SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

, __-—.—,..-—o> This—venlnn. 8.3. \- HIGH W ATBR ) xo-morrow Morrdng, 3.20 BtTNBBT.-Thla Evening. 4.M BUNRISE.—To-morrow Morn tew. 8.-8 MOOfTa AGE,-Flrst Quarter, 25th, 0.20 p.m.

ARRIVAL.

TODAY.

WeUlugton, s c.. Fa- quhar. from - aura.ga Glenalg. as., Stephenson, from K__eii lona. 8.5., Crawford, from W_*ngarei » Christina, schooner, Kvanson f oin -usaou Saxon, soiooner. MoKenzle, from Timaru Gem, sohooner. Fearce from Ngnnguru Golden Isle, schooner, Carmlohaeh from urey mouth

DEPARTURES.

_ABT KVBSIK—

Albion, 0.5.. Webster, for the South . SraUex- Cross, n.e„ Bernecb, for Whangarei

TO-DAY. Parao-a. ship, Power, for London Deb-Ira, barque, Sonne, for Maiden

IMPORTS.

Par Golden Isle from Greymouth-M tons coal. Per Saxon from Timaiu-120 sack, wheat, 30 4 ags bran, 700 bags cats. Per 8.8. Albion, from Sydney -31 cases drangos and lemons.—Harry Canham, Per Albion, from Sydney: 159 rails, 31 cases fruit. 732 sack bonedust, 120 mats and 10 gunnies sugar, 182 bags ground bark, 25 roua matting, 25 oases sardines; «_ stones, 3!I pkgs tea, 03 ease* brandy, 269 spokea, 808 felloes, 11 colls rope, 16 kegs rivets, and a large qua__ty of sandry merchandise.

EXPORTS.

Per Albion, for Southern ports-31 sacks oysters, 6 caßoa oranges, S3 kegs butter, ana sundries. g Per Fairy Queen, for Atlu—2s cases beer, oases geneva, 10 bags rice, 25 cases kerosene, 15 mats sugar. 4 boxei tea. 120 tlna b'aculta, 120 tins flour, 15 tons potatoes, 2 tons onions. 30 Keg. beef, g cases meats, 12,000 feet timber. 10 ca;es drapery, 28 packages sundries.

Per Queen, for New Caledonia: 12 hbda and 31 barrels colonial ale. 10 barrels and 56 keg* beef. 10 barrels pork, 76 cases onions, 303 sacks Eotatoes, 20 oases cheese, 10 kegs butter, 6 kegs ird, 10 tins biscuits, 3 sacks vegetables, and _ packages sundries.

Inwards CoAaTWiSE.—Gem.from Ngrmguru, With 32,972 feet timber: Christina, from Russell, ■with 86 tons coal; Perseverance,_rom Waiheke, with 250 bushels shingles. Outwards Coastwise.—Lee,f or Coromandel' Gem, for TaJrua: Iris, for Patua: Annie, for Wanranul: Dream, for Tairua; Perseverance, for Waiheke.

The barque Loongana arrived at Newcastle from Auckland on May 12.

The schooner Eatetle arrived at Sydney, from Kaipara. after a 18 days' passage, on May 3.

The sohooner Saxon arrived from Tlmaru this morning after a good passage of 7 days.

The barque expeoulador left on a whaling cruise or Thursday last.

The s s. Rotorua may be expected to arrive from Melbourne, via Southern porta, on Monday morning. She proceeds to Russell the sime afternoon.

The brigs Vision. Syren, Albert the Good, and brigantlne Aratapu, were wi-dbou-d at Kaipara yesterday.

The schooner Queen cleared at the Customs to-day for New Caledonia with a full general cargo and three passengers :-Mrs Jones, Mr T. Jones, Mr J. McLeod.

Captain Cooper, of the brigantlne Island Lilj • which left Kaipara on April 17th, reports four days' fine weather, with S.E. windst at the outset Of the voyage; subsequently, strong W. and S,Wrwinds, accompanied by heavy ac nails, all the way to Sydney Beads, which were entered on the afternoon of the 7th. A squall tore^ away her lower topsail while coming up Sydney harbour.

Owing to the late arrival ot the Albion, from Sydney, yesterday afternoon, we were obliged to hold over the passenger list, as follows :--r and Mrs Dallen and child. Misses Bangrave, Gordon.Proud 12), Mt lohet tzhagen i2),!Mesdames Smyths, Proud, Ford, Messrs Greeuway. Fair grieve, Chamberlain, Meinhertzhagon, f nlllips, McDonald, Caslon, Shakespeare, McCurdy, Chippendale, Murdoch, and twenty steerage.

Thee.a. Glenelg. from Russell, Whansaroa, andi Monnonui. left Russell at 3 p.m. yesterday, and called at Mlniha, and arrived a; Aucklana, atsa.m.this morning. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Reid, Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mr and Mis Inder, Misses Marsh, Mills, Ramp, Emma, Messrs Bazzell and aon, Judgd Manning, Chris tian, Cotter, Larking, Fairbnrn, Pitteraon, Lorrlgan. Love, irord, Howard, and 8 aveeraae.

The Bft. Wellington arrived from Tanranga at 8 a.m, to-day, passengers—Mrs !_■ Graham, Mr and Mrs .padding, Mr and Mrs Sutton, Mrs Cnibb, Mrs Seed and family, Miss MoCoah, Mr and Mi.. Murray. Rev. Mr Buddie. Meaars Bobl-son, S-ddln-too, Fearmsn. Scoit, Huston Brabant i 2). F. Wrigely, Wright. Bowman, Loedham, -alley InnesJYates, So hms,Hood, Clarke, and 6 Bteeerage. Cargo—2l sacks maize, 2 tons sundries.

The ship Pareora sailed for London tllis morning, having the following passengers on board : -Rev. S. Edger, Miss Carpenter. Mi. C. E. Rowbottom. Mrs Hume, Mrs 31. G. Wright Mrs A. Crutchley, Miss Butler, Mr G. Moore, and Mr H. O. Lane.

Thenew schooner Fairy Queen cleared at the Customs for.' Atlu to-day. Passenger: Mrs Garroway.

The schooner Annie Wilson proceeds hence to Wairoa, Kaipara, with general cargo. She entered out at the Customs to-day.

By recent advlcesfrom Fiji, M-B_rß_lo_rt_t_ and Co. have learned that the brigantine Myrtle, bound for Auckland, anchored at Tonga on April 7th, and was at Hap_—of aon the Bi_t, all well. Nothing had been heard of the missing BC_M_e. Edith.

The s.s. Albion left for Melbo—-ne via. Sou thern porta about mlanigh't of yesterday. Pas senger. : Far Southern porta-Mra Heobother, Misses Dunn, Mulloaney. Griffiths, Measrs H, Clayton, J. T.'Uvans, A. McDonald, McGlllen. T. Baxter. Q. Reade. a. C. Clarke, Walkor, Bat- Snen, Robinson. Ms.ar Te Wheoro, C-ptoln dime. For Melbourne—Mrs Webber and Mr W.HaB. Particulars concerning the movements of H.M. ships are contained la the " S.M. Herald " ot May 11th as follows:—"In all probability H.M.S. Cormorant will sail on Saturday morn ing for Plymouth via Wellington, New Zealand. The Nelson may sail on the 20th of May for Wellington, and simultaneously the Diamond for New Hebrides, and the Esplegle for tbe Solomon Islands. It may ba stated, too, in con nection with this service, Mr K. A. Amphlett, Paymaster R.N., who arrived recently by the R.M.S. Carthage from Kngland, baa taken charge of the naval depot. In place of Mr David T. Wangh. paymaster, late of the Wolverene, who returns to England."

On Sunday evening, last (says tho "S.M. Herald") Captain Powell, on returning to his sonooner. Flirt, at Mort'a Slip, was alarmed at the presence of smoke, and on opening the companion he dlaooTOred that his cabin was on fire. Captain Powell at once closed the com panion, and speedily enlisted assistance. By the vigorous employment of buckets of water ike flro was extinguished, but not until some damage bad been done. The ca_se of this Are, which might have resulted In the total destruc tion of tbe schooner, ia at present unknown. When Captain Powell left his vessel at 11 o'clock on Sunday morning everything waß right. Fortunately the damage dene will be re paired by an expenditure ot £15.

PAREORA'S CARGO.

The cargo ot the ship Pareora, which sailed for London to-day, la valued as follows: - Wool _ .... .. 9012 Gum .... .. _ 11,900 Leather .. 1210 Cotton 2789 - Shell .. 3050 Tallow - .. _ .. 1882 Manganese - .. ~237 Copra 370 Timber .. .. .. ..32a •whale Oil .. .'. .. 330 Grass Seed, etc. - .-. 250 Aopar.l.. - - .. 35 Raga .. .. .. .. 30 Flax .. 90 Paohlng. 70 Bark 52 Horse Shoes .. .. - 70 Curios .. _ .. .. 10 Tailings.. _ .. .. U Beeswax.. .. .. ... 11 Bones - m. .... 3 Pulpars 8 Sundries. 310 I,'Y'i. mm

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

W___iNOToW, Friday. Sailed: Rotorua for the North. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs Ervine,MessrsLamsden, Price, Beary, and tbe WiUiamnon Opera Com pany(s6). ,

Mail Notice.

MAR- vra._ Clobb as Undbib.— Thib Day. For Tairua, per Dream, at 1 p.m. Monday, 22nd Instant. For Waitara, etc., per Macgrosor, at 11 _.__ For Coromandel. par Coromandel, at 11,30 a.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Flngal, at 3 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Rotoruu, at 3 p.m. For Tairua, per Gem. at 1 p.m. For Tanranga, Ohinemutu, and OpotU-, por Glonelg, at. p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongo-ui, per Wellington, at . p.m. For Thames, per Rctomahana, at 4.39 P.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Gisbome. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. T.-SDA., 23rd Instant For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawoa, at 8 a.m. For Walwera, Kawao, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hokianga, etc., per Powena, at II a,m, Per s.s. City of New York as follow:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, Britlsn Colombia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late totters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London, on Mon day. July 3, 18-3. For Whangaiel Heads, Waipn, Wangarei, and Macgapal, per Argyle, at 1 p.m.

N.P.—Wednesday, _lth Instant, being a Postal Holiday, tho mails that are usually made up on that day will be eloaed tho previous evening at seven o'clock.

N.B.—Game licenses (t.i kill or sell) may be, obtained at this office. S; B. 8133, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-oil!--. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

■ May 20, 1882. Theatre Royal—Mendelssohn Quintette Club, 8 p.m.

Birth.

DANNEFORD.-Oa May 16th, at her residence, Symonds-atreot, the wife of S, Danneford of a son. GILMOKE—On the l-th instant. atßlohmond Road, Ponsonby, t_e wife of Joseph Gllmoro of a daughter.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1883.

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

A NOTEWORTHY item of the Governor's address on the opening of Parliament is that which refer, to the IVeat Coast Native difficulty, and more particularly to the pro posed treatment of Te Whiti and Tohn. That compromise which is the soul of diplomacy has been successful in so framing this part of the gubernatorial message as to leave the impression that his Excellency and bis Responsible Advisers are in complete accord on the subject of the Parihaka meet ings, and the policy which secured their cessation. That is, to those who may not know of the very strained relations which exist between them.a very plausible appear ance of unanimity is presented. Careful readers will, however, perceive that the wording of the address is so cunningly devised that Sir Arthur Gordon disclaims any personal approval of the pro ceedings which took place "during his absence from the colony;" and while he praises the conduct of the Volunteers and Armed Constabulary, he has no word of commendation for the Minister who has all the credit or discredit of framing tbe policy and of putting it into execution. It was to be expected that His Excellency would in sist on the message taking this shape; and it is a symptom of the weakness of the Cabinet that the energetic Bryce —who is not conspicuous for accessions of the yielding mood—should have been brought to agree to the adopted form of address, Which gives a clear example of how silence, instead of implying consent, very emphatically pronounces con. demnation. It is observable that the Governor does not even commit himself to an expression of his conviction tbat good has resulted from the objectionable policy of Mr Bryce, but qualities the statement that order and confidence have been re stored in the neighbourhood of Parihaka with the prefix "I am assured." If it were any one with an ordinary epid.rmis who had been thus treated, he would no doubt consider himself most effectually snubbed; but it is probable that Mr Bryce will be utterly impervious to tbe studied slight, and will hold on his self-satisfied way, if not rejoicing-at least with complacency. The most peculiar portion of the message, however, is that which forecasts the inten tions of the Government with a view to preventing a recurrence of the West Coast difficulty, The members of the Assembly are informed that "a bill will be laid before them, having_ for its object to render the trial of Te Whiti and Tohu unneces sary, and at the same time prevent them from returninj? for the present to Parihaka, or recommencing an agitation which has long caused alarm and apprehension of danger among the settlers on the West Coast.'' The language is necessarily ;yague, but it is sufficiently explicit as to joint to several conclusions. Firstly, Te 3Vhiti and Tohu—the prophet and hia psciple-are not to be brought to trial on Ac charge of sedition preferred against Ifiem; a very sensible conclusion, aioce it i(i hard to see how there was any hope of ' making ;out a case against them, sufficient even to satisfy the Grand Jury. Then, a Bill is to be introduced, which Is intended to produce two result .

—firstly, to prevent the two im prisoned natives from returning to Parihaka " for the present" ; and secondly, to hinder them from recommencing their agitation. Mr Bryce yesterday gave notice of this measure under the title of "The West Coast Peace Preservation Bill." It ia not easy to see how an Act of Parliament (unless it be a very unique one) will be able to effect these objects, It is not to be of the nature of creating a new offence for which Te Whiti and Tohu might be punished, for we are distinctly assured to the contrary; and it cannot be an Act to have them detained in custody of any kind, for we feel confident no Member of the House of Representatives would sup port a measure which gave power to detain prisoners for an in definite period, without bringing them to trial. Nor is it at all likely that these nativea will be declared lunatics by Act of Parliament, without any enquiry, as our morning contemporary seems to believe. It is more probable that the projected mea sure will take the shape of declaring the Parihaka district "tapo" against all gatherings of natives for a period of several years, and that meetings of the kind held by Te Whiti shall be liable, in special circumstances, to be declared illegal by the Governor, and those refusing to disperse to be held guilty of obstruction. This would effectually prevent re-as*em. bliDg at Parihaka "for the present," and it would probably, In all time coming, prevent a recurrence of alarm over such meetings, no matter where they might be held if we are correct in forecasting tbe provisions oi the Government measure, they are such as to rlv c rise to much diversity ot opinion j

but it is to be hoped that the ends aimed at, which are greatly to be desired, may be secured in a fair and constitutional way.

The Nationalisation of Land.

THE present Ministry have always mani tested a wonderful adroitness in seizing upon any idea that has obtained a hold upon the popular fancy. An interest has been excited by various means recently in the policy of vesting all lands permanently in the State, making the Government the sole landlord of the country. Whon it became known that Mr Se.ley, an earnest advocate of this system, had received a1 Government appointment, it might have been inferred that the Cabinet were in clined to pay some attention to his views—and the deduction would not have been tar astray. But to carry out such a schenuT fully it would be necessary to abolish all freeholds, and discontinue Crown land sales. Of course the Ministry are not prepared for anything so revolutionary as that. They are dis-' posed,however,to coquette a little with the question, and the Governor's speech yester day gives the premonitory indication. His Excellency said :— " My advisers are of opiniou tbat a plan for leasing agricultural lands, with a fixity of tenure, upon reasonable terms, may with advantage be incorporated into the general system of administering the Crown lauds ot tbe colony, and a measure will be submitted to you with this object." The propoml, though apparently in consequential, would, if cxteuaively applied to future transactions with the Crown lands, accomplish a revolutionary alteration in the land tenure of the colony. Hitherto tho leasing of Crown lands has —if Aye except the gold fields leases--been confined to pasture lands, and the tenure has boen regulated wholly with a view to the future alienation of the freehold whenever the land is re quired for agricultural purposes. But the form of tenure foreshadowed in tlio sen tences above quoted, is one which con. templates the permanent occupation of farm lands by State tenants. So long as free hold laud may be obtained cheaply for cash, or on easy terms of deferred paytneut, we do not believo there is even a remote chance of the Government project It-ding favour with agricultural settlers, unless in cases where it is applied to lands of special value. The love of < i a freehold la too strong, and the facilities for acquiring it are too numerous for sett lers to take up virgin lauds on farm leases. In the case of township land*, and excep tionally rich or favourably - situated blocks, as at Rotorua, tenants might be found. But even should nothing practical come of the scheme as it is now submitted, the advocates of nationalisation of land will gather courage from the admission of their theoiiss which may failly be found iv the Government proposals, and their demands for a wider extension of the principle ami a less pro digal dissipation of the public estate will be harder to combat.

Readers interested in gold-mining will find on the fourth page of thia issue a

number of interesting mining reports,

On Thursday last the driven the Wood. Point claim was in 27ft. and another -10ft., which, according to the manager's estimate, should cut the leader. Be i. go'ting first rate stuff out of the Stanley (which he ex pects will go four or five ounces to the ton) just over where the drive i_ going in.

Wc have to acknowledge the receipt of £4 4s 6d, collected by Messrs Fotheringhatn and Peters from the employes of the Auck land Gas Co ; also 5s from a friend for Mrs Ellisdon.

An interesting lecture on " Religion aud Insanity " wan delivered in St. J aou-a's Hall last evenine, by Mr K. Lewis. There was not a large attendance, but the discourse, which was of an interesting nature, was at tentively listened to throughout. Mr J. Graham occupied tbe chair during the even ing.

The Board of Education has authorised the employment of the following pupil teachers in city schools :—'VVrfllcsley-street: Charles W. Dowdcn, Janet McGec, Harriet Smith, and Jessie Weaton. JNelson strect: Harry Uocken, It is also notified that Miss Edith Nicholson has resigned her appointment as probationary teacher at Wcllesley-street school.

In connection with the dissolution of the firm of Milne and White, Mr T. Leigh White notifies by advertisement that be still carries on the business of accountant, auditor, land aud estate agent, &c, his present address being, Colonial Bank Build ings. Mr White's business capacity ha* been so long and favourably known in this city, that it is superfluous to do more than refer to the facf, and to wish him continued suscess.

I_To tho Kditor: Sir,—ln tho case of Merigan against Fallon, tried on Tuesday last, 16th, for furious riding, Mr Tole in his opening address to the Bench said that Fallon was laid up through the shaft pi my cart coming in contact with his leg. in the name of common sense was it bis leg or his horse that broke the shaft of my cart? After he had done the mischief he rode away down Pitt-street, and I followed him to get his nune, but he never complained of his leg then. Mr Tole was overjoyed to have a slap at me; he knew well that there was a bitter feeling existing.-Yours, Sec, Tuos. ME BIG AN.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committee was held last evening, when there were present: Mr J. D, Schmidt (in the chair), Messrs Carr, McNab, Tbwaites, Campbell, and Knight, Mr It, V. Ellis made application tint his son, who was over school age, should bo allowed to remain at tho VVellealey-street school. Granted under the usual conditions. Mr Schmidt again brought forward the subject of providing a building for irregular attenders at present quartered on the city schools, anu spoke on ths motion intro duced at last meeting at some length. On being pnt before the committee, however, the motion was lost by a minority of two. Mr Tbwaites gave notice of motion as fol lows for consideration at the next meeting of committee :—" That the committee see if some means cannot be devised to secure a Supply of school requisites at a cheaper rate than at present obtainable." Several other items of business having been dis posed off, the meeting adjourned for a fort night.

The annual business meeting of the Auckland Band of Hope Union was held last evening iv the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, when a large attendance of the officers and representatives of the Band of Hope received the balance-sheet and re port, and tbe same were adopted. Mr George Hemus presided. The officers were elected, and highly satisfactory repots from the representatives were received. The meeting was of great interest, and good results may be expected. The members of Bands of Hope also met in the large hall to practise the pieces, and Mr Tanfield gave them some good drilling. The choir under Mr Tndchope will meet for practice this evening in the Temperance Hall, and the gathering takes place on Wednesday next in the Choral Hall. Full particulars may be found in another column, All being well, Sir Wm.' Fox leaves .New Plymouth on Monday, and ex pects to arrive here on Tuesday, returning by the Southern boat on Thursday, so that his stay will be short, pressure of business in connection with his duties as Commis sioner on thei"West Coast demanding his immediate retnrn. In consequence of this, the Executive of the New Zealand Alliance is arranging for a Conference to he held on Tuesday evening, when important business will be transacted.

Measles continue epidemic in both city and suburbs, more especially among school children. At the usual meeting of the City Schools Committee last evening, tbe fol lowing letter was read from Mr Harrison, headmaster of Beresford-street School :— "To tho Chairman of the City District School Committee: Sir, —I regret to inform you that, notwithstanding the precautions adopted, 250 children are now absent from the school in consequence of the prevalence of the epidemic of measles. The number of cases reported has been increaping daily during the last week, and several additional cases were reported to-day.— (Signed) E. M. C. Harbison, May 19th." Mr J. D. Schmidt, Chairman, also drew .'attention to the falling off in school attendance in Wellesley-strcct school, stating that no less than 600 pupils were absent from that establishment alone, owing to the prevalence of measles. In addition to this very un welcome intelligence, seven or eight teachers made application for leave of absence owing to the prevalence of measles in families where thoy resided, and the committee are thus placed in a rather awkward position to decido on the best method of overcoming the difficulty. It was resolved eventually that all applications for leave on the plea of "measlesin tho family" bo forwarded to the Board of Edu cation, having enclosed one of the com mittee's explanatory circulars, 1

Should the weather prove fine to-morrow afternoon the Service o£ Song by tlio Par nell Wtsleyan Sunday school will be ren dered on tlio Hospital lawn, otherwise at the Old People's Hefrige.

A concert ia to be held on ftlouday even, iug next at Hahulm for the benefit of Mr D. Carson, who was injured at the late lire at Ouelmnga. The object is a very de serving out-, and should be liberally patronised. A 'bus will leave Auckland for atahiihu at the junction of Grey-street at half-past six o'clock.

The members of the Williamson Opera Company, fifty-six in all, left Wellington by the s.s, Rotorua, bound North yester day. The steamer may be expected to' ar rive here during Monday morning, permit ting the first production of "Patience" in the new Opera House to take place on Tues day evening next.

1 he polling ia City East district to decide whether there should he any increa«e of publicans' or wine licenses concluded last evening, and the result was announce- by Mr Seaman, Returning Officer, as follows:— For increase of publicans' licenses, 18; against, 76. For increase of New Zealand wine licenses, 26; against, 69. There were eight informal papers. The only house holders who attended to hear the result were Messrs D. Goldic and J. Wendel.

At the thirty-third annual meeting of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, held in Sydney on April 26, an election of two directors took place. There were four can didates for the offices, viz., Messrs Ives, King, Suddington, and Murray, the first two being the retiring directors, one of whom only was eligible for re-election. The following is iv round numbers the result of the poll:—lsaac E. Ives, 19,000; W. G. Murray, 14,000; Robert J. King, 10,000; and Robert sadding, 10,000, This is the third time Mr Ives has been to ;the poll, which he has headed upon each occasion, a proof of the confidence reposed in him by tho membersjof the society.

It is expected that tenders fur the rail way reclamation contract Will be called for next week, the plans forwarded to Welling ton by Mr Hales, District Engineer, being now on tbe way to Auckland; We understand tbat earth from St Barnabas Point will be used for tilling in, from thenco along past Mechanics' Buy to the present terminus, and a line of rail laid down the whole distance. To enable tho exit and mitranco of vessels from and into Mechanics' Bay there will be erected a swing bridge over the present outlet, which will prevent any great inconvenience to shipping interests.

To the Editor : Sir,—The letter in your last night- issue, signed "North Shore," is very hard on working men, who have to obtain some stand in seeking work. The Waitemata and Thames corners are little elso than labour bureaus, and there is cer tainly more abuse iv your correspondent's letter than ia ever heard on cither corner. Men in seeking work must have some stand, mutually understood, where their em ployers can find them. These corners are the recognised rendezvous, and the evil is only in your correspondent's jaundiced eyes, More rogues are to be found in offices than iv the public streets, and it is a standing joKe with the "low riff-raff" that congregate at the corners, that to be eligible for the privilege of coming by tbe nine o'clock boat, you must have filed your schedule. — Yours, &c, Utr_, Deux, Tkois.

The very irregular attendance of many pupils at the City schools proves a great inconvenience to teacher.-". At tbe City Schools Committee mooting iast evening, M' Scbuitdt moved, in accordance with notice of motion, " That in order to pro mote the efficiant worteing of the present edneational system in the city district school?, it is desirable that a special school be established in the city for the instruction of pupils whose irregular attendance would tend to hinder or obstruct the proper progress of those pupils whoso attendance ia regular, and wherein a more suitable method of instruction could be employed to obtain more beneficial results to irregular attending pupils without obstrncting the progress of regular attending pupils." He sail that only a triite over sixty per cent, of the pupils on the city school attendance rolls succeeded in passing the standard examinations, and it had been found the main cause lay in the irregular attendance of pupils. It was not the children who attended irregularly who suffered, but those who attended regularly. Teachers could not pursue a beneficial courso of instruction if the children were not regular, for they conld not deviate from the ujual course to attend to irregular scholars. Often it was found necessary to put children down a standard lower, simply became of irregular attendance. He con sidered that the difficulty could be over come by the erection of a small school for those who coald not attend regularly, and therefore he thought all the scholar, would be benefitted. This was tbe only expedient he could find to stop the present irregular attendance. Mr Campbell could not see bow regular attenders were kept back by thesj who proved irregular; neither could ho conceive any reason why children should be put back a standard unless they were unable to do their exercises. Several other members spoke on the subject; Mr Schmidt replied, and the motion was put, when Messrs Carr and Schmidt voted for.and Messrs Campbell, McNab, Knight and Thwuites against it. The motion was therefore declared lost.

Tbe death is announced of the Crown Princess of Wurteraburg, in childbirth.

The inquest on the body of Silas All bones, who died from injuries sustained by falling from his horse, while ridiug on ibe Unchungu Road, on Sunday last, resulted io a verdict ol "Accidental Death." Dr. Philso- deposed that when deceased was biought into the Hospital surgery, he had a contused irregular wound, about an inch long, on the back of the head. He was pale, and said he had lost two pints of blood. Tbe skull was not visible in the wound, and the pericranium was not dis turbed. Witness could not feel any frac ture or depression ot the skull. Clipped oft the hair, and shaved the scalp around the wound: washed off the blood, anu applied adhesive plaster and bandage. There was no bleeding from the wound or from the ears. Deceased became faint when he was-attending to him, andj vomited the contents of bis stomach, which consisted of m.afc and potatoes, and had no smeU of liquor,—in fact ho assured witness he was a total abstainer. Witness recommended him to remain in the Hospital, but ho decided to remain with hi- married sister at Karangahape Road. j Witness was sent for to attend him subse quently, but was unable to do so, having to attend at the time to a case of compound fracture of tbe leg sent down from Hamil ton—John Bryce, head nurse at the Hos pital, gave aomewnatsimilarevidence, De ceased left the Hospital at his own wish, saying he felt much better. Dr. Phllson asked him several times to remain, but he declined to doso.—Dr, Walker deposed that he made a post-mortem examination, and found that death had resulted from fracture of the skull and compression of the brain. — George Lennard deposed tbat he was near the Piince Albert Hotel, Onehunga Koad, on the day in question, when he saw deceased riding at a fast pace from the direction of Oaehuhga towards the hotel, and on approaching, the horse swerved, and deceased fell Horn the saddle to the ground. Witness and others assisted deceased, and he was brought to tho Ho. pital.— Messrs Elliott and Foster also gave evidence, and the verdict of "Accidental Death " was returned.

On more tban one occasion wo have heard complaint made of the system adopted by some school teachers of carry ing out the periodical standard examina tion*, and in support of assertions which have been made, Mr McNab made a st-ilement to the following effect at the Schools Committee meeting last evening .-—He knew an instance where teachers had exerted undue influence to obtain the attendance of " bright" scholars about examination time, although they were not recovered from illness at the time, while several other children who had at tended regularly througnout the year were turned away. He knew for a fact that one teacher sent for several absent children, while one scholar who had been but one day absent during twelve months was told that she was not to go up to the Standard Examination. He spoke to Mr Harrison, the head-master, on the subject, 1 and was told there must have been some mistake, as the child was to be examined. However, the examination took place, and yet no person looked at one paper prepared by tbat scholar. He hoped to see some scheme devised to take such power out ot the hands of teachers. Other members of Committee coincided with the remarks res pecting the method of carrying out these examinations, one gentleman stating tbat he knew an instance where, out of a school of 500 or 600 scholars, only 60 were sent up to the standard examinations. He con sidered the Inspector and not the teachers should decide who should be sent up, and hoped to sco the matter further ventilated. A great amount of discussion took place, but it was decided to take no action until further information was obtained on the subject,

The origin of the small-pox ini_e-bo_rne has been traced by a reporter of tho "World" to Greenisboroiigli Village, near Melbourne, where the disease existed 10 years ago, When a quantity of clothes worn by the patients were buried. Suuthou, the father of the girl attacked, while digging, turned up some clothes and handled them, after which he communicated with Ins daughter. In consequence of the recent persecutions, 7,000 Jewish families in Southern Russia are emigrating to Palestine.

A highly successful concert, in aid of the St. Mary's Sunday-school, took place at Mrs Clayton's fine new school-room, Par nell, last evening. The idea originated with Mrs Clayton, and the matter was most warmly taken up by the members of St. Mary's choir. The following was the progi'ami-C i—Overture, '* Figaro " (two pianos and harmonium), Misses Stevens, F. Stevens, Skinner, Abbot, and F. Clay ton; double quartette, " I Love My Love," Mrs Kissling, Misses Corbett, Dawson, C. Kempthorne and Mrs Harrop, Messrs Dewcs, Blaydes, Corbett and Grace ; song, "Across the Sea," Miss Harrop; glee. "Who Is Sylvia," St. Mary' 3 choir; duet, "The Sailor Sighs," Miss and Mr Corbett; piano solo, Miss Stevens ; double quartette, "Annie Lee," choir; duet, "William Tell"; glee, "Calm be th^ Slumbers," choir; song, "The way thro' the Wood," Miss Clayton ; song, Mr Gor don Gooch; piano solo, Miss Tilly; duet, "The Cousins," Miss Clayton and Miss Stevens ; double quartette, " Good Night, Beloved," choir. Considerable assistance was rendered by the young ladies attending Mrs Clayton's school.

At the meeting of the French Literary Society this evening. Mr B. Wi Barton will deliver a lecture oa "The Upper Houses In the Legislatures of tho Australasian Colonies " The final practice of the members of Bands of Hope will tate place in the Newton Conurouatlonai Schoolroom. Edinburgh streoc, on Monday evening, at the usual time. Mr R. Arthur holds a large sale on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, of uaredqemed pledgee. &c consisting of diamond, gold, and silver rings, gold and silver watches, bracelets, jewellery, wearing apparel, tee.. So,

THE PHŒNIX PARK TRAGEDY.

Further Particulars,

LONDON, May 11. TKS offer of Mr W. E. Forster to reiume the Secretaryship of Ireland was declined by tbe Government.

Mr Parnell addressed the House on the subject of the recent assassinations, and in the course of lua speech said that the enemies of his policy had devised the crime, as tho deadliest possible blow at Irish hopes and the new policy of the Gov ernment.

Meetings have been held in many towns in Ireland, at which sympathy with the Government, and detestation of the recent assassinations have been exprea-cid.

The Land Leaguers of America are offer ing large rewaraa for tbe apprehension of the assassins of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke. O'Bonnovan Rossa haa issued a manifesto in which, while justifying the Nationalist movement in Ireland, he denounces the murders in Fhccnix Park.

Sailors are engaged in searching the river Liffey for the bodies of the assassin*, who are reported to have committed suicide by drowning. A. remarkable letter is published in the "Standard," by Michael Bavitt, in which he charges Mr W. E. Forster, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, with being the author of a plan to encourage the outrages, by arresting him as a "suspect" under the Coercion Act. If allowed, Davitt state*, he wonld have used the whole influence of the Land League to prevent the commission of crimes, He no longer believes in coercion as a means of succouring Ireland. During his bitter solitude in a lelon's cell, he had a nobler vision of enfranchisement, in the fraternisation of the peoples, justice con quering hatred, and a go*pel of land for the people, which would efface all bitterness and ancient hatred-.

At Brighouso, in Yorkshire, very serious riots have occurred, a great mob of the in habitant- having attacked the Irish resi dents, for the purpose of avenging tbe deaths of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke,

THE CENTRAL PRISON SCHEME.

[BY Ta_KGB.lPa.-OWH CO__t_SP--D_-t-.

DUNEDIN, this day. Four long-sentenced tradesmen prisoners have been sent from here to the central general establishment, at Wellington. naigoa'ion is felt that the Government should go to unnecessary expense in meet ing absurd theories regarding the classifi cation of prisoners, which have notoriously not worked well in Great Britain or the colonies. The classification of prisoners in a Central Gaol is considered by all experienced in gaol affairs to be a delusion, a mockery, and a snare. It is hoped that attention will be called in Parliament to tho matter, and a protest be immediately made against the in tended system ef re-classing penal servi tude prisoners at Mount Cook, and in place thereof to utilise the prison labour as suc cessfully carried out in parts of this co'ony.

THE OHI NEMURI O UTRAGE.

Capture of the Perpetrators,

IN yesterday's issue we published a tele gram from our Cambridge correspondent announcing the fact that the capture of the perpetrator^ of tho Ohinemuri outrage had been planned. It would appear that the Native Minister was made cognisant of the fact that Pakara and Epiha, tho ring leaders in the shooting of " Doldy " Mc- Williams, were present at the native meet ing. With characteristic promptitude he instructed Colonel Reader, Commissioner of Police, that they must be captured 3 and the outcome of it was that sergeant Mc- Govern, of Hamilton, reinforced with a posse of Armed Constabulary, made preparation for the capture of the pair who have so long eluded justice. Sentries were posted along the road, it being expected that the Maoris would stop at Ngaruawahia. Sergeant McGovern learnt that they were coming down the Waipa in company with others of their tribe -the Ngatinako—and subsequently that they had stopped at a native settlement near Whatawhata. Act ing with commendable promptitude, Sergt, McGovern engaged a steamer, and proceed . ing up the river with his men, a dash was made on the settlement. Pakara and Epiha were secured before their comrades had recovered from their surprise. They made a desperate struggle to rescue the prisoners, but the police succeeded in get ting both on board safely. The steamer then proceeded to Hamilton. The priso ners will arrive hero by this afternoon's train. The outrage for which these natives are arrested occurred in August, 1879. The Ngatikoe tribe had sold tho Pakehaogi block -a piece of land the Ngatihako, the remnant of a once powerful tribe, claimed. It was subsequently proved that these latter bad not the slightest foundation for their claim. On the day of the outrage, Mr D. H. Bayldon and Mr Henry Crumps, sur. veyors, with "Doldy" McWilliams.a young half-caste, and Powdrell (chaiomen) were surveying the jPukebangi block, near tbe Rotokuhu Gorge, on the Paeroa and Te Aroha road, when suddenly a party of armed natives appeared, and fired a volley. It being a case ot " God for us all, and the devil take the hindmost," the survey party took to their heels. McWilliams, however, was brought to earth with a ball through tbe thigh. With admirable presence of mind he shammed death, while Pakara and Epiha stooped over him brandishing their tomahawks, One of the natives cut off a portion ot the plucky young man's hair, and placed it in his mouth. When all was clear he crawled to Paeroa, a distance of five miles. Although the affair created an immense sensation at the time, nothing was dono to effect their capture. Their settlement is situated- in the centre ot a swamp, on the banks of the Waihou river, and no doubt the authorities thought that pursuit would be something .'ike the proverbial hunting for a needle m a bale of hay. Besides, it was known that the Nga tihakos were desperate characters, and many valuable lives might have been lost in_ adopting aggressive measure, against the miserable desperadoes. By the time Mc Williams had recovered from the effects of his wounds, the public seemed to have ar rived at the conclusion that the matter had entirely blown over. We feel sure that Mr Bryce'a action will be hailed with satisfac tion from one.end of the colony to the other.

TELEGRAMS.

(FEOM OCR OWN C EEESP-NDE T.)

KAEO, this day.

A telephone station was - opened to-day at Messrs Gibbs and Co.'s store. The place is going ahead. COUOMANDEL, this day.

Bismarck.' —Mr Gribble, from the Thames, has taken charge of the Bismarck mine. He has been inspecting the various workings of tho Tokatea and Gem, and will make a fair start next week. It is probable he will cross-cut the country for parallel reefs, and the mine may shortly be heard of to advantage.

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WaSgaBUI, this day.

The following additional acceptances and entries for the Wanganui Steeplechase have been received :—Handicap Steeplechase: Skylark and New Year ; Marden steeple chase : Skylark and New Year; Grand Steeplechase : Sportsman.

WELLINGTON, Friday,

The steamer Jane Douglas, which left here for Foxton, struck something hard when off Brand Bay, and, as the vessel was making water, she returned to port, and was placed on the slip. It was then ascer tained that a small hole had been made iv a plate in the fore part o£ the engine-room. There were also two small dents. It is be-, lieved that it was some floating substance which she struck. The damage has been repaired. —

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

The recent outrages have caused quite a fright among people obliged to be out at nignt, and revolvers are in good demand. The inability of the police to catch anyone La causing much comment.

TI&.ARO", this day. A public meeting was held at the theatre last night for tbe purpose of organising a fund for the relief of the sufferers by the ' late wrecks, and the consideration of Har bour Board matters. The theatre was crowded to excess, and many people were unable to obtain admission. A committee wai elected to canvass tbe town and neigh bourhood tor subscriptions to the fund. THE CITY OF PERTH. An attempt was made yesterday after noon to tow off the City of Perth, but owing to a sand-bank having formed in front of her it proved unsuccessful. I Another attempt will be made so soon as I she is lightened. She ia afloat at high | tide.

DUNEDIN, this day.

At the Port Chalmers Police Court, Andrew Johnston, fireman on board the Rotomnhana, charged with criminally as saulting Elizabeth Harris, at Sawyer's Bay, ca_e dismissed.

Mr C. F. Black reports the sale of the Mabel estate in Southland, 3,400 acres, at a satisfactory price, and states tbat in con sequence of the large yield per acre of New Zealand land, and tbe high price of grain, Victorians are showing an anxiety to invest in freehold land.

A case came before the Besident Magis trate to-day in which several sailors ef the brig E-iily sued the captain for wages. These he refused to pay, on the ground that the sailors refused to return to Brisbane. The sailors asserted that the briij was un seaworthy, but the Resident Magi-irate found that their assertion was a pure fabri cs tion, and gave judgment against them, J. Le amount involved was £70.

Wellesley Street School Athletic Sports.

The weather Was fine for the above sports, and there was a moderate attendance. The races passed a—' meat aati.factorily. The folio wing are the results :—

Frnsx Race (Quarter Mile Handicap.)— C. Donald, 1 (won easily); J. Taite. 2. Second Race (100 Yards Handicap.)—C. Donald. 1: W. Davey, 2. Thibd Race (100 Yaiids for Boys Undeh 12 YBAE3.i— _\ Davey. 1: Croker, 2. Fourth Race (One Mile wa___ng Match.) —Hurray, 1; E. Barton, 2. Fifth race. Three Heats (81_v_n Cup presented by F. H. Lewisson, Esq..)— First heat (100 yards): Donald, 1: W. Davey. 2; Lewis Robinson, 3. Second heat (200 yards): Donald, 1; Paul. 2; Davey. 3, Third heat (330 yards): Donald, 1; Pau_2; W. Davey,3. Donald obtaining most points, wins the cup, ■with Davey and Paul second, both, getting the same number of points. Sixm Evext (Too op Wae.) -w. T)avey_ side won. which consisted of. Davey, Donald, Paul. H. Burton, and H. Doughty. Seventh Event (Ihbowinq the Cricket Ball).—W. Davey, 75 yards, I; O. Balla_ty_e, 67 yards. Eighth Race (Two Mile Walking IL-tch).—Murray. 1; E. Burton, 2. Time, 2J minutes 16 seconds.

Ninth Race. (One Mile Running Maich) (Silver pencil case, presented by Mr Kohn.)- Paul, 11; Burton, 2; Taite. 3: Tune. 6mir_. The scholars o£ the Wellesley-sti-oet school thank those kind gentlemen who gave subsorip -ons, &c, towards getting up the sports, and moro especially the School Cotnmitte and Mr Worthington for granting a holiday.

THE MENDELSSOHN QUIN TETTE CLUB CONCERT.

IT cannot be denied that the visit of this talented baud to Auckland comes at a most unfortunate time. The prospective advent of an opera company, and the opening of the new opera house are in almost every one's mind, and the votaries of "Patience" are not to be shaken from their fealty, Still there are some—-an increasing number —who delight in music for its own sake, and who will not miss the present opportunity if hearing tbe most exquisite and perfect In strumentation that has been heard in Auck land, We believe that the visit of the Mendelssohn Quintette Club is calculated to do a great deal for music in the way of stimulating our amateurs to improvement, and encouraging them to a more careful and systematic cultivation of tbe divine art. It must be remembered that each of these talented performers was himself at one time a beginner. Talent, of oourae, is necessary, but it is not all. What most attracts us ia these per formances is the evidence of constant aud united practice, ot the most rigid attention to minutim, of thoroughness in every detail, and above all, of ease and natural ness. Ars est celaro artem.

The most perfect items are the stringed quartettes. Nothing could be finer than the Andante and Caazonetra (Mendelssohn), most superbly played last night 3 or the rendering of Pleyel's Hymn, with the original variations. There was perfect unanimity. The pointi were brought out clearly in each part; the pianos were ex quisitely delicate, and the crescendos were vigorous and inspiriting. In the opening bars of " Pleyel's Hymn," the second violin was perhaps scarcely audible enough to make the harmony complete, but, with this singe exception, we could not detect a fault.

Passing oa to the orchestral item?, Auber's ovaiture, "Zanetta,"and the "Bridesmaids' Cborm," from " Lohengrin," it must not be expected that the same perfection can be realized, The modification ot such orchestral music to the limit of five instruments—how everably those instruments arehandled— may serve to exhibit the wonderful powers of the performers, but it must fall short of an adequate interpretation. For instance, M. Giese is out and out the best violoncello player wo ever heard, but even he cannot reproduce violoncello, double bass, bassoon, and trombones all in one.

But to the accompaniments of the vocal and instrumental solos, the fullest praise must be given. They are played in ex cellent taste.wholly subirdinatc to and yet illustrative of the solo ; and tbe strictest regularity is maintained in time and tune. Of the solos themselves, we will brieflly speak. Miss Miller pleased us most iv the "Aye Maria," by Cherubini, one of the greatest of all writers of religious music. An encore being demanded, Miss Miller selected, by way of contrast, " The Highland Lassie."

M. Schade's flute solo, a very difficult fantasia on an air by Abt, was a marvel ot execution.

M. Schnitzler gave on the violin a cleverly-constracted fantasia on airs fr.m ''Faust," aud in response to an enthusiastic encore, played the charming Minuetto by Boccherini. Mr Kyan's clarinet solo, fantasia on Themes from " Le Postilion," was performed in a very finished style. But the chief interest appeared to be reserved for M. Giese's violoncello solo, having for its theme a plaintive Russian melody alternating between minor and major, and followed by "The Last Rose of Summer." In answer to the inevitable encore, he played a curious kind of prelude in harmonics.

Two more concerts yet remain of the series, and we hope they will be more largely attended. It is a mistake to sup pose that only the initiated can lind pleasure in these performance- The selec tions are well chosen, with a due regard to popular tastes. They are not exclusively cLusical music. Indeed we must confess to a feeling of surprise that the classical element is not more largely represented on the. programme.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RSUTBB'S T___G_AM3.l

Starving Refugee Jews.

VIENNA, May 18

IntcLycnce i 3 to hand that ten thousand starving relugee Jews are now encamped near Brodytown, ou the Polish frontier of Galicia (Austria.) The greatest destitution is reported to exist among them. COMMERCIAL. LOIN PON, May 18. Consols remain at 102_. Bank reserve is unchanged at £12,500,000, and New Zea land securities remain at 106 for 5 per cent. 104-0 loan, 103. for 5 per cent. 18S9 loan, exdiv.; 102. for. 4.1789-1904 loan. Colonial breadstuff's continue dull at last quotations. The demand for Australian hides is limited, and prices are J of a penny lower. JWOOL SALE. At to-day's wool sale good competition was experienced, at full current rates, 1,800 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening of the series. A PROTEST BY THE IRISH JUDGES. LONDON, May 18. The Irish Judges have taken steps to proteat against the clause? of the Iriih Repression Bill which provide for the | suspension of juries in Ireland. j NATAL REJECTS REPRESENTATIVE IKSIITUTIONS. CAPE TOWN, May 18. • The election which has been hold in Natal recently with the object of testing public opinion in regard to Lord Kir__er ley s offer of Responsible Government, has resulted in the votes being adverse to the proposal. THE SU_PSUT_.D ASSASSINS. LONDON, May 18. It has been ascertained that the ten men who were recently arrested on board tho steamship Egypt, at Liverpool, on suspicion of being concerned in tbe assassination of Lord Fredk. Cavendish and Mr T. H. Burke were only stowaways. THE ANGLO.FRKNCH FLEETS. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 18. It is announced t'.at the Porte has sent a request to the French and English Go vernments that the ironclads which have been despatched to Egypt should be re- ' called, as their presence in Egyptian waters is deemed an encroachment upon the suzerainty of the Sultan. AUSTRALIAN CKICKETEKS V. SUSSEX. LONDON', May 18. The Australians commenced their second match to-day against Eleven of the county of Sussex at Brighton. The weather was fine throughout tbe day, and the attendance was large. A capital wicket was pitched, and the ground was in good order. The Sussex Eleven went in first, and were all disposed of for ... Palmer bowled splen didly, and did the hat trick, taking in all 8 wickets for 4S runs. At the close of the day's play the Australians had put together •250 for 2 wickets, the following being the scores :—Massie, c, 45 ; Bannerman, c, 60 : Murdoch, not out, 109; Horan, not out,

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, this day. New Zealand wheat remains at 6s 7d, New Zealand oats quoted at 4*, an advance of 2d duiing the week. Maize is quoted at as 9d, an advance of Id. THE STEAMER RANEL 4GH. BRISBANE, this day. Telegrams from Cardwell report that there is a possibility of the steamer Banc lagh being floated off King's reef, but only at great expense. ADELAIDE, this day. - Wheat from 6s to 6s 2d. Town flour is quoted at £13 15s to £14, and country brands £18. MELBOURNE, this day. Sir Bryan O'Loghlin, as treasurer, will deliver the Budget statement, in the Legis. lativc Assembly, on Thursday next. 5-G-it CROP. Mauritius advices report that accounts of the sugar crop are favourable, and it i. ex pected to be about an average one. THE DYNAMITE EXPLOSION. MELBOURNE, May 19. The perpetrator of the dynamite explo sion at Prahran yesterday has not yet been arrested. CHOLERA AT SUMATRA. MELBOURNE. May 19. News has been received hero that an outbreak ot cholera has occurred at Su matra, and Lord Kimberley requests that the colonists will quarantine all vessels coming from that country.

£P_B S S. ALB ON,]

LONDON, May 12. The House of Commons has instructed the Attorney-General to defend tho action brought by Mr Bradlaugh against the Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms for assault com mitted upon him in process of his .jeciment from the Chamber.

A match has been arranged between Boyd and Laycock, for £200 a-side, to be pulled over three and a-half miles on the Tees, on the 3rd July next. Another between Pearce and Lurgan, forj£loo a-side, is to be pulled on the Thames, oil the 17th of June. The Mint has received a new die for gold coinage, which, represents the Queen with the Imperial Crown,- tho likeness being that of Her Majesty in the present year.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs W. C. Daldy and A. Boardinan Justice-ot the Peace.l Drunk.—Mary Carmio.aol was fined for having been drunk last night. A--KQSO _____hy.—John Finlay and Charles 'Anderson were charged with the larceny ot fonr bottles of mm, two shirts, one ptfr of trousers, one pair of socks, vane £1 13i Gd. the property- of Alfred Murray, on board the cutter H.lf-casta. st Auokland, on or about May 19.— Sergeant Gamble said there was not sufficient evidence against the prisoners to secure a con viction, and the cnarge was accordingly with drawn. L-rc-ny op a Swao.—David Mills was charged wit- the larceny of a swag, consisting of one overcoat, ono tweed ooat, one waistcoat, on. pair trousors, one pair boots, one blanket, shirt, socks, and waterproof sheet, value _110s. the property ot one John Hope, at Auokland, on May 17.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, and waa sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. Beer Duty Act. — Frank B, Soott was oharged with a breach of the Beer Duty Aot, 1831, by knowingly withdrawing beer from a certain cask containing the same, marked Mar shall and Copeland. Dunedln. without destroy ing or otherwise defacing the stamp affixed thereon, and whloh said cask was empty on Qaeen-street Wharf on April 29th.— Mr Williamson, who appeared for the Collector of Customs, said he understood tbe defendant wonld plead guilty, tho beer having been with drawn by an Inadvertence. Under the oircum- Btanoe. the col'.eotor did not press for a heavy penalty.—Mr Karl, for defendant, p'eaded gailty. and a fine of 20a and costs waß inflicted. Ai.lkgkd Sunday Liqcok Sk-li-g.—Thos. McQann waa charged wlih a breach of the Licensing Aot, by selling liquor (to wit, beer) to one George Green, on his. licensed promises known as the Wyn yard Arms Hotel ln Symonds street, during the hours at which licensed premises are direoted to be closed, the said George Green not being a bona fide traveller or lodging therein, on the 7th May.—Mr S. Hes feeth appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Gamble proseouted. — The first witness was called as George Greene, bat he gave his name as George Henry Greene Seymour. He denied that ho had been In the wynyard Arms prior to ! being met by Sergeant Clarke. Be had a ! bottle ot beer in his pocket when the Sergeant met him; obtained it on the previous Saturday night at Porter's, ln Wakefield street, and kept it in his pooket till the {sergeant dlsoovered it on Sunday night. Knew Primrose; (remem bered him telling wltneßJ not to go out for a drink tbat night-Sergeant Gamble cautioned the prisoner, and told him the police would make enquiries at Porter's to ascertain whether he had obtained any beer there.-Mr Hesketh objeoted to the witness being intimidated, and the Bench requested the officer to change his style of examination.—Henry Hopper Adams deposed that he was tbe present licensee of tbe hotel in question. He was In the bar on the night ot Sunday the 7th. Green and a friond cams In, and witness refused to supply tham with liquor. They went out, passing a man and women from Onehunga at the door. Shortly afterwards Sergeant Clark brought the ■man Green or Seymour back.—Sergeant Clara deposed that he caw the witness Green alias Seymour coming out of the hotel with another man. CbaUenged him, and found a bottle of beer, which he slid he had ob tained on Saturday evening at Porter's '■ Charlsmont Hotel. I took him back to the Wynyard Arms Hotel,where MrMoGann denied having supplied the beer, but supplied him with all other information In his power.—The wit nesses. Green and Adams, twere re-called, and adhered striotly to their previous statements.— At the request ot Gamble, tbe state ment was recorded, as there was a probability the police would proceed against him on the mare serious charge of perjury.—The case was dismissed. ...,,..,,, xhls concluded the business,

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From oo„ Special Eepoktek.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The Governor in His War Paint.

THE Governor yesterday formally opened Parliament, the same spectacle as last year j which called forth such general ridicule being repeated. His Excellency, wearing a robe and order of St. Michael and St. George (his approach having been previously an. nounced by a salute of artillery), arrived at two o'clock. On the doors of the Council Chambers being thrown open, Cantain Knollys announced the Governor fm. mediately after he entered, with slow and stately step his tram borne by a page, and bowing right and left. In the Indies' gallery the tittering was quite audible while his own staff evidently had as much as tbey could do to keep countenance. To add to the ridiculousness of the scene, the moment His Excellency seated himself, a loud and percent knocking took place at the door, which some irreverent individual audibly attributed to a cabby wanting his fare, while another suggested that it was the gubernational washerwoman, anxious on account of the rumour that Sir Arthur was about to proceed to Fiji. In the re -rwSrt'J 1- was freely discussed as to W ffet, hei ,P"tleMe or the ceremony afforded the best fun. In a word, the whole thing was a farce. The represents fives having, been summoned, the speech was read and the "faithful Commons" re ".v.v t0 _ tfaeir and proceeded with the transaction of .Harness in a com mon sense way. The New Loan, The proposed new loan is to be three millions, not five. Mr Bryce Again Fractious. Rumours of Mr Bryce again resigning knowT^ gr ' ? c" deQ"itc°y The Whips. Mr George and Mr J. C. Brown will probably be Opposition whips. The Polling at Last Elections. A return laid on the table, shows the number of votes recorded at the late elec tion was 69,820, out of 120,972 on the rolls. An Unsigned Petition. As a caution to petitioners, I may men tion that Mr Seymour George received a petition for presentation on behalt of a man named Bentley, late of the 24th Regiment but on account of it not being signed by tbe petitioner, it cannot be presented. Mr. Ptlliett's Case. I learn, on direct information, that an understanding has been arrived at betwein MrPilliett and the Government-that all the penalties shall be remitted. He will again stand for Stanmore, doubtless a living exemplification of the apllorism that " gratitude is a lively sense of favours to come." From what I know ot tbe compact, I should now class Pilliett as a Government supporter in the event of hia return. Comments on the Speech. The Governor's speech has been the sub ject of much comment amongst member it is freely commented on tbat while in the fir.-t portion of it he clearly, plain Ivj and decisively expressed his own opinions, but the moment he touched the native question he threw all responsibility upon " my ad visers." The tone of his voice even changed while dealing with the Parihaka affair. I learn, on good authority, that when the despatches that passed between the Governor and tfarl Kimberley are laid on the table, it will be found that not only are Ministers censured for their action in this matter, but that serions reflections are cast on the whole European population of the colony, for their dealings with the native race.

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Legislative Council.

WELLINGTON. Friday. A HEW MEMBER. On re-assembling, Mr Henry Williams, a new member, was sworn, A message was received from the Governor stating that ho had administered the oath to Mr Oliver. A .committee was appointed, on the motion of Mr F. WHr.AK.E_, to prepare an I Address-in-reply, Mr Whitakbb also g.ve notice to move the re-appointment of Captain Baillie as Chairman of Com mittees. __SS.OS__ COMMUTE--. Notice was also given for the appoint ment of the following committees: Stand ing Orders, Statute, Law Bcvhion, Gold fields, Native Affairs, Joint Committee on Bills, Library, Petitions, Waste Land?/ Reporting, Printing, Bouse, Selection, and Private Bills. THE PHCESTX PARK ASSASSINATION, Iv reply to Colonel Brett, Mr Whitakek said the Government had seat no message of condolence re Lord Frederick Cavendish, and did not intend to. ; PERSONATION EXPENSES. Mr Pharazyn gave notice for a return of the expenses in connection with the prosecution of himself for personation. PRODUCTION OF PAPERS. Mr Whitaker presented papers—ex pressions ot condolence re President Gar field, the Crystal Palace Wool Exhibition, the dissolution and meeting of Parliament, the Governor's visit to Fiji, copy of rules made ui'der section 14 of the Election Petitions Act, and returns of the votes polled by each candidate at the last genera election, and of the amount paid to the Koranui Coal Company by the Government for the use of its line. PERTINENT QUESTIONS. Mr P. A. _uc_xey gave notice to ask Mr Whita-er, on Tnesday, "If he will bring in a Bill to prevent the employment of children in theatres, and the Bills recom mended by the Judicature Commission for the simplification of procedure in the Law, Courts; also, to ask whether the Govern ment have taken any action with reference to a recommendation by a commissioner of the Council last year as to some members of the Civil Service, and under what process of law the Government allowed Te Whiti and Tohu to go sight-seeing at Christ church, also if they are now ijn custody, and if so, by whose authority J"

The Council adjourned at 2.50 p.m.

Souse of Representatives.

Friday.

The House met at 1.45 p.m.

ELECTION PETITIONS,

The Speaker reported that in terms of the Election Petitions Act of 1880, he had received certificates and reports from the. judge appointed to try the following peti tions :—Stanmore, Wallace, Wakanui, Lyttelton, Gladstone, Franklin North, and Wanganui. These were read, showing that in the cases of Stanmore, Wakanui, and Franklin North, the elections of Messrs Pilliett, Wason, and Harris were void, and that in the other cases the sitting members were duly elected. The reports were ordered to be entered on the journals. Mr TuKNßtT_.ii desired to call attention to the peculiar circumstances attending the [ Stanmore vote. When the Corrupt Practices Bill was before the House last session, he had pointed out that results such as had arisen might accrue, causing great injustice and hardship. He would at; the proper time ask the Bouse to appoint a committee to consider whether some re lief from the heavy penalties incurred might not uuder the peculiar circumstances be granted to the sitting member for Stan more. Major Atkinson admitted that there were exceptional circumstances in the' Stanmore case, and as it was advisable that the House should have full time to consider these, with the view of giving relief if necessary, he would refrain until Thurs day from moving for a new writ in the district. There were no exceptional circumstances in the Wakanui and North Franklin cases, and he therefore moved for warrants for new writs for those districts. Agreed to. TRADE WORKS BILL. The Trade Works Bill (Major Atkinson) waa read a first time. address-in-ke.lt. Mr PaACOCK gave notice ot the Address in-Reply for Thursday. CENTBAL PENAL ESTABLISHMENT. Mr Bbacken, without notice, asked the Colonial Secretary if it was true that a number of prisoners in the Dunediu gaols were under notice of romoval to Welling ton, and to be engaged in the erection of a central prison there ; and, if so, would the Government suspend farther action until the House had an opportunity to consider

THE HUCKhASiB EVENING STAit, SATUROAf, MAY 30,



Bfc L 0 W ALL. _____ Bed. Wattham Watches.. .. ..366 English Watche. ... .. ..366 Best Genevas- .. ... .. 210 0 Gold Hunting Genevas .. - 7 0 0 Botherham. Gents.. .. .. 20 0 8 ff, H. LEWI-3.R. Opposite Union Bank. XKTYB HAVE KECEIVED 500} |_£g {500 ov Xiarge White tßlawketp, Slight-. D-maoed. Thby Will Be Sold at 12s, 6d. A Pair, .. f ' J, Coaoß-*-™ & O rri-iB new uojummT society. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING, LAND AND INVKBT MEN- SOCIETY OF AUCKLAND ooßtrcat or j QUEEN-STBKET and VULCAN LANE, All classes are Invited to take up Investing Shares, payments weekly, Interest remunenv fflve. j LOANS granted en security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for tho purpose of Buying, Btn_MK_, tee.. In sums of -20 to £5000, repay, able—tar every £100 advanced—at the folio wine Boate, by weekly, monthly, or Quarterly lnstat Tanatat— ' _s___Fmentfl l-FB* Repayments . Per - *#****** overlWee-. oxtendlnß over Weelr, ___j__L:l_ 851 l „„_% d 5 i GBOWOK . BASEH. Menage.,



i glpecial Ad^ertiaementa. I T DON'T PUT MY JEWELLERY IN X THIS W-SDOW -OJ.-T DIRTY. I have the Largest and Best Selected Stock of ) GOLD AND SILVBB JKWS-.l__W. DiAMOS-a. SiLTOH PrAiai, EisorHO Plat-, i gold and Sn,v-R Watobbs. WEDDING PR___NT_. MABKIA-- FANS, BIHTH DA_ GISTS, AND CHBIS_I_«N- PRESENTS, In New Zealand. The Smallest Shop and Grandest Assortment. F. H. LEWISsON, WATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Qu__-T-B.b_bx -onoosite the Union Bank •gTI. OM THIS DATE, 5 PER CENT 5 • Will be Allowed on ALL CASH PURCHASES FROM I Qnk Pound i And Upwards. ' J, COSGRAVE & CO. I -1 U S T OPENED, I _ATI„ -ADAMEB . IN AX- TH- j ' FASHIONABLE SHADES,



N-WEST AND MOST HANDSOME TRIMMING FOR DRESSES. I BOUGHT CHEAP, AND TO BE SOLD ! CHEAP. tr MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. 1* -ruva PER CENT. DISCOUNT for Cash Purchasers of Goods to the amount ot £2. William JEIa-TE-.y s Central Drapery Warehouse. 173, 180 & 182, Qtn_.9-B.R_-., AUCKLAND Two doors below Mason's Halrdreoslng Saloon). J. TONSON GAELIC--] [ROBERT CRANVVKLL. WINTER, 1882. OUR SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS for the SEASON are now opened up, and tor Choice Assortment and Good Value cannot be surpassed. From this date we shall not only aim at Mark- Ins our Goods lower than ordinary Trade Prices but shall allow a DISCOUNT of 5 PER CENT, on all cash purchase- over One Found, ln every department, v_s. :— DBAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND ALL KINDS OF FURNIiSHING GOODS. . GARLIC-- & CRANWBLL, NEW QOODB DBE33 DEPARTMENT. 5 Black and Colours- Gros Gram Silks Blank Moire Antique T.rrr> Black and Coloured Satins "»» Estamene, Foule, French, and other CENT. Serges -•q-cr Beau—ful French and English Double _--._ cashmeres for Dolmans and Jackets n Ulster Cloths, a. large Stock to select " trom I Fast File and Fast Dye Velveteens; q all coloora ° tioulsa. Persian, and Russell Cords 0 Double-warp Brilliants and Lustres ONew Zealand T weeds and Roumanian Twills U Magnificent Value In Black Cashmeres %- and Merinos " Homespun Flannelettes and Melton T Cloths NEW FANCY MODsT" The Garland or Fancy Trimmings Watered and Broche Velvet for Trim mings IS Coloured and Black Plash for Trim mlnga Watered and. Satin __ah Blbbona np to IN 11 Inches wide Blaok and Coloured Fnra for Trimming TH. Plain and Fapcy Hosiery and special makes £ Mother Hubbard Collarsttea Feather. Satin, and Chenille do. Novelties ln Scarves and Ties A Fur-lined Spring Too Gloves Chenllie Flowers and Feather Trlm __ mlnga Bronze and Peacock Feathers and L Wings Black and Bronze Hats O Very Pretty Costumes for Children New Style Children's Dresses and W Pelisses Ladles' Skirts, French designs E Handsome Jackets and Dolmans Felt, Beaver, and Seal Hats D Fancy Wool Capes and Shawls Splendid Assortment Kid, Taffeta, and Cloth Gloves &x., a... Si new MANCHESTER AND FURNISHING GOODS. 100 Patterns iv Cretonnes, French and English The "Duplex " L-jeo Curtain Mantleshelf and Gipsy Table Fringes Cretonne Tassels and Trimmings _j_s. Blankets and Flannels MEN _ AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Linzb Equal to Wholesale Price. 33 Men's Witney Overcoats, lined throughout, 25s 6d 25 Men's Beaver Overcoats. 27a 6d Imperial Sac Salts, Colonial made, 38s 6d Boys' Long Tronser Suits, from 30s Boyb' and Youths' Colonial Suits Special Line—Boys' Knicker Suits, 8s lid . Speolal Line-Boys' Military Salts, 15s 6d Trousers and Vests, from 13s 6d Tweed, for Boys' Wear, from la 6d GOOD STOCK OF ALL" OUR ORDINARY GUODS. Geelong Trousers and Vest White and Printed Moles Mercery, Football Jersey and Hose A Large Assortment of Haberdashery and Tailors' Trimmings An. Good- Mar-id for Cash ai time of PCKCHAB- ASB 5 PBS --NT. DISCO-HT. GrARLICK & C/RANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, DRAPERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. CITY HALL ARCADE, Q___sr and Lorn„_t_-e_s, Auokland. Great Cleaking-out Sale OF WINTER DRESS GOODS



"WINTER DKESS GOODS WINTER DhESS GOODS MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES ' MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DBAfERY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO BTOOE-TAKING, JVN-IBE BTOCK REDUCED. Also, TEN PER CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES . ovkb One Pound. THIS Clearing Sa.e TO LAST {Six Weeks Only After which no DISCO (JNT WILL BE ALLOWED. A* i 4 1"ABU. BY & C°" mSi 3Q_ ÜBBN-STRBaT. . I



Speolal AQver.iß.men.B. mHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAV_ FOB SALEt— 1 Crown " Flour, in aa.k., 100-and 50 ---"Champion",, „ .. "Cantabi' '~ •• <• » Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat * Wharb' Mux, Auckland ABOVE ALL. The Largest. Best, and Cheapest Stock ot WATCHK- In New Zealand, all ln my window, and marked in plain figures. 1 F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street, Opposite Union Bank.



WOLFB'S AROMATIO SCHIBDAM SCHNAM-, to nduce the destruction and prevent the lm nroper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Publle against fraud and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under the label on the quart bottles, since Ist October, 1878, and continue to-enclose in kveH DAY- FAO__-_ THRO.-BOOT TH- -BAR THREE «1 ORDERS. wMoh are drawn upon the undersigned, and which will be cashed by thorn on presentation. To Beoure these Gifts, the Publla must be careful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the sEbsuinh Udo-pho Wolfe's Schnapps, with IS name upon the top label. M. Moss & Co.. Wynyard Lane. Sydney.