SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGHS WATER}^Sw^M6rnl_W. 1811 SUNSBT.-ThiS Evening, 5.1 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 7.11 MOON'S AGB.-Flrst Quarter. 23rd, 9.60 o.m.

ARRIVALS. TO-DAY.

Rotomahana. s.s., Underwood, from Whangarei Glenelg. s.s , Stophensou, from Tauranga Southern Cross, mission schooner, Bougora, from Norfolk Island

DEPARTURES. TO-DAY.

Rotomahana, s.s., Underwood, for the South

Inwards OOASTWl.B—Rotomohona. from Whamrnrei. with SBi tons coal j Pej'oveTanoe. from Chamberlain's Island, wiih 259 bushels gravel. Outwards Coabtwsk. - Lizzie Guy. for Hokianga: Mary Kiion. for Wha.garoa; Man King, for Kalpara. with 10 oa.es kerosene, -0 boxes currants, 70 boxe. boop and sundries. The brlnentlne Look Ont left NewoasUe for Kalpara on July 4. The barque Frederick Baswj-. 312 tons. Cap tain Best, left Nowcastle tor _M-okland on July

6, The barque Andrea Rlia, 560 tons, was loading at New York for Auokland, via l^unceaton, on July 8. , ~ Thebrlgantlno Seagull left Oimaru for the Manukau yesterday, with 933 sacks whaat and 35 socks flour.

The brig Sea Nymph, recently In oollUlon wltu the s.s. Arawatojwas told In Sydney on Juns 23, for £30.

The brie Annabelle and three-masted sohooner Falrlie were loading at Nowoas.le for this port on July 8. The brig Robin Hood sailed from Sydney for Kalpara on July Stlu Tho sohooner Albatross. 77 tons, of Anokland. built at Whangaoou- 1ni1.74, has boon Bold to a L».nka firm foi £1000.

In the International C.de Hat, the letters B L.N.M. have been assigned to the sohooner Agnes Donald, of Auckland,, The barqno Alcostls oleared at Sydney, for Anokland via Newooßtle, on July Ist. From this port tfie,borque Glenlora proceeds io Oreoon, tho Easterbill to Conception Bay I ___ll_ohdthe OfWlora to Newoastle to load coal for WelUngJ.an.. The two former entered ont at the Cnfrartr. 10-day. H.M.S. Nelson arrived at Russell at S a.m. to-day. The sohooner Telesroph ran aground on a sandbank off Noumea on Juno 16. and remained there -111 the 18tb, when she got off with the lof s Of half her kaeland several sheets of copper rubbed off. Repairs having boen effeoted, she loft for Aaokl__d, via Norfolk Island, on the 7th Inst.

The 8.8.- Rotomahana loft for Malbourneatd southern ports ot noon to-day. taking a large general cargo. Inoludlnsr 400 saoks trroßS Beod for Oamarn, and the following passengers i— For Gisborne: Messrs Murphy and Broodgate. For Napier: Mr ond Mrs Bwanswan. Mr J, Owen. Mrs Webber, and Mr H. Mills. For Wellington: Mlsb Lawrence, Messrs Qalgiey. Cook. Wsst, Dennl-ton, and Mowatt, For Lyttelton: Mr W, Smith and Miss Young, For Melbourne: Mr MoGlll and son.

ARRIVAL OF THE MISSION SCHOONER SOUTHERN CROSS.

The mission sohooner Southern Cross arrived ln harbour this afternoon. Bishop Belwyn was a passenger.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

DEPARTURE. Macgregor, s.s.. MoArthnr. for Waitara Rowena, as., Boott, for Wanganul

The S.S. Maogregor left for Waitara at 11am. to-day, with 30 tons sundries and the following passengerß :-Mr and Mrs N. Walker, Mr ond Mrs Veltah, Messrs Mahonoy, May, Enko, Min ogue ond Mulhollsnd.

The Northern Co.'s steamer Rowena left at 10.45 a.m. to-day, with 40 tons sundry merchan dise, and several passengers for Wanganul and Opun.koi _______

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, July 19. Arrived, this morning: The Union Company's steamship Ringarooma, from Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JuiY 20. 1882.

Abbott's Opera House— Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 8 p.m.

Kohler's Wax Works, adjoining Mr Phillips's Shop, (Juoeu-stroet. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Young Man's Christian Association—Dovo ;lonal Meeting. 7.30 P.m.

Choral Hall—An Kvening with John Plough man, by Mr Thomas Hpurgeon, with Limelight Views, etc., 7 30 p.m.

St. Andrew's Mutual Improvomont Associa tion—Kasays en "Music" and t'Trao Man hood," 710 p.m. St. Bonediot's Church, Nowton—Full nod Final Rehearsal of Farmer's Mass, &o„ 7.30 p.m.

Devonport Hall—Soolal Gathering to Welcomo Dr McLeod. G 30 p.m.

J-owton West iSohool-Annusl Meeting of Arch Hill Ratepayers, 7.30 p.m.

Death.

KING.-On July 19th, at his reßldonoe, Manga tawhirl, near Pakekohe East, John King, aged 33 years. The luneral will leave his late residence on Friday, 21st Instant, at 1 o'olook p.m. Friends aro rcspouif ully invited to attend.

Notice to Correspondents.

R. H___ell).—Malthas, thepolltloal economist, died at Bath, ln the year 1835. Bia population theory brought forth a storm of opposition and misrepresentation. Perhaps no man of tho time met with so mnob ahuso as Robert Tnomas Malthas; and yet. he was a man ot excellent character and most benevolent In tentions. The latter years of his life wore passed at a beautiful eatato near Dorking, la Surrey, strangely termed the " Rookery."

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

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1882.

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

Mr Bright has thought it necessary to explalu in the British Parliament that the reason of his retirement from the Cabinet was his disagreement with the policy of the Government in regard to Egypt. What that policy is which Mr Bright has found obnoxious does not yet appear; bnt thor c are indications that it embraces the garri soning ot certain towns in Egypt with an Anglo-Indian force, as a preliminary step, perhaps, to tho annexation of that country to the already colossal British Empire. Whatever it may be, the action of Mr Bright would seem to indicate that it involves a farther development than was made manifest at the Conference of the Powers at Constantinople. The basis of that Conference, as stated by Sir Charles Dilke in the House of Commons on June Ist, was: The maintenance of the rights and sovereignty of the Khedive; the upholding of the international arrange ments and the arrangements subsisting under them; the preservation of the liberties secured to the people by the firmans of the Sultan; the furtherance of the development of Egyptian institu tions; and the settlement of the measures neces-ary to restore order. There was nothing disclosed in that programme to which Mr Bright conld have any objec tion, since it simply amounted to a maintenance of the status quo, or at most, a steady pursuit of the tradi tional policy of Britain in Egypt. But the news from London to-day shows that the Radicals, or advanced Liberals, of the United Kingdom are manifesting an uncompromising opposition to Mr Glad stone on account of his action and policy in regard to Egypt, and there are rumours that two other members of the Cabinet (Messrs Chamberlain and Courtney) will follow the coarse pursued by Mr Bright. Should they do this, Mr Gladstone will either resign office or fill np the vacancies with gentlemen of old Whig proclivities, who will not have such tender sensibilities in the presence of a grave national crisis. Either event is to be deplored—a dissolu tion because it will tend to confuse and complicate matters, and the retirement of the representatives of advanced Liberalism from the Cabinet because it will amount to a check to the hold which Radical views seemed likely to obtain upon the govern ment of the country. We hope the rumours of intended resignation may prove to be unfounded, and that all true patriots will support Mr Gladstone in his policy, which, tnough in the meantime unknown in its details to us, we may safely predicate will piovo a far-seeing policy, aiming at the preservation of British interests, the assurance of permanent pence, and the furtherance of the welfare of the Egyptian people. Mr Bright has not confined his action to withdrawing from the Cabinet, but he has, from below the gangway of the House of Commons, assailed the policy of the Go vernment, declaring that the intervention of Britain in Egypt by force of arms is con trary to international law. Perhaps.in the strict sense, Mr Bright is correct, bnt the present is not the first occasion on which England has acted as "the policeman of Europe," and with beneficial results. It is no time for finessing when vast questions of national interest are at stake; and the work of restoring order in Egypt, which Turkey might haye undertaken but would never havo performed, demanded that outside pressure should be brought to bear on the Sultan. Such pressure i. sup plied by the British action, and when we find this approved by all the Great Powers, we think there can exist no necessity for Britain hesitating iv the course she has mapped ont for herself. If Mr Bright's sole objection is te the prin ciple of armed intervention, w.e imagine his views will have very little influence .upon the British public, who are not likely to be led away from, the practical aspect of the question.by any mere sentimental considsra-, (ions.

Auckland's Progress.

Now that Mr Pyke's return of the valua tion under the Land and Property Tax Acts is printed, we are enabled better to understand what the return means. The first thiog that strikes one is the imprudence .of the Property Tax Commissioners in ap pending a memorandum to a return that .has been ordered by Parliament, to instruct members thereof how to understand the figures he has placed before them. The next novelty is the assertion that the taxable property of the colony declined nearly fifteen millions ] sterling in twelve months, as Mr Sperrey

says, "in consequence of the very general depression in real estate." Equally interest ing is the fact that borough property is a sater investment than laud or houses in counties, as country propsrty declined far more iv value in tho period of depression than did borough " real estate." But while most of the larger boroughs decreased in value very largely during the year—Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin over a million each—Auckland alone increased, that is because it is more valuable for rating purposes than for the property-tax. The return for tho Auckland Provincial District by boioughs and counties U as follows :— LAND TAX. Unlm- Im- Property proved, proved. Tax. & & S. Anokland Borough ..1,087,217 2.033,182 2,195.92 Hamilton.. .. _ 69,987 12:1.160 109.218 Thames .. .. _. (10,180 -01,497 151,120 Parnell _ .. „ 104,795 217.617 26_,307 Onehunga .. _. 69,076 164.338 135,110 Total - ..1,331,915 2.74&\250 3,801,775 Auckland Counti... Mongonul .. _ 61,721 85,697 103,512 Whangorol .. .. 122.178 218,185 294,462 What-atano .. .. 83.9.9 129 786 14.138 Hobnon 151.69J 217,703 155.739 Waikato- .. .. 433,709 647,075 725,718 Hoklonga .. .. 2i1,347 05,243 43.292 Kagl.n 119.130 225,779 202,411 B.yot Islands .. .. 114,353 205.09U 149 611 Uuromandel 49 078 1.8,419 101,019 Kav.]_.» 9 71 1.151 11178 Taupo, Kaat and West 655 2100 5.0-n l'lako „ .. .. 151.350 634.172 860,093 \ Walpa 110,601 717 9 5 62.819 Kdou 8.0.889 1,617.617 1,068,709 Wood and other Inland., K.wau and othor Islands. Wai heko Island, Groat and Little barrlor... 43 967 89.833 78,755 Thames 116.075 618,075 16 .775 Manukau 535.8811,117 918 1,033.036 Waitemata .. .. -71,455 460.501 498,585 Tauranga- .. -. 216,638 .95.05. 383 538 Rodnoy _ 180.119 295,511 212.5.9 Total .. ..1,324,219 7.802,918 7.128.315 1 The boroughs in Hawke's Bay decreased £165,000 ; in Wellington, £1,„7G,000 ; iv iNelson, £107,000; in Canterbury, : £1,130,000; and in OtiiKO, £1,.CG,0()0 in ' value in tho year, while Auckland in creased ill tho samo period, £113,000. This comparison is curious iv estimating I tho worth of tho two valuations.

A man named James Boon, aged 55, has been drowned at Ship Cove, Queen Char, lotte'a Sound,

"It's nn ill wind that blows nobody good," and the local disciples of ___sculapius must be heaving sighs of r.aret at the collapse of tho measles and scarlatina epidemics, The doctors aro entitled by tho provisions of the Public Health Act to a lee of 2s Gd for every caso of infectious disease reported to tho local body iv whose district the case has occurred. The accounts of three doctors sent to the City Council recently for cases reported during the past two or three mouths amounted to the vciy lidy little sum of £3-1.

An extraordinary general meeting ol shareholders iv tho Maltha Qoldmining Com pany, Waihi, is advertised to be hold at the secretary's oflico at 2 o'clock to-morrow. Tho reports from the mine continue good, the manager estimating that the dirt al prcicut being got will average an ounce oi gold to tho ton.

Messrs Grant aad Turner aro making good progress with their contract on the Kaimai Road between Tauranga and Cam bridge. B.twecn live and six miles of the contract has been completed, of which about half is in tho heavy bush. Thore are altogether about sixteen men employed on the^vorks, composod partly of Europeans and partly of Maoris,

On Saturday last, crushing was com menced for the Southern Cross, on the quartz broken down from the hanging-wall leader, but it is not showing very much ou the plates yet. There is no improvement on the main reef at tlie intermediate level. The reef in seaward drive at -100 ft lovel is more defined, but thoro is still little mineral in the stone.

Tho following tenders have been received for the engine shed contract at tho Auck land station :-Accepted : W. doughy, Auckland, £2,292, lis 7d. Declined :W. Prioe, Auckland, £2,755 15s ; •'. Constable, Auckland, £2,992; Scott and Coombe, Auckland, £3,242; T. 11. Rackstraw, Auckland, £3,571 18s Sd; C. Rhode., Auckland, £3,600; Malcolm ami Co,, Auckland, £3,661 10s.

The adjournod meeting of the Pitt-street Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association meets this evening in tho lower school, Pitt-street, at a quarter-past eight o'clock, The attendance on last Thursday evening showed the eagerness the young men are evincing over the new society, under the presidency of the Key. Mr Reid. There were nearly 30 persona present on the last occasion, who wore most willing to join at once, and double this number may join as soon as the rules are revised.

A telegram from Wellington to tho Tau ranga "Times" says :—"lour folk mayrcly on a liberal grant for the Tauraoga-Cam bridgo road, including a bridge over the Wairoa. This most necessary undertaking should be the means of inducing a large influx of visitors to Tauranga during the summer months, and will cause a good circulation of money in the district. Mr J. B. White is taking great interest in this work."

We learn that a well-known native chief, of the Tukowiangi tribe, at Ohinemutu, diction the 26th of June la.t. His name was Waratinc-te-rautu, and he was"'well known as a good, reliable guide at the Hot take District. He had always been a staunch supporter of Knropeans throughout the troubled times in this district, and has beeu favourably noticed in more than one of the handbooks published for the guidance of tourht. and visitors to the Lakes.

The latest report from the Thames Deep Lovel Company's mine is very satisfactory. The mine manager rays the diivc at the 600 ft level from the chamber, to the air shaft is completed, and now t_ire is good ventilation at this level. The cross-cut drive, also at the same level, has been driven a distance of 18ft during the week. If all goes right the reef will probably be cut in three weeks or a month.

Mr Byrne, contractor, desires to state that John Sorry, the catter who was fined for a breach of the by-law in tipping a load of stones in Albert-street after five o'clook, was not in his employ, and that he (Mr Byrne) did not tell him that he might tip them. The remark of the Bench, there fore, did not apply in this instance, viz,, that the contractor and not the carter should be held responsible.

Settlement in the Bay of Plenty District appears to be increasing rapidly. The Wellington correspondent of the " Bay *f Plenty Time?," telegraphing on Tuesday last, says:—"The Maninapoua left this evening for Napier, Gisborne, and Tau ranga, with sixteen passengers for the latter port, who will all become resident settlers at Te Puke and Tauianga; and I under stand that several other desirable families may be expected to follow from Canter bury."

To-morrow evening the Harbinger of Peace Lodge,' New Zealand Order of Good Templars, will give an entertainmont at the 1. itt-straet Primitive Methodist Sunday school. Admission will be free, and the programme has been drawn up with the view of combining amusement with instruc tion. The idea is a good one, and should have a counteracting effect on the larrikin ism now so rampant in this city.

Progress is still being made with the preliminary arrangements fpr the construc tion of the line ot railway iron? Tauranga to the liotorua Hot Lakes. The special correspondent of the "Bay of Plenty Times," telegraphing from Wellington says:—The railway contract was thjs day finally approved by the Solicitor-General, representing the Crown, and by Mr Travcrs on behalf of the company, and will probably be laid on the table of the House to-morrow. It will, however bo necessary to obtain pome special legislation for various matters of detail, such ss harbour reclamation and items affecting the interests of the company, Mr Travcrs has been instructed to draft a Bill, and it will, no don b-,bc passed quickly, with the assistance of the Government and the House.

It has been truly said that the way of transgressors is hard,and an exempl fication of the truth of the axiom is afforded by the following occurrence Several months ago, a native named jPereni Topi stole a boat from Mopgonui, and took it to another settlement oh the coast, where a purchaser j. as easily found for the little craft. Ere it had beep duly handed over, however, the boat, which was jvorth about £|7, was driven ashore and smashed up, so that the enterprising aboriginal did not get the money, and had spent his time fruitlessly, A warrant had been issued in the meantime for_ his arrest, but he escaped, and a de scription of his personal appearance was published in due course, amongst the other " wanted's," in the "Police Gazette." Par ticular attention soems to have been given to the notice by Constable Graham, of Mercer, aiid that zealous officer having ob served a native answering the description in the township, lost no time in running him in on the charge. He was brought down by last night's train, and having been charged at the Police Court this morn ing, was remanded.

The divorce case, Snowden v. Snowden snd _ Flavell, will be heard nefore Mr Jußtiee Gillies, without a jury, oa Monday next. Tho installation of oflicers of the Star of Auckland Lodge of Oddfellows has been postponed until Thursday evening next, when a full attendance of members is de sired. The director, of the Union ©il, Soap and Candle Company have decided to send to England by the next mail for the plant required, the services of a practical man having been secured to obtain the best in formation as to the most suitable appli ances. Mr Jacob Pitman, brother of tho inventtr of phonography, presided at a meeting of the newly-formed Phonetic Society at the V.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. It was decided to hold a committeo meeting on Wednesday evening next, when final arrangements regarding tne proposed public meeting will bo made. News from tho Martha mine (Waihi) states that the dirt during tbe two brief periods of crushing was showing a very great improvement—well up for au ounce to the ton. The manager, Mr Jomeß Gribble, intends to make a survey of a por tion of the mine next week. News was recieved in town to-day that i the Young Colonial (Waihi) crushing was exceeding expectations, and would give a bettor yield than the Martha. The result was an improvement in Young Colonial stock. A social gathering to welcome tho Rev. Dr. McLeod will be held In the Devonport Hall this evening. The tea will be on the tabic at six o'clock, ah excellent pro gramme has been prepared, and we havo no doubt the labours of those who havo had the management of tho affair will be re warded with a largo and appreciative attendance. We learn that the operations of the Union Sash and Door Company have been success ful during the last six months, yielding a net prolit of £13,000, and that an interim dividend of 10a pur-hare ha. been declared, absorbing £10,0U0, leaving a balance of about £3,000 to be carried forward to the credit of tho company for current operations. Wo hear that the participators in the clever capture of Epiha and Pakarn, near ' Mguruawahin, have been "remembered" by the Government out of the Police Howard Fund. Sergeant McUovorn will receive £10, and the other members of the capturing party, including Acting-Detective Jones, of Auckland, £5 each.

There was ugain a large attendance at the Zulu War Panorama last evening, not withstanding the unfavourable weather. Great iuterest was manifested in the exhi bition, and at the close of the performance tho customary distribution of gifts took place, Mm DeCourcey, of Victoria-street, was the recipient of the suite of furniture.

Two essays will be read this evening be' fore the members of SI. Andrew's Mutual

Improvement Society; tho first by Mr John Earle on "Music and Musicians," and the second on " True Manhood " by Mr U.J.Lewis. Chair taken ot 7.40. As tho essayists havo devoted considerable timo to the study and.compo.ition of their essays, an intellectual and pleasant evening may be anticipated, both by members aid visitors. Tho Waxwork Exhibition waa well patronised last evening, and tho visitors appeared to evince a great d«al of interest iv tho collection of figures. Amongst the curiosities of the show arc a Japanese man.fish and a seal, captured about two years ago in Bluff Harbour, besides a large i variety of figurss representing many notable characters. The Exhibition was opened again this afternoon, when thoro was a fair attendance of vinlors. Mutic was being discoursed by a band under tho leadership of Mr McComiah. Mr Thomas Spurgeon's "Evening With John Ploughman " will bo opened, at 7.30 , prccisoly, in tho Choral Hall, Should the weather prove propitious, hundreds of per sons will gatlur for the purpose of listening to the familiar, but unpolished talk of Mr

C. H. Spurgcon's portrait of the people ot Kngland. In tho bauds of Mr Thomas Spurgem, John may be made a very agree ably representative character, and his moral teachings may bo vory acceptable for a season. A number of lims-light views, of useful institutions, in counection with Mr Spurgcon's metropolitan labours, will add to the general interest of the entertainment. Tho proceeds will bo devoted to tho Auck land Taberunclc Fund.

The fish-canning industry at Helensville appears to be progreaiing satisfactorily. The first parcel put in the market met with

rapid consumption, the mullet being pro nounced preferable to the American salmon. Last week's haul of mullet brought to Mr WiUon's factory at Helensville amounted to between three and four thousand, the same amount of fish bting brought in the week previous by the Maoris from the West Coast. Consi derable additions have been made to tbe premises since they were opened,' and it is intended to extend them further, the mate, rial for which is on the ground. An ice house, or refrigerating-room, will soon be found necessary, in order to proi<ervc tho fish until canned, should they be brought iv iv very large quantities by tho fishermen.

To-morrow's "Observer" will contain — " Rhymes for tho '1 lines," " Torakyns and tho Swallow-tail"— an inoident at the l.aohelor.' Hull, with Boveral Illustrations; cartoon, " Tho Whltoker Mlnlßtry" (a group from photc gr.ph.l; Ureases at tho Bachelors' Ball; "Tho Milionlum at Kawoa ;" " A Jury of Matrons," appointed by too City Sohool Committee to Investigate a delicate subject; " Billy Blgwool at uorne;" "The Panmure Hunt," by Owen I'urran MoHee—original and amnslng; "The Hamilton Kecroation Reserve," &o„ &o. Another Coupon for the "Observer" Art U-lon.—[Advt.J

In consequence of tho great demand for the song, "Homb Day I'm, Wandeb Baok Again," published last week in the " Observer,' I am now having It printed with title page. The tong will bo read? to-morrow, prioo One Shilling, — Arthub Bady, Auokland Musio Warehouse.—[Advt.]

Spectacles. — Herbert and Godfrey's Aqua crystal Bpeataclsß recommended, by tbo Faoulty.-T. B. Hill, Chemist, Agent,- [Auvt.J

CONSTRUCTION OF TRAM WAYS.

The St. Helier's Bay Company have noti fied to the City Council their acceptance of the conditions for the construction of tram ways. Tho work of laying down lines will probably be commenced at once. There ate already a large number of shares appliod for in the company. A prospectus will be issued in a day or two.

COLONIAL BANK DIVIDEND.

[PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DUNEDIt., this day. The Colonial Bank profits for the half-year were £17,219, A dividend has been de clared at the rate of 7 per cent., absorbing £14,000. £2000 are added to the reserve, and the balance carried forward.

DEATH FROM INTEMPER ANCE.

1 It was reported to the police this morning that ou the previous evening a man named James Young, aged 55 years, had died somewhat suddenly last night at the resi dence o£ a woman named Ellen Stancliffc in Chapel-street, It appears that the deceased with a Mr Angeil leased the Huia sawmills from-'the Bank of New Zealand some time ago, and it was on business in connection with the mill that Young came to Auckland thiee weeks back. He went to reside at Mrs Stancliffc's, and, unfor tunately, gave way to intemperance, con tinuing more or less drunk for lully a fortnight. On Monday la.t, Young's partner came to town, and the two men had a drink together at the Old House at Home. Mr Angeil says that deceased was perfectly sober, though evidently suffering from the .fleet's of previous drunkenness. They'parted at the foot of Victoria-street, deceased going off with a man unknown to Angejl. Young \vas not heard of till eleven o'clock that evening, when a young man named Henry Murray brought him diunk to Mrs Stancliffe's house, Murray stating he had found Young near the railway station. Deceased par took of some brandy and went to bed, aud since thon till he died he lay in a comatose state. An inquest will probably be held to-morrow. Deceased, who was 55 years of age, was a Scotchman by birth, and was at one time in the 58th regiment. He has no relatives or friend. in the colony, ]

CABLEGRAMS.

BEUTEB'S TELEGRAMS,

EARL CRAWFORD'S BODY RE COVERED.

LONDON, July 18.

The body of the late Earl Crawford and Balcailes, which was stolen from the mauso leum, at Dunecht, iv February last, has been discovered concealed in the grounds adjoining. [N.B. —The above telegram has been delayed in transmission beyond Australia.] THt£ MAORI DEPUTATION. LONDON, July 18. The " Daily News " Bays, in reference to the Maori deputation, that the treat ment of the Maoris must eventually be im proved, ■

AUSTRALIAN.

THE RUBBERY BY A BANK OFFICIAL.

SYDNEY, July 19.

Mcßride and his two accomplices, named Savage and Wilcox, were biought up at the Grafton Police Court to-day,on a charge of robbing the Australian Joint Stock Bank in that city. Mcßride, who was tlie accountant of the Bank, was committedJfor trial. One of the accomplices, Savage, was acquitted. Wilcox, who had previously turned informer, gave evidence for the pro secution, and stated that he aud Mc Bade planned the robbery of the Bauk,

WAR RISK HALF PER CENT,

MELBOURNE, July 19.

The war risk now demanded by the English insurance companies is one-half per cent, hoie and in London.

MELBOURNE, July 19,

Malting barley is dull at 5s 2d to 5a 4d. The wheat market is firm. Shipping wheat has advanced to 6s Od. New Zoaland oats arc rather weaker nt 4s Id to 4s 3d for feed ing, aud 4s 3d to 4s 4d for milling.

TELEGRAMS.

FKO.M OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT],

lIEt-ENSVILLK, this day. THE TIMBER COMPANY.

The machinery at tho new sawmill was started yesterday, in the presence of several directors, Tho machinery worked well. A start will bo made, ou regular work, next Monday.

rfi AROHA, this day,

Mr Leigh, of Melbourne, mining expert, takes back with him samples of stone, and the results of tests from nearly all the claims of the field, and entertains the highest opinion of tbe results ascer tained.

A circus company opens here to-morrow night.

THAMES, this day.

James Wylie, alias John Jenkin, on remand from Napier, was charged, at the Police Court, yesterday, with stealing a bay g.ldiujr, the property of James Mar shall, at Parawai, in March, 1880, The prisoner was remanded until the 27th inst,, in order to allow time for collecting evi dence, several witnesses being resident at Tauranga. THE BOYS TURN UP. The missing lads, McCoy and Harvey, have turned up safe and sound, at Wilson's Bay, Coromandel, where, it is supposed, they ran before the gale, boing unable to return ln its teeth to Shortland. Rolton, a fisherman, started in search yesterday morning, and will probably return with tho youngsters to-day. The boat found in the harbour proved to belong to natives. THE CHARIiE OI? STABBING. Leydon was brought down from To Aroha last eroning in custody of Con .table Cleary. Ho was charged at the Police Court this morning with stabbing Michael O'Kecfc with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. Mr Millar appeared for the accused, and obtained an adjournment till 2 o'clock to enable him to consult his client.

RUSSELL, this day.

H.M.S. NELSON AT RUSSELL.

H.M.S. Nolson arrived oft' Russell Pom' this morning and commenced coaling.

The Mayor of Auckland, on his landing at l.us.cll, was made useful by assisting to dfcposc of a case of smuggling against an officer of the whalo.hip Adolino Gibbs, by which he was fined £2.14s and coat*. The tobacco, about three pounds weight, was forfeited to the Cr.wn,

Sailed: Adeline Gibbs,

HAMILTON, this day.

The annual meeting of the Cambridge Highway District Board was held to-day, at Tamabcrc, An unusually large number of latepayers wero proaent, aud the chair was occupied by Mr It. H, D, Fergusson, After tho b.lanco-sheot had been read, a lively debate ensued regarding the action of the outgoing Board ia the matter of repairing roads in the district, and othor matters of general importance to the diitriot. Messrs Ja». Taylor, Forrc.t. Allwell, Ku.cimao, and Douglas, were olectcd trustees for the ensuiog year. Messrs Graham, Martin, Maine, and Smith, were also nominated.

LYTTELTON, this day. FATAL ACCIDENT TO A PRISONER.

John Cunningham, a prisoner undergoing a sentence of eight years' penal servitude, whilst quarrying down some stone this morning, fe'l and broke his neck.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this doy.

COTTAGE BURNED.

A cottage at Kilbimic occupied by a man named Norling was burned down daring the eight. It appeared that a lire was diseoverod in the house during the afternoon, a spark or something having burned a hole through tbe carpet. It was promptly put out, to all appearance, and tho place deluged with water. When tho inmates retired to 'rest alt appeared safe, bat at 1 a.m, they wore alarmed by tbe place being in flames, and had barely time to escape with their lives, JMorling's beard was actually burned off before he got out. The cottars was insured in the South British for £111, and the furniture for £25,

CHRISTCHUROH, this day.

Tho Roy. G. Wilks, late head-master ol the Lower Heathcote School, loaves to. morrow, having been appointed to a school in tho Wanganui District.

Theatrical matters are rather dull here. 1 The Burdott Howe Compauy.at the Royal, ' are not doiog much, although a change of 1 programme takes place almost nightly, Carmini Morley has been giving "Mari < tana " with a scratch company, consisting mostly of amateurs.at the Exhibition build, ings. He drew a large attendance the first three nights, but money was returned on the last night, owing to the small at tendance. He contemplated producing " Isadore," of bis own composition, but it is indefinitely postponed, Amy Horton, who has been living here for tbe last five months, proceeds to America by the August mail. She takes a benefit at the Royal next week, and as she has given hor services to a lot of local entertainments, she is likely to have a bumper house. Loitie Wilraot is still hanging about.

DUNEDIN, this day,

At the Supreme Court to-day, Thomas Rainage, convicted of rape ou his grand daughter, was sentenced to 8 years. In Kitto's case, the jury empannelled found him insane; thereupon he was re committed to the asylum.

OFFENSIVE MANUFACTORIES.

(To the Editor.) Sib,—The members of the City Connoll, who erreoted the establishment of another offensive manufactory in the city, only did thair dnty. It has too long been the habit of publio bodies of shutting their eies and sense ot smelling to any nuisance that Is represented by an influ ential directory, snd a largo number of share holders. A poor ma. who keens a dirty yard is fined £5, and sent to prison if he do not pay, and quite rlghtit should be so; but a poisonous manufactory, that will make the neighbour hood unbearable night and day, and far more injurious to the publio health than a dirty yard, oan carry on It 3 nuisance with impunity. Oil works, gas works, and soap manufactories have no business in the centre of a large population. The expenditure of thousands of noun's for or namental parks and sewerage, for the pnblio health, is thrown away, bo lpng as suoh nui sances ore allowed to counteract thißm. If the Board of Heath had done its duty, thoy would have been removed to suitable localities ye.r. ai?o. although' it Is satisfactory to And thai the majority of the Council have decided not To increase the evil,—l am, &o„ CO-tBIS-BNC.

THE OAMARU MURDER CASE.

(BY^ELE.RAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

OAMAKU, this day. THE murder case against Alexander Beattie was continued yesterday. The evidence given was, that the prisoner had on the 11th of June told a mau named Goldie, that he had been up to his house on the night of the 10th, and that he found his clothing ready for him. He saw the shirting made up. Evidence was also given that_ Beattie had been seen coming down Coal Pit Gully, where the body waa found, on Wednesday night, with a light; that when he got with in 150 yards of the main road lie blew out the light aad went with the geese.

THE ALLEGED CONSPIRACY CASE IN WELLINGTON.

The Case Sent For Trial.

;b_ telegraph-own correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. The extraordinary conspiracy case waa con tinued yesterday before Mr Wardell, K.M. —Annie Morrison, a little girl, wa3 called, and said .he lived in the Tinakore Road with her father, a contractor. She met Jenny Adams (the little girl alleged to have been assaulted, and now charged as one of the conspirators) after George Longhurst had baen convicted, when Jenny said it was not George Longhurst but George Humphrey who had " done it," but that she had been told to say it was Longhurst. .he was quite sure about thin, and remem bered it distinctly.-Cross-examined : She could not recollect what mouth it was when this conversation took place, nor whether it waa summer or winter, dry or wet.—George Laurie, fishmonger, was ex- | aminod, and deposed to having heard Adams make a statement to the effect that he would allow his little girl to make o statement, which would clear Longhurst, for £100. Adam, afterwards told witness that he had re-considered the matter, and that all he had told witness on the 25th of May, the date on which the conversation is alleged to have taken place, was false, and that it his little girl made any other state ment than what she had alrc.dy made in evidence, it would bo lie*. Witne-l there upon rejoined that if tho little girl would havo to prepare herself to clear Longhurst, Adam_ h-d better have nothing to do with it.—Mr Ollivier then addressed the Court for the defence, aud submitted that the evidence was not such as to justify a com mittal, and that as committing these parties for trial meant a re-opening of the case of Geeorgc Longhurst, who had, after a full investigation of the facts, been convicted by a jury beforo the Supreme Court, and also for the la«t two years had been under going his sentence ; ther-fore the Magis trate would hesitate befsre taking the step which involved so grave an issue. Counsel for the defence farther sabmitted that tbe prosecution had entirely failed to bring evidence in support of tho caie as opened by Mr Shaw, and that such evidence os had been produced was really not admissible against both parties in Bupportof the charge of conspiracy, bnt at moat amounted to an adn_is>l.n which could only be relied npon as agaiust (he person who made it, and was no evidence at all against a con spirator. Having cited authorities in sup port of his contention, Bis Worship replied that tho case for the prosecution did not rest solely o* the admission alleged to have been made by the accused, but that the Independent evidence of Dr. Collins was sufficient to satisfy him that it was exped ient that a further trial should be granted. The two defendants, James Jonathan Adams, and Genevieve Elizabeth Adams, wero then formally committed to take their trial. The char, o against Mrß Eli.-both Adams will not be proceeded with.

CURIOUS SCHOOL INQUIRY IN CHRISTCHURCH.

(By Telegraph—Own Coerespokdmit.)

CHRISTCHUROH, this day, THK Royal Commission which has been sitting to inquire into alleged irregularities in connection with tbe Lower Heathcote school, concluded lis labours yesterday. Prom the evidence submitted, it appears that the Head-master, the Key, George Wilkes, had written to the chairman of the School Committee, complaining of his con duct in coming about the schsol frequently. This letter was forwarded to the Hoard of Education, together with a resolution of the committee that the He.dm-nUer was circulating "most gross and malicious re ports" concerning the chairman. The Board considered the matter, aud it was re solved that the Headmaster should receive three months' notice of dismissal, Mr Wilkes, however, stood well with the parents of the children attending school, and a public meeting was held, at which a resolution was pasted requesting the Board to hold an inquiry into the affair, and depu tations waited on the Board, asking that Mr Wilkes should be retained iv his posi tion as Head-master, Peeling unable to deal with the stupendous difficulty which presented itself, the present enquiry was a.ked for by the Board. The conduct of the Chairman of the Committee, which caused all the trouble, appeared, from the evidence, to bo vory inoffen eivo, and in fact Mr Wilkes' counsel admitted that fron: an ordinary per son it would bo regarded as harmless. The chairman was in the habit of visiting the school almost daily. He spoke to the femalo pnpil teacheis and shook hands with some of them (Mr Wilkes says, in a pecu liarly warm and demonstrative manner); or, worst of all, on one occasion he gave a young lady a flower and remarked, "sweets to the Bweet," The Head-master fuither alleged that he saw the chairman round the girls' closets during the time they wore in use; but evidence was called ou the other side to show that he only went to thoso places in company with a workman to direct him as to repairs that were to be done. The dofence was a complete denial of the charges, and evidence was brought to prove that the chairman only visited the school with the concurrence and by the direction of the committee. The Commissioner, De Giles, refused to admit any evidence re garding the chairman's previous character, though he understood that it was in consequence of Mr Wilke's opinion ot that character that he had made the complaint. The whole affair is of the most trivial and stupid character, and it does not reflect much credit on the intelligence of that august body, the North Canterbury Board of Uducation, that they could not settle sucl a paltry affair without appealing to a Royal Commission. It ia very nearly time that the duties of the Board wero taken over by capable men, as tho blundering system on which the present Board act is positively disgrace ful.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Maodonald, Esq, R.M.) Druwkbnkkbs,—Wm. Dawson was fined 5s and oosts.

Assault.—Edward Odlam waa charged with assaulting Thomas Partridge, but as defendant had made compensation whioh had been ac cepted oy complainant the case was dismissed.

Stealing a Boat.—Antonio, a foreigner, was oharged with -toa'ing a boat at Mongonui, value, £17. oa the 12th April l.Bt.—Kemanded un.il to-morrow.

HELENSVILLE POLICE COURT.-Saturday.

(Before J. 0. Clendon. Esq. R.M., and A

Bonar, Esq., J P.)

AIAK-.D _.I.__Ca OF RIILWAY BY-LAWS.— Mrs Scott wa. charged under the Railway By laws with getting into a carriage at Helensville, §n sth May. whllt In motion. Mr S, Ho3keth etended. Josse Parsons, station master, proved that on the morning in question ho saw the defendant enter the carriage after the satd carriage had started from the st-tion. The evidence adduced proved tha". Mra Soott had preceded her husband to the station, and was seated ln a flr<t-019.8s carrtige when he | arrived, but. being himself late, the station m ister refused him the ticket, and r»Dg the bell to dispatch the train, when, Mrs Soott seeing her husband waa being lofc behind, jumped off.— The Benohdismissed the case, a. it considered the evidence for the defence was unimpeach able, and as the defeudant was not charged In the information with getting out of the train, the Cou-t could rot 001 vlot on that.—Mr Hes keth complained that the charge being laid by the police Instead of one of the railway officials, oosta oould not be claimed.—The Benoh coin cided with th. counsel's remarkn, arid said further that a great many of the Bail way By laws were ultra vlrea, and practioally Inopera tive. Provoking Language:.—Walter Soott was charged by James Foster, one of the Llcenaing Commissioners, with uting language tending to provoke a breach of the peace —Mr Beale.sol ioltor.of •vuokland.apneared for the prosecution. i — Defendant applied for an adjournment, which yr&a granted, and subsequently, at the Rtte. ea tlon ot the Maglßtrote, the case was withdrawn. TR_apASB.-Mrs Bright waa charged, at tho Instigation of the atatlonmaater. with trespass ing on the Kal. ara railroad.—The lady ad mitted the offence, and was duly admonished by the Conrt. | trKßOcrons Uoo.-Wm. Leigh was oharged with permitting his dog to attack a little girl on her way to school.—Attar hearingthe evidence, the Benoh pointed out to the defendant that hn must keep the dog fastened up, and a fine ot 6s I was Inflio'ed.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.—Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day, An Unexpected Fight.

A trial of strength arose most unex pectedly last night on Sir George Grey's Hill to amend the Constitution Act. The Bill provides for referring to a plebiscite any Bill making an amendment to the Constitution that has passed either branch of the Legislature and been rejected or amended so that the branch of tbe Legis lature in which the measure originated will not pass it. When the debate was resumed, Mr Bolleston got up and moved .hit the Bill be read that day six months. Colonel Trimble followed suit, and denounced the Bill as the most tyrannical that had over been introduced into a Legislature.—Sir John Hall said the Bill virtually ab olished the second Chamber and dis pensed with tho Governor as part ot the Legislature. He believed the country was in Javour of making the Legislative Council elective, and was sorry tbe Govern ment had not brought in a Bill giving effect to that wish, Sir G«o. Grey's Bill was the same as that in force in Victoria, but the circumstances were not the same heie. He did not think there was a necessity for it, and he would oppose it. After Mr Kelly had spoken in a similar strain, Mr Bryce got up aud pitched into the Bill, and an nounced that the Government were deter mined to stake their existence again.t it. He maintained that tbe Legislative Council now were practically elected by the House of Kepicscutative... He thought as Mr Mont gomery had expressed opposition to the Bill, he should haye seconded Mr Kolles- j ion's amondment.—Mr Green thought that, after tbe way the Council had treated the Eight Hours Bill, it was time something was done with them. He should like to see the Bill bo amended as to compel a double passage of a measure through the House of t.epreseutative3 before going to the popular vote.—After the 10,30 adjournment, Mr Turnbull moved the adjournment of the debate. He approved of the principle of the Bill, aud saw no reason why the ques tion should be treated as a party one. Sir Geurge Grey was iv a position that no party could direct hia course of action.— Major Atkinson said if there had been a waste of time, the Opposition were to blame for not taking a stand and showing the utter futility of the debate. The member for Akaroa (Mr Montgomery) had been guilty of a breach of faith in not ad hering to the arrangement he had entered into. Was a pioposed change in the Constitution to be laughed at as a huge joke as the leader of the Opposition had been laughing the whole night.—Mr Montgomery said he would be sorry to see any Opposition drilled to such perfec tion that members did not dare express their opinions. He denied that he had committed any breach of faith with the Colonial Treasurer. Could he stop the lion, member for Auckland East from carrying bill after bill agaiast the Govern ment ? He had been accused of laughing— could he help it? Nu one could. He then compared the members to a lot of sheep.— Mr Green, of Dunedin East, said, after heariug the debate, he could not vote with the Government.—This statement was re ceived with load applause.—Mr Bryce said the Government could not consent to the adjournment.—Mr Moss waa very much surprised at the great levity shown during the debate of such an important measure. Mr Seddon, in one of his emphatic speeches, maintained that had any delay taken place the Government was to blame for it. He twitted the Government with standing or falling on the present debate over a measure brought down by the member for Auckland East, and challenged the Native Minister to try that course with regard'to his Native Reserves Bill.—Col. Trimble thought it was time the Opposition brought down some straight forward scheme. If they went on as now, he considered they should put up the ap pointment of leadership by tender. He challenged Mr Montgomery to give his opinion in relation te the Bill, and s-id he was afraid to express his views. Mr Mont gomery reminded him of two boys fightine,

and the aggress r crying out to hold him back, and at the same time having no intention of coming out.—Mr Joyce thought

tbo present test should not be taken a.a test of strength, He asked the Government to try a test of strength in connec tion with one of their own measures.— Mr Morris changed the Opposition with being the cause of all the delay.— Meiws Levestam, Shepherd, and Hobbs, expreised surprise at tbe position the Government had taken up towards this Bill. About midnight the whips had their hand's full, Cabs were engaged and driven round the town, hunting ud members. Not a few of them had retired home for the night, and entered the Chamber in any thing but pleasant moods, bnt as they were not asked to speak, their task was not a very laborious one. At 12.30 members cried " divide," but Mr Hurst said he would ssy his ssy. He would point out that the measure had not been considered by tho country. He thought the time had now arrived for the House to adjourn. Un the House dividing, Mr Peacock called at tention to the fact that Mr Hurst gave his voice with the ayes, and was now going with the noes. Mr Huist said he never opened his lips. Thore was tremendous excitement over tho division. It was generally believed that the Opposition would snatch a victory. However, as will be seen by the division list, the Govern ment carried the day by four votes :— . Noes (44) : Allwright, Atkinson, Bee tham, Bryce, J. Buchanan (Napier), W. C. Buchanan (Wairarapa South), Connolly, Dick, Driver, Fergus, Fitzgerald, Fulton, J. Green (Waikouaiti), HaU, Hamlin, Hobbs, Hurst, liursthouse, C. J. Johnston (Te Aro), W. W. Johnston (Manawatu), Kelly, Levin, F. W. Mackenzie (Mataura), McMillan, Mltchelson, Mnnro.O'Callagban, Peacock, Pcaraorif Po-tlethwaite, Holies ton, Rutherford, Stevens, Sutton, Swanson, H. Thomson (Christchureh North, Trimble, Watt, Whitaker, J. B. Whyte^Waikato), Williams, J. G. Wilson

(Foxton), Wright, and Pilliett.

Ayes (40): Barron, Bracken, J. C. Brown (Tuapeka), Cadman, Daniel, Targaville, DeLautour, Duncan, Fcldwick, George, M. W. Green (Dunedin East), Grey, Harris, Holmes, Hutchison, Ivess, Joyce, Loves tarn, Macandrew, McDonald, J. McKenzie (Mocraki), Montgomery, Moss, Petrie, Fyke, Seddon, Sheehan, Shepherd, Sutter, Shrimsl. i, Steward, Taiaroa, Tawhai, J. W. Thomson (Clutha), Tole, Tomoana, Turn bull, Weston, White (Sydenham).

Lobby Talk about the Division.

Last night's division is the topic in the lobbies. Tho general opinion appears to bo that the Government had a narrow escape. Messrs Pilliett and Buchanan (of Napier,) saving them from a tie. Every man voted or paired. Mr Bryce in the early part of the evening, got very angry, and said the Government would stand or fall by the division, at which his colleagues were some what annoyed. So soon as the house roso for half-an-hour, a Cabinet meeting was called, which decided that Mr Bryce should be supported in his action, and, so when Major Atkinson came back, he stated that the Government would not go on with any other business until the affair was settled one way or another. Mr Pilliet, after the division, wanted to make out that he did not know that it was a Government question, but this matters not. The

Opposition say that they consider tbey got the . ictory—they say it was worse than a defeat; the Government supportors, how- CTor, say that if a want of confidence motion came down they would have a majority of six.

The Parnell Water Supply.

Mr Moss moved the second reading of the Municipal Corporations' Act Amendment Bill, which proposes the repeal of section 26G of the Act. In doing so ho explained that the Borough of Parnell had found itself crippled by the clause, and placed at the mercy of the City of Auckland, and his object was to give Parnell two strings to its bow. Ho pointed out that the Bill pro vided for a poll of ratepayers being taken before fhe Parnell Borough Council could make any agreement exceeding three years. Messrs Peacock, Hobbs, and Hurst spoke against tho Bill, the latter slating that he had received a telegram from Mr Barton Ire land asking him to oppose it. Several other member, objected to the Muuicipal Cor porations Act being altered except by the Government. Mr Moss having leplied, a division was taKen with the following result :—Ayes, 43 : Barron, Bathgate, Bracken, Cadman, Dargayille, Daniel, DeLautour, Driver, Feldwick, Fitz gerald, George, Grey, Holmes, Hutchinson, Ivess, Joyce, Kelly, Levcsiam, Mac andrew, McDonald, Mitchelson,' Mont gomery, Munro, Petrie, Shrimski, Seaton, Seddon, Smith, Stevens, Steward, Sutter, Taiaroa, Tawhai, H. Thompson, J. W. Thompson, Tole, Turnbull, W. White, Williams, Pilliet, Moss (teller), Harris (teller). Against the Bill, '34 : Alhvright Atkinson, Beetham, Bryce, J. C. Brown' W. C. Buchanan, Connolly, Fergus, Fulton' J. Green, Hall, Hamlin, Hurst, Hursthouse' C. J, Johnston, W." W. Johmton, Levin* Mason, McMillan, O'Callaghan, Postlc!

thwaite, Rolleston, Rutherford, Sutton Swanson, Trimble, Watt, J. B. White j' Wilson, J. G. Wilson, Wright, Whita'ker (teller), Peacock (teller). On the motion of Mr Hurst it was decided to commit the Bill on August 10th. Goldfields Bills.] ** Mr Seddon has introduced Bills to make goldfieids laws to operate within all Har bour Board, Education, and other reserves situate in mining districts. Public Debts Sinking Fund. The accounts of the Public Debts sink ing fund were presented to Parliament this day, made up the 30th June last. The receipts for tbe year amounted to £35,G85, The total funds held by the Commissioner amount to £163,860. Volunteer Voto* The Government will put a sum on the supplementary estimates to pay volunteers and when the vote comes on, will explain why it has entertained the objection to the previous payment. Thames Valley Railway. Mr Sheshsn and the members tor Wai. kato are putting pressure on the Govern ment to extend the railway to Te Aroha which is commencing ut Grahamstown. ' Other Business Dull. The rest of the business at yesterday's sitting was of no importance. Mr Siieehan, as a matter of personal explanation, stated that a few days ago speaking on the question of the payment of members, he had spoken of one case ia which a member had refused to accept the honorarium, and then applied for it after .failing to secure his re-election. He now fouad that he had been misinformed, and he regretted having made the allusion. Station-Master for Ellerslie. Mr Tole will, on Friday, ask the Govern- ' ment to appoint a station master at Eller slie. Erom'what I can hear, the request is likely to be granted. Auckland Glassware. Mr Swanson has presented the Museum bore with a collection of Auckland-raude glassware, comprising globes, drinking, mugs, water-bottles, and shop-cases. Many are coloured. The workmanship is can. sidered equal to any of the imported cut glass. The case was only unpacked this morning, and the articles are now being inspected by a large number of people,who speak of them in the highest praise. Questions In answer to Mr Tv RNB v LL, Mr Dick saii it wa. intended to proceed with tho .Native Kesetves Bill. In answer to Mr DeLautodr, Mr Kor,. LESTO.. said that Bteps bad been taken whereby the regulations affecting transfer of mining properties should be modified. In answer to Mr Eeldwick, Mr John stok said the Government were making inquiries regardiog the fencing of railway lines. In answer to Mr Bbacken, Mr Dick said it was more economical to convey prl. Boners in the prison van than cabs. ln answer to Mr Surroi., Mr Dick slid the Colonial Treasurer had stated what arrangements the Government proposed to make in reference to maintenance of hos pitals. In reply to Mr Vincsnt PyKE, the Colonial Secretary said the Government i will take some action during the present session to amend the laws relating to the elec tion of members of the House of Repre sentatives, so as to prohibit the placing of i names on electoral rolls within two months of an election, to prevent sham residential , electors being improperly placed on rolls, ; They were not prepared, however, to make , it penal to personally canvass electors for support, or prohibit the nse of vehicles, whether hired, lent, or otherwise, for the conveyance of voters to or from a polliog . booth. Laivn Tennis. In a lawn tennis match played on the Parliament Tennis Court, between Auck land and Wellington ladies, Misses Wool* i nougb and Warren were the victors, and i were pretented with handsome bracelets, lrees of Economic Value. Major Atkinson has promised to place . £400 on the supplementary estimates to j / defray the cost of the publication of a work which shall describe the various valuable foreign trees and plants suitable to the soil '. and climate of New Zealand which would ' yield valuable ptoducts for consumption and export. Consequently Sir Gtorge Grey has withdrawn his notice of motion . on tho subject Petitiorhs. ', Sums will be placed on the estimates to give effect to the recommendation ot the ' fetitions Committee in the case of Polking. t home and Hmerle. Also to satisfy the . claim of the Thames Volunteers who served : at Parihaka. Mr Hurst presented a petition from the s residents of New Lynn, protesting against i the lease of Government land for a brick i kiln. Captain Morris presented a petition ) from Mr G. A. Douglas re his title to •- Mo titi Island. I The Waste Lands Committee report 1 against the petition of John and William r Wade for 3000 acres of land at Waiuku, • ALso, against tbe claim of William Deeblo i for 300 acres in the Tapu district. ! Tha Petitions Committee reported as f follows re the Douglas estate : " The com > mittee regret that, after their report of last i session on this case, the .Government did i not take immediate action against Edward I Francis Ward for the misappropriation of • the estate entrusted to him by the late Mr Justice Chapman, but as it • appears the Baid E. P. Ward has left tbe colony, the committee are of opinion that the Guvernmeut should at once make , enquiry into the present condition of the , estate of the late J. S. Douglas, and that i any deficiency that may appear to have arisen in consequence of" the misappropria tion of the funds et the estate by E. F. Ward be made good out of the public revenue." The case is a Dunedin one.

R.M. COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald,Esq., R.M.)

JODOMBNT FOB PLAINTIFFS,

IJohn King v, J. W. Chapman: claim, £8 10s D.n. Coats 17b.—L. D. Nathan and Co, v. M. Gtarvey: £35 Is Id, balanoe of account. "Costa £5 2a (Mr George for plaintiff; Mr X, Dulaur proved tne claim), JUDGMENT BOM-lONS OASES, D. Booth v. K. Washer: olaim £6 IBs.— Mr Keetley appeared in this ease, and said as defendant had paid an Instalment he would ask for a further adjournment.—Adjourned nntil _Ut September, M. o'Sulllvan v. Henry J. Ellis; olaim £17 lis. —Mr tCarl, for plaintiff, said the debt had been Btandlng for a long time, and defendant after repeated promises nad|pald|but 10a —Defendant did not appear.—Adjourned until Thursday next. Close Bros. v. J. G. Berry; claim £8 Is.—Mr S, Hesketh for plaintiff.—Awaiting evidence from Hamilton as to defendant's means. Ij. a. i,e vy v. Klohord Boas; calm £8 7s.—Mr iheo. Cooper.for plaintiff,examined defendant. —Kiohard Boss deposed that he was a draper, had been out ot employment, bnt had just pro cured a situation in Queen-street; he had a wife and family to support ; was ln receipt of £2 10s per week; paid 12s 6d per week rent; he wonld offer 2s 6a a week ; ordered to pay 6s per week. Walter Dawson v. William Brown; claim £1 Bs.—Defendant acknowledged the debt: he had lost time through the wet weather; worked in a timber yard; his wages only averaged 35a a week. Mr Dawson said he only wanted his money withont being oppressive. Defendant: But Mr Dawson wants it all at once. Ordered to pay the whole amount by Ootober I, or 14 days In gaol, DEFENDED CASSB. Sharp v. List.—Recovery of £2. Mr Speed (for Mr Laiahley) for plaintiff; Mr Bludo.. tor defendant, stated that Mr .Last was at Gisborne in Jane last, and ho sent the mono, on the 27th of the same month to Miss Kmily s-.harpe. — His Worship: What hna become ot tho money ?-Mr Speed: I b.liovo tho lady has it; it was paid to her brother.—His Worßhip said the summonß was Issued and the notion commenced before the money- was paid; payment should have been refused,—The oaae was struck out. No costs. Morpeth and McLeod v. Jas. 11a' kins: claim, £1 10s,-Mr 8. Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr Keetley for defend ant.—The particulars of tl is o.so have already appeared, ana the only ques tion was the costs,—His Worship said he would allow cost, to defendant In the former case, and to pi sin tiff in the proeent case, and to set one •If against tbe other. Wm. Monaghan v. Taylor and Phillips: olaim £7, r> romlßßary note.—Mr Edward Coop*r for plaintiff.—William Monaghan deposed that he lent money to Mr Taylor on a bill ot three months. Mrs Phillips, ot Ponsonby, was surety. Th* bill was dishonoured. Taylor,who was at the Three Kings, was unable tc pay. Be applied to Mrs Phillips, who told him not to be afraid of Mr Taylor, who would pay him both principal and interest in due time.—Judgment for plaintiff with oosts. ' ' Wm. Btevenaon v. Al'red Acrnew: claim £15. —Mr a. Hoskoth for plaintiff, and Mr Speed (for Mr Lalshley) for defendant.—This was a claim for breaoh of contract ln connection with a covenant and lease.—Wm. Stevenson deposed that he leased certain property to defendant (lease produced and tendered- In evidence). The building was insured at the time of the le.Blng. The polloy expired on tbe 22nd May. DAfendantdidnotra-in.ure.Bubßequentlyhedid, and paid to Mr Graham the premium, £12, for £600.-His Worship referred to a difttouify. and thought under one document (thore'being two) plaintiff could not recover.—Mr Hesketh contended that plaintiff had aright outside that deed.—To Mr Speed:'He Insured on the 22nd May in his own name His Worship sold he would give plaintiff judgment on thla deed, viz., £12, and oosts, £2 6s. ' This was all the business.

THE AUCKLAND EYENIHG STAR. THURSDAY. JULY 20.



W. J. H URST * C a HAVE ON SALE PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT TARTARIAN SEKI) OATS BKLIi'S . In. BONKDTJST fiKLL'3 BONEffLOUR NEWCASTLE BONEFLOUR VICTORIAN BONBDUBT AUOKLAND BONKDUST PERUVIAN AND OTHKR GUANOS SUPER PHOSPHATE HUHSTB MIXTURE, Sco„ &0, SeO. Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES i t. And, OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) MAIZB, OATS, BRAN BARLEY. FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUR. SHARPS EARL-CYMBAL. OATMEAL fee &o„ So. WE HAVE AL3O IN STOOK AND TO ARRIVE, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY or Eva-or dm.-Biptkh., STEAM ENGINES THRASHING MACHINES, DRILLS. &c, &0„ &.. HV_ J» Hurst & Co., W. QUEEN-STREET. i Anokland. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT V I have bought, at anotlon, a Lot of SLIGHTLY DAMAGED CARPETS, whioh will be sold Oheap. 80-taoh Felt OftT_»t.l/2i,worth 1/8 Very Wide si-lnoh Felt Carpet, 2/71, worth 1/3 IM Yards Dutch Carpet, Si Inches, IB yard to oleor Lot of Good Kidderminster Carpets, 3/9, worth 8/9 A Nloe Assortment ot Tapestry Carpets, re duced from 2/8 27-lnoh Flooroloth, 1/. 1/4 yard 86-lnoh Flooroloth, 1/3,1/9,2/8 Lot ot Cocoa Door mats to dear, 1/8,1/11, 2/0 SO Hearth Kukb, beautiful patterns, 6/11, worth 8/0 Double-width Scarlet Repp, all wool, 8/, worth '■£»-. 8 Orlrason and Soarlet Moreen, V, worth 2/ Crimson and Soarlet Damask, 27 inohes, all wool reduced to 1/6, worth 8/6 Ladies' Cloth Jackets. Dolmans, and Ulsters, greatly reduced Fanoy Wool Squares, r.fc half-price to dear, from/S Towels from 2/3 per dozen Tho above lines are special, and worthy of at tention, and will he quioviy sold at above prlcea; also, a Large Lot of Job Lines, worthy ot attention. Five % Discount (One Shilling) off Every round for Cash, at WILLIAM K. BRIDGMAN'S, JUNCTION J)RAPERY ■^TAREHOUSE, Upfeb QnEKr.-sTi.EET. -Black j£ lD q.loves JUST OPENED -1648 PAIRS BLAOK KID GLOVES. TWO-BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES, 1/U FOUR-BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES, 2/11 TWO-BUTTON ' LIGHT KID GLOVES* 111 XWO-BUTTON DARK KID GLOVES, 1/1 TWO-BUTTON DARK KID GLOVES, 3/ lI^TILLIAM T> ATTRAY'ri CENTRAL DRAPERY WAREHOUSE* 1 17., 130. * 16% QUBTO.BTE-._JIV J ■L _.' AUCKLAND, I



Special AQvertiaements, rriHOBNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE S -1 Crown' Flour, ln socks, loo'sand[_o_ "Champion" „ „ „ „ "Cantab,' '„ _ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wkarf Mill, Auokland j #1 UL L E N, Having reoeived LARGE SHIPMENTS OR GOODS, i Xx Peshawar and Manapourl, From th. BEST MANUFACTURERS IN ENGLAND, And as the Winter Season is now far advanced he is offering at 25 to 40 per cent. Less than usual Auokland pricey: 1000 yards Homespun Dress Serge, at 33d and 43(1 dot yard 1200 yards Popllnott (all Fashionable Bhades), at 2000 jordToood Satin Cloth (all shades), at 6Jd Dor y urd 2000 yards Foul 6 Dress Serge (all shades), at B_d and lUid per yard 1000 yards French Beige (all wool ond all shades), at 9_d per yard 800 Kstaraenoserge (all Bhados),at lO.d per yard ___0 yards Coloured and Blaok Cashmere, at Is 9_d, worth 2. 6d _~_ 1500 yards Black Brllllantlne, at CJd. 7_d, 10_d, ond HJd por yard 800 yards Tho Now Bcctlve Cloth, at Is 4Jd and lsCd A Large Stook of Coloured and Black French Morlnooo, Caahmeroß. Beiges, Foulo Cloths, Sec, proportionately Cheap A Splendid Line of Tweed for Boyß' or Men's, I Suits, in dark, mid, ond light greys, at Is Bd per yard 200 pairs of 9-4. 10-4, and 11-4 Blonkets, at 25 % or 4s ia the £ loss than usual Anokland prices. Grey Calico, at 2d and upwards White Calico, at 3d and upwards Welsh _ lonnel. at 6_d and upwards Colonial Flannel, at MM and upwards Crimean Sairtlng, at 9_d and upwards All othor Goods In tho Drapory, Hosiery, Millinery, Mantle and other Deportments, Proportionately Cheap. TERMS-CASH AND NO DISCOUNT. Ploaso observe tho addross— J. (JULLEN. IMPORTER, 250, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite HoUand & Fortwr _). N.8.-PATTERNS SENT POST FREE, New Zealand For Clothing Faoton New Zsalond Ouality CloihiDa Faotorj New Zealand «u*lITY' Clothing Faotorj NewZiolond For Clothing Factor. New Zealand Style. 2! oti..nf! SBO^ 011 New Zealand Clothing Faotorj i New Zoaland For Clothing Faotorj New Zsaland Varibtt, Clothing Faotorj New Zealand _ O othlng Factor. New Zealand yor Clothing Faotorj New Zealand! Value, Clothing Faotorj OUR MANUFACTURES CANNOT BE EXCELLED! THE YEARLY INCREASING DEMAND I£ THE MOST SATISFACTORY PROOF ov 1 PUBLIC APPRECIATION! .TWO PRIZE MEDAL. '■ AND 1 CERTIFICATE OF MERIT awarded at CBRIBTOBURCa EXHIBITION; TRY OUR CLOTHING MADE OF THB i CELEBRATED MOSGIEL TWEED . You Will Get None Better I Auokland Branch: ' New Zealand Qubbn-btbe-jt, Clothing Facta. New Zealand opposite S!°__f oit E ao'?__! New Zealand __ rT , Clothing Faotc_j New Zealand Theatre Royal; clothing Faotorj New Zealand and at Olothins Factory > New Zealand Albert-street, Clothing Factory New Zealand Tnomes. Clothing Factory New Zoaland — Clothing Faotorj New Zealand J. Fitzbimons, Clothing Factors New Zealand Branch Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Manager. Clothing Factory vrr inks and or al l, Wholesale and Retail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, and carpet warehousemen. shobtland-btsbet, Auckland. Importers and Manotactut-ebs of all kinds ol FURNITURE, IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS ANB COTS, AND BEDDING. The Largest and Best .elsotod Stock of BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, VELVET PILE, KiDDEBMINSTER CAT-PETS, & HEARTH RUGS In the North Island. FRENCH & ENGLISH CRETONNES At Reduced Prices. English and Amerioan PERAMBULAfORS & VELOCIPEDES, COIR AND FLAX MATTINGS AND DOOR MATS. Just received, a Larou Shipment ot 3 FANOY DRAWING-ROOM ORNAMENT& CHIMNEY GL4S3ES, AND CONSOLE TABLEB. c: % Discount on all Cash Purchases XTT INKS AND JJ AL L. {.TREAT CIEARING-OUT SaLE OF WINTER DRESS GOODS WINTER DRESS GOODS WINTER DRESS GOODS • MANTLES "MILLINERY f. MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY » AND GENERAL DRAPERY » GENERAL DRAPERY 1 GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO BTO OX-TAXING. l ■pNTIRE STOOK REDUCED. Also, TEN PER CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the 1 Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES ' over One Pound. THIS Clearing Sale [ TO last Six Weeks Only After whioh no DISCOUNT WILL RE ALLOWED. A. jl inabukt & C°" 204 fcJ-Ofl, UEBN-STREKT. TTALCIONE & ORIENT STEAMER. We ore now Opening up from above Vessels the VERY LATEST STYLES In Millinery (very stylish) DreßS Gooder Untrimmed Bonnets Plain-and Brocaded and Hats Velvets 1 The Now Flower Head Plain and Broo.ded Dress Velveteens Ijaoe Goods Mantles and Jaokets Fanoy Wool Goods Ulsters Taffeta Glaoes Hosiery KID GLOVES (Ist Choice), not to be h_ d elsewhere. Blankets Towels Flannels, Plain.. Twill Corsets Calicos Cretonnes Sheetings Tea Cloths, Sec A Very Complete Assortment of . BABS. LINEN AND LADIES' & CHILDS' UNDKROLOTHING. Boys' Bolts j Collars Boys' Ulsters Shirts I Boys' Hats I Hosiery < Teems i G per Cent, Discount for Cash, * Mil he and Choyo», I AUOKLAND, *



Si-eoial. Advertisements. OAY THREK MONTH SI I have just Opened Two Casos of EIGHT DAY MARBLE CLOCKS. They ore in the Window, marked in plala figures. Taken home froe of coat, and you need not pay for them till you aro satisfied they go correctly (say throe months). From 00s to £710s. F. H. LEWI3BON, Watchmaker, opposite Union Bank, Auckland m* E D I C A L. XDR. SOHWARZBACH may be Consulted for Diseases of the BYE, EAR. and THROAT, at Albert Park (Mrs Spiers's). Prinoesstreet, Auckland, Hours: From 10 to 1. Mail Notice. -.aim will lose a6 undrb.— This Das. For Gißborne, and Napier, per Orotl. at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotiki, por Glenelg, at 4 p.m. Friday, 21st Instant For Waitara, Sec, por Maogregor, at 11 o-m. For Walheke and Coromandel, per coro mandel. at 12 30 p.m. For Th-mes, per Itotomahaca, at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Paruo, Wolpu, Whan garei, Kamo. Tangihno, and Mangapal, per For Thames, per Kntorprlso. at 5 30 p m, Saturday, 22nd Instant. For Waiwera, Mahnran.fi, Matakana, Mango- I wal, &0., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. I Wbdnhbday, 26th Instant. For Tonga and Samoa, por Myrtle at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, por Wattakl, immediately after arrival of b.b. City of Now York For Australian Colonies. United Kingdom via Sues and Brlndisl. and United Klnßdom via Cape of Good Hopo by Orient steamer from Melbourne, per City of Now York im mediately after hor arrival from Honolulu. N.B.—The public are requested to noto that it Is probable tho Orient Btoamors will for some time proceed via CBpe of Good Hope. Corres nondoiico should be spoclally addrossed. Ihe rates of postage will bo the some bb on letter! etc. forwarded via Suez and Brindlsl, or vio NMall 9- for C.pe of Good Hopo will also he for I warded direot from Melbourne per Orleni | BUiamoxß' Sl Bi Bias, Chief Postmaster. Ohlef P-at-offloe. Auokland.



His Honor Mr Justice Gillies will hold a sitting in Chambers at the Supreme Court to-morrow morning, commencing at eleven o'clock.



.. The monthly inspection of the Auckland Naval Brigade will take place tomorrow Friday) evening at 7.30 p.m,