SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■ Tuitf i3iyH^<xt&' 5.20 fl I«H « rATK«|7 O . mo m»w Morning. 6,11 MOON^ AGB-JuU Moon : 2l S t, 1.11 a,m.

ARRIVALS.

■SESMBDAY.

Rebecca CroweU, barque, CroweU, from Lyttel Douglas,' 5.8.. Norrls, from Mercury Bay

TO-DAY. CamlUe, brlgantine. Helgeson. from Dunedin ifoptime. brig, MoDonald, from Bluff Tarawera s.s. Sinclair, from the South HteKorth; schooner. Cross, from Oamam fSZt &, ketoh MacdonaM from Lytteltoa OpottkiTketoh, Rust, from OpoUU

DEPARTURES.

YESTKRDAY. Orpheus, schooner, Dunn, for Norfolk Island

TO-DAY. Fawn, brig, Dillner, for Newoasilo Star of the kersey, brig, for wSngaroa

IMPORTS.

Per Bobsooa CraweU-56ft swks D"0818"' {00 sacks seed Tnsoan wheat.—G. 8. Ja«in», Per Bebeooa OroweU-OTS saoVs seed wheat. 100 sfeOSS Tartar oats.-W. J. Hurst and Co. c V Bebsoo. CroweU-58Jl s»k. "heat. 883 w.ska barley. 686«80ks oats. UOsaow flonr. Per Neptune-160,000 feat timber, W bags Per Kenilworth, frem Oamaru-2ps»oks oat. meaUßbsaokspotatoes.-AdamLarl)ourn&Oo.. Per Rebecoa Crowoll, from Lyttelton-808 sacks malting barley.-Adam Layfeonrn & Co. P«r TsrawiTß-WT sacks oat», ISO Backs wheat.-»-W. Blnney. Per Camlile-3590 sack* onto, 359 sacks oatmeal 17 paokaues hardware. Per Kenllworth-155 sacks oatmeal, 640 snete tiptoes? 110 sacks and 270 qr-aaoks flour, 60 Backs bran, 810 saoks osts. Per Forest Qooen-655 bags potatoes. Per Tarawera: From MelDOnrne-ÜBO pkgs MST tobacco, 553 pkgs machines. 140 SMS1 ■«£ FK>m &cr-300 sheep. 11 bags seoa. Par Mendoza. from New York: 2 cases sulky nI S, f case pumps, 2 oases mangles. 1 case SiSat drUlB I case lemon squeezers, leases SK'wfes 7 cases kalsomine, i cases ham rcSSb lanterns. 2 cases lamp burners, 7 cases f ft^Dfou?toT?s dozen three-Hoop palls, 3 cases tSrdlere. 21 grs clothes pins. 60 nests tubs, sSses rollfag Pins, 5 eases pumps. 1 case revolv cases ploughs, "casoVplough fittings -E. Porter and Co. Pne Maodozi-ISOO cas*s kerf sine nil. 190 s?°th«a ptas. 800 oars. 58 packages washboard., fnSaeH i-vaiore, SO osßsj 1003'erB, 60 ca»e» sar t»P^m» IOM-barrels iranar.B7 cass* tobaooo, l? *AoSai tobaoca, lfiO paokagaa dried apoles 19 tsnell Ink 71 oleoes a-h plant 51 p eoes Hickory plank. and2o,i'oo plec s rocflag (late.

INWABDB CO>BTWISB.- WalpD, JtOm _Whv «oft!r«l with 27 OOOfi flimfces iimbar; Renust SSTpiSS. wuh 41212 ft timber U g.oks f^gus. 10 °cts (torn ; R Planes from WhaD|jo «l with iO2 toes coil; R:in«»itrt. from Oma^, with SO tots flrawooa. 6,0 0 t Ba«-n timber; Mort*,"on> 0-t.ahß, w|.h67 tans firewood ; B™ria, from Kosnedy Bay. with 21,000f. rnbir. OUTVfABDS CoASTWiSB.--Walpu, for Paklrl; Bessie for Kennedy Bay: Result for Patana; RangaHra, for Omaha; Paku, for Tairua. The departure of tho Southern Cross for Giiborne Cs been postponed till Tuesday, and the departure of the Hawea from tho Manukau till Wednesday at 9 a.m. ahe bri* wild wave prccesas henoa to Sydney via Wbanfcaros. She entered out at the *. osioms to-d»y. The brrque Ftederlek Bsssil and brig Btaar of the Meisey oieareo at the Cmtims 10-day f r Whangaros. - — ,■■-'».. 'ihe baiqueJoban Theodor has been dockei for » general overhaul. The baraue Looh Kea hss lean placed on the barth for London direct. Sha ooromeaced towtoit»dW°an4 will h»veo.niok despawb. The barouentine *lma left Duaedin for th'S pore on the 10th inst The schooner June Anderson In leading at Daoedin for Anoklanrt. The bris? Neptnne. from the Bluff, and brlean ttaeOwESte. 13 days from Dnnedln, arrived at an early hour this morniDg. The sohooner Kenilworth, thirteen days from Oamara. and the ketch Forest Queen, 58 days frbm Lyttelton. arrived this afternoon. The iStor was on two occasions blown about 100 miles offthe land during stormy weather. The barque Kebf co» Crowell. elnht days from trttelton Vrived yesterday. She loads hero irith aam for Naw York. P»fsacgers :-Menn T muman, *m. bag, I). Spanker, Mis Crowell. Arthur B. Crowell? Albwri K. Crowell. and Grace M, Crowell., The cWvw™""l*!! steamer Hlnemoa left the •fliBl%iaiß3iiWJft-Sfl^Brj»r-*-'M*itland membera 01 In addition to the list of ptfsSbn.w.-^A.tarday. Mr B. CsaSok, Master Brett, and two natives The barque Menaoia. the airl»al ofwh'oh Tewelwe reporiedon eamrday evening, left NMT York onFeb. U h«d (resh «ade« ar-d flae weTther i« doroasei the Kquator onMawb 21st. MtoJßOot. TheS.B ir.de» proved light, ano Si March 30 very un-ettled weather w»s ex MtlemMd. »ollo«ed b/ b sueoe»slon of gales. wSoh «ratlnu.ed uotU T.smanla »«- pssjed, at 10%okonJaVe 1. Thenoj. toThrea Ki'as. wßloh were p.ssedonthe 12th. fresh varl»blß winds: tnenoe nntil arrival rongh unfavourable weather.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARAWERA.

The Tarawera. from Melbourne and Southern ports, arrived at 6 a.m. She left Hobsons Bay it Tx> tn. on the 6th. arrived at Bluff at 8 weather along the coast. Passengers-Messra PattnUofand Max Mendershausen, Meßdames glelsh, purser, for Press paroels, report, &C

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DBPARTORBS. Hinemon &■**•> FalrohHd,fOT WelllngtOß Hannah Mokau. 8.5., Dale, for W»ltara fitoiffegor. sa. MoArthnr. for Waltaw

TiieWnlon Company's stesmsr Hawea, wtth thi wtwardSan foanoUeo mall, should rew* the whatf about 8 a.m. to-morrow. Bne Is SSnOnnoed to return thither at « wn- fl J*^* train from Anokland, 7.15 a.m. The aoT«c ment steamer Hloemoa left at J.3op.m.ye«ter dwtor Weillngtm. -with the members. The steamers Maouregor and Hannah Mokan leftJM SMarday for Waltara.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day.

Tub' Mlowlug reweU «o 81IU lyl'g wlad" bound off the Pilot Station :-Barqueßro»mere. bWAnnftbeU, three-ma.t»« •nhwner Rto. and S&oooetDnoeain. The brig Villon U expected aown loaded from the Kopnrn. ,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whanb abei, this day. Sailed: lona, for Auckland, 2 p.m. Gibbobnb, Saturday! SaJleat Bouthern CroBS, Arrived: Manaponrl, MfJ^'K&'AS: Saloon passengen I—Mrs Porter and Miss Ball. Waitaba, this day. AlriWdl HMn»h Mokan, from Onehunga 7 »-m.

greater advantage will ba taken of the system than heretofore. It is of import ance to the interests of the colony that the great bulk of immigrants should come to Auckland, as here at present tbe greatest prosperity reigns, while in the Southern districts there is marked depression. From various places we hear of unemployed crowds, and of unoccupied , shops, wnile here every department of trade and employment Is briak, and tbe hundreds of immigrants who have recently arrived have been absorbed without makiugauy impression on the labour market. During tho present agiiculturiit depression in England, it would be well if a number of farm workers, both male aad female, would come to this splendid agricultural colony, where they would be sure to find|> generous soil and &un ready to give them ample return for their labour.

Mail Notice.

Mails wiix Clobb as tjitobr i—

THIS DAT. Vet RuiwlL Kawakaw«. Wanawoa. wa Mooßonnl, p«r <*len«lg, at i SO turn. "foe Thamee, psr Bnteri»i>e. at s.:ifl p.m.

•Svbbbay, 19th mat. ! For Fort Fitzroy, pet PnkawOu, at 8 a.m. War Wanirenul, per Argyle. »t 8 a.m. IS? WamSfc Kaw3u?Oioai». ana Matakan*. nar Rose Owey at 10 a.m. ■ jrsrfairo», p» Cbrlßtlno. at 11 «.m. j For Thames, per wotomahana, at 1180 a.m. PePB.» CltyQlßidnßyMtollOwa:- ] Fm aandwloh lalanOs, Dnlted BhWcl: America. Canada, British Colombia. OenttaJ udSooUi Amarloa, and BrlUah and Foreign \ l^^d* tKlu(Som and OouUMDt of! "lo^niMey* OTders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. I I*«Stoneni beam* an extra tee of dxpewas,; in addition to the postage, win be reoelYjd I by the Mail Aaoni m board too steMaar up to the time of yjyH"ir. This mail -will be doe In London, on Mo» dar. July 30th. 1883. Mr Bouell and Kawa Kawa, par Tarawera, ForG&Srne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Southern OroBS at 4 p.m. , Bor Taoranga, OhlDemutu, and Opotiki per FM^lSSgarrt'^Saa. Walpn, Whangarel Kamo, »nd MangapaL per lon*, at i p.m, tot Whlttangl, *o, ier Qisborne, at 1.30 p.m. Wbdnssday, 20th mat. For Taranakl and Southern Poria, DOT Ha weft at 6 a.vi, Foe Ooromanael, per Coromande » "•

N.8.-The steamer "tella win lo "loff f m Wett Coast Sounds on Tuesday, 2«tn Inat. 81 B. Bias chief PosimMior. Ohlet Post-Offloo. Anokland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jctnu 18,1888.

Theatre Boyai-Complimentary Concert to Mr Lovrt, 8 cm. Abbott's Opera House- Messrs atanfleld and Dark's ' Meiry Thoughtaana Happy Moments. 8 p.m. Upper Pltt-atreot Hchool-room-Blementary Ton.o aol-fa Singing Class, 7.80 p.m.

British Hotel-Special Meeting O( Tailors, 7 SO p.m. Symonds-itreot Bohool-room-Si. Sepulchre's M.I. Bcolety, Prize Ksswb, 8 p.m. Musouin Leeturft-room, Prlnoai street—Auck land noolßty oC Arts Annual Moating 7.30 p.m. Avondale- Opening of new Lodge N. 1.0. Ot Oddfellows, S p.m.

T.V.C.A.-St. James's M.I. Association, 7.50 pm. V.M O.A.—Samaritan Lodgoof Oood Templars Knterttlnment. 6.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Cohstamt Rbadkh. (1) No deoisiv» answer can be given to this question. Many differ ent opinions prevail. St. Matthew's Gospel was probably the first written, St. Luke a the noxCSt. Mark's the third, and Bt. John's the lasi. There 1» no dispute th»t St. John's was tha latest. As to the exact dates, even tho writers on the orthodox side are by no moanß agreed. Canon Farrar dates them as follows 1 -St. Matthew's A.D. 61. St. Mark's and St. Luke's a few years after. St. John's -A..D. 85. Alford thinks St. Mark's was written after the year 63 A.D., but comes no nearer than that to fixing the time. Tho same eminent critic gives ihe years A.D. BJ-58 as the limits wlthiu whioh It is probable that St. Lukes was published. As to St. John's, he la even more vaguo: betweon tho years A.D. 70 and 86 he thinks this go3pol was most likely written. These positions have heen fleroely oieailed by advanced thinkers, the strongest attaok being from Germany. Con'ention has Ueen severest over tho fourth gospel, that assigned to St. John, which-has been ascribed to the second century. ThetMee others have fared little batter, and are placed by tho school In question fully half a century later than the years or decades orthodox scholars clam them for. (2| It has never been doubted that the third and fourth gospels were wrlttea in Greek. There is some evidence, but not very muoh. or that very valuable, to prore an Aramaic (Hebrew) original for St. Matthew's. Tho quention Is undecided, and Is. perhaus. inoapablo of being set at rest CertainTßumish writers contended that St. Mark's Goipel was originally written in Latin; but this asiumption rests on the flim siest basis. All four gospels have come down to modern times written in Groek (3) The five most ancient M3S. containing the gospels (in a more or less complete state) are: Codex Sinalticus. Codex Alexandrinus. Codex V»ti oanus. Codex Ephraemi. and Codex Beswu). The first is in St. Petersburg j the second in the British Museum: the third in the Vati can Library at Rome: the fourth in the Imperial Library of Paris: and tho last In the Cambridge University Library.

Births.

PEARCE.-On June 18 at ParneU, the wife of H. Pearceof a son. AllwelL BARGAVILLE.—At ParnelLOn 18th June, 31n J. M. Daigaville of a dau«hter.

Marriage.

DAVIDSOK-HOWELL.-On June 11, at Ihe resldenoe of the bride's mother, Orcy-strcet, by the Rev. A- Carrick, Thomas Davidson, to iitltia Harriet Howell. oldest daughtor of the late Capt John Howell, of Auokland Volunteers and Militia norih of this city. DAVIS-CONLON.—On June 18, 1833, at St. B»ned let's Church. Newton, by tho Rev. Father O'Gara, William SZ*ZZ££ZZZZsiZ Cetand:" '

Deaths.

LAWPORD. -At Kmlly Place, this day, Georgina, wife of John Lawfori. SMITH.—On Sunday, June 17, at his residence, Otahuhu. Thomas H. Smith, aged C 7 years. Trusttoß im Jesus. , Friends are Invited to meet the hearse at the junction ot Grey and Qnoon-Btreete at 8.30 p.m. on Tuesday, tho 19th instant. FOdTHR—On June 18. Jamos B. Foßtor, late • ergeant Auckland Police Force, and Corporal 58th Regiment; aued 84. The funeral will leare the residence of his daughter, Mrs John Parker, cornmr of Pon sonby Ro*4 and Clarence-street, on Tuesday, 19th, at 3 p.m.

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

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 1883.

For tha causa that Ucks asiistu F{» tha wrong that seeds twtntMO, For the future in tha distaooo. And th» good that we can do

THK system of nominated Immigration, now in vogue in connection with this colony, ought to be better known to real. dents of Mew Zealand, and especially to new 'arrivals. It differs from the fndl«» criminate method adopted by some of the Australian colonies, in that it provides safeguards against the lmpottatton of a wonhlesa and immoral class of people, while it offers especial facilities for colonist* to get their friends and relations to join them in their adopted home. Briefly stated, the system under which the New Zealand Government assist the stream of emigration from Great Britain to reach oar shores is as follows .-—Any one resident in the colony may, through the Immigration Officers, nominate any number of persons, whom the Government undertakes, if approved by the Agent- General in London, to bring to New Zealand at following rates :-Married men under 45 and single men under 35, lor £5 each; mar.ied women ander 45, single women voder 35, and widows under 35 who have no young children, FB8B; and, in addition, there is a charge of £1 for outfit for every adult, male or female. Cbitdren np to twelve years of age in any family are also brought free, unless there should be more than three children, in which case full passage money must be paid for each child in excess of the number. There Is also an outfit fee of 10s for each child be tween one and twelve yeaiß of age. To show how great is the reduction in the case of a family wishing to emigrate, it may be pointed out that a man and wife with three children will under this arrangement be brought from England to New Zealand for £5 passage money and £3 10s fees, or £8 10s in all. Without Government aid, such a family could not get through for less than £52 10s, so that our Government is really offering healthy people a premium of £44 to shift themselves and families to this Southern Britain. Th« toiling and often poverty-stricken multi tudes of the Old Country might hesitate if this wete an offer to transport them to some sterile or frozen region; but when they, are informed that tbey are wanted to people a land of unparalleled richness, with a climate unsurpassed for its salubrity, all reason for hesitation should disappear, As we have said, the details of this system should be particularly impressed on new arrivals, who have pro bably been separated from many friends whom they would wish to have. beside them here. Government has especially consultod the case of such, for in the event of the persons nominated being in excess Of the Government demands, preference will be given, in the first place, to members of separated families; secondly, to cases where people nominate their rein. tives. After these, precedence is given to single women, who ate especially in de mand over the coloriy, and people who are not included in any of these classes must awsit their ■ turn. So far as has yet been seeo, the i nominations, though they have been on a j liberal scale, have by no means been such as to cause delay in the case of any person • being approved and sent out by the Agent i Generals but latterly .there are indications, especially in Auckland district, that

A rumour has been current that the Fire Insurance Association (Limited) intended to retire from the N«w Zealand business. We bava authority for stating that there ii no foundation whatever for this report. Mr, Kisalius, the local agent, announces by ad vertisement in another column that he is prepared to accept risks at lowest current premiums. t

The first issue of the " Te Aroha Hews and Upper Thames Advocate " Is to hand, '•wing to a dissolution of partnership taking place in the "Te Aroha Mail," ih' " News "is now the only newspaper pub lished in the To Aroha district. The paper is a very cteditablo one.

A, C. Leelty, Parnell, writing with reference to the sudden departure of <he Austral, thinks the uccurreuce shows the necessity for a telephone from Tiritiri light house to the tignal iU;»sto(F, and then to the central Btation, Auckland, In connec tion with the ferry tteamboats at the end of Queen's Wharf, it would afford quick communication, and do for foggy weather o well as war purposes. One wrd more: if the Harbour Board employed a certain number of quairy men for dre»s»ing stone for repairing our harbour works ou Bangi toto, one of the number, «hh little extru pay, could light up the beacon at nujht at the end of the reef. It would be a boaa co our pilot service as well, killing two birds with one atone.

Mitt Crisp entered upon her duties as lady superintendent of the Hospital this morning, The Board of Management were there and duly installed her,

Our local reporting the nomination on Saturday last of candidates for the Newton Road District; requires correction, the following elgbt gentlemen having then bet>n nominated :—Meiars John Billiugton, Kd word A. Bnckley, Thomas Faulder, Hichard Hellabr, Albert Joseph Holland, James McNair, Kobort T, vVarnock, and Edward Woollield, as will be seen by advertise ment.

A football match was played in the Domain on Saturday last, betwoeo the em ployes of T. Prosser Prince and Dairy (the latter aislsted by several outsiders), re sulting in an easy victory for the former by 10 points to nil.

The adjourned licensing meeting for the district of Arch Hill was held on Saturday at tlio We«t Newtnu Schooi-raom. Present: Messrs <idatn Porter (chairman). Blrulo, Uowney, and Kadcliffo. Applications foi renewals of license* were made on heliaif of James Taylor, Iden Vino- Hotel; and J«rais Holmes, Arch Hill Hotel, Mr Tyler appeared for the applicants, and Mr S Hcsknth for the owner of Edeu Vine Uotel Fina'ly the Committea granted the renewals, but refused tliu application lor a 12 o'c o:k license to Kden Vibe.

The death of Thomas Htnry Smith U recorded in this journal, Mr Smith bad rtached hit 67th je»r, and was well-known and respected an an intelligent citizen, fie was a native of Cheshire, and was born near Urewe In tin year 1816. Cheshire ii the native county of 11,I 1, miitivo Methodism, where it originated in 16(0, and from bis yonth Mr Smith hid been associated with this body of Christiun people. For soni« years h« lived in Newtou, aad there he manufactured summer drinks for total ab stainers from intoxicant* ; he was a zealous advocate *f the cansc. He was also popular with Us dais is a preacher of the Crospel. Subsequently he wat elected librarian of the Young Men'« Christian >saiiciattoD, bat finding himself unequal to its duties, he resigned his po*i<iou, unit settled on his l«nd at Utuhuhu, where he hia latterly occupied the position of minister of the Baptiit Church. On Monday l»»t he was again seizrd with severe internal pains, which completely prostrated him. Ho was attended by Drs. li^^Wi^^i^y^iiSßr'S&y'^rom th<»t day gradually sank, and diod yes turdiiy.. The funeral will Uke place to uioirow.

A deputation representing the Thames Valley riailway i'o. came to towu on Saturday to confer with Messrs Shoshan, Cadman, Morris, and Whyte, members of tie House of representatives (or districts interested, on the negotiations that have takeu place with the wovcrnmont relative to thß construction «f the Thames- re Aruba Hallway. Tho Thames deputation con sisted of Messrs Brodie, George, Speight, Mutdoob, and R, Graham. The only members present were Messrs Sheohan and Cadman. The distance is 26 miles, and the cost estimated at £4,000 a mile. The correspondence that had passed was dis cussed at length, also a letter which had been drafted informing tbo Minister of Works what alterations the Company are prepared to make in the draft contract, and famishing certain information, askud foe by him. It m probably that all the correspon dence will be laid on the table by the H"usc. Mumrs -.heehan and Cadman p'O mised to give the subject their best at (en tiou.

The religious camp meeting at New market, yesterday afternoon, attracted a considerate congregation on the green ■ward, and the uttno»t order prevailed during the performance of the service. The several speakers were the Rev. W. S. Potter, Mr Tnrley, «ni the "Friends" in Quaker garb, Hannah Hall and James Cotton. Ihe addresses were earnest; and decorou*. Mr Tnrley spoke of " Divine Meatj" Mr Poiter, " * eminticopces of the Part," In which he made special reference to Thomas ti. Smith, who died yestoiday at his residence at Otahubu. The speaker re ferred to the difficulty they bad In sustaining the cause of JPrim'ttvo Methodism at New market. It had been determined to make an extra effort towards a revival in the neigh bourhood, and for that pnrpoie they had opened a Sunday-school, to be held twice on Sundajs; rouular services would alto be held, i and ministers supplied from Alex andra-street Mr Potter made an earbest appeal by word and circular to all Christians for sympathy and help. The addresses of Hannah Hall and James Coitoi Wfro brief. A camp meeting is to be held regularly on the green on Sundays, at the same hour, in fine weather.

A meeting of the Poultry .Association was wrongly advertised in Saturday's itsue for to-nfght. The meeting will take place on Wednesday evening at 7.30

The funeral of the late Mr Alfred Firth, of Sheffield, Yorkshire, took place on Satur day afternoon, in accordance with Instruc tions received from Government by Mr hupeiintend'/nt Thomson. After the ioqueit ati Ohinemutu on the 6th iust., the body was forwarded to laurangi, and there handed over to a representative of the firm of Messrs Braueton and Forster, of this city, who bad been commissioned by Mr J, H. Keep to bring it on here. Tho body was then enclosed in a largo leaden coffin, to await instructions from the deceased's relatives in England, but none having been received up to Saturday, the interment was decided upon. The shortness of the funeral notice debarred many /orkshiremen from being present, who, although strangers to the deceased, yet were familiar with the name of "Firth," Which, indeed, is a household word for charity and benevolence in the old country. The funeral procession left Messrs Branston and Forstcr's establishment at 3 p.m., the hearse being followed by the mourning coach containing Messrs Jo^n t Lumbers, J, H, Keep, Jerram, and Key. Mr Tebbs (incumbent of St. Matthew's). Gn foot were a number of the deceased's country men, among whom we noticed Messrs Hollingdtake, Roe, Joshua Jackson, Smith, Marcrofr, Shackleton, and also some recent arrivals. On arrival at the cemetery, the Rev. Mr Tebb3 conducted the Knglish burial service, and around the grave the number of mourners was considerably increased by a number of ladies and gentlemen. At the conclusion of the service, several ladies stepped forward and deposited upon the coffin camellias and sprigs of acacia, as a token of respect to a "stranger in a strapge land." fllr Superintendent Thomson was present on behalf of the Government, and received tho necessary proof of the death and burial of the deceased,

It will be seen by advertisement else wheie that Mr H. L. James will delivsr a lecture in the V.M.C.A, Rooms this evening on Sbakeipeare's "Midsummer eight's Dream." Admission is free, and visitors are invited.

We regret to record the death of Mrs Lawford, wife of the manager of the Bank of Australasia. Mrs Lawford had been' suffering from typhoid fever, but was con sidered in a fair way of recovery when »orae error of diet induced a relapse. The lady was very highly esteemed in the circles in which she moved. 4 football match was played in the Domain hollow between the Union and Albert, and after a very interesting game, resulted in a victory for the Albert by 7 points to nil. Try* were obtained by D. Stewart and G, Smart, one of which wa converted into a goal by F. Hardwick.

The detectives are still prosacuting their search for the jewellty stolen from Mr Hericksen's, but so far without succesi. & list of the articles stolen has been made up, and shows the total value to be £1,496.

The football match on Saturday between ;he Auckland and Ponsonby Clubs was a

tplendid one, and so far at points are con cerned, it was won easily by the Ponsnnby boys. The game war keenly contested throughout, Pon<ionby having the advan tage when the play was fast and open, and ■ Auckland gaining ground wherever a scrimmage was formed. Auckland wa twice compelled to touch-down in self defence in the iirtt five minutes, and then the tables were turned. Ponsonby's goal was several times jeopardised, and one. during the progress of the first terai Bindnn made a miendid attempt to kick a goal from a rolling ball. The shot was hixh and strath', but foil about two yards short. In the second term, the probabilities fluctuated considerably. Berry repeatedly distinguished himself In the capacity ot back, collaring well, and I making several brilliant ruun, hh kickiug ttl«o being well-judged, sure, and clean. Ag»in and ogam he was instrumental in! ureventing Auckland from scoring, Ap jk'uraucea tendrd <o the conclusion thtt the hfovy weights would hive the best of it, an the ball was now almost constantly in the Ponnonby 25. Auckland worked the ball, to within a yard or two of the goal liaiu, and then very flukily scored firnt blood. During the scrimmage it was kicktd behind the goal-line, aud Henderson folio fing it, touched down. Bindon made a wretched attempt in the "place" (orgoal, the ball going vary wide of its murk. Score : ; Auckland, 2 ; Pon»ouby. 0, '1 he p!ay now became very much faster, and PonsQuby shewed to superior advantage. They concluded tha second ttrm by forcing Auokland down. In the third term, b ith teams worked well; McCaus land for Auokland several times dis tinguishing himself. Towards the close of tne term, Wbitoside, af tor a g*mn struggle, got a try cm the touch-llue, and Frank Clayton kicked a pretty jioal, Ponionby, 5 j Auckland, 0. In the last term, there was a game struggle, but the Ponsonby ■en had it all their own #ay. Whiteside obtained a touch, and the " place " failed, but before the Auckland men could get to the b*ll, Colebourne touched down again. \rnell kicked a goal this time. Ponionby, 12; Auckland, 2. In the last two uiinutua, WhiUsido got his third try, and converted it into a goal himself. The match thus ended—Pousnnby : 3 goals 1 try, 17 points; Auckland i I try, 2 points, Tho football match at North Shore on Patnrday, between the local team and Grafton, was again dinputed. G. Wyuyard obtained a try for North Bnore. which was converted into a fi'ial (5 points), whilo Darby Kyan " potted" a *p!emlid goal from the field for Grafton (4 points). 0. chard also obtained a try for the visitor", making 6 points in all, but the try was disputed by North Shore, and has been referred 11 the As«ociation for settlement,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Bob LovesbenofU to-night. Costlcy'sjpropottiea will not go to auction A "noble" explosive—Popular indig nation,

Inqnort on the b'n Dunedin fire to-day. Staufield aud Dark's benefit to-night also. Miss fclolne Juno ami cotnp*Dy are in t'h'istcbnrch.

Pull trado la the South ; lota of Incen diary fire. Ihe Salv»tioni»ts opened fire iv Wel lington yesterday. keeping up n rmining fire—Locomotive ttoking.

bl&nd Holt's wife (Lena Kdwiu) has died of apop'exy in Sydney. Niricy nominations are tent from Dun edin by ihit mall. St. Luke's Frc!ihytoii»nCburoh,Kotanor», has K»t a fine now organ. The sulphur on White Island Is to bo worked by a company, with £10,000 capital. Mr ». JFord, tuiwell, lately bought £1300 worth of whalebooo from an American whaler for London clients.

A jumids Lodge, with GO meinbora, has ju«t been formed at Wangaaui; It la the foriy-scventh formed in this colony, Mr Thos. Hill, Collector of Customs, has been temporarily removed from Auckland to Chrlstchuich.

" By their fruits ye shall know them."— Tho first result ot the operations of tho .salvation Army in Wellington was two men taken from the " drill to the police station in handcuffs.

We hear a good deal about the "rage for speculation} out with regard to gold mines, tho rage genorally comes alter the speculation. Thames whisky is a caution. A hardy miner took a little for hit stomach's sake the other morning, and foand himself up at Court, " incapable," before be know it w bat a curious language English is I A man is late when he is dead and gone, and a train in la'e when it hasn't come.

During the past 10 month*, 807 policies have been issued in tho tempi niuco section of tho >'' ovv Zealand lusurance Depart ment, i In the opinion of "Tho Vagabond,'" tho city of Invercargill will never occupy one* half of tho site laid out for it. It is quite too rove'so with Auckland, which cannot get growing for Bubmbs. Mr Fronde, in tha course of a recent lec ture, stated that Cato did not begin to learn tho Greek lungunge nutil he was 84 years of age. The boyß of to-day tell their fathers that they are anxious to follow the example of Cato. New Zealand-bred Clydesdale*, passing through Sydney for Queensland, have ex e'ted. much admiration. The "Town and Country Journal" states that "these animuls appear to surua«s tho stock from which they spring." It may be regarded as a highly significant I sign of the times in Paris that a leading jsweller there has just removed lo London the most valuable portion of his stuck, ana I that others are about to follow his example. Iv a Scottish miniDg village recently, a miner put his powder-flask into the fire, thinking it contained tea, and blew the roof off the house, without, however, suffer inn any injury himself. Several shocks of earthquake have lately been experienced in Chrietchurcb, and it is quite a common thing to have two "shakes"before breakfast. The direotion is north and south, Auckland's intoreats are in jeopardy^ through the dilatory departure of some of ourM.H.K.'p. Messrs Sheehan, Whitaker, Morris, and Honhs are still far from Wel lington, while some " move " of vital im portance to the district may be brought on very soon. " Mo one shall kiss his or her children ou the Sabbath or fasting days," was an alleged old Connecticut blue Itw, Horein we tee the origin of going on Sunday night to kiss the grown-np children ot other people. A boarding-house keeper won't take any but pretty girls and susceptible young men who fall in love,; and, of course, lose their, appetitee. She is getting rich, I

DYNAMIIE EXPLOSION.

Building Blown to Atoms.

Tivo Men Injured.

(BY TELEGUUPH.—FBESS ASSOCIATION.)

| INVKRCABGILL, this day. A blacksmith's shop at the Green Hills, used in connection with William Conyei's quarry, was yesterday the scene of as incident of a startling character. The facts are aa fellow: • Dyuamite is now very largely employed in the work of quarrying, aud before being U'od hai to undergo a »of tening process. To effect this, the usual practise is to place the explosive in a tin, and then put that in a large vessel contain ing hot water. On Thursday night the foreman in charge of works did this with a number oi cartridges sufficient for a large shot. On Friday morniug, knowing that a fire would not be required iv the forge that day, tha foreman on golng^to woik left a can containing the dynamite on the heardi. At mid-day tho men wont to dinner, and one of them took advantage of the interval to go to the forge in oider to do a job for himself, for this purpose h« lighted the fire, having fir»t put the can with the dyuamite to one side. After he had finished, i>e says, he extinguished tbe rue and returned the can to the hearth, it being necessary that it should be k«-pt warm. In a brief space, before the man Utt the building, at. rrifio explosion occurred. Tbe place was literally blown to shreds ; bits of im framework beiny sent a distance of one huudred jards, while houses a quarter of a mile away were shaken. Singular to say, the occupant of the shop escaped without a scratch > but a young man named James Mullar<i.v, who was standing at tbe dour, was struck by some of the splinters and re ceived sty oral cuts about his bend and face, from which blood came freely. A nun named Haborfield, standing outside, also received a scalp wound, but nut so Burioua as to require medical treatment. Mo Hardy was brought to town by the train and taken to the lUrtpitul, where hi* injuries were droned. He Is now doing well. At tne timu tho explosion occurred, the foreman was at dinner, and w*» quite unaware of the doings of his subordinate. Mr Conyers, finding thote are specially con structed vessels foi preparing dynamite for use, has obtained ode and forwarded it to the quarty.

ALLEGED BRIBERY.

Local Commission Agent to be

Proceeded Against,

SoUB snrpii*e was created in town to-day by the circulation of a leport to tbe effect that a well-known looal commission agent was to bo served with a criminal summons, charging him with attempting to bribe a public official. Enquiries have proved that the rumour, so far as stated, is strictly true. The defendant in the prosecution is Mr W, V. Stevens, of Queen-street, and it in alleged that ho offered a bribe of £200 to Mr T. W. Lewin, Under Secretary for Mauve Affair*, with the object of inilaencing the disposition of certain native land*. Communications have passed between Auckland and Wellington on the subject, and an information wa» laid against Mr St.-. »ens to day »ith the concur rence of the Government, Mr Hteyens will appear as the defendant at the Police Court on Wednesday, and as the proceedings are in the form of a summons, he will not be arrested, Mr Theo. Cooper has b -en re tlined for the defence, while Mr Hudson Williamson, t'rown S-Hcitor, will prosecute.

BUDDEN DEATH IN COOK STREET.

The sadden death ut a woman named Johanna Burke, who has bcon residing in Cook.atras t with her husband, was reported to the police to-day. Deceased complained yesterday if having a stiff leg, bat beyond this ne canse is assigned for the sudden occorrer.ee. She was found dead iv bd b> her husband, James Burke, soon alter 7 o'clock this morning, iheso fact* wee communicated to the coroner, and as the dvc n>ad had not been under medical advice, an Inquest will be held to-morrow. Mrs Burko v reported to have been » ■TfiSft^&i" t& lJ*tE«ir sudden diccaso was largely due to this ImsU

SUDDEN DEATH.

A CAfE of sudd»n death is reported from Helentville, the deceased being the wife of dipt tin 4 dame, of that townahip. She «v quite well on Thursday lost, but on Friday her little girl called upon a neigh bour, saying that her motber was ill, and atking her to go iv to tee her. Ihe woman did so but only in time to put Mrs a dams down on the bed, She died without uiteriag a word. An inquest was hfld before Mr Booar, and it, having been ah«wo that Dr. S<ewort hud been in attendance upon the woman for some time, a verdict that death was the result of apoplexy was returned in accordance with the testimony adduced. It was unfortunate that Captain Adams wa« abseotfrom home vrhtn the melancholy event happened.

LAKE HOUSE, ROTORUA.

WB regret to find that in a letter, osten sibly about.the state of the Rutorua road, published in our issue of the 11th instant, certain statements adverse to Lake House, Kutorcu, were published. From facts that have been mentioned to us, it is evident that tbe writer was more animated, by bis own personal bile tban by a desire; to benefit tourists or promote the Interest* of the Lake district. He stated that tbero was only one fire-place at Lake House, while, as a matter of fact, there are three brides tbe kitchen. His other strictures on the managemeat are not woith notice. Lake House Is cod. ducted on exactly the same principles as Waiwera, where thousands of visitors from all parts of the world have, during the last few year', spent many pleasint holidays, and who give teitimony to tho comfort and attention beitowed by constantly returning—-the accommodation being, in fact, considerably in advance of the lime rather than behind it, Mr Graham bus, we believe, spent some thi*K like £10,000 in providing for the wants of tourists to the takes, and the reputation of his hottla is too will estab lished to suffer depreciation by the ill natured and untruthful -remarks of an anonymous writer. It. Is creditable to Mr Graham's entot prise that such admirable accommodation is rft'utdod in the ctntre i>f an ui>setiled district where puiveylug Is at tended with the greatest possible difficul ties

SERIOUS FIRE IN WEL LINGTON.

(BY TELEGRAPH -PRES3 ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Sunday. A fire broke out at six o'clock on Sunday evening in tho kitchen of a house owned and occupied by Mr JLawronco as a boarding house in Abel Smith-street. The building and contents were entirely destroyed, also the adjoining house, occupied and owned by Captain fcSbort. Another house, owned by Mr J, Proueo, was damaged, Insur ances Mr Lawrence's house: Rational, £400; furniture, £250, Uuioi, Cap am Short's house : £250, Houih British. Mr Prouse's house: Building snti furniture, £500, South British, partial loss. Tbe cause is unknown

The family had tea between 4 and 5 in th- kitchen, and then went into the parley When their attention was called by the smoke, the kitchen was discovertd to be in a b'azo. Tho flumes cpread very rapidly, only the little front room fnrni ure being saved. Another cottage owned by Mm Meats caught, but very littio damage was done. It was insured for £100 in the National. The Fiie Brigade arrangements were veiy unsatisfactory.

Saved From the Poorhouse.

For years David Allingsworth suffered with rheumatism, and notwithstanding the best medi cal attendance, could not find relief. He came to the Sciotia County Poorhouse, and had to bo carried into and out of bed on account of his helpless condition. After the failure or all the remedies whioh had been applied, the directors of the Poorhouse resolved to nso the celebrated German remedy. Bt. Jacob's Oil, and this was a fortunate resolution; for. -with the trial of one bottle, the patient was already better, and when four bottles had been used upon him he could again walk about without the uaa of a pane. The facts, as above stated, will bo verified by the editor of the Portsmouth (Ohio) Corves? dondent.V.S.A. Sold by all Chemists.—Price bree Shillings, M. hwrc & Co., Agenta,

TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE.

Two Hundred Children Killed,

[BBTJTBR'S TKLKGRAJU.]

LONDON, June 17. One of the most appalling catastrophes for many years past occurred at Sunderland last night,

A children's fete was held during the evening in the < Victoria Hall, fully two thousand being present, and the entertain ment baring ended, the children were leaving the building when a false alarm of (ite was raited,

A panic ensued, and a rush was made for the staircase, in descending which many fell and were trampled upon by those fol lowing. * The outlet became blocked, and before the panic could be allayed, aud the stair case cleared, one hundred aud eighty had been crushed to death, and many others seriously injured, The calamity caused profound distress and gloom over the district, and sympathy is universally exprested for the sufferers and their relatives.

a special to the Piens Association given tho following account of the occurrence :— A c njui g exhibition bad been given in the Victoria Hall, and upwards of 1.0(0 children, in addition to a numb, r of adults, were in the gallnry, Af'.ur ihe show they at mpteii to leave by a larrow winning siaiicaie, which formed the only' means of egress A door half-way down became ac cid«ut»ily jamiu-d, stopping egress and 200 peisons,chiefly children, were crushed to death,

A LONG VOYAGE-SHIP DISABLED.

[BY TELEGRAPH—PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

, WEiXINGI'ON, this day, CAPTAIN EOSW manager of the New Z a land shipping Company, h«s received a telegram from White's Bay stating that the E-tello had put into Port iuderwoiid on Thursday. Bhe will proceed on the first opportunity. All is well, hut ►he bas lost -omc,sails. The ttstelle" left London for Wellingiou on February 15.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before 11. G. Beth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

DBnwK'^Nrßß. -Ten pur*na were punished toi ti BOlfonie

AB'AULTINO CONB^ABiB IiAMB. — KdWftrd Jar vie was ob«XH< d with a-«MUlt<Dg a oooxtabl on S«turd»y vvenfsa, wbll» In toe exsemiun of i.lh duti. - Priwroer »aia he wu dru&k; he would "lend unlay. -Sergeant WWto «t*»ed iha oann; tbe prisoner not only Biiaotc but kloked •be ooE»t«.bl« very »everely.—f rlaaser. a i ouub man pleaded for lenieioy.—iflned -iua, or one month'" imiirlnunme t iiiiHiitDtMiLy.— John indersan, a seaman and natire ol Norway, waa of.aiiioa with dlu erd«ily ooodaot in ctwneoiton with Jurvlis.— frUouer: I know Ivu mint, and that's a1 ' know about It.—*in«d 20a. or 11 days. I.ahokxy.— rbomaa James North waaoharged wlt"> stealing a eliHbt iron cheat oomalMnK 40 Bh*ots * f parchmuni aiid sftb'eton uaiard bouk. Un >he!s-hli>BV »te viopo'tt of John Cbartoa MoCoimlok. solicitor, Auckland.—Mr i.aiohioj appeared In defence,—SergeuM White a»ked for a r*ma«d; »ho pr-uerty ha>» been nanod to tbe prl»uo»r; theTalne was £12.—Mr Lslshier obisoted to a rrtiraad. Whoa a weli-ki>own re»i- I'ntis aiayged iota Court, the prosecutor uhoiild be popmo-! to go on with the cut. He migac »ar further via* tbe property h*d not been traced to the p isoner,—riergeaot While raid ihe proeeoutor haa boan nudcv vonring to K^t two witb'BS-B:he thonitht by irrl'is; the wt>noPß'B might be fouad.—Kcmanded nntli Krl'oy P>l»ono» admUind to NUI. Disuonkct Bo'TS.-Alfred James Wilson and William Donatun were brought up on a charge or steallnsr bouts on the 16th inst., the proper y of Wm. Qarrett, boot manulaoturer, of wake field street.—Mr Lainhley appearod for Wilson, and was sorry to say that be did take a pair of boots; the boy had got Into bad company, and had boen led Into wrong by evil associates. He would submit that Uia Worship had dis cretionary power to dismiss the information on payment of the amount to Mr Garret!, and Wilson* father would Bend him away to his uncle at Kaipara.—Mr Speed appeared for Duuaton, and pleaded that although seven teen years of age. hie in'ellect was not strong by any means.—His Worship Bald he would like to hear Mrs Dun» t»n <n the mental condlt on of her sun.—Sergeant White s»id that a course of rohbsry of boots had bn-n oarried on for tome time at Mr Garrett'i place of bunlncßß.— Mr Laishley objected to saddling all the larcenies of the city upon his client.—Kirs Dunstan said her dear boy had a very bad memory. He even at times forgot his own name, although he had been to s Jiool for years. Uhe took all the care Biic could of her son, but «ho could not always be with him.—llls worship dismissed the infor mation on the parents paying for the boots. Mr Garrett demurred to this decision, ws hs was losing boots every week. permitting the yard on their premises to remain in a dirty and unclean state on the 9th Instant. —Mr Coitar appearad for the Sanitary Invpeotor and stated tbe case. Mr Qoldle said the dirt had remained for a considerable time. He had visitud the yard ssreral times. — Mr Fortzor pleaded guilty, and explained the cause of the apparent neglect. He hud now made arrange mentd with Mr Craig, and it would be removed to-day. The yard would also be put in order Immediately, to tbe satisfaction of Mr Qoldle.— Fined 5a and costs.

». lkokd ScnDAir Tb»dii»o — *ndus RayirfS ao »»r.d in anxnur to a charge o( »upi>hia» lqanr iv James El*warth» at the tlubsau Hotel On Ban*aj, the 10'h mutant,-"Mr Jjrler up uearod lor defendant.—Jumoo Blsworthy ssfd that ha want ■ o th» hotol on Sana .y and liau a pint of beor ; ho wok hla pint «v»ry nuy a» regular ai rha clock; did no» pay for to* beer, nor old he drink tt alL—Seraeant white: Why did you not drmk ttt— Withes*: Beeansa Sergeant Kisly prevent,**! me. Had taken a ior« wdk >h«t d.y, and ounsldcred tha<, at ft Briton, lie Da: entitled to a rirll pint i did not we Mr hi yn-8 —Mr Tjleraald Mr Bsjnw was In. tlie Wai&Mo. —SorK«<«nt Kiel* K»ve evidence : Saw Uat wit nt <a drinking tho bi'or. Mr Kline w*Bbjhi&d tbe bar, and informed him that ho »»s »oU«b ao «i4«.nt foe Mr Way cs In the conicot of tti hotel — Gonatsb • > »:nb dep .eel to taking a sip for the liurpoa* of lilaouverliaK kbat it «as nut water s»e was positive U w»s beer.—Mr Tyiat sabwt'Md that Mr ltaynes had sold out t> Mr Milne; bat iv th« ra«t>or o£ law ho aapiHNted MrlUynes wasliable,alihrnga rtallr derivtd >i« boneflt.-Mr K»y«e> gave evl««nca to Ihs (Sect that ha ha<t diat>o«»n of hi,, bnarnesa to Mr Milne; It «r*s on the Sth May; bat tbe transfer h&d not been nudo,—din Worship sitd that do fnndanl was nominally gaitty. iflned 6a; ooota, 98. Tim WiTiK iso Whisky Uabkb. — John. Ma »td Parcel) was ohatited with larcoay of a •tv qu> for co on the 3rd April, with intent to dafrnodHubotOram ho,el-kee?er-llr Tilrf appin eu tit defendant, and pleaded nol KUlIt). -Oerxeant White exunlned thn wi(nrme«. iiabortO am, ot Prince Armar Hotel. llub«u«- Btrcet, was (worn, and depoted that he had koown the prisoner for aeve'al yearn. FurooL sailed opun him oa the evening ox tbe Sri April; he was writing «p his accounts, and after prisoner had gone'he miated a ohrqte fur 09 Pilßmer »gfe<irt it ha (vitnncsl w-inert eomo stnff. He repltod no; he supposed he meant contraband staff; ho would have nothing to do with it. That was all that paaeod. Pri soner west away, and witness left his cottage and went into tho hotel Prisoner passod him, bnt no more words were exchanged. Paid no moDoy to prisoner. Never paid to him a cheque. *. »h one wa* o*uhed bj Mr Ooiiib •, auo tmv. was the ohtqne he msaeo. Me went to tbe bsnk bbimiou a- pimibio and" Moppea pwmont; he never *aye prisoner a oh«qa» "aw two ca»k» at midnight in bla pagrage; ho looked »i thorn, and it* wat»r trioklinu tium the oiska; baa it been contraband stiff, the o.eka wunld h»ve beo\ new.— o >ila Worship: When ptltoner a«kcd htm »t>ont smfi, c jotrabtnd giinoß v»»b immediaiely augKeated tohia v inu. —To Berßtmni. Wblte: Hu wie taiisaed he otSKH did not oontain tpirlm hecaosn of th« wo ght. Uin net tell tno carro to pn> the cast a iv oit pataagn—vruuid not hay« eanotiocel it did »oi mki en to pnrcaasn of PnroeU; did not B">Mi)Glnn that evening.—Me Tyler and he did not kuoir what w s tie m->U*r with tbe witos. , ht WAS o mtlouslly o» trudlottnn hlmai'lf.—His Worship a&id as far aa tho evi dence had gone, it was absolutely valuolees.— To Sergeant White: He was quite positive he nevor purchased stuff of tho prisoner; never paid him for imy.—This was the ca^e.—Sergeant White Bald ho had beou misinformed in tho matter. There wore two other similar oases. —Mr Tyler drew attention to tha foot tha« Mr Oram did not miss his cheque until the noxt morning. Dismissed.

Another Chabqh. — In the second case Daniel MoLellan of tho Hiding Sun, gave evidence. Ho remembered iho 6th of April, but had no recollection of ever seeing tho prisoner belore ho saw him ia < oun; be wonl • swear thut h« never pnrohased two oaaks ef water for Him; wu sore he sever did business *ih tbe m>.n In tttu doott.—Sergeant White «aid ha would nit call farther evidence ia Ihtx cfss, bnt bs was instructed that the prisoner ii\ oath tha ohequß baloußlng to Mr Orsm; be was poa-cssed of certain (acts.—Hia Worship said he toulri not oonvio*. on the evidence. — ?cgeant White ores«d that the two witnesses might b: hoard in the ohargn ngsinft thn nrfsorer fo' obtaining money from John Nevi'l, of Oollege nil',-Mr T>ler oon tended that thia was like pereccaiitiK too nj an ~7^u^ Mr i..ram wa» crocs-Bx»mined at B'mia length by Mr Tyler, and v»hioh wasonnsidereduni-a >s f»otnrf from its OiiifllntinK charaot?r.—Wm. > rombio waa mllnd bnt did not appear.-■Mi Wofi.iji said Mr Crombfe inluh' nay go > wn that wo i. ■tr i! his dooialon. uutcqueniiy tan wltues otlled aud auiiotfia uto tnn o.irt —William Auder.en crosblV, of ihe rtrinoe of Wale?, tb*n deposnd ihitprisoierpaled at bin hotei on 'ha cvontiu of the 3d •( >pril Re had Mmti driiiiH arid (iff* r*d a cheque iv payment druWn >y Hubert Ofmn Iv favour of "amia Wtifcr." Tbe obeqne was for £9 on the National Bsnk. He gave him £8 in notes ana the baianon in silver. No remarks were m»'ieo<i tith.irsida abom the chque: sent It to the baok n?xt monlns, the reply was * f&F ment f topped " He plac d it in the hands o hiaßoli'jici'ra,and tan days Kltarwamn he g-t o&shfor the ohi-qaA; me< Mr <)ram and tola him that he waa the m.fortanata person Tfho hatt ca«h«d thi oheqne; shewed it to him. ---■ JroBS-examlnedby Mr Tyler.—*ergerrt White mid the peliO' had not been able to frsoe tho oneq^e—Me Tyler Slid, nfter 'ha evid«t oe. be wonld not trouble t«e wnrt vjch am remarks. - The prisoner waa dinoharged. This was alt the bosinesg.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRBUTKK'S TILKftUM*,]

PARLIAMENT ANo TEE MAORIS.

London, Jane 17,

A meeting of the members of the House of Commons will shortly be held for the purpose of considering Mr Alexan der Brogtien's motion as to the expediency of their protecting the lights of the natives of New Zealand. ANOTHER FRENCH POLITIC*L . . ORIBW. M. Jules Kerry (Premier) and President Grevy are opposing the conquest of Tonqnin. M, Challeinel Lacuur, Minister for Foreign flairs, will probably resign in consequence of the action of the Premier »nd President, and the former wpi tike the vacant portfolio. UNSUCCESSFUL BALLOON VOYaGK. An aeronaut, atcompHnied by an actress, attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea iv a, balioou, but failed—the balloon descending into the sea. They were rescued by a passing vessel. ! HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR CANADA. The Hon. Sir Charles Tupper has been gazetted »s ancestor to Bir Alexandei Gait a» ••igh Commissioner for Canada. HOMEWAKU MAILS. LONDON, June 16. i The homeward mail*, via Naples, pel steamship Orient fiom Melbourne, May 7, were received iv London to-day. Silt EBRCULKB ROBINSON. LuNDoN, June 17. It baa transpired that Sir Herculei Robin»ou will shortly return to th» Cap^ and remain there until the completion ol his term of office, MR BHIGHT FAVOURS THE CHANNEL IXNNEu LONDON, June 17. The Bigbt Hon. John Briaht, in tht conr«e of au add imi to the people of Bir mingham, l*st evening, strongly advocated the formation of the Channel tunnel, and aim urged the advisability of co-operation with France lo the formation of the pro jected second Suez Canal. mail sekvics between hew ze«la*d and fk*nce. : LONDON, Junt 17. Sir F. D. Bell, the New Zealand Agint- General, h»d an interview with M. Cocbery, the Frvnch Minister for Posts and Tele graphs, with rcferencf'to the citvbliihmeut of a line of mall steamers between New Zealand and French ports. Toe result ot the interview has not, however, transpired. AFFAIRS IN ZHLCLaND. C*PE TOWN, June 15. Intolligenco is to band that the British Resident in Zululand his resigned his position. ' LONDON WOOL SALES. LONDON, June 15, At the wool sale todty 12.19* bales were oftered. The market was steady, but the demand was not active. LONDON, June 16. At to-day's wool sale 9,100 bales w«e offered. The market was steady, but the demand was not active. A special to the Preu Assscittion sayi: -The wool mirket i§ stronger, and good combing wools emmand a penny above market rates. Short and faulty merinos have recovered, and crois-brrds are un altered. Two hundred and ninety thousand bales have been catalogued, and twenty four thousand withdrawn.

[SPECIAL TO PE»3S ASSOCIATIOH], (Received Juue 18, 2 30 p.m.) THK TORIKS Kks.«NT MX BRIGHT" PLAIN BPEAKING. LOtiDOV, Jane 17. Sir Stafford Northcote will move in the House of Common* tbrt the accusations marie by Mr Bright aqout tbe foties being in league with tbe enemies of Jbridmn, amounts to a lireaoh of privilege. CAREY BEFUSKB TO LEAVE DUBLIN, ■ LONDON, Jane 16. Sir William Ternon Harconrt, the Home O^.ot.. y , in ]>,irUj l»g with thu _X»bJI- Leaguers regarding the protest made by the colony of Viciorla against the Invin cible ioformsrs proceeding to Annralik. James Carey absolutely refutes to leave Dublin. THK TORIXB AND THK LAND LEAGUES. The Tories ate greatly incensed at Mr Bright'a recent charge that they allied with Irish rebrls, who are »m>portrd by fnnds subscribed by the avowed enemies of England. THE ANH.RXATION rKOPOSALB, June 17. Tjie "Saturday KeTiew" supports Im perial an nrxattoa in the Pacific, and says itwonld be cowardly to refuse the lequets of the colonies. NEW P. ABTD 0. STEAMERS. The P. and 0. Company «c building four new steel stetners. THE BStfHOP OF TASMANIA. Bishop Sanford sails for Tasmania in the Orient on July 12. BRITISH CONTROL IN BASUTO. LAISTD. A despatch hai been published in irhich Karl Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, announces that, owing to the 'withdrawal of the Cape Colon) from the adminlitratfon of affairs in a»utolnud, the Kngliah Government has resumed the control of that province under certain conditions, which will be im posed upon the native trlbts, . ENGLAND AND THE TRANSVAAL. It now transpires that the English Envoy who is about to proceed to the Transvaal will open negotiations with the Boer Go vernment for the revision of the lran»v»al ' oovention, under .whicn the country was retroceded to the Boers;

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received June 18—1 p.m.)

ADKLAIDB, Monday.

Arrived yesterday: Mrsnatieries Co '* steamship Caledonian, from Marseilles (10th May). • MR HBNRY PAKKES. MBLBOUKNE, Monday, The "Argus" to-day pnbliahes a tele gram from, Sydney reporting that Sir Henry Parkes is about to resign his seat in the Assembly and proceed to England. Mr > wopenoy h»s written a letter urging a temporary and not permanent colonial ezbibition in London. Tbe " Argus" -uppor b the proposal. THE KRU6 CHAMPAGNE CPP. SyjJHBY, June IS, The fculli::^ race for the Krng Cham* pagne Cup was rowed to-day, over tbe chani(>inn conrst1, on the Paramatta, and after an exciting race, resulted in a victory for Middleton by half a length, Brett feenred second place, and Gsden third. All three are local men. The weather was very favourable for the raeo.

(Per s.s. Manapotoi at Bluff.)

("Age" Specials.)

FRENCH REINFORCEMENTS FOR ToNQUiN. LOS DON, June 6. A REINFORCSMRNT of Algerian ttoopis comprisng several regiments of Zouaves, which were recently ordered to proaeed to tbe,Beat of war in Tonqnin to aid the French there, left Algiers to-day. XHfi MSuPuSBD TUNNEL CHANNEL. A discussion has been proceeding in the Loudon press with reference to the proposed tunael between Dover and Calais. The Hou. Mr Clarke, the eminent philologist, who has also published a number of works on military engineering, favours tbe pro* posal; but General AUisoD, who was second iv eiiHimiind tv Lord Wolsel-y during the Ashaute.e Campaign, sondemua it. THK DECEASED WIFE'S . SISTER. I.OKBON, June 10.' The Randan Government has forbidden the:transit of Europeans across the Can caußUs. It is understood that this chip has been taken in consequence of Russian topographical; operations now b<in>; coo- ; ducted in that portion of * the i.ussiian ; frontiers beyond the mountains.

THE MiMSIaR FOR SCOTt^jj^ Karl Eo«e\>eny, who was offend .' * tentatively accepted a seat in thAS? 1 Connctl as Minuter for Scotland, hs* .i. y declined the appointmant. It ii ,«S? that the. office Mil be offered fa 2 9 Hibbert, the Liberal Member for UldhjT' REPORTED POIS NING OF " Km,, BEX ONB." W"* It is reported that "Rumber q m >i , Astas'ination Committee haa be«n noi* * in ■vmßiica consequent upon higflwSi"l* pressed hi* williDßnt-si to give kiiß»ff ** to the Euglish Government; 5f •MNVINCIBLK» Bi OUTaAG E A publican in Dublin, who h«H M «j himgeli obnoxious to the "fovjiSu*l received a letter containing tom e i,?, ,«* substance. Other ca»e* of a *iinii«* h f* ter are reported, and tbe policeata « ¥?* inquiries. "Wtisg ; RUSSIAN TYKAJSN7. A major of the RnßaUn «n&* it.ii . at Momsow, has been baoblu1IfaXnf M*i for having pnblicly exprtaied an nnr i favor of cert*in social refonni nJF"*'* ** wry ifi Ru»»ia. """^"gawtt. THB STEAMBB FBRma " The appeal in the cue ot th, ». Fenet which was itolea fromi QuL!taitt« seJaed at Melbourne, wai dimUar?' wd The Court decided that the ihX^V. ofßiitkh'Soaih * trie, which Si"* insurance tjpon the vessel, »h u X?SM B um of £400, with intne.t *t th. Wj • Hank r.te. * point rated ta JSP* with tbe ownership of th e veMerSJ** •eived lor iubiequent vtiwu^ *«■ AUSTRALIAN RELIEF TUTBiecm, The Mayor of Berlin Uta3' receipt of 81,000 marks (£««'g^H* traha Fin aid of thoi..lfi lSLh^ .ev«e flood. *^«cwmdhiSfpjLft provlno i during lasttat lniOi 'r"l *l"'* A rising of natives hM tatou." B i , the Island of Shetten^bjftge. fa a short di.tanc« IroinET^ chi.f named Gipwot htaSJi^f' A tion-of the Island OecupS if^ P» ; .e«id e nt«, at th. he»d of, 1,2 ii" OltMs Sa »l r , y burnt two towK'M THE REBELLION IN AFQHaniSTAK. Information has been receired frote /fghaniotan that another jneonnter hu taken place between tbe twepsof th» jinZ and the Bhinwarn«, a rebel hill trlbi, 'to* latttr were defeated with great lost. i D d ft i« now thought piobable' .iluft>: la vW'^"'' their continued rrvetaxs, the t«*el« will in their allegiance to the Ame«r, PRINCE LKOPOLD AND Tffß GOVKRSt)HSHIP OF VIOTOWaT The "Echo," a London eienlne »>» states that tbe Duke of Albany h«»bM«! oflered the Oovernunbip of 'Victoria at thi termination of the Marquis of Aonniabr's service. ■ FRENCH MAIL BT*AMEBS R)E AUCKLAND. Ntgotiations are going on between tbe Messsgeriei Maritlmss Company ud the French Government for the extension o! tbat Company's present service to Kounes, Tahiti, and Auckland, TKOUBLK WITH CAR»Y, TUB INFORMER. Application hat been made on behalf of James Carey, the Informer, that he sliould ; bo released from custody, but the Govern*' meat have declined to agree to it, Cany ' has rince been offered but has declined a/.., wardership in an Engliih prison.

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEQBAI'H.-PRISS ASSOCUTIOS.J THAMES, thii day. In the Deep Level Cross winze'on the cross reef, the two hanging wall braocbes bave junctioned, loimmg a strong lvd»3J feet wide, welt mineralised and ihontaji colours of gold when broken. Ihe wioas is down 35 feet i I he QOK»w OF BBiVIT iwf in )h» titopes above No. 10 level has opened o»t to a width of fiveor six feet, The NKW PBHtCH iMPIBIAIi to4l| started to put the specimens on hind through the single stamper in the Aibntnli mill.

THE COSTLEY BEQUEST.

Withdrawal of the Proper from Sale. At a well-attended meeting oa Saturday of the trustees of the variens itutitutlotl beneficially interetted under the will of the late Mr Coatley, It waa I* solved, as a dernier restart,, in ca»«■ I all other means of anveriising '•tnii'iw sale failed, to endnvour to purchila thi- proptrticK privately on the Malt of t fair valuatlou. In the . event of the exeevton declining to atO privately it was decided to make come ar ai gement for pnrcbasing tbcat all bt public auction, A further meeting ot trustees and executors was held this n ing, when the latter annoonctd that in der rence to the unanituouß wlah they hid determined to temporarily withdraw the properties from sale in order to afford the trustees time for taking any action that they might deem a<ivfcable for promoting the interests ol the instituUona wticb were beiehtted under ibt will. Iher Van anxious to meet the desir of tt* public in ihe matter, »o far a» the> conldt, CHnsi-teiitly, with a proper peifoiioaaca tt their dnties as executors, otd hents their adoption of the middle coana &*i tbc> bad mentioned, The annodneimtnt was received with great tatisfs >od cordial vote of! thanks was at oa«r passed to Messrs Hfdn and Jackson, de«m> uiittde of seven gentlemen waa appointed to consider what are tbe test itapi to be taken in the matter, and when thn are ready to report. A general mtfjit U trustees will be called to diactt* set, t'present, two courses are a tion. OneistoautborUesOTner on behalf of the combined iriat *sl' the other is to get an Act paaaed throat rarliameutempoweringthettitotakeow pr^perii< • from the executors, »nH t» *-■ 3 minister them for the joint.wnafit of tM bodies which they leprestnt. Iv mm*1 time Mr Henry GilfMan, janaw, | has been appointed secretary, »n.diio«»i* will be spared to set the utmost powwj benefit out of tho legacy. As a firw means to that end Mr Maekoehoie bu already draJud a letter to the titjmp Commissioner praying for a remiaaioo of Uw i legacy duty. The names of the trn«eei are »s follow :-Trai»iog Scbool-CoUU | Haultain, Captain Daldy, and Mr Üblrlef W. Hill j Parmell Orphon Home-Mfßri (-. P. Fierce, M, BawlinM,andß. VTalk«{ Free Public Library-The Mayor «ri «• Harper and Waddel ; Suflora1 Home- Bishop Cowie, Captain AnderaOa, «d W A. Heather; H&pital and OM M«J. Rtfage ■• Messrs M«Keebnle, $Wh «» Clark (Mayor) { Auckland iMtihite-««* Smith, and Messrs aickin and PefW**,,,, Mr onks seconded notice ot the wftfc drawal of the propertlas before neeii t<W< and tbe *al« accordingly will not take fW; «s adverticed. '

Death of Mr D. White.

Mr David White, rtStaWft year, was one of A^XL^IS settlers. He arrivd #Jf*l£££ within the lMt eg" enm' in Mr WhiS since seen gradually iM» $"% has been a widower since l*ives two «on», R-'bert »4 ?»?* who are settled in Awkland, and »or daught r<.. r.a«. P )j, Mrs G^otg|T«ylorJ *KB Somme-vtHeK wife of the Bey. WJ^J Of vndale, Mr» Bain, ]un.,and 0« »' married. Mr White was °P *• thl B S hi, death, an elder to »■ *SE| Chorch. The Rev. Mr Carrl*dw)W| yestwday's seivlce, feeli D «ly.wf«t«d »»». loss. Mr Cutpan, the organist, W eff*^ lively played "The Dead Marob.inSwl during the morning seinw, and^' W<*»». the Departed " from S-ipbrt I^JSM ment" in the evoninjr, whilst the cllsrwi was beii'g ,aken.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING- STAK, MONDAY. JUNE 18.



New Winter Gtoods. J. CUM^N HAVIKO NOW BEOJaVBD HlB LABI SHIFMBM 0* »EW ATJTUMH AND WIMTBK • GOODS, » the cm»i^*g%*»«* «*™*° hm determined from, thin date to «Hl torthM Beanoe flto hitherto SmaU faahionabie Goods at the smal lest oossible per centage on «wt {Saßlßtent with Qheup premises and amaU compatatlve expeneoa. An OattiM txa Marked In Plata Figurea, and no QSoM«»ton can to made to the Trade "^offl present Low Prioee. t nlnvltaa special attention to his BRIMS SSf&n^ ShSae, aid QoiJitieß ot Frenoh. Tnttß entirety. THB BLAUEET. FIiANSKL. fi OB»BRAL MANOHKBTBR DBPAHTMBNTB, HOBIBBY. HABBRDABHKRT, MILMNBB SSSaa DBPABTMBNW are aU repJete wlta New and Sea«ii»W« ; Goods. COMB. BKB. *ND JPPS^ FOB XoOfifflU.Vß«. 7 CtJLtEN, IMPORTKB, , ■;,. f' KO, QDBKN-HTBBBT, "."■*■ AtJCKIiAITO.



3p<*nla< js <tv««rt,uw»rr>ent» %m R- <T" B. O S S B, 'Xl DENTAL BURGRON, Mar be Consulted at Ma Rooms, QueNHrtftet (opposite Darby-atreot), Houra i 10 to 5. VINT'SJWHISKY. A SCIENTIFIC lACT. ' New Whisky ia maddening and poisonous, M matter how blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. -. -~\ VINT & SONB, BelfaZfceland (eitaUtohedM years), at present hold immense stock o£ their OLD WKIX-MAWRKD WHISK. and can ensure to the trade-through their pu^o&Sk^Sm been pronounced equal to OLD FBBNUM BRANDY. . ; ,• In bulk and case, to be had from A. HEATHER, AOKST. Head Colonial Office! Melbourne. {£■ rb ;a t Sal* OF A. W. Macks MBS J. BMITH having bought the Bankrupt Btook of A. W. Mace, will offer the same together with her own large and well-assorted stock of Drapery, Clothing. &C at a Great Sacrifice, in order to clear. The Stock is new, and well cboaen. The following Hues will Show the Gnomons Reductions:~ Black and Cold Velveteens, from isSd Cold Satins, from Is lid. aU shades Silks reduced from is lid to Su lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth. Sid, worth IOJd Useful Flannel SJd, worth lid Blankets, from fe lid eaoh Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 88s fid to Men s Btrong .Trousers, Ss 9d Boys' Salts, from fis Ud Youths' Good Tweed Suite, 18s 6d. worth Ms And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Jt; M I T H •OM X T H DRftPEB & ULoTMER (Next United Shryick Hoteol), QUKSN-STREBT. ' JUST KECEIVBD EX 8.8. POTOBf, THE VKRY LAXBBT STYIiBS IN DOLMANS, In Satin, Broohe. Ouhm«N. Cloth, &c JAGEHI9, la Matelaese, Cloih. Sealskin. &a KOUB-IN-HANDS. In Lofllea', MaidV, and OUldren'a. ULBIIBB, In Ladles', Maids', and Children's. FOBS Of aU dewripuona, bokb by the yard and in Jaaksl and Mantle tieta. M ILNB &~C HOTO"' auckland, JS^ew Winter Hosiekt. just landed, Ex GEORGB BKWLEY, ----..A__SJP LggDID STOCK 6» WINTER TTO9IERY. i intkr Hosiery; FROM J. & K. MORLKT'& 293 PACKAGES • RIBBED & PLAIN , BLAOK ft NAVY MAEONK& CAR DINAL GRBNAT as SEAL BROWN WHITE & SKY BLUE CLARET & CHOCO LATE STEEL ft CLERICAL LADIBa&OHIL DBEN'B hoss & half hosb, William B^atthat. DRAPER, CLOTHIBR, ft HOSIER, 178,M0,fcl82.QUBEN-STRBBT. I^TATIONAL IHBUKANOB COM. J3l fANY OF NKW ZKALAND. CAPITAL... ...~~— ..-6St,m#» PAID UP AND RKBBRVBB.__..--«151,8M AUCKLAND BRANCH- . . ' 85, Quun-wntßas. LOCAL DIRKOTOB- D. B. OEOJOKBHMTK, HBQ. ~ , This Purely Local Oompanr aooeptj Fin and tfirinaHlskaofewy&uorlptloaat . LOWBBT OUBRBNT RATES. : Security Undonbted. Losees Liberally and Promptly P*M. ; WILUAM TAII, Branch Manssra TN THE .INSOLVENT EBTATB OF A. LINABORY AND 00. J. CBlSiisl *™ C 8: Being the Bncoessfnl Tenderora ia the above Bitate, beg to announce to tho InbaUtuM ot Auckland and Us vldnlty that a S' ALB • '.' ■-":. ALB OF TBK BAMB WILL Bl HBLD ON TBEPRBMISEB LATELY OCCUPIEp A. LINABURY AND CO,, QUXBN-STBBBT, j" :'! AND WHX CONTINUB UNTIL THE KNTIBB STOCK 18 CLKABED OUT. KEGAKDLEB3 OF COST ! J. CoSGRAVa AND C°" rpiIORNTON, SMITHf AND FIRTH BAYS FOB BALK I «0f tm- Flmu.«" •***< WnO. Wt Ohwnpion" do. «o. J* "CBnteb" doi flo. 00. Sharps Bran! • Fowiwnwt • FLESB FORMING FOOD for hfants. A" lOEIN'S FOOD for INFANTS is prepared ISwSIy from matted cereato, Bcoordfigto the recipe ol Baron Liebig. It is ah ifpbot«d SoßSnraTs tor Mother's Mas: is Patter nta. NotJßisHiKO, and IKViaoßATani. raßoldtaCaniß« | r | atl ! , He d. RMAO^ QUBBN-fiTBIIT. *



The Primitive Methoiist Chnreh. N«w market, will henceforth bo supplied with e«r views and pastoral visitation by the Alexandra street church. Soveral alterations in the sor tI«» are made, of which notice Is given In our advertlaiuK oohuans. A tea a»d v»rie(i entertainment will be riven this evening In the room of the Young Men'B Christian Association. Mr Konyon will perform tho " fairy Dolls " on his novol Instru ment, The Arch Hill Improvement Class will represent "Dr. Quack nn.i His Patients;"and Master Barry and Mr Miiiahor will contribute to the evontoK's enjoyment. To-morrow, the JUev. S. Maefarlane will deliver a lectmel-v tuo U-.i»ei Haihod;st F.'re O*ino*i Sohooi mom the subject bfina "is Hcnr wilh ■ mny>on." The leoinre to in con> moiton «>l«h lbs Mwary and l)nbatii>it sto^ty 0 iho rhvirdh an<l ttkeaniulsito* U trrr, A nifietinjj ot the Gvdfners1 Rnrti ciiltiiral Society will be held on the evening of the 19th inst (Tuesday) in the Newmarket Hall, for the pnrp'ue of presenting a'report and eleot- Ini? officers for the ensuing term, we learn that this sooiety, established with the view of en ooursgtng gardening among cottagers and JSttlWd jTOjto IVDR'ely ft ooonw* P?ommsni position among our local ajcletlos. We have made Concrete a Speciality, are practically acquainted with its treatment, have Htudlcd how to reduco Its Coat by ad&p'inß l'<ana and Specifications to unit It, how to frame for Buildings, Tanks, to., ghk*J'l.y, and are propmred to Kive Parties HPROIKVI.sa or csivo oor limk, tho fullest Information. Conoreto Work of all kinds undertaken by i'rlvato Con trant. All Mahnrangi I,imes are not nilka, nrd none of WBann's is uonuino without tho Trade Mark.—J. Wilson arid Co., 81, Queen-street.— [a DVT.]



Garlick and Cranwell have now tbe most complete Furnishing Warehouse to Auckland. Largo stook resdy fpr delivery. Furniture to suit all classes; good, strong, and oheap. Great varloty of Bedateada ard Bedroom Furniture.— City Hall Arcade, Queonstroot.-lAdvt, 1 £326 worth of Machines, ex Clyde and George Bewley.-D. S. Chambers, 70.'Queen streot.



Sewing Machinbb. - Largest 'dWKMf&jej oheapoßtand beßt assortment to *^^^M Shakespbab & Co.'a. opposite Market, WJ«w btbkbt.-lAdvt.l Messrs White and Watldnson MJJfiJj opuned »bOTß'olntM"*m»rt 'nnpo2fO»|en w»» toeir tailoring bnlnen in Vletaria-strtrt- M J. H. BiiJgs bopt and shoe maktfi Brighton Road, intimates to his oußtomen ™**S$ he prqcecdu shortly to England for a mun umj but asks Jils friends still to continue tlif ir iu» port'as he has appointed • skilful mwpw *> ■■-: act in bis absence.