SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

DEPARTURES.

liar itisnto. WeWnfrton. ts, Farqahar. for RmmU nienoltr, B*. at«Dhen*on, for Tatiranfra FtogX S.S.. Norrf; for jaeicury Bay

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IJfPORTS. Per Zealandla from Sydriey-2 parcels mer- Chpef torion fr»m New Catedonl.-ICO.OCO orange* 33 hides, 2 cases wine. p<w Boothern Crw'. from Oamarn-l&x) aacka WhMfc^O mcksrpoi'ow,l?o racks flonr. 100 lacks barley.

EXPORTS.

ptr ZaaUndia lor Honolnln-578 sacks potiu ton, lb^"rwnw«l. ?or San FranciMO-17 oVfjs *»« e"^- 2° ba«3 bark'

ni? «Ub 23.K9tt timber: «oU>UI, from Wha- S£eT:S talUit: Kannr KeUy. from WhanfM rSTwlth 3Lf(3ft tlmtrr; K«na»Ura, from B«rrier, wlih 20 tons wood and J ton gam. ntrrwABD?COJBTWiSE— Coralle,forMeTcnry Ito^iaiatlw! for Omaha: Fanny Kelly, for WhangßToa; tea Breeze, for Rtußeu. The as. eoathern Cross arrived hero thto aJtarnoon. Bho left Oam»rn at 6 p.m. on the SthTronnded Kan Cape at 10 SB a.m. on the 19th, benhlnftat the Railway Wharf at 2 p.m. to-day/ Had heavy sea W Cape Pa User, with sMLroag N.W. gale across Cook Stralta. Thence tin arrival moderate weather.

The schooner Marion, af »er an absence of fonr monthv. returned from New Caledonia tbls morning. She left Norfolk on the tith. and had filr winds and fine weather till arrival htre this morning. PaEHOogera-rtev. Mr Ruadock and Mr Kendall.

Tbe barque Alcf»llJ. from Auckland via Whsngaroa. reached Bydney on June 9.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STRAMER.

The P.M-aa. Zsalandla arrived from Sydney shortly after 7 o'clock laat evening. On Jane 15, at 4.10 P.m.. discharged Sydney pilot; winded the North Cape. New Zealand, on the ffith at 4.40 a.m.; received Auckland pilot.on Board at 6.20 Pirn.. anchoring in the harbonr at Tom. Weathermoderatoand floe. Weaterlr winds during first two days, afterwards Hjht winds from north and north-west. Pa - songers for Anckland-Caloon : Mr and Mrs AUlson, MIBEC9 Allkon (2), Mr and Mrs Hay, Miss Taylor, Mtes Laura Taylor, Mr J Blacn and eon, Mr Huzhos, Mr Steon. Bishop darßiDt, Rev. H. B. Macartnoy, Mr Hunter, Rev. J. A K»an, Dr. Pinchiner. Steerage: Mr Gnppy. Mr Crossley. Mr W. Barr, Mr Tucknell, Mr F. MolntOßb, Mr Kobertson.

DEPARTURE OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The Zealandla reaamnd her voyage for fan FranolßOO and Honolnla at 2 p.mi to-day. P»» ---senzers booked at :—Mr, Mrs and Master Friedlander, Mr and Mrs PlaK, Mrs H. B. Smlih. son and servant. Airs J. A, Walker, MrsL.C. Firth; Jllsses Tarlor (2); Messrs R. Campboll, F. Cooley, Orr, Wade, X, Hornßb), 8, li. Brownlnit, I>. .VlcFarland, J.M. McLaufth lin. A. Heather, G. W. Owen, Lewis, D. iUrmson, W. J. Firth, R. McDonald, J, Johnston. A. C. Lockwood. In transit from BydneT :—Mr and Mrs Alison Uisa A. Alteon, Miss C. Alison, Mr and Mrs W. Collins, Mr and Mrs Platt, Mr and Mrs Linda, lie md Mrs F, J. F. Cox» Dr. Q. A. and Mrs Tucker, Cap sin end Mrs Corphsy a»d 2 children, Mr and Mrs Daly, Mrs Cameron, Mr and Mrs Hodge and child, Mr and Mrs Smith, Misses Smith (2), Ml-s Ballard, Hon. Robert Rodney, Messrs K. Batlard. B. 8. Wlton, W. B. Tyler, C D. Ferguson, R. 'Wright. R, Lake, Caraon Woods, W, O. Woods, i». H. Macßrayne. F. W. 'SteUand, Carl UUmann. A. M. Schnltz, W. Bcott, Rev. J. Ryan, W. Scott, J. J. Robertson. Captain W. E. Clarko, and Dr. Paddlo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

DnsEßiw, this day. Arrived: Sarah Bell,barque. Captain Ward, t r om. I/mdon,

Mail Notice.

■Utrr.m wHi CtOBX AS USMtS.— THI3 DAT. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Whacfraros, per Fanny Kelly at i p.m. Kor WhaoKarei Heads, Walpu, Wangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Whanjrarel Heads and Whangarel, per Southern CroaF, at 5 p.m. Wkdsbdat, 21st Instant. For Coromandel, pcx coromandel, at IL3O a.m. For Thames, per Rctomahana, at I p.m. Far Thames, per Enterprise, at SJO p.m, ( Tht^sdit, 2Jnd Instant. \ •gat Walwera, Te Kapa, Craisteburn. and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemntu, and OpoUki, par GlenelK, at i p.m. • Fkhjat, 23rd instant. For Levuka and Suva, per laiaroa, at 1 p.m. Saturday, 21!h Instant. For Glsborce. Napier, Sonthem ports, and Australian Colonies, per Macipouri, at 9 a»m. S; a 8133, Chief POitmaater. Chief Post-office. Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jujte JO. ISB2.

Lome-street Hail—MriDenWn's Lecture, S p.m. WeUeeley^treet Schoolroom — Panorama, 7,30 p.m.

V.M.C.A —Ray. H. B. Mscirrxer's addres*, 7.30 p.m.

St Matthew's Chnroh-Spsclal a«vlos, Bishop Sar^ant of India, 7 p.m.

Drill Shed-Monthly Inspection Victoria Rifles, 7.30 p.m. Choral Hall-Special Rehearsal for St. Bane diet's sicred concert, 7.15 p.mi

Birth.

MEEKAN.-On Jnns IS. ISS2, at her residence, Panfell Rise, Auckland, the wife of Samuel Meekan of a daughter.

Death.

RAMUB.-Oa June 20th. ths wife of Samnal Ramns. after a long and painful illness, at the "^TnVfoneral' will leave her late residence, Qrafton Koad, at 3 p m. tomorrow (Wednes day) Frlnndfl sra respectfally Invited.

Notice to Correspondents.

Rkadsjl—There are no anthsntlcated records of high jampintr, bat It is said th»tthe highest clean iamp within the knowledge of reliable sporting men was thst of a horsa named Doctor. thehel«htjamp6dbelni{6ft2ln. Oat way hors«a have been known to tike ditches 7£t hIKB. but then the Jam pa -wera not cleanly done. According to " B*li'« Ufe," the longes* jump 1« ona made by Chandler in the I.cam ingion StesplechAße of 1817 or Hi3.vlz., 37ft. V.G C—The mall-steamer never leaves Auck land for San FrancUco before tho advertised daie.

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

TUESDAY JUNE 20, 1882.

For the caase that hda aiditanoß, For the wrong that needs resiiUac* i'or the future io the distance, Asd the Eood that we can do.

On oar fourth page to-day will be found two letters on Sir George Gr&y's Law Practitioners Bill, and Medical Prescrip tions, also, the continuation of yesterday's B.M. Court.

The numerous friends of Bishop Selwjn, ef Melanesia, will be glad to hear tbat be was in good health on May 11. The Bishop of Auckland has received from him a letter of tbat date, written at Gattu, io tbe Solo mon Islands.. He bad spent two days on board H.M.'s. schooner Lark, which went to that Group from Auckland. The Bishop was expecting to ordain one of his Melancs iaas, Charles Sapi, at Gaetu, on Whitaun Day, May 28.

hy a recent "Gazette," Californian mountain quail and pintail grouse are de clared game, under the Animals Protection Act,lßSo. Sportsmen would do well to note this. *

The district of Taraaki East having failed

to elect a Licensing Committee, Bis Excel lency Sir Arthur Gordon has, in terms ot law, declared the following five gentlemen to be the Committee, viz.:—Messrs Gideon Smales, Kobort Simpsoo, John Stoddart, John White, and Thomas Hunter.

The damage done to the Hangitikei bridge cannot, it is said, be repaired ia leas than three months, and unless some tem porary structure be erected to allow loaded trucks to pass, the interruption to the traffic will be a very serious affair to Manawatu, which is so largely dependent on the timber trade.

Whangarei has been constituted under the Town Districts Act, 1880, and by a notification in the "Gazette" of Bth June, the first election of Commissioners is fixed to take place on Wednesday, sth July, Mr Kobert Mair being the Betorniog Officer. The first meeting of Commissioners is to be held on 12th July, in the Court-house, Whangarei.

McLean, the fisherman, notwithstanding the orders of the City Council to the con trary, completed the erection of his fish stall on the site chosen for the Coffee Palace, at the end of Queen-street Whatf, and yesterday exposed several botttes of oysters for sale. This morning the City Council workmen were engagedin demolish ing the structure, arid so Mr McLean ap parently trnatcd too much to the good nature of the authorities, and lost by the transaction.

From a '' New Zealand Gazette " dated Bth inst., we learn that, by order of His Excellency the Governor, the name of Whan Highway District has been altered to " Avondale Highway District."

The Belgian Consul in Sydney has re* ceived intimation from the Minister ol Foreign Affairs of Belgium, dated May Ist, that the P, and O. Co.'s steamer Sutlej, 4100 tons, was to leave Antwerp on May 4th, for King George's Sound, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, via Suez Canal. The steamers of this service will start from Antwerp, and will call at London, Malta, Brindisi, and Colombo. From tbe latter port they will branch out, departures taking place alternately for Australia, and for China and Japan.

It wonld appear that there is a proba bility of the long talked of rifle matcii between the No. 3 and Victoria companies falling tbrongh. It wDI be remembered that some time ago the Victorians chak longed their brothers of the No. 3 to fire a match, 20 men a-side. The No. '3 men accepted the gage thrown down with alacrity, bnt their acceptance has not even been acknowledged.

Complaints are rife of the petty pilfering of flowers, plants, and the more serious destruction of grave railings, etc., that have been going on of late. The nuisance seems to be almost entirely confined to the Church of England cemetery, and it would he well, therefore, if tbe police authorities could make arrangements for a more vigilant supervision of the place. ■

The Licensing Commissioners for Dun edin South j esterday refused to allow a license to be transferred to a man wtio had become bankrupt since he put in the ap plication, notwithstanding tbe contention of counsel that this was allowable, as the license would immediately become vested in the trustee.

The Thames Orphanage narrowly escaped destruction by fire on Sunday morning last, About five .o'clock, [the master (Mr Full james) awoke to find the outbuildings in a blaze. Though astounded at the discovery, tie lost no time in taking effectual steps for the safety of the main building. The others, comprising cowshed, pigsty, &c, were burnt to the ground.

A correspondent writes to us, subscribing himself " Wilfred Lawson," enquiring what has become of tbe committee formed some time 9go by the N.Z. Alliance and others tor the purpose of watching over the interests of the Temperance cause in Par. liament. He thinks that in view of the activity of the publicans, the total ab stainers should be up and doing. Perhaps some of the local members of the Alliance will supply the desired information.

We have been requested to call attention to the advertisement in another column an. nouncing that the Jahn Gymnasium will be opened this evening at the Parnell Hall. The club was formed some weeks ago under the name of the Parnell Gymnasium Glub, but it was subsequently decided to oall it After .Jahn, the reputed father of gymnastic exercises. The clnb are to be .congratulated on having secured J. M, Clark, Esq. as president, and E. "Walker, Ewj. (Mayor of Parnell), and other well« known gentlemen as vice-president?,

The ilatt train at Wellington yesterday ran Lito a horse and terribly mutilated the poor brute.

The Bey. Mr Macartney will deliver an address in the lecture-room of the V.M.C.A., at 7.30, this evening.

A 'few days ago a wheelwright, Darned John Whelan, dropped dead, ia Sydney. The deceased h said to have a brother residing iv this provincial district.

The Manapouri was visited by thousands while in Wellington. The electric light was exhibited. The Manapouri left Wel lington last night for Auckland.

We are requested to state that Dr Wallis's next lecture, viz., on "The An tiquity of Man," is postponed one day— from Thursday to Friday evening next, the 23rd inst. "The lectures are delivered in the AihecK-um, .Newton.

The "Pleasant Creek Xews " (Victoria) has the following :—" Detective Forster left Slawell yesterday morning for the metropolis, to commence his enquires in New South Wales and New Zealand concerning Charles Forbes., who is sup posed to have been murdered between stawell&nd Deep Lead on the 20th Decem ber last."

The Foresters respectfully beg to have the following inserted:—lt is notified ia the Government Gazette tbat the Court Fride of Onehunga No. 5261, situated at Onehanga, is registered as a branch of the Auckland District of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, under the Friendly Societies Act, 1577, this 30:h day of Jane, ISS2.-R. E. Bbow>', KegLstrar of Friendly Societies.

An influential public meeting was held at Christchurch yesterday for the purpose of devising some measures for the control and abatement of larrikinijm. The Mayor presided, and the Bishop, Dean, and a large number of clergymen were present. A resolution was passed affirming the desirability of providing healthy occupa tion and every amusement for the young men of the place, and a committee was consequently appointed to consider the best means of attaining the euti in view.

The Union Company's fine s.s. Rotorna hana, 1760 tons, coaled at Limestone on Wednesday. The order for 500 tons o! coal was only received the previous nigh% and next morning three barges with 30 meu were alongside the Rotomabana, and tin: coaled and left early Thursday morning. It speaks well for the Kamo mine beini; able to supply so large an order at so short a notice. The Kotomahana i», of course, the largest vessel that was evtr at Lime stone. Mr A. Johnston, mate of the Argyle, acted as pilot.—" .Northern Advo cate."

There is every reason for anticipating a most successful artistic result to the sacred concert, which is announced to be held in St. Benedict's Church, on Thursday evening next. A very strong choir and orchestra have been formed for the occasion, and to far the practices have been well attended, while the various pieces selected for per formance have b*en rehearsed in a highly creditable manner. The soloists too uayo been judiciou»i3f cho?en, and they are said to be very well up in their respective parts. Ilerr Schmitt is labouring assiduously to make the musical performances worthy the event they are intended to celebrate, and satisfactory to all concerned, and he may be depended on to see that public expecta tion lit this matter is not disappointed. There will be a full rehearsal this evening for the "Salutaiis," composed by Herr Carl Schmitt.

Some time since, the Good Templars of Onebunga determined on building a hall, in which to hold their weekly meeting. 1 hey purchased the sice,but unfore ecn ditlicbltics precluded them from building. 7he pro moters, however, held pcrseveringly to th:ir project till Dame Fortute should turn on them her smiling countenance. They have not waited in vain, for the building, under the contractor, Mr Geo. Oldbam, is now making rapid progress. The loige expect to have the opening ceremonies and enter tainment aoout the end of next month. The main building of the hall will be 40 feet in length by 25 leet iv breadth, with ante-rooms attached to the back, divided and con veniently fitted up. It will have the ad vantage of packed walls, and the front will have a neat and pleating appearance. The Hope of Alannkau Lodge, for which this enterprise is being carried ont, is now, though not numerically so strong as it has been, in point c,f usefulness and stability, in a flourishing condition, for the use of dim cullies is to try who are the true men and women aid who the mere pleasure-seekers.

The complimentary benefit concert to Mr P. Doran will take place to-morrow evenine in Abbott's Opera House. We need scarcely say that the practical venture v well deserved, aa Mr Doran, for fully ten years, has been foremoot in enter tainments of a benevolent character, in which he has been successful. The pro gramme for to-morrow is of a superior order, consisting of negro sketches, high-class recitation?, ballad?, music, athletic feats, and the laughter-inspiring farce, "Dramatic Agency." Among the recitalions will be "Pray employ Major Namby," full of livaly humour, by Mr James Bnckland, the popular elocutionist; " Impersonation," by Mr "Wesley ; " Funny Folk," a ventriloquistic colloquy, by Mr Brabazon; a stump speech, by Mr Naughton; sailor's hornpipe, by Mr Hoghes; aerial wondcra, by Ettic, and balladd by Me3sra Campbell, Reid, Mettam, Hill, Williams. Robinson, Tye, Edwards, and others. The Hobson Band will kindly assist and perform the opening overture. Tne whole will be under the patronage of the Mayor and Council, numerous citizen?, Mr Superintendent Hughes, and members of the Fire Brigade. Full particulars of this promising conceit appear on our first page.

A meeting of the leading business men of Onebunga was held in the Borough Council Chambers on Friday night last for the pur pose of considering the new tariff which rules at the wharf. Mr Kobinson, of Man gere, and Mr Fiexmao, of Waiuku, repre seated tbe settlers of these districts. Mr Sutton and Mr Hancock, of Newmarket, were also present. The Mayor (G. T. Codlin) presided, and in a brief speech in troduced the business of tbe evening. The meeting was subsequently addressed by Messrs Cunningham, Clark, and other gen tlemen, who complained bitterly of the levy of 2s 6d per ton on every ton »f goods exported from the whaif, while Messrs Brierley and Earle suggested the formation of a Harbour Board. The fol lowing, resolution was passed without a dissentient voice :—" That a committee be appointed to draw up a clear statement of the facts, showing distinctly the difTereuce in the Onehnnga and Auckland wharves' tariff, and forward the same, with the neces sary documents, to Sir G. M. O'Rorke and Mr Hamlin, M.H.E., to urge them to take the necessary step 3at onca to assimilate theOnehungaand Auckland wharf charges." Messrs Codlin, Fleming, Jackson, Waller, Hutcbinson, Hendry, Cunningham. Me- Intyre, Vause, Flexmaa, Brown, Eobinsun, and the mover, Mr Clark, were appointed the committee.

Last night a grand musical entertainment took place in connection with the Beres fora-street Band of Hope—the school-room adjoining the Congregational Church, in which the meeting was held, teing crowded to excess with members, parent?, and friends'. The platform and walla were very neatly decorated with evergreen*. Mr Joseph Newman occupied the chair, and in the coiirse of his opening speech, contended in favour of total abstinence principles, and declared his conviction that ere long these would rule tbe majority of mankind. Be further stated that the Auckland Band of Hope Union intended to deluge the city with Temperance litera ture ; that he bad written a warm invita tion to Mr J. B. Gongh, the great Temper ance orator, to visit Auckland, and he might be expected here in six or eight months; and that next month another American advocate of Tem perance —Mr Ell Johnson — might be expected to deliver addresses here. A first-class vocal and instrumental enter tainment was provided, the special feature of which was the splendid performances of an orchestra of eleven gentlemen. The Band of Hope choir, with Mr Hooton as leader and accompanist, rendered several pieces very creditably ; Mr Murray eang " Kemember Now Thy Creator," sne cesstully ; the Misses L'ailes gave a vocal duet with much acceptance; ana" Misses Peace and Spry sang as sweetly and accept ably as is their wont. Messrs Sims and C. .Peace made a most successful debut - there being loud calls for the re-appear ance of the latter gentleman, but on account of the length of the programme, encores were not allowed. Top second song of Mr Sims, in which he extolled tbe virtues of "a flowing glass," was rather in appropriate; but it was counteracted by the song of another gentleman who gave jruch satisfaction by his advice to the ladies—".Don't marry a mar* if he drinks " The whole closed with very' hearty votes of thanka to the ladies and gentlemen who had provided the entertainment. It Is con templated to hold such meetings monthly and the result must be greatly to stfmulate the interest in the Band of Hope.

The Young Colonial claim, Waihi, will commence crushing next Thursday, on 150 tons of good-looking Btufl.

We notice tbat Mr K. E. Thomas, who has occupied the position of assistant clerk at the Police Court for several years, has been transferred to the Supreme Court.

We understand the Northern Steamship Company contemplate replacing the Argyle with the ss. Macgregor. She is a larger boat and draws even les3 water than the Argyle, which would enable her to come to the Whatgarei Wharf.—" Nor thern Advocate."

Mr J, ,4, Wilson, of the Kaipara Cann ing Company, informs us that the first fruiti of the company's manufactare — 4,000 cans ot preserved mullet —will be placed in the market in about a fortnight. The company Is at present employing 30 men in the factory, and seven fishing boats supply the establishment with raw material.

The choir of St. Sepulchere's Church are notified by advertisemeat that a meeting for practice will be held to-morrow evening at 7.50.

The Rev. Mr Buddick and Mr Kendall, for several years past connected with the Melanesia!) Mission work at New Caledonia, arrived here by the Marion this morning. The reverend gentleman comes to Auckland for a holiday, -nhi.'e Mr Kendall is also on a short pleasure trip, being at present xin certain of future movements.

We believe matters in connection with the Ohinemuri eoldfield will be settled up next week. The greater portion of the field is Government property, but a3 there are some natives who will not sell, their portions will be cut out for thes, so that, instead of being an ownership iv common, as at present, each owner will have his share allotted to him. This division will enable the Government to tell exactly what portion of the revenue is theirs, and it in turn will be handed to the County authori ties.—Thames'Star."

The Lakes district in Otago is represen ted in Parliament by a gentleman who rejoices in the name of Mr Fergus, who on May 25 made his first attempt it oratory in the' House. Ho hails from the Land o' Cakes, possesses stentorian lungs, and has a commanding "presence. He, how ever, lacks one accomplishment, which it is to b<! hoped he will obtain before he again airs his eloquence., viz., the geography of New Zealand. During his speech he twitted Mr Hursthouse (the member for Motueka, Nelson) with corn plaiaing that his district had received no oenefit from the Public Works policy of Sir Julius Vogel. He said :—" \ou have a railway in your district (Mr Hursthouse : No.) Well, you have a railway near your district (Mr Hursthouse : No.) Well then I know there are railways in some part of 1 the north of Auckland.'" Great laughter.) — " Wellington Advertiser."

The musical and literary entertainment, at the Newton Athenajam i was fully at tended lust evening, the hall boing crowdtd to the doors. The success of the entertuin ment was duo to the energetic influence of Mr Ryan, and in favour of a carpenter who had lost his eyesight by accident. The programme was leugtby, and some of ilie pieces submitted, especially " Virginias/ and the Shaksperian tceue. Altogether, however, the pieces selected, songs, and solob, were ot excellent merit. The ladus who contributed ballads and pianoforte SOIO3 were Misses Gribble, Peace, McEwan, and Griffiths, Mitdames Be'tany and Goodison. Hongs were also eiven by Messrs Carter, Ryan, Leedham, Mincher, a&d Kngleton; readings and recitation! by Messrs David and Alexander Smith, David ton, and Blackmail. Among the vocal gems of the evening were "Rest in Peace," "Say a kind word when you Can," arid the duet, " Borne, to Our Mountains," exquisitely rendered, by Misses Grillitbs and Gribble. The concert was eminently satisfactory.

Professor Denton's coarse of-geological lectures will be commenced in the Lome street Hall this (Tuesday) evening, his subject being " The Fiery Begin ing of our Planet," in the course of which he will describe the original or igneous state of this terrestrial ball, its gradual solidification, treat of hot springs, vol canoes, and earthquake?, and speak also of the destruction of Pom peii and Herculaneum. These lectures have everywhere been highly praiecd and liberally patronised. In great part, this is the result of the popular manner ia which Professor Denton deals with his subject— avoiding as far as possible its scientific teroinology, and trying to make himself easily understood by all his hearer*. 1 he San Francisco " Daily Chronicle " has said of him :—" No scientific lecturer who has visited this coast has ever displayed in greater degree the faculty of imparting his knowledge in a way to hit the popular taste, and carry his audience with him heartify. These are no dull prosaic pas sages in these lectures ; even dry scientific abstractions are presented in attractive guise, and the illustrations at the end bring home to the mind anew and fasten there the principles and truths taught in the dis conne,"

The ordinary meeting of tho Parnell Borough Council was held last evening, tbe Ma\or presiding. A letter from property holders in Rutland Road and Churton Road re improvements and repairs were refe red to the Streets Committee. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that Mr Hailett, butcher, had not yet removed hia pigs_ as required by the Council, and still carried on boiling down in his premises, There were 233 registered dogs in the dis trict. Sever-l hawkers had refused to take out licenses. The Inspector was in strncted to take the necessary steps to carry out the Public Health Act. An account for £21, expels* in connection with the Licensing was passed fir payment. A tender by Mr B Macdouuld, for itie supply of scoria, was accepted. It was decided to strike a general rate of Is in the £. On the motion of Cr Winks, the following was agreed to:-"That upon the inhabitants of any part ot the borough defraying the cost of lamp posts ani lanterns, the cost of lighting shall be pad by the Council, the' Council to decide the number and position of auch lamps." The subject of street nomenclature will be re-committed at the next meetiDg ot the Council.

The Bill recently passed by the United States Congress, and now registered npon its Statute Book, for the suppioasion of polygamy is of a sweeping and uncompro mising character. It» first clause declares tbat " Every person who has a husband or wife living who, in a territory or other place over which the United States have exclu-ive jurisdiction, Hereafter marries another, whether married or single, and any man who hereafter timultaneonsly, or on the same day, marries more tHan one woman, in a territory or other place over which the United States have exclosive jurisdiction, is guilty of polygamy, ani shall be punished by a fino of not more than *500 and by Imprisonment for a term of not more than five years." Absence of either husband or wife, however, for five year?, without any knowledge being had of his or her continued existence i» accepted as a satisfactory release from marriage. Cohabi tation with more tbauoue woman is expressly forbidden, and any person offending in any of these ways is prohibited from holding any office of public trast, honour, or emolu merit la the United States, from voting at any election, and from serving on a jury in any prosecution for bigamy, polygamy; or unlawful cohabitation. The Act is not retrospective in its pperation, and by Sec tion 7 it legitimatizes all Mormon children born prior to the Ist of January, 1883. It also declares vacant all the registration and election offices of every description in the Territory of Utah.

The weekly meeting of St. James's Mutual Improvement Association took place last night, and was largely attended by members and visitor*, a considerable number of the latter being ladies. Mr H. G. Seth hwith (chairman of the associa* tion) presided. A brief discussion upon the advuabihty ot holdiog a social gathering at the end of the present half session led to the project being negatived and a pre vious resolutiou on the subject rescinded, the opponents of the entertainmeut being largely in the majority. The literary business of the evening consisted of the reading ef three original tales, viz., "Sold," by Mf R. L. Skeen; " When the Sea gives up .Her Dead," by Mr Wilson Skeen; and "Helen Monta gue's Wager," by Mr W. J. Geddis. They were all very creditable productions, and the criticism passed upon them was of a favourable character. Mr K. L. Skeen's story illustrated the fickleness of woman, and its leading incident was the forging of a will ; Mr 'Wilson Skeen depicted woman's devotion, but the shipwreck'and the loss of his heroine lent a sombre cast to the narra tive ; while Mr W. J. Geddis's tale set forth in vivid colours the evil results flowing from a heedless temptation to partake of wine, and the misery and abject wretched ness which a liking for 6trong drink very often leads to. The business for next Monday evening is a lecture ob " Darwin ism " by Mr A. Short.

Sewing Machines, wholesale and retail Repairs warranted.-D, 8. Chambers, 70, Queen street.—lAdvt.J

FERRY COMPANY TROUBLES.

AUCKLAND SHABEHOLDKBS EXPEISS DIS

SATISFACTION,

AN extraordinary general meeting of share holders in the Devonport Steam Ferry Company was held in the public hall of that district last evening. Mr A. Alison, chairman of directors, stated that the meeting had been called in compliance with a requisition from 16 shareholders, asking for information (1) as to whether there was any proposal to sell the company's business to any other company or com panies, and the particulars of any such proposal, or what was the proposal relative t3 the matter! (2) As to whether the vacancy in the directorate is filled up or not, and if not, what is the reason ! (3) As to whether the meetings of the directors are held according to the articles of associ ation of the company?

The Chairman explained first that no offer had been made to sell; the St Helier's Bay Company bad offered to purchase the plant for £11,300. At a subsequent meeting of directors, it was resolved that in the event of an offer being received oi 10s profit over all liabilities, the proposi tion might be entertained. This meant that the shareholders would be consulted. Respecting the second questlOD, he would answer that Mr Edward Meatyard, of the Lake, had been elected to fill the vacancy, and information asked for in the third place was contained In the 55th clause of the Joint Mock Companies Act,which states: — "Directors may meet for the despatch of business, adjourn, and otherwise regulate meetings as ihey think fit." Mr Hammond wished some information as to how the business of the directorate was carried ou. He understood the business was transacted by two members, and thought the whole seven should be con sulted.

The Chairman replied, that no meetint; had been held at which less than five directors were present. Mr Hammond wa3 wrongly informed; all the members were consulted,-Iq answer to Mr J. B. Russell, he also stated that Messrs Stark, Quick, and himself, vere appointed a working committee, and all trivial matters such as repairs to steamers wera left to their management.

Mr Linabury wished to know if Mr Quick waa ever consulted, whereupon Mr Quick replied : " I have never been asked yet."

The Chairman was sorry to hear such a statement. Whenever he had asked Mr Quick about matters connected with the company he bad been snubbed and told to "do it himself." They were quite justi fied in transacting holiness in Mr Quick's ab.-ence.

Mr Hammond eaid the Chairman's state ment shewed an unhealthy state of affairs in the directory.

Mr Ruasell wisbei to hear the reason why Mr Harbutt had left the Board, and if it was because he objecttd to business being contracted by a committee of three.

The Chairman replied that Mr Harbutt wrote resigning bis seat as director, and the resignation was accepted,

la response to other questions, he stated that the vacancy was tilled up after the requisition was filled up. The discussion next merged into the question of Auckland shareholder* being unrepresented on the directorate, Mr Fen ton stating that, at the last meeting, Mr Allison said they should not admit Auck land men, as the management would gradually merge entirely into Auckland hands.

The Chairman acknowledged having taken objection to any Auckland gentle men being on the directorate. It was putely a Devon port service, supported by the Devooport people, and Auckland share holders might rest assured that the service would only prove efficient if held by the people of L'evonport,

At this stage, Messrs Russell and Kdson had a lengthy discussion as to whether the latter bad taken up 150 sharc-H while the negotiations for tue purchase of the com pany's plant were in progress", Mr Edson asked if Mr Russell meant to imply that he had taken advantage of his position in director.

Mr Kuk ell: You promised to take 250 «hare 3. You accepted 150, and took up another 100 when the negotiations took place.

To settle the dispute, which was carried otit amid much uproar, the Chairman stated that Mr Edson's application for the 100 shares was received on March 16th, after the whole matter had been settled.

Mr Russell asked whether any ot^ier sn.ireholdtrj or their friends took up fresh shares at that time,to which the Chairman answered "Not until after negotiations for purchase had ceased.'1

Mi Etison made farther explanations about his trouble. He took up tue balance vi his shares as he could, not like Mr Ruaiell, wbo promised to accept 200, and only held half that number.

Mr Kinscll cave as a reason for bis action tbat he bad no confidence in the management, and he considered be waa sinking money in taking up 100 shares. He urged .that the public ought to' have been unformed when the shares were worth 7« 6'd premium.

Oms shareholder was anxious to know whether the company was paying, and was informed that he could not be satisfied The financial position of the company would be made known at a general meet ing to be held in January, 1833. In reply to further question.", the chair man stated that Mr Stark had been oßered £100 per annum to act as supervisor, bat he declined, saying he would leave that matter in the hands of the shareholders. No other shareholder betide Mr Meatyard was offered the vacant seat on the direc torate.

Mr Finlayson considered Mr Meatyard's election a great slap in the face to larger shareholders, and Mr Sibbin thought they should have at least one Auckland man on the Board,

Mr Linabury asked why a delay of three months hadoccuired in answering aletter from Mr Jenkins, having reference to proposed communication by steamer with Pousonby, and why the directors' meetings .were not held more frequently. The Chairman said the letter was an swered as soon as deemed expedient. Ihe directors met, on an average, once every three weeks.

Mr Knight moved " That at the earliest opportunity the directors make known to the shareholders the financial state of the company—about a month hence "

Tili j Chairman said the motion was out of order, whereupon Mr Knight, amid great laughter, suggested that the clause con tainiog such an unfair regulation should be repealed.

After some further discussion on sundry matters, the meeting accorded a vote of thanks to the chairman and adjourned.

TESTIMONIAL TO SIR G. S. WHITMORE.

The following is a transcript of the testi monial sent to Sir G. S. Whitmore by person* residing in Auckland who served with him during the war:—Auckland, 15th Jane, 1882.—T0 Sir G. S. Whitmore.— Sir, —We, the undersigned, having served under your command, beg to congratulate you on your appointment to the honour of knighthood, and, at the same time, to express our hope that you may long live to enjoy the distinction so justly bestpwed on you by Her Most Gracious Majesty.—We are, sir, tour obedient servants, William J. Speight, staff Sorgeani-Major; Jas. McQuinJan, 70th; John O'Brien, 65th; Fredk. Keidal, 65th ; Jas. Flynn, Colour- Sergeant 2nd 14th; J. N. Hunt, 40th ; W. H. Porter, 40th; T. J. Flaherty, 40th; J. Madigari, Mil. Train; S. Clarke, 65th; S. Evinson, 65th; S. Houston, K. Horse Art.; J. Rows, 58th ;T. Taylor, Mil. Train; J. Kelly, <j9th; W. H. Hitchens, Army Hospital Corp3 ; J. R. O'Connor, J. R. D. Barker, C. O. Montroee, B. Staunton, D. Grace, C. Bettridge, J. Carrigan, 40th ; H. McAnally, 65th; T. Walsh, 2-14 th ; J. Maxwell, B. Brown, and K. O'Hara, 40th • Luke Pond, R. Barker, M. Riardan, James Connor, and J. Clark, 65th; W. Head, R.E.; J. McComish, 57th ;E. J. Matthews, RE,; J. Quin, 58th; T. fcvans and A. Kirkwood, R.A. ; J. Forrest, Bth Hussars -. J. Andrew, 57th; C. Porter, R.E.; James1 Gibbons, 2nd 18th • M. Harford, 2di 14th • T. Hilditch, 80th; E. Liehtfoot, 65tu; E. Milburn, 17th Lancers; J. Howell, 70th • J. BrowD, 65th; Michael Flynn, 6«th • Jas. Doherty, 58th ; J. Huckstep, 68tb,

The three elected Licensed Commissioners for Linden (Duncdin) had to hold their adjournedmeetingyesterday in astoreroom, the clerk to the Bench, which was nomi nated by the Government having locked "the door of the Council Chamber upon them. They reconsidered the applications which had been refused by the nominated Com! missioners, but took no action in regard to them, adjourning eventually to July sth, when the nominees also hold a meeting.

TELEGRAMS.

(PKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

TAURANGA, this day.

The "Bay of Plenty Times" to-day chaffs Mr Robert Graham re his late speech at the Thame3 on the Kotorua rail way line, X says an admirable Sunday, school teacher was lost to the world when his sangoiae spirit led him far astray ua the fields ot doubtful speculation. The article is good-humoured and amusing through out.

GISBORSE, this day.

The Native Land Court refuted to sub divide Kaitt In the absence of assent of all owner?. This, if a correct decision, woHld mean that any one objector could stop any subdivision.

NAPL2K, this day SITTING OF SUPREME COURT.

The Supreme Conrt was opened yesterday by Judge Gillies. The ca'endar includes ten person*, who are charged with fifteen offence?. These comprise—one case of rape (a native affair), one case of manslaughter, oue of maliciouily wounding, five of horse stealing, one of larceny as a bailee, and six of forgery. With the exception of the case of manslaughter, none of the offences are of in aggravated character. Most of them come from Poverty Bay.

WANG AN 01, this day.

Two seamen, Boyd and Redmond, assaulted Captain Pope on board the steamer Tui, in Wauganui river, on Saturday, and tried to throw him over board. They were brought up at the R.M. Court yesterday morning, and remanded. The assessors gave judgment in the colli sion case, E. and M. Cameron, of Lyttel ton, and the steamer Clyde, trading to Patea, blaming both captains, and censur ing Captain Bonner, of the steamer. The certificates are to be returned, and costs equally paid by each captain.

GREYMuUTH, this day,

We have had almost incessant heavy rain since Sunday evening, with no sign of cessation yet. The river is running Bank high at high tide, and the lower part of the to *n is flooded, It is blowing very hard in 'gusts to-day, bio damage v jet reported.

CHRISTUHURCH, This day FATAL DRAY ACCIDENT.

A man named Bowman, in the employ of Marmaduke Dixon, Eyerton, was driving a horse and dray yesterday, when the horse bolted, and Bowmsn fell under the dray, receiving injuries from which ne died sdortly afterwards. Ha, leates a large family unprovided for.

a man named John Young was com mitted for trial yesterday for a criminal assault on a woman.

The insurances on the fire last night ate : Empty shop, £300 in the Union ciT.ce ; and Whitten's stock, £150.

A somewhat unusual point was decided in a probate case in Chambers to-day, a deceased person's will provided that toe re siduary legatee should pay each of his sis ters £5,000, in five years, by instalments, but he compounded by paying them each. £5,800 down,the advantage being that they could raiae the money at less interest than that allowed by the will as rebate. The point waa whether the legacy duty of the daughters was to be calculated on the sums left to them in the will, or on the amount paid down to them by their brother, the re siduary legatee, The Court has ordered that the duty should be assessed on the lesser amount.

The Staomore candidates are in full awinjr,now that the writ is out Mr Cow lishaw and Mr Pilliet bath addressed a meeting last night. Tne former had a very rowdy gathering, and no vote of any kind was passed. Mr Pilliet had an orderly meeting, and got a vote of thanks and con fidence. Mr Andrews announced that he should withdraw in Mr Pilliei's favour.

Two wooden shops in Taam-street were burned to-night,and a stone building adjoin* ing waa damaged. The insurances are not known at present.

TIM.ARU, Monday. Three stacks of wheat at uirpua, the pro* perty of Mr Charles Delamain, were burnt down yesterday morning. No cine ha? been obtained as to tne cause of the fire. The stacks were insured for £300 in the New Zealand Office.

A brewery at Geraldine, belonging to Mr Edward Harvey, was burnt Jastfnight It was insured in the Victoria Fire and Marine for £100.

The ship City of Perth, which stranded on May 14, was successfully towed off this afternoon by the tug Lyttelton.

pUNEDiJV, Monday. It has been raining heavily-and con tinuously since daylight. Floods are feared,

Mr j. M. Massey has instituted proceed ings, by quo warranlo, to compel tbe City Council to reinstate him in the office of Town Clerk.

The City Guards Company won the Onion S.S. Company Cup at the Nelson rifle meet ing the year before last. The members of the company then fired among themselves for Its possession, and owing to protests, disputes, and in one case an action at law, the struggle to obtain it has continued ever since. ihe three members who each claimed it agreed to fire.off for It, and this has resulted in Corporal Webster being de clared the winner. Volunteer Prbvo, who instituted the law action' for it, led nntil the last range of the final match, when he lost ground badly.

One of the suburban Borough Councih to-night passed a resolution asking Mr fteaten and Mr Barron, M.H.K.'s, to bring in an amendment of the Licensing Act to constitute local bodies the Licensing Com mittee?.

Tbe Mornington Wire Tramway Com pany has been established, with a capital ef £30,000. Eight thousand shares were taken up. At a meeting of the promoters to-day, an offer was made by a financial firm to furnish tbe rest of the capital required. The work is expected to cost £20,000.

INVERCARGILI, this day. , '1 hit teen prisoners, against whom there are 19 charge*, await trial at the Supreme Court, opening here on Wednesday. The charges include arson, uttering, assault, attempted rape, personation at election, embezzlement, larceny. One man has been in gaol since the beginning of January, and another since February, and the opinion is expressed that the sittings of the Court should be more frequent. At the next meeting of the Borough Council Mr J. L. McDonald will move that Legislative authority be obtained for tbe borrowing of £25,000 to further prosecute the harbour works in the New ttiver; and for tho reclamation of the foreshore, ad jacent to the town of lnvercargil), the con struction of wharfage accommodation, re ceiving, &c, THE DUNEDIN BAR. The B,s. Kakanni's trip from Dunedin to Invercargill was an eventful one. On open ing ont tbe Otago Heads, it was found that a very heavy sea was running on the bar, and after taking in one of these rollers in safety, she broached to, and got into the trough of the sea. The next roller com pletely buried her, the water pouring down the funnel, and causing considerable damage in the engine-room and the cap tain's cabin. Fortunately, the vessel re covered herself, and succeeded in getting pn to the seas again. Some deck cargo was set adrift, but qnly a small portion went oyerboard. The mate, who was steer ing, narrowly escaped being washed over board.

The charming suburb of Nqrtbcote Is quietly progressing. The residents are tak ing practical steps to secure the establish ment of a jam manufactory, and consider ing the quantity and quality of the fruit crown in the district, such an undertaking should prove very successful. Quite re cently several gentlemen completed ttie purchase of 45 acres of land in proximity to the new wharf. They are cutting it up into one acre villa sites, and intend inter secting the block with a road, having an easy gradient to the new landing place. This road, when completed, will practi callyshorten the distance between Auckland and the Northern settlements by six or seven miles. • "

The Licensed Victuallers ot Wansanui are exerting themselves to secuie trie amendment of the pre.-ent Licensing Act, and as a means (o this end, they hav6 addressed a petition to Parliament praying inter alia that licensing benches should be made nominative instead of elective, that wine licenses should be abolished, tbat clubs should be placed under police super vision, and- that It should not be compul sory upon publicans to keep their street lamps burning after their houses have been closed. The local "Herald' objects strongly to the proposal' that licen singj benches should be nominated, ana nuggests to the''petitioners the advisa' hl hty ,*o£ M^ that the licensing bodies hould be the County or: Municipal Conn-

PARLIAMENTARY.

[Fsom oub^'Spkciai, Rkpobtbr.]

"WELLINGTON, this day. KesiM of the Caucuses. AT the afternoon caucus yesterday, sum moned by Mr Feldwick, there were only 25 present, including Sir George Grey. Mr DeLautour was in the chair. It was de cided that a common brais of opposition be agreed upon, and that " independent mem bers '' be invited by Messrs Steward and Feldwick to meet to-morrow (Wednesday) to decide what form the opposition should take. la the meantime, all the members who were present are considered free to act independently.

LATER. The State of Parties,

Further inquiry causes me to be dubious as to the success of the Oppositioa caucusas held yesterday. While the Whips declare that they can count upon forty • six (Torty-seven if Pilliet is returned), there is no denying the fact that only twelve atten ded the Montgomery-Macandrew caucus, and twenty-five the, Grey caucus—many of the latter members being made up of those who attended the first mentioned ; so that not more than thirty at the outside can be said to nave positively declared themselves. As to what the so-called "independent members" may ultimately do -which side of the rail they will slip over to — it ia impossible to say. At the outside, these are estimated tc number not more than 12, There is this to be said—that a feeling is growing up against attend* ing party caucuses, chiefly on the ground that it is impossible to keep the proceedings secret. Une way or another press corres pondents manage to get hold of what tran spires, and to some extent this defeats the object in view. lam aware that, on this ground alone, several members who are with the Opposition refrained from attend ing either caucus. Arrowroot Groivn at Kuwait. Sir G. Grey has received information that ar<owroot, prepared with necessarily crude appliances, has been manufactured from a root grown at Kawau, and that it has turned out completely successful. He, considers this opens out a new and valuable field for local enterprise.

Mr Bryce's threat of resignation if the Native Reserves Bill is cot carried, was freely discussed at the afternoon Opposition caucus yesterday.

A petition protesting against the teach ing of trades in gaoh will be presented to Parliament this afternoon. It contains up wards of 1,700 signatures.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

Recommendations of Committee,

(BY TELEGRAPH- SPECIAL COBBESPON'

DfiXT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A meeting of the Goldfielda Committee, (Mr J. C, Brown in the chair) was held yes terday, when the reports of the various sub-committees were considered, and the following recommendations finally decided upon :— ' The committee recommend that the mining laws of the colony should be codi fied and made uniform throughout the colony. In consolidating the existing laws the following matters should have special consideration: —(1) That all fees aod charges under the Act or regulations should be uniform; (2) that the procedure ot both the administrative and judicial depart ments of the Warden's office should be simplified and shortened; (3) that the re daction of officers in the Department of Mines ha-i been carried too far, and addi tional officere should be appointed ; (4) that further provision should be made tor the draining of mines to facilitate the working of adjoining claims or leases ; (5) tbat pro vision le made for tunnelling through ad joining claims or leases; (6) that in the c edification, on the mining laws, tbe special facilities granted to applicants for agricultural leases, prospecting licenses, and mining leases in the Provincial District of Nelson should bs retained; (7) that pros pectins licences should be granted, thus avo'diag the locking-np of auriferous lands und<;r the present system of leasing; (8) tbat the cancellation of leaies should be in ordinary cases effected upon breach-of covenant, and the procedure should be simplified ; (9) that canrell.itioa should b.- so locally annouuc;d as to give to the public &n equal chance of taking up the gronnd subsequent thereto; (10) that' the scale of fees should be revised, and tbat miners' rights, business licenses, and other charges be lowered, unless the gold duty be abolished or materially reduced; (11) that the rural land adjacent to mining townships or mining claims should, where practicable, be reserved from sale," in order n provide commonage rights for the in habitants; (12) that in hearing and grant ing applications for rights authorised under the Mines Act and regulations, these to be granted on condition that iv cases where objections are lodged, a right of rehearing should be given to either applicant or objector; that such rehearing should be determined by the Warden sitting with the assessors as provided in the Mines Act, and the costs determined in like manner as that provided for in uiits held in the Warden's Court; (13) That in the case of reserves made under the pro visions of the Public Works Act for works on goldfields where it is proved that snch lands are auriferous, then in such cases the Warden should have jurisdiction over such reserves in so far as granting such rights, subject to the approval of the Minister of Mines, as is contemplated and provided for by The Mines Act, 1877. -Sub-Com mittee (T. K. Westox, John Sheehax. C. T. Connolly) ; J, C. Brow's, Chair man.—Approved by General Committee, 19th June, ISS2. *

THE PARNELL WATER SUPPLY.

A Change vs. the Pbogramms.

Some weeks ago the burgesses of Pardell, by a poll, affirmed the desirability of pro curing a water supply for that suburb, and the Council subsequently decided on deriving the supply from the Messrs Sec combe's well at Kyber Pass. An unexpected difficulty has, however, arisen, and Parnell will after all be forced to obtain its water from the city. At the mcetiug of the Council last evening, a legal opinion from Mr Tyler, the solicitor appointed to act for the Borough in the pre paration of the agreement with the Messrs Seccombe, was read, stating that no such agreement could be made for a longer Eeriod than three years. Standing orders »nng been suspended, the Mayor (R. Walker, Esq.,) said:—As most membsrs of the Council are already aware, an unex pected difficulty (has arisen in continuing negotiations with Mr Seccombe for a water supply for .the JJorougn, owing mainly to a clause in the Act limiting the period for which any arrangement can be made irom private sources. This will naturally cause the Council to seriously re-consider the subject npon which" they have now or fome months been anxiously en gaged, and which they have been endeavouring successfully to work out, believing that ia so doing they were acting in the best interests of the buraesses. As, however, it now appears, by the report of the legal adviser of the Council, that no contract with Mr Seccombe could be made binding for a longer period than three years, the committee specially called to consider the legal . report referred to were unanimously o£ opinion' that, under this unlooked for difficulty, it wuuld not be desirable to proceed " any further with. • negotiations for a water supply for the boiough from that source. Before moving a resolution to that effect, which I now pur pose to do, I think it right to'state, for the information of the burgesses, that tbe Council are free to suspend farther negotiations in this direction, and to make any other arrangements for a water supply that may be for the interest of the borough.—The following resolution was then moved by the Mayor, " That the solicitor acting for the borough, haviDg communicated to this Council that the_ contemplated supply from Seccoin'be's spring cannot be legally made for a longer period than three years, this Council deter mine to suspend any further negotiation for water supply from that source. '• Cr. Winks seconded the motion, which was , carried. It was then resolved, on the motion ofCr. Herbert, " That a committee be- appointed to ascertain at what rate per 1,000 gallons the Auckland Corporation will supply the Parnell borough with water,"

Two seamen belonging to the barque Cumbria were arrested this morning by the water police, on a charge of being absent without leave. John' Buckley, a sailor, was lodged in the police cells this after noon, he haying been arrested on warrant for wilful disobedience ot orders on board the barque Mendoza,

THE SUEZ MAIL.

By the arrival of the Zealandia from Syd. ney we have received onr Londoa correspondent's letter and pipers by the Suez mail:

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[FROM OUE OVTX CORRESPO3DEXT].

SAVAGE Club, London, M»y 8. "YOCB Own" arrived in "the World* Metropolis " from the country a few day« ago, and found things pretty much, the same as they were in '79. The chief addi. tiona to fashionable London seciety are a superb hotel on the American principle at Chating Cross, called the Grand, and several new theatres, the most notable being the Royal Comedy aud the Savoy. The season is just now commencing, and" I find town very pleasant. Everybody who is " anybody " has arrived, and the Bow about half.past five in the afternoon forms an agreeable lounge, where our " country cousins " assemble to swell the throng of "society," and gaze with rapt, ecstatic eyes on England's aristocracy. I hear the new Agent-General for New Zealand i« a much greater success both at the Colonial Uffice and in'society than his predecessor. You see a Hebrew has to be very well gildeS indeed to be popular with Londoner*, and despite Sir Julius's eminently Can*, tian principles, it was impos ible to avoid noticing tbathe was not only a, Jew, but and this is far worse—a German Jew to boot. Vogel stilJ spends a good deal of time in Cornwall, and if lavish expendi ture and glib promises have charms for the burgesses of Falmontli I have not the least doubt he will write M.P, after hia name before he dies. Of late, Sir Jnliaa has made great friends with Lord Falmcutb, and been a frequent visitor at Tregathnan. Sporting noblemen mis go much with' jockeys, book-maker*, and others, that they get careless re acquain tances, and Vogel would not, therefore, find it difficult to approach His Lordship,' The friendship, if it is mutual, cannot fail to have important influence on the colonial knight's election, for the Cornkhmen amply adore Lord Falmouth, and a few words from him would secure almost any candidate's return, either at Truro or Falmouth. I cannot, however, help think ing that oir Julius Vogel was a fool to leave New Zealand. There, at anyrate, he was " somebody," and here be will never be more tiian a colonial knight—the lowest of all titles, and one that even city dignitarie 8 pooh-pooh. ARRIVALS FROM AUCKLAND. Mr J. H. Upton, of Auckland, arrived by the Potasi the other day, and Captain and Mra Ashby are expected home daily. SURPRISING IGNORANCE. The extraordinary ignorance which pre. vails, even amongst well-informed people relative to Australia and New Zealand, is almos; inexplicable. Colonists come home from the antipodes daily, a trip to Mel tonruc and Sydney is becoming as common. place a matter as a trip to Paris, and yet we find a notable Metropolitan weekly, like the '" Figaro," making a mistake of this kind:—" It is said that Canon Masoo, of Trnro, (will be the new bishop of Adelaide. In that case the gain of New Sonth Wales (sic) will be the loss of Corn, wall." Fancy a journalist calling Adelaide the capital of N.S. W.

HANLAN AND TRICKETT FOR £1,000.

OUR SPECIAL VIEWS THE KACE.

Feeling that on an important occasion like the race for the sculling championship of the world it become your special to be present in propria persona, I on Monday morning last arose at a phenomenally early hoar, and having waded through the colums of the "Sportsman," and gathered therefrom that the " talent" in general and certain bookmakers in particular were anxions to lay 4 to 1 on Hanlan, 1 betook" mys.: fto a cabstand, and was soon whirling along towards Putney in a speedy hansom. It was a beautif nl May morning, fresh, and joyous as even the moat aesthetic yonng per.-on could desire, and not at all like Monday. I say this because generally spi- i-'ht Monday mornings in London are mo* t ii. pressing. They seem to possess a day-af ter-the-party-would • like - a- brondy and-Eoda sort of atmosphere. The weekly holiday is over, work-a-day lite has begnn again, and even if the work is congenial one feels doll and leaden. This particular Monday morning, however, seemed quite un-Monday-like. As we oeared the river, the fctreetsgrew fall of sightseers, and at Hammersmith business,. save at the pubs, appeared to be almost suspended, Tiickett has been stopping at a hostelry known as " The Bells," at Putney, and near there abont noon my hansom drew up. It is a gloomy sort ot place as a resi dence, and would, I should imagine, by no means improve a person's spirits, Trickett himself, however, to whom the writer was presently introduced, seemed in capital fettle, and quite confident of victory. Be fore, when he met Hanlan, he had been eeedy all to pieces, in fact; but now—well, we should see. To judge by the conversa tion of those around the ex-chsmpion, people who did not snatch at the liberal odds effered by Hanlan's supporters, were fools. "Eleven to two goin' beggiu"* quoth one. "Why its pickin' op money. Fancy offering such odds against 'im (pointing in the direction of where Trickett might be supposed to be), well, bH I says, is Gord 'elp 'Anlsn when we gets near 'Ammersmith; we'll show 'im the way, eh ! boys V Save just around " The Bells," and in the neighbourhood of Trickett's Australian supporters, however, the public did not seem too favourably dis posed towards the ex-champion. Of coarse " nothing succeeds like success,1' but per sonally, or, perhaps I should say privately, ] Hanlanis immensely popularattheriveraide. A great many people have neither forgiven nor forgotten Trickett's insulting pomposity i and bad behaviour prior to the 1880 match. At that time, when he and the Thompson coterie thought they were going to meet a mere tjro at the sculling game, they heaped ridicule and contumely on Hanlan and his friend-*, and treated the public to all sorts of laughable airs. I heard an old waterman en the Press steamer dilating at grant length on 'this matter, and he ended up with the assertion that "had the feller (meaning Trickett) won, neither me nor'iny mates would have given 'im a cheer. Nasty low lot of HsrastraliaDS." But rencnont a not mouions. Soon atter 12.15, the two scullers and their pilots ap peared on the scene and the race began, I shall not describe, it at length, because I know you will have received a full report by way of America before this reaches you. Suffice it to say, then, that to the eyes ot those who followed the race on hoard the steamers the affair was a regular bur lesque. At the start the betting was nominally 6 to 1 on Hanlan, but I heard ring men offering far more fruitlessly, and, three minutes after the start, no odds' would have fixed Trickett's price. The fact is, our colonial had no shadow of a chance with Banian. The Canadian played with his opponent iv a manner which was positively laughable, and showed again and again how hope lessly the Australian was beaten, Every one wondered why in the name of commoa sense Tiickett had provoked such a con test. His conceit, at,d the conceit of those about him, must have been simply fatuous, if, in truth, they did not realise Hanlan's superiority. The men have been practising together frequently, and must have timed each other's speed,[&c Altogether such a crushing defeat seems inexplicable.

EXECUTION OF DR LAMSON.

PAINFUL SCENE ON THE

SCAFFOLD.

Lamson woke on the morning of his execution (April 29th) at an early hour, after having, had a tolerably quiet night's rest. Sooa alter he rose the chaplaiu of the gaol entered the condemned cell, and from that moment forwaid, save during the in terval of breakfast, the convict was engaged in devotional services. On the previous day the scaffold had been got ready,' and consequently there was no noise to disturb the culprit as he ate or pnraued his devo tions. : The evening preceding had been Bpent by the culprit in reviaing his private business, writing letters to friends, arrang* iog monetary affairs, and generally conclnd

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 20



Special Advertisements. irjiHORKTOSr, BMITH AND FIRTH HAVBFOKSALBt f Crown ' Flottr, In raoks, UKTs and 50*8 - "Champion" „ „ » » * "Cantab/ •„ ~ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Whah* Mill. Auckland QA? THBEK MOSTHSI 1 have jMt Opened Two Cases tf EIGHT DAY MARBLE CLOCKB. They are In the 'Window, marked In plain flKnrea, Taken horns free o( east, and yon need cot pay 'or them till yon are satisfied they no correctly (gay three months), Jfrom 60s to £7I IK V. H. IKWIBSON, Watchmaker, opposite Union Bank. Auckland; Seeds i Seeds i Seeds i "XtT T TTTJRBT „. ftO. , ' ; W. J. JjlußßT ft VO. .Bm-Jmn Landid their NEvy SEASON'S GUWBBS. which are o£ Vary Superior Quality. White Clover, English and, Dutch Hod Clover. Kngltah and American ■ Cowgraw. KnKUah and Americas Alsyle, Timothy, Trefoil. Rape Lucerne. Unseed. Sec., &c, &c Having purchased prior to the rise, enables them to offer tbe above at 'wholesale ratal. Inspection Invite-!, Also, Poverty Kay Bye Brass, machine dressed a splendid sample Southern Bye Grasd Italian Rye Grass Cocksfoot, Prairie Gro&>, Foa Prcscensls And ail other Kinds ot Agricultural and Garden Seeds. . . bonedtjst! bonedust At the City Council's desire, wo have deter mined to clear out our present stock, and In order to do so quickly, we have reduced the prices (or cash. Our quotations are from R6 to £3 according to quantity and quality. Ik Stocei BsH'b Celebrated i Inch and Boneflonr; Sydney 2 Star and 3 Btar Bonedust and Bonefionr; and a limited quantity of Bop petfs local manufacture. We have also for Sale i f 1 New Robert 6 and 8 tup, Bnginee and Thrashers Coulter's Drills Koareley's Combined Reaper and Mower Corneas Patent ILP. Chair onttor Also, Oorbett & Feel's manufacture k Double-furrow Plouehs, well worth Inspeotlon Blngle-furrow Ploughs, Horse Hoes Cultivators, Rollers and Clod-crashers Winnowers, Cheese Presses Choesemakera, Chaff-cutters (small) &c &c tea. Alae, yeed and Seed Oats, Maize, Barley, Flour Sharps, OitmesJ, Chaff, Brim, Fow Wheat, fee, tee,, So. Prims Samples o£ Picked Table Potatoes GUANO. Peruvian. OhlendorfTs, Dissolved Peruvian Maltfon latand, Huon Island, and: other Che> ' mloal Manures. W. J. IP RbT &C 0) 101, QUBBN-3TREET, Auckland. yjT E HAVE KECEIVED A LARGE QUANTITY OF T T>LACK /^LOTH T Mjavvsb' Jt> \j Jackets, PußoaunsD cheap, at tub knd of the BBABON. MIRY WILL BK OFFERED AT LOW PIUCEs. J, COBonAVK & C° -|TALCIOHE & ORIENT STEAMER. We are now Opening up from above Vessels too VERY LATEST STYLES In MllUnery (very sty Itch) Dress Goode Cntrlmmed Bonnets Plain 1 and Brocaded and Hats Velvets Tbe New Flower Dead Plain and Brooided Dress Velveteens I*co Oooda Mantles and Jackets ffancy Wool Goods Ulsters Taffeta Glaooa Hosiery KID GLOVES (Ist Choice), not to be had elsewhere. Blankets Towels Flannels, Plain & Twill Corsets • OaUoos ' Cretonnes BheoMngg Tea Cloths, fto A Very Complete Assortment of BABX LINEN AND LADIES' & GUILDS' UNDTCUCLOTHING. Boya'Bnlts I Collars Boys' Ulators Shirts BonTUftta I Hosiery MtiMK IS tm Cbmt, UmcotjHT jrovt Cash. Mfa-ifiß awj? "Oho yob,



j Special Advertisements. . M ■ p 1 ~°~ A L DR. SCHWARZBACH mar be Consulted fm Dkeaseiof theISYK, KAR,and THROAT, j a? AlbenPark (Mrs Spiers^), Princes-street. | Auckland. Hours: From 10 to L ■ RIBB O X g R RIBBONS B I KIBrfONS I B RIBBOX3 B B BIBBOAS B O RIBBON'B 0 X RIBBON'S N S. RIBBONS 8. ' R, I B B O X 'S WILLIAM P.ATTRAY, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 173, 180, & 182, QOTIS-STBEBT, AUCKLAND. I HA3 BOUGHT A MAJTOFACIBBEB'S STOCK OT i RIBBONS) AT (RIBBONS KIBBOSSf vray ) RIBBONS i RIBBONS( LOW 1 RIBBONS RIBBOSS) PRICKS, (RIBBONS WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT PRICKS HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN AUCKLAND. _—— SAMPLES BEST ON APPLICATION. FIRST SHOW DAY OF THESE GOOD 3 OSf Monday, 19th June. pi ROM THIS DATE, 5 PER CKNT Will b* Allowed OS ALL CASH PURCHASES FEOM Qne Pound Ahd Upwahds. J. COSGRAVE & CO. New Zealand: Kor Clothing Factory Now Zealand! q D aiitt Cloibioft Factory New Zealand! voaiity, c , 3lhJnK Factory New Zealand! For Clothing Factory New Zealand! Style. Clothing Factory New Zealand Clothing Factory New Zealand ?°r Clothing Factory New Zealand Vabibty, Clothing Factory New Zealand _. Clothing Factory New Zealand yor Clothing Factory New Zealand Value, Clothing Factory OUR MANUFACTUBES CANJIOT BE EXCELLED! THE YEARLY INCREASING DEMAND IS THE MO3T SATIBFACTOBY PROOF OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION! TWO PR I Z E MEDALS AHD CERTIFICATE OP MERIT awarded at Chbistchubcb Exhibition. try our clothing made of the CELEBRATED MOSGIKL TWEED 1 You Will Get Nosrz Bextzb ! Auckland Branch: New Zealand! Qceknbtbhet, Clothing Factory New Zealand] omjoaite Clothing Factory New Zealandi Clothing Factory New Zealand Theatre Royal SjOothlxnr Factory NewZea.and and at | Clothing Factory New Zealand Albert-street, {Clothing Factory New Zealand! Toames. iClothing Factory New Zealand iClotbinu Factory New Zsalano! J. Fitziimorb, iClothlng Factory New Zealand: Branch :Clothtng Factory New Zealand Manager. ClothicgFactory -jyr - v f f sin Wa havo jnst opened up a beautiful lot ol MUFFS, very tasty and very cheap, having bonght a Job In London. They are trimmed with Far and Satin, ornamented with Crewel work, have pockets, and are a very convenient tiza. .Will be sold quickly at the price they are marked* GARLICK & CRANWELL. /^ARLICK & iiRAHWELL VJT V/ Aze now selling very cheap, WINTER DRAPERY— '' Lor^e Assortment Dreaa Goods Beantifal F«et Dyo Velveteens Moire Antique Groa Grain SUka Ulster Cloth and N. Zealand Tweed?. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT on Cash Purchases Of £1 upwards. WINTER MILLINERY and FANCY TBIMMINGS WInter Jackets. Dolmans Ulsters. Winter Hosiery Gloves, and Ribbons. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT on Purchases of £1 upwards. WINTER BLANKETS- The' Koslyn' Blanket, the best Colonial make ' Roelyn' Flannels, superior to Kngllsh English Blankets, various makes. 5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT on Cash Payments £1 upwards. CRETONNES-A Beautlfal ABaortmant. Sd to 3s per yard The 'Cabal' Curtain, very handsome, moderate price ■7. Cretonne Tassels and Trimmings. X PER CENT. DIBCOONT. " 5 PBB CENT. DI3COUNT. M.BN'3 AND BOYS' CLOTRING- Eults. Trousers and Vests, well made Cheap line. Men's Bearer Overcoats Cheap lot Men's Wltney Overcoats Best Valae In Clothing in Town. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITDRE- Immense variety Bedroom Fnrnitnre and Bedsteads. Bedding kept ready for delivery Carpets, over 100 patterns to select from Linoleum and Oil Cloths. FURNISH I OUR HOU9E FROM THE CITY HALL ARCADE. BUY YOUR DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FROM TE« CITY HALL ARCADE. X PEB CENT. DISCOUNT ALLOWED OFF " CABH PRIOSB. GrARLICK & CkaNWELL, OABINKTMAKKRS, UPHOLSTERKRS, DRAPERS, AND CLOTHIER 3, CITY HALL ARCADE, QnßKtr and LoRNB-fITKEKTS, Auckland. Gtreat Clearinq-out Sale OF WINTER DREBS GOODS WINTER DRESB GOODS WINTER DhESS GOODS MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING, JJNTIRE STOCK REDUCED. Also, TBN PER CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the Ponnfl) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES ovkb One Pound. THIB Clearing Sale TO LAST Six T^eeks Only After which no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED, A« Jj INABi;rBY a Q 0 '* mft SOB. UKEN-STREKT.i



Smokers, whoie indulgence in the weed 13 continuona, Bhonld cs« inst Bnch a cordial as UDOLPHO 'WOLFe'B ZCBtSDiM ABOSIAMO BCBSAFP3, for these palpabUs reasons: Tobacco drains tie salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It Is a powerful drug, that tells on tha strongest constitution. It invites dyspepsia, heartburn. Indigestion, napea, often brinSnz on tremors, and its fumes Impair the vision. While this elixir may obviate these results, it will certainly brace the system against Its pernicious effect