SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER}™^™^l^, a* SUNaBT.-Thls Kvotiins, 5.2 SUNRIBB.-To-mnrrow Morning 7.10 MOON'S A»K.—First Quarter, 23cd, 9.66 a.m.

ARRIVALS. TO-DAY.

Wellington, 8 8., Farquhar, from Rusaoil Glonelg, B.a.,»tephenaon, from Tanrang* Talaroa, s.s., Moailllvray. from Timaru

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENTS.

Argylo, s.*.. Crawford, for Whangarol Venus, kotoh. King, foe Opotlkl

IMPORTS.

Xx Cooloen, from London : 1910 barß Iron, 708 hats Iron, 12 kega clout nails, li cases pointed horeo nails, 2 casks Wcstou'* blcc'ts a»d chainn, 9 oaskg anuoaonlo lamps and globM, i rasas Lookwoofl'a files, i casoa ontlory; 3 ca»ks cor oentera' rim locKo, 11 caaas marble and sl*to chimney plooea. 20 ingots blook tin. ii cases cor rugated iron. 2 oaaka Iron washors, 6 ca»Ka assorted hinges. 1 caao quoit*. 60 roUa wire netting. loaseSinbb's flies. 4 caseiM>alt«y agiaaa papor and omory cloth, 3 o«eea osflla f ornlturo, i casks norforatod zinc 20 cases »lain g« - vanised iron, 333 plutea iron. 40 kaga anti friction groase, 5 bnndlei Bheet copper, S bales rod copper, ii vlcca. 20 anvils. 6 oaajt» brush ware, i oases brassware, 3 ooslcs butthi«ges, 2 oaaks counter weighing nuohlnea. 2 caies reap-hooka, 3 oases soytnea and nay knivaß, 2 balea saßhllne nnd BLnd oord, 1 case William's choppers, 27 Ingots Babbot's motnl, 5 oaska tinned and blaok taoka. 1 Cisk brass and iron jaok chains, A OiBKS ohuroh and bullook bolls, 12 bundles riddles and selves. 3 oase3 bird oages, 9 hnda hollowsre, 12 oatka millrpanß. 1 cask Sattor"a balances, 1 cask tin soup and dinner plates", 1 case Siooker a bear enninos, 6 oaBBS Baddioa, 3 oiaes wooq anrews. 3 Bradford'a washing maohlnoi, 3 oasks Viotoria charcoal irons, I caste enamelled tauo« pans. 3 bales door-mats, 6 oitaea fenders and flreirons, 3 bales clothes linos, 3 casks Berlin trad Brunswick" black, 1 onse sausage machines, 34 oaaka and oasea general ironmongery.—T. & 8. Morrln.

EXPORTS.

Per Claneraan, for Dunedln—2oo tons guano, 40 bales flax.

Inwards Coastwise.—Buakaka, from Mer oury Bay, with 80,OUO feet timber. Outwards CoiSTWis*.—Ruakaka. for Rus sell, with 600 bricks; Venus, for Opotlki; Sovereign of the Seas, for Russell. The brlgantine Clansman olearged at tho Cus toms to-day for Dunedln, Tho brlgantine Myrtle leaves for Tonga and Samoa about Wednesday next. Thes.s, Fingsl has teen windbound in Wai kawau for aeveral daya. Bhe transferred her vaaaengera to the e.s. Glenelg. whloh arrived in harbour this morning. The barque Cooleen oamo np the harbour this forenoon and anchored off the wharf. She will be berthed on Monday. The p.s; TaiSTOa arrived from Timaru at !3 P.m. to-day. Cargo : 3,500 sacks wheat. Nothing has yet been heard et either the n barque Lohonsrln, 150 days out from Liverpool, or.the Sirocco, SO days out from Newcastle, toth bound, for JDunodin. The as. Manaponri will probably arrive from Melbonrne vfa the South early on Tuesday next. The i.s. Rlenelg arrived from Tanranga at . 8.30 a.m. to day. Passengers—Mesirs Hanbury. Miles, Blixcrwe. Dentoa {2). Btael. Hardinir, Blagrove, Clark, Mitchell, D. Kahia, Taylor, Jobbre«n», Seward, Crelgb, Chadwiok, Mies Hlolc, Miss O'Neill. Thera were fonr Tessels in Waikawau and four In Port Charles, wlndbound, yesterday, tuunes unknown. The is. Wellington, from Ruuell and Nor thern ports thia morning, brought 250 sacks sum. 21 sacks oysters, 54 sheep, 5 ions sundries, sad the following pasieagers :—MrB Flavell, Mrs and Maatar Lane, Messrs Austin, Brewer, Richardson, Millar, Katcliff*, Poulson, Cuoat, Lorrigan, Hayden, Kdgecumbe. Berghen. Hare, Cooper, Flavell. Charlas, Warner. Lindsay, Davidson, Sllver.fand 6 in the steerage. The new coasting Ete»mer Mahlnapoua, re cently added to the Union Company's red funnel fleet.ls expeoted to arrive from the ?outh on Sunday. She is a twin sorew steamer of SO horse power; and her average speed on tbe voyage out. 72 days, was 200 miles ocr day. Her Baloon is fitted to aocoramodite 36 imsaengore. lnolralva of the ladle*' compartment. Her ougo oapaolty Is 203 tons register. She is com manded by Captain Jones, late ot the Maori, who went homo to fetch her ont. He brings With him the following officers:—Mr Bmlth, late of the Talaroa, ohief; Mr W. Hoau. eeoond ; Mr Moßulre. late second engineer ot the Te Anau, chief englseer; Mr Kerr, reoond engineer. Like thereat of the company's boata. the fur nlahlng and design ot her cabins prove that . nothing has been omitted that would conduce to the comfort and convenience of travellers by ' her.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DKPARTUBB. Howcina. g.g., gontt, for Wanganul Maogregor, 5.8., Mo Arthur, for Waltara

■ Ths weather having taken up somewhat, the Bowena made another start for Wangaaui this morning. The Macgregor, which left yester day, and has been lying at the Heads, would probably get out to-day anA proceed to Wait&ra

The Union Co'» a.a. Wanika should arrive, about noon to-morrow.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JotY 22, 1882.

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

Kohlor'a Wax Works, adjoining Mr Phllllps's Bhop, Queen-street, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Y.M.0.A.-Devotlonai, 7.50 p.m. Frenoh Literary Clans—Mr Ansenne on the " Kauri audits Uee,"7.30 p.m. Lome-street Hall—Mr Den ton's lecture on the "Origin of.Man," Bp.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening! Stab Office. Saturday. • Mr R. Arthur reports of his weekly sale, which ■was well attended :-Fowls, Is 7d to 2s lOd; brahmas,3s lOd: guinea fowls, 2a 8d; turkeys, 4s lid to 6s 2d ; duoks. 2a lOd; Toulouse i?eese,7a 3d: pigeons,ls to Is 9d; pigs, 7s 3d to 8s 3d; ■notatoeß,29 to 3s Cd; now potatoes 3d; mangolda. la 9d to 18 lid; carrots, 2s Gd to 3s 6d ; onions.Jd to 3d • pumpkins, 2s to 29 Od : bran, 69 lOd to 7s tier sack: raaize,63; oatmeal.Usto 16s 6d; flour, £1310a to &li: cheese 3d to 7d; bacon ,2d to BJd; butter, 2d to lOd; apples, Hd to 4Jd; lemons, Is Id to Is lid; citrons, M : nails 2d to 2|.1; BUgar, 31d to 4Jd ; rice, 25s to 303; blacking. 5s 6d; tea (box). 16s 6d to 21a; candle 3, 8d to Od ; soap, 14s to 268 ; biscuits, 5d to ojd , oats.Js; mustard, 3d. Messrs Carbines and Taylor did a good busi ness considering the unfavourable state of the .woather. Poultry brought very fair prices. Fowls, IS 8d to 2s lOd; ducks, 3s Id to 3s 2d; geeae, inGdi pigs, 8s 93. Produce: Good table potatoes, '3s6dperowt; inferior, 3s; onion', no sale and market crlutted; hams and bacon, 3d to 8d per lb; Walroa cheese, 7}d; salt butter, id to Gd ; fresh. Ba* pumkins,23 9d; carrota,33; oats, ia; maize, is to 6s 3d: bran. 7s; sharps 7s 6d; fowl wheat, 4g'9d ; lard, id; tea, Is to 2a per lb.; boxes, 153 to2la; candles, Bdj-starch, 4d; flour, lis: oat meal, 4s 9d per 25 lb. bag; mustard, 93 per doz. J lb. tins: kerosene, Is lOd; hematite paint, 20s. The trees, shrubs, plants, &c, were all cleared, as were also the sundries, clothing, &c. «■ Mr W. Oowden held his usual weekly s»le of- Sr visions, produoe. etc. at his rooms yeater, ay. Onions brought from 1b to 7a per owt. according to quality; potatoes £3 to £3 10s per ton: Canterbury ohoeee (prime quality), lOd per lb; oomedbeef, lidto2d; flour, 8s to 7s6dper 601b ban: tea, boxes, is Id to lls 7d per lb: half, ohasts, is 6d per lb; rice, 2|d per lb. The at. Co. sold the taking of the Hawmarket turn-pike gate and Remuera chain bar by auction. Mr wm. Absolum waa tho purchaser, and the prios realised |was £28 per week for a period of aix months.

Mail Notice.

HAILS Witt; tOflß AS UMDIB, -xnifl day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Waltara, etc., per Lalla Rookh, at 4.15 p.m. Monday, 21th Instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 wn, For whitiangl and Upper Mill, per Flngal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and. Mongonul, per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Taurasga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlkl, po Wellington, at i p in. For Thames, per Ruby, at 4.80 p.m. sor Thames I jer Rotomahana. at 5,30 p.m. Tuesday, 25th lnat. .For Walwora. Kawau, Omahu, and Mataksna, per Rosa Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hokianga. etc., por Howona, nt 11 a.m, For Ruasoll, Kawakawa, Levnka, and Suva por Talaroa, nt 4 p.m. For Oisborne, Napier, and South, per Mahlna pua, at 6 p.m. Wrdnksday, 26th instunt. For Russell, Kawakawa. and AUbtr»llau Colo nies, per Manapoarl,at i pa. For Tonga nnd Bamoa, per MyrtleatS p.m.

For Taranakl and Southern Provinces, per WaltaKi. Immediately after arrival of s.s.

City of New York For Australian Colonies. United Kingdom vi* Fuoz and Brindlsi, and United Kingdom via Cape of Good Hope by Orient ateamer from Melbourne, par (ity of Now York Im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. N. B.—The public aro requested to note that It is probable tho Orient stonmora will tor aome time proceed via Cape of Good Hope Corres pondence should be specially addressed. The rates of postage will be tho same as on lottera etc.. forwarded via Suez and Brindlsi, or via Naulea. Mails for Cipa of (load Hope will aIBO be for warded direct from Melbourne per Orient steamers.

Si B, BIS 9, Chief Poatmaster, Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

Marriage.

HENDKEISON-FrtOUDH:.-0n July 13th. at the Wealeyan Church, Pitt-street, by the Rev. Thos. Buddie, Henry Thomas Hondoraon to Isabella Gibson Froudo, both of Auokland,

Death.

SHAW.-On July 21st, at Klngaland Road. Robert Edwin, second aon ot Roubon and Allot) Shaw, aged 61 years. The funoral will loavo at 12 30 to-morrow (Sunday) for St. Luke's, Mount Albert. SHANON.—On Saturday, July 22nd, Florenoe May, the infant daughter of Maria and John Sbanoo. aged 18 montha. Funeral will leave her parents roaldenoe,, Bond-street, Aroh Hill, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. Frienda are kindly requested to attend. WOTMAN.—On tho 21st July, Eva Coollla, dingntor of John Kdwln Trotman, agod S< yours and 3 months. Also, On the 22nd July, O»rl Edwin, son of John M.C win Trotman. agad 3 years. The funeral will leave their parenta' resi dence. Clarenco-Btreet. Ponapnby. to-morrow, at a-qnnrtaMftßt 2 Q'olook. Frlonda aro ro ' spootfuliyinvltod to attond.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 22.188?.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wiodz that needs resistlnc* For the future io the distance, And tbe good that wo can do,

The Egyptian outlook has grown' darker since we, a few days ago, referred to ths probability of the early re-establishment of order, through the Porte taking action to that end, under the coercion of the Great Powers. This peaceful solution of the difficulty now seems likely to be frustrated by the activity of Arabl Pasha on the one band, and by the wilful inertness of the Porte on the other. We learn to-day tha the leader of the Egyptian rebels hag strongly entrenched himself at Kafradowar, in a position capable of being efficiently defended, and he has further succeeded in cutting off the water supply from the city of Alexaudria. The inhabitants are already reported to be suffering; from scarcity of Mater, and it is not difficult to picture the hardships which must ensue in a city' of 300,000 inhabitants, deprived of their water supply in the heat of summer, and in a climate well-nigh tropical. Then it is becoming more and more apparent that the Sultan does not wish a restoration of the statics quo in Egypt, and is availing bimsclt of all the well-known diplomatic methods ot de lay in order to gain time and further the cause of Aralii Pasha. Instead of comply ing with the request of the Conference of the Great Power.', that he should send a force topacificate rfgypt, the Sultan gravely declares that he will now agree to discuss the resolutions arrived at. No one can doubt what the result of such a policy on the part of Turkey will be. Even if there did not exist immediate necessity for the crushing of ArabiPashain order to savethou sandsfrom thehorrors of a water famine, it is incumbent upon Britain to undertake'the work of restoring order and trunquility in Egypt. The force which has arrived under Sir Archibald Alison will probably all be required for the effective defence of the Suez Canal against predatory attacks of the Arabs, whose cupidity baa been excited by the prospect of plunder, and who are not particular as to whether they rob friend or foe ; and it is pot easy to see how Arabi PaEba can bo driven from his entrench ments until a further force is landed iv Egypt. The English expeditionary force ia now un its way to Alexaudria; and as latest advices speak of the Anglo-French alliance being still maintained, it is not improbable that a French army corps will also be despatched immediately, The Western alliance has been further strengthened by the co-operation of Spain, since "a "Melbourne Age" tele gram this afternoon informs us that (Spanish ironclads are on their way to Suez, with the view of escorting the mails in safety through the Canal. Mr Glad stone, we also learn, intends asking the House of Commons on Tuesday for a war credit; and everything indicates a cam paign of uncertain severity and duration before Egyptian affairs can be settled. This may still be averted by the Sultan sending off an army to Egypt at once, in sufficient force to quell tiid insurrection; for, in this case, all that would have to be overcome is the disorganised force under Arabi Pasha. But, if the work is left for Britain, or Britain and France combined, to accomplish, the straggle may be con verted into one between Islamism and Christianity, and the religious fanaticism of the turbulent Arab tribes will inspire a resistance which is certain to entail a vast expenditure of blood and treasure.

Later cablegrams announce that a force of 1,100 British troops huu been despatched from Malta tor the Beat of disturbance, and this, coupled with the statement that the city of Alexandria is said to have a supply of water independently of that cut off by Arabi Pasha, is calculated to afford a gleam of hope that the rebel Egyptians may he routed be fore they cau do further mieshief. Oar readers will (also receive with much pleasure the announcement that Sir Garnet Wolaeley baa been -appointed to the command ot the British forces in Egypt — a fact which promises well fsr the efficient conduct of the military op eratioDS._ The army under Arabi Pasha is meanwhile said to be advancing on Alex andria, and the momentous question now ia — Will the force pre sently in the city be able to hold it against the rebels until assistance arrives 1 If Arabi pursues his present bold course, we may expect to have stirring news in the course ot a few days.

H.M.S. Nelson is still atßussell awaiting orders. She is expected to remain at that port until Wednesday. Commodore Ers kine, the officers of the ship, and His Worship the Mayor of Auckland have made several shooting expeditions during their visit there. The course of lectures on " The Truth " will be completed to-morrow evening, when the incumbent of St. Matthew's intends to preach the third of the series, entitled, "dcceptanee-lam tho Truth." Hymns appropriate to the subject will be sung dur ing the service, at which those who took so much interest in the former lectures will doubtless be present. la our advertisement columns to-day ap. pears the prospectus of the St. Helier's Bay and Northcote Land Company, with a capital of £125,000 in £1 shares, of which, however, only 7s 6d is to be called up daring the first twelve months. The com pany's property comprises land at St. Helier's Bay, Bemuera, and Northcote.of a total area of 1,749 acres, and the sajes already effected have averaged £200 per acre at Remuera, £150 per acre at St. Helier's Say, and £100 per acre at Northcote. Applications have already been received for 60,000 shares. It is an ticipated that a large additional value will be given to the company's property by the construction of tramways, which, as our readers are aware, has been already ar ranged for. Applications for shares' will be received by the. secretary, Mr F. A, White^or by the Auckland BroketßjAaaO'

A telegram was received from the Success mine manager to-day stating that" good gold is shewing in the face."

At the meeting of the shareholders of the Martha G. M. Co. yesterday afternoon, the names of Messrs Adam Porter and Matthew Vaughan were added to the directorate.

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Mount Albert Highway District will be held in the Public Hall on Monday evening next, for the purpose of receiving the annual report, electing trustees, &c. Mr A. K. Taylor will occupy the chair.

The following tenders have been received for the erection of a church at Totara North by Mr R. M. Fripp, architect, 81, Queen street:— Keyes Uros., £458; without belfry, £430. Amberson and Scarf. £383 13s ; without belfry, £359 13s 3d; labour only, £114. Milsom and Beath, £335; without belfry, £305; labour only, £120. Messrs Milsom and Beath's tender was in formal.

To the Editor : Sir,—With reference to a paragraph in your issue of last night, re the assault on Mclvor, I wish to contradict that I made any statement concerning the matter, tieing wholly unacquainted with either the circumstances, the men accu-ed, or Mclvor himself, who is not a lodger of mine, but called to visit his mother, who is iti my employ.—Yours, &c, jfiiANK McKknna, Pitt-street.

At a meeting of the committee of the Auckland Agricultural and Pnstoral Association, held yesterday afternoon, a telegram was received from the Hnwke's Bay Association, asking a liat of Auckland gentlemen willing to attend the forthcoming show at Napier ia the capacity of judges. The commitiee then proceeded to revise the programme for the annual show on Novem ber Bth and 9th. Sub-committees were appointed to make arrangemeuts for the classification of live stock and lucal in dustries, etc.

It will bo remembered that some time ago the Board of Trade suspended the certificate of Captain Auld for three months on account of negligeace at the wreck of the Fameuoth. Tim many friends of Cap tain Auld residing hcic will bo glad to learn that this decision has been reveised by tha Court ot Admiralty, who have completely cleared the captain fro n all blame, and ordered that coats be borne by those at who.se instance action had been taken.

Kohlcr's Waxwork Exhibition received a fair share of public patronage throughout the day, and very general interest was manifested by sightseers. The figures give fair representations of members of the ex tremes of society—the good and the bad— and "While the visitor regards the visage of the heartless murderer with a sense of an pleasantness, he feels n compensating in iluenca coruu over him on looking upon re semblances of the honest faces of Gladstone and the late President Garliold. The Kxhi bition is still open, The matinee this after noon was largely attended by schoolchildren and others, and the figures wsre inspected with great interest.

Wo are informed that Father Luck, 0.5.8., of Hamilton, made the hitndsvmo altar In the Church of St. Benedict, New ton. The altar is constructed of cedar, the pillara being of puriri, with kauri bases and capitals. The height, including the canopy over the tabernacle, is 15 feet, by a width of 12 feet 6 inches. The design is Early Knglish; and the whole work reflects the gieatest credit on its reverend con structor.

We learn that all the "glory " attending the capture at Mercer of the native,.Porcac Topi, charged with stealing a boat from Mongonai, does not belong to Constable Graham. It appears Mr Vause, the local postmaster, hnviog known the native at Mongonui, was the first to " spot" his man, and having informed the constable who he was, and that ho was "wanted" on the charge referred to, they waited a favourable opportunity to arrest him, Mr Vauso in the meantime taking care to keep out of the native's sight, for fear ho should recognise him and "skedaddle," and finally assisting Constable Graham iv making the arrest.

(."hutch services for to-morrow are duly announced in the usual column. St, Sepulchre's Church, morning, Bishop Cowic; evening, Bishop Selwyn; St Matthew's, evening lecture by Rev. Win. Tebb», " The Truth," being the third of a course ; Abbott's t'pera House, Mr Geo. A Brown, " la Evil and Suffering Eternal I" ; Lnrne-strset Hall, at 11 a.m., Mr Jacob Pitman, "The Second Coming of the Lord;" St. David'?, evening lecture- by Rev. T. M. Fraser.M.A., " Tne Passage of tho Ked Sea ;'' eveniug service at the usual hoar in tho Theatre.

The interesting panorama of tho Zulu War was again exhibited last evening to an ndniiriug but not quite so largo an audience as on the previous evening. The scenes of the war were intelligently de scribed by tho lecturer us they passed before tho eyes of the auditory. A num ber of (>ift3 were distributed, and some blushing surprise* presented to young un married men. The suite of furniture fell to Mrs Wm. MacKune, of Drake street. The panorama was largely attended this afternoon, when every child receired a small present. The entertainment will be open this evening, whan the spirited pro prietor will give a superior suite of furni ture.

On Thursday evening, as Mr W. A. Ilockly of Anderson's Lane (oil Victoria street) was.proceeding to his residence, ho fell into a drain in albert-street, Bft deep, and sustained a severe shaking. He was extricated by Constables Itist and O'Brien, with the assistance of some by-standers, aud conveyed to his residence. The cut ting, it wou'd appear, is in connection with a contract, the contractor being A. Archi bald of Mount Eden. There a was little barrier round the excavation and a light fixed, but some distance from where tho accident took place. It we huvc been correctly informed, the accident was caused by Kockly trippiDg over the barrier. Mr Bollard, of Avoudale, has written to the Auckland Agricultural end Jt'astorat Association, requesting them to urge upon the Government the desirability of estab lishing an Agricultural College here. Mr Bollard states that the proposal to establish such an institution on a resolutioneumriiiting fr«m the executive of the society, would strengthen the h .nds of the Auck'and members. Mr Bollard's communication was considered at the meeting of the execu tive of the association, yesterda.r, and a committee was appointed to draft a resolu tion, to be forwarded to Government, em bodying tho opinions expressed by the meet ing, which were entirely favourable to the project.

The open meeting of the Harbinger of Peace Lodge, No. 7, N.Z.0.G.T., Upper Pitt-street, was crowded, notwithstanding the inclement weather, and if we may form an opinion from the liberal applause bestowed upon singers and speaker?, was a great success. At the termination of the opening ode, the chairman gate a short speech in advocacy of temperance prin ciples, and was followed by the Misses Era and Lottie Cottingham, who played a duet and selections from "Pinafore" on the pianoforte.. The entertainment in cluded addresses by Messrs Wilcocks and Wilkes, also longs by Mrs Cottingtiara and MissMarson, and Messrs Havard, Edwards, Marter, and Price; a dialogue between Mrs Anderson and a gentleman in a white sheet to represent a ghost; recitations (selected),classical, poetical, and humorous, ij character, were delivered by Messrs Davidson, Macky, Stevens, Gee, and Wootten, and tho benediction concluded aa excellent programme, and a most enjoy, able evening.

The particulars have been given us of a novel and rather remarkable operation which Dr. Schwarzbach has just success fully performed upon a patient who came all the way from Murlborough in order lo secure treatment at his bands. This person js an artisan, and it seems that while engaged some time ago in hammer ing a piece of iron, a fragment of met U flew up from the head of the hammer and penetrated deeply the ball of the right eyp, I to the bottom of which it gradually sank, causing great pain and absolute blindness. Ordinary means of relief proving quite inefficacious, the sufferer had recourse to the best medical skill in Wellington. Tbe doctor whom he consulted, finding that tbe case battled him, recommended his patient to go to Auckland and consult Dr, Schwaizhach. This advice was imme diately acted upon. At the first interview 'the oculist perceived the rare and difficult character of the case, but, having read that in similar ones, at Home, the magnet had been used with undoubted effect, he re solved to try it. Accordingly, having ascertained, by .means of tko opthalmo ecope, the exact locution of the foreign particle, he made an incision at the ride of tbe ,eyp, ana" introduced a small electro magnet into tbe organ. 0n withdrawing the instrument, the splin'er ivas found adheiiog to it, and the pain almost instan taneously ceased. 'Ihe patient has now recovered his sight, and is overjoyed at the success of the experiment, besides being eulogistic, of Dr. Schwarzbach's skill. He says that lie intends keeping the iron splinter for luck's sake, and as a reminder

At the meeting of the French Literary Society this evening, essays are to be read by Messrs John Anaenne and Forbes, tho subject of the former gentleman's paper being " The Kauri and its use."

The Post-master General has determined to coll for tenders for n mail service by four horse coach between the Thames and Tau ranga. The tenders will be invited by the end of the month,

The assault case reported ia our last evening's issue is assuming a very serious complexion, Walker and U'Bryau were brought up at the Police Court to-day and remanded. Bail was refused, Mr Pordy atatiug that the man Mclvor was in a dangerous stale.

Mr W. H. Skinner, architect, has received the following tenders for additions, &c, to a briqk building in Coburg-street :—Mr T. Upton, £GOB, alternative £555; Mr F. Allen, £442, alternative £411 10s; Mr J. H. Mnith,£429los; MrW. Blewden, £416, altenntive £361; Mr T. Constable, £388.

Following on our remarks last evening reporting ttie failure of log supplies at several of the Kauri Mill?, we learn that the Union Sash and Door Company has to day advanced the prices fur timber one shilling per 100 feet, We understand that the company have on hand very lavgi) orders for forward delivery.

Bishop Selwyu, of Melanesia, will preach at St. Mary's Church to-morrow a', the 11 a.in. service, when tho Holy Communion will be administered ; ami will address tiie children of the parish in the afternoon at 3 in tho church. In the ovonin?, Bishop Selwyu will preach at St. Sepulchre's, at half-past six.

Mr Henry Smith, of Rose yarm, New Lynn, writes stating that his wif9 was in duced to attach his signature to the peti tion against the brickyard at VVaikomiti upon a distinct assurance that it was not intended to oppose the opening of the yard, Uur correspondent is personally in favour of the yard, as being likely to aflord em ployment ia the district, and ho says *'persons taking round potitions should bo truthful in their explanations."

Tho anuual meeting of the ratepayers of the Mangere Highway District was held on Wednesday last. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £143 2s 7d. The total receipts had been £725. Tho follow ing gentlemen were elocted trustees :— Jainca Robertson, Jan., William Westney, jun., John Johns, John Short, and Gavin Wallace. Messrs Andrew Anderson and Joseph Ifastio were elected auditors, aud Messrs William Westney, sen., aud Jehu Wallace, tho fence-viewers,

Professor Denton will re-deliver in the Lome-street Hall this evening his cele brated lecture on tho " Origin of Man," and to-morrow night he is to lecture iv the same place on "The Scientific Evidence of Man's Future Existence." Some controversy is anticipated on both occasions.

Professor Cailliau notifies olaewhorc his Intention of opening another Singing Class, on Tuesday evening, August Ist, at 7.30 o'clock, in ;tho Christians' Meeting House, Cook-street. The first lesson will be given free. Tho classes hitherto started by Pro fessor Cailliau have been so uniformly suc cessful, that there will doubtless be many applicants for admission to this Litest ose,

The concert iv aid of the funds of St, Thomas's church will take placo on Thurs day evouing next in the school-room. The programme is varied and commendable, and one likely to command practical atten tion. Tho choir will render soveral glees ("Bells of St. Michael'i," and "Here We Rest '); ducts will bo given, viz., " What are the Wild Wuvca Sayine," " Army and Navy," " Money Matters,"and other?. Mr 1\ F. Hannckon will perform a favourite solo on the flute. Pianoforte solos wilt be rendered by the Missei Fisher, Mr* Davis, Miss Hamilton, and Mrs McKinstroy. The comic olemeot will be sustained by Messrs Taylor, Cornisb, and Roonev. Mr Oliver Is. Wnymouth will sing, " We Tars," and M r C.'Hartley "Tho Englishman"—two good English soncs.

Mr Knox, father of the two little boys who were convicted yesterday of several cases of petty larceny, has called at our ollicc to deny the statement that tho children were in any way neglected. Ho says that they hid a good comfortable homo, and he did hit utmost to secure their attendance at school, but they got beyond his control. Within 24 hours after they ran away last, time he gave notice to the police, and asked them to aid in capturing the boys, but this they did not succeed in accomplishing until tho boys were arrested for too thefts for which they were yesterday convicted.

Mr W. G. Garrard has written to the Attorney-General asking " If the Public Petitions Committee is allowed to overuile the Judge's decision on tenickal points and hang the man on the tenickal point. If to, we want no judges.' Mr Garrard then refers somewhat vaguely to a prosecution he in tends taking against parties connected with the recent charge of personation against him. The people's champion says he in tends to hold a meeting one day next week for tbe purpose of obtaining an expression of public opinion as to the decision of the Petitions Committee regarding his case.

The first production of the Kaipara Can ning Company (8,000 cans of preserved mullet) has been placd on the market and all sold. The recent severe weather has made this fish somewhat tcarce, but as a rule the waters of the Knipara Harbour swarm with this genus'of the finny tribe, shoals over a mile in length having been seen. The company employs six boats ail large quantities of fine liali are caught by tho Maoris on the coast outside the Heads. We may mention iv connection with the recent case 3of poisoning from eat ing American tinned foods that Sir Wilson has invented a method of soldering the cans with a preparation made from Dsh oil. The poison in cans of ordinary construction is caused by the chemical action of the acid, used ia the process of soldering, on the solder and tin.

The inquest on the body of James Young, who died from the effect? of intemperance, concluded after we went to press yesterday. Dr. Hooper, in hit evidence, said deceased was in dying condition when he first saw him, and perfectly comatose. There were no evidences of opium or laudanum, nor any murks of violence. The cause of death, was effusion on the brain, or serous apo plexy, the result of heavy drinking. He did not think there was the slightest necessity for a post-mortem examination. Evidence was given by several persons who had seen deseased immediately prior to his death, and Surge/nit Gamble stated that he had been Daid £10 on Monday, but only threepence could bo found in his pockets after death.— Tbe coroner "aid that this was a matter for the police; and tbe jury then ri-turned a verdict to the effect tbat deceased nic f. his death from excessive drinking..

Wm, Walker Lloyd was sent to the Whau Lunatic Asylum to-day, havirjg boon committed on medical testimony from Onc hunga. Lloyd was brought In by Sergeant Greene and subsequently conveyed to his destination. Since Lloyd's termination of imprisonment at Mount Eden, he has pur sued a course of nocturnal eccentricities at Onehunga—attacking the houses of ladies, to their terror and di-guat, knocking at their doors, and "making night hideous" with maniacal noises, until it was found absolutely necessary to have him arrested. Lloyd is under the impression that ho is going to take command at Alexandria, that he is destined, to .settle the Egyptian difficulty, and has commissioned Constable Kelly to get in nil his accounts before he goes. It will be satisfactory to the ladies ot Onehunga to learn that the insane dis turber of their dreams is now in safe cus tody at the Whau.

At the meetiog of the Board of Educa tion yesterday afternoon, the following re port by Messrs O'Sullivan, McArtliur, and P. Peacocke upon the class books'author iaetl under the resolution' of Mr Laisbley on the 26th of May last was read, viz. : — We have the honour to report that we have, carried ont the instructions contained in the resolution of the Board of the 26th of ..tylay respecting the reduction of the list of books aiithorijed to be used in tbe public ,school 3in this district, We recommend that the use of the books " marked out" in the schedule annexed be discontinued, such discontinuance to be gradual, as in the cj se when the use of one book is substituted for that of another in the schools. We have not recommended the dis use of the Brief History, but aie of opinion that the question of substituting another junior history for it may with ad vantage be considered at an early date. Marked out: Writinp, PamelFa Copy Books; Arithmetic, Manson's Progressive exercises (junior and senior) ; grammar, Allan's and Cornwell's Grammar (junior and senior); Collins'u New Elementary Grammar; composition, Allen arid Coru well's' Young Composer; geography, Kelson's Royal Geography, Collins's Modern Geography (Australia, Tasmania, and N e>v Zealand); Petrie's Kew Zealand Geography ; history, Longman's Epochs of History, Collins's" Schmidt//a Hiatery of England ; elementary science, Cham bora's Political Economy. The report was adopted, the recommendations to be carried

Mr Crapp, Public Works Officer, Opotiki, is engaged on. the survey ot the main trunk road from Oootiki to Whakatane, through tho Waiotahi block.

At the Harbour Board on Tuesday, Mr M»ys will move :—"That this Board con tribute one-half the cost of forming a path way from the entrance to Mount Victoria to the signal-station."

The following telegram has been received from the South by aTuuranga storekeeper : "Oarnaru, July 18th, 1882, J. Bodell, Tauraoga.—Mabinapoua shut out hundred tons Oamaru cargo. We and others are suing Union Oompnny for breach of con tract entered into by agent here. Laying ou sailer.—Anderson Sc Co."

The Board of Education have agreed to proclaim Grant and Foster's settlement at Te Aroba as an educational district.

Measles have broken out at the Kohi marama Training School, and out of 75 inmates, 26 have already taken the disease, while there is every probability that the remainder will follow suit. It is satis factory to learn that no deaths have occurred, nor are any of the cases of a dangerous nature.

We nre authorised to state that Mr Devore, of Ponsonby, will be a candidato for one of the vacant seats in the Borough Council, when tho " Gazete" proclaiming the Pousonby District a part of the city appears and the date of the election is notified.

A young man, whose name we have been unable to ascertain, fell from the Reclama tion Koad, near Mr D. Gouk's shipbuilding yard, yesterday, and would have been drowned but for the timely assistance rec dored by Mr J. Bigelow, jun., who put off In a diugy and succeeded in rescuing him.

Telegraphic authority was sent from Tiurnnga on Thursday to Mr G. V. Ste wart and Captain Morris to. sign theTau ranga and Rotorua railway contract with the Government, and authority was also sent to Mr Duncan to attach the seal of tho the company. The contract with the Govern ment for construction of the railway will be laid ou the table of the House us soon us the official receipt of tire registration of the com luiny is received from their solicitors, Auck land.

CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY AT WELLINGTON.

(BY TKIiKdHAPU.—OWN CORRESPONDENT),

WELLINGTON, this day. Tub mso of Longhurst is creating consider able excitement here, and the revelations are becoming astounding. It is now pub licly reported that Or Colling actually made a statement to tbe Minister of Justice, giving the effect ot his evidence, and yet no steps were taken to clear up the matter, but tbat accused was allowed to undergo two flog gings with the cat-o'-nine-tails and two years out of the twelve to which ho was sentenced. It is also openly alleged that certain persons were aware of the evidence Dr Collins could have given, and who ought to huve summoned him as a witness, but nevertheless did not. As I wired you yesterday, the question came before the Home, and will, no doubt, bo thoroughly inqnired into.

OPINIONS OF TBK WELLINGTON

PRESS.

Both papers point out that had the evidence now given by Dr Collins been produced at the trial of Longhurst, for rape on the little girl Adams (now charged as one of tho conspirator) the prisoner must have been acquitted.

The " Times " comments mi tho case as follows:—"On further inquiry we find that the Adatn-Longhurst case exhibit* evidonco of grosser dereliction cf duty and miscarriage of justice than we had at first supposed. Wu expressed the belief in yestorduy'a issue that, if at the time of Loughurat's prosecution tbe evi donce of Dr Collins had been taken, it would certainly have led to the prisoner's acquittal, and expressed our surprise that his evidence had not been called for. We are now in a position to state that the fact of the girl Adams having been examined by Dr. Collins was known to parties who ought to have been summoned as witnesses in the caße ; and that.as stated by Mr E. Shaw in Court, he had always been ready to give hit evidence. It further appears that, after the conviction of the prisoner Longhnrar, Dr Collins held communications with and forwarded his evidence to tho Minister of Justice The blame, therefore, of the injustice, resulting from the non-production of bis important evidence, must be heavily charged against those who failed to fender it available. It furthermore seems very extraordinary that, even afttr this evidence had been placed on rtcord in the manner above described, no steps appear to have be«n taken to arrest tho execution of any portion of the Ben tciice; and that the priioner, besides being incarcerated for two years, should have had two whippings inflicted on his person. Alto gether, the case wears a very dark aipeet, aud demands the strictest investigation." Last night's " Post" says :—" The rev elations in the Longhurst cage are becom ing moro and more astounding. No one can doubt what must bave been the olFect of Dr Collins'o evidence, had that been given during Longhutit's trial. If it be really true, as is now publicly reported, that Dr Collins actually made a sUtnmeut to the Minißtcr of Justice, giving the effect of his evidence, and yet that no steps were taken to clear up the matter, but the ac cused was allowed to undergo two ecourg ings with the cat-o'-uine tails, and two years out of tho twelve to which he was sentenced, when such grave doubt had been cast on the case, through the dis covery of this important evidence, we are wholly at a lots adequately to charactenz ■ such circumstances. It would, ot courie be highly improper for ns to say a worJ übout the charge of conspiracy now before the Court, and we have do intention of doing so, but it. Is quite open for us to express our amazement that when it had become known that evidence had come to light which would have most matarully affected the case of the prisoner Longhurat, hud it beceu produced at tho trial, no in vestigation was thought necessary, or that Dr. Collins did not volunteer testimony which be must hare known to be go im portant. But if it be also true, as openly alleged, that certain persons were aware cf the evidence Dr.;Collins could hare given, and who ought to have summoned him as witnesp, nevertheless did not do so, we are still more at a loss what to think of those who could thus act, or to say what they deserve. Indeed, the whole caae ii so •extraordinary that it is difficult to approach it at all, especially as f»r obvious reasons it cannot be dealt with fully at present. But one thiDg is very coi t»in, that the public at tention and indignation hays been thoroughly aroused by the recent dis closures as to tbe facts in connection with Longhurst's case, and tbat the public mind will not he satisfied until a most thorough, searching, and exhaustive enquiry is made into tbe circumstances and into the con duct of every person concerned."

MUTUAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

In another column is published the prospectus of " The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Now Zealand/1 The proposed company is projected upon the basis of similar companies which have been attended with great success in other parts of the world. It pro vides for the division of all profits over 8 per cent, on the paid-up capital equally between the shareholders and the iusured. The advantages derivable from an under taking, based on such principles, are set forth at considerable length in the pros pectus : " The shareholder and insurer are stimulated alike -to advance the ill tana's of the company, and prevent losses—First, by directing business to the company, Second, by exercising caution in the selection of the risks whicfi they bring; and, thjrd, by using extra pre cautions to prevent fir?s, by which their bonus or dividend yvould be absorbed. J'n this1 way both shareholders and insureis work together for oue and the same object, each being stimulated to make tbe business of the company as large as possible, and so produce a large bonus or dividend, in which they each equally participate. The same result or object also acts as a preveti tative to the occurrence of fires and losses " Ten thousand shares in the company have already been taken up, and it is anticipated that there will be a large subscription'in all parts of the colony. Forms ot application may be obtained at the company's office, Canada Building?, or from any of the branches of the National Bank, and appli cations for! shares will be received up to the 10 th of Augtst.' The prospectus discusses the : whole question of' the principles of mutual insurance with so much ability that it is sufficient to direct the attention of intending investors to it for

CABLEGRAMS.

REUTBB'S TBLEGRAMS,

LONDON, July 20. The Chief of Police in Dublin has

resigned.

Australian Cricketers.

The Australians commenced another match to-day against un eleven of Yorkshire, The scene of the con teat being on this occasion Middleshara The Australians went in first and were all disposed of for 222, McDonnelll played a splendid innings for 82, caught and bowled, Murdoch was bowled for 44, and also batted well. When the stumps were drawn for the day, the Yorkahlrenien had put to gether 57 tuns, for the loss of 5 wickets. The weather during the day was very fine, and taere was a very large attendance. Failure of the Orient's Frozen1 Meat. A further opening up of the Orient's cargo shows that the meat is for the most' part very lean. Ten per cent, of the cargo has become mildewed duriDg the voyage. For sound carcases full prices are being maintained, Sues Mail. The homeward Suez mail which left Melbourne on the Cth June, were delivered in London to-day. LONDON, July 20. Consols are unchanged at 99.?. Bank rate of discount remains at 3 percent, Market rate has been reduced to I£. New Zealand securities arc without quotable change. There are no alterations in the markets for olonial bread,stnil's or tallow.

AUSTRALIAN.

SALE OF KAURI TIMBEK.

MELBOURNE, July 21,

Messrs C. S, Ross and Co., of Melbourne, report tbe Hale of a largo quantity of kauri pine, ex Bella Mary. Hewn logs realised an average of IGs per 100 feet, and sawn flitches an average of 16s Gd,

LIGHT RAILWAYS IN NEW SOUTH

W ALES,

SYDNEY, July 21,

It baa transpired that the Government now propose to adopt the system of light railways, in place of the tramway which it i« intended to construct in country districts, aa feeders for the main railway line.

SYDNEY BANK DIVIDEND,

SYDNEY, July 21.

The Commercial Bank of Sydney has declared a dividend of 25 per cent, for the past ye»r.

COURSING.

MELBOURNE, July 21.

The final course for the Waterloo Cup was won to-day by Capri. The Purse was won by Wanton Lass, and the Plate by Rhodonthe. The meeting lias passed off moat successfully.

COMMERCIAL.

SYDNEY, July 21.

New Zealand wheat bos advanced 2d per bushel, and is now quoted at 59 3d. New Zealand osts are unchanged at 3s Gd, and maize at 5s Id, Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, £35.

ADELAIDE, July 21

Wheat is very firm at Ci Gd, an advance of Cd. Town flour por ton is £14 : country brands, £13 15a. The market for freights unchanged.

OPENING OF ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH.

The fine and commodious church which has been erected in East Newton through the zeal of the Benedictine Fathers will be formally opened, with appropriate ceremonial, to-morrow, by Bishop Redwood, of Wellington, assisted by the local clergy. It is perhaps the handsomest ecclesiastical edifice that the Koman Catholic communion possess in this colony, and it will serve as a lasting memorial to tbe energy of the pro motets and the generosity of the people amongst whom they are labouring. There is no need to recite the means by which the project of erecting such a structure, was decided on and ultimately taicen in band, suffice it therefore to say that tho foundation stone was .'laid on the 11th September, 1881, b> the Very Rev. Father Fynes, Vicar Capitular, the sermon- on the occasion being delivered by the Lord Abbot Alcock, that Mr Colebrook was the successful tenderer for the work, the con. tract time being lire months, and the price £3400. Additions and extras, however, have brought the 'amount up to over £6000, ana the contract time bad to be extended to twelve months. Mr Holland had the sub contract for tho stone and brick: work ; Mr J. Henderson, for the painting; Mr S. Parker, for the plumbing; and Mr Miller, for tbe gas fittings. All these gentlemen have satisfactorily executed their respec tive contracts. Ihe church, standing as it does on a commanding site, is a notable landmark fiom whatever direction the city i* approached, while its handsome appearance readers it a posses sion and a monument of which the Roman Catholics of Auckland may well feel proud. The internal dimensions are:—Nave, 30ft wide ; side aisles, 15ft wide ; length from the front entrance, back to tbe sanctuary rails, 88ft; width across traneepts, 77ft. The principal sacristy ia 40 x 40 ; side chapels, 15 x 24; and the sacristies, 14 x 11. Height ot batement story, 16ft clear ; height ot Bide aisle walls, 14ft; of main walla, 30ft; and from main floor to apex of roof, 56 feet. The building is in the Gothic style, and the principal front is in Eust-street. The. main tower at the corner of the church is divided into four stages, the bell chamber being in the third. It will probably bo used for meteorological observations, There is no spire to the tower, which has a flat roof, surmounted by an ornamental parapet. At the angles of the tower are large buttresses, and its height from gronnd to parapet is 88 feet. The small tower at the opposite angle of the building is two-storied. Ihp church is lighted with two large sun light?, and brackets of three lights (globed), between the columns of the side aisle?. The whole of the lining of the church is left undone for tho present, with the exception of the sanctuary and side chapels, and a portion of the west end and porches. The basement is aleo un finished, and will be completed later on. The chancel end of the building contains the sapctnary and two side chapeJe, in each of which is a aaciisty for the use of the clergy. A corridor at the back seven feet in width gives access to the sanctuary and sacristies, and a staircase at the end of the corridor leads to the basement'story. There is also a lower chapel, which is to be usod as a Sunday-school, while the organ gallery is situated above the entrance porches. The ground in. front of the church is terraced, access being had to the principal doorway by a flight of spacious steps. Special interest attaches to the high altar, from the fact tbat it was constructed in tbe w aikato by Father Luck, O.S. 8,, who sent it down to Auckland in oections, in order to be fitted up. It is 12 feet 6 inches wide, the roredos is 9 feet high, with the canopy over the tabernacle, thus making a total height of 15 feet. The style is early Eoglißh of ihe 13th century. The altar is constructed of Australian cedar, the columns being puriri with kauri bases, bands, and caps, and it is supported on four niasnivecolumus, the reredos beiqg mounted on light columns of picked puriri, with kauri basesandcaps.surmonntedbycarved tracery. The turnery, as well as the other portions of the work, was done by the rev. gentle man himself, who certainly must be com plimented upon the skill and taßto that he has displayed,' Bishop Redwood will preach morning and evening to-morrpw, and at the afternoon service Farmer's Mass will be performed by the associafod phurpli choirs (about 100 strong) under the direction of Professor Schmitt. .

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.—Special Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The Expected Want-oj"-Confidence

Motion. The division on Wednesday night continues to be the subject of keen discussion and speculation in political circles. I hear tliat both Buchanan and Pilliett.who voted with Ministers then, have now pledged them selves to vote on a no confidence motion. Lust night's "Post" says, "Had the Government been beaten on Wednesday night's question of adjournment, we really do not know which side would have looked the most ridiculous-the victors or the vanquished, on such a question. It would be too absurd to have a Ministry going out of office on a question o£ adjourning a debate on a private member's Bill, yet this would have been the position had Ministers been beaten, especially after staking their exis tence on the point. It is true they won, but they cannot afford to have many such victories." The Opposition "Is determined to have another trial of strength next week, that of Wednesday night being considered in a negative light. As it arose, it was really a question to the effect that the Government had no confidence.in the Opposition. Op positionists declare that had it been put conversely as a direct vote against the Go vernment it would have been carried. However.thismay be the issue and itia to be tried again shortly, and I am personally in formed of two who on Tuesday night voted with the ayes who will now vote with the noes in the tame House. This would equalise the votes. In tbe meantime both sides claim Wednesday's decision as satis factory and encouraeine;. Later, I have just seen Mr De Lautour, who, according' to the "Po*t," was to have moved a want*of-confidence motion last night. I have his authority for stating that nothing has been decided, nor is it probable any definite action will be taken until next week. I have also spoken to several other prominent members of the Opposition, who corroborate. There is not the slightest doubt the Opposition is hard eniug, and an inclination is shewn to sink personal rivalries, aud unite on a direct vote. A meeting of the principal mem bers of the Opposition was to be held at half-past ten last night, but its proceedings are kept Becret. It is currently repotted that there are still MOU.C difficulties in the way of union among the Oppoaitioajiorces, The Nor thern members, of c iwse, object to the Montgomery section liking tke lead on a no-confidence moiiori, and they, in their turn, set their faces against sir George Grey or Mr Dargaville, Mr DeL-autour, who, though a South Island man, is held in high esteem by the North, U suggested as a compromise. ' There is yet, however, a certain doubt in the minds of the Mont gomery party aa to Mr DeLautonr, thinking that he is rather too close a follower of Sir George Grey. The probabilities are, bow ever, that action will be taken next week. 'Jhe "Times," this morning, says all the ntoiies about a want-of-confidence motion being brought down, are stones, and noth ing more. There is no certainty whatever about them. If the Opposition think they can turn the Government, they will try to do so. Unless they think they are certain of doing so, they will refrain. If the Opposition moke up their mind to bring down a no-confidence motion, the Ministry, we are assured, will be fully warned of their intention. Disagreement in the Cabinet. It is reported that there was a serious disagreement in the Cabinet again yester day over the Native Reserves Bill, Mr Brjce wanting to go on with it at once. Rmnoured Ministerial Change. Kumoura are again revived that Mr E. S. Wright will shortly join the Ministry with the portfolio of Public Works. This will of course necessitate a rearrangement ef portfolios, amongtt which will be the rele gation to n member of the Lower Home of the Premiership. Major Atkinson will in all probability be the man, but the trans fer will be merely nominal, Mr Whitaker retaining the whip hand. Free Trade in Land. Mr Moss's Land Restrictions Removal Bill declares that it shall be lawful for any person, by deed or will, to restrict the alienation of land, and the holder of the legal estate for the time being under and by virtue of any deed or will shall, for the purpo.'e of sale or exchange, be deemed to be the absolute owner thereof without any restriction. Miscellaneous. The Public Petitions Committee report on the case of Frank Hedges that it is one for the Government to deal with. Their report in the case of McDonnell Brothers is unfavourable. The Government will place a sum on the estimate, for lighting Parliament buildings with electricity. The AuckUnd University Bill was read a fust time yesterday. A report of the Libr»ry Committee shews that 1,300 volumes were added during the year, and the library now includes 20,000 books. The value is estimated at £17,Q00. Major Harris cave notice of motion to day, viz , "If the Government will cause an enquiry to be instituted as to the cost of 'the removal of obstructions to the naviga tion of Turanga Creek as far as the bridge, with the view of placing a sufficient sum on the estimates for the abovt purpose," The Government, in compliauc'o with urgent requests of Mr Mitchclson, has in structed the District Engioeer at Auckland to report on the deepening of the Whangarei River, and survey tha lines of the proposed tramway from Waipu to the Whangarei Heads with site for a wharf. Gold Duties Act. Mr Seddon's Gold Duties Act Amend ment Bill, reported from the Goldfields and Miuea Committee, compels every person purchasing gold to demand of this seller the name of tbe county or borough of which such gold is the product. Every person purchasing gold shall once in every month make and sign a declaration, stating the quantity of gold purchased by him during such perl id, and the name of the county or counties or borough or boroughs ef which such gold shall have been stated to be the pro duct, and shall forward a copy of such declaration to the Clerk of the Council of the county, or oE the borough, in which such person shall for the time being reside. The Commissioner of Customs shall require all persons passing gold for shipment to present therewith such declara'ions as aforesaid, showing .where such gold so passed has been purchased. - Mtmicipal Corporations Amend ment. Mr Hutchison's Municipal Act, 1876 Amendment Bill extends tbe power of the Council to raalco or repeal by-laws, and gives powers to Councils or Boroughs to provide tor the lighting of the streets and public places of the Borough by means of electricity or any other artificial light which the Council shall think fit. Clause 6 makes every persorr, body, or company carrying on the business of fire in surance within tho limits of any borough supplied with water by means of water works constructed by and at the expense of such borough and available for the extinc tion or prevoation of fire, to deliver, or cause to be delivered, to tbe Clerk of the Council, an account showing the amount of premium receivable by such company in respect of fire insurance witbin such borough for the year, and every such person, body, or com pany, which shall fail to deliver, or cause to be delivered, such account as afore said, shtll- be liable to pay to the Council ot such borough the sum of £500 to be recovered by the treasurer of such borough in any court of competent jurisdiction. The manager has to prepare accounts and render to tl c Council. ihe percentage payable to the Council is so fided in. The Council may lease by clause ten, land or buildings, tho property of tha Corporation, for a term of years not exceed inj; for an agricultural lease 21 years, but renewable in pe-petuity for a mining lease or water lease/ or other right of leasement, 40 yd irs, for a building lease, 99 year?, and tor a'repairine lea'e, 60 year?. The Land Bill. In £he Bouse yesterday afternoon, Mr Bracken continued the debate on tha Livid Bill.'• At first he was vigorous ' and I emphatic,' but after he had spoken for ■ half-an-'hour, ho continued in au easy flow of language, at times poetic, and others prosaic' He uphl Id the measure, thinking it was a step in the right direction Be condemned the principle of the Sfc.te pirt ing, under any circumstances whatever, with their laud. It was a grave error. Mr Bracken spoke better than he has done this session, and was loudly chesred on re- , Burning his seat. '' ' V Mi Fish, another representative of Dune din, followed, and severely criticised the arguments of Mr Bracken, who, he said, jpoke^remarkably well from a one-aided

fast and furious, and to the point, Ha deprecated the principle of the Bill an j maintained that if it were passed it would i lead to a system of landlordism. Mr Fitzgerald, in a prosy, methodical style, followed somewhat in the steps of M T Fish, and endeavoured to explain to tha House that to revolutionise meant to turn over. This tact he impressed on members continuously. Mr Holmes, who has been keeping rather quiet lately, made a good common sense speech, though at ihe outset he said had the question been made a party one he would have voted against it. As it w as not, he would gladly support it, because he considered it was the thin end of the wedee sent in a right direction. X On the House resuming at 7.30* the g»l leriea were crowded owing to thg report ■ which had been circulated during the day that Sir George Grey's lieutenant, Mr Dp Lautour, was to give notice of a no-confid. ence motion. After the usual little formal business Mr Holmes continued the debate, and spoke for an hour in support of the Bill Messrs Williams, Petrie, Pearson and GCallaghan supported the Bill, an< i »£ Seddon, in one of the most common senJ speeches during the debate, op posed "it chiefly from a goldfields point of view During the sitting of tbe House a renort went the round of the galleries like wildfire that Mr DeLautour was goin» to brin» down the motion after the adjournment but when Mr Montgomery, another leader of the Opposition, got up tbe pnblic lef, knowing full well that there was no chance of it coming on The member for Akaroa continued in his usual diimal style, and only ]us u spoke to a quorum. It appeared as if hon. members did not care to listen to him. He spoke for an hour and a quarter but his araument, which contained Lothine new, fell very flat. *""«uj, Mr Bki:tham, Government whip, fob lowed, and, it is needless to say, spoke strongly in favour of the Bill Mr bWAHSON, who was as demonstrative as ever, surprised most persons by Eivin* tbe Bill his most hearty support. ■ Mr J. -B. Whyte, who drank a quantity of water, during a speech of ten minutes' duration, in a humourous manner criti. cisad tbe priucipal speaker. He hoped the Bill would pass the second reading.and promised hon. members that it would get fctitred up if referred^to the Waste Lands Committee. Mr Bolleston commenced replying at 12.40, and was loudly cheered by botheidea of the Houee. He spoke for an hour, and was just aa loudly cheered on resuming his seat. Tho Bill then passed its second reading on the voices, contrary to. general expecta. I tions.

PLOUGHING MATCH AT CAM BRIDGE.

(By TELEGRAPH-OWfl CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. A ploughing match, under the auspices of the Waikato Ploughing Association, waa held yesterday at1 Broad Meadows, when, notwithstanding the unfavourable nature of the weather, there was a fair attendance of settlers, though not so many a* might have been expected, Messrs Gwynne, Dibble, ' aid JBunciman acted as judges. The fol lowing are the results of the match:— Clahs first: Double-furrow—Heath, 1; Grey, 2; Simmens, 3. Four entered. Class second : Single-furrow—Watt, 1 • JJykea, 2; Crawshaw, 3. Class third : Single-furrow, for boys—Hannon, 1; Me- Garry, 2. Class fourth : One-way plough— McParlane, 1; Moreshead, 2.

The Auckland Agricultural Company re ceived first prize f« the best two and three horse teams on the ground, though tbe three-horse team of B. Allen was the most popular, and as a ploughing team was expected to take first prize.

Extra prizes were given to John Kunci man for best sack of potatoes; Mrs Tucker, best mangolds; John Runciman, best white carrots; W. Tucker, beared carrots; J. Runciman, best bushel white oatsjj. Allwill, best black oats; J, Runcirnau, best wheat; Mr Dykes, best kept harness. A well attended dinner took place in the evening io the Duke of Cambridge Hotel, B. Maclean, Esq., in the chair, Several goad addresses were given. Tbe action of Mr .Northcroft, R.M., in compelling Mr Chitty. Clerk of Court, to thiow ap the office of Hon. Secretary to tho association was severely criticisej. Bis action was designated as an insult to tha firming community. Mr T. Hickt said Mr Northcroft had connived atother members of thp force holding paid offices, but tried to iujure the farming interests of the district by hii pre»ent action. Mr Maclean called the meeting to order, 0.1 Mr Northcroft was not there to answer for himself, It is said the matter will not end here, as Mr Nortb crolt himself is a member of the local societies.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald. Esq. R.M.) * Uhusk.—Mary Davis was fined 6s and oostft Jambs jt Newmarket.— James Watson pleaded not guilty to boing druck ana making a 1 disturbance lonlsida of an hotel at New. mariier.—Constable Ryan described prisoner's conduct; he was mad drank, and commefioed by kicking a hole tbroiun his hat; he then dano-id ■' Jim Orow," and gathered a crowd around him.—Prisoner eaid the constab'e broke the brW ge of his no»o.—Fined 10s and costs. "• Indecent Language. — Wai. Cook was oharged, under the Vagrant Act, with using indecent language last ni B ht in a pnblio place, and with being arunk and disorderly.—Oon- -; stablo Brown deposed that prisoner was drank out-ido the VVaitomata Hotel, and was using fl'thj language. He persuadud him to go home, , whan d KODer turned upon him and threatened to knook him into a "cooked hat." and became so reativo that he was compelled to arrest him. —lTlned 20a and coats or seven days. Disobcdibnok.—James Peterson pleaaod guilty to wilful dlsobedienoß of lawful com mands on the 21st Instant o« board the s.s. Argyle.—Mr P. Uesketh appeared for the cap tain.—Mr Pardy asked for an adjournment, whioh was granted until Tuesday, prisoner being admltiel to bail on his own reoog biaanoes. Violent Assault,—Cornelius O'Brien and * Qcorgo Walker were charged with committing a violent assault npon Robert Molvor on tho 18th inst The partlonlars of this oase appeared in the last Issue of the Star. —Mr Pardy described the nature* of the assault, and Bald Mclror was in a very dangerous condition; he would therefore sik for a remand. Tbeoharge who remanded until Friday next, bail being ' refuSßd atptosenr. Housebbkakino. — Wm. Allan and Alex ander Barnes ware brought up on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelliog houce of Sarah Home, and stealing therefrom the earn of £4 IS) in money, and a gold ring, in all, £0, on the 2Ut lnst.—Mr Pardy aald the woman, sarah Home, was one of the unfortunate olaef, and the two prieonors were in the habit of "loafloR" upon hor. The prisoners wanted to borrow money of her. She lent them one shillin?. It was a most heartless robbery. The prisoners broke into the place in Sarah Home's abaonco, smashed her ohest ot ~' drawer?, and stole her property. One of the prlsonera left a box behind him, whioh" was v identified a? belonging to Allan.-Adjonrned for a week. Bail refused.

'Chabqe of Stealing a Hide, — Thomas MoQoeaten and Daniel Thomas were charge* with Btesllng a hide, the prop»rty of Mbbsm . Garrett Brotherc.—Prisoners said they found the hide. —Mr Pardy said as Mr Barnes was uncertain as to whether the'o were 63 hides • on hit dray consigned to Messrs Garrett, ha foit that tho oharza most fall through, but it farther ovldenos could be obtained tne police would ai?aln arrest the prieoners.-UlsohnrKed. Assaulting a Wife.—a respeotable man was called in answer to a ohiree ot saaault- . ingr his wife, but as the lady objeoted lo appear in an antagonistic position to her m lawful spanse. The boisterous mofalug hai resulted in a peaceful evecine. and the bubbles on the matrimonial stream had passed with the twilight grey. This was all the business.

SUN DAY SCHOOL ANNIVER SARY SERVICES.

The We<leyan Sunday-school, Onehunga, held their anniversary services this week. The Rev. W. Reid preached in tho morning and evening, and also gave a most interesting ad dress in the afternoon up.'n his late visit to tho Holy Land. His morning discourse waa chiefly impressing the importance of training thß young for Christ—first in tho family, and after wards in tho Sunday-school and1 churoh. He considered if this was properly attended to the churches would not now have to lament the groat discrepancy of numbers between tfio members who joined tho church and thenumbisr o£ senior scholurs yearly leaving, the Sunday schojl, and to more effectually do this the pastor o£ the adults must sco to it that he is also tho pistor of tho children, seeing thorn individually at least once a quarter for conversation on their soul's welfare; 'l ho evening sermon was also most impressive, both being listened to with marked attention by large congregations. Tho hymns sung wero alt from tho new Wesleyan Sunday-school book, and were quite a delightful feature in the day s services. On Friday evening a children's soiree was held, and, notwithstanding the boisterous weather, had an-oxcetlentattondanco, the school-room being quite full.- After'a sumptuou* tea, and the tables being cleared', tho entertainment took place consisting of reoi tatlons and songs by tho children and the Maori students from tho Three Kings. Amongst the pieces by the children, a thrilling recitation by Master A. Sommervillo. *Tho Covenantors 1': •'.Tho Charge of tho Light Brigade." by one of the Maori students, and a long piece of poetry called "Tnp Dying Boy," by one of tho girls, wero pariicularly commended, whilst tho beautiful songs "Apart" and "Tired," by : Miss Watkin, and a sacred song by Miss Morris, together with a duet by Misses Gilman and Morris, and Masters Pegler; also shared in ; tUe plaudits of the audi ence. A most amusing address by Rw. W. Watkin, and a short one from Graham Tawhai, with the sage and pointed remarks of Row G. Bond, the chairman, all served to make the meeting one of the most enjoyable of the Mod

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB. SATURDAY. JULY 355.



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