SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

«.. -j,,« ,ptf ( > 1 This ICvoalna. 1.43 | Mow «A' *« ] To-morrow Morning. 6.3 BDNBKT.—This Eveslng.4.sl BUNRiaE.-To-morrow MornJM, 7.15 MOONS AGE.-Now Moon, 16th, 010 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Wellington, s,s., Forquhar, from Tanranga

DEPARTURES.

IAST -VFNINO. Talaroa. as., MOilllvrnv, forTimara , Bwgaroom*. s.s„ Kd'e, for Sydney __~ - Throe Oheers. aohoonor, Matthews, for Sydney

TO-DAY. MendozaJ barque, Moore, for Lyttelton

EXPORTS.

Por Rlngaroomn, for Sydney: 91 kegs butter, 110 bales hay.—Adam Litybourn.

Per Rlitgarooma, for Sydney.; 140 bales hay. 95 bates lUx, 11 oases choose, .135 Books potatoes, 220 kegß bntter, 50 boxes tea, 7 sacks grass soefl, and a quantity of sundries.

Inwards CoAaTwimr.-Lakc St. Clair, pom Port Charles, with 19 700 foot tlmbor; Iris, from Patana, with 17 OCO feet tlmbor : Lake Superior, from Pakiri, with 22.000 feot banlk timber, 05,090 shingles, and 3 800 palings; Leo. irom Mercury Bay. with 20.000 fact Umber} Magic, from Nguagurn. with 25,260 feet sawn timber.

The departure of tho Rotorua for Molbourno via Southern ports, has been poatponod to 10 a.m. to-morrow.

The schooner Cygnet left Gisborne on Mon day afternoon.

Tho sohooner Olarinda haa been entered out at the Customs for Greymonth.

Tho barque Chili barthod on the ontor side of the Inner western T of tho Qneen-Street Wharf this morning, permitting the barque Easterhill to take up the berth thereby vacated at the outer weßtern T.

Captain Evans, of tba barque Easterhill, has been piesented with a teatlmonial by the pas sengers arriving from London under bis oare, expressing their mo»t grateful thanks to him self land ship's company for their kindness and attention ; and. In the absence of a Burgeon, to Captain Kvans lor hid careful olsponelng of medicine, tho oause of so little sickness.

Tho fl.s. Wellington arrived frbm Tanrnngo at 6.15 ajn. to-day. with 150 sac&s malzo, a quantity of sundry cargo, and tho following passengers:—Mr Callaway, Miss Woods, Miss Bottelhelm Dr Latvia. Messrs Quintal, Rop, Norrls. Artcy. Parrott. Forster, Floyd, Douglas, and 2 in tho steerage.

The 8.8. Rlngorooma left for Sydney at I o'olook this morning. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Fulton. Mrs J. Brown. Mr and Mrs Bagon and child. Mr and Mrs Hargraves. Mr and Mrs O'Connor, Mr and Mrs A vans. Mrs Gllkson and §vo children, Mrs Gnrln, Mrs A. Gibson, Mlis uKerilolQ, Mr and Mrs MoPherßon, and Rev. Mr McCoy, Messrs Moblwa. H. J. Soaley, M. Whlteford, J. M. Wayte. John Martin. J. O. Hill, I. Mullen, W. Martin, C. Campbell, A. Herbert. J. Robortson, Craig, Blgtrs, Whetford, Roberts,Lyndon, Kirkham,Staokdale, J.Jones, Lewis, Hnnt, Riddle, Bonnett.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

■Tho barque Celestla flnlshod discharging her cargo of coal yesterday, and left In tow of tho b.b, Manukau this morning for Mannkan Heads, where she will load with timber from Guthrie and Laroach's mill for Dnnedln.

- Tho s,b. Macgregor will probably arrive from Waliara to-morrow afternoon or on Saturday morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHOPPING.

Whan-ARRI. this day.

Arrived: Talaroa, from Auckland, 11 a.m.

Port Chalmbrb, Wednesday.

Sailed: Rotemahana. for the North. Passen- Sera for Auokland—Messrs Hasford, Ward, loldwator (2). Tallies, _. Waltaoe, Drummond, Pownlng, and Allan.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

July 13.1882.

Abbott's Opera Houso—Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 8 p.m.

St. James's Hall-Brand Conoort by Choirs of 3t. James's and St. Andrew's, 8 p.m.

Freomasons'Hall—United Service Kmorgonoy 7 30 p,m.

Newmarket Hall—Victoria Lodge: Entertain ment to Mon of H.M.S. Nelson, 8 p.m.

Y.M.0.A.-Dovotlonal, 7.30 p.m.

Nugent-street School-room—Spoolal Mooting of Grafton Road Highway Ratepayers, 7,30 p.ni,

Pltt-Btreot Woaleyan Young Mon_ M.I, Soeloty, 7,30 p.m.

Mail Notice.

MA11.3 Wir,L GUIS- AH Ukdbu.—

THIS DAT.

For Tauranga, Ohlnemutn, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 1 p in.

Friday, llth instant.

For Whltiangl and Upper Mill, por Mana, at 9

a.m. For Glsbprne. Napier. Sonthorn porta, Chatham Islands, via Lyttelton, and Australian Colo-

nies, por Rotorna, at 9 a.m, For Wanganul, per Rowena, at 11 a.m. For Thames, por Rctomahnnn. at 11.30 a.m. For Walheke and Coromandel, per Coro-

mandel. at 12 SO p.m. For Whangarel Heads. Parua, Walpu, Whan garel, Kumo. Tanglhua, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at X p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at S 30 p.m.

Saturday, 15th instant. For Mangawai, per Flngal, at 9 a.m. For Walwera, Mahurangl, Matakana, Manga wai, &c, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m.

Tuesday. 18th Inst,

For Taranakl and Southern Ports, per Penguin,

at 8 a.m. Per s.B. Cltv of Sydney, as follow :— For Sandwich Islands, United Statee of Amorloa. 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 sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo received by tho Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due In London, on Mon day, August 28, 1887. Si B. BI3S. Chief Poatmastor. Chief POBt-oillce. Anckland.

Death.

BUTL«B.-On July 2, at Sydney, N.S.W., Charles Edward, sixth son of tho late Captain William Bntler, of Mongonul, aged 23.

HAMILL.—On the 12th Instant, at his parents •residence, Colllngwood - street, Alexander Thomas, youngeet son of Bonjamin and Mary Uamlll. agod 5 yoara and 8 monihs. The funeral will take place to-raorrow, at 3 p.m. Friends ploaee accept this Invitation. HOLLINGDRAKE. —On July 12th, at her parents' rofldence. Rossell-atreet, Arch Hill. Annie, the beloved daughter of William and Jane HolUngdrake; aged IS yeste. The foneral will laavo her late residence at 2.80 to-morrow (Friday), Frlonda whoaooept this Invitation can join funeral cortege at corner of-Pltt-Btreet and Karangahape Koad. ROCH.—On 13th Joly. 1882. Kmlly, the beloved Wife of Frank Kooh; aged 31 years. Tho funeral will leave her late residence. West-street, newton, at 4.15 p.m. to-morrow (Friday). 14th Instant. Friends are respoct fnlly Invited.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1882.

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

We shall hardly he true scions of the old English stock if we do not leave the erec tion of defensive works at the various co lonial ports until the moment when a cruiser is lying in the oiling demanding tribute under threats of bombardment. In the present utterly defenceless condition of the large coastal-cities of this colony, we cannot read, without some uneasiness, the account of tbe bombardment of Alexandria, It is an exceedingly awkward precedent, and leaves us but a sorry plea to offer the captain of the first Russian cruiser who points his guns on our defenceless town. The theory thatanatttackonpon-combatanls is out»ide the pale of civilised warfare will certainly not now protect us, if indeed it ever would have done so, At anytime wo should have preferred relying upon Col, Scratchley's 64-pounder guns. The worst hater of Englishmen will not accuse them as anationof cowardice,but of what avail is the courage of an Elliot or a Wolfe if his hands are tied. We are surely not less capable of manning batteries than were the inhabitants of the little South American Republics, who put to rout the Spanish fleet. Let tho forts and weapons be provided, and we'll warrant there is courage and enterprise enough in the country to turn them to good account. Three year* have elapsed since the guns ordered by the Grey Government during the Russian scare arrived in the colony. They have been allowed to lie ever since in store. Major Atkinson is under stood to be the chief opponent of the plan. In bis opinion, the safety of tho ports can be better secured by means of torpedo boats. That the Colonial Treasurer's opinions on this subject cannot receive the respect that is usually accorded to his opinions on questions of national accounts, may he a misfortune, but every man to his trade. The best means of defending our harbours has been reported on by competent military au thorities, and we are bound to accept their advice. Neither the time nor the subject leaves room for the airing of "fads"by military amateipi, The system of defence adopted in the chief ports of Aus tralia combines both guns and torpedoes, and the harbours of New Zealand afford facilities for using to the best advantage these two If great engines 'of destruction.; Colonel Scratchley's scheme provide? for their employment, We are glad to learn from Wellington that the pressure brought to bear upon the Government from all quarters is haying the desired e|fect, ana the construction of the forts will, most , prohably, be undertaken. No doubt; arrangements could he made with Gommo-' dore Erskinc for competent instructors to drill the small permanent Artillery force re quired to take chargo of the guns and torpedo boats, and in a very few months the people of the colony would rest at night with the consolation that they were in the possession of implements with which a food fight for their hearths and homes might emade. What protection can bo offered to open roadsteads like Oamaru, Timaru, and skevr Plymouth .we do not pretend to say, hut a levy upon the momentary insti tutions of the country flight De as easily made through any one of tfyom as through the large seaports,

Latest despatches from Alexandria to* 4ay report that the British fire has com pletely silenced the forts on the sea, and has laid the Khedive's palace in ruins. A party is to be ladled to Ijlow tip the guns in the abandoned forts, The Admiral pro poses to resume the bombardment, unless, we presume, the Egyptian Government make overtures for the settlement of the differences.

The Supreme Court was occupied all day with the charge against Pakara and Epiha, for the perpetration of the Upper Thames outrage, which consisted in shooting at and wounding members of a survey party in 1879. Mr Brassey defended the pri soners. The case is reported briefly in another column, the whole of the evidence having been given by us when the case was heard at the Police Court neveral weeks ago.

To the Editor j Sir,— I have thought it right to insert in your advertising colppins certificates from several medical practi tioners. It is not that my friends have any doubt of my mental capacity, but for the purpose of putting myself in safety, as I consider that under tho Lunatics Act, 1868, the liberty of no person in this community is assured for one hour.—l am,. &c, RIOHABD MARSH,

As the City Council hold their regular fortnightly meeting this evening it may not :_e'. amiss fo draw their attention to the dis graceful condition (pf the footpath in Pat .terson-street, along which the pedestrians. !to and ( from Ponsonby have to pass. It is jthicjcly .co&teicl w,ifh mud; besides' being in terßected.at,aho.i;t intervals by cart ruts anji diversified with n^rrleious poricjs which call for the exercise of gijeatf "saltatory tiower on tho part of those who would pass th'erii dry ishod. This thoroughfare haa been so long n its all but inipaaeabie state that it ia high time some attempts were made to repair it.

The only business before MrMacdonald, at the Police Court this morning, was the disposal of three drnnkards.

Tho till at Mr W. Bayne's store, Kybcr Pass Road, was robbed yesterday. A boy who was seeu hanging about is suspect od.

Tawhiao has sent out a party to arrest Winiata's father, lest he should commit some crime as utu tor the capture of his son.

.;. Tauranga declared against an increase of publicans' licenses, and in favour of an in crease of New Zealand wine licenses,

Mr J. L. Whitford, agent for the New Zealand Accident|lnsnrance Company, left for Sydney last night in tho Ringarooma, to push their business in the Australian colo nies,

The expectation that the criminal busi ness of the Supremo Court would be finished this week is likely to bo realised. Only two ca^es now remain to be disposed of—those of Winiata for alleged murder, and William Hazlitt, au old mail, on a charge of rape lit tho Thames. The former will be taken to-morrow, and the latter ou Saturday.

Miss Mary Chapman, daughter of our late respected citizen, Mr G. T. Chapman, being on the eve ol departure to the old country, on a visit, was presented, on Mon day last, with a handsome silver locket and chain, by the teachers of St, Andrew's Sunday-school,

Thero was a good house at the Theatre. Royal, last cvcninß, notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, the occasion being the benefit tendered to Mr J. L. Hall, and the last appearance of the company. " Tho Guvnor" was produced on the occasion, and it is unnecessary to say that it afforded the audience iutense amuse mentj Frequent applause rewarded the offorts of the actors, and, at the cloao of the performance, they were loudly cheered.

A telegram from Wellington to the " Bay of Plcuty Times " states that so iar everything connected with the proposed Tauranga East Const nnd Hut Lakes Dis trict railway is progressing most satisfac torily, 'lho delegates, with Mr Travers.and Captain Morris, were to havo interviewed the Ministry again on Wednesday.

Tho .weekly meeting of the Onclumga Court was held yesterday, when the only case hoard was that of Loomb v. Hogan, an action of debt. Mr Speed (for Mr Laishley, who was unable by ren'on of other engage ments to bo present) appoaredon behalf of the defendant, aud the plaintiff was non suited, with costs £112s.

Burton's Australian Circus is now doing the Waikato, They performed at Hamilton to a full house on Saturday cveniug last, notwithstanding the inclemency of tho weather. They proceeded to Cambridge on Tuesday, but owing to tho lateness of the hour at which they had got the circus into ship-shape no performance was given until the following evening.

An inquest was held on tho 6th mat., at the K&ihu Hotol, Dare_vitle, before Mr Webb, coroner, and a juty, on the body of Alexander Garden, a boatman, who was found, dend in his boat ou the previous day. The evidence shewed that deceased was a sober man, but had been unwell for somo time past. The jury found a Terdict of "death from natural causes." _

Mr Samuel R. Keesing has on view in the window of Mr Upton, Queeu-itreet, a series of live panels, pictures of rotes, maiden's blush, etc, painted on black grounds, and placed on pretty native wood camels, Mr Keesing has been vory suc cessful in his studies from nature, and these, his latest productions in this line, do him great credit.

A correspondent complains of the great disturbances caused to religious services by people goiog to church when suil'erina from vory bad colds. Tho writer says that in ouo chapel near Hobson-stroct, last Sunday, the devotions of tho worshippers wcro completely marred by the coughing in ail parts of the building,

The usual quarterly meeting of the Court Pride of unchunga, |i\o. 5,201, was held, on Monday cveniug last, in the Tem perance Hall, at Onohungo. There was a good attendance of members, aud a con siderable amount of businoßs was trans acted. '1 he following officers were elected to hold office for tho ensuing halt year, and were duly installed :—Chief Rangor, Bro. J. H. Hendry ; Sub-Chief Ranger, Bro. G. Auckram; Socrctary, Bro. G. T. Codlin; Treasurer, Bro. M. Kellsall; Junior Woodward, Bro. W. NIccoll; Senior Beadle, Bro, W, Kellsall; Junior Hcadlo, Bro. W. Tapp; Assistant Secretary, Bro. J. J, Sheldrick, Auditors, Bros. T. O'Kcefeand J. Muir Batr. Surgeon, \V, G. Scott.

The monthly sitting of tho Mercer Court, which was to have beeu hold yesterday, was at the last moment postponed by reason of the sudden indisposition of Capt. Jackson, R.M. The principal cases to he heard were two charges against Mr Dillon, a local publican there, including a charge of assault against him at the instance of Mr l. R. James, the keeper of the Railway Refresh ment Rooms. Mr Laishley.from Auckland, specially attended to appear for Mr James, The Court now stands adjourned till next month.

The St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association's half session programme pro mises a number of essays and lectures of more than ordinary interest. The next meet ing will be held on the 20th instant, when essays on " Music and Musicians," and '"True Manhood," will be given by Mr Earle and Mr G. J. Lewis. Other essays will be delivered during the session on "Mary Queenef Scots," by Mr Sinclair; "Arctic Exploration," by Mr Sanderson; and "The Coalfields of New Zealand," by Mr Ollphant. Tho two lectures include " Considerations on the Upper House in the Australaiian Colonies," by Mr E. W. Bur ton, and "Thomas Hood, Poet and Humor ist," by Mr J. Blackman. A debate on Sir Geoige Groy's "Law Practitioners Bill," and a series of four original tales, complete a very creditable list of subjects.

His Worship Mr Macdonald gave judg ment this morning in the case of John Muir, charged with neglecting to clean a private yard in his occupation in Custom* House-street. Mr Cotter appeared for the Corporation. His Worship said he had visited the yard in question, and a more hideous nuisance could scarcely exist. The j conduct of defendant was most reprehensi ble ; he seemed determined to set the .corporation and inspector at • defi ance. He had thought that as de fendant had been once convicted, be could not convict him again of tho same offence, but he had come to take a different vjew' after looking closely' into the matter, and having'his attention drawn to the 35th section of the Municipal Cor porations Amendment Act, 1878, which provides a penalty for the preach thereof ; such penalty may, ip all cases where the breach is continued, be any sum nut exceed ing £5 for every day, or part of _, day, during which the nuisance 'shall continue. ' Mr Cotter informed the Court that defen dant had done nothing to abate tho nuisance, and Mr Goldle had to remove it. Defendant was convicted, and was fined in the full amount, viz., £5, and costs.

The non-commissioned and petty officers of H.M.S. Nelson were entertained by Messrs E. McKeown, W. Dallen, and G. Hulm,e ap a select quadrille party in the public Jjall in Mr Dallen's Queen-street premises last evening. 'J'he'ro Were twenty live gentlomon from the war ship present, in addition to an equal number of Auckland ladies and gentlemen. Danoing com menced at 8.30 p.m., and was kept_ up with spirit until 3 o'clock this morning, the incidental music being supplied by Reed's string band, .Refreshment in an attractive form was provided throughout the evening. Speeches were made by Messrs Dajleji and McKeown, in which both gentlemen expressed their pleasure Jn meeting so many officers frofn the fine vessel of war ' now in harbour. Regret v/jjs felt that the pro posed ball to the peifcty and non-commis sioned officers did not take place, pwing to tbe Choral Ball being engaged, bjit if, was resolved that when the ''Nelson" again visits Auckland, a more appropriate wel come would be awarded these gentlemen. Mr Ford, chief steward, and Mr Sinclair, schoolmaster, of H.M.S. Nelson, replied. The former gentleman stated that he Wits desirous of making known the great satis faction felt by his fellow officers.. They had been better treated in Auckland than in any port they had yet visited, and hoped that upon. returning to this city they would be able to return the compliment paid them last evening. The gathering proved a very pleasant one, and was very creditably carried ont by the piomoters.

TELEGRAMS.

FROM CUR OWN CORRKSPOHDBNT],

COROMANDEL, this day. Tokatea.—Twenty pounds of picked Btone were reported yesterday morning by the manager.

GOLD RETURNS. m,ACKMORK's lodged 54oz*>. Horn, 24ozs. from Boyle's tribute, TOKATK i, NO, 2, HOZB.

WAITARA, this day,

Brookes and party left to-day for the White Clili's to cut the confiscation boun dary.

(PICK PItKSS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON, this day. LAW PRACTITIONERS ACT.-MR ;DE LAUTOUIi'S APPLICATION. In the Supremo Court this morning Mr Travels made an application for Mr De Lautour to be admitted Solicitor and Bar rister of the Supreme Court. A fler argu mentjtlte applicatibuJw,a3,reforred back-ior further information.

THERMAL SPRINGS BILL,

OBINEMUTO, this day.

The La-ads Court is etill investigating a claim to land from Rotorua take down back to Gpotiki. A petition signed by about four hundred natives, whoso signa-. tuies were obtained in an obscure manner, was takou to Wellington by Oporo Tepe tepe, not a representative man, to retain tho Thermal Springs Bill; but another peti tion, signed by all the leading people of every hapu, to the number of about 1500, has been forwarded also for Parliamen tary consideration, lv tho five acres reserved for a medical ollicer, the fence erected has been pulled down by native owners, who do not respect the Thermal SprinßS Act. The Mangovewacaae is still going on,

PALMERSTON NORTH, thin day. A FATAL ACCIDENT. A man named Edwin 11. Fuily, resident, of Moutoa near Foxton, was killed by the falling of trees in Fitzhcrbert bush yester day. An inquest will be held to-day. .A meeting is to be hold here to consider the fact that no sum is mentioned in the Public Works Statement for the Palmers ton-Woodville line.

CBRISTCUURCH, this day. In the Supreme Court to-day.James Wil kinson, for larceny as a bailee, was sen tenced to six months' imprisonment. A committee lias been appointed to provide a reception for Sir Julius Vogel.

DONEDIN, this day. A Telephone Exchnngo with Port Chalmers has beon established.

Tho City Council has decided to dispense with tho services of the Gas Kugineor.

A successful sale of Crown lands in Parklebum, Glen Kerick district, was held to-day. nxcellont prices were obtained, and competition was keen. The Farnio case has been settled by him apologising and tho Board recommending him for future employment.

LICENSING ACT ENDORSED

A public meeting was held hero last night, cnllcd by the Good Templars, to con sider the quostion of the proposed amend ments to the Licensing Act. Fully 600 pooplo were present. Tho Hocusing interest was fully represented. A resolution was passed by a large majority, urging that there should be no intorforonco with the present Act, and if any, not with tho prin ciple of local optiou.

A BANK MANAGER CHARGED WITH

EMBEZZLEMENT.

Cuthbert McKcllar, formerly in charge of the National Bank at Mosgicl, was to-day charged with embezzlement. The ca»o for tho prosecution was that on April 13 the accused received from Daniel Fisiicr, a pub lican at Mosgicl, the sum of £29 2s, of which £4 2s was in cheque and the balance in notes and gold. The balance the accused was charged with embezzling. Tiie case was adjouruod till Friday for f tmher evi dence.

ALEXANDRIA.

Descrijrtion of the Bombarded Town.

The following description of Alexandria is taken from the new edition of Keith John ston's " Dictionary of Goography " :—

Alexandria (Ukenderiych), a celebrated city and soaport of Kgypt, noar \V. branch of the Nile.on the Mediterranoan,ll2 miles N.W. of Cairo, with which it communicates by railway, canal, and the Mile, Lat. ol lighthouse, 31dogs. 12raina. 9*ec*. X., lon. 29deg8, 51 ruins., 40'ecs. E. Distance from Cairo,l3l rujies by rail. Population (1872) 212,054, including troops and artizans in thearaenal; of this number > 52,829 were foreigner*. The modern city is built on a peninsula (anciently the island of Phiros), and ou the isthmus connecting it with the continent j the ancient city was ou the mainland, where its ruins cover a vast surface. It is fortified.is the station of the Egyptian fleet, and liai a palace of the pa-ha, naval arsenal, military and naval hospitals, and .1 custom-house. Its now paved streets and square give it more the aspect of a European than of an African city. Thero are two ports, in the western moit of which ships anchor in from 22 to 40 lcet water. A breakwater of 1,550 yards in length was completed in 1874, and will protect the western harbour, sheltering it from N.W. gales. A mole at the landing place of the Cairo railway i* also being made. A castle called Fatillon, ferviag as a landmark to sailors, replaces the famous Pharos of antiquity. Alexandria is the great emporium of Egypt. The cultivation ot cotton in the neighbourhood of Alexandria has been greatly extended of Jato years, and in 1871 upwards of 100,000 acres were planted. In the city a spacious cotton maiket has been built. In 1873, 90,000 acres were under sugar cultivation near Alexandria. Exports : cotton, corn, beanil, coflee, and gam (from Yemen), sagar, oil, seeds, wool, soda, rice, date?, senna, feather?, hides, and manufactured goods, The quantity of cotton exported in 1869 was 138,700,000 lbs., value £6,200,000. Ot this quantity, 94.000,000 lbs. were sent to Great Britain. In 1873 the principal articles exported were cotton, 218,544,400 lbs. ; cotton seed, 6,437,600 bushels ; corn, beani, sugar, and gum. Imports : cotton, woollen, aud silk goods, hardware, timber, coal, drugs, and colonial products. About half the* trade'of the port is carried ,dn British vessels. In 1872, 2,905 vessels of 1,238,000 tons entered this port in direct and indirect trade. The total value of the exports jn 1872 was £13,859,365, of which England t00k'£9,104,165; of the imports £6,154,165. Alexandra is an important statiou in the overland route to India, and is connected by railway'with Suez, the aea» bathing village of ftamleh, seven miles distant, and Embabeh, opposite Cairo, A submarine cable, 350 miles long, connects it with Crete. Consuls of tho chief Euro pean countries reside here. It has a Ger man Protestant chnrch, an hospital, and nourishing schools under the Scottish missionaries. Of the ancient city, the cisterns, catacombs, Pompey's pillar, and the obelisk called Cleopatra's Needle, are tho principal remains. It was built, or enlarged, by Aloxander the Great, 332 B.C. Under the Ptolemioa it was the capital of Egypt, and the moat important commercial city in the world ; tlie centre of social ait and literature among the Greeks. Under Augustus it had a population of 300,000, and its wealth was enormous, It was taken and ruined by Amrou, general of Ebalit Omar, A.D. 640; it lost its import ance on the1 discovery of thb route by the Cape of Good Hope, and recovered it only in 1869, under Mehemet Ali. Oil March 21st, 180 i, the French were; defeated by the British under Sir Ralph Abercrombie, who was jfyortally wounded in tho battle of tlexaijdria, ' Shojitpst sea' route from outhampton, 2,960 miles.' Average {bi'me by stpaip, ejeyen' days. Mean tempera tare, January, ft?; 4 ; July, 785 Faljr. ' ■

ORANGE CELEBRATION.

I The Orange Lodges of this city celebrated the Battle of the Boyno by a soiree, public meeting, and concert at the Lome-street Hall last evening. The hall was well filled. Mr D. Goldie, Grand Master, pre sided, and the following gentlemen occupied seats on the platform .—Mr C. Hooker (Grand Secretary), Mr J. Morrison (Grand Treasurer), tbe Rev. Messrs Potter and Salter (Deputy Grand Chaplains), Messrs Sargcnson, Currie, McMaiter, Doouin, and Talbot (Masters of Lodges), the Vcn. Archdeacon Maunsell, and the Rev. A. Reid. The Grand Master having read telegrams Irom Kaeo and Wanganui, send ing congratulations, gave a lengthy address on the origin of the Orange Institution, and the causes that had led to its establish ment. After alluding to the disturbed state of Ireland, and the outrages in that un fortunate country, ho urged that the organisation was necessary at present. The Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, after referring to the chairman's remarks, said it would bo a great disaster if an organisation like tho Urango institution was allowed to lap>c, and he could not see for the life of him why the Urango lodges should not commemorate the Battle of the Boyno just as much as other bodies, by soirees aud processions, commemorated events in their history. When they commemorated the Battle of the Boync, they were not doing it in a spirit of insult to their Catholic fellow countrymen, no more than the Americans, when they hoisted the stars and stripes in commemoration of tbe Declaration of Inde pendence, wished to insult England. An -nglishmau, iv celebrating the Battle of Waterloo, wished to commemorate the achievements of his countrymen, and not to pain tho French ; so did a German, when celebrating the Buttle oi Sedan or the fall of Paris. It was the celebration of an achievement of their own countrymen—the commemora tion of a- historical epoch. They were perfectly willing to bury the past, if they could only get guarantees that as they were, so others would be. ' They had no desire to remember wrongs, and no deßire to triumph over their Roman Catholic fellow-countrymen ; they desired that they (tho Catholics) should enjoy the blessings of civil and religious liberty with them selves. But while willing lo patdon and forgive, it was not the duty of Orangemen to forget. Memory feeds the experience, and a man who is ignorant of history does not kuow how to prepare for the future. Therefore, it was well lor them to revive their memories, and though tbey pardoned their wrong*, they should not forget them. A certain German nobleman, having a fancy for obtaining the autographs ef men, atked Bismarck to write something in his album, aud sign it. The book, however, was returned without anything written in it, and the nobleman felt very much disap pointed. By-aud-bye a friend heard of tho circumstance, and induced Bismarck to write something in the album The nobleman then found that the German Chancellor had written something below entries from two other great men, M. M. Guizot and Tuiem. Guizot wrote these words: "In my long life I have learnt this lesson, to pardon much and to forget nothing." There was a groat deal of wisdom in that - if a man was cheated he was not called upon to forgot and allow himself to be cheated again ; he should pardon as Christian and remember aa man. M. Thiers wrote: " I think a little of the forget will not diminish the sincerity of the pardon." That wa§ good too, and one would have thoaght that the subject had been exhausted, But no; Bismarck wrote : " In my long life I have learnt, first, to pardon much, and second, to seek that I shall be pardoned a great deal," A great deal in that writing applied to themselves, The Protestants had suflercd terribly from the Catholics, but it was also perfectly true that tho English Government, although receiving grcatprovo cation, had acted harshly to the Catholics, and in their jealousy had grievously damaged tho trade of Ireland. Tho Protestants had had their faults, and therefore it was well they should remember the past on both aides, so that thoy should have a clean sheet. In conclusion, he briefly referred to tho present ttato of Ireland, which country, lie thanked Uoii, was tho only country in Europe now under the influence of tho Church of Rome. (Loud and prolonged applause). The Rev. Mr Salter, Deputy Grand Chaplain, delivered an excellent address on the principles of Orangoism. Its duties were, first, todefoud the British Crown, and, second, to uphold Protestantism as a re ligious boliof. He deprecated Protestants subscribing towards the erection of Catholic churches. The Rev. A, Reid gnvo an Interesting account of a recent visit to Rome. be detailed evidences that had cotuo under his notice of the spread of Protestantism in the ancient city, and concluded with an eloquent peroration. The Rev. Mr Potter spoke briefly, ex pressing the interest he felt in the Ornngp Institution, aud strongly urging that the religious liberty they enjoyed should be handed down to posterity as unimpaired as their forefathers had handed it down to them—that thoy should show themsolves .worthy sons of noble fathers. - Bro. Hooper moved a vote of thanks to the liiuics who had presided at the tables, to (he singers, to the spoakers, to tho Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell for his sermon Just Sunday, and to the trustees of the Pitt-street WesUyan Church for the use of building on the occa sion of the anniversary soiree. This was carried by acclamation, and the proceedings terminated with the Biogiug of the National Anthom, During the course of the evening, the following songs, etc., wero rendered :— Piano solo, .Miss Griffiths j duet, " Hope Beyond,"MessrßßyanandSbaokloton;song ) "Thy Face," Mrs McEwenj song, "a Voice Came Whispering," Miss Gilling hem; duet, "Love and War," Messrs King and Ryan; song, "I Seek for Thee in Every Flower," Mr Minoher; glee, "The Red Cross Knight," company; duet, " Very Suspicious," Mr Carter and Miss Griffiths ; song, " When Sparrows Build," Miss Mc- Kwen; glee, " May Fly," company ; song, "Simon the Cellarer," Mr Ring; song, " A Warrior Bold," Mr J. Ryan.

THE BACHELORS' BALL.

The Bachelors' Ball, which will eventuate this evening, promises to be the most successful affair of its' kind yet. held in Auckland. Those gentlemen to whom the work of preparation was entrusted have been working most energetically, and their efforts, we piophesy, will be crowned with success. The Choral Hall being the most suitable public building available?for ;he occasion, was engaged, and during the, last two days the work of decoration, etc., has been rapidly progressing, until the ball room proper presents' one of the most gay and festive scenes which it has been our lot to witness for some time. The orchestra seats and stage are carpeted and covered with a rich collection of flovrors and foliago. In the contre stands a whole nikau tree, and on either side a beantiful fern tree, while pot and foliage plants cover the in tervening space, and two addilionaal nikau trees smaller than the first are plaoed at either of the|two corners near the ball room. On tho stage, aud directly in front of it, couches, lounges,. and easy chairs bavu been neatly' arranged, those lattes having been secured for the occasion from Government Bouse by consent of tho ad ministrating Governor, upon application 'by Mr Whitaker, tho latter gentleman Kindly going to considerable trouble in the mattor. Along either side' of the hall, and at the eastern end, the' hall has been festooned and draped with foliage, flowers, and flags in most artistic style. Mr Arnold, who haa superintended this part of the decorations, has carried out everything in the Italian style. A novel feature is introduced, in the form of eighteen large mirrors suspended at equal intervals aroundthe ball-room, each being ornamented wilh festoons of ferns and flowers, the testhetic lily and the red and white rose shewing conspicuously through out the general adornment. Between and above these mirrors are hung festoons of red damask, leaves of the nikau and, floral^ offerings serving to increase tho beauiy of thp whole arrange ment, In addition,flag;? of various descrip tions from H.M.S. Nplson and H.J.G.M.S. Carola cover (lie walls, a-nd help to bring out the gayer colours in great piomjnence,, the national flags of England, America, and Germany having a foremost place in the gallery decorations. The roof of the build ing is almost invisible, owing to the pro fusion of flags, flowers, foliago and drapery which is spread across the hall, a most attractive pipep of wprjt: being noticeable \a tjje blue festopnery wjjich is brought into special proininp'nep by its artistic arrangement and its conson ance with tbe varied colouts with which it 13 iptefwoven. The gas chandeliers are decorated with fern leaves, w|th very pleasing eflect; and, in numerous other ways, the hall-room is got up in style whiph it would be difficult to surpass, These arrangements have been perfected:! by several gentlemen, who will act ap

stewards this evening, while material assistance has been rendered by some sailorßfrom H.M.S. Nelson, placed at the committee's disposal by Commander Henderson. In the southern ante-room Mr Dallcn has made arrangements for supper in a very attractive manner, while in the northern | ante-room he has made preparation for the I serving of refreshments. Everything neces sary in this respect seems provided.

THE GUESTS.

Over 500 invitations have been issued, and about 400 ladies and gentlemen expected to be preient. The guests^ in clude the officers from both H.M.S. Nelson and H.I.G.M.S. Carola. This will ,tax the ball-roem for accommodation, but every possible arrangement lias been made to prevent crowding. A new idea is intro duced with this object, viz., the stretching of a rope, bound with red, across tho room, for the purpose ot separating the dancers.

DANCE PROGRAMME.

By permission of Commander Henderson of H.M.S. Nelson, the fine band be longing to that vessel, comprising eighteen instrumentalists, will discourse the inciden tal music during the evenlug. The dance programme is as follows:—1, quadrille, " The Times"; 2, waitz, "TresJolie"; 3, polka, " Tout ala Jolie"; 4, waltz, "Olivette"; 5, lancers, "London Season"; 6, waltz, " Clone de Dijon": 7, galop. " Torpedo "; 8, waltz, "Dahelm"; 9, lancers, "Varsity"; 10, waltz, "Lea Sirenes" ; (extras—l, waltz, "Chantilly " ; 2, waltz, " Distant Shore" ; 3, waltz, " Messenger of Love";) 11, lancers, "United Service"; 12, polka, " Ans Freundscbaft" ; 13, waltz, "The Officers'; 14, mazurka, "Marie"; 15, waltz, "Les Lointains"; 16, Highland schottisehe, "Prince Charlie"; 17, waltz, " Jeunesse Doree " ; 18, polka, " Ra, Fla, Fla"; 19, waltz, "Caterina"; 20, waltz, " Solitude."

ST AWARDS AND MASTERS OF

CEBEMONIBS.

The arrangements made for Masters of Ceremonies and Stewards are most com plete, and are bound to give satisfaction, The M.C.'s iacludo Messrs J. Coates, R. Browning, R. E. Isaacs, and W, Mowbray, white the Stewards arc Messrs 11. Brown ing, W. Burton, J. Coates, A. Dewe.=, F. Earl, E. W. Haumer, D. Hcan, «. K. Isaacs, W. Mowbray, A, H. Nathan, W, F. U'Sullivan, R. Rose, nnd 11. J. Wickcns..

Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m.

DEATH OF THE YEN. ARCH DEACON LUSH.

It is with sincere regret we have to chronicle tho death of the Yen, Archdeacon Vicesi mua Lush,of Waikato.which sad event took place on Tuesday night at his lodgings, Par nell Rise. The deceased gentleman was born in August, 1817, beiQg the 20th child of Charles Lusb, Esq., solicitor, of Charles Square, Hoxton, London, and Deputy Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets, a gentle man of great integrity. The Rev. Mr Lush was educated at Corpus Chrlsti College, Cambridge, taking his B.A. degree in 1842, and the M.A. in 1847. He was ordained deacon in 1842 by Biahop Sumner, of Oxford, subsequently Archbishop of Canter bury, and was ordained priest in the following year His first curacy was at Over Darwen, near Blackburn, where he remained two years, accepting the curacy of .aringdon, Berkshire, under Biihop Wilberforce, in 1844. Hearing a ser mon by the great and good Bishop Sclwyn, for whom ho always} had a great admiration, then ova visit to the old country, ho determined to make tho infant colony his home Arriving here in 1850, he took charge of the iiowick district, and in 1865 was transferred to the Lower Waikato district, In 1863 he ac cepted the Bpiritual charge of tho Anglican Church at the recently opened Thames goldfield, There he remained till last year, when, through failing health, ho exchanged cures with the Kov, Mr Calder, of Hamil ton. On accepting the latter charge, Mr Lush became Archdeacon of tho Waikato, His health has been sinking for Borne years past. The cause of deatli was heart disease. He was an active momber of the Masonic brotherhood, aud his high Christian character made him universally beloved. Ho will be interred to-morrow at 3 p.m. in St. Stephen's cemetery.

R.M. COURT.— This Day.

(Before J. K. Macdonald, Esq . R.M.) JU-OMENTS I OK I'LALSTIFrs,

Dunntogham and King v. George Gapes; olalm £26 lis 6-. Costs £1 13a (Mr Armstrong for plaintiffs).—same v. Percy Grorln: £1 Is. Coßts £1 18».—Rivorsdalo Manufactory v. F. Biroh: £2 3a Id. goads. Costs _2 la 6d (Mr C. A. Buddlo for plaintiffs). — Giorge wlison v. Nathaniel Blair i£l 2a 6d, Coata 12a.- Jane Hull v. Wm. Tatteraall: £1 12s 81, grooorloa. Cobib 12s.—Thomai Irwlu v. A. Brook: £7 sa. oab hire. Coats £117a (Mr _. Cooper for plain tiff;

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASKS.

0.0. Fleming v. K. 0. Snow: £18 13s B<J.-Mr Fleming particularised tho claim, bat was un able to givo evidence as to defendant's means. - Adjourned for a month. J, King v. G, 8. Thompson : claim,£slss fid.— Mr Iheo. Coopor for judgment creditor. A letter was pot In from cue debtor, who said ho owud Mr King tho money, and Intended to pay him. but at present he had no means. Plaintiff said defendant was an engino driver, but at present he was employed at Gisborne In a blacksmith's. Mr Cooper submitted: (1) De fendant waa an able-bodied man, (2) he was an engino drlver.and (3) being at Gisborne he could get plenty of worn His Worship : On which ot these do yon wish too to send him to prison. Mr Coopor lOn all three, your Worship, Mr King said he believed defendant could pay If he liked. His Worship mado unorder for Immedi ate payment, or Imprisonment, John KUg v. T. V. Blley : olalm, £9 B).-Mr Then. Cooper for judgment creditor.—Plaintiff said dofendant had reoently told him that he had about £50 In the hands of a solicitor.— Ad journed for a fortnight. S. Coombesv. George Jeffory; olalm, £2 l7st6d, olothlng.- Mr Giorgo for plaintiff—Mr Coombes e-plalaod the nature of the claim, and obtained Julgment; costs, fil Ss Od.

DKF-NDED CASKS,

Edward Wooding v, J. (i. Jackson.—Claim -6 Is, books, Mr Thorne for plaintiff Mr Tyler for defendant, -Fleming O'Reilly deposed that he w«s book agent to plalntlif, and in that oapaolty Bold a number of books to Mrs Jaokson. Including " Joaephns," "Old and New London," "Carpenters' Guide," "Ingram and Cobbln'a Commentary," etc., also some oleo graphs. Sir Jackson was present when he loft the works, and never repudiated the sale. To Mr i yler: He sold tho books for the firm ot Maoready, Thompson, and Ceven, before Mr Wooding took It over. Mr Jaokaon said he felt greatly Interested in the work on London m he was an Knglluhinan. Mr Tyler here showed tnat the ease should havo been brought In the name of the firm for whom the books were sold. Mr Thorne said he would, under the clronmstanoeß, accept a non-suit; coats, £1 lis. Falrburn v. Mltlett.—"7lalm for fill 10« -ta. Mr F. Earl lor plaintiff. Mr Speed tat defendant KredtrloK Falrbnrn, surveyor, deposed that dofendant was Id his employ, and he advanced him money to pay his railway faro, hotel bill, and other expenses. Ho a'so advanced money to Mrs MilloH, on the authority of her husband. He did not take any reoslpti, having full faith in Millett, who etatea that ho would havo re mlttances from, home.— Mr Barl raid he wished to put in a love-letter to " Dearest May," full of tender sentiments. He thought, however. It would be baUer to carry on tho case with out the love tetters.—Mr Speed said it was neoos*ary ttrtt these epistles should be produced. M„s Millett said she wished the letters read, sad by Mr Falrburn.—Mr Speed asked plaintiff to read them as they would show the state of things.—His Worship: Lot me see them first.-Mr Falrburn objected to road them.unless oompelled to do so. The Drat letter was dated October, 1881, nnd contained a pro mise ot pecuniary assistance, monthly, to Miss Millett, on condition that she should keep at home.—To Mr Speed: Mr Millett was my servant,—Mrs Millett: Impertinent scoundrel 1 Your servant, indeed l-Plalntlft I Well, public servant; conld not romombor all hehad written, —Mrs Millett: No: you havo written too many letters. To His Worship: The understanding was that the money he advanced was a loan, and to be repaid.—Mrs Millett ;■ I wish all the letter* to be put In. Let everything be brought to light. —-His Worship said, having perused another latter, he thought he should ha Obliged to nonsuit tho plaintiff.—Mr Karl.in addressing the Conrtpatd the fact was Mr Fair burn fell inlove with Mias Millett, but notwith standing the sentimental el°ment Introduced Into the case, the pros«nt claim oonslsiod of money advanced for other purposes to Mr Millett.—Mrs Millett hero addretted the Court, and said plaintiff had promised her daughter marriage, and she oould produce a letter in proof. He had behaved in the most shameful manner. He had one horsewhipping, and If he came near hor house he would certainly get another—ho richly desorved it.—His Worship desired Mrs Millett to be calm, and not talk of horsewhipping plaintiff.—Harriet Millett, wife of James A. Millett," Bald, unfortunately, she knew Mr Fair burn. He had prevented her daughter from going out as a governess on a promise of marriage. Miss Millett wonld have been in a position at Tanranga had it not been for Mr Falrburn; Mr Millett sent down £8 from Ma'ungawhare— £i for Mlsa Millett.'' Balrbnrn was a nerfeot pest. She conld not get rid of him. He trifled with the poor girl's feelings, and then deceived her. He bagged and entreated that Miss Millett should not leave home. It was painful to her to accept the conditions, but they were accepted at Mr Fairburn's urgent request.«-Mr Karl said he regretted that Miss Milieu's name shpuld (have been dragged Into the case. He thought, how. ever, that it would be cruel injustice to deprive plalntlif ot money advanoed as a loan.—Mrs Millett'a evidence on the moneys was of no valne.—His Worship having considered l thn evidence, non-suited the plaintiff. No costs allowed.

AD,rotm«JKD CASES. A large number of cases were settled out of Court, and others adjourned, This was all the business,

The German corvette Carola was open to the pnblio this afternoon, and about 200 visitors went on board by the Ferry Company's steamers. , - ;

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph,—Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day, Auckland, Members and the

Public Works Vote.

THE North Auckland members are fairly satisfied with the Government proposals for roads, wharves, and bridges north of Auck land. Mr Dargaville claimed £500,000, and Mr Mitchelson thought £250,000 would be about the right amount, while Messrs Hobbs and Hurst suggested about £50,000 as what might be reasonably deemed fair. All, however, are disposed now to admit that with £100,000 they are not badly used, but the two first-named mem bers insist that a substantial additional share of the £200,000, for opening up waste lands of the Crown, shall be expended in the North. They intend also to see that the one million Loan Bill, providing for tho construction of tbe line of railway extend ing southwards from Waikato, shall be passed at the same time as the three mil lions Loan Bill, as if it he left over till the opportunity to expend the money arrives, there may be delay or difficulty in their passing the Bill. The one million will not necessarily be borrowed till it is wanted, but the Government will have the power to borrow for that special work without any further consent of Parliament. There is, as yet, no schedule of the particular roads or works on which it is proposed to expend the £100,000 north of Auckland.

Government Contract.

Messrs Fergus, t Wright and Dargaville are uniting in an attempt to cause the Minister of Public Works to modify the conditions, etc., of Government contract, and to provido greater facilities to tenderers in supplying copies of plans, of particulars as to quant ties, etc., and especially in re gard to the insufficient time ot advertising in either island for tenders for works in the other Island. I think the matter is in good hands.

War Excitement.

There is great excitement in the House re the Egyptian complication. All tho news to hand goes from Alexandria [to Otaranto and thence .through Teheran to Bombay, and so on to Australia, passing over Russian lines. I have ascertained this from the Department,

Defence of Auckland.

In view of tbe news from Europe, the Chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board has telegraphed to the Auckland members urging them to force upon the Government the necessity of carrying out Colonel Scratchley's report re defence of the har bour.^, and also to press the consideration cf tbe question of erecting a battery of long range heavy guns at the North Shore, Auckland harbour.

In consequence of these representations, a special meeting of the Cabinet will be held early to-morrow, when, I understand, the Defence Minister will urge on his col leagues the advisability of telegraphing Home requesting that the Nelson be kept in these waters in View of the serious aspect of affairs.

Mr Hamlin has given notice to ask whether the Government had received Colonel Scratchley's plans and the esti mates of tbe probable cost of erecting the harbour defences.

The Cabinet Meeting.

A cabinet meeting is now going on to consider harbour defences, in view of the European complication.

Gold Duties Abolition.

Mr Seddon's Gold Duties Act Amend ment Bill provides that on its passing every person shall, upon purchasing gold, require the person selling to state the name of the county or borough of which such is the produce, Any person refusing shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £20. Purchasers ot gold to make a declaration of tho amount purchased monthly, under a penalty not exceeding £10; penalties re coverable before any two Justices of the Peace,

Anckland Matters.

Major Harris moved his motion for the errction of Court-house at Otahuhu. The Colonial Secretary hoped he would not press it, There were very few cases heard there, and he believed the public hall could be got at a reasonable rent tor the purpose. The motion waß ultimately withdrawn, upon a promise tbat the lock-up should berepaired, and the other matter inquired into. The Petitions Committee have reported adversely to the claims of John Bones, Eliza Jane Faulkner, and Herbert Brunton. Petitions were presented to-day from Ohine inuri settlers urging the completion of the purchase of native lands; from Thomas Craig ; from Patrick Brennan, land claim ; from Tauranga militaiy settlers, from R. J. Feltus and J. Hunt; and from Robert Atkinson.

Toe Auckland University Bill will be in troduced by tho Government shortly. Judge Fenton is preparing a number of native bills for the Government.

Election Petitions Inquiry

The following notice of motion has been given by Mr Sheeban :—" That the Select Committee as appointed to repoit on cer tain cases tried before tbe Election Petitions Court consist of the Hon, Mr Dick, Cap tain Morris, Mr Turnbull, Mr Wynn Williams, Mr Fitzgerald, Mr Weston, Mr Connolly, Mr Shrimski, Mr Macandrew.and the mover, three to be a quorum, to report in three weoks,"

Important Mining Bill.

The following important Mining Bill has been read a second time in the Council, and will make radical alterations In the mining laws, if carried : Sections 28 and 29 of the Mining Companies,' Act, 1872, are repealed. The Bill, I should have said, was brought in by Mr Whitaker. Blank forms of transfer ot shares shall not be valid. Notwithstanding any transfer what ever of any ; shares not fully paid up, the transferror thereof shall continue to be chargeable, with any debt er liability incurred for the transfer thereof; and in so far as respects any such debt or liability, such transferror shall be deemed to be a contributory under the said Act, in cases where it may be necessary to determine who are contribu tories. Sectious 35 and 32 of the Act ate repealed. Besides the parties mentioned in the 35th section as being entitled to make application for the rectification of the register of shareholders, any person claim ing to be a member of the company, or claiming to be a creditor ot the company, aud any pc son whose name appears on the aforesaid register, may apply in the man ner provided by the section for such rectifi cation, and the Court on any such applica tion may decide on any question relating to the rectification of the regis ter, irrespective of the manner how or the parties between whom the question shall arise. Any company may increase its capital, subject to the provision of the 44ih section of the said Act, by increasing the amount payable in respect of each share, as : well a? by the issue of new shares, or by both of these means. No calls on shares in any company shall be made after the pre senting of a petition for the" winding-up thereof, unless such petition is dismissed, or proceedings thereunder stayed. Section 52 of the said Act is repealed, and in lien thereof it is enacted as follows:—The amount of any call which, for the time boing, may be unpaid on any share to the company shall, on and from the day on which it is payable, be recoverable with interest thereon, and cost of suit,by the manager of the com pany to whom the call shall be due in any Court of competent jurisdiction ; and pay ment of aDy number of calls due by share holders may be enforced in one aud the same proceeding. Notwithstanding any forfeiture whatever of any share, the holder thereof prior to its forfeiture shall continue to lie chargeable with any debt or liability incurred prior to such forfeiture, and in so far as respects any such debt or liability the holder shall be deemed to be a contribu tory under the said Act, in cases where it may be necessary to determine who are contributors, A liquidator under the said Act may at any time whilst holding such office in respect to a company, sue for and recover all calls which have been made previously to the commencement of file winding-up eft the cpmpany, and shall be unpaid in res pest of any shares whatever of such com pany. Such are some of the salient features of the Bill,

Revision of Pensions.

' The following is an epitome of the dobato in Council this afternoon on the Pensions Bill :-

Mr Reynolds moved the second reading of the Pensions Bill, stating that it was passed by two Houses elected by the people —one before and one aftor the election.

Mr HOLMES objected to the Oth olause of the Bill, as interfering with the Judges of tbe Supreme Court, who should, in his opinion, be kept free and independent from the Legislature.. He would oppose the second reading of the Bill unless amended. Mr Wilson asked the Speaker whether the Bill could be amended. ,;..:.«

The Speaker said that although an opinion had been obtained from another source that the Bill could not bo amended, he held a different opinion himself, and maintained that this was not in any sense of the word, an Appropriation Bill—an opinion he would be prepared to set forth at greater length if called upon to do so.

Capt, Fjmseb thought tbe Legislature was encroaching on the executive functions of the Government, and stated that some change in the mode of conducting the business was inevitable.

Mr Johnston regretted Mr Holmes had not moved that the Bill be read that day six months, and gave his reasons for objec ting to the Bill, one being the threatened interference witli the executive functions of the Government. If the Bill became law it would enable the House of Represen tatives, ho believed, to refuse the payment of a peneion. He would move that it be read that day six months. Mr Kobinso.v, seeing that the Council could amend the Bill, would not vote for the amendment. He disliked its post facto character. The Bill placed those entitled to pensions in the same position as those entering the Civil Service now. He was opposed to the Bill in almost every particular.

Mr Peacock thought the Bill would revive the Pension Act of 1871, which had been repealed,

Captain FfiASER thought Mr Robinson's clause should be inserted in committee,

Mr Miller said no harm would arise from throwing the Bill out. They had ill feeling and misunderstanding on the sub ject in the other Rouse, and the Bill was only carried there under a misconception which had arisen in the minds of many members. The Bill would create uncer tainty in the minds of members of the Civil Service as to how their retiring allowances would be regarded by the Legislature. The Bill was bad, and inoperative as against the Judges. He should support the am endment.

Mr Menzies thought the Bill interfered with the executive functions of the Go vernment, as the House could refuse to pass pensions that were legally due. The iiill should be thrown out, for the attitude displayed twards the Judges, if for no other reason.

Mr Wilsok said the objections to the Bill were 50 years too late, and there was nothing in the Bill but should commend itself to all men. No civil servant should get a pension unless he was legally entitled to it. Equity was not to be regarded as the mother of pensions, as equity was not regarded when military pensions were granted or refused. It was impossible, in his opinion, for any member of the other House to arise in lis place and propose to refuse the payment of a pension that was legally due. _ It was right that the House of Bepresentatives should have the control ot all expenditure, and he depre cated the Council coming into collision with the other House. The House would never deprive people of their vested rights. Mr Williamson hoped the 'Council would not be a party to repudiation of any c ontract entered into with members of the Civil Service. He would support the amendment,

The Premier said a misapprehension existed about the Bill in some measure. The promoters of the Bill had asked him whether he would object to the Bill it it were not made retrospective, but the Bill had been altered in the House. His objec tion was that the Bouse of Representatives claimed power to repeal an Act of the General Assembly, but all the objections be had urged against the Bill had been removed, and he should be placed in a false position if he objected to the second reading of the Bill, He then explained the meaning of tho BUI, and pointed out that it had nothing to do with tbe judges at all, as to pensions to Civil Servants, for tnat matter they could bo recovered in, the Supreme Court. He did not think the Bill necessary, but remembering what bad passed, and the objections tho Council made to tbe Bill last year, it would be manifestly uncourteous to reject the Bill. In his opinion, it ought to be road a second time.

Mr Buckley conld not have believed the Premier would have made such a speech. He differed in opinion from the Premier that it was an act of great injustice to the Civil Service. It was an act of repudiation of the grossest character. The Bill did affect the Judges of the Supreme Court. The Bill was brought in for the purposes of petty spite, to prevent the granting of pensions to certain members of the Civil Service. He would support the amend ment.

Sir G. Whitsiore thought the Biil would be a protection for the Civil Service. There might be delay caused by the Bill in the payment of pensions, hut this could be remedied in some way or other. The tendency of legislation was to oast authority on the Legislature, No right could be lost by the Bill. When it became law, it only meant that people who wore entitled to pensions could claim the same. He would say if he were a civil servant he would sooner trust to the Parliament than to the tender mercies of a Ministry with whom he was a favourite. The Bill, how* ever, was a shabby proposal, as it prohi bited the employment of a pensioner. Beyond protesting against this portion of the Bill, which was beyond their province, be should support the second readiog. Mr G. Mo lean protested against any person thinking the repudiation was sought to be regarded with favour by him or any other member. High authority had stated that it was a necessary Bill. It protected, in his opinion, the Civil Service. Dr. Grace saw no haste for the passing of the Bill, and it would be a mistake to come into collision with the other House by seeking to amend the Bill after tbe opinion of Sir Krskine May, and the voting should be either for the Bill in its entirety or against it,

The Premie' explained that no resolu tion of the House of Jfteprescntatives could prevent the payment of a pension. That conld only be done by an Act of the General Assembly, The debate was adjourned.

House of Representatives.

Wednesday.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWKRS.

In reply to Mr Shrimski, Mr Dick said he would consider the question of granting a bonus for the manufacture of barbed fencing wire in the colony. Keplying to Mr MACANDRRW, Mr Dick said the experiment of importing ferrets from ISngland had not proved very satisfac tory, hut they knew of no reason for believing that their introduction was in jurious. There were thousands of them in the Kaikoura district, and the effect bad been excellent.

Mr Dodson spoke strongly of the effect of ferrets in the Kaikonra district. The number was very large there, and the universal testimony of Mr Bullen and others in the district proved that they were most useful.

PORT CHALMERS PIER,

Mr MACANDBEW asked the Minister for Public Works if his attention had boen called to the necessity of deepening the approach to the new railway pier'at Pott Chalmers, so as to enable the steamship now understood to.be on its way from Eng land, for a cargo of frozen meat, to be brought alongside the said pier ; and, if bo, what steps, if any, it is proposed to take in the matter?'' ■ .-*•

Mr Johnston said the Government were quite alive to the necessity of the case. It would communicate with the • Harbour "Board, so that the necessary action oould be taken. " - !'

NEW BILLS INTRODUCED.

rThe following new Bills were* introduced, and read a'first time ':— A Bill (No. 2) to Amend tbe Auckland College and Grammar School Act, 1877 (Mr Moss); the Mining on Harbour Boards rteserves Bill, the Mining on Education Boards Reserves Bill, the Mining on Water-race Reserves Bill (Mr Seddon).

elections revehsbd,

Mr Ivess moved, " That this House mil, on Wednesday next, resolve itself into com mittee of the whole to consider an address to the Governor, requesting His Excellency to place a sufficient sum on the estimates to recoup Major Harris and Mr Wason the taxed coSt/S which they indurreq in the Election Petitions Court, which'de clared 'their elections void owing to the laches of the Returning Officers whom the Government employed to conduct the elec tions for the Wakauui and Franklin North seats. He alluded to the facts which had led to Mr Wason being cast in costs throogh the laches and inexperience of the Return ing Officer, who, in one case, had, directly contrary to the Act, held that the Govern ment should be responsible for the impro per acts of' its servants, and not that indo cont persons should suffer for the1 mistakes made. To show what these were, he men tioned four cases in which four persons at least had been depriyed of their electoral rights by the Returning Officer's mistake. Other. mistakes had also been made, .strictly in compliance with the law, which left no discretion in the hands of the Re turning Officeis. This was the case iv re gard to the votes of the two men named,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. JUL? 13.



Special Advertisements. g DTP A h. DR. SOHWABZBACH may be Consulted for Diseases ot theKYB, KAK, and THROAT, at Albert Pari. (Mrs Sclera's), Prlnoes-street, Auckland. Hours: Prom 10 to 1. W. j. H DHBT & C° HAVE ON SALE PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT - TARTARIAN BKKD O ATS BELL'S 1 In. BONEDUST BEtiL'S BONEFLOUR NBWOABTLE BONEBTOUR VICTORIAN BONBDUST AUCKLAND BONKDUST . PERU VI iN AND OTHER GUANOS '.;.: SUPERPHOSPHATE HURSTS MIXTURE, Sec,, Sea, Sea. Also, ; PRIME TABLE POTATOES Ana. OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) MAIM, OATS, BRAN BARLEY. FOWL WHBAT WOOD'S FLOUR, SHARPS BABLEYMEAL. OATMKAL tea., Sto., Sto. WB HAVE ALBO IN BTOOK AND TO ARRIVE. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OF KVKRY DESCRIPTION, STEAM ENGINE S THRASHING MACHINES, DRILLS, ftC. &0„ &0, W. J. Hurst & Co., 181, QUEEN-STREET, , 7- v Auokiand. ~^W» R« Bkidgman Invites inspection of a LARGS* LOT OF NBW UUODB, Boußht very low. and wbloh he will sell cheap. 80 Coloured Alhambra Qullta, 219, W, vory large, 4/8 flOOyarda White Twill Sheeting, S^ln and72ln, 1/ yard A Very Largo Lot of White Flannels, /7J, /9J. Ill; a Splendid Line, vory heavy, 311 n, 1/6 • yard A Good Stock of Grey and White Calicos, from p., wholesale prl-o by the piece for cash only (net! ISO Pairs White Blankets, from 6/8 pair; Cold Runs In groat variety A Very' Large Stook of Ladles' Corsets, all prices; good useful line. 2/3 pair 120 Fairs Long Muslin Curtains, 3/9, 4/11, 6/6, Sec, per pair A Very Largo Stook of Nice Dres3 Materials, In Serges, Homespuns, Cashmeres, * Merinos, and Fanny Dress Goods, worthy of Inspection, at, much below usual prices 850 Heads of Very Strong Worsted, aU shades, 1/9 net . Balance of Winter Stook of LadlesT Cloth Jackets nnd Ulstors, to bo Cleared at about oost prloe - BfnPalrs Soys" and Youths' Tweed Trousers, 6/U pair Men. Cotton Shirts,from 1/G; Wincey do, from 2/0 Men. Blaok Felt Hats, 2/9, 3/, 3/6, Sec; Boys' Felt Hats, from 1/11 25 Men's Tweed Macintosh Coats, nice goods. new. 27/8 (oheap) Men's ana Boys' White and Cold.Mole Trousers. - small advanoe on wholesale price A Large Stook of Clothing, Hats, Hosiery, Shirts, tea. W. R. B. is determined to sell a Good Artlole at tho Lowest Possible .Homuneratlve Prloo— Whioh he oan do, his expenses being small. Country Storekeepers and Large Purchasers ■Will have all tbe auvantages of Job Lines at a small advanoa on oosr. , "ATI-BBS Fbe« by Post. % ob, all Cash Pnrohases of 20s and upwards. JUNCTION JJRAPBRY . Uppbb Qobkn-btbebt. , TOY ROYAL LETTERB PATENT. Gold Medal, Paris. 1878: Special Award, Philadelphia, 1878; Gold Medal, Sydney. IBM: Gold Medal, Brussels, 1880: Gold Medal, Melbourne, MM. .. Job. Landhd, OANTRBLL A: COCHRANE CELEBRATED AERATED WATERS. IION-SBBftA- LIMKJUICB.CHAMPAGNB A Heaith-glvinz Ntra-aioohoiio Beverage, at Hotels and Clubs ; Sd per bottle. AROMATIC OINGKK ALB I The Original Belfast Ginger Ale, so justly oalobratod at ' Hotels and Clubs; 3d por bottle. . Those ASratbd Watkbs are tho same duality ' , M oontrooted for and now supplied to The Canard 8.8. Co. i the Montreal S.S. Co. Urn ilnnuu- 8.8. Co.) Ooeanlo a.B. Co.j the National 8.8. Co.t the Faolflo 8,8. Co.; Anohor, H.B. Co. I ■■• Kingston and Holyhead, I f. 'v.*' , R.M., Co. ■ ft ■ ':''-'?; *'"' "whox-hU-- Acwirt, '• 1 AIOKIN, . in _______*, , '



~\~ Specin.! Adverta-menta. j t Qa V T Itß# -0_ THSIJ ] I 1 have Just Opened Two Cases of EIGHT-1 ( DAY MAiiBLE CLOCKB. They are in the I { Window, marked in plain figures. Taken homo i J I tree ot oout, and you need not pay for themtill i j ' ion are satlßfled they go oorrectly (aay three ! months). From fiOs to £7109. ] F. H. LKWISSONt . . M 1 Watohmaker, opposite Union Bank, Anckland . rTIHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH J HAVE FOR SALE I i Crown Flonr, in saoks, 100, andlßCs ' ' " Champion" „ „ „ •• , "Cantab,* '„ ~ Sharps ; Bran Fowl Wheat , ' WHARF -lira, Auokland I JLACK J£ ID Q-LOVK& ' l ! JUST OPENED • 1648 PAIRS BLACK KID GLOVES. ) . TWO-BUTTON t BLACK KID GLOVES. 1/11 j FOUR BUTTON » BLACK KID t GLOVES, 2/11 . TWO-BUTTONI j LIGHT RID t GLOVES, l/ll , TWO-BUTTON \ DARK KID i GLOVES, 1/11 • TWO-BUTTON I DARK KID l GLOVES, J/6 I 3 yyILLIAM T>ATTRAY'a '. CENTRAL DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 178,180, & 182, QUEKN-TBEET, AUOKLAND, r . — • ! WE HA V E RECEI YE D A LARGE QUANTITY OF ' T "OLAOK pLOTH T ,„„„,„ JJADIES' JO V/ OACKBTS, purchased chiiap, at the end or thb Season. ; THEY WILL BE OFFERED AT LOW PRICED. I _____ j_ 0 9qbavb & c° 1 ~ —— ', New Zealand For Clothing Factory New Zealand quality Clothing Factory , New Zealand «<7ALITY- citthlng Faotory New Zealand For Clothing Faotory New Zealand Styms. Clothing Faotory New Zealand Clothing Factory Now Zealand For Clothing Faotory . Now Zealand Vakibtt. Clothing Faotory New Zealand _ Clothing Faotory Now Zealand For Clothing Factory New Zealand Value, Clothing Faotory OUR MANUFACTURES CANNOT BE EXCELLED! THE YEARLY INCREASING DEMAND IS THE MOST SATISFACTORY PROOF or PUBLIC APPRECIATION! TWO PR IZ E MEDALS AND CERTIFICATE OF MERIT awarded at OHRISTOHUROB EXHIBITION! TRY OUR CLOTHING MADE OF THB CELEBRATED MOSGIEL TWEED Yon Wim, Get None Better 1 Auokland Branoh: New Zealand Qoeen-bthkht, Clothing Faotory New Zealand onoOßlte Clothing Faotory New Zealand -,„„;"„",. Clothing Faotory New Zealand Theatre Boyal; clothing Faotory New Zealand and at Clothing Faotory New Zealand Albert-street. Clothing Factory New Zealand Tnames. Clothing Faotory New Zealand Clothing Faotory New Zealand J. Fitzsimons, Clothing Faotory New Zealand Branch Clothing Factory New Zealand Manager. Clothing Faotory TfIROM THIS DATE, 5 pKft OKNT 5 Will be Allowed 0 on ALL CASTS PURCHASES FROM ONK Pound And Upwards, J. COSGRAVEJ& CO. T p U L L E N, Having received ' LARGE SHIPMENTS OF GOODS, . Ex Peshawnr and Manapourl, From the BEST MANUFACTURERS IN ENGLAND, And as the Winter Season is no w far advan oed he Is offering at 25 to 40 per cent. Less than usual Auckland prioes: • 1000 yards Homespun Dress Serge, at 3Jd and 4|d per yard 1200 yards Popllnett (all Fashionable Shades), at , Md per yard SOOfl yards Good Satin Cloth (all shades), at 6Jd per yard T 2000 yards Foule* Dress Serge (all shades), Ot BJd and IDJd per yard '» 1000 yards Frenoh Belgo (all wool and all shades), at 9Jd per yard U 800 Estamene Serge (all shades), at 10|d per yard ° 2000 yards Coloured and Blaok Cashmere, at Is SJd. worth 2i 8d J 1500 yards Blaok Brllllantlne, at BJd, 7id. 10}-, 1 and lljd per yard , 800 yards The New Beotlve Cloth, at IB Hi and 1 lsCd l A Large Stook of Coloured and Black Frenoh Merinoes, Cashmeres. Beiges, Foole Clothe, , &0,, proportionately Cheap A Splendid Line of Tweed for Boys' or Men's, i suits, in dork, mid, and light greys, at Is Cd • per yard r 200 pairs of 9-4. 10-4, and 11-4 Blankets, at 25 % or it in the & less than usual Auokland ' prioes. t Grey Calico, at 2d and upwards White Calico, at 3d and upwards 'Welsh Flannel, at 6id and upwards Colonial Flannel, at Hid and upwards i Crimean Shirting, at Sja and upwards f AU other Goods In the Drapery, Hosiery, Millinery, Mantle and other Departments, Proportionately Oheap. TERMS-CASH AND NO DISCOUNT. I "~" Please observe the address i J. QULLEN. " IMPORTER, I 250, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite Holland & Forteer's). N.B.—PATTERNS SENT. POST FREE, ' f T^-IN KS AND g^" AL L, 'Wholesale and Retail cabrnktmakers and upholsterers, - and carpet warehousemen, Shobtland-stbkbt, Auokland. IMFOKT-HS AND MANOFAOTORKHB Of all kinds Of FURNITURE, IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS AND COTS, AND BEDDIIJp. The Largest and Best Soleoted Stock of BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, • JKBDDEBMINSTER CABPETS, & HEARTH BUGS In the North Island. FRENSH & EJIGLKH .CRETONNES AT RKDUBSTD PBI.CEH. English and American .' PERAMBULATORS & VELOCIPEDES, ', * COIR AND FLAX 1 MATTINGS AND DOOR MATS. \ Just reoelved, a Laiwk Shipment of ( FANCY DRAWING-ROOM ORNAMENTS, CHIMNEY GLABSES. ' AND CONSOLE TABLES. i 1J % DIBOOONT ON AU, CASH PCBOHASES. i WIN KB. AND- UAL L. j, 'jDM. i'Fi ......... ..,'• -V^- ...i. y.&kSß&jwemax



Smokore, whose indulgence In the wood is continuous, should use lußt suoh a cordial aa UDOL--0 WOLFb'B SOHIIEOAM AKOMATIO Schnapps, for these palpabio reasons i Tobacco drains tbe salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It 1b a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It invites dyspepsia, heartburn, Indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tremors, and its rnmoa Impair tho vision. While this elixir may obviate these results, it will certainly brace the system against Its pernicious effoot°;



To-morrow's " Observer " will contain a fall Hat of names and description of ladles' dreeses at tho Citizens' Ball; list of names at tho Kaohelors' Ball, and the "At Home" on board H.M.S. Kelson; Supp'oment with words and musics of the New Popular Bon?, "Some Day I'll Wander Back Again;" Street Dreseoa and Fashions; "The School for Milksops:" " Ministerial Cadß ;"-■' MrF. Whitaker's Knight hood i" fjriglnal Poetry by "Automßthes;" "Without Benefit of Clergy," Sen,; another Coupon for the ••Observer"; Cartoon; Comic Illustration—Policeman X'a tittle Supper after the Pal), &0.-[Advt. '" . P'



A concert by the members of St. Andrew's, St. James's, and other Presbytpriau Church choirs, under the leadership of Mr J G. Culpan, takes place in St, James's Hall this evening. An excellent programme has been prepared, containing as it does some of pur fine o'.d songs, &c. The admission to all parts of the hall is only Is, The full chorus will number from 40 to 50 voices, and will be under the conductersbip ef Mr J. G. Culpan.



Spectacles. — Herbert and Godfrey's Aqua crystal Spectacles recommended by the Faculty.-.. B. HUJ, Chemist, Agent.-fADVT.]



Vaccination at any time at Hill's Centl.al Drug Store, opposite the Theatre Royal, with Pure English Calf Lympb, Colonial Calf Lymph, or Humanised Lymph from healthy children.— ADY.t. . , •



Bootmakers', Dressmakers', Tailors', and Family Sewing Machines,—D. S, Chambers, Qneen-Btreet.—[Aovt.V