SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

-~. „.»_» I Tils Evening. 11.13 HIGH WATER}To-morrow Morning, - HTINHET.—This Kvenlng, 1.45 ni.Nia_-_.-To-morrow Morning, 7.13 MOONS AGE?-Laat Quarter. Otb, IM a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LA9T EVENING.

southern Cross, s.s., Berneoh. from Dunedin Argyle.".a-, Crawford, from Wha-gorel

TODAY,

Maud Graham, soh. Jorgensen, from Lyttelton Ooean, schooner, Rust, from Opotikl

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Ringarooma, s.s., Edlo, for Southorn ports

IMPORTS.

Per Maud Graham, from- Wellington .375 sacks wheat. 125 Backs oata, 175 Backs barloy, 5 cases blsonlts> 1 locomotive engine Per Sonthorn Cro?s. from Napier-, saoks beef. 1 parcel. From WolHngton-100 bare Iron. tmokagei. From Dnnedln—lo p.okagos rope and a nuontity of sundries. From Oamaru -10 sacks malt, 1,000 saoks wheat.

EXPORTS.

Per Blagarooma, for Naplor-81 baRS salt. 10 boxes tea, and 30 paokages sundries. For Wellington-fiO cases salmon. 8 paoks oysters, and 30 packages sundrlos. For Lyttelton-12 onsessauco. 15 paokagoa sundrlos. For Dunedin —53 empty casks, It p&okag.s sundrlos. For Oamaru—l o.sa stationery. For Bluff — 5 gaoksgoß. For Molbourno-200 saoks.wheat, 50 eg. butter, 5 boxos cork, 1 timber jaok.

. Per Ocoola, for Sydnoy—2l2,ooo foot sawn and dressed tlmbor.lOS paokages butter, 12 packages cheese.

Per Stall-nech . for Now Bodford-251 oasos gum.

Inwards Coastwise.—Ooonn, Opotikl, 116 B-Oks maize; Tokerau, Tauranga, 100 bags maize; Knta, Port Charlos. 20,500 ft tlmborj Ringarooma, Russell, 81 pkgs oysters, 3 cases.

Outwards Coastwibk.—Rata, Port Charlos; ballast.

The 8.8. Sonthorn Cross arrived from Dun edin and intermediate parts lust evening. She loft Port Chalmers at 10 p.m. on May 3lst, had light soothe'ly winds np to Wellington, thence to Mercury Islands strong S.K. gales with rain, and from that point until arrival moderate Weather.

Tho brlgantlno Oceola clearod at tho Custom's to-day for Sydnoy direct. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Booth and 2 children.

Tho b.p, Ringarooma left for Melbourno via tho sonth at noon to-day. Passengers: Chief Paul, Messrs D. Anderson, Hayward, J. Giles, Dunning, Mackintosh, Anderson, Fraser, Whyte and Urquhart,

The sohooner Maud Graham loft Wellington on May 30th, was hecalmed outside tho harbour tor two days, and thanco carried a light S, wind to off tho Harrier on Monday night. Here experienced strong S.S.E. galo, and had to heave to for two ditys. Thenco to port, whioh was roachod at 1 a.m. to-day, flno easterly wind.

The ss, Glonolg did not reach Tauranga un til 12 o'clook lust night, owing to Btormy weather off tho cost, aritl will threfore not reach this port, on tho return trip, before 4 a.m. to-morrow. She leaVoß for Tauranga atS _),m. on Friday.

A largo barque, supposed to be the Reming ton, outward bound, is repoitcd by the masters o( the Kose Canny and JrgylQ to bo anchored about 10 mlloa N.lCi of Tiritlrl. She has prob ably been detained by ad verso weather.

The brigantine Bannookburn arrived at Dnnedln yesterday, after a stormy passage of 29 days from Brlßbtne,

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei at 7 O'olook last night. She left Whangarei on Monday, bnt-conld not get olearof the Heads owing to stress of weather nntil yesterday morning. The passage hither was very rough, tbe weather experience! being the most un pleasant enoountered on tho coast for a long time baok. The Ariryle brings 50 saoks gum, 8 Backs oysters. 10 sacks fungus. 9 .pare, 20 paokages sundries, and tho following passen gers :—Mr and Mrs Matthews, Mra Brown, Miss Cambpell, Messrs White, Handley, Fair burn, Ballley, Lever, Bato, Coleman, Long, Manrow (2), Shaff, Bibbs. Wilkinson (2), Bromhall, and Scott. The Argylo returns to j Whangarei as usual at 5 pan, to-morrow.

LOSS AT KAIPARA HARBOUR.

Shipmasters who may bo In this vicinity aro recommended to keep a sharp look-out for heavy baulk timber floating about, as, owing to tho easterly gales and heavy rains, a groat quan tity of logs havo reached tho Heads and a good deal has Kone to sea.so that thero might be some logs floating about outsldo, and therofore, vory dangerous to shipping, -

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

IlßtHNsviiLß, June 7.

Kaipara Heads.—Wlndbound: East Lothlin, barque, for Dnnedln; Miirmlon. schooner, for Lyttelton, with gum; Daroy Pratt, schoonor, for Dnnedln,

Te Kopuru'.—Leading: Brig Moa. barque Grasmere, barqaentine Prince Alfred, brigan tine Sarah Pile, sohooner Anno Wilson.

Port CnAiMßUts, yesterday.

Sailed : Rotomahana, for the North. Pas sengers for Anokland :—Mies Miller, Meßsrs J. B. Ball and Pyle, Mrs walker and 3 children

Smokers, whose Indnlgenoe in the weed is continuous, should uso just such a cordial as UDOLPHO WOLFK'S 60HIEDAM AROMATIC Schnapps, for these palpable reasons: Tobacco drains tno Balivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It Is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It invites dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tremors, and its fumes impair the vision. While this elixir may obviate these results, It will certainly brace the Bystem against its pernlolous effect"

Mail Notice.

Hails win, Close as Under.—

TBIS DAT. For Thomos, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai nnd Kaiwaka, per Fingal, at 5 P.ra

Friday, 9lh instant. For Wnlheke and Coromandel, per Coro-

mande). at 12 30 p.m. For walwera, TeKapa; and Warkworth, per

Ruby, ot J p.m. _ _ __. For Tauranga, Ohlnemntu, and Opotikl, por

Glenelg. at _ p.m. For Whangarol Heads. Waipu. Whangarei, i and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m.' For Gisborne, and Napier, per Southern Croas, ' at 3 p.m. For Thames, por. Rotomahana, at 5 30 p.m. Saturday. 10th Instant. For Walwera, Te Kopa, Cralgieburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 20th instant. Per s.b. Zealandia, aa follow :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. 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 letters bearing an extra fee of Blzpenoe, In addition to the postage, will be reoelved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Balling. Thia mail will be due in London, on Mon day, July 31, 1882. 8; B. 8189, Chief Postmaster. ■ Chief Poet-office. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 8, 1882.

Abbott's Opera House—Williamson's Royal Opera Company: "Plratas of PeDzanco," 8 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association—Devo tional, 7.30 p.m. *

St. Andrew's M.7, Association—Essay by Mr Cleveland, " The Physical Basis of Mind," 8 p.m.

Mr W. F, Buokland and the Electors of Franklin North—School-room, Woodsldo, 7.30 p.m.

Major Harris and the Blootors of North—Tauranga Sohool-houso, 7.50 p.__..

Atheneeum (Newton Ktrkl—Leoture by Dr Wolha: "Protection and Free Trade," 7.30 p.m.

at. Mary's Hall, Onehunga—Fanoy Fair and Dramatio -Entertainment, 6 to 9 P.m.

Birth.

NIOHOI.SON.-On Jnno 7, the wife of F.

Nicholson, Bast-street, of a son, PAR-CUR.—On Jnne 7, at her residence. Nel- Ban-street, the wife of J. J. Parker, of a son.

Death.

STK ANGB.-On Juno 7, at his residence, Rut land-street. Parnell, John Beniamln Strange; aged 79 years. The funeral will leave his late residenoe at 2 p.m. to-morrow (__ldoy).

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1882.

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

The question of the University for Auck land Beems to be in no little danger from divided counsels. At the caucus of Pro vincial representatives held at Wellington on Monday last, our special correspondent tells us that considerable diffcronco of opinion arose upon tbe merits of the scheme which has been before the public for some .time past,and obtained a large amount of support, in tbe petition which has beon presented to Parliament. The objections to the proposal intermingle ' and cross .neh other rather curiously. There is, first of all, the main objection taken by sir George Grey to any diversion of the Government House site from the citizens of Auckland, He considers that it ought to be maintained for the purposes of a public library, picture gallery, or some institution of the kind, which will preserve its grounds in perpetuity for the * recreation of the citizens of Auckland. He also objects to the location of the Universi>y so near the centre of the city. The latter view is endorsed by several other members, Then the second objection is repre sented _in the person of one member who objects to any grants of public monoy for higher education. Another objector, whie agreeing to the site as an appropriate one for a University, opposes the deduction of any part of the land for a Grammar School and play ground, And lastly, there remains ane who still clings to the belief that the possession of Government House may yet weigh in influencing a final choice of the national capital. Between these contending opinions, there is every chance of the University scheme coming to grief. We hope, however, that consultation and u,utual concession will result in an agree ment not only acceptable to the majority of tbe members, but most advantageous to the public at large. The proposition which appears best - calculated to fulfil these conditions is one which contemplates the location of the University upon the.Maori hostiery reserve, near Dr Campbell's resi dence, in Parnell. An intention had been entertained, and was to be embodied in a Bill this session, making this land a Grammar School endowment. Very strong v opposition would have been offered to that 'cours. by the member for Parnell, who not unnaturally, objects on behalf of his constituents to the lock ing up ot any more land in leaseholds; bat the erection of a Univeisity would be a valuable improvement to our eastern suburb, peculiarly in keeping with its early aristocratic and classical associations. The project in that form would, doubtless, receive the most cordial help from Mr Moss. Its adoption would also meet all the objections that have been pressed against the Government House site for the University, and prepare the way for giving the citizens of Auckland the full benefit of these beautiful grounds. We wonld, however, urge upon our mem bers the paramount importance of mutual concessions in matters ot the kind, and a readiness to sink something of their per sonal opinions and inclinations. Internal divisions furnish the too eagerly sought for excuse for putting off our ju9t claims, and it is not a pleasant sight to see the members for the district engaged in a free fight over the merits- of a local improvement in whicli neither the Government nor members representing other districts are able to decide for us. In all these matters there is only one way of coming to a settlement-that of loyally accepting the decision of tho majority after the sub ject has been fully and fairly discussed,

PROPOSED EXTENSION OF CITY BOUNDARIES.

WE would call the attention of the city ratepayers to the fact that to-morrew is the date fixed for the taking of the poll to decide whether or not the municipal boundaries shall be extended. This step has been brought about by the petition _f the residents of Ponsonby, calling upon the Governor to incorporate that district with the city:. and as our readers are aware, the rarfpapers of Karangahape have gome to a similar resolution. The City Council, though possess ing fall power to act in the matter, have referred the question to the decision of their constituent!', aud as a con siderable majority of the Councillors are agreed on the advisability of extending the city boundaries, it is to be hoped that the decision of the ratepayers will not be in contradiction to the opinions of their repre sentatives. The issue placed before the community is one of considerable import ance, and which, from the apathetic recep tion it .has hitherto received, does not seem/to be fully apprehended. It is flbt merely the question whether Pon.

senby shall be received into the city that is to be decided, but it is the much wider question ot whether Auckland shall remain a. small and comparatively unimportant city, or whether provision shall be made for her natural growth and expansion into that magnitude which is undoubtedly, her des tiny, if not hindered by narrow and selfish prejudices, The area of our city iv the meantime is not so great as that of an ordi nary township, and an opportunity is now afforded of rectifying the mistake of her founders, and giving to Auckland an area commensurate with her wealth and importance. The various argu ments in favour of extension on social, commercial, 3anitary, and economical grounds, have been so often and so well stated of late, that there remains really nothing to add, At the same time, there has been so little advanced against the pro position, that there is nothing to reply to. We are convinced that the great majority of the city ratepayers are in favour of the scheme ; and the only fear is that they may refrain from voting, considering that their "silence would imply consent," Such is not, by any means, the case. Abstention from voting will amount to opposition to this most desirable project, since it may enable its opponents to secure a majority, and hinder, perhaps for many year?, the union so much to be desired in the interests of both city and suburbs. We would, therefore, urge upon all who possibly can, to record thoir voteß to-mor row in favour of extension. The poll will be taken in the Temperance Hall, and will be open fiom 9 a.m. to 0 p.m.

" Pro Bono Publico " replies to Mr Foss's letter on the price of butchers' meat. He writes : Mr Foss ought to feel very grateful to " Pro Bono Publico " for enabling him to advertise his cheap meat free of cost; he says he is in the habit of dealing with the leading tradesmen, and paying his accounts regularly (monthly), and yet he never gets meat under sd, usually 6d, and for steaks, 7d, and even Bd, per lb. With respect to his statement about the trade amassing fortunes,he points to several tradesmen who commenced in a very small way, a few years since, and now asks the public to look at their establishments, both in city and suburbs, and regrets that Mr Foss does not allow his name to be classed with them.

The members oE the St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Association will give a lyrical and dramatic entertainment, in the school-house, Symonds-street, to-mor row evening, commencing at 8 o'clock. Songs, readings, and music, will form part of the proceedings, concluding with a Shakesperian selection— the trial scene from " The Merchant of Venice." The proceeds will go to the repair fund. The friends anticipate a successful entertainment,

Tho concert projected by Mr Eyan for the purpose of assisting Mr Thompson to his home and family, at Greymouth, will take place at the Athenceum, Newton, on the eveaing of the 19th inst, Mr Thompson is physically afflicted, and incapacitated from following his occupation through loss of eyesight. The object of the concert is to raise sufficient money to pay his passage home. A number of leading amateurs will give their assistance, and the programme, nearly completed, will be ola very attrac tive character.

The Scripture Gift Association, for the purpose of encouraging Biblical study among the young, offer small gift< to all children (between the ages of seven and thir teen years) attending tho city or suburban schools who will writo out and leave at Champtaloup and Cooper's the iollowing, viz.:—Names of seven fruits, seven llowers, seven vegetables, tho first verso (only) of seven favourite hymns, aud seven carefully selected verses (and learn) from the tenth chapter of tho Gospel of St, Johu, Time allowe 1 : Until the 20th inst.

A telegram from Wellington says : " The weather since Saturday morning has been extremely boisterous, continuous strong southerly gale blowing, accompanied with heavy rain. Thero is no sign of its abat ing."

Mr W. F.Patterson has supplied a much needed public requirement iv tbe estab lishment of a Forwarding and Parcel Delivery Agency, whereby " the punctual and regular delivery of goods is guaran teed." His office is at Nathan's bond, and is connected with the Telegraph Office by telephone. The advertisement appears in another part of this impression.

Capital portraits of the Key. C. 11. Spurgeon (the eminent Baptist preacher) and Mrs Spurgeon are now on sale al the Sunday-school Union dep.t, corner of Wei. Lesley and Albert-streets, and as tho prices are very moderato a ready sale will doubt less bo found for them. The likeness to thu origiuals is -aid to be striking, and this recommendation, coupled with the fact that tho proceeds doiiv.d from the salo arc to bo added to the building fuud of the pro jected Baptist Church, should stimulate an eager demand for the copies on hand. An advertisement stating the prices appears elsewhere.

The Thames Borough ostimatc tbclr re venue for the ensuing year at £25,679 16s Bd. Publicans' licenses are expected to produce £1,600.

A correspondent, " R. 1..," writes that he observes some persons are rightly com plaining of tho absence of fires in the large draughty schoolrooms, where small children have to sit all day near open windows or in badly-ventilntod rooms. Ho ndds that another requirement is largo filters, so that the children may not drink polluted or untilterod water. It is known that ono disorder very prevalent amongst children in thia colony, viz., worms, is caused by drinking water that lies some time in tanks or is otherwise un fitted for di inking without being cither boiled or filtered. The cost would be trifling, and yet tho benefits important to the welfare of the children.

on Tuesday atternoon an inquest was held' at the Panmure Hotel, before John Gordon, J.P., and a jury, on the body of Margaret Lawler.wbo was found dead in her bed on the previous Sunday. The wit nesses were-Dr. and Mrs Elam, Thomas Atkinson, Dr. Scott, and Constable Walker. The evidence chewed that Mra Lawler was nearly eighty years of age, aud had been living in Dr. Elam's house. She retired to rest on Saturday evening, ap parently in her usual state of health, and ou the following morning (Sunday), on being called by Mrs Elam, she returned no answer. Mis Elam went into the room, and discovered that tho aged lady had ceased to breathe. Dr. Scott was of opinion that the immediate cause of death was apoplexy, and a verdict to that effect was returned by the jury. " The Complete Home " is tho title of an exceedingly handsome volume recently ißSued by Messrs Wm. Garretson and Co., the well-known publishers of Philadelphia.. This book, unlike many got up to sell, is really what it professes to bo, a complete guide for all matters relating to the management of a home; and is sure to have a most beneficial effect wherever its precepts are received and acted upon. It is suited to people of all ages and conditions, and both sexas—containing twenty-two different chapters treating of Order, Economy, Sickness, Accidents, Industry, Religion, Hospitality, Liieraturo, and Friendship in the Home, with remarks en the management of children, adorument of houses, &c. The method upon which the book ia constructed is at once unique and fascinating. It is no mere record of dry cookery book dt tails, or dreary moral philosophy; but is thrown into popular nar rative and dialogue torm, s. that even as a readable book at all times "The Complete Home" is fitted to yield p'easuro as well as profit. ' The authoress, Mr. Julia McNair Wright, is well qualified to impart instruc tion on Home duties and occupations ; and in the 600 pages of her book there is not one that is dull or uninteresting, and which does not, at the same time, teach some lesson worth rememberine. An entertainment in celebration of the anniversary of the juvenile contingent of the H.A.C.B. Society was held in the Catholic Institute on Monday evening, and passed off very pleasantly. The members of the contingent were admitted free, and there was also a good attendance of their friends and the general public. The Vicar- Capitular (Rev. H. J. Fynes), with others of the clergy, was present, and he opened the proceedings by the delivery of a felicitous little address, in the course of which he pointed out the advantages which the contingent-held but to the'boys and youib. of the Catholic .communion. Mr W. C, Denne's then exhibited, by meijns of the limelight, his capital ' selection of dissolving panoramic views, and the treat which it afforded the audience was highly appreciated. The remainder of the pro gramme was as follows :—Selection, (fan tasia) "La Favorita," Hobson Baud ; song and dance, Mettam Brothers, (encored): reading, " Irish Shamrock," Patrick O'Kane; song, (comic) "Dearly Beloved Brethren;"WilliamDoran; Pianoforte Selec tion, "IrishDiamonds,"MissKirby; com'c duet, " Upper Ten and Lowor Five," Messrs William Doran (Gentleman) and J. Mettam (Beggar); selection, "Emerald Waltz," Hobson Band; Comic Lime-light Views, (by request) W. C. Dennes. Every item was successfully given, and each contribu tor heartily applauded,

Dr. Wallis will give the third of hia series of lectures this evening in the Athen.eum, late Newton Kirk. The subject will be one of special interest, viz., "Protection and Free Trade," a subject deserving attention.

Mr W. P. Buckland addressed the electors of Franklin North at Pakuranga on Wednesday, Mr Pye iv the chair. Pully a hundred electors were present. A vote of confidence in Mr Buckland was carried unanimously.

A boat belonging to the schooner Flora, laden with rotten fruit, swamped off the ond of the Queen-street Wharf yesterday afternoon, and placed two occupants in a rather perilous position. Thoy wore res cued by Mr Veal and another person in the Customs dingy, while the steam launch shortly after secured the schooner's boat.

The occurrence of a serious and perhaps fatal railway accident upon the Kaipara line has been happily averted hy the timely discovery of a lineman that a cul vert between Rewiti and Woodhill had been carried away. He came across it this morning, and found that the culvert had given way completely, leaving the sleepers hanging to the iron rails, He stopped the down train half-a-mile trom

the Woodhill station until the necessary re pairs had been made, when thia morning's train passed over in safety. It is thought that the damage was done by tho up train last night.

Mr A. S. Murray, formerly of Auckland, who has held the position of local manager of the South British Insurance Company for some time in Dunedin, has reccnily been appointed inspector of that company, Prior to his departure for India and tho East, he was entertained by the Underwriters' Association and other friends.

At the Police Court, Onehunga, on Wed nesday, George Haines was lined ss, and 7s costs, for attempting to enter a railway carriage when in motion ; and John Litton was fined Is for refusing to give up his rail way ticket when requested to do so by the guard.

The manager of the Southern Cross mine repoits r—Progress of drive at 400 iect level is very slow, as the reef is very hard. Sto ping is still being carried on at the hanging wall leader, which looks very well. I have seen no gold in the stone bro ken from here cluriug the week. The quartz going through the battery still appears payable, I have on hand 75ozs, amalgam from general stuff up to date. The picked stone crushed yesterday, from whicli I received _08ozs, of amalgam, I will retort. The amalgam on hand to-day,— (Signed) James Coutts, Juno 7.

The season of tho Private Skating Club, (Limited), Choral Hall, will commence to morrow evening at half-past seven. Judging from the many pleasant evenings spent in connection therewith, during the season o£ 1881, the club must be a great source of pleasure and amusement to its members, and wc havo not a doubt but that the ensuing season will prove equally success full and jolly. As the number of members ia limited, those who intend joining should make prompt application for tickets.

To-morrow's Obivrvhß will contain'

"An Undlaoovored Murder -the Mvitery in voitljated by Clairvoyance and Splrltu -llsm," !' Noboth's Vineyard—Anotner Landsharlt.Son nation," "Chlng Chong on Chinese Dißabllitlen." "Tho North Shore I _idy killer," "A Medico'- Goiogß on in Churoh." cartoon and biographical Bfcetch ot Sir wini am jrox, & 0 .

Mr K. Arthur has been instructed to sell, on Friday morning, at 10 o'olock, at Mr Orulck shank's goods shod, SCO saoks prime Canterbury potatoo .ln lots to suit purchasers. Kxoellont _ood quality ; good for tablo. Term, at sale.

A DIVORCE SUIT.

AT His Houor Judge Gillies's bi-weokly sitting in Chambers on Tuosday last, tho necessary authority was givon for the hear ing of a divoico action without a jury at the close of tho next Circuit Sittings of the Supremo Court, Tho petitioner is a bush contractor resident at Whangaroa, named Snowdon, and tho co-respondent is a man' named Flavell, who wns accidentally shot the other day hy one Hawthorne, and brought down to Auckland in couscquonco, So far. as tho circumstances of tho case arc disclosed, they seom to bo very simple, and yet arc rather remarkable. According to the petitioner's formal statem_nt,he waß married on the 15th of August, 1870, at Whungaroa, to a single woman named Elizabeth Downes, and just six days later (viz., on the 21st Augusi), she deserted him for the co-respondent, with whom she has lived iv a state of con cubinage ever since, and apparently without let or hindrance irom her lawful ► puu«o. She has borne Flavell several children, and completely ignores her marriage ties. Tho potitioncr also avers that he has boon prevented, through lack of tho nccetsary means, from seeking relief any sooner, and ho now prays that the marriage may be declared null and void.

DOMAIN BOARD.

The Board met yesterday afternoon. Pre sent :—Messrs Thomas MnclTarlahe (in the chair), J. Russoll, G. Aickin, Mackechnie, and X, C. Barstow.

Cokkkspondence — Letlors were re. ceived :—From the Governor of Mount Eden Gaol ro the employment of prison labour. Information wa9 requested regard ing the number of prisoners required, de scription of work, &c. - Referred to Prison Labour Committee. From Mr T t F. Checscman, enclosing a list of trees and . hrub3—referred to sub-committee appointed to expend Government grant. From the luspector-Gcnernl of Schools, dosiring infer, mation as to whether the Board had plants or trees for distribution. The trees were wanted to shelter school grounds nnd build ings.—The secretary was instructed to in form Mr Habens that the Board had not of late years propagated trees orplautsfor dis tnbution.—A similar application was re ceived from Mr Pringlc, station-master at tvgaruawahia, and v similar answer waß directed to be forwarded to the writer. From the Acclimatisation Society, stating that in consequence of iho fluctuating nature of its revenue a permanent arrange ment was not possible, but they granted £100 nutot thoir rerenue for the preseut year, in addition to the offor of the curator's house- and conservatory. They also pre sented to tho Domain Board two consign ments of tree seeds received from London. They also offerod tho services of Mr Clifte, when not engaged npon the specific work connected with tho acclimatisation of birds and fish for the society.—lt was decided to accept the offer.

Stanley-stbeet Entrance. — The chairman reported that this entrance had been made pas .able.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Beforo R, C. Barstow, Esq,, J.J.,)

Drunkenness. — Richard Dougherty (dis orderly), 20s and costs or 18 hours, Agnes Jessop (also ostentatious, displayed a wedding ring), ss. Vagrancy. —R. Loary (on warrant), was charged' with exposing his person on tho plat form of a railway carnage-Defendant said ho know nothing about i .-Sergeant Gamble said this was a vory gros3 case. The defendant was very drunk. Thero wero a mimbor of ladies present at the time.—A. Laurie, acting guard on tho Auckland-Kaiparn railway, doposed that the defendant hud got Into tho train at Auck land, He had been drinking. Ho exposed hia person on the railway station at Mount Eden — Dofendant said ho did not know ho had com mitted any pfloncc. He was on his way to Henderson s Mill.—Three months'imprisonment with hard labour.

Wilful Destruction op Property.— Agnes Jessop was charged with breaking a por tion of a tree ia the Albort Pars yostcrday.— Defendant deniod all knowledge of tho offence. —Constable Jones doposed that yestei day morn ing about seven o'clock ho observed defendant lying against a shrub In Albert Park. She had a shawl over hor head and an empty rum bottle by hor side. He told her to move on, and Bho used some strong language and again lay back on tbe tree. Tho shrub received a considerable amount of damage. He could not tell tho amount.—J. Stapleton cave corroborative evi dence.—John Slattery deposed that about six pence worth of damage had boon dono to tho treo.-In answer to tho Bench defendant said i£ she was let oft she would go to her own place.—His Worship: Ig that Mount E.en.- Defendant: No, sir, Lome-street. I have a hus band and children of me own.—Fined ss,and 6d, tho damago done to tho tree. VAgrancy.—Henry Bamford, who appeared with hair dro-sed a la Swallow, and in very dilapidated clothes, was charged with having no lawful visible means of support.—Defcndai t said he had no answer to make.—Sergeant Gamble said that for some years past defendant had lived by means of begging. He slept in the Domain.—Constable' Strathearn deposed that dofendant was supported by the school ohildreß. —Defendant said that the evidence Was a tissuo of falsehoods,' that circumstances over which ho had no control precluded him from saying any thing.-Sorgeant-Mojor Pardy said it would he sheer'charity to send defendant to Mount l-denPri3on. He expected every morning 'to hear of him being found dead on th 6 roadside. At one time defendant a man of energy, hut niis.prturio had brought him to'the condition in which ho now appcarod.' Ho was perfectly in.ffonßlye.-Th.se months' ImprißonmcU- with hard labour.

BriJAOH op Shippino AIJD Seamens' Act.- Doußlas Outhbcrt. Richard Burns, Patrick Stuart, and Henry Dayis wero charged witli a broach of the above Act, by wilful dis? obodicnco of lawful commands on board the Gazollo, lying in tho port of Auckland, on June 7th, 1882.—Mr Blaydes (who appeared for Mr Tyler), counsel for tho prosecution, applied for a remand till to-morrow. "■'■" The Court then adjourned.

OUR COALFIELDS.

Discussion in the House

(From Our Special Reporter.) WELLINGTON, this day. ANOTHER movement to assist the West port Colliery wcs proposed and a resolution moved by Mr Munro for a committee to report what action Bhould be taken to im prove facilities for shipment at Westport, in order to develop the coal export of that port. He said' the Government had last year placed the ridiculously inadequate sum of £2,000 on tho estimates for the work, an amount quite useless in the improvement of that harbour. It vessels drawing 16 feet could get in, it would increase the export from that port by half a million tons. He thought that fact would . justify some tangible sum being set apart for the pur pose. Mr PbACOCK siid the member for Bailer had altogether failed to give any good reason for the exceptional treatment of Westport. He believed a large sum had already been expended on Westport with out profit. A good deal of astonishment had been felt already in Auckland at the extent to which this coal had been patronised by the Government. Auckland had had experience of the proverb ot bringing coal to Newcastle, There was good mine in the Waikato, but coal had been brought from tne West Coast for use on that railway at a larger cost, besides causing great inconvenience, and being less suitable for the tunnels. The Kawakawa Co. had, moreover, been deterred from tendering, because they were advised that any tender iv excess of the Waikato Company's tenders would not be accepted. He moved an amendment making the en quiry apply to all collieries in the colony, and Mr Rutherford seconded

Mr Macandrew supported the original motion, on the ground that such a question should be taken on its merits. He hoped local jealousies would not be imported into the matter. He believed the Westport coal was the very best ia the colony. (Cries of "No!")

Mr Seymour Georoe, in supporting the nmoudment,said it was a curious thing that a similar motion was being proposed to-day in the Upper Chamber, lt losked like a concerted attempt to advance Westport at tbe expense of other collieries in the colony. He also drew attention to the constitution of the committee, which comprised seven South Island and only throe North Island members, and all those from Wellington, He would support the amendment, because there wore many mines in the colony that required aid as much as the Westport mino did. Thero was one near his district that had tried in vain to got a moderate sum for the con struction of a railway to deep water, where the largest Bhips could load,

Mr Moss hoped tbat Mr Peacock would withdraw his amendment, Mr Munro had introduced bis motion in an objectionable form to secure the work whioh he required for his district. He (Moss) had no doubt that if any work was required for the Westport coalfields, and a motion waß introduced, it would be fairly treated, Mr Hobbs was of opinion that if Mr Munro would not consent to make the inquiry applicable to all tho coalfields of tho colony it would givo a colour to tbe aimour that was current, that many mem bers of both Houses are iutoreßted ln this particular mino.

Mr Seddon protested against this state ment.

Mr Pet. le, of Greymouth, repudiated the idea of the Westport coal beiug oqual to Groy coal. Numerous analyses shewed tho Grey coal to bo superior to it, and, for sonic purposes, to any coal in tbe colony. Mr Macandrew said that when speak ing of the Wostport coal ho used the term as applying to all the West Coast coals. Mr Petrik said tbat Mr Macandrew usually left himself a baok door to get out by. After further discussion, in which laughter was provoked by each mem bar from a coal district getting up and protesting his coal was the host in the colony, tho amendment was negatived without a division, and a committee up pointed.

Mr MUNRO explained that in forming a committee he bad left out Auckland mem bers only Lecansc he knew Auckland could snpply itself with coil—it was therefore not interested in getting coal from this par ticular field.

THE LATE MR J. B. STRANGE.

We had only timo ia last evoniug's issue to notice Mr Strange's sudden death, and now proceed to add some particulars of his busy life. Mr Strange was born iv December, 1803, at Henley on - Thames, Oxfordshire, and was, before his arrival in New Zealand, established in business as a stone and marble mason at Oakingbam, in Berkshire. He had been employed on the stone stairs in Buckingham Palace, aud also on the stono structures at tho entrance of Hyde Park. Ho was a passenger to the colony in the Catherine Stuart Forbes, and was ac companied by his wifo, his only child, a married daughter, and her throe children, un the ship were a number of Sisters of Mercy, some of whom arc probably still living to remember the voyage, Mr Strange came with the inten tion of settling ss an agriculturist, and to that end bronght with him four tons of luggage, consisting principally of necessary farming implements. On arrival ho was diverted from his purposo, and took a job at his trado on tho Oddfellows' Hall. Mr Strange bought some proporty in Victoria street, and lived there for a number of years, At that time he was connected with St. Matthew's Church, in the erection ol which he showed himself energetic and earnest. He generously pnllod the bell for a long timo gratis, aud presented the sum srrt npart in payment for tho duty to the church funds, Hi 3 wife's health being in different, ho determined to try tho effect of ceuntry air, and was persuaded to take on lease seven acres of the Cathedral Trust property, situated in Parnell. Here ho built a atone bouse, and resided till the ex piration of the lease. He now became a supporter of St. Mays Church, and con tinued to attend the services regularly until failuro of his hearing pre vented, ln the neighbourhood of St. Stephen's ho executed several works. He built the houso—sometimes called tho D.anO.y -which Bishop Selwyn occupied for a number of years. Mr San. dorson, architect, designed it. Other erec tions of his are : The residence of tho head master of the Churoh of England Grammar School, Parnell; tho Kohimarama school and buildings : and his own house in Rut. land-street. There aro othor substantial stone structures.in Auckland and the neigh bourhood, v)hioh will remain'as lasting monumonts to Mr Strange's labour and skill. Witli public affairs in Parnell he was long associated ; and for some years he acted as Town Clerk of tho borough. Ho had pronounced opinions Oa drainage ichemes, water - -upply, and similar matters, and was always for ward in giving them publicity. By his letters to tbe newspapers he was constantly beforo the public, right up to the time of his decease. His remarks were usually shrewd and ingenious, and tho style in which they wero couched striking and eminently characteristic. The familiar figure of the little man cannot fail to be missed in Parnell, where he was, on all bnnds, respected, even by those who differed from him most. Tho funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon.

"H.M.S. PINAFORE."

AOAIS. a largo and appreciative audience witnessed the production of " Pinafore " at tho Opera House last evening. The most successful of tho concerted pieces was "Ring the Merry Bells," which was en cored. Miss Alico Rees surpassed herself in the aria, "A Simple Sailor Lowly Born," and was rewarded by a perfect shower of bouquets. TO-NIGHT The "Pirates of Penzance" will be pro duced. This charming opera is said to be the" chef d'oouvre of the company's repertoire, and'the experience wo have had justifies the expectation that the perform ance will equal, if hot surpass, thoso Avhich have preceded it. The cist is as follows:— Mabel, Miss Alice Rees; Ruth, Miss Andrea Novaro ; the Pirate King, Mr Verdi; Major-General Stanley,' Mr H. Vernon; Frederick, Mr Armes Beaumont; and tho Poljce Sergeant, Mr J, Forde,

Gold Medals for Singer Machines at Chrißtohureh.—l .S. Chambers.—(ADy't). ' Messrs Marriott Bros, announce through themodiam of our advertising column, the sale and manufacture on their premises In Queen- Btreet of a Buperlor hind of oouKn louonge', from a valuable reoelpt only ln the hands of the pro prietors,

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTERS ITEL-CGBAMS.]

THE CRICKETERS AT BRADFORD. LONDON, June 6,' The cricket match at Bradfora> between the Australian team and the Eleven of Yorkshire County, commenced to-day. Jta Australianswent first* thewickets, was cmß t__ f or 41, His play was much admired, and although the bowling of the Englishmen was dead on the wicket and their fielding excellent, he did not give a single chance. The Home team then went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day, they had scored 100 runs for the loss of four wickets, Lockwood contributing 44. The weather during the day was fine. Great interest was taken in the match, and the attendance of spectators was enormous. HONGKONG, June C. Advices to hand from Foochow state tliat the e p en i- g p r ; cea f or new season's teas are three taels (about 21s) lelow last ye " a y 8 quotations. The incoming crop is rft ther better than that of last season. The expor t ß to the colonies amount to 3,000,000 i Da a

LONDON, June 6.

Consols have declined to 100J,

New Zealand 5 per cant. 1889 loan has advanced to 106. Tho 5 per cent. 10-40 loan and 4J per cent. 1879-1904 loan remain at 106J and 103J respec tively, Australian tallow is firm at 43s Cd for best beef, and 44s Gd for best mutton.

At to-day's wool auctioo, 11,700 bales were offered, Good competition, at full current rates, was experienced for the lots catalogued,

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, June 7.

It is announced that Sir Henry Parkes, Premier of the colony, who is now in Kurope, will return to Sydney •by the Orient steamship John Elder, arriving in Angust. A local branch of a French house was broken into last night by burglars. They did not, however, succeed in obtaining any money or valuables.

MELBOURNE, June 7.

Malting barley is ia good demand at last week's prices, viz., 5s 3d to 5s sd. Wheat (shipping) is quieter, but steady at a doclino of 2d per bushel, aud is now quoted at 6s 8d to 6. lOd. New Zealand oats show a slightly improved tendency.

PROPOSED SAILING RACE.

Arrangements have been partially made for a race between the Tahitian schooner Flora and the yacht Rita, to take place on Saturday afternoon next, starting about two o'clock. The' course, it is stated, will probably be from the wharf round the German schooner Agnes Edgcll, lying at anchor in tho Rangitoto Channel, and finishing at Queen-street wharf. The course is evidently rather short for a real test of the sailing abilities of the two vessels, and the event would become moro interesting were the distance extended. The Rita's sailing ability is well known here, but wc cannot say so much for the Flora. She looks, however, a smart craft, and it is generally expected she will give a good account of herself,

PRESBYTERIAN CONFER ENCE.

Proposed Religious Revival,

An adjourned meeting of the Presbytery took place in St. James's HaU last evening, for the purpose of hearing a paper read by the Key. T. Mackenzie Fraser on " Tho Necessity for a Religious Revival," and to transact somo further business, hold over from the morning sitting. The Rev. R. F. Macnicol preside., The Presbytery was well-represented, but not so the various congregation*, the audience being smal]. Proceedings were commenced with singing, followed by prayer, after which the Rev. Mr Monro was called upon to read a roport on the recent

Presbytkrial Examination. —He stated that 10 schools wero represented, and that of the number who were examined, 44 scholars secured first-class and 9 second class certificates ior catechism, while for Bible knowledge 40 first-class and 14 second class certificates were obtained. Jrrom the Otahuhu school alone 20 competitors had obtained first-class certificates, Other schools were well represented ia one branch. - On the motion of the Rev. J. Macky, the report was adopted, and the thanks of 'the Presbytery tendered to Mr Monro for the labour he had expended on so important a work.

"The Necessity For a Religious Revival."—The Rev. Mr Fraßer then came torward with an essay on this sub ject. Ho explained at the outset that the paper was prepared and road before the residents of Geelong, some time since, and, therefore, should any incongruity bo ob servable, it should be attributed to that circumstance. Considering the state of religion in the colony, he observed great need of revival work. The number of per sons who connected themselves with the church was comparatively small, while the number professing faith ia Christ was poor in proportion to the congregation. Statistics shewed that only one in three at tended public worship, only 1 in 4 was a communicant, while only 1 ia 12 was a professing Christian. That man could not be accepted as religious who did not believe and profeas himself to be so. One proof of tho special need of a revival was the sad and lamentable declen sion of family religion. Family worship was not observed to the samo extent as in their native land. The family instruction of their fathers had beon exchanged for tho Sabbath schools of tho 19th century, and instead ol being made supplemental to they became substitutes for family worship. Ho would not havo one Sabbath school loss, but thero was a tendency among paronts to cast this most important duty on the church. Parental neglect in this particular would surely lead to the casting off of parental authority. To the laxity of parental rule he attributed the juvenile depravity, accounts of whioh filled tho newspapers, remarking that a freedom such as was never permitted al Home was allowed colonial youths. Even Christians in tho colonios failed to recognise a dis tinguishing mark between the church aud tho world, and ho bad witnessed such sacri fice of principle as was nevor known over the sons. There was nothing to prevent a revival hero, a revival was simply the out come of God's ovyn appointed means used with an unußual degree of fervour. A re vival camo from j;he Divjne Rjdc, and was bestowed on the wofld through thb agency of prayer, which agency we as truly pos sessed as the priests of old. Most great revivals wero due to the influence of prayer, therefore the efforts of the people of God must be called into requisition. Prayer was an indispensable agency, and he was sure that if tho Christians of tho colony refused their piayers, there would be no revival, while, if they eutered thoroughly und oarnestly into the work, an answer would not be long withheld. With reference to tho minsiterial ollice, ,he remarked that the most successful preachers had with amazing tact adapted themselves to the peculiaiities ot their hoarers. The truth could be presented in various aspect-, and i want of success in many instances could be ! traced to a want of adaptability. They [should talk simply with the simple, and show themselves equal to the age in conversation with the learned. He did not approve of revivals on the principlo of filling people with hysterical terror and tremendous extiibiiion of the wrath to come but urged that all should seek fresh baptism of the Holy Ghost, which would enable them to prove more zealous to win souls. The Revs. J, Macky, P. Mason, Monro, J. Bruce, Dunn, McKinney, Mr P. Maoky, and others followed remarking on tho pleasure they had expe rienced in having the paper read and their agreement with its General tone. The Key. f. Mason moved,'the Key. Monro seconded, anditwas canied.that "That the address be printed ' and circulated among the various churches of tbe Presbytery." The Key. X F. Macnicol stated that some years ago a similar 'movement had been commehecd.but only one meeting was held owing to the poor attendance. The number present that evening angdied for a better result, however He trusted the interest in the cause would increase- and that good might come of it many days hence. -" • • .Votes of thanks wero accorded to the Rev. T. M. Fraser for hia ' lecture, and to the committee of St. James's Church for the free use of the hall, after which the mcc. -ing terminated.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From our Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The Waste Lands Committee reported that Mrs Simpson has forfeited her claim to exercise land scrip in Auckland, having allowed it to elapse.and cannot therefore re commend it to the House.

I learn, from Mr Moss, that the Govern ment intend putting on an extra constable in Newmarket, and that provision will be made in the estimates.

Mr Moss presented a petition from John Dunn, asking consideration for 45 years' services, on his retirement from the position ! of senior warder of the Auckland gaol, as his pay had for many years been too small to enable him to make provision for retire ment, and he was now 75 years old. PARNELL HOSTELRY ENDOWMENT. Mr Moss, in asking the question about the Hostelry Endowment in Parnell, said all the sea frontages had been gradually taken from the people of that neighbourhood by railway improvements and enclosure as private property of the sea beach down to high water mark. That it had been dis covered that au open space ot eight acres long used for recreation, although leased as an endowment for an hostelry, was not in cluded in the schedule to the Auckland and Mehinga Hostelries Act of 1874. That, if so, it was practically a reserve, and might be disposed of by some Government in a manner objectionable to the people of the district. He felt sure the present Government would not dispose of it with out giving fair notice of the mode in which they proposed to deal with the reserve, if on investigation it should be found to be still legally unappropriated. He asked his question io full confidence that Ministers would make the necessary enquiry and give fair notice oi any intention they might form respecting it. The Proposed Neiv Loan. It is currently reported in the lobbies to day that the Government has Jabandoned all idea of proposing a loan of any description this session, but on careful enquiry, I find that this is not absolutely the case. What probably will be dooe will be to submit a resolution to the House as to the advisabil ity, or otherwise, of floating a loan, the resolution to be worded in such a way as to make it immaterial to Ministers, from a party point of view, whether it is negatived or not; indeed, I have reason to oelieve that Ministers will get one of their friends to point out that as no effect could be given to an afiirmatory reso lution until next January, it is advis able to wait until tho following session. Should this bo done, Ministers will, next session, propose a five million loan, extend ing over five years', borrowing one million each year, If the tactics indicated are pursued they are likely to prove successful. So many members are joining cliques and caucuses, with the object of grabbing as much as possible of the loan as originally spoken- of, namely, three millions, that ministers' are naturally frightened; and each locality being jealous of others, the postponement on the lines mentioned is likely to find general support, Native Licensing District. Mohi Tawhai has had several inter views with Mr Bryce, urging him to remove the proclamation 'making the Northern counties a special native licensing district. Ho says it only compels tho natives of those counties to make expensive journeys to Whangarei for their grog. Mr Bryce has consouted, and tho special prohibition will be relaxed. Tawhai is also trying to abolish the provision of the Native Lands Court procedure, complaining that every claimant pays one pound before ho can be heard iv Court. He say. it excludes bonf. fide claimants, A Curious Question. Mr Joyce has given notice of a curious question, namely, to ask the Government the circumstances under which the Riverton Court-house had been barned down and all : public documents burned, excepting those , relating to the election piouecutioii of Daniells, Major Kemp, Mr Mitohelson presented the petition ' by Major Kemp, formerly a Civil Commis : sioner of Auckland, praying for the re moval of the barrier which deprived him of pension. I wired yesterday full par-, ticnlars.

House of Representatives.

Wednesday,

A QUESTION.

Mr Turnbull gave notice to ask the Government whether they had been aware that Te Whiti had declined to read any document communicated to him through Mr Parris; also whether the grants of land referred to in the appendix of the. West Coast Commission's report as having been lifted by the Civil Commissioner and Mr Parris were lifted by these people as agents for others or for thoir own benefit.

Mr Hutchison gave notice of a Bill empowering Municipal Corporations to in- Bure property against fire losses.

Mr MIEEI-AN presented a petition from Mr R. S. Thompson, native interpreter, re his wife's land claims on the West Coast.

REPLIES,

Replying to Mr SeddoN, Mr ROLLESTON said the Government would ask a vote for the purchase of oiamond drills and rock and drift boring apparatus. They will also hire these out on more liberal terms than last year, and will ascertain if the machines can be manufactured iv the colony. Keplying to Mr Moss's question about 8 acres of a reserve near Dr. Campbell's house, Parnell, Mr Bryck said he was not quite sure which piece of land was referred to. Th: re were three sections reserved for a Maori hostelry, one being two acres, and another IeBS than an acre. The third, which is desciibed as in the suburbs of Auckland, is six acres ; if that is the one referred to, lt was vested in the Colonial Treasurer and Secretary and thoir successors.

Replyiug to Tawhai, Mr Bryce said the Goversment would not • bring in a Bill re pealing clause 65 of tho native Lands Court Act.

Mr BARRON asked the -Government whether they would amend the Adultera tion Act so as to compel bakers to stamp two and four-"pound loaves so as to secure the full weight of bread;

Mr Dick did not think that neceesary, becauso the ordinary loaf could hardly be confounded with fancy bread; the police should make periodical rounds to test the weight of bread. Mr DeLvtour drow attention to the intention of the Otago School Commis sioners to lease in runs 169,000 acres of excellent country, and of the High School trustees to deal with 33,000 acres.

Mr Rolleston said the Government in tended to introduce a Bill to bring the ad: ministration of these reserves into harmony with the general system of land adminis tration of tho colony. Mr Dkiver, in nsking a question refer rijjz to education reserves in his district, said there were 450 000 acres so tied up, aud it was a great bar to settlement. If the Govprnuient intended, as Mr Rolleston had just stated, to brhjg iv a Bill dealing with the question, he would not proceed further. A housewife's cirhvance. Mr Weston has taken up tho house wife's grievance, in asking whether Go. verament will re-establish free female immi gration. Mr Weston said there was very great dearth ot female helps, and wages were excessively high. If the Government would introduce moro' iemales they, would supply disconsolate bachelors with wives and would mitigate the troubles of many households. Mr Rolleston in reply said the Governmont intended to deal with the question of immigration, and temale immi gration would be a part of that scheme. MAORI REPRESENTATION BILL. Mr Sheehan has vacated the field to Mr Hobbs in the matter of a Maori Repre sentation Bill; having intimated to-day that the Maori Members of the House hav ing taken other steps he would leavo them to do their work in their own way. He therefore withdrew his notice of the Bill. SHAREBROKERS' ACT. Mr Sheehan's Bill repealing the Share brokers Act was read a first time. THK ADULTERATION ACT. Mr Hutchison moved, "That it is desirable to amend the ' Adulteration Act, 1878," so as to make its provisions against the- sale of adulterated articles more stringent." He pointed out various defects Which rendered the Act'inoperative, particu larly indieatiog the inability of tho Inspec tor to initiate actlons'-himself; alao, the deficiency of the regulations against the light weight of bread and want of propor inspection of dairies.

The Colonial Secretary admitted that the Act required alteration in some of the directions indicated.

Mr Barron stated that tho Governmont were not properly impressed' with tho im portance of the subject! It was shameful that tradesmen should be allowed to rob poor people with impunity.

Tho debate ended with an understanding hat the Government would do something o secure the required amendments.

MONDAY SITTINGS,

Mr Seymour Gkoege's motion for Mon. day evening sittings of the Houbo was negatived by two to one. ],

Messrs Dareavillo and Swanson on the Employers Liability Bill.

At the evening sitting, Mr Green moved the second reading of the Employers' Lia bilities Bill, to facilitate the recovery of damages by workmen from employers for injuries sustained by the careless carrying on of works.

Mr Dargaville, in seconding, mado a good speech, reviewing the history of legis lation of a like character in Great Britain. The Bill was greatly wanted in this colony. He knew a score of cases in which workmen had been in jured, and were unable to get redress through the present state of the law. It would be harrowing to enter into the de. tails of all these, but he could give one in stance of a mill not a hundred miles from Auckland, It was determined to adopt old machinery to different kinds.of work, and in doing this an old pulley was patched up with wood. One of the workmen pro tested that it was dangerous, when the foreman said, tauntingly, "Will you take your cheque ?" Tho man remained, and the consequence was an accident by which he sustained a fracture of an arm that laid him up and rendered his family destitute. Again was the wretched pulley repaired, and another man lout his life through it. The families of those were unable to recover damages, because English judges had laid it down as a doctrine that servants engaged in common employment conld not recover from the master for injuries sus tained through the fault of any brother servants. This Bill was intended to put working men on the same footing injrespect of damages for such injuries as any mem ber ot the public would be.

Mr BATHGATE warmly supported the Bill as the most necessary. He said that the ruling of judges which debarred work, men from recovering was a judge-made law,contrary to the spirit of English justice. It was produced by refinement of legal quib bling by lawyers employed by wealthy contractors and colliery owners, yet these men had recognised the injustice of the law, and had consented to the passing of an amending law in England like the one now submitted to this House,

Mr KOLLESTON agreed that the Bill Involved a just principle, which could be demanded, as a right, irom that House, Still, it was a measure which must be care fully considered, and Bhould go before a select committee.

Mr SWANSON spoke warmly in support of tho Bill. He had himself been on an inquest, in Auckland, where a mau had lost his life, and others narrowly escaped, through reckless carrying on of work. When the question was put to one man who had neariy lost his life, why he ran such risk, he said the alternative v, as starvation. Under such condttions it was idle to say tbat men should not be compensated be cause they take the risk when they engage themselves. What was two or three years' wages to a family compared with the loss of the bread-winner.

After some further discussion, tbe Bill was read a second time without division, and

Mr Grien gave notice to refer it to a Select Committee.

Mr Moss said he looked upon the ques tion .as one of a broad principle, une class had succeeded in securing to itself certain exclusive rights, and he contended that all should be put on exactly the same footing. There was no intention of taking advan tage of landlords. They certainly ought to be put in a position to regain possession of their property eaßily. Mr Joyce thought it was a less hard ship for a man to be immediately evicted, than to have his goods seized and then be evicted destitute. Mr Wynn Williams, solicitor.of Christ church, said his experience bad been that it cost a large sum of money for a landlord to regain possession of a house occupied by an obstinate defanlting tenant. If power of distress were abolished, therefore, land lords would be placed at a great disadvan tage. ' A division was taken on the amendment by Mr DeLautour, tbat this Bill be with drawn, and one introduced by the Govern ment abolishing distress for rent. 'ihe amendment was lost by 51 against 33.

The division was then taken on tho second reading of the Bill, resulting In it boing carried by 42 against 21.

LAW DISTRESS BILL,

MrHOLMES,ofChristchurch,movedt.iesec. ond reading of the Law Distress Amendment

Bill. He said the third clause proposed to abolish the power now possessed by a land lord of taking not only the property of tenants for arrears of rent, but also pro perty of uthers tbat happened to bo ou the premises at the time. He nar rated an instance in which tho land lord had induced a person to send cattle on a run for which rent remained unpaid for the express purpose of seizing them for ariearg of rent, which he did within a fort night. Another feature of the Bill was to secure against seizure £25 worth of tenants' eii-cts in all cases. Mr Shrimski said tbo Bill would en courage fraud with regard to property belonging to tenants. It wonld also cause the landlord to exclude poor people unless they paid rent in advance. Mr Smith, of Waipawa, said he had known cases of great hardship where new comers going into lodgings had lost their clothes for debts of their landlords. Mr Swanson believed the Bill would do harm to those it was intended to benefit. The butcher and baker could stop credit when the man did not pay up, bnt what was a landlord to do ? He thought the pro perty of lodgers _oug.it to be protected by licensing of lodging-houses, when the land lord would know his position, Me-srs MONTODMERY and PYKE said that the system of distress was a relic of feudalism. Landlords had for a long time mado the laws, and had takoa good caro to protect themselves. They onght to be placed on exactly the same footing as othor creditors, and ought not to have power to seize everything to the exclusion of all other creditors. The Hon. Mr Dick said the Government would not re-introduce their Bill of last session for abolishing distress for rent. There were two sides to tbe question. If landlords were placed on the samo footing as tradesmen, they must have power to resume possesiion of their property at a, moment's notice. Tuose evictions would cause great hardship. He believed, however, that somo limitation should bo placed on a landlord's right, which should socuro to poor tenants'their beds and tools. EVIDENCE AMENDMENT BILL, Mr Hutchison moved the second read ing of tho Evidenco Amendment Bill, its objects boing to take evidence of husbands and wives in certain cases, and to authorise interrogation of prisoners. He contended there was nothing revolutionary about Bill, Its principles had for years beon iv vogii. qn the Continent, and even to a greater ex tent in the United States, where counsel? were allowed to cross-e_.i_m_4p. Affair re viewing the course of legislation on the Conti. ent and in tho States, he declared his intention to press the Bill forward as being calculated to forward tho interests of justice. He suggests that provisions should not be confined to cases of summary procedure, but all procedures- at law. Ho quoted Judge Richmond and' Sir James Stephen, Clucf Justice of Now South Wales, in favour of interrogation of prisoners charged with any breach of tho criminal law.; He also cited tho interrogation of Guiteauas a case in point; The Bill was road a second time without discussion, eight hours bill. The Houso then wont into committee on the Eight Hours Bill, Mr Green taking his placs at the table to pilot the measure through. His tone, dross and manner were irresistibly suggestive ,ot clerical sleekness, and he waa once-or twice caught napping and nearly cajoled into assenting to amend ments proposed by opponents of the Bill, but was warned by Mr Ec Lautour against falling into such traps. There were only thirty-six members in the House, a state of things by no inieans uncommon, members rushing in from the library, Bellamy's and lobbies whenever a division bell rang, to vote on questions, the hearing of which they had entirely missed. Upwards of two bouts were wasted in discussing amendmouts proposed by 001. Trimble and Mr Leve»tam,.who kept bob bing up and-downl every few -minutes, wearying tho House with Vain repetitions.- Mr Trimblel appears to labour, under tlio jklca that the whole weight xf shaping tha legislation of the oolonyixests on his indi vidual shoulders, ;and his perpetual reitera tion, iv aud out of season, on every conceiv able question, is qualifying him for tha <Mlice of Chief Bore of the House. A num ber' of members expressed their belief that tho Bill would "be inoperative and tho matter was best'Jeft to private agreement,

THI. AUCK!_AI*D EVENIJSTG STAR. THURSDAY. JUNE 8.



GrREAT Clearing-out Sale .... OF . v WINTER DRESS GOODS ' WINTER DKESS GOODS WINTER DhESS GOODS '" MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY AKD GENERAL DRAPERY GENER&L DRAFERY ; GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. ■piNTIBK STOOK REDUCED. Also, TUN PER OENT. (or TWO SHILLINBS in the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES ovkr One Pound. THIS Clearing- Sale « TO liABT Six Weeks Only After whioh no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED. a I inabury & n o„ 20. fe 208, U_-J.N-STRE._T. Seeds i Seeds i Seeds i W. J. Sill * C 8: Have Jmnr landed their NEW SEASON'S OLOVKRS, whioh are ot Very . Superior Quality. White Olover, English and Dutch Red Clover, English and American ; Cowgrass, English and American " - AlB. _o, Timothy, Trefoil, Rape Lucerne, Linseed, &o„ Seo., Sco, Having purchased prior to the rise, enables them to offer the above at wholesale rates. Inspection Invited. Alao. Poverty Bay Rye Brass, machine dressed a splendid sample Southern Rye Brans. Italian Rye Brass Cooksfoo t, Prairie Brans, Poa Prcetensls And all other kinds of Agricultural and Garden Seeds, BONEDUST-! BONEDUST At the City Council's desire, wo have deter mined to clear out our present Btook, and in order to do bo qulokly, wo have rednoed the -prioes tor casta. Our quotations are trom OR to a_, according to quantity and quality. In Stock t Bell's Celebrated I inch and Boneflour; Sydney 2 Star and . Star Bonedust and Boneflour; and v limited quantity ol Bop pct'o local manufacture. We have also for Sale: 1 New Robey. 6 and 8 tup. Engines and Thrashera Coulter. Drills Eearsley'fl Combluod Reaper and Mower XJornoss1 Patent H.P, Chaff-cutter Also. Corbstt & Feel's manufacture Double-f urro w Ploughs, well worth Inspection SinglofturrovrPloughs; Horso Hoes Cultivators, Rollers and Olod-orushera Winnowersi Cheese Presses (Dheeaomaker., Chair-cutters (small) Seo., Sco„ Seo. Also, Foe. and Boed Oats, Maize, Barley, Flour. Sharps, Oatmeal, Chaff, Bran, Fowl Wheat, to., Seo., Sco, _■■'■_•■•■ Prime Samples of Picked Table Potatoes GUANO. Peruvian, Ohlendorff., Dissolved Peruvian Maldon Island, Huon Island, and other Che mical Manures. W. J. H™" & G°" 101, QUEEN-STREET, Anokland. a B 0 T E A L L , The Largest, Best, and Cheapest Btook of WATOHES in New Zealand, all in my window, 'ana marked In plain figures. IT. H. LEVPI9SON, Queen-street; j Opposite Union Bank. J



Special AdvertiaemeD_a. i \Tf E HAVE RECEIVED A LARGE QUANTITY OF LT)LAOK /"ILOTH T. ____-' adies' JJ L/ Jackets, pobchaskd chrap, at thb end op thb Season. THBY WILL BE OFFERED AT LOW PRICES, J # Cosgrave &' Qo. rJ.HORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH ■ HAVE FOR SALE I •r Crown " Flonr. ln saoks, 100' sand 60"a " Champion" „ ~ » •• " Cantab' „ •• Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Mil-,, Auokland J. TONSON GARUOK,] [ROBERT CRANWELL. WINTER, 1882. OUR SHIPMENTS OF NEW GOODS for tho SEASON are now opened up, and for Choice Assortment and flood Value cannot bo surpassed. From this date we shall not only aim at Mark ing our Goods lowor than ordinary Trade Prioes but Bhall allow a DISCOUNT of 5 PER CENT. on all cash purohasos over One Pound, in every department, viz. :— DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND ALL KINDS OF FURNISHING GOODS. GARLICK & CRANWELL. ' NEW GOODS DRESS DEPARTMENT. 5 Blaok nnd Coloursd Gros Grain Silks Blank Moiro Antique „„„ Blaok and Coloured Satins rfl,B Estamene, Foule, French, and Other -..„' Beautiful French and English Double _ahii Cashmeres for Dolmans and Jaoketa -, Ulster Cloths, a large Stook to select from _ , . I Fast Pile and Fast Dye Velveteens; a all oolours s Louisa. Persian, and Russell Cords 0 Double-warp Brilliants and Lustres n Now Zealand Tweeds and Roumanian ° Twills U Magnificent Valne In Black Cashmeres M and Merinos " Homespun Flannelettes ond Melton T Cloths NBW FANOY GOODS. The Garland or Fanoy Trimmings Watered and Brooha Velvet lor Trim mings _ . IS Coloured and Blaok Plush for Trim mings Watered and Batln Sash Ribbons up to IN 11 Inches wide - ' Blaok and Coloured Furs for Trimming THE Plain and Fancy Hosiery and special makes £ Mother Hubbard Collarettes Feather, Satin, and Chenille do, Novelties in Sourves and Ties A Fur-lined Spring Too Gloves Chenilio Flowers and Feather Trlm- L mlngs Bronze and Peacock Feathers and L Wlnus i Black and Bronze Hats O Very Pretty Costumes for Children New Style Children's Dresses and W Pelisses Ladles' Skirts, Frenoh designs E Handsome Jackets and uolmana Felt, Beaver, and Seal Hats D Fancy Wool Capes and Shawls Bplendld Assortment Kid, Taffeta, and Cloth Gloves Sec, Sea., Seo. NEW MANCHESTER AND FURNISHING GOODS. 100 Patterns ln Cretonnes, French and English - The " Duplex " Lace Curtain Mantleßhelf and Gipsy Table Frlngeß Cretonne Tassels and Trimmings N.Z, Blankets and Flannels MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Links Equal to"Who-,tcsa_e Prioe. 33 Men's Witney Overcoats, lined throughout, 25s Gd 25 Men's Beaver Overcoats, 27s 8d i Imperial Sao Salts, Colonial made, 39s 6d Boys' Long Trousnr Suits, from 20s Bovb' and Youths' Colonial Suits Special Lice—Boys' Knloker Suits, 8s • lid '-'-• Speolal Line—Boys'Military Suits, 15s 8d Trousers and Veßts, from 12s 6d Tweed, for Boyß' wear, from Is 6d GOOD BTOCK OF ALL OUR ORDINARY ; GOODS. Ooolong Trousers and Vest White and Printed Moles "*• Mercery, Football Jersey and Hose A Large Assortment of Haberdashery and Tailors' Trimmings All Goods Markvd for cash xt time of por-hase and 5 per cent. discount. - G arlick & Cranwell, , HOUSE FURNISHERS, DRAPERS, AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. CITY HALL ARCADE, QOBgW AND LOBNB-BTRBETS. AUOklsnJ. TOST RECEIVED Ex Crownthorpe and Arabella, and Late Arrivals, large shipments of b r v s 3 _-s_ s a|n d t a p.k b|t r y (Jarpets. (all new patterns). A Splendid Assortment of Frenoh and English ' CRETONNES. LACE AND NET CURTAINS In Great Variety. Brass and Iron Bedsteads and Cots. iron venetian blinds (all colours), VERANDAH BLINDS, PERAMBULATORS FURNITURE ot every description In Btook and made to order. INSPECTION INVITED, TXT INKS AND [TALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. Shortland-street. "PIROMTHIS DATE, 5 PER OENT . Will be Allowed ON ALL CASH PURCHASES FROM One Pound Ane Upwards. - J. COSGRAVE & CO. «' D I B E R N I A" (HAND-MADE AND BAND-EMBROIDERED) UNDERCLOTHING. WILLIAM RATTRAY Begs to draw especial attention of the Ladles of Auokland to his Unrivalled Stook of "HIBERNIA" HAND-MADE UNDERCLOTHING, IN THE PUREST IRISH LONG CLOTH, Being the Best Undergarments ever imported for Fit and Quality, at the same prioes as maohlne made Goods. Complete Sets, salt able for Marriage Trousseaux, trimmed with Real Laoes, Seo., Seo. —* WILLTAM RATTRAY Has also the most exquisite "CHAPEAUX DE FLEUtf," BRIDAL a WREATHS, AND _HB LATEST NOVELTIES IN PARISIAN millinery in auokland. N.8.-All Goods Marked in Plain Fioubes. 5 per cent. discount Allowed on all Cash Purchases to the amount of £2, at IT ILLIAM XVATTRAY'S Central Drapery Warehouse, 178, 180 & 182, Queen-street, ' ; .' ■■:. . ■ AUCKLAND. * \



Speolal Aaver..B_me--.s. DON'T PUT MY JEWELLERY IN THB WINDOW TO GET DIRTY. have the Largest and Beßt Selected Stook of Gold and Silver Jewellery. Diamonds. Silvku Plate, Electro Plate, Hold and Silver Watches. Wedding Presents, Mabriaob Fans, Birth day gifts, and Chbwt-inini. Pbesents, In New Zealand. The Smallest Shop and Grandest Assortment, F.H. LEWIS-ON, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Queen-btreet, opposite the Union Bank