SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WAr.SP.J'^l^^SiSrt. 8 30 trcrNrtKT.—Thus iiivunlim, v «:! »ÜBrKIStt.-to-mtvvTuw ,mvcui\R h U MOON'S AGfl.—SSrat Quarter, 22nd, O.J* p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Rflwarrt. aohnnner. Youlden, from Wliangarel Fln«al, 8.8., Johnson, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Botorna, b.b., Tozur, fot Whonaarnl Argyle, S.S., Orawtord, tor Wlnuiaarel TO-DAT. Kate McGreßor, aohooner, Klwr. for HnmeU Annes Donald, aohooner. Alnrray, lor Whan- Rarel

VESSELS EXPECTED.

a*n ffaANdison. '/oalnmUa, P.M.3.3., au^ubi 21. LONBOM, Ashmora, ship; snilnd Hay 20 Looh awo. ship, satlnd June 39 Ijinnntnno, bftrn.ua, loftding Karl Derby, ahlp, sailed May 30 lxch ITloet, ahlp, loading Jano Wave Quenn. ship, loanlnpr Juno Margaret Qolbraith, ship, loitdlnit Jnua nbw ■soax. Kapldo.bnrqno; sailed April H Karnan, barqne. from tifi j Yoric Gemabook. baraua, sailed May U Andrea Ktla. Barquo, loadtait June Gronsvasr, Barque, bailed July 1 SOTJTHHHN POBT3. Emily, briif. from Dunedln AnnaSeU, brl«. from Dnnnrtln, loadlnpr Sesanll. briaanttne (at Manußan),from Oamaru booth Bba lar.Asns. Soverelsn, schooner, from Tahiti Pnarl, ketch, from Raroion«n Wlalfrad, sohooner, from Tavloni LrVItKI'OOL. Aatarlan.barque(H.aD.W>; sailed. May 12

IMPORTS.

Per Hotorua: From Melbourne—46o Viw«| and 19fi half-ohests tea, IUO pacnaaes and.2oo I man außar, 101 cm»es sohnnuOß, W barreta onffoo, i and sundries. From Hobßrt-350 OftSeß fruit From Dunedin-20 hhdj and 111 barren ole. 197 ?, sacks wheac, ffi packoßea staves. From lx ita\- J ton—3i cases bacon, ;i!> oases onoesa. yrom I WttUlnKMm—36o boxes candles, .10 caaea meats. |i

EXPORTS.

Per Australia: For Honoluln-120 sacks pota- ; tons, 8 caun* fionfeotloncsry, 5 bdxas soap, ffor San Franciaoo-38 baga Bars. 33 bales fannna- j Per Mazappa, for Syilnoy, via Talrna-BO,OOOft | timber.

ItfWABDS CoAarnrisit—«laonor. from Whan . anros, with 20,000 Met timber; Mona, from | Mercury Bay, with 20,000 feat timber; Howard, from RuaaeU, with 8B tons maaaaneae; Janet. from Whangarel Heads, with 800 bushels lime; Tavlot, from Hahurangi, with 25 tons firewood. OuTWAaca CoASTWTHa.—Mercury, for Tairua; Fanny KeUy, for Whangaroa: Adab, for whan garai;Gem, for Ngungnru; Janet, for whan garel Heads, Tha s.s. Mahlnapua is axpeoted to arrive from the South to-morrow. The schooner Mazepoa has entered cut at the Customs for Sydney, via Talma, Tho schooner Clarinda has cleared at the Outoms for Sydney, via Katpora, The barqus Charlotte A. Llttlefleld, from Aaokland via Newcastle, arriven at Yokohama on May 31. Tho barque Thames arrived at New York from this port prior to July 27. The brigantina Enterprise, for Whanffapoua, ■nd the Maaeppa, for Sydney via JTaltua, cleared at tbe Customs to-day. The schooner Saucy Kate, recently ashore at Hlck'a Bay, la hourly expected from Meroury Bay with a cargo of timber, ! Tha a.a. Tataroa is in dock undergoing a donors! overhaul. The Government ba 3talla leaves for North ern lighthouses at 4 s.m. to-morrow. She lanflß gtorns at Tlrltlri and thence pifocoetls to Wo kahman with materials for the construction of the lighthouse. Tha sohoocor Reward bionaht Gfl tons Man mnesa to-day, which she in discharging Into the Cumbria, for conveyance to London. Tho ship Hermlone was berthed on the inner ■Ida of the N.Hj, tee of the Qaeen-swoeti Wharf this morning. We omitted yesterday to state that Mr Armstrong ocoupiea the position of chief ofHoor, and Mr .Hobsrta that of second oillcar. ■

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Fteetwlng, son. Couch, from Greymoath

DEPARTURES.

Kowena, 8.8., for Hcklanga

Tha 9,0. Macgragor la expected to arrive from Waltara to-morrow mornlngr, and return thither at 1 o'clock cu-ruor:ow afternoon. Tha sohooner Fleetwtsg arrived from Grey mouth this mornlngr, with 73 tons coal and 5 tnna colts. She left here on August 2nd, and has made tha loond trio in exactly li days. Tha as, Rowena left for Hoklangi* yesterday afternoon, with about 20 tons sundries, asd Miss Hartly. Mrs Lomer and child, Mrs Webster, and Mr Allwri jht as passengers.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(By Telegraph -Own Correspondent) Kaipatia Hie ads. this day, Wlndbonnd—Catherine Jane. Cabarfeldh, Robin Hood, Peerless, Wave of Life, Tarmow, Miry Klnff, Marmion, Anne Wilson. Tm Knpußti, this day. Loadlna-Aurora. Asataftt, this day. Arrived—Torea and Nelson. Loading- Jer falcon and Look Cut, MAitABAr, this day. Loadtaff—Wave, Albert: tha Good and Speed well, Pabi, this day, Loading—Lelra anil Killarnay. Port albkbt, this day. Loading—Oaroy Pratt and Clyde. ' .

NOTICE TO PROPRIETORS.

A Dlvidond of One Pound Fifteen ShilllnßQ. tottethor with a Bnnus of Wivn ahilllnKß pur share, for the Half-year, uqaal to Hlxtoun per Centum per Annum, having bnon doclared at the maetinn of Pronriatora, hald In London, on tho 31at July, the aamo ia now payable to tho Colonial dbarcholders. (Rignod) JO3H. PALMISR. Chief Olilcer for Now Zealand. Chris'churchi 3rd Anirnst, 1882.

Mail Notice.

i&xaa wru, Ccoho xa ORSBa,— THIS DAT. For Thames, por Snterprlse, at 3.30 p.m. Tnirngtuy. 17th Instant. For Waltara, etc., por MacgreKor, ac S a.m. For Glabnrna, NaDiur, aaathern Ports, and Australian Colonies, ncr Rotnrun, at 10 o.m. For Woiwera, Ta Kapa, Craljrlebnrn, and Warkworth, per Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Glsborna and Nanior. per Oratl, at 11 n.m. For Waltara. etc., per Liilln Rookh, at 3 p.m. Far Manutawnt and diiwntciv, per tf lnu:il, at 3 p.m. j'cr TanranKii. Ohlnomutn, and Opotlkl, per Glnnolq;. AC t y.m. For Thnman, per Kuby, at 5 30 p.m. ITriday. 18th Inatant. For Wanfjanut. per Kowena, at 11 a.m. For Coromandol, por Coromandel, at 12,30 p m. ( Vor Thivmiia, per ltotoinahanu. Ac 3 p.ru. I Fnr Whangarol Heads, Whan^arol, Montcapal, Tanglhna, Kamo, and Parna, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Vhanios. por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Si B. Bias, Chlof PoHtmastaf. Chief Pcstotaca. AauJtuiiut.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AtracaT 18, 1383. Waodyear and Riwa's Hoyai Auatraliun Ciroua, 3 p.m. ICohlarM Was Work*, adjoininu Mr PhiUlpa'a Shop. Quaen-atreat, 10 ».m. to 10 p.m.

Hope of Parnall Lodue of Good Tomplara— Anniversary Taa and Kntartalnmnnt, tl 30 p.m.

Death.

MAHONKY.-0n Anauat 18th, 1882, at Parnell. Catharine, Infant daughter of James and Ann llnhonor, aged 13 months.

The funeral will leave her narsntn* residence, Rutland Hand, to morrow (Thursday), at hulf nast 3 o'clock. BVienda please accept this Invitation.

SMITH.—On Anitnitc 15, at bis residence, Prineea-straet. after a short illness, John Smith; a«ed 19 yearn. The funeral will leuva his late roatdenco on Thursday, at S o'clock, irrtonds will please accept thin Intimation.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1882.

For tha causa that lucks nctfcftt^fw For the wrong >h"f aesds rcsutAacfl For tlui future in tho Hist^n^l*, And tha good that wo can do.

The North Island Railway Loan. Bill has been rendered practically abortive by the amendment introduced by Major Atkinson last niulit, declaring, " lhat ths sum of one million ahall not be raised until the line hoa been surveyed and approved of by Parlia* ment." lliia waa all Mr Montgomery con. tended for, and meets the Southern view better than if the Hill had been thrown out altogether, because if that had taken plans, the Auckland members would either have defeated the Three Million Loan oi have claimed a fair share in its apportionment. With the Bill in ita present form, we say to Major Atkinson, "Thank you for nothing." The railway was always recognised as one to be con atructed; it has appeared in Public Works statements as on authorised line. What more, then, will the passing of this million loan, which cannot be raised, do for it ? The vote to be taken in a future session on the question of goingon with the line will re-open tnc whole subject in a ahapa and at a time when the difficulties of getting a parlia mentary majority in ita favour will be enhanced fourfold. There will be jealousies and consequent divisions among North Island members over the route, and southern members, securs in the pos session of the three millions, will re morselessly combine to ahunt this special vote, in which they are denied par* tkipation. The Bill, as passed, is a, monstrous sell. Such a condition has never yet been imposed in any ot the many votes taken |for railway purposes—the Go vernment have been entrusted with the selection of the b«st route. The reserva tion In this instance is simply a Southern dodge to prevent the borrowing of the money— anaaprorniaeto introduce it was, wer presume, extcTted from Ministers by some ot their supporters when thewant-of-coniidence motion was pending. Our correspondent expresses the belief that the Government could not have got the Bill through without the added proviso. They ought then to have honestly notified their intentions to the House when their loan proposals were under review. We believe the majority of onr members who supported the Bill would have preferred to dispense with it altogether in favour of a new division of the three millions, on the principle that " a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." They were hoodwinked, however, into vot ing for the measure, in the belief that the two loans were to be placed on precisely the same footing. The whole thing is dis gustingly disappointing, and only adds another proof of the way we ore out numbered and ont-generalled by the South.

The Anglo-Turkish Convention.

There appears to Lave been some, hitch in the Anglo-Turkish negotiations, for the Military Convention, which the telegraph on Monday alleged to be completed between these Powers for joint action in Egypt, does not yet scow to be signed. The Sultan In pursuing his old waiting game, in the hope that the chapter of accidents may canae a turn in affairs favourable to the Egyptian rebels ; but Arabi shows on his part no dis position to sally from behind his entrench ments and riak battle with hia opponents. He, probably, is also waiting, trusting that the Sultan may yat declare himself openly in favour of the National rising. The English are meanwhile steadily de veloping their ;policy—the two latest steps of significance being the proposals to remove ii. de Lesseps Irom his position of Chairman of the Suez Canal Company, and to invest the Khedive with the supreme command of the Anglo-Turkish forces in Egypt. The effect ot these pro posals, if carried out, will be to give Britain full control over the Canal, and to give her also the virtual direction of military opera tiona against Arabi. Whether or not the Porte agrees to sign the Military Convention, it is evi dent that hostilities of an active kind cannot be much longer delayed by the British forces in Egypt, The Inhabitants of Alexandria were more than a week ago beginning to suffer from water famine; the supply is steadily decreasing, while at toe same time thousands of additional troops are being landed in the city, adding to the consump tion of water. In sheer saif-preaervation, the British commander will have to dis lodge the Egyptians, and restore the Alexandrian water supply. This will be a work involving time, labour, and military skill, for Arabi is said to occupy a position of great natural power, rendered almost im pregnable by very formidable earthworks. The strategic ability of Sir Garnet "VVolseley will be tested severely in reducing this position; bnt if this work ia ably accom plished, and the rebel leader ciptured, it will, in all likelihood, terminate the cam paign. That is, however, on the supposi tion that Turkey will conclude and remain true to the proposed Military Convention ; and that the Sultan will ultimately he irought to do so, there ia yet no reason to doubt. The aspect of affairs, at present, is such as to give hope of the speedy settlement of the difficulty, so far

as it concerns the Great Powara ■of Europe. The labmus nf tli« Constantinople Conference, it ia statt'd, will cud immedi.itely the Aaglo-Tuikiaii Convention in ai^ued ; ami in order to that being accompli»lied all that tenures t» be ovorconio ia the obstinacy or mertuoHa of the Sublima Porte. If Turkey ia once coerced into a Drnpur attitude, thera ia little danger of the concert of the Powers bein|> broken.

Sume important business is to be brought forward at the meeting of the Punaonby Kowiug Club, to-morrow evening.

A concert, in aid of the funds of 411 Saints' Sunday-school, will bo held at the Ponsonby Hall, on Friday evening. Mr Edwin Hesketh, of Auckland, haa i been retained to defend Sen* ant O'Urady with respect to the charge to he prefeircd against him at Hie Thames Police Court to-morrow. An order was sent Home yesterday by the Union Oil Company tor the lutost im proved machinery used in tin; manufacture of soap and candles. Two well known Thames journulis'.fl are in luck. iVy J. D. E, Gibbons, for sevi-u years ou the literary atari' of the " Adver tiser," haa accepted a lucrative positiou on the " iNaw Zealand Times,"' and Mr Morris, who came out with the Katikafci sett'ew, will shortly proceed to Gisborno, to take the editorship of the " Poverty Bay Standard," Mr Lowndes, of Parnell, has prepared petitiou against the passing ot the Fisheries Protection Act this session, and it was being signed numeroa?ly by the local lisharmeu to-day. It protest* against the Maoris being exempted from the I operation of the Bill, and against the power of the Governor to aloao fisheries for a period of three years or more at his pleasure. Amongst the passengers to America by the mail steamer last evening, was Con stable ft. F. Dodd, who pruciudt on a trip to the Old Country. He has fallen in for property by the death of .some relations, aud gnea home t.> arrange his affairs. Mr Dodd, who U a popular and intelligent officer, baa obtained four mouths' leave of absence, and is expected back again to- Tiaritfl the eni of the yeur. A number of friends a'sembled to wiah him a ploisant trip, and an early return.

The monthly inspection of the "Victoria Rifli a waa held lust evening in the drill sheJ, under command of Serjeant-Major Hnaletn, Captain Mahon, and the officers. Major Withers, commanding officer of the diatiict, waa unavoidably absent, The men mustered In nearly full force, men aud officers numb'ring sixty. The parade and inspection were satisfactory, tv« various exercises under Cuptain Mahon be ing to the crtdit of the company,

The Good Templars of the Hope of Parnell Lodge will hold their tenth jnni ver-ury and tea-meeting this evening in the lodge room. Tea on table at ti.3o, after which an entertainment—mvsiciil, oratori cal, recitative, and vocal—will be held. The committee have succeeded in pre paring a very attractive p'ogramme of un usual merit. We learn that this lodge is in a satisfactory financial position, and is well and amicably conducted.

Tho footbull match between Anckland and Waikato teams will be played at Hamilton on Saturday next. Owing, how ever, to the fact that the only suitable train starts on Friday morning and returns on Monday, the attendance of spectators from town is not likely to he larjjo. Seeing that so much interest is evinced in the match, Mr A. V. iVLicilonald might be induced to send the Friday atiemoon train through to Hamilton, and ha7e the excursionists brought down early on Monday. A special excursion train would bo wull patronised.

The Salvation Army have commenced a new movement " A corps " marched in military fashion to St rauj's Church, Stoke jSewington, and joined iv the usual Chmch of England service. The responses were given with " unusual energy ; " "a running commentary ot ejaculatlona accom panied the reading of the Lenson." Dnring the sermon the observations of the preiclier " elicited frequent approving exclamations from the Salvationists, who ou gaining the street, struck up their favourite songs, and marched back to their local quarters."

The Bishop nf Peterborough cannot help aajfing good thiogi, both iv and out of iie pulpit-especially out ot it. One night, a ricli, benevolent, but somewhat braiulesß millionaire wan boasting after dinner that he gave away £2,000 to the poor regularly every jear. He said—"l think it's right, you know—a sort of duty in my position. I can't say wh»t becomes ot it, hutic'sgiven away in charity, that's all I know, and that's all I care about. £2,000 every jear!'

•• What 1" said the bishop ; " do you really mean to ?ay you pay away £2,000 to the poor every year as a religions duty ?" "I yon, my lord, that it ia so," replied ifce wealthy man with careless comp'acency. " Well," said the witty bishop, " that's the largest insurance against lire I ever heard of." * ' *

The membcri ot the St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Association had a pleasant gathering on Monday evening ; a number of ladies and visitors were present. Thsaubjectg of speech were threefold, viz., "Single Blfssednesp," by Mr E. W. Burton, " Courtship," by wtr Ussher, aad " Matrimonial Bliss," by Mr Williamson. The several speakers did justice to ttieir al» lotted tasks, and bandied them with cou siderable ability. Mr Burton was slightly sarcastic, and spoke feelingly. Mr Utaher rook the opportunity of calling up happy memories of by-gone dajs -moonlight evenings, and river »ide wooings; the last apeaker wi3 favourable to tha wedded state. Several speakers followed, and much amusement resulted from the dis cussion. The chair wa3 occupied by Rev. B. T. Dudley, the esteemed president.

To the Editor : sir,—Who ia reupomible for the di»graceful and dangerous state of the footpath on the right side of Upper Pitt-street, as you descend from Karanga nape Road? It has been ia an insecure state for months, but it is now worse than ever, A yawning hole, just in the pedes trian's track, threatens precipitation into a muddy excavation in front of the ad joining house. I waa informed by the tenant that he waa constantly having people knocking at his door to remonstrate, that he did not know whether his landlord or the district Board were to blame, but that after waiting three months in vaia for something to be done, he was now about to leave a house, which suited him in other respects, in despair. I may add that there is considerable traffic along tlw street, which is profoundedly dark at ni^ht — I am, air, yours, &c, Pedesteian.

To the Editor : Sir,—l wuh tocallatten tioß, though your valuable paper, to the horrible practice of ill-treating hor.»ea out of the city, for these inhuman brutes cf men ara afraid to do it in the town. I hive been an eye-witue.°s of two cases within a week, liaat Thursday one of the Timber Company's carts was going ud Angleaea-street, when, half-way np, the horse stopped to rest, which did not seem to please the driver,for he lashed and kicked the poor brute till it nearly dropped down with pain. It was a shocking sight to behold, and on Friday, in the same street, one of tho parcel delivery traps was going up with a loati of furniture on, when the horse stopped, and the inhuman driver la»hed and dug the bu.t co 1 of the *-hip in the poor animal's nose till he must have been tired, and when two gentlemen spoke to him about hia conduct, he cursed at them in a moat frightful manner. I think, Mr Editor, yon will agrei with me that it is time something wa3 done to stop this shameful practice of crutlty to dumb animals, and that these inhuman apolo^i. s tor men may not go unpunished.— I am, &C, EYE-WITNES3.

The complimentary benefit to Mr J. J. Welsh was given in the Opera House la-t evening, There was a fair attendance. The programme included vocal and instru mental music and dramatic representation. Two excellent songs were rendered by Mr P. A. Edmiaton, and another by Mr D. B. Russell. Mr Kohler was enthusiastically encored for his masterly solo on tiie flageol ■ r, and in response to the recall, he gave an ocarina solo. One of the best items of the programme wa^ the recital, "Trying a Magistrate,"by Mr C, D. Robertson. It was a capital performance, and kept the audience almost constantly in laughter during its delivery. Miso Blanche Vaughan read the "Battle of Waterloo," and Mr (jeiald Dillon recited "Shamus O'Brien," very satisfactorily. The quarrel scene from " The School for Scandal " waa represented by Mr J. J, Welsh and Miss Blanche Vaughan, and the fourth act of "Never too Late to Mend," by jMeaa.s Welsh and Whitcombe. The performance concluded with the comedietta, "Two Gay Deceivers," in which Messrs Cecil Gardiner, J. J. Welsh, and J. Sibbon, sustained the principal characters. Owiog to the fact that the latter gentleman had forgotten many of hia lines, the voice of the prompter was too frequently heard. Both the other gentlemen made the best of their parts, although the piece it»elf was below mediocrity. Mr Ralph Hood made an excellent accompanist.

Another lecture on " tips and Down* of j Colonial Life " ia to he delivered !>>■ Captain j ii William Jaclcsou Barry in tin; Oparn House \ n to-m rrcw evening. Tin: speaker intends tii :;ive an account o£ liin interview with Tawhiao, while the execution of Winiata, will alao receive attention. A soiree ami concert 1h to be given at Otnhuuu on Wednesday, August 23rd. The concert is likely to he au exceedingly good one.aa somi! of the leading amateurs of Auck lanii have promised their help. Among other attractions will be a violin 3010 by a lady amateur. The object of the concert uto pay oil an old det>t of about £30, advanced to Otahuhu by the Standing Co'-uruitteo. Further prospecting has proved that coul dona exist ou Mr McDonald's placs at Wluugarei Heads Mr Cook haa procured the loan of the Government boring rods from Whangarei, and a proper test will be made when live weather sets in. Mr McLonald ifl af. present in Auckland arranging matters conuected with the an ticipated discovery of a payable coal seam. The pliuiH and spceilieatioaa for the drain age tif Grahiim and Hardinge-atroets were passed at the last meeting of the City Council. Graham-ntreet will have an 11-inch pipe and tfardiiujß-otreet a 13-inßh pipe. These pipes will run into the main sewer in Viutaria-streat, Aa aoua us tine woather Hots in tenders for Che execution of th 6 work will be culled for. Tin; Burial Committee of the City Council proceeded to-day to Waikomiti to hm^eet tliu new cemetery, and make ur i:tugements forsuo-dividing the giound for religion* denominations and other pur poses. The Knipara railway paauoa in close proximity, and a atation will be erected for funeral purposes. The new cemetery will occupy 100 acres at land. The daily attendance at the unique Wax- Work Exhibition o£ Mr Kohler continues with unabated interest, partly becauao of the now additions to the show. The musical portion of the entertainment is varied anil attractive, The exhibition will be opened during the same houra throughout the present week. On Friday evening Mr Kohler will pre.iant a prize for the best conundrum on the " Phonograph,'1 Among expected figures m preparation ia a likenews of the Maori King. An entertainment in connection with Mr Barry's Elocution Claia was held in St. James's Hall last niaht. Recitations were given by Maater Barry, Messrs Liiiiri<>, lieutle-, K. Muekie, t, Macky, nnd W. Baker; snngs by Messrs J. McCoskrie, Sneddon, Baker, and Minn Muckie, while Mr J. McCrtskriij and Mis«i Mackie sang the duet "Sivy Not Pare-well." The per form.icci'H worthy of .special mention \v«re

"Othello's Apology, by Mr Bury, 11 Charge of the Light Brigade," by Ma-tcr Walter Barry, and Mias Marine's rendering ot the " Liat Chord.'

It maybe intereatiug to know that the secomi sou ai Garibaldi- Gauenil Ricciotti, who bad been endeavouring to form an Italian contingent to aid Arabi Paaha— married Misa Gertie Hopcraft, the grand dauifbtcr af a vateran Londoa citizen, Mr Thomas SmitU, who formerly carried on the business of a publisher and newspaper agent in Mincing-lane. \Vaen f.icciottt tint DC cime acquainted with this lady, he found that the course of true love did not run so smoothly as ha may have wiahad. Miaa Hopertft was studying the art of modelling at the Crystal Palace at the time, and be constantly want there to watch her at work. He greatly admired her skill, but became so impnrtuiuto that he wag " or dered oJf." Nothing daunted by thin, he triad to ohtain un interview with tho young lady's mamma at Oak Lawn, Anerley, hut ancountored her father, who refused to admit him withia the gates. Ricciotti, however, received more encouragement from Mr Smith, tho grandfather, and It wa.-i not lons before he led Miss " Gertie " to the altiir.

It ia stated by "Engineering" that the directors of the Cryatal Palace Com pan v, as wuJI as tho numeroua tenants, stall iioliiers, and oxhibitoM, have withia the laat few diiys been served with notiiiea issucil conjointly by the various iuanrauce companies in whoao office tlio Crystal Palace ami iU coatentn are insured, to the effect that, in consequence of the establishment within the building of the Electrical Exhibition, the premiums oa 'heir policies of inaurnnca anninst loss by damage by fire during tho next six months will b« more thsia doubled i he Crystal Palace and itd contents have for many years been cbarg'd for inaurancp at an excessively high rate (31s fid per cent.) cniuiiiaricg the nature of the build ing and the fact that it could nover be to'ally destroyed by accidental lire; and this rate is now to be increased by 213 per cent, for six months, making the total charge at the rare of £.1 I3h 6d per cent, per annum. This ia to be done because, certain systems of lighting bare been introduced into the building which are accompanied with lane rinfca from fire than any others, but which, moreover, are accompanied with proportionately greater risks of depreciation in gsia property and of other dependent in dustries. The ax.r.i pretaium to the Crystal Palace Company for the building alone represents a sum of £2,000, or 40,000 visitors on shilling days. -'■ Weekly Despatch," March 12th, 1832.

The anniversary soiree of the Pomooby Baptist Church took place laat nijht, and the weather being fine the gathering was ai large aa the promoters coald have desired. At the various tables the following ladies presided :—Mesdames Carter, Bigelow, Bamford, Adama, Graham, Roberta, hobin snn, Patterson, aad Alias Bigelow. The Key. Charles Carter took the chair at the subseqnent public meeting, and in the coursa of hia opening speech Kave a aucoicnt review of the congregational eperatious of the your. The secretary (Mr J. Bigelow) then read the annual report, which showed that an increase of twelve members had taken place daring the year, while the atiitomeat of accounts submitted by the acting treasurer (Mr Graham) in dicated an improvement in the church'a financial position, besides affording indubitable evidence that the weekly contributions bad been larger since the abolition of the plate system. A aeries of addresses then followed. Mr Hrowniog spoke on "The Christian Tea Meeting," Mr (I. Hetnna gave several new applications to the stock advertisement- " Wanted, a Married Couple without encumbrance'," Mr Bamford dealt with. " Practical Chris tianity," concluding with the singing of a refrain to a Salvation Army hymn, and the Keva. Whyttock, of Cambridge, and Spar goon, expatiatrd upon "Pha»es of Christian W»rk." Mr K. B Shalder.i brought the speechmaking to a close with some general observations, and the usual votes of thinks having been passed, the benediction was pronounced and the us. emblaze dispersed.

The Rev. Mr Ball, in a sermon ;it Gr-innrastrnvu on the question, " Was Man Created ?" madi; the following remarks >m the tbc.oiy of spontaneous generation :— la answer it the qupstion, What is th-2 origin of life ? the following scientific re plies were read :—Darwin : " The Creator at first breatned life into a few forma." Sir W. Thomson : "Perhaps the first K<rma of life reached onr globe falling through the 9ky, on a moss-grown fragment, from the ruins of another werld." Spencer : " Tae origin of life is probably undiscoverable." Dr. C. Bastian : " Living things are being gener ated every instani all the world over." Huxley: " There is no experimental proof of spontaneous generation. The deetrine that life now only springs from already living creitures ia triumphant." The preacher then explained the nature of BaHian's experiments. This scientist had boiled water teeming with living nomads known as bacteria. He ob served that at 140 dej?. Fahrenheit the nomada died. Still the \i ater-heating process was continued beyond boiling point. And yet, after this, when the hermeti cally sealed water had cooled, living bac teria were found in the solution. The theory of spontaneous generation was at once proclaimed us a scientific fact. But it was not long before the theory was trium phantly diiproved by the elaborate investigations of VV. H. Dallinger, aa-iited by Dr. Drysdale. The results of these investigations wete detailed by Mr Dallinger in three lectures delivered four years ago last June, in London, at the Royal Institution. By a series of con trowed experiments it was proved that no adult form of bacteria survived beyond 140 deg, but this remarkable fact, entirely overlooked by Biatian, was discovered, viz., that, while the adult form was des troyed at 140 deg,, the bacteria germ remained uninjnred up to 220 deg. of fluid heat, and up to 250 deg. of dry heat, but this was the limit above which, not even the bacteria germ survived. And yet, although more than four years had elapsed since the rashly formed theory of Bastiaa was demolished by the most elaborate scientific demomtra tion by Callinger—supported and verified by Dryadala aDd Tyndall—we were quite recently assured by a public lecturer, Mr I'enton, that there was spontaneous gene ration, and that a gentleman named Bag. tiau had discovered it 1 "Were we as credu lous as atheists and pantheists, we might believe it, but he (the preacher) regarded spontaneous generation as another phase ■ f pontaneous nansense.

Most of the passengers by the ship llerraione came ashore today. There is on fear of the new anivula iinding any rtirlioulty in securing employment, the demand, especially for skilled labour, exceeds the supply.

The land agitation in Scotland is spread ing. The Farmers' Alliance of Aberdeen .shire numbers nearly 7000. At a recent meeting, held at Aberdeen, a cummifrte was anointed to wait upon Mr Gladstone and explain to him the necessity for an immedi ate reform of the land laws.

A few days ago Dr. Philson poiuoned. one of his lingers while lancing a man for some complaint or other. He did not pay much attention to the circumstance at the time, but nextlmorning found hia linger inliamed. In consequence he did not visit the Her miono yesterday, and Dr. Goldsbro' acted in his place. The linger affected is greatly swollen, but it ia not thought there is any danger of mtiammation increasing.

The man Samuel Joy, who lias been in cu< tody for some time post on a charge of bigamy, way to-day committed for trial at next session of the Supreme Court. Mrs Marian Prangle, to whom he was recen;ly united iv the holy bonds of matrimony, was a recent passenger from England. She came out with the Vesey Stewart special settlers, and the match which ha 3 been the cause of ao much trouble was arranged through an advertisement, in which Joy invited correspondence from anyone willing tn become hia partner for life, and to which Mrs Prangle replied.

It is very pleading to notice the several reports of the many Mutual Improvement A:iuoi;iatiou3, not only in the city of Auck land, lint outside, even away among hush settlors, where it is supposed to be difficult for light and learning to penetrate. It ia well this whole time ot the several communities ia not given to mere money-makiDg ; still, not forgetting tbat necessary object, intcl j lectual pursuits are not neglected. We 1 have an association here at Utahuhu which I has beeu in existence for twelve years, with varying success, A very plcaaant and instructive eveninu; was spent on Monday by members indulging in tho art of im promptu speaking-, and very creditably they acquitted themselves on the following topics: —Channel Tunnel, Libraries, Colonial Farming, Work, Recreation, Lord Bacon, &c. At our next meeting, on Monday, Aujjugc 21, will bn given an ea»ay, entitled '• The Droam of tka Lust Crusade," by Mr .Vluir ; " Amusements," by Mr G:ine, and "Pilate's Wife's Dream," by Henry Hall.— [Correspondant], The residents of that portion of Ponaon'iy which extends from St. Stephen's, went ward, to Mason's Gardens, and is bounded on chs nortli by Sarsiield-atreet, have of late lieen expressing a strong wiih that gas mama should be extended to all parts of their neighbourhood, and it is probable, therefore, that some representations will shortly be made to the Gna Company oa tne subject It will be interesting *o :hese intending gas consumers to learn that at a recent meeting of the directors of the com puny their ponsible requirements were fully considered, and that it wa« resolved to take

a main down O'Connell-street and along Sarslield-street, as far as tha foot of Wallaca.street, whera it will terminate until

sufficient inducement is offered for carry ina; it np this latter thoroughfare. So many extensions, however, have to be made in the meantime in streets nearer tho centre of the town that there in no likeli hood of the work juafc referred to being undertaken before next winter. Toe moat recent extension ia that along the Mount Eden road to a point at tho foot of the mountain, while tho wants of the Epsom district have iilao been met Not with standing; tho reports which navo come to hnnd from time to time concerning tho electric li«ht, there is an ever-increasing enquiry for gas.

A conversazione to celabrate the drat anniversary of the induction of the Rj-t. T. McKenzia Frawer to the charge of St. David's Church took plice laat evening. The paator of the church prenided, and in ttio course of his opening remarks he aoologued for the absence of the Rev. Mtisars Curricle, Kuncimm, and Monro. lie then gave some inicrtstinir particulars of the progress made by the church, mentioning that the collections were 50 p^r cent, more than laat year. There was no doubt they were out of tha way here, and n«t residing amongst a Presbyterian com munity, bnt he had fulfilled the promise ho made when he took chirge of this t:hurch, and had na»er endeavoured to pro-elytise. They had added con-

siderably to the communion roll, ten young communicants having been added during the ycir. Addresses were also delivered by the Rev. Mesnrs Macn'col and Robert aon, and during the coarse of the evening the choir, under the eonductorsnip of Mr M. Ryan, sang the following anthems: "Jerusalem, My Glorious Home," " Behold How Wood and Joyful," " for give, Blest Shade," and the chorua "Come Unto Me." Miss Peace sang " Where is Heaven?" Mr Ryan "Lol at Thj Feet," Miss Minchen "Good Night," and Mina Ball "Kesignation."

In another co'uran we give ad extended report of,Mr Justicetiillie^'g judgment this morning in the caie of Plamley v. Hamertan (an argument on demurrer), and by many it will be read with interest as determining a rather nice legal question in connection with the transfer of land. The plaintiff, who is a local dentist, some time ago bought certain land at Ponaonby from Mr S. JE. Hughes, jun., who had in turn purchased it from a man named Thomas Simpion, to whom it had been sold by the original owner, Chandler. Simpson, however, never obtained a deed of conveyance and as Chandler died suddenly and intestate the Public Trustee (Hamerton) proceeded to administer the estate. Plumley, upon finding that the land he held was to be dis posed of, entered a caveat against any such proceeding, but, as the defendant asserted, after the time pre'eribed by law. The plaintiff denied this, but claimed that even were it so, his claim was indefeasible, and therefore put in a demurrer to the defen dant's pleas. His Honor has upheld this demurrer. There are other pleas, however, remaining to be dealt with.

PHONOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.

A MffETINCr ot gentlemen interested in the formation of a Phonographic Society was held in the Young Men' a Christian Asso ciation lecture-room lust evening. Mr J. C. Firth presided, while Mr Jacob Pitman occupied a prominent position on the plat form. The chairman, referred to the great benefit derived from the science of phono graphy, and Mr Brame having explained tbe proposed operations of the society, Mr Pitman came forward to address the audience. After referring to the efforts of hia brother, Mr Isaac Pitman, to re form the mode of spelling the English language, he said that auch men as Lord Lytton, Max Miiller, and Mr Glad atone had testified that the present mode of spelling was effete, corrnpt, and unintelligible upon any principle which re quired exactness and precision. Phono graphy was practised in every part of the world where the English language was spoken. It was useful to the judge, the practising barrister, the literary man, and the merchant, for it saved an immense amonnt of manual labour. It also intro duced facilities for the student and the general reader, who wished to retain what he read or studied. He would like to see a "social club" formed in Auckland,|which would serve as a place of comeeutive study as well as re-nnion. He would have ladies to learn as well as gentlemen. Ihe labour necsasary to acquire tne use ot phono graphy did not exclude the study and practice of other arts condnciva to mental culture and general knowledge. The speaker having concluded his remarks, handed five guineas to the chairman, which he wished to go as a prize for the competi tion in the first claas at the end of the first half-year. The proceeedlngs were iater tpersed with vocal and instrumental musical selections. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr Pitman for his address, and to the chairman for presiding, which con cluded the evening's business.

PROPOSED SOUTHERN TOUR OF AUCKLAND CRICKETERS.

(By TELEURAPII- OWN COKKEHrOJTDENT.]

DUfIKDIN, this day. Ths Otago Cricket Association held a meet ing to consider Mr Dewes's lettar re the visit of an Auckland team, and resolved,' "That in the absence of definite informa tion, they are unable to enme to any deci sion." What ia desired to be known ia that the visit may ue approximated ao as to prevent clashing with the Canterbury match and eight other pending engage mcutii. Of course Otago will give the team a most cordial welcome, and endeavour to meet them as Provincial representatives, but the latter intention may be interfered with if it is likely to clash with any other fixture. I doubt if the Association can hold out any hope of guarantee, as the funds are very limited, and it han no ground.

THE ALLEGED ARSON CASE IN DUNEDIN.

(BY TKLEOHAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

UUNEDIV, this day, In the alleged anon case against Thomas Mcuill of the Arcade, Mr Ha^gitt prose cuted for the policc,and Mr Stout defanded. The prosecution rely on the following facts: The lire waa discovered in such a part of the premises as to suggest incendiarism. Though aware of the presence of the tire, the accused did not give the alarm for balf-an hour, and then professed to be unavare of its locality, while a constable, a stranger to the premise*, immediately detec;ed it It would be proved that the accused was the only person on the premises for some hours be tore. The stock on the premises had been valued by a competent person at £1,502, and insured for £2,(J00. At the time of the fire the acccuaed waa expecting £2,200 worth more stock. The fact of the goods being ao inaured, and the money from it in the event of the lira representing a caili aale of the lot, pointed, the prosecu tion urged, to a motiv«; and the fact wan that the accused* bonds were invaria&ly kept on the premises, but on the ni^ht of the lire were taken away.

POLICE COURT.-Thi s day.

(Before A. Boardman, Eaq., J.P.) Dan«K.-A. Klrkwood and John Jeifdry, 5s ftny>h ViaaAHT.—John Jamea Brock was charged aader the Vagrant aoc witli bDiasc a habitual drtukord. &c. Prisoner piuadud jtullty.—-vir Hardy said that p Uoner waa continually drunk, and to sand him to prison (or a considerable term would ba an not of klndnoati.—Slat montna' Imprisonment. a NoTtittiauß Woman.—Margaret Barstow, a well-known otmriwtOT, was charged undur the Vagrant Ac« with being a habitual drunkard, &c, also with the larceny of .8.1, the property oC Henry Kowland. of AunJtland. on toe 19th lnac. —Mr Pardy aald tha woman had bat recently come ant of gaol, and wu now living la AberorQuibio-at' eat, and got a wretched living at deoojlnj? 'mahmei lnio the hotuaand rootl ing them. Yaararday a man iuaiid Rawlatfr) wan decoyed Into her house and robbed of n-ary mrtnlnic ha pouegaed. Prisoner pleaded trulltr, and waa Bemenr,e4 tonlna lnontna' lm prlnonmenc Ax Kkhing StiiTitn.-Snuan Dnaean waa ':lnirjreil vrlth Hteiuian trauaerj, vest, ana other :iruoii!B o£ wnarlnjt anpareL. vaiue &i, tho pro. party at Joseph Hirt, or -Velleiley-atrjec. On tho application of Mr P*rdy, tnla cove waa re nuuidud until friday next. KZUA.NDEO Cahkh.— UhiirleH Goodman waa changed with having aommlttod a violent and nuorovjltort awiault npou the peraun uf Wm War nock. landlord of the CUpuiiu Cooi Hotel, Kyper hm», on tUe llth mat.-Mr i.aiiihi«y appeared Car tho prosecution, and said that ■joodmiin hud made hut escape to tha Walkato, oonteqiiuntly on adjournment wnu d oo noc.uH nary.—Bomandiid fur eight days.—Jo;nGardner waa ciiwgnd wUh unlawfully and violently .iHHaoitlnif John Kocertwn by catching him by tho biard and sluicing him aoout iho bmly. nn tho 12th lnat. «c Pa.rneil. Thin cuae waa aiw ntrnamied until Friday, owing to p/ea aura of bnslnuuß. — William Brownies was crurstad with felonlnaaly endor-ing the name uf Jiai<;ri Hrawnlee to a pruoiijaory note for £55 on tho 15th lnat.. wltn intuut to defraud.—tte maaded until Friday. A dAVAS* AH-iAULT.— Charles Bright, a powortul young man, waa oharged with violently assaulting William Thomas Mobs by knoofcing him down, kicking him. anil brnt*l:ig hm log —Mr r"ardy explained. Tha mea m«t in the Cutitom-hou*e Uuuil. when urUjoawr at- I tacked complainant, brake big lew, and then ' left him t-> do the oeat hi'cuald He wsa taken to the HoipltaJ, wnere he In mitUriam acutely from prleonur'n Brutality —Keminded for eight daya ClUßOieo* Bi<; ..my.—d.imuei Joy ag.iia ap peared on a charge of b'gainy.—Mr Pardy coa dnoted the proaecatlon and Mr J. a. BcUe apoaarsd la dafanoa.—Mr Brown interpreted.— Tun evldonoa of tho Rer. U. Y. Aahwuil wu tason yesterday.—The fallowing witnesses were examined.—Hannah Armitaue. widow, residing at Bamtriit. said alia had a alatar named Caroline. Their m»ld«n name wu Ranil*). Kem«m bared her slaw '* mirrlane la the Wal kato. Could not renumber particalaro. Waa married to Samuel Joy. The prisoner wa« that man. They, ware married by Rev Mr Aahwell. Her slater waa living in the K(a« Country at M*ngiulitn,near Alexandra. Laat saw her aiiter at Christmas, oa the opposite aide of the river to Hantls;; did not know howlang they were togetliar. ohe was pre«o»t at the marriage,— To Mr Beale: Her slater might have left her husband Immediately; she name busk to her father within a week ; Joy did not tetnrn with Caroline; had not se«n Joy from that time until to-day. Her aister hid lived near Atnxandra for elk'ht or ten years. Her Bitter had eight or nine children by the husband "ho ts now living with; could not swear they were his children ; she has not lived with Joy since she left him To Mr Pardy: ane might hava neon Joy ainoo the marnane, but was not certain; heard that he lived at Tanptrl. — Kuv. Beta TarawhitL clonryman of the Uhurch of Kngland, depeeed that be resided aometlmea at Alexandra, and at other times in other districts of the Waikato; had no permanent residence; he had known Mrs Armiuse, knew her as a little child, also, her alaier Caroline; they were relatives: thtir names were liaadaU'-; remembered Caroline's marriage with Joy • was nit present; Caroline la still HTing near Alexandra; about four miles from Joy's plaae. —To Mr Beale: Joy lives at Tanplrl; could not say how loni he had been thera ; it might ne ten years; Joy la a carpenter by trade; could not say whether he was engaged in farming.— Mary Tarawhlti, daughter of the lint witness, deposed that she resided with her father; knew Mrs Armitaita and her sister. Caroline; saw the latter a fortnight ago. Baw Joy at Huntley in Decem ber lut. Knew Joy'a p'aca. Spoke tc him ■.boat Caroline. Told him that his first wlf* waa still alive. (Mrs Prangley aoDnarad.) Mtas Tarawhlti: That is the laay he brought down. —To Mr Beale: The oonvernation wUh Joy took place as Tiuatri. in Deoomber. Was staying with her sister at Hnntler. Joy was then in her sißtur'g employ, she told him Caro line was allte In order that he might not deceive Mrs Pranttley. Bhe knew of a correspondence between them. Joy showed her his love letters do not remember Jay'a reply; he laughed at the mention of Caroline.—Mra Hoceri. Wlmea'a slater, might havj h-ard something which Joy satd ; it waa ao^e weeka before he married.— Mary Ann Pranglsy, residing In A.uokl»nl, de posed tnat she saw an aavendsement in the papers in July, 1841. or ihemabanfa. a man advertised far « wife ; ahe replied, and auhse qu'ntly had an interview with the advertiser— tne man. Samuel Joy-did not like his apunar ance at first intfirvlfiw, and refuse him. but afterwt-'U thr.mgn Mil repeated aollcuaiiona, vtat\ tnduca-! ffl marry him it the .'.egtatrj Ijlfloe, o" the 9ch J*nu»ry of the present year. He represented himoolt m a widower, and wonid prove* faithful husband, ifr Beale : *■ Joy forever. Witness: Certainly. She went to live with him at Taupirl; he goc Into trouble abant tnree weeks after, ihe was than lnfurmed that he had a wife living, and retnrned to Auckland To Mr BenJo: Waa told by two gentlemen that Joy had a living wi'e. Wrote to the Rev. Mr Jiah well. Saw Miss Tarawhlti. who called at the houße.-To Mr Hardy; MlaaTarawhlti and several others assured her tnat there was another Mrs Joy near at hand. The courtship was brier, of course. It wsa when he waa in gaol that aho found out he waa a married mat. She waa surprised that ho should have been dishonest.— laabella Aldrldste. daushter of Capt. Aldridge, i of AuckKnd, deposed that she was a witness ' to a marrinKe between Samuel Joy and Mnry Ana Prannley, at tha He«latry Oißoe, in Jan nary laac. They were comoaratlvo atranners bun to the best of her belief the prisoner and lady now In Court were the per sons whose marriage she wltneßued.—This w,ia the evidence for the prosecution. —Mr Beale addressed the Court, with the view of showing that owina to the lapse of time between the marriagoj, this was not a case to be sent to the Supreme Court.—The deposi tions were then read over, and prisoner com mitted for trial.—Prisoner was admitted to hail —himself inJ3SO, and two auretlea In £25 each, Thl3 was all tho badness

The KiDg of the Sandwich Islands visits New Zealand esrfjjr next year. According to a telegram, recuvad by Mr D. G. MacDonnel to-day, the water in the Queen of Beauty mine la now below No. 8 level.

The anniversary of the Sir Henry Have lock Lodge ot Good Templars was celebrated last evening by a tea-meetiag and enter tainment. An excellant repast waa pro vided, and subsequently the visitors were entertained with a satisfactory programme of songs and recitations. At the after meeting Mr D. Goldie, President of the New Zealand Order of Good Templars, occupied the chair. Mr James Lye read the annual report which was of a very satis factory character, shewing that 140 persons had joined the lodge during the year. The library had been largely used and duly appreciated by the members, and the lodge had a good balance to its credit. Speeches were delivered by the chairman and Brother Wilcocks. Kecitations by Brothers Wilkes and Mackie, and songs by the Fri;» family and the Mis«es Gribble, Mawon, Convoj, Warburton, and Brother Cavard. A hearty vote of thank 3 was moved by Broflx r Crouch and seconded by Brother Lye, o all the friends who had so ably assiste d Tne meeting closed in the usual manner ..

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By TKLsaaAPn.—hr^oiAL Keposteb.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Fatal Blow to the Million Loan Bill. The Million Loan Bill may be now con sidered safe, bizt from Major Atkinson's amendment that the sum of £1,000,000 shall not bo raised until the line upon which the money is to be expended has been surveyed and approved by Parliament, which was carriuvi, it will be seen that the raining of money dapenda on the North keeping a majoiity in the House. How Parliament will surrey the line is not clear. Some of the Lords look with distrust on borrowing again, and resistance will be offered by them, but the strength of the resistance is not yetguaged. lamina position to state that the Kiug natives generally approve of the railway going through the land of Maniapoto, and wi 1 aid the Government in linding a route ad enhancing the value of their property. I have seen many Northern men—Sir Guo. Grey, Messrs Dignan, Swanaon, and others —who fully aaree with me that the Worthern Loan Bill is dead. Only the most sanguine consider it is suspended and hang ing, like a gold ring at a fair, by the burned thread. '1 he carious thing is that the amendment was proposed by the Southern mea yesterday and accepted by the Government. I asked a well-known Southern member this morning, who is favourable to the Northern line, what ahonld be done and his answer was, "Grin and bear it." I believe that the \ Government could not have carried the Loan Bill had not some arrangement of this sort been entered into. Eat Southern men are all highly pltased at the proviso, it being their own. The division list for the proviso in the ,' Loan Bill waa as follows: — \ AYES :—Allwright, Atkinson, Earron, ' Beetham, Byce, J. Buchanan, Daniels, W. Buchanan, Dick, Dodson, Driver, Fish, \ Fergus, Fitzgerald, George, 1. Green, Hall, ; Hobbi, Holmes, Hutchison, Hursthoase, ' Ive*p, C. Johnston, W. Johnston, llcllwiaith, McMillan, Montgomery, Morris, Monro, O'C'allaghan, Peacock, Pearaon, Petrie, Piistlethwaire, Pyke, Kolleston, Rutherford, Shephard, Sbrimski. Smith, Stevens. Stewart, Sutter, Tawhai, H. Thompson, Tomoana, Turabull, Watt, 1 Weston, White, Wilson, J. C. Wilson, and t Wdgnfc > qua. — Bracken, Connolly, Feldwick, • Harris, Hurst, Joyce, Kelly, McDonald, j Mitchelsoa, Mosh, Sheehan, Swanson, • Taiaroa, Thomson, Whitaker, PAIHS. > Foa THE Proviso :—J. C. Brown, • Mason, Maeandrew, Cadman, Duncan, 1 Fulton, T. W. Mackenzie. '< AGAINST : -J. C. Brown, Seaton, Uarga i ville, Tole, Grey, Bathgate, DeLautour. ! Inquiry into the Auckland Hos ; pitaL l Mr Tale ii to move to-day for the ap ■ pnintraent of a Commission to inquire into the management of the Hospital at Auck ! land. \ Claim by Dr "Diver. \ Dr Diver, of this city, ha 3 petitioned the Government for fees for examining the 3 volunteers prior to their departure for Pari -1 haka. It is not thought he will receive any compensation, he being an honorary } medico. 1 Brogden Claims, • The Brogden Claim 3 ( ommittee have " obtained an extension, of time to ' r draw up a report I understand that , tbeir friends on the conimittea are : making a fierce tight, preventing tne com " inittee corning to a conclusion, but as they | are in a minority, no doubt the Brogdena 5 will get nothing, the gensral opinion being ■ that thsy have already made enough out k if the colony. 1 Mr Graham's Petitions. ' ( I understand that Mr Robert Graham, of i Hotorua tame, has no fewer than nine peti - tiona, several of which have been reported J on unfavourably. Several influential mem ! bers of the Native Affairs Committee, . which considered the petitions, are siid to - have expressed great surprwe at the peti j 'iouer preitrning to present them. s lhe Unwholesome Mouse. t The question of the vitiated atmosphere I cropped up again this afternoon. Mr J. • C. Brows thought Pkrlument ihauld pass J a vots with, a view to pulling dowa the old t portions of the building, an 1 rebuilding a • new House. The Minister of Public Works c said he would mike further inquiries. r A Chance for New Men. Mr JcHNsros has givea niticetomsve c that none of the present members who have I beeu in Parliament three years shall be t eligible for re-election. I Auckland Petitions. s The Petitions Committee luvs reported 3 on the petition of A. Jamesoa and others 3 of Pukakohe, that the committee are of t opinion that the petition be referred to the - Government for cousideritiou. On the petition of J. L. Worms, of Auckland, toe r committee have no recommendation to t make. Ke Mr Robert Graham's petition, ' No. 1, they report that Te Koutnu : block, which includes Kawalia, was leased • by the Government in September, 187-4; r that in March, 1878, the Government pro- J claimed the block as under negotiation a for purchase, while the Detitioner ac i knowledges that the alleged gift was in ~ t December of the same year. The pretended ! gift seems to have been got after a plenti r fill supply of stores, including spirits and 1 tobacco, to the natives, and the promise of j a church and newspaper—which promise j has not been fulfilled. Mr Graham seems » to have na equitable claim tn the land, and j: has no right to look to the Government for a assistance. Re Mr Graham's petition (No.. a 3) they report that the iam* of the piece of >■ land (Okohiriki) in question appears to be I unknown to the district, but it appears to i. be included in a block of land which ha* 9 been under negotiation by the Government 9 since 1879. The allegation of the petition, . that the purchase of the land by Mr Graham i is prevented by the proclamation under B the Thermal Springs Act, is entirely I misleading, aa the title has not yet been - investigated by the Native Land Court, •-' and toe land is moreover proclaimed as ' under negotiation by the Government, a cir f cunMtance perfectly weli-known in the •. neighbourhood. The committee doss not \ consider Mr Uraha>n his aiy grievance in I thrt matter. Ec Mr Graham's No. 4 peti b tition, he having no title to land at Ohme '. mutu, on which he na3 eracted building* to • the value of £s,ooo—that without pro j Bouncing on the validity of the lease • referred to or the equity of the case, the ' committee recommend this petition to the , consideration of the Government. Re Mr f Graham's No. 5 petition, re land at 3 Omanui—that the block of land referred to f in the petition wa* proclaimed in 1878 ~ as beinc under purchase by the Govern i ment, and this being within the knowledge 1 ot the petitioner, he has proceeded in his attempts to purchase in breach ot the law, r .md has no claim on the consideration of the House. \ Mr Tolk presented, ycterday, a petition j from Thomai Taylo-, of Auckland, pnying t for 40 acres of land which he is entitled to ' select on account of an emigrants' land I order, bat which was lost, 1 Public Health Act: Mr TOLE h.is givea notice of a farther amendment of the Public Health Act, en abling Boy ngh Councils to compel owners of property to fill up allotmentl, level all 3 streets in caies where such a'lotments accumulate stagnant and offensive water r and matter, and also to compel tha stable » to be drained. • The Gaolers' Grievance Mr Dick stated in the House that Mr , Tole had, a fortnight ag.i, rep-eseuferl to 1 him the grievance of the gaol-warden at . Mount Eden, whoie leave of absence hid . been stopped since April lant, when he in , formed tor Tole—on the authority of the , gaoler—that there was no sach deprivation, ' but be had since ascertained that the griev . ance existed, and he would see to it. Interest on Cost of Saihoays. Mr HtrasTHOOSE gave notice that he ■ would move, on the 17th, " that in the i opinion of this House those districts through. : which Government railways run should be ■ charged the difference between working s exoenses and interest on cist of construction i and rates from such lines," Public Trustee's Office. i The securities held by fie Pnolic Trustee ' amount to £121,588 in value, tf which all are invested in New Zealand Loans and Treasury Bill 3 save £8,488. The revenue 'of the Department for the1 year'is £4,217., 1 The expenditure on office aid and salaries, £2,544; interest paid by the Government to the Public Trustee on loans duriag the

year ending 30th June was. £_<&_ f imouuta unclaimed for six voara P I intestate estate.., £1,534; amounts recdJS 1 tor maintenance oi patients in T„„",. : , Asylums, £4,677. Both these ' ; pmd into the Consolidated Fund it '■■" dillereut sums paid for asylums are i B w I low* : -Auckland, £171; Wellington. £2lff" 1 Napier, £23; tfelaon, £201; xSapie *Im: Nelson, £201; Christchurch, £277 ■ n f-! tika, £25; Dunedin, £313. The offlrfk I cash in hand at the end oE the yearamanrt ing to £10,370. ar ameunt. . Questions. Replying to Mr AIAWRIGHT AT/.',, - ATKINSON said the Governmeuthad'carefn l considered the report of the Shipping uTri latioa Committee, and had an Act deali ' with the subject in preparation, bathe coi.lif not say whether it would be passed thi session. ""* Replying to Mr Dodso s, Mr Rollestoh ' sa;<i instructions Had been given to ca. reserves to be made in the sales of Cro»» land ou the tiver banks and creeks suit _l>i for the propagation and protection oi fiT and the instructions would be careful looked after. ""J Replying to Mr DODSON, Mr Dick com.,' dered that very serious evils resulted fZ.' non-vaccination, and the Government S 1 not consider it desirable to introdace a nan compulsory Vaccination Act 1 Replying to Mr Wright, Mr Johsstojt stated in reference to the £250 000 e_ti mated as the cost of the new railwaJ station at Dunedin, that during the '__& three yeara it was proposed to spend l,t more than £75,000. A large pa&J the amount already disbursed had been used for reclamaiion purposes, and far' nished an asset worth three times the v__n_ of the amount expended thereon ° Replying to Mr Fish, Mr Johnston said provision had been made for paying _Z i' railway labourers casually employed every and if employed for less than a fortnight they .fere paid their wages w_i 6n I the work was done. : j Replying to Mr Fish, Mr Beyck swd he i had never either seen or heard of a news. , i paper called "Society," in whichaparainanh . ] was said to have appeared headed "Another Failure," It was, ho we ver, true that two ' policemen had Been detected taking soma' small article at the Exhibition Buildine , Christchurch. When challenged, the articles were re stored. The men were dia missea from the forei., but not prosecuted, Replying to Mr HOTCHISOJT, Mr Dick said the liovernment would consider the ' propriety of appointing a representative ' working maa as a visiiing Justice to, each ' of the gaols. Replying to Mr HUTCHIsO-T, Mr John ' ston said the collapse of the raihvay hridgo over the Ranguikei River was due to the heavy flood, and the force of the heavy drift timber floated dawn on that occasion, It would be replaced by a cast-iron cylinder | bridge, sinijjar to the other two bridges over the river. Justices of the Peace BiU. The Sew Zealand press .came in for.a bit , of rough handling from two members dur ing the committal of the Justices of tho Peace Bill, with regard to whether Magis trates should have power |to exclude the ' press in certain cases. Mr Macandrewaaid ' some portioa of the press were not scrupu. lous what they printed for payment.' Mr Rutherford considered that if the press were admitted, so miaht aho the public be, ! ' Mr Macandrew, continuing, said that on one or more occasions he had had to burn | • papers containing such reports—that he ob« ) lected to his family reading. Messrs Pyko • and Bracken said they were sorry Mr Mao. Andrew was in the habit of reading suo_, : newspapers. The statement was a libel on the New Zealand press. (Bear, hear.)- Mr Fulton said on one occasion ho . had been compelled to tell the j proprietor to desist from publishing car • tain articles. Mr Weston said It. wan absurd to think that any Magistrate would, I attempt to exclude the press, as they wets an much a part of the Court as the clerk;,:* ! This caused several hon, members ts langh, bat Mr Weston went on to say be had; heard judges say so. He, for one, would oa : soon exclude a police con.table. Sir John Hall's amendment, empowering ' Justices to hear certain cases with closed ' doors, wis carried with an amendment ! making a special exemption in favour of ' the admission of the press. North Island Trunk Hallway. c On th' motion for the committal of tho North Island Main Trunk Railway Bill, I Mr Montgomery asked if any arrange „ ments had been made with the n .livea te the survey of this line, and had the native J owners agreed to give thd la»d adjacent to the line, which would, to some extent, re coup the cost of the line ; also, v.heu the survey was likely to commence, and it the loan wa3 got, when the work would com mence? 3 The Hon. Mr Johnston said that thia • year the Government only propoied asking 3 for a sum to defray the expense ot the sur- I vey. The Government was of opinion that, ; 1 if a large sum was set apart £pr the railway, 3 the native cwnera would in all probability make some concession in the shape of Rifts of laud. Messrs Tnrnbull and Thomson (Ciutha) , made long speeches over the Loon Bill, ' Nothingn;w was elicited. One noticeabla feature was that Sir George Grey neither; pat?i nor voted. The circumstance was observed by nearly all. f Mr Buchanan mada a very strong speech i against the loan, tie said that the popn f lation of Hawke's Bay, per head, had con-1 » t ributed more to the revenue than any other ! pait of the colony. Its exports, per head, s exceeded that of any othec.districs in New > Zealand, Tne motion for going into committee was i then put: —Ayes, 47 ; noes, 24. I The divinou was as follows : — ; Aye*, 47: Atkinson, Beetham, J. E. • Brown (St. Aiban-), Brjce, W. O. i Buchanan (Wairarapa South), Conolly, ■ Dargavilte, Dick, Dodsoo, Fergus, Fitz i gerald, Harris, Hobb., Hurst, C. J. I Johnston (Te Aro), W. W. Johns • ton (vfanawatu), Kelly, Levestam, Levin i (ieller), Mason, McMillan, Mitchelson, f Morris, Moss, Monro, O'Cailighan, Pea : cock, Petrie, Postlethwaite, xiulleston, ' Rutherford, Shephard, Stevens, Sutton, I Swanson, H. Thomson (Christchurch r North), Tole, Trimble, Watt, Whitaker (teller), J. B. Whyte (Waikato), Williams, f J. WiUon (Kaiapoi), J. C. Wilson (Foxton), t Wright, Pilliet. >' Noes, 24 : Barron. J. C. Brown (Tna • peka), J. Buchanan (Napier), Cadman, t Daniel, Duncan (teller), Holmes, Hurst , house, Hutchison, Joyce, Macandrew, i McDonald, Montgomery, Seaton, Sheehan, r Shrimski, Smith, Steward, Tawbai, J. M. • Thomson (Ciutha), Tomoana, Tarnbull i (teller), Weston, and W, White (Syden , ham). • On the motion for leaving the chauvMr - Hutchison spoke in opposition to the i loan. He charged the Bank of NewZea t land with being a perfect incubus to the i progress of the colony, alleging that it was - constantly plotting and scheming in oonnec - tion wirh the officers of the colony. This" ) projected loan was another mistake of that - kind. i Messrs Shrirnskij Joyce, Seddon, and i Turnbnll spoke against the loan. . The Bill was then committed oa a division t by 44 to 25. . Major Atkinson's addition to Clause 3, ) providing that the Loan should not" ha 1 raised nntil the line hid been surveyed and • approved by Parliament was opposed by j M«q<rs Sh"ehan, George, and Cadman, _ who contended that the clause meant the , reduction of the Bill to so much waste t paper, and the whole time of the Home had been wasted in its consM era tion, i Major Atkinson said the ooly difference ; it made was that they could not raise the > loan nntil the line was determined. If I th?y raised the money they could not spend it without the sanction of Pa-.lament. The proviso was added on a division by 55 to 15. Mr Baruo.. moved the reduction-of the amount of the loau to £230,000. This " was negatived by 47 to 13. Mr Barton j mnved to limit the rate of interest . to 4 per cent,, which was n2gatived by 46 ! to 13. ; On the motion of Major ATKINSON, clause 6 was struck out, as being similar'to clause 15. Mr Barron proposed to strike out all the t words after " security "in clause. 15, which was negatived by 45 to 16 7 , The remaining clauses then passed, and the Bill was reported as amended. In committee oa the New Zetland Loan i Bill, Major atkinson moved to repoit progress with le*ve to sit again. The House rose at 2.45,

CIRCUS.

Messrs Woodybas asd Ross'* Boyal Australian Circus attracted a large audience last evening, and hundreds of persons, of various age 3, were evidently gratified the successive attractions. The equestrian p:rformances were perfect,and the action of the fine horses and ponies very graceful. The remarkable contortions of Jjignor Bar tolo, and the laughable representations and wit of the several clowns, afforded'nanca amusement, to the laughing' spectator*. The select programme will be repeated this evening, and the-circoa will be continued for some time to come.

rHE AXJCKhA&t) EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 16



W. J. H OEST & C a HAVBON9ALE FRIME WHITEf. TUSCAN BEEB [WHEAT TARTARIAN 83lCD OATS 4 BELL'S 1 In. BONXDUST BELL'S BONEFLOUR NEWCASTLE BOiraS'LOUR VIOTOKTAir BONEBUa! AUCKLAND BONBDUST PERUVIAN AND,OTHER GUANOS SUPKB PHOSPHATE ;* . HtmSTS MIXTURE. &C &a. tea. i Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES And, OATEN CHAFF (Superior Sample)' MAIZE. OAT 3, BRAN BARLEY, FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUR, SHARPS BARLEYMEAL. OATMEAL tec, £a>t fto. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARBXVB, i ', _' • AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY 07 BVXBY DHSCBIPTIOW, BT2AM ENGINES THRASHING* MACBINEH, DRILLS, &C, &C, &0. W« J» Jitrßsr & Co., 10L QUEEM'3TREKT, Anckland. The I 1 ike Insurance ASSOCIATION (Limited). Head Office: OORNHILL.LONDON, EC. Capital fully Subscribed £1,009,000 Paid up.-- ~£200,000 Reserve and other 1and5....—......... _JB2, SOO General Mamases fob Nrw Zkaxand : t. j. ladd, wellington. Agent fob Adokiand district : C. F. E, Kibbling, BOHBRFFS BUILDINGS, jroitT-3TI:BET. 11 QULPHOLINE LOTION."-An Ex- Q tenml Means of CURING SKIN DISEASES. There la scarcely any eruption bnt (will yield to "Snlpholine" in a few days, and oommenoo to fade away even It It eeenu Vastoore. Ordinary plmplea, redness, biotohen, Bonrt, ronahneßß, vaolsh aa II my maglo; whilst- JM, enflnrinß skin disorders, thathhve planned gia miflerers tor jean, however deeply rooted. the/ may bo, "anlphollne" will. ancoeaafaJly jmlob oaix«6fl these nnalghtly, Irritable, palofo] memutos, andalways nroduooa a clear, healthy, g»wr« CondJtton/ji the pklni " Bnlpholine? afltej,. ;W4o ft? JpPwPve and Co,. LonfloKr , Hnfit



3oecnai «s.&Vart;taecaenG«. t vrOTICE TO PATIENTS.,- DB. BCHWARZBACU will Laava Auckland j ;o\vardn the Kail of Hantamber, and will be I absent tor duvsral Mouths, c mHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH B HAVK FOR 3ALBI 'i Crown Flour. In aaotcs, 100*8 and 50"B "Champion" „ ~ ■• •• "Cantab" „ ~ t| Sharps C Bran t Fowl Wheat t WHJumr Mnx, Auokhuid rinHE VICTORIA INSURANCE COM- V Jpn Agents for Auckland Ulstrlot: JOHN SKID &CO.. 28. QnBBN-9TBEBT. losses by Fire, Soa, or Dtuhuneaty made good. , Damaged Sheeting! j BKLOW KNGLI3H PRICK ! 1 ! I £)AMAGED QALICO i BELOW BNGLIBHIFRICE 1 : I ~ P AT^ILLIAM RATTRAT. ; Imviais bought a Paroel of t QHEKTINQ3 and CALICOS, Slightly Damaged by Rain j Water, la now selling them i i Mitch Bmow SNQIiISH INTOIOS PRICK! _L i ITT ILLIAM OAT TRAY DRAPER AND CLOTHIER* NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 178,180. & 183, QubeN-BTBINR. AUCKLAND. J» CoSGBAVB & C O Beg to Inform the Inhabitants of Aaokland that they are giving up Btrarassa in new ZEALAND. THEIR STOCK IS TOO LAROH TO CALL TOR TENDERS. And to realise aa quickly aa poaalble they find It Imperative to hold a SALS of their NEW GOODS. THK BTOCK CONBIBTB Off 000 WORTH Off TVKAPERY AND QLOTHING, Farohasod principally In the Homo Markets. NO CONBIDBHATIOUr O» COSTI Witt BE PIS IDKntD TO EiTBBX'HBS: WITH THIS IMPORTANT aALff, TO RHIALI3K ON THK GOODS BEING THB OBJECT DESIRED. TmrsgßS witx bh Caiakd fob 3hobtx.7 SOa THB BAIAXOB Off THB STOCK ahd Frrnrass. All Accounts owing to the Firm nro requested to bo paid Immediately. NO GOODS WILL BE ENTERED FOR THB FUTURE. Gtkeat Olearing-qut Sale ov WINTEE DRESS GOODS WINTER DKESS GOODS WINTER DKESS GOODS MANTLES MILLINERY j MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLIKKBY ami GENERAL DRAPEBY GENERAL DRAFESY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. TPNTIRK STOCK KKDTJCKD. Aim. TEN PER OKNT. (or TWO SHILLINGS Is the Ponnd) DISCOUNT allowed on all GASH PURCHASES Otxb Ona Pound. THIS Clearing Sals TO LAST Six Ohly After which no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED, A BINABURY &(3 °-» SH & SW, QUEEN-STEEffiT.; yeriLUASL T> TgRIDGMAN Bckb to Inform hla Customers that he has a BPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, IN GRBAT VARIETY. AND NBWBST STXLE. In all QnalStlea, from Common to Medium, tnd vory good. In which are included SOME VSRY CHKAP LINES. Lately porchaaed at auction, &o> Boys' and Youths' Tweed Trousers, 5/9, g/g, 7/8, Boys' Kniokor a&4 Military Suits, 8/8,9/8, MVB, &c* Boys' Long Tweed Butts, 16/6,18/9, IS/6, &o. Men's Tweed Trousers, fi/9,6/6,7/8. 8/9 See. Men's aood Tweed Coats. 12/6.13/6, U/9, fee. Men's Galatea and New Sad Coit», lg/9 is/« «/ Men's Pasret Coats In variety, 22/6,25/. 27/6 ' Boya' Black Cloth Coats, 7/6,8/8,9/6 Men's Tweed Tronsera and Vests. 13/6, U/6,18/8 Men's and Boya' and Youths' white and Cold Mole l'rooaera, at a small advance on cost A Good Line or Men's Overcoats. 3Sf, 37/8 A Large Lot of Men'a Flannel Shirts, 2/11,3/8, Men'fl Flannel Fants, 2/11,3/8, ffl Merino Shirts, l/U. 7/6.2/0 Merino Pants. 2/6,2/9,3/ Men'a Hard Felt Hats, 4/6. 51, 5/8 Good White Shirts, from 1/6; Oxford Shirts, M, fro. Men's Alpine Hats, 1/6. 2/10, 3/3 White Corduroy, 1/6 The Above Links ark Kxtba Good Valwr. r Per Cent Discount on all Cash Porohues of 20s and Upward*. JONOTION J)RAPBRX WARKHOUSE. iJS ; ■• Uppbb QOTUH-Blßian.



Soecial Aaveraaeuxeash ■'P HE UNION BANK O V 1. AUaTKALIA (LIMITSD). ffST-iBtTSHBD 1837. INOOBPOIIATBD 1380, Paid-up Capital. £1,500,0(10; Reserve Funds. £8311.000: roßether .. .. £2,330,0(10 Reserve Liability of Proprietors .. 3,000,000 Total ICapital and Reserve Funds).. £5,330.010 I



WOL»lt'a AKOMATIO HUHIMDAM aOHNAPPM.tO nrivu'.M the doatruotlon ana provont tho 1m proper nnfl of their wrnppors and Utbolß, and thna rnrthor protect tho Publlo nsalmit fraud and doception, have enclosed In thn wrappern, or under tha lnnnl on tho quart bottlns, alnco lut October, 187S, and continue to enclose rr» avitny DAT' 3 PAIIKINO THHOCQUOnT THU VICAR THRKK £1 ORDaRS, which are drawn upon the undersigned, and whlnh will ba caslmd by them on prnnontatlon. I'a soonra tlu;se Gltta, tlio Public mnst ba oorefnl to oak tor, and accopt nnthins but, tho Gbnuinb Udolpho Wons-B a aonNAPPH, with our name upon tha top label, M. Moua & Co. Wynrard lino. Svdnnv.



The contractors for the che«sa factory building!) at Te Awamntu are oattlug on very well with their work. The making room, office, and anginn-room are finished, with the excep tion ot the windows and oonorece floor. The brlolc walln of the curing room are now about avn feet hiKh, and would have bren in a much more advanced state but for tha b«i weather, wiich hns aeriongly married the whole work. Mr H. Walw, tln-worlcer, ot AnottUnd, has been up. and has secured the contract for the carryinz-tlna, hta specimen tin, mttda after a cittern rapplled by the manager, having given the greatest satlafastion. M? Wait* also pill a v'jdt to Hamilton, and waited on tha Cheese MViotory Company there. Ha had with hlai a number of de-lion for ail dußCriotloua of artlalps req'ilrr-d In the bnal'ene. Of course nothing •■n..\ :n»>ija-- unu! C'aotaln Kuncim»n'< return troin -MiuirUu, but the well kaown ability ot Jit Walto will no doubt -eenre him thepatroiidkKH of thrt Hamil ton company, an It hax that of the company at Te Awamuto, ■t'hlle on thin gnbjaot we might alflo craw the attention ot settleni to tha frnu preaervlnii ilnii mnnnf«a< ured by Mr Walto. aad whloh secured a tint \nize ac laat year's agricultural ahow at Kllenlla, «a alao a on)? Hu of naefol artlolea made by him.— iDVr]