SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BUWR!BW.-.Tiv-nior»uw Mm .inn;, 7.12 „ MOON'S AOK.-Firat Quarter. 23rd. !).58 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

lABT KTENINO,

Argjlo. 5.8., Crawford, from Whangarei

TO-DAY. Cltjr of Bydsey, P.Jl.p.s., Dearborn, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVeNINO. Advance, goh. MoKenule, for Whangarei Wellington, ».s., Farquhar, (or Rnsßull Olenoltf, b.b., Crawford, for Tanranga Flngul, b,«., Norrlß, for Meroury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Rotornahana — 50 oases jams (Peak's Btoneloss). 55 eaoks oaimeal (50's and 25' n), 6 oases Canterbury hams and bacon. —». W. Btnney & Co.

Per Rotoruahana-, from Molbourne—6B half cheats and 37 boxes ton. 300 bags bonedust. 90 oii*3H tapiooa, 40 oasf h sago, anda lurgoqnuutlty of sanrtrlcß. From Hobart-120 oasoa irnlt, 50 oases jams. From Bluff-55 saoks oatmeal. Krom unnedln—l7o saoka flonr, 40 saoka oat meal, )2 barrels ale, 10 oaaes btoon From Lyttelton—JSOßaoks potaioea, l.OiOsaotn wheat, 11 oases bacon, 5 cases oheess. 8 oanes tobacco. From Wellington—so casoa schnapps, 50 boxes cornflour. jt Inwards OOABTWlßß.—iilzatto, from Rnsaoll with 66 tons mangareso; Gael, from|Thames, with 55 tons maohinory.

OOTWABDB, COASTWIS*. — Krlcmhllds, for WhangarOa; Tevtot,'* for, Matakana; Uzette, for Thamoa; Sael, for Hokltika, with ma chinery.

The eohooner Gael, which arrived in harbour yesterday, left the Th/nnea early last wneb with a quantity of machinery for llofcltika, While off Whangarel on Thursday last, a tar/iflo gale was encountered, during which some of tho sal's were blown away.ri'nderiug It neooseary for tho vessel to put Id horp to havo t hem replaced. , . 7"

Tho Union Co.'s new steamer Mutiinapua, which Is expected to arrive here on Saturday, has a quantity of oats from Lyttelton for this port. :.:j\ ,

The sohooner Marlon was put up for sale by auotloa, by Messrs Tonhs and Co., to-day, Bidding commenced at £300, anil: reaohed £7-15 The reserve not being rs*cned. tfeu. vessel/was withdrawn (or private sale. "Sag* 1 '

The s.B. Argylo from Whan^arei last evening brought the tollovrlng passengers: —Mr and Mrs Konrkhard, Mrs Colo and daughter. I Mrs Graft. Mlssos Soocorabe, Scott, and Rawlings, Messrs Tothlll, Calander. Green. Yonng, Rosa. G Jorge, Ro wo (2), Cole, Coleman, Oidman, and 3 bays, decoombe. Banks, MoLeod, Carol), Wil iams, Stubblns, and Broaken.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.Ms.b. City of Sydnoy arrived from Sydney shortly after 3 p.m. to-dnv, and an chored otT the end of Qaeen-stroot Wharf.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kiipara HaiDS, Saturday.

Arrived, on Thursday: Boreails ; gone to Mltchelfon's MIU (Port Albort) to load. Mor miou, schooner, from Lj ttelton; KOne to Ma nngawhare. The schooner 'lorosv is at anchor (wlndbonnd).

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

__„„. ARKIVAL9. p'oril(Uln!'B.B., An'erson, from the South

The 8.9. Prngnln arrived at Onehunga from the South early thismorninK. Frsm Wellington to arrival at Taranaki encountered strong head winds with a tasty head sea. Thence to arrival fresh Bouthorly wind with a heavy sea. Passengers—Misses Courtney, Carey, Kelly. Harlin, 3leadames RohAuna, Warn, Monies, Martin, CJ aver don, Mitobelson. Kitten. Messrs Bohannn, HuntPr. Ward, Cnristie, Moloaworth, Watts, Martin, Nesblt, fmlth. Jenkins, Ford. fnott, Atkinson (mail agent). Hill, Rhlnd, 36b bnns, Gold water, Forrest, Clarke, Ford, Robin son. Heend. Bishop Kedwood, Hey. Sanzean, and U steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Nelson. Monday.

The steamer Beautiful Star, which left Wel lington for Westport on Saturday morning, trot Into Nelson at 8 o'clock to-night with her engines partially disabled. When off nnck'B Point, about 3 o'olook in the morning, the engines par tially broke down, and the captain headed the vessel for Nelson.

Tauiunoa, this day. Arrived: SlenoJg, from Auckland, noon Kuhskix, th<B day. Arrived: Wellington; from Auckland, 8.15 «.m.-

Mail Notice.

MAILS will Clows as Undes.— THIS DAY.

For Whangarei Heads, Waipn. Whangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Wbangarel Heart-, and Whangarel per Rotomahana, ntS p.m t Wbdnksdav, 19th instant For Waitani, per Macgregor, at 8 a.m. For Tarunoki and Southern ports, per Penguin, at 8 a.m. For newspapers at 7 n.m> Late letters till 8.20 a.m. Kor Whitianpi. per Mary Kllen, at 0 a.m. For Coiomandel, per Goromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Glaborne, per Orotl, at 3 p.m. Kor Thames, per Rotomahana. at 3 30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 30 p m. Thubbday. 20th Instant. For Waiwera, To Kapa, Craigieburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborno. Napier,. Southern Forts, and Australian Colonies, per Rotomahana, at 11 a.m.

Si B. BIS 3, Chief Foatmaster. Cblof Post-offloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Joly 18, 1882,

Abbott's Opera House—Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 3 p.m.

Kohlur's Wax Works, adjoining Mr Phlllipa'a Shop, Queen-street, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Masonio Hall—Diatrlot Grand Lodge'ot New Zealand. Lodge of Benevolence, 7.30 p.m.

Fonsonby Wosleyan Sunday-school (New Church)— Tea and Publlo Meeting, 6 p.m.

New Zealand Regiment ot Artillery, "A' Battery-Annual Meeting, Drill-shed, 7.30 p.m.

Notice to Correspondents.

J.F.M.—The Grand Jury are unpaid.

S.O.—There la not a skating rink at Ponsonby. IjlOHnsk,—A wholesale spirit merchant Is oor tairtly not permitted by the Licensing Aot to sell one bottio of spirits.

Birth.

WARNOOK - On July 12th. at her residence. Franklin Koad, Mrs. fcobert T. Warnook of a daughter.

Death.

OOUBHNAN.—On Jnne 29th, at Whangapoa, Daniel Conghnan, late ot Auckland, aged 10 years.—Country papers please copy. p GRIGS.—On July 17th. at her parents'residence, Wakefleld-Ktreet, Florence Mar. tho infant daughter of Walter Grlgg. aged 5 weekp. NORKIB.—On July 17. atherparentß'residenoe. Devonport, Kva Mabel, third daughter of Captain Norris, aged 9 years. The funeral will leave Vlotorla Boad, at 3.80 on Thursday, July 20. SIMMOND3,-On July 16th, in Elliott-street. George Frederick William Simmonda, aged 7 rears.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1882.

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

That British interference in Egyptian affairs at the present juncture was a politi cal necessity, few will deny i. but many will at the same time question the wisdom arid justice ol: the shape which this inter ference has assumed, the methods by which it is being carried out, and the policy which it is intended to inaugurate. John Bright and the British Radicals will not stand alone in protesting against the useless and avoidable destruction of life and property which baa for a week been going on at Alexandria, but their sentiments will be echoed by friends of Justice and Humanity in every part of the world. The erstwhile " Jingoes " of the Conserva tive Patty, who certainly would not be the first to raiao an outcry on behalf of" inferior races," or in favour of tender dealing with a question involving theprestige of Britain, are condemning1 the Gladstone Government for failirfg to foresee and .take precaulious to prevent tbe anarchy which fcaa resulted from the operations before Alexandria. Wo have commended, and still commend Mr Gladstone's Government, for their prompt determination to maintain, by force of anna if necessary, the interests of Britain in Egypt. We would even agree that the time is fully ripesfor that inter ference being not fitful, but continuous, and we would be prepared to justify and defend a policy which embraced the estab lishment of a British garrison at Alexandria or Cairo, so as to ensure at once the proper government of Egypt and the security of the Suez Canal route, Eecent events, if they teach anything, teach that our policy of financial control in Egypt must give place to one of political control. Tho utter failure of the former system has proved that the Egyptians are unfitted to possess tho measure of constitutional free

clooi enjoyed by them; and a more com prehensive control by Britain and France j YTonidjWe feel assured.conducemore to their welfare and be leas irksome than the mere holding of tho purse-strings has proved to So. But tho approval of such a policy oes not involve aaeeut to the methods by which it ts proposed to inaugurate it. We have formerly characterised the bombard mentof the city of Alexandria as uncalled-for and unnecessari|y cruel, and events have cor roborated our view. The result of firing on the city hasbaen to exasperate the Egyptians against .European residents, and hundreds of tho latter hare been massacred; It has led to the wildest anarchy, incendiarism, and plunder ; and has placed the life of the Khedive in imminent danger from the fury of tho populace. No doubt, order has now been restored, but at what a cost I All the anarchy and confusion we cannot but look upon as perfectly pre veatible, if the bombardment bad not been bo precipitately entered upon. Why uhould not Admiral Seymour have delayed opera tions until tho transport ships with troops had arrived and placed him in a position to follow up an attack on the forts by the landing of a force sufficient to cope with the Egyptian troops in tho pity ? To this query the facts at our disposal ofter no satisfactory reply; and the retirement of John Bright from the Cabinet, with a full knowledge of the circumstances, favours the presumption that no satisfactory reply can be given to the question. Thou it would appear that, after all, Turkey is to be called upon to send an army to etfect the pacification of Egypt—such being the re commendation of the Conference of the .Representatives of tho Great Powers. If it is Turkey's duty, why did Britain interfere at all? And if it i» Britain's duty, why should she now shrink from it and roll tho burden on to the shoulders of another ? To thesu questions we cannot hope to have an answer until the arrival of tho mail puts us in possession of necessary de tails not supplied by the telegraphic messages Oue incidental report—that the French ;«i J Italian war-ships have decided to remain absolutely neutral, although men from the ships oi other nationalities have landed and taken part in the restora tion of order in Alexandria—suggests that a reason for the change in tho attitude ot Britain may be found in the mutual jealousies of Franco . and Italy. Out wardly, however, thoro is every appear ance ot unanimity among the Powers with regard to Egyptian affairs. The majority of them have approved of the British" bombardment, and they are all agreed upon tho question of Turkish occupation. Wo learn to-day that the occupation by Turkish troops is to be limited to six months, unless tho Khedive desires an exten sion of the time; and that the neces sary funds aro tv bo advanced by the Powers, and to he ultimately repaid by Kgypt. It is reassuring to find from this that, though tho action et the British fleet has been precipitate, it is not likely to lead to an; conflict of interests among tho Euro pean Powers, and that the solution of the difficulty may be much more easy than the most sanguine bas yet dared to hope.

There is a view of tho subject suggested, if not fully warranted by the intelligence to hand, which would, if correct, reconcile the seeming contradictory turn which affairs have taken. The suggestion is that tho anti-foreign movement in Egypt, which has led to the present bloodshed, is not bo much the outcome of feeling among the na'ivo Egyptians, as it is tho result of Turkish intrigue and perfidy. Tho Sultan of Turkey was never enamoured of the Angln-Frcnch control of the Egyptian finances, and he only agreed to such control under unmistakable pressure from the Western Powers. The Pashas about tho Ottoman Court would probably like the control still less, as it would deprive them of the wholesale plun der which it is their wont to extort in one way or another from the Imperial revenues; and there was thus ample reason why they should wish the existing control to termi nate. Since ever Arabi Bey started his dgitation for the complete control of the Budget being handed over to the Chamber of Notables, She conduct of the Porto has been such as to justify the suspicion that she was secretly instigating and approving of tha movement. 1 ho Sultan made Arabia Pasha, and the bestowal of such an honour can only be con strued into a desire to reward the recipient for his services. Again, the Sultan protested against the Anglo- French note guaranteeing the maintenance of the status quo in Egypt, a step which amounted to a direct en couragement to Arabi Pasha. The Khedive is the hereditary ruler of Egypt, as guaran teed by the Sultan's firman, and the Anglo-French note constituted an act most loyal and [friendly to Turkey, so that the Sultan's protest was alto gether uncalled for, unless on the presumption that he wished to overturn the existing order of things and get rid of the obnoxious Anglo-French control. If this reading of events is right, it accounts for Britain undertaking a hostile demonstra tion against Arabi Pasha, which the Sultan of Turkey would have a natural disincli nation to do. It would also give a peculiar .significance and appropriateness to the resolution of the Powers, that the work ef restoring the authority ot the Khedive must be cariied out by Turkish instead of British battailous. There will be a savour ot poetical justice if the Sultan is compelled to undo the work which he has been hitherto secretly furthering, and if Arabi Pasha the "rebel" receives his punishment at the hands of the one who was hia prime instigator in hiu treasonable career. It is exceedingly satisfactory in the meantime to find that tbo Sultan, who has done his utmost to break the European concert on the Egyptian Question, is con fronted by a thorough consensus of opinion among the Great Powers, and that, instead of being in tbe position, of directing events, he is being coerced into a course of action which, if most repugnant to him, is calculated to secure the peace of .Europe. How long a (fairs may wear this satisfac tory aspect is, however, quite another matter.

Owing to the impassable state of the roada, Mr Phipps has been compelled to dis continue running his omnibus to tho Asylum for the present.

The brig Aunabell is the next vessel on the berth at Dunedin for this port. She is announced to sail early.

The many friends of Miss Rate Kdger, M.A., will learn with great pleasure of her appointment to the position of Lady Prin cipal of the new Girls' College at Nelson, There were fifteen applicants. Miss Lilian Kdger, M.A., was ohoaen as assistant teacher out of fifteen applicants.

We Bee, by huest advices from Mel bourne, that kauri timber is still ad vancing in price. Baulk is worth 20s, and flitches 19s.

fhe Government offer bonuses of £5 per head for every healthy ostrich chick (not exceeding 5p in all) landed in New Zealand, and a bonus of £500 for the first 25 tons of butter or 5.0 tons of cheese produced in a factory workedpn the American system.

A recent N.Z, Gazette appoints J, E. Macdonald, Esq., K.M., and T, Macffar lanc, Esq., visiting Justices for Auckland gaol ; Mi Meikle, Esq., J.P., visiting Justice at Mercury Bay; and L. J. Bagnall, Esq., visiting Justice at Xsirua gaol.

Our To Awamutu correspondent writes; —"I am clad to leqjn that Mr Sloan has made up his mind not to proceed to Te Aroha, as intended, but will remain amongst ns to take part in the administra tion of public affairs as in the past. He has called for tenders for the erection of a new store, which, when finished, will be one of ithe finest in the Waikato district."

On Friday night last, during the storm, a large dead kauri tree was struck by lightning, the trunk being split open to the bottom and a shower of pieces were scat tered all round. £>ome weighing a few hundred weights were thro)vn several .chains distant, aud one heavy ' piece on to the r.oad underneath a waggon loaded wit!'; timber. This makes tho third dead kaurj tree I have noticed struck in the same way in this (VVaitakerei) district by lightning, showing the danger of being near tb,om in a thunderstorm.T-HCorrespondentJ.

Mr Joseph Newman sends a letter upon the working of the Sunday Liquor Law in Ireland, He observes t " The ■■ Pall Mall Gazette,1 a newspaper not very favourable to teetotalism, says (May 3rd, 1882), in an article on the drink question : ' Another cause cf diminution can be found in the Irish Sunday Closiug Act. In 1877 the Irish Drink Bill was twelve millions; in 1380 it had fallen to sine millions;' and in another newspaper I re^d fhat the police arrefts had fallen off sines the Sunday closing commenced nearly one third; and, as a proof that the people wish the practice to be extended, the five large .cities or towns exempted fiom the operation of the Act, viz., Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and twu others, have forwarded petitions to Parliament signed, offer aliousa to house canvas, by £ye oat of every eight, and in some capes toy she out of eight, of tho entire male population, praying that these exempted towns may have the full benefit ol tbe Asfc

A child aged three years, son of Mr Buller, of Elliott-street, is reported missing. The boy was lost iv O.ueen-strect yesterday, and was dressed iv brown jacket, knicker bockers, and Scotch cap with the word " Jttudeavour" iv gilt letters in front.

When Dr Cox was settled in Brooklyn lie kept a doe, which was kennelled tit the rear of the house. The dog being *ome what given to biting, tbe doctor placed in large capitals over the kennel the admoni tion, "'Teeth inserted here."

Messrs J. Cosgrave and Co. notify by advertisement that their premises will be closed to-morrow and Thursday, to allow their stock to be re-marked.

The South British Insurance Company have received a cablegram announcing that on Saturday last Suez Caual risks in the morning ruled at 40s per cent.; by mid day they had fallen to 20s ; and are now quieter.

Tbe timber industry in the Manukau, which has been iv a somewhat languishing condition for some niontha past, is reviving. A second^lrive of logs has taken place from Messrs Gutbrie and lurnach's now bush at Karikari, upwards of 300,000 feet of timber coming dowu.

We are sorry to hear that Sergeant Jack son, the energetic and popular police ollicer in charge of Parnell, is seriously iu jured. Several days ago while searching for tho deranged girl, Sarah Swin, he passed through the Domain, and slipping, fell heavily on his side. A day or two after he experienced great pain, aud being examined by a medical man it was found that several rib 3 wero broken.

Mr Archibald Forbes publishes an articlo iv the Melbourne " rgus "on the colonial defences. He considers that the only danger to the colonies is a suddeu raid by a small forco. Ho recommends the esta blishment of forts, manned by regular artillerymen, and armed with the latest guns, hie believes it would be advisable to localiso tho colonial forces in maritime towns only. Mr Forbes lectured iv Bal- In rat on June sth.

The epidemic of infectious diseases has apparently died out. During last week not more than half-a-dozen cases of measles, scarlatina, etc., were reported to the City Saniea'-y Impoetor. A short time ago the weekly budgot of cases re poited frequently exceeded 100.

The membera of the flew Zealand Kegi ment of Artillery will hold their annual meeting this evening in the Drill-shed, for tho purpose of electing a committee, and for such other business as may be brought

forward,

Tho Zulu War panorama at tho Opera House was n^ain well patronised last even ing. The usual gift distribution took placo, Mm Redmond, of Devouport-street, Far nell, receiving the first prize, a drawiug. room suite in black and gold valued at £30. More valuable gifts are promised to thoss who attend to-night.

The total number of dog collars taken out in the city for this year is 504, a* agaiust 905 last year. The Inspector attri butes this diminution to the fact that, in Ponsonby and other subnrban districts, tho tegistration feo is only half the amount of that in the city. Unprincipled persons, for the sake of saving ss, make false state ments regarding their places of residence, and thereby ran the risk of a (iuo of £10.

Mr Thomson, butcher, .Ueronporr, ba« sustained an accident by a full from his horse, which has necessitated the suspen sion of his business for a short time. A notice appears in our advertising columns to-day, intimating tho fact to his friends and customers. Mr Thomson's injuries consiit of c. severely fracturod leg, but wo aie ({l'd to say he is progressing favourably towards recovery. Siugularly enough, Mr Thomson had bin other leg broken a few years ago at the North Shore,

To-morrow, at 11 a.m., Mr 11. C. Green wood will tell by auction, at the mart of Mr W. Dowdon, Quccn-etrect, J, if. Som meriield'a estate, situate at Ellerslie, beinu in close proximity to (he EUerslio station and Panmuro road ; also, Avondale, the property of Dr. Aickin, eituato at tho Wbau. These beautiful estates havo beeu subdivided into business and villa site?, &c, Mr Greenwood will also sell, at the same time arid place, two uew *ix-roonied cottages, Bituate in Prospect-etreet, Pon sonby, and several town sections in Cam bridge, &c.

Ihe Town District Act, of 1881, fans bet-n brought iato foice in Whangarei, so that it will be known in future as Whan gareitown. It will be an advantage. Wo get tho fees from auctioneers' and publi cans' licenses, amounting to nearly £100. The Commissioners have power of a very extanded character, under XI. and XII. sections of Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, over streets and drainage, lighting, water, &c. The first Commissioner?, elected without contest, are as follow :— Messrs Robert Thompson, James Irwin Wilson, James Harrison, Chatles Tothill, and Robert ltiyburn. The first meeting* of the Commissioners was held, on the 12cb inst., at the Court House, when Mr "Wilson was unanimously chosen to be the Chair man; Mr Reyburn, treasurer; and Charles

Tothil, secretary. The offices were fixed to ba at the County Council buildings, the meetings to bo monthly.—(Correspondent,)

The opening meeting of the new session of St. aepulcbre's Mutual lmpiovenient Association, was held last evening, in Sy monds-street, The Key. B. T. Dudley, the respected president, occupied the chair and opened the proceedings. The new programme was then submitted, and gave general satisfaction to the members. Mr Ewington, one of the vice-presidents, delivered an excellent iuaugural address, in which be spoke of the advantages of mutual improvement sociotios, »nd of their importance to young men. Tho speaker enumerated the advantages under several heads, viz., (1) Social Intercourse; (2) Reading ; (3) Mental Training ; (4) Elocu tion ; and (5) General Self-culture. Mr Kwington then pointed out the relative duties of member*, viz.) tegularity and punctuality, diligence in the performance of their work, and. honest and fair criticism on members' productions. The rev. presi dent offered a few appropriate remarks, nnd finally, on the motion of Mr Shirley seconded by Mr Usher, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Kwington for his ex cellent address. On Monday evening next Mr J. Buchanan will deliver a lecture on " The Bible—Apcount of Creation in Hat. mony with Science."

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the North Shore Highway District was held yesterday. Major Bentou presided. The secretary (Mr Thompson) read the fol lowing statement of receipts and expendi ture ;—Receipts : Balance in bank, includ ing £78 83 3d belonging to Kauri Gully Road, £100 14s 5d ; cash balance, £20s 9d ; subsidy balance1 £2.5 lQs ; grant for kauri Gully Road, £600 ; grant for approach to new wharf, £100; on account of grant for Kauri Gully metal, £100 j ditto main road, £50 ; rates collected, £109 14« 9d ; dog tax, £5 10s | deposits, £25; total, £1,118 9a lid. .Expenditure: Kauri Gully Koad, out of balance of £800 gran;, £651 16a; new whart approach, including deposit returned, £104 3s lid-out of grant ot £200; metal for Kauri Gully, £93 14a; metal for main road, deposit returned, £10; metal for main road, out'of rajkes, £56 13s 4d ; commission on collecting rates, £10 19a 6d; general expenditure, £91 8s 8d; total expenditure, £1,018 15a sd—balance in bank, £9914s 6d: total, £1,11893 lid. The following gentle men were elected trustees ;—Messrs Gop, Denby, Hammond, Swindell, and Major Benton. The unsuccessful candidates were Messrs Jenkinsou, Faulkner, B. T. Haw kins, and Parrish.

• At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Parnell Borough Council, held last eveniog, there, were presents His Worship the Mayor, rrs, Winkß, McKenzie, Pollard, Davis, Herbert, Mulling, and Hood. The Fore man of Works was instructed to repair Devonport-street. A letter was received from Mr Buchanan, trustee of the Churton property, declining to tako any 'responsi bility' in connection with the roadg through the estate.—Received. With reference to a complaint concerning a nuisance arising |,ro;a pigs kept by a butcher named Hatyett., the Council decided to take ' legal action if the nuisance is not abated ' within seven days. The recommendation of the Streets Com mittee, that the damage caused by storm water running 'through Mr' Kilfoyje's pro-; perty waa confirmed!. On the recommend ation of the Foreman of Works, i£ was de cided to permit persons ,to remove the road scrapings j that Strand R.oad be repaired with road metal; arid that p, committee be appointed with the view of establishing a public pound in Parnel). The fol lowing were appointed, to constitute a Works Committee: Crs. Hood, Herbeit, Mullins, Pollard, and the Mayo?. Cr, Davis's name was added to the Finance Committee. It was decided to proceed with the construction of Rutland Road East, on the owners qf property depositing with the Council half the cost o'| the work, which had been estimated at £800. Cr. Hood gave notice of his intention to move that the Strand-street footpath be made. Op the rn.o.tion of Cr. Muliins, it was rp solvcd t,p puint the names of the streets at the coraera without delay, This was all th,e b.nsipepp.

Our Whangnrei correspondent writes testifying to the sincere regret felt iv that district ovor the decease of two most valued members of tho community, namely, Mr G. C. Taylor and Mr E. Deut, senr. Ttin former died on jmday morning, after a long and painful illness, and the latter on Satur day, after only five days' sickness. Our correspondent.continuea :—" The whole dis trict is steadily forging ahead, and now that there is a likelihood of the river being deepened and more money being spent in developing the Whau Whau mine an extra impetus will be given, which I trust will continue."

Arrangements have been made by a com mittee of gentlemen for the re-dolivery by Professor JDcnton of his highly interesting speculative lecture on " Origin of Man," ns well as for the delivery of a Spirtualistic discourse, entitled "The Seientilicc Evidence of Man's Future Kxistence." The iirdt • named lecture will take placo iv the Lome - street Hall on Saturday evening next, and the second one in the same place on Snnday evening. Professor Denton leaves on Tues day for Australia in order to fulfil a lectur ing engagement at Melbourne, after which lie proceeds to India, and then returns, via Kurope, to America.

Mr John Gibbons, late bandsman in the 58th i-egiment, now lesident at Taupaki, sends us a statement of the services upon which he mane a claim to land before the Military and Naval Land Claims Com. mission, which, however, the Commis sioners diaallowed. "An Old Swaddy " also forwards particulaia of his claim, which was similarly treated. In both instances the men seem to have good cases. It is impossible, however, to ventilate the merits of such claims in tho Press. We observe that notice of motion has been given by Mr Stevens in the House of Kepresonta fives which may lead tJ a review of tho labours of this Commission. Claimants who feel dissatisfied should meet together and address a joint petition to the House, with a request for a re-investigation.

Tho Waxworks wota very well patronised yesterday, both afternoon and uveuiu£, but particularly aftor nightfall, when the in strumental ooncert formed :tu attraction of potency. A highly entertaining pro gramme was presented, und the various items upon it were executed with much tasto and ability. We omitted to mention yesterday that tbe most recent addition to tho figures ii one of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield. It seems to agree with tho portraits of the man which hiive boon Riven in some of the American illustrated papers. The Show is open again to-day, and is receiving con siderable attention from the public. Another concert is announced for this even ing.

The following persona havo been nomi nated as candidates for the position of trustees in tho Newmarket Higtiway Dis trict :—James Hall, Goorgo Bishop, Frederick George Clayton, George Mason, John McColl, John Pcarce, James Tait, Charles Sutton. and Wm. Walker. A ballot for the selection of five out ot this number will be taken at the Newmarket Hall on Thursday, the 27th inst. As Messrs Wm, Morgan and Wm. Hogg are the only persons nominated as auditors, they have been declared duly elected, while the hignly onerous fonce-viewers go a-bog^ing, uo one having thought it worth while to put in a claim for it. The bestowal of a grandiloquent title upon it might have the desired effect, " Fenco-viower" is of too plebeian a character—far too homoly a term.

To tho Editor : Sir, —You published in your issue ot the 17th a paragraph relating to the proceedings at the annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Nowtou Highway District, held at the Star Hotel on Friday last, which, so fur as it goes, it a correct statement; but in all fairness to the parties whom it concorncd, and also to myself as chairman of tho meeting, it should also have stated that Mr Holland, beforo the termination of tho meeting, withdrew the sratonients ho had mado against Mr Faultier, and also made a public apology to that gentleman, which ho '(Mr Faultier) also accepted.— I am, yours truly, W. Stimpson.

1 Until the amalgamation of Ponsnnby with tho city has been formally consum mated, we presume the thoroughfares of the western suburb will be allowed to remain in'their present wretched condition. It would seem as if the ir us toes hud suspended all expenditure upou them as soon as an nexation became a probable eventuality, and it is a positive fact that they are now in a disgraceful state. The one or two leading thoroughfares are bad enough, in all conscience, but the back streets are infinitely worse. It is really high time that something were doao for the purpose of rendering them fuirly passable. The city authorities are also blameworthy iv respect of the state of Pattosou-strcot. A very large number of people traverse it uight and morning, and yet for weeks put it has been allowed to remain unrepaired—studded with extensive pools of muddy water and intersected by deep cart ruts. Unfortunately noue of the City Councillors havo occasion to pass that way.

"BC.R." draws attention to ''a very serious evil in connection with tho present Liceusing Act." Ho says : —"'ihero have lately been several prohibitory notices ad veiti»cd in this district, but I do not re member to have seen the advertisement more tban once or in more than one paper, and each time they have been persons of whom 1 have not the slightest knowledge. Tliese notices ire also similar to ordinary bankruptcy notices, and not likely to attract the attention requisite, unhsa parties are directly interested. Taking into considera tion the heavy responsibility of the Licensed Victualler, he should surely be as sisted by the law, and an opportunity given to him of recognising tbe party under prohibition, For instance: At present, every Licensed Victualler, should ho'bave no description of those probibited, has to instruct his servant to a*k the names of all strangors before supplying them, us also to make sure that none acted

as their agent. I would therefoie suggest that immediately tho Court grant prohibi tions, descriptive notices be served on each licensed individual, describing all peculiarities, age, nationality, denomina tion, &c, of either sex—in fact a notice similar to that justrted in the Police Gazette by the Gommi-sioner for persona wanted would, I think, meet the case; or a photograph should be circulated."

The discovery of an artful swindle, which has been practised at tbeexpenss of a num ber of charitably-dißpo'-ed persons }n Mel bourne, affords palpable testimony to the facility with which the public can be gulled by tho transparent anifjeo of spurious im postor.". The following pathetic advertise? rnent appeared some weeks ago in the Mel bourne daijy newspapers, and othors simir larly worded in some of the Ipading up country journals j— 'i I ear G.— I entreat you to' help me iv this ray hour of deepest misery. 11l and friendless, j can look to none but you for assistance. By tho memory of the past, I implore your aid. My last shilling is ex pended on this advertisement. Send me help or I die. I have uo home now, so please address L.C.C., Post Office, St. Kilda." The result of this appeal, which was supposed to have emanated from a 'female who had been heartlessly deserted, was that a number of sympathising persons forwarded varjous sums of money to the ad^rets named. The i uspipions of tho police authorities became aroused, which culminated in the arrest of a young man who gave hia name as Louis (Orossington, but who was also known by the ctlicis of Frank Johnson, at the Ut Iftlda Post Office yesterday, where he had presented himself for the purpose of receiving answers to the advertisement. Cressington will be brought before the local court to-day.

I " A Ratepayer" writes : Sir,-Thefollowg me are some of the objections to the Grafton Road district joining the city i—L On joining the city all property where the water mains are laid on witbin one hundred yards of it will become immediately liable to more than double the present rates ; and before long all property will become liable to the same burthen. 2. The rates collected in all ' the wards will go into one account, and tho majority of votes in the Council will doubtless expend tho money in tho localities where it is most needed. _ 3. The Grafton district, com pared with the neighbouring ones, is in good order, and the present rate can keep it so. But it is only reasonaDlc to presume that JJ the district becomes a ward of the city, part of the rates col lected in it' will go to 'districts worse off in tbia respept. £. Some ,of tho rate payers have been cajoled into Jhe belief that, by joining the pity, good asphalt foot r paths will be made, and drainage carried out, by paying the present rate. Thio is a fallacy ; for special ratos will be levied for the latter, and part payment have to be made for the former, Now, the set off to all this is—"That by joinirjg the city tho district will get rid of a proxy begotten body, whjch hao for ypars past lidden the district like the old man of the sea. But, for this relief, thp ratepayers will have to pay more than double their present rates, and have no additional work dono for them, as shown above.

To the Editor: Sir,—Some time ago a controversy was going on in your paper as to the cost of "letters patent, and no one seemod to have got the right «nd of the stick, so I sent to my father, who is Regis trar of Patents, for a copy of the Patents Act, 1870, and Amendment Act, 1881, so I am now in the position to Bay what tbe cost is, as below.—l am, &c., H. C. Haskl den. —Ou depositing specification, £1; on obtaining letters patent, £2; at or before expiration of fifth year, £7, Printing iin " iVew Zealand Gazette" ia now dona at cost of Government. Thus, for the sum of £10, an inventor nan protection for five years. If anyone wishes to examine the Act for themselves, they can do bo by applying to me, at Goodson's Arcade.

We are not aware that it has ever been suggested that JNosbitt, the accomplice of the notorious bushranger Moonlight, was ever a resident ot Auckland, and yet, if tbe figure shown at the Wixworks is a faithful likeness of him, there is good reason for believing that three or tour years ago he belonged to the gentry who are always to be found lounging about the Queen-street Wharf, hands in pockets, and pipe in mouth, waiting, like Mr Micawber, for something to turn up. Tne face shewn iv the Waxworks has been recognised by more thau oie person this week aa that of a familiar member of the inveterate loaiiog class, and it may therefore be that it was the discovery of the fact that he was an Aucklander, and consequently a fellow townsman that led to Moonlight making such a bosom friend of Nesbitt, The latter, it will be remembertd, just escaped the gallows by being shot. There is a moral deduciblo from the man's idle habits and miserable end.

In consequence of the great demand for tho iioiiK. "Some Day I'ix Wandkh Haoic Again," publlshod last week In tho " Observer,1 1 am now having It printed with title page. Tho tone will bo ready to-morrow, prloe Uno Sbi'Jlng. — Author icady, Auckland Muslo Wiirohoum—[A.OVT.]

Vaccination at any time at Hill's Central Drug Store, opposite the Theatre Koyal, with Puro English Call Lymph, Colonial Calf Lymph, or Humanised Lymph from healthy children.— A DVT.

CABLEGRAMS.

LONDON, July 15. THE ORIENT COMPANY AND CON

VUYANCE OP MAILS,

The Sorata sailed to-day for Australia. Her commander protested against receiving mails without notice, and declared he had no accommodation for them. The ship is already full. The mails, therefore, re mained on deck covered with a tarpaulin. ANuTHEev MURDER IN DUBLIN. LONDON, July 4.

Another frightful muider is reported from Dublin, the victim being a man who at one time belonged to the Fenian brotherhood, but who seceded from it, and thereby in curred the hatred of tho organisation, which compassed his death.

SEVERE HAILBTORM3 IN bWIT-

ZKRLAND.

Some very severe hailstorms have been experienced in Switzerland. Tha crops have suffered greatly in consequence, and in some districts have been totally destroyed.

BLOOD-HOUNDS FOR IRELAND,

In consequence of the Increasing number of undetected murders, the Government have decided to employ blood-hounds to track perpetrators of future outrages in Ireland.

RUSSIAN COMMISSION TO CABUL.

fho Russian Government have sent a special envoy to Cabul te negotiate with Abdur Kuhmatin for tho concession of special commercial privileges to Kusslan subjects.

THE DRUM IN TUB FRENCH

ARMY.

The French military authorities have re introduced into the army the nsc of the drum, which was discontinued morno time ago.

EVACUATION OF PERU.

Tho hostilities which broke out in 1379 between <. hili and the united Republics of Bolivia and Peru havo now terminated,the Chilians having evacuated Peru.

BOUNDAUIKS oF NORTH AFGHAN

ISTaJN

Disputes havo again arisen respecting the exact boundaries of Northern Afghanistan, which were defined by Earl Grauville in Octobcr,lß72. It has been agreed to refer thoir demarcation to the joint .decision of England and Kustia.

ANTURISH RIOTS.

Anti-Irish riots of a serious character have broken out in various parts of tbe country. At Tredegar, Monmouthshire, the military have had to be culled out, and they are no vr engaged in quelling tbe dis turbances.

THE " TIMES" ON AUSTRALIAN

TARIFFS.

The "Time?," in leading articles on the fiscal system in force in the different Aus tralian Colonies, disputes the statement of V r Jcffray with respect to tbe commercial supremacy of Victoria.

TdK UNHAfPY CZAK.

Two officers of the Czar's body-guard, consisting of members of the Holy League, formed some time since to protect tho Czar, and frustrate the machinations of the Nihi lists, have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with the Nihilists.

COLLAPSE OF FRENCH ALLIANC3.

Public opinion in England rejoices that the French allianco, which was regarded as a source of embarrassment, has now vir tually collapsed. WRECK OP A DUTCH WARSHIP.

Intelligence has been received of the wjeck of the Dutch man-of-war Andor, witu the loss of SO live.

GOLO IN TRANSVAAL,

An important goldficld has been disco' yerea ia the Transvaal,

AUSTRALIAN.

BORDER KAILWaYS.

MELBOURNE, this day.

The Governments of Victoria and South Australia have concluded arrangements fpr the conneptipn of the railway systems of the two colonies at tho border.

Sailing this afternoon: Union Company's for Bluff.

A BANK OFFICIAL GHARGED WITH

STICKING UP THE BANK.

SYDNEY, July 17.

Mcßridc, tho accountant of the Austra lian Joint Stofrc Bank at Grafton, unA two accomplices, liave been arrested in conncc? tiou with the alleged sticking up ot tho bank by bushrangers qn the I4tl} instant, Thp sum of £2,754, which the Bushrangers were said to have stolen, was only bidden, and has since been found. The arrest of Mcltride has been made in consequence of information furnished by one of the accom plices, who turned informer.

SHIPPING NEWS.

MELBOURNE, July 17.

Arrived, this morning : Tho Orient Com pany's steamship Potosi, trow London, June 3rd,

THE PERJURY CASE.

AT the Supreme Court to-day, Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown Prosecutor, stated to the Bench tbat there was still one case of gaol delivery, viz, that of Thomas Gorman, who was committed for trial " at the pre sent epssions," on a charge of perjury, on Tuesday last. Judge Gillies said that as the committal had not taken place till after the first day of tbe sessions, accused would bavo to await bis trial at the' next sessions. Mr Tbeo. Cooper, who appeared for the accused, applied that the bail be renewed in the same amount as pre viously fixed. Tho Crown Proßecusor oner> ing no objection, this was assented to by His Honor.

THE OAMARU MURDER.

(BY TKLBQBAPa,—PKK3S ASSOCIATION.)

OAM 4 RU, this day, ALEXA-NpER BEATTiE was charged at the Magistrate's Court, with tbe murder of Sarah Adams at Papakaio on pr about the 10th Juofi. Thp evidence adduced so far is the very same as that given at the inquest last week, Sergeant Major Thompson, in oprmiug the case, said he would produce evidence that the woman was alive on the 10th June when Beattie went home and said that the theory was that the prisoner murdered her that night, and that lie buried her tbe following night when he left the hotel where he had a' bed. The case is likely to last two or three days.

THE GOVERNMENT DEFENCE PROPOSALS.

Mi1 Bryce's Statement,

(BY TELEGRAPH,—PARLIAMENTARY COX-

BE9PONDBNT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. AFTER the 10.30 adjournment last night, Mr BRYCB said he was going to make a statement concerning the immediate defence of the colony.

Mr DEL.A.UTGua called the Speaker's at tention to the fact that there was no quorum ; tne bell was ruou, and wheu the House was pretty full, Mr Dunoan, to the surprise of all, rose aud made a dreary speech on the Land Act Amendment Bill. Aftor he had spoken for five minutes tbe hon. members lelt the Chamber. Mr Montgomery then rose, and hoped, Mr Bryco would make his statemeut. | Mr BitYOK said he only had a few words to say. The Government iuteud forthwith to carry out the suggestions as laid out by Col. Scratchley as to fortilying the four principal towns in New Zealand. It would be remembered that those recommendations were in the direction of erecting forts in conjunction with torpedoes and torpedo boats. The guns weie already landed in New Zealand and only wanted mounting. The Defence Minister was now in com muuication with Col, Scratchley, knowing since that gentleman had made the report that science had made great strides in tbe improvement of implements ot warfare. The Govemmeut think the cost of such proposed works would amount tea consider able sum—£so,ooo. It is proposed to take such sum out of the loan and make it chargeable on tho consolidated revenue to btand over for a period of four years. The Bill would bo pressed on at once without unnecessary delay. The statement was generally approved of.

THE "POST" ON COLONIAL DE

DENCE,

The "Post" last night Bays:—"We are f;lail to learn that the Government have decided to take vigorous steps toward pro viding defence for the four principal ports of New Zealand, The Defence Minister (Mr Bryce) has telegraphed to Colonel fccratcbley, requesting that, if possible, he will come over to New Zealand at once, and advise the Government on this head. It i« thought thai various event* which have occurred, and advances in military science which have been made since Colonel Scratchlcy made his leport, two years ago, on our harbour dofences, miyht materially modify the views he then expressed as to the mode of harbour protection. Is it desirable to adopt, for instance, the ' spar ' torpedoes, which he warmly favoured for use by Naval Brigades and toipedo corps, but which are now looked on with much less favour by many high authorities ? Similarly a good deal of change has taken place in the mode of dealing with sub marine mines which he recommended for the harbour approaches, and thirdly, it is thought doubtful whether he would still advise that all the heavy guns now avail able for tliu Wellington harbour should be mounted in one battery at the Heads, when if once a vessel of the swift powerful class now likely to bo employed should manage to slip by they would be powerless to defend this city from bombardment. No reply has yet been received from Colonel Scratchley, but it in boped he may be able to come over and give us the benefit of bis advico on this importaut matter.

THE THAMES RAPE CASE.

Tim Supremo Court was occupied until nine o'clock lest night with the trial of the old man, William Hazlitt, on a charge of rape sna little girl Darned Laviaia Hamil ton, at Shortlund, in June of the present year. A portion of tho evidence appeared in our last evening's issue, but the details were too disgusting and atrocious for pub lication. Mr Hesketh called evidence for thedefence.aud tils Honor them summed up. Tbc jury asked a direction lrom the Court, as to whether if they found toe prisoner »uiiiy of indecent assault, that would bo equivalent to an acquittal!— His Honor : I think it would. Indecent assault is alto gether a different offence. But you might lind the prisoner guilty ot the attempt to commit the crime wiih which he is here charged, if the facts proved, in the opinion of tbe jury, warrant such a verdict.—Tbe jury retired to consider their verdict, and, after halt an hour's deliberation, returned into Court with a verdict of " Guilty of an attempt to have carnal knowledge of the child."—Mr Hesketh read good characters of the prisoner from "The Horse Guards," from the Karl of Enniskillen, from the Pro?incial Secretary of Auckland (Mr B. G. Wood), and bore bis own testi mony to tho prisoner's general good charaotor lor nearly 20 years.—ln answer to tbo question it ho bad anything to say to show why sentence ahould not be passed upon him, prisoner replied that be was innocent. —In passing sentence, His Honor said these crimes against young children were becoming too common in these colonies, Such a crime every man must look upon with horror and detestation. It was not only that great physical injury was done to the child so outraged, but tbe demoralisation consequent upon havißg put into his or her mind thoughts which should not be tncre. Tbe law awarded to offences df thi« kind punishment of great severity, He would uot inflict on the prisoner the full penalty provided by the statute, but ho would not be doing his duty to tbe public if he passed a light sentence. He would give effect to the previous good character handed in by the prisoner's counsel. The sentence must be that the prisoner be kept iii penal servitude for five years, and be once privately whipped (receiving 30 lashes), with the instrument commonly called the "cat," within a month from the date of conviction.—There was a second indictment against the prisoner, but the Crown Solici tor asked leave to enter a nolle proscqui, which was granted,

THE PARNELL WATER SUPPLY QUESTION.

At ths meeting ot the ParneU Municipal Conn oil lwt evening, thia important matter BRtin came under consideration. Tho Council had written to the Olty making several queries regarding the ooac, oto., of a supply from the Western Sprlngo. lhe City Counoll replied— (1) They wonld bo prepared to lay an 8-inoh mrln to oonneot with tho larger main in Byraondu-stroot; (2) they would not agree to abate the rate of charge already stated (le per loop galloni.), irreapeotlve of toe purpose for which the water la used; and (S) to ensure a pure supply for Parnell the mains in Mpohanlcs' Bay, on the olty side of tho meter, will be blown off aa often as required by the olty offi cials.—The other correspondence, including the reports of Messrs Boyjan and Imndon, and a memo from the Clty'Waterworks engineer (Mr w, Krrlngton), waa also before the meeting Ihe report of the oommittee appointed to interview the City Counoll was aso re»d.— The Mayor Bald, having all the data before thorn, the Council could now oonsidor whether or not It was desirable to derive their supply from the city. He briefly rationed the history of the negotiations with the City Counoll —In answer to Cr MoKerzle, the Mayor Slid It wus clearly understood by tho Oltj Counoll that they should extend the eißht Inch main from Mymonds-street.—Cr follard said he believed that the adoption of tho city supply would give general satisfaction to the ratepayers. The City Council had met them very falrly.-On the motion of the Mayor, seoonded by Cr Pollard, the report of the committee waa reoelved. Cr Winks moved-" Th« this Counoil aooept the terma for a Bupply to the borough contained In the two letters from the City Council, dated re speotlvely 6th and 11th inst. the said letiers being replies to queries snbmltted to the City Council, dated 29th June. 1882, numbered 1 to 3 ' It being understood and agreea th»t the city is to supply Parnell with wator for as long a period beyond three jeara as may be required by that borough."—Cr Pollard BURgested that the terms offeted by the City (;oui ell ho appendod to the motion. Considerable dl>cuaslon arose on this point, during whloh the Mayor remarked thai he did not oonslder It necessary. The only reason of the mover in mentioning the " threa yeatp1 In the resolution was to plaoo it on looord. Although the point was olearly under- i stood by the Olty Council and acquiesced in by them, tttero wsb no docunaentury evldeoco that it was so understood. The City Counoll had given them to understand that In oaso of any ie duotion In tho prioe of tho water to the city consu mors pro rata reduotions would be madeto Par nßU,-OrDavloßeoonded.—Carried unanimously. Cr Herbert moved that the borough solicitor bo instructed to prepare a deed to eecura to this borough all the terms of letters by the City Counoil re the water supply.—Carried unani mously. Or Winks moved " That the necessary steps bo taken to raieo the Bum of £5 00U author isod for works for a water supply for the borough." CrjMoKeizio seconded. The Mayor said that the loan proposed wonld be BUffloient to place the water supply within ;tho ioi«h of all Harts of tho borough. He would eupport an efficient system of fireplugs, &c, Cr Polled said he did not think lc should go forth that th' y were going to effect a saving of £2000 - r Boy lan. In making that statement, had referred to a different routa altogether to that, now p-c ---poßed. Ha would be much satisfied if che sunply could be provided foe the £6000 The resolution was then put and oarried — Tho Mayor said th.t the Act presorlbedtbat the interest pay&bln ou loans should not exceed 7 per cent. He balievod it could not bs done tor less thin 6 per oont.-Cr AlcKoozie then moved, "That the rate of interest for dtainage and water supply loan? be fixed at 6 per cent."— Cr Herbert seconded - Carried unanimously.— The Finanoa Committee were authorised to prepare a form of debenture and obtain da signs. The debentures for the loans were fixed as follows:—Water loan. 30 debontures of £100. and 60 of £50; drainage, 40 of £iOO, and 80 ot

£50.—Cr Pollard moved. "Thit all power re flouting thw loans D 8 relocated to tho Kinanoa UoinmUUo."—Carried.— I'ho Works Committee were Instructed to intorviow the enninoera (Messrs Boylan and Lundon) for the purpose ot asoertalnlna tho clurijo^i for comminßlon, etc.— It was decided that tho Interest on loana snail bs payable oil the tut lfobru»ry and lit August in eaoh year.—This conoluded tho bnalneaa.

TELEGRAMS.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT],

THAMES, this day.

John Leydon, auctioneer, has been arrested at Te Aroha on a charge of stabbing a man named O'Kcefe, He will probably be remanded to the Thames.

SUPPOSED DROWNING OF TWO

LADS,

Two lads named Harvey and McCoy left Shortland ia an open boat on Thursday, and have not since been heard of. A boat was found in the Gulf bottom upwards.

WORKS FOR l'Hlfi THAMES. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held yesterday, to consider the pro. posals in the Public Works Statement relative to the Thames Valley Railway. A sub-committee was appointed, with full powers of the Council, to communioate with Messrs Sheehau and Cadman, impressing upon them the necessity of exerting them selves to have the line completed between Kdpu and Te Aroha. The sub-committee met after the Council had risen, and drafted a telegram expressing in strong terms the discontent felt here at the email provision made for a continuation of the line, and calling upon our representatives to seek to remedy the injustice sought to be inflcted. In the Queen of Beauty mine small hauls of picked stone are being obtained daily. A parcel of very lich specimens was broken from the "vinze below jno. 8 level last even ing.

HAMILTON, this day. SETTLING FOR TAWHIAO'S

JLUNNjJK.

At the District Court to-day, the case of Coleraan v. Knox for the price of meat supplied at the order of Mr Knox for Tawhiao and his followers during their visit to Waikato last July, was decided in favour of the plaintiff with costs. Mr Knox only ordered the meat as the mouth piece of the Reception Committee, aud atfo as agent for the Government. As the amount is about £40, Mr Knox will lay the matter before the Government and have the question properly gone into.

TE AWAMUTU, this day.

Tho annual meeting of ratepayers of Kangiaohia Highway District was held on Saturday night, Mr Gresham in the chair. The proceedings were unusually lively. Ihe Board did not recognise the auditors elected by the ratepayers at tho last annual meeting, on the ground that no person could legally audit his own accounts, but had elected and gazetted auditors of their own, Un Mr Gresham giving an opinion, Mr Johns told him he did not want an importation of the legal element, whereat Mr Gresham remarked that some people had got too much legal element already, causing Mr Johns to collapse uiuitUt much laughter. On Mr Sloane making a statement, Mr Walton asked him to confine himself to tho truth. After much adverse and uncomplimentary comment, the motion that the accounts be adopted a3 read was carried on the voices. The follow* iog were elected trustees for the ensuing year :—Mess-r3 Grace, Sloane, Burke, Bell, and Kamsay. Mr Sloare was appointed chatnnan; Mcssis Sloane, Rutherford, Wilkinson, Bruce, and Sibley, were elected permanent trustees of the Public Hall. •

OHINEMUTCT, Monday. Several smart shocks of earthquake were felt yesterday.

Judge Williams holds divine service every t-unday evening at Mrs Morrison's Hotel.

A marriage of one of the principal chiefs of Ngatiwbakawe with a young chiettainess of Te Wairoa took plsca to-day, The assemblage was largo, and marriage gifts extensive, including rum, pigs, drapery, potatoes, horses, cows, <sc.

The Lands Court still draws its weary length aloug.

More petitions are being forwarded to Wellington against the Thermal Springs Act.

LYTTELTON, this day.

Charles Henry Elms, well-known in the butchering business here, was arrested by Sergt. Morice for embezzling £2 15s Bd, the monies of his employers, L.angdown and .Judge. There are oiher cases pending. He will be brovght before the. K.M. to. day.

CdKISI'CaUKCH, this-day.

FIRES BST RAILWAY ENG.NES

A case ot great interest to owners of valuable property situated along the rail way line has just been decided in the District Court liere. The action was brought by Mr J. Studholnie to recover damages fr^m Her Majesty the Queen, for the burn ing of his fences alone the southern line of railway near Hides. It appeared, from the evidence, tbat the day following New"! ear's Day, some short time after the south express passed Mr Studholme's property, the fire ■was seen to be burning close by, the rail way line, and ultimately extended on to his land, and burnt his tences and pastures to the value of £200. Mr Studholme brought his action-to recover that sum, aad Hia Honor Judge Ward upheld lh« fact that the fire had been caused by sparks from the railway engine. Counsel for the Crown, however, contended that the Crown was not liable for the negligent acts of railway employe's; and further, that if they could be shown to have done all that Jay in their power to prevent fire ariting in this way, they would be pro: tected by the powers given them by Act of Parliament. The- first of these defences was overruled, hut the second was sustained. Toe owners of property fronting a railway line will therefore b: interested to learn that they can claim no damages for railway fires unless they are able to show that the Department has been negligent in taking precaution, by spark arrester or otherwise, for the prevention of tires,

(PER PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

Mr Bracken delivered an excellent lecture on "The Press," in the Theatre Koyal; last Dight, Sir 6. Grey in the chair. Not withstanding other attractions, .the attend ance- was goad, and the audience moat enthusiastic. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr Kennedy MacOonald, elicited loud applause. In response to a vote of thanks, Sir George Grey referred to Mr Tola's Libel Bill, the effect of which is to relieve jour nalists from liability to imprisonment at pleasure of the judges, The audienoe cheered loudly.

JVKLSON, Monday. MISS EDGER APPOINTED PRINCI

PAL OF GIRLS' CULLEGE,

The Nelson College Governors, after long consideration, have selected Miss Kate Edger, M.A., of Auckland, out of fifteen applicants, as the lady principal ot the new Girls' College, to be opened in Janu ary. They also selected Miss Liliau Edger, M.A , of Auckland, out of thirteen appli cants, for the post o( assistant teacher,

CHKISTCHUftCH, this day,

Messrs Hulbert (hatter) and Beath (draper) were fined in nominal sums to-day for not having notices specifying the hours of labour posted up in their work-rooms.

A NEW GAS LIGHT.

DUNEDIN, Monday. To-night, in the presence of the reporters and two medical gentlemen, Mr Bennie, of Maori Hi'i, gave an exhibition of the light capabilities of his new gas, for which ho has "dow taken out patents in Australia and New Zealand, and • has sold the former, The gas is manufactured out of air, water, and ordinary beef or mutton fat. He has had it burning in his private house for 12 months. The light is pure, clear, and white, and more powerful than that of the Dunedin eas. It has no smell, The cost is very small, running from Is 3d to 3s per thousand teet. BISHOP MORAN ATTACKS CATHO-'

LICM.b.R.'s. DONEDIN, this day.

At the Roman Catholic Church last Sun« day evening, Bishop Moran, in the course of an address on thepresent educational system, said:—Unfortunately, some few who called themselves Catholics had proved tho enemies of the Church, and some of those had used their influence 'in Parliament against the Catholics. They maintained that they wtre entitled to the ' name of Catholic, and appealed to liishmen, because they were descendants of Irishmen. Some few Catholics and Irishmen, might be deceived by them, btrt they ought not to be recognised as Catholics, because they were not, being in direct opposition to the doc

trine and policy of the Catholic Church They were a stumbling block, and an od' probrmm, and a scandal to Catholics and Irishmen. The people who sent their children to the godle«s schools, although they lived within reasonable distance of thn Church schools, were living in wilful sin and could uot receive the sacraments of tliß Church. They were living in a state of damning sin. Even though they might receive the sacrament at death, he would he compelled to refuse them Christian burial ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Watson Brothers are [lighting their hoUl by combination of Swan and Joel eleehi n lights. «<iric

INVBRCARUILL, Monday. At a meeting of business men, affect by the recent advances on Insurance rate, held this evening, an Insurance Protectinr! Association was formed, and a commit* appointed to make terms with the present company; failing that, to invite an oiiS insurance company to take up the wot! Insurances were promised in the room in ♦if" amount of £100,000. tile

Thisdar THE DEATH ABOARD TEE TB ANAU. IJS

Id connection with the recent death o board the Te Anau, people at the Blnff complain about a body being landed anrt placed in an hotel for an inquest Th cause of death was not certified by the medical man, so that disease mieht readily be introduced here. The need fo a morgue is urgently felt. In the present case the body lay m an hotel from Friday till Tuesday, and then, as the Steam Com pany refused to take it back to Dnnodui lor which deceased bad a ticket, it had tn be sent overland by train.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.—special Reporteb.l

WELLINGTON, this day. Native Reserves Bill.

The Government have decided definitely not to withdraw the Native Reserves BilL

Neivmarket Worlcshops,

Mr Moss tells me the Public Works Department are preparing plans to call for teuders for Newmarket workshops.

Accident to Sir George Grey.

Sir George Grey is all right again, but had a narrow eEcape a week ago coming from the railway Btation. It was dark, and he crossed the road where an ordinary cow gralins; was fixed. His foot canght in it, and he fell heavily, but escaped, fortunately, with a severe shaking and a bruised face.

Want-oj'-Confidence Motion not

Probable.

I don't think -anything to the contrary notwithstanding—that a vote of waut-of confidence will be tabled. Hitherto it could not have been bronght down because there was no certainty how come half-dozen ruoa would vote, and this doubt is not yet settled, notwithstanding aught said to the contrary, and should a vote be tabled you will understand that these doubts have been removed. The difficulty of the Go vernment is to prevent the party decom. posing, and the Opposition would rather wait, and see the decomposition complete, than adopt any other course.

The Vote for the North.

Ke the Public Works vote, I find that the statement in the WTAR of the 13th, that Messrs Hobbs and Hurst suggested about £50,000 as what might be deemed fair for North Auckland, is uutme. Messrs Mitshelson, Hurst, and Hobbs asked for £250,000. Mr Dargaville, as a city mem ber, bad nothing to do with-it.

Kaivalcawa Miners Volunteer.

Tho miners at tbe Kawakawa coal mines, to the number of about sixty, have, through the district member (Mr Hobbs), offered their services as a volunteer force in view of the existing war scare. Tho Defence Minister 1b considering the offer.

Atickland Topics,

Mr Hurst is urging on the Government the desirability of subsidising a steam ser vice between Auckland and the islands of Samoa and Tonga.

Mr Harris has presented a petition from Mr T. L. Wallis, askings that children born in the colony may have the same privileges in the master of land grants as immigrants. Mr Codman presented ape« tition from George Kayner for aland grant. Mr Sheelia.ni has been appointed Ctuiir. man by the Naval Training Vessels Committee. Capt. Fairchild and other witnesses will be examined.

Motions by Mr. Stevens.

Mr Stevens has given notice to ask the Native Minister to-morrow—l. Whether the Government are under an agreement to lease to Meiisrs Studholme, Moorhousc, and Go., or to any other firm or person, the whole or any portion of a block of 300,000 acred of land, known as the. Murimotu block, at the yearly rental of £10 per 1000 acres ? .2. If such be the case, under what Act or authority are the Government em powered so to deal with the public estate? 3. If the said block of land is not under negotiation by the Government, as per Gazette notice of tbe 24th January, 1878, tor public works purposes ?

Debate on the Land Bill. The whole of yesterday evening s sitting was occupied with the adjourned debate on the Land Bill. The only Auckland mem.-, ber who spoke was Mr Hobbs, who said he had expected to see a few more liberal measures brought down than at present. He referred members to the Homestead Act ofthe provincial district of Auckland, 'and looked upon it as a much fairer Bill. The land question, he said, was the all important one of the day. Mr Sheehan in formed Mr Hobbs that there was no such Act as he referred to. Mr Hobbs continued, and said it made little difference, as there was some such Act, He firmly believed that if the present measure was carried it would not attract population to the colony, but hoped at the same time the Bil! would be read a second time. Mr Rollealon then uiqvcd that the debate be adjourned, which was carried.

POLICE CO URT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Boardman and Clements, J.P.'a),

Drunk; —James Sinclair and Martin O'Don cott were lined sa; (Bmlly Birdwood.on promise of amendment, waß discharged. Sarah in jl Kaqw.—Sarah Jones, a young girl, was charged with making umj of obscono language In Albert Btreet. and breaking the windows of Anne Wilson Braes,on the Uthlest, Prlsoner.with toara In her eyea.donledthe charge. —Ann Brass deposed that she resided In What ye-may-oall-Btreet; Bhe forgot tho name.—Mr Hardy: Was it Albert-street; Mrs Brass?-0 yes. that* it; I know 'twas a royal name. Well. Your Worship, I felt tired yesterday, and lay down on my couch; it waa about onoo'olock. Jnat before the prisoner swore at her and said all manner of wicked words, and threatened to "pitch into her," She believed she meant to hammer Mrs Borthenshaw. who was the real offender. Prisoner followed her, swearing across the street, and pre sently her windowa were smashed,—Pri soner went into a long story; she and her fried, Mrs Bnrtenshaw, had boen lnßUlted by complainant, and Mrs Burtenahaw struck Mrs Brass with her gingham; and threw stones at the window.—KlizaDeth Coleman, living next door to last witness, stated that Sarah, the girl in the box, used violent lang nage towards hor, and hooted after her hnsuand. Sne caw prisoner acd tho woman Sartenehaw shy at the window; the glace was shattered.— To prisoner : Yon are a good and can't let my husband alono wlthont Idbdlildk him. Michael Coleman. son of the last witness' Heard a uoiße; looked out the window and saw Sally Jones picking np stones In the back yar ', Told Pally Bhe ought to be ashamed of herself; but Sally said she did not cue-he might be bo wed I sergeant Gamble gave an estimate of the damago; two squares were broke-i, 2* would replace them. Prlsonor was fined 20s and costs (including damage*) or take one month in Mount Eden. Here prisoner burst into a flood of tears. Breaches of By-Laws.—Robert McConnell pleaded guilty to causing an obstruction in Durham Lane, and was fined 3s and oasts.— William Fmlay was oharged with a similar offence in the same lace. *lned 3s and oos's.—John Plowman was charged with the same offence. Fined 3a and costs.— Krncsc Elliott wes charged with- being the driver of a cart without having the name legibly printed thereon. Fined 2d and costs,— John Bitohio pleaded guilty to leaving a horse and cut in Uurham-Btroet. but said that he only loft for a.f«w moments to go Into Potter's store in Onrham-ntrest,—Sergeant Gamble said this was not correct,—Fined 2a and ooatu,—John Sorry was charged with placing a load oi stones in Albert-etreet on the fourth instant, which were left there all night without a light.—Mr i Pardy explained.—Defendant said he waa a oarter, driving ior a contractor named Barns. He w«B told to be at the spot by five o'olook or they would not ba accepted. He got there at 5.10, and was told that he might tip thorn. -Mr Boardman thought it was a pity the contractor could not be charged instead of the carter.— Mr Pardy replied that in order to do thin the by-laws must bo altered.—Fined S3 and costs, this being defendant's first offence.' Cabdf in Thoubdb.—Kobert Johnston, oab proprietor, was obarged with committing a breach of the City Council by-law by leaving his lwokney carriage unattended, in Queen-street, on the 6th last.—Mr Johnston appeared in person, and, in the absence of his Bolioltor. without going iuto details, pleaded gnllty.—Fined, 2s and costs. This was all the business.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY. JULY 18



mHOKNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVK FOB SALE [- •'Crown Flour, in saotca, lOffa and 50"b -* OhftitiploD" „ „ at „ "Cantab' „ „ Shares Bran yowl Wheat Wiuiw Mill, Auckland ik/r E D I C A L. DR. 80HWABZBACH may be Consulted for Diseases of the KYiC, SAB, and THROAT. at Albert Park (Mrs Splen's). Princea-screet, Anoklaud. Honra:From 10to 1. r1 1 HE P ft E MI S E S OF J. COSGRAVE & CO. Will be Closed TO-MORROW AND THURSDAY. ; - TO RK-MAKK THKIR BTOOK. Advertisement will appear In To-morrow's Star. «AX THit t « MONTHS! I have just Opened Two Casea of BIGHT DAY MABBLB CLOCKS. They are in the Window, marked In plain figures. Taken home free of coat, and you need not pay for them till you are saUsilutJ they no correctly (say three months). From COb to £7 i(K F. H. LKWISBON* Watohmabor. opposite Union Bank, Auckland t TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! I have bought, at auction, a Lot of BLIG9TLY DAMAGED CARPETS, which will be sold Cheap. 80-inoh Felt Carpet, 1/2&, worth 1/6 Very Wide 61-inoh Pelt Carpet, 2/7}, worth 1/6 lfiO Yards Dutch Carpet, 31 inches, /a yard to clear ■ Lot Of Good Kidderminster Carpets, 2/9, worth 3/9 A Nloo Assortment of Tapestry Carpeti, re duced from 2/6 27-inoh Hlooroloth, J/. '/iiard 88-lnoh Flooroloth, 1/3, i/9, 2/6 | Lot of Cocoa Door Mats to clear, 1/6,1/11,2/9 80 Hoirth KnRS, beautiful patterns, 6/11, worth i Double-width floarlet Kepp, all wool, 3/, worth 5/8 Crimson and Scarlet Moreen, 1/, worth 2/ Crimson and Scarlet Damask, 27 inches, all wool reduced to 1/6, worth 2/6 LadleS' Cloth Jaokets, Dolmans, and Ulsters, greatly reduced - ffanoy Wool Squares, at half-price to clear, from IB Towelß from 2/6 per dozen The above lines am special, and worthy of at tention, and will be qnlctrly Bold at above prices; also, a Large Lot of Job Lines, worthy of attention. Five % Discount (One Shilling) off Every Pound for Cash, at WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN'S, TUNOTION pRAPSRY "^/"ARBHOUSK, Ufpbb Quhen-btbeet, jgLACK J£ ID Q.LOVES JUST OPENED— 1648 PAIRS BLACK KID GLOVBS. TWO-BUTTON • BLACK KID GLOVES, 1/11 "FOUR-BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVHS, 2/U TWO-BUTTON! LIGHT RID GLOVBSj VU TWO-BUTTON DARK KID GLOVBS, 1/11 TWO-BUTTON DARK KID GLOVBS, 2/8 H»—■ !» X T>ATTRAY'» ffjSfpBNTRAL DKAPKRY WAREHOUSE; n 178> 180> & 182 ' QtrEßN *BTBEST > Ml AUCKLAND,



Now ZosJftttt! ' i-'or v lothing Factory ' ; New Zealand Qoai TTT Olo'hinfc Kuntory Nuw Zealand * _ ' Ottthlng Faotory j New Zoiland For Clothing Faotory ■ N6" Zealand StsljE, Clothing Factory j New Zsnland Olothing Faotory ' ' Ntw Zealand For Clothing Kaotory New Zealand Varibtt. ClothiDg Faotory New Zealand „ Olothing Faotory New Zealand For Olothing Faotory New Zealand] Value, Clothing Faotory OUK MANUFACTURES CANNOT BE EXCELLED! THK YKARbY INCREASING DRMAND 13 TUB MOST SATISFACTORY PROOF or PUBLIJ APPRECIATION I TWO PBIZE MEDALS AND CERTIFICATE OF MERIT awarded at CnßisTOiiußcu Exhibition* TRY OUK OLOTHING MADR OF THK CKLKBRATKD MOSGIKL TWKBD You Will Got None Bktthb I Auckland Branch: Now Zaaland Queen-street, Clothing Faotory New Zealand nDnoslte Clothing Faotory Now Zealand _. ""*„,. Clothing Faotory Now Zoaiand Theatre Roral; ciothlnu Faotory Now Zoaiand and at Clothing F«otory New Zealand 2i lbort-street. Clothing Faotory | Now Zoaiand Tnames. Clothing Faotory New Zealand — Clothing Faotory Now Zealand J, Fitzsimons, Glothlnß Factory Now Zealand Branoh Clothing Kaotory Now Zealand Manager. Clothing Faotory T rfitTLLEN, Having reoelvod LAKGE SHIPMENTS OF GOODS, • Bx Peshawar and Manaponrl, From tho BEST MANUFACTURERS IN ENGLAND, And as tho Win tor Soason la now ff\r ad van cod ho 13 offering at 25 to 40 per cent. Loss than nsnnl Auckland prices: 1000 yards Homespun Dress Serge, at 3Jd and 43(1 per yard 1200 yards PopHnett (all Fashionable Shades), at sjd per yard 2000 sards Good Satin Cloth (all shades), at 6}d per yi>rd 2000 yards Foulo Dress Sergo fall shados), at B}d and losd per yard 1000 yards Krenoh Belgo (all wool and all shades), at Old par yard 800 Kstamene serge (all shados), at 103 d per yard a) 00 yards Coloured and Black Cashmere, at Is 9}d, worth 2* 6d 1500 yards Black BriUiantlno, at CJcl. 7}d. 10} d, and Hid per yard 800 yards The Now Bectlve Cloth, at Is 4}d and lsGd A Largo Stock of Colonred and Black French Morinoos, Usshmoras. Bellies, Fonle Cloths, &0., proportionately Cheap A Splendid Line ot Tweed for- Boyß' or Men's. .suits, In dark, mid, and light greys, at Is Od por yard 200 pairs of 91. 10-j, and 1M Blankets, at 2a % or Is In the & less than usual Auckland prices. Grey Calico, at 2d and upwards White Calico, at 3d and upwards Welsh Flannel, at BJd and upwards ■ Colonial Flannel, at If }d and upwards Crimean Shirting, at 9Jd and upwards All other Goods In the Drapery, Hosiery, Millinery, Miuulo and other Departments, Proportionately Cheap. TKRIaS-OASH AND NO DISCOUNT. Plcaso observe the address— J. (JULLKN. I M P O X T is B, 250. QURKN-BTRKKT, AUCKLAND. (Opposite Holland & Fortwr's). N.8.-Pattekns sent Post Fkkb. Smokers, whose Indulgence In the weed is continuous, should use lust such a cordial SB UOOLFBO WOLFK'S eOHIBDAM ABOMATIO SOBNAFFfI, {or theeo palpable reasons: Tobaoco drains the salivary glands and derangeß the nervous organism. It is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It Invites dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tremors, and its fumes Impair the vision. While this elixir may obviate these results, It will certainly brace the Bystem against its pernioions effeot".



Bootmakers', Dressmakers', Tailors', and Family Sewing Machines.—D. S, Chambers, in Queen-street.—[A.tvr.l.