SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIBH WATBr}T^,Sw IMotoU!«. 517 BTJNRIBE.~To-morrow MotalßK. 7.4 MOON'S ASK.-Full Moon, 31st, 1.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

ArKylo, s.s., Crawford, from Whangnrfil

DEPARTURES.

IABT BVENINO. Welllnßton, b.p., Fo.ra.nhar. for Taurango Flngnl, c.8., Norrls, for Moroury Bay

EXPORTS.

Per Southern Crow, for Norfolk Island-28 mfitß Riiffa» 8B baca rloe, 10 onaas keroeono, 40 "Ska ond 2G cases biscuits, and a largo quantity of oundtles.

Ikwards Coastwise. - Puknpnka, jrom Patbou, with 23.000 feet tlmb.'r: Advance, from Whsnf?arel, with 190 tons coal; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 48 tona wood ; Janet, from Whannarei Heads, with 800 bnahel)lime; Per oeverance. from Walhekß, with 2co bUßheis gravel. Owtw*hds Coastwiski - Pukapuka. for Pathow; Kewarrt. for Wbangnrel: South narolina; for Barrier ; Lismlo. lor Whanßarei, Janet, for ■WbanKarei Heads. The ».s. Araw*te, e«»oted to arrive from tho Sonth on Monday, brings SO bags malt from Lyttelton for thi» part. The mission schooner Southern Crossi will l»nva for Norfolk Itlsn" early to-morrow. Thes.B Argyle arrived from WhanKarM at 3 n.m to-day. Pawengors;—Mrs Tuylpr, Mrs KWS. Mlsjei White, Armswad, Mannlntt. and MoPheai Messra P(flnoh. K. MoKenzlo, A. Campb*, MoKay, Bnrgeß?, G. MoLeod, Simpson, Lowe, Frasor, Cossar, Moss, and Cap tain Bull.

The new sohoonor Welcome, built by Messrs Blgelow and Son, is loadinß timber at tne Auok land Timber Oo.'a Mill. Sho proceeds from this port to Sydney.

Repairs to the new steamer Alexandra will OO3( about £350 laolUßlve (not "exolusive as erroneously stated yesterday) of engine work.

SCHOONER SIGNALLED.

A sohooner, Inelde Tlrltlrl, has been signalled all day having been unnble to roach the har bonr owlDg to light winds. The master of the TamO'Bh»nter reports a three-masted sohoonar as havlncr gono into waiwora lato last »i«ht, whloh will probably prove to be the voaael now signalled. The Cathona. referred to olse wherein this issue as 38 days out from Dune din Is a three-mastea schooner, so that hopes are entertained she will prove to bo the vosael now coming in.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening! Star Offlco, Friday.

Yesterday Messrs E. 8c A. Isaaoa disposed of 37 paokages of clothing, by auotion, at their pre intßOß In Queen-Btroet. There was a larue at tendance ol buj ers, and tho prices realised wero vary fair when the lateness of the season anS the overstocked condition ot tho market are t ikon Into consideration.

MB AIFBBD BOOKtAND'S WKKKLY BIPOBT.

At the Haymarket, on Friday last, fonder was In foil supply, but maintained the previooß week's values. A considerable quantity Of grain was sold, Maize, from Ss to 3i Si ; oats, from 3s 5d to 3a 9d; fovyi wheat, 4s 4d to 4* 6d per bushel. The Christohurch hows aaain enzaKed oonsidsrable attention; tbe whole were freely competed for; prices for best draught ranged from «i oto £80; medium drawtht ranged from £25 upwards; light harnasa. «8 to fil6 each. At the Haymarket, on Tuesday, hides brought fram 3d to 3ld the lb. BheapsklßS were In ibetter requost compared with their quality ; they brought from 2* to 3i lid each. Tallow, 24s 6d to 25s the owt. At Pawkura, on Wednesday, a larger thnn usual mutter of cattle met with a steady demand throughout the Bale. At Remuera, on Thursday, a large number of oows near calving, generally In low oonditton, met with an indifferent sale, varying In price from £4 to J3S; good cows in condition were from £7 to £9, A pan of oalvos brought 23s each ; yonnn dry oown, £3 Ids each : no other store cattle were yarded. Fat oattle were in (all Bupplyi and prices showed a downward tendency as the sale proceeded, but rallied to wards its conclusion. Prices r*nged from 2U to SSs the lOOlbs. Avaragos were: B." Constable, six steers, £10 12a 6d; Thomas Cawkwell, 24 head oows and steers, £8; F. Bmnloa. 20 Bteers, £3 4s IGl; A. nn<l J. Scott, 16 steara £3 3s 6d; 3. Flowlo.B steorß,£7l7a Gd; J. Barngh, 8 steers, £7 Is 6d; J. C. Klrth, 32 sieers. £7 9s fid. Bh»ep were In fall numbers, and started at last weak'fl values, but fell in price aa the sale proceeded from Is to 2a per head. A few well bred store plgi sold freely, and some wsll-fatUd baoon pigs brought from 56s to 72s Bdeaofa. ' MBBSBS HUNTKn AND NOLAN'S WEEKtY BEPOKT. Tho mwket has been tolerably active, and eevetal horses that on provlous ocoaslona could not find purohasors have this week ohanged hands. At the Dnrham Yards, on Friday, there Wai quite an average nnmbur submitted for sale by auotion. The competition was steady, and almost without exoeption those entered went offat quite the previous week's values. Wool, hides, and Bkins! A moder»ta supply met with Rood competition. Hides sold at from 3d to 3j|d per lb; skins. In 6d to 3s lOd ; wool, in grease. 7d parlb; rou«h Ullow, 23s 9d perowt. Cattle: There has been a good deal doing in dairy and fat stook. Btores were In short supply, '»nd there remains an unsatitfled demand. At New market, on Tuesday, there wae a full muster ot fat beasts, a moderate lot of dairy cows, and a limited number of stores. Thsre was also a very small muster at Walnku on Wednesday. Prloes for fat beasta have had a decidedly up ward tendency; 27s 6d per lOOlba having; been Blven for several pena, aud some few anlmils reaoked a shade higher. There was no note worthy alteration in tne values of dairy cows or itore stook. Sheep: Notwithstanding there hsj been a large supply, there has been no appreotable deollno in vtJue. Pigs were In moderate supply and corresponding demand. MESSRS BANES AND OO.'S HBPOKT. At Parawal, on Thursday, a very large market Of fat oattle was yarded, fully double the usual Bupply. For ohoice steers competition was keen, prloes for one lot reaohlng £12 7s Gd; but inferior quality of either sex was slow of sale, aud Borne faw pens in store condition were sold at very low prices per lOOlbs, ranging Jrom 15a to 20« for inferior qu»Hty, whilst prime sorts brought 259 to 27s lid. Sheep were in fair supply, Medium-Bizsd wethers brought ISs to 22s 3d each, f ally 4d per lb

Marriage.

GALLERY—DEAN.—At Onebunga, on July 25th, at the Registry OlHee, MlohaeL third son of the late Thomas Gallary, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. John Dean, Queen's Redoubt, Fokeno.

Death.

OARSON.-On July 27th, 1882, at Cameron- Ktreet, Ponsonby, Jane, relict of the late James Carson, aged 67 yean. The fuaral will leave her latel roeldonoe to-morrow (Saturday), at 3 o'clock; Friends are invited to attend. OLKNNY.—On July 28th, Frances Glenny. axed i 83 years, relict ot the late Mr. George Glenny, Of Epsom, The funeral will leave the residence of Mr. T. 11. Webb, Hobson-street, at 3 p.m. on Mon day, 31st lnst. OIjA.DWNG.-On July 27th, at the rcsidenoo ef Mr. David Patterson, Violet-street. Kden Terrsoe, New North Road, Henry eiaddiog, of Papatoitol. aged SO years. The funeral will leave the abova reslflenoe at 1 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday). Friends will please acoept this invitation. GRKGORY.-On July 28th, at tho Provincial Hospital, Mr, William Gregory, aged 65 years. The funeral will leave the Hoapital te morrow (Saturday), at 3.50 o'clock. Friends please aeoept this Invitation. MA.KTIN.-On July 27th, at his resldeioo, Hobson-streot, Antonio Martin, aesd 69. The funeral will leave his late residence en Sunday nezt t at 3.30 p.m. Friends are re speotfully Invited to attend. MILLAR -On July 28th, at her lata residence, Sale-street, alien, the beloved wire of Mr. John Millar, after a long and palnfal illness, aged 49 years. The funeral will tako plaoe on Sunday, at 3 o'olook. Friends please aocept this invita tion.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 28. 1882.

For the cauu that kcks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance Fer the future in the distance, And tiie good that we can do.

Intelligence has come along the cable to-day that Turkey has at length promised to send a contingent to Egypt. There are still, however, doubts about the sincerity of the Ottoman Government in tho matter. England, France, and Italy, therefore, will probably not delay the dispatch of the ex peditions now preparing for embarkation. Th« sympathies of Turkey have been so manifestly with Arabi Pasha throughout that its participation may develop new complications and difficulties. The tele grams of tho last two or three days indicate that the part taken by France and Italy will be solely directed to the protection of the Suez Canal. Should the Sultan, there fore, fail in bringing Arabl Pasha to his bearings, the chief burden of the campaign will be thrown upon England; and under these circumstances the subjugation of the insurrection should properly be followed,

as the London " Times ' urges, by a British Protectorate, n.s a guarantee against a re currence of a similar outbreak.

THK leara continually expressed by our ro porter at VY ellington concerning Auckland's position If the One Million Loan Bill iv te jected.arewellgrounded. Fromthefullatate meutof the Public Works Minister, now to hand.weleatnthatonly £7,500 iaproposecVfur the Whangarei railway—not £75.000, as erroneously telegraphed. Hence, the total amount of tho railway votes for Auckland, out of the £1,650,000 allotted from the three million loan for railway contraction, is only £200,000, and no provision whatever has been included for tho principal work in the North Island —its trunk railroad. A large portion of the £200,000, moreover, is to pay for work already done. The North Island members ought, in a solid phalanx, to insist upon the Million Loan Bill going through before they allow the passage of the second Hill saddling upon the colony unothei- three millions ot debt so unjustly distributed. How lamentably .Auckland has been shunted in the past expenditure of Public Works loans may be gathered from the following figures shewiDg the amount ex pended on railways nnd the length of Hues in each Provincial District:—

Miles opon. Kxpendi turp. OtagO _ .. - ..473 J33.H07.700 Canterbury .. „ .. 33( 1,917.131) Wollington—Vaplor 1 Welllnsrton-Foxton \ SO7 2.423.199 foxton-Now Plymouth) Auokland _ .. .. 149 1,350.156

The heavy raius last night and to.dny were expected to cause heavy freshes in the bush creeks, and bring down tho uuich needed supplies of logs.

The annual meeting of the Waiotahi G.M.Co. lapsed for want of a quoroum. The balance-sheet showed that the total recoipts had been JCI2.G4S 13s Gd, lucliidiug v balance on June 30th, 1881, of £1,12G 11» 6d. The oxpeiulitiivo.includirjp £250 added to reserve fund, was £11,953 17s 2d, leav ing a ensh balance of £GSt 16s 4d.

After wo went to press yesterday, tho fo'« luwing wero elected directors of the Quom of England G. M.Co. for the ensuing year:— Messrs G. W. Binney, J. YV. Dalton, Thco. Uooper, It. J. Kawliusou, and J. Dannett. Mr J. Wayuiouth was re-elected auditor. The length of cable required to connect Tiritiri with "Waiwera telegraph station was stated last evening as 1J miles, but it should have read 10J miles. From Tiritiri to the nearest point ut Whnngaprouis about H miles,

Last night's meeting of the City Council proved the shortest on record since the sys tem of nocturnal meeting was adopted. The proceedings commenced at halt-past Bix o'clock, and although there was a fair amount ot ouaincas to bo gone through, the whole of it had been despatched at live miuuteß past eight.

Arch Hill possesses a gang of larrikins of a very advanced type. They assembled in force at the meeting last night, and amused themselves by acattering lino scoria ash down the backs of the attentive ratepayers, and disturbing the proceedings iv every conceivable manner. We are informed that list nitiht'a annoyancs was no exception tv the rule, and we would recommend the local policemen to make a note of this fact.

The rainstorm of latt night has transformed the suburban roads and footpaths into the wretched condition of mud and slush, from which a few days of snnshino had rescued them at the beginning of the week. It would eoern aa if the people of Ponßonby had especial reason to hurry forward the formal annexation of the district with the city, for tho leading thoroughfares have received such slight attention at the hands of tho trustees that not one of them it v a proper state of repair. If.yon College-road is rapidly approaching the stage of impa>su bility, and pedestrians now betake them selves to the centre of tho roadway iv preference to traveling the miry and worse than primitive footpath.

Work is being pushed on viporomly nt the Whau Whau mine to-day, and within a week cr two lorty men will bo able to work at the face of the new soam. We under stand it is likely there will be another change of proprietorship immediately, Mr Bris&endcn retiring.—"Northern Advo- Sato."

The usual meeting of the Northcote Mutual Improvement Association was held in tho school-room on Monday oveninjr, and was largely attended, Mr Cowper fin the chair. An interesting debate on tho qucs? tion, " Is the use of tocaoco iv all its forms injurious," waa opened by Mr Barratt in the affirmative, and Mr Parish in the nega tive,'and was \lgorously sustained by nume rous members on both sides. The rule lately introduced, making it compulsory on every member to take an active part in de bates, was found to work most success fully, even boys of the luvenilj section of the society rising baldly to make their maiden efforts at oratory. The question was carried ia the affirmative by sine against five.

Samuel Joy, of Ngaruawahia, who at the last sessions of tho Supreme Court was tried on a charge of obtaining goods from Mr J. Leek ou false pretenses and acquitted, is again in trouble, this time on a charge of bigamy. It appears that 24 years ago he married a half-caste woman at Taupiri, who, within half ao hour of the completion of the ceremony, eloped to the King Country with a Maori lover. Cn January 9 last, Joy contracted a matri monial alliance with a widow named Pramley, who arrived here by the Lady Jocelyn, and who, it is understood, laid the information, Joy was arrested at Nga ruawahia, and came to town under Con stable Hammond's charge by last night* train.

The " Herald " was in error this morning in stating that a prize for the best conun drum on the Zulu War would be given away at the Opera House to-morrow. The competition takes place this evening.

Mr C. F. E. Kissling announces the es» tablishmeut in Auckland of a branch of the Firel Insurance Association of london. The company i« nowf prepared to undertake business here at rates favourable to insu rers,

The strong gale of wind that accom panied the heary fall of rain early this morning seems to have wrought some slight damage in city and suburbs, and amongst its freaks was the breakage of the Theatre Royal flagstaff. It was found this I morning hanging from the roof in three pieces, and bad it not been for the rope to which it was attached, it might have smashed part ot tho verandah in its descent to the ground. The following particulars of a Maori outrage at Paroti, near Whangarci, are published in the last issue of the " Northern Advocate " :—Last Saturday two old men were maltreated by Maories tc such an extent that one of them will be disfigured for life. One man, named Russol, was at hia whare tituated at Harris's camp, when the Maoris came and demanded tobacco. On being refused they set upon him in such a way that poor Russell was left stiff and insensible by the miscreants. They robbed him of clothes to the value of £9, and_ decamped on the road to Paroti. On their way, they fell in with a man named Daley, whom they assaulted in the same fiendish manner, then robbed bim, and left him bleeding and insensible on the road. Although this happened on the 15th, and the police at Whangarei were warned of the occurrence the same day, no notice was taken of the matter, and no effoit imido to arrest the miscreants.

Among the obituary notices that appear elsewhere will be found an announcement ot the decease of Mr Antonio Martin, one of the "old identities" ot the place.. Ho came to Auckland in 1848 by the barque Noble, which arrived in a dismasted state, and for several years afterward he worked hard at the trade of a cooper. Then he started in the coasting trade, and having I acquired a little money in that way, he temporarily forsook seafaring pursuits and became proprietor of the Victoria Hotel in Victoria-street, After afewyeara'oceupancy of the public house, he gave it up and retired into private life. He was a steady, indus trious and genial man, and was much liked by those who knew him. He leaves ;i widow and fourteen children. Tl c deceased was a native of Portugal, and an Oddfellow of 29 years' standing. His widow is a sister of Councillor Fleming.

At the special request of the Fonsonby Highway Board, the issue of the proclama tion uniting the district to the city is to be postponed for a few days.so ai to allow the trustees an opportunity of legalising the rate by giving the required twelve days' notice of their intention to strike it. Had this not been done.no rates could have been collected by the present trustees, and the city rates would not commence till August, so that for the mouths of April, May, June and July the ratepayers would have been relieved of all contributions, and thus a sum of something like £400 would save been lost to the district. However, that has been averted by the Government's prompt compliance with the Board's re quest..

The Ponsonby " At Home " will be held this evening, in the distiict hall; danc ing to be commence! at 8 o'clock.

Kohler's waxwork exhibition was patron ised yesterday by numbers of interested visitors, and several ocarinas were given away, each recipient receiving a lesson from Mr Kobler. A matinee will take place to-morrow afternoon, when presents will be given to young persons who may be in attendance. Ocarinas will be given away to-night and to-morrow night.

The St. Paul's Sunday-school children's winter trea', will bo given this evening. A plentiful tea will be provided at six o'clock in the schoolroom ; and the Prince Albert tree, with its artificial fruitage, pleasant but indigestible, and the music, will follow iv the Freemasons' Hall, Princes"-street.

A musical and literary entertainment will be given this evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, commenciug at 7.30 precisely. The pro gramme ia of a most attractive character, consisting ot glees, duets, balladp, readings, and music by the, St. James's choir, Misses McKay nnd Mercer, and Messrs Carter, McCoskrie, Hanna, and others. A capital evening's amusement may be confidently anticipated by visitors and friend?.

There was a good attendance at the meet ing of the Wcsleyan Mutual Improvement Association last evening, when rules were adopted for the government of the society, a programme drawn up and ordered to be priuted, and the hour for opening each meeting fixed at eight o'clock. It was decided to hold a musical and literary outertainment on the eveniog of Friday, August 11, and it was aonouueed that the next weekly meeting would be devoted to readings and recitations, from the prose and poetical wcrks of Lord Macaulay.

Thompson's Diorama of the Zulu War attracted a full house last night at Abbot's Opera House, and the distribution of varied gifts caused quite a commotion nmong the auditory. Mrs Gunson was the happy recipient of the suite of furniture. Thi> Diorama will be re-opened this oven ing at the usual hour. This (Friday) oveuing a handsome oil painting will be awarded for the best conundrum on the Zulu war. A grand matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon, when every child present will receive a gift from Mr Thomp son.

Tho Key. Percy SmallfieUl's lecture on ".Alexander tho Great," in tho Papakura Presbyterian ChUrch, on tbo 25th instant, was enjoyed by a good audience, and gave much satisfaction. The lecture was illUß trated by a map, and the proceedings en livened by several selections of music by the members of the district Harmonic Society. The Key. Thomas Norrie pre sided, and informed the audience that the proceeds of the lecture would be devoted to the purchase of a new harmonium for the Papakura Presbyterian Church. The whole closed with thanks.

Referring to our Italian correspondent's report of the inquest on the late Captain Johtstone, in-which it is stated that the deceased was a nephew of the late Lord Campbell, Viceroy of India, andnet>hew of Sir George Campbell, "East Neuk of Fife " writes :—Captain Campbell's uncle was John, Lord Campbell, who died Lord Chancellor of England, but never waa Viceroy of India. Lord Campbell bad a brother, Sir George Campbell, of Eden wood, Fifeshlre, and his son, Sir Georce Campbell, M.P. for Kircaldy, is the late Captain Johnstono's coii-in. The father of Lord Campbell was the Rev. Dr Camp bell, of Cupar Fite.

Wo append a copy, verbatim et literatim, of a unique epistle that was submitted at the City Council nieetiDg last niijht :— " Aucklaud, .Inly 27th, 1882. To His Worship the Mcr and Membra of the Sity Council. Sur I Demand four What raiscn you tiled Mr Nails privet property up in Upor Queen street at the expenca of raitpayrs and paid fur Carton past others street ther ar olhnr etreeti that fur Last Eighteen yersyon never spent pounds onest way. lam raitpayer and Demand you to publish to tho publick on wot a thorty spent ther monny. In Men up Nails privet property Look Back at your self and ask your self If this Is onest. plea publish in tho publick press your raisen. you Will her moar of this. Yours rait rajer." The writer's orthography is in genious if not correct,

The semi-annual meeting of the Boyal ■Star of Auckland Lodge of Oddfellows, under the American constitution, was held last evening, when the following brethren were installed officers for the ensuing year: —N.G., Brother Thomas; V.G., Brother McCuliky ; Permanent Secretary, Brother Alien j Kecording Secretary, Brother Morey; Warden, Brother Piggott: Con ductor, Brother Power j K.S N.G., Brother Hammond; L.S.N.Q., Brother Burchell; 1.G., Brother Kwans j Cbaplaio, Brother Armiger; K.S.S., Brother Cobley. This lodge ia in a satisfactory condition financially, the assets amounting to £400 16s lid, while the liabilities are only £20 4* 9d, The receipts foi the last halt .year were £164 9s 7d, and the expenditure £90 9a lOd. During the course of the evening the D.D.G. M,, Bro. J, Hughe", proientcd to Brother S. 11. Matthews a handsomely engraved and framed member's cortiiicaie, as an acknowledgment of his services as auditor, oilicer, and member.

The concert in St. Thomas's school-room last evening was well attended, the build ing being crowded to the doors. An excellent programme was presented as follows :—Pianoforte trio, " B«peep," tho Misses Fisher ; vocal duet, " What are the Wild Waves Saying?" Mrs McKinstry and MraForder; song, "We T»rs," Mr O. B. Wayraouth; vocal duet, " irmy and Navy," Messis Jonniigs and Lecdham; "Huntsmen's Chorus," choir; song, "I Never can Forget," Miss Fleetwood ; read ing, " A Scene in Court," Mr Kobertson ; comio song, "A Horseshoe upon the Doojr," Mr Tajlor; vocal duet, " Folly and Fashion," Mrs Waymouth and Mrßooney ; Eong, "The Englishman," Mr Hartley; rending, Mr Waymouth; vocal duet, "Flowon.Thou Shining River," Mrs Way mouth and Mr Forder; pianoforte sole, " Patience," Mrs McKiastry ; song, " The Roll Call," Mr Bourne; pianoforte duet, " Don Pasquale," Mrs Humphrey Duvis and Miss Hamilton; vocal trio, " The Wreath," Mrs Davies, Mr Cornish, and Mr Bourne; song, •• Alice, Whore art Thou," Mr Jennings; comic song, "Grandfather Had," Mr Taylor; vocal duet, "Money Matters," Mr and Mrs Forder; glee, " The Bells," choir. At the conclusion of the concert, votes of thanks were passed to those who had rendered assistance.

To tho Editor : Sir,—in tho interest of those who on account of "rulesand regula tions " arc not able to speak foi themselves, T ask you to publish the followiuj; f 'Cts : Soon after Captain Hume catno lo tho colony he instituted a system of granting fifteen days' leave per annum to the officers connected with the gaols. This system has been religiously carried out, so I am in formed, in the Southern gaols, and was hecun in the Auckland gaol, bat was. for some reason or another discontinued about four months since, after about half a-dozen of the senior officers had had their leave. Captain Hume was, I am informed, spoken to by those interested the latt time he was in Auckland, and promised the men the leave should be continued, but time is pass iDg and nothing has been done in the matter. Now, sir, considering that these men's hours of duty average eleven per day all tno year rountf, Sundays included, it does not seem that they are asking too much when they ask for the fulfillment of Captain Hume's promue. I might mention that in the Southern gads half the warders are off duty every week from midday Saturday until Monday morning, in addition to thoir other leave, while here I am told they have no such privilege,— Yeurs respectfully,; \ll Alike. " Anti-Prejudice " writes strongly against the action of Mr Northcroft, K.M. for Waikato, in compelling the Clerk oi the Couttto throw up Ms position aa Honorary Secretary to the Ploughing Association. He says : " Does Mr Northcroft not know be himself is in a like position to that of Mr Chitty ? If I do not mistake, he is a member of tbe Armed Constabulary Force, as well as Resident Magistrate for Waikato, and notwithstanding this, he does not think it inconsistent with his position to hold office as President of the Debating Society, as well as something else in the Cricket Association, and as sornefliing else in the Jockey Club. Now I contend if Mr Cbitty is debarred from hpldiDg an honorary office in our local associations, so is Mr North croft. And surely in this respeci, ' Jack's as good as his master.' Mr Chitty is lay reader in one of our local churches, perhaps ;his also is an inconsistency in tho eye of the judicial potentate, for there is very little difference between this and Mr Chitty's late office. Did it never come to the knowledge of Mr Northcroft, as an officer of the Armed Constabulary, that certain other men under his charge held supposed honorary offices, outside the force, for which they got suitable remuneration ? And is it nob true that the matter was con nived at ? The insult which Mr Northcroft has offered to the agriculturists of this dis trict cannot he forgotten."

Mr W. 13. Langbiidgc has been laid up for saverol weeks with jaundice and deter mination of blood lo the head.but is slowly recovering.

At a meeting of the District Lodge of Oddfellows; held last evening at Otahnhu, Mr Charles Ahier, of the Thames, was pre sented with a handsome clock at a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the mem bers of- the Orde

The Imports In Auckland for the June quarter were £382,000 against £341,552 for the corresponding quarter last year. The exports also shewed an increase, being £165,000 against £135,977. The Customs re ceipts were £71,485 against £06,881.

The Austrlnsian Plate Glasp Insurance Company have installed an agency in Auckland under the management ot Mr F. A. Jones. There was room for such an enterprise, and good business ought to re sult.

The question of tramway construction and a water supply for Paruell may now be considered as definately settled, inasmuch ii 3 lettors were received by the City Council last night from the St. Helier's Bay Co., and the Paruell Borough Council, accepting the terms submitted lo them respectively. The contracts will now be drawn as cxpecli tiously as possible.

Mi H. K. Gilmour, brush and bellows manufacturer, has shown us some fancy bellowp, intended presumably for drawing-room use. They are handy in size, aud highly ornamental. A picture in monochrome on each is wejl executed. One represents a moonlight niyht at sea; the other a draped female wandering by the sea-shore. These products of New Zealand industry reflect great credit on the establish ment where they aie turned out.

News was received in town to-day from Ticrnan's freehold, that gold was showing in tho stone stoping from the rise, about 60ft from where the gold was got last week. The leader is about 15in, and 111 fine ground for gold, while gold can be seen in breaking down both faces now. There is about thirty tuns of stone to hand, and tho manager bolieves that when he meets with the lending s'ope he will be able soon after to take out a good crushing.

There ia a disposition amongst the Arch Hill people to allow the district to become ictrogressive instead of progressive, A motion was proposed at the nicotine; last night that the lamps be not lighted for the next six months, and that the proceed!) of the lighting rate be devoted to the repair of the streets. It was withdrawn on the un derstanding that a meeting be called to con sider tho question, Arch Hill is insutti ciently lighted at present, aud if they wish to avoid uctions for damages, it would he scarcely judicious to extinguish tho lights altogether,

'} he cutter Bessy, with all hands, had a very narrow escape on the last trip from this port to Whan^aroa. She left Auck land sixteen days ago, and only arrived at Whangaroa yesterday. Captain McDonald reports having been blown three hundred mi len out to sea by one of the pievalent gales, while the vessel wai bove-to for six days at one time, uud the crew were five days without water. After enduring great privations, they yesterday got into Wbauga roa, where much anxiety bad been felt for their safety.

A singular point, which possesses con siderable intercut for ratepayers and householders in suburban highway diatrUtg, was raised at the Arch U 111 meeting last night. Mr Lucas Martin pointed out that, under section 10 of the Act, he was liable as a householder, in default of the owner of the property, for tho payment of rates. Undor these circumstances, he claimed a vote in tho election of of trnsteea. The point was contested by the chairman and various ratepayer*, but Mr Martin strena ously demanded his right*l, and eventually he was supplied with a form and allowed to register his vote.

The following enses were heard and determined at the R.M. Court yesterday afternoon after our reporter had left: • - Sadgrove v. Macdonald, claim £1 Bs, four days' wnges. Mr Cotter for the defendant. Judgment reserved. White v. Mclntyre, claim £2 Is 3d for fencing. Mr E, Cooper tor plaintiff, and Mr Alexander for defen dant. Judgment for plaintiff. W. Kirby v. Mullally, claim £-1, for value of four wheelbarrows. Mr Cotter for plaintiff, for whom judgment was given. Todd v. Bart ley, claim £2 5s for wages. Mr Iheo. Cooper for the defendant. Nonsuited. Rhodes v. Jervis, claim £2 5s Gd for work and labour done. Mr Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr Speed for defondant. Judgment tor plaintiff.

A social gathering iv connection with tbo Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, was hold in the district hull last evening, the Rev. J. Bates presiding. Tea wag provided in attractive form by the ladici of the con gregation. Alter tea the chairman de livered a short addrets, in which he re ferred to Alexandria, tho scene of the present Egyptian trouble. Ho_ spoke of that city as one of the most ancient in the world, and said that, as far as the people were concerned,we were now learning what the ancient Alexandrians learned before Chtut, The musical portion of the enter tainment included pianoforte selections by Mrs Linton and Miss Philcox ; son&s by Misses Linton, Burgess, and Porter, mid purt songs by the choir, which was con ducted by Mr Bartley.

To the Editor : Sir, — A telegram appeared in your issue of the 20th instant relative to the Upper Township (Driving Creek) School in which it is statod that "rebellion raged in the school, &c." The committee were surprised when they read the article and have instructed me to con tradict it. The committee have investigated tho matter, «nd find tbat two boys misbe haved, one only seriously. The assistant teachers report that the conduct of the rest of the children was very good. You must bo aware that such a statement is likely to injure the name of the school and,of course, tho head teacher. Whether that has been the object or not I cannot say, but, at any rate, it is not proper to make assertions without being certain of their truth. How ever they have had little effect here, for the head teacher, who has been in charge of tho school for eight years, i% too weU-known and highly-respected in the district.—l am, &c, Charles CoGHi,AN,Chairman Driving Creek District School Committee. [Our correspondent displays wonderful ingenuity in discovering hidden motives. The tele gram referred to diitinctly stated that the «iisturbanco eccurred during the absence of the head teacher. -Ep. E.S.]

The half-yearly meeting of the Tsupiri Coal Company shareholders was held late yesterday afternoon, Mr John Chambers presiding. According to the report pre sented, it appeared that the net profit for the half-year was £1749 4s sd, which the directors recommended for appropriation as follows:-£600 towards payment of the dividend of Is per share; £400 to be credited to a reserve fund, and to be in vested on mortgage of freehold security; and the balanca of £749 4s 5d to he carried forward to new account. The mine waj stated to be in thorough working order, and the business of tho company steadily increasing. Tho output at present is 2500 tons per month. It appeared from the balance-sheet that the position of the com pany was : Dr.—To capital, 12,000 shares at £1 finh, £12,000; to sundry creditors £180 11- lOd; to profit and loss—profit £3175 Is 7d: total, £15,355 13s sd. Cr.— By tramp&y, wharf, aud buildings, £1879 4s Id ; by coal and mine lease, £6000; by >undry debtors, £2219 14s Id ; by cash in Bank of Now Zealand, £1035 3s 8d ;by caßh in haod, £21 11s 7d—£11,155 13s 5d : uncalled capital, £4200 : total, £15,355 13a sd. The report' and balance-sheet were adopted, and Messrs Barstow and Cham bers re-elected directors.

The annual meeting of the Thames Gold mining Company, which waa to have been held at noon to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum. It appears, from tho directors' report, that in consequence of the falling off in the returns from the mineß, no divi donds have been paid. In the Waihi Com pany, six hundred shares have been pur chased, and iv the Alburnia Company, fivo hundred new shares. The sum •£ £2,10919s remains on interest at five per cent., and £600 at six per cent. Mr J. L. Wihon letires from the directory, in ordinary course, but being eligible offers himself for re-election. Statement of accounts—Cr. • Balance Bank of Aew Zealand, £196 6a ; dividends received, £105; loans, £390 Is ; interest on loans, £123 12«: total, £814 19s 3d. Dr. : Salaries paid, £SJ; charges, £2 2s ; calls paid, £311 16s ; new shares £383 10a; balance, £67 11s 3d : total, £814 19a 3d. Assets : Balance Bask of New Zealand, £67 lls 3d; cash at call, £2109 19s ; loan to Bismarck Cp , £760 ; interast £62 12s 7d : total, £3000 2s lOd. Liabili ties; Calls to pay, £264; balance, £2736 2s lOd: total, £3000 2a lOd. Capital account: To 6000 shares at £10 per share, £60,000. By capital called up and paid, £59,15 i 17s 6d; do. do. unpaid on 464 shares forfeited, £848 2s 6d : total, £60,000.

Michael Jireon, labourer, charged with violently attacking Wm. Creighton with an axe on the 20tu instant, in Alexander street, was remanded until Monday next, as the injured man is suffering from ery sipelas,

The gum market is quiet this week, Eaaf Coast produce has improved in price, the'qu«t«ion being £48 to £50 per ton. Daring the present month, the receipts amounted ',o 275 tons.

The Prince Arthur Hotel, built by H. Shailer for Mr Hubert Oram, was opened this afternoon. It cost nearly £5,000, is three stores in height, and possesses 23 rooms. Messrs Mahoney and Sons were the architects, while MrMoginie performed the masonry work, and Mr Kelly the plas tering,

Tho football match, North Shore v. Pon sonby, is postponed on account of the weather, which has rendered the ground unfit for play.

Our market quotations to-day show a rise to 7d and 7Jd in the wholesale price of local che.ese, while Canterbury is stated to be 8d to Sid. There is no Adelaide flour in the market, but Southern is quoted at the im proved price of £12 10s all round. Maize lias receded in price, the wholesale figure for Fijian being 4s 9d to ss, and for coastal, 4s 3d to 4s 6i. Oats have fallen slightly, and now stand at 3s Gd to 3.s Bd, while the retail price varies frsm 4a to 4s 3d.

The election of trustees for the New market Highway District, under the pro vidons of the Local Elections Act, took place yesterday, and resulted as follows : — F. G. Clayton, 78; W. C. Walker, G7; J. Mason, GG; J. j aite, 61; G. Bishop, GO (these five were elected); J. McColl, 52, C. Sutton, 48; J. Pearce, 18; and J. Ball, 9. Mr J. AtiRUS acted as returning officer.

THE SCHOONER CUTHONA OVERDUE.

The schooner Cuthona left Port Chalmers for Auckland on June 20th, aud lias not been heard of since. She is already 38 days out, or about 30 days longer than is usually occupied on the passage. The Cuthona is in charge of Captain Giflbrd, and has the following cargj for Auckland; 2,308 sacks oats, 027 sacks wheat, 200 sacks Hour, 140 sacks barley, 200 sacks bones,and 120 sacks oatmeal.

AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY.—HALF YEARLY MEETING.

The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of tho Gau Company took place this af lernoon, Mr Thos. Macllarlano presiding. There wero not more than a dozen persmi present. The Sec retary submitted the following abstract of re ceipts and expeediturc for tho half-year ended Juno 30, viz.:—Receipts, £12,301 89 2d ; expen diture, £7,318 2s 3d. Balance to profit, £4,980 5s lid; Dividend of 83 Od on 10,000 shares. £1,250. To 00 carritd to Profit and Loss New Account, STii 5a lid. On the motion of the Chairman the report was adopted. Mr Snelh'ng asked if tho Chairman would state what wero the Directors' views as te the probablo influence of tho electric light upon gas and Gas Company shares. ■ he Chairman said that so far as the direc tors wero concerned, and so far as tho informa tion that they had received in regard to the electric light went, they wero porfectly satisfied that gas would maintain its position as an il u min»tor. The electric light ■would not interfere to an appreciable extent with tho success of gag, ana, indeed, the fuct was that wherever the former light had been introduced there had boou an increased inquiry for gas. Their own position as a company bad not suffered from the rumours that had been in circulation re electric illumination, for during the past six mouths tho number of consumers had increased by 257. while the number of new services put in for tho same period was 230. So far as the directors' knowledge went, and so far as they could test public feeling, they had not the slightest reason to feel apprehension in regard to the electric light. Mr J. If. Field said that ho had a few remarks to ofFer with respeot to the nature of the oleotric light. It Boomed now to bo pretty generally agreed that it was useful for the lighting up of a largo area, when this could be done from one centra, and in cases where money was no great otyoct. In cities whose streets wero rogular, and tho ground oven, therefore tho new illuminator could bolused with advant age, but in towns liko Auckland, where the thoroughfares abounded with Bimiosities aud tho (fround was very unoven, tho electric light was out of the question. For this very reason its use had had to be abandoned in Liverpool and gas reverted to. It had been employed with some success at Charing Cross and in the Parliament Houses, London, but in HolbornVia duct, according to tho Times, it had been shown to lie infft. ior to gas certuinly in cheapness) and also in serviceability. It would not sunereede gas in Auckland therefore.

Mr Joseph Noirnmn ondcrsed what tho pre vious Bpeakers h»d said on the subject. Ho also gave as an additional reason for the direc tors'confidence the tact that Gas Co.'s sharea when tho mail left London were quoted at higher figures than at any tiruo since the Glas gow Bank failure. [Mr K. Is&ucs: " That's true."] If, therefore, in London, where all that was favourable to tho olectrio light was known, such conlldenco was felt in gas stock, wo in Auckland had no reason to foel al.rm. Tho competition had served, however, to bring out some scioDtlfic improvements in gas manufac ture, and they had been introduced here, while tha prico had boon reduced from 8a id. to 83 por 1,000 feet.

Mr Viokora stated that ho had been request ed by a number of shareholders to ask if the dirociors huu followed the example of tho Wellington Company, in seeking from Parlia mont power to nse tho elociric light if neces sary. The Chairman replied that they had wrltt n te tho Hou Mr Whituker on tho subject asking him to aeo that no injury was done to tho ex isting Gas Companies. On the motion ot the Chairman a dividend of 8s Cd per share, payable on Monday next, was then determined on.

Tho proceedings (concluded with tho usual acknowledgement to the chair.

HIGHWAY BOARD MEETINGS.

ARCH HILi,

The adjourned meeting of Arch Hill ratepayers was held last evening in Nevvton West school-room, Mr Jcnkius presiding. A resolution asking that tho minutes be read was moved and negatived. Mr Fanlder a.«ked the Chairman to read several clauses regarding the legality ot the meeting being adjourned, but he was ruled out of order, and a motion paeacrt that the adjourned business be proceeded with, The Chairman stated that Mr Kadcltffe, one of the proper auditors, had not signed the balance-sheet before it was passed at the previous meet ing, but he had done so since. Mr Radclifle now brought up a report on the balance-sheet, dealing principally with the mode of keeping acconnts. On the motion of Mr Fanlder, a vote of thanks w»s patsed to the auditor in question, and 'it was agreed that bis report be recorded in the minutes. The meeting then proceeded to ballot for trnstees, fourteen candidates having been nominated at the previous meeting. The poll resulted as follows :— Baker, 33; Edgar, 33 ; Jenkins, 30; Jones, 26; Tobin, 26; Scullen, 26; Millbank, 23; Chilton, 23 ; Connoily,lß; B»ye», 17; John ston.lß; Thwaites,l6; Taylor, 14; Dine?, 12. There being a tie between Messrs Jones, Tobin, and Scullen, the chairman gavo his casting vole in favonr of the two former gentlemen, Messrs Baker, Jen kino, Edgar, Jones, and Tobin, were declared to be elected. Messrs Rad cliffe and Birnie were appointed auditors. The meeting then proceeded to recommend the amount of the rate for the ensuing year, and vaiious amendments ranging from fid to 2s 6d were moved. It was eventually agreed that the general rate be 9d and the lighting rate 3d in the £. A motion by Mr Edgar tbat the lamps bo extinguished in the district for tha next six months was withdrawn on the understanding that a spe cial meeting be hel d to consider the ques tion. The meeting concluded with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

MINING NEWS.

Qvseh OF BEAUTY U.M.Co.—The mana ger reports under yesterday's date " Several stones showing good rough gold were got in the floor ot the drive in No. 9 this morning. The gold wai got in the righc-hand side of the drive going in, in a strong mineralised vein, which I took notice of in one of my reports some time ago, The gold is now beginning to show in the same manner as it did in the winze, and I have no doubt but it will increase in rich ness aa we drive in. The gold is at present strongest ity the bottom of the drive. I went below early this morning to take measurement, and wired to you immediatey I came up from below. The winze con tinues to make more water as it goes down. I be contractors are making slow progress with it. The gold is showing down to the bottom of the winze at present."

Home llule G.M.Co.— The annual meeting of the company was to have been held to-day, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The mine manager's and direc tors' reports disclosed a most satisfactory state of affairs. Ihe latter stated that the directors had been able to catry on without call, notwithstanding the large amount necessary to purchase'the half share in the battery and the money expended in opening the mine, while a dividend of Is had been declared, leaving a credit balance of £275 13s sd, exclusive of the results of the crushing now being carried on frow which is expected lOOozs ot gold. The balance sheet shows: Receipts, 1,6100zs 6dwts goii, £4,639 12s 9d ; Kiackmau G.M.Co., on account of encroachment,£s7 —£46961256 d. The total expenditure had been £4,420 19s 4d, leaving a cash balance of £275 13a sd; The principal items of expenditure were : wages and contracts,£l,97s 3s 6d;Jdividend, £810 ; crushing, £41410s ; battery (Morrin), £262 10s; ironmongery and smithery, £273 48.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph.—Special Reporter,]

WELLINGTON, this day, Roufflt on Members.

The Marlborough " Times " haa received a lengthy epiatle, alluding to the poisonous state of the air in the House, and regrets that the demand upon its space prohibits its publication in extenso. The writer argues that the atmosphere of the House haa necessarily become vitiated in conse queuce of so many interior men being re turned to it; and he further alleges that it isonly those members who frequent Bellamy's who are affected by the stute of the air. The abstemious men.be says, are still in the enjoyment of health, while those who patronise the tap are more or less affected.

That Unwholesome Building,

In the House yesterday afternoon, Mr Gkorgk called attention again to the vitia ted atmosphere of the House. He thought that experts should be appointed outside — say the Colonial architect and Dr. Hector. If they could not recom.nend anything, he would ask that an estimate for re-building the whole of the buildings be granted. There- was only one reporter whose health had not failed. He again referred to one member of the Press who only a few nights ago was taken with vomiting and sent for a medical attendant, who said it was blood-poisoning. An analysis of the greim curtains was made, and it was tound that they contained a quantity of arsenic. If such was the case, it would be better to pull tlie drapery down. He was sure the whole foundation of the building was rotten. The smell through the entire place was beastly. Mr Macandiiew said the only way to get ont of the difficulty was to leave for bed at 12 o'clock

Mr Shepiiard looked upon the entire structure as a wreck, and thought it would be better to build a new one, suy at Christ church.

Major Atkinson promised that the affair shoubi be well looked into.

Land 'lax.

What Sir George Grey proposes to do in his notice of motion to-day le taxation is the imposition of a Land Tax of an in creasing rate on increasing areas. He exempts all improvements from taxation ia his proposal, paying taxe3 alone on the original value of the land, plus its in creased value arising from increment added to the original value the proceeds of the tax to be applied to the reduction of the pro perty tax and Customs duties, land being exempted from taxation in the property tax levy. The question will be arsjued before the Speaker as to whether a private mem ber has a right or not to introduce such a measure, as Speakers bave'heretofore ruled that they have no such right, but the possession of this privilege is plainly im plied from the exemption in the Constitu tion Act specially framed to include this liberty.

Land for Sons of old Colonists. On tbe Land Act Amendment Bill, Mr Harris, in committee, will move that .every person of the age of eighteen years and upwards, and born in the colony, shall be entitlid to select and receive a free grant of fifty acres of land out of the waste lands of the colony, at the expiration of five years from the selection of such land, pro. yided that such per>on shall, before the issue of the grant, have bonafide actually and personally resided on the said land so selected; provided further that if such person be a member of a family, any of which fhall have also selected land under this section, and adjoining the selection, residence on auy such land adjoining, and selected by any member of the same family, shall be sufficient.

Tlie Question of Further Borrotv-

ing.

No guide whatever can be obtained from thi! division of yesterday as to the opioion ihe House holds oa the subject of further borrowing this session. It was in no sense a test division. It had been arranged that Mr Mesa should have hii innings, and be had it through Major Atkinson asking some of the Grey people to vote against Mr Bar ron's amendment. Some pains have been taken to divide the House on the cird on the »übject, and so close is the result of the canvass of opinion, that only two or four are found to be in favour of. borrowing asainst the non-borrowers. Mcssis Mont gomery and Macandrew walked out iv a huff yesterday, which is their usual habit when any thins; occurs of which they are not oeuisant. Major Atkinson says the Government will pi?s the million loan before the general loan is passed, but it seems doubtful whether he can do this or not. All the cauvassing and caucusing of the session have only been leading up to the question of loan alloca tion, aud around it the contest will wax warm. Several members voted yesterday with the Government with the aim of cloaking their intentions, and wiiat the Southern intentions are wero fully stated in tbe caucus of utago men u> each other,but very imperfectly in the resolution they passed, that futuie borrowing should be agreed to if the allocation were just. Many Southern men regard the million loan, not being authorised, as certain. But then the Government can hardly help making this a. Ministerial question. Should the Northern loan be thrown out,the general loan would likely follow, because Auckland's share of the general loan would bo utterly inade quate, and the allocation of the general loan is based on the assumption that authority for the million loan will be ob tained. Very grave perplexities are seen arising ont of this lean question, which, tbe division ot ye»terday would not dispel, but would rather strengthen.

Adulteration of Tea.

Mr Seddon has brought in a Bill entitled " The Importation, Adulteration, and Ex nnriaation of Tea." The Bill is the 145 th brought into the House, exclusive of Coun cil Bills, this year. What the Bill propo.«es is briefly this : All tea shall be subject to examination and to chemical analysis on importation. Tea unfit for human food shall be forfeited. Exhausted tea, or tea mixed with' other substances, is not to be delivered. The importer or owner of condemned tea shall pay all expenses in cident to the analysis. The importer or owner of condemned trail to luve his name published if tound guilty of having more than twice imported tea which was subse^ quently condemned. The Commissioner of Customs is to appoint examiners.

Auckland Topics.

Mr Rolleston has re-introduced his Bill of last session to provide an endowment for the Auckland Museum.'

Mr W. F. Buckland is here Riving evi dence .before the committee re the late election petitions.

Major Harris will piopose votes for the following roads:—Road and bridges be-* twecn Msraetai ond Howick (£500), road from Otara to 'i'uranga (£200), Papakura Valley to South Road (£500), Wairoa Ko.ad to Papakura (500), Hunua station through Hunua to Government land (£700), luranga Creek obstruction (£200), Drury to Maketu new road (£500), and bridge over Tauiaki near Otahuhu,

MrR. Graham ha» petitioned for a reward for planting forest trees at Tararua.Thamcs, and Kllcrslie, and also against the proclama tion debarring him from acquiring land at Rntorua. Petitions were presented yes terday by Capt, Morris, for the re-in3tate ment of Detective Farrell aud the con struction of a road from Paeroa to the junction of Ohinemuri and Wiihou rivers. The Petitions Committee reports adversely to the claim of Samuel Cricket.

Employment of Females.

In the House last night, the Employment of Females Act Amendment Bill was reported.

Mr Levestam moYod, as an additional clause : Every female young person or child shall have a holiday on Saturday afternoou, or on such other afternoon of any working day as may be agreed upon between em ployer and employ 6, and on Sunday, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and any other day set apart as a public holiday,without loss of wages, provided that every such employer shall notify to the Inspector or chief officer of police in the district of the time fixed for the weekly half-holiday. Mr GttKKN said he considered it would be far better to let the Bill rest as at present. It would be almost impossible for tue police to look after infringements of the Act, if eveiy employer of labour fixed a special day for the half-holiday, as the chuse would allow.

Other membeis offered no remarks pro or con, but thiow out the new clause on the voices.

The Bill was then read a third time and passed, and the rev. gentleman in charge of it smiled bsmgnantly. School Committee Elections.

During the further consideration of the School Committee Election Bill, Mr Sutton moved an additional clause, viz., that " householder" shoald mean every male adult residing in a school district three months prior to election,

Mr Hutchison, " the People's William " who at one portion of the session was look ing forward to be Minister of Education" made ono of his dreary speeches in favour of extending the franchise in every particn Jar possible.

Nearly every member rose and held ad. verse opinions, when . Mr Macandrew thought the best wav to get over the trouble would be to stick tl the Bill, the whole Bill, and nothing: W the Bill. " 5 uv

Mr SciTON, however, was obstinate and pressed his amendment to division. whiM. was lost by 54 to 11. ' ICU

Mr Moss proposed a new clause re quiring a declaration re the legality of the elections. The House, however, would not listen to it, '

Public Offenders JDisqualifica. tion.

A long discussion then took place on th» Public Offenders' i>isqualin Cft tioD, U? Amendment Bill, which was reported win, amendment after costing the countr exactly £75 14s through a lot of uaelesudfa cussion. '"*

Otago Harbour Borrowing, The Otago Harbour Kmpowerine Bill was further considered in committee -Mr Weight moved, as an amen* mem, " That not more than one-fourth It the sura oi £500,000 should be spent in thl upper harbour until such time as there w« a depth of 23 foet upon the bar at C water."—The committee divided --Aye 41; noes 24 -The amendment was accord^ ingly added as a new clause to the Bill Tae Bill was then reported as amended

Second Readings. A number of local Bills were dealt with Small Bird Nuisance.

T) M. t Steward moved that the Small Birds Nuisance Bill be reported wfi amendments which was passedamidst con- Biderable applaue from tlie Canterbury and *iucUland members. *

Land Hoard BiU. t A^« ng t^V* thtn Allowed over the Land hoard Bill, In which members rente, ten ting.the forming community took the cad. ike debate was one of the most on. interesting during the session. The mil. ber for VVaitaki, in an uninteresting and dismal discourse of the Highland type, spoke m strong language of the we tent constitution of the Land Boards -.M r Stevens, who is thoroughly well acquainted with all the ins and outs cf the Bill enn ported the measure.— Mr Seddon made a good common-sense speech, which was listened to with interest, in support of the Bill. During his remarks he said that maladministration had gone on from ear to ear, when half a dozen members cried out at once, hear, hear. (Loud laughter.) Mr Seddon went on to say that the colony wuuld have been saved a large expense if it had an elective Land Board. He concluded that a nominated Land Board was a mia. take.—Mr Swanson, in one of his demon- Btrative speeches, which are so well-known to the House, wanted to know whether the Board, according to the present measure would represent the great bulk of tbe com. munity. For instance, be said if the County of Eden had a Land Board, what would they have to do ? Yet it could scarcely ba said that the lare-e number of people ia that district should have no voice in the administration of the Waste Lands of the colony.—Sir GEORGE GiW said he was &lad to see that the Bill bad re ceived such favourable support, and main' tamed that it was one of the most im> portaut measures that had been brought before the House during • the present session. On the Speaker asking the ques tion, the only voice for the measure was Mr Feliwick'p, who called for a division, much against the wishes of members. The re sult was for the Bill passing. Ayes, 36 ; noes, 4.—Mr DeLatjtour said he had voted for the noes purely out of respect for Mr Feldwick. - Sir Ueorge Grey taid he hoped the Bill would not be referred to ths Wasto Lands Committee, because, "if it was, it simply meant killing it. The' Bill, however, was referred to the Waste Lands Committee, and the House adjourned at 1 15.

NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT.

High Testimony,

(By Telegraph—Own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Barton, a student of St. John's Col lege, Cambridge, writes to the "Post" a long letter respecting the New ZealW frozen meat, in which he says :—" Ou hear« ing of the arrival of the shipment in Lou d«n, I immediately sent for a carcase to bs forwarded to me at Cambridge. On its arrival I proceeded, under the guidance of the head cook sf t>t. John's College, to inspjet it, and declared it to bo in splendid order. On the following day the greater part was cooked, a joint was sent to the Fellows of the College; who declared the quality of the meat superior to anywhioh was supplied hero by the Collego butcher; in short, everyone who tasted the meat pro< uouueed it not equal to, but far sweeter and better than ordinary English mutton."

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Dhbkrtinq the ifEisosr.—John Tiller was charged with a breach of the shipping Act, by deiertUg from the Nelßon on the 12th intt, then lying In tho port or AnckUnd.-Priaoner pleaded uullty, and on the application ot Mr Fardf, tho case was remandod uat.il Monday next

bigamy.—Samuel Joy—who presented a joy lees face to tho Court—was charged with feloniously marrying Marian Prangley, on tho 9th January, 1882, his former wife being th»n allva—Mr Pardy said the prisoner was only brought down last night, by Constable Ham mo»d; and as there wera a number of wit nesses scattered sver the country, and the certificate of a former marriage had to be pro oared from Wellington, he must ask for a remand. — Remanded until Friday next Prisoner Admitted to ball, himself in £50 and two sureties to the same amount.

RonniNa a Sohool.—Michael Brown.Tbom&a MoHutfh, and James Connor, three boy* of Paraell, surrendered to their ball, and appeared In answer to a charge of breaking and entering the BOhoui at Parnell on the 19m instant, and ste&iiDg therefrom, pencils, pens, etc, value 15§, the property of Pater Leonard i-Mr Hea keth Appeared for MoHugb, and Mr Tyler far Connor.—A second similar charge was pro ferrod against two of tli« boys.—Mr Pardy ex plained that the robbery was effected by tba boys KOttlng through th.i window.—MoHngh had been let off on a prevlons ch»rse with a caution.—Mr Tyler said "his boy" bore an excellent charaoter, ana being of a literary turn of mind, wanted a few pencils for Bketohlßg. He hoped the Ceurt would take notion of bin youth-Mr Hesketh spoke for his oltent,and submitted that the previons error should not be urged against the lad. In culling up memo ries of school-boy days, many of us wonld re member small offences committed In those early days.—His Worship Bald his error was "break ing; out of eohnol" and breaking in.—Mr Pardy regretted to see respeotable lads in euoh a posi tion ; he eonld not so lightly look over tho offenoe.—His Worship commented upon the case. He was willing to regard this as a first offence, but if he let them bo could they say tney would not appear again in a similar posi tion? The boys successively bowed, appa rently penitent, and were delivered to their natural protectors. Vror,RNT ABSATJLT.—Cornelias O'Brien and' George Walker again appeared in answer to a oharge of foloniously and wilfully assaulting Hobert Molvor, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm.—The particulars of this assault have already appeared in the Stab.—Mr Hon keth appeaiei for prisoners.—Mr Pardy handed in a medical oertiflonte to the effoot that Molvor was unable to reach the Court to «ive evidenoe. —The prisoner* wishsd to send a medical man to sac the patient.—Mr Partly said Molvor was in tho oara of a medioal attendant-Mr flesketh said it was but fair that prisoners should send their own medioal man, in whloh His Worship aoauiescod.—The oasa was re manded until Saturday week, prisoners' ball, botnc enlarged. Breach op Licensing Act. — William Henry Oorbett was oharK«?d with permitting George Nixon and other* to play at cards for gain in his licensed house, the Royal George Hotel, Newmarket, onthe3pthin6t. Mr Pardy apt eared for the prosecution. — Mr Hesketh. for defendant. Bald he was prepared to admit all that vraß Btatod In the information, but the question at i«BUe wa<i. Was it an offenoe In lawi Hb would submit that euohre was not an unlawful game, and qnoUd from authorities in support of the defence. Mr Henketh read lrom a little work on games, by Fredorlck Brandt, of the Inner remple, de flnitgwhat was lawful and what was unlaw ful. Among the lawful Raines wore whist and euchre, in this writer's opinion, and the gamo that was played at Mr Corbatt'g hotel was euohre, played for moneys worth.—His Wor ship made some remarks npon euohre, and was not In favour of being " ouohred." He said that he would look into the matter of same', l»wfnl and unlawful, and give his decision on Friday

Little Knox -William Knox. through Mr Lalsh'ey, oonsenred to contribute haif-a orown a weak towards the support of hia bod, an in mate of the industrial sohool at Kohimarama. Thß offer wbb accepted. Eruakinoand Entering.—Wm. Allen and A exander Barnes were charged with breaking and entering the cottage of Sarah Home at Newtcm, and Btealine notes, silver, iwo silver rinza, &0., on tho 21st lostant-value £t Us. Mr Pardy repeated his statement, and called evi dence.—Mr Lalshloy watohed the oaße for the ncoueetl.- Sarah Ann Borne deposed that she vr»s a single woman, occupying a houSB at Newton. Miss Theresa Kennedy lived with her; knew tho aoonsefl. they were evening visitors; they were both there on tne 20th, when Wmi Allen knocked and walked in; Aliek followed, and carried her into the bed room ; he then pulled out a knife, and, with a dreadful oath, said he wonld take her eye if she did not "tip"np to the pnzzla ring. She was afraid, and save it to him. He inspected it and gavo it back. She put it in her drawer. He sat by the side of the bed, and saw four notes and h?r silrer in the drawer. He said, "Myeyo (

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY, .JULY 38



fIiHE MUTUAL FIXE AND MAKINE X INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZEALAND. Incorporated under "The Joint Btook Com * paales Act, 1860," and the Bovorul Amend ments thereof. CAPITA*. £200,000, Divided into 200,000 Shares of £1 Much. Payable as follows:—One Shilling per Share upon application; One Shilling per share npon allotment: and One BhtUlng per Share on the eighth day of January, 1883 (If re quired). The advantages of the Mutual prlnolple are :— The Shareholders receive 8% per annum upon the amount paid on shares. Also, one-half ot the Balance of Profits distributed in proportion to the amount of their paid ap capital, while Insurers reoeive a? a bonus or dividend the other half of Balanoo of Profita, distributed in proportion to the premiums paid by them during the last preceding yesr. It a person ooouploa the double position of Shareholder and Insurer, then he partakes of both Bets of benefits. W Bee full Frospeotna in another column isa F. J. MOSB]. |W, F, O'BWLLIVAN FJ. MOSS & GO. • LAND AND ESTATE AQENT3. Shohtland-btrkbt. FC.R BALB. A Large Allotment in Brighton Road, Parnell, (100 x 300). SO Aaron Good Flat Land, 6 miles from Auok inncl, olose to railway station. 110 Aorea near Tuakau; 60 acres In grass, re mainder open fern and bosh, Price, £600. 80 Aorea olose to the Wbangarata Hallway Station, all improved, with a house, stable, barn. &o. : well suited for fruit growing. 33 feat frontage to Symondastreet, with build ing*. 10 Aoroa Land, with sea frontage, 9 miles from town! 1 mile from railway Btatlon; £3 per aore. {00 Aoroa, partly Improved, 10 miles from Auokland, and 1 mile from railway stations good 8-roomed Bouse, and all necessary out buildinga. £316s per aore. A Splendid Allotment in Hardlng-streot, 70ft by ISBftr-BSOO. Also. An Allotment In InkGrmiinn-staopt-fllOO. House of 7 rooms. Hi minutes' walk bom Post Office. In addition to the atxrve, we have a Large Number of Town and Country Properties for Bale, inoluding some Large Blacks of Land In the Walkato Dlstrlot. ins vtiukb Mogs ft co Shortland-atreet. LAST WEEK. mHE Cheap Furniture A Sale will Close on Mon day. Jnly 3lst. —T. & H (JOOKK. 123, Qaeen-atreet. LAST WEEK. P R«AT KBDUCTIONB in vT Drawing-room & Dining room Snitea at T, & H, GUOKK'S, 123) Queen-street, TiAHT WBKR fi BEAT REDUCTIONS in IiADI naau., Ironßeasteadßand]ron Cots at T. as v. cookk's, 123, Qtioon-Btroot. LABXWBKK. QHBAT^KDUOJIONSta : , , dermlnster, and Kelt Carpets ot T. & H. COOES'S Cheap Furniture Sale, 123, Qneen- Btreet. LAST WBBK. C* RBAT REDUCTIONS in J,A»I nnna.. Gm ond Blgck and Go i d Chimney Glasses at T. & 11. COOKB'S, 123. Qaeen-street. lasxwbbb:. Qtfgn322 cSS aß£ c a fr&Vc noofe r 'st Cheap Farnltaro Sale, 123, i ». Qneen-street. LA9TWBBK. TJKMNANTa of Carpets, ; Xii Linoleum, and Floor i olotha will be sold at and under Cost Prloa during our Cheap Bale.—T. &H. COOEB, 133, Queen-Btroet, \ UCKLAHD SOCIETY OF ARIS. "^e Annual Meeting will bo held on MON DAY EVENING. 7th August, In the Museum I%»SSa»!S^wfßlNtUm of Offloera ana Re- Tlßlon Ot RnlOß. MARIIN> Hecrolory,



] Spedal AQvertieemenTa. I Ths Fike Insurance association (limited). Head Office : GOHNHIIjL. LONDON, B.C. Capital fully Subsorlbed,.. „ £1.000,000 Paid up _..««WMO a Reserve and other funds - m,M>O 1 General manager for New Zealand : a T. J. LADD, WKLLINGTON. a i, - a iGBNT FOR AUCKLAND DISTBIOT ! c r C. F. E, X I B 8 L I ft G. 1 0 ' AND £ALL, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. AND CARPKT WAREHOUSEMEN. SHOKTLAND-STBKKT, Anokland. IMPOBTERB AND MANUITAOTOBIISBS Of all kinds Of FURNITURE, IRON AND BRASS BBDSTBkDS ANl* COTS, AND BEDDING. The Largast and Best Selected Stock of brussels. tapestry, velvkt pilk, Kidderminster carpets, & hearth ruos In the North Island. FRENCH & ENGLISH CRETONNES At Reduced Pricks, English and American PERAMBULATORS & VELOCIPEDES, COIK AND FLAX MATTINGS AND DOOR MATa Jußt received, a Larqb Shipment ot FANCY DRA.WING-ROOM ORNAMBNTB, CHIMNEY GL4.B3ES, AND CONSOLE TABLES. c % DISCOUHT ON ALL CASH PUBOHABXS, -erf INKS ~A N~D JJf ALL K.EFLER Malt Extract The undersigned, AS AGENT, has just opened In EXCKLLENT CONDITION the flrat shipment of the following :— KKPLER'a EXTRACT OF MALT, Large and Small Sizes. KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT. With HOPfi KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT, With HYPOPHOSFHITKS. KBPLBR'3 EXTRACT OF MaM^ CEPLER'a EXTRACT OF MALT, With GHEMIOAL FOOD. KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT, With Sect and Ikon. KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT, With Oil and lodide of Ihon, The "Lanoet"says:—"Kepler Malt Extract la very good, and may be nsed with oonfldenoo." Second Report of the " Laacel" on the Keplar Malt Extract:—Kspler'a Extract Of Malt U an dlstlnot an advance in therapsutios as was the Introduction ot cod-liver oil- It Is one of our best remediei for atonio dyspep&l*, and Is undoubtedly useful in consumption and other wasting diseases." AassT for Auckland— fY RAVES AICKI\T VJT the Pbaruaoy, Qmeen st. -L^ i Gtreat Clearing-out Sale of winter dress goods winter dkess goods WINTER DRESS GOODS MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY MANTLES MILLINERY AND GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DRAPERY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO BTOOK-TAKING. T^NTIBK STOCK REDUCED. AIM). TKN PER CENT, (or TWO SHILLINGS In the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES otbb One Pounfl. THIS Clearing Salb IO LAST Six Weeks Only Alter whloh no DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED. A ■ INABURY &rj °" 304 ft 208. QUEEN-STREET. J« CoSGRA.TE S Co. Beg to Inform the Inhabitants of Amokland that they are GIVING UP BUSINESS IN NEW ZEALAND. THEIR STOCK IS TOO LARGE TO CALL FOR TENDERS, And to realise a« Quickly aa possible they find It Imperative to bold a SALB of their NEW GOODS. THK STOOK CONSISTS OF WORTH OF TAR APERY AND /CLOTHING, U \j Parohaaed principally In the Home Market*. No Consideration of Cost wiil ijb Pkr- MIITBD TO INTEBFUHE WITH THIS IMPORTANT BALE, TO RBAUSE ON THE GOODS BEING THE OBJECT DESIRED. TBNDEM WILIi BIS CALLED FOB BHOKM,Y fob the balance ol1 thk stock and Fixtures. All Aooonnta owing to the Firm are requested to be paid immediately. NO GOODS WILL BE ENTERED FOR THE FUTURE. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, JULY 21.



Special Advertisements THE VICTORIA INSURANCE COM PANY (LIMITED). „.„„.,... Capital.... -fi1,000.000. AKonts for Auckland Distrlot: JOHN KKID & CO.. 26. QOBEN-9TBKBT. toßsoa by Fire, Sea, or Dlahonouty made good. npHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALEI 'i Grown Flonr, In sacks, loo's anrt[OTa 11 Champion" „ „ „ .. "Cantab' ~ •■ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat WHARr MILL. Auckland Genuine Clearing Sale oj clothing. mm CLOTHINW, OO Sh BHIRTd. HdSIKRY. >> ■ << SHIRIV, HO3IEKY, 22 BS FLANNELS, ■ • FLA.I\NELB, &C, &C, &O. gAMUKL (JoOMBES & C° Having PUROBABKD THE PREMISES at present occupied by them. Intend mak ing Extensive Alterations to meet the requirements of their In creasing Buslnoss. Before the alterations aro commonoad. It wll bo wceßsary to Rbdiios tbeir Immense Stock. In order to do this, Samuel Coombea & Co. WILL HOLD A CLKAEINQ BALK Commencing on FRIDAY NEXT. THE STOCK WILL BK REDUCED IN BACH DEPARTMENT TO SUCH PRICES A8 MUBT KFFKCT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. In this Sato will be Inoluded the BTOOK ot the australian olothinß and db4pbky Company, PURCHASED by SAMUKL COOMBKS & CO. FOR CASH. Also, about 60 cases and balkb of goods Jcbt Being Landed. Remember I-TUE SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY MORNING, COMB EARLY AND SKOURK THK BARGAINS. QAMUEL pOOMBES & £10., Thk new Zealand Clothing Company, 86, QUttEN -STREET. Opposite Wyndham-atreet, jja.au JSotice, malu will 0«>8» as dndbb,— This Day. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Walpn, Whan garel, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapal. por Arssie. at i p.m. For Thames, per tCnUrprlse, at S 30 p.m. Saturday. 29th laßtant For Tonga, per Tauranga. at 10 am. For Walwera, Mahorangl, Matakaua.Manga wal. &a, per Rose Caiey. at 10 a.m. For Waltara, New Plymouth, eta, per Mao gregor, at 1 p.m. For Glsboroe. and Napier, per Oretl, at 9 p.m. Monday. 31st Instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 «,m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu. and Opotlkl, por Glenelg, at 4 ».m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonul per Wellington, at i p.m. TUESDAY, lit AURUSt. For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Hanea, at 6 a.m. Tuesday. 15th August. Por p.s. Australiaaa follow:— For tiandwloh Iglauls, United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Aruorioa, and British and Foreltpi West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent at Kurope, at 1 p.m. For mosey orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 s.m. Late letters bearing an extra foo ot sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Thin mall will be due In London, on Mon day, September 25 th, 1882. N.B.—The public are requested to noto that it Is probable the Orient steamers will for some time proceed via Cape of Good Hope. Corres pondence should be speolally addressed. The rates of postage will be the Bame as on letter* eta., forwarded via Suez and Brindtsi, or via Naples. Malls for Otpe of Good Hope will also be for warded direct from Melbourne per Orient steamers. Si B, BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-offloe. Auckland. meetings, Entertainments, Etc. July 28, 1882. Abbott's Opera House—Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 8 p.m. Kohlet's Wax Workf, adjoining Mr Phllllpa's Shop, Qnten-street, II a.m. to 10 p.m. Karangahape Ratepayers' Ananal Meeting— Athonronm, 8 p.m. Qrafton Road Ratepayers' Annual Meeting— 7,30 p.m. Kden Terrace Ratepiyere' Annual Meatlcg— Eden Ha 11—7.30 p.m. Poasonby " At Home "-8 p.m. Working Men's Club—Half-yearly Meeting,' 8 p.m. Cook-street Hall, Oddfellows' Annual Dinner— (p.m. Y.M.G. Association—Musical and Literary Kntortalnmant, 7.30 p.m. St. haul's Sunday Soholara' Entertainment, 7 p.m. Mount Kden School-Band of Hopa Meeting. 7 p.m. Birth. H A NSON.-On 26th July, at her residence, W «st Queen-stroei, Auotlind, the wife Of T, 3. Hanson of a son. JAMIKSON,—On July 18th, at her residence Fukekehe West, Mrs. X, Jamieson ot a so*. PORTKR.—On July 27th, at her roildonos, Queen-street, the wUa of W. O. Porter of a daughter. WITHKFORD.-On July 26th, at Clifton House, Newton Road, the wife of W. a. Withoford ot a daughter.



Rews New Season's Tea.—Those who have not yet tried Raw's Teas-are invited to try a samnle packet. For amazing strength, oellolODS flavour, and best vulva itr money Hew's Tens nre xincquallled, Jones's Machines unpacking'; Singer's, eto., at 2a 6d vet week.—D. S. Chambers, re moved to 70, Qneen-Btreet-lADVT.I