SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER j-To-niorrow MomMS?. 5.8 HUNBKT.—This livening, 4.47 „ , 0 BUNRIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 7.18 MOON'S AGB.-New Moon, 2/th, 1.1- a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Olenelg, fw., Farqnh^from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

g_St5S^S3S^??W.2"h; Albion. MelbtJev^ouT-Rotorua.Thur^ Taaranga-Glenelg, Tuesday and Thursday Mangawal- Pißgal, Thursday Mercury Bay-Wngal, Monday Taranaki and South- Wanaka, Tcesday Noumea—TauranKa, early , . RnsseU and Northern ports-;-lona. Monday Whangarei and Mangapai-Argyla, Tuesday and Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Sydney, P.M.s.s., from San Francisco

Inconstant. H.M.S. frigate, 6780,16 guns, Rear- Admlral Right Hon. Karl of ClanwiUiam, from Melbourne via Sydney Ca'ysfort. H.M.S. corvette, 2383,14 guns, Capt. Henry F. Stephenson, C.8., from Melbourne TouTma!ln ao? ekM.S. corvette, 2120, 12 guns. Capt. Robert P. Dennistoun, from Melboarne Bacch Aanfe^HfM.S. corvette, 4130,16 rail. Bight Hon. Charles T. M. D, Scott, from Meltiourne Cleopatra, H.M.S. corvette, 2383..U guns,, Capt. Frances Durrant, from Melbourno via Haldonef^hip (J.N.M.S.), from London; to sail

March 4 Bakala, Bhlp, from London Ashmore, ship (Q.S.J.K.), from London

Orlett. r"birque (R.C.J.N.), from New; York Va &sjgSffl. ".N.V.,, from London; to Chife a, I bwqueh (K.H.N.V.), from Lop Son; to sail Camille, brig, from New York via Lyttalton, sailed April 2 Ethel, brigantine, from Adelaide SeaKull, brigantine, from Ljttelton Roderick Dhu, brigantine, from Dunedin ;to sail Juno 5 Oamaru,brigantine,from Dunedin; sailed June 10 Oceola, briganr.lne, from New York Mazeppa, schuoner, from the Islands Agnea Doi>ald, schooner, from Rarotonga Winifred, sjhooner, from Now Hebrides Taviunl, schooner, from Taviuni Belle Brandon, schooner, from Samoa Norval, schooner, from Noumea Advance, schooner, from Lyttelton

IMPORTS.

Per Taiaroa from Oamaru—3oo sacks bran, 100 tacks wheat, 20 sacks oats, 10cases preserved meat.

EXPORTS.

Per Rotorua, for Melbourne and Southern Ports -Povorty Bay: 40 cases brandy, 36 sacks oats, 51 empty casks, 4 sacks oysters, 9 cases beer, 1 corn crusher, 101 pipes, i tins lead, 3 cases fruit, 117 packages and cases sundry mer chandise. Napier: Bsacks oysters, 2 cases fruit, i sacks cocoanuta, 14 caee3 kerosine, 130 Iboxes tea, 6 oases plants, 4 bundles trees, 11 sacks, 93 packages and case 3 sundry merchandise. Wel ungton: 30 caß63 champagne, 65 sacks oystors, 25 sacks cocoanuts. 13 casea sundries. Liyttel ton: 24 sacks oysters, 60 boxes soap, 6 kes?i cas ings, 20 bundles Backs, 20 cases and parcels sundry merchandise, Dunedin :25 sacks cocoanuta, 6 cases sauce, 20 parcels merchandise. 'l imaru: 1 case. Oamaru: 1 case. Bluff: 3 cases. Melbourne: 1 parcel. Adelaide: 1 parcel.

Inwards Coastwise.-Dream, [from Tairua, with 24,549 feet timber.

OOTWARD3 Coastwise.— Magic, for Ngu nguru; Dream, for Tairua.

The brig Wild Wavo from this port vlft Kaipara arrived at Sydney on June 10.

The brigantine Magellan Cloud cleared at the Customs to-day for Kaipara In baUaßt. Phe is expected to load timber at that port and pro ceed to Lyttelton or Duncdin.

The ketch Speedwell arrived at Tauirauga from Bay of Islands with a cargo o( coal yesterday.

The b.b. Staffa arrived at Tauranga from this port on Monday morning, and left the same evening for Opotiki.

The b.b. Hero leaves Melbourno for Sydney to morrow, and the latter port on Monday next. She will therefore arrive here on Sunday, July 3rd.

The barque East Lothian having completed the discharge of heroargoof coal, is taking in ballast, and will sail for Newcastle again, about Thursday next.

The Bchooner Jessie proceeds to Whaiogarei. thence to Thames and Kaiapoi, at which (latter) port she will be handed over to Mr Status, who has purchased the vessel.

The brigantine Bannockburn entered out at the Customs to-day for Melbourne via Kinpara.

The schooner Aurora entered out at the Customs to-day for Whangaroa, where she will load for Sydney.

Tho brigantine Bachel Cohen left Kalpura On the2Bth May with 134,000 feet sawn timber, and arrived at Melbourne the 14th inst. A heavy gale was experienced on the Bth and 9th June.

The s.s. Glonelg arrived from Tauranga this forenoon with 12 bales wool, 21 sacks gum, 17 Backs maize, 12 peckages sundries, and the following passengers:—Mrs Welson. Miss Somerville, Messrs Hewitt, Duncan. Harding, Grey, Chadwick, James, Laurie, Morley, Jones, Robertson, and one steerage.

The B.s. Rotorua left for Melbourne via South ern ports at 10.30 a.m. to-day. Passengers for Gißborne—Mr Dawson, Miss McKensde, A. Teasdale, P. Maher. For Napier—Mrs Stuart, Miss Cook, Messrs John Jones. H. «. H&ultain. For Wellington—Messrs Geo. Brown. W. Caul der, T. Salmon. For Lytt9lton—Rev. T. J. Brook. Messrs Semper, James James, It; Shao.3, A. Clements, For Dunedin—Mr C. H. Short.

The 8.9. Taiaroa. from the South, arrived at Tauranga yesterday morninsr. Owing to the low tide she got aground, and having to wait for high water to get alongside tho wharf, was unable to commence discharging until late in the afternoon. As the Taiaroa has a large quantity of cargo for Tauranga she did not get underway for this port until 6 o'clock this moral .g. She will therefore arrive about the same hour this evening.

According to the " Army and Navy Journal," of New York, two new ships are being con struoted in America for the Koyal Navy, and will be ready for trial about the middle of May. They are called Vidotte boats. Their speolflc duty is not an offensive one, and they are consequently built of wood and oi: much greater beam than the long, narrow, torpedo launches ol Bteel. The designation of its class plainly indicates its character as £i sentry or picket craft, designed to take the advance of a squadron. For such service the boats must necessarily be of light draught to enter harbours, o£ broad beam to encounter the open sea?, of great coaling capacity and economical fuel consumption, and of the maximum speed possible with Buch precedent conditions, Until very recently the Videttes havo been constructed at Cowes, their proportions being from 28ft. to 3Sft. in length, only one or two of the latit beiog dSCc, the nizo now adopted. The extreme speed reached iv the most successful Cowes oonßtruc tion thus fax is 13 39 knots. We presume the consideration influencing the Admiralty to order trial boats for the Herreahoffs is that the peoul'« engines and boilers produced at Bristol promise an increase ot speed, together with a materially diminished fuel consumption and a consequent increased coaling capacity, while the merits of design and construction will at least be cuual to those of the Cowes craft.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Lalla Rookh, e.g., Robertson, for Waitara Sameon, p.s., Harvey, for the South

EXPORTS.

Per Samson, for Opunake -16 package? and 1 spring cart. Wanganui: 25 packages. Per Lalla Rookb.for Waitara—36 packages iron, 6 cases kerostno, dl pieces and packages joinery, 111 chests tea. 51 boxss soap, 66 pieces timber, 500 pailinsrs, 10 mats sugar. 1 packages currant?, 8 bars steal, 93 packages merchandise.

The p.s. Samson left at 3.13 p.m. yesterday for Wellington and Intermediate ports. Passongers: —Messrs Pettygrow, Brldger, and Mrs LEtboum,

The a a. Lalla Rookh left for Waitara at 4 tfolook yesterday afternoon with MessrsLoedom, Iflomond, Brown, and Jones as passengers.

The schooner Sea Breeze is taking in railway material for Westoort.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Abataptt, thin day. Tho borcrae Gazeele and sohooner Albatross are loading here, the latter for Suva.

Kopubu, Tharaday. The brlganthie Helena, of Melbourne, ifl loading baulk timber for Melbourne, and the Marrnion for the south. The sohooner Omaha arrived yesterday from Auokland,

Kaipaea Heads, this day. Tho schooner Maud Graham and Rona croßsed the bar yesterday and passed up the Wairoa River. The schooner Aurora is at Manga wharo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, this day. Sailed: Tairoa, b.b. for Auckland, at 6 a.m. Nemos, thia day. Arrived: Wanaka, s.s. from New Plymouth St 6.30 a.m. Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Penguin, s.s., for the South. Lyttectow, yesterday. Hailed: Hawea, ss., and Saucy Less, for Wellington. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Arrived: Arawata, s.s., from Sydney via East Coast Ports. Melbourne, June 22, Arrived: The Union Company's Steamship Bingarooma, from the Bluff, this morning. New Yopk, Jnne 21. Arrived: Ship Eandalsle, from Auckland. London, Jnne 21. Arrived: Ship Lady Jocelyn, from Lyttelton, on March 21.

COMMERCIAL.

Evenino Star office, Thursday. MB. A. BUCKLAND'S REPORT.

Hides ana Bkinl—On Tuesday, hid.es and tallow were slightly better worth, and skins fully Kept their previous values. Hides ranged from 3id to 3|d; tallow, 23s the ewt; sheep skins Irora 2a 2d to 3s 9a each; locks, id the lb.

Mail Notice.

mails will close as under.— This Day, For Tanranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotikl. P9r Glenelg, at i p.m. Friday, 21th Instant. ForWaihekeand Coromandel, perCoromandel, at 12.30 p.m. For Thames, per Botomahana, at 10.30 a.m. i For Whangarei Heads, Paru:i, Waipu, Whan garei, Tanglhua, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 25th instant. For Waitara, &0., per Lalla Kookh, at6am. For Suva and Levuka, per fcouthern Cross, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc , per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranakl and Southern Ports, por Hawea, immediately after arrival of City of •Sydney lorn Honolulu For Australian ColoDlea, per City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu S. B. BI3S, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

V.M.C.A.-Devotional, 7.3 p.m. Theatre Royal—Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Company, 8 p.m.

Temperance Hall — Professor Fraser on " Human Science," 8 p.m.

Albert Hall—Juvenile Foresters' Anniversary Carnival and Ball, 7.30 p.m.

United Service Hotel—L. V. Association, Adjourned Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Christians' Meeting House, Cook-street- Lecture—" Forgiveness of Sins"—by Edward Lewis, 7.30 p.m.

St. Andrew's Mutual improvement Class. Essays on "Cromwell" and the "Temperance Question," 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

HUDSON.—At her residence, Ponsonby, on June 22, the wife of John H. Hudson of a daughter. HORNE.—At her residenco, Coromandel, Mrs William Home of a daughter.

Marriage.

LEWIS-BRUNNING.-On 23rd June, at Auck land. Mr. Charle3 Lewis, of Philadelphia, United States of America, to Miss Louisa Brunning, of London. MCLEAN—RATCLIFFE.—On the 14th June, at the residence of the bride's father, Ireland street, Poasonby, by the Rev. R. V. Macnicol, Murdoch, eldest son of Mr John McLean, of Auokland, to Isabella Welsh, oldest daughter of Mr Andrew Ratcliffe, of Auckland. NOBLE—PEARCE.—On June 18th, by the Registrar, at Auckland, Frederick Noble, to Jane Pearce, both of Auckland.

Death.

McKENNA.-On June 22nd, Mary Whitelaw, eldest daughter of Francis and Withermina McKenna; aged 6 years. The funeral will leave her father's residenco, top of Pitt-street, to-morrow (Friday), 24th, at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invita tion.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1881.

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

The report of the Inspector-General of Schools, which has just been presented to Parliament, contains much valuable infor mation relative to the workiug of the system of boarding-out of Industrial School children. The opening paragraph of the report informs us that " the Inspector of Charities was strongly impressed with the Superiority of the boarding-out system as compared with all other methods of dealing with the class of children for whom indus trial schools and orphanages now make pro vision. The New South Wales Government so far has favoured large schools, but, by private benevolence, successful experiments are being made, both on the cottage -home system and by way of boarding-out. In Victoria the system of boarding-out State children was adopted some years ago, and is now, we gather from the report, carried on upon so large a scale that the number of children in the industrial schools is small compared with the extent of the building accommodation and the staff which it is still necessary to maintain, four or five years ago there were considerably more than 2,000 in the schools, and it was expected that by this time there would be 3,000 -at present there arc only about 800. At the end of 1878 there were 870 in industrial schools (besides 176 reforma tories) while 1,250 were boarded out. Com mittees of ladies are formed in many dis tricts, who interest themselves in finding homes for the children, and who visit the homes to see that the children are well cared for. Ministers of religion in the districts assist in the supervision. The children attend the public schools, and the teachers report on their attendance and pro gress. The Inspector has the right to visit the houses of the foster parents. The small payment of 5s per week for each child is made by the Government, and, at this rate of payment, respectable people of the working-class are so willing to receive children that at the present time the officer has on hand 300 applications, and has no suitable children to send out. One result of this is that a very large proportion of the children remaining in the schools is made up of the lame, the diseased, and the imbecile, and that the proportion of inmates from 10 to 12 years old is high, because they are too young for service, and too old to be welcomed by foster parents. This statement as to proportions does not apply, however, to Roman Catholic children. The authorities of their church do not favour boarding out and the Kom.an Catholic school at Abbots ford, has among its 206 children an average representation of all ages. Further, lam informed that very few Roman Catholics offer to undertake the responsibilities of foster-parents, so that in the schools which belong to the State, the proportion of Catholics is high. Out of 870 children in all the industrial schools at the end ot 1878, 503 were Koman Catholics (57 8 per cent) fhe number admitted during the year was 523, of whom 208 (only about 40 per cent,) were Catholics. The number of children boarded out at the end of 1878 was 1,250. In conclusion the report states that, "It is found that the homes in which they are placed are improved in their general tone by the influence of lady visitors, and that parents who were content to let the State maintain their children in schools, become jealous of the influence of foster-parents, and strive to become worthy of the right to maintain their own off spring." Prior to the initiation of the scheme of boarding out State children in Victoria the public was scandalized by the press expo sures of the mismanagement of the Indus trial Schools, and of the gross neglect and abuses to which the unfortunate inmates were subjected. The schools were crowded with emaciated emblems of infantile humanity, whose ranks were decimated by disease and death, epidemic fevers were of frequent occurrence, the children were covered with vermin, and were suffering from skin diseases and sore eyes, the sight of many being irretrievably lost. The children were ball famished, sullen in dis

position, prematurely old and cuunmgly abject objects of mi3ery. The Industrial Schools were discovered to have failed to fulful the objectforwhich they were founded, and but served as nurseries from whence the criminal classes of the community were recruited, hence arose the necessity of drafting the children into less crowded quarters, and of adopting some means to prevent a recurrence of the horrors, the exposure of which had} so shocked the com munity ; not only was it deemed desirable that in future fewer children should _be congregated together, but that each indivi dual child should, if possible, be placed in the custody of some respectable person who would, for a moderate remuneration, undertake to care for its comfort, cleanli ness, and well being. The sympathies ot the public were enlisted in the cause, and a system of boarding out State children was organised, which has hitherto—owing in no small measure to the kindly exertions of the ladies acting on the committee—been found to work most effectively. If the system is to be adopted in New Zealand—and from its success in the sister colonie3 we trust it will be—the Govern ment will be greatly facilitated in ita efforts to organise a -scheme by the extracts from the Regulations of the Victorian Govern ment for the apprenticing, licensing-out, and boarding-out of children, which are appended to the report, and which bear evidence of the great care which has been exercised in framing them so as to secure a due regard to religious and medical supervision, sleep ing accommodation, the relation of sexes, education, clothing, and cleanliness. The following extract trom the report of the Inspector of Industrial Schools in Victoria bears testimony to the effective services rendered by the ladies acting en the com mittees :—" There are 477 ladies engaged in the 77 boarding-out districts. They have 1,458 children under their supervision (in addition to those at service) ; they visit and report upon the homes, and the appearance and treatment of the children once in every six weeks; they enquire into complaints, smooth difficulties, see to the attendance of the children at school, obtain reports from the teachers and medical officers, seek situa tions for the children when they are of an age to go to service; and in many ways look after their welfare with untiring energy and patience. Each committee has a lady cor respondent, and these ladies do an amount of necessary clerical work in connection with the disposal and care of the children, and payment of the foster-parent?, that but few voluntary workers would under take. ... It is certain that no staff of travelling agents would discharge the duties in a manner so satisfactory to the community as the ladies have done, while if the system were in the hands of men alone it would be a failure." The Chairman of the Destitute Poor Depart ment, Adelaide, also bears testimony^ to the effective services rendered by the ladies; but there is no reason to fear failure in New Zealand for lack of their sympathy and assistance.

On our fourth page will be found several interesting letters. " A Tax on Bachelors" contains sage advice for those who are seriously (thinking of entering the sacred bonds of matrimony, while it will no doubt prove a felicitous theme for some of our local captious spinsters. That headed " The Latest Eccentricity in Dress" gives a truth ful description oi the ancient custom of wearing ankle-bangles as now prevailing in the East, while a letter on " Pruning" will be equally interesting to the votaries of the art.

We have to acknowledge receipt from Mr Thomas Slater, of the City Market, of a cheque for £8 7s 6d, being subscriptions to wards Mrs McGarry's relief fund.

The last sitting of the Auckland Court of Petty Sessions will be held next Tuesday. The abolition of these courts was announced by proclamation some days ago, and in future the business which was transacted by them will be disposed of with the ordinary Police Court cases.

Owing to the detention of the mail steamer the Carden Dramatic Company will not be able to open their season in Auckland until Friday week, July Ist. The Southern press have given them very flattering notices, and as they have many new plays in their repertoire, they should do good business here.

A meeting of the newly-established French Literary Club will be held in the V.M.C.A. building on Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock, when the rules and regulations drawn up by the Provisional Committee will be submitted for approval. Officers will also be elected for the ensuing year, aud all the necessary arrangements made for starting operations without further de lay. A large number of names have been added to the members' roll since the begiu ning of the week.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln the paragraph re M. Dillon's discharge from the City Council in last evening's issue you have fallen into two errors. In the first place, the appointment was not intended as a temporary one, but was to have been per manent ; and, second, the five Councillors who voted against his dismissal did so on the ground that he should have at least three months trial, considering it hardly fair that he should have been dismissed without beiug allowed an opportunity for explanation.—l am, &c, One Who Knows.

At a recent soirde in the Paris Observa tory, M. Trouv6 showed a live fish with its body lit up from within by his polyscope, a minute form of which, with conductingwiies passing to the hands of the operator, the animal had been caused to swallow (com fortably, let us hope.) The whole body became transparent in tne dark, so that the vertebrae could be counted, and all details examined.

A new Dramatic Club,the "Bohemians," comprising chiefly members of the North Shore and locality, has been formed, and intends giving its opening performance at the Devonport Hall on Friday evening, July lat, when will be produced, for the benefit of the new recreation ground, H. J. Byron's celebrated comedy in three acts entitled " One Hundred Thousand Pounds." Judging by the completeness of the rehearsals, and the general business of the piece and principals, some of whom are amateurs ot note, and the talented ladies engaged, the programme should be in every way a success. A special boat, for public convenience, will be engaged.

To the Editor : Sir, —Will you allow me to contradict a statement in last night's STAR? When Sergeant Gamble came to my place on Saturday there were four girls in the room, but only one working - one had done no needlework after 20 minutes to 2. I have three apprentices, and I never kept one after hours, nor paid hands, except they were willing. I think the law very stiff if it will not allow an assistant (over 20 years of age) to oblige an employer in case of ex. treme necessity. Such a law will tend to destroy all harmony between employer and employed.—Yours, &c, ANNA Lansdell Le Griffon, Upper Queen-street.

The half-yearly meeting of the Auckland Branch of the H.A.C. Benefit Society was held last evening in St. Patrick's Hall. The report, which was adopted, shewed the society to be in a healthy and highly satis factory condition. The dues paid in by members at the meeting amounted to £104 6s. The society has the handsome sum of £1,700 at their disposal, which is divided as follows:—Sick fund, £800; funeral fund, £500; and management fund, £400. The following members were elected to office for the ensuing term: —President, W. Jennings; Vice-president, C. Little; Secretary, Jas. O'Brien (re-elected); Treasurer< Jas. Clarke; Warden, E. W. Murphy ; Guardian, W. Doran; Sick Visitors, E. Gargan and Murray; Medical Attendant, Dr Tenncnt, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the out-going officers.

An American Spiritualist of some stand ing in his communion professes to hare re ceived a lengthy spirit communication from Jonathan Edwards, the imminent New England divine, and for the benefit of a curious world, the " Keligio-Philosophical Journal " publishes it in one ot its latest numbers. It concludes thtasly :—" In your midst I am Edwards, Jonathan, of Connecticut, an impartial friend of all humanity; believing salvation to be within the reach of all, and for all; be lieving in no hell but ignorance; that heaven is the orderly development of the individual and is. therefore within. Cul. tivate all the good ; overcome all the evil, and all will be well."

The Customs launch with Mr Gamble on board returned with the balance of the mails from Motuihi last night. The launch left again at 2.30 p,m, to-day with Dr Philson anda further supply of provisions. Whether the parties who are isolated at Motuihi have cause to grumble because of the simple nature of their habitation we know not, but at all events they seem to be well cared for by the Company, of which Mr Ti T. Gamble is the Auckland agent. .Every day when the steamer goes down she takes fresh supplies of food in variety perhaps equal to what would be served up on board the mail steamer herself. What appliances for cookery, however, they have at command we do|not exactly know, but a great want will immediately be felt in this direction, So far the passengers have remained ia good health, but we understand they'will be required to stay the full time [on the island.

Mr Wilson, native interpreter to Mr Serang, E.M., was standing on the brink of a sulphur spring at Lake House, Oluue mutu, on Tuesday when a portion of the upper crust gave way, and his lee sank into the boiling water beneath, scalding him severely up to the knee. He was taken to Lake House, and attended to by Mrs Neary, who has charge of the homceopathic por tion of this establishment. Mr Wilson was able to resume his journey to Cam bridge next day.—"B.P. Times."

At an anti-Chinese meeting in Victoria, Mr Woods, a former Cabinet Minister of the colony, urged the working classes to " Boycott" the Mongolians. Bettering the example of his political leaders, another but less responsible speaker ventured to the un-English suggestion that " Boycotting was too mild a measure, and that every squatter and farmer who employed Chinese should be burnt out. This amiable colonist went on to warn his hearers that Parliamen tary action was somewhat of a broken reed to leap upon, and that a box of lucifer matches would provide a more effectual weapon of attack.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, June 18th, 1S81: Remained last return, 104; admitted since, 19; discharged, 17; died, 4; remaining, 102; males, 78; females, 24. Arrangement of cases; zy motic, 21; constitutional, 8; local, 39; developmental, 20; violent, 14. Four deaths occurred, viz., CD., aged 51 years, female, on 15th insc, of cancer; J.W., aged 63 years, male, on 15th inst, of general debility ; H.M., aged 65 year?, male native, on 16th inst, of general debility ; W.McD., aged 47 years, male, on 17tli inst, paralysis. Thanks are returned to Mrs Brown for a parcel of old linen.

The Sydney correspondent of a contempo rary says :—"Mr Milner Stephen, the great spiritulist healer and clairvoyant 'medicine-man,' has dropped into luck's way. Among the visitors atone of Mr Stephen's healing seances was the Duke of Manchester. Having witnessed some cures of deafness his Grace of Manchester, who states that he had been deaf in one ear for 12 years, submitted himself to the wizard's manipulation. One 'breathing was sufficient to restore the Duke's hear ing, and with such testimony to the effi cacy of his system Mr Stephen may fairly hope for a large measure of public patron age."

A general meeting of Orangemen was held last evening in the Protestant Hall, Newton, for the purpose of receiving and considering the report of the Special Com mittee, re the new hall, and to make ar rangements with regard to the settlement of the Property Trust. There was a good attendance considering the inclemency or the weather. Resolutions were carried authorising the Executive to form a limited liability company, for the erection of a new hall on a suitable site, and resolutions were also passed with respect to the trust. It was further decided that the celebration ot the 12th of July, should be confined to a soirde in the evening, the procession beins adjourned till the 9th of November. A special commemorative service will, bow ever, be held in the Choral Hall on Sunday afternoon, the 10th July, when addresses will bo delivered by a number of public speakers.

New Zealand! is not the only colony in which large tracts of the public estate are leased at ridiculously low rentals. In the Brisbane Courier's Sydney letter it i? stated that Sir Samuel Wilson, who visits Sydney but once in five years, derives an income of £150,000 a year from stations, which he lea-ea from the Government' at an annual rental of £480. The Yanko Station, which is the property of Sir Samuel Wilson, com prises some of the most valuable land in the colony. It consists of rich alluvial flats, magnificently watered and grassed. There are more dummy huts on the Yanko than on any six stations in New South Wales. Sir Samuel Wilson is the lessee of 116 runs in New South Wales.

The Taranaki "Herald" says :— "We hear that Mr Saunders is a Spartan as re gards diet: a big loaf of brown bread, a few vegetables, and an unlimited supply of spring water, is sufficient for his limited re quirements for a considerable period. Under these circumstances, it is not to be wondered at that he considers the salaries <f the Civil Servants too high by one-half?' Mr Saunders' abstemiousness may be partly accounted for by the fact that, in the lan guage of old East Indians, " he has a liver { ." If he indulges in good living, he must p.'.y the penalty, an Ihe prefers to abstain. .*

The large 'crowd of idlers who freque;.t the Police Court daily, were deprived of their customary entertainment this morninj.; Owing to the repairs being made to the ceiling of the Bourt-room, and the fact that, the Resident Magistrate's Court was sit ting upstairs, the Police Court was held in Mrßarstow's room this morning. No less than Eeven persona were punished for drunkenness, and two of thoso had their fine increased in consequence of dis orderly conduct. There was a great deal of hard swearing in a case against a resident of Havelock-street for using foul language, and the statements of the witnesses for the defence were so con tradictory that His Worship made reference to them in passing sentence. In a charge of Sunday liquor selling against the proprie tor of the Alexandra Hotel, the defendant pleaded guilty under extenuating circum stances, and the Bench took into considera tion the fact that the offence had not been denied, and only inflicted a fine of £2 and 9a costs.

Mr Sherwood, to whom reference was made in Sir George Grey's speech at tho Thames, has addressed a meeting of Patea electors, in the course of which he made the following statement with reference to the £10,000 breakwater scandal: —" When he (Mr Sherwood) stood for this district, he was not a Grey candidate, any more than he was a Ministerial candidate, because both 1 parties had made such gross blunders on this coast that he had made up his mind to have none of them. The Grey candidate was in the field ; his address was published ; and for aught he (Mr Sherwood) knew, he had got his reward. He (the speaker) had never been a Grcyite, and would never be Greyite. Ho told Major Atkinson thafc he would rather go back without a penny than entertain his proposal. He (Mr Sherwood) knew two members of the Grey Government, and they said he would have to go and see the " Treasurer (Sir George Grey). He had had two interviews with Sir Geo, Grey and the member of the Cabinet, but a word had never been spoken abont poli tics on either occasion. An effort had been made to blacken him in the commencement of his political career ; and whatever they might think, he would tell them that it was the commencement of a political career. Their local paper had stated that it wax only a rough joke; but he would say that it was a disreputable joke, and would redound against Major Atkinson for years to come. It was not in the power of money to buy him. (Loud applause.)

The following native items are from the Ohinomutu correspondent of the " Bay of Plenty Times." The natives of Ohinemutu have been creating some excitement lately by digging up the bones of their ancestors and holding a haka over them. The dance was witnessed by a number of tourists, whe appeared highly delighted with the scene. '• On account of the natives indulging too freely in alcoholic liquor at the opening of the.Land Courts, the hotels are closed from 10a.m. to 4 p.m., so that the business of the Court may be transacted. A tourist from Canada, who has been staying at the Lake House said he was " intensely gratified " with the orderly behaviour of the natives. He had not expected to see them behave in a country district so much like Europeans. A native, a stranger in the district, who was attending the Land Court, laid a curse on the Ohinemutu natives on Tuesday, and on the following morning the Ohinemutu natives turned out in full Maori costume to revenge the insult. There were from 300 to 400 natives on thewar path, who arrived, armed with spear and bayonet fixed in sticks. When they met the traducer of their country, and found him alone and unarmed, they appeared to take pity on him, and the only result of the demonstra tion was a tight with the tongue which lasted a considerable time. Mr K. Graham gave a feast to the natives of the district on Friday on the occasion of his gettinga block of land at Taupo passed through the Court. About 400 natives, men, and chil dren, partook of the dinner.

The Juvenile Elocution Class will give their first entertainment to-morrov evening in the school-room, Pitt street, to consist of vocal and instrumental music, dialogues, reoitationß, and readings, commencing at 7 30.

Our readers will perceive by advertisement in another column, that Mr Wiseman, of Queen street, 1b prepared with goods to protect both man ana Beast from the inclemency of winter.

A converaazione in connection with the Young Women's Institute, Qneen-Btreet, will ba held to-morrow evening in the hall of the Younaft Men's Christian Associations, and which will' be of a varied and pleasing character. Several addresses will be given to the friends, who will explain the objects and aims of the institute, indicated by Mrs Judd's letter. His «■ orship the Mayor has kindly promised to preside. A good proftramme has b?en prepared by the ladies' committee, consisting of musical and vocal selections. A proposal will be introduced for the establishment of a "Servants' Home." The Institute has been of great service to many young working women in providing them with comforts at easy rates, associated with courtesy and klnddess, and the nucleus! of a library of instructive books. A social gathering is also held during the week. Other adjuncts are con templated, and will be shadowed forth by , iipeakers at the meetinsr.

SCINTIILLATIONS.

"Be brieJ; lor it is with words as with sun beams: ; he more they are condensed the deeper hey burn."—SouTHEy.

Eighteen hundred and eighty-one does not resemble a pair of lovera on a sofa be cause there is one at each end. When is it dangerous to walk by the river ?—When the bulrush-i3 out, the cow slips out, and the hedges shooting. Was malt-liquor cheaper in former days than now ? Yes ; for ladies were constantly indulging in their farthing-ale. Vinegar Hill claim, St. Bathan's, Otago, has yielded £100 per man per month, for eighteen months. The man who " let in a thiet to steal away his brains" was mad as i\ hornet when the thief came out and said he couldn't find any. Very near every young man understands how to sow his wild oats, and yet has not the lemotest idea of the proper way to plant turnips. Last week the Dunedin City Guards turned out one sub-lieutenant (not in uni form), one sergeant, and five privates for inspection ! 1£ the ages of human beings were to be reckoned only by hours and days well speut, most of us would be in our infancy. Mr Sheehan is in town, though barely recovered from his illness. He proposes to address the Thames electors on Friday or Saturday. The Hon. John Colton, who has been sent for by the Governor of South Australia to form a ministry was on the platform at the Choral Hall with Mr J. M. Shera on the memorable night when Sir Julius Vogel fled before Mr W. L. Kees.

The departure of the steamer Albion from Wellington having been postponed, the season of the Carden Company will not open in Auckland till Friday, July 1. The French Government have granted £39,000 to indemnify the sufferers by the late insurrection in New Caledonia.

The recent census shews that the popula tion residing within corporate boroughs in New Zealand is 251,384, as against 163,028 in 1878; and residing outside boroughs, 294,338, as against 195,364 in 1878. The Timaru Herald cays if Mr Hall could be inoculated with a little of poor " Johnny " Sbeeban's devil-may-care placa bility, he would be a better politician than he is.

A Wairarapa runholder who expended £700 in rabbit killing, has netted £1000 from the sale of their skins.

The United States census shews a mill ion more men than women. The surplus females of the United Kingdom should mi grate at once to the better market. A Boston lawyer says : " And here I take occasion to remark that invariably, if a woman own a large landed estate, she is sure to get married from time to time, as often as death affords an opportunity, thus making great embarrassments in tracing titles."

A proposal has been made to lease the Exhibition Building at Prince Alfred Park from the Sydney Municipal Council, at £1000 a year, and convert it into saltwater baths, the Council supplying the water with the engines used for street watering.

Harry Prince has returned to Duaediu, from Adelaide, but he did not bring Mata with him, who, it is believed, stays in Mel bourne till an application can be heard for the V. K.C. to remove the disqualification. Several of the Australian papers seem opposed to this.

They call it a romantic marriage in Michigan when a couple of the neighbours get the bride's father in a back room and sit on him to prevent his interrupting and breaking the wedding. " How shall I have my bonnet trimmed," asked Maria, " so that it will agree with my complexion?" "If you want it to match yonr face, have it very plain," re plied the hateful Harriet. Sporting readers will be sorry to ihear that Piufire, who ran here three years: aao, died last Thursday at Yaldhurst, Giirist church, from the rupture of an iai tetine. He was one of the gamest horses th&t ever looked through a bridle, and his loss will be a serious one to Messrs Mascn aud Vallance.

Mr Anderson, of Strathmore, while cross ing the river at Bayswater ford, Southland, recently, observed a fiah about two feet in length, which he is positive was a salmon. A curious scare has taken place in New Plymouth. The Town Clerk found a hole bored in the floor of the Town Hall, and suspecting an attempt to blow up the build ing, set the police to watch. The Librarian subsequently confessed he was the mis creant and his intention was to Set out water and not to let in dynamite.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The announcement of severa new features in the performance of "Pinafore" was sufficient attraction to ensure a good house last uight despite the unfavourable state of the weather. These features were the substitution of Miss Lena Robinson for Miss Olive Pollard in the part of Little Butter cup, the singing of a song by Miss Julia Simmons and some fresh "business" by "the big aunt." They proved highly effective. Miss Lena Robinson is a clever little artiste, and her impersonation is a decided improvement upon that of Miss Olive much as even it was deserving of praise. She sings clearly and well, and her by-play is very good. An encore and several bouquets marked the popular appre ciation. Miss Julia Simmons between the acts sang "La de da," a character song, and sung it so cleverly that a recall was insisted on. The Aunt considerably varied her antics. She appeared with a monstrous umbrella, put on additional old-maidish airs, and atter making her customary tum ble upon the stage, was promptly hoisted up by the whole ship's crew with the assistance of a block and tackle. During the intermis sion the orchestra executed with precision a lengthy selection from Donizetti's charming opera, " La, Figlia del Reggimento." The representation concluded at eleven o'clock. There is a tendency to introduce too many songs and dances, and too much pantomine, A little judiciously selected and subject to occasional change is acceptable enough, but when this " little " is exceeded the opera suffers. The continuity of the narrative should not be unduly disturbed. To-night in addition to the other items, the Aunt and Miss Amy Brooks will dance a double hornpipe, and Miss Olive Pollard and Master Salinger will render a violin duet. As the Carden Dramatic Company cannot now open until the end of next week, the operatic season will probably be extended slightly.

THE PLOUGHING MATCH.

The annual ploughing match under the auspices of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association came off yesterday. The weather was most inclement, but still the match was persevered with. The ploughs in uae in the various matches were of Wallace and Hotham's, Hornsby's and Dunwoodie's make. The judges were: Messrs Bollard, Massey, Giffbrd, John Mcllwraith, and E. B Houlton. The matches resulted as follows :—

Champion Cup, open to all comers. Double plough. First prize, £5 ; second prize, £3.—James Porter, 1; W. Dixon, 2. W. Bainbridge, R. Graham, and W. Mays also competed. Champion Cup. Single plough,—D. Clarke, 1; H. Brown, 2; Irvin Keith, 3. W. Quinlan and S. Brown also com peted, Class A—T)ouble.fubro\v, for men who have never won a first prize, First prize, £5 ; second prize. £3 ; third prize, £L James Porter. 1 ; W. Dixon, 2. W. Douglas, K. Graham, W. Mays, lsiah Reid, W. Bain bridge, and O. Luke, also competed. E. Porter and Co's team were entered but did not compete. Ritche's broke down. , Class B—Single-furrow, for men who have never won a first prize. First prize, £5; second prize, £3 ;«hird prize, £I.—R. Flannigan, 1; J. Keith, 2. The other competitors were G. Law, W. Quinlivan, S. Robinson, S. Brown. E. Porter and Co. and F. Ballard entered, but were absent.

Class C— Any Plough, for boys under 18 years. First prize, £3 ; second prize, £2 ; third prize, 10s. A Wallace, 1. The other entries were A. Andrews, J. G. Grey, M. Cardno, James Crook, and A. Robin son. All except the first were disquali- Bed. EXTEA Prizes.—The following extra prizes were awarded:—Best crown, H. Brown; best finish, H. Brown; first finish, S. Brown; beat 3-horse team. T. and S. Morriu : best 2-horse team, J. Peach,

' SPECIAL Pkizes—Mr Lamb's prize of two guineas for farmers' sons under 18 years.— A. Wallace. Messrs Morrin's prize of two guineas for farmers' sons over 18 years of age.—Bainbridge, junr. A capital dinner was spread by Host Wallis at the (Jriterion Hotel at night—Mr W. F. Buckland presided, and Mr Styak, junr., officiated as croupier. The usual toasts f orjsuch occasions were done full justice to, and then the meeting became of a social cnaracter and a pleasant night was passed. Mr Percival, secretary of the Association, who had been indefatigable during the day, took advantage of the night to enlist the interest of those present in the objects of the Association.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

[REUTEK'S TKLEGEAM.]

GENERAL SUMMARY.

London, 6th May. The situation in the Trmsvaal causes anxiety to Mr Gladstone, who the other evening admitted that matters there had re ceded, and that pending reparation for the treacherous act of the Boers in obtaining the surrender of Potchefstroom, he could not fix a date for the debate on the motion of the Opposition condemning the con ditions of the Transvaal peace. The Porte has finally accepted the pro posals of the great powers, and has ap pointed commissioners to arrange with the ambassadors at the convention relative to the mode and time of transfer of the ceded territory. Popular dissatisfaction at Athens with the proposed settlement continues uu abated. The Premier, M. Coumondouros, is accused of betraying his couutry. Never* theless, the matter is now regarded as settled. The Greek Government is prepar ing an army to take possession of the terri tory ceded by the Sultan, and approved by the European powers. The reserved squadron, under the com mand of the Duke ot Edinburgh, visits St. Petersburg next June.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM

AFGHANISTAN. Bombay, 20th May.

It seems probable tbatj the Amir Abdur Rahman and Ayoub Khan will soon make an attempt to settle their differences. The former appears determined that his authority shall be recognised at Herat, as well as in other parts of Afghanistan. Some 2,500 men have already been sent for ward to Girishk, and it is reported that additional troops have left Kabul for Kandahar. II is believed that the Amir will be the first to adopt a policy of conces sion, but that he will not shrink from hos tilities, if necessary, to bring Ay ub and Herat under his influence. It appears that Ayub is making great efforts to get an army together, and he has issued an appeal to his people to regard him as the champion of Islam. It is, however, regarded as doubtful whether his efforts will prove suc cessful, as his cruel execution of many pro minent men, and amongst others of his own father-in-law, has greatly damaged his popularity.

THE WAZIRI EXPEDITION.

Bombay, 20th May,

The Waziri expedition has now re-crossed the frontier, and is regarded as having been thoroughly successful in convincing the people of the power of the Indian Govern ment effectually to punish any possible further depredations.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Drunkenness. — John Smith, alias Dransfield, Neil Anderson, James Hilling, and John Hunter pleaded guilty on charges of drunkenness, and were mulcted in the usual penalty. Smith received a sentence of seven days' imprisonment, this being his third offence during the last three months.

Disorderly. — Joseph Garrett was charged with having been drunk and dis orderly in Shortland-street.—The constable who had arrested the prisoner was called, and deposed that Garrett was pulling a woman about in Shortland-street. The woman claimed protection.--Prisoner said this was his first offence, and asked that the offence be looked over.— His Worship said he would not do anything of the kind. If the prisoner went in for pull ing women about, he must pay the penalty. —Fined 20s and costs.

Alexander Wright, for being (drunk and disorderly outside the Theatre, was ordered to pay a fine of 10s and costs. Filthy Language.—Michael Breerj was charged with a breach of the Vagrant Act, 1866, Amendment Act, 1869, Section 4, by making use of obaceme language in a public place, to wit Havelock-street, on the 18th June, 1881, at Auckland.—Mr Pardy said this was a very bad case. Breen lived in a respectable neighbourhood, and he was tbe curse of it. People were con stantly coming to the Police Station and complaining about bad language which had been used by the prisoner, Breen refused to discontinue the bad language—Charles Glazen and Mrs Glazen deposed to the nature of the language that had been used towards them. It was of a most disgusting nature.— Thomas Scullcn also deposed to the lan-' guage used.—Thomas Martin was called by Breen, and deposed that he heard the defen dant in his house singing a.nd dancing. Did not [.hear any bad language used.—Thomas Breen also gave evidence for the defence. His statements were very contra dictory. He asserted that he had been with his father in town for five hours that evening, and then reduced the time to less than four hours. He also deposed that his father had used no bad language, and then subsequently he ad mitted that his father did swear at him.— Mrs Breen deposed that she had heard no bad language used by her husband.—His Worship said the evidence of all the witnesses except Mrs Breen was to the effect that the bad language had been used. He was sorry to hear Thomas Breen swear as he had, and it was evident that his statements bad been made in accordance with the instructions of his father. Of course it was not likely that Mrs Breen would have given evidence agaiost her husband.—Fined £5 and costs, or six weeks imprisonment with bard labour.—Breen said he would take the six weeks.

Sunday Liquor Selling. — Donald Urquhart was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, 1871, Section 38, by supply ing alcoholic liquor to one Mary Rielly on his licensed premises, known as the Alex andra Hotel, the said Mary Rielly_ not being a bond fide traveller, or residing thereat, and sleeping theiein at Auckland, on Sunday, 12th June.—Mr Urquhart said he would plead guilty under extenuating circumstances. The customer represented that the beer—for which she had paid on the previous day—was for a sick womau.— His Worship pointed out that under the new Licensing Act offences of this kind would become very serious. All con victions would be recorded on the back of the licenses, aid when renewals were applied for, the Bench would have the option of refusing those (indorsed for con victions. The fine would only be a very slight part of the punishment. Mr Pardy said the defendant bad confessed to the breach, of the law, and as it was the first offence, he would ask his Worship to take into consideration the fact that he had not shuffled in connection with it. Hia Wor ship said he would inflict; a fine of 40s, and 9s costs. Had Mr Urquhart denied the offence, the fine would probably have been £5.

SMALL-POX AT SYDNEY.

The difficulties which the Sydney authori ties have had to contend against in discover ing the small-pox stricken men among the Chinese residents is illustrated in the follow ing paragraph from the Sydney " Telegraph "; —" We learned at a late hour last night, or rather at an early hour this morning, that Dr. Manningtou Caffyn was called at mid night, last night, by the police, to a sus pected case of small-pox in a store lately occupied by Sum Kum Ling in Botany road, Waterloo, between Raglan and Buck land streets. On arriving there he found that a parcel, looking yery like a man wrapped in a blanket, had been passed into the house about 7 o'clock. This parcel was bo suspicious that the police bad been told of it, and sent for Dr. Caffyn accordingly. Upon knocking at the door, after a good deal of delay, a Chinaman appeared, let the doctor in, and rushed away. Upon enter ing (he house it was found empty with the exception of two rooms. Tn one on the first floor was a Chinaman shamming to be asleep. He was aroused, and found to have no symptons of small-pox about him. Upon arousing the other, who was wrapped in blankets, Dr. Caffyn found him to be covered from head to foot with small-pox in its nupperating stage. As they spoke no English there was no way of finding where the man came from or who brought him. Down stairs, in a room of very small dimensions and partially se parated, were found threu Chinamen, who had been in the house. These were vaccinated at once by Dr Caffyn, and there was nothing further to do but to place them under strict quarantine regulations. This was done, and the house was left for the night with an efficient body of police to keep guard and prevent communication with the outside world.

Great precautions were taken in quaran tining the first cases discovered. The inmates of Rout's house (the carpenter who caught the disease) some 14 in number, •were vaccinated by Dr. Caffyn, who knocked a hole through the wall and drew their arms through to pertorm the operation without going into the building.

The Standing Committee of Wellington diocese have protested that the bill prepared to incorporate Church of England Trusts is not in accordance with the intentions of the General Synod, and therefore ought not to be introduced in Parliament until referred to the Synod.

CABLEGRAMS.

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EUROPEAN.

DECREASE IN POPULATION OF IRELAND. LONDON, June 21. The returns of the census taken on 3rd April last show that the population of Ire land has decreased •250,000 during the de cade. A ROW IN BULGARIA. LONDON, Juae 21. Intelligence is to Band from Bulgaria, re porting that a number of the leading Liberals have been arrested on the: charge of attacking Priuce Alexandra and insulting the Government. THE NEW AMBASSADOR AT CONSTANTINOPLE CONSTANTINOPLE, June 21. Lord Dufferin, who recently arrired here to till the post of British Ambassador in succession to the Hon. J. G. Goscheu, had an audience to-day of the Sultan. His Majesty, in the course of the interview, made most cordial reference to the ancient friendship between England and Turkey, and expressed a hope that the same would continue. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, June 21. Consols remain at 100|. New Zealand securities are firm at the following quota tions :—5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 103; 5 per cent. 1889 loan, 105 ; 4J per cent, 1379-1904 loan, 103. Adelaide and New Zealand breadstuff* are unchanged as follows :— Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 48s 6d; New Zealand, 453 6d ; Adelaide flour, 343. Australian tallow best beof is quoted 34s (id ; best mutton at 36s 6d. At to-day's wool auction 10,600 bales were offered, making a total of 277,600 catalogued since the commencement of the series. The demand for all classes of wool is decidedly firmer.

AUSTRALIAN.

SMALL-POX IN SYDNEY. SYDNEY, June 22. In view of the continued absence of fresh cases there seems every reason to believe that the small-pox has been stamped out. THE POLITICAL CRISIS. MELBOURNE, June 22. In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Sir Brien O'Loghlen notified his motion of no confidence in the Ministry, and the House then adjourned. It is understood that the Opposition members generally will support the motion. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CRISIS. ADELIADE, June 22. The Hon. Mr Hawker, who was entrusted with the f ormatiou of a new Ministry, conse quent on the retirement of the Hon. Mr W. Morgan, has intimated to the Governor his inability to complete the task, and the Hon. John Bolton has accordingly been summoned by His Excellency to undertake the formation of a Government.

WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSION.

The anuual Foreign Missionary meeting was held last night in the upper school-room, Pitt-streot Church. The gathering was very email, oe account of the inclemency of the weather. Mr Thomas Buddie presided. He said he appreciated the honour that had been put upon him, by allowing him to pre side over a meeting for such a noble object. He was sorry the weather was so unpropi tious. He referred to the fact that there were two forms of mission work in connec tion with the church in New Zealsmd—one related to the colony, and the other in the South Sea Islands. These two were of the greatest importance. It was the Foreign Mission that their sympathies were asked for on this occasion. The parent church had for many years been providing for the defi ciencies of the colonial churches, acid it was now asked to be relieved on five different grounds: (1) Because the arrangement had continued longer than was at first anticipated; (2) the inconvenience of bearing responsibility for varying and undefined amount; (3) the restriction im posed upon the society in their enterprises in more needful fields of labour ; (4) the development of resources in the colonial Churches to meet the necessities of their immediate responsibilities in connection with this work; (5) the embarrassment that might be occassioned in the decisions of the society. They made au offer to the Austra lian Wesleyan Conference of £1,500 for the year 1882, £750,1883, and then no more. It was upon the letter of Mr Punshon that the discussion of the subject at the late Conference was based. It transpired that, during the last ten years, the total cost of the colonial missions had been £142,959. The colonial Churches had raised £7,000 per annum; mission districts, £6000; London, £1260; or in other words, the colonial Churches, £69,000. In all mission districts, £60,000; and London, £14,300. Several of the ministers and most of the laymen advocated the acceptance of the offer made by the parent society in Great Britain. The ques tion appeared to be whether the colonial Church could undertake an increased responsibility of £1400 per annum. The Chairman said his sympathies were with those who advocated the acceptance of this offer, and looking at the great wealth of the colonial Church it would be a shame to still seek for aid as heretofore. He referred to what might be done by juvenile Missionary Societies. In Sydney the Sabbath-schools had been doing great things in collecting for missions.

The Rev. W. Morley addressed the audience upon the special duties of the Colonial Churches regarding Foreign Mis sion. He said the Wesleyan Missionary Church in New Zealand was at one with the Missionary Church in Great; Britain. He referred to the missionficld of operation. It embraced China, where there were 20 missionaries ; Africa, 80; West India Islands, 100. The number of European missionaries was about 250; also, there were 500 native missionaries, making in all about 750 ordained to the work. He referred to the great work that was being done in these parts in education. They bad first-class schools and colleges. They had also print ing establishments for the spread of truth in various forms. Annually there was spent £140,000. This was a noble sum. The lists showed subscriptions from a half-penny j up tosoo guineas. But themain portion came I from the poor people of Great Britain and Ireland. He referred to the offer of the parent Society, and thought it was time that the colonial church took upon them the full burden of the support of missions them selves, and thus relieve the Homo Society. He spoke of the new mission by this Key. G. Brown—in about five years wonders had been done. The effect of Mr Brown's labours was manifestly felt and seen. He urged upon the andience necessity of all doing something in this great cause. The £1,500 which was coming from the parent Society could be raised easily if only £5 in each centre was subscribed over and above the regular donations. He hoped that the spirit of missions would grow and prosperity appear more abundautly. The Key. H. R. Dewabury gave n. capital address upon the " New Testamemt teach ing upon the subject of Missions." He showed that the Gospel was the onlly remedy that could raise man from his sunken state back to holiness and righteousness. He also urged strongly that the Gospel was of such a nature that, once its blessings were felt, those who became the recipients were bound to place the same Gospel before others who were without its benefits. He showed the ways whereby they might dogood: by prayer, by devotion, and by aympathy in the great cause which had been so owned and blessed by Almighty God. The Rev. W. C. Oliver,who was expected to speak, failed to appear, perhap3 through the inclemency of the weather or some unforseen cause. Also the Mr Handley who was appointed on the pro gramme, did not come, perhaps he thought there would be no meeting. Their placeswere supplied by Mr J. Wilson who most earnestly urged upon the audience the claims that God had upon them, and re ferred to the special work of individual dedication of all to the Lord.

The Chairman in a few words of encou ragement, closed the meeting, calling upon Mr Btcphcnsou to lead in prayer.

MINING NEWS.

New North Devon.—lntermediate level in A Drive baa been start3d from east end of winzs at a depth of 45 feet below 70ft level. The reef here la about U feet wide, shewing 'colours of go.d occasionally, but is of a very hard descrip tion of quartz. As soon as it can be done to advantage, bo that the men will not interfere with one another, I purpose Btartin.it a d~rive from the west end of winze also. I have tent two trial lots to the battery—one from the rise from lower level, the other from wlnzti in Whan level, I cannot speak positively aa to value as yet :thatfrom lowerlevel, however, «,ppesrg to be shaping beat.—John Wilcoz, June 21, 1881.

PARLIAMENTARY.

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suffered a cWeaJSh n, * ?ore™Oe a t to hold open investigation 2»& UN? such a proceeding woTdV*? Ie **m? ness to the employe Tk PW**«f4ißd wherevM publfc enquiry l^W had been granted, and it^Wu to hold public eiqniry"jfj> **A he reporters had been pteseaik I*?.* justice would not wSd e\?tm true that in the Amy offenßi^!" by officers, but then there wasnv^ ? led between the Army, where «i&^» ships were not of very freqoen lJL r , and relationships were not Uteßw and the Cfvil Se rWc e T'^ colony which had BkFbafJH groups and which would loon W* y family Civil Service. " t !2.2*" thatthe majority oftheHoa«KuS with .the motion, and the resnlt «| £ dmsion 35 to 28, showed thatZ P«± had reckoned without hia host. "R lobbies it was vlgarly characterised « « i slap m the face >rfor the Government The following was the division litl- Ayes 35; noes 28. Ayes: Mw£ Andrews, Ballance, Barton, BttW DeLatour J. B. Fisher, (Bullet), j T* Fisher (Heathcote), Fox, George! <L? Hamhn, Harris, Hutchison, JoneVfi tarn,,: Lundon, Macandrew, • MonteoiiierT ' Pitt, Reeves, Reid, Shanks, Sfep'ierJ' Shrimsk?, Speight, Swanson. Taim Tawh.a, Te Wheoro, Tole, TermS Tnrnbnll, Wallis, Wood, and WiK Noes: Messrs Atkinson, Bain, Btwet : Brice, Colbeck, Cellins, Dick, Ftilton Hall, H. Hint (Wallace), HuKthE J otmstone, Levin, Mason, McLean, Mt rrty Oliver, Ormond, JRolleaton, RniaelL ! Saunders, Seymour, Stewart,. Studhinlme Button, Trimble, Wakefield, and '■ Whitaker. THE DUNEDIN EXHIBITION. It Is not yet known whether members intend going to the Dunedin Exhibition, but if so it is not improbable that the Home may adjourn. The Colonial Secretary will represent the Government at the Exhibition and JJr Hector has been appointed to inport upon it. He telegraphed to the Govern ment to-day as follows:—" Have hiji two i hours ia Exhibition. It is very interiiitiog. and full of novelties, and is well jrnmgea. Leaving out fine arts and national jirciiucts and taking only industrial mariufacitiirerj, \ there are 95 new exhibitors I brought to the front for the first time, and 22 \ti the ■ Melbourne New Zealand exbibitora,. who show fresh exhibits. Taken as an uvidencs ! of progress it is a highly important ejihibi tion, and is well worth being visited by the Northern, members." ANOTHER PRESENT FROM «IR JULIUS VOGEL. Mr Keynolds has received, from Sir Jalioi Vogel for presentation to the Otagq Museum, i a beautiful diamond, embedded in Us mat- ■■■• trix. Accompanying thejgift Mt Rdynoldi received the following letter:—"lt is in some respects a curiosity,' as it rarely; ii the case that a diamond in the clay, unlirokiu, can be got. The clay, with its dark tint, is very characteristic of the presence i)f dia monds, and it is my hope that iMi little specimen may lead to a search fcitit dia monds in New Zealand. A highi aiitoUj has told me it is almost certain diilmoilt are to be found in New Zealand. Jl Bhoidd like, if possible, that the Otago Museum should lend the specimen to some oneli Hokitika and the Thames, in order to «■ libit it there for a short time, as the mineit of these places, as well as all of Otsgi should see it; but I leave this purely to the discretion of the Museum,,-, The diamond and clay should be fastened to the stand, otherwise it might drop offand Jlieclay be disturbed which would-be a pity, asitwaj not without great difficulty I obtained the specimen. It is well worth searching «ut a diamond deposit, as you will believe when I tell you that a few acres mar Kimberley are valued at worth £1,000,000 sterling. The clay in which the precious stone is embedded is irregular in .form, abont If inch in length and about 1 inoh across. The diamond crops prominently through the surface, and is brilliant aod colourlcM.: The clay is dark—something of the dark' grey of " gneiss." It was beautifully and carefully packed in a neat ebony framed case with glass dome, and has arrivad in an excellent state of preservation. ' PRINTING RErOHTi The Government Printing Department report shows the monthly average number of employds throughout the year was 135. In June last there were 163 employed, while in December there were only 110,1 The extension of working hours from forty to torty-five per week had something to do in bringing about this result. A numbero( married men, instead of being absolutely discharged, were pnt on at half-time. A reduction of Id per 1000 in the piicopaid for piece work was effected during the year, making an equivalent reduction to , that sustained by the time hands by the extension of hours. In the printing office established in the Lyttelton gaol the wrs is, generally speaking, creditably ej;ecntedf and quite equal to the general rua of work turned out of private offices. The '»aluo of the work done during three month! (January, March), while the office, ww under the inspection of the Government .$ printer, amounted to £322 16s M, The annual amount received by thii.iale of official publications during the past font years has been as follows:—1877, iljMl« 6d ; 1878, £668 12s 4d; 1879, £88'/;4lld 1880, £1,277 Bs. Agents have allu been appointed in all the principal townu of tte colony. The value of paper consnmealn the Government printing office daring w« ■ year 1880 is set down at £5,893 7s Id. TW wages and working expenses paid ro tne office amounted to £17,7*2. The vilaeof work done was £25,580 3s sd, and caan receipts £2,174 16s lOd.

Legislative Council.

BILLS READ A FIRST TIMB. The New Zealand' Medical Association Bill (Dr Grace), the Lotteries, Bdtmm Gaming-houses Suppression Bill (Mr,"* ' aker), and the Chinese Immigrati<m;»U (from the flower House) were read* w» time. DEFERRED PAYMENT SBLECrOBS. A return, with all detailed W"™)£.' was ordered re the deferred paymeti tew tors in Otogo. The mover addnwd W* w show the «ross injustice »the *o™°f, e °i the deferred system, which W had with the Land Board intern provea a complete failure, and advocate* theadop tion of the American homestead aystem. PBOPEETV WX BETDBN, Mr Miller had given notice for airetorn of all payers and exempted Bon-Dajertoi property tax, thediffereDtamonnte^ Mid, UJ amount of foreign capital nntaxed, and we totals of real and penonal property taxed and exempted. information Mr Whitaker said the """S™"^, was now being printed, and the motion w withdrawn. notices. ; , • .- Mr Wilson gave notice to »•£. lent letters had been received y "£ Government from Sir J. Vogel; Mid «£ Menzies to move that Government be re quested to inqrire into the expediency making all passenger steamers cairy electric light. ■ . NORMAL SCHOOLS. Mr WAfEßUOUSE<»medafflotw»for return of all females trained in normal schools, showing those now teaching ana other pursuits. The mover eaid "*V_ c normal schools were a most «£»": partof the educational system, were e"™^ ; > i gantly condacted, and that &W *%SZ who became a teacher cost the <w»g , nearly £200 for her training, »™<rL ehet often lost to the country by the teacae marrying. STATUTE REVISION. Several itatnte revision wmaau w«re read a second time without debate.

House of Representatives.

' .yrtiiaaapM Leave of absence for a tej^jg graated to Mr Seddon on account «i »<* ness in his family. , ——■---*-*«'r~iirTiiMigjii^^^Bl^^M

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, THURSDAY. JUNE 23.



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Special Advertisements. VELVETEENS. Just Arrived, ex Orient b.b. VELVETEENS— Potoei. VELvETEKNB— opened. VELVETEENS— Entirely New Shades. VELVETEENS 1 PL'JSHKS j " Various Qualities. The Choicest Stock to Select from at thk City Hall Arcadk. gablick & cranwell. ' VERY SPECIAL CHEAP LINES. Fse have^y w£R Job lot of Fur Capes. which Ml bei cleared off quickly at low rates. Some very pretty ones amongst them: various sizes. . FUR TRIMMINGS — Numerous widths ana kinds, Is upwards. Job lot of iCid Gloves, Is par pair. French Beiges, Hid per yard. Homespung for Uffgfcgfffc c kaNWELL_ KNQUIRK for our 4s 6d BLA.CK SILK. Lar?e stock of Sllka. black and coloured. Sold at Co-operative Cash Prices. Winter Gloves and Hosiery Gloves, Far Tops, and Fancy Makes Black and Coloured Jerser&l°™a 1-button Josephine Blk Kid Gloves, 2/6^ ? " '■ " " " 3/9 >• Special 6 " ','. '•'• " " ii6\ i WOETHY OF SPECIAL ATTENTION. Helling at Two-thirds their Value. Gente' Waterproof Coats, 16s 6d to 19s 6d Dark Tweed Tronsers. good. Us lla Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, Men's and Boys Geelong „ „ Geelong Trousers and Vests Football Jerseys and Hose Gents' J^Qfc^Mg^ggoßANWßlJ, Travelling Rugs. 8s 9d, Ha. 21s upwards Carriage Rugs, Ham Mountain Rugs Colonial Blankets American Sheeting; splendid value CurtaiDS, very cheap. MEMO. TO TUB PUBLIC, City Hall Arcade, , , Queen-street, Auckland. Twelve months ago we initiated the Co operative Cash Syatem, and our customers during that time have reaped the advantages of a Co-operative Society without taking Weany risk themselves. thank you (or the earnest Bupport during the past year, and your unmistakable ver dict that you appreciate our endeavours to give the Cash buyer a considerable advantage over the Credit purchaser. Our percentage of profit on drapery, Clothing, Mllinery, and Fancy Goods has been very small indeed, and had not our Returns been greatly inoreased, it would have proved a /J' We shall rigidly adhere to the Co /\ operative Caeh System for another /p \ year, and refcsk, as hitherto, / fVg \to open any new accounts for \ _' /Drapery and Clothing Goods. \ G.C. / GARLICK & CRANWKLL. \ / CITY HALL ARCADE, \/ Queen-street, Auckland. TTAMO O A L. depot: next public baths. office;: No. 6, Booth British Insurance Company. KAMO COAL Is Delivered prom Depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, And is Guaranteed SUPEKIOK TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. A UTUMN A«x, -A7-INTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN Are now bringing forward their Stock of NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON, ALL SELECTED WITH GREAT CASE AND WKLL BOUGHT. Splendid Value in Blankets and Ruga Flannals, Shirtings, and all Plain Goods A Choice Lot of Now Dress Goods, Satin Cloth, Serge, Merino, Winoey, &o. Trimmings and Buttons Job Lines in Fancy Dress Goods, very clie<.p Ladies' Jackets and later Girls' and Maids' Ulsters Umbrellas, Hosiery, Ribbons, && A LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING TO SELECT FROM OF ALL KINDS, FOR BOYB AND MEN. OVERCOATS, ULSTERS, & MACINTOSHES. Large Selection of COLONIAL AND IMPORTED TWEEDS. STRONG MATERIAL FOB BOYS' WEAB, SERGES, &O. 5% Discount (Is in the £) allowed off all CASH Purchases of 203 and Upwards. "DUSHBROOK & "ORIDGMA.N, [Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel], Upper Quesn-strket, Auckland;



qpHE -VT A N A niKDLE, THE NEW SHADED RIBBONS. Fashionable Shaded Blond Nets, William Rattray ■ HAS JUST OPENED A CASE OP NOVELTIES IN FANCY GOODS, Comprising a Large Assortment of the CHENILLE NANA GIRDLES, In all the Fashionable Colours, THE NEW SHADKD RIBBON?, in Various Widths, And SHADED BLOND NKT3 to match, AT NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, Deapeey, Clothing, Mantle, Milli nery, and Dress Trimmings , Establishment, 62, queen-strekt, auckland (Opposite Bank o( New Zealand). T> ELI E F OF COUGH IN TEN MINUTHS. S H A X L A N D'S nHKEBY T> E C T O R A L, 2S 6D A BOTTLE, APOTHECARIES1 HALL, Opposite Post-office. mHE NEW BUILDING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVEST MKNT SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND. Temporary Offices i No, 6 South British Buildings, All classes are invited to take up Investing Shares, payments weekly, interest renvuuera tive. LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of Buying, Building, &c. In sums of £20 to £5000, repay able—for every £100 advanced—at the following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly instal ments:— Repayments Per Repayments Per extending over Week, extending over Week. s. d. s. d. 3 years .. 1510 7 years .. SI i years .. 12 6 8 years .. 7 6 5 years .. 10 5 10 years ... 0 3 SPECIAL FACILITIES are given to Bor rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weeKly payment, or the whole Bum may be paid off at any time—the Society grant ing LIBERAL DISCOUNT. GEORGE FSASER. Manager. m sttt nnnirv r^O UCHES, Easy Chaira and T £=H. COOKE, \j Stuffed Chairs of all des -67, Queen-st. or j p tions. T a-h POOKK pAßPETS.HearthTpg9.Li ct n'nlS?^' v noleura, Floorcloth, Mat -67, Queen-Bt. Loor Matß> Batn jiata. TELKSCOPE Tables. Oval Tables. Round Tables, I'£*k2^JF* Writing Tables, Occasional 67, Queen-st. Tob ies, Coffee and Gipsy Tables &c m ..n r>nmrv /"ID7T Chimney Glasses and T# & % 005 ' vT Mahogany Toilet Glasses 67, Qneen-Bt. ta g^ Variet y. m fcxi rrinw YRON and Wood Bedsteads T.&H.COOKK, I and Be(JaiDg of aU des . 67. Queen-Bt. cr iptionß aod beat quality. G lLTCornicesa'nd Polished Cornice Poles, Venetian ~*67, Queen-et, and Patent Spring Roller Blinds. ARDROBES, Drawers, Washstands, Toilet "67. Queen-st. ' Ware, and all kinds of Bed- room Furniture. IBKRAL DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers. All Tl £ *ky wj£ a' g.0048 delivered free in town 87, yueen-st, Catalogues forwarded on ap lioatlon.



Special Advertisements. A MERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES. AWARDED THE ONLY TWO FIRST PRIZES, MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. 1880. HIOHER AWARD THAN ANY OTHER EXHIBITOR RECEIVED. nOALI r^OALI £<OAL !! The undersigned are delivering LARGE TAUPIRI COAL from the NEW 40 FEET SEAM. Orders to be left at 1. Fort-street. HAMMOND & BYRON. " The last act of the play, second childhood leads the way," and it is in this senile condition that the muscles become relaxed, the nerves sensitive and delicately strung, the functions weak, and the whole organism wearied a«d worn away with the frettiDg, the strifes, the activities of life. 1 hen is it that the frame needa a gratefulicordial, a gentle stimulant, a mild restorative, and then it is that like the stream the prophets wand evoked, Udolpno Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps flows out in balmy currents.