SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATERJxo-monwMornlng. U UOOtfS AQS.-N6W Moon, lfitb, ai2 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVBNINO. Cygnet, sohooner, Ross, from Whangoroa to-dAt. „ Kntiimahana, 8.5., Underwood, from Kuasell wifiSSton, «.s, forqnhar. from Tanranga jnUipScoVsohooner.Ohomneß, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

tABT EVESING. Arawata, 8.5., Sinclair, for Sydney

TO-DIY. Columbia, Bohooner. Conway, for Napier JnUus Vogel, ichoonor. Foreman, for Olsbowo HOMmanaßn, s.b,, Underwood, for the Sonth

EXPORTS.

§mMmm Wemngton-15 sacks oystera, 8 empty casks nnd sundries. For Lyttleton-10 sacks oystcra 3bundlc9broom corn. 10 sacks cocoaniits nnd i£driC3. For J)anedln-30 bales flax; M cases acid jars and sundries. For Oamnni-1 package Machinery, For Mclbourno-50 kozs butter and 3 packagos sundries.

Inwards Co»btwisj;.—Janet, from Orowa, with 17 pleeaa timber; Julia Pryce, from Thames, in balla-rt; Morning Light, frona Ctb baito Bay. with 20.109 foot timber: Sonth Carolina, from Barrier, with iS tons wood; Cygnet, from Whangaroa, with 228 bucks gum and 300 posts. nOtnrwAMS Coastwise. — PukapuJca. for Omaha; Julln Prlco. for Kuswll; Morning liisht. for Cabbage B»y; South .Carolina, for Barrier; Loe; for Waihekl.

The B.S. Botomahana wan to leave for Mel bourne via South about 1 p.m. Passengers :- For Melbourno: Mr and Mrs Green. Miss Ffrahirn. For southern ports i Miarea Wool nouah, Wyatt and Mcßlllivrar. Jnrtge Gimea. Mrs Mlohelson. Meents BasaoU. M. A. Hart, Dire, Bird, Plfttt, LulT, Alma, and Oatridgo. The brlgantlno Klizi Mary from Auckland tltrcct. andthe gohoonor Young Dick from thia port via Whanßaroa, arrived at tydney on Slay SOth. The schooner Tarea arrived at Amtapo, Kal • oara. from Lyttelton, on Sunday evening, flaying a eat sot for Whakahara. Bho Balled thither on Wednesday mornlnfr. The brig Eoi Nymph, whioK waa recently TOtt down and mnk by the Arawata, was bound from Noumea to Wollonftong, bat owing to the prevailing heavy weathor had to run into Port Jackson for shelter. Messrs Stone Bros. h«vo purchased the brlHantino I'eorlosa, which vesael leaves Syd ney for Kalpara to day. On arrival at Kalpara tho Peerless will load Umber for an Australian port on account oa her now ownow. The ss. Wellington had a very stormy pas- X SCO both to and from Taurango. She arrived atTthe wharf at 0 a-m. to-day. Passengers— Kcndarnoa Castalng, Jamieaon and family, . Woodoon, Mrs and Mlas Mciiplno. Mlaa Nel son, Messrs Mol"heraon. Taylor, Lee. Patterson, Vogan, Haatlsgs, Jaddaoh (2), Oaaoolgno, Bhaughnossy (2>, Lannlng, Turner, and 3 steer- B«e.

The barque Lalra was docked this afternoon for Insreotlon by Messrs Btono Bros., the in tending purchasers. Should the veasol prove sound, aho will be immediately taken over from the present owners. The schooner Konllworth, from Oamaru, arrived at Tauranga on the llth Ins t, Tho barque Stag oleared at the Customs for Whangaroa to-day. She goes thenoe in ballast to loud, timber for Sydney. The 8.0. Arawata left for Sydney, via Rnssell, at a late hour last evening. Passengers— Meßdames Kiooartll. Fordo, Atkliton, Walker. Carlton, Hayes, Eldred, Llddlard!(2), Glorza, Moore. Eoen, Arthnr, Chaschlna. Nlocol, Williams, and Unnnlng. Misses Royal, Osborne, Austin, Baxter, Lindsay, Listy, Kldred, Calder, Baird, Alice Rees, Navarro, Smart, Bond, Malouey, and Chapman, Messrs Moore, W. Beaumont. W. Forde, Whitewortn, Atkinson, Oostello, Karer, Hayes, Trelnbalr. Holland, Winternor, Porter, J. Forde, Deveraaux, BolUncbrooke, Vaughan, PJccartfi, Maodonald, Glorai, Fain, wiliiama. Potts, MoKay, A. Baker, W. H, Hubert, J. Hall. Ryan, Oreen wall, K. Cooley, J. Rowney. iW. Watkins, O. Henderson, W. Caro, O. Platt, Arthur, ana W. RobsOD, Gray.

DISASTROUS GALES.

From Sydney papers to hand by the Arawata, we Obtain particulars Of shipping mishaps dnr- Ing the recent heavy gales experienced by ves sels arriving at that port. The Natal Quean, from Lyttelton, enoonntor ed heavy weather about 300 miles from that I port, when a portion ot her bulwarks was cleared and boat smashed. The ship Wultangl, from Lyttelton May 30. three days after leaving port, was oaaght In a severe Btorm, daring whioh the vessolwas thrown over on her side, which caused a large quantity of her cargo to shlf t, the ten cocas o( lowls on deck being wothed overboard. Tbo brlgantine Aurora loft Tltnaru on May 3, and arrived at Sydnoy on May 30. Several Kftles were encountered, the most severe being met with on the 23rd, when some of the deck cargo was washed overboard. Tho vessel then hove to for 20 hours in a gale, veering to eastward and north-oast, which continued until tha 28th.

The Bohooner Adelaide, outward bound, re turned to Sydney on Friday lait. Ciptaln Dunn reported that at 11 p.m on the 3rd Inac. a tocrMo squall Btruok. tha vessel from the sooth, bnratlng a new stormaail into ribbons, and mountainous leas commenced breaking over the ship, filling the oabln, and washing v portion of the main bulwarks, poop rill and stanchions, and overy thlng moveabte about daok away. The brief Kmparor loft O.irnarn on the 6th Instant. When five days out aa. K. gala set In, and Bho ran through Cook's Straits on the 13th, encountering a storm to longitude 170 degrees east Heavy westerly wind* prevailed for five days, changing to a S.B. galo, which carried the vessel to port. The sohooner Jano Bell, from Oamara, ex tieclenoed a heavy gale on May If. The storm waa accompanied by hard sqnalls and a high cross sea, In whlolt tho vessel laboured and Btralned very ranch, shipping large bodies of water—ln foot, her rails were continually under water, f

The Pride of England, which Balled from Sydney for Rotterdam on May 27, mtarned %o port three days later in a sorry plight, having •noonntered terrific gales under very adverse ttroumstances, inasmuch aa four of the crow were disabled during the storm. After having hovo-to for several hoars the storm, on Wednes day, suddenly increased, blowing away not only the malntopsali, bat unfurling several brand new sails and ripping them away like so muoh caper. Of course the ship oommenoed to roll heavily, and mountainous teas broke over the vessel to saoh a degree that she strained maoh. Indeed, saoh had been the degree oC straining ■attained that it was noi antll the follow ing day that the pnmps began to answer. Tha saloon furnit ore was strewn abont, wooden partitions and front panelling of the cabins smashed) whilst the store-room is complotely wreokodi and the stores all lost. Captain and all hands looked very jaded. The mate, Joseph Williams, also beam marks of having been dreadfully knooked about, to say nothing of the (oor disabled seamen, whilst Captain Corrlveau Is BUffarinsc from the oonsequenoes of oold and exposure. The vessel la likely to remain In pott some time before repairs are oiTeoted.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WrnKctAwn. this day. Sollofl: Argyle for Auoftiand, 9 am. MKUiotniNß, June 14. Sanaa: Rotoina, for the Bluff, with Suez ntaU. ;

Smokera, whOße Indulgence In the weed is oontlnnons, should use ju»t snch a cordial as Udolpho Wolfb's Sohibdam Abomatio Schnapps, for these palpable reasons: Tobacco drains the salivary glands and deranges the nervous organism. It Is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It Invitee dyspepsia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, often bringing on tremors, and Its fumes impair the vision. While this elixir may obviate these results. It will oertainly brace the Bystem against 1U pernicious effeo*"

Mail Notice.

Mails will Clohb ah Undkb.—

This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemnto, and Opotlkl, pot Wellington, at i p m. For Mangawai and Kalwaks, per Flngal, at S p.m.

Friday. 16th Instant. For "Walheko and Coromandel, per Coro-

mandol, at 1 30 p.m. For Thames, per Kctomahana, at 1 p.m. For Glßborne, Napier, and Southern ports, per

Orotl. at 3 p.m. „, For Whangarel Heads, Parna, Waipu, Whan garei, Tangihna, and Mangupai, per Argyle, at i p.m.

SATtmDAT. 17th Instant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wal, &c, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. . TtruSDiY, 20tn instant.

Per B.S. Zealandia, as follow:— For Bandwloh rninnrta. United Statea of America. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, 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 received by the Mail Agent on board the Bteamer np to the time of sailing. This mall will be due In London, on Mon day, July 31, 1883.

S: B. BIS 9, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-om'oe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 15. 1883.

AtheEroam (Newton)— Dr. Walll»'« Leoture on "Paysloal Life and involution," 7 30 p.m.

loyal Star of Auckland Lodge, 1.0.0.F.. 7.30 pm. Y.M.C.A.-DevotU>nal, 7.30 cm. Polling for Franklin Member for Hoosa oi Representatives nmli B p.m.

Choral Hall — Rehearsal for St. Benedloff Concert, 7.30 D.m. . Ponsonby Baptist Chnroh—Address to Toiwg Men, Mr Sparfceon, 7.30 p.m.

Death.

FRBKSON.—On Jane 11,1882, Thomas Frocson, aged 76 years. The funeral will leave his late renldenoe, Dnhlin-fltreet, off College Koad, on Saturday, at 3 o'olook. V rlendß Dleaso accept this In vitation. FORGHAM.—On Jane Hth, Thomas Foreham. In hia 77th year, formerly ol Mosley, Blrmliig ham. The fnneral will lo»ve hla late resldenoe, Bbthbwr HUI. Northooto, at 3 IS on Saturday next, for the Cemetery on the 11111, ike boat at 2.10 being oonvsnleat for frlonna in town who may wish to attend, and wIU kindly aooapt ctala Intimation. FOSDIOJC.—On Jnne 18th. at her parents' rosl ' denoo, Pitt-street, Anokland, Sarah Jane, oldest eurvlvlntt daughter of Jonas and Sarah Jane Fosdiok. The funeral will Jenva her paronts'.fresl denes at half-past two o.m. on Jane 16,1832. Friends please accept this Invitation. I/WA.TT.-On June Hth. at Monnt Kden, Catherine, the beloved wife of George Lovatr, aged 60 yoaru. ihe funeral will leave her late resldenoa to-morrow (Friday), at3y.nu Friends please accept this Invitation.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1882.

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

The reform of the Bankruptcy Laws is en gaging, not a moment too soon, the atten tion of the Government of this colony. A system which offers a facility, or even temptation, to commit fraud, cannot be al lowed to remain permanently upon the statute book of enlightened nations; and, if we are not much mistaken, this objection will in courss of time be found fatal to the existence of any kind of Bankruptcy Laws whatever. In Britain, with carefully framed legislation on this subject, fraudu lent bankruptcies are by no means of rare occarronca, and even the very stringent law passed two years ago has proved ineffective in bringing about straightforward action on the part of business people. In this colony, where the benefits of the insolvency laws ore extended to tho working classes, a mnch wider door is opened for corruption and fraud, and the reform of the law, compatibly with the equality of rights recognised, becomes a matter of greater difficulty. The object of Bank ruptcy Laws may be said to be twofold— lstly, to protect unfortunate debtors from vindictive creditors;, and 2adly, to secure an equal distribution of the insolvent estate. If this definition be correct, then a law is radically wrong under which it is possible for a debtor to nse the procedure of the Bankruptcy Court, either ss a means of fraudulent gain, or as an instrument of retaliation on moderate creditors insisting on the payment of their ]vet claim*. The Bankruptcy Court should be approached tit forma paupms by the claimant to its privileges and protection, and tne petition ing for a discharge should bo looked upon as the most humiliating position iv which a man can possibly stand. But we find a totally different state of things prevailing. Men of all grades view the Bankruptcy Court, not as a kind sf parochial relief provided for the unfortunate, but as an institution whose assistance they can claim as a light, and whose discharge frees them from all moral as it does from all legal obligations. They submit to the "white washing " process as patiently as a sheep to its shearers; nay, some men fly to it over and over again as they would fly to the embraces of a friend, and emerge from the ordeal as if it was a thing that they rather liked. Others (and theee are the most objectionable class) welcome the Bankruptcy Laws as a cloak for their incompetence, wastefulness, or neglect, and as a means of enabling them to live without exertion on the fat of the land. The latter, class either can hot or will not dig; aad though to beg they ore ashamed, they have no particular scruples to defrauding their creditors. We repeat that a law under which such action is possible cannot be for the good of a community, and must be very securely hedged about by prohibitive and punitive provisions. Care must be taken that a dis charge is only granted in cases of misfortune or loss in business transactions, and the line ought to be rigidly drawn and a dis charge refused in all cases where thera is any "ahadiness" apparent. Tho recom mendations made to the Bankruptcy Com mittee by the Chambers of Commerce of Dunedin and Christchureh respectively, as reported in our telegraphic news yes terday, ate in the proper direction. These propose that bills of sale granted within six months prior to bankruptcy shall be void as against the public trustee, and that no debtor be discharged unless he can offer a composition of at least 10s in the pound, The former provision, if adopted, would have a salutary effect in preventing frauds, while the latter would annihilate that class who may be described as pi-ofosssional bankrupts, and a feature- in whose state of affairs is always—assets nil. We have no wtslrtasee working men de prived of the benefits of the Bankruptcy Laws, for in many cas.es they are fitter ob jects of the relief of the Coss-fc than busi ness people; but in their cage, aa well as in the case of commercial men, strict safe guards against fraud are necessary. Bank ruptcy laws, even of the wisest kind, must prove mere temporary expedients, Jiow, ever ; and as the state of society, and of the laws bearing indirectly on insolvency its improved, the necessity for Insolvency operations will disappear. Already Mr Sobert Lowe, in a magazine article a! Homo, has been advocating the entire abolition of the Bankruptcy Laws.and when public opinion and public morality are ripe for this change it will undoubtedly eomo abont. It is widely rscogiiud that the «(iuality of the division of a bankrupt estate i» A mere fiction, and that less harm would

bo done by the operation of the ordinary laws as to recovery of debt than flows from the absorption of estates in fees and legal expenses. In our present condition, how ever, practical reform of the Bankruptcy Laws is all that can be hoped for, and this, we think, there is good reason to expect will be accomplished by the committee now considering the subject at Wellington.

We have much pleasure in informing our readers that on Saturday nexfwill be issued with the Star a double Supplement of thirty-two columns, each as long as those of the STAR. _ They will be filled with highly entertaining reading matter, both original and selected, suitable to the tastes of all classes of readers. The STAR and Supplement together will contain sixty eight columns—making, if placed in line, nearly forty-eight yards—the largest quantity ever offered to the public of ttie Australasian Colonies for a penny.

A correspondent complains of the state of Wynyard Pier, and says the Harbour Board should see to it, as the only private wharf the officers of men-o'-war can use at present. It is in a disgraceful state. The approach to the road sliould also be looked to.

The subject of Dr. Wallia's lecture this evening at the Athenaeum (Newton Kirk) will be " Physical Life and Evolutionism." Dr. Wallis's lectures are interesting and instructive, and deserving the attention of large audiences.

The firing for Mr Lewisson's enp by members of the Hamley Gun Club will take place to-morrow, at noon, in Mr Sonierfield'a paddock at Ellerslie.

Commodore Erskine, of H.M S. Nelson, will take up his residence at Governmant House during his stay iv Auckland, and the grounds will consequently be closed to the public during that period.

The attention drawn to the neglected state of Admiralty House and grounds has borne fruit already. To-day a party of hard-labour prisoners were employed under, the supervision of a warden, id improving the gronnds, and otherwise! removing the "haunted house" appearance of the pre mises.

In giving judgment in the*ca*e against Mcssrs'Eckersley and Macfarlnne, brewers, of Kaiapoi, yesterday, particulars of which were given a few days ago, the Resident Magistrate said that he considered a brewer was authorised to sell at stores distinct from his browery.and not even in the same district, so long as such storos were under the control of the brower. The case was therefore dismissed.

The old Hatbour Board dredge has com* menod work again between the Queen street and Knilway wharves. The silt is conveyed into the punts in the usual furm, aid tbance removed and deposited inside the new reclamation wall, which is almost completed, only, a small opening sufficient to admit the barges being left.

"S." writes us inquiring if any of oar German or Scandinavian reader* can tell him the origin of tho expressions holter poller&ai hulter til bulter, which aro given in German and Danish dictionaries as equivalent to our helter-skelter. Mr G. A. Sala, writer of "Echooj of the Week," in tho "Illustrated London Mews," investi gates the etymology of the term in one of the latest numbers of that journal "

Mr Hamilton, who brought over from Sydney tho prize Brahma f»wk which realised first-class prices at Mr Arthur's auction mart, wo understand, purchased a uumber of Mrs Wood's priz* Langham birds for exhibition at tho forthcoming Sydney Show. Mrs Wood's birds obtained first aid second prizei at the late Auckland Show, aUo prizta for oxtra exhibits of fowls of the samo kind.

Tho steamer Wcstport,which went ashore yesterday during a foj; near Akaroa.had on loard a cargo of 2790 sacks of wheat.

Mho complimentary concert to Mr P. Doran -will be given in Abbott's Opera House, on the evening ot Wednesday, the 21st instant. The programme is nearly completed, and will appear in ths STAR of Saturday next with foil particulars. &. number of ladies and gentlemen of acknow ledged talent hare promised their assis tance, among wlom we notice tho names of Mr James Buekland, Mr Joseph Tye, and Mr Kobaon. We believe that this concert, full of variations of subject and soup, will meet with extensive patronage, and give pleasure to the audience,

Mr Johu McLood (the Chairman) anil Mr John £. Foster (a member of tbe Ifeleusville Licensing Committot) eallcd at oar office this morning and statad that the station-master at Helensvillo did not ap pear boforo the committee to oppo.se the granting of Bc»tt's publican's license, but, by Mr Foster's direction, he appeared and made a statement regarding the scenes about the premises that had frequently come under hia notice en Sundays. Mr Foster corroborated the station-master's statement, and the committee cautioned Mr Scott against wittering a continuance of such irregularities.

We beg to call the attontion of our One hnnga readers to tho announcement in our advertising columns of an evening concert to be given at the Masonic? Hall on the 10th inst, in aid of the choir iund, by the choir sf St. Poter's Church. The programme, consisting of saored and secular music, voce.l and instrument*!, is a good one. Mi Gordon Gooch has promiied his able assist ance, and the Oaehuoga brass band, a new institution, will render several pieces in the course of tbe evening. Should the weather be fine, a crowded home should respond to the invitation of the choir, who have spared neither time nor trouble to render their performances a success.

The members of the St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Society will not meet this evening, tho committee having resolved to hold tbe meetings fortnightly instead of weekly in future. On Thursday next, being the last evening of the present session, several original stories of real life will be read by Meesra Blackman, Prosser, and Chambers, The now programme, nearly ready, will equal in literary promise tho best of bygone programme?. It only re mains for members to be true to the society, attend regularly on esaay nights, p«y up their subscriptions, and St. Andrew's Society will yet hold a respectable position among kindred societies.

The charge of stealing from the person against Samuel "Vivian, the cabdriver, after a very patient hearing, wai dismissed. Nearly the whole of the evidence in this case appeared in our last issue. Tho prose cutor, Henry Dignan, wai a bushman, and came into town with about £20 in his pos session. He fell in with Vivian, who drove him to several hotels, whore he displayed a foolish lavishneds with his money. He was too drunk to give any clear account of the facts of the case; all he knew wa«, he had 104 his money, and did not know what had become of it. In view of all the circum sta«ces, His Worship felt that he could not commit the prisoner for trial.

The body of the late Mr George C. Payne, who for several years had occupied the position of counter clerk in the Auckland Post-office, was consigned to the grave yesterday afternoon. A number of old colonists were in attendance; also mem bers of Masonic lodges, and the following officers:—Brother 6. P. Pierce, as P.G.iM 1.C., New Zealand; Brother Lodder, as acting D.D.G.M., of 8.C., North Island; Brother Rev. Mr Tebbs, P.G. Chaplain, Lodge Somerset, England; Brother Moat. P.G.D.K., E.C.; Brother Wade, G.S. of E.C. The interment took place in the Church of England Cemetery, and the burial service was impressively read by Brother Key. Win, Tebbs, of St. Matthew's. The Masonic service was conducted by Brother Rev. F. Gould, District Chaplain S.C., assisted by Brother Malcolm Niccol, at the conclusion of which the members of the order placed sprigs of acacia on the coifin of deceased. Deceased was in his 60th year, had seen mucli of life in its civil and military aspects, was much respected, and leave 3 a family of grown-up soqi add daughters.

We observe that the two last arrivals of toe Union Company's steamers—the Kotomahana and Arawata—have been berthed-at the end of the Railway Pier notwithstanding the fact that the outside berth on the Queen-street Wharf was un occupied. This proves a grost inconvenience to passengers, both inward and outward bound, especially when embarkation takei place on a night like that ot yesterday. The Arawata was advertised to leave at eight o'clock j where from was not stated, and passengers, and friends desirous of seeing them off, had the unenviable experience of hunting for the vessel during tho prevalence of a terrific storm. The road leading to the Kailway Wharf is not very pleasant to travel over on sudh a night, especially considering that it is so badly lighted, and the only safe mode of conveyance ,to ,the steamer was by means of cabs. W.e cannot understand, therefore, why passenger steamers should be obliged to berth so far distant from iown, while there is a suitable place vacant at the Qneen-Btreet wharf, and while vessels only discharging or loading cargo at tha latter Ctuld be better accommodated at the other pier. The matter is one worthy of consi aeration, as affecting the convenience of Jhe public.

The levanting debtor, Bennett, was sent to Chrfctchurcn to-day by the Kotomahana, in charge of Constable Walker.

The adjourned Licensing Courts for Auckland North and East will be held on Monday and Wednesday next respectively.

A public temperance meeting, announced to be held in the Ponsonby Wesleyan school-room last evening, was until Monday evening fortnight, owing to the very unfavourable weather, which pre vented a good attendance.

The following amounts of money are at E resent lying uncalled for at this office :— Irs Hayes, £3 Is; Repairs to Auckland Cemetery, sa; Mrs Webber, 8s ;Te Whiti's Defence Fund, £2 ; and for the purchase of a AVooden Leg, £1 15s.

Upwaril.i of GOO kegi and cases of butter and about 150 eases choeee, in addition to several smaller parcels from the South, were shipped by the Arawata, which left lor Sydney last evening. We understand that ou account of the present state of the mar ket here, it is very profitable for merchants to dispose of both cheese and butter in Sydney.

Amougat the business to come before the City Council at its ordinary meeting to night are : A letter from Mr W. S Tetton, concerning the construction of City Tram ways, and a letter from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, regarding Jirunton'a claim for compensation in connection with the recent cab accident. After the ordinary business the Water Works amended by law will be considered.

The Itotoniahana block still occupies the Native Land Court at Ohinemutu. Another week may sec the end of thia keenly con tested and protracted case, after which the Mangorewa block of 60,000 acres comes on. It is situated between Kotorua Lake and the Tauranga confiscated block, chiefly forest. The Court bus many months' work here yet before the last of the claims can be concluded.

The ploughing match at Mangere yester day, partook more of the character of an election meeting than of a sod-turning ex hibition. Both the candidates for the North Franklin seat were present, and their merits wer* discussed at great length by their respective admirers, who collected in snail knots, and discussed politics with thorough indifference to the wonderful ploughiug feats beiag performed by the bucolics.

At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce, Invercargill, yesterday,i draft of an Act amending the conveyancing ordinance, in the direction of providing for the release of mortgages without expense, was adopted, as also was a draft amendment of the Bills of Sales Act, placing greater restrictions ou the practice of traders giving bills of sale. These will be forwarded to the Minister ot Justice, and to the various oolonial Cham bers,

Miss Alice Rees, the popular prima douua of the Williamson Opera Company, met with a slight accident while on the arawata last night, shortly boforo the steamer left for Sydney. I'bo boisterous weather prevailing made it a most awkward matter to movo the cargo from the wharf to tho vessel, and by some nnfortnnate circumstance connected with the removal of a cumbrous parcel, the young lady was suddenly thrown to the deck and smtuiucd some alijtht injuries. General regret was manifested, because of the mishap,by many present, aud a hope expressed that the Auckland favourite should experience ne great iuconveuieuce from tho accident.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for tho week ending Saturday, June 9th, 1882:—Remained last return, 90 ; admitted since, 16 ; discharged, 9 ; died, 2 ; remaining, 95 ; males, 80 ; femaios, 15. Arrangement of cases : Zymotic, 29 ; constitutional, 7 ; local, 42 ; developmental, 7 ; violent, 10, Two deaths occurred, viz:—(lj W.G.W., aged 34 years, mule, on Bth inst., of periton itis ; (2) K.S., agod Clyrs, male, on 9th inst., of cancer. Thank are returned to

Mrs Sadlier and Mrs Parsons for parcels of old limn, aid to the secretary of the Auck land Club for newspapers.

Tho usual fortnightly meeting of St, S'ephen'a Literary and Mutual Improve ment Society wag held luit night. .Not-

withstanding tho inclemency of tho weather :l largo numbor of membors were

prasent. Mr J. 11. Field nadavcry in teresting p.ijier entitled " Catherine of Airapon."

The sale of Mr E. Hornsby's household furniture and effects at his private resi dence, Ponsonby Koad, was vory largely attended this afternoon, all the ladiea of the district seeming to bo present, and n fair representation of the male popn lation as well. Competition was keen throughout, and a fair proportion of the articles brought prices in advanco even of

their original value, while the result must

be highly satisfactory to both teller and auctioneer (Mr X, Arthur.) The furniture was as"'cood as new, and choice of its kind, while the remainder of the goods—cutlery, crockery, kitchen ntonsils, etc., were of a superior class, and therefore were in great request by careful housewives,

An elderly gentleman named Brook, who

was a passenger by tbo ArawaU for Sydney, had a rather narrow escape from drowning about 9 o'clock last evening. He was standing near the end of the western tee, when a portion cf the scenery belonging to the Opera Company, intended for shipment by the steamer, was lifted from an express by a sudden squall and thrown over a cab standing near by. Tnro ladies were thrown down and sligluly injured, while Mr Brook wan capsized over the end of the wharf. The old gentleman succeeded in grasping om of tho piles, and held himself above water until aid arrived. A sailer named John Madison first went to his as alstanco.and subsequently a rope was pissed over to the unwilling bather, wlio was there by assisted to the wharf, proceeding thence on board the steamer, where he imme diately turned into his cabin, having bus tained but little injury beyond a thorough wetting.

The current number of "Te Korimako," the capitally-conducted and well-edited Maori paper, started by Mr Snow s*me months ago, has jast been issued from the press, and beam further marks of the im provement that has characterised it from the beginning. A supplement is given with the present number, and tho collection of reading matter is both varied and interesting. Reports arc given of Sir William Fox's.lectures on Tem perance and America; extracts from the more notable speeches dslivered at the King Meeting aro also pre sented, as well as. a large fund of general information; and tho general events of tho month are detailed, and some episodes of British history stated. 'Here are also several letters to tbo editor, expressing approval of tbo paper. A list of. 142 new subscribers extends over two columns, and shows convincingly how rapidly the little orjjan is making its way.

Professor Denton commences his course of alx geological lectures on Tuesday even ing next in the Lorne-streofc Hall, the special subject on that occasion being— "The Fiery Beginning of our PJanet." The others are entitled—"The World be fore Life," "The Coal and Salt Periods," " The Age of Reptiles," " Age of Beasts and Advent of Man," and " Glacial Period and Age of Man." The lectures have been 1 greatly appreciated in the South, and the importance of this branch of scientific re search, coupled with the popular manner in which it is presented, Bhould havo the effect of commending them to the public. Of Professor Denton himself, a Southern contemporary says : — "As a lecturer of great popularity, he thoroughly sustains his reputation, and the admirable manner in which he handles his subject at once enlists the interest of his audience, while in a plain unostentatious manner he expounds the science of geology, simplified in fact as in theory, and capable of unfolding itself to tbo most unscientific minds, in au array of facts at once grand and easy of comprehension, His manner of address is cool and measured, with a careful choice of language, varied at times by an outburst of admiration for tho sublime, but ever accompanied by good elocutionary, and where necessary, power? ful recita,tory effec*."

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Boots.—James Walsh, alias Sydney, was charged with the larceny of a pair of boots, value 15s, (he property of Philip Reams, at Auckland, ou or abont the sth June.—On the application of Sergeant Gamble, tho ,case was adjourned till oc,e o'clock.

Wno Stole the CoM2-William Clarkson, alias Smith, alias fteyde, alias Walker, alias Swabey, alias Yorkey, 'was charged with the larceny of an overcoat, value 7s Cd. the property of Messrs Levy and Hart, Auckland, on June 14th.—Re. mantled till Tuesday next. 'I tie Court then adjourned,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before J, E, Macdonald, Esq., 8.M.)

JUDGMENTS FOE PLAINTIFFS.

Joseph Geary v. R. Morrow: claim, £1 13s 9d. Costs, £1 23 6d (Mr Thome for plaintiff). — Thomas Steadmaa v. J. Si Preston :£1 14s 7d, goods. Costs, £1 14s 6d.. (Mr Thome for plaintiff, Mr McKay proved).—Wm. J. Balton v. Robert M. Heighten : £3 17s, service rendered. Costs, 14s.—Bnrchell Bros. v. W. W. Batt: £14s, good*. Costs, £1 2s 6d (Mr Thome for plaintiff).-James Gilchrist v. C. B. Owen : £7 7a, promissory note. Costs—(Mr Cole man for plaintiff).—Hendry and Co. v. Samuel Vivian :£4 10s 6d. Costs, £12s Gd. —Hush J. Andsrson v. Arthur K. Morri son : £50, rent of cutter. Coßts, £4 13a (Mr Theo, Cooper for plaintiff. JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASKS. E. Porter and Co. t. J. T. Camp ; claim, £42 10s. -Mr Laiahley, for plaintiff, deposed that defendant was still carrying on the business of an hotelkeeper in the country. Defendant bad offered £3 per week, which plaintiifs were willing to accept.—His Worship said defendant had inaao several payments, and under the circumstances he did not see how he could mako an order.— Finally, the case was adjourned until the 6th July; but if he continues to pay ho may not be further troubled. Several other cases were adjourned, as defendants were paying. BEFENDEB BASES. George Stainea v. Thomas Mochattie, claim £7 7s, rent and damages.— Mr Oeorge for plaintiff, Mr E. Cooper for defendant, air Staincs deposed that the claim was for rot and damage to house; he objected to let defendant hare the house, but air Machattie took forcible poßseisioa, and, at his solicitation, under distressing circum stances, he allowed defendant to remain on regular payment of the rent. Defendant paid for some time, bnt left the home in a disordered state—paper torn down, windows , broken, etc.—Mi E, Cooper said his client was out of town on business, and unable to be present—Judgment for plaintiff, costs £2 11s.

Win. Kirby v, Connell and Cooper, claim £15. -Mr Keetley for plaintiff ; Mr T. Cooper for defendants,—Hjs Worship said he had looked over tbe bill of costs fur nished by defendiiits; Mr Kirby seemed to ba under an impressi.n that he had a claim upon deteadants ; first he goes to Messrs Digunn and Armstrong, and then to Messrs Council and Cooper, and they had done a certain amount of work in copying a deed, and other matters, and he thought the charges were reasonable enough ; they also saw that Mr Kirby could not succed io establiihiug his claim.—Mr Keetley said he should like Mr Kirby'* v«riion of tbe affair.—William Kirby deposed that he was sent by Mr MacCormick in May last to defendants ; he explained to Mr Cooper the particulars reepecting cer> tain property which he wished to recover in right of his wife; and, on a subsequent oc casion, he paid £2 2s (retaining fee) to Messrs Cornell and Cooper, lie had pro viou.ly taken Mr McCormick'g opinion, which wa«, that he had a good caie against Messrs Dignan and Armstrong. Mr E. Cooper said he would inquire into the merits ot tho case, Mr Cooper agreed to take up the case for £40, on the 3rd Sep tember, and £15 was paid on account. Did not order the copying of deeds. He firmly believed that he had a good case; had been told 8 1 by Mr Justice Richmond, Was not i aware that any stops hud been taken,—His Worship said he found a judge's summons among Mr Kirby's papers. -Mr Kirby said he wag not aware that any proceedings were taken.—His Worship : But yon were a bankrupt at the time?—Mr Kirby: It was through being kept out of this property that I passed the Court.—His Worship thought Mr Kirby considered that the (solicitors hid rendered him a benefit in finding out that he had no case, which was hotter than having to find it out himself. The very fact that he had paid a retaining fee shewed that ho had employed defen dants. He also tiought Mr Keetley had better take up the caie against Dignan and Armstrong, upon which he would express no opinion. In the present case it was quite clear that work had been done both by Mr MacCormick and defendant*, and Mr Kirby was fortunate in making tho dis covery and in having no more thau £15 to pay. •'-Nonsuited. —Defendant would not ask for c«Bttt,

K. Laishley v. J. 11. Drabble, claim £7 15s 3d.—Mr Lalsbloy for plaintiff.—Mr KeOtlcy for defendant.— This was a claim for fee and service.! on a special contract, The defoadant's agent, Mr Ussher, had agreed, oa behalf of Captain Dr:ibblo,to bor row a sum of £100 ;' but did not take up the loan, Plaintiff, however, was put to trouble in searching. • After hear ing the case, His Worship said it was pretty clear that there was a defect in the title, which Mr Laishley wanted to soe remedied before be parked with his money. The expense in patting the title right was mere thau Captain Drabble cafed to risk, and thus the matter f«ll through, and was never completad. — Counsel agreed that this was the true state of the matter.—His Worship looked over tho evidence, and thought plaintiff was entitled to measured damagea.—Mr Laisbley said he would ac-' oept £5 sa.—Judgment was given for that amount and the hearing fee, 55..

This was all the business,

THE PLOUGHING MATCHES.

The annual ploughing matches in connec tion with tho Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association were held yesterday, on the farm of Mr Bainbridge, Mangere. There was a good atteadaace of farmers, while several citizens also put in an appear ance. Messrs Bollard, John Wallace, and McNichol, acted as judges. The plough ing did not finish until 3.30 p.m., owing to the delay in starting. Shortly after tour o'clock the following awatdi were made known : —

Champion Cup, open to afrcomero. Double-furrow plough. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £3. Entrance, 10s. There ware five com petitors. The first prize wag awarded to W. Bainbridtr.e, who ploaghed with Wallace and Hotham's plough ; and the second to W. Morris, who ploughed with «ne of Dun woodle's, •

Champion Gup, open to all-comers. Sinde-furrow plough. Ist prizo, £6 ; 2nd, £3. Entrance, 10s. Seven entriei. The awards were, Isaac Grey, I; R. Moore, 2. Class A.—Doublk-furbow, for men who have never woa a first prize. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £1. Four entered : W. Bainbridge, 1; J. Masaey, 2. Class B.—hingle-fuhrow, for men whs have never won a first prize. Ist prize, £5 ; Bight entries : C. G. Kern, 1 j F. Brown, 2; F. Ballard, 3.

Class C—Any Plouoh, for boys under 18 yean. Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, 10s. —Isaac Grey, not more than 16 years of age, who won tho Champion Cup in the Single Furrow Match* was also awnrded this prize, There were only two entries, and the second prize was awarded to H, Andrew. ,

ANNUAL DINNER.

The dinner was held subsequently, at the Critorion Hotel, Otahuhu, hit, Jot several reasons, the attendanco was qbt so large as had been anticipated. Hobl Willis pro vided a substantial and appetizing spread, to which ample justice was done. The customary toasting followed, Mr Alfred Auckland, President of the Agricultural Association, presiding, ana Mr Andrew Wallace occupying tho vicc-cbair. The customary loyal find patriotic toasts having beoa drunk, the Chairman gave "The successful competitors.1' He said they would observe that many had been slmt out, because they had not finished In ! tho required time. Tho work was ol uniformly good quality, and the judges' labours wore eased considerably by some being too long in finishing. Mr W. Bain bridge, wjjo Jiad competed on four occa sions, and won a prijie that day for tho grst time, and Mr John Maesey, who had been successful in his first competition, res ponded. The Chairman, in proposing the " Unsuccessful Competitors," said nothing stimulated a man like defeat, and it was really to the ranks of those who had been .defeated tljat they were )to look fer the succosaful ploughmen of the future, Messrs Dickson and Kogers replied, and the latter raised tho question whether sufficient timo' had been allowed. - Mr J. Bainbridge produced the watch by which the match was started at 10,30 and closed at 3.30, and tho matter then dropped.—The toasts of "The Mer cantile Interest" and "The Farming Interesjt" were given and responded to by Messrs Wills and Wallace respectively. The health of the '.'Judgesl" was drunk, but they didnot respond. Mr Perc'ival apolo-. giaed for the absence ol Mr Bollard, which was due to illness in his .'family. "The Managing wjpMnmittee " having been res .ponded to by Messrs Anderson, Bain bridge, and VI iUff, the list of toaste Concluded with tho "Press " and the " Secretary," and the remainder el the evenißg teas devoted to conviviality,

THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.

Arabi JPasha Master of the Situ- \

ation.

ALEXANDRIA, June 12. Mr C. A. Cooksor, the British Consul at this city, who. was seriously wounded daring the disturbances which occurred on the 10th instant, is improviog in health.

The Imperial Turkish Commission is still negotiating with the National Party, with the view to effect a settlement of the poli tical crisis.

Arabi Pasha at present remains matter of the situation. He has, however, during in terviews with Dervish Pasha, promised the latter that he will obey the commands of the Khedive, and maintain order among the natives.

The Khedive, accompanied by the chief of the Turkish Commission, Dervish Pasha, has left Cairo for this city.

NAPLES, June 12,

In the Chimber of Deputies to-day, Siguor Mancini, Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared, in a speech which he made with reference to the state of affairs in Egypt, that his Government would abso lutely refuse to assent to armed inter ference by England and France in that country.

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NEW DREDGE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUHEDIN, this da>. The body of Walter Bridge, fireman, was found in the well of the new dredge this

morning. He was missed during the night, and it is eupposed that he fell into the well and was killed. Deceased leaves a wife and five children, who are rendered nearly destitute by his loss.

THE RAILWAY—AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON.

Another Deputation.

(BY TELEGRAPH-SPECIAL BEPOETEB.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A mketixci of Wellington and Hawkc's Bay members interviewed the Minister for Public Works in the House of tteprescnta tives yosterday afturnoon. There were pre sent— Messrs Levin, Hutchison, Beetham, Sutton, Smith, 1. Buchanan, W, C, Buchanan, C. Johnston, Stevens, Watt, and Wilson.

i Mr Levin stated that .-rail the member* present were agreed that the line from Maka toka to Bannythorpe, via tbe Gorge, ought to oe tbe first proceeded with, In order to con nect with the West Coast private line that was bow being constructed. That the line from Mai tor tou as far as Maurice villo should be constructed without delay, while as to the line from Auckland members would ask the Government to get a proper and ex haustive survey of routes via Taupo and Tiiranaki made, as well us a reliable esti mate of the cost, before coming to any decision as to the adoption of either route.

Mr Smith stated that what his district required was to have the line to Woodvilie completed as soon as possible, also the bridge made across Manawatu.

Mr Stevens said that a large piece of valuable iuu-l, some 400,000 acres in extent, would be opened by the Taupo route, while to tbe went of I'aapo another valuable block of land would be placed in continguity to the railway, The line via Taupo he con sidered more direct, and from what know ledge he possessed of the Mokau he considered the country impracticable tor rail way construction, but he considered, as did alto the other members who spoke, that more detailed information was necessary before anything definite could be decided on.

Mr Boetbam said .the Wairarapa mem bars could have no objection to connect Banuylhorpo with Makatokn, but that it was equally important to open np the valu able Crown Lauds between Mosterton and Woodvilie by means of railway extension. He also pointed ont that apoition of the work had been dons as far an Maurice ville.

Mr W. C. Buchanan endorsed tbe opinion expressed by the previo us speakers,and stated that owing to the lack of any definite infor mation as to the relative merits of the two routes, the Ministry could give no decided opinion as to their alternative: adoption,

Mr Johnston, in reply, said that the line toward Mukotoku would be pushed on as rapidly as potsible, and that the question of starting the Bunnythorpc end as well, to come through the Gorge, would be con sidered. The route for the Auckland line would be carefully considered before any definite action wag taken.

CLEVER CAPTURE OF A THIEF.

A well-known sneak-thief named Win, Clarkson, alias " Yorkoy," alias " Swabey," alias Smith, was arrested last sight under the circumstances stated below. Yester day Mr Gilinour, draper,; of Upper Symonds-street, reported to the police that on the previous day six Crimean shirts, worth about £2 10a, had been stolen from his premises, Acllng-Datoc t.'.ve Jones wo* detailed to make enquiries, and he Boon elicited that a man answering to the description of " Yorkey" had been seen hanging about the shop daring Tuesday, He likewise learnt that a girl named Lily Robinson had leen a man In Mr Ami Bennett's paddock, with a bundle of shirts vnder his arm. Pursuing his investigation, the detective soon found that the -property had been disposed of at' several pawnbroking establishments in the city, viz., Solomon's, Hart and Levy's, and Aaher's, Mr Law rence Solomon was instructed that, should the man who had pawned tbo shirts return, information should at once be sent to the police. About six o'clock last even, ing, Mr Clarkson, alias "Yorkcy," el cetera, entered Mr Solonion's shop, in Darby-street, and offered a new over-coat for sale, Solomon, without saying anything, moved ronnd to the front of the counter, when the larcenist, no donbt smelling a rat, made a rapid flank movement towards the door. ■ The pawn broker speedily adopted the fortiter in re, and before the street was reached, he laid hands on his quarry. Clarkeoa is a power ful man, while Solomon is very weak from a recent illness. The latter, how over, retained his hold, and though several times thrown down and rolled in tho mud of the roadway, he did not relax hit grasp. He was badly hurt about the hands and logs in the straggle, and though numbers of people were watching the scrimmage—with the innate love of the British public for a street row-no no went to his assistance. In justice to them, however, it may be surmised that they thought they were gazing on a mere streot fight. Tho struggle continued for fully 26 minutes, whea Mr Tobias, becoming cognisant of the , facts of the case, gave information to the police. Constable MeGilp was speedily on the scene; and found Clarkson and his captor covered with mud from head to foot. Mr Ayjres, jeweller, was assisting tho pawn broker in holding the quarry. The thief was speedily secured dnd lodged in the police cells. An amusing feature of the affair that has since tranipired is a para phrase of the aphorism about "tobbin" Peter to pay Paul." It would appear that the overcoat Clarkson offered to Solomon had been stolen from another pawn broker's shop — Messrs Hart ' and Levy's — the theft probably having been, committed when the light-fingered gentleman was pawning the shirts. Un the police, records there is quite a "damning catalogue of crime ", against Clarksbn. He has been convicted of no fewer than eight petty -larceacies, in addition to the minor ■ offences of being unlaw fully on premises, vagrancy, and drunkenness. About' a month ago .he and another petty thief were arrested by Mounted. Constable Kelly and Detective Sulliyan on a charge of breaking and enter ing a house at the Whau. The evidence against ''Yorkey" was not very strong, and hp was discharged. His comrade is now qxpiating the crime at Mount Eden. Clarkson was brought before the Resident Magistrate nt the Police Court this morning, and remanded till Tuesday. We have been informed that the indefatigable Detective Jones has unearthed His ''swag," and that it is not improbable that other robberies will be bvough't home to the thief. Mr Solomon deserves great credit for Mb action in Beiring lilark'son and holding him till the arrival of the police.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[From ouk Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Public Libraries Vote.

Mr Rolleston, by bis action last night re the Public Libraries vote, gave another proof of his want of tact and unfitness to lead the House. 11 was well-knowirin the ( lobbies, as I telegraphed you last week, ; that Smith bad secured over sixty promi«es of support for his motion, and many coun try members felt bound, in the interests \of tlmr constituents, to support | the vota. The feeling of the House was manifest from the first, and any wise tacti cian would have accepted the inevitable. Mr Kolleston, however, exposed the Go vernment to unnecessary defeats by re peated appeals to the mover to withdraw the motion, and successive divisions against it, ending in himself and Mr Bryce going into the noes lobby, with only eight other members, against all the rest of the House. Major Atkinson would never have made such a mistake, and his absence from the House is a great loss to the Go vernment. Waste Lands Boards. The Ministerial supporters are again put in an awkward predicament to-day by Sir George Grey's motion making Waste Lands Boards elective. Many Minis terialists are pledged to the prin ciple, but the Government have not given them an opportunity to record their conviction?,. If the Government now oppose the proposal they stand a good chance of being beaten, while their ac ceptance of it places them in the positixn of indebtedness to prominent oppon«nts for another important measure of policy. Assistance to Goldmining. Mr Cadman has been ia communication with Mr Kolleston as to getting a bonus placed on the estimates for improvements in quartz crushing machinery. Mr Rolles ton is willing to do so, and suggests that recommendations should be made by prac tical rcon as to cheapening the cost of crushing, or to extract more gold from the quartz. Volunteer Deputation, A deputation from the N.Z. Kifle Associa" tion waited on Mr Bryce this morning, ask" ing that the Government grant should be in* creased to £i,OOO, co as to allow the value of prizes to be increased. The deputation mentieHed that in future the meetings would be peripatetic, and probably next be held at |Dunedin. Mr Bryce replied that be could not at present give a definite answer, but would bring the matter before the Cabinet. He intimated, however, that in the crtat of £1,000 being granted he would not sanction any further grants by the Government in aid of the purchase of tents, etc. 2%e Progressive Land Tax. • The notice given by Mr Turnbull last night for a progressive "land tax refers only to arable land, it being intended to exempt squatters. The object of the motion was to anticipate the similar proposal affecting all lands which Sir George Grey intends to introduce. Hit.Getrgo Grey's motion will still be bronght down. Rumoured Party Changes. Rumours of coalition Bill haunt the lobbies, and there is little doubt some movement in that direction has been mado by prominent supporters of the Govern ment, either with or without the assent of Ministers. The Opposition also feel that consolidation under Montgomery is impossible, and that under good leadership they are strong enough to make a trial for the Treasnry benches. Many members urge the appointment of Sir George Grey to the leadership, but I think it improbable that Sir George would abandon his present position of active effectiveness for any rOle in which he would be closely bound by conditions; and the leaders of the Macandrew-Montgomery section would doubtless try to iniist on, the limitation ef Sir Geo. Grey's independent action. The Bible in Schools. Th« committee of the Leeislative Coun cil, on the petition from Otago in favour of the Bible-in-schools, report that the matter should be dealt with when the Bill for Bible-reading in schools ia before the Council. Sir George Grry's Bill to relieve deferred payments *n settlers may be defeated through the objection taken to it as a roTinnc Bill, which necessitates the assent of Gonmatent to its introduction. It is possible, howerer, that the Government will give ibe required permission.

Legislative Council.

Wednesday. The Legislative Council met at 2.30 p.m.

FIBST READINGS,

The Corrupt Practices Indemnity Bill (Mr Fharazyn), and the Naturalised Per sons Children's Bill (Mr Whitoker), were read a first time.

CORRUPT PRACTICES,

The Corrupt Practices Prevention Act, 1881, Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed.

RETURN OF ANALYSES, ETC.

Mr Chamberlin moved for a return, which . was ordered of all analyists ap pointed, the number of analyses, the resulti and the amount of fines nnder the Adul teration Act, 1880. The hon. gentleman said from his own observations he knew that the Act was not being enforced, especially against bakers, who adulterated largely with alum. BIBLK-READING IN SCHOOLS. Dr. Menzies moved the second reading of his Education Act Amendment Bill, to provide for the reading of the Bible in schools.

Mr Oliver, Captain Fraser, Mr Johnston, Sir^G. Whttmore, Mr Scotland, and Mr Lahmann opposed the Bill, the passage of which, they oentended, would destroy our national system of education. The Bill was thrown out by 11 votes to

For the Bill: Bailie, Chamberlin, Holme.', MeDzies, Miller, Nurse, Pharazyn, Richmond, Williams, and Wilson. Against: P. A. Buckley, Frascr, John ston, Lahmann, Oliver, Pollen, Scotland, Whitaker, Whitmore, Williamson, and Wood.

MAERIKD WOMEN'S PROPERTY BILL. The Married Women's Property Bill was re-committed and farther amended.

House of Representatives.

Wednesday, PKNSION BILL.

At the sitting to r night, Mr Sheimski in. troduced his Pension Bill, which passed the House of Kepreseutativesjast session, and was amended in the Legislative Council, an amendment which was resisted by the House aa infringing the rights of the .Repre sentative Chamber. The Bill being a money one, this position was sus tained by "the opinion of Sir Erskine May. Mr Shrimski stated that he had ex cised the clause which was objected to by the Council, and bad inserted & new clause providing th'atno pensions should bogiauted until approved by the Honse of .Represen tatives. In other respects the Bill was the same. He did not wish to interfere with an established right, but past experience showed that pensions were granted to per sons who were not entitled to them, while others who were so entitled failed to secure them. When he stated that 32 pages of the Parliamentary reports in April last year related to pensions, he taid enough to show the necessity for fresh legislation. The motion lor its seoend reading ap peared likely to pass without debate, when the Hon. Mr Rollbston rose and staled that the Bill would be fully discussed Tho mover had not given sufficient weight to the fact that by an Act of 1871 pennons were abolished, and very properly abolished, therefore this Jttill dealt only with the tights that had accrued, and not with any evil that was growing. He was glad to hear the mover of the Bill say that he did not desire to deal unfairly with Civil servants who had legitimate claims to pensions; but if those were the hon. gentle man s sentiments, he had not done justice Jo them in that Bill. He (Mr Kolleston) tnooght the House should be-very cautious in passing a Bill so seriously affecting a large class who had no representation in that House. He thought they might be heard. The Bill also expressed a want of confidence in the administration of the executive authority of the Bouse, the Minis try of the present day. He did not think it desirable that Civil Servants should have to button-hole members of the House in order to secure their legal rights. He spoke or his association with the Civil' Service, and his sense of the importance of maintaining the efficiency and purity of the Service, Messrs MONTGOMERY and SHEEHAN spoke in support of the Bill, and Maintained that its whole pnrposo was to secure a care ful revision, of the rjensions,' not with the object of interfering with, inchoate right

bnt to secure that pensions shall not be granted illegally, as they have been in the past, through a pressure of powerful in fluence.

After some further discussion, the Bill was read a second time on the voices. GOLD DUTIES BILL. Mr Skddon's Gold Duties Abolition Bill - provides for a reduction of the gold duty to one shilling upon every ounce of gold of twenty carats, finest and poorer quality in proportion. FIRE INSURANCE BILL. Mr Hutchison's Municipal Fire Insur. ance Bill is intended to empower Borough Councils to insure buildings within their respective boundaries against fire. The mode of procedure provided by the Bill is to authorise the Municipal Corporation to levy a sixpence Insurance rate for the creation of an Insurance Fund, but during the first year of|the currency of rate, build ings shall not be insured under this Fund. After the expiration of twelve months, however, and after the second year the rate becomes due, buildings within the borough shall stand insured ; any surplus, after payment of fire losses, shall go to creation of reserve fund, but on this fund teaching fifty thousand pounds, the rate must be reduced. The Council 1 shall be obliged to maintain fire brigades, TOLE'S LIBEL BILL. Mr Tolb made a good speech in moving his Libel Bill. Mr Kolleston, on the part of the Government, had intimated at an earlier part of the evening that the Bill involved such important provisions that it must be considered very carefully, and he said he would not pres3 the discustion that night, as the Bill had only been distributed the same afternoon. On sitting down, Mr Tole was loudly applauded, it being his first speech this session. The debate was then adjourned. GAS COSSUMEBS BILL. Mr Hutchisos's Gas Consumers Bill was passed through committee without material amendment, and reported. It compels gas companies to supply gas at the ordinary ;rate to any premises within one hundred yards trom any main. The amendment to substitute the word feet for yards was lost. The Bill also prevents companies from claiming of incoming tenants arrears left unpaid by former tenants. Mr Turnbull gave notice of his inten. tion. to move that in the opinion of this House there ought to be a progressive land tax on all landholders owning more than five hundred acres. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. The House then went into committee on Smith* motion for £6,000 for public libraries, which gave rise to protracted discussion. Mr Kolleston thought the motion should be delayed till the estimate] were down. A free skirmish ensued between the town and country members, the country repre sentatives endeavouring to secure the ex clusion ef boroughs, or at least of special consideration to the extent of two pounds for(one in country districts against pound for pound in boroughs. The latter course was proposed by Mr Cadman. After the coun try members had had it all their own way for come time, Mr Peacock put in a plea for the boroughs. He said that if the re sources of the cities were greater, their want* were also greater, and if they chose to tax themselves, they had a right to an equal share ia the Government subsidies. After various amendments had been negatived, the Hon. Mr KOLLESTON urged the Bouse to report progress on his assurance that the Government having ascertained the feeling of the House would deal with the subject when the estimates were brought down.

The motion to report progress was, how ever, lost by 32 to 20, and finally an amend ment by Mr bheebao, which was accepted by Mr Smith, simply providing for a vote of £6,000 for public libraries, without indi cating its mode of distribution, was carried by 35 to 10, Messrs Kolleston and Bryce, the only two members of the MinUtry pre sent, voting with the minority. The House adjourned at a quarter-past one. TRArama ship. MrDAKIBL moved, "That it is ot the utmost importance that facility should be offcrud to the rising generation o( the colony to be trained to maritime pursuits, and that with this tiew the Government should endeavour to obtain from the Home Government a vessel suitable for the pur pose of a training ship." Mr Dick admitted the importance of the ' object aimed at. He thought, however, ' the in >tion as it read was premature, and moved as an amendment, "That the Go vernment be instructed to make. inquiries of the Home Government as to a suitable vessel for the purpose, the cost of main taining the same, and likewise to obtain, in form I a a« to the number of bojs likely to ay» 1 themselves ef such a training."

Mr Macandbkw and Mr Sheehak sup ported the motion as originally brought down, considering tlut the amendment practically amounted to a shelving of the whole question. After further debate, the House divided on the original motion. Ayes, 44; noes, 29. The amendment was negatived. Mr Connolly did not think that we required the elaborate vessel indicated by the motion. He moved a further amend ment—the omission of the words " Home Government." He believed they could get a vessel in the colony suitable for the pur pose. Mr TUKNBULL supported the original motion.

Mr SUTTON admitted the policy of the motion, but contended that there was no reason why they should not provide their own ship, and. have it built in the colony. Sir J. Hall said that as the question of providing a ship had been affirmed, the only questien was, by whom should the ship be provided? Communications with the Government had already taken place on the s abject, and they went to shew that there was very little likelihood of getting a suitable vessel from that quarter, either as a gift or by purchase, in these circum< stances, it yr&a important the hands of the Government should not* be trammelled, and that they should be left free to provide a ship as best they eonld find it. Mr Fergus suggested that the Govern ment should be asked to provide two or three suitable schooners.

Mr Macandbew thought that the Go vernment had no real desire to give effect to the proposal. He therefore thought that it was advisable that they should not allQvr the original motion to be altered. Mr Daniel intimated that he was pre pared to accept the amendment proposed by Mr Connuily,and the mo tion as amended was then passed. Mr PEApocif moved a further additipn, " 'i hat the Naval Training Ship be replaced at Kohimaratna, and that vessels of similar size be provided for other pores of the' colony." - The House divided—Ayes, 24 ; noes, 4Jj, Mr Tole suggested that a Select Com mittee of ten members should be appointed to obtain, as much information as possible lon -the subject. The proposal was not pressed. The Speaker intimated that it should form a separate motion. 'I he original motion as amended by Mr Gondlly was then put and carried. BILLS INTRODUCED. The following Bills were introduced, and read a first time:—To amend the Nelson College Act, 1850 (Mr Shephard); to award costs- in certain cases in private Bills (Mr llamlln); mining for other minerals than gold (Mr Shephard); to upend the Land Act 1877 (Mr Rolleston); Middle Island native villages, control and regulation (Mr T&iaroa); to amend the Licensing Act 1581 (MrSuttou). QUESTIONS. ■ replying to Mr Cadman, Mr ROLLBS TON said the Warden had instructions to use hia own discretion as to supplying in formation required by the Thames County Chairman respecting the miners' rights and rents which have accrued in the Thames and Ohiriemuri districts.

Replying to Mr Fish, Mr Johnston said that of the fifteen hours certain men were alleged to have to work on trains running to and from' Dunodin and Clinton, they had been five hours off duty during the time the train remained in Dunedin. If men worked on the train longer than ten hours per day, they were paid overtime at the rate of one and one-quarter of the ordinary pay. The guard only worked five dajs oat of six, ' He did not get over time. - .

Kcpljjng .to Mr Hutchison, Mr bryce said notice had been giveu to' natives as sembling at Parihaka, that if they assem. bled contrary to the proclamation ot dis persion their huts would be pulled down, In contr&v«ntion of that proclamation'they did assemble, and some of the houses were pnlleds down. It Te Whiti'a hguse was amongst the number, it was a good thing, as it was a most umvholeaorae dwelling, and ills wife and family coald have no dim* calty in finding other accommodation,

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