SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

MOON-I AGE-First Quarter, 11th. 1.8 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

satubday byehino. Sarah Pile. Bcbooner, Romoll, trom Tlmani Y.STEHDAY. _a____ffi-S&sra-

TO-DAY,

„ , m „ _—<_, nisen. from Thames __&-_Kh_Skinner, from East Coast RslSSt-. * Hamta.r, from Wanganui

DEPARTURES.

YSfiTERDAY. Taiaroa. aa. Parsons, for the South _-_^-Owe__ brlgantlne. for Thames EdwS B---ett. bm-e, Dawson for Newcastle

VESSELS EXPECTED.

' l_o_T->N.-Butteime-e.-arg^e.«-_."^..»™ ls°W___eW_. -a?a_? *-» »™<*rt> Jnnß *: ilß gW«ner.a__M.W M AE£^-^VVc°Q«7.Vaue (via Q.^Qolden ISie. _ea Breese, Lome, and TvDN-^Xen. big; City of New York. fln&_?_rc_y 1-n_ S --.-->e--nc-. and Camllle. from Duxedin.

IMPORTS.

"Sttff W^^^ota^ WOO M_S^"Tlo-^sacks flour. H6 sao- «feess«{_,aaa « «™ tons geaeral merchandise.

-»_ . ■ finra left Dunedin at 10 p.m. on July B_-_M__^alS-F "__e_i-Messrs W.Taggart and C.Toggart. Coal Co.*s new steamer Koranul SJgH_^S_»»,B B*3f__. B«_. ___^w__Ta_l-0 »'-»• » "ides. 19 casks tallow. "?he W-nttn. r^_l I_--lvi a._°in oh_r-__S. SBM and Ton.a, J *or 2nd, «™_£ J,._j_e__rs Sso_^?_^-e--^«t^dGuttenberg. BrtT. a- KaH *-- from Noumea. »__ ni-nlora's o.rso space has been fully tSgff-TSntU comtoK to hand .cry '"-l^'iuiriine Lan.a'o-e was berthed at the M _S___U2-tera ?ee of Q.ewn-street Wh.rf *he wiu commencs d a auj^DtttomonOW. .t,_nt _ fortiiß-t henoe Messta Sims and __-&____-_S.t-Uruchat North fchore a new __^_s^at»_V7o tons. I.r-Me«w Donald the is intended for the 1 __i __l trade. w__ HTTen. which we annoua-ed as having »Js_Sd mmSw etenl-g. lift Sydney on *_te_i__. _,_. itormr weather was ex i_y_^dn_^th-\_IS-W. Ont_e-7ihJ-ly ?____.^s__S^M sSpp-d. whtoh sat -eoko_-_o _Ar«_! aSTt-.Ae following day ■iporttot.of to be t-row. overboard. The S_UTwnfinned for three dais.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Wanaka. aa. Neville, from the South aJapaVb-lgantlne. Bern, from Dunedin

DEPARTURE.

______ Firth, brlgantlne. Black, for Greymouth

Th„ Union Co.'s steamer Wanaka arrived at th_ wharf -rom Southern ports at S a.m. yester _^T_^itsi___e_ Nelson_ams liiO sacks pota _S l__^____fl_--l -Ow-S oatmeal. SS Sales hr_._ KKTbutter 16 packages sundries, __?S __?__Sot____ passengors: Mrs A. Barnes, ______ Htua-t and HeronfMessrs Earle, Grant h-SnTliwU. Drowney. Washburn (2)Weber, tS?' __.__l.Un. and four others. The Wanaka 18 __lTMt__Hl to return South to morrow at 10 Thai a. Rowena arrived from Wanganui at Da.SSt^-w/wl'b Mr and Mrs MolUiopeaiid _______■ ffl. Mi and Mrs Lawler sad Mr Law tr __^___-__rf. and 200 iheep and 6 ton. sundrlea __ canto. O-Ptain sooit reports haTlng ex n_r__i_<_i lisht winds and fine weather on tho ISJJ__fS». l_-ROW-na Is advertised to pro _SdtoHo__angaatli-m.t--moriow. The s.b. Msoaregor. which aroived from Wafr ____?» Etotmday.b: ought a number of ?M«en _SS.Tna O head o«ttle, 225 -hoop, and 2 hones. ____V_-to.-t-rn thliher at 1 p.m. toAay. «» brlgantlne Anthonlf. In ballast for Grty mouth, teat out over the bar yesterday. Th_ Tirlßsntlno Seagnll arrived at the !^^emre%^y.^im^otOAtr. ____ ma rotat-KM. She left on Monday at ____' S wlthVs-ronK southerly wind, and _,*___ t_______o Cape Egmo.t in62hours: from ____I_e t- S__J_- Bos> ?bloh w.e reached ST-Surday. light variable winds weie ex- Be___no_d. __.. Ihe brlgantlne Eltea Flnfcafiei 'lying:atthe Hesds awrly a week wlndbound. B-iied for Gieymou'b on Saturday.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whan-Abe-. tbla day. Sailed 8 Argylo. for Auckland. 8 30 a m.

COMMERCIAL.

BY-wns BTA» Orrioc Monday. Mr W. Dowden did a fair amount of-business iBMwMt QTVJtattons for general produoe are _?-*l_w-:-r-£to-s. £3 l»s to «fc per too. ___ad__tat_eiof good qnallty in fair demand. n__ro.£^r»d to »- 31: pumpkins, la to Is _- ; gJ&Sa-tot sUU* (witookad. and s^ Sm at Id to lid per lb i turnips. Is 8 a to ___k t m«__» 00-al grown). Ss Bd per bushel | miL __--__?Mtis-«»-; wheat,3«Bd: these two __i__r^_x_S _-_-and whiiflt market M-ros. __.__T_al_it-_i_-CT»i 8d; cheess. 6d to 6d per __?!____ilOdTb--t^__o_. »d to 8d; butter. M to imSoi*IW. W w -id. MBobart __>_le_! 7« to KM per o«se: oranges (Sydn.y). 6s Bd tola Bd • l-mois; M M 8d par do_en. M___sl-^_-rt_nes and toil^ «MUrmori laMfolloWß >-Poul_ry : Fotvia. from Is 6dto 8s M^t___-_-_**«d to 6s; Coohin Ohir.a. 9s each ; " each; yonog pigs, lis to ito 6d; S-Wil-S-* _J_ia fl«'r t " B g?i; I wS_S lSoduoe« Hans and bacon. 2d to»d lb i walroa S_e-T__«o 6d lb s butter, Bd to lOfl '.salt beef. Id Sa?lbToalo-«.id to l_d lb: Potatoes-tei fid is pampkli-. to 6d; oarroM.Bs; oate. _s I M to to Bd. d-bW I- »d to 8s Bd. bran Ss 6a, sharps 6a, S__Sa feed. flour** to «13. oa»meal 18/, bfooories: r-e-i-oheavi 1« to 2s Id. toi'S Ua to ___f_5S--HAtS.ftdrttesdeJid, honey Bd .*> M Ib7_ioel«_7iit_roh_d. mixed blsouita 6 IkJifß flih Id lb, ginger Bd to Is lb candles Bid lb vinea-r ._ _oa.\al» is. The furUtur., gents ___d^__U._- 010-_lng. and londrleß weie all cleared at good piloe.. .

Mail Notice.

Mails will Closb as undbb i—

SHIS DAY. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlki per

Glenelg, at I p.m. For Russell, Kaw-ka--.-, Wnngaro-, and Mongonui, per welllngtoa, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprl.e. at 5 SO p.m. For Wh id garel Hesds, Whangaiel, and Kamo per Buva, at S p.m.

Tuksdav, 7th Inst For Port Flteroy. per Water Lily, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka,

! at 8 am. I For Waltara, etc. per Haurakl, at 8 a.m. I For Talma, periPakau. at 9 a.m. i For Walwera, Eawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose O-sey, at 1- a. m For Bok__n_a, &o„ per Kowsna, at 11 a.m. 1 For Talrua per Mana, at 2 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc, per Kotoma bana.at_._Op.n_. For Th-tnee, per Rotomahana, at i p-m. For Whan«»rel Heads. Parua, Walpu, Whan garel. Kamo, Tanglhula, and Mangapal, per ArgylP, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Bth Inst For Coromandel, per O.romandel, at 11.30 _.m. Per s__ Walhura, as follows :— For Rns-ell, Kawakawa, AUBtrallau Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindlsl, or Naples, for letters, etc., .peclally bo prepaid and addressed, at i p.m, For France, Algeria, Aden, S.yohelles, Mauritins, Msdtgasoar. etc. (per Frenoh I'ackot from Sydney), at 3 30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and ■ewspsoers, at 3 p.m. L»te letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4.20 P m, Tuesday. Hth instant Per s.s. City of New Ifork as follows:— For __tndwioh Islands, Unite- States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorloa, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For Uaited _ri_g__m __d Oonttnent o Bnrope, at 1 cm. , . For mony ordore, registered letters and ■ newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Late letters bearing an extra fee ot _ixpo___ In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due in London, on Mon day, .eptambsr 21th, 1883. c_] v. BIS-, Ohio. Postmaster Chief Post-oflioo. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AaansT 6, 1883.

Abbott's O^era House — Bar-room.'* 8 p.m.

VTen Night, In a

Fr-emasons' Hall—Lodge Ara Monthly Meet. tog, 8 p m. Pocsonby Mob Ho.'ol—special General M'.et- Ing of ttowing Olnb. 8 p.m. Newton Athe-esum—Entertainment In Aid of St. Bent-lot's Church FUBd, 8 p.m. St. Sepnlohre's Mutual Improvem.nt AHiocla tlon—Lecture on "Longfelu.!.. the Amerloun Poet" 8 p.m. Auokland Choral Boolety, 7 _S p.m. Davenport I_tor__T Soclely—Essay On " Bret Harte and His Wrltfn.s," 7SO p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

BJuhb-U.—New Guinea wae discovered by San vodra. a Spaniard, who was sent from Morioo •by Cortea in lfl_7. The Archipelago del Esplrito Santo was dlsoovored in 1600 by a Portuguese named Gulrus, sent from Peru. The latter are the Oyclades of Bouaalnvillo, and tho New Hebrides of Cook. Mhrcukt.—2o-1- 8, and a dozen for the four tours.

Birth.

DR BOHUN DEVER-.U_-.-On August ___ at Devonport, the Honourable Mrs Do Bohnn Devereux ot a son; died a tow hours after birth. PAItISH.-On August Jrd, at her resldonco, Franklin Road, the wife of J as. Hay Parish, of a son.

Death.

BAWLINGa-At Mount Kden, on August 5, Humphrey Rawlings, aged 51 years. The funoral will leavo his lato residence. Mount Bden at 2.50 o'olock to morrow -Tues day) afternoon. Frleads will pleaeo acoopt this Intimation. _>

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

MONDAY AUGUST 6, 1883.

for the cause that Licit- -_st-__.ee, for the wroue that needs resistance. For the future in tbe -i-tance, And the c_.d that we can do.

A ______ ago, we commented on the fre quency of " accidents " of a certain descrip. tlon on our coasts— occurrences which are clearly prevsntlble, and not due to any peculiar dangers of onr seas or wtatber. The necessity for our strictures has re ceived confirmation much sooner and much more forcibly than could have been antici pated, by th. grounding of the Rotomabana on Waipapa Point on Saturday morning. It is as clear as daylight that, under proper and easily supplied conditions, inch an occurrence, placing many lives in jeopardy, would bo impossible. It would seem, from tbe accounts to hand, thst It was only by a combination of favourable circumstances, and by tho coolness, capacity, and nerve of Captain Carey, that a disaster rivalling that to the Tararua was averted. Ihe Roto mahana got firmly aground on the rocks—the force ot the impact being manifested by the serious is jury sustained by the steamer's propeller; bnt the tide was flowing, the sea was smooth, and she was safely floated and run into the Bluff harbour. Even with the flowing tide, it was 20 minutes before she was released from her dan gerous position—quite a long enough time to have allowed the fine steamer to become a prey to the elements, and her crew and passengers to be dashed to pieces on the ernel rocks or drowned be neath tbe -old surges, had there bean any thing like rough weather prevaili-g. The skilful way in which the vessel was handled by the officers after she struck, and tbe clear judgment displayed after they were awakened to a sense of tbeir danger, contrast strikingly with the conduct of the unfortunate captain of the Tararua when in almost similar circumstances that steamer struck on the same dangerous rocks. But the contention of tbe officers of the Motomahana, that the current In shore was much stronger than calculated upon, offers some ground for exculpating tbe officers of the Tararua iron, the blame wnich was pretty freely thrown upon them in connection with the disastrous wreck. If such currant exists, the lc.son is plain for masters of steamers to steer a wider course in Mnnding the point. However much the feeling ot thankfulness may prevail because of n oalamlty being averted on the present occasion, it is to be hoped that the strictest enquiry will be held into the circumstances of the occurrence, and that particular care will betaken to arrive at the truth regard ing the alleged current. A share of the culpability for the occurrence of Saturday last undoubtedly rests with Government. Since the Tararua disaster, there has been ample time to have a do_en lighthouses built and fitted; but the simple duty of placing a light on Waipapa Point, for the guidance of mariners at the approach to an important harbour, has been tiifled with in a most reprehensible way. That such an occurrence as that of Saturday should be possible under so able and experienced a skipper as Captain Carey, who was fully on the" alert at the time, shows that there is urgent need for a light, If such need had not long ago been proved with painful emphasis. The Court of Enquiry, which will doubtless sit on the _. otomaka-a affair, must be left to elucidate the circumstances and apportion the blame, though it doee not now appear that anyone except Government Is blameable,

The present attitude of Great Britain in relation to the Australasian colonies reminds us very forcibly of the bashful but unequivocal courtship of the excellent Mr Barkir, The colonies havo received any number of hints and approaches through intermediaries that a contribution to the Imperial finances would be most accept able ; but no direct proposal has yet been made, though there are indications that British statesmen are summing up their resolution to the point of "popping the question." One of these hints was given very broadly by Mr Glad stone the other day, in reply to a surges tion that the Australian colonies should be asked to contribute towards defraying the expenses of the late campaign in Egypt. The House had just decided that it was quite fair to sadalo India with a portion of the war expenses, bnt the Prime Minister could hardly in conscience ask, a more distant portion of the Empire to bear a part of the burden. He pointed out that the Imperial Government had no power to demand Australian assist ance _ but if the colonies would volunteer a contribution, "Barkis was willln'" to I receive it. Of course it Is not to be ex j pected that Australia, in tke character of tho maiden being wooed, should make any ! response to advances of this character. Ap > pearances, however, indicata that the courtship will be developed ov r tin que» tion of New Guinea and -l v.er Pacific islands, the London L-e-vep-pere are a...

ing the part of " go-between" in this matter, end are assuring the ..lonies that 41 Barkis is willin'" if only they will make a definite offer of pecuniary aid. This hint cannot be sctsd upon any more than those which have gone before, The colonies have accredited representa tives in London in their Agents-General, and any advances should be made through them, The memorandum ot Agents- General now before the British Govtrn mant calls for Borne official reply, and this will doubtless be forthcoming in the course of a few dsya. Its publication must be awaited to show if the courtship of the colonies is to be elevated from the Barkis stage and placed on the footing of _>ir Joseph Porter's wooing through tho medium of "official utterances." .-ken definite proposals aro made, it will be for tho colonies to make their own condition-, in the way ot federal representation or otherwise.

That the good done by men is not always "interred with their bones" is conspicu ously evidenced by the action of the late Mr Edward Costley in leaving his con siderable fortuue to various philanthropic institutions in Auckland. Not only have such good deed- a power ot perpetuating themselves long after the mortal career of their authors has been closed; tbey hay.also a power of reproduction which seems fitted to make them eternal In their consequences Who can limit the duration or extension of a good example ? The announcement which we make to-day of be quests made by tho late Mr Humphrey Kawhngs shows one of the first fruits of Mr Costley's example to this community, Mr Raw lings has left a sum of money to the Young Men's Christian Associa tion, and tbe residue of his estate, after paying private legacies, he has siren for the foundation of one or moro scholar ships. It is expected that about £1,500 will be available for the latter purpose, and tbis should bo sufficient, to found a couple of s_hi.l_rs_i_.s in perpetuity. Though tho Bawlings bequesi Kb not of so great pecuniary value as that of Mr Costley, it is equally worthy of admiration ; and it is to be hop. d that th.se two names are only the first of many which shall be added to the list of Auckland's benefactors.

The aaco-U-t. presented at tho meeting of tho Auc____nd Timber Company to-d»y showed a net lrofit for the year of £13,660, from which a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent, was ordered to be paid.

The five, bracing weather yesterday in duced hundreds ot persons to venture to tbo top of Mount Edsn, to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine,and to takes bird* eyo viow of tho surrounding country. Tho walk from tCden Vine around the mountain is quits rural and English iv its windings and natural features. Persona who have sot recently visited this locality will bo as tonished at the Lumber of homely aud -ilia-like buildings which have been erected on both sides of tbo way, indleativo of pro gress and quietude.

A charge of Indecent assault preferred by a girl named {Weaver against Mr King in the Police Court to-day was prompty dis missed by the magistrates, wbo.sacmod to consider from the prosecutor's own evidence that there was no,foundation for tbo charge.

It would appear as if a band of the " rol licking ram " contraternhy had commenced a series of nocturnal fr.aks in Fonsonby. On Friday evening, b.tweon tho hours of 7.30 and 0.30, the gates of a nnuib.r of private residences abutting on Pousoaby Road, viz., Messrs Shaw s, Holloway's", Varnom's and others, were lifted from their binges aud deposited in the gardens, but the operation was so noiselessly performed that no one's suspicion seems to have been aroused, It is scarcely likely that the en terprise will be repeated with a similar degree of Impunity, for tho residents are determined to keep a bright look out, and to make an example of tho lint Individual who essays to repeat " the little game." Tho blame is not attached to tho culinary larrikins, but to hoodlums of larger growth, well-dressed and respectably connected.

An extensive brick lsuilding is shortly to be erected for Messrs Cochrane and Sous ou tho vacant site behind Cook's stables In QueecHtreefj The premises, which _ ill be used as an auction mart, will have two rooms on the ground floor—one apartment measuring 83ft. x 40ft., and the other 35ft. x 40ft. One end of the building will be two-storied, and hore the office will be situated. There will be three entrances— from Queen-street, Victoria street, and a lane at the back—so that tho moans of com munication will bo vory good. Tenders for tho work are called by Mr H. G. Wade, architect.

The Auckland ladies having taken up the Blue Hibbgn movement, It continues to make great progress. At a w-11-at. tended mseting held in tho Grafton Road School-room this afternoon, a local com mittse of ladies was appointed to canvas the district for signatures to tho Blue Ribbon pledg', and also to a petition the object of which is to obtain female franchise on the liquor laws, Other local committees which have been canvassing tbe city of Auckland with a simitar object have met with very grsat tncces.. The list-, whon full, ars to to forwarded to Wellington.

The football match between Auckland and Tauranga was played on tho Domain ground last Saturday, and resulted in la victory for Auckland by six points to nil. There were nsarly two thousand people present. Tho takings at the gates amoun ted to £44,0f which £10 goes to the Ground Fund. After tbe expenses have been de ducted from the remainder, the amount will be divided between the Tauranga ttam and the Auckland.Kepresentative Team Expense Fund, The visitors were present at tbe Optra Houso on Saturday, and were to have returned to Tauranga by tho steamer this aftsrnooß.

To the Editor : Sir,—As your motto is to assist the cause that lacks assittanco, will you kindly give space to the following fatts :—My brother and I were arrested on a char*, of assault, and although over one thousand pounds of bail was forthcoming, and the gentlemen present to sign the bail bonds, yet they were refused, and we had to go to Mount Eden, where we wtre stripped and overhauled in a manner as if we were the vilest of criminals. Next morn ing we were placed in tho prisoners' dock, yet Sullivan, who was also a prisoner, md afterwards proved the guilty party, was allowsd the body of the Court. The worst of the matter was, that while my br.ther aid I were away my shop was rifled of all my goods, which has compell-d me to apply to the Bankruptcy Court. One thing this action has done, it has shown me what I never knew before—that I have a great number of independent friends.—Yours, &C, F. MoKkhha Pitt-street.

The concluding performance of " The Barber of Seville," by JP rofesaor Cailliau's uperatlo Sooiety, took place in the Opera House on Saturday evening before a large audience, amongst those present being the membersot the Auckland and Tauranga foot ball teams. The performance was a capital one, and the plaudits of " tbe house " wero loud and frequent. The Society, in work ing np and satisfactorily playing an entire opera tor six consecutive nights, have ac complished wbat no other amateur body in the colony have ever done, and the fact redounds to their credit, In several re spects they have been handicapped, but the result Is gratifying noverthele.s. Profos.or Cailliau especially deserves cordial recogni tion for tbe good work he has done In the cause of music, and it is to be hoped that tbis latest success will prove but tho pre lude to others of a more pronounced character. VTe are requested to convey the sincere thanks of Professor Cailliau tc Messrs Charles Hemus, Edgar, McKeuzie, and tho other members of tho Choral S-cioty, who so kindly assisted at the pro duction of " II Barbierl di Siviglia," and who by their presence in the orchestra every evening contributed so much to the success of the season.

A two-storied house of about ten rooms, in Princes-street, iOnehnnga, owned and occupied by Mr George Bartlett and his family, had a very narrow escape from being totally destroyed by fire last night, about 7 p.m. As It is, about £20 worth of damage ha 9 been done, The fire originated in a room on the upper floor, used as a bedroom for tho children. Mrs Bartlett had put the children to bed, and left the candle burning in the room, owing to one of the children being somewhat nervous. 'It is supposed that one of them must have 1 shifted the candle from where it was placed, to the bed, and then pnt ft on a chest of drawers, behind which it must have fallen, as the back of the drawers is burnt, besides the lining and ceiling, and a large hole in the roof. Had it not been for the prompt action of Messrs J. Plowman, W. Bray W. Clarke, T. Brierly, and others, who arrived on the scene just In tho nick of time and organised a bucket brigade, the whole building must have gone, and'per haps some of the adjoining houses. The house being higb, the want of a long ladder was felt very much, Three or four of these should be procured by the Council and placed iv suitable positions about the town.

I Perfo.mi-g members of the Choral j Society aro notified in another column th_t j the final rehearsal of " Faradiseand the Peri" 'will bo held to-night. Tho concert takes | place to-morrow night.

Tho examination in law of candidates for admission to practice as barristers or soli citors was commenced this mornm_ under tbe supervision if the Rev. D. W. ltunci man, in tne old Maori chapel, behind the Supreme Court. There were fifteen candi dates in all, 13 of them presenting them .elves for tho solicitors' law examination and 1 for the banisters' law examination, while the fifteenth, an English barrister, is being examined in • ew Zealaid law in so far as it differs from English law. The ex amination will extend over the greater part of the week. Next Monday the general knowledge examination commence, when eight candidates will present them selves, viz., 2 for the barristers' examina tion and 6 for the solicitors' examination,

Addresses were delivered l.st evening at the evangelistic service in the theatre Royal by Revs. Messrs Will and Vines. There was a good attendance.

Mr Pooley gave the sixth of hia series of popular concerts in the Theatre Royal on Saturday, the programme ou tbis occasion being eutirely composed of selections of old English music. The audience was numerous, and so highly appreciative that none of the performers failed to re ceive a hearty need of approbation. Miss Tapper sang " Barbara Allen" and "We Met," Miss Stepheason gave Bishop's " Should Ho Upbraid" and the same composor's "Bid Me Discourse," and Miss Annie Rargrave con tributed "Sweet Dreams bo Thine," while Mr Gordon Gaoch rendered "The Old Sexton" and tho fins descriptive song "Tho Wolf," Mr Hanna "Sally in our Alley " and "The Bloom is on the Rye," andMrWorrall "Down Among tho Dead Men" and "The Friar of Orders Grey." The other vocal pieces were the duet, " I've Wandered in Dreams," by Miss Stephen son and Mr Haunt.; and the fonr-part song, "Since First I Saw Your Face" (Ford, 1609), and Bishop's two glees, "Chough and Crow" and " Who ia Sylvia," by the company, which was strengthened by ilio addition of Miss Green, one of Madame Pooley's pupils. All the selections were pleasingly executed, and many were enoored. The o_ly Instrumental morccaiw were a couple of pianoforte solos by Mr Ralph Hood, viz,, Thalberg's arrangement of " Home, Sweet Home," and a fantasia by Prudent, both of *hioh were performed with brilliancy and easo. A nautical con cert is annouueed for Saturday next, on whioh occasion the net proceeds are to be devoted to tho bailors' Rest,

To tho Editor : Sir,—Most of your readors will be surprised to learn that no reward has yet been given to the persons who discovered the £1,000 worth of jewel" lery which w.s.stolen from tho shop «f Mr Henri-sen. It will bo remombereel that part of tho jewsllery was hidden in rather an exposed place near the dock, whilst the remainder and more valuable portion was buried in the Domain, That tbe latter "plant" should ever havo bsen discovered is simply marvellous, and I think that the gardtuer who found it out is greatly to be praised for his shrewdness, for had not he unearthed it I am sure no one else would, excepting the thieves themselves. Yet ibis man who was the means of restoring to its owner about £700 worth of jewellery has not, to this date, received even the thanks of Mr Hcurik__n, Such base ingratitude is fortunately seldom mot with, and though it will not deter honest men from acting straightforwardly, it will cause those who are wavering between the paths of honesty and dishonesty to duly reward themselves when opportunity oilers, as a preventive against such manu.r.,—l am, _..., Reward. [Thero was no rsward offered for tho recovery of the stolen goods, and none can be justly claimed, Tho parties who found the Jewellery merely stumbled on It, and dieplaysd no special care, shrewdness, or other virtue. Further, Mr tlenriksen, chiefly through tho robkery, has had to file his schedule, and Is scarcely in a position to dispense gratuities KB. E.S.]

A few months ago, St. Giles's Church, Edinburgh, was re-opeued with graat pomp and c-rcmony, after being renovated at tho sole expense of tho late Dr. Chambers, tho alterations costing something like £40,000 or £50,000. Dr. Chambers at one tlmo had an ofler of knlghihood, but he declined the hoaour. Lately he ___ oil'o t-d a baronetcy, aud did not rafuse a second time. How ever, he died before tho honour was con ferred o> him. His death took placo only a day or two before the opening of the above church, and he was burled at Peebles on tho following day. As Her Majesty's Oommissioior, the Earl of Aberdean officiated at the opening ceremo nies, and a telegram was received from the Queen, congratulating tho authorities on the auspicious occasion.

On Friday last a meeting of tho Girls' Friendly Society (Ponsonby branch] was held in the AU Saints Schoolroom. Similar braucbes of the London scciety, which originated in 1875 under the patronage of the Queen, havo been established in various countrlet. The Auckland society was founded on the suggestion of Lady Jervois, and tho lollowiog ladies officiate in its Government;— President, Mrs Cowio, Bishop's Court; Secretary, Miss Lush, Parnell; Librarian, Miss Hcywood, Kemuera; Treasurer, Mrs Kinder, Remuera, Wo learn that the object of the society is to insuce ladies to take an active interest In friendless girls, watch over them, and as sist them to improve thcmttlv es socially, morally, and religiously. The districts are mapped out, ro that when a girl leaves one district for another her card of membership pas. cs her to the caro of the lady associ ate in that district. '. he financial rules are that lady ar-sociates subscribe 5s a year to tho funds of the society j honorary as sociates, ten shillings, and members not le.-s than 000 shilling a year. Ihe three principal rules arc as follows : "(1) That assooiatos must be members of the Church of England, but no such re sttlction Is made as to members; {-) associates and members to contribute annually to the funds; (3) that no girl who has not borne a virtuous character be ad mitted ; such character being lost, tbe member to forfeit bcr card." Rev. John King I'-ovi., M.A,, presided at the All Saints' meeting, and explained tke nature of the ojganisation, Fifteen mem bers and the following lady-associates were present :— Masdames Boardman, Oevore, nacre, Grainger, Macindoe, Minefield, and Miss Langstord. Tho meetings will be hold according to arrangement.

Yesterday afternoon a Gaelic service, con ducted by Mr Archibald McLean, was hold in tbo schoolroom opposite St. Matthew's Chnrch, Hobson-street Tho subject of discourse was " Justltylng Faith," founded upon Acts 16th c. 31st v., " Believe Iv tho Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved," which theme tho preacher treated admirably well. Lie defined faith under a thieerfold characteristic, namely, faith as exercised in the conduct of tho affairs of the world; faith In the Inspiration and orthodoxy of the Soripture in a literal and histoiical souse ; and faith accompanied by tho power of the Holy Ghost, which lovingly united tho soul to Christ, and pro duced corresponding fruits ot righteousness therein. This latter faith, which was the free and unmerited gift of God, was the only description of belief that could avail the sinner for salvation. The possession of such faith enabled the recipient thereof, however heinous and numerous his trans gressions ml. ht be, to accept Jesus as his wisdom, righteousness, sanctificstion, and redemption—as bis all In all. Those who obtained this precious faith knew, from the working of it in their hearts, that they had pa.B.d from death unto life, and that the eternal power, oath, promises, faithfulness, and grace of God in Christ were pledged to maintain them from final apostacy, and were consequently sure of everlasting life. 1 his ns.uranco did not, however, lull them to any relaxation In leading prayerful and sanctified lives } on tho contrary, it stimulated them to that effect. The address concluded with a most earnest appeal to the unsaved In the audience to close with tho Saviour without a moment's procrastination, Mr McLean, who is not long from tho Highlands of Scot land, adverted to his own conversion, and spoke of tho peace and joy which he, in common with all true believers, experienced from so great a change. Mr McLean is brimful of evangelistic _eal. and speaks ex cellent Gaelic. Ihe service was largely attended, and all appeared pleased and edified therewith. Arrangements are being made for the continuance of these diets of worship every Sabbath afternoon,

A first-class entertainment will be given this evening in the Newton Athercoan, in aid of St. Bonedloi. Church, oomm.nol-g at 8 o'o'oeV. The programm. Include, a -nmboi- ot exc_i'ant songs, pianofoito floats, double song and da-o-,___ other musical attn-otton., Miss -han-ithan will sing iby sptolal raqueet) •Barney OT_e__" llitses I_o_-__aD, Thom_s, Gralf, Ktrby, and Bheehaa will also assist with ■heir voloea; also. Ms-srs 80. la, Abernethy, Siodart, O'Hare. Qarland.and Unlay. A negro s-'toh will be performed by Me. em K>br > nd i I'Hare. and a valse b» Mleeea fiavenswood and Ashtoo.

SCINTILLATIONS.

HARD enough to bear.—A sott corn. "Thicker than \. a:er."—Pea soup,

Auckland is likely to produce a crop of Costley..

The Parliamentary honorarium is not to be increased.

"Ten Nights in a Bar Room," in the Opera House, to-night, Sydney Taiwhanga has been unsuccessful io interviewing Tawhiao.

Lord Koseberry Bails for Australii by tbe steamer John Elder.

Victoria .Assembly has passed the Mel bourne Tramway Bill. The Babbit Inspector at Invercargill has recovered £80 and £23 costs for clearing rabbits from runs in the occupation of Hiohard Spence.

If there are any diamond, in Canterbury, they are pretty certain to bo uoearthed. Prospecting licenses are asked for 15,000 acres at Al.ord.Fores..

Wellington Harbour Board have got a Piiestmau dredge by the Catalonia, and ex pect to start operations with it in the course ot several weeks, It cost about £1.000.

Little boy at the opening of a proposed spelling match : " Let's start fair, granr! mother. You take H cbuehadnezssar, and I'll take the cat."

Mr Malcolmson, who gavo a favourable opinion regarding tho coal-field at Cabbage Bay, is now in Auckland.

The "Herald" this morning advises colonists to bear patiently the infliction of Irish informers, Victorians think patience has ceased to bo a virtue.

Two -inters of Lieutenant Waghorn, the pioneer of the overland route to India and Australia, aro now living in Melbourne in absolute poverty. Acting on representa tions, tho Victorian Government have decided to allow them £1 per week,

You may be left at first, but try to __f right at last.

When is an original idea like a clock ? - When it strikes one.

Invercargill Chamber of Commerce peti tion against any increase of the Property Tax.

A Cambridge University man his got a month's imprisonment at D__e_in for theft,

«ir Julius Vogel estimates that his new Australian cable will cost a million.

The diamond craze continues in Canter bury ; six joint-stock companies are already formod.

Stik and bang yonng man, it Is tho last six inches in a race that allwtiss wins the

munuy.

" Happy Jack," a Sydney Salvationist, is in charge for assaulting a Hallelajah lass there,

The London " Foonomiat" advises a de cided reduction in the cable rates to Aus tralia.

How very fortunate it Is that every one is able to believe that he has more than his share of brains.

The Salvation Army havo for some time past held regular meetings in St. James's Hall. Every evening this week special revival meetings take place in St, Jamos's Church.

The " Herald's " canard of the discovery of Noah's ark on Mount Ararat has bsen copied as genuine news into several papers, and even tho guileless Maoris have been duped by it through the medium of "Te Korimako."

The steamer Hero expected at Melbourne from Fiji is said to havo both small-pox and chole»a aboard. The authorities aro taking precautions.

"May a doctor consult his wife." inquires a medical contemporary. Ho had better, we think, it he wants to avoid trouble

The youth who would have a will of his own has been struck out of that of his father.

Earthquak-s cure as well as kill. The lift California earthquake had the effect of suddenly curing several la__e be.gars in San Francisco.

A little girl asked her sister what was chaos, that papa read about. The elder replied that it was " a great pile ef nothing and no place to put it in." Teachers charged with kissing tbe female scholars should be made to " kiss the rod." Tuition in tho " art of love "is not includsd iv the curriculum as yet I Jumbo (the elephant, not the Sydney footballer) gets each day half a barrel of potatoes, half a barrel of bran, and about one bale of hay. Besides this he is given ten loaves of br.ad, a whole loaf being givon him at each mouthful.

Observing men have noticed that the hair on the forehead of a chimpanzee is always parted in the middle.

The man who was the coolest person at tho battle of Waterloo has just died. He hid in tbe Ice-house of the chateau during Iho fight.

Several parties at Ihvereargill bought and paid for township sections, but were unable to get titles from the seller. Ihe R. U, Court has given judgment for recovery of the purchase money, with in« tor.stand expenses.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs F. L, Prime and V. G. Clayton

Justices.) DrtU-iKKNNEsa- - Ten porsons, malo and fomalo. wore punished for this offence—John Hamilton was sont to prison for seven days. Drunk and Dihormult.—George Wilson was charged with being drunk. Sec. and, whilo In that twilight condition, oornmitting on assault on tho faco ot Constable Cahlll, and damaging the official's nose.—Mr Dovore ap peared for Wilson, and pleaded guilty to both oharges.—Constable Timothy Cahll doposed that between 11 and 12 last night ho was in formed that thore was a row in a house kept by a woman in Wellesley-street. Ho went aud found Wilson lying on a heap of rags with, a candlo near to him. Wilson had been beating the -woman and she escaped.—Mr Deroro said tbe aooused was tempted to take a few glassos with a fow friends, and they overpowered turn, ho having been a Good Templar for somo time. Ho honed the Benoh. therefore, would only lnfllot a moderate line as tho defendant, a con trootor, had suffered considerably threugh this mlsadventure -Defendant had no recollection ot being in Mrs Brady's house.—Fined _0s for being drunk, and _0s for tho assault, or one month in prison, kt_um_u.-Hookio, Matia, and Tumall, throe Kanakas, wore charged with stabbing Arthur McQuillan on the 4th instant—Sergt. Whlto said McQuillan was suffering very severely f i-orn Boveral wounds, and was now In beet- Mr Glover interpreted the charge to the pri soners.—Tho oaso was adjourned for eight days. Growing Cold.—Thomas Oaks was charged with refusing to contribute towards the sapport of his mother, he being of sufficient ability so to do.—Adjourned until the 9th Inst Love and _____.es>—Thomas Matthews was charged with assaulting Wm. Haldon on the ith inst —Mr Tyler pleaded not guilty.—Widtam lalden deposed that Mr Smith sent him with a modsago to Mrs Matthews, who keeps a shop In Viotoria-street, about a child who said that Mrs Matthows had taken the ohild's lollies away. She insulted him. He said he only wanted satis faction. Shoreplled, "Youshallhaveit,myboy,' and she kiokod him out of the shop. On regain ing his positlon.ho foil again from a heavy blow. Found ft was -atthows. flat, who was standing ovor him.—Cross-examined by Mr Tyler ( ll did not Btriko Mrs Matthews, nor did he square up to her husband. — Miss Owen doposod to being in the shop. He put a Ques tion to Mrs Matthews, when that lady flow into a violent passion, and went round the counter and pushed complainant out. She persuaded Haldon not to return erU for evil, out to go homo. Mrs Matthews misunderstood him —To Mr Tyler i She knew Halden by going to the houso where ho lodged. She took no particular lutorest in Tom. Thoy had only kept company about three months.—Wm. Smith gave evi dence as to tbe wounds received by Halden.— Thomas Matthews said that tho row arose out of a fow lollies. Smith's child took defendant's son's c__o, and ho had some of the lollies in re turn. Mrs Matthews was assaulted by Halden, and ho defended her like a man. Thoy had a regular set-to.—Jo-Ble Matthews corroborated. —Boveral othor witnesses wero examined. Finally the paso was dismissed, each paying his own oosts.

P_TB-.—A young man. Piter Borate, oha'ged wltn d .sortlnn Louie his wife, was remanded un ill Tureday on his own reoogolsanoee. a g_n_ral How.—Joh* _• imams was oharged uader tlie Vagrant _ot With creating a disturbance at the bar o( the Auckland Hotel on tke Ith Inst—Constable Patriot: White de posed to hearing a row and the oraokllng of glass I he went and saw prisoner flan ting a Kanaka; a crowd gathered,and ane-loaa dis turbance was expected—Detective Twohey gavo evidence ;he assisted in arrastlns prisoner; he did not appear to be vmy drunk.—Pi isooer said the Kanakas wrro beating a whr o man, and he, prompted bra bemevolenp iastlnot wont to the reicu., and got into the war hluself.— A young man. whose name did sot transpire, deposed that he and prisQ-er wers talking together in tbo nasasgo, when they heard a row In the hotel; they rushed In and found tbe Kanaka beating a whit- man; on Williams going to assist, tho native turned upon Williams..- Alto't Hdward Clover gave evlde-c-j he had spent some years In the Islands, an A whoa these natives o_me to Ar.c_i_nd, th-y generally found witness out; he saw the prison, r and another man following them, and prisoner strnok the first blow at them: It was between the two bars where the row commenced—The Bench gave prisoner a fow words of oautlon, and, as ho bad a'ready anil-red. be was dlaobarged, __,___ico Indecb»t Absac_,t.—John Carr King _as oharged w't. lnaecently a_R_altlng a girl namei weaver, on or about the 20th June, 1881.—Mr Tyier appeared in defence.—The prinalpal witness made several contradict __b in her evldenoa and after hearing D . Hooper who had examined the girl, Immediately dis missed the case, without hearing tho regain ing witnesses. This was all the business.

It is announced that Mr F. G. Ewington will deliver a leoture at St. Sepulchre's Sohool room next Friday evening on Father Lowder," in aid of tho repairs fund. Mr Hanncken _ stringbandwlllbein attendance, and Mr W. 0. Dennes will illustrate the leoture with lime light views. The Rev. Charles Lowder, or Father Lowder as he was always oalled, was ono of the most remarkable High-church Anglican clergymen of modern times. His biography says no quite transformed hundreds of the riff raff of Ratcliff highway Into upright Christian obareoters Ho worked on High ohnroh l-'nes, and suffered a good deal from mobs and Low church oppononto. With such a subject, Mr Kwlngton will doubtless greatly Interest and entertain bis audience.

CABLEGRAMS.

ISPKOUL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received August 6-11.10 a.m.)

Anti-Jeioish Mots in Eussia,

ST. PETERSBURG, August 5.

A telegram is to hand from Ekateri noslar, a town of Southern Russia, report ing a serious anti-Jewish tumult there. . he military were called out to quell the distubahce, and 10 rioters were killed and thirteen seriou.ly injured.

LONDON, August 5. THE FRENCH IN ANAM.

The Anamltes have reoccupled tho posl. tion from which they were recently driven at Namdinh. France demands from China the withdrawal of troops from the frontier, and intends to make a naval demonstration at Tonquin.

COUNCIL OF FIJI,

Mr James Blyth has been appointed a member of the Council of Fiji.

aU-TRALIAN HOPS,

The " Advertiser " urges J_nglish brewers to teat the Australian hops.

IHK AN_._fXATION QU_C_._ION. LONDON, August 4,

The memorandum of the Agents-General on the question of annexation has been published here. The "Timet," comment ing on it, says that if the colonies unite and agrso to co-operate, it is not eaav to object to the policy they advooate. The " St, James's Gaaatte" says that the despatch marks a momentous period iv the relations between England and hsr colonies. The "Daily flews" considers feat the natives of New Guinea and other wands would probably be gainers by a •Wnt colonial protectorate. The news fcpers generally agree that the difficulty in the way is chiefly of a financial character, and suggest that the colonies should make definite proposals to meet it.

(HEUTEBB TELEGRAM.)

The Earthquake at Ischia—An other Shock.

.. APLES, August 4

Another severe shock of earthquake has occurred at Iscbia. The effects of the shock were most severely felt at Fario, a seaport oa the west coast of tbe island, where several houses were destroyed. The latest reports-state that 2,000 soldiers and labourers are now engaged in removing tbe d.bris in the towns of Casamiociola, Faiio, Lacco, and a mens. A subscription on b__ali of the families who have boen tendered homeless by the catastrophe has been opened in several Italian towns, and the Pope has subscribed 20,000 francs to the fund.

LEGITIMISTPLOi IN PARI.,

PARIa, August 3,

A Legitimist plot has been discovered in this city, and a number of revolutionary documents have been seised by the police at the meeting place of the conspira tors.

PARIS, August 4.

Several of the leaders of the Legitimist party are concerned in the plot discoveied by the police, and aro compromised by the papers seized relating to the designs of tbe conspirators.

Alleged Murder by Hungarian Jews.—Anti-Jewish Riots.

VIEr-NA, August 3.

The trial of the Hungaiian Jews who were arrested on a charge of having killed a Christian girl in order to use her blood for Paisovsr sacrifice, was concluded to-day, all the prisoners being fully acquitted by the Court.

VIENNA, August!

A serious a_ti- Jewish agitation occurred at Presburg, In consequoooe of the release of tbe accused Jews. A large mob col lected, aud commenced to pillage the Jewish quarter of the town, and the authorities were compelled to call out the military to disperse tbe rioters.

The Cholera.-Conveyance of Mails,

C-IRO, August 3.

The cases of cholera now appearing here are of a milder character than at first, and a hope is entertained of the abatement of the epidemic. The health of tho British troops is now much better.

LONDON, August 3.

Owing to the quarantine difficulties, the British Government have suspended the conveyance of the mails by the Bgyptian railways, and have sanctioned their trans port by the Suez Canal. Passengers from the Continent oan leave Venice and Biindisl fortnightly by direct steamer to Bombay via the Canal, but not touching any Egyptian port. A atriot quarantine is being maintained for homeward steamers at ail Italian and French ports, and tbe P. and O. Company has therefore decided to accelerate the speed of the homeward»boand packets to Plymouth, p_ss.ngors thereon avoiding all quarantine.

HOf-G EO-fO, August 3.

Intelligence is to hand that Lndere, the regent of Aniam, is dead, and that he has been succeeded by Phudao,

A AUSTRALIAN.

H.M.B. N_.L_o_r AT SYDNEY. STDNEY, AuguaU. H.M.S. Nelson has arrived hare from tho New Hebrides Islands.

SYDNEY, Angnst 4.

Sir Henry Parkes, who is now In Lon don, is making arrangements with tbe Orient Company for the despatch of a large number of am.gra_.ts to this colony by the Orient liners.

('AG_" SP-CIAL. )

LOS DOW, July 24

In reply to a question in the Houso of Lords last night, Karl Granville, Secretary tor Foreign Affairs, stated that the Gov ernmeat had under co_at_.era.lon the pro posed railway along the Valley of the Euphrates, as a substitute for a second Sues ca-al.

The Frenoh authorities havo raised the siege of Tamatava, and terminated the blockade. The English mou-o'-war Diyad a«d Dragon have left their station at that port.

July 29.

A motion brought forward In the Honse of Commons by Mr Onslow, member for Quildford, condemning the proposal that a Sortlon of the expenses connected with the gyptian war should be made a charge on the India iaveaue, was rejected by a large majority, In the course of the debate whioh tool- place en the question, one member sncfrsted that the Australian colonies should all be called upon to bear part of the expenses. Mr Gladstone, referring to this suggestion, said that the Imperial Parlia ment had no power to compel Australia to contribute towards the expenses, even if a motion were carried to that effect. He ad ded, however, that if the Governments of the several Australian colonies felt dis posed to vote a certain sum of money to wards that object, their assistance would be acceptably.

NATIVE AFFAIRS.

Important Meeting in the King

Country.

IBY ?___tg_U_-[.--O.V-. COEESSPONDKNT,]

KIhIKIHI, this day. The natives of tbis district are at present making great preparations in anticipation ot the o mlng Lands Court. They have al ready commenced extensive potato culti vations byway of providing for the visiting tribes, Rewi bought five tons of seed lately for cropping purposes. A native meeting is at present being held at Otorohanga, in the King Country, called by Wahanui for the purpose of dlfcus.ing the question of boundaries as between the Kingite and Queenite tribes. It will be remembered that Wahanui sent a petition to Government asking to have lands within certain boun daries reserved to the natives. Subse. quently he has fonnd that the posts indi cating the boundaries have been pulled up by natives opposed to his scheme, and who disown any connection with his petition, In consequence, this meeting has been called for the purpose of rearranging the boundaries so as to include only Ngati maniapoto lands, Rewi Maniapoto, how ever, is determined to put his lands through tho Lands Court, It is stated that Wahanui's gigantic petition is not so repre eentatlve as i'appears—a larga number of natives of other tribes den.iog all concur rence with its promoters by repudiating ell oon section with it.

The meeting of the members of the Auck- Institute, advertised to take place this evening, has been postponed for a short time. -

THE GROUNDING OF THE ROTOMAHANA.

Captain Carey's Statement,

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, Sunday. The Rotomabana arrived safely at day light. Captain Carey makes the following statement :—

" We were steering along our ordinary course, and took our departure from Slope Point. I saw Brothers Point and Waka waka Harbour. Slope Point was tbe last point ot land we saw, and we passed it about three or four miles off. We shaped our course west by south, which would take us fully three miles off the shallow part. We were going about eight or nine knots, and I think the current must have taken her in. Thero was at the time a Blight swell from the southward, and the wind was off the shore. At three a.m. I shaped the course west by south off Slope Point. The second officer, Mr Grcsham, was on tho look out, and I was on the hurricane-deck looking out for the Dog Island light at the time of tbe casualty. It was about 3.45 a.m. when the second officer, telegraphed 'stop.' I rushed to tho tele graph on the hurricane-deck and tele graphed ' full speed astern.' The second' officer had seen what he thought to be breakers on the port bow. Be saw a white streak and immediately telegraphed 'stop,' acting with great promptitude. As soon as I telegraphed ' fuU speed astern' I went up on the look out bridge, and took charge, the second officer going to his station at the bows. After going full speed astern for some short time, and tho vessel's way having beon stoppad, she touched lightly, The current then slowed her round like a top, send ing her round so as to put her head north-, ward in two or three minutes. Then I put the helm hard aport, to try and get her. off. The engines were going full speed astern all the time, and the vessel touched on tho stern, bumping rather heavily, and I put the helm hard aput again and went ahead. The lead was kept going, and we found the ship was forging ahead. The man reported from five to seven fathoms. Then I saw a rock on the starboard bow, and at once went astern again, put the helm aatarboard, and clawed along the shore, bringing Slope Point on the starboard bow, the vessel head ing to the eastward. That was the only outlet I could see, and I went for three or four minutes that way. The man at the lead leported seven, nine, and eleven fothoms, and then for a time he gave ' No bottom/ I said, ' What is it now ?' and he replied, 'Seventeen fathoms, and no b»t tom.' The vessel, I think, m_at have touched the edge ot the rtet. When we got into sevsnt-en fathoms of water I stopped, and then saw the Dog Island light biaring almost w«t, but only saw tbe light twice. We stayed in that position till day light, and then steamed for the Bluff, arriving thsre about half-past aims. I can not account for the vessel striking the reef except by supposing that a current set htr inshore. The course tak_n should have cleared everything. We had two lojfs over, and I tested them at the Nuggets aud found only a mile difference betwe.n them in fifty six mll-g. When the vessel struck, every man went to his station. The boats were lifted off the chocks ready for slinging out. The passengers behaved splendidly. One man came on the bridge, but went away im mediately I told him to. The ship only struck heavily twice. I think welmust have gone astern a_ainst the edge of the reef, but the first bump must have been on the sand."

From the above statement it will be seen that the account telegraphed from the Bluff was entirely wrong in stating that Captain Carey was b.low, and tbe s.earner in charge of tho second officer at tbe time of the mishap. Captain Carey was iv charge ou deck, and had been there on duty .11 night. Tbe passengers maintained the utmost composure andca)mue_3; and those interviewed speak in the highest terms of the conduct of the capt-in aud officers, to whom they mainly attributed the absence of any panic. The fact of Captain Carey having extricated the ship from her perilous position is oonsidered by the crew and pas sengers as nothing short of miraculous, Every man of tho crsw want promptly to his post. The firemen whose turn it was to go on duty balow at four o'clock took up their station as if nothing had happened. A great many of the passengers left tbe steamer at the Bluffi Tho steamer -was twenty minutes among the rocks, and re mained in the vicinity In deep water until daylight. The tirat bump occurred at about ten minutes to four o'clock. The Roto mahana will be docked hero. This is the tint mishap Captain Carey has had in bis lontf experience.

INVERCARGILL, Sunday,

The Rotomabana accident is the subject of strong comment on the daisy iv the .rectlou of the lighthouse on Walpapapa Point. The timber for the tower has b«en brought from the North, although there is plenty all round the site of the lighthouse. It is considered that after the Tararua ex perience thero should have been a tamporary light till a permanent light was established.

SPORTING NEWS.

MELBOURUE CUP SCRATCHIfIGS,

MELBOURNE, Augost 4. This following scratchings for the Mel bourne Cup have been posted : -Little Jack (Sat 81b), and Comet (Bst 51b)

FOOTBALL MATCH.

Auckland v. Tauranga.

THIS match was played on the Domain ground last Saturday, and attracted a large crowd of spectators. Ryan was absent from his place in the Auckland team, aid Webster played ss three-quarter back instead ot full-back, as previously arranged, D. Berry being the other full back, with A. Stewart. J. Warbrick kicked off for Tauranga, and sent the ball well over the goal-line, causing Auckland to touchdown in self-i-fence. The local men having kicked off, Jordan picked up the ball and finisked a short run with a good "pot" at goal. The ball just dropped under' the bar. In the first few scrimmages, Tauranga appeared to have the best of it, but the tables were then turned by the Auoklaud men on their opponents, and repeatedly the visitors were carried along tho ground. Whiteside was very closely watched, and for a long time had no opportunity to score. The Tauranga men, who collared remarkably well all throngh tho game, made for Whiteside's legs, and thus discovered an excellent means of stoppage, Auckland worked the ball close to tho Tauranga goal-line, and Henderson, in endeavouring to get over, was collared. A maul in goal followed, and resulted in the success of the Auckland captain. Lecky was entrusted with the shot at goal, and he made a good attempt. The ball fell about a yard short of the bar. In the play that ful.ov.ed, Ameil, whoso dribbling all through tho game was good, Bi.gs, O'Con nor, Webster, Davy, and Whiteside re peatedly distinguished themselves, while warbrick especially, and his brother and Jordan wero doing best for Tauranga. The first term resulted in favour of Auckland by one'try to nil. The play was better in tbo second term than it had been in the first, and was certainly faster. Soon after the kick-off, Ameil made a good run down the ground, and, being collared, passed to Whiteside. Tho latter proved his fending capabilities in a good run. Four of the Tau ranga men were upset in quick succession, and Whiteside ran round and touched down behind the posts. Ameil made the attempt at goal, but it was given ss a "poster," Score: Auckland, 4; Taurenga, 0 Soon afterwards, Davy and Whiteside, by some good passing, worked the bail well towards tbe Tauranga goal. Here the forwards opposed them so deter minately, that, although they passed again repeatedly neither could get through. At last, Whiteside potted at goal, and put the ball bi«h over the bar. He was, however, given off side. In the third term, Whiteside again got through with the ball, and fell on the goal-line. A try was claimed, bat Tauranga disputed it, and the Auckland captain would not insist upon it. Carter secured a try in the last term by a short run, but Whiteside, to whom tho place was entrusted, failed to add further to the score. The match, therefore, resulted: Auckland, three tries (six points); Tauranga, 0.

ANOTHER BEQUEST FOR AUCKLAND.

Legacy for the loung Men's Chris tion Association anil Scholar sldps.

The example of the Costley bequests has produced another legacy tor the citizens of Auckland. Mr Humphrey Bawlings whose death is recorded among ourobltm. notices, has left the whole oi his property except one small legacy, to public Instltu. tions. The will was drawn by _i_ J. Alexander, solicitor, on the 16th of Joly last, during Mr Rawlings's la.t illness It bequeaths the s«m of __i_o _ 0 tbo^Young Men's Christian Association, and the balance of the property to the establishment of one or more scholarships to be known as "Rawlings Scholarships"' available for boys chosen by examination from not less than twenty boys, selected by the trustees out of at least five Auokland public schools. The capital earn available icr these scholarships is believed to be about £1,5.0. The trustees, Messrs Joseph Newman and James Buttle, have large discretionary powers, and will decide whether the proceeds ot the estate shall be appllad to one or more scholarships. Mr Rawlings came to Auckland as one of the Chalmeratone settlers. He was for some time in business as a plumber, but retired from trade seveial years ago, and devoted his attention to the elaboration of what he believed to be a valuable medicinal praparation. He was a single man, and ■lived with Mr Collins, ot JUen Terrace, until within the last four months. He has since resided alone at Mount Eden, having only a youth to cook and attend upon him, He had been in bad health for a considerable time, his ailment being consumption and general constitutional derangement, and about three weeks ago, when he began to lose hope of recovery, he instructed Mr Alex ander to make the disposition of his pro perty as described above. The will affords another illustration of the force of good ex ample, and, in tbe interests of Auckland and Us institutions, we trust we may have the pleasure of recording many similar acta of public benificence.

THE IRISH INFORMERS.

Carey's Murderer Committed.

(redtee's oablks).

(Received Aagust _-1_.15 p.m.)

Ihe Informers Sent to Australia by the British Authorities.

MELBOURNE, this day. Hanlon and Kavan.gh have admitted they were placed on board the Pathau by London detectives. Smith, who is bound for Sydney, denies his identity, and bis manner yesterday was most violent. The relations between the captain and officers of the Pathan and the police here improvsd, Tbe Pathan sails to-day for Sydney. Communications are passing between Ur Service and Mr vtewart, the Premier ot New Souih Wales, with a view to co-operation in the seftlement of the difficulty.

LO-DON, August sth. It is reported here that the Victorian Go. vernment some time back informed the Im perial authorities that the Irish informers wovld not be allowed to land In Victoria, but that nevertheless Hanlan, Eavanagb, and.Smith were secretly shipped on board the Pathon by the London police.

• CAPE TOWN, Augm. 4. O'DoNNKLIi, who shot Jamos|C_rey at Port Elizabeth, has been brought up at the Police Court, and committed for trial at- the next looal assizes on a charge of murder.

Carey lingered in great tgony for soma time before dying,

MELBOURNE, August i.

Captain Vleanor, of the Pathan, Inter viewed Mr James Service to-day, and pro* tested strongly ajainat the action of the Government in preventing the landing of the Irish informers who are passengers by i the Pathau. His efforts were, however, without avail, and he has since refused to supply food or water to the police who are stationed on board the vessel. The Got eminent will come to a final d.cision in the matter on Monday, and meanwhile the " Invincibles " will be compelled to i__um under police supervision on board ___ steamer.

(Spicul to Pebss-Assoqiatioi..)

A Melbourne "Invincible" Or dered to Murder the Informers,

LOND -N.August 5.

A Phoenix Park jurcr recognised the In formers on board the Pathan. Smith was proceeding to Brisbane.

The " Morning Post" considers that a deadly insult has been offered to the colonies by sending tbe Irish informers to them, and that they have a perteet right to exclude and prevent their landing. It is reported in Dublin that a resident in Melbourne was informed of their move ments directly they sailed, and was directed by i he " Invlnclbles " to arrange for their murder.

ANGLICAN HOME MISSION SERVICES.

Pursuaht to arrangement, the half-yearly collections in aid of the Home Mission were modeyesterday ia all the Angllctn churches of the diocese, and the services, in nearly every instance, had reference in some waj or other to the special character of the oc-

caelon. The congregations were large and the offerings liberal. We subjoin p_rt.su larsof the services and collections at the city and suburban churches. St. Paul's. — The projected series of lucharistic services was opened yesterday, the Rev. C. M. Nelsou being the preacher in the moralng, ami his text Genesis, eh. 28 I V. 17. The collection realised £10 fi_ Bd. In the evening Bishop Cowle praaohed, taking as his text the first words of the. epistle for the day, vii., Ist Corinthians, I 00. 15, and part of verses 1 and 3. Tht collection was £13 6s 2d. Total collections, £22 lis sd. all aAi«T_', PoNHONBr.—The morolog service was conducted by tbe Rev. J. K. I Davis, and the collection yielded a sum of £10 5a Bd. The Rev. C. M. Nelson preached in the evening on the subject of "Work" from Matthew, o, 20, v. 6. £6 6t 3s was the amount of the collection. Total: £17 is lid. St. Peter's, Ta___p__.a.— At this ■ church the services were well attended, the Key. Mr Percival preaching both morning and evening. The total collections amounted ■ to £5 7s Co st. Sepulchre's.—At. St. Sepulchre . Church, holy communion was held at 8 • a.m., and at 11 a.m. an interesting sermon . was preached by Bishop Cowle. The at tendance was moderate, and the collection amounted to £34 10s lOd. In the _-__?' y noon the Rev. J. S. Hill gave an attrac tive address to the children of the Sunday school, taking as his text, " Little obildron. love one another." The children offertory amounted to £1 9s 3d. The' evening service was fairly attended. Awoj I deacon Dudley preached a very goo* sermon. The collection reached the en» of £20 15s 7d, making a total tor the day -« 9 £5615s 7a. ■ BT. Thomas's.-There was no eollaonoo for the Home Mission at this church, the collection Sunday having been fixed « * .: later date, There was a good congregatl- at both services. The Bermon in the mow iog was preached by the Rev. _T6uon __ Turton, and in the evening by the all. _>■ Humfrey Davis. H | I ist. Maky's, Parhell.— A confirm*" 0? service was held at tbis church 7n_^J3. by His Lordship Bishop Cowle. IMP seven candidates were confirmed. !?• Bishop gave an excellent addresi »om Timothy, 2nd Epistle, "Thou, '"'"F*' endnre hardness, as a good soldier of J"™ Christ." Van. Archdeacon ->»«« [ preached in the morning from Genesis, a m 4, v. 9, "Ami my brother's keeper! _* _. the evening, the Rev. Mr Walpole __•«»•» ; from St. Luke, c. 10, v. 27, ,'T|>° n'!rf: love thy neighbour as thyself. .___."■' offertories for the Home Mission amoa-tw ■ to £35 13s 3d. ».i,_ "1 ST. M_.TTHEWS.-The services «*™*-.,-;. church were conducted by the Rev. » Tebbs, M.A., assisted by tbe Re». *» „ Kinder. The text in the morning wg _■~_. taken from the first epfotte »£%s& Corinthians, c 15, v. 10: "&*f*» which was bestowed upon me WM »»». jg | vain." The subject of the evening "J | course was from rsalms, o. 28, v. 8 : |( -.^ I Lord is the defence of His anointed. * { collections for tho day amounted w **. 10s.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING- stak, MONDAY. AUGUST 6



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