HIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WAr__,K f To-morroTr MomtoS.. 9.31 SUNSET.—Thi. A venlng,4.lß SUNRISE.—To-I/farrow Morning, 7.18 -. MOON'S AGE.-First Qaarter, sth, 4.55 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENINB. Marion, schooner, Cleverley, from Suva TO-DAY. Glenelg, 8.8., Farquhar, from Tauranga Ktafiaf BA. Baser, from' Opotiki ZUlah, kewh, Jones, fmmihomes Albion, S.S.. Webster, from the South

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Hotomohana. s.s., Underwood, for South Minchan. for Russell

EXPORTS.

Per Cutty Sark, for Wellington-28i cases salmon 39 tons sashes and doors, 5 ton railway Iron, 5 ton rails, 150 coses dynamyte. l oases. Per Rotomahana. for Melbourne and Southern porta :-For Poverty Bay-15 cases stout. 12 packages machinery, 11 Backs oysters, 30 cases cordials, 10 bundles wire. 20 mats sugar, 39 tons lead 50 empty hhds., 6 hhds. ale, 20 casea kero sene, 48 case 3 and packages sundries. For Napier—2o lengths water-pipes, 5 sacks oysters, 15 cases salmon, 8 packages luggage, 41 pack a_.es sundry merchandise. For Wellington— 6 bales leather. 33 sacks oysters, 20u kitß oysters, 38 bundles sacks, 40 packages sundries, ISO cases salmon, 75i barrels sugar, 3 casks gluecose. For Lyttelton—l2s cases salmon, 6 sacks seed, 70 sacks wheat, 10 packages sun dries. For Neißon—loo coses salmon. For Dunedin-4 packages life-vests and buoys, 20 kegs casings, 200 cases salmon, 15 boxes hops, 6 cases sundries, 5 kegs. For Oamaru-3 trunks. For Timaru-2 rccking-horses. For Bluff—s empties. For Melbourne-3 boxes silver, 2 cases, 10 qr.-casks whiskey. For Adelaide-1 case Jewellery.

Inwards Coastwise. — Mary Ann, from Mahurangi. with 700 bushels lime: Mercury from Tairua, with 27,086 .feet .Umlcr: Janet from Whangarei Heads, with 600 bushela lime Outwards CoASTWisE.-Jonet. for Whan garei Heads: Reward, for Whangarei. The barque Loongana left Hobart for this port on the 22nd instant with a full cargo oV Australian produce.

Captain Cross, formerly of the schooner Isabella Pratt, has purchased the top-sail schooner Kenllworth from Mr C. A. Harris. Captain Bewioke has been appo.nte.fco the command of the brigantine Byno, now loading for the Islands. - '•'

Tho s.s. Albion from Southern ports will orrlveiabout 0 o'olock this evening.

The schooner Marion arrived from.Suya via Ruseell last evening. Mr Doull furnishes us with tho following report:—Left Suva on the 9th inst. Light westerly winds were experi enced np till the 13th. and then easterly till the 18th. Hove to on the 18th and 19th, owing to the prevalence of a heavy N.E. gale. From thenc9 to Russell, which was reached on the 21st, had light easterly weather. Loaded coal at Ruasell and left again on the 27th for Auck land. Light W. and S.W. winds until arrival in harbour as above. The Marlon brings 100 tons coal, 3 boxes flsh from Russoll, and one passengers, Mr Hardwge, from Suva.

The s.B. Toiorba left Gisborne for this port with a cargo of cattle at 7 o'clook last evening and may therefore be expeoted at daybreak to morrow morning. She is expected to go into the Tamaki and therd discharge her cargo, be fore coming up to the wharf.

The schooner Reward for Whangarei takes 10 tons guano. 10 tons oats, £ tons chaff, aud a quantity of potatoes and flour. She is expected to sail this evening. ' -i .

The ss. Glenelg arrivedlfrom Tauranga at noon.' She was detained for two hours out side owing to a dense fog which,prevailed. She brings the following passengers :-Mes damc3 Mooro, Clements. Best,- and Wright, Misses Mulgan, Cunningham and Johnstone, Messrs Grosse, McLeoa, Bhndes, Bro infield, Cowan, Thornton, Peters, Wilkinson, Porter, andßandwick. -■ ■' . . ;.-,»'!

The schooner, Cutty Sark cleared: at tho Customs to-day for Wellington. She sails this evening. , . . . : ■ '

A schooner outside Tirltirl and o'sail in sight were shewn at the signal' station shortly af tor noon, but a dense fog shortly afterwards gathered in the channel, and further signals could not be distinguished.

The schooner Winifred arrived at Suva from New Hebrides after a labour cruise prior to April 9th and was to have left the day after the Marion, with return labour; ' ,

Tho b.b. Staff* arrived from Opotiki after a fine weather i>i.'sage,.at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. She brought 20 head eaetle, 50 stieep, 12 pin.*, and the following passengers: Mr and MiSßes ('I. •Murray and Mr Phillips. ' ;- ■'■ ■'■'> ■ >•

The B.s. Rotomahana left for Melbourne and Southern ports at noon to-day, with the follow ing passengers :—For Lyttelton—Misses Mase fleldJ2), Mrs W. S. Davidson and Mr Masefield. For Wellington—Misses Lutnsden (2), Messrs J. M. Bamett, W. White, and H. C. Garrard: Eor Napier—Misses Hamilton and .Evans, Messrs M. Williams, J. Gailugner, W. Lerin sobn, J. McLaughlan. J. Smith, J. Warren, Hill. For Danedin-Mr Ritchie. For 81uff- Mrs and Thompson, Mr, Newton Pratt, For Melbourne—Mr U. H. Adams. , .. '

The New Zealand Shipping Company's ship Rakaia, which left Gravesend for this port on- May 12. has on board the following passengers : Saloon: Charles Agnes, and Charles D. Will matt; Georgina Botheram, and Miss A.. O. Sartees'; Frank G.,yi. hillpots ; Frederick,' Frances, Francis, J., . Kate,, and Frederick Foster. Second cabin: Hugh Eliza, Matthew. James. Hugh X..'and William Gllmotir; AlZred Corbett, Harry R r , and Mary Bingham, John Copland, David. Mrs,; Hessie,- Eleanor, Samuel, David, Richard, Stephenson, Hugh, and Francis Craig; John, Frances,' Robert, George, WiUiam. and Elizabeth Parr; William KUiott, Will(»m Ledbetter. Steerage; William.MoryE.,Emily, William, Archibald. Marie, Elsie, and Lydia Cox; Annie Tilling, Ellen Martin; Mary, James, Mary, Francis, Margaret, Bridget, Joseph,' Annie, Kate, and Matilda Carlton; John Jamie- Eton, Mary Reid and infant. John Lean. Sophie Dicks; George, Mary A., Fanny, Annie, Kilo, George, ond H"rank sitanwell; Philip Williams, Mrs M. Surfleet, Robert Twigg, V?illiom: J. PnrklßS, . • :

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

arrivals. \

Rowena, 8.5., Scott, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Lalla Rookh, S.S., Robertson,-for Waitara,

IMPORTS.

Per Rowena, from Waitara-3 boxes bntter and 24 head cattle. ".''', „ 1 r

EXPORTS.

Per Oreti, for Hokianga—3 cases • bisonits,-20 bags flour, 6 mats sugar, 42 sheets iron, 12 bags potatoes, and 16 packages sundries. -. \. Si

Per Lalla Rookh, for Waitara—4lß pleceß timber. 10 packages sashes, 43 mats sugar, 102 boxes candles, 25 bags salt, 31 cases kerosene. 10 sacks bonedust, 12 boxes tea, 17 doors; 13 sacks oranges, 1 safe, 1 organ. 1 case iron, 6.cases biscuits, 3 paokages powder, and 166 coses and packages sundry merchandise.

The B.s. Oreti left for Hokianga at 3.15 p.m. yesterdaylwith one passenger—Mr Lewis. Thes.s. Rowenaorrivedat2.2op.rn. yerterday from Waitara. Passengers—Captain MoGregor and! others. She waß to have left for Hokianga this afternoon bat owing to somo Blight repairs being necessary her departure has been post poned till to-morrow

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. : Sailed, yesterday: Hawea. for Nelson; Wanaka, for Lyttelton; Sancy Lass, for Ly ttol ton: Anstrallnd, barqao, for ' Newcastle. Arrived: Penguin, from the South

Lvttelt on, . yesterday Sailed: Seabird,forHayelook.,- ~.,. ~-i. ; I!!, '-\ :'{;i "■ ' iPoB-i Chaimers, yesterday.

' Arrived: Rotorua, from North, sailed: Te Anau, for Northern ports.- Passengers':-Por Wellington: Mr St. Inoff. Por Napier: Mr Chalmers. For Auckland: Messrs Temper ond, Reid. For Russell: Mrs .McLean and three children. Later.—Arrived: Charles Worsley, ship, from London. The chief officer died on the voyage out. The disease is stated as chloken pox. ot which two or three cases recovered. The vessel is placed,in quarantine. The voyage ;oooupied 101 days. _ ■;

~'~ , Sydsev, Jane 29. Sailed, yesterday evening:' Tho Union Com pany's steamship Hero, for New Zealand, She takes both passengers and cargo.

Melbourne, June 29. Sailed: The Union Company's steamship Rlngarooma, for the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

EV-tNiNa Star Office, Thursday^

i MR ALFRED BUCKLAND REPORTS :—At the 'Haymarket on Friday, hides and skins fully maintained previous values. Tallow advanced Is per cwt. Prices were: Hides, 3.d to 3 11-lCd the lb; skins,ls 9d to 3s 9d each; tallow, 24S the cwt. At Papakura on "Wednesday,, there was a small muster of cattle with good bidding Bad late values fully sustained. '

Messrs E. and A. Isaacs held a well attended gale of musical instruments to-day, consisting Of pianos and harmoniums, by the best makers. A number were quitted ;at fair prices, ranging from £35 to £83. - ... .■-.;

Mail Notice.

Mails who. Close asUndeh.—

This Day.

For Opotiki, per Staffa, at 3 p.Tn. For Taurangai Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, per : Glenelg, at 4 p.m. ....

Fmdav, Ist July. - ■■'..'■ For Wangaroa, per Helena, at 8 a.m. ForWaihekeand Coromandel, per Coromandel,

' at' 12.30 p.m.' For : Taromaki, and Wanganui, per Samson, at

l.p.m. . ;.■-■,. .... . :,- ... -j ■■ For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Albion, at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipn, Whan garei, Tangihua, and Mongapai, per Argyle, ,' latlp.m. : .:■ .-'•' ■" •_; ■■■..■■■■..'■> For San Franoiscci, per Avona, ot 5 p.m.' For Thames, per-Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. : *.'. . S. 13. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

June 30.1881

Choral Hall—Grand Concert in aid of Home Mission Funds, 8 p.m. . ;

St. James' Hall—Amateur Draniatlo Perfor mance in connection with St. Matthew's Winter Course of Entertainments, 8 p.m. i

Devonport Hall-North Shore "At-Home.' 7.30 p.m. 'i '- -~/ ,; ,'i ,*

■i St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Soolety— Debate: " Woman's Rights," 7.33 p.m.

Temperance. Hall—Professor Fraser on ".The Position Occupied by Phrenology," 7.50 p.m.

Public Hall. Otaiiuhu—Mr, Herbert Woodham on " The Wonders of Creation," 7.30 p.m. I

New Zealand Regiment of Artillery. A Battery —Annual Meeting, Drill-shed, 7.30 p.m.,

Y;M;C. A. Rooms—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 Piui. ~..'. y. -

-Christians' Meeting Hou«e—Lecture by Ed, Lewis oa.'' Brotherhood in Christ," 7.30 p.m.

' Court Nil Desperandnm. A.0.F.. ■ M.D.— Quarterly Meeting, Masonlo Halfe Nekton, 8 p.m.' • ' '•<■*'•'

Notices to Correspondents.

An Inqoirkk.—The wording of the Employ ment of Females-Act runs thus: "Every female shall have holiday on every Saturday afternoon from two o'clock."

Marriage.

DONNELLKY—GIBBONS.—On June 28. 18S1, ' _ ;at the office of the Registrar of Marriages, Auckland, Barney Uonnelley. of Auckland, to Annie Gibbon., of Waterford, Ireland.

Death.

BLAKKY.—On June 29th, at his late residence, Customhouse-street, James, the beloved hus band of Elizabeth Blakey; aged 30 years, and eldest son of Benjamin und Christina Blakey, of Sunderland, England. . , . .. The funeral will leave his late residence at 3 p.m. on Friday. Friends please accept this invitation.

THOKNALLY.—KiIIed on Juno 28th, 1881, SamuelThorna.ly: aged 48years. •: . The funeral will leave his late.residence, fourth house from the Railway Bridge,: Par neU, To-morrow (Friday), at o quarter to four, o'clook. Friends are invited to attend.

WOOD.—On Juno 30th, at the residence of his . father-in-law. Colonol T. M. Haultain, Charles Crawford; the eldest Bon of Browne Wood; Et.q, ot a amohere, Waikato: aged 33 years.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1881.

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

THEsplit betwepn the Auckland, members over a. simple non-party local question, is most lamentable. The first cause of dis- : agreement ia.not far to seek., Sir George Grey doubtless felt that, a'slight was placed upon himself in asking Sir G.;M V o'Korke to. convene the lineeting.,. And'we fnlly concur in ' the opinionJ that,' whether intentionally or. not, a ;grave error was committed in overlooking the position which tW .last; elections indisputably gave to Sir George Grey. It waa a foolish over sight, if a "genuine desire to establish unity was the purpose.,of tbe promoters of tho meeting. " We have a very high respect for Sir G. M. O'Rorke, and we believe that ho one will regret more deeply than he the disorganisation and bitterness that have resulted from, a gathering which ■ was intended to | produce unity ot action and concord. .But when we look at him in relation to the Auckland plalanx, we are bound to say that Sir G. M. O'Rorke has no claim to precedence;, he was even personally pledged at his elec tion to work under the leadership, of Sir George Grey.- And although the ■ position of affairs has greatly altered Since, theni— though Sir George Grey is no longer Premier of the colony, nor even the recognisr.a leader of the Opposition political party, courtesy suggests that precedence should haVe been given to him among the Auck land members in moving in a purely Auck land matter. ; That blunder—and,as we have said ii,was a "very great blunder—having been com mitted, howeveir, we are not at all clear that the four members who caused the final i split were justified in the Course which they adopted; Having attended the meet ing convened by Sir G. M. O'Rorke and taken part in its deliberations, they were, we think, entitled to submit their own wishes with reference to the mode of advan cing the common object to the wishes of the majority. Otherwise unanimity in any movement becomes utterly .impracticable. If a man who' has a. "lad" goes toa : meeting resolved at all hazards to force I his. views down the throats of everyone . else, ;it is ridiculous of Kim-to lament .' a want of agreement. There ia a story cur rent about an-Irish juryman.,'who, when ! upbraided by a'judge for hot yielding te. j the opinion of Tais eleven dollcr-sftea, said,' ! ''l lava never :mst eleven stmts obstinate ; j men mniy'Mj, your Hoc■>_■.'' Tito...- ■,•/h oop. j sp-r;aetb.eiro^''>opKioiwtr._hscoi-V:.;io3Jjofft'j | .naj-oiity. %th I'io at tlie .Kme time ;;.;.of'-;i«in;., j 'j agreement xtgtuii'jfij'ii;_m_ /'or'wiiict'i.jAl ' ,< arc .-f.Tsv:i'g may w_rrV... justify theunktHa j | after ti'.e warns ..-J>b_o_i. The urjru-1 j inent w-Mid, bowr. cr y be; yivxn conviuciog, j jii its _ua_i.eßt.. ns-tijiianccr. war i not utter j I confusion i'he majority ir- ':hh iusianc. { j was net aiftda up entirely of Government j i .«r; .. ':v w. 3)r. WrJU", Rliwsrg M>_}<.uaid, . j.ta,-ui_.u, Lundon, and G. M. O'Rorke", are identified with the '"J party .to which the dissenting four' 'belong. When,, therefore, Dr. Wallis, . Messrs Swanson, Hamlin, and McDonald explained ' that all that was required of the objectors \ was to give their consent to the deputation going forward they spoke like sensible men, and the four who preferred to shatter the t larty rather than yield this slight concession, tehaved in a tray,that exposes them ty -I . evere reprobation. It is an cictraor diiaro 1 T» • '".itntm? AIM'S! / ■■. -'

thing that though the same party differences exi<=t among the Canterbury, the Uta^o, and the Wellington members, we do not find this childish petty squab liofs at meetings called for the purpose of obtaining the redress of local grievances or pushing forward local works. wh >' la Auckland tor ever the victim of it ? If a great principle were at stake we should justify the obstinacy of a single dissentient;* but an object being unanimously proclaimed as desirable and necessary, the minority must yield to the majority in the steps which, after fair discussion, are considered the most likely to secure it. For what is the alternative? Either total abandonment of the purpose, or the submission of the many to the few—a submission which they have no right to expect. -

On the fourth page of this issue will be found Te Whiti's address to the re turned Native prisoners at Parihaka; also, an account of the persecutions of the Jews iv Russia. "Land Bird writes again with the object of proving that travelling by sea i. more dangerous than travelling by railway. The discussion appears to be a perfectly, objectless one, and we cannot, therefore,, find space for it.

An oil painting is being exhibited at the shop of Mr Leech, Shortland-street, from the brush of Mr Trevethick. It re presents two taut craft, with a fair wind, and blue sky overhead, " Rounding the Buoy," and illustrates the style bf the Auckland open sailing boats. The sails are very realistic, and the various lights and shades pourtrayed upon the rippling waves are certainly the work of au artist.•

Here is an extract from a verdict recently returned by a Victorian jury :—" That some insurance companies are responsible for a large percentage of the incendiarism which takes place, by accepting tisks far above the value insured, thereby offering a premium to dishonest people, to the disad vantage- of those who insure to protect themselves against total loss in case of accidental fire."

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, June 25th, 1881: Remained last return, 102; admitted since, 8; discharged, 10; died, 3; remaining, 97: males, 73; females, 24. Arrangementi of. cases; zy motic,- 20; constitutional, 5; local, 38; developmental, 20; violent, 14. Three deaths occurred, vizi A.R., male, aged 48 years, on 19th instant, of Bright's disease; J.W., male, aged 56 years, on 19th instant,, of cancer of stomach; A.N., male, aged 33 years, on 19th instant, of dysentery. ,

The following interesting letter from the Queen, .to r Sir George Grey tl appears iv Theodore Martin's ..." Life, of Prince Cohi sort," recently'issued from the press:— "Though Sir George will receive • tho official expression of the Queen's high sense of the manner in which.Prince Alfred' has been received at the Cape, she is anxious to express, personally, both the Prince Con sort's and her own thank's for. the very freat kindness Sir George showed our child urlng his most interesting tour in that line colony; and ,she' trusts that tbe effect produced on the nation, and people inj general, will be as lasting and beneficial as: it linust on Prince Alfred to have, witnessed the manner in which Sir George Grey devotes his whole time and energy to promote the happiness and welfare of.his fellow creatures."

■■ The recent p.usecutions for breaches of the Employment of Females Act appear to have exercised a most salutary effect., Be fore the Act was brought into opdratibn, it was notorious tbat hundreds of women and young girls were kept toiling in workrooms long after the ordinary hours of labour, and this was especially the case on Saturday*, Thanks, however, to the energy of Sergeant Gamble and the necessary provisions of the long-needed law,' a change has come over thescene. This was'fully exemplified to'the sergeant during his' stroll last Saturday 'afterooon. Fully thirty' establishments were visited by him, and the workroomfe of every oneof these were found to'be empty. It is his intention to continue these after noon rambles,.so that should'any em ployers fancy that the present vigijarice will shortly be relaxed, they willdiscover iv due time that they have mistaken their man:

The residents of Otahuhu were enlivened last evening by a visit from some, twenty or thirty officers and members of thfe Auck land District of the Anruent Order of Foresters, the object of the visit being to open a Court of that Orderin-that town ship. For some considerable time efforts have been made to. establish a branch there, and after some little difficulties had been overcome the affair- was last: evening brought to a successful issue. The mem bers met in the Temperance - Hall, when, after some preliminary arrangements, the Court "Pride of Newmarket", was duly opened; P.C.R. Bro. H. tT. Garratt occu pying the chair (by request). The caridi*' dates for the new Court, nine in number, were then introduced and initiated. D.C.lt. now took the chair, and- Alter a few' remarks, read the' Dispensation, .and declared Court Star of the South No. 6692 .duly and legally opened as a branch of the Auckland district. The hew Court pro ceeded to the election of officers, which resulted satisfactorily. After some other .matters of interest bad been disposed of, the -Court closed, arid the business of the evening terminated. The brethren then,1 to the number ,of about 30, including visitors frdm several parts of the colony, adjourned to jiflst Chapman's, where a most recherche' spread was laid out, and the good thingH provided were done ample justice to. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts, interspersed with. songs and music, were drank and responded to, and after spending a very pleasant evening the, company returned to Auckland, highly pleased with the success of the trip. .. ■:._,

Speaking of the efforts made by the Go vernment to reassure the people of Sydney that the 'small-pox had been effectually stamped out, thp Sydney "Bulletin " of June 25th,'Said ,:- "It is in; vain for tho habitual apologists of the Government to declare that the plague has been stayed in consequence of the measures adopted by the Ministry. After Dr. Foucart had been per mitted to ,• perambulate the city, altera Chinaman had been carted, from one end ol Sydney to another, after his countrymen, leaping from the same bunk, had escaped, and still remains undiscovered, the'colony is invited to believe..that Government' pre cautions which,,did, not prevent the in troduction pftthe disease/have alone pre vented its "spread, i What wonderful potency.is this','which is claimed for a parcel of men ? They can stay the progress of a disease which already overleaped a street arid smote to death a workman on a roof opposite an infected house'!" ]

i The inquest held yesterday afternoon i at the Eden Vine Hotel before Dr. Philson i and a jury on the body of Samuel Thornelly, ; who was killed at the Mount Eden gravel s pits, resulted., in a verdict of accidental i death, to which the jury added a rider— i "That'the Domain Board appoint an in , spector for the whole of the gravel pits in ;, Mount Eden, and .that such lessee,, or • owner be compelled to keep a man in the • respective pits to see to the safety of men t getting scoria or gravel therefrom."—The • evidence of the witnesses shewed a culp • able disregard for human life on the part of. 1 the lessee of the.pits. Hugh O'Neill was , employed, as he stated, simply to collect [ the sixpences of the carters who applied for . scoria., . He entered the number of loads; . and was riot responsible for the safe or un safe condition of the pits.' The carters paid j their money and got the scoria wherever . they'could find it. He was paid for taking ; the money, amounting to about £6 per I week, which, la accordance with his duty, i he handed over to Mr Shepherd, who at . present was at Coromandel. lie was cora l pelled to state that the pits were ,in an unsafe;.: and very dangerous i condition. He had noticed several slips . before, but was not aware of any serious f accident on any previous occasion. In hir r opinion, men should be placed there by Mr , Shepherd to watch the pits. Carters were i pushed for time in order to make a living . wage, and were hurried thoughtlessly into, j the mouth of danger. Mr Shepherd ought,' t certainly, to employ men to see to the . safety of. the carters.,. No one taw lie acci i dent to Thornelly, but j^ndV after he was >' Ji"'°sing his ln^ T£^"?o.n P rr» ll!,-"Ti.C front i , j beneath h;ii.-<t; o .„' *t'- c!>r j& thrco feet de-.c.s, i ! t ,_f h JZ '.^idsrupoD h.u 1 weis^f? 3 owt. \ ■*' ne £>4Cm9_t oi O'l.oil ,'« k?nw out h ~ i •■' J J- KP\ Mormnj _,>.y u.i.«.. • !Wr Winatono \ _ i:i ,-?,..,.,. ~..,,:..._- ~„.,..iu)!«.e man nail j '•pm,Z»m, :''': ""'■": '■" -J- '■'■■' ""ife Mf \ I six children. -'",.■. '■' ' '• t |Mr Winston'-. • .. .'_- ..,-:: ■'■ '•'•»« [state of tl: ..-;.■ fr {Shepherd v/, . >•; - : - ... --- »c j I went round • .. ■•■.:■-, ''■' ! self, _ji_ ask ■ :■ ■ . - ■-■•" in [ his ~...,,1, ... „«„,.,:,„ ■- _ '■. - competent msprdtbr shosr v' "? em" ployed regularly _a,t t.' c. , PS**L t0 see to the constant, - leaning 0I SBCril ! !rom the sides, in taking p.<s<_. i.iion? rj' mei*STlres and having tho lies..- stones t^"'"'I*."Dlvn' Mr Shepherd bad rii. tinted .\«*«.!.iag to his agreement or the life o;*- Thornelly would"not in all probc.bitity "aye b ye* sacrificed. .Vor the .'sst J.S yea xl\ iaeE ua4 beenworjtin.2 in these pite"in , f-^f' ?i their lives, asiti fee th.««_)+noise, 020 2JmU? be mad^flreßptM^f. ia. "-. : '' i !tfl tijimfo-'ZlkSi.. V; ■■' "\ .', r-jAX,. %l

Mr 0. V. Morgan, one of the proprietors of the " European Mail," is in this city, iv tho course of a tour of the colonies, under taken with a view to the improvement of that well-known and popular publication.

The Carden Dramatic Company, which has been performing with snch signal success in the Southern cities dnring the last few months, will make their deb fit at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening in " Clancarty," admittedly one of the best of Mr Tom Taylor's numerous plays. The Company is said to be the strongest tbat ha 3 ever visited New Zealand, and the stars (Mr Carden and Miss^ Marston Leigh) rank deservedly high in their profession. They merit cordial and sustained support from the playgoing public.

An old saw says that one lie begets many. The " Herald" finds that ii; must rescue its readers in some way from the serious errors which they were led into by the bogus review of the " Revised Testa ment." To-day, therefore, it announces its intention to reprint correctly a number of the passages which were given before, but still it has not the courage to acknowledge that it was first hoaxed itself by a daring Yankee fraud and then took in its readers. In place of admitting that it pirated the bogus review which was palmed off as its own on Monday, our con temporary says :—" We find that from want of a revisal, a number of errors occurred iv the parallel passages we published on Monday, so that we shall reprint them with others, in corrected form, in our Saturday's impression." Open confession wouid be better and more manly than this persistence in mendacity, which deceives no one. The " Herald " knows very well that the errors did not occur through "want ml revisal;" it knows that the passages never came from the " Revised Testament;" that they in no way resemble that work; in short, that they were the most bare-faceft and impudent fraud ever perpetrated on a ; confiding public.

The next meeting of the, Epsom Mutual Improvement Society will be' held on Friday next, commencing at 7.30 p.m.; The subject for consideration,will be a paper by Mr F. Lawry, on "Our Land' Laws: How they Fayour Monopoly, and how we are Affected by their Operations." Visitors will be admitted. It is intended to.hold another entertainment in tho Hall very shortly ; ia which readings by Mr James Buckland, will occupy a prominent part, full particulars of which*, will be announced in these columns. ■ '*'./.-. i '* i

'We would advise all those persons who may be desirous of witnessing a really good amateur dramatic performance, to guide their footsteps this (Thuraday) evening in the direction of St. James' Hall, Welling, ton-steet, where they will undoubtedly have their wishes gratified and pass away a pleasant and inexpensive evening's en tertaiunient. The proceedings will com menceat 8 p.m. The repertoire consists of "a* comedietta, '-' "Family, Jars," and a screaming farce, "Mypress'Boqts,"besides an interesting series of vocal arid'instru -mental music,.the latter .being provided by a large and efficient orchestra of gentlemen amateurs. * ..'■• ,

A correspondent complains that '.'-Some. time, back the street in which I live had a main sewer laid down the centre.' We all got notice to drain;in. Myself, with other property-holders, paid the-contractors^ 6d afoot for 25 feet of drainage each, on the street. lllnstead of leading my pipes into; the sewer, they led it into a cess-pit which they made ii.'front>of my house, to carry off the rain water. This pifeis about six feet deep, and has-a pipe midway down, lead ing to the sewer.1 In dry weather, all my drainage, which, before ran down my .back yard into a gully,, causing no nuisance, now lies a'the;'bottom of this pit, till heavy rain falls, and rises it up, over three" feet before it can getaway."* I think the coun cillors should look into the'matter and see that each house is'drained'into the sewers befoje the .next dry weather. <■ Little chil dren;, sit over these gratings playing. 'Little dears, they are hot aware of the danger," . , i'

■'} A.A.,"writing on "A Tax on Bache lors, ". says :—"'.Defender' has, unfortu nately, misunderstood the purport of ,my letter..;. Its'evident object 'was not to tax bachelors :„who,i are so circumstanced that they have to. support and sisters, etc., —all hpuour to them—but, on the con .traty, those who are well, able to pay,' i.e., those who spend fifty per cent of their earn ings every ..Saturday certain finical amusements,^such Va's billiard-playing and the like. > Billiard-playing is undoubtedly the besetting evil with young' Aucklandites of the rising generation/and the mania for this swindlinggame appears to be increasing daily. 'Defender' says—'A.A.' must have an unattractive family-of the .feminine sex on his hands.' Oh I J jeptha, Judge of Israell''" Would he be surprised to hear that lam not, as he fancies, an '._ old' mar ried mau with it laige family, envying the spendthrift life of certain single young men, but a pelican-in-the-wilderness-out-of-the way bachelor, forsooth, like'himself.'':

..The evening service in connection with the consecration of the ■ new St. Sepul chre's church was very largely attended. The building was crowded to excess, and large numbers of persons were unable to" , obtain admission.j Tfrere was'a full service, and amongst those who rendered assistance were the Band of -the Choral Society, Herr Schmidt who acted as Conductor, at intervals, and a number o members from the various church choirs. Mr Vi. E. Rice officiated as organist. ; /\.raongst i the anthems,, hymns,/ &c, rendered during the evening were.-" Rejoice ye pure in heart," " Christ is our Corner Stone," "Magnificat," "Nune Dimittis," '.' Praise the Lord, Oh my Soul," " Ouward Christian Soldiers," and the '~.' Hallelujah " anthem from Beethoven's " Erigedi." The war march from Mendels.solm's ." Atholie," was performed by the' band of the Choral Society while the audience were leaving the building.•, The lessons were read by Revs. J. Bates and V. Lush. A sermon was preached by the Bishop from the 4th chapter of Acts, verse 16„ " What shall we do to these men? for indeed a notable. miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in. Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it."; The offertory amount ed to £53 12s. 2d. _ To-morrow i evening, a social gathering in connection with the church-will take'JJlace. : ;,.' , ■,':-,

TotheEditor : Sir, —Acorrespond entsign ing himself "Suburban " in your last even ing's* issue, no doubt, thinks he knows all about'the Coffee Palace; but I think he is somewhat astray; or perhaps, he.has aa old tumble-down he wishes, to dispose of. This attack upon ,Mr , Joseph Newman, I a,' gentleman tool well and favourably, known to .be affected' by such.aperaon as "Suburban" appears to be, is scarcely worthy ,of notice; but his remarks re Coffee Palaces v, taverns are so mislead ing tbat, as a believer in one thing at a time, and,that well done, 1 must say that the Coffee Palace is what is wanted in Auckland—a place that will give a respect able appearance to the port, a place where travellers who have not time to enquire , which, is the most respectable hotel may find accommodation, and where a respect able meal can be obtained without the smell and taint of the. hotel eating-house. Residents, know ' where to gee these AtScominodations, but strangers and visitors to the place should be considered, of whom' we have as large a' number as anyJSport Jn New Zealand,:, If, the .Palace is properly started 'arid properly managed, I have, con fid., tfee :in its success, and when it hits succeeded. there will be no. difficulty in branching out somewhat in tbe direction indicated by," Suburban." But I think if our homes were.madfe more comfortable and more entertaining,the suburban "taverns," either with or without the liquor, would not be required.. Hoping the temperance men will rally round the Palace and help it to success,—l am, &c. An .Abstainer. £ i

To the Editot : Sir,—ln your issue ot last evening my name appears being charged with a " Breach of Employment of Female Labour Act." If verified facts had been stated, I would.not have troubled you— but a gross injustice has been done me, and hence my reason for wishing to gain it publicity. It was stated by the Police .prosecutor that on Sergeant Gamble's visit to my establishment that it was three o'clock; also, that seven girls were found .working, auch an assertionis contrary; to fact,, and,l challenge those! interested jto contradict my statement. It was twenty minutes to three, o'clock by the, Sergeant s watch, for he looked and told - the time. This would have been substantiated by seven independent and creditable witnesses, only that to obviate the necessity of placing my employers in the witness box. I was qnite pupated, to p»y & firiep.hinkjng.that, justice. Wouldb'.'ineteo. out' to me as others. I cannot understand why I was made an ex-, ception and fined £1, and costs; and the others who acknowledged, and were equally culpable, fined,sa and cprts. The presid ing magistrate also asked me if the rieces . ary rules were posted up in my workroom. - Why was this question not asked, of the others? This is' my first appearance in siijSh a place after being some twenty ycarerin business here, and if ever I have to appear on such a charge again, I hope the Magisterisl Bench will be occupied by those who will not mnke exceptions, the cause of which I leave the public to infer. —Yours, &c, A. Atkinson.

An entertainment will be held to-morrow evening in the hall of the Young Hens' Christian Association, commencing at 7,30,1 to consist lot vocal and Instrumental music, t >

SMALL-POX SHIP AT DUNEDEN.

[BY TELEGRAPH—J?BESS ASSOCIATIOK. J

On the Health Officer boarding the ship Charles Worsley, they pronounced one,sea man shown to them as attacked by small pox. Three persons are attacked. Joseph Peregrine, aged 41, died from it. No others are badly marked. ~

FOUND DEAD.

A TBI&gAM received from Otahuhu by Mr { Supl. Thompson, states that the bodjNqJ^oung man named George Waller, aged 18, was " found in a drain at his work yesterday at Manurewa." It is concluded from this that he was employed at ditching when he met with his death. He was sub ject to epileptic fits, and it is surmised that death resulted from this cause. Constable McKnight, of Papaknra, arranged with the Coroner for an inquest, which was to lave been held this afternoon.

HOME MISSION CONCERT.

The concert this evening in the Choral ' Hall, ur^er the patronage of Bishop Cowie; promises to be a great success, especially if the weather should prove favourable. The object of the concert is well deserving of public support, being in aid of the Home Mission, a laudable and praiseworthy mission, established for. the purpose of providing .ministers • and places of worship in districts where the sound of the prea« Cher's voice is rarely heard: Apart from the immediate object, however, the public will have, an opportunity of listening to first class music, and the best melodies of tho time.'- The programme, which appears in another column, gives full particulars of the concert, which will-be commenced at eight o'clock. The solos and duets are selected from the works of Mozart,. Men delssohn, Beethoven, Weber, and .other eminent composers, -i Handel's sweet sdng,^ '.'Angels Ever Bright and Fair," will also be sung by a lady. The names;'of Gotdon Good), Angelo Forresti and Mr Slater, are a sufficient guarantee of; excellence. "-All the other performers '.are. now; or have.jbeen, connected with Mrs Clayton's school.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief; tor it is with words aa with sun beams he more they ore oondensed the deeper hey but,n."— aoDTHEV. •". "»'

Mr Wybert Reeve has had a first-class season at the Sydney Gaiety Theatre. : ' Mr J. C. Williamson has bought the sole rights to " Patience'". and " Billee Taylor " for the colonies. '. ,■• k ~_ ' • )Josh Billings says he has never known a sekund wife but what was boast of -,the situashun. '<&■ Vv ~f

A'project is on foot to constructa privat^ railway from Morrinsville *to Rotorua through the vast extents rich country lying. between the' Upper Waitoa and Waikato rivers. « . ;';■*

Time and Tide are the names of a couple of lowa girls. Of course they will wait for no man. :- ..

MrMedhurst, a British official in China, stated recently that; 53,000 pounds of willow leaves were being made ready to be mixed with tea's at one port alone. " That puts .^different face on it," said the swindler wten-he raised a check from £20t0,£200. '... ' ,"," .;...-, .r' <_ "' The man. who has no time for private improvement is not a safe guide in public improvements. J . ..Mr Moss, after travelling, with Professor E_aselmayer,. for eleven years, has, amid mutual regret, severed his connection, resolv ing to remain in the" colonies where his relatives reside. ■ ' I ""' i A subscriber asks if we can recommend a cheap and popular watering-place. Certainly'; the town pump. .: ~>' i The American Indian is ready to smoke the pipe of peace ; but the mußt find the tobacco. **.'■'

A man named William O'ConneU has been arrested in .Hamilton-East for throw ing a lemonade bottle at another man named McVally in the Waikato'Hotel. A Cineinuatit woman .attacked her hus band the other day with a copy of the Holy Bible and knocked him senseless. She thought he needed a scripture lesson. Mr Maclean, the'Pfoperty Tax Commis sioner, is issuing summonses against defaulters in Waikato. __•_. -_—... Laid Clanwilliam has informed, the Mayor of Ballaratjthat it is contrary* to his it-structipns for, the Princes to: receive addresses. '

Johnny Hall has opened the Opera House with "Our"Girls," new act drop, and American chairs. '''■':.' Messrs W. Aitken, W. Arthur, Philcox,> Pickmere, A. H. Taylor, J. H. Upton, Ai P. Barber, J. Blackie, W. S. Cochrane, D.' B. Cruickahank, Mrs H Hesketh, Miss C. Hesketh, have been successful in the draw ing of prizes in the .Crystal Palace Art Union. » > . ■ J." M; Peebles is coming to the colonies again—under en'gagenient to the' Victorian Spiritualistic Association. . : ; A Chicago paper lays that a man viho marries a girl with a good musical voice will haV'e. more cause for misery and jealousy thah'-.the ■ one Who marries for beauty. With both, a mau has no.chance at all. ■ "-' ■ '.' J -„'•' , ■■ ... ' "_• Ned Hanlan, the.;! oarsman; has at last been.vanquished, but it was hot at the oars, the encounter being pugilistic. The victor was his brother, and the trouble arose from competition in the. hotel business^; -4ear Toronto. ' '' ' ■

The Portuguese Government have made primary education cUmpulsory for children between seven and twelve years .of age, living within a raidus of two miles from any Government school, exempting .the very.pOdr. '" ' £ " .' ■ ' Mr R. S: Smythe will pilot Wilhelmj,; the violinist (who went up to Sydney by the last mail steamer), through the colonies. :, , The "Sydney Bulletin" Bays:;," Mr' De Lias is' going to .introduce the Berger Family to, the New Zealanders' notice in the summer." ':'.. .* ..::..;.- ■'■•& ■■ ~ Though 8,000 kangaroos have been killed during .the last twelve months bri 'Bbgan dillon Station, N.S.W., the tripods seem almost as numerous as ever.

. A Melbourne barmaid: named Hicks is bringing, an action against an. individual who, she alleges, slandered her. ,[. A certain squatting firm in N.S.W; some twelve months, ago bought a station for £8000, stocked it with, sheep, and sold it lately for £50,000. They cleared £30,000 by thefpec. A man arrested at Wilcanni% (N.S.W,) the other day for '' lunacy " proved to be a typhoid fever patient. Sir Henry Parkes has addressed a circu lar to the Governments of the other Australian colonies stating that there ap pear to be sufficient grounds for believing that all the cases of small-pox now in Syd ney have arisen from the Chinese recently arrived in tbe colony, and that effectual measures had been taken to stamp out the disease. ';■' '' ' '_..''

In Melbourne, a man hailing from Wei. lington, N.Z. is known at- once as coming from that city by the the fact of his hold ing on his hat in turning every street corner; whilst a male visitor t'rom Sydnoy proclaims the locality from whence he comes, by walking about the streets iv all weathers with his trousers tucked up, [ A Sydney,man has put a pozer. to the "healing'medium." He asks : " Why is it Milner Stephens does hot step out now, and arid get his name up by blowing on Wong -Ping and tbe rest of the infected patients '!" '", Not for Joseph "—nor Milner either. JScho answers, Puffs and prayers are sudden death on ducal deafness, but they don't seem to have much grip on postules. ;

An Arab retort," Why do you not thank God," said Manser to An Arab, " that since 1 have been your ruler yon have never been afflicted with the plague?"—" God is too ju_t to send two scourges upon us at once," was the reply, but it cost the bold speaker' his life. ; . . ■ -N ': .■*-•".;

Some of the members of a debating club have been discussing the true meaning of a social and political economy, and it is said; they have come to ; the following < con clusions •—" Social- economy is the art of '■, living stylishly off other people. Political' economy is the art-of always keeping on:, th,e ria.htß.deof the party in: power."

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Debate In Tlie Legislative Council,

(BY 'rULEGEAPH, OWS CGBEBSPOSDKKT.)

.• ' "'J ' — 1? WELLINGTON, this daj The debate on the Chinese Bill was resumed and concluded yesterday, the bill squeezing through by the narrow majority of three. The fallowing is a carefully condensed report oil the debate :— Dr. Menzies said that having a tew Chinese was slather an advantage, but the number was likely to increase much, when there would be danger. We wanted popu lation, but only those who would acquire a feeling' of patriotism (hear, hear), which Chinese never did. Chinese coming here would prevent Europeans from coming, and they would torm a separate community and separate interests, which was most un desirable. They were amongst-us, but not of us, resembling us only in one thing—the pursuit of money. .The maximum number to be allowed here might be increased as the white population grew. Mr Holmes said he had no desire to see the country over-run by Chinese, but there was a large "overlying question, the perogatives of the Crown. The Treaty between Britain and China gave Chinese the same privileges as the most favoured nation. Could we, therefore, keep but Chinese more than French or Germans . To pass this bill might stultify Her Majesty's Government. Victoria passed a bill of this kind at the very time we were forcing our way into China ait the bayonet':? end. Th c £10 a head was actually imposed until the Home Government sent out their refusal to assent to the bill. We had a black catalogue of crimes in connection with China. China desired no intercohrse with

iis, but we had forced opium upon them, always' smuggling it in, the Chinese Go vernment never authorising the traffic., One of : the -indictments against . Warren Hastings was this very thing. It^had always been a recognised traffic prohibited by law, but the profits were solairge that the contraband continued. The' Chinese, because' we forced ..the, trade, destroyed £20,000 worth of opium; hence the war of 1839, and the opening of the five ports. That was done wholly to keep, up the opium trade. * Dr. Arnold Raid" It, was a national sin," and Mr Gladstone,; that " It covered England with disgrace.' We had then shot down'thousands of helpless men, women, and children flooding the, gutters with blood, and all for opium profit, and then wrung 18,000,000 dollars ?of damage from them. In 1857 we repeated,the war, and took 21,000,000 dollars .more. The Chinese had always got the worst of it, and never had even-handed justice, and were not now. But every wrong had a retribu tion, and he believed all England's, Indian, Africau, and otherdisasters werepwing to bier treatment of China. Mr Graham Berry was jhe originator of this bill,* which was the best cause for its rejection.. Mr Berry, at the: Conference, * threw this,. Chinese' red herring across the icent to prevent the "tariff being discussed, all to favour his Pro tection1 faHncy, and his working man's friend cry. There, were only one four..Has many Chinese iv Vjctoria "nojtv as formerly^' I|e had no personal knowledge of the Chinese; hernever employed one; nor intended to; but, he rbelieved they had many good qu&liitiesi ..■ ' "* * ..-*•.'.

Mr G,*R. Johnson said, the bill should go to a .committee .to i-consider. The proportion of Chinese was - far smaller here now than in 1870. No doubt Chinese, i,lived filthily, but did not some Europeans, and: could we not by sani tary "laws affect both equally _*,Could any thing in a Chinese town be possibly worse than was revealed before the Wellington R.M. the previous day ? (Hear hear.) In that case, too,' it was shewn that the pro perty-owner, not. the occupier, was the punishable person. Granted that Chinese lived on little and poor food, could we, by legislation j make them eat more or spend more ? Legislation had not arrived at that stage, i *The effects of their diseases could never be treated by proper treatment. They were industrious and law-abiding, and took u*p Jresh industries, which otherwise" rwould not be touched; Their being good work men was their chief offence. Formerly English workmen were the best in the world,, and feared no competition, but now they feared the Chinese, The cry against the Chinese was mainly kept up by loafers. He believed the highest priced labour was tbe cheapest, and did not advocate cheap labour. No valid argument for the bill had been advanced. It it got into committee, he would try to make it operative only when there were 2 per cent, of Chinese here. In Queensland, the import.money was r- only' held in trust fill the Chinese left, and to make i there part of the revenue was most reprehensible. ' .;* i

Col. Brett said the bill was reversing the great law of " Do* as you would be done by,"and was opposed to all justice, equity or Christian benovelence. Why should |we make a poor Chinese pay his own passage and pay £10 on landiug. Where were the Chinese to get the money? It was most cruel .-, and ,a ; . direct violation of. the law .of Nature and of the Treaty we had forced on them at the cannon's mouth, and the bayonet's point. Two thousand years ago China Was the most civilised country in the world, and now it eiutjates every child born, while not a third of our children were educated. ; Were Chinese any dirtier than Scotchmen, tor Irishmen, or other barbarous nations, (great laughter,) many of whom never washed themselves from years end to years end, while-the Chinese washed themselves as often us possible. He had lived among 8,000 Chinese for many years and .therefore knew,.- Did we not and do we not plunder the Maoris and are not ashamed of it ? (Laughter.) Tben why should not the Chinese plunder*iis as'we had plundered the Maoris of their gold. No doubt r the Maoris would be ashamed of us if we passed . the bill. His friend opposite (Mr Ngatai)' i would blush for us, and no doubt was blush ing only they could not see it - (Gt'eaf Jaughter.) The earth was the Lord's and he. fullness thereof. .The bill 1_hoilld: not only be thrown out but indignity. (Hear, hear*) It was''dug. to) party feeling to a want ot backbone' arid fear of the- general election,, "It was merely to, curry '.favour with the consti tuents by-those who should be ashamed of themselves. (Mr; Wood rose "tot ordeir.) Well, he would drop that part of the sub ject. . .(Great laughter.) Anything he could say would not change the minds of those he alluded to or ■' make them 'ashamed;1 There were parts of this town its filthy as any Chinese quarter. They should show backbone'and throw out this trashy abom inable bill, which 'stank in his nostrils. '(Loud cheers.)'"

Mr; Millet highly respected the Chinese whom he saw every (fay,'■ who*'had many good qualities, made vegetables cheap, aud worked poor ground,, but should like to Bee our own people inundated by them. This hill might be contrary to the policy we profess, and to speak against the Chinese might be thought to be illiberal, but the cause was wholly an exceptional one. He believed the bjtll expressed the wish of the people of the colony. Councillors must put themselves in the position of working mem" Chinese could successfully compete with any race in the world, and we must not let them compete with our working men-on grounds of mere generous philanthropy. Self-preservation ■ was the first' law of Nature. It might be rather selfish, but great,,, national questions must overrule philanthropy and the chivalry of free trade. ' This was one of the absurdities resulting from pushing free trade principles ad extre mum. He did not pay much attention to tales, but beyond doubt the Chinese had abominable nameless vices, and whatever our own faults we did not want them. As our, own population increased, vice,, might be aliovtred to increase also. Married Chinese who would become permanent settlers should be treated differently. t Mr DiQNAN deprecated;; Colonel Brett's attribution of motives for the 8i11.,' The Governor's speech had promised the Bill, and the Council had unanimously passed the Address-in-Reply fcpproving. as the Lower House had passed the Bill he should vote for it.

I Mr Williamson said the Chinese were a great benefit to yonng countries as America showed. Without Chinese the • Pacific Railway would not have been built for years. It was pusillanimous ot us, while the Chinese were only one per cent., to- limit the population. If the .Bill -was passed it should riot take effect until the Chinese in:-sChina; were notified of 'it. 'Chinese increase the value of'property. He was himself-offered by Chinese £10 per acre a-year for land Europeans would not take at all.. The Chinese proved the rule Of the survival of thefittiest. He should like to see wages remain high. The Chinese Would' take work while Englishmen would not.? At present prices there was not adequate return for., labour and agriculture would not pay;, at the existing fictitious wages. The Chinese paid £20 per acre a year for land that with out them would be idle. To pass the Bill would be unworthy of an English commun ity. We had many years' experience of Chinese immigration.andyet there were not 1 per cent of them here. The Bill should be considered by a committee, aud submitted to Parliament next session.

Me Whttakke replying, said that as to the coming general election being the cause of the. Bill, the question had been

debated every session since 1577, and last j year the Government promised to bring it' in thisyear. "It the Bill was good iff1 could not bel passed at a wrong time. He read, a. number" of extracts from ",the report of a Congress Committee quoted by Dr PoUen on -the previous day,., and showed that the opinion of the crmmittee was the direct reverse oftwhat Dr JPollen had contended. The committee showed that the community on the Pacific slope must be either .American, or Asiatic— that amalgamation was impossible —that not only the majority ;.of' the labouring classes were opposed to the Chinese, bu|. tjie greater number of professional meni and some manufacturers. The report also showed that though Chinese lowered the cost of production, they neutralised that by driving away the consumers, the white population leaving as Chinese increased, and European immigrants ceasing to arrive where Chinese held the labour-market, and that if' Congress did not prevent Chinese immigration,the Asiatic would predominate. So urgent was the question that America was now negotiating a new treaty. It was not the policy of New Zealand to redress British injuries to China. As on the Pacific, so here,- we, .must decide whether the Colony should beTSuropean or Asiatic. He had no difficulty in choosing! By 'the Bill, Chinese* were not prohibited. The £10 fee would cause a better class, and not allow the scum to come here. As to its interfering with .the Treaty—that was for Her Majesty's Go vernment to consider. It did not concern us. Her Majesty's Ministers .would no doubt consider Mr Holme's speech, and be guided by it. The despatches sent with the Queen's consent "to the Queensland Bill showed the opinion of the Home Govern ment.;- Prevention was better than cure, and ha asked the Council to pass the bill

The division resulted :—For the bill*(13) Baillie, Buckley* Digoan, Fraser, Hart, Lahniann, Menzies, . Miller, *' Peacock, Peters, Richmond, -Whitaker, Wilson. Against (10) Brett, Chamberlain, Hender son, Holmes, _ J. Johnston, Martin, Nurse, Pharazyri: Pollen, aod .Williamson. -^*•:- The bill was read'a second time.;. • (

.., There are^l3 members in the Council of .whoni'twenty-three voted and twenty did hot. f Of the latter two. Col. Whitmbre and Mi- Gray have leave for the session. .Vine, Messrs. Ackland, Bonor, G. Buckley, Campbell '(in * England^ * Patterson, •Reynolds, Robinson, Russell, and"Wi|;ley, have' not yet-atriVed_in WoJ^pgtbn,. and hine.^Fitzherbert (speaker),"'* Grace, 'G?\

Johnston, Kohere, Mautell, Ngatata, Scotland,, Wateirhouse, *and Wood, were present, but t did hotlvote.,''; ;'"' > The result of the division was anxiously "waited-by members of the Lower:^6aiise, a large number attending in the Counoil GaUery'whileitwas taken. ; fjjg

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The'following i| thecalendar of prisoners for trjal at the Supreme Court Auckland.^ commencing*. ■ f next I—Francis HalKittSheppard, English, warehouseman, ■single, ,R,C., larceny (5 charges),! Tainatilj Tangafa Ware, alias Tangata*t^are Iwi'taia,] . New/ Zealander, labourer, wi,dbVer, C. of) E., breaking and entering.; Paraone, New Zealander,' labourer, single, C. of E., same ; I , Ngawakajf New; Zealander, labourer'; single, hi)rseste'aling"; John Mulherni* allaS' Ben-* jamini Lymen, New Zealander, single, C, of E_, breakingand enteringj'Edward Geo. Sorgatz, English, sailor, single, C. of E.; unlawfully Wounding; «"■ John ~ Dickson: Wickham, ;libel ' (two- charges)'; Piwiki Hapi,,!, jvouriding with intent to do bodily harmj,*,, William Henry Barfield, English, tobacconist, married^ C. of E., assault with intent to commit burglary; James Andrews, alias Richard Thomas,; English,* miner,-married, C. *of E., at tempted-hjuiy to property ; Thomas Sims, Nova ScQtiah, sailor, single, C. of*E., stab bing with, intent to'iriiirder; Charles Edwin Shepherd,, perjury; John Davis, Irish, ship's cook, widower, R.C.,.rape ;» John Archibald Elliott, breaking and 'entering; James 'Walker, *Scotch, labourer,,single, P., rape ; William '.Vereker*Bindon, Irish, bottler, married, C. of E., arson; James Crossley Bindon, Irish, bottler, single, C. of E.,,same. All the prisoners can read and write; -1 '~:" ,'' '-■

POLICE COURT.-This day.

[(Before B. ,C. Bartow, Esq., R M.) I

DRpNKEiiN-iiSS.T-John McGregor and, Frank Smith were.fined for this .offence,- j .'.

HAPLESS EUZA,'—Elizißice,of Carolina, CS.,"wos charged"under' the vagrant Act I with a series, ot: offences sufficient to Cbri- I stitute her.a vagrant in the eye of the law. 1 Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was committed to,prison for nine months. Mr Pardy said the prisoner was in a pitiable condition. Oct of Sbasoh.—Robert Lamb, a dapper little man, was charged .with unlawfully assaulting his sister-in-law, Catherine Lamb, by knocking, her down and disfigur ing her face. The outrage was committed on the night of the. 27th instant—Mr Laishley, for prisoner,' pleaded not guilty, '■— Mrs Lamb said she wished to withdraw the charge, bat Mr Laishley said he was desir ous of going on. with: the case.—Mrs Lamb then asked for an adjournment until Satur day, in order to get witnesses.—His Worship recommended, that the case,! ifb possible, should be"settled out of Court,! in order to prevent uupleasantness, out prisoner, urged that it be heard. Complain* , ant still pressed for an adjournment until Saturday, which was i granted.l prisoner, being admitted to bail on his own recog nizances in £10. •;. I- -~ -.■ ;, :'y ■

" Otto and the Boots', —Otto MoSch was charged with stealing ,a pair of boots, value 16s, on , the 25th,*the property of George Wong. —'Mr PardJ stated that prisoner 'and -prosecutor were lodging to gether in^Lorue^street, when rdr, Wong missed. his, boots, and discovered them on prisoner's feet.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, «nd: was Sentenced to two months' im. prisonment, with hard labour. , ;.i

.Stealing Ai Hoese.—John Irwin, on warriintj was charged' with stealing a horse, ((value £12, on the 27th February, the ,prb-,. perty aiyohn Wood of Te Aroha. Mr Pardy said the .prisoner was arrested 6u | warrant at Tauranga, and he would ask that ho might be remanded' to that town- 1 .The prisoner assented'and; jtiw-as.'.rev "m'sridea "acc'ordirigly. " j»'': -'-. The. ParnEl___ Osyteeman.—Thomas Windover was charged -with, .unjiwfnlly 'iSsaulting;En_ma;*hia wifej by'striking^ier. with his clenched fist; and'injuring her fore head with; an oyster, on the 27th instant.— Mr Laishlej; for defendant, said this.wasen •titfely a family matter, arid' lie would as__* that a remand might be granted for a' week. in view,of a, settlement between the man and his wife. He had prepared ,jthe basis ot'i a settlement to Which'"the parties were likely to agree. Windoter, he was informed, .was a peaceable man, but occasionally his*wonted serenity of mind was disturbed by unfavourable breezes and sudden Squalls. Mrs Windover, a young and good-looking woman, deposed that she .was now living apart, from hpr aged'husband with a relative, arid She was not desirous of returning to the shop in the Manukai. roa|L. Thcfmds .was twenty, five years ber senior, and their tastes and'dis positions were not likely to be harmonious. ! The further hearing of the: case 1 Was ad journed until the 7th pros. ' :'■' " , Failing: to Support,—The. case; bf Thomas Leaning, charged with failing in his .payments* towards Jhe support of .his children, was adjourned for a month ; %c (haying paid an instalment.; ; ;j <

HYMNOLOGY EXTRAORDINARY.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Can you, Bishop Cowie, Archdeacon Maunsell, Dr Purchos, IVfr Ewington log 'any other man," explain the meaning of the following' mysterious verse in the dedication hymn sung at St. Sepulchred" yosterday morning :— •;

. Many a blow and biting sculpture Polished well those stones elect,: - ' • In their places now contracted lif .44 V* By the Heavenly Arohiteot, im _ , Who therewith hath willed for ever That Hlb palace should be decked.^ •'* I suppose there mast be some precious hidden meaning in the lines; but what that meaning is;' my poor intellect has been utterly, unable to discover, 1,-was not aware, till I read tf^ above verse, that any sculptures had contracted a habit of vicious biting. Neither did I know that stones could .be Jblished iri a satiafactolty manner by these extraordinary means. We live to. learn, and .now that I have. learned-tbait sculptures bite, and .-that blows and ;Mteß polish stones, I feel that life's objectAas , been attained, and that I can die happyv— lam, &C, HYMNB.7NKI._r_. <

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FskIJUR SPECIAL REPOZTES,)'

AFFIRMATIONS IN LIEU OF OATHS.

, this E

OATH^ Sir George Grey has V?»ji UATHB. to see the^anuTcSfeJf^^We 1 provide for ffethl W&&S&W M be taken in lieu of oaths T^ mafao,l» l<> oases in New Zealand^ whfi eare cert*M New Zealand are stiU SSf J»« *I subscribe oaths and »Z Mt°takean4 ■ affirmation, jftffi, bIS vtZ^<\, m«k« - person who is% ow or XI h. def hat _W P quired to tokeTthTMao^ ¥* 'l to do so, shall bo .lwij *no snail object * tion in' ff tt£ f Wed make.»ffirma: members ff ParW \ '? hlB affect law to taL the^^"."? otli^by an. d »i«tary IS t£; 0 W subictibebyoathastothl^ ? ow *<» accounts, &c. Briefiv-thaHi?"^ess of I abolish the compukL tsh-ni *?*«» * ' New Zealand. WlKti* <*'<»«* i n . think there wi11 2 ,„« l .can *»a_ T " BUlinthe£ow«a^TfM!ono:. <&'tji« Grey moved>for S $&>&'&* ■ BilUbe Speaker ln tfßtrodn^ the ' by an English Act^K °»t 'Sthat,., ! the oath of '--U___WiL ¥> tM_t ber shall not bSS^ftom a »•»• I it was no^Sft«^ndea,but 1 apply to.ehXgi^ thlf h at *W not i sikgeo:g-SJ^6o^ Sir Geo.ge(Gt<|;a ileal Government Bill' will probably be read afirsttime toSSotSr I (Ihursday) but it is thought theS| reading will be delayed for a few dm 'll enable supporters to consider its pro4ioß. ully. I have not yet been abletoasS*: the provisions of the bill, but I tMnkl S. predict that it, wil be* very short measure. I fancy,that the aim will be ta,creai« loca bodies and give them fall power to IMM. regarding their owp formation after tbev'* are created,' ,>' ' ' > W yJ PATETEBE. | j The Government^aving proiriised to pro duceall correspondencirelntive to Pgjtetcre ' It "*c?, pe?ted J' Fiji be printed and .'aid on tpe table m a few days. ■ THE REPORTERS ON Tffl_» WAR*I "' ';" ' PATH.. ~..: !'',';"; Instructions has'beeu issued* fo prevent I offices of thej fioasf M Repre.enti..ive7 lhe press Win arms and Wong slbds^. protect their privileges. ThTft22g£ ■ Arms ortiered a policeman to " tell tho.o fellows to go .into theistranger .' room." Upon inquiry;' however; it tuffis outthat nobody 'was responsible! for havinc tbe tnroed from the lobbies and offices of .the «Hquse-that 'isijeveiyone denies givingt orders ..to that anilke > bergeant-at-Arms has now be $hvffi»j6ii iv- Strnctions to.allow represeltaiivesM'the 4 ful** Pril ile Ses maMy accorded to' thfem.. (Through the exertions of Mr (Sillon, cbairman'bf the press gallery, the meddling officials of the House have been taught that * .'thly may come and-tlioj. may go. hut we gq on forever," #

House of Representatives.

* ■'" * ■ .-.? ■ ■ v, . ' ■■' Wedherfky, : ■ TheHouße.met at 2.30. '~'.,,, ' " .. MANAGKMB_ft.,OF.itAE.WA^a*-. Mr OUvke hasigiven notice o.ajcomi" mittee to enquire into the mantigltoeat and working of Jiew-Ze^land Bliljtoys with . power to report aneir opinion al toj any „ change desirable. ' Jfe ' POLICE CHANGES. ~*,' < Mr Stewart, has given notice of a com mittee to'reporfbu.the removals aid reduj tions iv the police! force during the? part ' yean •: ... , . .. ; QAOIi OFFIOEES. ln reply to Mr Reid, as to whethtir Captain Hume's recommendation a»; to.only employing military or naval officers in* gaolers would be acted on, Mr Dick.said the Government would take carti no in justicei was done .to rthe officer's-a] mdy in y.'f "its service, and in making all fptore ap pointments the merits of each case ivould be considered. ' '-,".','- '' """Jy -£..'.' '■••-•. '-'-': Jpoa TAX. in reply to Mr Baleance, Mr DtOK said I the Government thought the Dog Tax '•' should be altered, - allowing each County . Council to impose any fee it liked, being not less than sb. ... * SCHOOL HISTORY. . ... Itt, -replying-1^ ff~B.—_?iSHßßp_l-l.^^oKr^| Boid'^t he.. Government had no ■■■ power to \ enforce the use of' anyvparticulai history ia ■ , ! public schools. ' , j . STATION-MASTBB AT BLLSBBLI__i •

In reply tri'Mr ■ Tc>l_B,= Mr Hall said he would make enquiries about; appointing a station-master' at Ellerslie, but they wished ' to keep down expenses as much as'po.sible. {..:"> VACOIHATION Vr ; I'■ In' reply to Mr Murray, tMr Dick «_i_; the Government would- provide -every facility for free vaecinatioh and the vaccina-' ■-. tion of grown persons by all public vaccina. t()M- '■" ": V; ' i i!AKO 'Ai' MAIOK ATKINSON ABSfcNT. . Major Atkinson was again absent from . the. House last night,' probably preparing 'his'budget. " .- , 1 1_ • '- -. :, -yy PETITIONB, ,v "■' ; "•il'i ':p.'<f -The following petitions were presented by iiMr •; Swanson :-i-(l) -#r«.m" jFriipciß Stewart Igoe, stating that after serving the colony in various wayß for many y earai tho the petitioner was -suddenly-dismissed, > after being put to great expense in moving I his family backward and forward.' (2) -From James Campbell praying for .-a, grant pf land the petitioner was entitled: toby his services, and which by an accident he hat not got. (3) From t the Maogap.i High way trustees, praying for Local ;,Goyeri ment by. meaus oi Highway Boards, and that the Rating Act, 1876, be amended, so as" to provide for a triennal valnation ot property.-: ' •'" CLUBS AND LICENSING. ._ aMr Oliver presented a petition.from the Dunedin Working Men's Club settling forth thatthe proposal' re clubsin the licensing Bill sb trained, would have-the '■'• .IBM of shutting up that establishment, and praying tt bra modification. :. -■;-" "'..1 <:-;''._\'WJ MR BBitY AI»D JU3TK_B IK AU CKi_ ASD.

Replying to Dk;Wall__ |( , ... , f ~, || , Mr DICK said a communication tad been received from Mr Thomas Bray, Aiickland, complaining that owing to, the .existence o responsible Government;' . , the Bank of New Zealand; and -tie Free masons of Auckland, justice in the Supreme ' Court could not be obtained,. .,-. r . -1. r the POBUO rstißrnqtsj;. .:;".';' * 'Replying to Mr'J. B. ''&BB®k'it,. ± , Mr JJICK said that an advertUflßient.ln. serted m the newspapers by the-pblletraa- .? tee was stated br the latter' to be within the scope of the't ublic Trustees AA G« vcrnment, however, did not desire tj» trus tee to enter into competition for bosmess unfairly, and the pomt would be mb,» fully j inquired into .. , ;1 - ~* , , S GOVERNMENT DEFEATS.' i;. ■■_! The Government suffered tWo,:defeats V to-day, which both sides of the ho.t»s.M|Ut ■ they (the Government), brought 'fa'; s tMtav ' selves by their wretched;. mai^lemenfc » They permitted tKeir own. whip iW y Hursthouse). to move ran importaiitgna- . tion of policy to .whichith'ey-: were itonjjW opposed, and then .objected to Sir G«o«e Grey's proposal to adjourn the <WD«e till after the budget.^me,down, ,Whi^ would probably set at lest the.qa^twi.»r this session. The* tfcey snpj»rt«d^?« Shepherd's motion of the /. P"^, q°-? d <» tion," which they were defeated oiJ-^htt finally they opposed tbe *otourttoitMt, . and were defeated once more in a minon-^ ! while their own whip was oomj^X vote against them. r , A bnef »P£ffi££ proceedings may bo of mtfeest _»JffJgJ<: house's motion was. one which h?J«? notice of on the last%ay of lutug ion, and removed some days ago, so ltgW *" have taken tho Government''«s»2S",ffii snrprise. It runs to>#SS i opinion of this house, those ti#g J which the Government nihmlgM*J constructed or are being wn^^ggg' *be rated to pay the difference leWWJ ~s cost of-construction, W r ~.V_rM«ed such railways. Mr«»B^OWEe*"** 4 alelief that the J^I^BSB' 1, eofafe h6-did not'<**«* "™«W«» f vote awording'to thefr F n-usieno^btt* ne motion, and said if tbe «o™f£'g}, t riot carry:,; out the proposals in J^^a might met.* the difficulty by &**U?£ m main roads 1 the «^& f^. marks he pointed °ut gW?_fl3i?S£-S KKgifei ! 1

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAf. JUNE 30.



J A UTUMN 'Ass'x, --^riNTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN .- - Are now brincim? forward their Stock of j ;; N E W GOOD S ': FOB THE SEASON, ALL SELECTED .WITH GXEAT CAKK AND . < WELL BOUGHT. Splendid Value ln Blankets and Ruga Flannels, Shirtings," and all Plain Goods -"A Choice Lot of New-Dress Goods. Satin "•* Cloth, Serge, Merino, Wincey, &c ■'■■ -- 1 TrlmmlnKS and Buttons: ■-•'' : 1J ■f. ' Job Lines In Fanoj. Dbebs Goods, very cheap Ladles' Jaokets and latm.'J'.JJiJJ GtrtsfMdMaldtfClsterß,. ' ,:' "-JuJy) 't ■> -' Umbrellas, Hosiery, Ribbons, &c . ; , A LARGE STOCK OF CLOTHING.TO SteLECIT -'J' ' FKOM OF ALL, KINDS, FOX •:•'' tSat. ,-■'■' BOYS AND HEN., ".'..'J j, ■' OVERCOATS, ULSTKRS, & I^CINTOSHES. LARGE! SELECTION OF '-' COLONIAL AND IMPORTED TWEEDS. 3TBONQ MATERIAL FOR HOYS' WEAB, ',_: . ' SERGES, &0. 6% Discount (Is in the £) aUowed off all CASH „■_... Purchases of Ms and Upwards. |^USHBROOK"&"-gRIDGMAN, ■' lOpposlte the Arniy and Navy HbtelW I\ . : , UWEE Qt-SEN-STEEBT, i ...'JjJ-J AijCKLAND. i 1 "



I Spacial Advertisements. rjtHE MARTHA (NO. 1) GOLDMINi ING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIHL UPPER THAMEB. To bo Registered under the "Joint Stook Com panies Act, 1880." NOMINAL CAPITAL .. .£IB.OOO ; In 18,000 Shares of £1 each, nil paid up. The Promoters retain 15,000 Shares, and offer to the Public 3.000 Shores, at a premium of 15s each, viz.: 10s on application, and 5s on allot, ment, tho amount so raised to be employed BOlely for carrying out the loperations of the Company. It is not anticipated that any colls will be made. but. in that event, they will be payable on the 18,000 shares equally. Directors: (Chairman): J. H. NICHOLL3, F.G.B. N. G. LENNOX, Esq. R. MAJUREY(Prosp'tr) W.NICHOLL(Prosp'tr) R.NICHOLL (Pro.p't.) With power to add to their number. Solicitors : MESSRS HESKETH AND RICHMOND. Bankers: UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Secretary ; • J. R. RANDBIKSON. It is proposed to form this Company for the purpose .of carrying on mining and quartz crushing operations conjointly. Tho primary object of the Company will be the working and thorough development of the -Martha Claim (commonly known as the " Pro spectors "), situate at Waihi, Upper Thames, and the erection of a Battery of IB head of stampers, which has already been purchased on favourable terms. The lease, which is held under the Gold Mining Districts Act," comprises 3 acres, 1 rood. 23 perches, and it is situated In the centre of the main reef traversing the Pukewha Hill, on which the first discovery of gold wasj mado by the present proprietors of the mine. It is bounded on the West by Duloibel and Waitite Claims ; on the East by the young Colonial, Little Tom my, and Bright Smile Claims, and on the North by the Sunbeam and other mines, In order more fully to describe the situation of the mine, and its advantageous position for economic mining, it may be stated that the Pukewha Hill rises abruptly from the plain be neath to an elevation of some 250 feet, and in its entire length, from east to west, it is traversed by the main reef, which averages at the surface from3o to4ofeet in width; while the ground, which throughout the whole extent of the hill is composed of decomposed tufa and a compact ferruginous clay, without the intrusion ot any hard rock whatever, may be driven through by ordinary work, at the rate of 12 feet per day, and at a cost of from 3s to 5s per foot. The work at present done on the Martha Claim has been sufficient to fully test its value. The first discovery of gold Was made on the nor thern boundary of the mine, and at this point a tunnel has been driven into the reef for a dis tance of 16 feet, the quartz showing gold freely and yielding stone which it is estimated will average, when crushed, from 10 to 15 ounces, at lowest estimate. • . - At a point 30 feet below this a second tunnel has been constructed for a distance of 60feet, and here the lode, which is about 4 feet in thick ness, has been cut, and stone of an exceedingly rioh character is now being obtained. .:. ' '.. Altogether the reef has been opened out at no less than seven separate places within tho boun daries'of the Martha Claim, and at each point, stone,'averaging two to three ounces per ton?,1 has been obtained from the surfaced --".'' J ~. In order to prove the permanent yalue of these discoveries, a third tunnel has been driven" lrom a low level on the southern boundary of the claim for a distance of 200 feet. In this level tho reef has been traversed through a width of 37 feet, and quartz of an equally rich character as that in the upper levels is being obtained, thus proving payable stone to exist to a depth of over 100 feet doumwardfrom tlie surface. < It is further proposed to open out a low level tunnel (below the third), which will give about 250 feet of " backs" on the reef. i The character of the reef, as showing in the lower, workings of the Martha claim, may thus' be described—lt forma a well-defined, compact body .of white friable quartz of over 37 feet in width, and for a distance of 25 feet goid is freely disseminated throughout the stone, while in the richest portion, which extends for about 9 feet towards the foot-wall, the stone, which Bhows gold freely, is estimated to yield through outr-taking a low estimate—from2to3ozs. per ton, tho gold being of a coarse, nuggety charac ter, and Of first-rate quality. Unlike most formations of its kind, the Waihi reef is entirely free from oE deleterious mine rals, so that tho process of saving the gold may be carried on with the minimum of loss. . Setting aside the present rich character of tho stone now being obtained, it is calculated that, from the vast amount of quartz easily accessi ble and workable at a cheap rate, a percentage of gold equal to an average yield of 8 to 10 dwts. per ton would secure a handsome and perma nent dividend.' : ' , .Owing.to the friable character of tho reef, ■which requires no blasting, it is estimated that 03 much as 30 tons of payable quartz could be tajien out per day from the present workings of the mine, and that before the erection of ithe battery at least 1,000 tons of - stone - could be stacked., • ... ' .-'•■,,,- •.:; -~- ..The .cost of mining the stone would not ex ceed Is 6dper ton, and 2s 6d for crushing, would bring the cost per ton'of stone put throughitho machine up to about la. . It may be further stated that the ere _ tion of the battery and machinery will- not exceed £1,500: nnd as the mine is already sufficiently opened out for the supplying of an adequate quantity of stone to keep the plant going,- it is anticipated that not more than one-Half of the amount it is proposed to raise will be requirea. . An eligible; water-site, has been scoured for the erection of tho battery, which is. capable of driving 10 head of stampers; and as the reef has already proved to bo, auriferous for over 2,ooojfeet along its surface, and as many a3 eight tunnels are now being driven to intersect it within the boundaries af different mines, it is : proposed to lay down the crushing plant with a view to its gradual extension, for the. purpose of carrying on quartz crushing operations on an extensive scale in connection with the various mines in the neighbourhood. Both the geological andtopographical features' of the country are admirably adapted for min ing in all its branches, and both wood and water, are plentiful in the immediate vicinity of the mine. • , i The Directors reserve to themselves the right i of commenoing operations for the erection of the battery, as soon aa a sufficient amount of capital . Bhall have been subscribed. ... : Applications for shares will be received by the Secretary, No. 5, Insurance Buildings, up till the 12th July. ; ~ ! . In the allotment of shares,'the directors will give priority to early applications.1. ". ■'," ': Apian of the mine and specimens of the quartz may be seen at the office bf the company.



TT" A M 0 .'#l O A L ' DBPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS, i O IT __F T C* _FC " No. 5, Booth British Insurance [Company. KAMO COAL ';..y:j ' . 1!V ';'. Is Delivered fkom Depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, '. ;"'.* '."' . _ AND IS GUABANTEED '.'■•„,': I SUPERIOR TO .NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES., ,' \ iJ'N^k-^s 1 ■&- ■■ tx ;; a : !lj !i* "" '-.' .'WHpb._iAi.j2 Alii- Retail,:". .! CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, ; AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN,. ; ,'.", .;... SHORTLAND-STREET, .....: > Beg. to .inform the ■; Publio that they have Opened their New Warehouse; | ■■:■■:.i;<!'\a '. ■ "With a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF ' ■"'■• j V ....... -~ : - FURNITURE, » Tkk Latest Novelties, and The Newest Their stook of CARPETS, for Variety,' Quality, :: and Price' has never been surpassed in Auckland. ' ■■■■ A large assortment of LINOLEUM and FLOOR CLOTHS in aU widths. MATTINGS, MATS, and RUGS in great' variety. , p The Newest and Latest Patterns In Cbetonhes "and Trimmings, . ■ ... ; '~ Silk and Worsted Reps, Coteleines, Tapestry, and Damask Coverings. . Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers. Lace, Net, and Muslin Curtains. A large and well-assorted Stook of all the Newest Patterns in Toilet ware, Agents for the Iron Venetian Blinda—" The Blind of the Period." These are the only ; perfeot.blindsmade. ... The Largest Stock of Brass and IronBED -5 STEADS and COTS in New Zealand to choose from. ■...„.:;. ,- A choice assortment of Dolly Yarden Down Quilts, Blankets. Bed and Table Linen, Towels, Toilet Covers, &o„ &c. • Til ;.:/.:■ Inspection Invited. J , ■WIN KS & HALL, M Shoetland-stkeet. :'■';'; •■■>



fTIBE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Hasthe largest stook c size, Lambs wool of Men's and Boys' j» Cashmere, Cheviot, Oxford, French, O Merino, Silk and Cambric, and White g Cotton; also, the. Dress Shirts in, Ne'w^ «jj celebrated Mosgiel Zealand.., Hosiery, New Zea-' land mabufaoture, Can show the * and speiolaily rocom greatest varieb- of S' • fyz Men's and Boys' 2' -■■■'•^^-. Hard and Soft Salt # w -_ ~, ~,.,, Hats, Tweed Hats £ «« -f '.JJ'J^ and Caps, real Seal- ■§.■. s,oc!' J ! >J n "•'-'' .Fancy Hats.in New ?■>. Il,^ Co W {JJ'^;- Zealand. ■-- W t'«" ' a "j a_r ! ■ \'.J'. >'.'i.""t'A".' -■: -'.'I ___*'■■ Eityii- iv. "„.e -'in.i •-Has--every!'.style S .vstcmroaf Cloth-i and size in Gentle- i__a ;__,_ ~-.:• i>.raati>t>fi j man's Hosiery, ___] , ;i -..-=jh:-. ! Lambs wool, Cash- __*■ " mere, and Saxony 2j >■-. i',_ o orAy ostdv I Drawers and Shirts W n ,„ <=tj\: in JTr..' I specially reoom- PSj '/y.?.y.* will-... i.y- '' mended for winter *~^i <~»-.:-u f ti!;r nadartutej wear. !> to supply, any ani fl every article d Men's and Boys' rL_ Men's and BoyS Hose and Half-Hose \_yr Clothing at a mo m every moke and p—k menf s notice. Auokland Branch. QUEEN STREET, 1 (Opposite Theatre Royal), 3 AndotAlbertßtreet,.Thamea ; , ~," "" ~,. ".' . M'j.FiTzsiMbi.s, ': ," JZZ'.-'J'. V."'"'"' BranchJUiinasaitv ~



Special Advertisements. GARLICK AND CRANWELL, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS! CJI T V H A*L L A X CAD E, QUEEN-STBEET, AUCKLAND. v / GABLICK AND . JCRANWRLI/S BtOCk rt I contains a very _ I extensive choice . •' of Furniture, of O . i« I English. Ameri ca 3 wflS lean, Italian, and , O g w Colonial manufao rtß £■«] | tare, and is sold at °sg§„, the lowest possible fcO 27&J (■*• w price consistent mS.~Q.___t with durability t»Z S w and good taste; P;* wm and they respect <^,-, j fully invite an in- J M Bpeotion of their X Show Rooms from q those about to fur j (.nish. a (A Beautiful Lot of Drawing-room CARPETS, just ___ . landed ex Oxford, C§ j* most fashionable b? -s.E*_sa designs, and cer !j*H3a_o< tainly very choice. hOShPssP. The "Worcester" SS22qS",I I niirn™.' J Stair Carpet has a aHB§SOr CARPETS. pUe ot horsehair, mOusSSs. and is the most S"<_sr?. K_! durable Carpet &n2^§2 ever made. Tapes hm£ try Carpets from. SW . 2s Ud. Handsome Borders for Car pets, Hearth Rugs ; .made to match. GARLICK & CR4.NWELL keep a Large Stock of Floor Cloths for Halls, Rooms and Offices. Linoleum, all widths, at GARLICK '&, CRANWELL keep a Great Variety of Austrian Bentwood Furniture, and American Cane Chairs. Whole sale and Retail. WK allow a DISCOUNT of FIVE PER Cetnt. on Furniture, Carpets, and Floor oloths, for Cash Payments. BEDDING, all sizes, of our own manu footuro, kepi; ready for Delivery; • FURNITURE',, and all other I Cjeods, delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata logues sent to intending Furnishers on ap plication. /GARLICK & CRANWELL keep an VJT immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads, FURNISH YOUR HOUSE '■_..... From the CITY HALL ARCADE. ' "~ " GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. . Cabinetmaker.) and. UI'HOr.STERKBS



The prettiest Booking Chair tor any class of room is that known as the Austrian Bent Wood.* This" style of "furniture is well adapted for this climate. It is light-looking and yet very strong ; It is suitable for either sitting, dining or drawing-room. Garlick and Cranwell were the first to introduce it to the Auckland public, and they have now a largo assortment at lower prices than 'when first offered for- sole just. landed ex Oxford and previous shipments in Black and Walnut principally. Arm and Sloe Chairs, Ladies' and Gents' RockingChairs,Shop and Piano High Chairs, ChildrensTPable Chairs, Childrens' Low and Arm Chairs, Settees, eta. Our stock of House Furniture and Carpets is well worth inspecting. New-comers especially should visit the City Hall Arcade. Residents and those about to marry will be d by con sulting our Book Catalogue, and will find in our Stock such a variety that will enable them to furnish their house in a few hours, and at the heapest rates. Five per cent, discount is, allowed for all cash payments on famishing, orders. Note the address—City Hall Arcade. Queen-Btreet, auokland—Garlick and Cranwell, proprietors.—advt. ...



The*just of tha series of musical and literary entertainment- in connection with the winter course of 'lectures of the loung Men's Cnristlon Association will take place to-morrow evening. Mr i.ranwell, with his choir, will renflerißome flr.t-cl.iss mnsic Readings will also b__«iven. The programme will appear ia to-mo_^2)w s issue. ...'-• * We' notice that the members of the Bohemian Dramatic Club will Rive a perfor mance to-morrow evening in the Devonport Ball in aid of the Recreation ground in that pleasant district. The comedy selected for the occasion Is H. J. Bryon's *100,0_0:a comedy possessing life-like pictures ot things as they are: and which bids fair to take rank with the author's last comedies. The North .shore must -be fcoing-ahesd,' this being the fourth entertain-J ment in one week " pro bono publico."