SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BIQH WATKirl'^f^^^nK, 1.61 BUNSKT.-Thls Kvonb'K. 5.50. \ BUNRISK.—To-morrow Mocplivk, 6.33 j StOON'B AGE.-Fu>l Moon, 20th, S 85.0.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Flngal, as., Norrls. from Mercury Bay OretL 8.8., Campbell, frnm QlßDorno Wellington, 8.8., Aniodoo, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Rlnasrooma. s.s, Kdlo. for the Sonth Cuthona, gohooner, Gilford, for Whangaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Cambria, early Melbourne and aoath-UlDgarooma, Thursday Ulabornn and South—Mahinapua, Saturday 1 Bttsaell, Whungaroa. and Monßonul—Wollinit ,• 'y, #n or Glenelg, Monday ', rtWrnaiKii-Glenulg or WolUngton, Monday or , ,*lß«esiroi as aiHl Whangarel Heads- Argylo, Tmb; nnd Friday Manßttwll'-Flngal, Thursday Meroury Bay—Fingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

tONDON, Ashmore, Bhlp; sailed May 20 Loch Awo. ship, sallod Juno 29 Langstonu. barano, BaUed May la Karl Derby, ship, sailed May 30 liooh #leet. ahlp, loading Juno Wave Quean. Bhlp, loaalnn Juno Margaret Galbraith, ship, loading June BapldO,barqua; Bailed April 12 Karnnn, borqno, from Now York Gomsbook. barciuo, sailed May 9 Andrea HUs. Cnrano, loading Juno Gronßraor, barque, tailed July 1 BOUTIIEKN TORTS. Smlly, brlf?, from Danodin Annaboll, brlK, from Dnncdln, loading SOUTH HK\ ISLANDS. Sovereign, sohoonor, from Tahiti Pearl, ketch, from liarotonca Winifred, sohoonor, from Tavlunl Atlantic, sob, from Harotongn. dally tIVBRPOOL. Asterlan. barque (H.Q.D.W,); sailed. May 12

iNWABDg OoABTWiBB.-Btart, from Whan garoa. with 25,462 feet timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Start, for Whan garoa. Tho throo-mssted eohoonor Handn Isle wai dookod to-day for a goneral overhaul. Tho schooner Golden Iblo Is annonncod U Isavefor Fiji early.ehonld enfflolent Indncemenl fl/Ruy Tho sohoonors Yoiwe: DM: md Columbln Wore ftt tho Mercury Kay Villi yo«£crday, the former loading, tho latter lOßrtcA , ..~, Tho oohosner Cygnet proooedß to rrlrnAly Islands early nan; wook,unai»r onarte?toM«B«;« 'MoArthar and Co. Bho enwrod Out a5 tito onfa tflinn for Tongatabu to-dnj'. .» Tbo 8.8. Flnicnl, Irom Mercury R*? ttria worn- Inff, broußhf, 130 eaoea gum, a of wnn dties, and the fOllOwlrt-yjiassenpoMJ-Mlßf Cavia MMsriiffvfe .^ "S Bon I?e(jdj aughes. .; Waterhoasai S^.go ap t Owty mi Monk. nFJ*? left Ny.-lar at lAS p,m. ou th( .... .. • Mita ati xm i loao h9(j Mi ,bnroo at6,loarn.or ''' ' 'J'"'wjßbto 21aiU aai;«(l for suiiklaud. at 5.40 p.m., _*> I*^1 *^ nviiriefi hero at 240 a.m. to-il<*j', Piisfienger! 'f^ from Naolar: Air «,'f'risht. From Glsbomo JVfearu Hfttos nod xUmvri.n. Car«o : if) hor.C *:> oattJe, 64she«p. •I'UaO^lt'nnnisnvr.cctX to m ■ tarn fjouth thie ayanUiff -4 ". The s.a, W«lHn-ttoa arrived trom Tanrango ,' ' Ht6.l.Sa,m- to-il»r- I'awongoM ; Mrs Loys and 4 ■ hoy. MS \Vll»-jn, Br Keed, Jlessrs Pm-kinaor jhhl boy, J. F. Connelly, Jordan. Mavbsoht and OaiiKhtcr, McKay, Couplund. Hill, Horn, 'N-iiitti and six in the atccrugo. Cargo: i6J - Backs maizo, 15 socks flour and 118 pigs. jStiThe a.s. Rlnptaroomii left for Mcl bourn?, via rtt. the South at noon to-day. Bhe tco'i a uiw oarjio of snnd-y merohandlsa. lnoludiai; 10C oaßks cement for Poverty Bay, 00 saoka oyeteri! (or WelUnntsn. 23 eaoss ojstora for LyttoUon, 86 pieces timber and 10 cases harrows fot Dnnedin, and 15 saoks oyaterß for Mel bourne. Passengers for Melbourne—Lieuten ant Woods and Mr K. Hill. For Southern ports — Meadameg MoMaster. Hamilton, Fairhnrn, and Waterton, Misses Jack, O'Sullivan, Laascttas, Mo«btb Congrovq, S»yor, Naah, Murray, Watorliouao, Jack, Hudson, Peroli, T. W. Holworth, A. Eoclea, J. D. R. Gibbons, G. H. "Waymouth, Marks, Wlshart, T. MoDonald and Southorn. ♦' - ■

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Macgrogor, n.s., Me Arthur, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

iJallnßookh, s.a.i Robertson, for Raglan Maogregor, b.b,, MoArthur, for Waitara WalKato, p. 8., Marshall, for Poit Walkato, ' The Lalla Rookh left at i p.m. yesterday, with one passenger and about 20 tons of sundry mer chandise as oirgo for Raglan. RTho Northern Go's steamer Macgregor arrived from Waitara at 7 a.m. to-day. P«h- Bongera:—Capt. Gibbons. Meaßrß Bird, KUlott, and Kemp. Cargo:—l head cattle, 8 horses, 6 casks tallow, and 1 ton sundries, bhe rsturned thither at 10.30 a.m., with about aO tona sundries, I horse, and the following passengers :-Messrs R. G. Begley, Frater, W. N. Rushbrook, Hntohesoo, A. Young, Crawford, Ciolding, Grandisoa, and two others.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pout Chilmehs, Wednesday. Sailed: Te Anau, as,, for the North. Pas sengers for Audkland:—Moasra Douglas, Board, Grant, Dauton, and Fiold. • OiMABU, this day. Cleared: Ooeau Ranger, for Cape Town, with Wheat,

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kaipjra Hbadi, Pilot Station. Wednesday. Wind still from the westward. Brig Robin Hood, brigantrae Peerlesj, and schooner Annie Wilson, have managed to olaw out, but tho following Btill remain aaohored off the Heads i— Barques Catherine Jane, Laira, Caberfeldh, barquentlne Jerfaloon. brig Wave, brlgantlnes liootc Out, Tarmou, Wave of Life, schooners ' Marmlon, Mary King, and Aurora. The Government steamer Stella is here from Wellington, discharging stores lor station, # Ta Kopuru, Wednesday. Arrived—Olarinfla, brigantlno. She Is the Only vessel loading here at present. ABATAPtr, Wednesday, The brigantlno Matla Virginia has arrived from Lytteltoo, and is the only vessel loading alongside the wharf. Helenbviixk, Wednesday. Thi barque Speedwell and brig Albeit the Good art) both nearly loaded at the Makaran. Pahi. Wednesday. Tho barque Klllarney is almost loaded. ' Port AtßasT, Wednesday. The sohooner Clyde will be loaded by to-mor row, and the Daroy Pratt In a few days.

Mail Notice.

Maim wnx Closs ab undmb,— this da*. For Taurango, Ohlnomutn, and Opotlkl, pot Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Glsborneand Napier, per Oretl.lat S p.m. For Thames, pat a 8. Kuby, at 5. SO p.m. Friday, 29tta Instant. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 10 n.in. For Walheke and Coromandel, per Coro uiandel. at 12.30 p.m. For Wattara, oto., per LaUa Bookh, at 1 p.m. For "Whangarel Heads, Walpu, Mangapal, WhanKarol, Tongihaa, Kamo, and Paras, per Arable, at i p.m. For Thames, per Bntorprlse, at 6.30 p.m. SATURDAY, 20th Instant For Walwera. Mahurnnßl, Mutakana. Man gnwal, oto.. per KoaoCisoy, at 10 a.m. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at 1 p.m. Monday. 23th Instant. For Russell and Kawakawo, per To Anauati p.m. Tuesday. 29th lost. For Taranakl and Southern ports, por Pongam, at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. Por p.b. City of New York; as follow:— For Sandwich Islands, United utateo Of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and Sonth America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Snrope, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo reoelvod - by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Bailing. ~ This mall will be due In London, on Mon day, Ootober 23rd, 1882. Si B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Fost-offloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AnotißT 34, 1883. Woodyoar and Boss's Royal Australian Cirous, 8 p.m Kohler'a Wax Work?, adjoining Mr Phllllps's , Shop, Qneen-street, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tonne Men's Christian Association.—Daro tlonal, 7.30 p.m. St. James's Hall —Annual lolree In connec tion with St. James's Presbyterian congrega tion, 6 30 p.m. Bt. Andrew's Prcßbyterlan church.—Lecture on " Phonography," by Mr Jacob Pitman, 8 p.m. Drill-shod.—Monthly Inspection of New Zea land Regiment ot Artillery, 7 SO p.m. St. Thomas's School-room.-Churoh of Bog land Teinperanoe Meeting, 8 p.m.

Death.

GOULD.—On August 23rd. at his residence, Upper Union-street. Robert Gonld, bricklayer, aged 28 years. The funeral will leavo his residence, be tween Et. James's Church and Borcaf jrd-ut., to-monow (Vrlday), at 3 p.m.

NICCOL.-On 23rd August, in Sydney. N.S.w,, Robert Nicool, sixth son of Henry Nlcool, Devonpors, Auckland, aged 28.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. 1882.

For the causa that lacks assistance. For the wrong thatjneedi rcsisUoc* Fox tha future in the distance, And tlia good that we can do.

The conduct of the Government in bringing down a Bankruptcy Bill of 240 clauses at the fag end of the session, and when every one ii eager to get away, is v«ry absurd. This Is one of the moat difficult questions tho Legislature can possibly deal with—a perfect Bankruptcy Act baa been vainly sought for in all English speaking countrios for the last fifty yearfli We presume, however, that the Go yernment do not intend to press their BjJJ through this session, but will circulate it during jfche recess, for the consideration of Chambers of Commerce'and other repre sentative mercantile bodies. The Bill in troduced, and of which wfl publish in an other column a telegraphic abstract, seems to be a carefully-dratted and compr.eherjsiye measure, and calculated to reform, to a considerable extent, the law or the colony with respect to insolvent debtors. One important provision is that which has reference tp absconding debtors. It Is proposed to enact that it shall be deemed an apt of bankruptcy •when a debtor either departs fr.orn or remains out of New Zealand, or absents himself from bis house or place of business, with intent to defeat or delay his creditors —a proposal which, if made law. might not have much of a deterrent effect on the "kvanting" class ol fraudulent debtors, but would pertainly give his creditors b .clear claim' to any property 'he ' might have left behind him. ' Another step in,tiie direction of reform ia made in the proposal''that1 when it appears to the Court that a bankrupt has been guilty of apy offence under this Act, or {that there is ground to believe that he Has been guilty of misconduct .or gross negligence in the conduct of bis business, the £oiut may either refuse an order pf discharge, or sus pend the same from taking effect, or impose suchcon,ditions as may bethought fit wiwre f erence to any after-earnings of the bankrup t. Oao of these conditions may be to suspend the order of discharge until dividends or composition Bhall have been paid by the

bankrupt, amounting to so many shillings in the pound as the Court iv its discretion may fix. The Commission on Bankruptcy, in its report, npon which this Bill in based, recommended tho suspension of discharge until 10s in the pound should be paid, but we pointed out at the time that the fixing of such a hard and fast line would, in some cases, entail hardships, and we suggested the leaving of the limit in tho discretion of the Court. We are. therefore, glad to find that the measure embodies this principle. Such an enactment would do much to restrain the wild speculation of reckless traders, or the less justifiable mixing ot betting transactions with those of business, which appears too prevalent among a closb of tradesmen. The English bankruptcy law, as recentlj amended, provides six months' imprisonment for offend ers of this class, which wo merely mention as an indication of what we may yet come to in New Zealand if these ob- ■ jectionable practices arc not restrained. Tin; Bill now before the Assembly pro vides against fraudulent bilk of sale and deeds of settlement or assignment, and the provisions in this direction are certainly not deficient iv stringency. _ If we have correctly received the provision re garding settlements, we aro not sure that the Bill does not propose to enact an in justice. Any settlement made by a debtor within three years prior to date of bankruptcy is declared void H3 against the oilicial assignee, unless the parties claiming under such settlement can prove that tho settlor V/ 0.4, ftt the time of making the settlement, able to pay his delifcs Without tho aid of tho property roiu; v. '. iin such eottliiuient. It SCOUIB t<> ua ti;<:L I f'- period of three years is too long, unk. - at! amending clause is jiudcd stipulftlii!? ■"'■■. x the debtor should at the date of ,f...incut, "or any • subsequent <!»*>,' b« >n a ?«**«"» i condition. a «c wlsut inako a Bcttlemen.tin v',v -• --wl fai'h at a time when his n"'~irs '">-•- •'>mowhat. involved ; uiid yA'hiM busi6R«-; might bo thoroughly ..B-os'tabliahal in Jos* tbsi; a year aCter, and in si brief space he :■.,:■ 'Ai bo forced into bankruptcy, in vMm rsrte, as the Bill ' stands, the sutthnuexi"! so "iai]e would bu declured void. It is taurj to uue huw great injustice might U> committed if this section of the Bill is not amended. TJio Bill further prohibits a bankrupt, from buying his book debts, and forbids distraint for rent for a longer period thau twelve months prior to baukruptcy. All ' bankrupt estates must bo wound up within eighteen months; aud two credi tors are to bo chosen to advi-se with tho assignee - said creditors to receive Eayment for their services, if so determined y tho moeting. That portion of the Kill which deals with the question of jurihdic -1 tion and appeal is perhaps tho least ' commendable, us it seems to multiply the f opportunities for li igious cou.ention, and [ to ensure tho ellectual division of bankrupt , estates—among the lawyers! Still, iho | measure, on the whole, i» an able attempt to deal with the subject; but there is no i hopo of its bocominc law at this stage of 1 the Hcosion,

Dr. Home, an old Parneil resident and a Justice of tho Peace, was to-day arrested on a charge of being of unsaund mind.

A Dunidin telegram says that tho Key, Joseph Cook, the farnons Boston lecturer, who is now lecturing to crowded audieuces iv Australia, will only visit Auckland in New Zealand. Such aro his present inten tions.

The Australian racing season opens nt Hawkcsbury, N.S.W. to-day. The most important event to be decided is the Hawkoabury Guineas, the Handicap being run for on Saturday.

Owen Murphy, who was recently re manded to New Plymouth by tho Itesident Magistrate, on a charge of desertmg his two illegitimate children, was sont South to-day.

A ssirec In connection with St. Luke's Presbyterian Sunday-school will bo hold to morrow ovening.

The following tenders have been received for the erection of the now Jewish Syna gsoua :—Jenkinson, £414!); Colohrook, £4048; K. H»y, £3990; C. .Rhodes, £3954 ; H. Joneß, £3950 ; Blewden, £3800 ; Price, £3795; Maguire. £3375 ; Ikildon and Htephenson, £3365:i-Curric, £3350 ; Elling ham, £3325.

Mary Brown, an emaclafced-lookiDg habitue of Chancery Lane, was last even ing arrested by tho police on a charge of too ardent worship of the rosy god. This morning tho lockup keeper found her very ill, and bad her promptly dispatched to tho Hospital.

Mr i Turner, the accident to whoso eyes the STAR reported a short ago, has come up from tho Thames with his father, Cap tain Turner. The injured eye is still much inlb.nied, but has so much improved, that Dr. Schwartzbach hopes to be able to eiavo the organ and the sight as well. Mr Tur ner's face bears also .some other marks of the explosion.

The race between M. Monnock and J. Pickering for £25 a-side is arranged to tako place on September 30th. Five pounds a side have already been deposited, twenty pounds additional will be down several weeks hence, and the remainder will be in the holder's hands on the night before the race. Monnock gets nine yards out of oue hundred.

We understand that the tickets for the Auckland Dramatic Society's performance of "Our Boys," are, being disposed of at an exceptionally fast rate. Ticket-holders arc requested to hook at an early oppor tunity. Box plan at Upton's.

The incumbent of St. Matthew's com menced a series of readings, last evening, on " Ecclesiastical views on social sub jects." He read "St. Paul in the Market Plaoe," from Dr. Potter's "Sermons of the City." Next week he promises "He beheld the City." A number of the con gregation attended the celebration, this morning (St. Bartholomew's), at 11 o'clock, for mutual prayer on the success' of these services.

The Waxworks Exhibition, continues to increase in interest, Mr Kohler has, within these few days, made several important additions, including a capital representa tion of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, which is an excellent lineness. The fine set of figuroa shewn at the Chriatchurch Exhibi tion has been secured, and will be exhibited lmnrcdiately after arrival. King Tawhiao and noted chiefs are also in preparation. The Exhibition was well attonded yester day.

A man named Johnston, who has just completed a lengthy sentence in Mount Eden, was yesterday robbed of two £10 notes in a house nf ill-fame in Brewer's L&ne. The notes were given him as exert ion money when he was leaving the gao). Proceeding into town, he met several old friends, and becomiog intoxicated, went to sleep in the house of a well-known char» actor named Maggie Carrol. When he awokethe money was gone, and the amiable Maggie and & friend named Denis O'Connor were subsequently arrested on suspicion of having stolen it.

Last evening, at the usual meeting of tho Excelsior Lodge, No. 2, N.Z.0.G.T., held in the lodge room, Franklin Road, a visit was received jfrom tho town sister lodges of the New Zealand Order, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Most of the time was spent in harmony. Song?, recita tions, etc., were given by the following brothers and sisters:—Sisters Leitbam, Harris, and Cottingham, songs; Brothers Bryce, Townsend, Flannery, Edwards, Mason, Havord, songs; Brothers Mackic and Davidson, readings; Brother Wilkes, recitation, aud a duet by Sistet Cottingham and Brother Havord,

To the Editor: Sir,—Having seen the . discussion in your Columns as to the advisa bility (or otherwise) of lotting the Rangi toto quarry to D. Fallon, I felt a little interested in the matter, and went and saw, jfche quarry. I agree with opponents to the application being granted, as it is in the most accessible position, and the stono therp appears' to' he of a better quality. Speaking in the interest of jthe public generally, and in fairness to other con tractors and builders, I think the Harbour Board should not rent a quarry to anyone, but make a fmallcharge per foot for asblar, and p,er top for rubble as royalty. But give no monopoly. By inserting thia you will oblige, yours, &c ; Gh^s. BrOWN, Farnell,

The undoubted cleverness of the drunken scene introduced into the circus programme by Mr George Gillham was demonstrated ia a most amusing manner last evening. A prominent and popular officer in the police force occupied a seat ju the chairs; when the apparently intoxicated gptor tumbled into tho ring, and for a moment people'thought he would bs trampled under the.feet of the performing borne, with the rapidity of lightning tho officer sprang into the ring and bundled tb* '■ ' inebriate " opt of (he payiflion to the '.intense delight oi those who npdarstood tho joke. Mutual expJani^tionsfdJlbwed'the forcible pxifyand the actor returned .to' the'iing to continue his performance, while the subsequent pro ceedings interested the jealous officer no more.

Copios of Winlata'a portrait, as taken a montu prior to the committal of the murder for which he suffered death, are now on aale tit tho Waxworks. The price is one shilling each,

Tho fence on the Queen-street side of Bowen-street has been taken down and the kerbiog raised, as preliminaries to tho work of transforming the thoroughfare into an avenue of the park. For the purpose of straightening it, too, a number of pines liavo been hewn down.

A man named is. Sykes, sentenced to one month's imprisonment for notorious -be. baviour at Coromnndcl, was lodged in Mount Kden gaol to-day,

The annual tea-meeting and soiree in connection with St. Luke's Sunday-school, will be held to-morrow evening. A good programme bus been prepared for tho ooca glon, promising rccitatioiiß, songs, music, etc.

Among9t the teudereis for the Reclama-, tion contract aro Messrs Brett, Fallen, Danaher, Taylor and Koss, and Hunt and White. Tho Jatter is believed to bo the lowest here. It is believed that the tenders range from £10,000 to £15,000, while the Engineer's estimate is said to be £14,000.

To tho Editor : Sir,—You would do me ami the public a favour by publishing and warning people against two quacks who came and encaged board and lodging at my place, saying they would wont them about n fortnight, but after being here about a week they slipped oil'from Auck land without paying me one farthing. I suppose this is nn old goinu o! their.fl.~- YOlirS, &C..BKNJAMIS. liUOKUSY, bonilHug ho'uso keeper.

The now plans of Uio new 7'orji;Hr si Sydney Town Hall-HyiM* a/ an.,, tho Town Hall pronpr -■aro in be vised properly. ■'Vho ■Mayov, Jeter mined that tboro shall bo uo mistake in the matter oi such n Urge expenditure m £70,(W0, hns himself instruc« toil a Board of Examination oi most com petent gentlemen (including (lie Colonial Architect! to fully examine the illnns and report upon thorn before they oilicmliy eomo before tho Council.

Two larrikins named J. Martinson and W. O'Kcefo have been arrested ova chargo of pushing an old man named Dwyer through one of tho plate glass windows of Mcbrh lloiVinan mill Son's warehouse, Qneon-street, last evening. Dwyor escai)ed unhurt, but tho damage to the window is estimated tit JCIS.

lie turn of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for tho week ending Saturday, August 19, 18S2. Kemained last return, 88 ; udmitted since, 15 ; discharged, 14; remaining, 89: males 72, females 17. Arrangement of cases : Zymotic, 26 ; con stitutional, 6"; local, 38 ; developmental, 11; violent, 3. Old lincu ia very much re quired fur Hospital use.

To tho Editor : Sir, —Seeing a notico iv last evening's &TAit, concerning the stone erected to the memory of the late Mr Watkin J. hdwards, allow me to state that it wui nnt erected by the senior scholars of Newton East School, but by the scholars of Mr Edwards'-) iirst school in New Zeulaud, viz., the Newton Academy, which he opened in Juue, IS(>9, and as for tho "four and twenty boys " photographed around tho monument, I am sure, Mr Kditor, had you been present jou would have said they were, indoed, very hairy-faced boys, thore being many more of tho elder ones occupy ing business po3itious of their own, and un fortunately unable to bo present.—l am, &c, Thomas Mclvoit, City Market.

A telegram was received from Sydnoy yesterday, announcing the death of llooert JNiccol, son of Mr llonry Niccol, shin builder, of this city. Tho deceased wan for some years employed in tho facific insur ance dllica hero, and South British Ollico in (Jhristchurch. About five years sinco ho went to Sydney, and having obtained a situation in the United Insurance Ullico, he displayed such ability ns obtained for him speedy promotion. In January last he was entrusted with the duty of inspecting tho various branch ollices of tho company iv New South Wales, and while so ongaged ho caught a severe cold from expoauro^ and over-oxer tion, and nover recovered, bis ailment assumed tho form of dropsy, aud after a long and painful illness, ho succumbed yes terday, at the early age of 28. Tho news of his death will he received with regret by tho many friends that his groat basinets ability and genoral cheery disposition had obtained for him, both here and in Sydney.

Mr Archibald Forbes contributes to the "ArKua" un admirably written sketch of the commander of the iorccs in Kpypt, which conoludcs as follows :—Wolsolcy had become a 2>crsona ingrain at the iforsc Guards, got scaut reward for his work in South Africa, and was refused the post of Commander-in-Chief in India, on which lie had set his heart. It galled him even more that Koberts ins end of he should be Bent to South Africa, when poor (Jollcy got over his depth in the difficulty with the Boers. Up till two months ago he was the quartermaster-eeneral at head quarters ; in May he succeeded Sir Charles Jillia as adjutaat-fjeneral. lie ha? many friends, and a host of jealous enemies. I veuture to predict that he will gratify the former and discomfit the latter. I do not think ho has an arduous task before him, so far i\f regards actual fightiog; but after the fighting there will devolve on him the ad ministrative work of reconstruction and pacification. In that work his attributes qualify him to ulnae.

In the window of Mr Leech, of Short land-etrcct, a number of new oil paintings may be Been, painted by Auckland and New Zealand artisti. (1) An excel lent picture of the Humboldt Kanges, by Yiss McDougal, a lady artist of good repu tation, of Dunediu, This id one of the best of this lady's productions. (2) " Nikau Grove," AViiitakerei. (3) A cascade near Mount Cook, by Mr IJ. Bloomiicld, an Auckland artist. Mr Bloomtield's paint ing are truthful in detail, and executed with much skill after tho order of nature. (4) A second view of the Waitakerci Upper Waterfall, by Mr J. J. Howard. The natural suroundings of this ferny retreat are well defined. The foliage and shading* are brought out with pleasing effect; (5) " A Fern Study; and (6) "A Fern (ilade." The first is a wator colour and the second an oil painting by the practised hand of Mr Kenneth Walking, and in light inferior to tho former sketches ot this well-known aitist; (7 and 8) consisting ot the " Lit tie Huia Lagoon " on tho West Ceast, and a view of " Onehunga and Mangerc," are by Mr T. Ball, and very striking, giving fair and recognisable pictures of the localities.

Messrs Oppenheimer and Co. have re ceived the first instalment of medals that have come to Auckland iv respect of articles shewn at tho Christchurch Exhibition, They consist of two gold medals, awarded to Messrs A. Opponhoimer and Edward C. Frost, respectively (both membors of the said firm), for kauri gum exhibits, and one brooze and three silver medals, awarded to various American and English houses, for which they are ogents, namely, Cleveland Stean. Gauge Co,, of Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., for portable forges; Most, Foos and Co., of Springfield, Ohio, for brickeye force pumps and turbine wind engines; American Lubricator Co., of Detroit, Mi chigan, for American Lubricators (cilver medal each); aud Moir, Crane and Co,, of Manchester, England, for lubricating oil of superior quality (a bronze medal). The medals contain on their obverse side a re presentation of Justice presenting a laurel wreath, while a punga tree at the side of the figure is suggestive of the colony. The re verse contains tho inscription within a floral border. A further instalment of medals', tigether with tho necessary certificates, is expected to arrivo shortly.

Mr Reginald B. Fitzpatriok sends us five closely-written foolscap sheets in reply to some remarks by Mr Goldio at the last gathering in connection with the Urange Institution. We have not spaco for the letter, from which, however, we cull the following extract:—" I (eel no disposition to wound tho sensitiveness of Mr Goldie or any of his organisation, and, indeed, so far fiora entertaining any hostility to the Es< tabliahed Church of England, I am free to acknowledge Ihat it is in many par ticulars identified wjth the Catholic Church. While, however, I distinctly state that I feel far le's* anger than I feel sorrow at the coarse invectives directed against the Catholics, and enter tain emotions not unallicd to pity towards those who are srtfftciently bigoted, fanatical, and hypocritical to indulge in them j let me be permitted to add, as an Irishman jjrad B, C, that I think that every assault upon the character of the K. C. religion and its ministers ought to be strenuously depre poted, because Christianity itself is n ounded through its aidps, and by those who assail the religion professed by ike majority of Christiana, it ought to be seriously con sidered -whether they are not in reality sup plying sophistication to thoie guilty men who labour in the propagation of false doc trines, I repoat it—the man who de nounces the Catholic religion as an auxiliary of debasement,;incurs the hazard of teach ing other men to inquire whether Chris tianity itself is not a fable," i

A detective was to-day despatched to Popakura to investigate the alleged sns> picions circumstances attending thelire as Mr Neillie'a house, referred to in last night's issue.

Wo understand that Mr P. Doran h making arrangements to give a concert for the benefit of Widow Pitcorn on September 11th,

Major Walmsley shipped the thorough, bred entire horse Cap-a-pie by the s.s, Macgregor, which left the Manukau for Waitnra, to-day.

A telegram-received by Mr D. G._ Mac- Donald from the Prince Imperial mine to. day, states that SOlbw. picked stone hat been obtained from the drive in No 4 level, and that the leader is still looking well.

It is evidently the intention of the Go vernment to proceed at onco with the com. pletion of the Shortland-Kopu section of the Thames-YVaikato railway. In our ad vertisement columns, this evening, the District Engineer invites tendeis for the conveyance of about 44C tons of rails, fastenings, etc., from Auckland to Short land. The Cth proximo is the latest date for tno receipt of tenders.

To the Editor: Sir,—Having seen in your paper that (through the kind per mission of Captain Kasania) the Japanese corvctro Tsukub* is now thrown open to the public, I would like to state my opinion, joined with that of others, with regard to the. charge snade l>y the Steam Keuy (Jo. It appears strange that the return faro to North Shore is only 6d, while, for atrip not half tha dUujjea, a charge oi luia'iuado. By*l;' {{if Company cm pay its wr.y with oat toning upon tho kindness of the different commanders of ■war-vcsaols which from tirao to time visit our port. In f.oinilics of, »ay siis persons, who would all like to Bea round these well* manned and we!! ordered veenels; tho expense i» too large, ami ih*y t;>u*?quently giTo it the '{O-by. Would it not pay aa wnll (consliicrinß thut there would bo a much i:-rf,'or number of visitora), if the fare was reduced to Gd rotnrn, and it would certainly tho ft a more generous feeling to the public at large.—l am, &a, A Work. in(i Mam.

Tho monthly inspection of the En gineer Company was held lust evening in tbe Drill hhed, Captain Anderson, Lieutenant Shillington, and hub-Lieuten ant Shaw and Dr Dawsnn were present ; nko, thrco sergeants, one bugler, and 30 men. Tho band, ia full muster, gathered and performed a number of (election* under tho direction of Band-master luipcy. Dr Dawson presented the medal to Cor poral Allen, with complimentary remarks. Corporal Allen honourably won tbe medal three timea, and on inspecting the roll it was seen that Corporal Allen had not missed a tingle parade during the year, and on receiving the trophy, tho recipient was loudly cheered, Mujor Withers acted as inspecting officer, and put the men through a course of bayonet and marching exercises. At the close of the parade, the men marched out aud passed through Queen-stroet, headed by their excellent baud, playing very effec tively the sweetly plaintive march, '• Why do Summer Hoses Fade," a composition of much merit.

On tho question of Egypt, the London "Daily Telegraph" observes:—"ltcomes to a choice between an international, an Anßlo-l'rench, or a purely English expedi tion, Tho first ia almost impossible, the second Is wildly impolitic, tho third is the probable and certainly th» preferential issue. No better thing for Egypt, tor Europe, or for British interests and British reputa tion, could form the outcome of the Confer ence than that, cither by deiiro of the Powers or as a result of their inaction, we should ourselvos put matters light again upon tho Nile, We should, without selfish endo, accomplish what was neces sary, and rc-establieb the welfare and trun quility of Egypt, while certainly safeguard ing oar Imperial right of way. Wo could suppress Ambi and his military rebellion— for such it is—with less funs and friction than any other Power. There are four tbiugs which must be done, unless England is to become disgraced, contemned, and imperilled. Tho iirst is to maintain Prince Tewlik, tho second to get rid of Arabi, the third to safeguard tho Canal, and the fourth to re-establish the chief features of that system which was doicg such vast good to the Egyptian people,"

To-Monnow's Observer will contain " Tho Wolf and tbe Ewo Lamb," a sensational correspondence—Ssizaro of a dead woman's Kileois, " Tho Old Man and tho Pretty Houaa keoper;" "Hilly Blkwool'u Biography—how Big wool saved tho Government;" "Admiral Beaa ohamp Seymunr—a biography;" "More Abont the Moat Monopoly;" ''Who in the IGroatost ? Ijines, implred by Sir George Grey's prlnoely ttift of hU valuable library to tho citizens of Auckland." Cartoon, it. Jhuhom, Htq. Last Coupon in the ObsekvkkAut Union. Thirteen coupons of any date entitle the holder to one chance. Trios* who have mlisod oonpons in provloua lsiaea ore recommended to mako op the required thirteen from this lsano.

Messrs Viiile and Douglas will offer for sale, at their rooms, Shortlind-street, on Satur day afternoon, tho valuable eaUte of BoUwood. whloh, for the oonvenlonoe of pnrohuorg, has boon subdivided Into HI oholoe building allot ment*. The properly is attaatan la Mount Hoik HI Road, Bellwood Avenue, Cromwell. Marlboronsh. Lawronoe. Chatham and Raleigh streets. The aaoiloneors li«ro hit npon b Rood Ides of fixing Hsturdny afternoon fortioimio, whloh wlllault the convenience of many oillzjna at tho olose ot tho wock'a business.

JAPANESE NAVY.

The arrival of tho Japanese corvette Tsukuba at Auckland has been looked forward to with considerable interest for some time past, and now that she is lying in our harbour, and we have for the past fow days seen a good sample of " Japanese warriors" parading our streets, we take this opportunity of giving our readers a briof account of the Japancso Navy, Tho Government of Japan has been for some years engaged in creating a navy.' Com mencing with tho purchase of the armour* clad Stonewall Jackson (now the Adzuma), from the U.S. Government in 1860, they have .gone on steadily increasing their armoured fleet, until it has now reached the respectable number of five ships, in addi tion to which they built and purchased an unarmourcil fleet to the extent of eight gunboats, one yacht, four sailing vessels and woodon corvettes, all armed with rifled guns. The following vessels comprise tho Japanese Navy : Foo-so, 3718 tons, broad side central' battery, iron ; Kon-go, 2200 tons, broadside central battery, composito j Hi yei, 2200 tons, broadside central baiter/, composite; Adzuma, 1303 tons, iron ram; Eiujo, 2300 tons, armour belted corvette, woodij Tsukuba, 1C95 tons,wooden corvette; Kusuga,lols tons, wooden1 xor "votte ; Kai-mou, 1490 tons, wooden cor vette ; Ten-rin,1490 tons, wooden corvette ; Amagi, 1000 tons, gunboat; Sei-ki, 895 tons, gunboat; Banjo, COO tons, gunboat. In addition to the vessels mentioned above, Japan possesses five gunboats, one yacht, and four sailing ships, making a total of 22 vessels in all; The first five vessels on t>ie list comprise tho armoured fleet of Japan, with a total tonnage of 11,721 tons and 34 guns. The Japanese Dockyard is situated atYokosoka, and lies within a capacious bay opening out" of the Gulf of Yoddo, about ten miles below Yokohama," Tr>e area utilised within its Jifnits is 38 acres, tfyc space availabjo for further ex? tensions being about half jis rapch again. The bay on which it is situated is surroun ded by high hills which, together with the narrow entrance, render it easy of defence agaiost capture, but as yot no defensive) works have been constructed. The con truction of the yard was commenced in 1865, under the supervision of a French engineer, and the works completed arid in progress up to 1880 have cort about 2,200,000 dollars, Two stone dry dooks aro already completed,' and a third of still greater capacity is contemplated, Centri. fugal pumps aro used for emptying the docks. Three stone building1 slips' occupy sites at the head of the bay, each being of sufficient longth for ships of 300 ft over all. There is a fine rope-walk, 850 ft long, fitted with French machinery, capable of making rope up to the sizes of the largest hawsers. The sail loft is on a very large scale, haying ' q. floor area of 960 square yards. Connected with tho Arsenal is a school for technical .education, The cadet engineers spend a portion of each year in the shops, acquiring under special instructors a practical knowledge of their profession. AH' the departmeiats are now directly ijnder Japanese Mian^gpmcnf;. The' director is fjji adrpiraj, assisted py a cap tain, and the usual cojps of S)ibpr4inates! The chief engineer, a native, was, educated in Holland. The civil'engineer in charge irj fi Frenchman, and the constructor is a liatiyo plvilian. TJio Japanese, it wijl thus b,e seep, have for the past few years madp, rapid stridps as far gs their navy is con? cemci}, and being as they are, a skilful and. frugal race, we Jjave np doubt they will keep on adding to their fleet. We are-glad .to wcolomo tho Tsukuba into Now Zealand waters,

BANKRUPTCY AMEND MENT.

[By TELKaKAra,—hPKOiAt Kepoktpe.]

WELLINGTON, thUA'V, The new Bankruptcy Bill conWoß 240 clauses. It deals first with Courts,' provid ing a " superior Court" for the colony, and alao for the District Courts ■within the limits of their jurisdictions. Any ques. tion of law or fact arising in the District Courts may be reserved for the Superior Court, or such question may, at the option ot parties, be tried by a jury ia the Superior Court. On the resolution of creditors, proceedings may bo transferred from one Court to another, or to the Superior Court. The de cision of District Courts may be appealed to the Superior Court, and from thence to two judges in the Supreme Court, or if the latter permit, to Court of Appeal, when the assets iv the estate exceed £300. Supreme Court judges may be judges in bankruptcy and may delegate their powers to registrars. Official assignees in bankruptcy, appointed by the Governor, are to be attached to 6»cli C»urt, witlionlarieH to be appointed by the Governor. The following are aedaroa acts of bank* ruptey;—(l) That a debtor has in I hi* colony or elsowhere fi'od c dcbtor'a pi?t,u<. ;, in bankruptcy or a declaration that bn Je unable to pay his debt? j or made, wlnn-hut voluntarily or otherwise,aeonvoyaoco o< as signment of his property to a trustee or truateog'for the boucfU of anyono, or of hi* creaitc:™." or njadc a fraudulent coir/.y aaco, gift, delivery, or iaxazfer, ff hi« jro- Scrty, or of liny part thereof. (2)-TKat'ri ebtor has, tyllh intent to defeat or deisiy hh creditors, departed cmt of >ew Ze»« land; or liming but of New Zea!ancl> ic rauiutd out of New Zealand} or departed from his dwelling-house, or departed from his usual place of business and residence; er otherwise absented himself or begun to leave his heuso. (S) That execution issued againtt a debtor on any legal process; provided that it execution be satisfied within three dayii after issue thereof, act of bankruptcy shall in so far be annulled. All proceedings in bankruptcy to be commenced by a petition presented to the Court, praying that the debtor beadjadged bankrupt. A bankrupt's petition may bo prwonti'.d either by the debtor or by a creditor or creditors, A bankruptcy petition shall be filed: -(1) When the debtor is resident in the colony, in tho Court for the district com prising the place where he shall be residing or carrying on business at the timo the petition is filed, or shall last have resided or carried on business; or if such place be not within a district, then in tbe Court for tho district nearest to such then or last place of residence or business. (2) VVhen the debtor ia in custody, in a Court having jurisdiction for the district com prising the plate in which he is in custody ; and if such place shall not bj within any district, then in tbe Court for tbe district nearest to such place. (3) When a debtor is absent from New Zealand or the petition ing creditor cannot ascertaiu the plaoe of his rcsidenco, the petition shall be filed in the Superior Court, having jurisdiction for the district comprising the place in which tho debtor last roaided for 3 months or for the longust time under 3 months. Two creditors are to be elected at tho first meeting for advising with the assignee as to the administration of the estate, and if bo determined, payment to be made for Buck icrrice. I'AIU of sale executed within three months of bankruptcy are declared null. Any settlement of property made by a debtor, not being a sottleraont made before and in consideration of marriage, or made Id favour of a purchaser or incumbrance in good faith and for valuable consideration, or settle ment nude on or for wife or children of settler, of property which has ac crued to settler after marriage, in right of his wife shall, if the sottler become bankrupt under this Act withia three years after date of such settlement, be void as agaimt tbe assignee, unless the parties claiming under such settlement can prove that the settler was, at the time of making tno settlement, able to pay hia debts -with out the aid of the property comprised in such settlement. Any contract made by a debtor, in consideration of marriage, for the futuro payment to or for the settlement upon or for his wife or children of any money or property wherein he had not at the date of his marriage any ehtato or interest, whether vested or con tingent in possession or remainder, and not being money or property of or in right of his wife, shall, upon hi* bankruptcy before auch property or money has been actually transferred or paid, pursuant to such con tract or covenant, be void against the assignee for the purposes of this and the last foregoing section. The term " settlement " shall include any conveyance or transfer ol property. Book debts may be Bold, but the bank rupt cannot become the purchaser. Dis tress for rent levied on property of a bank rupt after bankruptcy, whether for rent due before or after tho bankruptcy, shall not be available for more than twelve months' rent actually due before the date of saoh bankruptcy ; but the person entitled to rent may prove for any rout duo for which distress is not to available.

Tho assignee may pay the bankrupt such allowance (if any) out of his citatc, as a general meeting of creditors may con sider necessary, or as the Court may direct. The first dividend to be declared within three, and the final dividend within eighteen month?. Where a debtor has been adjudicated bankrupt, the Court shall v hold a public sitting, on a day to be appointed by the (Joint, for examina tion of bankrupt j and bankrupt shall attend thereat, and shall be examined as to his conduct, dealings, and property. The Court may adjourn the ex amination from time to time, and the bankrupt shall not be deemed to have passed his public examination until the Court, by order, declares that his affairs have been sufficiently investigated, and that his examination is finished. When a bankrupt has passed his Dublic examiua* tion, ho may apply to the Court for an order of discharge, and the Court may appoint a day for hearing such application. The application may be made either after the closo of bankruptcy, or during its continu ance, bat in the latter case it shall not be made _ except with the assent of - a majority in number, represent ing three.fourths In value, of the creditors signified in the prescribed manner, and on a certificate by the assignee that the bankrupt has duly surrendered hispropcity, and that in the opinion of tho assignee there is no further occasion for the bankrupt's services in the bankruptcy. If, on the bearing of an application for discharge, it appears to the Court that a bankrupt has been guilty of nay offence under this Act, or where tho Court is satisfied upon the representation |of any creditor, supervisor, or assignee, that there is ground to b.lieve that bankrupt ha* been guilty of miscon duct or gross negligence in the conduct of his business, the Court may cither refuse an order of discharge, or suspend the same from taking effect for such time as the Court may think fit, or grant an order of discharge subject to any condition or con ditions touching aDy salary, pay, emolu ments, profits, wages, earnings, or income, which may afterwards become due to bank rupt ; and, touching after-acquired property of bankrupt, the Court, as one of the condi tions referred to in the last section, may order that bankrupt shall not bo entitled to his discharge^ until there shall have been paid out of his estate during the continuance of bankruptcy and thereafter; dividends or a composition amounting in the whole to so many shillings In tho £ as the Court in its discretion may fix, or that security for the payment thereof has been found to the satisfaction of the creditors j aud the Court may by further order rescind any such prior order or vary aame, but so that the amount appointed to bo paid by tho original ordor shall not bo augmented, .

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E^faclonaia, Esq., It.M,) Drunk.—James Murray, discharged: Mary Brown, sent to tho Hospital. Larceny.—Denis O'Connor was charged with tho larceny of £12, on tho 22r»d inst., the pro perty of John.Johnson. Hemanded until Tu«s day next. Prisoner was admitted to ball in £25 and one or two sureties to tho Bamo amount. Window Breaking.—John Martin and Wm. 0 Kcofe Wore charged wifU breaking * pane of glass, value £16,-the property of Messrs Hoff man and Son, on tho 23rd fhst. On tho applioa- Uon of Mr Pardy. the case was remanded until Tuesday next. Prisoners were ' admitted to baili . " ■ AN Old Hand.—Samuol Taylor was charged undor the Vagrant Act, with fyeW a habitual flrunkard. etc.—Three' months' imprisonment ■{Vith hard labour. TjtMPTiJra WjKE,-John f ishor was charged With the larceny of a decanter of wino, yaluo SfiKtt of Andrew Fernandez, of tho Brltomort Hotel.-Hemanded until Tuesday. This was all the business. ' *■.**''

A meeting of Justices of £bo Poace will be held In the :Court-houso to-morrow at noon, for the purpose of considering the application of Mr Ebenezer Wood for a slaughterhouse license.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUH SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this-day.

The End of the Session. Thkek are yet 91 bills on the Order Paper to be dealt with, but it is now pretty gene rally understood that the session;will close in the second week of September. The Bankruptcy Bill, of which I send you a summary, will probably cause more than ordinary discussion. I hear that Sir George Grey is going to I leave next week, and I would not be sur prised if a number of others fallowed. Free Masses. A return has been laid on the Council table, on the motion of Mr Wilson, costing £27 10s, of the number of free passes issued during the year. It shows there were issued first-class, 1.05G; second-class, 7,118. A Deserted House. The lobbies, this morning, are quite empty, and have the appearance of the fag end of the session. Mr Driver, I hear, will not briag forward his motion re separation, and the general opinion is that nothing will ba done in. regard to railway taxation. Member* nro evidently tired, and anxious to con elude the session hb Boon as pos sible. Return of Prisoners. '•■ A return wbb laid on the tabla of the j " Honse to-night, showing the number ol i ' prisoners in the different gaols to wiiomim ■• -' priaoninont, in addition to the original i 1 nentances, ttavo baen awarded ; Addicgto:!, j f.-fl; Auckland, 18; Duutdin, 163}] ' Efokllikii,'uii, liivcjoiirijtli, vo . Lytteiiuu. I it ; Napier, 1 ; Ne!non, ] : Key I'lymoutn, ; i fj; Ticaant, I ; Waugonui, 5 ; Wellington, i 3, Total, 220, ' j Amendment* in Land Act. Mr KoHeston has handed in the following for publication :—ln continuation of the subject re the amendment of the Waste Lands Committee respecting future leases of pastoral lands, it is worthy of notice that in the old Land Act the original term for which such leases were granted was 10 years, in the new Bill it was extended to 14 ; but the committee have now further ex tended It to 21 years. Thia, in addition to improvements in fencing and buildings being allowed for up to a limit of two years' rental tat the determination of the lease, and »lso allowance of an area of 150 acres for a homestead, in place of 80, as at first proposed, is calculated to encourage a more extended occupation of such lands, the rugged nature of which necessitates their being held in large blocks, which it would not be worth the while of a tenant to fence in or surface sow with Euglish grasses unless such encouragemont was given. Royal Commission. A rumour is current that Mr Ormoud and Captain Russell, late members for the Hawke's Bay constituency, will probably bo two members of the Koyal Commission about to be appointed to report on the best route for the South Island Trunk Railway, but no decision has yet been arrived at in tbo matter, nor is it likely to bo settled be fore the recess. Special Railway luxation. The committee on special railway tax ation arc understood to be discussing a motion by Mr Evans Brown that the colony should be divided into railway districts, and that a special tax shall be levied in each district on the capital value of ths land beneiitted by railways within theie districts sufficient to recoup any deficiency arising between the net earnings of the railways and the interest on their cost. The Government members oppose this proposal, and a counter sugges tion will probably he made to increase the general property tax, so as to meet any de ficiency In railway interest. The commit, tee is believed to be pretty evenly divided, and it is by no means unlikely that this question will greatly prolong the sestion, and lead to important changes in the strength of parties in the House, if not to more serious complications. Friendly Society Returns. la replying to Mr Seddon's question about the Government paying for the re turns demanded from Friendly Societies, Major ATKINSON said that while it would not bo reasonable to ask the State to pay for the compilation, which was necessary to 'the society itself, the question of the five years' valuation, and the payment for any actual copying woric rendered necessary by the demands of the Government, was one which might properly be taken into con sideratioa, The Government were prepared to put a sum on the estimates to pay for the five years' valuation. Ho had, however, found on communicating with some of the friendly societies, that they were not dis posed to accept any payment, being desir ous of being entirely independent of the Government. He would give the Houneaa opportunity of considering this question, by placing a sum on the supplementary esti mates. Rating in Counties. Mr GEORQE asked the Government " If n County Council has power to levy a general rate over the whole of a county with the intention of only collecting sucti rate in the outlying districts ?" The ques tion was postponed till to-morrow to enable Mr Dick to look into the matter. Prorogation of Parliament, The Government expect to prorogue this day fortnight. BotMS for Quicksilver, In reply to Mr Hobbs, wbo a>ked "Whether the Government will offer a bonus of £500 for the fiist twenty tons of pure quicksilver produced in the colony," Mr Dick said he could ni>t at present give an answer to the question, but would like to look iuto it. He suggested that the ques tion be postponed for a week. The Claim of John Kelly. On the motion of Mr KoLLESTOW, the petition of John Kelly, of Waitalcerei, was referred, with correspondence, to the Fnblic Petitions Committee for further considera tion. Xhe Public Petitions Committee in 1872 recommended that petitioner be paid £926, which the petitioner has not received. Native Reserves Bill. This Bill again occupied the House the greater part of the silting, meeting with opposition chiefly from the Mtori members, and members wbo are acquainted with Maori matters. The following new clauses weto added : — " The Governur-in-Council may. from time to time/ make regulati»ns under the 13th section of the Public Trust nc, 1872, for the purposes therein' mentioned, in relation to the adminis tration of native reserves nnder this Act, and for fixing the charges to be paid as the cost for managing the same, lhe salaries of all officers appointed for the administration of this Act, or carrying out any of the- purposc3 thereof, shall be de frayed out of such monies as shall from time to time be appropriated by the Gene ral Assembly in that behalf. Where any native reserve has been, or shall be made for the benefit or in trust for the benefit of any natives, whether Individually or collectively, the said word ' ' bene fit,' in any instrument constitu ting a trust, thall be construed to mean the physical, social, moral, or pecuniary benefit of Buch natives, and shall extend to include the providing of medical assistance and medicines, and the proceeds ot any such rtservo may be.applied accordingly." Tie Bill was then reported as amended. Native hand Division Bill. The Native Land Division Bill' was further considered in committee, and re ported with amendments. After 1.30 the Native Lands Act Amend ment Bill, and the.Native Xauds Division Bill, were passed through commiUoo, read a third tiraa, and , asscd. . ~ ■The House rose at 2.15.

Legislative Council.

Bills Before the Council.

Tlio debate on the Trustees, Uxecutws, and Agency Companies BUI was concluded to-day, atter which the measure was read a second time, by 24 votes.to 11. The Coroners Act Amendment Bill and ihe Bnnediu Sonthem Market Reserve i Leasing Bill woro read a second time, and j the Gas Company and Consumers' Liability , Bill a third time. The.Mines Act Amendment Bill was partly passed through' committee, and; pro gress was reported. Tne fcjtarnp Bill and the Explosives Bill were read a third time, B.IIU were, passed through committee. Sir George Gfrey's Lmv Practi tioners Bill. In the Legislative Council yesterday, Sir Q. 8. vViiiTMOflE moved the stooud reading ot Sir Geo ge Gre/s'Xaw Pructi. . tionrra Bill. , | , Mr Whitaker moved that it should be thrown.out, as it was unnecessary, seeing that tho Government's Bill, on the same ' subject, had paa*ed through the Council. I After a very short discuasion.the Bill was ' thrown out by 23 noes to 5 ayts. For the

Against: Mcsn Ac landin Wilsoni Pollen Steven',, WhUaker & P,e^ Hams, and Wi«iam» n . WlSlev. Wil.

THE BEAUTIFUL STAR ASHORE.

[BYTELEOBAPH-OW^COEnESPONDE^j

WKSTPORT, this day Thb Union Company's steamer Beautih,! Star went ashore wh<ra comin R out of W.T port this morning with a cargo o f coal, No particulars are yet to hand. '

LATER.

WESTPORT.this.kv The Union Company's Beautiful « was stranded on the North B Dt ju" leaving at 4 o'clock this mornC-^ n weather is stormy, and the sea i*l,. PurticnlarsoftheaccidentarLotVetobffi' ' able, lhe steamer will most likel, S a betide, Steamers and MiliS/M ; - '■■ ■'■ y'-'-- '-'. O'.VJJN. : ■■•■ ": ■■•■".?. ■_ ijweu ia still ashore intmib. ' , ■;/ ; ■; ;:.::! "stall,.,"botwcX' '"'. V". -': "-1} the Ma< and ia aotlifaZ

LATEST.

The captain of the Boautlfnl Star riir.ft nailed :-" Gioundod cm shoal' atKpK Want immediate assistance. Hav/t-'l"! anchors out astern. Discharging mi?M (coal) May be got off if L™s I Assistance wiJl be rendered at the nmt tide. The vessel is not making any W S The Southern Cross will make the aW to few the Star off this atternoon R sufficiently strong hawser can be fonnd No further cemmunication than the above stated Has yet been held with the Star • Tb i 6 \ ar* °" Owen, i? apparently ania. ] ured. Men were working at her S6 horn I at a stretch without rest,

THE CIRCUS.

Tukbe was another good house at the • Circus last evening, and the performance proved to baa most succeßiful one, Ths 1; whole of the feats previously enumerated were gone through to the thorough satisfac tion ot the audiance. The clowns were funny in the extreme, and indeed we may ; ! say that in this department the Circus is equal to the best tbat have visited Auck. land. v

THE EAST COAST NATIVE LANDS SETTLEMENT CO.

The first sale cf lands belonging to the I East Coast Native Lands Settlement Co,, I v announced for the end of September I next. The blocks to be offered comprise [■ 15,000 acres of valuable snburban and farm p land—nituated from five to ten mile 9 from ' Gisborne. The company haire obtained •* an absolute title to the freehold of thu valuable cuuatry, and have cut, it up into suitable agricultural hold. ing«. They also own another 15,000 acres, which will be let on lease. The | profits are divisible between the natives and the company in the proportions of one- I third over expenses to the company, and two-thirds to tke natives; and, if judiciously I sold, as intended, on deferred payments, f vhe laud should bring in to the owners a i very handeomo income. The operations of ; the company.since its formation ten months ago, have been attended with extraordinary success. They hare secured an absolute title for about 150,000 acres, and progress has been made with many other cxtensivo \ and valuable areas. Operations are now | being commenced in other districts; and I something like a quarter of a million acres in the Bay of Plenty, it is believed, will be brought in through the exertions of M Peri, one _of the directors, who ia t now making known to the natives I. of Whakatano the terms upon which > I native lands placed ia the company's hands ■■ 1 ate administered. The usual course in t taking over a block is to secure the forma- | tion of a committee of owners, who first of I all select the reserves they require for tho : > people; thea the shares of dissentients and minors are apportioned, and # the balance ia f conveyed by the natives absolutely to. the I company for disposal on tbe cub- j tomary terms, under couditions of tenure I agreed to Dy the owners. The system seems to have obtained the confidence of the natives residing in the Poverty Bay district, for no fewer than thirty deeds have | been passed through the Court at Gisbome : £ without a dissentient, and the company ia i 1 enabled to issue sound titles for these landa, I and get the best market price. There are 1 many important advantages sained by the . I s inplification of title, and if natives find that \ it results in giving them better prices, there I is little doubt that very large tracts of ~'", 1 native lands will come under tbe control i of the company, which now intends to in- !■ creaso its capital by the issue of 100,000 £5 shares—7o,ooo of which are reserved for j1 tbe Maoris, Tbe subscribed capital now ' 1 consists of 12,700 shares floated in the' i| colony, and 15,000 shares takea up in Lod- , j don. Tbe company, from present indict' j tions, seems likely to get ' the ' I control of such an enormous area 61 f territory in the North Island, that • the question will soon arise wbather legislative cognizance of its proceedings should not be taken to secure the sub division of the acquired lands, and to com- , pel' tho proper administration of the ; reserves set apart for the use of the people y who hand over their ancestral estates to the company. As the company will deal mainly with Auckland lands, it is to be hoped that the management will be re tained by Auckland peoplo, and will not pa9s into tho hands of a feW large . absentees or southern speculators, whose ' sole object would be to use it as an instru- i ment of money making to the sacrifice of, •■ important public interests. *

WELLINGTON HOSPITAL INQUIRY.

[BY TELEGRAPH-OWN CORRESPONDENT,] WELLINGTON, this day. AN inquiry is being held by the City Couu« oil into the management of tbellosplM. During the examination, yesterday', of Mt Hodgson, dispenser and steward, tho fol lowing dialogue Jtook place. Councillor A, W, Brown: Have you ever asked patients to sign an agreement to pay the visiting surgeon his fees, fa addi tion .to the tea shillings a week charged for maintenance to the Hospital. Witness: I have. Question': Do you consider that' part of your duty! Witness: I'do not. Councillor Banks: I >|'j should like to ask the dispenser if he is aware what became of one of the patients when he refused to sign the paper which has been alluded to. The Mayor (to tho ,■' witness): Yon may decline to answer the question, IE .you think it will iv any way compromisa you, Councillor Hodgson, Witfle>s.: There wore more than oaa patient whom I have asked to sign It. Councillor Dnnks: There is one particular ■; patient—if you wish the name I 'Will glTa it, Witness: I would ratber have . tho namo., Councillor Dankfl: I will put it iv this way j when this man , did not sign the P»P« from some cause or other ho waa discharged from the Hospital within three days after wards. The tame man made an applio*' ! tion for re-admission, stating that he lV" 9 not able to pay these fees. Cortain Conn -1 cillors came to the Town Cletk andaant him back to the Hospital. Is it a fact m\ that man has since been in hi? bed for »uf weeks and has not been ant of it?. ■W" ncsa: It is. Councillor to»ks:/fte n>W will give his own evidence when it is tßKen at the Hospital. I am satisfied with »c l witness's evidence. The inquiry wsf adjourned till to-morrow, . : .

" At the opening of the Bordeaux Wine Exhibition," writes the special;««'fP 0?; , j dent of,the "Argus," "three militarytan*' were stationed in different parts, of tUe gar dens, refreshments were provided, a#i exceptiug that some of the rural mayore-" peasant farmers for the most part-§°"e' y drunk, and were awkward tortomWyw"' though soft to tread upon, everything passed of admirably." «;>

THE AUCKLAND EVEWWG STAR. THURSDAY. AUGUST Si



THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COM. ARents for Anokland DlBtrlot: JOHN RKID & CO., 2f>. QOBKN-arnKBT. Loeaeß by Fire, Sea, or Dishonesty made KOOd. ITIHOKNTON, EMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR BALSI -1 Grown Floor, In saoka, 100*a arnl.'fiO'a -~— : M Champion "„ » ■> ~ "Cantab.1 '~ .< Sharps ' • Bran Fowl Wheat Whaw Mitii Anokland - - The Fike Insurance association (limited). Head Office : coknhill. London, b.o. Capital tally Snbsorlbed.«.»„-. —£1,000.000 Paid np. « ..fi200,000 Reserve and other 1and5............... -*82,M0 Gknbbai. Manaqke fob New Zealand : T. 3. liADD, WELLINGTON. ICMNT FOB AUCKLAND DIBTBICT 1 C. F» E, X isßiiJio SOHBRFF'S BUILDINGS, FOBT-BTRBKT. -VTEW SEASON'S TEAS, 1882-1883 the undersigned begs to notify tho arrival, per fl.B. Rlngarooma (transhipped ex s.B. Hun- Barlan, from Foo. Chow), fit ft FURTHER SHIPMENT OB1 New Tbasi JNew Tbasj ContdßtUig o(— A SS. , 11AO T> A n X A G X S, 11O« Jr aok aab b; INOIiUDINO SBVBBAL KXOEPWONALLr FINE TEAS. . *&"' -^Bamplestor LlquortaK ou appUoatlon. •»



Special Advertisements. I ~—. ■ — i j If or Ten Days Only ) We shall make a Special Show of (trousseaux, layettes, baby linen, ladies' and child's under- CLOTiiING OB" KVERY DESCRIPTION. As our Stook of above is woll-known to be the Largest and moat Complete In the North Mand, we Intend to make a GRAND DIBPLAy for _. TK N DAY s> Commencing MONDAY, AugUßt 21, daring whloh time a Reduction of FIVE PBR CENT, will ba allowed to all Purchasers of these Goods, Tho mmal Reduction of Five per Cent. a!so allowod to Cash Buynrs. Milne and Ohoyoe, QUKKN & WffiLLESLEJT STRKKTS, AUCKIiANr. NORWICH UNION FIXE INSUR ANCE SOOIKTr. ESTABLISHED 173 7. Amount Insured eiocoda .. - - - - _«1K>,000.000 Lossos paid ....-- ..-- £3,761,000 THIS SOCIETY, Well known for Ha liberality In Its dealings, and i- for proinptltudein tho BOttlomont of claims, la proparod to accept btskb on '' EVERY INSURABLK DESCRIPTION OF • At o iSRKATLY KKDUCED KATfiS, t ~ LO3SS3 PAID bf Gfcasua on Society's Baj& ---• era is- Auckland, witheni re/er3aoo<- u-.%•»here, ' Smraedlatoly afiM-'proiiactusa of I'RUPB1 OF A LOSS. ~'-■ 'I " WILLIAM I, J. BELI, . - ■ ' CUI» AOENT, •* Provincial Diitrfots of AnoklauS and Tarsnakl 8 lUI-AU Monica rcoalvod in Kaw Zealand '• n»a MTested in tho Colon 0 N«v Zealand! S"oa? Clothing Faotcry *4 N»w Zealand! qualito Clothlna Faotory • § ls\.w Zealand "''^ ' Clothing Faotory 8 I Now ZtsiUand For Clothlnsc Factory ,: I New Zealand Stslb, Olothlng Faotorj ' Mew ZotUanel Olothlnß Faotorj •" Ntw Zealand For Clothing Kaotory •\ow Zealand Variktt, Clothing Faotorj o. Yew Zealand _ Olothlng Faotorj 1 Now Zealand *°r Clothing Factors a New Zealand Value, Clothing Factory I OUR MANUFACTURES 1 CANNOT BE EXCKLLEDI » THK YEARLY INCREASING DEMAND IS J THE MOST SATISFACTORY PROOF I or , PUBLIC! APPRECIATION! ; TW 0 PR I Z E MEDALS • CERTIFICATE OP MEEIT ' awarded at > OHBISTOHUBCH EXHIBITION* ' TRY OUR CLOTHING MADE OF THE CELEBRATED MOSGIKL TWEED You Win Get None Bettbb I Auckland Branoh: New Zealand Qukbn-strbet, Clothing Factory New Zealand onncslte Clothing Faotory New Zealand _ K° ™ , Clothing Faotory New Zealand Theatre Royal; clothing Factory New Zeaiand and at Clothing Faotory Now Zealand Albert-Btreet, Clothing Factory New Zealand Tcamca. Olothlng Faotory New Zealand Clothing Faotory NewZoaland J, FrazsuMONS, Olothlng Faotory t Now Zealand Branoh Clothing Faotory . New Zealand Manager. Clothing Factory [ X\f INKS AND gALL, > Wholesale and Retail 1 cabinetmakera and upholste-rers, 9 and oakpet warehousemen, shoetland-steket, ' Auckland. Importers and manufacturers of all kinds o FURNITURE. IRON AND BRASS BKDSTKAD3 AND COTS, ANJO BEDDING. ' ■ The Largest and Beat tieleoted Stock of BRUSSELS. TAPK3TKST, VELVET PILB. ! KiDDEEMINSTBR CAKPETS, & HEARTH RUGS In the North Island. FRENCH & ENGLISH CRETONNES At Reduced Prices. English and American J PERAMBULATORS & VELOCIPEDES, > COIR AND FLAX MATTINGS AND DOOR MAT& ' Just rooelved, a Large Shipment of J FANCY DRAWIN9-ROOM ORNAMENTS, , CHIMNKY GLIS3ES, AND CONSOLE TABLES, k% Discount on all Cash Pueohabe3 titinkslnd hall. 1 — ■ ITVuL L E N Having received 5 LARGE SHIPMENTS OF GOODS, Ex Peshawar and Manapourl, From the BEST MANUFACTURERS IN ENGLAND, " And as the Winter Season Is now far adran oed he la offering at 25 to 40 per oent. Lees than uaual Auckland prices l 1000 yards Homespun Dresa Serge, at 3Jd and ' 43d per yard 1200 yards Popllnott (all Fashionable Shades), at fifd per yard ■ 2000 yards Wood Satin Cloth (all Bhades), at CJd [ 2000 yards Foulo Dreaa Serge (all shadOß), at BJd lOOO^arda French Beige (all wool and all shades), at 9}d per yard SPO Kstamene aerge (all Bhades), at IOJd per yard '2000 yards Coloured and Blaolc Cashmere, at Is 9Jd, worth 2* 6d 1500 yards Black BrlUlantlno, at 6)d, 71d, IOJd, and Hid per yard 800 yards The New Beotlve Cloth, at is Hi and la Gd & Large Stook of Coloured and Black Frenoh Aterinoes. Cashmeres. Beiges, Fonle Cloths, &0., proportionately Cheap A Splendid Line of Tweed for Boys' or Men's, • bolts, in dark, mid, and light greys, at Is 6d per yard ZOO pairs of 9-i, 10-*, and 11-4 Blankets, at 25% or 4a in tho £, less than usual Auckland prices. ' Grey Calico, at 2d and upwards White Calico, at 3d and upwards Welsh Flannel, at fijd and upwards Colonial Flannel, at UJd and upwards Crimean Sbirting, at 9}d and upwards , AU other Goods In the Drapery, Hosiery, ' Millinery, Mantle and other Departments, ) Proportionately Cheap. 5 TERMB-CASH AND NO DISCOUNT. Please observe the sddress- J. (JULLEN. IMPORTER, 250, QUEEN-STKKET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite Holland & Fortzer's), N.8.-PATTKENS SENT POST FBEBI V^-ILLIAM X^ 9 -gRIDGMAN Bow to Inform his Customers that he has a SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, IN GREAT VARIETY. AND NKWSBT STYLE, In all Qualities, from Common to Medium, and very good, In which are included S OME VERY CHEAP LINES, Lately purohased at anotlon, &o* Boys' and Youths' Iweea Trousers. B/9, 8/9, 7/6, &o* Boys' Knioker and Military Suits, 8/6, 915, 10/6, &o, Roys' Lodk Tweed Bultff, lfi/6.16/9,18/6, &o. 1 Mon'fl Tweed Tropson), 5/9, 6/6. 7/6. 8/9 &o. Men's uood Twoed Coats, 12/6.13/6,14/9, &o. & B %t?To^Wstm m i 6/6 Men's and Boys' ond Youihs' White and Cold Mole TMuaers, at a small adyanoo on a Haod°Line of Men's Orarooatfl, 25/, 27/8 A Law Lot of Men'a Flannel Shirts. 2/11.8/8, Men'a F/annel Pants, 2/11,3/8.4/6 Merino Shirts, 1/11.2/6 2/9 • fl »»s!/4/ 8 .5/. S /« |M- M Good White Shirts, fcoai 4/6; Oxford Shlrtß, S/6, Men's Alpine Hats, S/6, 2/10, 3/3 7 Whlte Corduroy, 1/6 y Thb above Lines abb extra Good Vaiub. k Per Cent Discount on all Cash Parchaeas of ■' 20s and Upwixis. JUNCTION J)BAP»RY ■^■AREHOUSB. Upper QuKRK-aiBEBT,



Special Advertisements *ar i "HFUBST & fio., W« O* XL Kj _ HAVK ON SALE PKIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT TARTARIAN SKKD OATS BKLL'3 i in. BONEDUST BErji'3 BONEFLOUR NEWCASTLE BONEFLOUR VICTORIAN BONEDUST AUCKLAND BONEDUST PERUVIAN AND OTHER GUANOS SUPER PHOSPHATE HUHST'S MIXTURE, &0., &tt, &O. Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES j And, OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) MAIZB. OATS. BRAN UARLBY, FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUK, SHARP 3 BARLKYMKAL. OATMEAL &0., Sec, Ro. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ABBIVH, AGKIOULTUIUL MACULNERY o? Bvany imcbobwtkw, }aTil A M I« W **" sK S 3 THKASHW.e T.IACHISKS. D 811.1.5, I &a, eta,- &ft W« J- Hur«t & Co., 101, (iUKEN-STREKT. • Anokland.



WOWB'S AROMATIC SOHIBDAM BOHNAPPS.Of nduoe the destruction and prevent the lm proper use of tholr wrappers and labels, and thus further protopt the Pnblls ttgalnst fraud and deception, have enolosod in tho wrappers, or under the label on the quart bottles, Blnoe lit Ootober. 1878, and oontinuß to onolose in bveby are drawn upon the undersigned, and which will bo cashed by them on presentation. To socure theao Gifts, the Pnbllp mnst be oareful to ask for, and accept nothing but, the Genuine Udouho Wolfhtb Schnapps, with oar name upon tho top label. M. Moss & Co. Wvnyard Lane. Sydney.



We havo opened another lot of our remarkably good values in Belfast Cam brio Handkerchiefs and Linens, lnolndlng Children's Cotion Coloured Bore)era. IJd each; Ladles' Pure Linen Cambrlo. 2n 6d por hall down paofeages; Beet Quality. 5s 3d per half douen: Gents' Scotch Cambrlo. i|d each; all Linen, full slue, 88 3d per doswn, and Us 8d; usual Auokland prioa for the buuio. 1»J and 20s per down; Table Napkins, from 81d to 3a eaoh: Table Clothj, from 2f upwards: 61-lnon Tablo Linen, la per yard; other qnalltlos np 10 U lid par yard; &o, &c. &c—Wm. H. Smith's I'.hoap Drapery Warehouses, 300 and SO2. Quesn^treet, oopoelte Army and Navy Hotel, and at our Newmarket Branch Warehouse.—t Advt.J.