SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

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ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Syren, brig, Fleck (put back) TO-DAY. Glcnelg, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga KlngalTS.S., Norris, from Mercury Bay Zillah, ketch, Jones, from Thamos

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Peru, early Sydney—Arawata, Thursday Molbourno via south-Ringarooma, 9tn Taranaki and South—Pongum, aunday Russell and Northern ports-lona, Monday Whangarei and Mangapai-Argyla, Tuesday Tauranga—Glcnolg, Tuesday and Thursday Mangawai- Fingol, Thuraday Mercury Bay—imgal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Haloione, ship (J,N,M.!3,), from London; to sail

March i Rakaia, Bhip, from London ABhmore, snip, from London Loch Doon, barque (L.H.G.V.), from London; to

sail March 2 JLvoua, barquo (W.Q.J.N.), from London

Bailed February 3 Orient, barque (K.C.J..N.), from New York;

sailed February 11 Coronilla, barque (K.13.V.Q.), from London

sailed Fob. 15 Chile, barque, from London; loading Dnnkeld. barguo. from London ; loading Catnillo, brig, from Now York ; sailed April 2 Thomaa and Henry, brig, from Dunodin via

Kaipara Vision, btig. from Melbourne, sailed April 13 Bannockburn, brigantine, from Timara OrwoU. brigantino, from the Islands Kthol, brigantino, from Ounodln Ryno, brigantino, from Rotumah Flirt, brigantino. from Samoa Oceola, brigantine, from New York Enterprise, brigantino, from Tiraaru Clansman, brigantine. I'rom Nowcastlo Anthons. brigantine, from Lyttelton Rhodorick Dhn, brigantine, from Jlunedm Ada C. Owen, brigantine from Mauritius Mazeppa, schooner, from Karotong*. Agnoa Donald, schooner, from Rarotongu Coronet, schooner, from Aitutaki Clyde, schooner, from Lyttelton Gael, schooner, from Levuka Torea, schooner, from byttolton Winifred, sohooner, from Novv Hobrldes Taviuni, schooner, from Taviuni Atotchau, schooner, from Rirotonga Belle Brandon, schooner, from Samoa Norval, schooner, from Norfolk Island Bona, schooner, from Dunediu Sisay, schooner, from Suva Meg Merriles, schooner, from Soloman Islands Norval, schooner, from Noumea Coronet, schooner, from the Islands Fairlie, schooner, from Oamaru

IMPORTS.

Per Hero, ox s.s. Pqiosi—2 cases briar pipes, 1 case meorßchaum pipes, 1 case footballs and bladders, 1 case silvor ferrules. 1 case combina tions penholders, louse spectacles, 1 casolionito combs, 1 csse combers, 4 cases sundries.—M. Lsvy and Co. 1

The brigantine Peerless has been chartered at Now York to proceed to Adelaide.

Owing to tho heavy enstarly weather prevailing ontsido the harbour yesterday thu B.s. Southern Cross was obliged to remain under shelter of Kawnn until yesterday morn ing, when a alighc lull enabled her to resume her voyage.

The brig Syren, bound for Sydney, put back into harbour last evening, and anchored off the Queen-street Wharf.

A small cutter called the Hazard was run up on the Tauranga beach during the blow yester day.

The barque Clara Hargreavcs will probably be brought up from Tauranga this week.

The schooner Kate McGregor cleared at tho Cußtoms to-day for Mercury Bay with 65,000 feet sawn timber.

The barque Caberfeidh haa entered out at the Customs for Now York, and the barque Well ington for New York.

The Te Anau did not leave Russell until ten o'clook this morning and will, therefore, not arrive here before nine to-night. Her depar ture for Melbourne via Southorn ports has con sequently been postponed until tc-morrow at noon. I

The as. Arawata was announced to leave for Sydney, via Rnssell, at 4 p.m. to-day. The following passengers wore booked:—Misses Wood (2), Hurbutt, Guthrio, May, Tuckett. Mes dames Poppleton, Gardiner and children, Mr Carlaw and family, Mr and Mrs Hosick and 2 children, Rev. Young. Messrs Pidlow, W. F. Woodward, Preston, Bobwell, Baver, Christo fani, Ghlloni, Williams, Carlaw, J. Bailey, R. Langton, J. Deveniah, Guthrie, Symot, T. A. Gillies, White, G. Peacock, Collins, Tuckett.

The s.s. Glenelg nrrived from Tauranga this morning with the following pas3engera :—Mrs smith, Misaea O'Connor, Ross (21, and Vercoe. Messrs Chadwick, T. Wrigloy, W. Kelly, W. A. Graham, Preoce, Penny, Hettey, Greenleat, Creogl), Henry, Jones, Romeo, Mebo, and two steerage The weather being very rough out- Bide, the Glenelg will not return to Tanranga until coon tc-morrow.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

, ARRIVALS. Lalla Rookh, s.s , Robinson, from Waitara , Colonist, sohooner, Bailey, from Waitara

IMPORTS.

Par Colonist, from Waitara: 114 sheep, 20 head .cattle. '. • .. ; i Per Lalla Rookh, from Waitara: 22 head cattle, 120 sheep, 11 kega and 1 box butter. '

The p.s. Samson, which left Waitara yester day, had not arrived up to noon to-day.

The schooner Colonist arrived from Waitara yesterday afternoon. • The 8.8. Lalla Rookh arrived at 0.20 a.m. to day from Waitara with Messrs dcott and Ibbetson as passengers. She is announced to return thither at 3 p.m. to-morrow. I

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pargavills, Wednesday. ', Arrivals at To Koparu and Arstapu:—Nelson, fromfWaitara; Stag, from Auckland. Sailed, ye3teraay:—Pakeha, for Dunedin; Bachel Cohen, for Melbourne ; Prince Alfred and Maud Graham, for Ly tteltoru Sailed, to-day:—Moa, for Dunedin; Saxon, , forLyttelton. . .. •■ :-->_ ■•■ Rubshxl, this day. Sailed! Te Anau, for Auckland, 10 a.m. • - "Wellington; yesterday. Arrived :SaraUPile,bri<»antino,frnmKaipara. Sailed: Oroti, 8.8., for Mannkau; Penguin, for the South; Wanaka, for Nelson. Lyitelton, yesterday.. i.■■■■!. Arrived: Hero, s.s., from Hokitika. Sailed: Advance, for Auckland; Taiaroa, for Napier. Arrived: Penguin, from Wellington. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Sailed: Ringarooma. for East Coast. Passen-, Cera for Auckland: Mr and Mrs Colbrick and : child. . '■■■ ■ ■■'■ - - , Sydney, yesterday. Sailed: Wakatipu, for Wellington. _~ Melbourne, yesterday. Sailed: Rotomahana. ye3terday, fortho Bluffs

COMMERCIAL.

Evbninq Star Office, Thursday.

kR A. BUOKLAND'9 REPORT.

At tho Haymarket, on Tuesday last, hides brought from 3d to 3|d tho lb.; sheepskins, la 2d to 4s Sd each; greaßy-wool, Cid the lb.; tallow, 19s to 23s the cwt. - . • .

AUCKLAND SHARE MARKET.

June 2, 1831,

Bank of N.Z.-Buyerß, £22 7s 6d; sellers, £22 12a6d National—Buyers, 68s Colonial Bank—Sellers, 16a N.Z, Insnrance—Sellers, 74s S.B. Insurance—s2s; buyers, 51s National—Buyers, 28s Standard—Buyers, 14a Union Insurance—Buyers, 21s 6d Colonial Insurance—Sellers, 10a 6d Auckland Gas -Sellers £1012s 6d Thames Gas-Sellers, 31s ' 4 Union Sash and Door-Buyers.£slss; sellers,£6 National Mortgage-Buyers, 27s Cd; sellers, 29s Alburnia—27s 6d Caledonian—los 3d New Whau—Buyers, 7s • "• : . Tokatea-SeUers, 10s ,-;■ Quean of Beauty—Sellers, 4s 6d E Success-33; buyers, 2s 9d; sellers, 3s 3d JO3KPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Ci.osk as Undkr.—

Tnia Day. For Wangaroa, per Fansy Kelly, at i p.m. For Tairua,, por i Jaku, at i p.m. Fjudat, 3rd instant. For Weiheke ana Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 12.31) p.m. For Waitara &.0., per Lalla Kookh, at 1 p.m. For newspapers, at 10 a.m. Por s.b. To Anau, a» folio wa :— For India, China,Japan,Medltoranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier. Southern ports, Aus . trallan Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Su;z and Briudlai, for letiera specially ao pro paid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, aud registered lottors, at 10 a.m. Luto letters till 11.20 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki. per Glenelg, at 11 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at i p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Harua, Waipu, Whan -1 garei, and Tangihua, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, (jor Knterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. Ith instant. For Taraiaki and Wangauui, por Samson, at For Wa'iwera, MahuranKi, Matakana, Manga wai, otc, per Rose Casay, at 8 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. Monday, 6th instant. For Russell, Itawakawa, VVangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 7th inalunt. For Taranaki and Southorn PortJ, por Hawei, at 1 p.m. Tukbday. 21st instant. Per s.b. City of New York, aa follows:— ' For Sandwloh Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica. and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Latelottera bearing an extra fee of stxpor.ee, In addition to tho postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing, ■ This mail will be due in London on Tuesday, August 2nd 1831, ._.: S. B. BI3S, Cblof Poatmastor. Chief Post-oQlco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JONK 2, 1851.3 Theatre Royal—"East Lynne," and "Tom's Revenge," S p.m. Lome-street Hall-Professor and Madamo Haselmayer'a Kntortainment, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A —United Prayer Meeting, 7.20 p.m. St Andrew's Mutual Improvement Asaocla tion-Dcbate, " Has the policy of t<ir Julius Vorol proved bsneflcial to : New Zealand i 7.30 p.m. Auckland Institute—Conversazione, 7.30 p.m. Christian's Mooting House—Lecture, /'The Biblo," by Kdward Lewis, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall. Newton—Court Nil Desporan dum, General Meeting, 8 p.m.

Birth.

ALISON.—On May 25th, at Dcvenport, the wife

of Mr Kwen N. Alisoo, o£ a daughter. GoW.—On Juno Ist. at her residence, Arch' Hill, tho wife of N. Gow of a sou.

Marriage.

LBNi.'ON-TURNWALD.-On May 21th, at Puhoi. by tho Kov, Father Breiken, 0.5.8. Mr. Michaol Lonnon to Klizabeth Xucnwald, both o£ Auckland.

Death.

McKLROY.—On May 30. at Whangarei Heads, William Mcelroy, agod 31 years. The ftneral will leave tun residence of his brother, Mr. Thomas MoKlroy. Ka3tatroet, Newton, on Friday, 3rd instant, at 1 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

McLIVER.—On the lat Juno, at the rosidonce of her grandmother. Mrs Gilliin, Hazlobnok Hotel,; Isabella, eldest and only daughter o£ Captain J. AlcLaver, of' Norfolk Island, aged 6i years. Tho funeral will leave the Quoenstroot Wharf on tho arrival of tno liotomahana, on Saturday, 4th mat.—Friends are invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY,. JUNE 2, 1881.

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

The President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr T. Morrin, this afternoon delivered, a very able and valuable address which should command general attention. In compara tively brief compass, Mr Morrin succeeded in touching upon the prominences of Auck land's present commercial position, and pro spective outlook. We agree with Mr Morrin that there is much in the results shewn by the census returns to encourage the people settled in this part of the, colony, and stimulate them to increased energy in pressing on the great work of open ing up the wide aud fertile country which is now only awaiting capital and labour to awell the volume of our" wealth. The con tinuation of the trunk lins southward through the very heart of the North Island is the direction in which the energies of the people' and of their members in Parliament should be bent. If tha magnificent estate beyond tbe present terminus of railway had existed in the Middle Island it would not, as the Cbair : man justly observed, be now practially locked up for want of means of access. Mr ■Moriiti's remarks on the advantages of Auckland's commercial situation and our grand harbours, in connection with the Question of direct steam communication with England were appropriate and pungent. We hope Mr McKerras and his Dunedin f riend»,will relish the pill, and that it wiil relieve if not cure their' unnatural and dan gerous inflation. Mr Morrin has made a most excellent Chairman of,, our local Chamber, and has brought bis term of office to an admirable close.

I We have a large number of letters, pro and con,, on the Chinese question, but unless. communications contain some new fact we cannot devote further space to their publication. It can be of little interest to the public to know •whether1 "Citizen "is convinced that selfish opposition to cheap labour is at the bottom of the agitation,,or believes that it springs from righteous disgust at Chinese vices. We are satisfied that quite enough reason has been shewn why working-men, who are the first who will Ruffer from a Mongolian invasion, should combine to deluge the House of Representatives with, petitions for legislation against the threatened influx. Those who love tho almond-eyed strangers can, if they choose, by a similar process, try how tar their peculiar tastes and national spirit are reciprocated. The various societies which have been formed by the industrial classes should initiate a monster petition to the General Assembly and ar range for a thorough canvass of the city. We do not hesitate to say that any apathy on their part will bring down upon their heads a severe retribntion. In Sydney such-meetings are now being held under the auspicee of the Trade and Labour Coun cil, At a great gathering in iiyde Park, about 12,000 persons being present, the fol lowing resolution was carried unanimously: —"That no Bill dealing with this subject 'should be accepted by the people's represen tatives which does not provide a poll tax of £10 on each Chinaman landing, ami a yearly tax of £12 per head, to be paid into the consolidated revenue of this colony; and also restricting the importation of Chinamen to one for every one hundred (100) tons register of such ship or vessel by which they are conveyed to this colony "

A large number of letters, which have accumulated on hand, have passed to that bourne from whence no letter returns more explicitly described—the waste paper basket. Correspondents during mail week should be sparing of their favours, only ■writing on pressing and specially, interest ing subjects, and then briefy »nd .to the point,- , ■•■..:

At the meeting of the City Council this evening a petition is to be presented which prays for the throwing open of the Free Library on Sundays. Two hundred and thirty signatures are appended to it, the great majority of the names being those of well-known burgesses. It will doubtless lead to an interesting discussion, although the decision will probably be made in com mittee, £

To the Editor : Sir,—Can you inform me if a person burning odd pieces of leather for fuel in the city, causing ouo of the moat obnoxious smells you can think of—in fact, quite unbearable to people living within one hundred yards of it-comes under the Nuisance Act? By so doing, you will oblige—A Header. - [The practice is such a disgusting one that if the person has any respect for himself or his neighbours he will stop it without waiting for any resort to the law.—Ed. E.S.J.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, May 28th, 1881. Remained last return, 06; admitted s>iu<;e, 10; discharged, 9; died, 3; remaining, 103; males, SO; females, 23. Arrangement of cases: zy motic, 21; constitutional. 10; local, 37; developmental, 20; violent, 15. lliree deaths occurred, viz.: J.L., aged 55 years on 22nd inst., of typhoid fever; VV.H., aged CO years, on24th inst., of pneumonia; J.L., aged 25 years, on 27th inst., of accidental injuries.

A frieuuly football match will take place between the Selwyn F.C., Parnell, and Newmarket F.C. on Saturday, June 4th, play to commence at 2.30 p.m. The follow ing will represent Newmarket:—A Joues, captain, J. Cosson, T. Jones, L. Tozer, J. Stevens, W. Elliot, I<\ Philips, A. Cosson, W. Hulme, C. Borthwick, F. Doran, C. Hall, E. Tmner, K. Laurie, T. Hargraves.

Mr Theo. Hamilton and Mr G. Willis, the well-known scenic artist, have entered into a dramatic partnership, aud are, we understand, in treaty with several "stars" for a visit to New Zealand. Amongst these is Miss Poineroy. They also contemplate making arrangements with Mr George Coppin, of Melbourne, to play in New Zea land before he finally retires from the profession, according to his announced intention. They have taken the Princess Theatre in Duueclin, at which they com. mence a season with Mv Giattan Kigsrs in his Irish drama?.

Herr Carl Schmitt, the now conductor of the Choral Society, announces by adver tisement in another column, that he is prepared to givo vocal and instrumental instruction, including tuition for the piano and organ, and finishing lessons for violin pupils. He also proposes to establish theoretical classes for composition and harmony. Mo doubt many will gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of studying under so skillful a master, The following paragraph referring to the requisition sent to Heir Carl Schmitt, asking him to remain in Sydney, is published in the Sydney "Punch'1 :—"Mr Punch is quite too awfully glad, you know,, to welcome his old Iriend Herr Carl Schmitt on his return to Syduey. He will, at all events by the musical portion of the public, be remembered as the condnctor .for Madame Anna Uishop—the celebrated cantatrice—in the Choral Society concerts, as well as for tho " Madame States Fch tivals." As a prof assor of singing and the piano HerrCarl Schmitt has fow equals; and it is to be regretted that he has ac cepted, or is about to accept, the conductor ship of the long established Choral Society in Auckland. A numerously signed requisition, however, from his many friends and patrons in Sydney will, it is to be hoped, be the means of retaining the services ot: a thorough musician aud a gentleman."

The passage of the brigantiuo Peerlesß from this port for New York was a most perilous one. A letter received from the Captain, Mr M. McKenzie, by Mr D. H. McKenzie, states that ou March Ist terrible weather was experienced, The vessel was within (iOO miles of New York, when the gale sprung up, and Captain McKenzie thinking it would moderate hung on for three weeks. Considerable damage was done to the vessel. The topmast, back stays, two shrouds on the port side, two fore-topmast staysails, two main staysails, and stormtrysaihwere either carried away or torn to ribbons. The water ran out Urst and then the beef and coal were done. At last they had to make for Halifax, which was reached without further mishap. Here damages were repaired, and she was made ready for sea again. The vessel herself is said to have suffered slightly, and is as sound as ever.-*»»*.*

To the Editor : Sir,—Being a resident of Paruell, I have noticed and felt the great necessity ot a flag-station on the railway line for theconvenicaceof Parncll residents. At present, persons desirous of travelling by train from Parnell have a walk of about twenty minutes to get to either the Auck land or Newmarket stations. If a flag, station was erected some place on the Parnell side of the bridge it would be a con siderable boon to the Parnell people. The place that I would suggest is on the level ground on the Parnell side of the bridge, it being easy of access, having a good by-road from the main road. The cost of the station would be merely nominal, and would bo, I think, more than repaid by tho additional passenger traffic, to and from Paruell. I would earnestly cull tho attention of our respected Railway Manager, A. V. Macdonald, Esq., to this matter as I feel it would be an advantage to tho success of the Railway aud Parnell residents.—l am, &c, Pito Bono Prjnrjco. .

It will be interesting to the majority of our leaders to know that extensive altera tions have taken place in Ease Newton of late. Upper Pitt-street, from Kararigah'apo Koad to Newton Road, once so objection able to pedestrians, has now undergone a thorough reformation. The gully, where the old culvert was, has been raised to a considerable height, and there is now a good main thoroughfare, which will in the future undoubtedly prove one of tho princi pal arteries from and to tho city: The Karangahapo Highway Board having deter mined not to be behind other suburban Highway Boards in improving their roads, etc., have spent upwards of £GOO with the object of grading the various streets in con nection with the road before-mentioned, and it is satisfactory to learn that the scheme having been initiated by them has, mci .nth the entire approval of all property holders'in that district. The'rpsult of all these rcquißite, alterations is that extensive building operations are now in progress, and although a place ot worship hhs recently been; erected, in the vicinity, an allotment ot ground has been secured with the object of adding another to the ex isting number, while the Education Board has added to the improvements by erectingl a handsomo girls' school for: the locality. In addition to all these there is now a block of buildings', consisting of a large shop, ; store, and. several houses, belonging to Mr Sims, situated near tjie ■King's Arms Hotel. This recent additipn has filled up a gap which previously ex posed to view all the lower parts of New ton, and will .no doubt prove,an. ornament to the street, aud at the same time supply a want' long felt there, 'viz., a' first-class store, which should be able to meet tho wants of the neighbourhood,

' The following acconnt of a rjugilistio encounter between Maynard, formerly ot Auckland, and a Californian boner appears in, a San Francisco puper.—The battle royal of the P. R. at Harry Maynard's last night, between Gwen Judge and Dennis Haggerty with six ounce gloves, for middle weight championship of the Pacific coast, 50 dols. in coin -and a, silver gilfc cup, was disap pointing to the lovers of the " noble sport." Judge entered the ring in fine form, massive lump of maacular manhood anc in good training. His opponent was in bad form, and had lost the light before ho began it. In the first round the latter made some pretty play, but it only resulted in his so warming up Judge's blood, that he was knocked into a cocked hat before the conclusion of the second round that he had to fall back into his 'chair and say, " I'm licked." It was an ignominious defeat, and the. fight lasted only about six minutes. Duriug the even ing an admirable scttb between Harry and Jack Maynary took place; The sparring was pretty and scientific, and the blows came in hot and strong. Jack was more than a match for his tajler but more fragile ■brother, and the working of the different systems of the right hand against the left hand play was well illustrated. Hampton and Detripsey, and Laing and Coffee, both gave some good exhibition sparring, and on the whole .the 250 perssns , present were satisfied with Harry's slogging feast."

The happiest moment oE a man's exist ■ ence is that when he leaves the lady of his affections after hearing her say " Ye«." When the promise ha? been given to him, he is as a conqueror who has mastered half a continent. It never occurs to him that his success is no more than that which is the ordinary lot of mortal man. He never reflects that every fat, silent, dull, somno lent old lady whom he sees and quizzes has at some period been deemed as worthy a prize as his priceless lady. He studies not so much that he may acquire knowlege, as that he may acquire Fanny; and then all other students are low and mean in his sight, if they, unfortunately, have no Fanny in view., 'j LiL'\ ," I

To the Editor : Sir,—l waited the other day iv company with a, gentleman well known in this city, on a certain Justice of the Pence to sign a stationary declaration already filled up, and the said Justice calmly claimed Is, and took it—nor would not sian till he received it. Is it.legal?J It. J. FELTUS.

A programme of musical and literary entertainments, in connection with St. Mat thew's parish, has been prepared for the winter months. The series embrace vocal ,'i'ud instrumental music, dramatic sketches by amateuis, " our polytechnic," and even ings with Shakespeare, and the British poets; with illustrative readings and reci tals. The lirst of these entertainments will be given in St. James's Hall, on the even ing of the 7th instant.

Mr Percy Smith and Mr Cnsscn have selected out of Patetero block, in satisfac tion of the Government claim, the Huihui taha and Pokaiwhenua blocks, the former with large river frontage. Both are said to be good land. Their area is 11,486 acrea. Surveys are being pushed on preparatory to handing over to the Waste Lands Hoard for sale, partly for cash, and partly on deferred payments, The balance of the Government claim has hoeii taken out of the southern half of the Tokoroa block, about 20,000 acres. It U light pumico soil, suitable for sbcep ruuß.

The following motions are to be proposed by the Mayor at the City Council meeting tliU evening :—(1) " That in future .all deposits accompanying contracts shall be a proportionate fixed sum previously arranged by the Surveyor or Town Clerk, and that such deposit iv cash or marked cheque shall be paid to the Treasurer and the amount received marked outside of the tender, a receipt given to the person de positing the same and all such deposits be arranged to bo deposited in the Bank on the day they are received by the Treasurer." (2) " That Councillors Hemus and Montague's names be added to the Library Committee."

The charred and unsightly xuins of the buildings which were almost wholly con sumed iv the last (Jueen-street fire have now (with.the exception of what was once Messrs Mason Bros.' shop) been razed to the ground, to make room for the handssme edifice which Mr W. Kattray has ordered. The demolition of the ancient woodeu structures has exposed to view some, of the squalor of Lome-street, besides allowing the eye of the passer-by to explore the unin viting character of the rear premises possessed by some Queen-street establish ments. Mathiesou's confectionery shop proves to be a ricketty little box, and the general absence of paint from all these buildings allows their dilapidated state to be easily recognised. Building reconstruction might be judiciously extended along the street as fur as Goodson's emporium.

To the Editor: Sir,—As lessee of the property which caught firo on the evening of Monday at Onehunga, and which was fortunately so gallantly suppressed by Messrs Kobb, Strahan, and others, in justice to myself I bet to state that the stove and stove pipe were most, cure fully secured and fitted l>y an experienced tradesman, and protecting tho woodwork with uu iron plate on ceiling of room ; also on roof, and being over, rather than under, the proscribed dimensions required by the insurance tariff, and not as stated in your report of tho same lire to lie unprotected, having gone into the matter when the stove was put in. On making enquiry as to the origin of the lire, I learn the stove pipe waa taken down to bo cleaned, and it is just possible in rc lixing it the joints may not have been properly fixed, and thereby cause a spark or sparks to get out between the ceiling and roof, as that is said to be where the lire originated. 1 may also state that 1 used the stove the whole of last winter without tho slightest apprehension of tire. I heartily agree witb you in regard to your suggestion that a (ire-bell is much wauted. and trust the Council will see to it. Apologising for occupying so much of your valuable space,— 1 am, &c., Wm, Kincaid.

This evening the subject underlined on tho programme of St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association, is a debate, " lias the policy of Sir Julius Vogel proved benelicial to New Zealand?" Affirmative, Mr D. S. Chambers ; negative, Mr E. W. Hurton. The subject is one of local interest, and should not fail, we think, to attract visitors, to whom an invi tation is always offered. To commence at 7.30 p.m., iv the school-room, Syuionds atreet.

To tho Editor : Sir, —With reference to your leading remarks in Saturday's paper about the night-soil being carted into the Mount Kdeu district, I assure you, Mr Editor, there are nuisances carried ou in the Mount Eden district that are worse than the night-soil. There is a farm on tho Mount Koskill Koad whioh in the summer and autumn receives the stinking refuse from the boiliog-down establishment on the Cabbage Tree Swamp Koad. It is spread on this laud, and.remains there until the rain comes and washes it into the ground. Then another paddocic will be sjrved in a like manuer. The effluvia from these are ten times worse than the night-soil. On the other side ot the road there hns been wholesale slaughtering carried on for the last twelve months, and from 50 to 100 pigs are fed oq the offal and lilth trom town. If the water from these places finds its way to the Springs, no wonder you find it full of offensive weeds and insect life. — Yours, &C, RATKrAYKR.

Extensive and elaborate preparations have been made for the conversazione .aud exhibition, which have been arranged- for this evening at the Museum,, and the variety of. the attractions, coupled witli the fact that the proceeds are to lie devoted to the beautifying and improvement of this popular resort, should certainly secure for the project a full measure of public patron age. The exhibits and means of entertain ment provided tor the delectation of the visitors ore too numerous .to obtain enumeration in a preliminary notice. Suilice it then for us to say that one entire side of the gallery is tilled with a most interesting collection of curios from uncivi lized countries, nmoncst which some from central and eastern Africa occupy a promi nent place-; that the lecture hall has been set apart for. the exhibition of scientific instruments, and the experimental illustra tions of Messrs Pond, Martin and Sheath : that the centre of the ground floor is occupied by ■, the models of two mountains, one crowned by an ibex, and the oth|r by a cjhamois, while the in termediate ravine and all the niches, crevices, and miniature terraces, hold objects of natural history; that one of the front-rooms coutaius a selection of rare MSS, . and old; ' tomes frotn Sir tJcorge Grey's admirable library;' that the main hold is fitted up with; lire alarm bells in working order; that the basement Jloor supports ..divers machines driven by a water-engine; that there is a collection,-,of> astronomical instruments amongst which Messrs Potter and Uo.'s large equatorial telescope will be available for observations 'ot the comet'; that Major Mair's office is iitted up with a telephone, communicating with Onehunga; and that Mr Percy Smith.has charge of a number of sjeodetical aud trigonometrical instruments* Magnesium lamps will also be displayed from the upper part of the building. The affair promises to far excel that of last year in general interest, and it is to be hoped that the financial results will be proportion ately satisfactory.

One of Lord Beaconsfield's medical atten dants furnishes the following particulars of the Earl's last moments : — The1 Earl's droWsiuess, which had been apparent in the later part of last night, Gradually deepened towards midnight into a stupor, from which his Lordship was with difficulty aroused. He still however, took nourishment up to half-past one this morning About two o'clock the stupor deepened into coma, or complete insensibility, and towards the hour of three the breathing became very much embarrassed. Dr. Kidd I and Dr. Bruce at once applied all the usual restoratives for the breathing; but for the first time during his illness there was no response, Seeing the approach of death Dr. Kidd immediately despatched messen gers to Lord Barrington, Sir Philip Rose, aud Sir William Jeuner. Lord Barrington was the first to arrive, and upon entering I the sickroom ho'fdundLord Ilowtan closely grasping the right hand of the distinguished , patient,1 in which grasp Lord Earring ton joined, The two noble lords continued (o clasp the right hand oli Lprd Ueaconsfield until the last moment, his left being all the1 time held in that '; Oi Dr Kidd. About five minutes before the breathing ceased Sir Phillip Ko.'e and Dr Quain arrived. Then a moit placid appearance came over his Lordship's face, which deeply moved all in the: room. The distressing breathing ceased, and for about five minutes slow, gentle breathing took its place, and I all seemed over j but even after the breathing stopped for four . or. five ■ ' minutes, tlie heart's action kept up, r and the pulse ; continued perfectly perceptible!." at the wrist. It was a most touching scene. As Lord Rowton, Lord Barrington; the three physicians, Mr Baum, the young ser vant James, and thOfttwo nurses watched round the bed for a further) period of teii minutes, perfect silence was kept, save for the weeping of some who;were present, because even when the pulse ceased, it was difficult to realise that ho was dead. ThuSj without suffering, (without a struggle, Lord Beaconsfield's life slowly passed'away. '

Persons having communications for the City Council arcTagain reminded that they require to be lodged with the Town Clerk on the day piior to the Council's sitting. Notwithstanding this intimation repeatedly given, many leave their letters or petitions until the last id w hours, and of course are disappointed when they do not come before the Council. A preliminary enquiry into the case of the foundering of the schooner Policeman was held before Mr H. S. McKellar, Col lector of Customs, to-day. The only evi dence yet taken is tbat of Captain Cham pion, which is substantially the same as that furnished us by that gentleman, and which appeared^iniour issue of last evening. The enquiry will be resumed to-morrow aud tho crew examined. It will probably last three days. To the Editor : Sir,—lf "A" sells property to " B " this year on which rates are and have been duo for eight or nine years, who is liable for the rates due on the land previous to the passing of the present Kating Act, 187G?—Yours, etc., J. 11. L.— ["A" is still liable, although "B" may be made to pay. In that case he has his remedy at law against " A."—Kd.;B.S.] In pursuance of the expressed desire of the Presbyterian General Assembly that the old custom of regular presbyterial visitation should be revived, tho Presbytery of Auckland met the congregation last evening in the church, corner of Symonds street and Alton Koad. The Moderator presided, and the set questions as to kirk sessional meetings, Scripture readings, and the visitation of the sick were put by the Clerk to the elders and Committee men, and satisfactorily answered by them. The attendance was small. The proposed further meeting of the Eden County, Council didjnot take place last night, it being ruled that as the Act had been sus pended the Council was deprived of the right to transact business. Mr Suiter was therefore precluded from moving the folr lowing resolutions of which he had given notice, viz.—"That this Council of tho County ot Eden renpectfully requests the Government so to alter the representation of tho ridings of Grafton and Parnell, county of Eden, provincial district of Auckland, so as to allow Grafton Riding (population 5800) two representatives in stead of one, aud reduce the numberof representatives of Parnell riding (population 3010) to one instead of two, as at present." —" That the Eden County Council provincial district, respectfully requests the Government during the approaching session of Parliament, to amend the system of local self Government by—lst: Abolish ing the Counties Act, 1876, and any amend ments thereto. 2nd: By amending the Highways Act, 1871, and amendments thereto, creating larger districts, and ex tending their powers."

An entirely new profframmewas presented at the Lome-street Hall last evening. Pro fessor Haselmayer well knows the desire of bis audience, and never wearies them. He brings forward his tricks and illusions in rapid succession, and there waa not a single item ou the programme last night which did not cither, provoke prolonged applause and lauglitor or.iutensc wonder. Psycho and his partner won the game of whist, and were duly applauded. A watch was made to disappear from a lady's hand,, and was afterwards brought out of' the inuer one of a nest of seventeen boxes. Half-crowns were collected from every con ceivable corner of the stage, and even off the heads of gentlemen and the dresses and hats of ladies. A good cup of coffee, with milk ana sugar, was made in front of the audience apparently by means of black and white tissue paper and potatoes. The latter articles were covered in the ordinary man ner, and upon the removal of the cover, coffee, milk and sugar, appeared. The coffee was duly prepared, and handed round among the ladies, who pronouueed it genuine. A similar entertainment will be provided this evening, and on Saturday afternoon an extra performance will be given especially for ladies and children.

The romantic play of the "Corsican Brothers" was produced at the Theatre Koyal last eveniug before one of the best houses witnessed there during the present season. Herr Bandmann was cast for the parts ot Fabien dei Franchi ami Louis dei Frauclii, the twin brothers. He was eminently successful in the representation of both parts, which called for a good dis play of histrionic talent. The scenes at the bachelor's rooms and in the wood where the duel was to take place were particularly good, and called forth frequent applause from the audience. M. de Cnateau Kcnaud by Mr J. F. Cathcart. and Emilie l'E^paraeby Mis^ Louise Beaudet were excellent im peisonations. The performance concluded with the well-known screen scene from Sheridan's " School for Scandal." [t was remarkably well produced. Mr J. F. Cath cart, who played Charles Surface, wap called before the curtain to receive the plaudits of the audience. " Kast Lynnc '.' is announced for: this evening.:;

The " Church Gazette " for June is full oE current aud prospective church news, monthly calender, and lessons for Sunday school. A concert of a high-class character is to be given at the close of the present month, in the Choral Hall, in favour of the. Homo Mission. As the Mission services, were not largely attended, owing to the wet weather at that time, a lady suggested that a concert might produce a profit for the fond. At the next meeting of the Diocesan Sunday-school Association, to be held in St. Matthew's on the 16th inst., two papers will be read—one by Mrs Judd, a lady ever earnest in tho Rood work,-on "How to ■ retain1 our senior scholars;" and the other by RfeV. Wm. Tebbs, on " Classification of scholars." Several interesting reports of meetings and items of parochial intelligence appear, also two of tho papers read at the last meeting in connection with the Synod, in the Choral Hall, by Revs. W. Tebbs arid \V. Caldor, both papers having been cor rected by tho writers. The notices of books and extracts are more numerous than usual, a, feature to be commended, as such golden thoughts are soonest caught up by the majority of readers. One extract, tor example, on teaching, will explain our meaning: —" All teaching,"; says Cauon Fleming, " that is worfhy of the name is more by the life than the lip, more by in fluence and example than by precept.' Influence is a universal; law, it is a moral oritside' which nian never steps. There is influence in a word, a look, a smile, a .voice; we' are constantly* throwing oft' a stream of ipfluenee ; we are, ever emitting influences which, like an electric current, have a mighty power in forming the destiny and character, of others." ■ I I

■ The following sad but interesting letter received by Mr It. Kennedy, narrates tlie circumstances attending tho finding of his brother:* and sistors : —Nice, Saturday, 8.30 a.m. Dear Father and Mother,—l have tried two !or three times this morning to write you, but the mind won't,come to the work. When we say they are dead ail seems' told, and anything further in ex planation seems a hollow play upon word?. But you must be told a few of the circumstances. I was accompanied soon after my arrival by two old ladies to tbp place where the bodies were lying, and what I saw and heard in tho first in stance made me turn sick with the fear of never seeing again " rag nor bane o'my am kith aud kin," as has happened to a vast 1 number. We have been spared thie, and will have tho sweet satisfaction of giving our dear ones Christian burial. The place chosen for-the examination of the bodies is at some distp.nce from the theatre, which we could not enter, as the i'walls are threatening to fall; and there, under the budding branches of the trees, •encased in rude but cleanly coffins, I tound theni. Lizzie seems bat to sleep, and none of them have suffered bodily. , There would bo simply time for an acute mental pang, and all would then be over. I have in the meantime taken Jim's watch, chain, and seals, together with some minor tokens from him and from the others, and ' will see that everything, is done that can be done in tho way of'pre serving relics. It seems that thieves have already been at work amongst the dead, but to all appearance ours have been over looked. But we need no relics nf them. They live here in the memon oJail who have made their acquaintance ctheir short stay as good honest souls, with--kindly wo^ds for every body. The landlady cannot express sufficiently her regard for them. The restaurant-keeper where they dined iweepa at-the thought of them.1 Lamberti is biokeaihearted. He has lost, bo they sayy'seveii pupils by the fire, among them Zenarj and her mother, who werewith Jim and his.sisters. .....

NEW KING MOVEMENT.

The Driving off of Cattle in

fFaikato,

Tub following additional telegrams to those already published by us, relative to the driving off of cattle, on the other side of the confiscated line at Kihikihi, are con tained in yesterday's " Waikato Mail" : —

KIHIKIHI, 8 p.m.

Tho cattle belonging to Mr Tole at Ngorooko have been driven off tho land by natives.

natives hare driven ofF Mr Boss's cattle, also Mr Tote's, thia evening. When Rewi was questioned by Taonui why he received money from the Govern ment, he said it was for his arm, and that he never received .any money for rent. The natives are coraing in freely to Puniu on their way to tho Kuiti. Manga is ordered there at once. All pakcha-Maoris are ordered 01T. There are n great lot of natives from Hikuranga at Punui. There is to be a fresh lot left there in place of Manga's tribe. Manga has to hand his Crown Grant back, money if any received, and pay for any feucing that is dona across the boundary.

The run from which Mr Ross's cattle. have beeu driven off, is situate on the south ; side of the Ponui river. The right of run ning cattle on the land was secured by Mr j Ross in this way :— tiewi'a cattie were in the habit of crossing the river and runuiug ion Mr Kosa's land, and Itewi, in order to compensate him, gave him permission to ;so w down in grass and use a piece of land south of thr confiscation line. Mr Ross has always been on the best of terms with Rewi and the natives, and until the recent meet ing at Hikurangi nothing had occurred to mar the harmony between them. Mr Ross deserves the Bympathy of every Waikato settler and true colonist. WHAT THE "MAIL," SAYS ABOUT IT" Tho Maori King movement is again be coming aggressive. Its aggressiveness has not yet assumed a pbase that is calculated to excite alarm, but it would be folly to attempt to ignore the importance of the intelligence from Kibihiki which is pub lished in another column of this issue. The gist of the matter is that the natives are ex pelling Europeans across the confiscation, boundary, and that Tawhiao.or Matutaera as he was re-proclaimed at the recent Hikurangi'meeting, is coercing Rewi with a view to completely isolating him from European influences and .sympathy. It was evident from the report which was published in the " Mail" on Wednesday last of the proceeding at that meeting, that a move has been made in the direction of reviving and consolidating the power and authority of the Maori King, and that he and the leading promoters of the movement feel themselves sufficiently strong to make another, and perhaps final endeavour to stay the inevitable march of civilization and the progress of settlement. The particulars which we published of tho proceedings at Hikurangi derived their authenticity from the fact that they were supplied with the express sanction of Kewi, Te Wahanui, Te Korehu, and other leading chiefs. Briefly stated, the results of the meeting were that the representatives of several influential tribes, including the Ngati maru, Ngatipaoa, NRUtimatitera, Ngati whanaunga, .Ngatimaniapoto, and a sec tion of Agapuui, have formally handed over the control of their lands to the Maori, King, that a new "ankati " or boun dary has been laid down within which no lauds are to be sold or leased, or roads and railways constructed, that the Kingite newspaper is to be 'revived, and that the old policy of isolation and passive resistance is re-established.

SCULLING MATCH—RUSH V. LAYCOCK.

No less than 5000 people were present to view what may be termed the most success ful regatta ever held in Grafton. The weather was everything that couM be desired; the water smooth, with barely a ripple on it. The river steamers were all crowded to their utmost capacity. Lay* cock's wiu in the outrigger race was very unpopular in consequence of some expres sions of his, and not a solitary cheer was given for him. Very little notice was taken of the first two races. All interest was seemingly centred in the outrigger race for which Laycock was a decided favourite. Mr Mansfield, the starter, without any i difficulty dispatched the three boats to a beautiful start, Laycock catching the water a trifle in advance of Rush, who soon was nn terms with him. Messenger from the first, judging from apearances, had not any cbancejof winning and he therefore lagged behind. These two giants, after going some little distance at a fair pace, put oh the steam, Rush slightly leading. When Carr's Creek was reached Kush was still leading, and Laycock here put on a spurt, and got on even terms keeping the position until coming abreast of the point of Susan Island when he commenced to gain. The race, so far, was equal, and looked a trial of skill and strength. At Kinear'a Laycock managed to got in front by half a length. Rush, however, spurting vigorously again got on terms- with his.opponent. The cries here wore "Rush wins I" Rush was then leading by about a length. A fine race ensued, until reaching Ni^ier and See's, wharf, when Laycock came with a dash and nearly collared his opponent, who fell backa trifle, and although he tried his best could not get clear of Lay cock's wash. At; the Company's Wharf Laycock was leading by about a length, and fromjthis to the flag ship a grand race en sued resulting in Laycock passing the judge half a length in advance of the plucky Rush. So enthusiastic cheers greeted the winner; on the contrary, there seemed to be a dead silence. Rush took his beatiug in the same manner as he generally takes his wins, quietly. Laycock, the moment the gun was fired, dropped his sculls, and hung his head on his arms, a9 if exhausted ; but perhaps it was a little foxing. He was not distressed in auy way. For the double sculls, Laycock and and Messenger did not start. Several committeemen asked Laycock to start but he deliberately refused with embellishments the reverse of polite. Rush and M'Mahon and the Brothers Macdonald however came, to the post, and pulled a good race. The Macdonalds were first favourites, and did not disappoint their admirers, but won by j two lengths with something in hand. "Sydney News." ; ,

CONCERT AT ALL SAINTS'.

A StosT successful concert was given by the choir of All Saints7 Church, Ponsonby, last night, in the schoolroom adjoining th|e church. It was one of a series inaugurated some time ago, and it will be followed at monthly intervals by others. The room was crowded with an appreciative audience. The proceedings commenced with a piano forte duet from Mozart, " Minuet and finale from Symphony," which was well executed by Messrs Pirie and Hartwell. "The Minstrel Boy," part song, by the choir followed, and was received by the audience' with marks of approval. Mr C. Macindoo sang Wallace's "Let me like a Soldier Fall;" and Mrs Dacre was eminently suc cessful in her rendering of " The Last Rose of Summer." The instrumental gem of the concert came next, viz., a pianoforte duet between Miss Baker, as substitute for Mrs Quiok.vpho was unable to be present, and Miss Hammond. This brilliant perform ance was deservedly and enthusiastically applauded, but the audience could not pre vail on the fair executants to render another piece. Misß Baker was J equally successful in the ensuing item, a song ; her voice is both power ful and sweet, and her selection was a most judicious one. " Hark ; tho 'Lark," by the choir, was rather irregular in time, and the tenors were not quite equal to their task. Mr Carder in attempting "jl Balen" made a mistake. It was utterly unsuited to him, and as a natural conse quence his ambitious effort was not crowned with success. Mrs W. D, Campbell's song, }," The Children's Home," was well re ceived. Some of her notes were rather flat, but on the whole it was expressively and tastefully rendered. Mr Hartwell was applauded for his piannforte solo, " Caprice de Concert" (Ascher), and the part song "The Harp that once through Tara's Hall," by the choir, was satisfactorily performed. Mr Pirie's concertina solo was for some reason omitted. Miss Baker's line voice in con junction with Mrs Upton's was again heard to great advantage in "Friendship," a duet. Both ladies acquitted themselves admirably. Mr Allen's "'Tis but a little Faded Flower," lacked expression, and he sang it in a manner which gave the impression thatheconsideredhistaska tiresome one, and that it mattered little how it was performed. Mr Cruickshank's comic. song " The Dumb Wife,1'" was vociferously ap plauded, and an encore being in sisted upon, he responded with "Tight Shoes," a parody of " Shoo Fly." The part song by the choir " Let the Hills Ke sound," was their most successful perfor mance, and brought the concert to a satis factory termination. A vote of thanks to the choir was accorded by acclamation on

the motion of the Rev E. N. Bree, seconded by Mr A. Boardman. Th& National Anthem was then sung, and tho meeting closed.

A BOY MISSING.

[BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

ASHBURTON, this day.

A boy named Evans, nine years of age, son of a settier at Waterton, has been missing since Tuesday evening last. He had played truant during the day, and on his re turn home was sent to bed by his mother who when his father came home at niget asked him to chastise the boy. His father went outside to obtain a switch wherewith to beat the lad, and in his absence the boy slipped outside and has not been scon since. He had on only his nightshirt at the time, and as the night was dark and raining, fears are entertained as to his safety. Search parties were out yesterday, but without result.

POLITICAL NOTES.

PREPARING FOR THE SESSION.

(BY TELEGRAMI, OWN CORRESPONBENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. One of the signs of the approaching session is to be found in the rush to secure favourite seats in the Chamber of the House of Rep resentatives. Already the work of " peg ging oil' claims " has commenced. The two ex-ministers indicate their continued sym pathy with their late colleagues by sitting immediately behind the Government benches. Mr ttryce will resume possession of his old corner near the entrance to the "Aye" lobby. Mr Oliver sits a little dis tance from him on the same seat. The seat vacated by Mr Walter Johnstone has been ticketed by Mr Mason> Mr Levin sitting next to him. Messrs Macandrew and Gia. borne are again in company, on what Mould be termed in a well-ordered House, the front Opposition bench. The " Glorious party of three, sir, officers and no privates" (as Mr Bryce describes it) consisting of Messrs Montgomery, Turn bull, and Ballance, sits over against the wall to the left of the Speaker, and w supported by Mr Hutchinson on the one side and Mr Thompson on the other. Messrs Moorehouse, Kenny and Sey mour keep their old places just below the bar. There is one ticket that puzzles the visitor, that hearing the name of "Mr Dobson." I don't believe there was such a person in the House. The only Auckland member who has ticketed his seat as yet is Mr Speight.

Sir W. Fox and his Constituents.

MARTON, this day,

Sir Wm. Fox addressed a large meeting of his constituents at the Temperance Hall last night. The Maj^or occupied the chair. Sir W. Fox spoke strongly in favour of the present Government, and • denounced the reckless finance of Sir George Grey's Government. A vote of thanks and con fidence in him was carried, unanimously. He speaks at Bulls on Friday night.

MR KELLY AND HIS CON STITUENTS.

[IIX TELEGRAPH. -PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

•-- NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. j ME Kelly addressed his constituents last night, the Mayor in the chair. He spoke for nearly two hours. He said he coe p sidered that the Grey Government were responsible for £700,000 of the million deficit, and the Hall Ministry for the re mainder. He said that Major Atkin son had kindly supplied him with the return of receipts and expendi ture up to the end of the financial year, and adding both land and con* solidated fund together that there was a surplus of £26,000. He thought the result showed that the public works policy had been a great success. This year the receipts of the railways over expenditure were £350,000, being about three and a-half per cent on the money expended on them. He referred to Mr J. C. Richmond's remarks on Sir Julius Vogel, and said it showed a man ly spirit/ He thought it would be a very foolish thing to either sell or lease the rail ways to private persons, for under vigorous management they/would be made to pay well. He thought that the Government should take over all tbe main lines of road in the Colony and leave to the Counties and Koad Boards the roads that would feed them. He considered that there was a leak somewhere, or the pro perty tax would have yielded more. The. native policy, he considered, had been a great success, and -with regard to education he was in favour ofafreesecular and compul sory system. He said to the working men of the Colouy if they valued their future liberty they must oppose auy attempt to upset the education, for if once changed they would have to wait a long time before they would get as good a system. He referred to Atkinson's remarks respecting " political rest," and said that all the Ministry were not in favour of it, and Mr Rolleston, in 1875, had said that agitation was the moral life of n community. He said that neither the Opposition nor the Government sup porters would allow the Ministry to have any political rest.

At the conclusion of Mr Kelly's speech a vote of thanks and confidence in him was unanimously passed.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. Co3grave, Esq., and F. L. Prime, Esq., J.P.'s.) ■T :: - :- , DRUNKS. . '• . v. Two men were punished for drunkenness. - waifs. Maria Edith and Emily Leaning were charged with being neglected children within the meaning of the Neglected and Criminal Children's Act, and were brought up for re-committal to the Industrial School. j .

Mr Pardy said the mother of the children had passed a considerable portion of: her time in Mount Eden. He asked for their re-committal. ; "•■

Mr Hogan, the master of tbe School, said the children were aged S and 7 years res pectively. ■•• . ■' The Benchcommitted, them to the Indus trial School for seven years, to be brought up in the faith of the Church of England.

; ■ FURTHER CASES, . I Ellen and Henry Hills, Ernest Pollard, Charles . Pollard', and Cecilia Weston, were also . charged with being neglected and destitute children, they having been previously admitted .to the 'industrial School by the Committee.

All the children were re-committed to the Homo with the exception of Cecilia Weston. Her brother promised to take care of her, and he, was permitted to take her. LEAVING A MOVING CARRIAGE. John Freeman was charged with a breach of the New Zealand, Railway By-laws by quitting a railway carriage while in motion at Penrose station, on May. 28th. The case was adjourned until Monday next. , " v DRUNK IN A CARRIAGE. Simon Miller was charge! with having been drunk in a railway carriage on the Auckland and Onehunga line on May 16th. Defendant pleaded guilty. John Smith, a guard, deposed to the facts. Defendant was drunk and abusive. Their Worships remarked on the conduct of those railway guards who allowed drunken passengers to crowd into the car riages, to the annoyance of the other travellers, and who summoned them after the mischief had been done. Had the de fendant not been abusive, they would have dismissed the case.

l'"ined 10s and costs. Two lunatic 3 were committed to the Asylum, and the Court then rose.

MINING NEWS.

Tjjk following reports have been received

to-day :—

,i. Golden Ceown.—" At tho battery level on the foot-wall leader but little work has been carried on during the past eight days, owing to a breakdown of some of the junc tfbn of the main and footwall leaders. This part o£ the drive has been very trouble some for some time, and also expensive for timber, etc., but ia the course of a few days the necessary repairs will be com pleted, and. work resumed again as usual. There is no change to report since my last on the various other leaders that are being worked. The quartz coming to hand is payable, and everything is in good working order. Cleaning up and re-sorting took place to-day for a yield of 3220zs melted gold from 300 tons from all parts of the mine."—T. A. Dunlop.

At the mission of the Church Missionary Society, Frere Town, East Africa, nearly, one-fourth of the children at school were rescued from slave-ships,

CABLEGRAMS.

[KEUTEE'S TELEaRAHS.J

BLOCKING THE IRISH LAND BILL LONDON, May 31 In the Houae ot Commons to-day the M i. Land BiU came up f or consider committee of the whole. On the fW 7 being moved, along J^£*Z» ensued, and still continues up to th senttime FifceenhundredaLni" various clauses of *ho ™ '""Jems to since the !$&! 1 i%° Catalo«ued experienced f or & vaiKfcoXed COMMERCIAL.

Consols remain at u&l Dos> Ma * 31 ---securities are uncharged V* ZeaJa"d being 5 per cent 10.40 loan ion f otati°ns 18S9 loan, 105; 4fc iK* *, 6P* cent Adelaide wheat, ex wareS 0 loan' 103! at 495, and New Zealand & e"i ti?»« flour is quoted at 33s 6d » V.tv 4e • THE QUEEN OF NATIONS. SYDNEY, June 1. The latest telegrams to band irorn Woollongong state that. <± z c , ptain .'? mate of the Queen of Nations Vave come ashore from the wreck. The vessel now l.es on a high S audy beach, and te is expec ted that the cargo will be saved.

OUR SPECIAL WELLINGTON TELEGRAMS.

NATIVE PRISONERS.

WELLINGTON, thia day. The statement telegraphed from Hawera that Mr Parris had left to liberate some native prisoners is not strictly correct. He arrived to-day in the s.s. Patea to confer with the Minister regarding the further release of prisoners, but nothiug has yet been settled on the subject.

ALL THE MAORI PEISONERS

RELEASED,

The Hinemoa left very quietly last night for Lyttelton to wait there for telegraphic orders. The Stella, in like manner, being sent to Hokitika. It was finally decided this morning to release the whole of the Maori prisoners still detained at Dunnedin, Lyttelton and Hokitika, and instructions were. accordingly issued this afternoon. All prisoners will bo liberated this evening, and will be conveyed by the Hinemoa and Stella to Taranaki, and there landed free men.

A MEDICAL WRANGLE.

DISPUTE OF THE DOCTORS AT LORD BEACONSFIELD'S BEDSIDE.

London, April 16.

The interesting medical controversy which has arisen from Lord Beaconsfield'a illness may be told as follows: jjr Kidd, Lord Beaconsfield's regular physician for the last four years, was reputed to be a homoxipath. A short time ago the Queen intimated a desire that other medical advisers should be called in. Sir William Jennet was sent for, and he after consulting with Sir William Gull, refused to attend, allegiag the impos sibility for a practitioner of scientific medi cine to meet a person professing the princi ples of homoeopathy, adding that be did not think Lord Beaconsfield's interest could in any way be served by a consultation, On the contrary, he thought it could not be without rick to the patient. Thereupon Lord Barrington, at Lord Beaconsfield's request, called upon Dr Quain, who replied that it would afford him extreme gratifica tion, but he did not see how his professional services would be useful, inasmuch asDr Kidd was a homeopathic practitioner. Dt Quain sought the advice of Sir George Burrows, ex-president of the College of Physicians. On reference to a medical di rectory it was found that Dr Kidd was a qualified medical practitioner, sir George Burrows then expressed his opinion to Dr, Quain that if Dr Kidd, beiner thus qualified, wero not treating Lord Beacons field otherwise than on rational principles Dr Quaio would not be justified id refusing to attend. ■ | ECLECTICISM. Whereupon Dr. Qu'aifl wrote, to Dr. Kidd, asking him to state bis method ot treat ment. Dr Kidd replied that he was in the habit of treating his • patients j-&8 othei practitioners did, with pharmacopccica] remedies in ordinary pharmacopceical doses and applying the principles of scientific id edicine, although he did not feel precluded from using_ in his, practice the so-called homoeopathic remedies which in his expei'' ience he had found useful 'in the treatment of the diseased Dr Kidd put this in writing adding, " I beg to say that I am nol treating Lord Beaconsfi eld homoeopathically. I_beg_ further to assure you that every direction and prescription of yonrs will be faithfalLy carried out by me." Armed with this Dr Quain visited Sir K. Bennett. President of the College of Physicians, who agreed that Dr Quain ought to attend Lord Beaconejield. Thenceforward the two doctors worked har moniously, Respecting their treatment of the patient, Dr Kidd writes: "Dr Quain, upon receiving my assurance that I was acting on the ordinary principles of medicine and not homcepathically, visited the patient thus affirming the spirit of that boast of tact medical profession which in the hour of sickness recognises only humanity in need of succour. In this way Dr. Quain and I did not work together without beiDg agreed ; nor did either of us sacrifice his convictions to effect the cooperation, On the contrary, Dr. Quain's great skill was thus made use ful to our illustrious patient, and my inti mate knowledge of his constitution and of his disease was as helpful to Dr Quain." Dr Quain was equally lond in Ms praise of Dr. Kidd, who was thoroughly acquainted with the history of the case, ; " ... PHYSICIANS IN COUNCIL. j Nevertheless, the incident has caused excitement among the profession.; On the 11th instant, at a meeting held at the College of Physicians, Dr Quain was asked to explain his conduct. His answer ia re corded in the above'narrative. Dr Quain jnstifies his conduct by saying that having been placed in a position of great difficulty, he had been called upon to perform a duty in which he felt that his decision must be of considerable importance to the profession and might be of vital interest to the patient and public but he had acted according to his clear sense of duty.and from no other motive. Dr Kidd thus explains his position: •' Although a reputed homoiopath, I desire once for all to disclaim any such party designation. Six years ago I resigned all connection with the .Homoeopathic Hospital and Society. In a very extensive practise, extending over thirty-four years, 1 have always adopted that course of treatment which my own study and expe rience have taught me to be most effectual to my patients. Herein I lay claim to having acted as any man does who is not bound by the trammels of merely _ mecha nical routine. Like other practitioners, I use the drugs of the British Pharmacopoeia, but in many cases I have learned from ex perience that what are called homoeopathic remedies may be usefully prescribed. Such remedien I freely use in suitable cases and according to my own judgment. Lao not prescribe infinitesimal doses,| nor do 1 prescribe according to the caprice of my patien s. COMMON SENSE# Dr Kidd thus concludes his letter of ex planation : " as to the rules of professional etiquette which have been alleged herein to have been violated, it is impossible within the limits of this letter to discuss the entire question, but I am convinced that if the boast!) of the medical profession above set forth is henceforth to remain a living principle of conduct, we must be guided not by the misleading flicker of prejudice and jealousy.but rather by the clear, convincing light of humanity and common sense. Fortunately at the time this controversy was going on the noble patient's condition was not so dangerous as it afterwards became. Not that it is supposed Lord Beacons* field had not the most skilful attendance ; but hud this not been the case it appears to be a dogma of the profession, as expounded by Sir William Jenner and Sir William Gull that sooner should the patient die than the rules of professional etiquette be broken. Dr. Kidd is what would be called in America an "eclectic." He adopts what he considers best in both systems, after passing through a regular course of hon>av pathic study, and using, as he says, what DC thinksi good in it. He has one of tbe largest practises in London, in no way inferior to that ot Sir William Jenner.

Messrs Maclean and Co. are poshing forward their drainage works at Waitoa with great energy and enterprise, and have now turec parties numbering 100 men at work. . As far as can be ascertained from me returns that have come to hand from fame to time, the total population of the Province ianowabout 111,000. Tbia is an increase of pome 19,000., ':,.

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