SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

SABT EVENING. . ' Annie Wilson, schooner, Holgoson. from Llnda^obßr, brlgantlno; Bell, from Timaru

TO-DAY. Rotorna, b,s„ Tozer, from Sydney Niagara, brig, Stevenr.trom Newoastlo lono, B.n'r, Amodeo, from Ohiwa Venus, ketch, King, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

TODAY. Argyle, 8.8., Crawford, (or Whangarol Gazelle, barque, Oark, lor Kalpara

LAST KVHNINO. BorealU, brlwntlno. McKonzlo, for Kalpara Christine, sohoonor, McKonmo, lor Wliangavoi

IMPORTS.

" ExCirco-iei tons flonr (200's. 100'fl, and 60s), ■1 bales paper bags.—G. W. Biuney. Rx Rlngarooma—4 cases hams and bacon, fl) sacks oatmeal (id's and 30V.-G. W. Blnney. Per Rlngaroonm, fcom Chrlstchurch - V uackago'a Aulßebrook ond Co.'s Gold Medal Biscuits.--John Earlo, Agont, Per Linda AVebor, from Timaru: 1500 saeko whoat. Per Niagara from Nowcaotle—lß7 tons oonl and 1700 felloes. Per Annio Wilson, from Duuodln : 1550 sacks oats, ISO Baokß flour, 160 saoks wheat, 70 sao«n oatmeal, 20 saokd barley, 50 hhds ale.

rer Botorua, from Sydney - 6fl„bdls oraofeers, cases and 5 qr-oasks brandy, 63 ootls rope, 100 oases whisky, 203 oases fruit. 2 boxes gold, 30 chests, 2665 halfohtftts, and 3200 boxes tea, 72 gunnies and 180 mats sugar.

Per RlßgMooma, from Molbourno: 20 cases tobacoo, 200 bags rlco, 16 bags popper. Twin shipped from b.». Bowou to s.s. Rlngarooma: 1600 pkgs tea.—Brown, Barrett and Co.

Per Taloroa, from Levnka - 837 bunohas bananas, 23 oases pines, 16 hides, 361 bags main*, 223 bags peannffl.

EXPORTS.

Per Tbroo Cheers, for Sydney 1100,000 ft sawn ■ad dressed kauri timber.

Per Rlngarooma—From Molbourno: 7fi7 pkgs and 200 mati sugar, 125 half-chests and 55 boxen tea, 201) bags wheat, 100 bags rice, and sundries. From Blolr: 60 sacks oatmeal. From Uunodin : 20 oases tobacco, 7 qr-conks port, 12 hhds and Vi barrels a1e.280 oases jams. 110 discs acid, 85 sacks oatmeal, 49 do wheat, and sundriOß. From Lyttolton: 211 saoks wheat, 21 oasos hams and baooo, 15 do biscuits, and sundriop. From Gia borne: 111 sheep. From Wellington: 25 cheats, 2501 half-ohobt*. 900 boxes, and 8 pkgs tea.

Inwards Ooabtwisb, — Ann Eliza, from • Coromandel, with 160 sacks oysters; Venus, from Opotlki, with 425 sacks maize and 19 casks oil; Stan, from Ngunruru, with 21,437 feet - timber: Bessy, from Whangoroo, with 22,071 ■feet timber; eukapuke, from Omaha, with 363 -tons wood; Reward, from whangarol, with 66 tons ooal; Makarau, from Fort Charles, with 23,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Mabel, for Talrua: Patau,forTalrua; Meroury, for Talrua; Start for Ngunguru; Besiy.for Kennedy Boy; Janet,1 for Wnangorei Heads. t it- The schooner Throe Cheers oloarod at the Customs for Sydney to-day.

The s.s. Talaroa leaves for Timaru via Whangaret at 5 p. m. to-day.

The barque Vanguard hauled off Into the stream tpklay,

H.LG.M.B. Carola leaves for the Islands about Saturday next.

The schooner Golden Isle, whloh left Auck land on June Bth, arrived at Suva prior to June 21.

The brlgantlno Oamaru arrived at Levuka from Auokland on June. 18th, 18 days out, and left for Salomon Islands via Suva very shortly afterwards,

The sohooner Winifred left Lovuka for New Hebrides and Solomon Islands on June 10.

Mr Burton's yaoht Astorold left Leraka for Java via Havannah. Now Hebrides, on June 27.

The Auckland schooner weirlkl was In port at Lovuka on June 17.

The brig Niagara arrrlved from Newoastlo at 7.39 a.m. to-day, after a 12 days' passage. She hod fresh W Wind* for the flrat nine doyg; and since then then till arrival NE thick and rainy weather.

The Onion Steamship Compaay'ss.s. Talaroa arrived here at 4 p.m. yesterday. She left Auokland on Juno 23rd, at 7 P.m.. and arrived ai LBvnka at It a.m. on tho 29th. aftor oxperi onoing strong southorly gales with high oroßß sea. On arrival at Levnka she was sent Into quarantine, owing to tho fact that one of the sailors had tho moanlne. IX t on Friday oven log, at 11 p.m., for Suva, to land the Blok man on the Quarantine Station there; arrived at Suva on the following morning at6a.m.-.left again for Lovuka at 8 30 a.m. tamo day, whore she arrived at 2 p.m.-, landed all rargoond sailed attain for Suva on Sunday, at 10 a.m.; arrived at Suva at 3.40 p.m.; sailed for Lovuka on Mon day, at 8 p.m.. and arrived at Lovuka at 2 30 a.m. next mornlmr. Sailed for Auokland on Wednesday. July oth, at 1.3) p.m.. wlih strong soathorly winds and high son; which aontlnund until Sunday ovenlnsr, when ntia oxporlonced frnnhN.lt. winds and thick, wot woather until arrival as nbove. Passengera—Mr nnd Mrs Marshall, Mrs T. J. Martin, Messrs Robertson, Kagerby, Martin, and throe In the steerage.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

The s.s. Rotorua, 570 tons, arrived from Sydney via Raesell at noon to-day. Left. Sydaey at 6.30 p.m. on _,h\ ; passed North Cape T a,m. on nth. arrlvinr at Russell at 4 p.m. same date; left again at 11 p.m., and arrived at the Auokland wharf at 12,30 p.m. on tho 12th. Ex perienced moderate to fresh northerly winds. With rain, throughout trip. Passengers-Missos Hooper, Ilopklrk, Anderson. "Mrs Carlow. Messrs Carlow, Lee, Robortsos, hery, and 20, in steerage. .

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL, Lslla Rookh, s.s., Robertson, from Raglan

DEPARTURE.

Hawea, 8.5., Kennedy, for Southern, Ports Maogrogor, s.s,. Mo Arh turgor "Waltara

BThe Union Company's s.s, Hawea left the anchorage at 8 p.m. yesterday for the South. ; with about !30 tons sundries and a number of I passengers.

i The Bs. Lnl'a Rookh arrived from Raglan ■with D 3 bales flax ani tow, U pigs, 4, hides, 21 eases bacon. 5 kegs'bnttor. 2 baios fungus, 10 paokagos, and one passenger—Miss Moon.

Tho Northern Company's steamer Maogregor left at 11.80 a.m. lor waltara, with 20 sacks malt, 5 tons sundries, and three passengers- Messrs Morrow. Fenshaw, and Jeffs,

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TBLHOaA'PH.—OWN CORRKSjPOUDENT.]

t Tb Koprnur, this day. ' Leading: Planter, Vltion; ffitondo Graham,1 ana Taraow. In the stream: The Torea. re paired. She goes dow» to-day, and will re ship. deokOErrgo. j •Awatapp. '■- I Loading: Catherine Jane, Estelle, Transport. Peerless, Coldnist. and Jerialcon. three-masted, Iran sohtoner, of Melbourne, from Suva. <

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

* ■ WmxiwoTosr, this day. AOOIDENr ON AN ENGLISH BARQUE.

Arrived I Blrknr. barque, Capt. Jones, from London. 80 days' out.. A fortnight ago an apprentice named Barrlngham fell from tbe spanker gaff, r.nd had his thigh bone broken.

Mail Notice.

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Tma Dat.

For Wbangarei Heads. Waipu. Wbangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle. at 4 p.m. ForTairna, per Paku, at 4 p.m.- For Wbangarei Head*. Whangarol. and Timaru, per Talaroa, at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Knterprise, at 5 30 p m. For Russell, Kawakawa. and Australian Colo nies, per tflngarooma, at 6 SO p.m. Thursday. 13th Instant. For Glsborne. Napier. Southern ports, Chatham Islands, via Lyttellon, and Australian Colo nies, por Rotorut. at 9 a.m. For Walwera. Kawau. Omaha, Te Kapa, Mata k»na. Grataleburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahasa. at 10.30 a.m. For Wanganul, per Rowena. at 11 a.m. For Tanranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlfel, per Wellington, at 4 p m. For Talrua. per Mercury, at 3 p.m. Toksdav, 13th lnst. Per b,b. Cltv ot Sydney, as follow :— For Sandwich 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 sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo reoeived by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing, _, This moil will be due In London, on Mon day. August 28. 1832. i 8; B. 8139, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

July 12.1882. Abbott's Opera House—Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Farewell Benefit to Mr J. L. Hall, 8 pm. Nawton Congregational School-room—Band Of Hope Union Choir practise, 7 30 p.m. Kden Hall—L.O.L., Young Diamond Anni versary Ball, g p.m. Franklin-road Chapel—Social Gathering of Members of Excelsior Lodge, 7 p.m. Loyal Orange Institution — Annual Solroe, Lorne-streot Hall; tea at 6 p.m;

Birth.

BUTLKR.—On July 11th,' at her residence. Ormonde Villa, Anglesea-street, the wife of Ernest Butler of a daughter. MUNRO.—On July 10th. at her retidence, Franklin Road, Ponsonby, the wife of W. Muuro of a son. PKACK.—On July Bth, at Mangawhare, the wife of Robest H. Peace ot a son.

Death.

LOSH.—Entered Into rest, on Tuesday evening, Jnly 11, the Venerable VloeslmuaLush, Aroh deaoon of Walkato, . The funeral will leave Parnell Else for St. Stephen's on Friday, at 3 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1882.

For tbe cause that lacks assistance, Jfor the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance, And tho (rood that we can do.

The Public Works Statement was de livered, in the House of Representatives, last night. The figures showing the posi tion of the Public Works Fnnd have been anticipated by the Financial Statement. The expenditure last year Avas £935,000, leaving a balance from the last loan amounting to £924,865. The details of the year's expenditure, as between the two islands, is not stated. There are outstand ing liabilities amounting to £540,528, and as the Government desire mot to trench upon tho -now loan during the current year, the neAV works undertaken within the twelve months will be of a very limited character. Appropriations are, however, submitted, amounting to three millions sterling, the entire amount of the proposed loan, so that, though the Govern ment only propose to spend one million per annum, the adoption of their scheme Avill virtually remove the public Avorks votes from the control of Parliament for three years. How these proposals affect the several portions of the colony we shall ox plain further on. There are now open in the colony J,333 miles of railway, of which 458 are situated in tho North Island and 875 iv the Middle Island; 46 miles of new railway were opened during the year, and 188 -are now under construction. The total expendi ture on railways since the public works scheme began has been £10,974,000, namely, £3,194,000 in the North Island, and £6,249,000 in tbe Middle Island. But the uncompleted works absorb a sum of £1,531,000, so that interest is o*ily calculable upon the £9,443,000 capital invested in the railways open. Reckoned upon that basis, the clear railway revenue of £369,000 for the year gives an interest equal to £3 18s -2d percent. In the North Island tbe per cent age is only £2 2s Bd, and in the Middle Island £4 16s 3d, a state of affairs which the Ministerfor Works justly observes enforces the importance of connecting the disjointed, non-paying sections now scattered, without system, over the North Island. Mr Johnston adduces a number of facts to prove that the railways are now much more economically worked than be fore, and that an increased revenue'has been obtained under a reduced tariff. He

thinks, also, that it is possible a reduction \ in the passenger rales might be attended with advantage. We come now to the proposed appropria tion of the new loan. Of the entire amount it is intended to devote £1,650,01)0 to tbd construction of railwoys, and vote 9 are taken to the.extent of £262,000 for lines in Auckland, to be expended thux : c Kawokawa Rail war .. •■ U.6fo Wbannarei-Kanio .. _ .. 70,500 Hamllton-Cambridßo - ~ 50,1)00 Hamilton-Te Aroha 92.000 i Grahamßtowa-1 o Kopua .. .. 23,0J0 Te Awamata-New Plymouth ... 10.000 Total _ H62,UtO The fact must not bo overlooked, how ever, that nearly all of these appropriations are nie^e renewals of votes of last year which have been permitted to lapse through the Government contracting its expenditure. No new work is attempted, and those for which votes are taken have been going on in a desultory sort of way ever since Mr Macandrew, who initiated them, held the Public Works portfolio. The only new vote set down for Auckland is a sum of £100,000 proposed to be expended in thc.cxlcusive country lying North of Auckland. This expenditure would give a bare modicum of justice to some 13,000 or 14,000 colonists, inhabiting tbc oldest settled districts in the colony, who have been payiug their quota to the interest on public works loans, and have derived little or no benefit from the vast ex penditure. Tho appropriations lor the North, as they stand, would be viewed with dismay wore it not for tho promise given that the work upon which the whole future of tho North Island de pends shall be provided for in a separate Bill. The wording of that portion of the statement referring to the continuation of tho trunk line from Auckland to Wellington is not very precise. If the Govomuicntmcan— us wc arc assured by our correspondent they do mean—to introduce the Bill at once authorising a special loan of one million for the construction of the North Island trunk railway, exception can hardly be taken to tho course they have adopted iv placing this great colonial work on a well-defined footing. If, however, that vote is iv any way delayed or jeopar dised while the appropriation of the im mediately available three million loan is permanently settled, we shall again bo amused with the shadow, while tho substance passes away to others. Wc believe, how ever, that tho Government arc honest iv the matter, and if they resolutely carry their entire proposals through, tbey are of such a character as would entitle them to rely upon the support of all tho North Island members.

To-day's cable despatches confirm our anticipations of yesterday, that the bom bardment of Alexandria had been commenced. The operations, which are as yet confined to the British flcot, commenced at five o'clock yesterday morniner, the bom bardment boing chiefly directed against the fortifications. Heavy cannonading is now proceeding, and the telegrams would seem to indicate that the British Admiral is directing his chief efforts towards the destruction of the fortifications. We trust that no such measure has been re sorted to as the indiscriminate bombard ment of a city full of non-combatants, ouch warfare is no doubt considered legi timate, as a means of coniptlliug the sur render of obstinate defenders; but it should only be adopted ns a dernier rcssorl, when direct attack lias failed. It is analogous to laying sioae to a strong place, inasmuch as it inflicts upon helpless women and children and other non e mibatants all the horrors ot activo war and it is repugnant to modern humani tarian ideas to make war upon an unarmed and inoffensive populace in any form, The defence works of Alexandria aro of such a nature that, with the ap pliances at bis command, Admiral Seymour should have no difficulty in seizing them if ho has v sufficient force to land for the purpose of assault under cover of bom baidracut. In these circumstances it would bo unfortunate if Britain should show the bad example of prosecuting war in a cruel and unjust fashion. It Is reported that the utmost consternation prevails in the city, and that the residents are Ilccing for safety. The foreign Consuls, it ia also stated, have sent a joint note to Admiral Seymour, protesting agaiust tho bombard ment as uncalled for. It is significant to note that tho French portion of the allied fleet is taking no part in the attack. This is probably a wise abstention in order to avoid arousing the jealous feelings of the Italian Government, already strung to severe tension by tho French action in regard to Tunis, and the result will doubt less bo to prevent undesirable complications in the solution of the .Egyptian question.

Thompson's panorama of the Zulu AVar was again exhibited last evening at tho Opera House. As on previous occasions, a large number of gifts were distributed. The panorama Avill^ bo shown again this evening.

A concert by tho choirs of St. James's and St. Andrew's Churcbci takes place in St. James's Hall to-morro v evening, com mencing at 8 p.m. The price of admission has been fixed at Is for all parts of the hall.

An interesting and unique entertainment will be given to-morrow in the NeAvmarket Hall, by the Victoria j Lodge of Good Templars, to the brethren of the Seamen'a Lodge of H.M.S. JNelson. Particulars else where.

The inquest before Dr Philson at the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell, yesterday after noon, resulted in the verdict " death by suffocation, but how it was produced there was no evidence to shoAV."

Accounts amounting to the large sum of £5474 8s were ordered to be paid at the meeting of the Harbour Beard yesterday afternoon. This leaves a credit balance ef £3109 14s 2d at tbe Bank.

By the kindness of Captain Karcher,the German warship Carola will be open for public inspection to-morrow afternoon be tween the hours of 1 30 and 4.30. This will be the only opportunity of visiting the vosbcl, as she leaves for the Islands about Saturday next. The p.s. Victoria is ad vertised to ply constantly between the North Shore Ferry tee and the ship during the hours mentioned.

The annual Orango soiree in celebration of the 12th of July will be held this evening, in the Lome-street Hall. A good pro gramme apoears in tbe SsTAB, consisting of addresses b"y Archdeado'h Maunsell, Lev. A.Reid, and other speakers ; also, a varied selection of ballads, glees, and duets, by onr leading amateurs. Tea will be on the tables at sis, and the entertainment will open immediately after,

At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday afternoon, the engineer reported that £165 had been expended in stopping leaks in the dock. The secretary stated that it did not now leak half as much as it formerly did, A further report by the engineer stated that from January to June last 320 punt loads of silt, etc., had been dredged, the said 320 punt loads represent ing an amount e.qun.l to 13,409 tons.

A social meeting of the friends and mem bers of the Excelsior Lodge, 1.0. G.T., Franklin Road, will take place to-night night, when Mr Wlllcox is expected to preside, Mrs Cottingham and others will contribute to the first part of the pro gramme. There will then be an interval far refreshments, after which the remainder of the evening Avill be devoted to parlour games.

Captain Jackson Bairy has had a four horns' interview with Tawhiao, in which he enlarged on the vnstness of his "experi ences, and the benefit that Avould accrue to the Maoris by leasing their country. The captain met witb. a most gracious reception, and had the distinguished honour of being asked to stand godfather to the child of the great chief Te Ake, who was christened " William Jackson Te Ake." Mrs Morgan was godmother. After the ceremony the visitors were invited to the house of Mrs Morgan, and enjoyed her hospitality.

I Mr C. Swailcs, of East Tamaki, loft his j horseand spring trap [near the bottom of (jtrey.-9treot, this ofternoon.and was about Ito enter & [ehopclose by, when the animal j took fright, and bolted down Queen-street. Tbe borse and vehicle cleared everything, until opposite Arthur's Auction Mart, when •the. trap came into violent palli-on, with one of the Remuera 'buses. Mr Swaileß's trap overturned, and brought the runaway to a standstill. Numerous bystanders as sisted to place the horse in harness again, very Jlittle injury having Jbeen sustained in' any respect.

The Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars, under the New Zealand Order, will hold a social gathering this evening in the school-' room, Franklin Road. Tbe proceedings will open with an address and a fund of amnsements, with adequate'refreshments of a. superior order, by pupils of Miss Fidler. The business will be actually com menced at half-past seven. The programme is full and varied, including duets, solos, and ballads. The entertainment will Ibe open to all-comers at a merely nominal figure.

Dr Wallis's lectures at the Athenreum are postponed until further notice.

A dinner, tendered by the petty officers of H.M.Sj. Nelson to their confreres on board ll.l.G.M.S.Carola,will takeplacethia evening at Mr Dallcu's restaurant.

Sergeant Fleming', long and favourably known in connection wuh the Auckland police, left for Clyde, Otago, yesterday, where he will be stationed.-

Great difficulty was experienced in pro curing gustices te sit to-day at the Police Court, and the business was adjourned in consequence. At length Mr Jervis was found, and Mr Rayner of Coromandel, who was discovered in-the vicinity of the Court, otherwise the business must have been held over until to-morrow.

The city police district is just now six men short — two Serjeants and four con stables. It is to be hoped that the Com missioner of Police will fill up the vacan cies with as little delay as possible, in the 'interests both of the over-worked policemen aud of the public.

Iv consequence of the uncertainty con cerning the stay of H.M.S. Nelson in har bour, the proposed match between the blue jackets and the Victoria Company has fallen through for the present. It will probably take place wlion the Nelson again visits this port.

A serious afl'ray took place on board the barque Chile between 12 and 1 o'clock this morning, iv which a sailor named Charles Higgins was stabbed in the forehead and kicked by two of his mutes named Charles Christiausen and George Lewis, who, it appears, were tho worse of liquor at the time. They were arrested, charged at the Police Court this morning, and remanded till Friday.

It was erroneously stated in a paragraph referring to the fatal accident to Thomas Hawthorne at SnowdeH's bush, Whan garoa, that the deceased was of tho same uame as the co-rcspoudent iv the Snowden divorce case. We find that the deceased had no connection whatever with the case referred to. The name of the co-respon dent is Fiavell.

Mr 11. 11. Jackson, surveyor, has com pleted the cutting nut and marking oil of the native reserves in the Patetorc block, so that there is nothing now to prevent the speedy issue of a certificate. Tho details of the plan of settlement may bo expected hero by next mail from England, and tlio first batch of immigrants may bo expected out about October or November noxt.

The Alexandra corroapondent of the " Wuikato Times" writes :—" Parcnga renga, Winiata's lather, is on the Avar path. He has left his family, with his gun, expres sing his determination to have satisfaction. A mania of this kind has occurred befoic now, and ho has bcou known to Bhed blood. The pakchas and half-castes in the vicinity have been warned, and Tawhiao has had a meeting this afternoon to consider the sub ject. He should certainly be restrained.-

A correspondent writes: "Tho people ot Northcote no doubt have j had many grievances, and, if what, was witnessed this morning is a type, it is not to be won dered that attempts have, been made to start a boat on their own account. Tho steamer from Northcote had jast arrived at the wharf when the]one from Dovonport was se&n coming along in front of tbe Rail way Wharf; the former was ordered out of tho wav to allow the passengers to land first, and a great portion had made their way aloug tho wharf before tho Northcote pas sengers had landed. I don't believe that there was a single passenger on the Devon port boat but felt sympathy towards tho Northc»te passengers at this mark of dis courtesy. Cannot the St. Helicr's Bay Company conic to their relief?"

A telegram from Willington to the Taurauga "Times" states that the Govern ment intend to push on tho road to Opotiki via To Teko, Whakatanu, and tho back of Ohiwn, and Opotiki, thus adopting the in land track from Upotiki to Gisborne. A largo sum of money will be sptnt thereon, and instruction! have been given to clear and sow in fnglish grasscstenacresatMotu, halfway' between Opotiki and Gisborne for the accommodation of stock drivine \ further sum of £4,000 will bo placed in charge of'the Cook Comity Council, and £4000 to the Wairoa County Council to complete the road from Gisbornoand Wairoa. In addition fo these proposed erants the Government intend to devote a large sum to open up roads to tho East Cape. A new field for coaching enterprise will thus soon present itself for running a coach from Tau ranga to Gisborne.

The Government have received a letter from the Agent-General acknowledging the receipt ot his appointment as one of the Commissioners to select two professors for the Auckland University. Sir F. Dillon Bell soys : "I intend to do nothing without personal communication with the eminent men with whom I am to act, for I feel that the high purpose '-.which, the Government and Parliament have in view could not be properly explained in letters, as it was com paratively easy to do in the matter of selecting a head-master for one of the provincial high schools ; and you will expect that the greatest pains shall bo taken that no mishap occurs, at least none that any exertion ot my own can help, in carrying out that purpose with success." The othor CommiHsioncrs arc : Professor Tait, of Edin burgh, Dr Jcllett of Dublin, Dr Jowett of Oxf-ird, and Professor Sedgwick of Cam bridge.

Some weeks ago, a'number of boys Avcro charged,- at the Police Court, with annoying a Chinaman near the" Domain, One of the lads, O'Hara, denied all knoAvledge of the affair, and four witnesses BAVore positively that on the day in question he had been at a volunteer review iv the Government House grounds, and subsequently attended a funeral. ,-A-number Of Chinamen, how- Bver, identified him as one of the assailants, and the Bench considering the balance of evidence against O'Hara, fined him £1 and costs £5 lis Od. Tho penalty was paid, but a statement signed by 27 persons Avas forwarded to tho Minister of Justice, testi fying that between 3 and 5 p.m., the hours between Avhich the assault hud been committed, O'Hara had been present at the funeral. An Janswer has been received from the Hon. Mr Rollcston, to the effect that in tho fane of tho evidence given at the hearing of the case, he Avas unable to nterfere^: .-.. ..,_•. ..■

Votes of thanks Avere passed by the Har bour Board yesterday afternoon to the Hon. 'James'Williamson, M.L.C., and Mr'W. Swanson, M.H.K., for their services in .respect of the Harbour Board Empowering Act, and to tho Devonport Ferry Company for their loan of the p,s. Victoria for a cruise round the harbour. The folloAving motion by Mr McKenzie was referred to the Works and Endowments Committee, tho receivers to be invited to attend for the pur pose of giving evidence, viz.: "That, at the expiration of tjho leases or sheds on wharves, this Board undertake the re ceiving and delivering of all goods landed or shipped on Queen-street - or' Railway Wharves and that the matter of details be referred to the Works and Endowments Committee to report upon to the next meeting of the Board." It was also re» solved,on the chairman's motion, " That it ia desirable, that a comprehensive plan be prepared shewing progressive works to be carried on and paid for out of revenue for # ay ten years, and that the Engineer bo in structed to propare such plam."

From the OJhJ Caledonian mine last week there were pine loads and 301ns of picked stone crushed from the wings being sunk in the footwall of No. 1 lode, IV o. 2- level, for tho goed yield of 30ozs. lgdwtß. re torted gold. The small leaders are stiil looking well in the bottom of the Avinzo, which is now down twelve feet, A small clay band has come across lhe face of the drive, going cast from No. 2 chamber of the specimen leader. Good gold was seen aa far as this band, but, beyond it, tho quartz docs not look so well. Iv the winze being sunk on the hanging lender, No: 2'reef, the quartz looks rather poor. From the No. 1 level a trial crushing of seven loads has been put through the m|ll from ,the drive. No. 1 mill yielded 4ozs ndjyts; of gold. This'should be payable, as the stride is cftsjly got.- v There have been 27 loads put through tbe mill from the drive'started at the top of Richards s rise, for the return of lgozs sdivts. This is scarcely payable, and there is no improve ment in the face. This lot of gold, toge ther with the lOozs from the previous trial crushings, make a total of OOozs 14dAvts retorted gold. On being melted on Satur day, this Avas reduced to 58ozs 12dAvts. Mcjfouc-a and party crushed 17 loads for ISo^iJldwts; " ;

The tendenof Mr p. G. Taylor, £198, has been accepted tor the erection of the fell niongery plant for the Waiksio Fell raongery Company. -~,:.

Spectacles. — Herbert and Godfrey's AqUa crystal Spectacles recommended by the Faculty.—T. B. Hill, Chemist, Agent.-[Anvr.J

Vaccination at any time at Hill's Central Drug Store, opposite the Theatre Koyal, with Pure Bngllsh Call Lymph, Colonial Calf Lymph, or Humanised Lymph from healthy children.— ADVT.

Bootmakers', Dressmakers', Tailors', a»d Family Sewihpr Machines.—D, S, Chambers,' Queen-street,—[Advt.].

Mr Alfred Bucklaud will sell, on Friday, tlio. thoroughbred horse Eccleston, which will be n valuable addition to our local studs. The following notice of the horso appeared in the " Wauganui Chronicle": —"Mr A. E. Lewis takes the gelding Eccleston, by Papapa—Maid of the Mill, to Auckland, by the s.s. Rowena, where the horse will be offered for sale, Eccleston won the Martin-Rangitikei District Handi cap, of 1} mile», rasily, from a good field, and afterwards ran fourth in the Wanganni Derby, but, not being a big horse, weight told against him. He is very fast with a lightweight, and should pay his way in handicaps it in good form."

The Raglan correspondentl of the "Waikato Times" writes :—'* The erec tion of the flour mill at Kawhia is now finished, and the Maoris are quite jubilant at the quantity of wheat that can be turned into Hour with it in a short time. It works excellently, and reflects great credit upon its builder, Mr Wm. Liddell, of Ruopuke, It stands upon Powewe, the site of Mr Chaiieton's old residence, in the midst of a good wheat-producing district, and now that an inducement has been oilercd for tho growth of this cereal, there is little doubt but that a large area will be town by the natives this season."

The unfortunate man, Ball, who died ou Monday in consequence of internal injuries received through a fall from the steps at the back of his rcsideuce in Upper Queen-street, ha> left a widow and live children in dis tressed circumstances. Mr Ball was by trade a coach-painter.and had only been in Auckland nine montbs. He was for several years connected with the choir of the Greek Church in London Wall, and on leaving was presented with a pleasing testimonial from tho pastor. It is proposed to get up a conceit for the benefit of the widow and family, under the direction and manage ment of Mr John Ryan, particulars of which will shortly appear.

Captain McClymont, recently appointed ma»ter of the schooner Saxon, met with a very painful accident this afternoon. He was bringing the vessel alongside of the Railway Wharf, and, seeing she was likely to touch one of the piles rather heavily, placed a ropo Render between her and the wharf. By some means his arm became jammed between the fender and the pile, and was fearfully 'crushed, the bone pro truding in several placei. He was con veyed to the Hospital for medical attend' knee.

Mr Gamble, agent for the Pacific |Mail Steamship Company, hr.s received a cable gram stating that the s.s. Zcalandia, which left this port ou the 20th of June, arrived at San Francisco on July 10th, being three days iv advance of time-table date.

Several large consignments of new season teas .arrived by the steamers Ringa rooma and Rotorua yesterday and to-duy. The farmer brought 25 chests, 271G half, ehesta, and 55 boxes, and the latter 30 chests, 2C55 half-chests, and 3200 boxes,

The Harbour Board have decided to invite applications from competent persons for the performance of the pilot service, in order to ascertain at what rates they are willing to carry out the service under the conditions drawn up by the Chairman, Secretary, and Chief Harbourmaster,

QSerious complaint Is being made of tho want of exactitude frequently observable iv the despatch of trains, Last night the 6.15 p.m. train for Onehunga left at six o'clock, without any previous notice having been given.

CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

The fourth performance of the season took place in tho Choral Hall last night, and, despite the extreme Inclemency of the woather, was very largely attended—a conclusive proof, if one were needed, of the ardour which Herr Schmitt has succeeded in iufusiug into tbc performing members of the society, and of the high favour in which their concerts are held by tlio general public. There were fully 120 voices iv the choiuaes, and the orchestra also mustered in good strength. The concert may doubtless he regarded as supplementary to the course, for it was arranged at very short notice, in honour of the Commodore and officers of 11.M.5. Nolson, who were present last night, as were al*o the captain aud officers of H.I.G.M.S. Carola, as well as the glee club of the same vessel. Hasti ness of preparation might well have been urced by both conductor and performers as abundant justification for any shortcom ing?, but, us tho result showed, there was not tho slightest necessity for thin. Tho concert was of a high degree of excellence — every singlo item contributed by the society or any of its members bearing evidence of that careful training and thorough master ing of detail that arc insisted on by Herr Schmitt. It IB this conscientious discharge of an arduous duty on his part, combined with great musical talent, that has been the means of raising- the Auckland Choral Society to the premier position couainly among Mew Zealand association of tho kind, and of putting it at any rate upon an equality with the best iv any part of Australasia. It is to bo hoped that his services^ will be long retained, and that under his direction tho society will continue to advance uninterruptedly upon the high ro»d of artistic bucccbs that It is now traversing. The concert opened with Men delssohn's "Athalic," tbc performance being abridged necessarily by tbe omission of tho part of "Reader." The oratorio was very effectively rendered, the triumph achieved in it some three or four months ago bfingfullyparalleled,if notactually sur passed. For instance, a more even balance bad been secured in the orchestra between brass and stringed instruments,and the pre dominance which has been so noticeable at previous concerts was, to use the much worn paradox, only conspicuous by its ab sence. The striking features of the instru mentation were, without doubt, the over ture and the " War March of the Priests." They were capitally interpreted. It was a rather regrettable circumstance that two of the double bass violinists were absent, for they wore wanted in order to render the harmony with the fourteen violins com plete. The soloists were Mrs Upton (first soprano), Mrs Judson (second soprane), and Miss Mackay (contralto), and they sang with good effect, Mrs Upton was especi ally heard to great advantage, The vocal gem of this part of the concert, how ever, was the trio sung by the three ladiis whose names have just been men tioned. It was a real treat. The choruses were one and all exceptionally tine. They were given with hearty vigour, careful attention to expression, and unfailing pre cision, the conductor's baton being fol lowed with the utmost alertness and resolu tion, Tho second part of the programme was ope ied with thi overtare to " Cenercutoia," which was splendidly rendered, the time being exact through out, and the recurring swells from pianissimo to fortissimo and vice versa— which are so distinctive a characteristic of Rossini's music—being given with their full effect. Miss Bleazard sang the recitative and aria,' "Emani Inyolami," with a success transcending that achieved by her on previous decasions with tbe same inorceau. She was loudly and cordially applauded. One of the best af the concerted selections was the part song "Hark,! tho Merry Drum," by Messrs Edwards and H'arker (first \ tenors), Gillillan and Coupland (second tenors), Geo. Barker and Blaydes (first basses), and Brett and Stuart (second basses.) It 'was executed in a finished manner, the imitation of the roll of the drum being particularly good, and the subdued vocal accompani ment in the latter portion of it also merit ing a word of commendation. The sym phony by Beethoven (adagio and allegro) was performed in a manner that, brought into bold relief its surpassing sweetness, aud the wonderful genius of its composer. The march ' from " Tannhauser '• and " Marion," one of Gungl's most delightful waltzes, were the two principal remaining items on the programme, and they were both admirably executed, albeit the tenors and basses were a little unsteady in the middle of the march, Misses Stevenson, Clara Bleazard, and Corbctt and Messrs E, Harker and Blaydes gave the quintette from " Sonnambula ' very pleasingly, a "noteworthy circumstance in connection with it being the debut of Miss Stevenson, whose sweet' aud sympathetic voice was much appreciated.' The young lady does her tutor (Herr Schmitt) great credit, Perhaps the most interesting se lections of all were the part songs " Wan derlied " and " Nach der Heimath," given by the Glee Club of H.f.G.M.S. Carola, the clnb being composed of some SO of the petty officers and crew. They charmed and surprised the audience by the degree of musical culture that they evinced, and a perfect furore of applause was the result on each occasion. They res ponded b,o ( th times, and their last con tribution was '' The Watch on the Rhine," which fairly brought down the "house." We understand that the officers ot the Nelson have expressed themselves as highly pleased with tho concert, and have also stated their opinion that the Auck land Choral Society is tho best musical organisation they have yet heard in the colonies.

THE EGYPTIAN TROUBLE.

[BEUTKB'S TELEGRAMS.]

NOTICE GIVEN OF THE BOM BARDMENT.

ALEXANDRIA, July 10th. Admiral Seymour has announced that he will commence the bombardment ot the city at 4 o'clock on Tuesday morning, unless the forts are surrendered before that time. The French fleet will not join in the bombardment.

LONDON, July 10, 10.30 p.m,

No further intelligence has been re ceived regarding the expected bombard' ment of Alexandra.

OFKICIAL RELATIONS SUSPENDED

ALEXANDRIA, July 10.

Mr Cookson, the British Consul, has suspended relations with the Egyptian Government, and has informed Dervish Pasha that he will be held responsible for the safety of the Khedive.

THE BOMBARDMENT BEGUN.

|REUTER'B TELEGRAMS.]

LONDONJ July lltbi European Residents Leave

Alexandria.

The latest telegrams from Alexandria report that all tho European subjects and foreign Consuls have gone on board vessels in port. Protest Against Bombardment. The Pornign Consuls have presented a joint note to Admiral Seymour, protesting against the bombardment, which they state Is uncalled for. Position of the Fleet. The French and other war veFsels have' taken up a position outside the harbour, and the British vessels alone remain inside., Admiral Seymour has shifted the vessels under his command to a position directly confronting the forts and guns, and is much nearer them than formerly. Everything is in readiness, And tbc bom bardment is now momentarily expected to commence. a panic prevails among the inhabitants of Aelxandria, who are fleeing for safety. The greatest consternation prevails in the city,

Heavy Cannonading against the Forts.

LONDON, July 11

Intelligence has reached Reuler's office that the bombardment of Alexandria by

tbe English fleet commenced this morn ing at five o'clock, and is now pro-

ceeding. The cannonade is very heavy, aud is principally directed upon the fortß which have been erected by the Egyptians,

SECOND DESPATCH.

Forts Return the Fire. ALEXANDRIA, July 11th, 1 p.m* The forts have returned the fire of the English ironclads, and a heavy bombard ment has continued on both sides. Two Forts Blown Up. Two of the forts have been blown up by an explosion, and the guns of another have been silenced. The remainder of the forts aro now slackening their fire. None of the ironclads have yet suffered auy material, damage.

LATEST.

The Fleet Uninjured.

The Egyptians' fire has, so far, had no serious effect upon the ironclads.

The explosion of the forts was due to the bursting of shells. The casualties on the side of the 4 Egyp tians are not yet known.

Statement in the Commons.

LONDON, July 10. In tho Houso of Lords today, Earl Gran ville read a statement regarding the posi tion of affaire in Egypt. The noble Earl announced that the surrender of the Egyptian forts was required, so that they might be disarmed. Their existence was deemed menacing to English interests,

WELLINGTON, this day.

Government Despatch.

The Government have just received a cablegram from Bombay, stating that a telegraph station has been opened on the " Suez Roads." We are thus in communica* tioti by that route ai far as suez only. Tbe inference is that active hostilities have commenced, and all telegraphic communi cation between buez and Alexandria des troyed. Nothing definite is known as to the Turkish and Ruman lines.

THE OAMARU MURDER.

|BY TELECIRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

O AMARU, this day. Thb enquiry touching the death of Sarah Adams was continued at Peebles to-day. Evidence was given showing that on the 7th Jnne the woman was alive, but in a very excited and nervous state; that she repeatedly told one Avitness that her bus band intended to kill her. This witness says be did not believe the statement,there. fore he had not repeated it to any one. When Beattie was told his wife had said he had intended to kill her, he changed colour, started, and appeared alarmed.

TTJKEKU, this day,

At the inquest on the body of Sarah Adams, the evidence of several other Avit neises was given, all tending to show that deceased was in great bodily fear of ber husband, and had said he was going to kill her.

The jury returned the following verdict; " That' Sarah Adams came by her death by the hands of some person or persons un known."

BEATTIE CHARGED AT THE R.M.

COURT.

Alexander Reattio Avas charged,'on re mand, at the Resident Magistrate's Court, to-day, with the murder of Sarah Beattie, or Adams. He was further remanded until Tuesday next, '

MR HALL'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT.

The dramatic season at the Theatre Royal Avill be brought to a close to-night with a benefit to Mr J. L. Hall, ou Avhich occasion "The Guvnor" will be again performed. It is so seldom that a comedy is presented I containing such afnnd of entertainment and humour as this one undoubtedly does, that we are surprised it has failed to secure a tithe of its due measure of appreciation. The season, however, as Mr, Hall himself pointed out on Saturday night, lias been un fortunate from the outset. '• Tho skyey influences," to Avhich caterers for public 'amusement are always subject, have been of a most untoward character, and to crown ■all there has been "a succession of strong counter-attractions which have operated adversely to the claims ot the drama, Mr Hall is a very old favourite, and a highly deserving actor to boot, and it is therefore to be hoped that a bumper house to-night will console him for hia recent run of 311. luck.

The ball given by the committee of the Mount Albert " Cinderella" dances to the officers of the Nelson'and the Carola, though not numerously attended, was a great success. There were about sixty ladies and gentlemen present, including six officers ot the Nelson and three of the Carola. Mr Greenwood acted as M.C., and the music was supplied by Eady's string hand, The programme comprised 23 dances including nine waltzes.

PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT.

[BY TELEGRAPH]

WELLINGTON, Tuesday. The Minister tor Public Works, the Hon, W. W. Johnston, in rising to make his Public Works Statement, spoke of the difficulties of his posiition, having only just before the meeting of Parliament joined the Cabinet. He thought it would be ex ceedingly satisfactory to the House were the Minister able to make an authoritative statement based on his knowledge of facts. But by the time he i« familiar with the 1 working of the administration, and is able 16 leave the impress of his touch visible upon the man agement, the period generally arrives for his successor in office to begin to make himself acquainted with the facts. He believed A BOARD 0? MANAGEMENT, to have the same powers and functions as a board of directors of an English railway company, might be advantageous, but the House will recognise that it is impossible hurriedly co arrive at any conclusion upon such a large subject, which, therefore, Go vernment does not intend to dial with dur ing this session. EXPENDITURE LAST YEAR, Although an appropriation was taken last year for a very large sum, £1,892,554, or rather more than the unexpended balance; of the public works fund in hand on the Ist of March, 1881, yet thero was only spent during the year the sum of £935,508, thus leaving in hand, on the 31st March last, a balance of £924,865. The public works liabilities outstanding have also slightly decreased as compared with tho previous year, being at the close of the last financial year £540,528, while they were on the 3Ut March, 1881, £588,023. The Government docs not desire to anticipate any .portion of the loan before it is raised, and therefore, it may happen that fewer contracts will be entered into this year than during the last It is probable thoy will find the three million loan but little encroached upon, EXPENDITURE ON RAILWAYS. Although the amount voted last session for.iurvey and construction of railways, in cluding additions to opened lines; was £1,026,636, yet the amount spent was only £454,333, and the liabilities outstanding on the 3lßt of March were £320,254. Of this expenditure only £106,086 was for addi tions and improvements to lines previously open for traffic, and of the liabilities about £122,520 was on the same account, and 1 wish I could state that the recent outlay, £288,606, had fully completed and equipped our open lines, but, as I shall show later on, this is very fur from being the case. ' From one point of view this in sufficiency of accommodation upon our open lines is a matter for congratulation, since it arises from tho very large and rapidly increasing traffic, which is much greater than-was provided for when the lines were built, and which has necessitated heavier rails, enlarged stations, increased rolling stock, more extensive workshops, and numerous improvements and stockyards at the smaller country stations, but of course the fact that a large further expendi ture is necessary must be borne in mind when considering the question of the feasi bility of reducing fares and rates of freight. Tbe length of railways in various stagea of progress during the year was 234 miles, and of this length, 46 miles were opened for traffic within the year, 23 miles in each island. The total length of railway opened for traffic on 31at March last was 1333 mlleß, there being open in the North Island 458, and in the Middle Island 875 miles.

AUCKLAND L'NES,

KAaVAKAWA.—The length of railway undertaken in this case is about eight miles, and of this distance about three miles were completed n»d opened in 1877. The forma tion of the remainder having been ia two contracts. ' The first,of thesf, for a length of about one mile, was completed in May, 1880, and the other, for the remainder of the distance, and including a wharf in deep water, will probably be completed about September next. \Viia.NGarbi-Kamo. — The last mile ot the seven comprising this line, together wiih a Avbarf 714 feet ia length, is upon the point of completion. Kaipaiu-Waikato.— Tho last 11 miles of this railway, 140 miles in length, Avere completed and opened last % uly, but the line as a whole will still require a large expenditure upon it. In addition to lia bilities existing on March 31 of £17,035, it is estimated that £100,000 moie is required for the reclamation and station at Auck land, workshops at Newmarket, minor additions along line, and further rolling stock.

Waikato-Thames (from Hamilton.to wards Te Aroha). —The formation is nearly I completed for a distance of 18 miles, with ; the exception of the bridge over the Waikato rtiver near Hamilton, "with which the contractor is not making proper pro gress, while at tke Urahamstown cud, tho formation is completed from Grahams town, Tc Kopu, with the exception ot about three-quarters of a mile at Kauae ranga, the winking survey ot which will be ready in about three weeks, when t?n dcrs will be called for the completion oi • the formation and the plate-laying. Tim branch line from Hamilton to Cambridge is in progress, a contract having been ac cepted for ,the formation of the first five miles, SOUTHERN LINES. Napier (WoodVille).—ln the first portion of the section of four miles, from Makatoka to Matatan, is included a large viaduct, which will not bo finished before June, 1883, and as there would have been ' no advantage ia completing the section long before the viaduct was finished, tenders for the last portion are only now being called , for. Plans aro being prepared for two other large viaducts on the next section.

Wellington (Woodyille).—No further progress has been made with this line. New Plymotjth-Foxton.—The House will be glad to learn that on the com pletion in December next of the section between Manutabi and Waverly there will only remain a gap of 10J miles situated between Hawera and Manutahi; and the construction of this short length', the sur vey of which is nearly finished, will com plete a line of 195 miles. 5 , Wellington-manawatu.—l am glad to be able to say that a company formed for the purpose of constructing this line under the Railways Construction Act of last year will relieve the colony from any denim 1 on its means tor the prosecution of this work.

Hu&unoi-Bluff.—The expenditure, in| chiding liabilities tor improvements to por tions of main lines and branches previously opened for traffic, amounted to £208,020; tbc chief items being sums on account of new stations' at Timaru, Duntroon, Port Chalmers, and Dunedin; for considerable additions to stations at Ashbiirton.Oamafu; I'almerston, Mosgiel, and Invercargill, and for the lengthening of the' Ralcaia bridge about 1500 feet. It is estimated that over £280,000 additional, besides outstanding liabilities amounting to £98,000; will be required for further additions and improve ments to the opened length. Otago Central.—Upon this line the expenditure last year was £21,268, and out stand ng liabilities £11,0S0 towards tbe carrying out of the work. The total expen diture, including liabilities, was on the 31st March, £136,392, and to line the tunnels will cost £17,000 more. SUMMING UP. To sum up, hon. members will see that in the Worth Island no extension has been made of the trunk line from Ts Awamutu southwards, but that coal lines and branch lines iv tbe Waiksto and at Thames are being proceeded with as rapidly as possible ; that the line from New Plymouth to Poxton is approaching completion, and that but little further progress has been made towards con-ecting Wellington and Napier; that in the, Middle Island, the trunk line will shortly be completed, as far north as tho Huruntii, and tbat fair pro gress has been made with the different branches under construction, while both in the North and South Islands a large ad ditional expenditure is required to com plete and properly equip the opened lines. It is a matter of regret to the Government that so far only one company baa contracted to construct a railway under the Kailway Construction Act oi last year, but there is reason to believe that some slight amend ment of the Act, to effect which a Bill, has already passed its second reading- in the other brauph of the Legislature, will enable other companies to assist in the work of railway construction, revenue from railways. . ■ The work of tbe opened lines during the past year shows good results, the increase in revenue being £55,572, against an in crease of expenditure of only £1,142, whilst the tonnage carried shows an in crease of 59,931 tons, and the number of passengers is 61,916 s more than in the pre ceding year. During three years the in crease ot revenue has been about 17 per

cent,, tho decrease in expenditure is about 10 per cent., and this latter, not withstand ing that there has been an extra length of 147 miles to work and main tain. The true measure of the im provement, however, is found in the state ment that the work done shows tUat although the increase of revenue is only 17* per cent., the tonnage moved has increased by about 70 per cent., and the parcels and live stock by about 80 per cent. These facts are a substantial indication that the department has been dealing liberally with the rates, and as a matter of tact therednc tions made in the rates in all parts of the colony have been large, the concessions made in the grain rate alone being estimated to benefit the producers to the extent ot about £15,000 during the current year While the goods traffic, however, shows larjely increased commercial activity, the passenger traffic has not as yet entirely re covered from the heavy fall which took place during 1881-82, that having been the period of the greatest depression of railway traffic iv the colony. The passenger traffic is not, therefore, as great a? previous results might have led us to expect, and this fact suggests that it is desirable to conßider whether it might not be advantageous to reduce the fares, a sub ject which must receive attention at an early date. It will require, however, to be treated with caution. The passenger receipts for the year having been £361,705 it will readily be seen that a reduction of fares, if not followed by a corresponding increase in passengers.would considerably diminish the profit of the railways, the more so because it would be necessary-to make a very substantial reduction in order to give tho experiment any reasonable chance of success

COST OF OUR RAILWAYS

The total expenditure to 31st March last upon railways, including the cost of the provincial railways taken over is £10,974,000. Of this sum it is estimated that £1,531,000 was not in a position to rontribute to the revenue during the paßt year. The co«t of ihe lines open for traffic was therefore £9,443,000, and the surplus of receipts ovir expenditure, £369,000, gave a return of £3 18s 2d percent. The lints in the North Island cost £3,194,000, and vieldcd a net revenue of £GB,OOO, or £2 2s 8d per cent.; those in the Middle Island Co3t £6,249,000, and gave a return of £301,000, or £4 16s 3d per cent. The increases over the preceding year being for the Worth Island £18,000, and £37,000 for the Middle Island, which, upon the total cost, gives an average in crease of 10s per cent. This great differ, encf between the traffic carried on the- lines in- each Island points unmistakably to the advisability of completing the connection between the separate portions of the railway system of tbe Worth Island. It must be borne in mind that the total expenditure of £10,974,000 covers not only the ex penditure upon all works in progress to date and for plant on hand, but also upon all extenaiva explorations and trial surveys, together with that on some harbour works and wharves in connec tion with the railways, the revenues de rived from which are retained by the local

SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies).

UHKATUBAL OFFENCE.

The charge of sodomy against Manuel Roderique was proceeded with after we went to press yeaterday. KhoAv, the prosecutor, deposed that he was reduced to submission by threats made by the prisoner that he Avould charge him with the offence, by making a complaint to the captain, and that if he did not do what he (the prisoner) wished, he would kill him, producing a knife at the time.

The jury found (1) That the prisoner was guilty of the attempt; (2) that the prose cutor was only a consenting party by coercion. ' ■ '

His Honor Said this was a verdict of "Guilty." He would pass sentence to morrow morning.

TBUE BILL. The Grand Jury brought in a true hill against William Hazlett for rape.

PRESENTMENT,

The Grand Jury made the following pre sentment :—The Grand Jurors of this ses sion of the Supreme Court, holden at Auck land, July 11, 1882, do hereby make pre sentation to f.he following effect—l. That there are numerous bills of indictment brought before them which should be sum marily dealt with by the Justices of the Peace of this judicial district. 2, That, in consequence of these needless commitments to the Supreme Court, the country is put to considerable unnecessary expense. 3, That, in some instances, the accused es capes the duo punishment of the lesser crime whilst being charged with the greater one, J

The Court then rose. -

THIS DAY.

sodomy. , „ Manuel Roderique, who was found guilty of this offence yesterday, was brought be fore the Court this morning, and sentenced to seven year's penal servitude. BREAKING AND ENTERING. Henry Goldsmith was arraigned upon several indictments charging him with breaking and entering a house at Mercury Bay and stealing therefrom. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Lusk defended. ' Donald McPherson, a butcher residing at Mercury Bay, deposed that he left his premises on the morning in question, and that when he returned last night he found that the premises had been broken into, and goods stolen. To Mr Lusk : People frequently went to his place when he was away for meat or suet. Anthony Boland, in the employ of last witness, deposed that he left the plaoe in the mornisg iv the company of Mr Mc- Phtrson. When they returned that night, they found that the place had been broken into in their absence. His watch was miss ing from the vest-pocket where he had left it, In a conversation which he had with prisoner, the latter admitted having taken the watch, and witness promised not to prosecute if he returned it. Prisoner took him to where it had been planted -about a mile distant—and they found it fastened to a bit of ti-tree.

.' To Mr Lusk : The prisoner said lie was drunk, and did not know that he had taken it until he got near to bis place, where he left it. He also said he intended to return it next day.

Thes. Wright, a lad, and Constable Kelly also gave evidence,

- Mr Lusk addressed the Court for the de fence, pointing out thotthe man was drunk at that time.

His Honor, in summing up, said that drunkenness was no-excuse tor crime, The jury found the prisoner guilty.—His Honor referred! to the many previous con victions against the prisoner, including burglary, house-breaking, assault with in tent to rob, &c, and 'sentenced him to seven years' penal servitude. !' ' ,; BIGAMY. Eliza Davidson was arraigned upon an indictment charging her with bigamy. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the pri soner, and pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Jackson, stationed at Parnell, produced the certificate of the mariage of Alexander Davidson and Eliza Kelly; ihe marriage was stated to have taken place on 19th September, 1868. Elica Kelly was described as a widow, and Davidson as- an engineer.—The certificate, which was put In as evidence, was signed by the Rev. D. Bruce.

Charles Wbisker, coal and firewood dealer, deposed that he resided at New market. Know tbe prisoner in 1868, both by the names of Kelly and Davidson. Knew a man named Alexander-Davidson, and re collected him being married to Mrs Kelly about that date. He was present at the marriage, which took place at Parnell. Believed that he signed as a witness, biit was not quite certain. Mrs Cook was also a witness. Knew that Davidson was alive. Saw him in Court now. >

To Mr Cooper: Knew Mr Richards. Three or four months after the marriage with Davidson, Mrs Davidson began to live with Richards. till two or three years ago he-believed she had been continually living with him. Jr/rom 1868, till the pre sent, he had frequently seen Davidson, who had Tinted .Newmarket on several occa sions, Did not know what ho went there for.

John Mnir Wayland, registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for the Auckland district, deposed that be knew thepriso'ner, with whom became acquainted in 1868. He produced a notice, of the marriage of Alexander Davidson and Elizi Kelly, in which Davidson 'said there was no lawful Impediment in the way. He l|ad seen the woman some • years previously, when she had married a man named Kelly. In 1879 he again saw fie prisoner, whom he married to Edward {Richards as "s\ ~'•'■■■- __

THE AUCKIiAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. JULY 1%.

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;GrENUiNB Clearing Sale _ ■' '■-■ OF : >:'■'■. CLOTHING. te \rf OLOTHINW P9 SS SHIRTS, HOSIERY, >> - 55 BHI-RTb! HOSIERY, 3* g2 FLANNELS, . •«».»■■ »•■: "Z'Y h. ' FLMNNKiift. _-. 'j ► > . : &0., &C, &0. 'gAMUBL COOMBBS & jfjo Having Purchased ran Prbmibus at present oooupied by them, Intend mak ing Extensive Alterations to meet the requirements of their In creasing Business. Before the alterations are commenced, It wfit be neoessary to Bjrouosi THKra Immbnsh Sroorc In order to do this, Samnel Coomboa&Co. WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE Commencing on FRIDAY NEXT. THE STOCK WILL BE REDUCED IN EACH DEPARTMENT TO SUCH PRICK 3AS • MUST EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE, In this Sale will bo inoludod tho BTOOK of the ATWTRAXIAN Cwmim AND DItAPBRY Company, PURCHASED ny BAMUEL COOMBE3 & CO. I FO R CAB H. AtSO, ABOUT f>9 CASES AND BALES OF GOODS. Just Bhwg Landed. . Remember I—THE SALE COMMENCES Ofr FRIDAY MORNING. * OWE EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. QAMUEL pOOMBES & QO„ Tbe Nobw Zealand Clothing Company, 88, QUEEN - STREET, ;; Opposite Wyndham-Btreet, The Commodore and officers of H.M.S. I. Helson aro entertaining a large number of I the citizens, and their better halves, at an ' "AtHome," this afternoon. An awning has been put up on the vessel, and a plea sant promenade provided, ' The visitors Wan to go on board at noon, two of the ferry steamers being employed to convey them to the Nelson, and before two o'clock her deck was occupied IrjftttrynffinflMns, gay>»nd merry cornS JflUlllliiMiiiiiiimitfliiii ■■■ill mi



Special Advertisements. TTALCTONE & ORIENT STEAMER. We aw now Opening up from above Vessels the VBRY LATEST STYLES in Millinery (very stylish) I Dress Goods Untrlmmed Bonnets Plalnl and Brocaded shdHata Velvets Tho New Flower Head I Plain and Brooaded Dress Velveteens Lace Goo* Mantles and Jackets Fancy Wool Goods Ulsters Taffeta Glaces ■ Hosiery KID GLOVES (Ist Choice), not to be bad elsewhere. Blankets I Towels Flatmolß, Plain & Twill Corsets Calicos I Cretonnes Shootings I Tea Cloths, &0. A Very Complote Assortment of BABY LINEN AND LADIES' X CHHiDS' UNDBRCLOTHING. Boys'Sulta I Collars Boys' Ulsters Shirts Boys' Hats I Hosiery Tuniis: 5 van Cent. Discount iron Cabh. Milne and Ohoyce, AUOKLAND. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! I have bought, at auotlon, a Lot of SLIGHTLY DAMAGED CARPETS, whloh will he sold Cheap. 30-lnoh Felt Carpet, 1/2|, worth 1/61. Very Wide 51-lnoh Felt Carpet, 2/71. WdrHi J/0 150 Yards Dutch Carpet, 31 inohes, /0 l^rd to Lot of° Oood Kidderminster Carpets, 2/9, worth 3/9 A Nice Assortment of Tapeßtry Carpots, re duced from 2/0 27-inoh Klooroioth,-1/. 1/1 yard 36-loqh Flooroloth. 1/3. I/9, 2/6 Lot ot Cocoa Door Mats to clear, 1/0,1/11,2/9 80 Heirth Buuß. beautiful YBtterns, 6/11, worth 8/6 - Double-width Scarlet Repp, all wool, 3/, worth Orlmßon and Scarlet Moreen, 1/, worth 2/ Crimson ond Boarlet Damask, 27 inohes, all wool reduced to 1/6, worth 2/0 Ladies' Cloth Jaokots, Dolmans, and Ulsters, grently reducod Fancy Wool Squares, at half-prloe to clear, from/6 Towels from 2/t}per dozen The above lines are speolal, and worthy of at tention, and will be quickly sold at above prlcos; also, a Largs Lot of Job Lines, worthy of attention. Five % Discount (One Shilling) OIF Every Pound for Cash, at WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S, TUNOTION £)RAPERY "yU-AREHOUSE, Uppbb Quben-sibebt,



Great Cmearing-out Sale OF WINTER DRESS GOODS WINTER DRESS GOODS WINTER DRESS GOODS MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPEEY GENERAL DRAPERY' GENERAL DRAPERY previous'to stock-taking. TjWTIRB STOOK REDUCED. Also, TBN PBR CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES over One Pound. THI3 Clearing Sale ': TO LAST !Six Weeks Only After whloh no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED. A. i/HABUBY. QO.. 201 & 208. UKEN-STRBBT.J p 11 0 M T H I S D A T. E, 5 PER CENT 5 Will hi Allowed on AL)L CASH PURCHASES ,v FROM One Pound . and Upwards. ;. J. COSGRAVE!& CO.



par. E HAVE KEC i i'l % -id ; .< ) A LARGE QUANTITY OF "T T>LAOK riLOTH T -Juadies- JD V/ Jackets, t PUHCHABKD CHEAP, AT TUB END OF TBH 1 BKABON. JTHKTC WILL BE OFFERED AT LOW ! • PBIOES. 1 : • j. C oaojBAVB& c° TONBON J. OARMOK BOBBBT CIUNWKX pITY ETALL \ BCADE. FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERY, CLOTHING. We havo Just Reeelved a Splendid Assortment or CABPETQ arpetG — Handsome Wilton, Royal Axmlnstor, and Brussels, with Borders to match. Also, Tapestry, Felt, Kidderminster. Dutch, ami Jute Stair Oarpets, OIL CLOTHS and LINOLEUMS, New DeslgM. Oarpets made up and laid In the best workman. like stylo. HEARTH RUOB (various binds), from fis upwards. GARIICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Aroade. • ' . . Gtarlick & Cbanwell Allow C per cent. Dlsoount On all Cash Purchases over t.l. TTOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT. piURNITURK of all kinds ready for delivery. TRON BKDSTEADS In Great Variety TSEDDING of all stees kept In stook. JUST RECElVED—Brussels Carpet at 3b 6d per yard. ■ . INOLKDMB (New Designs), First and Second Quality. EAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT ot FANCY BRACKETS, bevel glass fronts and Bides. EW STYLE of Vases, Jars, and Baskets' for Pot and Cut Flowers. EKX STXLIBH CRETONNES, Fast Dyes Worranted to Wash. flanmoo/i FWNITUKBof every desorlp- DKAwW'-iiciUM FURNWDkh;. Latest Styles. OU ASi INVITED to Inspeot (fur Htook before Furnishing. GREAT CARE taken In PACKING and DELIVERING QOODB. __ FURNISH YOUR HOUSE from the CITY HALL ARCADE. Gtarlick & Cranwell, CABINETMAKERS, UPHorfaCKRKRB,|AND OUTFITTERS; GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS.



Speolal AOvertisementß. FTIHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR BALE 1 -1 Crown Flour, In Baokß, 100"s andioVs "Champion" „ „ .. >• "Cantab.' '~ „ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Mill, Auokland W. J. H DEST & C o' HAVE ON SALE PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT TARTARIAN SKED OATS BULL'S 1 in. BONKDUST BKIiL'S BONEB-LOUR NEWCASTLE BONEBTOUR VICTORIAN BONKDUST AUCKLAND BONKDUSt PERUVIAN AND OTHER GUANOS SUPER PHOSPHATE HURST'S MIXTURE, Sea, Jto., &0. Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES And. OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) MAIZIC, OATS, BRAN BARLEY, FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUR. SHARPS BARLEYMEAL. OATMEAL SCO., &c„ tno. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOOK AND TO ARRIVE, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, STEAM ENGINES THRASHING MACHINES, DRILLS, &C„ &C, &a. W» J» Hurst & Co., 101, QUEEN-STREET, Auokland. i | ii -.■-'' Smokers, whose lndnlgenoe in the weed is continuous, should use lust suoh a cordial as Udolfho Woutb'b Schiedam abomatio Schnapps, for these palpable reasons: Tobacco drains the salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It is a powerful drug, that tolls 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;