SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

I BIGHWAT K B}™^S^ 5 1 3 n|< , l o #sX BUNSBT.-Thls Kvonlng, 5.25 \^A BONRiaK.—To-morrow Morolnrt, G4l - J BOON'S AGK.-Klrat Quarter, 22nfl, 0.31 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KYEXIN'O.

Mahlnftpua, s a., Jonoe, from Whaiiaaset v Taukuba,Japanesemano'-war, CapfFKaßaraß from Hobart TODAY. Glennlft, 8.8., Stophonson, from Tanranga Wellington, B 8., Farqahar, from Knsaell Aratapu. brlgantlne, Bower, fromjsydnoy Bftxon.BßhoeinW/Wjitta^lroittSstWMl Sea Breoza. sobooner, bylva, from Kußaen Julius Vogel, sohooner. from Talma

DEPARTURES.

T.ABT UVSNINQ,

Aleeßtlfl,b»ro»9, Kvans. for Katpara Ajpgjjo, p 8 , Orawford. for Whangarol

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Cambria, early Melbourne and Soath-lUnsftroonift, Thursday Sydney—Zaalandla, Suuday CfUborne andtiouih— Mahluapoua, Saturday lioauka and Suva—Taiaroa, 22nd Taranaki and South-Hawca, on arrival or

KtuaeU, Whangaroa, and Monßonnl— YVeUiog- T.JSSS^BSSSK^? nw3u ßß ton. Monday or

Whln^of 7and Whauearol Itoids-Argylo. Tuosdiiy and Friday Mangawal-Flnsjal, TOO"** Meroury Bay—Flngal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

SiWKRANCfSCO. Zaalandla, P.M.8.8., Sunday evening

IONDON. Ashmoro, ship: Boiled May 20 Looh Awe, ship, sailed June 29 Langstone, barque, sailed Hay 25 Karl Derby, ship, sailed May 30 liOoh Float, ahlp, loading Jane Wave Queen, ship, loncilnti Juno Margaret Gulbralth, ahip, loading Jana KKW YORK. Bapldo.barque; sailod April 12 Karnan, barque, from New York Gamstraclc, barque, sailed May 9 Andrea KiU. tarquo, loading Jane OroEirvttor, barque, railed July 1 AUHTBAT.IA. Arstapu, brlgantlne. from Sydney, sailed August 3 SOBTHKRK PORTS. Kmlly, brig, Irom Dtmodln Annaboll, brie, trom Dunedln, loading BOOTH SEA ISLANDS. Hovaroign, schooner, from Tahiti Pearl, kotoh. from Karotonga Winifred, sohooner, from Tavlnnl Atlantic, sob, from Barotonga, dally Orpbeas, Boa, from Karotonga lIVEBPOOt. Astarlan, barqao (8.Q.D.W.); Ballod, May 12

The 8.8. Mahinapna loaves for Glaborne and Southern torts about C p.m. this evening Passengers: Masters Bernaod (2), Mr H. frank, Mr Wodman.

Tho barque Ocean lUnger loaves Oamarn for Capo Town, via Mauritius, on or about Itiea day, 22nd lnat. The brigantino Arotapu arrlvod from Sydney this mornlnK after a rough paesage of ten days. Har cargo oomprises bone-dnst, drays, and aom. Tho barque Stallkneoht oleired at thel Cua toms for Now Bedford to-duy. Sho takes thence her original oargo of gum, oil, etc.

The sohooner Flora was at Rarotonga on July 24, bound for Tahiti. Captain Qlasaenapps re ported the Fairy Qneen as being then at Maogala, on her way to Rarotonga.

The a a. Kotomshana may be expected from ths South about noon on Monday f the J'.M.S.K- Zaalandia on Bunday; and the Hlngarooma from Sydney, vlf Ru«seU, on Wednesday.

The o.s. Qlenelet le(t TacTranna at 415 p.m. yesterday and arrived at Auckland at 8 a.m. to-day 1 Passengers—Messrs J. T. Logan, O. M. Quintal, J. Brown, Klerwln, Bell, itamadon, Webßter.Saynrs, Constable Whelan and a priso ner. '

The b.b, Wellington arrived from Russell and Northern ports at 8 a m, to-day,wltli the follow ing passengers:—Mr and Miss Cailaghan, Mr and Miss Qough, Mrs Martin and family (8), Mrs Matlook and child, Meadames White. Wat son and ohlld, BdKeoambe, Muses Soott, Most, Porterfield, Hlngston, Qamblo, HloKton, Captain and Mrs Norrla, Messrs Kenny, bntherland. Hore, Johnstone, Nicholas, Webb, Harding, Allwright, Cioia, and five storage.

The Japaneso man-o'-war, Tsaknbs, arrived from Hobart about B o'olook last evening. She left Hobart en August Sid, at i p.m., and had favourable winds until getting ontalde too Heads. Thonco experienced aovere weather nntil tho 13th flmtant, stroag headwinds, with heavy tons, throughout tne voyage, having come undor easy sail ail the way until land was sighted (threw days ago) when the vessel was brought down the ooast under steam. Farther particulars oonoernlng tho vessel will bo f ovid In another oolamn.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Union Co 'b stnnnor Hawea is expected to ranch the wharf from Southern ports about noon 10-morrow. She reiarns Boota on arrival of English mail,

A square rigged vessel tras ooraing np the harbour at 1 o'olook this nf lornoon. Supposed to be the Bella Mary with a ouzo Of bonedust from Melbourne.

The b,b. Lallt Rookh did sot leave for Wal tfira to-day, awing to the stormy touth-weet wind blowing.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[FROM OUR OWN COBKESFORDBNT],

Hklkpbvillb, this day. The Mnnla Casey sighted a brlgantlne coming In at the Heads last night. It is probably the Olarlndßi The Aurora and nine others loaded are BtUl anchored.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Oisdornb, this day. Arrived: Oreti. 5,0., from Auckland, early.

COMMERCIAL.

■JiVKNiNU bTAB 00100, Sattuday. MB AtKBKD BUCKLAND'S WEBKtY RETORT.

At the Haymarket, yesterday (Friday), fodder -was not bo abundant as usual, and consequently sold at advanced prices. , Meadow hay brought from is 6d to Ca Od per cwt.; small loads, from £lto£l 168 per load: straw, from £1183 to £2 7s per load; chair, 4s ia per owt. There was not a largo master of horses, but thoso brought forward mot with a steady sale. Good horses of oil classes were easserly competed for. Messrs Carbines and Taylor report :—Poultry Fowls fetched a very high price from 3s to 5a !)d; ducks. 3s; turkeys, <ls 3d to 83 each; Spanish, 63 6d; pigeons, la 3d. Trees flowers and shnibß fetched good prices, nnd nil sold. Produce: Hams and baccn, 5d to 7d; salt butter, Is to Is 2d j salt beef, 2d; potatoes, 3s to 33 6d; onions, id to Id perlU.; pnmpldng, 2s 9d: carrots, 3s to Ss 6d; cabbages, 3s 6d per bag; oats, 3s lOd to 4s; bran, S3; sharps, 83 j fowl wheat, 4s lid ; maize, 4s Od 1 barley, 3s Bd. Grocorles: Toa, la 6d to JsOdbalf cheat; boxes, lls to 24a; sugar, iljd; fresh butter, Is 3d; oatmeal, I 83; flour, 13 to lls; rice, 2d; cttlidles, 8d; starcn, 4d; cornflour, 6d. Household furnlturo, kitchen utensils, and sundries were all cleared at good prices. Mr R. Arthur reports o£ his woeldy salo of provisions, produce, &0., which was well attended, as follows: Fowls, 2s to 3s Id: ducks, Za fid to 2s lOd; j?eeso, 3s 6d ; pigeons, lOd to 2s Cd; pigs, Ga to 8b (id; potatoes. 2s to 3s (id : car rotfl, 2b 3d to 3a 7d; pumpkins, 2s; onions, id to Id: new potatoes, ifd to id; oats, 4s; maize, 4a 3d; bran, 0s lOd per sack; oatmeal, 2d; cheese, Sjd to BJd j butter, 6d to lOd; bacon, 2d to BJd; npplofl, iiid to 4 }d; lomons.Sd to fl?d; citrons, 3d; cocoanuts, 8s to 8s 3d; oranges, 13s 6d; box tea, 13s to 'Hi ; half-chests tea, Is 4d to Is 6a; sugar, *idi lollies,6jd; confectionory,BidtoßJd; honey, Aid; rice, 2fe; biscuits, fid to Cd.

Mail Notice

MAir.H wii.t Clohw ah Undkh - - Timi Mas. For Olsborno and Naplor, ror Mahlnapiiß, at S Monday, 21sl Instant. For Waltora, etc., per MacgreKOr, at 11 a.m. lfor Coroniandol, per Coromandol, at 11,30 v.m. For WhlUangl and Upper Mill, per Flngal. at 8 p.m. For Thames, per ltotomnhann. at i p.m. lfor Kusaell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui. per Glonelg, at I p.ru, For Tanranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotlkl, par Wellington, at i p in. For Thames, per Knterprlse, at 5.30 p.m. Tdesdat. 22nd Instant For Watwora. Kawau, Umahq. and Matakana, per Bose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Eawokawa, and Australian Oolo nlo<, per .lOtomahana, at 3 p.m. For Levoka and Suva, pur Talaroa, at I p.m. /or Whangare! tHeads. Walpu. Whangarel. and Mangapal, per Argylo, at i p.m. For Tsiaoaki and Southern Ports, per Hawea, immediately after arilvJ of s.s. Zoalandla from Honolniu. . ,„, . , For Auitnltan Colonies. United Kingdom, via guaz and BrlndUl, and United Kingdom per Orient »teatnor. via Ksplei or Cap* of Qp«d ■Hope, per i.e. Zealaodia. Immediately after her arriral from Honolulu. 81 B, BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Pcmtofflce. Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AUBOST 19, 1883.

Woodyaar and Boat's Royal Australian Ciroua, 8 p.m.

Kohler'a Wax Work", adjoining Mr Phlillps'i Shop, Qaeen-Btreet, 10 a.m, to 10 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Asaoolatlon-Davo tlonal, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Society, T.SO p.m.

Birth

EATON.—On August 16tb, at her resldenoe. Regent street, Aicb. A. Katon of a daughter. ROWK.-On Mondar. Angast Hth. at her re- Bldenco. erospeot-atroet, Ponsonby, the wife of Mr. John Itowo of a son.

Marriage.

GAPKS-ATcOONALD.-On the 10th Angnot. ISSi. at the l'roskytorlan Oharoh. Ponaonbjr, by the K«v. D. W. Banolman, Gtorgc. third go* of Jumoa Gaoes, Keo,, of OhrUtchorch. Canterbury, to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of James McDonald, Ktq , ot Walaku, Ancle land.

KKYKS-aMITH.-On Aacrnst 12th. at the n sldsnoa of tbe bride's father, by ihe Key. J. l'obirtao», jH»i. Korea, ot Poaaonby, to Martha E. Smith, of Nowton.

Death.

BARB.—At the HnJa, Manukan, on August 18 Mrs. Susanna KUza Barr, formerly of O»e ---hnnua. aged 72 ytara.

The f unaral will leave the house of her soi. Mr. W, Burr, aetr the Onebnssa Wharf, at 2,30 to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.

DONOVAN.—On Ansust 19.1833, Mark Franois Donovan, fourth son of Mr. V. Doaoran, of Epsom, »seH 33 year*.—Auitraliaa and South ern pacara 9 lease oopy. The funeral will leave his father's reatdonco for the Onehnaga Cemetery on Monday, at 3 p.m. friends pleaie accept this Invitation. McBURNKT.— On 18th August, at Orury, John Moßurney. n«o& 50 years. The funeral will leave his late residence; to-morrow, at 1 p.m. Friends are Invited to attend.

Notice to Correspondents.

11. Zeicii.kh, C imbridgo.—Anns 0" the Dake Of r"ambrlflKe:-Th« royal anns of Knffland. es borne by Georee 111, dlff«r»no-5d by a label of three points art;., the centre point charged with St. George's Cross, and each of the other points with two hearts in pale gu.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 1882. MUNIFICENT GIFT TO AUCKLAND.

For the causa that lacks assistant*, For the wrong that needs resistuic* For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

It has long been known privately—and the fact has more than once crept into print that Sir Geo. Grey intended to give his rare and valuable library to the city of Auck land. When Governor of Cape Colony, ha bequeathed a magnificent collection of i books to the inhabitants of Cape Town, and the library thus iuaugurated to valued as one of the greatest public institutions in that city, lady this session, the question of handing over Government House at Auckland per manently for the purposes of the Auckland University College was brought under the consideration of the Auckland member?, and Sir George Grey opposed the proposal, contending that the house and grounds should be reserved for the use of the whole people of Auckland. He intimated then that he meant to give his library to tho city. His opposition to the permanent aliena tion of Government House was successful, the building being set apart only tempora rily for the use of the professors and stu dents. The University BUI, in the passing of wbich Sir George Grey actively inter« ested himself, got through its last stage in the Legislature last night, and Bir George considers this an appropriate time for mak ing the gift he has bo long t contemplated, The announcement that he has done so was conveyed in the following telegram :— Wellington, August 19.

"DEAK BiflKßA,—Auckland has how a University. I am anxious that the muni ficent gift thus made to the city should be supplemented by all uncial accessories; I therefore wish on such an occasion to give effect to an intention I have long enter tained, by giving to the citizcDS of Auek-1 land my library, if the Mayor and Corpora tion for tbe time being will act as trustee*, on the same simple trust as the library I gave to Gape Town is held, "Will you .speak to the Mayor on the subject, and let me know how this idea can bo best carried x>nt! I will then write to him regarding it, G. GBttY." " Upon receipt of this message, Mr Shera immediately waited jippn His Worship the Mayor, and made known to him the con- ■ tents of the communication. After eon suiting with Mr Clark, the following reply was returned :— Auckland, August 19. "To Sir George Grey, X.C.8., M.tf.tt,, Wellington, I have bad great pleasure in waiting on the Mayor of Auckland in jneprtlaneo with your interesting telegramCjp .morning, and informing him of your apfnfeent offer to endow tbe citizens oji Anjftfend with your library. His Wdwito jsapaited me

to convey to you his thanks on behalf of the people of Auckland for your very valu able gift, and «aid that he would bring the subject before the Corporation at the earliest opportunity, when, he had no doubt, arrangements would bo made wbicU would be satisfactory to you and the public. Ilia Worship also said that you would re ceive an official reply after the mefting of the Council on Thnradaj

J. M. Sher*,"

The library thus donated contains some rare books, many of which are quite out of print, and could not be procured at any price. Several works are valued, at the market price of such tilings, as worth thousands of pounds. The library is a student's library. It contains tho ma terials from which histories are made. Its documents relating to these coloifes are probably not equalled outside of the British Museum library. The bequest is one which is most appropriately as>ociated with the establishment of an Auckland University, for in this library the students have an iu neritance which will give them advantages over all other students in New Zealand, Iv its stores, tbe coming historians and biogra phers will discover hidden tre isures of price e.°s value. [Itia a munificent gifc, gracefully made, and we hope that tho expectations which the donor entertains with respect to its future use by the students of the Auck land University will bo amply realised. The citizens of Auckland, at anyrate, will know how to appreciate an example of public beneficence like this—only too rave in the colonies.

Absconding Debtors.

Thk Australasian Colonies bave earned a most unenviable notoriety for commercial rascality, on account of the frequency with which frauds, defalcations, and other delinquencies of a like charactor tako place; a reputation which eunuot but prove detrimental to tho interests of the colonies, and injurious to the honourable people who compose the great bulk of tho population. In New Zealand the state of things is certainly no better, if it is nut a great doul worse, than that 'which prtvaila in the uater colonies; but, with us, tho specilic form which the evil assume-0, is that of ab sconding debtors, such ;« merchants, con tractors, &c, who frequently succeed in clearing out with a large amount of plunder. Tho latest instance is that of Mr Thompson, the Christchurchsolicitor, whoso disappearance, after defalcations to the amount of £20,000 has caused a sensation in the capital of Canterbury. But the " bolt ing" is not confined to any section or New Zeilaml; we in Auckland have during iho past year experienced some sharp lessons, nuil other parts of the colony have also suffered from it. This suugests that the causes which contri bute to this state of things must be (it widely prevalent as the evil itself; and the chief ciiuse, bcjontl a doubt, is f.o be found in the impotence of our laws to punish Biich offender!. The Insular position of the colony renders it easy for n defaulter to ctcape speedily beyond our jurisdiction ; and the fact that there ure no ex tradition laws in force in tho colonies makes a Now Zealand abscondcr'a position as eccuro in Australia or Fiji as if he hid flovtn to tho wilds ot Turtary or Tinibuctoo. With the telegraphic cable to Australia, affording the highest scientitic aid to the cause of justice which has yet been discovered, we are nevoriholeas abso lutely powerless to arrtst an absconding dabtor once he guts within »u.tra lian jurisdiction, as was evidenced in the lato caae of Harjes, the Auckland defaulter, 'l his party got clear off with wveml hun dred ponnds of other peopla'i money, and it was only owing to the accidental circuit stance that he was an undischarged Ade laide bankrupt lhat he was compelled to disgorge hU plunder. Tho N«w Zealand claimants could not, in any case, have succeeded in getting a psnny of the money. This is entirely owing to the state of New Zealand law ; and so long as a temptation to duhonesty in thus placed before un scrupulous people, to long will these dis graceful cases of absconding occur. In the ca»o of Thompson, the ChrUtchurch " Wanton," there is rca»on to believe that lie has CJiritd off a considerable sum of fraudulently acquired wealth, and he has added to the enormity of his offmet by deserting his wife- and family. Rio lus gone to America, wheic be is as tafe as in Aus tralia. It may plea»e some people to attri bute such "bolU': us these to a lack of moral .courage oa the part of the indi viduals to openly face the consequences of their looic commercial morality; but we are strongly of opinion that had Harjes or Thompson known that there was a dead cert'iaty of their bting arrested and brought back to answer for their conduct, thtt knowledge of that fact would have dono a ereatdeai towards screw ing up their coinage to the necessary pitch. That the law ii allowed to remain in its present condition is moat discreditable to the various colonies con cerned. A project was some time ago outlined, which would have accomplished th! end to much desiderated ; and we are quite unable to comprehend why it ba? not long sinco been adopted. We would hope that the tense of shame, if nothing else, will very soon stimulate the various Colo nial Governments to adopt such laws as will lead to tho removal of this icproach on the colonial ekiractpr. which is also a serious drag on honest iadu*try and enter prise.

It will be seen by the telegrams quoted in due leading article, that Sir George Grty has notified to the Mayor tho donation of his valuable library to theciiiz-ns of A tick land.

-ccordin^ to a telegram posted in the Insurance Buildings tbis afternoon, 301 bs nl specimens and 2011)3 picked stone we.c got from Blackmore's mine yesterday.

At th« Harbour Board meeting on Tues idar, tenders will be received for tho exteu sion ,of Victoria Wharf, North Shore, ant for the extensloa of the Western T, Queen str,eefc Wharf.

A telegram was received by Mr D. G. MacDonncll to-day stating that" 24 lbs apcGimens have been obtained from tho bottom level of the (jjue.en of Beauty Mine."

Complaints baring been ma<lts of the wanton injury which has been done certain of the city urinals of late, die Sanitary In apeotor has recommended the offtring of a reward for the detection of the offenders. The theatre urinal has sustained consider able damage, althoigh only recently erected.

Miss Agnes Carr, who has been for some yea?s a teacher under the Board of 4 duca tion, was presented by the scholars of the Mount Eden School, on her leaving on Friday, with a handsomely fitted up work basket and au address signed by the senior pupils. A handsome edition of Hood's poem*, illustrated by_ Dore, was also given by Mr .Newell Phillips (the head master), pn behalf ,of the teachers. In making the presentation, he expressed his sin cere regret at loping Mus Carr's ser vices ; her class w ; as second to none in the school in attaiumente, while excellent discipline had' been maintained without harshness, More could not be said in a teacher's favour than this. Miss C»rr having cxprcsed her thanks for the pre sents, the proceedings terminated. It may be added, as showing the esteem in which Miss Carr has heea held, that *he was the recipient of several gifts from the parents of children attending Mount Eden School, in addition to those'above' mentioned.

Lieut. Kitarp Yendo, of the Japanese man-o'.-war Tsukuba, paid a formal visit this morning, cm behalf .of Capt. Kasama, to the City Council Offices, whea lie made various enquiries touching the require ments of the vessel. He ale.o asked if th,ere was any objection to the raenbeiug allowed on shore, and of course was assured that there was not. In the course of conversa tion the officer asked who had fired the salute this morning, aad on learning that it had been dons by the Volunteer Artillery, at the direction of Major Withers, he remarked that a mistake in naval etiquette had been made, as Captain Kasauna's rank entitled him to a higher salute than the ordinary one of seven guns. Lieut. Yeudo speaks English with the utmost facility, his dress was like that of an English naval officer, aud there was nothing fa his manner or appearance to excite remark. If he is a fair specimen of Bis countrymen, the race must be far superior in physique, and visage, to their Chinese congeners. All the oificers are not, however, as conversant as Lieut. Yendo is with the subtleties of the Anglo-Saxon tongue. This morning the paymaster called i at the Telegraph Office for the purpose of, despatching some messages to Wellington, ', b)it the gentleman was so incapable of ex- • pressing himself that Mr Furby had some (difficulty in /comprehending his commuuica tipn. With' the aid of ssme pantomimic gestures and a great expenditure pi pigeon. English, the business was a,t lost' arranged i and tUe interview tarminated, to the mutual• relief of telegraph official and paymaster. At 2 o'clock this afternoon His Worship the Mayor, accompanied by Cr. Waddtsl1 arid Mr JP, A. Philips (Town Gle'k) returned I/ieut. Yendo'u viait.

The school-house at Wuikiekie (Whan garei)<has been burned to the ground.

In th« aiticlo oa "Skull, Braiu, and Mind," appearing in tbe Supplement, an error in one of the skull measurements has crept iv. The horizontal measurement of Talleyrand's skull should be 20 inches and 4 lines, and not 29 inches.

At the meeting of the French Literary Society this evening, Alfred de Musset'a entertaining comedy, "line faut jurer do tien," will be read by" Misssfl E. Stevens and E. Clayton, and Messrs C. de L'Eau, A. Villevnl, John Ansenne, A. Grange", and D. N. Gamier. TUo meeting is open to the public.

The Hoard of Education, at its meeting yesterday afternoon, resolved to invite tenders for the election of a school at Waiueke, t> decline the profl'ered site at I'arawai on account of the exorbitant price asked, and to make enquiry re the necessity for v school at Scotchman's Valley (PiaKo).

The anniversary of Court Eureka will be celebrated ou Monday biglit next, when a collation will be scrred u°p for the refresh ment of the brethren, Ali Oddtelluws are invited to attend, while candidates for in. U: ation aro requested to present themselves at 7.30 o'clock.

An adjourned meeting of c editors in the estate of John Joseph Pooley, contractor, took place this moininc, iv order to receive the report of the Miortland Saw-mill Com pany, which, as the largest croditor, had offered to supply tho necesiary material for completing the debtor's contracts. Uue of them, however, was stated to be still un. fiui.hed, and the meeting therefore was further adjourned till Friday next.

Announcements of religious services will be found in tho usual column. Society of Friends at Mr Stilwoll's, Parnell, 11 a.m. St. Paul's, evening sermou by the iucum bent, "Spiritual Perception," G. 30. Choral Hall, evening service, Pastor Spurgeon. Mount Albert, opening services of new Wesloyan Church. St. David's Presby teriuu, eveniug lecture by Key. T. M. Frasor. M. A., "Giving tho Law on Mount Sinai." Abbott's Opera House, Mr G. A. Browu at 6.30, "Tho Gospel of Spirit ualism." Theatre service at 8 o'clock.

Mr Kohler's waxworka exhibition con tinues to sustain its reputation at a popular place of amusomout. A large number of pertots visited the works throughout yes terday, aud tho various attractions, muiio and promenade, formed the pleasure of thr OVtning hours. Tlio conundrums for Mr Kohlor'a prize were produced, thu winner belnpMr W. S. Pulford, of the " Observer," whose production was us follows : - " Why is the phonograph like a certain eminent law yer? Became both require to be supplied with 'tin' before they will speak." Tho matinee this aftornoon was mimorontly attended by juveniles and their friends. The exhibition will be open this ovoniug until ten o'clock.

Wo understand that the incumbent of St. Matihew'u intends enteiing upon a courte, untried hitherto (aa wo believe) here, but one that hus met with much favour at Homo, wkero It has been tried. He proposes giving elected "Readings," comprising Jacclesiostical views on popular social subjects, atler the shortened evening tenicc at 7.30 on Wednesday eveulogs. He will commence oo W«dnesday aext with seleotious from Dr Potter, tho well known American Bishop's, "SermoDHof the City." An this course promises a rich intellectual trrat, no doubt many will avail themselves of it. To-morrow evening Mr Tebbs will preach a sermon entitled, "The Appreciation of the Word meuus Activo Work."

The Mount Eden district ii about to be supplied with a new and commodious school-room, upon a oentrnl and command, ing site. The Board ot Education, at its meeting yesterday, decided to purchase the proporty offered by Mr Fitness, at his price, viz., £1,100, tho Minuter of Education, to bo asked to contri bute £500, to that tho present mto will be abandoned to its owners— the trustees of tho Women's tieformatory. Some five or aix years ago It was bought by llu trustees for £90 and offered to the Board for £100. Now, howover, tho trus tee* want £600 for it, and the Hoard was indisposed lo give more than £400. As the former had siren notice that the Board would either have to purchase tbe land or remove the school building, the latter course will now probably be pursued.

To tho Bditor : Sir,—ln reading ever tbe report of the City Council mestiug that ap peunvl in your valuables paper, 1 noticed that fa'fty-out! paraons applied for the offica of Clerk of Wor'iS. A report l< prevalent which is very mysterious that a man ivm cWen to fill the oflico befoie the advur ti-ement appeared ia the newspapers, but the fareuiite man chosen by tbe Council was Dot present and did not comply with the conditions as laid down by tbe Council, act forth for the guidance of tbe applicant* for the Cle'k of Works, But the Council, which is pre eminent for doing everything above board, and altogether averse to do anything behind the scenes, had to go through the form of an election as a blind to the public, and the applicants also, who were in wait ing to hear their decision. Weuld it not be rather more straightforward' to havo engaged their favourite man, without putting ao many men to trouble, waste of time, and inconvenitnc? I —l am, &C, R .TBPAY*B.

Mr George Hoby,writing to the Taranaki " Herald," says :—" The evening before the action (June 26), I guided Captain Peyraour aod h:s men by the beach road to Waitara. On the way, he questioned me as to tho nature of the ground about the pah, Maori tactics, mode of lighting, etc. ; and ho dis (iuctly said tbac no ucsistiinco would be rendored by Colnnel Gold. I was in atti-nWancc on liim during the action, and, when matters were at their worrt, and help from New Plymouth might havo turned tho tables neither Captain Seymour nor Major Nelson made any remark that would lead ono to lliink that they expected any. An a reminiscence of Sir Beauchamp Soymour, when he was wounded, and the pain must bare been excruciatinp, ho did not retire, but continued in the front, giving orders and striving to animate his men. unly when the firing had ceased, and the force was under cover of the guns, did he give himself up to the doctor's care."

It is a singular fact that until a few weeks ago Auckland did not possess ono of those most useful institutions known as a forwarding and parcel delivery agency. la this respect we have been far behind other colonial towns, many of which poeaesß several agencies of the kind. It is satis factory, however, to note that the want lias bsen remedied by the establishment of the Auckland Forwarding and Parcel Delivery Agency, which undertakes to despatch goods of all descriptions to and from every part of the city and suburbs, at a cheap rate, and with guaranteed regularity. Tho deliveries in town ate hourly, and leave for the suburbs daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The bead office is at Nathan's bond, and is connected with tho telephone exchange. Rooking agencies have' been opened at the stores of Messrs Ladd, Kurangahape Koad; Young, Ponsonby Road; Biraie, Arch Bill; S. Koid, Kyber Pa«s' and ojmonds-stre'et; Collins, Purncll; and Eteldt, Newmarket. The institution combines Becnrity with safety and cheapness, and business people should thereforo avail themselves largely of it.

The coocort in aid of the All Saints' Sunday school, was well attended in the Poosonby Hall last evening, and was generally successful. The Ilcv. John K. Davis, assistant minister of the' parish, filled the position of chairman, and intro duced the performers. The programme was attractive and the 'selections very choice. The pieces were as follow:—Piano forte duet, pleasingly rendered by the Misses Kelly; song, " Waiting," by ijrs Upton, who sang at a later period, " Within a mile of Edinburgh Town" (encored): " We Tars," by Mr Oliver p. Way mouth, who also gave an imitative reading from "Our Ameiican Cousin," vijs., "Lord Dundreary's Proposal." This piece was well delivered, although tho reader forgot his Dundreary beard. An excellent reading, the " Curlew," was uiven by Key. John Haselden and olicited deserved applause. The poem describes an incident of the time of Cromwell, and is full of pathos and of much merit. Mr and Mrs J'Vder came forward with a vocal duet, the "Happy Polipernan," one of the best performances of itip evening. The pretty songs, " Warblings at Mvc," and " Through the Woods," by Mrs Campbell, may be classed among the poetic gems of the programme. Mr Lewis was happy in the " Gauntjgt" and " Kings of the Main." Mr Entrican tendered two rpa4?°o9»'' Woo ing and Kissing," and "Johnny and Miss Ropor," with gusto. Miss Baker sang, very fairly, the simple Scotch ditty, "Better Bide a Wee." Miss Hamilton was charming v/ifh her pianoforte solo.and was rapturously applauded. Miss Henderson followed With "Cleansing Fires'' (encore). TJfe well? knowh trio, •" Ye Shepherds/" was'^ung in a gratifying manner by Mr and Mr? Pordpr and Mr Cornish; Ttie whole' was pleasant and successful.

The Secretary of the Band of Hope Union choir notifies members that a meeting takes place on AVcdnesday next in the Newton Congregational School-room, Karangahape Road, at 7.30. As important business will be transacted, it is hoped there will be a good attendance.

The following tenders have been re ceived for alterations and additions to Mr Feitherstone's residence, at the North Shore :—Leigh Brothers (accepted), £781; Buyldon and Stepherjson, £1075; Hanson, £945 ; Malcolm, £850 ; Scott and Combes, £839; Duder, £811 ; Smith, £783; Hardy, £740; Alderton, £720.

Mr Superintendent Thorap:on has re ceived information that a four-roomed house at Kaino, occupied by a man named Whorskey and his family, was burnt at an early hour this morning, Wearing apparel to the value of £20 was consumed. The house was the property of J. Wbitelavr, Esq., J.P.,-and was not insured.

Mr W. Katcliffe, land and commission agent, had purchased a building site.situat ed between the Albion Club Hotel and the N.Z.L, and M,A.Company's si.c, Gladstone Road, Gisborne. The price paid was £1450, or at the rate of £33 per foof. Business in (iisbome must be looking up.

fgNobody has any money just now, trade hi-ing " depressed," tho agricultural inter eat ''ruined," and taxation "exorbitantly high." Consequently, cho furniture, pic tures, and objects of art sold from tbo Hamilton Palace are realising unheard-of prices. A secretaire, which once belonged to Marie Antoinette, and is by no means pretty, fetched £4,600; and two other pieces of her drawing - room furniture £10,000 more. 1 hey may have been bought as relict, though this is not believed. Such purchases aro not, of courie, tests of national prosperity, but they are proof* that the standard of wealth has risen to a very high level indeed, and that the very wealthy havo not much fear of any general collapse.—London paper.

Two children named Campion and Gedyr-, each about two years of age, had a narrow escape from drowning ye»terd»y, They were playing on the Reclamation near to Mr Kelly's foundry, wheu by some mis chance they both fell over tho wall. The tide was in at the time, and their situation was consequently a most peiitous one. A man who was passing at the time lowered himself, into the water, which almost reached to his armpits, and rescued the youncsters from their perilous position. Considerable difficulty was ex perienced in gettiog Campion's child round, but the efforts in that direction were eventu ally crowned with success. His companion in misfortune sustained no ovil conse quences beyond the wetting of his clothes.

Last nii'lit, there took place, in the Newton Hall, the first anniversary social gathering in conuoctiou with the "John Goagh " Temperance Lodj;e of Orangemen, oa which occasion there was a large turn out of members and friends. The chair was occupied by fro. John Robertson, W,M., who was supported by Rev. Bros. Potter and Salter; Bro. Goldle, Grand Master ; uud Bro. J. Brame. Tbe hall was taste fully adorned with flags and mottoes. An excellent tea, provided by Mrs Bramo, having boon discussed, tbe chairman gave a brief introductory address, in which he sketched tho rise aid progiess of the lodge, adverting especially to Us distinguishing feature ot requiring all its members to i-ign the temperance pledge. Kov. Bro. Potter, Chaplain of tho Lodge, next addressed tbo mooting In a very able manlier, uud w*s followed by Bro. Goldic, G.M., who gayo a lengthy »peech agaiusb tioman Catholicism. Reviewing tho recent utterances of Bishops Moran anil Red wood, condemnatory of the " godless school* ' of N«w Zealand, he declared tliut the R.C. Church neithor wiihea her people to bo taught religion nor anything else. In I'oino, 95 per cant, of tho popula tion could neither road nor writs, and in Ireland the fruils of Catholic tuition weie apparent. He also men tioned that in one of the public K'.liooln of New Zealand he found two Roman Catholic tcuchers who were busily engaged teaching tbe Catholic Catechism to children of all deuomiu»tion». Bro. Drama drew attcntien to a Rominh schema to ilood the colony with Roman Catholic immigrants, but expressed his conviction that ia tbo freer life before them here, five sixthg of the number would tbrow off thoir allfKJance to the Church, aa bad been tho case in America. Her. Mr Salter's remarks were chiefly oa iho temperance feature ia the John GougU Lodge, bat he hoped that tlioy would toon loso this distinctive feature, by all tbe Orange Lodges adopting himilar principles. A first-class musical entertainment was provided by a number of friends-Miss Seader, Miss Lily Brarce, • and Mr McDermott siting pianoforte selec tion*, while Misses Griffiths, A. £, Brame, and M. Bramc, and Mr Baker, rendered songs and duets most pleasingly. A recita tion by Mr Porter, from Shakspero's "Much Ado About Nothing," was ex ceedingly well givon, and duly appreciated. The meeting, which was very successful, ckacd by the tinging of tho National Anthem.

How to utilise the Immense power of the Kalis of Niagara has for years been an in teresting problem to mechanical engineers. At one time it was thought that Niagara might be made a Rre.it manufacturing centre; bat the advantages of even un ; limitod wa'er power were scarcely sufficient to induce a wholesale removal of works. It tho power of Niagara, however, could be transferred to the manufacturing centres of Canada and the Stats instead of the mills being taken to the Falls, great results might be 01-tained ; and it is thought the recent advances in electrical eciencu render such a feat possible, and, it is hoped, economically practicable. Steps have just been tiken to apply the great power of the Falls to the generation of electricity. Articles of agreemont have been signed botwren the Prospect Park Association, of Niagara, and Mr L. Henklo, of New York, whereby tho association transfer in fee-simple by deed tho property compriied in the twelve acres of the park, iind three acres outsido of it for the consi deration of one million dollars. Henkle's object is to erect enormous hydraulic machinery on the American ride of tho river, just below the Kalis, which will, pos sibly, do the work of generating the elec tricity. His immediate object is to illumi na'e the town oi Niagara with the electric light; but ho has a more ambitious scheme in view. He claims to have perfected a system by which elostriclty may be 'con veyed underground from insulated cables as far as Ifaston, and as far west as Chicago, in sufficient quantity to light the streets of those cities as well us private residences. If this object pan be accom plished, thoro dots not «oom to be any rea son why tho mighty force of Niagara may not be convoyed in a similar manner to the industrial centres of America, and form the chief 'motive-powsr of the mills and factories ot tho continent—thus 'flicking creation," as every' true American believes it ia tbq'mission of his country to <lq.

The anniversary toirce in conneptisn with St. James's Church will be held In tho Hall, Welllngton-stnet, on Thursday evening next. A complimentary benefit to Mr F. Bra bazon (vontriloqulnt), londorert by a rrambjr of amateurs, will take place at the Lome-street hall on August 30th. Tho fourth anniversary of the Star of Auckland Lodge, Amorlatn Order of OddfeI L lows, will bo orebrated by a ball at the Choral Hall on Wednesday, August 30th. The monthly inspection of the Hobson Company will take plsoo on Monday next, after which a meeting will ba held. The panorama of " The Wonders of the World Will be exhibited on Monday evening noxt at tho Newton Congregational tsunday sohool. ' In our advertisement columns to-night appears an announcement of a "Monster Novelty Company" on the T.K.C. IJerbyaiid Melbourne Cup, the value of the former being «fOOO ami the latter JJfiOOO. The fee li ill, ami the!promoter, "Zoo Jumbo,"care of MfH, N. Abbot), Box 3 Pdst-bffloe, Auokland. li expllolt Hi his lnstrnotion that application for tloketfl muse be by letter only. " ' r ■ ■ Two members of the Society of Friend? are at present on a visit to AuoWnni—laaao aharp andl Mr Nparo, They may ba sxpeoted to take part in the utual mpetlna at the Yqung Men's uhristlan Assnotation this evenlner, and Mr Sharp is advertised to'glye a Joptura at the rooms on Monday evening. Iho best are always top cheapest. You losa your time, yonr money, and your patience by buying common sawing maahloes. Yon oan sco eight dlfforont makes of machines working side by Bide, and we study to cell the one you want. That w the seoret ot our ancoess.—D. B. Chambors, 70, Qaeen-street, opposite the Bank OfN.Z.—ADVT. All these who desire some beautiful ntataary and phaotp ointments shqold attend the b«Jo to bo heia on IJonttay t;y Mr ». Lewis. We understand thattbU Is the laatof Vao oon slgnment, and Is well worthy the attendance ot buyer?, (or style and beauty Is unsurpassed, The sale commences at 11 sharp. We notice by announcement in this oven- Ing's iasue, tc&t' v fiiphly Intereattng and humorous prograramoi cbfiatnting of apnaa (in oharacter;, duetf, solos, raadings, dialogue^ recitations, Ko., will .be presetted to the audience on Monday, the 20th instant, aUthe Fruit Soiree of the Sir Honry Havelock Band ot Hope, Alexandra-street The Bey. W. 8. Potter i?lll prcpine, agsisted by the energetlo president, Mr Ji. Goldle, Ac this soiree Is the iirut of its kind in oonneotion with the above, It is hoped that tha friceds o! the cai^e will ' attend in largo nnmberp,

CABLEGRAMS.

[KKUTKR'S CABIiEGtUHS.J

The Imprisoned M.P.—Stormy Debate.

LONDON, August 18,

In the House of Commons last night, an excited debate took placo regarding the sentence passed upon Mr Gray, M.P. for Carlow, for publishing in the "Freeman's Journal" an article reflecting on the judges and jurymen engaged ia the trial of an agrarian murder. The discuasion lasted some: hours and was of stormy character, but finally lapsed without any result, JK evolt in Corea. A revolt has occurred in Corea, China, and the King and Queen have been murdered. PRINCE OF WALES VISITS THE CONTINENT, LONDON, August 17. The Prince of Wales, accompanied by the Princeis and family, left England for Wiesbaden, Germany, for the benefit of His Highness's health. discount raised. LONDON, August 17. The Bank of England has to-day raked tbe rate of discount to 4 per cent. AUSTRALIANS V. BOUTH OF ENG LAND. LONDON, August 17. The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day against the United Eleven of the South of England at Portsmouth. The weather was very fine, and there was a Urge attendance of spectators during the day. The home team went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for a total of 196, the hlgheat scorer being Mr C. I, Thornton, who made 45. The Austra lians cmnuionced their first innings, and at the cose of the day's play had scored 27 for tbo lorn of 1 wicket. Blackham contri buted 16', and is not out. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, August 17. Consols are unchanged at 99|. The market rate of discount has been raised ':{, to 3i per cent., and is now 4 below bank rate. There v a fair demand for Austra lian hides at full price. There are no quotable chaugss iv Now Zealand seuurij ties, colonial breadstuff*, or tallow.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, this day.

A man named Bump, who was yesterday acquitted of a charge of murdering another named Forbes, whone headless body was found at Deep Lead, was immediately after ward* re-arrested for tbo murder of Michael Quinlivan ia 1880. A further warrant is out for Burns fur a murder in South Aus tralia. S. C. Brown ha« resigned his position ot Postmaster-General in the New South Wales Ministry. Tho Government intend to make large reductions in the railway rates from the lit September next, THE PAYMENT OP MEMBERS. BRISBANE, August 18. Io the Legislative Assembly to-day, the motion—of which notice was Riven by the Hon. S. G. Griflithfl, one of tho members for Brisbane City North, on tbe 15th inst., in favour of tho payrount of members of tbe Qucenslsnd Parliament—came up for ducussiuD, and was negatived »n a division by 23 to 21. HORSE rEED FOR THE BRITISH TROOPS. ADELAIDE, August 18. Mciars Elder, Smith, and Co., of this city, are shipping supplies of borso feed, for the u»c of| tbo British troops in Kgypt. Fifty tons aro being despatched by each outward mail steamer. COMMERCIAL. SYDNEY, August 18. Wheat is unchanged at 6s 4d per bushel. New Zealand oats are quoted at Ss 4d, Id below last week's price. Maize remains at Gs.

SPECIAL DESPATCHES.

Cetetvayo'B lieturn. LONDON, August 17(4 p.m.) Cetewayo returns to the Capo, leaving England in about a 101 taight. He will be accompanied by several oiUccri aa adviser*, and by a temporary British resident. AID Tv IKISH TENANTS. Lla DON, August 18, (5.55 a.m.) A po« erful party in Ireland are organ ising an extensive fund for the purpose of astiflting tenants against tho landlords. It has been in tne form of a company, and Mr Parnell, M.P., is tho chief director. LONDON, August 17, 7.20 p.m. PAYMENT OF IRISH M.P.'S. A national fund is being raised in Ireland to pay the Irish Members of Parliament. REBELLION IN COREA.-THE KING AaD QUEEN KILLED. In connection with the anti-foreign rebel lion at Corea, in which the King and Queen were killed, it has been decided to despatch a Japanose man-of-war to protect tho men aced Embassy.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M.S.S. Zealandia, from Kan Fran cisco and Honolulu, may be expected to pnt in an appearance some time on Smday, poisibly early in tho morning.

THE TSUKUBA.

The Japanese corvette, Tsukuba, arrived in harbour about nine o'clock last night, after an uneven tf el passage of 15 days. Bhe brought np at anchor in midstream, off Railway Pier. About half-past seven o'cleok this morning, the usual salute was ijred from the muuVwar, in response to which tha A battery of Artillery, under O»ptain Payne, mustered in the Albert l'aik and acknowledged tho compliment by a return salute of seven guns. At 11 o'clock Mr Compton (chairman) and Mr J. M. Brlgham (secretary) of the Harbour Board, visited the Tsakuba In the p.s. Tongarirq. They were"oourteously received by Captain Kasama, who spoke by the aid of an interpreter, Mr Compton •welcomed bin to Auckland, and stated that any in formation he could giro was at the disposal of those on the corvette. Captain Kaeauja expressed his thanks, after which the visitors returned to town. His Worship the Mayor (Mr J, M, Clark), tho Town Clerk (Mr P. A. Phillpß), and Councillor Waddel (of the City Council) p»id an oflioisl visit to the vessel later in the day, and were reeeired with due ceremony, ! The Japanese corvette Tsnkuba ii*a vessel of over 1,800 tons measurement, ship rigged. She was built at Malacca in 1857 by British workmen. The hull is of teak, 257 ft. in length, and 38ft. beam, with embrasures for 10 t»un», four of which are 64-poundor converted Krupp. The remain* ing six are bras 3 32-pounders, of native manufacture. These are'also smaller Arm strong guns for boat service, and arms of precision and side arm*. The engines are of English manufacture, capable of propelling i the vessel at a rate of about nine knots. The Tsukuba Iqft Tokiq on March A, and proceeded io Hong- Kon«. in China, from which port she sailed for Melbourne qn April 25. including qffi cers and men, there are 333 squlu on board, tjw fallowing being a list of the names of the formpr:—Captain, Kasama; com. mander, Atai; chief surgeon, Toyozumi; first lieutenant, Tajiri; navigating lieutenant, Kashiwahara; first lieu tenant, Aritna ; second lieutenants. Nemo, Kodftma, Uyemura, Nagai, and Endow; surgeon, Suzuki j chipf paymaster, Nagai: chief engineer, Yoehida; sub-lientenants, Sakamoto, Nagamine, Tamari, Niejiraa, Yoshida, Yamada, Ekebata, and Yasuoka; secretary, Mori; and 11 midshipmen, 2 non-commissioned officers, 1 assistant sur geon, 3 assistant paymasters, 2 assistant engineers, and 17 cadets, It is expected that the Tsukuba will leave for Wellington early next mouth.

It has not yet been decided whether the Tsukuba •will or will not be opened to the public during her stay here. Seeing that a Japanese man-o'-war is a very rare arrival in this pott, Captain Kasama would confor a great faveur upon tho citizens of Auck land by permitting them, to inspect his v»Bftel and oren^ the latter perhaps possess ing the greater interest. We append a de scription of the vt ssel and list of officers.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The Oovernmem and Mr Shrimski's Amendment. INT the House, Major Atkinson stated that while he cannot allow Mr Shrimski's amendment to be inserted in the Loan Kill, he will allow the subject to be fully dis cussed without reference to party on Mr iiurathonse's motion, Auckland Savings Bank Bills. Mr Pollen, Messrs George, McLean, and othtrs, yesterday displayed such opposition to Mr Whitaker's Savings Bank Bill, which ia wanted for Auckland, that the Pieraiar had to report progress. The Crowd of Bills. Though 170 Bills are down, there are a lot nioic priuted. Meeting of the Provincial Party. Mr Moss convened a meeting of the old provincial party this morning-35 attended. A committee of nine was appointed, who were willing to support any scheme that would relieve the House of local legisla tion. They do not, however, expect to do much this session, hut hope next to mako their voices heard. Registration of Births. Mr Dick's Registration of Births and Deatbs Amendmont JBill enacts that the penalty for not registering births may be recovered within three years. In deaths, among the particulars required for registra tion of the death of any person deceased there shall be registered the age, at the death of the deceased, of every living child of such deceased pcrsen. The Slanger Slanged. Mr Fish got rather a smart rab over the knuckle*) this afternoon from MrShtphard, who accused bim of making lueof a. private conversation. Mr Shephard said Mr Fish wan nut fit to mix in the society of honest men. Mr Fish during the evening apolo gised, remarking that he never intended to hurt anybody's feelifigs. Mr Driver's Financial Separa tion. There is considerable excitement about the lobbio3 in connection with Mr Driver's motion. Members cannot make out the drift of it, especially Opposition, because it is generally understood the Government have a hand in it. Tbis is borne out by the fact that many of the Government sup porters let the cat out of the bag during the foreooon, that there was going to be a surprise from a staunch supporter of the Government. Wbat the upshot of the affair will be is hard to say. Une thing is very clear. Matters are getting considerably mixed, and the end of the session seems far further off than it was a month ago. A Groivded Paper. Last week there was 83 Bills on the Order Paper—now there are 92, including a num ber of important and useful messures. I heard one of the northern members say this afternoon, he would be quite satisfied to get away in a couple of month*. ; Thames Qoldfields Purchase. The report of the Goldfields Committee and Thames Pensions states as follows :— "I am directed to report that the com mittee is of opinion that tbe monies paid to the natives are so paid in accordance with law ; that owing to the argument between the Government and the natives ot the Thames goldfieldt, as regard* goldfielda revenues, the local Government bodies are placed at a disadvantage as compared with tho Local Government bodies on the so nurue-l goldfieldi?,' and that the Government either purchase oil the natives rights' or sub sidise the local bodies to the extent of tho amount derived from miners' rights.—J. C. Brown." J>trest Steam Service. Tho proposals of the Government re direct steam service between here and Home will not be laid before the House uu til the Loan Bills are disposed of. Hunua Road. The Government Engineer has recom mended that the sum of £250 be expended on the Hunua road. Petitions. Mr Moss presented a petition from the Parncll Borough Council in favour ot extending the tine during which agree ments for water supply could be maiic, as provided iv the Amended Corporations Act introduced by him. Mr Whitaker pre sented a petition from Patrick Connell, hotel-keeper, Alexandra, for compensation for loss sustained by the closing of his lutel during Tawhiao's meeting. Captain Morris presented a petition from Alexander Ailktn for buck pay; from Alexander Aitkeu, for compensation for loss ot office. Tbe Waste Lands Committee reports on rations petitions for land that ih» cases of the petitioners haying been dealt with by the Naval and Military and Local Forces Land Claims Commission, the committee see bo reason to re-open them. The ca«es referred to are those of Edward O'Hare, David Joyce, John Gibbous, Isaac Read ing, Michael Muaro, and Willinm Williams. Ke th« case of Patrick Brennan, the com< mittee reports that there Is no evidence) to show that the petitioner has any claim, and in the cate of Joseph Grecnsmith, the committee consider that the petitioner having failed to exerciie his scrip for nine teen years, the claim cannot now be enter tained, Auckland Reclamation. The Hon. Mr Johnston introduced the Auckland Railway Station Bill, which is intended to give effect to the arrangement made be tween Mr Whitaker—on behalf of the Government—and the Auckland Har bour Board, for thq subdivision of the rail way station reclamation, Questions. Replying to Major Habris, Mr John vroN said there was no record of a promise to increase the wages of gangers on the Auckland line, nor was there any such re cord in the department at Auckland, Replying to Mr Duncan, Major Atkin.so;« said the Government did not iotend to make provision for the payment! of 12« 6d in tho pound to the local bodies, bsing the balance qi subsidy under the Abolition of Provinces Act. Replying to Mr Steward, Mr Johnston said the matter qf estab lishing a railway employes' accident fund would be taken into consideration by the Government, Financial Separation. Mr' Driver gave notics of motion on going into Committee of Supply—(l) That in tho opinion ot this House it is impossible that one central Legislature and adminis- , 1 ration can manage tho local affairs of the two Islands, and make the annual appro priations iv an equitable and satis, factory manner. (2) That to maintsin the federal union of the colony, and secure more economical administration and just legislation, it ia absolutely necessary that there should be aa immediate financial separation between the two islands. (3) That a respectful address be presented to his Excellency to t,hc effect that he may be pleased to appoint a Rojal Commissioner to enquire into the financial position of the two islands, having regard to the revenue and expenditure in the pa»t, and recom mend the terms upon which such financial adjustment may bb fairly carried out,, and that a Bill based upon suoh recommenda tion be prepared dining the recess and introduced within fourteen days after the mestinj; of the next session of the prcsont parliament. Mr DjßlVKß's'notice of motion is supposed to be with concurrence of Government and support from many Southern members who say they are sick of "Northern complaint's of the ill treatment of Northern politics. It will be strongly supported, but no Opposl tion Auckland members, that I can find, approve ot or are committed to it. Some of those whq supported the Government knew qf it. liqnd Tax for Deficiencies on Railways. Majqr Atkinson said ( The Government lave considered the amendment to the Loan Bill proposed by Mr Shiimski. After care fully considering the matter, the Govern menfc have come to the conclusion that the clause is foreign to tho objects of the Bill, and would tend to anything bat the public .nterosts if inserted. The same issue as the clause raised was proposed last year by the hoo. member for Motueka, who then carried a resolution in the same direction, and who laid down again a notice on the order paper bear ing on the same subject, The Govern ment, believing that the House desired to discuss this question, proposed to postpone all the orders of the day so as to allow Mr Hursthonse's motion to come on and bo dis cussed as a matter of principle. A long discussion ensuod, in which only two Auckland members spoke." Mr Ham- LIN was pleased with neither the clause nor'tbe motion. If the principle wag to be affirmed, they would have to ,go .back to 1870,.and say that all,propeity benefited jy the public work 3 expenditure should be taxed. The object; ef the proposition was

manifest.. It simply meant that a certain class had got their railways, their harbours and other works, and these were to cet off scot free, whereas all who had not «Tt similar advantages were to bs taxed Mr Whitaker hal thought over th matter carefully. and, while he upheld th. principle, he di 1 uo: see how the retro* pecUve question wa3 to be worked out H alluded to immigration. A great deal of money had been spent in that way, and whn was to bear the taxation fjr that? Gold fields water-races were placed in a simi]?, situation, As a matter of fact, in thedii trict he hailed from, land was not a»" valuable ai it was beforo th! nil ways were constructed. On «i other hand laud in Queen-street Auckland, had gone up im mo nselv since the railway was opened, and the trad* concentrated in that city. How then was the tax in that case to be adjusted? Bp confessed he could not see. Then as ie gards the future, the question was snr rounded by equally great difficulties and he called upon the mover of these motions to explain fully how they proposed dealing with the numerous class of cases whiph came under these categories. The question for postponing the orders of the day was then put and carried by 45 Mr Hursthodse moved, "That intho opinion of this House, the districts through which the Government railways ran should be charged with the difference between thn working expenses, including interest oa cost of construction, and receipts from such railways." It had been argued that while they did not go back upon the railways that had been made in the past, they should nevertheless rate the railways in the future He could not agree with that logic. Duly qualified valuators under the wopertv tax would be quite able to say to what extent the various properties had benefited by railway construction. Jt had been argued taat it would be unfair to make tbe tax retrospective, a« properties may have been sola In the interval, and the enhanced value paid a» purchase price. The same objection miaht bo argued to a land or even property tax, and yet such an objection might never be sustained.

Major Atkinson could not agree that it woota do more difficult to tax from the beginning than to impose such a tax in the future. H« hoped they would face the P.° S ? .v 3 lt etood ' and not look at it through the medium of either his or any °! ier C"?J e,rument- The rate- « made at all, would have to be made oa the caiiital value, and not by rating tho districts, The subject had received the careful considera tion of the Government, aid if not all the most of the members of the Government were in favour of grappling with tbe difficul tie?, but op to tbe present time they had not been aole to see tlieir way to make any defi. nite suggestion. It the committee could obviate that difficulty, then they would confer a great advantage upon the Govern ment. The question was one, however which bad nothing to do with the Loan Bill. That Bill would have to be proceeded with, and he asked them to dissever the question of the loan from the one bow immediately under notice. Peraoni tbrongh whoso land it was proposed to take the rail ways would have a right to be beard before tbe line wa« comtructed, and that in the" ca«e of lines in which there was a break in tbe line, such as the Wanganui and New Plymouth lines, would bo very awkward. There was a break there, and the propwty-holders in that break would have a right to insist upon being heard before the coupling link was made. That showed the difficulty by which the whole question would be beset »nd the ex. pediency la thinking about delaying the Loan Bill until tho whole question was determined. He concluded by moving as an amendment, " That the principle of the special [taxation of property increised in value by the expenditure of public money, and the construction of railways, harbours, &c, it just; that to give effect thereto was beset by many difficulties, and that the same be referred to a Select Committee to consider and report upon tbe whole subjtct within one week; the f aid committee to. cousist of Sir George Grey, Messrs J. E. Brown, Huwthouse, Macandrew, Skep« hard, button, Hurst, and tbe mover."

Sir G, Grey asked that his name saonld be removed from the committee. He held strong views on the point, and had not dis< guised his opinions; but he felt certain, from the names on the committee, that he could not expect to bring the committee round to his views, and he would only feel unoemfortable under the clrcnmitances. He would, however, be prepared to giro evidence before tbe committee if required. After considerable discussion, Mr Hurst house'* motion was rejected by 38 to 22, the division list being as' foMows .— Ayes (22): Barren, Bracken, J. Buchanan (Naj)ier), Feldwick, George, Holmes, Hurnthouse (teller), Joyce, McDonald, J, McKenzio (Mocr&ki), Montgomery, Moss, fceJdon, Shrimski (teller), Smith, Steward, rtwauaon, Taiaroa, J. W. Thomssn (Cluiha), Turnbull, W. Weston (Syden bani).

Noes, 38 : Allrlght, Atkinson, Beetham, Bryce, W. C. Buchanan (Waira'apa South), Ctdman, Conplly, D. M. Fergus, Fiti j>erald, Hamlin, Harris, Hobbs (teller), nur«t, J. C. Johnston (Te Aro) (teller), W. W. Johmton (Manawatu), Kelly, Leves tam, Mcllwraith, McMillan, Mitchelson, Muuro, O'Callaghan, Pearson, Petrie, Postlethwaite, Pyke, Rolleston, Rutherford, Shephard, Stevens, Slitter, Sutton, Tawhai, Trimble, ffatt, Whitaker, I. Wilton (Kai. apoi). Major Atkinson's motion then became the substantive motion.

Mr Sfddon proposed an amendment on tbi3 to rate private properties through which lands and railways were hereafter made. The House continued debating tho ques tion till 2.30 in the morning, Mr Steward urged that tha Loan Bill should be postponed till the end of next week, so as to give the committee time to report.

Mr SWANSON opposed the amendment, as the Government would find it difficult enough to make railways through native lands without such conditions as Mr Seddon proposed. Air Weston did not see how it was possible for the committee to make a report of any value in the time given. Od. division, Mr Seddon's amendment was lost by 32 to 21. Mr MOSS then moved the following addi tion to the motion, " That in order to avoid increased complications on this very diffi cult question, further consideration of the wow Zealand Loan Bill be deferred until tb,o repert of the committee be received and adopted."

This was seconded by Mr Joycb, 'lint lost on division by 30 to 2L Major Atkinson's motion was then. car lied on the voices.

Major Atkinson moved that the com mittee consist of Mesßis J, E. Brown, Con nolly, Hall, Hursthpu.ee, Macandrew, Montgomery, Shephard, Suttou, SeddoD. and the mover.

Mr Weston proposed to substitute Mr Shrimski for Mr Sutton.

This was lost 011 the voices,, and Major Atkinson's motion was carried. \'

The House rose at 2.35.

The whole night was spent in discussing theso motions and amendments, but nothing new was said. Mr George made the most common-sense speech, by simply saying that the whole night was wasted by a useless debate which could under no cir cumstances bs of any good to the country.

R.M. COURT.-This day.

(Before J. B. Macdonaia, Esq., R.M.) K?£t lOui 1' & IVK Y-'^JWpbhmaw, olaim m J»J d—v, ls. Wmshlj) gave Judgment In thiß 5s 61, the amount ot a promissory note dra*n in favour ot one 8. P. fiarjes and endorsed by Harjes to the plaintiffs, and1 when;on pregenfc uon_was dishonoured." To this defendant ?=!? e// ls' cr aIM)- tßat on the 2nd March; 188J, defendant paid Harjeß the amonHt of the note; and it the plaintiff* then ot unbseqnently held the noto. they did so merely as asents for Harjas. No witnesses were called, thn faots thought material twin* Btatea and accepted to be the following : hL \ c te.^ nade. bj; de'endant In favour ol Harjas; (b) tho note Indorsed by Harjes and sent to plaintiffs llfor ooUeotlon;" (o) at th&t time HatjoiJ wac, and still Is, Indebted to plain- Si '" ' 1 tJ lat th?nPt? I" question, though not discounted BDeoifloally. was in common with °, .srs.^6Poai' ed by Harjes and held by the . plaintiffs as seoarlty for a running aooonnt, wd on the seourity of the noteß in the aeßren»te Harjea was allowed credit; (c) thenoteHatfired on tne ith March; (f) defendant thereon pMd Harjes. but did not reoaire baolc hhnote; <g| St« Ap"Hi188?',I?fSea.leßVes the colony > " fhS:?h rdßi! )l! lJ lltl5 !l Blve notl°B to defendant that they held tho note and claimed pay ment from defendant; (1) plaintiffs have not assets snffiolent to oover flora's d«b^rtl J> tPalntlirß b^ lnK this aotlon. For 2SS^ tout *U uwag Mked another platatlfff S?s.n«« ot t0 ft? 0 Blven defendant notioa of dlßhoßoor. hnd it wea submitted that In any oase the long dolay In Informing defendant that the note was in plaintiffs1 hands and unsatisfied amounted to laohes whioh would bar nlaltttifls" olaim as against the defendant. The auefiUon must be answered in the eegafive. ror V>» m«ker of a promissory note Is not entitled/to BOtloe. Ag to the other point, plaintiff) oou£ not be gnllty of laohog In delaying to rive a notloe. They wore under no obligation to give I at all. Judgment for plaintiff tor amount claimed and costg. it not belig lost sight of that., defendant has himself to blame in paying his money without receiving baok the seourity. \\

oiK AUCKLAND EtENENG STAB. SATURDAY. - AUGUST 19



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