SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATBBUo.'nio^w D|oniliig, 0.30 MWNti AGE.-First Qnarter. Uth, 1.8 P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAIT. WoUinirton. 8.8., stephenson, from Russell Gteneteß.s.Crawford from Tauranga Smtow Cros. a f« Al'man from thj. South PO0«to™B.B., Nprrl. f.om Mercury Uay lon£ s.s., Amodeo, from Ohiwa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Argyle, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarel TO-D4V. Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Mongonui Norval, Bohooner, Edwards, for Russell Pirate, schooner, Trayte, for Atiu

IMPORTS.

Per Pouthern Cross—23 head oittle.

The following steamers are due next week .- Manapouri. from the South, on Monday, at 10 am.; City of New York, from Sydney, Tues day, early; Penguin, from Fiji, TuMday; Rotorua (It Onehunga) from South, Tuesday, about 9 a.m.; Taiaroa, from the South, Friday.

The S.B. Glenele arrived from Tauraug* at 9 •.mV today with .he toVontag paEsatgersi- Messra Maloney. B. Metoalfo, John Donovan. John Ohiw!!asd Budd, Mrs Finlayfoa, MU B Byder and Mrs Trail. Thesclana Miired from Ohiwa this after. noon with 41 heal of cattle; (which weie aisohargei at the Tamaki) and 46 p'g<*. The s s. Douglas arrived from Meroury Bar eari,"thto mnioß with the lollowlng passen gers:-Messrs Monk, Johns, Rowland. Swan boo, uonneliy. Smith and Mrs Froßt Tne s.f. Southern Cross left Wellington at 10 p.m on the 6th, Napier on the Bth. Gisborne on the 9th. and Tnioa ftt 8,30 p.m. on ihe same Say. arriving at Oraket at 3 a.m. to day. After dWoharging o ttle Bteomed to Queen^treet Wharf, had light nonherly winds and fine weather throughout t*e passage. Passcnßers- MeJrEi Southern. Brown, »ra er. Cotion Williams, nt<d one In the s^erage. The s.B. Wellington left Russell at 6 p.m. yes terday, and arrived at Auckland at 7 a.m. to day Passengers-Mr and Mrs J. D. Hayes, Wr andMrl MarahoU, Mrs William*., krs Phll'pot, Mrs Brown. Mtos Stanner. Miss Stephenson, Messrs Rosser, Cant, Kelly. Ward. Clarke, Parker, Logan Davey, WiKnore. Flavell, Williams, and Flood. Cargo: 70bags gum.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

M«o«regor, 8.5., MoAithur, from New Plymouth

1 ha UnJcn Co.'a steamer Botoiua 1b dne from the Boutft with tbe outward Sin Frano'soo mail early on Tneaity morning. The as. Macgresor arrived at 9 a.m. to-day from New Plymouth, having been unable to get into Waitara owing to insufficient water on the bar. She leaves again for Waitara on Monday. The b.b. Hannah Mokau from Eawhla had not arrived at I p.m. to^ar. The s.B. Rowena Is exoeoted to arrive some time to-morrow from Uobinnga.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived—Mariner and Grifien. Sailed-Ida, s.s., for Kerikeri. Passengere- Mesßrs Twist, Fell. Horsley, Ford Poole. Dusantes, McMillan, Bater, Seymour, and Mrs Horsley. -

WHA»aiKHI,th!B dar. Arrived l Argyle, from Anottland, 7.80 a.ro.

COMMERCIAL.

. Evening Star Ofmob, Saturday. Mr B. Arthur reporis of hia weekly sale of noultrr. provision-, eto. Fowls, la Td to 2iia; W»ok'p»rlßhSß9d,tnriejs Ss to 18. duo*B3a to Sa W Ajleßbnry3aßdto 4b 10(J. Reese 4a 3d, oleg lla, oanarien 10a. potatoes Za 6d to 4a 60. W»i»ato eeedß 6s. oarrou 3- 84, pnmpkl aSa 6d to is margels U 9i onlonß id to U. oats 2a IW. inalsa to 8?. v heat U, bran 08 6d flour £81 to £13 10s, ohsff 2s So. oheese 2d to 7«. butter « to Bd. baoon 2d to 7JI. oranaes 4a 9d to (s 60, man. d«JBB88 94 tolOs lemons 6» per o»»e. Auok land latoona 6d to 6Ji per dozen, i uaar M, te» (half rhes3lsßJ. box tea 24s coffee Is 3d, Bait IB 91 oorfeotionery 8.1 bUr.nlts 5.1 to 6ii, pea nnts 2d, sharps 6s 6d.

Mail notice.

Mails wirx Clobb am ußdib i— MotibAT, 13th instant. For Thunes, per Rotomahans, at 8 a.m. For Walter*, etc. cor Maogreßor, at 8 a.m. For Noumea, per Energy, at 10 a.m. , iror Coromandel, per Ooromande), »t 11^0 o,m. For Whltlaagl and Upper Mill per DoUglu, at 3 p.m. For Hua ell. Kawa Kawa. etc. per MasaponrL at i v m. For Friendly ißlands, acd Samoa, per Agnes Donald, Bt I p.m. For Tauranga, Onlnemutu, acd OpoUki, pfti Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Wangsroa, acd Mon» i gonuL per Glooelg, at 4.30 p.m. j For CHsborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, ■ at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at ISO p.m. Tuesday, Uth ineiant For Walwera, Kawao, Omaha, aad MMakaaa, I pet RoeeOoeey. at 10 a.m. i For TaranaH and Southern porta, per Botoraa, et 1 p.m. i Per s.B. City of New York v follows^ for Bnndwlofc Uland*. Ualteo BtetM Of Amerloa. Canada, BrlUah CalorabU, Central «nd South America, and BriUib ana rareliiß West Indies, at 1 ».m. Fot United Klnsdoa aM Ooattmcat at Srnrope, at 1 p.m. For mony orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. tateletten bearing an ojrtrm tern of dtxponoe la addition to the postage, will be raoatred by the Moll Agent aa board MM vtaamar up to <he Ume of aaiilna- This mail will be due In London, oa Mob day. September 21th, ISW. Tor wbaoßarel Headg, Parno, Waipu, Whan arel, Kamo, and' Mangapal; per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Si 8. BIBS. Chief Popimaater Oble Po«t-offloo. Anokland.

Meetings. Entertainments, Etc.

ACOUST 11, 1883.

Abbott's Opera Boase-" Ten Nights In a Bar-room,"8 p.m.

Theatre Royal — Grand Ktntioal Concept nadar direction of Mr Pooley, far the funds O( tho Bailors' Hcs*, S p.m.

French literary Soo'ety—Lecture by l»ev Pater Mason on "Popular fioogs of Scotland,' 8 p.m.

Naval Artillery Proceeß'oi - Sailors' Rest, 7 p.m. a

V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting 7.33 p.m.

Birth.

CLEAL.-On August 9th, at Grey-street, the wife of John Cleal of a daughter. GARRETT.—On August 9th, at her renldence, Eden Terrace the wife of J. H. Garrett. of a

daughter.—Ohriatchuroh papers please copy. JOHNSON.—At Pukekohe, on 7th August, the wife of C. E. Johnson of a daughter. SOMMERVILLE. —On 11th August at the Manse, Avondale, Mrs Sommervllle of a son.

Death.

BROWN.-On August Bth. at Erlanger. Ger many, the beloved wife of Mr Herman Brown. CUMMING.-On AugUßt 10th, 1883. at her residence Mount Eden Road, Margrotta Geraldine, the beloved wife of Duncan Cum ml g. oged 29 years. The funeral will leave her late residence on Sunday (to-morrow), at 2 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1887.

For tho causa that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future In the distance. And tho good that we can do.

I While tho question of the dangers at tendant on the navigation of the New Zealand seas is freshly stirred by the ie cent narrow escape of the Rotomahana from disaster at Waipapa Point, it would be well if the attention of Government were called to the necessity for preventive measures being adopted on various parts of the coast. The light-house on Waipapa Point is nearly completed, and when that is done, the approach to Bluff Harbour will be rendered safe. Meanwhile, the condition of Auckland Harbour, as far as guiding lights are concerned, is not alto gether satisfactory; and if a catastrophe

has hitherto been averted, it has only been ' by the exercise of the greatest care on tbe part of the masters of steamers trading on the coas'. The erection of a light-house on Mokohinou Island hus given a clear and safe direction for steamers sailing between Auckland, Sydney, San Francisco, and northern parts of the colony ; but the en trance to the Eauraki Qulf from the South is by no means so clearly rna'kcd for the guidance of mariners by night. Off the Coromandel Peninsula, and right in the course of vessels approaching Auckland from the youth, lies a group of small islands, the largest being Great Mercury,: while Cuvier Island stands in an isolated position still further out in the ChanDel. Steamers coming from the South have to thread tbeir way through this archipelago, without the aid of any light whatever, and often, rather than run the risk of accident, steamers lie-to all night. From East Cape to Auckland, a distance of some 200 milis, there is no guiding light whatever save the natural if somewhat lurid glare emitted by the sulphur volcanoes on White Island ; and for stearacs calling at Tauranga on their way to Auckland, the passage on dark nights is especially dan gerous. We earnestly hope that Govern ment will not await the occunence of some dire calamity before they take steps to place a light at the entrance to our outer harbour. The growth of the com merce of our port, and the great inciease of passenger traffic render it imperative that, so far as human means can provide it, there shall be absolute safety in entering the harbour by night as well as day. The Manukau Harbour is also in need of a guiding light or two, for the pur pose of facilitating local traffic and prevent ing vexatioua delays in waiting for the tide, and the persistence of the Parlia mentary representatives of the districts around is likely to secure the erection of Buch. Our city members ought to bestir themselves as well, and see that the more important harbour of Auckland is not neglected in tho matter ot measures to render navigation cafe and expeditious.

The Police Court was crowded to-day by poople interested in hearing the case against the fireman, George Mooro, for threatening language. As it happened, however, tbe popular expectation'was not leali-ed, the cose being remanded till Monday on the application of Mr Superintendent Thomson, to which application Mr S. Hcsketh (defendant's solicitor) assented. We understand that the Court opens at 10 o'clock on Monday,

Too programme of the Orchestral Society's concert, wbich is to bo repeated at the request of the musical public of Auckland, is published in the Supplement issued with this evening's impression of the Stab.

At Erlanger, Germany, Mrs Hormann Brown, of this city, died on the Bth inst. Friends of the deceased lady will remember that she lilt hero for Fatherland some months ago, having previously undergone an operation for cnucer in tho breast. It is therefore not improbable that she has succumbed to the painful disease from which sho was suffering,

Mr Thomas Buckton, who was burnt out at the recent fire in Victoria-street, begs to acknowledge receipt of £6 Is raised on his behalf by friends in Kusselland Whangaroa, Special thanks are also tendered to Mr Joseph Flood, who was at considerable labour in collecting the money.

The business at the Police Court on Monday will be unusually heavy, ami will be commenced exactly at 10 o'clock. The eviction case, the charges against Thomas James North on tbe seveial informations of Mr McCormick, and other ictuand cases will come before the Court, as well as the ordinary business.

Wo have to acknowledge receipt of 10s on behalf of Mrs Hudson fiom "Three Carpenters, "

An inquest was held this afternnon at the Whan Asylum on tho body of George Blakeley, before Dr. Goldsbro', CorontrJ and a jury. Constable Clark (vewton) attended onibebalf of the police. The evi dence of Dr. Yonng showed that dtceased was admitted on tho 15th December last, and had gradually sunk; the immediate cause of death was apolexy. Too jury found a verdict in accordance with toe medical evidence

The following tenders were received to day by Mr E. Bartley, architect, for fir.«t contract of block of buildings in Welloslcy street Kaat for C. J. Istone, Esq. :~A. Watson, £5,480 ; J. W. Jones, £4 900 ; McConnlchiu aud Flact, £1,832 ; J. Morris and Co., £4,790; Connolly, £4,728 ; H. T. Jones, £4,590; R. Kay, £4,576 ; Keyes Bros., £4,472; Mathews, £4,369; H. Smith, £4,955 ; Moll and Lee, £4,853 ; J. Currie, £4 800 ; J. Holland, £4,773 ; Maguire, £4,593; W. Philcox, £4,586 ; Kllingham, £4,571; W. Kosser, £4,425; J. Heron, £4 275.

At a meeting of the creditors of J. and F. Wilkinson, held on Monday last (Mr M. A. Clark presiding), tho estate was aesigDcd to Messrs A. Heather and John M, Gcddi s (Brown, Barrett & Co.) for the betefitof the creditors. Certain offers for tho pur chaie of the property are now under con sideration.

A very old resident of Auckland has just passed away in tho person of Mrs Harker, wife of Mr £. Harker, who died at Urafton Road on Thursday. The funeral took place this afternoon.

An accident occurred hurt evening to Mr and Mrs Smith, of Hobo Farm, near Lyuu Station, on their return from Auckland. They were proceeding in their cart, drawn by a quiet horse, along Symonds-street, and when opposite Mr Tyer's grocery store, near the Queen's Hotel; a young* man galloped round the cornor from ICyber Pa%s, and rode against Mr Smith's curt.and knocked down the horse, in consequence of which Mr and Mrs Smith wore precipitated on to the hard road. Mrs Smith is much injured in her side, and her husband's faco is vety ranch biuiaod. The young man, without waiting to see what damage he had done by bis reckless conduct, rode away at full speed. The cart was shattered, and about £5 worth of damage done to the cart und harness. The animal escaped unhurt. Tho matter is in the hands of tho police.

Since tho " Field Sports " published in our Supplement this evening were written, we learn that the negotiations for tho match between llul-ton and Pickering hove fallen through. This was the position of affairs some weeks ago, and then iresh negotia tions were commenced. Mr M. Gallagher, who was acting for Hulston, offered to make a match on the following conditions: The t takes to be £100 or £200 a-sirle; three distances; the winner of the two events out of the three to win the stakes; 125 yards, 150 yards, antl 175 ynrdis. Each man to take halt the gate money ; the race to take place in Auckland in ten weeks from time of signing articles, or any time afterwards, Pickering to allow Hulst«n £20 for expenses. Hulston had at first offered loco.ne without expenses, but as this was an entirely new arrangemeut, he made tho very reasonable stipulation of £20 ex penses to cover the passage money of hlrn eelf and trainer, asking nothing for expenses here. Pickering now, it appear?, requires his expense's during the. period ho is training, but as this is rather an unusual request in such matters, Mr Gallagher declined to accede to it. Rather than tee the match fall through, he offered to waive tho question of expenses for Hulston, but even on these terms Pickering's friends did not conclude tho arrangements, Tho only explanation piven now is that it has not been found possible to cover Hulstou's money in Auckland,

The final meeting of creditors in the estate of David white, farmer, was held in tho Supreme Court House this momma, Mr Thos. MacfFarlano presiding. Mr F. Earl appeared for Mr M, Gallagher, n creditor. The report of the trustee (Mr Mocffarlane) was as follows :—"The debtor was a farmer at Papakura, and is now in Auckland living with his sister and doing nothing. The farm was mortgaged to Dr. Kccdordiuo about three years for £800. Be Bold It some time after this for £1,100. The debtor bought two horses, one costing £350, viz , a racehorse nami-d Maori, and tbe other a blood mare, costing about £80. He lost heavily on racing, etc., and bad to mortgage these horaes to Mr Barr Brown for £320. A year ago Mi- Brown seized these horses, tried to sell them, but could not get the amount of the mortgage, and, in consequence, retained them. Hia father assisted him while alive, but he died two months ago, leav ing the debtor £3 q-week, but it cannot be touched by the creditors. Nothing has been received as yet, The trustees under the will have power to stop allowance' at any time. iho debtor's father was much annoyed at his son'.n racing propensities. Mr Gallagher sued him for a debt of £27, and having no means of paying him, the debtor filed his schedule. His liabilities urc £3C4, and his assets nil. It will now be for the creditors to cay whether, in the circumstances stated, they will grant him h's discharge." Mr D. McGregor proposed, and it was unanimously agrc<d, that the debtor's dis charge should be recommended to the Court.

1 Wo have received a copy of "Bradshaw's Guide to S«w Zealand " for tbis month. We understand that Mr A. D. Bennett, of Higb«street, notary public, has been ap pointed agent, and that the Guide can be obtained trom most ot the booksellers In the city. We note also that a considerable improvement with regard to the Auckland portion of directory and ad vei tisiDg columns is being effected,

Varly this morning informationwa") re. ceivci in town that a puut containing 28 head of cat'le brought from Napier for Mr Buckland, of < uckland, had been capsized off Orakei, and thnt but three of the number succeeded in re.chirg the shore. 'J he steamer Tongariro was sent down with the chier officer of the Cross to ascertain the correctness- of the statement. She returned about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when we learned that although the punt was full of water, only one ot the cattle had bfeu drowned. Five jumped overboard and swam ashore, while theremuinderWcrefouud with their heads above water, and in no danger of drowning. The one bullock which mc cumbed had evidently got bis head jammed in some bars below water. The Tonpariro WI.S expected to return to the 6cone again this aftcruoon.

John Scarborough, who waa yesterday :ound guilty of ooutinuiilly beating his wife, waa ordered to contribute £2 per week towards his wife and children's snpport,and to find Buflicient sureties for his good be haviour,

Owing to tbe fire alarm last evening calling the delegates away, there was no quorum at the Trade and Labour Council, the mteting was therefore adjuurnad uutil Friday evening uext.

To the Editor: Sir, —In your report of the Horticnltuaal Society's meeting, some one mentioned that the gardeners " never could agree." I beg to say that I have been an exhibitor for tho last five years at all the horticultural chows, and have found the utmost good feeling to exist uinongst the oraft, and as the pro moter ot the Auckland' Gardeneh.' Horti cultural Society t I beg to Bay thut I have no doubt that tb- same frieudly tccling still exists, I should like to.know in what matter the gardeners cannot agree/for I am quite sure, from my intimate acquaintance witti my brotherbooo, that if there has been auy misundirstaudiug it can easily bo explained away. — Youts, &c, Hekbkrt Gbnt.

Tho Star oi Newton Lodge, Wo. 4, 1.0. G.T., held a very successful social meeting in tbo Newton Hall on Thursday evening last. An excellent tea was pre sided over by Sisters tightfoot, tenr., Daniels, and other ladies. Bro, Long bottom, G. W.C.T,, occupied the chai', and gave a short but very instructive speech on Good Ternplary. Miss Grace Gribbln played soveml selections on the pianoforte. Sis. Lighttoot, junr., 6ang " Sweet Chiming Bells," which was much applauded; Mr Jones, "Sonio Day I'll Wander Back A^ain," and " Kocked in the Cradle of the Deep;" t>is. Waymouth sang very sweetly "Happy Moments," and "How Sad it is to Say Farewell," with flute ac couipauimcnt by Bro. Waymouth, jun Bro. Uil gave a recitation, "My Stick," and a capital stump speech a la Christy Minstrels. A brother sang two comic songs and gavo a character sketch, " Tho Lady Killer," which caused roars of laughter. Sis. Edmonds sang ''Sweet Belle Mahono." and Bro. l.ightfoot "Tho Cork Let;." The ac companinit'ntß were played by Sis. Way mou'h and Miss Grace Gribbln. A very pleasant evening was brought to a closo by the l>ational .inthem,

Tho "Trial of John Barleycorn" took place in tbe Ponsouby Hall last evening, Hie characters being represented as follows': Jud»es : Messrs Triuiain, Hutohi<on, and pin ley ; lawyers t Messrs McOee, and Crofts t clerk of the court: Mr R. J. Trem iin ; thorifl :Mr Maxwell } prisoner : MrG. Uewson ; witnewes : Messrs Hexton, Jones, McJJerraott, E. H. Trcmaio, J. C. Hobinson, Turley, W. Treiuaio, and Miss himpsou. The play is a temperance one, and has been previously de-.cribed in our columns, It was well performed, and created considerable amusement. Subsequently tho following musical pro gramme wa3 gone through : —Pianoforte solo, "March do Tambours," Miss Tremain; soug, "Lot Me K.is3 tlim for HU Mother," Mr Hall; song, "Won't You Buy My Pretty Flowers ?" Miss Harris; song, "Oh, Give to Me Those Early Flowers," Mr .*ptatt; pong, "I Love the Merry Sun shtno," Miss Msrsden ; comic song, " Don't Marry a Man if he Drinks," Mr Tromain ; song, " Whfire is Heaven ?" Miss Derby shire ; comic song, "My Teetotal Car," getiileman ama'cur. The proceeds of the entertainment will be devoted to a fund for the purchase of a pianoforte for the Fon sonby Hani ot Hope.

An old woman, named Mary Robinson, known as "old Polly," waa sent to prison to-day for continued drunkenness. The drunkard's record showed that this vener able dame had been convicted bG times for drunkenness, and 10 times for vagrancy; she hid spent several yoara altogether in Mount Eden Gaol,

Tho inaugural meeting in connection with tho projected "special mission of the Blue Ribbon Army took placo last evening in tbo Theatre foyul, Mr John Ltmb pre siding. After the nsnal opening exercises, tbe Chairman gave a short txplunatory ad drvss. He said that (•cverai months ago a few Iricnds of the temperance cause, con ceiving Hint it-i interests would be materially advanced in tho country districts by the 1 ibourn of a missionary, had found the means and engaged Mr Solomon I)emus to do the wck One better fifed for the tusk could hardly be found, His first journey was to Waiknto ; he then went to the Northern Wairoa, Waipu, Whan garci, Matakma, and surrounding places, and subsequently to AlbertUnd. He held a meeting in every centre where ever he could get people to address. His next j-iuroey was to Taianuki, proceed ing along the West Const to tbe Hutt, and tbence by war of Napier on tho other side to Auckland. The work done during these journeys of Mr Hemns could not fall to produce good fruit, Tbe Chairman con cluded by quoting some statistics that temperunco was a safeguard against pauperism, as even in times of tho severest depression at Home tho proportion of abstainers ainorjgst the applicnnts for relief was astonishingly small. Mr Soloman Hemus then gave an highly interesting account of his journoy to TarMiaki and the towns of tbe West Coast down to Wellington, besides describ ing the condition of some places where drunkenness was more or loss prevalent. He had visited no less than 31 localities (towni or rising towns), held 77 meetings, and distributed upwards of 2,000 "ribbons " during that journey. (Applause). He had, however, distributed about 3,000 altogether. Mr A. Cox also delivered an address, while Mr Porter recited Mr Uough's celebtated "Apostrophe to Water," and Miss Peace, tho Misses riramc, and Mrs Goodison sang several songs, duets, &c. It was announced that tbo '■ misbion " would be continued in the Theatre Koyal next week.

Mr Ewington gave his promised lecture on " Father Lowder" last night in the St. Sepulchre's School-room, which wai com pletely crowded, mostly by young persons. The Yen. Arcbdcocon Dudley presided, and introduced the lecturer, Mr Kice having performed an overture on the pianoforte, Mr Ewlogton proceeded with his account of the life and energetic labourß of " Father Lowder," as he was tcrmel by tiie poverty stricken people of *ast London, for his dis inere-ited kindness atid benevolence. Father Lowder was born in ' Bath in 1820, and died in Austria in 18S0. His parents were reduced to comparative poverty owing to a bank failure. Little is known of hia early life, but he must have had severe struggles to acquiro his education. At 18, by the aid of friends, he entered King's College, Lincoln's Inn, and subsequently went to Exeter College, Oxford. This was in 1840, in the thick of tho Tractarian niDveincnt. A sketch of this agitation and its prominent leaders waß given. His career in London and the Bittle of St. Bar nabas were Riven, in connection with a variety of laughable incidents. The great ritualistic exhibition attracted all London, and even 150 policemen were unable to keep ordT, so that a force of special con stables was formed, one being tho author of "Tom Brown* Schooldays." At the close of these disgraceful scene*, Father Lowder wrote to Bishop Selwyn with s view to coming out to New Zealand, but was dissuaded by the Bisbop. He then re tired to East London, and engaged in mixeion work in tho neighbour hood of Batulitfe Highway, one of tbe wretchfdest and most miserable of the purlieus of tho great metropolis. Here he laboured for some years, built Bt, Peter's Church, and, after many noble acts of cliarity.went to - ustriafurihe benefit of his health, aud there, he died at the age of GO. The lecture waf thoroughly enjoyed, and the limelight views of liie-like scenrs, and ths good Father's? portrait, added to the inton'.Rt of the ■ veninu. Messrs C. and P, HfiDtickin and and F, Bartley con tributed several musical pieces, A vote of , thank* close.i the proceedings. j

Nominated immigration goes on apace, and should soon produce an appreciable effect on the labour mrket. The Govern ment have juat received a telegram from the Agent-General, under date London, 9th it St., stating that the Doric, with 274 emi grants for Auckland; the Nelson, with 344 for Otago; and the Taranaki, with 340 for Canterbury, have sailed from Lon don to this colony.

The popularity of the projected game of chess in character waa testified this morn ing Tjy tho rush for tickets, Within an hour after the opening of the box-office all the dress circle was let, Ihe game comes off on the 10(h September,

The Gaiety Company,which arrived here by the Waihora on Tuesday last, are to open on Monday next in tbe Optra House with Boucicault's celebrated drama, " Colleen Bawn." Mr E. B. Kuesell will appear in his gr< at impersonation " Myles," ami Miss Greenlees is to play the title iflle. We hear that no expense has been spared in the mounting of the piece, and as the cast is so exceptionally Strom*, the play will be produced in a manner never before attempted in Auck land. On Thursday tbo great comedy of the "rivals" is to be produced, Tbis play has lately been running over 300 i ights in London, and for wit and humour is one of the most laughable comedies ever written. "Oliver Twist" iB advertised for Saturday next, so that a most attractive wetk's amusement ia offered to the public.

Mr Thomas Macffarlane has been ap« pointed trustee in the estate of Jamea Featherstone, contractor.

'l he police require an owner for uix now hats found last evening in Symouds-stroct, ne»r tbe kite of the old Catholic Cnurch. The hats no doubt were stolen.

Mr Kirby, contractor for road works In Wellington-street, complains of great in* convenience and loss to both himself and his employers which has been recently caused by somo tuenn person or persons, who, during the night, take away the workmen's tools and bairowe, He says the same kind of thing has occurred in cun nection with other contracts in the same vicinity, and hopes the police will take some steps to prevent repetition of these thefts.

The City Schools Committee met last evening. Mr Carr occupied the chair. Communication from tho Board of Educa tion stated—(l) That tho Board did uot see its way to advertise for assistant teacher for Beresford-street School; (2) re canvas of western part of the city, that there wan ac commodation for 700 additional scholars in town and suburban schools. Messrs Carr, Offer, and Thwaites were appointed a iub committee to attend to the latter matter, Mr WortbiogtOn wrote, expressing doubt a< to tbe value Of the proposed temperance lectures in city schools, It was decided that the writer should be requested to place au assistant in charge during tho lecture, The other business transacted consisted of granting leave of absence, etc.

Uis Worship the Mayoi gare in the fol lowing notice of motion at the City Council offices to-day ;—"That when the present line of Coburg-street is diverted, Wellesley* street be widened to the depth of Dr. Philson's fence."

On Thutsday nnxt, at noon, Mr Q. W. Biuiiay offers for sale At Ws rooms, Lower Queen-street, some very choice allotments, situated in the upper part of Picton and Selwyn-streets, close to the top of Hepburn* street. They are worthy of a visit and the attention of those who desire to obtain a building cite which possesses unequalled advantages, and which will be but one minute's walk from the tramcars shortly to be running in Ponsonby Road.

Wo learn that the City Kngiueer bm re ceived instructions to erect a shed next the Ponsonby Hall in which to place a hose reel. The residents of Ponsonby will duly appreciate the value and advan tages of this arrangement.

A short time ago, Mr Pooley promised to i>ivo a concert in aid of the funds of the Auckland Sailors' Rest, and he has decided to devote the proceeds of this evening's per formance at the Theatre Royal to that object. The Naval Briqade.nnder Captain LcKoy, will muster opposite the Sailors' Best, oii Queen-street Wharf, at 730 p.m. It is expected the procession will be joined by many sailora from the vessels in port, when all will proceed to the Theatre. The programme is a most attrac tive one, consisting wholly of "sea" songs, which onght to prove a great attraction. The performance will be nnder the pitron age of tbe Lord Bishop of the diocese, his Worship tho Mayor, and the City Council lors,

A special meeting of the Bicycle Club will be held on Monday evening next at 8 p.m.

The Scripture Gift Association's sphere of operations ii steadily extending, and new aid towards the funds is much needed. Somewhere betweon tbree and four thousand school children in tbo province of Auckland are now enlisted in its work each year; also many of the working youths of the city. Wo have been informed thtt help at tho present time would be especially seftsonablr, and would be thankfully re ceived by any of the following members of Committee : Messrs John Douglas, F. G. Kwington, A. Thorne, T. McMaster, J. Longmoro, W. N. Ruihbrook, 8. Rout (Treasurer),

To the Editor; Sir,-I was much con cerned this evening to hear from my child ren attending the district school that some "temptr»nce"so-c«llod teachers,who, however, belie their name by teaching tbe most intempeiato doctrine of total übati nence, had been permitted to address tbo school at the conclusion of school hour*, and, not content with that, to invite all those to come forward and sign tome pledge or other and te invested with the Order of the Blue Kibbon, Now, sir, Iby no means wish to in any way obstruct tho temperance move* ment, nor to say a word to prevent those of age to judge fiom joining the Blue Ribbon or any other organisation ; bat I do object to anyone tempting my children, between the ages of 11 and 4, to take upon them selves vows, and committing themselves to promises of which they aro absolutely ignorant. I send my children to the dis trict school as to apace where they, at all events, are safe from all temptations to disobey their psients, or to be led into committing themselves ; bat if tho leaders of the Blue Ribbon Army are to be permitted to enter our public schools and entrap little children into signing pldriges of any sort by the inducement of a bit of ribbon pinned on their frocks, where is it to stop ? Hoping your able pen may be raised to guard tbe infants in our dis trict schools from being entrapped, —lam, &c, A. M. Sheppabd, surveyor, Otahuhu.

At least as surprising, and to most people fully as agreeable, as the pro grots of tho Salvation Army morement, Inn been the success attendant on the kindred organisation known as the Blno Kibbon Army. The Utter has not tbe objectionable feature of unhealthy religious excitement associated with it, and, unliko the Good Templar movement, does not court popularity through the agency of secrets, Minify and passwords. A strip of blue ribbon displayed on the drcif, as a symbol of the wearer's adoption of total abstinence principle*, and subscription to the following pledge, are the only requisite conditions to membership : -"/, Iheunder signed, do pledge my vxrrd and honour, God helping me, to Abstain from all Intoxicat ing Liquors as Beverages (wine, beer, and cider included), and that I will, by all honourable means, encourage others to abstain." There is no payment whatever required, ro that the poorest are not excluded ; and the only people who have cause for grumbling are the atheists, who are| shut oat by tbe clause introducing the name of the Deity into tho pledge. The wearers of tbe Blue Kibbon in Britain can be counted by hundreds of thousands, and in New Zea land alone it is calculated that nearly 8,000 pprßons have already been enrolled. It is jußt about eight years since Francis Murphy, tbe well-known temperance advo cate, introduced the "bit of blue" as the badge of fraternity between total abstainers, and it is questionable if he over dreamed that tbe idea had such expan fivencss and adaptability to popular tastes. In our own district the Blue Ribbon Army, which is also known as tbe Gospel Temperance Mission, has made a deep impression, and manifests unabated zeal in the work of propagating temperance principles. A week's mission, conducted by various clergymen and lay men of the city, commences in the Theatre Royal on Monday next, when widespread interest will no doubt be aroused. The subjects of each evening's addresses are, with Blight modifications, tbe same as those. treated at Kxeter Hall, London,during a re cent seven days' mission held there,andthey are of great and universal social interest. Wo are in no danger of being accused of ultra-teetotalism when we say that in all > nglish-spe»king communities indulgence in strong drink is a standing reproach, and that the Gospnl temperance Mission is on titled to the good wishes of all who desire to see this reproach, removed..

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTERS TELEGRAM.)

(Received August 11-11.20 a.m.) The Dynamite Prisoners. a >«.uON, August 9. The trial of the two men, Doasy and Flanagan, who were arrested in Liverpool in March last with dynamite in their possession, concluded to-day. Both prisoners were found guilty, and sentenced to penal servitude for life, a man named O'Herlity (sic), chorged with being an accomplice of Deasy and Flanagan, was acquitted, MADKIu, August 9. ; The Insurrection in bpatn. | An insurrectionary movement in the nrmy is spreading iv the province of Cata lonia, News is now to hand that tho garrison at Sed de Urgel, in the State, is in revolt, and a fnrce of loyal troops has been despatched to the scene. The latest intelligence received from Logrono reports that the garrison in that town has sub' mitted to the force despatch od against it. I the Madagascar HoiV. Tho latest news from Madaeascar states that the French garrison at Tamatave is threatened with famine. The Hovas refuse to supply the troops with provisions, BrIITISH PROTECTORATE OF PACIFIC ISLANDS, LONDON, August 9, It is believed in official circles that the Imperial Government will yet adopt a pro tectorate over the Pacific Islands and New Guinea, under the guise of an extension of the High Commissioner's juris diction,

SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Withdrawal of bkltish tuoops fk >m egypt. August 10. Sir C. W. Dilke, Political Secretary to tho Foreign Office, suites that there will be a gradual reduction made in the number of troops stationed in Egypt, as ' ir K. Wooc, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, is positive that he will be able to maintain order with reduced number*. COLONIAL EXHIBITS AT AMSTERDAM. It is believed that the colonies will secure many awards «t the Amsterdam Ex hibition The chance of obtaining an award by tho Melbourne Meat Compiny has been injured by the defective soldering of the c«nß. The opinion of the Dutch jury on the Victorian wines is that ih«y differ from those of Bordeaux, though not un favourably. They speak in high praise of the wool and grain exhibits from the colonies.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, August 10. Tho steamer City of Brisbane ran aground to-day during a fog, but was sub tequently floated off uninjured. SYDNEY, Saturday. A n extensive five occurred last night in Darcy-street, resulting in heavy loss Tho premises destroyed was only partially Insured. MELBOURNE, August 10. The proprietors of the Melbourne 11 Bulletin " have been sentenced to pay a fine of £250 for libelling a journalist named Eltaaser, BKISBASK, Saturday. The general elections are now proceeding. The Hon. Pope Cooper, Attorney-General, has been re-elected without opposition.

SCENE AT THE FIRE.

The Police Jake a Member of the

Brigade into Custody.

DUBING tho progress oJ the fire in Albert- Btreet last evening, a sensational scene occurred, in which members of the Fire Brigade and the police were the piincipal actors. Branchman Moore was in charge of a section of the hose which parsed through the crowd, hia gduty being to keep it clear and prerent persons from trampling on it. While tbe fire was proceeding, it is !>aid that a fptctator did stand upon it, but at all events Moore ordered him b»ck. An altercation oc curred, and Moore is reported to have ihrea'ened to punch the intruders head if he did not move back. Sergeant Clarke interfered, believing Moore's language to be sufficiently strong to occasion a bre»ch of the peace. Bigh words then ensued, the police »Ueging that Moore used insulting and threatening language. Sergeant Clarke ordered Moore's arrest, and he was taken into custody by Constables Burns and Hobsoi. Several members of the Naval Artillery and Fire Biigade endeavoured to dissuade the police from their action, and desired a reference made to Superintendent Hughes, but Sergeant White refused to listen, and threatened his interviewers with prison discipline for their interference. The Bympathy of tho spectators was strongly ex pressed in Moore's favour, and tbe police and their prison»r were followed to the station by a howling mnh. At the entrance to the lock-up, Constable Kellj, who was on duty, was struck on the front of his helmet with a heavy piece of road metal, but the plate prevented -injury to his head. Immediately tho fire had been suppressed, Superintendent Hughes proceeded to tho station with the object of tccuring tbe release of the prisoner, but Sergeant White refused to permit him to ro. A message was sent to Mr P. A. Phillips, Justice of tho Peace, who came and accepted Mr Crowther's bail for Moore's appearance to-day, A meeting of the Fi>e Brigade was held subsequently, when Superintendent Hughes was in structed to employ counsel to. defend Moore,

Proceedings at the Police Court 10-day.

George Mooro (a half-caste) was charged with a breaoh of the Vaarant Act Amend ruent Act by " using threatening words in a public street, to wit, Albert-street, whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned."

Mr S. Heskoth: I appear for the defendant, jour Woiship, and plaad " not guilty." Superintendent Thomson : In this case, your Wor-hip, owing to the absence of an important witness, and by arrangement with Wt Heeketh, I big to apply for a re mand lor a Jew day*. I may state that I regret exceedingly that a collision should have occurred between two bodies such as the police and the Fire Brigade, which have worked together so long on the best of terms, and I regret that the necessity should have arisen for an arrest of this kind. Howevor, a few days'deiay will Buit both parties. The caso might be remanded to Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday next. Mr Hrsketh : On behalf of tho defen dant, I quite concur with the suggestion of Mr Thomson thit the case should stand over for a few days, and possibly it may end in some other way. I have only now to ask fur the release of the defendant on bail. I wonld rugcest that bis own bond for £25 would be sufficient.

Superintendent Thomson : 1 have no objection to the man being released on his own recognizances. The case was then remanded till Mon day, tbe defendant being admitted to bail on his own recocDizances for £20.

To the Editor : Sir,—l whh, through the mrdium of your column 1, to call the atten tion of the directors of be New Zealand Insurance Company to a serious error in the successful design for their new building, which so far appears to have passed un noticed, The error rtferred to is in the dimensions of the shops to face Queen street, 'he size of these shops, as figured on the ground plan, is 46 feet by 19 feet, bnt on applying the scale, it will be found they are only 26 feet by 19, an error quite large enough, in my opinion, to account for the supposed greatly-increased rental that would accrue to the directors by tbe adoption of this plan over all the others sent in, and, if 1 am correctly informed, was the leading principle that secured to this design the first prize.—l am, &c, Not A COMPETITOE.

A German has recently patented under' wear manufactured from sponge. It is said to be more flexible than, woollen, more easily cleansed, and,to ab?orb the perspiia tion without checking it. After thorough cleansing and beating, the sponges are dried and shaved into thin slices, which are sewed together to form the garments. In addition to other virtues, it is claimed, that this singular clothing is durable,

ANOTHER FIRE

Hoioho of 111-JBame Destroyed,.

It would almost appear as if an epidemic of fires had set in. Another outbreak oc curred last night about eight o'clock. The incessant clanging of bells and the brilliant glare gave to residents in the suburbs the impression that the conflagration was an unusually destructive one, and hundreds of persons cime trooping into town. The scene of the fire was a eix rnomed cottage in Albert-street, adjoining GledhiU's /Erated Water Manufactory, and known as a house of ill-tame. When the Fire Brigade arrived, the flames had burst through the windows and roof, and there appeartd to be no chance of saving the building. Two leads of hose were carried from the nearest hydrant, und while »ne played upon tne burning dwell ing, i he other ■was utilised to pi event the Humes extending to the adjoin d% premises, which wereouly a few feei diston'. The struggle for mastery between the watery and liery elements was brief and decisive, and the walls of the house were left standing. In one of the rooms the fur niture was only damaged to a email extent, and the Salvage Corp* ensured its safety by covering it with tarpaulins. The out break was discovered by Senii r Foreman Harley, of the Fire Brigade, a few minutes before eight o'clock. Me was standing at the Young Men's Christian Association coiner when he observed the stnoko, and running to the .fire brigade Station, ho Have the alarm, The only persons in the house at the time were Mary Sandford, a male c mpauion, and tiie servant, who is named Kate Power. Sandford and herfriend were in a front room, when they found itfilled with smoke, and discovering the place to be on fire, made their e»cape by the back en trance. Power also made her exit at the same time. A candle had been lett burn ing in one of the back rooms, aud it is believed that the draught from the open door blew the cuitains over it,causing their ignition, This is the theory advanced by Sandford to account for the outbreak. The house is Tinted by a woman cf indifferent reputation named Julia wiison, otherwise known as Black Julia. She is at present on a visit to Sydney, but before leaving Auckland, she sub-let it in a furnished state to tbreo nymphs of the pave, named Mary Bowen, Mary bandford, and Sophia Pearton. Bowen and Pearson were absent when the fire broke out. The house was handsomely furnished, but there was no insurance whatever on the furniture. A small portion of it was removed to a place of safety, while there will also be some Balvagd The whole of the clothing belonging to the iumate was destroyed. The building belougtd to Mrs White, of the City Club, and was insured for £200 in the * ew Zealand Office. Miss Wilson's loss will exceed £100.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN COBBESPONDENT.)

KUBSKLL, this day. The weather is delightful. A whale has made its appearance within the Heads,

COhOMANDEL, this day.

Stjccbss.— Prospects are looking up. in addition to the few ounces of gold obtained this we«k, there is a prospect of more coming to hand.

The s.s. Ruby, specially chartered by the shareholders of the Cabbage Bay coil mines, arrived last night. The passengers put up at Boyd's hotel, and started this morning at 7 o'clock for Cabbage Bay. The weather is beautiful.

[PRKSS ASSOCIATION]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

Symptoms of gold are reported as the result of the " rush "in Hororata district, andia considerable amount of laud has been applied for, for prospecting licenses within the last few days.

SEW PLYMOUTH, this day. NaTiVjs TASGF. A well-known native chiof named Ko meoe died yesterday. Great preparations are being made for a tangi.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs MoGuiro and Walker, Justices. Superintendent Thomson represented the Police.) Drunkenness.—Three men and three women were charged for this offence. Under the Vagrant act. - Mary Ann Dtrrick was charged with having no visible means, &c—Prisoner pleaded that she bad b, good man to take care of her.—Fined 10s and costs for drunkenness, —Mr Knox, of Freeman's Buy, fish hawker, expressed his willingness to become surety for his housekeeper.—Ordered to be bound in £20 fJr her K"od behaviour for three months. ASSAULT.—Patrick Comeford and Ed ward Mills were charged with assaulting Andrew Otto, by pinning him against a fence and striking him in the face, on the sth inst.—Mr Cooper appeared for de fendants, and pleaded cot guilly.—The evidence was very contradictory, and finally the Bench discharged Mills, but thought tbat the evidence showed that some slight assanlt bad been committed by Comeford, and fined him 20s and costs, 40s, This was all the business,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Nautical concert to-night. Just weight*.—Conscientious " scruple!l." Linen cf communication. — Telegraph wires.

Sympathetic crowd at laat nijht'i fire. Fooley giyea the Sailors' Some a benefit, " Full away, my boys, pull away." Charity makes no mistakes that she can be charged with, Dunodin Gaol Commission will report to Government in a few days, I'ronen meat, ex steamer John Elder, has beeo cleared at an average of sJ<i per lb. A tourist steamer has been built for take Wanaka, Otago. Good breeding iz the only thing that can make a phool endurable. In the Legislative Council, Mr Chamber lain moves lor a return of the barmaids io the colony. Dr. Steilberg.in a letter to the " Time*," urges the Pacific Committee to visit Queensland and Fiji. Sir John Steel has accepted the commis sion to provide a replica of the New York statuu of Burns for Dunedin.

One swallow may make a summer, but a swallow-tailed coat does not ncccsiurily make a gentleman.

Tho Education Petitions Committee, now sitting at Wellington, invite evidence. Vicissitudes or the "hunt" for gold: Mr Hunt, finder of the famous Sbotover claim, is bankrupt. Dr. A. Barry, Bishop of Sydney, will be unable to sail for his destination until Christmas,

An independent report on tho Canterbury diamonds is thus cabled :—" Excitement absuid j genuine samples ; sizoa worthless " There is a sort of eternal fitness in tbe fact that Mr Dargaville presented (iarrard's last petition to Parliament.

The Speaker of the House of Commons has allotted the Agents-General seats in tbe Ambassadors' gallery.

Mr Douglas, Mount Boyal, ntago, has realised 27s (id a-head from :hecp frozen and exported, after paying ail expenses. If a man haz got the right kind of re ligion he kau pick up a kreed ennywhere tbat will fit it.

Shepherd's hotel, at Waitekauri, Thames, was burnt down yesterday. Said to be In sured . with the JVew Zealand Office for £500.

As an excuse for the Franch outrage?, a nnmberof the officers_ of H.M.B. Dryad have been accused of impeding the opera tions ot the French at Tamatave.

Mornington Cable Tramway Co., Dune dio, at its first annual meeting yesterday, showed a clear balance of 8 per cent, on the total cost. The trams have only been running since March.

It is proposed to erect a memorial chapel and manse at Epworth, the birth place of John and Claries Wesley.

If You Don't Believe It, Ask Any German.

And ho ■will convince you that at. Jacob's Oil is the most wonderful remedy that has ever been brought before the public Rheumatism of many years'standing has yielded immediately to its almoßt magical influence. As many havo expressed it, its action is electrical, ceeminf? to drive the pain before it until all discomfort leaves tha body and the warm glow of health and comfort remair s. It is a certain cure ior neuralgia giving immediate relief upon tho first application, and curing, in a short time, tho most inveterate cases • Sold by all Chemists Prico Three. Sb4lliogß.-M. Levy & Co, Agents.'

PARLIAMENTARY

(FROM OUJtt SPECIAL RBPO&t&R,) WELLINGTON, this day. The Close of the Session.

tat, j)R Atkinson stated in the House last night that Government proposed, on the House rising, to adjourn until 2.30 on Monday afternoon, when they would co on with the Estima'es. He saw no reason whw the session should not be brought to a cI(Z by (he end of tuis month, ose - The Kabbit Pest. The report of the principal Rabbit In i speotor sbows that during the year en<W ; 30th June last 8,922,756 rabbit skins!,»« exported from the colony. The means adopted for the destruction of labbits show more man a perceptible diminishing of the pest. The ferret has not been a fuccess, a haidier animal beiog required The report of ( he In»pector for a uciland dig' rict i-nows that a few hundred rabbits have been destroyed at Kaglan, Whangaroa, and Morgonui. The suiface of the soil of large aie»s of the Auckland district being of a • tenacious charact-:r,is not suitable for rabbit burrowing, and the settlers generally do not appear to appreciate the tioverqment action for the destruction of rabbits upon private properties, the animals not being sufficiently numerous to be coosidtred a Duisance, A native Land Swindle. _ The wrongs of the native race is v phrase frequently bandied about, but it is very seldom that a genuine grievance is proved. Such, however, is disclosed in the petition of Hermana;Whiti,of Kaipara, reported on by the Native Affairs Committee yesterday,' It appears that petitioner has an interest in a block of laud at Kaipara, which the co-owners sold to one Fitzgerald. The petitioner steadily refused to sell his por tion, but wh n the land pasted through the Court he was assured that his thare would not be included in the alienation. He was, however, persuaded by an inter. pie.er to convey In* interest along with the rest for the sake of con venience, the purchaser undertaking to re convey this portion to him. This arrange ment was enforced by the advice of Messrs Symonds, ClendoD, and JJufuur. It was arranged that he should pay the purchaser £50 for land, which he actually paid, with £20 additional for survey. When he got his portion surveyed, the purchaser would not allow him to occupy it, but dispossessed him by action in the Supreme Court, and got a wtit for costs, l'etit'oner w»a ejected' by eight po'icemen, his lioubub burned, and horses seized. The Govei nment sent Major Mair to investigate, and he advised that the purchaser should pay for the damage done, whilst the petitioner should leave the land, to enable Government to deal with the case more easily. None of these things have yet been adjusted. The Committee report the allegations of petitioner to ba substantially true, and that a serious wrong has been done. Legal redres* teems doubt*' ful. The report concludes : "The Com> mittee consider that this in a case in which Government might be asked to assist in I getting a final decision through the law courts, and should this be adverse on technical grounds, to consider whether some arrangement might not be made by which the price of the land could be secured for. petitioner's use in lieu of that out of which he has apparently been cheated, or whether special legislation is possible. Petitions Rejected. The Petitions Committee have no recom inundation to make re D. Buckley's petl. tion for grant of land. The Committee cannot recommend X, McClune's claim for compensation for damage to his land. Ke petition of Ahipene Kaibuand others, asking for advance to pay their debts from a sum of £2,000 held on their behalf by toe Public Trustee, the Committee recom* mended that nothing be paid to petitioners, but that the £2,000 held be invented by the Public Trustee if the law permits of that ' course.

House of Representatives.

FHIDAV.

Questions and Answers. Eeplying to Mr Steward, who com plained of vexations delays in the cond.nct of operation* under the Land Transfer Act, M>jor Atkinson said tbat his attention had been called, aid be would came inquiry to be made.

Replying to Mr Hobbs's question re assist- I ance to jaw-making by the abolition of sugar duty, Major ateinson replied that he could &ot hold out v hope of the duty beinw remitted. Mr Hobbs asked whether Government

intend to place a sum of money on the Estimates as compensation to Dr. Philson for the services ho had rendered as surgeon of the Auckland Hospital, and for the loss of the use of a hand in the service, which necessitated his resignation. Mr Dick said Government wonld placa a sum on the Supplementary Estimates for compensation to Dr. Fhiison. Replying to Mr BTEW*BD, Major Atkinson said Government did not intend proceeding; with the Alienation of Lands Bill. Btplying to Mr CADMAN, Mrßoi&lS*, TON said he did Dot think thoro was any objection to the Thames County Council going to law to test their claim to certain tjoldtiolds revenue. Application should be made to the Attorney-General, who wonld report to Government. 2he Native Land Company. Mr Pearson, in asking whether it is the intention of Government to advise the ap pointment of a Boyal Commission to inquire into allegations concerning the Native Land Settlement Company, said he had not placed the notice on the paper out of hostility to the Land Company. A great many allegations bad been mad*, most of which, he believed, were untrue, and he thought it would be advisable to inquire into the; matter by Royal Commission, Mr Bryck replied that as actions for libel had been taken this would be. under sirable. . - The uargaviUe Committee. * | Major Atkinson then moved his motion to substitute Mr Mason's name tor that o§, Mr Burst on the Bargaville Committee. 9 Mr Bed i.ON said that, while admitting that Mr Mason was a very honourable member, he was a strong party man, and, as the matter would be decided on party lines, it was desirable that a more moderate man should be appointed. Government had at first nominated a strong party man (Mr Hnrst) then an*: other equally strong man (Mr Fitzgerald), whose name they withdrew without ex« plan at ion, and now they proposed a naft; who waß always found toting in the Government lobby. He suggested that »f | Swanson's name should be substitufeOi that gentleman being a man mwhomtiiß {Continued on our Fourth Pag*>) M

A Wise Deacon.—"Deaoon Wilder, I vw> you to tell me how you kept yourself anOMmMJ so well the past seaaon, when all tn'i&J'Vr i; have been eiok so muon, and have had ffi«i w . torn running to us bo often." " ?JP tn?LiSiS ' the answer Is very easy. I used Hop MJK2S time, and kept my family well, and saw »™» doctor's bills. Four shillings' worth' « "■fi na all well and aMe to work all the tfj^JPSi ' will warrant it has cost you and mos™ SJ ; neighboura £10 to £100a-pleca to k6ePJ»SiS» V samo time. I fancy you'll take mjr medwiw hereafter." See. • We believe that H every one would uM HW

Bitters freely there would be much lew "tojßj! and misory in the world, and people MB *^ finding this outy whole families xwptagvwg: a trifling cost by Its übo. We advise all » » The meeting of Ih'e St. MaUb«£ Literary and Debating Society takes W£z!Z Monday evening next. The Bubject is «> WM» tompore speaking, interspersed W l!,. readings. The meetiDg ia open to all w«> •" deaire to attend ■ . _ Half rtice-Bruascls Carpet ; aif,s* or Bed side and Hearth Bugs.-We nflW^ rocoived a large lot of Manufacturer* P*"?^ : boautiful designs, and are selling them «• &%, price to clear ouickly.- Garlick »nd CrM"°" House Furnishers, Queen-Btreet,-! Aan-t We have made Concrete a Specialist ?J , practically acquainted with its treatoenyujg studied how to reduce its VAv Jxartolßi*" Plans and Speciflcatlons tosuitit,HOW w» : for Buildings, Tanks. &c CHB^fl'-stissi! prepared to give Parties specifying gijjgi oub lime the fuUest information. V£? on- Work of all kinds undertaken by ""BE, «rf . traot. All Mahurangl Limea are none of Wilson's is genuine wlthontJJJtrtet- Mark.-J. Wilson and Co., 81, Queen-IB"1" AQ Va.LN OF BEVERAQBS.-Refreshtas> j weary, soothins the invalid, oheemKH&w^ Puke tea alone, by ita excellent quan^^ eels all other drinks. A ccp or good "^j most easily and readily be obtatoed W^,, only the puke was sold by Robt. .., . i Victoriastreet.-tADVT.I . lnA ■ ment-D. S. Chambei.«. 70. Queen•Bt^?.. .-, Ithi- ben reported that whenJ"^;-;! Hydraulic Lime ia specified tea twe j Sore for it To this statement we beg Jjffiat, | -;j

THF ,w CKLAKD E\EMJNU M'Ait. SATURIM t AUGUST 11



Special Advertisements. rrUiORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOB SALE I "ftwn" Flour, In sacks, 100*9 and Wt Champion" do, do. do. "Cantab" do. do, dc, Sharp; Bran Wheat »yAITEMATA FLOUR MILLS. joh3s~lamb Has for Sale— ta Fine Floor— in Sacks, lOC's, and 50's. 1 '" J.L. do. ':' do., do. do. Silk dressed do. do, do. .. .Wheat Meal do, do. do. Sharps Bran owl' Wheat Oats jabin Bia nits Fancy do. OFFICE: |3£, JbEENSTKBIfT, ACtKLAND. JOHN LAMB. TT> E M O V A L. Mb. H- L. Possennibkib . . ..j. ■ HAS REMOVED TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN SHORTLAND-STREET, OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & SONS, Latkly Qoottpikd hy Mb. F. A. WffiTJfc UCKLAJND GAS CUMFAWY LJMITBD, BbTABMSHBD 1883. PUBVBYORS OV LIGHT, HBAT. AND FOWBR. The Company sell and ereot aas-nttlnKß, In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power englnea. biook lnoludea Otto Gaa Engines. Offloe and Bbow-roonjß, Fort-street. VINT'S^WHISKY. A SCIENTIFIC BAOT, New Whisky Is maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38 rears), at present hold immense stock ot their Old Weil-matured Whisky, and can ensure to the trade—through their Agents—a really purb, old. Unadulterated, and WHOLESOME SPIRIT, the quality having been pronouncod equal to OLD FRENCH BRAKD,Y. _ In bulk and case, to be had from A. HEATHER, Agent. . Head Colonial Office I Melbourne. ENtAKGMjBNT OF .PREMISES. J. COSGRAVE & CO., BSING OBLIGED TO ENLAR9B TBKIR PREMISE 0. WILL BE COMPELLBD TO CLBAK OUT THE REMAINING POR. TION OF THEIR STOCK. AT UNPRKOEDErt'IKDLY LOW PBIOBS. . J. CoSGRAVE & Co., Uppkk Qceen-steebt. HOLESaLE AX D RETAIL GENERAL PRODUCE AND ' PRO VISION STORE, Fortstreet Back of Wlngate Hums, and Co.'s). Samuel Evinson Bens to announce that he has opened a General Prodnoe and Provision Store at the above ad drees, and Invites all his old friends and the Public to give him a Call, feeling snro that bis Prices will bear favourable comparison with any house In town. POTATOES FLOUR, OATMEAL, and BAOON, «ewly arrived from Southern Porte, and other good to arrive. Storage fin Goods on Reasonable Terms. Note the A M"»j~rrßmr Bade of Wlngate. Barns, and Co.'a Temporary '-remise TpELEPHONE Lllili OF ROYAL i J- MAIL OOACHBS. ALTESATION OF IIME-TABIiE, KOKTH SHOKK ASD LAKK TAKAPUHA. TrHJB-TABW : -WTOTKR MONTHS [ *•?• QtntOK. Proprietor -'



speci»' AQvertlsementa. BB A T S*l, * OF A. W. Maob-s MBS J. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Stook of A. W. Maoe, will offer the same together with her own large and well-assorted | stook of Drapery, Clothing, &0.. at a Great Ssoriflce, in order to clear. The Stook Is new, and wel ohosen. The following lines will show the Enormous Reductions:— Black and Cold Velveteens, from Is 9d Cold Satins, from Is lid, all, shades Silks reduced from 4a lid to 3s lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth, 6|d, worth IOJd Useful Flannel, SJd, worth lid Blankets, from 56 lid eaoh Men's Pilot Coats, reduoed from 28s 6d to Men s Strong Trousers, 6s 9d Boys' Suits, from 6s lid Yonths1 Good Tweed Suits, 18s 6d, worth 24s And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDREBS- J w • M I T H .OM I T H DRAPER & OLoThIER (Next United Service Hotel), queen-street Y OIFUBNISH YOUR HOUSE fUBNITUB". WABBHOUSE. ROX BEDSTEADS- o.nTTnn -480 in stock, now > GARLICK leot from: French. iV W wu>t t Tester, Four I'r: or. & CRANWELL, Stump Cota, Chair Be As. Stretchers, Ohild'B Bed- Queen-st, steads with half sides. Double" Iron Bedsteads Auokland. from 26s to «10. _ . SPRING MATTRASSEB- Rowoliffe's Wire Spring GARLICK^ Mattrass, Btuffed Box & CRANWBLL and Lath Mattraas. BEDDING ready for do GARLICS livery (to fit any Bize & CRANWELL Bedstead) — Hair, Ka pok, Flax, Flock, Fibre GARMCK Mattresses. Feather & CRANWBLL Beds, Pillows and Bols ters. Palliasses; a large GARLICK Block always on hand. & CRANWELL BEDROOM Furniture- Great variety of Wash- GARLIOK stands and Tables; & CRANWELL very pretty Queen Ann Marble top Waahstand GARLICK and Table, with glass & CRANWBLL attach od; also various low priced patterns for GARLICK ordinary rooms; Chest & ORANWELL of Drawers, Ward robes, Toilet Glasses, GARLIOK immense Btook. & CRANWELL DINING, SITTING, and Drawing-room Furni- GARLICK tare — Baita in stock & CRANWEBL very cheap, and Furni- ture for any room made — r rdOc^lo anS°C rtha^ QABUOK AUS^irßent Wood & CRANWELL lety of Chairs in this Honse style to select from in Importers direct from AND Carpets, Floor Cloths, — Linoleum, Matting, Chimney Glasses, &c GARLIOK &0> & ORANWELL, YOU can Furnish Queen-st., WELL from the . .. _ . City HaU Arcade. Auckland. IN THE assigned tistate ssigned Estate OF. T pULLEN. IMMENSE bUCCKSS! OF THE SENSATIONAL CIALKI E N S A T I 0 NAL QALEI > a S°SS § nd 6WW \sß§»Btf W We ben to apologise to thoao who could not get served yesterday. Therefore we have been compelled to engage further assistance, to enable us to pay the attention that we desire to bestow upon our numerous customers. W. X WALL & CO. •168 & 180 THE Queen-st. 168 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 - NEW ZKALAND Queon-at. 158 & 160 Queon-et. 168 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY Queen-et. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 Are Now Dihi'layinq a Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-et. 168 & 160 Grand Stock Queen-st. 158 & 160 : Queen-et. 158 & 160 of Queen-st. 168 & 160 Queen-et. 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Queen-et. •158 & 160 Queen-st, 158 & 160 PIEUE GOODS FOR Queenet. 16S & 160 Queen-st. 168 & 160 THE SEASON. Queen-st, 168 & 160 Queen-st. 158 1160 The Cheapest and Most fcStt IK 1160 «»" P^ 158 & 160 offered to the Queen-st 158 & 160 l Queen-et. 158 & 160 ■ ~ Queen-et 168 & 160 New Zealan' Blankets Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealan JJlankets Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen st. 168 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen st 158 & 160 Ciueen-Bt. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-et 168 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Qneen-st, 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen Bt 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings - Queen-st 158 v, 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-rt, 158 & 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen-st 168 & 160 Yarns Queen-at. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Knitting Quecn-at, 168 & 160 Yarns Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen- st 168 & 160 Yarns Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen-st 163 & 160 Yarns Ktueen-st JpRKMISfiS TO BE R,E- BUILT. In oonsequenoe of onr Promises being about to be re-built, WE ARK HOLDING A/^RKAT fILKARING QAIiBS VTRKAT L>LKARING OALK OF TUB WHOLE OF OCB IMMENSE AND VALUABLE STOCK, EVBBY ARTICLE IS MASKED DOWN TO COST PRICE, OB UNDER. IN VBHY MANY CASES A MERELY NOMINAL PRTJS IS CHARGED. SALE "IVTOW /\N. ALE 11 OW UK, N.B.—Our Friends and the Publlo generally are invited to make an early oall and secure the Undoubted Bargains. M ILNB ASd'ChOYOE, QUKBN & WELLBBLKY-BTRBKTB.



opecial Advertisements. G"REAT jfc> A R « A I N IK grey /calicoes, key Calicoes. 2038 (Two Thousand and Thirty eight Yards) grey calico, Slightly Damaged by Salt Water, FROM 1W Per Yard-Three Half-pence per Yard. Large Lot of Remnants In Dress Materials, Tweeds, &c, very cheap 500 Yards Manufacturers' Ends Irish Linen, from Is 6d yard—splendid value 100 Dozen Pairs Hosiery Samples, from 6d pair 600 Linen Handkerchiefs, slightly damaged, from sd-Great Bargain Horrocks's Long Cloth, 3}d yard L rge Stock Muslin Curtains, from 2s 9d pair Also, A Large Lot of JO 3 JUNKS, worthy of attention. VVilliam Ft. Bkidgman's, ' JUNCTION DRAPER? WAREHOUSE. ENGLISH TWEEDS, SCOTCH BAXONY3 IRISH HOMESPUNS. 7SKVKN CJABES YV KS BHIP WARWICK. 4 4 CASK 3EX CLYDE 4 M, MUROHIE, Merchant Tailor ft Importer, Qhortland-street AUKLAND New Winter Hosiery, just lahdbd, Ex GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK or winter ttoßiery. inter Hosiery. FBOM J. & B. MORLKV'S. 293 PACKAGES RIBBED & PLAIN BLACK ft NAVY MARONE & OAR DINAL GRENAT & SEAL BROWN WHITE & SKY BLUE CLARET & CHOCO LATE BTEEL & CLERICAL LADIES fit CHIL DREN'S hose & half hose. William Rattray, draper, clothier, & hosier, 178,180, & 183, quken-strkbt.