SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„,-,,, ,-...i—•> < T.'uh Evening, 8.31 Ml«f. \» Alia..) To.morrn^ Momtrs*. 8.53 SONdST.—Th!!-, ]_V" i".:-. 4.14 SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 7.16 MOON'S AGK.-Last Quirlcr, W'.h. 8.57 n.m.

ARRIVALS.

last evening. Argyle, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei TO-DAY. ~ jo3opbine, schooner, Hurrison, from Ru3jeii

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Syron, brig, Fleck, for Sydney

PROJECTED DEPARTURES

London—Peru, barque, early ....,,, Sydney—Rotomahana, Wednesday; City of Syd ney, P.M.b.b., 28th Melbourne viA ■_onth—Arawata. Thursday Taranaki and South- Wnnakn, 21st Noumea-Tauranga, early Rubscll and Northern ports-lona. Monday Whaumarei and Mangapai—Argyll, 'luesday and Friday . _, Tauranga—UJenelg, Tuesday and Thursday Mangawai- Fin gal, Thursday Mercury Bay—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Sydney, P.M.s a., from San Francisco 26th Inconstant, H.M.S. frigate, 5750,10 guns, Rear- Adniiral Kight Hon. Karl of Clanwilliam, from Melbourne vi il Sydney Carysfort. H.M.S. corvette. 2383, U guns, Capt. Henry F. Stcphonßon, C.8., trom Melbourne via Sydney Tourmaline, H.M.S. corvette, 2120, 12 guns, Capt. Robert P. Dennistoun, from Melbourne via Sydney Bacchante. H.M.S. corvette, 1130, IGguns, Right Hon. Charles T. M. D, Scott, from Melboui no via S vd™y Cleopatra, H.M S. corvette, 2353. 14 guns, Capt. Frances Durrant, from Molbjurno via Sydney Halcioue. ship (J.N.M.S.), from London; to sail March 4 Loch Doon, barqno (L.H.G.V.), from London; to sail March 2 . _ , Orient, barque (R.C.J.N.), from New; York

Bailed February 11 , . Coronilla, barque (K.8.V.Q.), from London sailed Feb.Jlo

The p.s. Anno Milhank was floated off Mr D. Gouk'a slip this morning and brought alongside 'Mr Bailey's shed, where repairs will be coni . pleted. '.' , The .chooncr Onotiki has entered out at tho Customs for Norfolk isKnd. Captain Kirby takes command. The bs. Rotomahana will arrive from the South between three and four o'clock tomorrow morning, Tho 5.3. Argyle arrived from Whangarei last evening with 15 sicks gam, 0 sacks fungus, 2 % hides, 6 boxes eggs, 2 cases fowls, 10 bundles game, IB packages sundries, and the following pas. engers: Mra Hewett and two children, Mr 1 and Mrs Simpson, Messra Thompson, Shandlny, Greenlee, Harp, Haulun, Banks, suiter, Levis Hot mar, MoUonnld, Mrs Dickey and two child ren, and 15 steerage. - A Whaling Company ho 3 bc3n formed in Auckland recently, an I soveral of our largo ship-owners and merchant's arc said to have considerable interrstin tho project. The barque Especu'aaor which it at present lying at tho Railway Pier has been purchased, and it ia intended to fit her up witn all tho requisites for a whalng cruise aud cond hsr off at an early date. The Darcy Pratt arrived at Topnni Saw Mill?, Port Albert, on Wcinesday, and will take in a cargo of 120.0C0 feet timber for Dunedin. The ketch Wild Duck left for Konnknu Heads last evening. She there loads tioibcr and pro ceeds South. The testimonial prepared in Auckland for presentation to Captain Cross, late master of tho Isabella Pratt, which was signed by between 70 and 80 Bhipuiastorß and owners, was conveyed to Oamaru, by Captain Jauies, of the Helena on ho. iast trip. At a public meeting held there, the testimonial wa: duly presentoo, and suitably acknowledged by Captain Crosn, who Baid he koewnotbiDg toMiant the people of Auckland for the kindness they had shewn him in his miß fortnne. He belioved ho did his duty on that occasion.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Lalla Roakh, s.s., Robertson, for Raglan EXPORTS. - Per Lalla Rookh, for Raglan—l 6 sacks and 75 , bags flour, 11 ca-es biscuits, 7 bags, I" mats sugar, 13 packages tea, 26 bars, 5 bnndlesiron, .-.' 12 boxes candles, 8 sacks seed, 1 stove, 4 coils ;*-. -wire, 7 ca-es spirits. 1 case, 1 cask ale. 8 sack 3 coal, 10 sacks oats, 10 sacks bone dust, 2 boilers, 12: sashweight., and 74 packages eundry merchandise. The 5.3. Lalla Rookh left for Raglan to-day at 11.30 a.ni., with Mis McQiP .very and child and Master Shaw as passengers. The s.s. Wallabl is expected to arrive from Wanganui with stock some time to-night. She . returns thither, according to announcement, at 1 ji.ru. to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

• Gisborne, this day. Sailed: Rotomahana, for Auckland, ', • Russell, this day. I'Sa'Jea: lona, from Auckland, 8.30 a.m. • v ARRIVAL OF A WHALEH. Tho whaleship Canton, Captain Sherman, is outside, ohe has taken 475 barrels of sperm oil Biico calling here :n February. Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Ringarooma. s.s., for Melbourne, via Sputh; Rotomahana. s.s, for Sydney, via Auckland and East Coast ports. Passengeu :— Misses Paye and Robinson, Mrs Nelson, Dr. and Mrs Bailer and »on. Dr. and Mrs Barbers, Messrs Moriey. Kob3rtsor, Snow, Button, Evans, Master Knight, and 11 steerage, „ ~ , _ Lyttelton, yesterday _. Sailed: Saxon, for Auckland. __'.. '*, v ™. Port Chalmwrb. yesterday. j Sailed: Wanaka.s.s,fortheNorth. Passenger ! for the Manukau, Mr Reilly. . . '__ ■ Bluff, this day. Arrived: S.s. Rotorua, from Melbourne. Pas senger, saiODn, for Auckland: M; 3 Avis, and ono steerage.

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

June 14,1831.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £22155: sellers, $__ National Bank—Bayers, 7.3 Colonial Bonk—46a; sellers, 46s N.Z. Insurance—Buyers, 72s 6d S.B. Insurance—Buyers, 533 6d ; sellers, 55s National Insurance—Buyers. 23s 6d Union Insurance—Sellers, 23s Colonial 'nsurance—Buyerc, 103 9d Anokland Gas-Sellers, £10153 Thames Gas—Sellers, 31s Union Sash and Uoor—Hellers, £6 3s Auckland Timber—Sellers, £510s N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—£slss National Mortgage—2Ba 6d N.Z. Shipping-Sellers. £5 2s 6d Accident Insurance—£3 103 Mosnataiari G.M. Co.—Buyers, 25s Alburnla G.M. Co.—Buyers, 27a; sellers 28 Caledonian—Buyers. 10s 6d Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 5s North Devon-Buyers. 7s; sellers. 8s Tokatea—Bayers, 10s 9d Queen of Beauty—Buyers, 5s Black-more -Sellers, 21s Success—is 3d j sellers, 4s 6d Union—Buyers, 3a : sellers, 3a 6d Barrets—3s 6d to 3s 9d; sellers, 3s lid JOSEPH NEWMAN, . . . f-hainnan.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— Tnis DAY. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Fori Tauran«a. Ohinemutu, and Opotlki, per Olcnelg, at Ip.m. Wsdnksday, loth instant. Far Tnirua, per Ropo, at 10 a.m. For Wanganui, por Wallabi, at 11 a.m. For Noumea, per Tauranga, at H a,m. For Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Friendly Islands and Samoa, per Myrtle, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Kntorprlso, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 10th instant. Per s.F. Arawata anfollows:— For India, China, Moditeranean Ports, and Continent of Europo, at .1 a.m. For Giaborne, Napior. Southern porta, Aus tralian Colonies, and Unitod Kingdom, via Sifz and Uriudiai, for lottera apecially ao pre paid and addressed, at 1) a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For monoy orders and registered loiters, tho previous evening at 1 olclock, For Waiwero, Te Kapa, Craigioburn. and Warkwortb, per Rose Casey, at .0 a.m, For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki. per Gleneig, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 21st instant. Por r.b. City of Now York, as follows :— For Sundwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central nnd South Amorica. and British and Foreign West Indios, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ot Europe, at 1 p.m. Late letters bearing au extra fee of sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will bo recoived by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time ot Bailing. This mail will bo due in London on 1 uosday, August 2nd ISSI, N.B.—Tho Post-ofllce, hitherto called Waite tuna. will in future bo called Okete. A Post-office has been ope cd at WaiteUina, nanr Raglan. Mails wi'l bo closed at this oilico every Thuredoy and Saturday, at 7 p.m.; aeiurn mafia will bo duo every Monday and Wclnea dav.ntiUSa.ui. A Post-office has been opened at Wangapara para, Great Barrier. Mails will bo despatched and received by vessels leaving for or coming from that p act*. S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmnster. Chlof Post-oflico. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 14,1881. Theatro Royal-Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, Sp.m. Lorne-stroet Hall—Concort end Ball, 8 p.m. Anokland Building Society—V.M.C. A. Rooms, 7.30 p.m. Tea and Public Meeting—Newmarket Wes leyan Church, 6 p.m. Kden Hall—Leoture 'bvs Kdward Lewis, Sub ject : "Tho Now Birth," 7.30 p m.

Death.

BAREHAM.—At her parents'roaldence. Cook street, Tryphena Annie, beloved daughter of Charles John and Jeasio liarohani; aged 5 years. .... The funeral will take place to-morrow, lath, at 3 o'clock. DYNES—On Juno 14th, at the rcsidonco of his brother-in-law, George Hurllt, Henry John Dynes, aged 32 years.

Notices to Correspondents.

Land Bird.—Tho Government does not pay a subsidy to its opposition, and it is entirely a matter of choico with people whether they go by land or sea from Christchuch to Dunedin. There will, however, always he a very largo number of people who will prefer a pleasant sea trip to a dreary journey by rail at 15 miles an hour, especially when the overland journey means two changes of lut'gEigo and belongings. The risks ot casualty between a voyage in a first-class steamer and railway travelling are not so widely different. H.M.S. NoRTBUMB-ra-AND.—Tho matter Is not worth discussing. Nemesis.—The police did their best to ascertain McGarry's whereabouts, and traced out his steps as far ai there waa a thread of evidence to lead them. It would havo beeu mere waato ot time to attempt dragging the harbour with out anything to show where tho man fell over • or whether ho had fallen over at all.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 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.

The era of political rumours is already in augurated at the Seat of Government, and one reaches us to-day to the effect that an important declaration of policy will be made by Sir George [Grey to-night in the debate on the Address-in-Reply. The basis of the expected announcement would appear to be Local Government, and if Sir George's past expressions of opinion may be taken as an index, he will suggest some change in the direction of a return to provincialism. The rumours point to something like a complete and detailed scheme; but we doubt if at the present stage of the session, and in the unconsolidated condition of parties in the House, he will do more than condemn the absence of anything like an attempt to grapple with the question of Local Government in the Ministerial programme enunciated iv the Governor's sneech, and indicate the general lines upon which a change must proceed. In .discussing the anti-County Uouncil petitions recently we remarked that the current dis content with the County system would force on the question of Local Government, and it is not unlikely that Sir George Grey will give voice to the cry.

On our fourth page to-day appear the corrected census returns for tbe electoral district of Waitcntata tin detail); also, a letter on " Licensing Abuses " in Waikato, and a report of the vindication oll'ered by the Rev. G. Brown before the Wesleyau Conference, lor his action in connection with the Blanche Bay Massacre. Judge Gillies is expected to arrive by the Albion on the 27th inst., and he will hold a Chamber sitting on the following day, the 28th, He will also occupy the Bench during the next sessions of the Circuit Court. Mr Hogan, master of the Industrial Home, desires to acknowledge with thanks the gift nf twelve dozen muffins and crumpets from Mr Dallen, confectioner, of Queen-street. Mr H. C, Brewer, the new Registrar of tho Supreme Court, is to arrive on the 20th inst,, but will not enter upon the duties of his office till some short time afterwards. If the number of cases of particular diseases in the Hospital may be accepted as evidence of its prevalence or rarity in the city, then we may congratulate ourselves upon the gradual disappearance of fever from our midst. The male fever wards are now only occupied by two rheumatic Maoris, placed there for convenience sake, while the female ward contains four fever cases, one of them, however, being conva lescent. The fourth one, a resident of Chancery-street, was admitted yesterday. There are now very few bad .cases of any kind in the Hospital. We are informed that Mrs McGarry whose husband was lately drowned, has been left in very poor circumstances. All she had in the house when her husband left was one shilling. The only means of earn ing a livelihood for her four children was a horse, which unfortunately lias been taken ill to-day, it is feared with glanders-. We understand an effort is to be made on her behalf, and the case is undoubtedly a deserving one. Subscriptions may be sent to this office. To the Editor : Sir,— Seeing in this morn ine's " Herald " a report of the Police Court, in which Sergeant Gamble is reported as accusing us of working our hands ten hours a day, we wish to state most emphatically that such was never the case. The females never worked longer than eight hours a day, and on Saturdays only five hours. As for the boys, they seldom worked over eight hours a day. We hope you will insert this, as the public will be under the impression that we are ill-treating our hands,—Yours, _x. } Garrett Bros.

Tim popularity of the Lilliputian Opera Troupe, iustcad of beiug on the wane, 1 appears to increase nightly. Last evening the Theatre was lilled long before the per formance commenced, and scores of appli cants for admission had therefore to return homeward disappointed. This children's opera is an unprecedented draw. It is almost certain now to "run "for another week. To the Editor : Sir,—lt has beeu my lot through my daily walks to sco a great hard ship existing in our midst. We build tine edifices to worship the Great God of the Universe, and yet there is no place where a poor man tuny lay his head. I know from my own personal knowledge that there are gentlemen now in this place, who may have only sixpence, and perhaps thousands to-morrow, or who are too proud to beg and too honest to steal, and have to sleep out in the cold at night. I. understand the Re lieving Ollicer has moved tho Government, but aayet without effect.—l am, &c, R. J. Feltus. A Maori, apparently far advanced in a stato of intoxication, has been the subject of a most unexpected and what might have been a very serious or even fatal accident. He was sitting upon tho edge of the wharf by tho Watermen's Steps about half-past four o'clock yesterday afternoon, with his back turned towards the water. He seemed particularly joyful, and was swaying his body to and fro in the most amusing manner. His motions seemed to gain impetus as time passed on, so much so that in a very short time he was seen turning somersaults over the sea wall. After describing a circle twice, lie found himself sinking beneath the water, and this fact brought him round slightly. The gay and jolly Maori of a few minutes ago now eagerly grasped the gunwale of a waterman's boat near which lie fell, and held ou as if his life depended on hia exertions. There was not great danger of his drowning, however, as the water was low, aud he was speedily hauled on shore and taken in charge by Constable Duggan. The danger lay in tho close proximity in which bis tumble placed him to the steamer Scotchman and a small boat, between which ho fell, and almost miracu lously steered clear of both. Had it been otherwise, he would probably have broken his neck or suffered some other serious injury. Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, June 11th, 1SS1: Remained last return, 103; admitted since, 1G; discharged, 13; died, 2; remaining, 104; males, 79; females, 25. Arrangement of cases; zy motic, 19; constitutional, 9; local, 39; developmental, 21; violent, 16. Two deaths occurred, viz.; M.Me, aged GO years, female, on 6th insc, of cancer of breast; J.R., aged 36 years, male, on Bth inst, of typhoid fever. Thanks are returned to Mr Shipley for a number of illustrated magazines To the Editor: Sir,—Will you kindly permit mo to contradict the statement that appeared iv your issue of last evening relative to the so-called accident in Kvber Puss on Saturday evening last. Your report states that the horse, when it was found to have its leg broken, was imme diately shot. Such was not the case. I knew its leg was broken at 12 p.m. on Saturday, and the horso was not shot until S a.m., or near it, ou Sunday morning ; aud, further, when 1 passed the spot at 10.30 a.m. ou Sunday, the pathway and gutter showed umnistakeahlc evidence that some accident had occurred, as the blood was all over the place. \V hoover had the business on hand might at least have had the decency tocloan the place afterwards, more especially as a number of ladies and children were sure to pass the spot ou their way to church on Sunday morning. I need hardly say that I can briug several gentlemen to witness to the truth of my statement.—l am, &c, Thos. C. Self,

The Tiki district still commands the most atteution iv the sliaremarket, The favouiite stock to-day seems to be Barrett's, there being a pretty strong enquiry at 3/9 to 4/. Union arc also wanted, 3/. Black mores aro steady at 20/ with few sales. It is uuderstood that the battery will be ready to crush by the first week in July, and Blackmore's and others will then be able to shew some splendid returns. Stodart's lease, adjoining Blackmore's in the North, is a favourite stock, and with the well known and lucky mine-manager, Peter Hansen (late of the All Nations' Company at the Thames), and £1,000 placed to the credit of the company, these shares will soon take a good position ou the market. Tiernan's arc reported to be on very good gold : shares have beeu placed 11/6.

At the Port Albert K.M. Court, Jnne S, Mr Clendon, R.M., Messrs Payne and J. Shepherd, J.P.s, the following cases were heard;-F.J. Utting v Payne.—Claim £8 6s, balance of account for surveying a piece of laud taken up under the Homestead Act, on the Tauhoa block. The Beuch withheld judgment until next sitting of the Court. In a similar case brought by Mr Utting against Mr Bashford, tho defendant did not appear, and judgment was given for the amount claimed, and costs. Mr A, G. Stewart, carrier between Wollsforr. and Mahurangi, obtained judgment against Mr H. H. Smith, stove manufacturer, of Auck land, for carriage of goods from Mahurangi to Fort Albert. In the caae, Lawrence v. Grant. —Claim £40, for Bhare of division of fence. The case was withdrawn, the money having beeu paid into Court. A case of Shaunon v. "E. Vales, for defamation of character, was settled out of Court.

Observations of the comet made at Mel bourne Observatory have given the follaw ing results :—" The approximate position of the comet when first observed here was K.A. 4h sm; declination, 35deg 14min S. On Sunday morning it was K.A. 5h Im ; declination, 32deg! 3miu S. Its movement, therefore, is chiefly northerly. It 3 appear ance on Sunday morning indicated a de cided diminution of brightness since the 23rd, [although it is easily seen with the naked eye, and by the aid of a telescope withiu half-au-hour of sunrise. The tail also appears to be shorter and less bright. The slow apparent motion of this comet and the fact that its path is noarly perpen dicular to the ecliptic will render a longer series of observations necessary to deter mine its orbit than if it had been [more in clined, and its identification with any known comet or otherwise will therefore b3 delayed.

There are now 21 cases down on the criminal calendar to be laid before the Judge at the opening of the Circuit Court on the 4th of next mouth, and the number of prisoners is 15. The most serious ofi'ences represented upon it aro rape and attempted murder, tho remainder being larceny, burglary, etc, The list is as follows :—Larceny, 5 cases, 1 prisoner ; libel, 2 indictments agaiust one prisoner; wilful aud malicious injury, 1 case, 1 prisoner; unlawfully wounding, 1 case, 2 prisoners; cattle stealing, 1 case, I prisoner; attempt to murder, 1 case, 1 prisoner; burglary and assault, 1 case, 1 prisoner; rape, 2 cases, 2 prisoners ; perjury, I case, 1 prisoner ; horse stealing, 1 case, 1 prisoner : breaking and entering, 3 cases, 4 prisoners. One of these four is also charged with stealing from a dwelling. The list will be added to before the end of the month

Tbe members of St. David s' Band of Hope were provided last evening with a musical treat of no mean order by their friends from Arch Hill, when a small army of the latter, under the leadership of Mr Radcliffe, recited in song the sorrows and joys of " Bart," a Band of Hope boy. Mr Geo. Hemus, President of the Auckland Band of Hope Union, read the connecting passages with true emphasis and feeliug, and another friend from Arch Hill, who3e name we did not catch, presided with much ability at the harmonium. Though not the first performance of ("Bart's Joy" by the same well-trained youthful choir, yet being its first recital in this part of the district, it is to be regretted that so few of the general public availed themselves of the opportunity of hearing it. As it was, the Service of Song was listened to throughout with great interest by the large youthful audience, and a very enjoyable meeting was closed by Mr Hemus pronouncing the benediction.

An entertainment of an amusing character was given at the IS ew North Road Wesleyan cbapel last evening, (Mr Burton in the chair). The proceedings opened with a few remarks by the Chairman, and the singing of a hymn from Sankey's collection. Mr A. Handlcy then gave a selection on the harp. Master Walker followed with a 1 comic recitation, H. Brookes gave a read ing, "Lecture on Patent Medicine," which received applause. "Won't You Buy My Pretty Flowers " was well rendered by Miss Robertson, Mr J. Yearbury's comic reci tation was applauded, followed by Mr G. Ycarbury in a similar effusion. Messrs Newbold and Burton gave "Brutus and Cassius," appearing in military dress. Miss A. Clarke sang with good effectasimple song; Mr A. Rosser, in a comic recitation; Masters Webber and Clarke, with a dia logue in nigger costume ; Miss Leah Patti son with a recitation; Mesara Robertson, Constable, and Crowe, in a laughable dia logue, "The Evil adviser;" Master and Mrs McAlpine, in a dnet; Mr Handley, with a solo on the harp ; Mr Dick's readings were all apparently appreciated.: a duet, by Mr and Miss Kobertson, and the singing of the doxology, brought the evening's enjoyment .to a close.

Mr Robert Corbett, son of the late Dr. Corbett, of Brooklauds, Tuakau, has suc cessfully pass::d tho solicitors' preliminary examination.

"Life Preserver" aud "R.F." (New market) both write enforcing the necessity for some kind of chain fence to prevent people from tumbling over Queen-street wharf. They point to McGarry's ca.e as another life sacrificed for the want of this simple precaution. " R.F." thinks that if the Harbour Board has not enough funds for) this needed work public subscription should be raised for the purpose.

Our Port Albert correspondent writes : — Roth Resident Magistrates and the Justices of the Peace seem, from time to time, to give some strange decisions in cases of tres pass, I will instance three cases, all tried at Port Albert before three different R.Ms., with one or more J.P's. sitting on tließencb, The first was a friendly case in order to test the law of trespass. Becroft v. Gubb— Claim for damages for sheep trespassing. Plaintiff admitted his land was not legally fenced. Mr Kemp, R.M., consulted the Attorney-General (Mr Stout) and gave judgment for plaintiff with costs. Yates v. Shannon, before the late W. AVhitehorn, R.M. It was admitted that defendant's sheep had trespassed, bnt little or no damage had been done. Judgment for defendant, plaintiff to pay all the costs. On Thursday last, the case Legge v. Fletcher, was before J. Clendon, R.M., and this also was a sheep trespassing case. What was the result ? The K.M. decided that it was a case of trespass if a man walked across untenced laud without the owner's permission, but only nominal damages could be recovered. Ho gave judgment for 20s damages, and 38s costs. In the first case substantial damages were given; in the sccoud case it was dismissed, aud the plain tiff to pay all coats; in tho third £18 damages were claimed, but judgment was given for £1 with coats. No wonder settlers are* somewhat perplexed at these three decisions. O Hare's Variety Troupe will give a concort anil bill [this evening In the Loric strei'.t Hall, for tho benefit of Thomas Hodson, the jookey, who met with a Bad accident at the Papal.ura Kaco Mciting somo wcoks ago, breaking his leg; in consequence of which, Hodson ia unablo to follow his usual avocation for tho benefit of his wlfo and family. Mr O'lioro and hia musical friends, with a laudablo motive, have resolved to give a coucurt in bi3 favour, which, wo trust, will bo well patronised. A well-arrangon and liberal pro gramme haa been provided, wbioh possesses numinous vocal and other attractions.

Mr C. A. Martin, late of the Captain Cook, Kybor Pass, has now taken the spacious Park Hotel, Wblloaley-street Kast, wlmre, by soiling tho cliotcoßt brands of winoa and spirits, added to civility and prompt attontion, ho hopes to merit a large share of ttmt publio patronage which so distinguiabed his former lessoeship.

LATEST PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our Special keporter.)

WELLINGTON, this afternoon. In tho House this afternoon the Licensing Hill was read a first time. Mh;Dick asked to have tho second read in" to-morrow. Mr Runny was surprised that tho Go vernmont should wish to rush tho Rill through. The Premier said there was really nothing on tv-morrow, aud he wished to get through the work. —Carried. The Charitable Aid Bill was read a first time, und second reading fixed for Thurs day next. The Chinese JBill wa3 introduced by Major Atkinson and read a first time. The second reading was fixed for to morrow. It is stated about the lobbies tbat au onslaught is to be made on the Government re retrenchment, on the ground that the saving is fictitious and the figures aro crooked. - In the Houso Mr Leviston took the aud his sunt, being introduced by Messrs Sheppard and Pitt. The Address-in-Reply will not come ou till late iv the afternoon. BaNKRURTCY bill. In reply to Mr Levin asking if the Government meant to introduce a Bank ruptcy Bill, Mr Dick said he could uot give a positive answer now. Ho hud just received copies of two new bills from the Imperial Parliament, which they de desired first to con. ider. Mr Macandre w gave notice to ask what step 3 the Government intend to take to establish a, direct steam service with Great Britain. Mr Rain is to ask if it is intended to pro vide for the erection of a light on Waipapa Point. Mr Murray is to move that it be allowed to use postage'stamps up to a certain amount for duty purposes. Iv reply to Mr Macaudrew Mk Hall said if the number of members wish ing visit to the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition was sutt.cieut, tho Govern ment would arrange to send tlio Hinemoa to Lyttelton with them. This would depend on the number intimating their intention to the Govamment.

The reply to the Address is fixed to come oa at 7.30.

In reply to Mr Hutchinson Major Atkix son said it waa not proposed to amend tho Shipping and Seamans Act to prevent coast ing vessels going to sea insufficiently man ned. The Act was founded on the Imperial .Act, which it was inadvisable to alter with oui stroug reasons. In reply to Mr Hutchison, Mr Dick said he intended to introduce a consolidated Lunatic Act, and as far as possible prevent prison labour from competing with free labour, but it was uot desirable to abstain trom teaching trades to prisoners.

In reply to Mr Levin, he said ho could not say it new bankruptcy legislation would be proposed until time was given to ex amiue the Imperial Bills on the subject.

Iv reply to MR HUTCHISON the Premil r said the Governor had reported to the Im perial Government on native affairs, and he hoped to lay a copy of the despatch on the table in a few days.

SINGULAR ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.

(Bit Telegraph.—Press association.)

TIMARU, this day. A MAN named Pendell was brought up at the R,M, Court yesterday, supposed to be c. lunatic, and was remanded for medical examination. He made a determined attempt to commit suicide yesterday afternoon in the cell. He had by some means secreted a little tin gem photograph with which he opsned the veins on his left wrist and inflicted two or three hard gashes on the throat, He lost a good deal of blood before medical aid could be summoned, and is now doing well in a padded room at the gaol.

THE LICENSING QUESTION.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—ln your leading article on Saturday you make tho following remarkable assertions re gar Jing tha Licensing Law:—" We believe that Mr Ehrenfried is right ia contending that the Licensing; Law, as it stands, implies a i assur ance of renewal of license during good behavi our. We do not think the mere opinion of the Bench that there are too many houseß for the population a sufficient reason for cancelling an existing license, thougti it is a perfectly valid one for refusing a new license. The Bench ig, no doubt, in duty bound to compelall licensed houses to comply with the law ia respect ot ac commodation and orderliness, but having done that it must leave competition t3 determine which houses shall survive and which succumb in a district where too many have found a foot ing." If you will permit me I will shew that you take an incorrect view of the matter. Mr Ehrenfried, at the Licensed Victuallers' meet ing, referred in bitter terms to the Thames Licensing Court's action in closing some ot the publio houses at the Thames, because they con sidered there were more there than the want. of the poDiilation required. During the lust session of Parliament Mr Ehrenfried petitioned the Houbo of tiepresentatives on the subjeoe, went down to Wellington himself, took a formidable array of witnesses to support his cause (though somo ot them irreparably damaged HI, and worked his hardest toconviuce tho Com mittee that ho had suffered loss and injustice withthisresult. The Committee rooortas follows: "The Court appeara to have acted under the authority of the 22ud section of ' The Licensing Act.1873,,'" which is ai fallows:—" The Licensing Court Bhall exercise its discretion in grauting or refusing any certificate for any description of licence, and shall not be obliged to grant the same merely because the requirements of the law as to accommodation or peraonal fitness of the applicant are fulfilled, unless iv its opinion there is a necessity for ihe publichouse or other establishment for the Bale of Bpirituoua liquora for which application is made." The question arises whether the Court was justified by this provision in refusing to issue renewal certifi cates on the ground that the puolic convenience did not require bo many publtobouses in the district. On the matter being referred to the Law o_B.C3rs ot the Crown, the Committee were advised " tbat tha 22nd section of ' The Licens ing Act, 1873,' is very specific in granting a dis cretionary power of granting or refusing any oertificate for any description of license, and, in fact, requires the Court to be of opinion that there i 3 ii necessity for the publichouse for which application is made." '.ihe Court is therefore constituted the sole judge ai to whether a publichouse is require!, and is also, as a matter of duty, directed to satisfy itself of its necessity before is rain* a certificate ;and, as it appears the Commissioners acted in good faith and in the public interests in refusing to issue certiilcat... the Committee' cannot recommend the House to override the decision of the Licens ing Court in tho case of these petitions. 29th July, 18"0." There are other portions of you, article I should like to comment on, out I exceed ingly rejrot that I have not spare time.—l am &c, .. Waymouxh.

Ifitb June, 188 L

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUK OWN COKEKSPONDENTS). \ WELLINGTON, this day. The Penguin, with the Auckland mem bers has just arrived, after a fine weather passage. COROMANDEL, this day. Captain Lloyd has finished a plan of Blackraore's reef showing its course to be directly through the middle of Stodart's Great United Grouud. The plan will be on view at Mr Saunder's ollice, Insurance ' Buildings.

[PER I'KESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIN, this day. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. The Industrial Exhibition opened this afternoon. There was a large attendance. The weather is favourable. Addresses were delivered by the Mayor, Mr Bathgate, and Mr Burt. A holiday is observed by most of the large business places. It will bo fully a week before the exhibits arc thoroughly arranged. NAPIER, this day. The Jockey Club intend having one day's meeting on October 11th. Hawkes' Ray Guineas, 105 soys ; Handicap Hurdles, 60 soys. ; Spring Handicap, 200 soys. ; Maiden Plate, 50 soys. Nominations for Handicaps, July 19th. TIMARU, this day. PINAFORE RIGHTS. •>■ In the Chambers this morning, Judge Johnston, on the application of Mr Hamersley, granted an injunction against Lydia Howard Company to restrain them from playing " Pinafore" iuj New Zea land.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Ho brief; tor it is with words as with buu beams :the more they aro condensed the deeper they burn."—SooTHEr.

Ho who has many vices has many masters.

Flattery is more prejudicial than rudeness or anger. We owe the gratitude to those who tell us the truth.

Pride is tho most redicilous and most foolish of all vices.

The man who goes to prison will be more guarded iv future.

Why are troubles like babies ? — Because they got bigger by nursing.

'• Time works wonders," as the woman said when she got married after a thirteen years' courtship. " Dimple" is the name of a new bonnet. Tho purchase of one of these is said to make a dimple like a grave-pit in a man's pocket-book. The lady who eloped with Prince Bis marck's sou says she will forgive her hus band. This is as it should be.

Poison iv the dye of a yellow stocking killed a woman in Amsterdam, N. Y.

Perhaps tho true iuwardneas of Mor mon ism is to be found in the story of the Irishman who, on being arrested for having six wives, excused himself by declaring that he was only trying to get a good one.

It is understood that Messrs Brogden and Sons have filed a petition of right in the Supreme Court, claiming against the colony the sura of £256,754.

Why is a fashionable society like a warm ing pau?— Because it is highly polished, but very hollow.

What is the difference between a Chris tiau and a cannibal ?—One enjoys himself, and the other enjoys other people.

Tho Russian Government has resolved to place police oflicets in all European capitals, for the purpose of capturiii-t socialists who have been guilty of criminal acts against the Goverment.

Wo often hear of a man ' being in ad vance of his age," but whoever heard of a woman being in such a predicament. The name of the man iv Chicago who feeds his geese on iron filings, and gathers steel pens from their wings, is Sharp. The total value of the gold and silver yield of the world for the three veara ending 1879 was £146,943,000. The heaviest yield was from the United Slates, and Russia comes next.

A Timaru Proctor has made a brilliant discovery about the comet, and has induced the kindred genius who acts as the local Press Association correspondent to wire it out. He says:—"Two comets are now distinctly visible hero, one setting at seven o'clock in the evening, and the other,rising before the sun about five in the morning."

Mr E. T. Gillon, on behalf of Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan and Williamson, is proceeding against tbe Lydia Howatde Company for an alleged unauthorised repre sentation of " H.M.S. Pinafore." The damage claimed id £100.

The imports of the United States for the nine months ending March ISSI, show an increase of 856,350d019., and the exports au iucreasc of 71,761,324d015.

Eight seamen the barque Remington at Lyttelton have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment for broaching cargo.

If a young man in a 'bus gives up his seat to a pretty young lady, he will be accused of partiality ; if he gives it up to an ualy old lady, it will be said he does it for effect. The average mean plan for him to adopt is to keep the seat himself, aud see nothing out the paper he is reading. " Illustrated with cuts !" said a mischiev ous urchin, as he drew his knife across the leaves of his grammar. " Illustrated with cuts I" repeated the schoolmaster, as he drew his cane across the back of the mis chievous urchin.

ACCIDENT AT WHANGAREI.

A FALL OVER A PRECIPICE.

By the Argyle last Friday a party of Auck land sportsmen proceeded to Whangarei to have a few days shooting, amongst whom was Mr E. P. Gribbon, the well-known i Saraoan trader. They arrived at their destination early on Saturday morning. The party, comprising six, started for the estate of R. Si .sons, Esq., on horseback, a distance of about seven miles. On tho way they took a circuitous route to enable them to view the magnificent waterfalls of tbat place. Mr Gribbon waa so struck with their grandeur, that in order to have a better view of them he dismounted his steed, and incautiously stepped too close to the edge, aud was suddenly precipitated down the face of the cliff, a distance of about 30 feet, when be fortunately was caught by a bush bramble and held therein. Had he gone to the bottom he must have j been killed instantencously, as the distance is about 150 feet, and the bottom very rugged, besides having deep water, occa sioned by the falls. The steepness of tho declivity rendered it difficult for his comrades to reach bim, but when they ■ did, they were agreebly sur prised to find that lie waa still alive, with considerable trouble he was got to the surface again, and carefully removed to the nearest farm house, where he was attended to by a young lady; and a stimnlants administered by his comrade soon restored him to consciousness. In tho meantime, one of the party was away in search .'ot a doctor, who, upon arriving, ascertained that nothing further than a severe skaking was the result of the ad venture. THE ADVENTURE ENDS IN A WED DING. Mr Gribbon, on regaining his former self, wae astonished to find he had just had such a hairbreadth escape ; and was struck with the elegant manner, dove-like modesty, and the attentiveness of the farmer's daughter, and as he was a batchelor in want of " one" to share his woes and sorrows. He popped the question, offering his heart and hand at the same time, and, after due deliberation with tbe parents, was accepted. As the party had to return to town by the Argyle at 7.30 on Monday morning, no time was to be lost. Arrangements had to be matured quickly. The gallant Captain Crawford was first communicated with, to Bee whether he would detain the steamer until 8.30, which he very gcod-naturedly done. The next business was to interview the hostess (Mrs Fuller) of the Settlers' Hotel, who agreed to have a breakfast ready at 4 o'clock on Monday morning. All the other preli minaries were arranged, and the parson en gaged for 8 o'clock on Monday morning. In this case, the order of matters was re« versed. The breakfast and spree was held prior to the ceremony; after breakfast, dancing was indulged in up to 7.30 a.m.| when all was got in readiness for the cere mony. At ;8 o'clock the parson arrived Mr Arthur E. Lewis, of Ponsonby, kindly acted as groomsman. And the two lovers were united in • the bonds of matrimony. Their health was drank in bumpers of champagne by the company, and tho party stepped on board the s.s. Argyle, which was covered in bunting from stem to stern in honour of the event. The trip^up was a thoroughly enjoyable one, champagne flow ing fast and freely. We wish them every sucsess in their new sphere of life. Too much praise cannot be given to Mrs Fuller for the prompt manner in which she rose^to ; the occasion.

ROBERT GALLAGHER THE BIGAMIST.

) —» I.BY TjBLEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, this day. AT the Court, Robert Gallagher, for bigamy, was sentenced to three years' penal servitude.

THE GROUNDING OF THE HINEMOA AND HAWEA.

(BY TBLEG.DAPII, OWN CORRESPONDENT.) WELLINGTON, this day., At the enqruiry into the grounding of the Hinemoa aiid Hawea on Manukau bar, Thomas Hillj collector of Customs, Captain Johnston staged that when the Hincmoa arrived off jtfanukau the weather was thick, aud ti: it no land could be seen. Tbe baromete: indicated the approach of a westerly gale. At 10.30. he signalled the Hawea to know when he intended to get under weigh, and received the reply "At noon." The tide at that time would be about three-quarters Hood. He determined to follow the Hawea in, because he considered that Captain Kennedy, trading so long in and out of the Manukau, had a better notion as to where they were when they got under weigh. Tho lead waa constantly going. The Hawea crossed the ' Hinemoa's bows to the North, steer in" about two points to tho North of™ where we were leading. In a quarter of an hour after on looking at the Hawea, he believed her to be aground. Immediately stopped and went full speed astern, fearing at the same time that the Hinemoa was also aground, as her screw was turning up mud. At the same time Nine-pin Rock was made out, and wit ness knew his exact position. Owing to the strong flood tide making the over-bank, there was some difficulty in getting the vessel into the channel. He dropped anchor and remained there about an hour in order to give assistance to the Hawea if possible. On following the Hawea the water shoaled two fathoms which made witness think they were approaching the bar when in fact they were on the edge of a bank. After waiting an hour and finding the Hawea drifting from us to tbe north over the bank towards the main channel, so that if witness waited until the tide changed no boat could pass between them, and also that the Hinemoa would have been in danger if she did not get in that tide, he got under weigh with the object of getting the Lalla Rookh to render assistance. The Hiuomoa drew the same depth of water as the Hawea, 12 feet C inches. Met tbo St, Kilda and requested her master to assist the Hawea, informing him that she was aground. Captain Kennedy, of the Hawea, stated that-after leaving New Plymouth, the wind came strong from east to north-east, moderately clear weather, with occasional showers. When the steamer anchored in the morning it was blowing strong from north east with showers. When the showers came on, the weather was thick, but witness could make out the lower part of the South Head, but indistinctly. Pie had no other reason for anchoring except that of waiting for the tide, because he was confident as to the position ot the vessel. He got under weigh about noon, the engines going quite slow. He could not see the heacous, but could make out the South Head. It was witness's constant prac tice on entering the Manukau Har bour to place two men — one on either side with the lead, and he did this ou the last occasion. They were stationed immediately the vessel got under weigh. After proceeding a short distance, a dense rain-squall obscured the land. The water, shortly afterward-, began to shoal, the lead giving first 3J fathoms on both sides, three fathoms, and finally two fathoms. On the hrst indication of shoal ing, the engines were stopped. He next went full speed [a-stern, but the flood-tide setting to the northward took the vessel over more on to the bank. He could not, at this time, see twice the length of the vessel, owing to the thick ram-squall. The vessel then took the ground. The engines were kept going a-stern,- and kept her trom going farther in shore. She was on the ground about two hours when she floated off into deep water. Directly she grounded, witness sent the chief officer in the boat to sound all round, but by the time the boat had come back, the weather had cleared, and witness could see tbe beacons, aud kuew the exact posi tion of the vessel, The Hawea grounded on a bank in Fanny channel,

G. Chappel, chief engineer ; Mr Lausley, chief mate ; Mr Thompson, second officer ; and John Bird, seaman, gave similar evidence.

CONCERT IN AID OT NEW TON CATHOLIC CHURCH.

The Choral Hall last night presented a most gratifying sight, especially to members of the Catholic Church, the hall being com pletely filled in every part. The committee, with Mr Mahou as secretary, arc: to be congratulated for their successful manage ment, and in procuring tbe best available talent in the city. Mr Angelo Forrest, the organist of St Paul's, accompanied the vocalists, and performed several variations on the pianoforte with great success, whilst Mr Gordon Gooch sang several admirable songs ia his best manner. The programme was choice and thoroughly catholic in its broadest meaning, aud unexceptionable in tone and character. A number of young ladies, some evidencing slight nervousness in the presence of such a thronged audience, added greatly to the interest of the evening. The concert opened with a trio, " The Dis tant Chimes" (Glover), by the Misses Lynch, Darby, and S. Lynch, which was well-timed and rendered with sweetness of expression. Mr Ryan followed with " The Song of the Labourer " (Estelle), one of his best songs. A duet was next given, accom panied by a lady harpist, by Miss Thomas and Mr M. O'Sullivan, viz., " Aye Maria." Miss Swan sang, and won applause and an encore by her happy rendering of "Eileen Alanua." The continued cheering induced this lady to give in response, "The Dear Little Shamrock," which touched the hearts of the audience, and awoke national enthu siasm. This young lady, at a later part of the evening, sang the exquisite ballad, " A Flower from Mother's (irave" (Kennedy), with appreciable tenderness and gentle force. .Miss Swan's expression of face cor responded with the spirit ot the song, and imparted to her voice its appropriate | tone-colour. Mr Forrest wa3 im } mensely and deservedly applauded and re called in his several pianoforte variations, which were really beautiful. Mr John Edwards saug "My Sweetheart when a Boy," " Carissima," and in response to re calls, " The Lirnetrees by the River," and " Alice where art thou ?'' These songs were executed in a highly creditable manner. Une of the most successful duets of the evening, and which seemed to move the auditory, was the selection on the harp and piano by Miss L. O'Sullivan and Mr Angelo .Forrest. "Twilight," a senti mental ballad, by Mr Forth, (a pupil of Mr Gordon Gooch) required a little more strength of voice j it was fairly sung, how ever, and the singer will gain confidence by experience. The Misses Lonergan did well with " Music and her sister song," a pretty duet, Mr Gordon Gooch closed the first part with "Vieni la mia Vendetta," (" Lucrezia Borgia," Donizetti) and subsequently with the fine descriptive song of "London Bridee." In bcth these melodies the singer elicited enthusiastic cheering, and submitted to the wishes of the listeners, gratifying them with vocal "Tha Gleaners ' was correctly rendered by Miss Avey and Miss George. MissAvey also sung " Never More " in a charming manner, and was deservedly ap plauded. Without disparagement to any of the other young lady siugers, we must say that Miss Avey occupied a leading posi tion. She possesses confidence and a good voice, and has a tolerably distinct articula tion, without which a song, however thoughtful the poetry, must be meaning less to the audience. Defective articulation must be discovered and corrected. Mr Gooch is an example in this respect; he gives, by distinct utterance, a double enjoy ment to the listener, both in music and song. Misses Willis and Buckley sang "Oh Ye Tears," quite a popular melody) but in the singiug we noticed a want of harmony, though it may be a lack of study. We were rather disappointed with Mr Gradwell in Dibdio's "Tom Bowling"; perhaps too much was expected. The singer was correct, but the different feelings were not sufficiently distinguished. This song, from the peculiarity of its measures and its varying character, although essen tially elegiac, is quite a study. Mr Grad well did his best, no doubt, but he was not quite as successful with this ever popular nautical melody as with some others. A glee, " Where Art Thou, Beam of Li<>ht," (Bishop) Misses Darby, S. Lynch, Mr M. O'Sullivan and Mr Ryan, and the National Anthem, brought a successful concert to a close. Cleon.

Mr Henry Peace, a prominent member of the Society of Friends, and well-known philanthrophist, is dead.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Keuter's Telegrams.]

FRANCE AND TUNIS. PARIS, June 13. It is announced that M. Kouaton, at present Consul-General for France,in Tunis, i will be invested with the supreme control of Tunisian Foreign relation in terms of the Treaty made with the Bey. .„„__ DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS. LONDON, June 13. The following diplomatic appointments are officially announced:— The Hon. L. S. Sackville West, British Minister at Madrid, will succeed the Right Hon. Sir E. Thorn ton at Washington ; Mr R. B. D. Morrier, C.8., Minister at Lisbon, will replace the Hon. Mr Sackville West at Madrid ; and Sir C. L. Wyke, G.C.M.G., X.C.8., now Minister at Copenhagen, will succeed Mr Morrier, as Minister to Portugal. MASSACRE IN EGYPT. LONDON, June 13, News has been received that twelve Italian explorers have been massacred by the natives in the interior of Egypt. BOERS AND EARL KIMBEKLEY. LONDON, June 12. Earl Kimberley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has consented to receive a ;de putation from theloyalist Boers in the Trans vaal. RACE FOR THE GRAND PRIX. PARIS, June 12. The race for the Grand Prix, run this afternoon, resulted as follows : — Mr J. R. Keene's eh c Foxhall (bred in America) 1 Tristan 2 Albion 3 TEA FOR NEW ZEALAND. FOOCHOW, June 10. The steamship Bowen, with a cargo of New seaaon'stea, will sail for New Zealand direct from this port. THE YOUNG PRINCES. ADELAIDE, Tuesday, It has been arranged tbat the Royal Princes will remain here until Monday next, the 20th, and on that day will proceed to Melbourne overland. DROWNING OF FOUR PEOPLE. MELBOURNE, Jnne 13. Dr and Misses Muuro and child were drowned near Wangaratta to-day through the upsetting of a buggy. THE ROYAL VRINCES. ADELAIDE, June 13, Their Royal Highnesses the Princes Albert Victor and George of Wales visited the General post and telegraph offices and observatory to-day. To-morrow they will viait the Wallaroo copper mines, and on Thursday a grand ball will be given in their honour in the Town Hall. THE SORATA REPAIRED. MELBOURNE, June 13. The repairs to the Orient steamship Sorata are nearly completed, and she will be ready for sea in a few days.

ADDITIONAL CABLEGRAMS.

(Via the Bluff.) MR GLADSTONE ATTACKS MR PARNELL. FATAL RIOT IN IRELAND. LONDON, May 31. Great Britain will pay the United States £15,000 to settle the Fortune Bay (New foundland) fishery dispute, which has existed for some time between the two countries there. Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and. Duchess of Uonnaught have opened the London International "Wool Exhibition, Some good machinery and fabrics are ou. exhibition, but Australian wool shows very small quantities, and not specially good. A large number of exhibits have not yet been arranged. The exhibition, as a whole., is a poor one. Prince Bismarck, the German Imperial Chancellor, has submitted to the Reichstag a memorial based on reports furnished by the German Consul for Central Australia, which complains that the German trade is beaten by England, France, and America, and recommends that a commission of the House be established at a German seaport, to further the export trade. It is further recommended that aline of steamers should trade to China and the South Seas and Australia for the maintenance of which a State subvention is urged. A scurrilous letter written by. , the Treasurer of the Irish Land League, has been discussed iv the House of Commons. Mr Gladstone was severe on Mt Parnell for claiming the Treasurer of the League asi his friend. Mr Gladstone further stated that Ireland was being disgraced by terrorism. LONDON, June 2. . While a body of police were protecting some processs servers in County Clare, they wereattacked by a large mob. The policei were compelled to fire upon the rioters, and. kiiledsixof them. MR BERRY ON VICTORIAN POLITICS. MELBOURNE, June 8. The railway extension to Lancelield wa« opened on Monday, Mr Berry and several other ministers were present. Mr Berry made a strong political speech declaring that the Liberal Party had not accomplished all it desired, but what it had not achieved to-day it would attempt to-morrow. It would not abate one jot or tittle of its rights in the fight for political, freedom against tyranny. Workmen had. hitherto been swindled out of the results ol! their labour. The speech has given rise to much comment, and is regarded in some quarters as indicative of an intimation to dissolve parliament if the Council rejects the reform amendments.

NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALL TEAM.

The following proposal tor the formation of a football team has been sent to the Secre tary of the Auckland Football Club, who has called a meeting for Thursday next at the Thames Hotel to consider it :— The Secretary Auckland Football Club.

I JUear Sir,—lt is proposed to form a New Zealand Kepresentative Football team to visit Sydney this season, and I am re quested to ask you whether the Auckland players will give their support to the pro ject, I may state that correspondence has been entered into with the Secretary of the Southern (N.S.W) Union on the subject, aud he writes in reply as follows :—(1) That the Southern Rugby Union will afford every assistance in its power. (2) That the trip should take place at latest by end of June. (3) That the ground (belonging to the Cricket Association) would expect 25 per cent of gate money, the Syd ney players to pay all expenses, presumably in connection with the grounds. (4) That the Union offers us nett amount of gatu money at all matches arranged by the Union (that is, after grouud and other items of necessary expense are paid out of gross takings) up to the amount of our legitimate i expenses, any surplus to betaken by Union. (5) The Union will make arrangements for matches and suggests that three be played in Sydney, one at Newcastle (five hours' steam), and one at Bathurst, cr five in all. The Secretary further writes, " Should there be any deficiency in receipts from pre sent feeling amongst our clubs, I think there would be a general response to try and make it, or part of it. up by "Club subscriptions," and he holds out great hopes of the trip being a success, financially aud otherwise. With regard to the date suggested for the visit, I think you will agree as to its being too early, and that the middle or end of July would be more suitable. As, however, the Sydney ground is only available until the end of July, the visit could not well be postponed until a later date. We wonld suggest that the team be composed of, say eighteen, or even twenty men representing tbe provinces of Auckland, Canterbury, Otago," and Wel lington; say four players from each pro vince. The remainder might be chosen, irrespective of unions or province^ • and would be available as emergencies, preach might play in one or more matches, as might be hereafter arranged. The teata could meet in Wellington, play a match against odds, and leave direct for Sydney per Wakatipu; or, if time permitted, leave vift Auckland. As the time for making arrangements is very limited, I should be glad if you would kindly take the matter in hand as quickly as possible, and favour me with an early reply. If you deem the visit practicable it might be as well to forward at same time the names and qualifications, &c, of any players you wish to nominate, and who would be willing to go, and any suggestions yon may have to offer with regard to the proposals. lam writing similar letters to Otago and Canterbury.—Youis, Sec, Arthur T. Bate, '. Hon. Sec, W.R.F.U. \ Wellington, 6th June, 1881.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER),

WELLINGTON, this day. THE GOVERNMENT INTENTIONS I believe it Is the intention of the fim, ' meat to take the edge of the l__.t2 T. House off on the ChtritabU ifISPSif the sing Bills. These will be thffiL Llcen intfoduced. The financial l„ Btmeasn "s hardly be inttoduidhS.Sfe*.*"l month or early in July w „-^ d- of the probably be coupled L nS^H. lf Will Seats Bill. v v tae Redistribution of Sir George Grey will _ notice for production o._U_ZT W.«ive and papers relating to _*-»_ ? t orr/ BPondenco Princes. g t0 ttle visit of the young AMENDMENT ON Thp at^ IN-REPLY ADDKES«- It is rumoured that Sir p'„ „ move an amendment on thge. ? re-v "HI Reply to-morrow. I v",. 1' tte. Address-in foundation for the report e,e »some BROGHEN'S" CLAIM. Brogden s claims are cotnino ._.... _■ again They are about to M* B*"* mentfora rehearing of them c_ Parlm tion on account of losses sustain^ A? 60' 14, uection with immigration tefli. ■. em' £20,739, and a further claim on ,J BWeDt o{ alleged non-payment of buiSs »* contracts amounting to £21D nr>a , tt?ttelt total claim of £256,764 ' '**""«» LOBBY GOSSIP. Very little lobby news is stirring, mem. bmbeug engaged viewing the gfc£?V The debate on the Address-in-reply has scarcely been mentioned, though the proba bility is there will be a wa?m E22___ to-morrow. Mr Collins, the mover who was a Staffordite in 1871, has the reputation of being not a brilliant man, but a vigorous speaker and hard hitter, and may come out of his shell in his maiden speech when the gallery is filled with ladies. Mr Fulton, the seconder, is rather a poor speaker, and not very likely to follow the example of Colonel Trimble, who last year put the fat in the fire by attacking the Opposition in seconding the address! There are not above 40 members at present in Wellington, so that a long debate ia not likely to take place. PUBLIC WORKS PORTFOLIO. Rumour fixes Mr Driver, member for P.oslyn, as the coming man for the Public Works porttolio. It is, however, only a rumour. Pressure is being brought to bear on the Government to push on the Fencing Bill, dropped last session, through at an early date. The Government have promised a Wairarapa deputation to consider the pro posal, and will probably accede to the wish. THE REPORT ON PRISONS. ; Captain Hume's report on prisons is being much discussed in town. It is generally looked upon as an extraordinary produc tion. The suggestion for the abolition of education of prisoners is condemned in some quarters in unmeasured terras. The report M will doubtless form the. subject of an animated debate. TELEGRAPH ARRANGEMENTS. There is considerable grumbling re tele graph arrangements tbis session. The 1 office at Parliament. Buildings has been ■ abolished so far as sending direct telegrams is concerned, and only a receiving clerk and messengers are kept in the building; mes sengers to take telegrams away every twenty minutes to the central office, and this entails a loss of another quarter of an hour, which is very inconvenient for special correspondents. It would entail very little extra cost to have a couple of instruments on the premises, while the advantages would be considerable. THE "TIMES " ON VOGEL'S LETTER The " Times " to-day has a lengthy arti cle, reviewing Sir Julius Vogel's letter to . Mr Curtis. It says :—"Sir Julius Vogel'i", letter to Mr Curtis, on the ghbject of _Nei; Zealand public works and railways, is the letter of one skilled in wordcraft, the art of concealing true intent, amid a multitude of high sounding phrases. It is ostensibly a private communication, unless tbe recipient • desired to make it public. It is id reality written expressly for publication to glorify the writer in the eyes of New Zealand people. It is an elaborately wrought out declaration of personal ! opinion that no one but Sir Julius Vogel thoroughly understands New Zealand affairs. We should be sorry, indeed, to impute unworthy motives, but the conviction must force itself upon the minds of even casual readers, that, inter. mingled with the protestations of good intent and, disinterested advice, there is a current of adverse feeling towards those upon whom now devolves the responsibility of the administration, and a disposition to counteract their best efforts. Take, for instance, the reference made to the period of depression which New Zealand recently suffered. Sir Julius Vogel asserts that the Government of the colony magnified it to such an extent aa to nearly produce mis trust sufficient to wreck every financial in stitution and every man of means in the colony. No one should know better than Sir Julius Vogel how little absolute truth there is in such an assertion. As often as it may have been repeated by the opponents of ,the Ministry, none should know so well as he that bis proposal to replenish falling revenues by a tax on tea, sugar, or other, articles of daily use,andthe nonimpositionof. property tax, would have been unjust to the great mass of the people for whom he pro* f esses a regard. The great mistake, he says, was made in spending the five million loan so quickly. He conveniently forgets bow much he personally helped to excite a public desire for a lavish outlay which would not brook delay; that under the pre sent administration the lawful and cautious expenditure of which he suddenly became a new-found advocate is. practised in the spirit and in letter. Again, why has not, his good souse and actual knowledge offsets convinced him that he reasons unfairly when he condemns the Government for being seized with a panic against immigra tion, aud for fatally discouraging the coming hither of desirable settlers. Will not the records of the Agent-General's office show that the only check exercised has been against the flow of pauper immigration, and by whom the colony had already been inun dated with many shiploads, until even the. most firm believers in the Vogelian policy were fain to cry " Hold, enough?" Un the subject of railway administration, Sir Jul.us advances views which are less calculated to |S bring about any practically good results, . and present him in his favourite role of a dariug financier. Conceding that there is an element of practicability in the proposal to vest the administration of State railways iv the hands of Commissioners absolutely free from politicalinfluence, and holding full powers to develope the system as their own judgment and experience suggest, and the means at their commandmay permit the proposal to give them power to borrow money for such purposes apart from and outside of the general financial arrange ments, the colony is radically bad. In due k course of time the.truuk lines defined in the original scheme of railway construction will be made. Wellington, J»apier, Wanganui, New Plymouth, and Auckland, will be con-, uected, and so also will be Nelson,; Hokitika, Blenheim, Picton, Cbristchurcb, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, and Invercar gill. This, however, will be done without recourse to any such revolution in Colonial finance as that Sir Julius Vogel proposes. Equally disingenuous and misleading are flis remarks on tbe general subject 01 Colonial borrowing. He blames the Goveroment for not having resource sufficient to continue with intel ligence the prosecution of the railway system, the term "resource " being synony mous with mere borrowed capital, nefur ther suggests that the railway provided for New Zealand mightlive witfon itsincome,"except perhaps occasionally dot rowing for some great public work, and yet but a short time since he was fully cognisant that the entire voice of the colony was against further borrowing. He concurred in such objection, and counselled the Minis try to refrain the publication of Vogel s letter to a friend. Curtis dispels- the illu sion that he is a heaven-born genius n finance. . __-' LICENSING BILL, The Licensing Bill is now printed, vis a bulky document of 58 pages, containing 229 clauses and 11 schedules. Ihe lass clause repeals alt existing Acts, and tne last schedule comprising a list of the Acw bo repealed, includes one of the Imperial Parliament (24, George 2, C. 4), fflw <tt:0» Governors and Legislative Council ot mew Zealand, fourteen of the General Assembly, aud thirty-two Provincial ordinances. « provides for Local Option to application^ for new licenses only. No licensee lsw have any benefiical interest, directly or in directly, in more than one license. Licenses ire divided into five clauses. The »*»**" :luding publicanß, family hotel, club, bottle, New Zealand wine, and billiard table, licenses. The second claw comprising jacket, wholesale, and conditional licenses. Under Club Licenses the licensee must oe in officer of a club, and may only supply iquor to bonft fide members and their .vests. The New Zealand Wines Licenses iuthorises the sale between 6 a.m- ana. .0 p.m. in quantities not exceeding two ;aUons to any one person of wne,cmer, md perry, the produce of fruit S^mm be colony.the liquor to have a strength not. 7_ ' : '______^____m_

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THE GREAT NORTHERN LAND J& AGENCY. v Queen-street, Aucklakd, N.Z. Properties of Every Description Por Sale. Catalogues Post Frrk to Anst Address. Bouse, Building, Mortgage, Insur&nca and Sur vey Avency, Money to Lend at Lowest Cur rent Rates on Good Securities, Properties brought under Land Transfer Act. and Transfers Effected. T.W. HICKSON, PROPRIETOR [Late Inspector in, and holding high te+fmo *. -J nialsfrom Survey Department.] - Authorised Surveyor, and Land Brokeb ' (Licensed Under the Land Transfer Act). .- T &H. COOKE, C°^ssiS^ yCh-air??nd 67,Queen-st. pt f o^f ed Chairß ot aU dcs . • T.& H.COOKE, o"^j™"Seart^rHS3.,Lf -67. Oueen-st. xV uoleum, Floorcloth, Mat ."/, vneen Be. ting. Uoor Mats, Hath Mats. TELKSCOPE Tables. Oval ■ <. ~ ,„„,,_-„ - Tables, Round Tables, *'tt_Qm_%_; ' y&tiDe tables, Occasional oi, vtueen-tw. Tables, Coffee and Qipay :;..■■.. , , Tables,&c, T.&H COOKE *Q.ILT Chimney Olassea and CTQueen-st. >* Mahogany Toilet Glasses oi, mneenai. in great variety. , Tfr TT CnOKK TRUN and Wood Bedstead' . 67 Oueen-st A. and Beddi "B of aUde-^ bl, queen-st. crfptions and beßt quality. /~1 ILT Cornicesa'nd Polia' T.&H. COOKE, AT Cornice Poles, Venetian 67, Uueen-Bt. and Patent Spring B .oiler ;'.: ■ Blinds. ""AHDROBKS, Dr£^7 Washßtan,ds, Toilet 67, Queonst. Ware, and all kinds of Bed ■ room Furniture. IBRRAL discount to ... ~~ , ,„,,.„ Cash Purchfisers. All 61q_mT' goods-deliveredF-AHEintown b7. «ueen-s t, Catalogues forwarded on ap lication. INDIA AND CHINA TEA WAREHOUSE, No, 95, Victoeia-street. :•■■ _ Theunder3ignedw_sheßtocallßpecialattentlon at tho present time to the splendid Blend Teas ho Is offering. Being near the end of 1830-1 Tea Season, and anxious to clear several balances of stock, he has determined to-givo his customers somo unusually good values—notably in Is 8d 2s, and 2s 6d quotations. The 3s is recommended as a blend or combination of a. variety of the i" Finest Teas that have found their way into oar l; market; and he would further add,—there is no 5 exaggeration in this last statement. Being a large importer of Teas, he Is able to ■■ give undoubted values, and continues doing so ■ to secure a large independent public patronage. 1 • ■■¥_.' r A strong rich thick liquoring Tea.. „ Is 8d " Tea Extraordinary." a thorough econo mic tea, with Assam flavour .. ..23 " Family Mixture," very choice, rich, and pungent—Darjeellng kind .. .. „ 2s 6d "Very Kich Deep Brown Tea" .. ..3s Quotations for Box Teas represent exception ally good values for the time of year, and In cludes some of the choice First Crop Teas of the season. Present pricea for reaily good China Teas:—2os. 225. 21s, and 2Gs per box. FREDK. WHITEHEAD, Tea Importer, Terms Cash. 95, Victoria-st, Auokland N.B.—Special and sundry lines on the fourth - page. J?l A T0 £1000 _LENT on Building 3&.l_\r Society principles, or on other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per oent allowed on money deposited for' investment. —C. Williamson. Land, Estate ar.d Financial Agent, Vulcan Lane, i



Special Advertisements. A MERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES. AWARDED THE ONLY TWO FIRST PRIZES, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1880. Higher Award than any other exhibitor kkceivkd. milE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Auckland Bkan en. THE Supply a Singlo Gar- NEW ZEALAND nient at tbo Whole- OLOTHING FACTORY sale Price. •IHE jaave Branch Kstab- NEW ZEALAND lishments in every CLOTHING FACTORY town in New Zealand Trr; Are now displaying Ti IK. r ...... Now Manufacti-es NEW ZKALANP foP Autumn and CLOTHING FACTORY {v it _ tm . rJTjJjj] variety of styles pru- NEW ZEALAND nouDced Unequalled CLOTHING FACTORY in tho Market. TH!C Weai-realßting Tweeds NEW ZEALAND in evory variety of CLOTHING FACTORY Garment. ~~ THE Daily increasing trade NEW ZHALAND proves tho excellence CLOTHING FACTORY of Manufacture. THE Produce and dispose of NEW ZEALAND Thousands of Gar- CLOTHINU FACTORY ments vVeekly. Xt m .17 '™^t aMn Buy and Sell for Cash NEW ZKALAND nn ) v CLOTHING FACTORY only' ZZZ Aro thoreforo patron ..„„. L__ T . MTI ised by Thousands of NEW ZEALAND 1 .iaperninz Oustom- CLOTHING FACTORY J£3 cermn& ou81'"ul THK Is tho Premier Es'ab NKW ZKALAND lishmontinNowZea clothing factory in_u_ TfcTOTE THE BRANCH ADDKESS _LT! Queen-street, Auckland. J. FITZSIMONS, Branch Manager. And at Albert-street Thameß. T7* A M 0 #1 O A L. DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. OFFICE: No. 5, Booth British Insurances Company. KAMO COAL Is Delivered from Depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, And is Guaranteed SUPERIOR TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPQ3E3, A UTUMN Afli/ y^TINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN Are now bringing forward their Stock of NEW GOODS FOR the season, ALL SELECTED WITH GREAT CARE AND WELL BOUGHT.



Splond id "Valuo In Blankots and Ruga Flannels, Shirtings, and all Plain Goods A Choico Lot of Now Dniss Goods. Satin Cloth, Serge, Merino, Wincey, &c. Trimmings! and Buttons Job Lines in Fa Ncr Dress Goods, very cheap Ladies' Jackets and Ister Girls' and Maids' Ulsters Umbrellas. Hosiery, Ribbons, &c. A LAItGE STOCK OF CLOTHING TO SELECT FKOSI OF ALL KINDS, FOR BOYS AND MEN. OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, & MACINTOSHES. LAHOE SELECTION OF COLONIAL AND IMPORTED TWEEDS. STRONG MATERIAL FOR BOYS' WEil, SERGES, &C. 5%: Discount (Is In the £) _>'lowed off all CASH Purohaßes of 20s and Upwards. "OUSHBROOK & "ORIDGMAN, [Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel!,' Upper Quesn-stkeet, • auckland. TVTiLNE AND pHOYCB HAVE NOW OPKNKD UP, ex Syden ham and Oxford, A Complete Assortment of Autumn and Winter vtoods The following are Folly Stocked with all the Latbst STYtES :— Millinery and Mantle Department Coßtumo Department; Underolothing and Baby Linen Department Hosiery and Haberdashery Department Fancy Dress and Trimming Department SilK and Satin Department Linen, Calico, and Flonnel Department i Boys' Clothing Department. TROUSSEAUX AND LAYETTES SUPPLIED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE, Tho above Goods aro from the First London Houses, are the Latest Styles, of a very superior description and quality, and the Pbiobs defy COMPETITION. 5% Discount for Prompt Cash, MILNE & CHOYCE, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS. GARLICK A_SD URANWELL, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS! CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, _ Garlick and v_T Cr.vnwell's stock « I contains a very O I extensive choice o _Z of Furniture, of „w •" I English, Ameri ca _^ W I can> Italiani an(l • q. § I Colonial monuf ac ts X oO^ I turei and ia sold at _r__%A_. .-FURNITURE-, tha lowest possible 1 _?•■■*(_!" price consistent EH H ffl with durability fels pq on<l K°°a taste; ■q M and they respoct ■ ■«. ,q j fully invito on Li ft, j speotion of their w' I Show Rooms from ft 1 those about to fur- J Vnish. 'I ( A Beautiful Lot [of Drawing-room CARPETS, just landed ex Oxford, most fashionable 2- -x'HSa I designs, and ocr- S*H__-a_Q. I tainly very choice. Hg_-<Q2i£ j The "Worcester" ra»>QsSl rARPItT<. J Stair Carpet has a §h55S 0 i AKFKIS _ pile of horsehair, 5°JS<Sa5 on<J iB the mo3t ' W'Xil.q'S durable Carpet over ma(le. Tapes -s«_u try Carpets from taW 2s lid. Handsome Borders for Car pets, Hearth Rugs J ..made to match. /GARLICK & CRANWELL keep a VJT Large Stook .t Floor Cloths for Halls, Rooms and Offices. Linoleum, all widths, at lowest prices. GARLICK & CRANWELL keep a Great Variety of Austrian Bentwood ' furniture, and Ajneriain Cane Chairs. Whole ' sale and Retail. WE allow a DISCOUNT of Five per Cent, on Furniture, Carpets, and Floor -1 .cloths, for Cash Paymentn. BEDDING, all sizes', of our own manu facture, kept ready :f or Delivery. fTIURNITURE, and all other Goods, ,• _D delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata li logues sent to intending J?urnißher3 on ap .'rplication. GARLICK & CRAIWELL keep an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads. ' :tr. ORNISH YOUR HOU.^E JL? From the CITY HALL A RCADE, GARLICK & CR.4.NWELL, Proprietors. Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers npHE TIKI GOLDFIELD. JUST PUBLISHED, A PLAN OF THE TIKI GOLDFIELD Compiled by C. F. H. Lloyd, Surveyor, Showing the position of all tho Claims at tbe Tiki Goldfield, both on Government , and Mrs Macintosh's -.roperty. To ba iad at Mr E. Waste's, AucklandYor|M Silk's, Stationer, CorcmandeL .... PRICE, __&>. 1



as 7£l Free gifts!—Tbo Proprietors oi Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam schnapps, to induce tho destruction aud prevent the im proper use of their wrappers aud labels, and thus further protect the Public against fraud and doeept idtt, havo enclosod in the wrappers, or under ho label on tho quart bottles, since Ist October. IS7B, and continno to enclose in every day's packing throughout the yeab T H R X E £1 ORDERS, which are drawn upon tho undersigno.'. ana which will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure theso Gifts, the Publio must De careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, tno G-dnuinkjUdolpho Wolfe's schnapps, witn our name upon tho top label. M. Moss &, Wynyard Lane, Sydney.



Trade Mark. Waltham, MARS.-Tho American Watch Company, ot Waltham- Massachusetts, U.S.A., hereby f.-ivo notice that their Trade Mark, " Waltham, Mass.," is now registered in tho Australian Colonies of Vlotoria, New South Wales, and New Zealand. Proceed ings will ho takon against any person copying or imitating same, or any vendors soiling or offering for ealo watches bearing colourable m'.tations or in any way infringing our rights —American Watoh Company, Waltham, Mass.