W. Milbourne James, Knt., one of the Lords Justices of Appeal in the Supreme Court of Judicature, is dead. He was 74 years of age. England and Russia have agreed not to interfere in the event of war breaking out in Afghanistan between the Amir and Ayub Khan. The French Government has appointed M. Julien Do Court to the position of French Consul at Sydney, in place of Mr Balliere, who is about to be transferred to Mauritius.

The money market in America is tighten-

ing. London stock markets are declining, but trade returns show very little change.

RIOTS IN

IRELAND.—A CORK

BANK WRECKED

The most serious riots that have yet been reported from Ireland occurred yesterday in the province of Munster. There were dis turbances in various parts of the country, but the most alarming took place at Bally Dehoho and Skibbereon. The County Cork batik was wrecked and telegraph lines and bridges destroyed. In one place a mob holds complete possession of the town. The holding of meetings is prohibited. In some parts of the country little short of anarchy prevails.

THE WHANGAREI SPORTING PARTY.-A KEY.

The thrilling adventures of Messrs Gribbon and sporting friends at Whangairei require a key to be thoroughly appreciated. The Whangarei " falls" over which the hero was precipitated was a terrific ditch, and the parson at the subsequent wedding ceremony was Mr W. J. Suiter, who also stood the champagne to toast the health of bride and bridegroom. The celebrant not being in full orders, the legality of the mairiagc is disputed, and after the point has been settled by the Court of Appeal, the wedding cake will be forwarded to all inquiring^ friends in Mr Batger'a big waggon.

AUCKLAND BUILDING SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Per manent Co-operative Building aud Invest ment Society was held last evening, Colonel Haul rain in the chair. The annual report was read by the secretary as follows :— The business of the society during the past year has proved fairly successful, although the low rate of interest at which money has been obtainable has unfavourably affected the rate of bonus as compared with the pre vious year, when money was less plentiful. Receipts : £97,783 Us Id, being £26,83G 2s 8d more than in the year before, but the iucrease is chiefly in deposits and redeemed borrowers' shares, and the ordinary share revenue shows but slight advance. Loans, £16,420. The accounts showed a net profit—after crediting investors' shares with interest at. the rate of S per cent per annum, and providing for property tax—of £1658 ISa fnl. All accounts, both investors' and borrowers', are credited with a bonus, as on the Ist of April, at the rate of 3 per cent, per annum for the past year. The Committee have been obliged to pay the amount of £251 11s 4d under the Property Tax Act. The assessment was objected on the ground that the society, as a corporate body,owns no ro perty, and is merely the custodian of its mem bers investments. This objection was dis allowed. The provision made last year to meet anticipated losses proved ample for the purpose, and there remains, after pay ing all ascertained losses on the realisation of forfeited securities, a sum of £115 10s Id at the credit of "Properties in liquidation account." To this will be added a sum of £108 from the balance of profit and loss account for the year just closed, leaving £223 10s 3d to meet contingencies in the current year. The committee consider this provision sufficient. The number of shares issued during the past twelve months was 4365£, being the largest number iv any one year since the foundation of the society. There were on the register on 31st March, 1881 : —SO4IJ investors' shares, producing weekly £402 Is 6d ; 4073| borrowers' shares, producing weekly £337 5s 4Jd. Total, 12,114J shares; weekly income, £739 6s IOJd. Mr B. " Tonks having temporarily left the colony, resigned his office as one of the society's trustees, and the committee appointed Mr J. H. Upton to succeed him. Mr Upton has consented to act as trustee if re-appointed. The candidates for office during the ensuing year, duly nominated as provided in Rule No, 44, include two new names—Messrs , Geo. Harper and H. E. Williams, in place of Messrs T. Buddie and J. H. Upton, who have not accepted nomination—all other nominations being the same as last year. The report was adopted on the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr W. Lodder. The following were elected officers of the society for the ensuing year :—Col. Haultain, Pre sident; Vice-President, T. Macifarlane; Treasurer, Joseph Potter. Committee :F. Cherry. W. S. Cochrane, H. N. Garland. George Harper, W. H. Heath, J. James) T. Thompson, J. Watts, H. E. Williams. Auditors :F. Battley and K. C. Canr. New Trustee: Mr J. H. Upton. Votes of thanks were passed to the President, Vice- President, . Committee, officers of the society, Mrß. Tonks, and the Chairman,

PARLIAMENTARY

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day. OPINIONS ON LAST NIGHT'S DE BATE.

AS predicted in my message yesterday, Sir George Grey brought down proposals for local°self-govemment. The speech, which occupied an hour, lacked his usual eloquent style and customary lire, After the first twenty minutes Mr Wakefield appeared annoyed at Sir George Grey's proposals, as they cut the ground from under hia feet Though, hitting hard at Sir George Grey, his views on tho question wens identical with those of the member for tho Thames. Mr Wakefield made a vigorouii speech, and in regard to the Government » action in imprisoning the natives and local government, he was very severe. There in much division of opinion among membersi an to hia speech. Home suppose he is bidding for the vucant portfolio, others that ins is merely a sort of advance agent from Mr Ormond who during the debatis lolled upon his seat, apparently oblivious of what was being done. The Government supporters, however, think they have no firmer supporter than Mr Wakefield. It » thought by some members of the Govern ment party that the Government cannot of their own motion now bring down the Local Government Bill having omitted all mention in the Governors speech, but it is probable a large committee will be suggested to consider the question, aud press the Government to do so, thus relieving them from the fix. Local Government is likely to be one of the big burning questions of the session. THE MOVER AND SECONDER,

Messrs Collins and Pulton, in dealing with the Address-in-reply, confined them selves to congratulations, or, if expressing an opinion upon one or two salient points, did so cautiously. They neither avowed themselves supporters of the Ministry noi opponents. By taking for the occasion neutral ground, they noticed all that wan good in the speech, and, having each ono made his s«t oration, as fittingly became! the occasion, left others to tear the speech to pieces.

THE "TIMES" ON THE DEBATE

The "Times," in a leading article on Wednesday, says :—" The leader of the Opposition last night aroused rejoinder from a somewhat unsuspected quarter. The hon. member for Geraldine, who observed a. persistent silence during last session, placed his lance at rest, and fairly ran the indiscreet knight to ground, Having thus performed a very necessary duty, the hon. member for Geraldine ex pressed his own views on the speech, ami in the course of his remarks dwelt witli outSDoken frankness upon the question cf Local Government. He blamed the Ministry for their indefinite expression of opinion, and for not bringing in a measure dealing with this subject. He declared that their promise to make provision for local finance was mere trifling with the question. He avowed himself a supporter of decentralisation government in New Zealand—a necessity, in his opinion, transcending the boundaries of party organ isation, and declared that if the Govern ment would not briDg in the necessary bill he would support any practical measure of the kind introduced by any member of thu House.not even excepting the hon. member for the Thames. He argued that there was never a better time in the history of the colony than the present season o:f politcal tranquillity for workiug out of a large reform of the kind indicated, and. urged the Government to avail themselvesi of the opportunity. The hearty manifesto tions of applause with which the remarksi were received from both sides of the Housti plainly evidenced that a strong feeling prevails that the present session should noli be allowed to pass withanearnestandetrong effort being made to put local bodies 6m a legitimate footing.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.

The principal business of the House yesterday afternoon was the appointment of eight sessional committees. When the first motion came on for the Library Com mittee, De. Walus made a complaint re garding the general composition of all the committees. He said there were 2(i Ministerialists on the eight, while there: were only 17 Oppositionists. He suggested that the Government should try and bring down a better Library Committee. • , Mr HALL replied that the only objection the House would probably see was that Dr. Wallis' name was attached to the Library Committee, as that gentleman was on the same Committee all last session, and took so little interest in it that he didn't actually know, at the end, what was done. (Laughter.) If Dr. Wallis liked, he (Mr Hall) would have his name removed from the committee. As to the general composL tion of committees, he thought, on Dr, Wallis's own showing, that both partieii were fairly represented. (Laughter). Be^ sides the Government supporters had an aptitude for work. Mr RoLLESTON subsequently moved the> following committee to consider petitions! and bills relating to waste lands :—Messrn Bunny, Collins, .Driver, Fulton, Bastings., Hurst, Macandrew, Ormond, Thomsons., and the mover. Whereupon Dr. Wallts; rose to enter a solemn protest against tho gross partiality in the composition of the Committee. (This brought a yolley o:E "hear hearV from the Oppositionists.) There were, he said, eight Ministerialists and only two Opposition members, which was grossly unfair. The Committee was appointed. CHINESE IMMIGRATION BILL. The Chinese Immigration Bill provided that the Act shall only come into force when the Governor in Council is satisfied that the Chinese population exceeds 5,000, when it must be put in operation. After wards vessels arriving in any port of New Zealand with a greater number of Chinese than one to every ten tons register of the vessel, the owner, charterer, or master is liable to a penalty not exceeding £10 for each Chinese passenger in excess. Clause 5 will puzzle captains considerably, for it provides that the captain must, on arriving with Chinese passengers, give to the_ Collector of Customs a list of this Chinese on board, specifying the name, birthplace, apparent age, and former placi! of residence of each passenger, under a penalty of £200. This ought to be abso lutely prohibitory in its effect. Before Chinese are permitted to land the £10 musi; be paid for each by the master, excepting Chinese belonging to the crew, and if h<! fail he is liable to double the money penalty for each Chinaman landing, and to forfeit his vessel to the Customs. The Collector in to give each Chinese passenger a certificate when the money is paid. If within three: years of arriving any Chinese wishes to leave the colony, the sum paid on his behalf shall be refunded on board the vessell by which he leaves, providing he has not been in gaol; that he has paid all fines imposed under any Act; and that he hasi put the Colony to no expense for his; support. Chinese who attempt to land, without paying the fine imposed are liable to a £10 penalty and to apprehension, but the Governor may remit, at his discretion, any penalty. All Chinese in the colony two months after the Act comes in force are exempt.

THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY

Mr Collins moved the Addres9-in-reply. Qe said that they might fairly reciprocate His Excellency's congratulations in view of tne improved state of affairs throughout the colony. He characterised the speech as temperate and statesmanlike, and he had no doubt the House would readily accept of it in the spirit it breathed, and adopt the motion proposed ot making a respectful Ad dresa.in-reply. Not only had they reduced the cost of the public service, but had done it without impairing its efficiency,, in fact, he was of opiuion that the efficiency of the service had been increased. The railways were paying as they bad never paid before, and he could speak from personal knowledge, when he said" that the efficiency of their lines had also greatly improved. He did not feel bound to adhere strictly to the po licy which had been adopted. He believed in some respects it might be improved. Large [reductions as a matter of course, must entail hardships on some. At the same time the colony ought to be very careful that it did not underpay its public servants. That was a danger he hoped the Government would be careful to guard against. He was not, however, to be understood as finding fault with the general policy. He heartily approved of it. The railway return of 3J per cent, was better than they could have reasonably expected. The proposal to assist companies in making railways was wise, but he had some doubts that unless carefully guarded, it might lead to serious complication. It might throw into the hands ot such companies great political power. At the same time, he was alive to the importance of opening up the country and its resources. They should not deprecate a- railway because it might not happen to pay at the very outset. The fact that these lines were now paying as they were, showed that they tended to promote settlement. He congratulated them on the aspect presented by native affairs. It was their duty to fulfil all the promises made to the natives, but at the same time it was equally necessary to deal firmly with them,

In a word what he aimed at was to impress upon them tho necessity of doing their duty by the native population and at the eama time compel the natives to do their duty tn them. He was sure they were ail glad to hear that the* S y ßte maS aymg out of roads through Crown S had been earned on. He hor>ed th system would be carried out aMJft the colony. It was a fact that someSft the colony, of which he knew soXM been neglected both as regardsroadsaSr way works. He spoke in favournhin t? ' was nextalnded ' c^ oUrn, c ExhiWtioa to Dr Hecto^eVv"!'^.?""I'"'^ position would, he g conhW J" 1'^1 That feealand in the estimation^ ■ raiso New lie, and besides 8t Zi,t h.t general Pu>> farther endeavorsftdartri^'" t0 well as scientific atLuS s H g-joply, which was T ec^ » f °K wjß&S^'**. He return to political lifej It ,on «• to find the position of nati J ffs? tM/a <*>rjr it was. To" a great ttffiffi??"* "' state of affairs was daelV a cßfKtoty enlightened course MißneA v,\? m ttn4 whife he was in oK/L\^ B-T 8 similar tribute to the good offiKV e Native Commissioners. He congra^ated them upon the release of thenative prisons They all fe t that these prisoners were being exceptionally treated without being guilty of any crime, but then they had to bear in mind that the circumstances of their! case were altogether exceptional. He con curred with the previous speaker in the necessity that existed tor gteatcare beine ' taken in concluding any arrangements with companies for the construction of railways He believed that much larger reductions remained to be made in the Ciril Set vice. The railway returns were moat satis factory, and went to prove the vast unde veloped resources of the colony. His Ex cellency must have been well pleased with the reception with which he was met In his recent visit through the colony. He turned with satisfaction to the expression that itwas only with God's blessing they could expect to succeed in their undertakings: At the same time he acknowledged the duty incumbent upon them to do their duty to wards promoting that success. SIR GEORGE GREY'S SPEECH. Sir Geokge Grey; said he intended to make a few remarks upon the Governor's speech also. He was disappointed with the speech of the Governor. That address should have set forth a policy to be pursued during tie session, and what the House had to consider was whether that policy was adequate to circumstances of the country and in consonance with the wishes of the people of New Zealand. He asserted it was neither the one nor the other, and he would presently point out what his Excellency's* speech should have been." Looking at the address, they were told in the first paragraph that during the past year there had been a revival of prosperity in thecountry, and that increased confidence in the future animated all classes of the community, This increase would have gone on irrespective of what the Govern ment had done. The grass would continue to grow, the cattle to have multiplied, and' the wealth of the colony must have grown if nothing else had taken place. Bnt • it was the measures of the Government that had prevented the development of the greater resources of the country. The - ■ people had never lacked confidence in the ordinary sense of the word in the future of | the country, but they had increased hopo;. that triennial parliaments would bring about a better state of things, and their confidence was well-fonnded in that respect. The Governor then went on to speak of the West Coast. He need say very little upon ' that subject, as from the report of the Com mission they well knew that for 13 years ■ the natives had been most unjustly treated; ■ that the promises respecting them had heart;;' unfulfilled, and that they had been deprind of large sums of money. He thought otki persons should have been imprisoned beside the natives. (Hear, hear.) He would not;: say who thsy were, but they were white f people. It was most cruel and unjust to •. imprison them without affording them an ,; opportunity of proving their innocence, and . now they were told the Government hoped; not again to be compelled to have recourse to such extraordinary measures, which hi) and his friends did their utmost to prevent becoming law. With regard to settlement of Wairoate Plains, the sale of which realised large sums, in some respects he would have been glad to hear of, that, bnt under the circumstances he could not hear of it with unal loyed pleasure. Who were these gentlemen who benentted by the sale of these lands —the member for Egtnont and his friends? (Col. TrimblkiTNo.) The men who denied that, which was a known fact and which the shame at heating it told led them to try aud stifle by a denial on the spot, showed that their consciences were touched. Who benefited by the Taranaki harbour but those who occupied property close to the port, the value of which was increased by money taken out of the pockets of the settlers ? Nothing more unjust was ever done, and it was cruel to tax the settlers to increase, the value cf their property. He thought a Go vernment which counted Major Atkinson among its members ought to have brought forward a measure this session to relieve the people of the pressure put upon them, and place it [upon the shoulders of those who benefitted. A great deal had been said about the Conference in Sydney, as if that had been the first which had taken place between the delegates and the colony. Whereas Conferences had taken place since 1860. Wbat had been the result* of this £ Conference—a mere Chinese Bill (laughter). Were we not capable of making such a bill ourselves? Surely there was originality enough in this House to devise a measure of that kic.d ; aid then he was astonished to hear it said the' Conference would tend to raise New Zealand to that honourable position which it ought to occupy. Good heavens! Was that to raise us to an honourable position? Give us-' local self-government and let the people govern themselves, and put an, end to the execrable dictum of the Premier —that the people of Mew Zealand had no right to govern, but must be content to be governed. He (Sir George) said they had a right to govern, and he should, before he; sat down, show that they could do that. Then the Governor told them that the Government proposed to devise a measure to deal with the pastoral leases, in order to render them more generally useful to the State. What confidence had the people in those advisers on this subject, when Mr Dick, the night before going out of office, confirmed the pastoral leases for 10 years ? Then there sat the hon. jmember for ;avon, the very gentleman who was mainly instru mental in getting the licensing of the Can terbury runholders prolonged for another period of eight years. Close to him'; sat the hon. member for Selwyn, who ,; is the main author of tho pre-emptive rights which almost wrecked the province of Can terbury. The hon. gentlemen were late in coining to their repentance. How many thousands of families had been injured! Had this land been cut up how many young couples it would have supported. The country had been robbed of great wealth for the benefit ot a few. and tne impoverishment of the bulk of the people, The persons who had done this were they likely to bring forward measures W remedy the evils ? There was some boas* ing in the speech too. They would hold that the land revenue had increased.• « was never supposed that the source n«" dried up, but it was always .«P"£V! would Sourish again. But what did tne Government do. They spread-« KP«" which had damaged tho country in ,»' Britain, damaged it in the Devour ing colonies, brought ruin to many »«**■•& and brought it upon KewZeaJand. Greater depression than that was liKely o have been the case under any o^f. B**^ (Here Major Atkinson deniedth.state ment of Sir George, who ™t«ated them.aod was called to order. Sir Georgesaid he would submit to the ruling of the. char, but that would not alter his, fonvicfaon.) The statement of the Colonial Treasurer had created widespread alarm, and. tad • large amount of injury which ought not to have been inflicted upon the people of the colony. They had been to d hat large reductions had been made Jhe public services. He believed that 1?^ to the name had been earned. Th« been told to rejoice at the> equalisation ot revenue and expenditure, but such was by no means the case. In the first quarter of the year the deficiency m round numbers was £10,000. In the second quarts, £245,339; in the third quarter, «•»•««; Then there was a change in the fourtn quarter, when money came in which was not likely to come in again. In that case the receipts in excess of. expenditure amounted to £127,600, leaving upofli the whole a deficiency of £269,000. That was not very satisfactory. After further refer ence to the question of the Government securing for their friends large landed estates, Sir George Grey said the people> ot New Zealand would rise as one man ana demand their rights, and he believed be would live to see that great end accom plished. When this was done the &««««£ in justice would be taken, tat?*6^! would have to be taken to ensure

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Winter Gloves and Ho3iery Gloves, Fur Tops, and Fancy Makes Black and Coloured Jersey Gloves 1-button Josephine Blk Kid Gloves, 2/S\ 9 ~ ~ 331 1 ", 'I ii » •> 3/9 >• Special 8 " i. .. » W "Magic" and ''Removable;' Cover Umbrellas- Worthy of Special attention. Selling at Two-thirds their Value. Gents' Waterproof Coats, 16s 6d to 19a 6d Dark Tweed Trousers, good, 14s lid Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, Men's and Boya Geelong „ „ Geelong Trousers and Vests Football Jerseys and Hose Gents' Frock and Mourning Coats. „___,. GARLICK fc CRANWELL. Travelling Ruga. 8s 9d, 14s. 21s upwards Carriage Rugs, Hartz Mountain Rugs Colonial Blankets American Sheeting; splendid value Curtains, very cheap. hemoTto the public. City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. Twelve months ago we initiated the Co operative Cash System, and our customers during that time have reaped the advantages of B. 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