SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

H,GH WATKISS^i 835 BUNSET.-Xb-" Evening. -■- , BUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 7.2 MOON'S AGE.—Fail Moon, .Ist., 1.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVENIN-. Argyle, 8.5,, Crawford, from Whangarol TODAY. Alcestla, barquo. Norris. from Nowc-Btie. DEPARTURKS. TODAY. Wel'lngton, s.f.l Farquhar, for Rneroll Glenolg, b,b„ StepheiiE-n, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Han Francisco—Anßtrr.la, 15th Inet. Melbourne and South-Arawata, Thursday RUBseil, Whangaroa. and Mongonui—Welling ton Or Glonolg, Monday Taurango-Glon-lg or Wellington, Monday or Thursday , Whangarei and Whangarol no_.~s— Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawal-Flngal, Thursday Moroury Bay—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

tONOOW. As-more, ship; sailed May 20 liermio-e, ahip (W.T.R.D.I; .ailed, May 6 Looh Awo. ship, sailed June 29 Langatono, barque, loading Earl Derby, ship, soilßd May 30 Loch -fleet, ship, loading June Wave Queen, ship, loaning Juno Margaret Galbralth, ahip. loading June NEW YORK. Rapldo,barque; Balled Aprill. Karnaa, barquo, from New York Qemabook, barquo. Balled May 9 Androa BUS. barquo, loading Juno Gro-Bvaer, barque, called July 1 southern ports. Emily, brig, from Dunedin A-nabell, brig, from Dunedin, loading Enterprise brigantine, from Timaru; sailod July 22 Seagull, brigantine (at Manukau).from Oamaru ullaabeth Curie, sohooner, from Lyttelton, sailed July 8 Cutty Bark (at Thames), from Lyttolton AOSTBAHA. Aurora, sohooner, from Newcastle, sailod June SO Naiad, brig, from Newoastle SOUTH BEA ISLANDS. Sovereign, sohooner, from Tahiti Pearl, ketch, from Rorotonga Agnes Donald, sohooner, from R aro tonga Winifred, sohoonor, from Tavlur 1 LIVERPOOL. Asterian. barquo (H.Q.D.W.); sailed. May 12

EXPORTS.

Per Myrtlo, for Friendly Islands and Samoa: 130 bags flour, 133 oaoea kerosene, 31 cases pre served fish. 168 mats sugar, 90 sash weights. 21 drama oil, 21 pkgs dried fruits. IB oases bisoulta, 40 oaskß beof, 47 oaaos meats, 6 aao 18 onions, 72 saokß potatoes, 2<i pkgs huttor, 55 colls ropo, 10 pkgs Bhlpohandlory, 89 kegs whito load, 30 oarß, II oases and 11 baloa cotton print., 10 pkgs paints, and a largo quantity sundry merohan dlßO.

Inwaiwh Coastwis-.—Vfaglo. from Ngur gnru, with 21.764 ft timbor ; Four SUterr. from Matakana, with 29 toua firewood; Griffin, fcom Russell, with 80 tona ooal; Rangatlra, from Barrier, with 50 tons firewood.

OnTWAnrs Coastwisb.—Maglo, for _>guf *_-!-. t Fanny Kelly, for Whangaroa; Dream' for Whangarei; Rangatlra. for Omaha.

The sohooner Fleetwing proceeds from henoo to Greymouth ln oh»rgo of Captain Conoh, lato of tho Kate MoUrogor.

The s a, Arawata leavea for Whangarei and Whangarol Heads about 0 o'olook this evening. Sheretaniß In timo to proceed South early on Thursday.

Tho s,B. Oreti Is expeoted to leave for Gisborne and Napier about 3 p.m. to-day.

.' Tho brigantine Nightingale oamo out Of dock to-day. She has beon entered out at the Customs for Melbourne, via Whangaroa.

Messrs Stone Bro. - barquo Alcostls, from Melbourne via Newcastle, was signalled late tbis afternoon.

The Thames River S.N. Compsny have given Mr Savage an order for a vesael suitablo for the Btowage of about 20.000 ft timbor—length of keel. 55ft; breadth of beam, lift; depth of hold, 4ft

Ths brigantine Myitle cleared at the Customs for Friendly Islands and Samoa to-day. Sho takes the following passengers:—Mesdames C. M. Matthews and Kay, Messrs A. Peterson, w, Foater, W, Colbonrn, F. J. Matthews and M. Blrkett.

The Argylo, from Whangarei e.rly last even ing broUKht the following passengers:—Measrp Suroh, McKenzie, Taylor. Monro, Greenleafe, smith, Frenoh. MltohelßOn.iLanigan, Marorott. Whitehouse, Mrs and Master Htophenson, Mlsa McKae. Rev. Moßao, Rev. Dillon, and 2 in the steerage,

Captain MoGregor, managing director of the Northern Steamship Co., informa na that thu » s, lona Will run to the Hallway Wharf, Wha ngarei, as Boon aB tbe Una Is opened, and tbe Argyle will continue running to the Whangarei Wnarf. Tbo Glenelg will replace the lona when the company prooure a new boat, for wnioh they are now negotiating,—"Northern Advo- At tho Taomea yesterday the arrivals wsro :— Orakel, barge, 120 sheep, from .Orakei: Hattie White, outter, with produce, from Tairaki; Nanoy, cutter, ooal, from Anokland ; Otahuhu, outter. 4500 brloks, from Anosland; George, cutter, from Read _ Mill. SOOOft timber; Anne Milbank, p.b., from Auokland, ta ballas". Sailed: Cutty Bark, sohooner, for Russell, in ballast; Orakel, barge, for Auokland. In bal last; Zillah, ketob, for Auokland, with 15,000 feet timber: Matakana and Willie winkle, outters, for Tamaki, in ballast; Elslnore, Bohopner, for Whangarei, in ballast,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. "~* Hawea, 5.8.. Kennedy, for the South Maogregor, B.s, Mo Arthur, for Waitara Row.na, 8.5.. Scott, for Ho-langa Laila Rookh, s.s., Robertson, for Raglan

Tho Northern Co.'s steamer Macgregor left at a late hoar last night for Waitara, with several DBBsengers and the following cargo :-ICO polls wire, 12 oasos Iron, 48 boxes candles, 30 bag' salt. 14 oasos keroaono, 19 packages BUgar, il6 paokages spirits, 14 bags rioe, and 137 packagea sundries. Tho B.s. L-Ha Rookh left at ll a,m. to-day for Baglan,wlth about 15 tons oargo, The s 8. Rowena left for Hokianga at 7 o'olook this morning, conveying about 20 tons sundry merohandlßO aa oargo. Tho Union Co.'s steamer Hawea left the wharf for southern ports at 9 a.m. to-day. ;

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day,

Arrived: Wellington, from Anokland, 7 o.m. SMledl Christina and Columbia. Soils thia attSmoon: Southern Cross, for Norfolk Island. Taubai-qa, this day, •Arrived: Glenelg. from AuoWand, 8.30 a.m, Post Chaimebs, Monday. Sailed: Penguin, 8.5., for tho North. Pas senger for Auokland—Mr Featherglll.

Birth.

HOSKING.-On tho 2Sth Jaly, at hor reßldenoe. Brown.atreet, Ponsonby, the wife ot J. H. Hoaking of a son. ROUT.-On 30th Jaly, at her residenoe, Bprlng- Btraet. Ponsonby, the wife of George Ront of a daughter.

Marriage.

DONALDSON-CHIPLIN.-On Jaly 2ltb, at the reaidenoo of the biide. by the Rev. P. S. Smallfleld, William, seoond son of Mr. W. Donaldson, Monnt Bdeni to Mary, teoond daughter of Mr. Joseph Chlplln, vrhangarata. —Belfast papers please copy.

Death.

FARR.-On July 30th, 1882, at his residenoe, Ponsonby, William Farr, late of Mount Albert, aged 6i years, May he rest la peace. The funeral will leave hia residence, Pon- Bonby Road, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m. Friends please acoept thia invitation.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1. 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resist-no. For the future in the distance, And tbe good that we can do.

The failure of the proposed Coffee Palace for Auckland (for it is apparent that the project has received a fatal wound, and only waits the coup de grace to ensure its extinction for the present) suggests some reflections. In the case of temperance men, and the Christian community in general, these reflections cannot be altogether pleasant or congratulatory, It must he galling to them to think that in a city of this size and importance, where there are fifty flourishing temples of Bacchus, there is not one devoted to Temperance ; and it must be doubly galling to them to writhe nnder the deserved rebuke ot a most heterodox lecturer like Mr Denton, who recently taunted Aucklanders with giving much of their means, expending their taste and skill, and even devoting some of the most charming of their girls, to the service of Kiog Alcohol. Apart from purely Tem perance considerations, it is to he deplored, on general and social grounds, that tbe scheme has not succeeded. There is a large class in the city who feel tbe need of a Temperance hotel and restaurant, with reading and amusement rooms attached, which .should be conducted on a scale of charges that would place it within the reach of the poorest, and should yet be fitted up with a degree of comfort and taste that should make it acceptable to the most refined. There is a much larger class who would have been led to take advantage of such an institution, and who would bave greatly benefitted by it. Further, there is a mint of money in such _i public-bouse, properly managed; and even on this score it is matter for regret that the scheme has in the meantime fallen through. There were thus three good reasons why the pro posed Coffee Palace for Anckland should have been successfully established; «tbe

first of these being a sentimental one—tho credit of the city ; the second, social—the supplying of a want of the community ; aud the third, commercial—the certainty of a flourishing trade and big dividends. Why, then, with all theso things in its favour, has not the Coffee Palace project been realised iv Auckland 2

The answer seems to us to He on the sur face. There was a stumbling-block at the very threshold of the undertaking which could uot prove other than insurmountable. The projectors had too grand ideas ; they forgot that the age of miracles was past, and they indulged in a dream of a colossal establishment which should at once spring into existence fully armed aud equipped like the demi-god of fable. They heard of Coffee Palaces in Britain and America,' which were large in thtir proportions and complete in their appointments, and which wero giving returns of S and 10 per cent. They doubtless knew that at Melbourne, near our own doors, there were a number of Coffee Taverns, one of which cost no less than £25,000, and which yield dividends ranging from 8 to 15 per cent, on the capital invested. But they failed to note that all these successful companies and their Cott'ee Palaces wore the result of a steady growth and development. Our local directors commenced at the wrong end, aud it is not to be marvelled at that failure has been the result. The Auckland Coffee Palace Company not only proceeded on a falso basii; they alao violated economic principles. They rushed at a "wonderful bargoin" of a big site, foigetUng that nothing is cheap which you do not require, or which you cannot profitably employ. The sentimental idea was all right, but it was uot sufficiently hold in check by tho common-sense and commer cial idea, and the company has found that though a white elephant Is a very nice thing to have, it is rather expensive. Wherever the Coffee Palace movement has j succeeded, it libs beeu by small beginnings, careful management, and ]udicious exten sion to meet the growing public apprecia tion. In mauy British towns tho com. panics began by leasing one small shop, furnishing it, and working it on a payablo basis, extending along this lino as oppor tunity arose, until truly palatial premises were secured, with all tho concomitants of a Working Men's Club, and in some iu s&nces a residential Temperance Hotel. In some cases the growth has been exceed ingly rapid. Thos the Victoria Coffee Palaco in Collins-street East, Melbourne, which only commenced operations two years ago, has slooping accommodation for 150 pe.ple, and besides paying a dividend of 8 per cent, the company has carried £2000 to reserve fund. But the movement

is four yoars old in Melbourne, and the publio had learned to appreciate the Coffee Palaces befo o this particular institution was started. There v. as no reason why

the Auckland Coffee Palaco Company should

not havo been equally as successful as the Melbourne one, had it mado a proper begin nin~.

Tho resolution come to at yesterday's meeting of shareholders — to proceed with tho building as originally proposed, provided Ihat 16,500 additional shares aro subscribed for within a month—ia little more than a ruse to cover a somewhat in glorious retreat. He would bo a sanguine man indeed, who wonld expect the public to give a satisfactory response to this appeal for support, when, in a largo meeting ol shareholders, promisoscould not bo obtained to takeup more tban I,2ooadditional shares. And even if the wl.bed-for additional capital wore at tho command of the directors, the success of tho company would bo as far off as evtr. They would still be beginning at the wrong end, and iuvlting failure at the very outset. We see no better thing for the present company to do than to wind up, sell their assets, and be thankful that they have not been led into further losses by following after a Utopian ideal.

The Vagaries of Trade.

The strange vagaries of trade have become so familiar that men scarcely wonder when they hear that America — tho original habitat of tho potato, and the land of im mense dairy farms and cheese factories — imports Irish potatoes, Dutch cheese, and Danish butter; and the old saying about "taking coals to Newcastle " has almost ceased to possc3S auy point. But there is still room for surprise that a people so essentially commercial as tbe British should not take more effectual means of securing that large increase of wealth which flows from the proper distribution of commodities. With colonioa in every zone, pioducing every conceivablo article of commerce, Britain's sources of wealth are inconceivably great, but it would almost seem that tho very vastness of these resources has led to a kind of prodigality ia our use of tbem, and a disregard of tho sound commercial principles which should govern onr action in regard to them. In various portions of the British dominions the price of the same commodity varies to an extent which should not exist, if full ad vantage were taken of our means of inter change, or if these means wero better directed. When, as in tbe case of coal in Now Zealand, the high price is caused by our failure to develop the resources of tho colony, the loss is not so Rreat, since it may be said that we are only choosing to impoverish ourselves for the benefit of pos terity ; bjit when the enhanced prico ot an article (as for instance of various kinds of fruit in this colony) is the result of defective distribution, the loss of wealth is direct and irretrievable. Theso re marks have boen suggested by a recent article in the •' Natal Witness," which advocates a system of reciprocal trade be tween that colony and New Zealand, which it is asserted would lead to very beneficial results to both parties in the transaction. The writer goes on to say *.—" With all her many natural capability, Natal is far distanced as an agricultural colony by New Zenland, The productions of that colony would prove of the utmost value' to resi dents here who suffer so much by the famine rates which too often prevail for the necessaries of life. And we have every reason to believe that the Now Zealand colonists might derive profitable trade in this land of imported foods. Why should we import Danish or German bntter of inferior quality when a much better arti cle, at less cost, could be had from our brethren across the water ? There is not the least necessity for it, and we are con vinced tbat were such an exchange of com modities to be arranged, we here would benefit materially; whilst the people of New Zealand could be supplied with fruits at a much cheaper rate tban under existing arrangements they can ever hope to have them." This is evidently afield for commer cial enterprise, which lies ready to offer up a rich regard to the first adventurer. Tlie colonists of Natal neglect agricultural pur suits, and it requires no great amount of penetration to see that the surplus produce of New Zealand might be disposed of to vastly greater advantage there than in the British markets. We could also be assured of a far better price for our first class frozen mutton, oa account of the higher rates which-rule in Natal. The " Witness" suggests that in return for our wheat, meat, and produce, the colony of Natal could send us fruits at a cost which would make them more attainable than they are at present here. We would also add tbat a probable article of exchange fiom their side might be ostriches. The cultivation of the ostrich bos been proved to be practicable in New Zealand ; and in order to encourage this pursuit the Colonial Government has offered a bonus of £5 a head for each healthy ctrich chick landed in New Zea land within a prescribed period. Tbe people of Natal would also be glad to receive some cf our coal, for which they are prepared to pay a high price. A number of these branches of trade might not prove permanent, Natal has coalfields which only require development, and we have fir.t-cla.s fruit-growing capabi lities if they were only taken advan tage of; if we were well supplied with ostriches we would not seek to import them, and by-and-by the agriculturists of Natal will be glad to put tbeir hand to the plough and call on the earth to yield them her increase. But meantime, riches are being neglected or squandered for tbe want of a proper distribution of the commodities of life, and thousands of pounds are annually being lost to Commerce, and to the geoeral stock of health. The establishment of a monthly steam service between Hew Zea land and Britain, via the Cape of Good Hope would provide the means of tra sit between New Zealand and the South African Colonies, and we have no doubt, in view of the obvious wants of each place, would lead to the development of a most lucrative and beneficial trade,

Mr Sanderson bas received the following telegram :—"Banked 60 ozs. specimen gold and specimens to-day.— Peter Keid, Success mine-manager."

A small boy named Winter had portions taken off each of three fingers by a saw at the Auckland Timber Company's Mill yes terday. A rather amusing complexion to a serious affair was given by one of the employer at the mill, wbo sent the tops of the three fingers up to the Hospital.with the boy in order to have them stuck on again.

In connection with the bank robbery at South Grafton, Victoria, ior which Mrs Mcßride, the accountant of the Australian Joint Stock Bank, South Grafton ; Savage, a storekeeper's assistant; and Wilcox, a i solicitor's clerk, were arrested, £2,745 of , the stolen money was found by the police ] secreted under a house, . A meeting of the Auckland Coursing Club will be held this evening at the Thistle Hotel. Business of importance. < Professor Cailliau will open another of i his popular singing classes this evening in 1 tlio Christians' Meeting Houso, Cook-street, ( at the usual hour. 1 The members of the Amalgamated ' Society of Carpenters and Joiners will cele brate their seventh anniversary by a bill ] and refreshments to-morrow evening, in 1 the Ltrne-street Hall, dancing to commence 1 at 9 o'clock. The committee have made < all the necessary arrangements in order to i secure success. i Another Richmond is In the field for the ' representation of Ponsonby in tha City Council after the much desired amalgama- j tion is effected. Mr J. Swailes, one of tho j 1 Trustees, has yielded to the solicitations of i a large number of fiienda, and decided to ; stand. The Northern S.S. Company's steamers were adorned with gay streamers of flags iv honour of the marriage of Captain Morris, of th. s.s. Fingal, to Miss McKay, of Mercury Bay. Mr Kohler'a Waxworks and piomenade concert will continue open during the pre sent week. Tho rooms were visited yester day by numbers, who evidently took consi derable iutercstin tho representative figures, a fow claiming acquaintance with the gal vanic boy. Four ocarinas were distributed, aud lessons given. This exhibition will bo open until tou o'clock thia evening. A special meeting of the Industrial Pro vident Permanent Building, Land, and Investment Society of a uckland will be held on Thursday next, fur tho purpose of altering rules 22, 26, 28 and 84, repealing rule 23, nnd making a new rule to meet 1 cases where securities on advances are ■ deemed insufficient. I'ho Diorama of tho Zulu War was well , attended last night at Abbott's Opera House. After tho respective picture. of , the war had been exhibited, the distribu , tion ot gilts was made. The suite of ' furniture was presented to Mrs Harlcy, of ', Chapel-street. Mr Thompson announced r his intention of giving a parting matinee on 1 Saturday afternoon on a liberal scale, viz., [ tree ndmissiou to children of the different _ charitable institutions of the city. Mr , Thompson desires that superintendents will \ send in a statement of tho number ot , children under their care, in order that all , may be provided with sitting room, inch j child will receive a memento of the 3 diorama. The Loyal Parnoll lodge of Oddfellows will celebrate their 24th anniversary by a 5 plain drcs. ball at tho Parnell Hall, on 1 Wednesday, August 9th, 3 We have been requested to state that the 2 advertiiement in last night's issue putport . ing to be nn emanation from " Mr Denton's 0 late committee " was entirely unauthorised c by that body. As a matter of fact, fully 1 half the members of that committee are [ unbelievers in Spiritualism, and thoy se \ cured Mr Denton's services, not because they accepted his views either on Evolution I or Spiritualism, but Blmply because tbey 0 considered that lectures such ns his were v worth hearing, and calculated to stimulate t reflection and encourage freedom of thought. c The committee dissolved on Sunday night, c . and no advertisement had then been au -1 thsrised or oven mentioned, 0 Somotimo ago the Auckland Presbytery _ decided to hold public conferences, on the evening, of Presbytery meetings, for the discussion of important questions ia con nection with church lifo and work. The first conference was hold two months ago, in 0 St. James's Hall, wheu the Kcv. McKenzie Frascr, M.A., St. David's, read au able aud interesting paper on " Iho .necessity of 1 a Revival of Religion." The paper has ~ since been published and circulated throughout; the Province, The noxt c.n ---" f .rence will bo held in St. Andrew's Church * to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, Amnist ■' 2nd, at 7.-0, when the Rev. J. Mucky, M. A, ' Otahuhu, will in'roduce tho subject of con. 3 ferenco, "The Difficulties of Church work 9 iv the Colonies'* Tha meeting will th»n " bo open, and it ia hoped that all interested S will try and be present. i, The members of the St. Sepulchre's g Mutual Improvement Society were treated ._ to a discursive historical lecture last even v ing by Mr Kinstlla, entitled " Church and "c Crown," in which was shewn a large , 3 amount of knowledge of tho subject. Mr v Kinsclla is a great reader, and he knows d how to turn his knowledge to account. Hia h recent lectures on Cromwell, Carlylo, and i. the Elizabethan dramatists have been well a received by members of several Mutual o Improvement Societies, and havo been of [. ossential service in affording fairer esti -. mates of writers of past' times. The r lecture, " Cburch and Crown," drew forth a remarks from Messrs Pierce, Ewington, y and othera. The chair was taken by tho c Key. B. T, Dudley, president of the t society, who takes a deep interest in its o welfare. A cordial vote of tbanks was ac i- corded to the lecturer, who briefly res a ponded. The next meeting will be hold if on tho 7th instant, and the evening will be c dovoted to readings from the works of the s American post, Longfellow. ! * An indignation meeting of the settlers of ™ Waiuku was held in the Kentish Hotel last a Saturday to consider tho neglect of tho j* Government to provide for the construction " of the Pukekohe-Waiuku railway, and to discuss a telegram from Mr Hamlin on the '• subject. Mr W. J. Harris presided. It r was stated by several of the speakers that r when the Waiuku land was sold by tho " Government it wns with the understanding » tbat a canal was to bo cnt from tho village to the Purapura (Awara), and also tbat a * tramway was to be made, neither of which has been done. Through these promises c the land brought a high prico ; in fact, " much more than unimproved land in the c district could bring at the present time. y It was decided, on the motion ot Mr E. ; r Constable, seconded by Mr W. H. Barri ■" ball, "That Captain Ferguason (member ': for Waiuku riding in the Manukau County '** Council) should proceed to Wellington by the first steamer for the purpose of assist !j log Mr Hamlin to get the railway made . between hore and Pukekohe." Captain " Fergusson arrived from Waiuku yesterday, and proceeded south by the Hawea this B morning. :- A first-cla»s concert, on behalf of widow a Gearn, was given last night ln the New _ market Hall. The hall was crowded to •- excess. Tho following programme was if rendered in a most satisfactory manner : — c Piano duet, the Misses Cottingham ; °ongs, o by Mr Morgan, Mr Marson, Mr Kcilaall, s Mrs Cottingham, Mr Marter, Miss S. Mar i son, Mr Edwards, Miss Lawrence, Mr a Havard; pianoforte solo, Mfss Eva Cot s tingham ; recitation, by Mr Davidson. " Miss Lawrence received an encoie, to which i, she responded. All who look pint; in the .1 programme were »o well recoived that d special comment would be unwise, The c entertainment reflects great credit upon tho a promoters, especially Mrs Cottingham, who c got up the programme. Mrs Jenkins, of c Newmarket, deserves credit for her energy c in selling tickets. Thia lady sold at least c £3 worth. Mr Wilcocks came forward and s thanked the audience for the hearty manner i in which they had responded to a call for .- help, after which the National Anthem was c sung by the company.

The Southern Cross mine manager re ports haviog visited the Frince Imperial G.M. Company's claim. This company's shaft is about 220 feet from the Southern Cross boundary. The depth of their present level is 280 feet, and from this level they have sunk a winze 90 feet on the beach leader. In sinking tbis winze they had a little gold down all the way, but the best tbey have had is near the bottom, and to all appearance the run of gold seems to be underlying to the beach. Thia winze is about 160 feet from the Southern Cross boundary. Close to the top of tbis winze there is a slide crosses this leader about 1 in 1, and they say that this leader has not been picked up' on the sea-wall side ot this slide, but there is one something similar, which they call the No. 2 reef, and which I think is tbe same leader, which is running in the same direction, and comes straight into tbe Southern Cross ground. Good gold in this reef close up to the Southern Cross boundary. This No. 2 reef strikes into another well-defined reel, three feet in thickn-ss in Southern Cross ground, which is underlying to the beach. There has only about 20 feot of driv ing oeen done on this reef. Gold was seen in driving, and I am told that a trial crush ing gave lOdwts, to the ton. The Prince Imperial Company is going to open up ano ther level at a depth of 340 feet. If tbis company intends to try this ground, this wouUi be tbe best level when the Prince Imperial worked up to the boundary. In the meantime, il this company was making arrangements with the Prince Imperial, they could sink a winze on No. 2 reef, and dtive on cross reef at 280 feet level,—(Signed) James Couits,

Mr Boanett baa bought another large schooner irom tbe Kamo Colliery. She s will carry 120 tons of coal. I f | Bishop Selwyn arrived at Russell yester day, and has had a conferenco with Com- f modore Erskiue. He leaves for Norfolk t Island iv the Southern Cross to-morrow, accompanied by Archdeacon Clark and Mr , Wright. g The many friends of Mr Louis C. Qoffe, , of the Bay of Islands, who ia well-known 8 in racing circles throughout the North, will j be very sorry to learn that he lies danger- ously ill in Auckland, with little hope ot ( recovery, He has been an invalid since last March. , The Auguat number of the " Aucklaud , Penny Time Table " has boen issued from , the Press, and is now obtainable at auy of j the stationers' Bhops. Its contents bear , evidence of careful revision and correction, j •o that the information it gives may be . relied on, while several new features lend , to the publication increased interest. A man named Tullock died In the Hos» pital last night from general debility. He is said to havo been possessed of means, having made money on the Victorian gold. ' fields. His brother ia well-known at Home ; as captain of tbe Clyde clipper ship, Three Bells. We have been requested to publish the following corrected version of one of the conundrums which was mutilated in a former issue :—" Why is Thompson _hew ing the Zulu war like H.M.S. Nelson? Because he braces up his main stay; puts hia rigging iv order ; unfurls hia canvas ; koeps on his main tack ; and finally takes his departure from Auckland. 'Ihe tender of Mr Joseph Saunders of Wcllitiaton city, for the lirst section of the Wtllingtou-Mauawatu railway, has been accepted by the directors. The amount is said to be £48,000, It iB currently reported that Mr Saunders was offered by Mr David Proudfoot, the well-known Dunedin con tractor, £3000 for hia bargain, but refused to accept it. —" Post." Wo understand that the indefatigable Captain Jackson Bany has obtained per mission fiom the sheriff to make a cast of tho head of Wininta after execution, and that Barry haa engaged the services of a person attached to the waxworks for ■ that purpose. No doubt a wax figure of Packer's murdeier will shortly be an at traction at Mr Kohler'a show. The Awaroa or last contract of tho Whangarei railway, which was to have been finished,a ccordingto contraction thelit April last.ls still far from being ln a position 'to be handed over to the Government. The ballasting of tbe line is proceeding slowly, ' while a heavy landslip at Canvas Town • will take some time before it is cleared up. ' Tho whart is pretty forward, and ought to 1 bo finished within a month,—"Advocate." The ordinary bi-monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Auckland takes place to-mor i row morning, in St. Andrew's Church, com ' mencing at ten o'clock. In the evening tbe i Presbytery will re-assemble at the same place, when a conference is to take place on "Tho difficulties of church Work in the ' Colonies." The Rev, John Macky, of ' Otahuhu, will be tbe first speaker. It is I expected that there will be a large attend . aace of the public, as the conference is , open, and the subject promises to be in ' tcreating. 3 A meeting of the Auckland Coursing _ Club will be held this evening at the r Thistle Hotel. A portion of the business , is the consideration of whether or not 3 another coursing meeting will be held this year. One of tbo members intends to pro pose a resolution to the effect that grouud '. lent for coursing matches should not be used by meaibera of tbe s.cioty for private coutscs. We are pleased to learn that the ' clnb is in a very healthy condition, having ■ a membership of fifty. . A meeting of the committee of tho > Auckland Teachers' Association was held \ ou Saturday, July 29th, at the Wellesley -3 street School, to consider the subjects tor , discusiiou at the general meeting of Auguat j 12th. Mr Worthington piesided, The 3 following subjects were selected: —(1) The 1 question of lefunding the ten per cent. . reduction of teachers' salaries; (2) the j quostion of text books on Kngli.h and t Klementary Science for teachers' certificate examination; (3) Thejteaching of history, . with special reference to tbe Third Stan. ; dard. i A meeting called by circular was held in 1 the Mount Roskill schoolroom last night for the purpose of forming a Temperance Society and Band of Hope. The room was j w~~-filled, Mr J. W. Carr presiding. Reoi tations were givea by Miss A. Hoyr, Ernest ," Walters, Rose Choeloy, Mr Bowers, and one of the student, from the Three Kings, while songs were rendered by the Misses Watkin and Bishop, and one in Maori by J the studonts. The Rev. W, J. Watkin, in ] , a speech full of humour, urged all to join i i tbe society and so become abstainers. Mr , Solomon Hemus, in hia usual happy j manner, addressed the meeting for fully 40 minutes, and was heartily applauded at the " close. " God Save thß Queen " having been I sung, tho meeting broke up. Eighteen signatures were taken on the Band of Hope, ' and six on tho total abstinence pledge. c Mr Richmond, secretary to the Kamo' s Cement Company, has gone to Wellington • for the purpose of inducing s .me influential - mea to find capital to buy tbe plant up and I 1 start a new company. The present ono was i started, it will be remembered, with a

capital of £1,200 to test tho feasibility of

mat)ufaturing cement successfully from the Kamo limestone, The experiment, how ever, so far has cost £2,000 instead of £1,200, while the test is by no means complete. Under the circumstances some of the share holders object to go on any further experi menting, while others again are ready to go into a big company, ln the meantime Messrs Atkinson and Richmond are trying to float a company to buy up the Kamo plant and start operations at Limestone Island. Mr Job. Bennett bas been in com* raunication with English and German authorities on the subject ofjm.nufacturing cement, and he will, at their request, send samples home by the next mail, to be tested by experts. Tbe cost of the accessary plant, according to these authorities, would be £15,000.—" Advocate."

The weekly meeting of St, James's Mutual Improvement Association . took place last evening, and was largely attended by numbers and visitors, tho assembly room being crowded to the doors. The business consisted of tho delivery of Shake spearian recitations and the reading of selected scenes from "Julius Cfosar," "Macbeth," and "Henry 1V.," the pro gramme being as follows :—Hecitations: " Mark Antony's Oration over the body of Julius Cfesar,'* Mr W. Skeen ; " Othello's Apology," Mr J. M. Geddis; " Clarence's Dream," Mr A. Short; "Address of Cos-

sius to Brutus," Mr E. West; " Hamlet's Soliloquy on his Mother's Marriage," Mr W. Jennings ; " The Seven Ages of Man," Mr E. W. Burton; "Henry v.'s Address to his army before Harflcur," Mr J. Kelly ; " Wolaey's Address to Cromwell," Mr A. S. Reid. Readings-The "Quarrel Scene" from "Julius Ca_«ar," aot IV., scene 3, Brutus, Mr J, M. Gcddis, Cassius, Mr A. Short; the " Alarm Scene " from " Macbeth," act IL, scene 3, in which Messrs W. Skeen, A. S. Reid, E. West, E. W. BurtOD, A, Short, and J. M. Geddis took part; and the scene from " Henry 1V.," in which Falstaff recounts his en counter with the men in buckram -Falstaff, Mr W. Jennings ; Poms, Mr E. W. Bur ton ; Prince Hal, Mr J. Kelly, a desire was expressed that provision should he made during future sessions for similar elocutionary performances. Our Port Albert correspondent writes: - " The annual meeting of the ratepayers of Albertland South Highway District was beld on Saturday in the schoolroom, Mr Pettetin the cbair. The report and balance sheet were read and passed. Messrs G. T. Hartnell, W. Pettet, J. S. Mawer, T. A. Gubb and J. Grant Were elected

trustees, and J. W. Smith and F. titling auditors for the ensuing year. Several rate payers called attention to an increasing nuisance caused by persons allowing furze to spread from their land into the roads,

In one or two instances it is difficult for settlers to ride along the roads. After some discussion a resolution was passed request ing the District Board to take the necessary action in the matter, and the newly elected Board will no doubt cause offending ratepayera to respect the right, of others. The Agricultural Bociety held its July meeting, at the residence of the president, Mr J. Shepherd, on Wednesday, July 26th. There was a good attendance of members. A paper on wheat-growing, written by Mr Marsh, was read, It appeared to be the general opinion .of the members that settlers would have to pay more attention to the subject of wheat-growing. The low price of cattle and dairy produce during the paat two years has considerably lessened the income of the settlers in the North. The discus.-ion led to something practical. A cumber of settlers will co-operate and purchase a reaping and thrashing machine, in order that wheat may be grown profit ably. The roads in this and adjoinipg dis tri.ts-fire very bad. There have been more wet,days during the past four months than in a corresponding period in the history of tbis settlement for 20 years."

Tho one shilling rate levied in the Pon sonby Highway I.istrict covers a period of fourteen months until June of next year.

We learn that Ex-Detective Jeffrey, formerly of Auckland, intends re-joining tho police force as a third-class constable.

The man Alexander McDonald, who had his bead so seriously injured by a falling smoke stack on the coal-hulk, has had a very bad attack of erysipelas. His head swelled to twice its original size, the pateient became so delirious and violent that he had to be removed into ono.oE the cells. He is now much better.

Mr Ryan, with his usual thoughtfulness, ia getting up a concert for the benefit of the widow Ball and family. It will be in tbe recollection of our readers that Mr Ball lost his lite through a fall, leaving his family nearly destitute. Tbe concert will be held in Abbott's t/pera House, and very low prices will be charged. The object is a vory deserving one, and a bumper house may b« expected.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies held the bi-weekly sitting in Chamber* thia morniog, when probate was granted in re George Thomas Taylor, William Friar, and Thomas Scott (deceased). Letters of administration were also ordered tc be issued in re Charles William Thompson (deceased), the usual bond to bo dispensed wltb, and an order was made to register copies of the wills of Joseph Nelson Manning and Donald Mc- Kenzie (deceased). Tha hearing of the special case, Ring v. Success Goidminlng Company (Limited), was fixed to take place on the 9th inst., in Chambers, and on the application of Mr Coleman, an order was made to register a copy of the Crown grant of William Smitbson.

A visitor to Whangaroa bas called at our oflice, and the following is the burden of his complaint:—" Cefote the i-ew licensing law came in, there were three hotels in Whangaroa, two English hotels and one Maori. The English hotels had superior convenience for travellers, the Maori plaoe had but poor arrangements. When tbe new Act came in, the Good Templars made up their mind that these English hotels must close up, and as they willed so it was, and they have left the Maori one. Further, these amiable Good jTemplara not only let the' Maori hotel alone, but havo assisted to supply timber to erect an addition to the premises. Further, the Good Templar river steamer baa beeu hired to carry stores and liquor from the big vessels which run from Auck laud weekly. Now, sir, docs not tbe whole of this seem a mockery and a sham on the part of the Good Templars, and ought to jbe enquired Into by the brotherhood.'

Tho Acting-Governor's warrnntfor Wini ata's execution came to band by the Southern mail yesterday, aud the Sheriff (Mr H. C. Brewer) thereupon appointed Friday morning next, at eight o'clock sharp, as the time of exacting the last dread penalty. In the afternoon he proceeded to the gaol, in company with M r H. Brown (nativo interpreter), in order to formally acquaint the condemned man with hi« determination. Winiata was found alone in his cell, deeply absorbed in tbe perusal of the Bible, and received his visitors very quietly. He also heard of the imminence of bis doom without a trace of emotion.

He 9iniply acknowledged tbe intelligence with an inclination of the head.and resum.d his reading. He seems to be self-posßessed and exceedingly grave, as befits hia situa tion, and his whole mind appears bent upon preparing for the great change that he is so soon to undergo. Still, he manifests no disposition to admit his guilt or to vary the story by which he seckß t» shift on to an unknown half-casto the responsibility for Packer's murder. The execution, as usual, will be privately carried out, the gaol and police officials, the medical and clerical attendants, and the representatives of th« Press, being the only persons permitted to be present.

BR UTAL ASSAULT.

A YOUNG man, named .Villiam Thomas Moss, gave information to tho police this morning that be had boen brutally assaulted at tbe Custem-houso Hotel yesterday, by a person unknown, From Moss's statement it would appear that, about four o'clock yesterday afternoon, he wns drinking with a friend at the hotel named, when the latter commenced a dispute with a stringer 'stand ing in the bar. Fearing a fight, Mosa stepped in between bia mate and ibe other man, when the latter knocked him down and kicked bim several times on the leg. It is believed that* tho leg is fractured. Moss was sent to the Hospital by the police imme diately after laying tho information.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

(B.fore Messrs F. L. Prime and B. Isaacs, J.P.'a)

Drunk.—Two persona were panlßhed for tt~_ olttmco.

Cu-noa or KmbezzC-Mekt. — Aasor Wren app-.red in anawar to a oharge of appropriat ing to hts own übb the sum o' 30], the property ot W. A. Thomson, of the Acoldoat Assurance Company.—Mr Speed (for Mr Lalsble.) ap peared In thia oar j.-Mr Pardy said there wore other objures against the prisoner, but be waa not proparod with the evidence.—Remanded until Friday aext. Ik tb_ Moonlight.—Charles Morgan and Charles Hobblns were oharged nnder the Va grant Aot b? creating a disturbance in tho neigh bourhood of Newmarket on the 20th inst Defen anta pleaded guilty. Mr Hardy stated the osse Ibe young mon had been drinking ln an hotel at Newmarket; had a political dispute, snd went out to fight it ont. The men were enter ing on a vigorous lUht, when Constable Ryan made bis appearance juat before the commence ment of tho seoond round,—Fined 5a each with ooeta.

UNWatCOMB Strkam.—William T. Rainbow was charged with being the ooouplor of pre mises in Liverpool-Btreet and allowing impure water to flow therefrom aoroes tbe footway, on the 28th ult —Defendant pleaded not guilty.— Mr Cotter appeared for the prosecution, and explained the nuisance. Tbe Inspeotor had spoken to defendant abont tbo nni«anoe, bnt It bad not been abated.—Mr Go'dle, Inspeotor undor tbo Corporation, deposed that tho by law was still ln foroo. He knew defendant. Wait to his house la Liverpool-street, having prevlonsly reoeived a complaint. Ho foand a itr.ni of impure water running aoross the footpath from a duns-hoop. It flowed from Sir Rainbow's premises —Mr Rainbow referred io tho recent heavy rains, aad said he bad not been spoken to by Mr Uoi-le abont it.—Mr Goldie danled thlsi—Heniy Greensmlth *~*ade, arohl teot, deposed that he lived in the same street as defendant, asd on tho day ln question hie attention was called to tbe filthy water by Mrs Taylor, and at her request he' Informed Mr Goldie of the nul.auoe.— To Mr Cottar: 1 hero was a very unpleasant odour in o.naectlon with the water.—Mrs Taylor kriew defendant, who was her next d-t>r neighbour. The nulianoe had oontin n.d, mure or loss, for three months. She called Mr Rain bow. attention to It, and complair.ed to Mr Wade —Defendant said his premises were wall drained, running Into the main sewer—Mr Wado said the plpea were oonnooted with the main sewer.—Mr Rainbow said it was all owlnn < to the heavy rains. The water dropped from the oaves, passed through hta yard, and on to Mrs Taylor's promises.—The Bench said that if Mr Rainbow's pipes were oonneoud with the main sower, they must be stopped up. and he had bettor see to them at once. It wub quite evident that a nnlsanoe wai caused, and a nominal fine would be lßfliote-, viz.. 5_ aod coats, but on the noxt oooaalon ha would have to pay a line ot £5. This was all the business.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tas Counoil mot last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Pollard, Winks, Davis, Barber, and Mollins.

Me asms.- Fifteen oases of measles ware re ported.

GRAV-l..—The scoria con traotor.D.MoDonatd, not having supplied gravel ln the quantities as required by the Foreman of Works, It was de cided to obtain material from other sources at the contractor's rxoense.

Accounts.—Accounts amounting to J395 17s 3d wero passed /or payment; from Messrs Boylan j. Lundon, forwarding account 'or ser vices, amounting to £171 10s Si, A reduotion wonld bo made wero tho drainage and. water works carried ont under their supervision. The aoaoant was referred to the Works Committee. —From the .Colonial JSeoretary (oiroutar). sng gestlng the enactment of by-laws to regulate the storage of kerosene, &c. Reoeived.—From saverol reßidents on property fronting a private road off St. Stephen's Road, asking tho Conncil to take steps to lnduoa tho Church Mission . oolety, who own tho surrounding property, to canao the roadway and footpath io be made suitable for tr.lllo It was doolded to refer tho matter to the Churoh Goneral Truat Boa-d. COBRRBPONDKNOic. —Letters were receive from J. A. Thobarn, of Cheahire-street, com plaining ot ths bad state of that road. Referred to Streets Committee —From Mrs Thornally. asking exemption from tixos, on the ploa < { poverty. It was decided to obtain from the writer proof of hor Inability to pay.-From John O'Neill, oalllng attention to a landslip on Cheshire Road. Referred to Streets Conmlttee. —From the Crown Lands Commissioner, Btating tbat a Crown Grant for Borough Endowment would he prepared immediately he waa placed in possession of a survey of tho land. Received. —From O. F. Bvans re damage done to Mr Meddln'a property by the late rains. The Fore man of Works had attended to this matter. S-BKBTS COMM~_T_.tr.—This committee rr oommonded that an allotment at the corner of Rutland Road be need aa site of pound for the borough.—Adopted.—lt was resolved that tbe necessary fencing for the pound ha executed, acd that the appointment ot a poundko.por and the fixing of a aoalo of fees be referred to Works Committee, INSPKOTOR of NnisjKCES.—This official re ported that Mr Hallett had abated the pig nnlaanco. bo that there was now no cause of complaint. There were a nnmber of com plaints concerning the Irregularity ot the night soil contractor. Lighting.—The Streets Commlttoe was ap pointed to report on the numbor and Bites of new Btreet lamps. This wag all tho business.

DUNEDIN DIVORCE CASE.

[by telegraph—own cokrespondent.]

DUNEDIN, this day. IN the Campbell v. Campbell divorce case, the jurisdiction plaiiitiii, Catherine Ann Campbell, sued for a divorce from Edward Campbell, civil engineer, on the grounds of cruelty and adultery. The respondent entered an appearance, but nothing further was done by him. The pavties were mar ried at All Saints' Church, Dunedin, on February 10th, 187 G. une child was bom of the marriage. By reason of the res pondent's cruelty, they were separated, under deed ; plaintiff was to have the custody of the child, but the husband had since removed and detained it. Mrs Camp bell, in her evidence, said that about six months after the birth of the child her husband began to taunt her. Six months . before the separation took place Campbell came and said : " A friend of mine told me he could never manage his wife until be gave her a black eye or two," and there upon struck witness on the eye. She was nursing her child at Ihe time. After this, her husband came in one evening and pressed her under the two ears with his two thumbs, until her eyes protruded and her hoad see nod likely to barst. She screamed, and Mr Forsyth and the landlord came to her assistance. His cruelty took the form of taunts. He used to say he wished he had married some other female acquaint ance. Mr Forsyth stated that Campbell must have killed his wife had not witness interfered. Tho adultery with Mrs Lane staff, a widow, who acted as liis house keeper, was clearly established. The Judge declared a decree nisi, and was about to make an order for the custody of the child, when Mr Stout came into Court, and said he knew of no case where such an order was made till the final decree. Tbe Judge thought he had power, but would leave the whole mattei over till the Chambers sitting}

HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF LAW SOCIETY.

THE half-yearly meeting of the Auckland Law Society took place late yesterday after noon, in tho old District Coutt-housc, Mr X, IC. 'iyler (vice-president) being in the chair. Mr Edwin Hesketh (hon. secre tary) submitted a report of the Council's transactions for the preceding six months. It stated that in the matter of the com plaint preferred hy the Resident Magistrate at the Thames against Mr Brassey, the Council had come to the following resolu tion :—" That from the documents before , the Council, it appearing that, before issuing a subpoena, Mr Brassey had applied to the Minister of Justice for the production of the depositions taken by the Coroner as being of importance to the conduct of tbe case, and had been promised their produc tion, and Mr Bra.scy's explanation that he had issued a subpoena before representa tioßß made to him that Mr Kenrick waa biassed against the prisoner, the Council come to the conclusion that Mr Brassey did not exceed his professional duty ; but as Mr Brassey apparently de fends the position that it would be proper to issue a subpeena to prevent a magistrate from sitting on the Bench, the Council ex press their decided disapprobation of such a position, and hold such a course to be im proper and unprofessional." The subject of law reporting was being attended to, and several reports had already been for warded to Wellington. A valuable addi tion had been recently made to the Library, and other works bad been ordered, while a further provision was being made tor -merican works and new editions. The robing and consulting rooms had been furnisbed at a cost of £280 8s lOd, and the wardrobes were now open for allotment. The society now numbered 31 members, but the Council at its next meeting would be called _ upon to cousider applications for re-admission from gentlemen who bad inadvertently neglected to pay necessary subscriptions. The Conncil had held five meetings during the six mouths, and bad done a great deal ot business, and amoDgst other things had resisted the passage ot the Law Practitioners Bill, the Wellington Society having been requested to act in tbe desired direction. So far as the finances were concerned, there was now a balance of £627 183 to the credit of tbe Library Fund, a balance of £273 8s 6d to tbe credit of the society, and a balance in bank of £901 6s 6d, while the outstanding liabilities amounted to £210 3s 9d. There were three candidates for admission to the society, viz., Messrs F. Earl, C. F. Buddie, and J. M. Speed, and ot these the first two were immediately elected. In Mr Speed's case, it was stated tbat he was engaged in carry ing! on a law agency with an unprofessional man, who, however, acted as a notary public, and Messrs E, Hesketh, Devore, and J. Alexander were therefore appointed a Committee of Enquiry to investi gate Mr Speed's claim to admission.— Mr W. Hill complained that some member or members of the society had offered so much commission to those who brought them business. He thought the practice very reprehensible.—Several members said the suggestion of commission had been several times made to them in such a way as to show that it was expected.—Mr Hill thought the society should express an opinion on the matter, and he accordingly moved, " That the allowance of a commission by profes sional men to agents and others w_o bring them business is reprehensible, and this meeting considers it altogether contrary to professional etiquette,"—The motion was carried, and Ihe meeting terminated after it bad been agreed to put £500 in the bank on fixed deposit.

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.

Ths monthly mooting ot the Auckland Institute was held last evonlng In tho Museum Buildln. a, Mr E. A. Maokeohnle presiding.—Mesßrs F. La wry (Epsom) and Strest (Auokland) were announced cs now membeis.—Ths seoretary (Mr Oheesem.n) read th? following list of donations to tbe library and museum:—Pro gress report ofthegeotogloal Burvey ot Canada for 1879-80. tbe Goolorlc~l Survey; bulletin ot the Central Park Mnsanm. New York, tho New York Museum; l.Os-insof mammals, birds,and rot>ttle3, IS miscellaneous specimens, received In exohange trom Dr. Oarnlor, Canada; 21 sklna of trogons and other blrdß, In exchange from Hon. r. Cholmondely; skin of Prion Baiksil, J. Harding; 100 spocic3 Australian Und and marine sheila. Dr. J. C. Cox. Sydney (In ex chang.); sllloifled wool- trom New South Wa'eß, manganese ore. R. A. M&ckechnle; graphite, J. K. Aopleby; foa .11b and rook speolmons from Raglan, Captain J, C. Johnstone; sllloifled wood. A. Gray; i spears, l club, Consul-General Zembiob, Samoa. — A paper on "' Somo new gnnera and speclea of Het-romora," by Captain J. Broun. was read by tho secretary. It dosorlbtd twelve new noooi-a of booties, bolonglng to the family of Heteromerai four of whioh were conrirlered Buf&oie.tly distint from other forma to constl tute now genera. Three were brought from Nelson by Mr Choo_em»n, two had bsen obtained in Otago by Mr Ifulton, one at Patetere Plateau by Mr W. D. Pampbell. and the ra malnder by the author in tbe Auckland district. —Tho next paper was by Mr T. B*. Cheese man, F.L.S.. and described a new speclea nt cardaoine, a gMins of cruciferous plants. It was said to ba abundant in monntalnouß dis tricts In Nelson.—Mr Justice Gillies, in a paper on sorghum experiments, said he did not behove that scoria soil was the best adapted for sorghum.—Mr Hay agreed with this opinion, and said ho himself hsd grown it upon deep alluvial soil, on hills, and in dales, and from 3 to i f«et apart. Hia nanes had grown to the height of 10 to 12 feet, and tbe Btera in soma part' had been 2 inohes thlok. He did not think that It was necessary to ma-nre the land. By manuring it, quantity bat not qnallty was got, and there was not no much sacoah&rtne matt-r obt.in.d. Mr Justice Gillies, in reply ing to the roinaTks which had been made, sild there was a somewhat unreason able prejudloo against tho n-e of manure — An interesting paper on tho effect of school life onßlght.by Dr So*iwaizSaoh. M.D., followed. Tho writer onsidered that an a rule short sightedness was only feebly developed in ohil* dren, and. wl'h projor attention conld be stared, and often removed. The most danger ous time for suoh eyes was between the ages of eight and fifteen. The changes ia the functions of tho visual organs, whioh were more Immedi ately developed nnder tbe influence of sohool life were :—(1) decrease ot the range ot vision ; (2) deoressa of the aoutenesa of vision; I3i deorooßo of the endnranoa of vision; When children looked persistently at near and small objects an undue pressure on the eye waa pro.uoert by tho accommodation musolo. as well as by the accumulation of blood caused by the stooping position ao often asaumod by child ren. The reaait of this was that the young scholar not only remained ahorc-slghtod but tha defects Increased in proportion to the continu ance of Injurious lnfiuanosß. Bhort-sißhted eyos should not only be guarded against over-strain ing, especially against evonlng work, but proper oounter influences against the prima causes should be instituted—tuch as practising the sight npon distant objects, by much out-door exercise, by Bchoolgymnaatloa, and by carefully guarding against that whioh Is obnoxloas to a normal development of the organ. The writer recommended the following rules for the observance of those In charge of sohool children:-1, To have a pause of fifteen minutea after every leaaon ot three-quarters of an hour; (2| to pause half-an-hour at 11 o'olock It. the morning instructions are carried on during five houra: (3) to shorten tho lop sons and tasks at home; (11 to have a reading board for testing tho .iftht fixed in the room (tf certain 'etters oould not be distinguished at a certain distance, the pupil must rest the organ); (3) to introduce lessona on hygiene in all soboolfr. colleges, and universities; (6) every counoil of education should havo a medical man as a member,- (7) to olose by law all sohool-rooma which are badly lighted and insufficiently ven tilated. It was true that short rdghtednesa was often hereditary, but this muat not be thought to moan that the children of short-sighted parents were born short-sighted. They only had the predisposition to become so.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[Br Tki.kgi.aph,—Special Repobter.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Auckland Girls' High School, Your Board of Education has been in telegraphic communication with the mem. ber for City West, Mr Dargaville, with a view to the appropriation of the Howe street school site to tho purposes of the Girls' High School, the -lease of which ex pires early in 1884. There is a Govern, ment Bill now before the House— the Auckland Industrial School Reserve Bill which provides for the sale of the Howe street site. After Mr Dargaville had fully represented the matter to the Miaiater of Education, the Government agreed to withdraw their Rill and leave the site to ba further applied to the purposes proposed by the Board of Education, Agricultural College. ■ Previous to the general business, Sir George Grey gave notice of motion for the third of August for an address to His Excel, lency to place a sum on the estimates for the construction of au Agricultural College in Auckland. Also, that he wonld ask leave to introduce a Bill for the formation^ of a College at Auckland. Direct Line of Steamers, An offer has been received by tbe Govern ment from Mr Coster, on behalf of tho New Zealand Shipping Company, to run a monthly line of postal mail steamers from Great Britain, calling at Auckland, Wei lington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmert, Labour in Prisons. A deputation representing vationa branches of trade waited on the Public Petitions Committee this morning on the subject of teaching skillod labour in prisons. Petitions. The Petitions C.mmittee have reported re the petition against the leasing of land at New Lynn for a brickyard, tbat they see no reason to disturb the lease granted by the Government. They recommend the petition of the Rev. W. Worker to the favourable consideration of the Govern, ment. also the petition of Robert Jarvis. The petition of H. N. Cooper is referred for inquiry. Last Night'sßtisiness. Tbe whole of last night was spent in de« bating the repott of the Standing Orders Committee, which recommended certain alterations in the standing orders of tbo Honse. After considerable discussion, the recommendations of tbe Standing Ordeis Committee were agreed to with certaiu amendments, the chief of which wn9, that Bills affecting the waste lands .re not to be referred to the Waste Lands Committee. Sir George Grey made a slashing attack on the Government, arising out of the re fusal of the Speaker to allow him, as a pri. vate member, to introduce the Land Tax Bill. He proposed the following motions :— " Tbat it be ao instruction to the Standing Orders Committee to consider and report whether or not it ia the privilege ot mem bers to move, without the consent of the Crown p-eviously obtained, for leave to in troduce and further promote a Bill affecting the position of the people on tbe waste lands of the colony, and also to consider and r.port upon the advisability of substituting in lieu of Standing Order No. 387, a Standing Order that meets cases which may arise, which are not provided for by the Standing Order, but which shall be required by the Speaker for the consideration and determination of the Horse. (2) Preparing and recommending a Standing Order defining the manner in which a member may, without the consent of the Crown previously obtained,introduce and further promote a Bill affecting the taxation of the people of New Zealand, or dealing with an order affecting the public land. The debate on tbe foregoing was mostly of a technical nature. Nothing startling was said, but there was a deal of talk. The majority of members, however, thought tha proposals most important. Mr Sutton moved the adjournment of the debate in order that Ministers might fully consider it, but after considerable discus, sion the motion was lost. Sir George Grey consented to withdraw his first clause. Major Atkinson thought the House should consider alterations before referring such important clauses to the Standing Orders Committee. He considered the Standing Orders as at present the best we could get. Sir George Grey was very bitter on Major Atkinson, and said he borrowed all hia ideas from him (Sir Geo. Grey) and then made them outlaws. Mi Trimble moved, as an amendment, "That duo notice be given, and that tha resolutions be published in the Order Paper in the usual manner." The House divided on csir George Grey's motion, which was negatived by 36 to 30. The third clause was thrown out on tha voices. Mr Bryce's Amendments to the Native Reserves BUI. The following are Mr Bryce's proposed main amendments on the Native Reserves Bill, which, as yet, no one whom I have met professes to understand :— To omit clause 8, and after clause 9 to insert the foi lowing new clause : " The Governor-in. Council may from time to time make regulations under the thirteenth section of the Public Trust Act, 1872, ft the purpose therein mentioned, in relation to the administration of Native Reserve* under thia Act, and for fixing the charges to be paid as cost for managing the same. The salaries of all officers appointed for the administration of this Act, or. the carrying out of any of the purposes thereof, shall be defrayed out of such monies as snail from time to time be appropriated by the General , Assembly in tbat behalf." After Clause 13, to insert the following new clause: " Where any reserve has been, or shall be, made for \ the benefit, or in trust for the benefit, of any natives whether individually , or collectively, the said word 'benefit' in, any instrument constituting the trust shall be construed to mean the physical, social, ' moral, or pecuniary benefit of such natives, and shall extend to and include the provid ing of medical assistance and medicines, acd the proceeds of any such reserves may be applied accordingly." After Clause 16, to insert the following new clauses:—" A8 to Crown Grant reserves:—(A) Notwith-. standing the issue hereafter of Crown i grants either in severalty or otherwise to the natives beneficially interested in any native ressrve, subject to the pro ; visions of any of tb.B Acts hereby repealed, or of this Act, the lands compro mised in any such grant,in cases where tbe 1 alienation is restricted, shall be deemed to be in the Public Trust Office, ana shall be vested in the Public Trustee,subject to the provisions of thia Act in respect to the management and administration of native reserves. (B) Every Crown grant of any native reserve as aforesaid,issued under the provisions of any of the Acts hereby repealed, in conformity with any promise or award heretofore made in that behalf, shall be deemed to convey an esiata in fee simple, subject to any lease or leases issued under the provisions of the Native Beserves Act, 1836, and the legal aud equitable estate and interest of every person now entitled under such leases." After Clause 23, to Insert the fol lowing clauses:-" Every Crown grant of land which has or hereafter may be issued or made in favour of any native may be registered under the provisions of the Land Transfer Act, 1870. Notwithstand ing that tho trusts of such land are ex pressed or referred to in such grant, every igrautee to whom or in whom any land has been or hereafter shall be granted or vested as aforesaid shall, notwithstanding regis tration under tho Land Transfer Act," 1870, hold such land unto bim, his heirs, and assigns upon the trusts expressed or referred to iv the grant or endorsed there on," Danger to the Loan Proposals, Ministers recognise very fully tbat there may, and most probably' will, be conside rable difficulty over their loan proposals.and that this difficulty may arise from two causes:—The House is about equally divi ded on the question ot borrowing or not borrowing, and so near is the equality of division that the borrowers are only supposed to have it by two votes. That is, if men vote as they believe, but then they will not do this, as the Government make borrowing a patty question. Should this be done, the attempt is known to be more dangerous than men outside a certain circle imagine, as the late two divisions have not at all altered fie Ministerial weakness. The gain is more apparent than real. Southern men, could they vote as they pleased, would vote against the Northern loan almost to a man, and should the Northern loan go through the House, Mr Reynolds has already begun to form a party in the Council to throw out the million loan, as they did years since with Vogcl's little pigs. The Taranaki influence will, of course, be in favour of the million loan, because the expenditure, it is considered, will take place largely in New;

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK TUESDAY. AUGUST 1



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