SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_ -.-. ---.t> (This Evening, 9.35 HIGH WATER i-ro-inorrow Morning, 9.53 SI7NSET.—This Evening. 5.39 strVRISE.—To-morrow Morning. 6.11 MOON - AGE,-First Quarter, 10th, 6.17 a.m.

ARRIVAL.

YESTERDAY

Waiwcra, schooner, Anderson, from Whangaroi

TO-DAY. Zoalandia, ship. Ruth, from London Omaperc, s.s., Ross, from the South Stella Govt. s.s.. Grey, from \\ ellmglon Glenelg. s.s., Crawford, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wall—lapa, s.s., Cbatfleld, for Sydney

TO-DAY. Te Anau, s.s., McGco, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Zoalandia, from London—Plain cottons, £200; coloured cottons, £600; coloured cottons, £000; woollens and worsteds, «i,000; cotton and woollens, £201); silk and cottous, £100; millinery, £100: hosiery, £20»; haberdashery, £1,100 ; umbrellas, £100 ; cotton and linen shirts, £ 00 ; apparel, £1.100 ; ■farpets and rugs, £700 ; counterpanes, £200; straw hats, £700; felt hats and caps, £100; wrought leather, £ ,200 ; saddlery, £1.180; floor - cloth, £U0; sewing machines, £'_ ; lucifcrs, £32a; blacking, £10; agricultural im plements, «170; agricultural machinery. £io; rails and general machinery, j-2,700; books, »_00; paper, gfiGcwt.; stationery, £80: horse hair and seating, -20; upholstery, *l-0; iron taodste—ds, —JO; tinware, —20; brush ware, «100; plated and papier mache goods, £o0; pianos, £1,310; agricultural aud garden seeds, *20: pipes, £10; gunpowder, 82cwt; chain and anchors, (1 tons; hardware cutlery, £l,i00; bar and rod iron, 22 tons; hoop iron, ti tons; sheet iron, 1 ton ; pig iron, 20 tons; galvanized iron, 21 tons; pig lead, 1 ton; yellow metal, o tons; Iron nails, 2 tons; wire and wire rope, L tons; zinc, 10 tons; linseed oil, UciO galls; varnish, £30; paint colours, £i6O; pitch and tar, 80 drums; flint glass, £10; plate glass, £5; china ami earthenware, £130; glass bottles, -30; wool packs, £ 0; bran and flour bags, .180; canvas, £70; cordage, £20; lines and twines, £50; ocmont 050 barls; brandy, in bulk, 780 galls; brandy, In case, 170 galls; rum, 1,060 galls; geneva, 300 galls; British spirits (in case), CO gal _ ; red wine, 550 galls; white wine, 610 gall-; beer (in bulk), 15 barls; beer (in glass), 75 barls; preserved fish (not rated), £i_o ; assorted oilmen's stores, £180; vinegar, BSO galls; foreign salad oil, 70 galls; nuts, 3owt; isinglass and gelatine, £20; mustard, .70; starch, £1-0; blue, *S7O; bicarb, soda, -Ocwt; caustic soda, 1 tons; silicate, 5 tons; candles (British and foreign), 140 cwt; raisins, 22cwt,; currants, 2_cwt; almonds, 1 cwt; tigs, ocwt; glucose and saccarum, 231cwt; treacle, o:cwt; confectionery and peel, £100: apothecary waro, £ 00: cream of tartar, Scivt; condensed milk, £ 00; cornflour, £20: manure. •SO tens; Valonia, 50 tons; tea, l,«001bs. Total declared value of cargo, .28,500.

Per Zealandia—4 cases ono bal_ cloths and tailors' trimming-.—Whito and Wat.kin.on.

Por Zealandia—7 cases containing 0 bicycles (Ruelge), including 2 racers same as ridden by Howell, champion, 1 cases twine. — Joseph Fitton, High-street.

Per Zealandia—s casos prints and dresses. 3 casos hosiery and gloves, 3 cases ribbons and laces, 5 cases hats and bonnets, - cases costuiues and mantles, and 12 cases general drapery.—T. MoMaster.

Ex Zealandia, from London—o3 tons 6tecl tram r#ls, 115 tons tram chairs, -0 cases cotter pins (part of city tramway),!- tons pig lead, 2tX) kegs blasting powder, 10 casks sheet zinc, 20 tons galvanized corrugated iron, 2 cases bath bricks, 2 tons black sheet iron, 8 cases cart springs, assorted, .4 blacksmiths' bellows, 5 cases portablo forges, 5 lir« irons, 11 forge backs, 20 casks coach screws, bolts and i:Uts, 12 casks and 3 chains tested chain, 5 casks E lough traces, 3 casks plumbago crucibles, 28 undies S. and J. spades, 40 kegs galvanized nails, 2 cases punching and shearing machine i cases sawn" mowers, 5 cases combined renper and mowers, 8 eases pony gears and thrashing machine, 3 cases scythes, lo crates galvanized buckets and tubs. 2 cases cutlery, 2 casks Weston's pulley blocks, i to 2 tons, 7 cases French bedsteads, 2 casks cattle bells, l easo butter prints, 2 bales wool border mats, 2 cases E.P. goods, 11 hogsheads tinware, 6 bundles barrow wheels, ••■- rolls galvanized wire netting, 1 case tin foil, 0 barrels British pitch, 35 barrels Stockholm tar, 40 drums tar, 3 casks gas globes, 1 cask sal ammoniac, 111 grindstones, I Singer's extra ordinary bicycle, 2 cases hardware (assorted), i cask varnish, 1 cask Tuck's packing. 7 coils lan yard rope, 22 coils bolt rope. 25 coils Europe i-ope.— '1. and S. Morrin and Company (Limited).

EXPORTS.

Per Te Anau, for South—so cases geneva, 000 palings, 20 mats sugar, 300 pieces puriri timber, 40 sacks oysters, 20 sacks lime, and 300 packages sundries. For Hobart— 0 tierces beef, lor Melbourne—ls4 hides.

Per Wairarapa, for Sydney: 87 bales flax, 20 bales tow, 1,310 doors, 683 hides, 77 casks limc jnico, 7 barrels beef, 1 barrels jiork, 8 packages matting, 150 bags sharps, 20 casks oil.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA.

Tho ship Zealandia arrived from London this morning, and having a quantity of explosive material on board, came to anchor at the powder ground. Tho passago from Gravesend has been a most uneventful one, and has occupied 90 days. Neither births nor sickness occurred to relieve the monotony of tho voyage, and when Dr. Phllson inspected the ship this morning, he accorded the vessel and passengers a clean bill of health. Our readers will remember that the Zealandia was hero about two years ago in command of Captain Sellars. That officer has Bince boen succeeded by Captain Ruth, who brought the Helen Denny hore threo years ago, and to the latter gentleman we aro indebted for tho following report of the passage:—Left Gravesend on tho 2nd June, and had a good run out of tho Channel. Had eight or fen days' contrary winds off the Madeiras, which we cached on tho Hth. Experienced head north ost and south-east trades, tho equator boing crossod whon thirty-six days out in longitude 28. Had a good run down the easting in the parallel of 45, the weather being fair, with line westerly winds. Were off Tasmania last Sunday week, and thenco had light and contrary winds. Made the Three Kings on Monday morning, and arrived in port •early to-day. Tho Zealandia brings a full cargo valuedat £28,500, and thcfollowing passengers:— Baloon : George Blanpied, W. P. Ling, Frank Thomas, and W. H. Webbe. Second Cabin: D. Menzies, Helon Menzies.M. J. Menzles, Ellen Halford, and Florence E. Halford. Steerage: Mary McCartney, Charles McCartney, Florence McCartney, CharlesMcCartnoy, Percy Janvein, L. Janvein, Henry Stafford, Annie Stafford, Susanna Stafford, Albert W. Jones, Jane Jones, Ruth E. Jones, Rosa F. Jones, Hy. Broomtield, W. J. Rotters. David Micklc. James Millar, Isabella Millar, James Millar, Kathcrine Millar, Isabolla Millar, Walter .0. Fellondor, William Matthews, William Clark, Mary Clark. Wm. A. Clark, J. W. Adamson, Sabina Adamson, Madelina Adamson, Percy Adamson, Thomas Adamson, Michael Gordon, Moses Leo. The Zealandia has ten tons of powder on board. This was to have been discharged during the afternoon, so that sho will come up the harbour to-morrow morning. Messrs Cruickshank and Co., tho agents, desire consignees to pass entries, &c.

Outwards Coastwise.—Coralie, for Mercury Bay; Ruby, for Mahurangi.

A heavy westerly galo was blowing in the harbour to-day, but no damago was done to the shipping.

The Government steamer Stella arrived from Wellington to-day. She is on lighthouse duty, and has mado several official calls on her way up the coast. The s.s. Glenelg, from Tauranga, brought 101 sacks maize, somo sundries, and the following paasengeEs: Itev.Goodvear.Missesßemington (21, Goptain and Mrs Tunks, Miss McCarthy. Messrs Arthur, Hill. Clarke. Cloang, Vokcs, Howard, Robortson, Roslin, Constablo Hall and 1 priso ner, and two in the siecrage. The s.s. Wairarapa, for Sydney, did not get away till seven o'clock last night. Passengers :— Miss Chitty, Miss Smith, Messrs Burrowes, Blair, Langton, Mr and Mrs Hesketh, Mr and Mrs Hollyar, Messrs Jamieson, Thomas, Her mann, Mr and Mrs Lowe, and 15 steerage, and 25 through passengers from the South. The s.s. Tc Anau left for tho South to-day, taking the following passengers :—For Gisborno: Thomas Blair, J. E. Foster, Nield. For Napier: Hislop, Mr and Mrs Taylor. T. Brophy, Patter son, Norman, Sutherland, Dunn, Barrows, lor Wellington: Rev. Clement tics Chesnais, vioker mann, Miss McManus, Koch. For Lyttelton: Miss Wilkinson, M#and Mrs McKay and family, J. W. Kottewcll, Mrs Stemson and son. lor Port Chalmers: Captain Patterson. Mr and Mrs , Pagel. For Melbourne: Medwin.Chas. Hodges, Young.

The s.s. Omapere arrived from tho East Coast and Southern ports this forenoon. From the report supplied by Mr J. Mathic, purser, it appears that she left Dunedin and Oamaru on tho 31st ulfc; Napier 3rd instant, Gisborno ltli, and Tauranga at 6 p.m. yesterday. Experienced strong south-east galo, lasting 3fi hours, from Oamaru to Cape Pallisscr, and thick rainy weather after rounding East Capo. Passengers: Messrs Dawson, Reld, McGarth, Derham, Osmond, and two in the steerage.

Tho now schooner Makca Ariki was to have boen launched from Messrs Sims and Brown's yard North Shoro, this morning, but owing to the tempestuous weather, tho event has been postponed until next Saturday. The vessel is between 00 and 70 tons register, and has been built to the order of Messrs Donald and Edin borouKh who intend to add ber to their licet of Island traders. Her maiden trip will be to the Islands, under command of Captain Ayres, formerly of the Three Cheers, Omaha, and other vessels.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WhanoaKßl, this day. Sailod : lona, for Auckland, 9.20 a.m.. Russell, this day. Arrived ' Wairarapa, from Auckland, 9 a.m. Arrived: Wairarapa. She sails this evening or Sydney. , , . ~ A heavy westerly gale is blowing. - WAITARA, yesterday. Arrived : Douglas, from Onehunga, at 10.10. Nelson, this clay. Arrived: Rotorua, from Onehunga, 10.25 a.m. PoitT Ciialmeks, yesterday.

Sailed: Tarawera, for the North. Passen gers -—For Auckland: Mr nnd Mrs Strain and child, Messrs Fraser, Brown, Ross, and Paisley. For Sydney: Mrs Monk and three children, Mr J. Greenwood.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Okficf,. this day. Messrs B. Tonks and Co.'s sale of leases of of allotments, by order of tho Board of Governors of Auckland College and Grammar School, realised as follows:—Wynyard-strcet, 10 years lease, annual rental.—Lot 1, purchaser, W. Stephens, £38; 2 and 3, W. S. Jones, fill; 1, Mrs Fletcher, £21; 5, S. Mac Master, £26105; 6, J. Mackio. £12. Alpha Road, Parnell.—Allot ments, M. Mollis, £27; 211, C. Wood, £17 'Os; 31, B. Evans, £16; 32, K. Kay. £21; 33, E. Foster, •24; 3..H.Hudson, *2« 10s; 35, same, £31. New Road, Parnell.—27, £19. G. Strong; 36. *817, J. Middle-on; 37, £19, A Aley; 3-, _20, T. Hill ? 2_ £7' S<^hl^''_?' S5 m**tw i2O and 21, £8 l^-":?*!; ££$*&} "°> T '-,Hi»- Portlanel- Btrect.—S and 9, £11 each, A. Mairoire -, 10, £12 ?-i _*,?„■ ''£* &S ' mit«! "• Wm Krobert _• *SYr; -*vU: 15' 16- nnd ,7i £9 <'ach- J- Row ™' -£7 3' _' &uapwm-, 22, £10, (J. Lloyd: IS. £B,w yairhcod; v 3, £7, H. Civil: ■!!, £i_, li. Civil; 11 Cracrolt-streot, £13, J. W. Nairn. Altcn Roatl '.r W_. _asei lt Vet annum.—Allotment 7, HO, 10 mi *■£_•$ *??' A' Al(jy '• 9' J- Mackie Brown- iT^IVi 11. Kello1 "' 12. E vot_-J: 15 ins' w *?, ellen' i,«'. IL £29; J. Hal-

The Fatal Fatuity of Counterfeiters.—lt would almost seem us if there was a spell of fascination in fraud, as if in tho very conception and execu tion of a vicious deed there was some smack of a charm. For surely the imitator must know that his imposition will sooner or later be detected. And vetthere are parties still striving to reproduce Udolpiio WOLFE'S Schiedam Aromatic Sciixaits.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under:— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangnrei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. Friday. 7th inst. For Waiheke, Cowcs, and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at I.— p.m. For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, nt 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads. Parua, Wuipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For West-port and Dunedin, per Omapere, at lt a.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Bth inst. For Waiwcra, Mahurangi, Mataknna, Manga wai, etc., por Rose Casey, at i 0 a.m. Tuesday, Hth inst. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawea, at 11 a.m. Per s.s. Zealandia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Ip.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registeroel letters, nnd newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence in addition to the postage, will bo received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo tie due in London on Mon day, October 22nd, 1883.

Note.—Late letter boxes have now been fitted into the guards' vans on the Auckland Railways, In which letters bearing one extra rate of postage as late foe may bo posted for conveyance by trains carrying mails. These boxes will be cleared by postal ofllcors at offices along the railway lines. Cnro must be taken not to post letters in any van not attached to a train. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofHcc, Auckland.

meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Septemdek 6, 1883. Abbott's Opera House—"Louis XI., King of Franco," 8 p.m.- Theatre Royal—Continuation of Debato be tween Messrs Brown and Hutson, 7.30 p.m. Suffolk Hotel, College Hill—Meeting of Mem bors of Ponsonby Cricket Club, 7.30 p.m. Newton Atliemeum—Entertainment in Aid of St. Benedict's Church Fund, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting. 7.30 p.m. Auckland Coursing Club—Albert Hotel, 8 p.m. Pitt-street Wesleyan Entertainment, 7.30 p.m. St. James's Hall—Beresford street Conver sazione, 7.80 to 10 p.m.

Births.

GILFILLAN.—On September Ist, at Rockvtlle Cottago, Mount Eden, the wife of James Gil illlnn of a son. MARKS.—On tho 2nd instant, at Commercial Road, Arch Hill, tho wife of P. S. Marks of a daughter.

marriage.

FRASER—WATSON.—On .Inly 18th, at Auck land, George Eraser to Ellen Jane Watson; both of Auckland.

Deaths.

ASPDEN.—On Septomber 5, at her residence, East-st.. Newton, the wife of James Aspden; aged 25 years. The funeral will leavo on 1< riday, al3 o clock. Friends will plqasc accept this invitation. t COOPER.—On September sth,' at his' residence. Green-street, Ponsonby, William Cooper; aged 73 years. The funeral will leave bis late residence at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Friexids will please accept this invitation. GERHARD.—On the 9th August, 188.1, at Ips wich, Queensland, Rev. T. S. Oerrard, Baptist minister; aged 83 years.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1883.

For the cause that laoks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future—i the distance, And the good that wo can do.

The question of the transfer of the Waver—yHotel license to a new building on the wharf reclamatr-Sn having been shelved for three months, it may be useful to look at the facts of the case, and con sider how far 'these justify the almost insane fuss that ha's been made ovej^the affair. The lease "of certain licensed premises having-jfexpired while the license was still current, it is plain that there was a money value in the license, if it could bo transferred to other premises. Tbat value the City Council wished to secure, ami accordingly sold the license for what it would bring, which proved to bo the .-very handsome sum of £500. Whether the license was the property of the City Council or not, is quite beside the question ; al that it interests the public to j know is that thoir representatives have in

the meantime secured the sum of f 500 to the public funds ; if it is wrongously got, it must be refunded, and nobody will be any tho poorer. It is quito erroneous, also, to speak of an hotel on the Queen-street Wharf being, a "crying want." Additional first class hotel accommodation is doubtless re quired in Auckland; but in the present case, as in others, the hotel is projected, not in [response to the wishes of the public, but because someone has capital which he thinks can be profitably invested in that business. More wide of the mark is it to contend that there are various powerful interests at work to secure the granting of the new hotel license. So fnr as appears, the only interests actively en gaged are those of the rival hotel-keepers near the reclamation, who oppose the application because it will hurt their own trade. To withhold the transfer therefore simply means to strengthen their monopoly, and they are perfectly justified in using every lawful means to maintain their privi leges. There is reason in the objection from a public point of view, that the granting of this transfer would be equivalent to the creation of a new license, and should there fore have been submitted to the local option vote. But is the objection a valid biie ? It would be so, if licenses here, as in England, were vested as much in the premises as in their occupants, and if the rule was, asm the Home Country, to grant no license until the premises were finished, inspected, and approved by an ollicer of the Licensing Court, or the Court itself. Thero is no room to doubt that, sooner or later, a large hotel will be established on the wharf reclama tion, for the convenience of travellers arriving by steamer or railway. Whether that should be a licensed house or not, the public, under the presentjaw, seem to have a right to decide, unless the license is con ferred by transfer. But it -would savour very much of a "dog-in-the-manger" policy if the teetotal party, after having tailed to take advantage of their opportunity of providing a ttsniperunce botelin this place, should step in to prevent any kind of ac commodation being given to the travelling public. There seems no ground whatever for the accusations of corruption which have been made against members of the City Council and Licensing Com mittee. The abuse, if abuse exists, springs from the state of the law, and the remedy is to alter the Licensing Act so that no new hou.se can be licensed, except the application goe<i before the rate payers.

Ouu yesterday's cable despatches showed that the difficulty between France and China over the Tonquin affair had assumed a critie'd phase. An outbreak of bostili-

ties between the Celestials and the ag gressive " barbarians " of the West now seems to be inevitable, and

the opposing forces aro gathering to tho combat. A Chinese army of 15,000 men is reported to have crossed the frontier into Tonquin, and further bodies of troops arc on their way toCanton. Alarmed by these signs of preparation, the French Government have despatched reinforcements to the seal of disturbance, and a sliest time will doubtless find the rival ftnees in actual collision. The result of a struggle, as we formerly stated, can only be tho retirement of the French from Cochin-China, unless thoy are able to get the Annamoso to tight against the Chinese troops, in tho hope of exchanging their present .suzerainty to the Emperor of China for a French Pro tectorate. Since the wars of ISSG-60, the army and navy of China have been recon structed, anil are now well ecjuip |ieel iiml drilled, so that they will be able to givo a much better account of themselves than in their previous struggle with Western civilisation. The enormous numbers which China can throw into tho field will tell in her favour, while France will labour under the disadvantage of having to transport all men nnd munitions a long distance by sea. The most recent statistics go to show that the Chinese army is 850,000 strong, while tho navy consists of 1,000 river ships and 918 sea-going vessels, with an aggregate force of 188,000 men. Their fleet embraces two frigates with 52 guns, one corvette of 11 guns antl 47 gun-boats with L'o7 guns. This is a forco by no means contemptible, and France will have her hands very full if she enters upon a war with the Power backed up by these forces. The chief consolation of such a war will be that it will perhaps save European trouble from French restlessness, while it may probably also have the good effect of better opening up China to the commerce of tbe rest of the world.

Wc understand that Mr S. Jaggcr has .signified his acceptance of the City Council's offer of £3,800 for the Army and Navy Hotel site. Tho letter, however, arrived too Into to be considered at this evening's meeting of the Council. The attention of sporting readers is drawn to tbo New Zealand racing statistics, compiled by " Pegasus," of the Dunedin "Star," which appear on tho fourth page of this evening's issue. Mounted Constable Hall brought a man from Tauranga by tbe s.B. Glenelg, named Jeremiah McCarthy, to await a medical examination ns to the state of his mind ; and from all appearances a committal to the Asylum will ensue. For some time past numerous accidents and assaults have occurred in the imme diate vicinity of the Auckland Gaol. The larrikin element breathes freely in that locality after dark, unseen by tho piercing eyes of the solitary constable, whose regular and steady tread is the warning for silence. Last night, however, new light was Hhed upon Eden, and the gas, for the first time, shot its brilliant rays athwart tho interior gloom of the gaol enclosures. Mr G. A. Brown is likely to have his hands full for some time to come. Arrange ments have been completed for a enntrover sial debate between him and the Row T. W. Dunn (Presbyterian minister of Puko kohe) in Auckland, about the middle of next month, tho preliminary overtures having taken place before the discussion with Mr Hat—m was thought of. It seems that in the first instance the Rev. Percy Smalllield (Anglican minister at l'ukekohe) conceived project of meet ing Mr Brown in debate, and he bad already made some advances with that object in view, when Bishop Cowio. interposed and forbade the intended dkcussion. Then Mr Dunn determined to take up the cudgels in the place of his friend and fellow-labourer, and hence the action already mentioned. He is keenly watching tho progress of the present debate, and is therefore likely to prove a formidable antagonist.

Dr. Wilkins, the oculist and aurisl, leaves to-day for Christchurch, his permanent residence. During tho three weeks he has been in Auckland, he has seen a large number of patients at Mr (Iraves Aiekin's rooms, Queen-street, for diseases of the eye, ear, and throat, and amongst them he has performed 12 opera tions, mostly on the eye and throat, which have resulted most successfully. We are pleased to be able to announce that Dr. Wilkins will pay us periodical visits, and expects to be in Auckland again in about two months.

Water consumers by meter are reminded that quarter's accounts rendered on the Ist and prior thereto- require to bo paid at once, or they will be liable to havo supplies cut off

A man named Johnston, an employ, at the Onehunga Tannery, mot with a serious accident on Tuesday last. He was experi menting with some dynamite cartridges and caps when one exploded in his hand, blowing the tips of the thumb and two fore fingers off the left hand, and causing severe-injury to the eye, as well as his side. Immediately after-tho accident, Dr. Scott attended on Johnston, and amputated the first joints. It 'is feared that the sight of the poor man's eye is permanently injured. We have received 5s from Northcote in aid of Mrs Woods.

fTo the Editor: Sir,—l, unfortunately, got slightly " jollified " the other evening, as many a thoroughly wise and good man has done before ; and I slipped into* the hands of only a convalescent constable. I don't know whether he ib foreman of works, or foreman of pelice, but he tried very hard to impress the idea into my head that he was somebody. Well, to the point; I got locked up by the said foreman. To give, a description of my treatment in the police cells baffles any rational thinking man. Certainly, I admit, when-I went into the place. I was careless, so to speak, but when I came to realise my position I looked around,me. And what did my eye:*, rest on ? Nothing but* blood-bespattered walls and cobwebs with which any man, who might be of.a suicidal disposition,, might safely and surely hang himself without being at all troubled by a member of the force. Well, I have got over my little trouble but in the name of common humanity I hope you will look to the state of the cells, as they are in a most filthy state and not even fit to put a dog in.—l am, Arc, 0-_ Who Was There,

A lady correspondent writes: —-"Sir,— May I venture to suggest to the ladies of Auckland who possess the necessary leisuro and influence tho desirability of inaugurat ing a "Ladies' Work Association," similar to the one which lias been in operation some four years in Melbourne. This Association has lately opened in connection with it an Exchange Mart, of which I beg to enclose the preliminary notice. In a very humble capacity I have become acquainted wit— the need of such a society in Auckland. I trust to your able advocacy to ventilate the pro position." We think the suggestion a good one, as a means of disposing of the work of ladies by exchange and otherwise—an " Ex change "and Mart" being worked through the agency of the newspapers. AVo trust to find the ladies taking action in the matter.

Ti.e David Livingstone Lodgo of Good Templars was opened last evening by the executive officers of the Grand Lodge of the World. Bro. J. L. Longbottom, (1.W.C.T., occupied the chair. Brother Bailey, G.W. Secretary Brother Douse, G.W. Chaplin Brother Robertson, G.W. Treasurer Brother Hill, G.W. Marshall brother Lußoy, and a large number of members f»om the Star of Newton, Hope of Parnell, Victoria, and Ark of Eden, weue present .to witness the ceremony. 15 members joined the Livingstone Lodge. The following officers were duly installed for tho ensuing quarter : — W.G.T., Bro Grant, W.V.T., Bro Symoiids ; W.S., Bro Dowle ; W.T., Sis Longbottom ; T.S., Bro Brandt ; W.C., Bro llorme ; W.M., Bro Eagleton; W.A.S., Sis Kempt; W.G., Bro Long bottom. Votes of thanks were accorded to the executive and chairman, and the meeting was closed in the usual fashion.

A footbtdl match will be played at the Thames on Saturday next between the Union (Auckland) and Short-land Football Clubs. The following will represent Union : —Houston, Gardiner, Monnock, Mellis, Maynard, Fernandez, Brown, Day men, Marshall, Helmn, Caradus, Mc- Keown, Moore, Tawhai, Swanson. Emer gencies—Hill, Goodman, and Canham. A special meeting of the Union Club is culleel for to-night at J. Moore's, tobaccon ist, Karangahape Road, to make arrange ments for the trip.

The manager of the One Tree Hill Estate, Mr Robert Hall, has a number of workmen busily engaged planting out about live thousand young olives. The trees have all been grown in a small nursery on the estate, and are grafted with the best fruit-produc ing varieties. The quality of the land and the position are all that could be desired for this important work. The paddock con tains about 30acres of the richest volcanic soil, it lias a northern aspect, and is well sheltered by the mountain, and a belt of trees on the south-west side. The trees are a clean and healthy lot, and the weather is most favourable for the planting. The residents take considerable interest in the matter, and Dr. Campbell deserves tbe greatest praise in being tho (iiist to undertake the cultivation of the olive on a large scale. The qualities of the olive as a fruit, and its value ns an oil, cannot be too highly praised, and -ho tree thrives luxuriantly in this province.—[Own Corrcjpondent].

In the Police Court, Onehunga, yester day, before Mr A. .1. Dickey, J. P., Jose Peters was brought up on warrant, charged with deserting his wife, whom lie bail left dostitute at Taranaki with two children. Peters explained that he did not intend to desert his wife, whom bo was now willing to live with and support. Mis Peters requested that her husband might bo dis charged, as lie had promised to do better in the future and provide a home for lief. Discharged accordingly.

At 12 noon on Wednesday, six candidates were duly nominated to (ill the threo vacancies in the Onehunga Borough Council, namely, T>. Hills, A. Black, E. Earle, W. Stevenson, J. Sullivan, and P. Clarke. Three of the candidates are said to have been put forward by the Onehunga "Vigilance Committee," a local self constituted body, which has hitherto been looking after the harbour requirements, especially the guiding lights at tho Manukau Heads, but who now naturally enough think there aro somo new "guieliug lights.' wanted in tho Borough Council. Thursday next is the date appointed for the poll, and aii exciting contest is anticipated.

The meeting of Crimean veterans, to tako place in Auckland on Monday next, revives the public intorest in the) storming of Sebastopol. From a manuscript account of the historic event now before us, from the pen of Thomas Henry Evans, a British soldier who took part.in it, we take the following *. -On September "ith we opened the final bombardment upon the devoted town. The.- French opened a heavy fire upon Ibe left and ke-pt it up all day, but at night kept up only a moderate vertical lire. The British attack and French right kept up only a desultory lire; but on tho tith Septomber all hands opened and mado such v confounded uproanushad never before been hoard within the memory of man. So things went on fill He] item ber-. the Bth, which tuny justly bo ordli'd " the day of days.'' for, after firing without a moment's intermission fill noon, the French stormed tho MalakholT, took it by surprise, and kept it—all,honour to tbem ! Ourgallant troops attacked tho Rcelan in priraostyle, but wero thrice repulsed by the enemy, who fought most desporately. Another attack .was to have taken place at half-past.two o'clock the following morning, but the enemy fore stalled u» by blowing up tho magazines in the Redan, Flagstaff, Barrack, and ollie batteries, evacuating tho whole of the south sido of the town, which thoy left in flames." No doubt, when tho Crimean veterans meet to fight thoir battles o'er again, thoy will take special delight in reoounting the crowning victory of. the Allied Forces, and telling the part thoy took in it.

The greater portion of the money .spent on political agitation in Ireland is raised in that country it-self, and'not in tho United State's, as many suppose. Mr Patrick Egan states' that from the Irish poonlo in Ireland tho i."'-7,000 were sub scribed directly to the control funds of the L-mel League, and in addition, tho Ladies' Lund League received over £0,000. The considerable .sum of f,10,000 was subscribed, nnd spent locally in tho work of organisation and agitation, and f'JI.OOO was specially collected for the State Trial Defence Fund on tho occasion eif tho abortive trial of Mr I'arneil mid others. For tho sustontation of tho suspects im prisoned under Mr Forster's regime .25,000 was collected, one! a similar^amount was gathered itraid nf Iho Dublin Exhibition of last year. In all/the Irish people themselves subscribed in loss than three years a sum erf over £228,000 for [tolitical pinposes, ' Tbe Irish in America in the same (icriotl for warded to Ireland for similar purposes £107,000, and about £10,000 wa.s received from Australia, making a total of £367,000 subscribed in uidyif the agitation conducted by Mr Parnell. To this total must bo added sums contributed to the relief of distress,'of which ioO.OOO was sent from the United Stales. m

SCINTILLATIONS.

Pleasant spring wcatlior here. "Louis XL in the Opera House to

night. Croat rain-storm in Dunedin and Christ church.

Afore stray dogs to be sold oil' to-morrow

morning. Famine is threatened in Samoa, the result of I bo. late gales. Discoveries of coal and kcrosinc are being made in New South "Wales,

The " immortality " debate last night was rather sultry. North, South, and Karangahape Wards have each a case of fever. Thoarc 10,000 Catholic churches in Spain, and 18,000,000 members. During a thunderstorm at Manaia yester day, a girl was struck by lightning and rendered unconscious.

Tho American tobacco crop this season is a partial failure, and the price litis gone up six,cents per lb. Tho religions of Buddhists, Brahmins, and Malioinniedans strictly prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors. Auckland footballers are strong favour ites _rthe Wellington matoh on Saturday— three to one being laid on thorn. The dancing master's motto—Beware of the first false step. Can anyone Tell us how old a ship is when she bas reached her anchor-age ? The ratio of loss on the New Zealand railways is said to be, dougling every year, and it is not hard to answer the question— "Where will this land us?"

Tho greatest female land-owner in Eng land is Baroness Willoughby d'Evesby, who has an income of £50,000 from land.

The seoond session of the eighth New Zealand Parliament is expected to close finally, on Saturday first.

Sonic men have: littlc",e;oin in their purse, but this is made up by an abundance of brass in the countenance.

Papa : " How.ia .t,iAlice, that you never get .*.. prize at school* .Mamma: "And that your t'i".-. 1 Loui.*,*, Bh-u-p gets so many?' Alie-e (innocently): "Alt, Louisa Sharp has gat such clever parents I"

Two Sydney "larrikins were the.other ela.y slntenced to six mouths' imprisonment for committing an unprovoked assault on a Chinaman.

AUCKLAND FOOTBALLERS.

[liV T-ir—GKAPII.—SPECIAL REPORTER.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The footballers arrived at 8.30 this morn ing, and were driven in a drag to the Oc cidental Hotel. The betting on Auck landers here is three to one. Wellington, 1.36 p.m. It is raining slightly, but should it clear oil' by 3 o'clock, our men will practise at Newtown. A great deal sf dissatisfaction prevails here, because the Wellington men will not practise here. It is probable that R. S. Allan will play full-back for Welling ton. It will be remembered he played full back for Dunedin against Wellington. A; Thomson, one of the best half-backs, nnd Smith, are not likely to play; 2.22 p.m. It is now raining heavily. Henderson has received a request from Nelson to play there on Thursday, but has declined to accede.

To tho Editor: Sir,—ln this morning's "Herald" it is suggested by Mr Joshua Jackson that the Auckland football team now playing down South should, on their return to Auckland, play against a chosen '20 on the Auckland Domain Cricket Ground:* As an Auckland cricketer, I beg to protest most strongly against any such proposal being carried out. Tho Domain Ground litis already sustained sufficient damage through football being played there so lato in the season, but now that the top-dressing has been laid, and the new grass-seed is just beginning to sprout, to play football there would be simply madness. I sin cerely hope that the trustees of the ground will exercise the powers bestowed upon thorn by the Domain Board, and forbid any football until the close of the cricket season, which has now almost commenced.—l am, tee., Ax Auckland Cricketer:

THE NEW CALEDONIAN GUM FIELDS.

Letter from an Auckland Gentleman.

A gentleman well known in Auckland, having carried on business hero as a merchant for many years, beforo leaving for

Sydney wrote as follows under date Sydney;*1 August 28th :—" In recent issues of Auckland papers I note that the gum fields of Now Caledonia havo'beeu placed before the public in mest glowing terms. Having resided in Noumea for three years or thereabouts, I.am iv a position not only to give an opinion, but to speak for positive facts "upon the subject alluded to, and in giving these* facts you will understand that I am not interested, in one iota. The quantity-of gum obtainable in New Caledonia is not only small, but the extent of kauri 'forest is extremely limited. To my knowledge, many gum-diggers ofjAuck latid experience (and-men well up to their work) have been engaged upon these so called fields, and the* result, is that they have givott it up in disgust, as they could not make os per day. A few months since a trial shipment. was made to your city from Noumea, via Sydney, the gross cost of which was 181. This amount included £7 transhipping, and other charges, whilst the net proceeds from.Auckland wero about t'34 or i'3l>, showing a considerable loss. The French Government will not on any pretence whatever allow their forests tC-tbo interfered with. A special law* from France is in force to that effect. Tho bare country to the south and cast of New Caledonia will not pay for the digging. In reply to many inquiries from Auckland, I would not re commend gum-diggers, storekeepers, or others to proceed to New Caledonia, especially upon the gum "racket," unless they lu-ovicle themselves with sufficient funds to pay their; expenses to Noumea and return. Business in New Caledonia'is ex tremely dull, owing to tho late failure of W. E. and F. Morgan, which has .produced- a depressing effect, unci -to make matters worse, the principal chrome and cobalt mines are closed for the present. There is a moderate trade to bo done in Noumea, but there me already too many there to do it— ill fact, things are completely overdone in every line of business, and I should not bo surprised if a reaction takes place there ere long."

OPERA MOUSE.-" Louis XI."

Last night, this powerful play was presented to a large audience in Abbott's Ojxira House, and was a most decided success. The main interest and action of the piece centre around the imbcciTo'V'et ferocious monarch, and Mr Sheridan's impersona-. tion of the part was nil that could bo desired, bringing out into full and bold relief ■the character of the old and wicked King. The play is ono well-planned for dramatic effect, nnd all tho situations, werol last night presented to the " best advantage. Mr Sheridan u-aa well support—.•J-.y tho other membera of the Company—the result of tho wholo being a dramatic representation which, for power mid general effectiveness, has rarely been witnessed in this city. The opening act, in.which the.Duke tie Nemours (Mr _. B. Russell) flings down tho gage of battle on behalf of the King of Burgundy, and in which Louis, whilo" professing friendship and compliance, makes a diabolical plot for tho murder of the Duke—pausing in tho'midst of his wicked scheming to act the religious devotee—gave the key-note to tho subse quent uction of the piny. • It also supplied the cue to reading the strangely-mingled character of Lmiis—his selfishness, Cruelty, treachery, craftiness, duplicity, and super stition ; his pride in'tho " divine right " uud his confidence in tho jKtwor.f his despotism contrasting vividly with bin submissiveness beforo his physician and priest, in his abject fear, of death'and of the more dread• hero niter. In tho various incidents serving to bring out these traits,., Mr, Sheridan dis played a thorough mastery of voico,vcotm- tonanco, and gesture, which showed that ho had carefully, and successfully studied the part. Tho scone,with thepensunts, in which Marcel (Mr Lachlan McGowan) gives the King some disquieting homo-thrusts, anil" Martha (Miss Nelly Grocnlces) with a woman's wit and wiles, restores the aged and querulous monarch to good feeling with himself and all the world, was depicted with consummate skill. Again, when Louis is about to hand to Nemours the treaty with Charles the Boldrfuid the news arrives of the defeat and death of that King, the acting'of Mr Sheridan was vividly realistic. The ferocious exultation, tho furious tearing of the treaty, and the devilish glco of Louis, were all pieces of consummate* acting, and no less was tho revulsion of fooling when the' King, remem bering his pious pretensions, lauds the virtues of his departed cousin, and sadly announces—"This Court will go in mourn ing for a month." In the scenes whore Louis kneels to the priest and where he quails beforo the dagger of Nemours, Mr Sheridan also gave a truthful portrayal, and the death scene (though itVvas marred by a crying baby in the audience) was a painfully perfect one. Mr Russell, ns the Duke de Nemours, acted with vigour and ability, and shared the popular applause, being called before the cur tain along with Mr Sheridan. As Jacques Coitier, tho King's physician, Mr Savillo was well-up; Mr Welsh ns Francois de Patile, and Mr Howe as Philip do Confines, were careful and dignified ; Mr Lissant was not well suited as Oliver lo Daino ; while Mr Barry O'Noil, ns Tristan, had a bettor "show" than has been pieviously offered him. Tho part of the Dauphin was allotted to Miss Davenport, who earned repeated plaudits by her emotional yet not too effusive renderingof it. Miss Lucy Ash ton creditably fillea the rfilo of Marie de Comines, whilo Mr D. C. Robertson took the part of Richard, Tho play is to be repeated to night, when" thero should be even a larger audience than at its first impersonation. Mr i Sheridan's season closes on Saturday first, and the growing apprec—itMi of his power'in tMigic art proves that he could have "run more successfully had the season been longer. He was called before the curtain at the close of every act last night to receive the ovations of tho audience,

N ot a Beverage.—" They- are not a beverages but a medicine, with curativo properties of the •highest tlcgrce, containing no poisonous drug, Th«'y do not tear clown an already debilitated system, but build it up. One bottle contains more real hop strength than a barrel of ordinary beer. Physicians prescribe them.—". Rochester Evening Press "on Hop Bitters. Read.

The verdict of the people: "Deal with young Chambers for Sowing Machines.

After many years' experience in tasting and blending teas, the: subscriber has every eeiii tldfiicc in l'oi-onimcnilinghis blend of Ditrjceling flavoured Teas in two pound tins, weight guaranteed; price, is each. This favourite blend of tea can only be obtained at Row's, tho City Tea Mart, cornor of Victoria and Albert streets. N.B.—Country orders with remittance have prompt attention.-!,Advt,]

PARLIAMENTARY.

[BY TEL—JKAI'H. —SPECIAL RErOKTKKd

We.—.NOTON, this day

Reform of tho Legislative Council,

An Act to nltei>tho constitution of the Legislative Council was presented to the Council last night' asa paper. It provides that after January, 1835, the Council shall consist of forty-four European and three Maori mem bers, to be elected for ten years. For the purposes of election under this Act, the colony shall be divided into two electoral districts. Every elector on the roll for tho House of Representatives shall be entitled to be candidate or member, and every such eleotoi shall be entitled to vote in one elec toral district only. The Spanker is to be ap pointed by the Governor, and ten electors may nominate a candidate, Che roll to be taken by ballot. The seat of any member of the Council shall become vacant if for one session of the Assembly he fails, Without permission of the Council, to give attend ance at the Council; if he is a bankrupt, an insolvent debtor, a public defaulter, or con victed of felony, or if he resigns his seat by writing addressed to the Speaker. Every member of the Assembly shall bo entitled to one vote whenever a vacancy exists in the number of members in the Council; If a vacancy occurs during the recess, the election shall take place on the third Tuesday after the day of the meet ing of Parliament for next session. If any vacancy is not filled up, the Governor shall make an appointment to the vacancy, and any and every member elected to supply a vacancy shall continue in office only for the time his predecessor would have remained in tsffice. The Governor may appoint a member of the Executive pro lem a member of the Council. The Governor may also ap point threo Maori members of Council to hokl office for five years. Conflict with a Committeo. Upon the report of the Public Petitions Committee on the memorandum of the Controller-General being brought up, on the motitui that it bo read, Major Atkinson opposed it. In consequence of the House sitting so late, it appears that no member of the Ministry was presont at the meeting of the Committee this morning, there only being in attendance Messrs Moss (Chair man), Barron, Dargaville, nnd Wright, This Committee passed a resolution rescind ing the report yesterday, as I previously informed you, and Major Atkinson complains that he has been tricked. He moved that the report be referred again to tho Com mittee for reconsideration. He argued very strongly that the Houso should not tolerate the action of the minority of a committee Meeting and reversing the decision of a full committee, ns reported yesterday ; but it must be remembered that three Ministers are members*.of that Committee ; that the Ministry wero practically upon their trial for flic irregularity complained of by the Controller-General, who is an officei-of the House, and not an, officer of Government. Upon the votes of the defendants, the deci sion was given and the report made. This seems somew'liat extraordinary, and not in keeping with preconceived notions of promoting fair inquiry on any subject. Ministers of the Crown should have quite enough to do during tho session without attending committees, and it cer tainly appears a most dangerous system, if not aii'error. Ministers of tbo Crown in Britain eto not sit on committees of tho Houso of Commons. After over two hours' discussion, the. amendment Mas carried and the report referred back to the Committee for reconsideration. The Houso adjourned at five to enable the Committee to meet, so that nothing at all has been gained by meet ing half-an-hour earlier. Press Presentation. A pleasing ceremony took place yesterday evening in Press-room,when Mr Gillon chair man of tho Press Gallery in the House of Representatives, was the recipient of a handsome marble clock, presented him by , tbe representatives of the Press of the'colony in the gallery. Mr Morrison, of the "Hnwko's Bay Herald," mado the presenta tion, and in a few appropriate remarks testified to the courtesy and assistance , always rendered members of the press by Mr Gillon. Mr Gillon replied, thanking (tlio donors for the appreciation of what assistance.ho had been able to'bestow. Mr I Beeves, of the ".Lyttelton Times," pro posed Mr Gillon's health in a neat speech. , A New Land Bill. Government have got out of their difficulty in connection with the Land, Bill by introducing in the Upper House"" the Land Board Inquiry Bill, dealing with "dummyism" in Otago, which passed all . stages in the Council yesterday evening, and was sent down by message to the House of Representatives. The bill was read a second-timo, and will be committed. Tho bill provides, inlet alia, that the Land Board may cancel a - lease or liconse in cases where lessee or licensee has not strictly conformed with the requirements of personal residence during the whole timo prescribed ; or has not occupied the land comprised in his lease or licenso exclusively for his own personal use andbenetifc ; or has occupied such land for his own use and benefit nominally, but has permitted other persons to derive the virtual use and bene fit thereof by depositing their stock on the land, such stack not being agisted to tbo lessee or licenseo ti]x>n adequate terms or for an adequate money consider ation ; or has occupied such land appar ently for his own use and benefit, but virtu ally has not occupied it on behalf of another person who lias supplied tho lessee or licensee with monoy or stock in that bekalf; or has in any manner evaded, or at tempted to evade, the requirements of the said Acts in their truo intent or spirit; nnd the Land Board shall declaro every such transaction null and void, and all doposit monoys to bo forfeited. In any caso where any lessee or licenseo has pur chased or acquired, or ocotipied on lease or license not exclusively for his own personal use, occupation, and benefit, the Board may summon witnesses, and order the production of documents,„c. Tho Board may examine witnesses on oath* Porsons not attending or producing docu ments, being subject to a penalty of fi'iO. Dopartnro of Mcmbors. Several' Southern members left last night, and it is expected that the Hinemoa will tako a good many Northern members this evening. Session to Close this Week. As nearly all the bills of a debatable kind have now .Jbeen finally disposed of for this session, and as the Supplementary Estimates havo passed, thero is nothing to keep back tho Appropriation Bill, which will probably bo road to-day, and the prac tical work finished, tho usual day or two being allowed for conference in Cabinet. The prorogation may be looked for about Saturday. N Committeo. Kopoit Rovlscd. After the disposal o/ several messages from the Council, tho Chairman of the Publio Petitions Committee brought up the report arrived at during the adjournment, which cancelled tho report presented this afternoon, and recommended that it bo expunged "from the minutes of proceedings. The motion for leading tho minutes was lost on a divi sion. Status of the Publio Petitions Commit teo. Mr Buchanan (Napier) then rose on a question of privilege and asked the Speaker's ruling as to whether the Public Petitions Committee had any status, inas much as the nominations to that Committee had not been made Sessional Committee. Tho Speaker's opinion was that such commit tee should be appointed each session, and should not be a Parliamentary Committeo, ( but it was not one of his functions to set aside what was a custom of tho House. Major Atkinson therefore gave notico to move beforo the prorogation that the Public Accounts Committee bo discharged, with a view to providing a fresh committee next session. Dunedin Gaol Inquiry. _ The report of the Otago Gaol Commis sion wa*.also presentecl, but as it was irregularly,* presented in another place before it came to the Representative Chamber, your readers have been already made acquainted with its tenor. Expeditious Legislators. The Legislative Councillors arc waiting for something to do. They adjourned for about three hours yesterday evening until * business from the Lower House was brought bofore them. Land Purchases in Thames. ; A return presented to the Houso yester- ■ day afternoon shews that since 1873 no fewer than 201,450 acres of Thames Peninsula have been acquired by Govern ment, ataiiavertigeoostof os lo.}d, including all incidental expenses. During same ■ period, 8*1,835 acres were purchased by pri vate persons, at an average cost of (is 10.j;d , per acre, i

[JIY W-LEGKAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Govornmont Insuranco Dopartmont. Wellington, Wednesday.

The following is the report, from the Publio Accounts Committee on the Insur ance Department, brought up by Mr Moss to-day :—" The Committee to whom was re ferred for consideration of tho Government Insurance Department, with the view of the Committee suggesting any alter ation which lnay tend to the more efficient and economical working of the department, have the honour to re port that the Committee sees no reasons whatever to doubt the soundness of tho Government insurance business so far as the investigations have extended. With re ference to any revision of the system, or to any re-organisation of the department which may be required, the Committeo has not yet taken sufficient evidence: to enable them to make specific recommendations to tho House. It is also the opinion of the Committee that the evidence taken should not be published until the inquiry has been completed. —F. J. Moss, Chairman."

BERESFORD-STREET CHURCH CONVERSAZIONE.

The conversazione and art exhibition in connection with the Beresfoitl-strcet Con gregatioiialist Church was re-opened to the public last evening, and was again well patronised. The collection of exhibits in cludes many rare and valuable curiosities and beautiful works of art, the inspection of which might naturally be expected to occupy a very considerable time. Some of the most noticeable and im portant features of the exhibition were mentioned in our last evening's issue, but others were necessarily omitted for very obvious reasons. Amongst these latter are pretty water colours by Miss Cheesenian ; allegorical picture of the natural and spiritual man, Mr Elkin ; tea tray of year 1770, Mrs Thompson ; pincushion in fret work polished frame, Miss L. Cox ; paintings cJn ivory, by S. Taylor, Mr Cox ; Japanese execution swords, W. Eady; Darwin's Missing Link, Miss E. Warner ; Marshall Island curios and growing sponges, Miss Peace ; books of engravings, Mr Elkin ; Scotch chair of Queen Mary's time, 300 years old, with representation of Holyrood and crown, in woolwork, Mrs Peace ; mottled kauri, various polished woods, and collec tion of ferns, Mr Norrie ; view of Bonner's Hall, painted on a pieco of glass taken from one of the windows, and framed with oak from the floor, Mr Service; paintings on plates, excellently arranged case of photo graphic views of Milfoi'd Sound, Mr Bart lett; photographs of Australian wild llowers, A; Bock ; leatherwork brackets, Miss Hill; screen of picture scraps, Mr i Hooten ; china basin, valued at £1,000, Mr Carlow ; old Bible of dato 1030, Mrs Blott; case of blue-coloured photos, Mr H. 11. Smith, an amateur in tho professional; knitted quilt, Mrs Bible; book, 228 years old, H.N. Warner. The collection of oil paintings and other pictures was remarkably good, the works of art being lent to the Committee by Messrs H. Shaw, llaibutt, Ball, Hooten, Champtaloup, Blomfield, Gummer, Mears, Potter, Alder, H. Potter, W. Eady, Keep, Bow-ring, Elkin, Edmonds, Warner, and Service. Mr M. Cook, of the Freeman's Bay Glass Works, has a large collection of glassware on exhibition, while a scientific toy representing a man in a balloon attracted a constant circle of mystified spectators. The prize pastry occupied a prominent position last evening, and was generally admired. In addition to the prize winners, the following* ladies showed really good samples of bread, cakes, and pastry : —Misses Jessie Gee, Berry, J. and E. Hayles,C. Peace, J. Edwards, Firth, 7 years old (sponge cake), Firth, 9 years (snow cake), Edmonds, F. Edmonds, Gee. Thompson, Ranwell, Simms, Little, nnd C. Potter. A tempting cooking exhibit from Miss Gordon was too late for competition, The judge wasMr Nairn,and not Mr Castles, the latter gentleman having been unable to act. It may be added that the whole of the exhibits arc insured against fire for i'l,ooo, and that a guard of young men is mounted each night to secure their safety.

An excellent musical programme was presented last night. The orchestra, which lias given its services gratuitously, consists of the following : Violin, Misses Taite and White; second violin, Messrs W. Hooten and Mincher : llute, Mr Jaman ; clarionette, Mr Westjihale, violincello, Mr Windsor; bass, Mr L. Eady ; trombone, Mr Borth wick ; cornet, Mr Taite ; viola, Mr Mum ford ; piano and leader, Mr J. P. Hooten.— The programme last night included selec tions by the band and choir; piano duet, Mr and Miss Keep ; trio for male voices, Messrs Baxter, Shaw, Edmonds, Bradney, Ifooton, and Eady ; solo, Miss Gee ; trio, Messrs Harbutt and Miss Harbutt; pianoforte duet, Mrs Clarke and Miss Witheford.

The takings yesterday amounted to £22 lis lid, made up as follows: Door, CIS 10s; battery, 5s 7d ; printing, ISs ; photos, 13s 9d; refreshments, £118s 7d. T.i conclusion, it is only fair to state that tho young ladies of the congregation have worked enthusiastically nnd energetically to make the affair a success, and great praise is due to them for their efforts. The whole arrangements have been admirably carried out under the direction of tbo following gentlemen : —Messrs Murray, If. Abel, W. Eady, H. Shaw, A. Atkin, J. P. Hooten, Bradney, F. Hasten, Service, Cox, Eandell. The exhibition was fairly patronised this afternoon, and will be open for the last time this evening. The goods presented and not already sold will be auctioned to night.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before F. L. Prime, Esq., J.P.]

Biwaking Glass. —- Sarah Ann Tauranga was charged with breaking glass, damage 40s, the property of Michael Gallagher, on tho 25th ultimo.—Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay amount of damage, nnd a line of 20s, with costs, or the alterna tive, seven days in Mount Eden. Drunk.—Four persons wero punished for this offence. A False Cheque.— Jnmes Watson, alias Edward Manloy, was charged with utter ing a forged cheque for the sum of £6 9s Od, on the27th August, with intentto defraud.— John Gilmore, draper, of Symonds-street, deposed that on tho 27th of August the prisoner Watson called at his shop and purchased 3 blankets, a suit of clothes, scarf, and 2 pair of socks, amounting to to 3s Od. Ho tendered a cheque inpayment (produced), drawn on the Bank of New Zealand by Scott 801 lin favour of E. Manloy. Prisoner took the goods away. He said Scott Bell was a fanner at Papa kura, and that tho cheque was given for wages. Gavo him the balance, £1 5s 3d. Prisoner gave his name as Edward Mauley. His assistant presented the cheque at the bank." The answer was " no account."— Allan M. Sevran, clerk in the Bank of New Zealand, deposed that the cheque was pre sented about tho 27th tilt. ; it was not cashed ; no person of the name had an account at tho bank.—James Bell, farmer, Wairoa (south), deposed that he did not draw the cheque ; he knew prisoner, who had worked for him about eight years ago ; did not know a Scott Bell, but believed it was intended for him ; there are two Bells in the Wairoa—one an Englishman, the other a Scotchman ; one was designated Scotch Bell, and tho other English Bell.— By prisoner : You behaved yourself very well while in my employ.—Detective Hughes deposed to arresting prisoner on the charge of uttering a false clieqiio with intent to defraud Mr Gilmour : saw prisoner in Isaac Bloom's pawnshop, offering white blankets, clothing, and new goods, which he sold for 30s. lie found i' 22s Od in prisoner's pocket.—Thiswasthoevidence. The deposi tions wero read over. —Prisoner said he had been working for Mr Goo. A. Brown (One hunga), nnd on returning into Newmarket he met a man and they commenced drink ing ; that man gave him the cheque to get cashed ; did not know the man's name.— After a lengthy and improbable statement, prisoner was committee! for trial. The Effects. — John Backhouse was remanded for eight days, as he was suffer ing intensely from the effects of strong drink. This was a very bad case. This was all the business.

It is Woktii a Trial.—"l was troubled many years with kidney complaint, gravel, tec... my ljlooel became thin, I was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn out, man all over, and could get Holding lo help me until I' got Hop Hitters, and now my blood and kidneys are all right, and I am as active as a man of thirty although I am seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will eio as well tor others ot my age. It is worth tho trial." — (Father). Notice. Consignees for steamer Doric arc notified to be ready to receive cargo immediately after vessel arrives. Any cargo impeding discharge on wharf will be stored at consignees' risk. Rev. T. McKenzie Frazoi. M.A., will deliver a lecture to-morrow (Friday) even ing in the Protestant Hull, Karangahape Road, on " The Confessional," in aid of expenses in curred in improving trust properties of the Loyal Orange Institution. An efficient choir will render musical selections during the even ing. Tiucvleß.—Splendid show at Shakb sprar & Co.'s, opposite the Market, Quccn slreot. Sewing Machines (all kinds).—Largest and Cheapest Stock at SIIAKISSPKAIt & C'O.'S, Queen-gtrcut,

CABLEGRAMS.

[Reuters telegrams].

French Interests In tho New Hobr.de_; London, September 5: Telegrams have been received here re porting that two French war vessels have 16ft Noumea for the New Hebrides Group with instructions to protect the interests of the French company trading in those islands. London, September 5. The death is announced of Mr Charles Morgan Norwood, who has represented the Hull constituency in the Holt.se of Commons since ISGS. He was aged 58; Prince Albeit Victor, the elder son of the Prince of Wales, was invested yesterday with the Order of the Garten

CONDITIONAL IMMORTALITY.

Debate between Messrs. G. A. Brown and B. Hutson:

The Conditional Immortality debate wai continued in the Theatre Royal last night the audience being about as large as that of the previous evening, and Cr Thompson again presiding;

According to arrangement, Mr HutsoH was the first to speak; After a brief refer ence to bis position and a few general re marks, he went on to remind the audience that his main proposition was that "some part of all men is mortal," which he intended to establish by the inductive process. All Mr Brown's remarks the previous night iiad gonb tb support this very statement or pre miss, for he had admitted that the dust made man was endowed with something that was not hatter, viz., "the breath of life." Orthodoxy, Mr Brown, andtheßible theiefore clasped hands on this point, for the Bible declared that Adam went to the dust whence he came, while his spirit re turned to God who gave it. Now the question was, "What is the other part in man which is distinct from mat ter and which causes man tb sin?" Orthodoxy said that it was the soul, and it was supported in this by Elijah's words iit 1 Kiiifrs, 17 chapter, 21 verse, where h_ prays that the soul of the child may come and be in the midst of it. Hebrews 13—17 was of a similar purport. Why did not Mr Brown adhere to the Old Book and call it the soul too? As he had said on the pre ceding night the Hebrews had four words or three principal words which they used to denote man in his various aspects. Having quoted some passages from Ecclesiastes ana Job by way of illustration, Mr Hutson ■went on to say that his contention wm that whatever might be predicated of "ish,"tbe complete organic unity, he had not yet found a passage in the Old Testa ment wherein it was said that this complete man, " ish," ever returned to the dust, He might die, but he did not return to the dust. The speaker proceeded to complain that Mi* Brown had not expressed himself clearly enough. When ho entered into ths argument he wished to understand his oppg. neiit clearly, and if that opjionent couldnot express himself clearly, he would do it for him.—(Laughter.) Mr Brown said he thought it would be better for Mr Hutson if he appropriated all the time at his disposal to letting the audience know what he himself meant. Now, with regard to the word "ish,"Mr Hutson had said that he w:as not aware of any passage where it stated that "man," when translated from " ish," dies.

Mr Hutson : No, sir, be correct. I rise to a point of order. (Disorder). I can't be contradicted.

The Chairman : My ruling is that Mr Brown has tho right to proceed. Mr Hutson will have the opportunity of reply in his own time. —(Applause).

Mr Brown passed on to quote a passage from Acts shewing that the man "ish" was spoken of as dying. In all his publio, debates it was the first time he had ever heard an opponent try to make his case out from the word "ish." To his own mind, which might not be very logical, it was one of the most absurd—one of the most trashy of arguments, and if orthodoxy needed suoh j twaddle to support it, then he pitied it. Further passages were then given from Genesis 27, 11, and Genesis 14, 1, in sup port of the contention that " ish " was the _; common Hebrew word for man—the same man that God made out of the dust of the ground and whom He forbade to live for ever. There was nothing "in the Old Testament about any other part of man that was not to descend to corruption, aud. , perish. Dr. Adam Clark, Dr. Kitto, ami mjt Parkhurst (orthodox authorities), wemgjgll quoted on this point. As for "the brcnttY:,-' of life " upon which Mr Hutson laid such stress, even supposing that he granted that ,J ■'. it was that which did not die, still he con- 3 i tended that " the breath of life " only meant ;} that which made the man live, and that ' if when God withdrew this breath or spirit of, I] life the man died. But neither the breath nor the spirit was the man. He blamed the translators for the perplexity and confusion often caused by a comparison of tests, for instead of keeping to the primary meanings of words in some places, they brought in secondary meanings to bolster up their pet theory. The term "living soul" would apply to the lower animals as well as to men.

Mr Hutson said that he was undecided about continuing the debate. (Laughter). He came to Auckland thinking, at least hoping that he had an honest, straightfor ward man to deal with. Tho man who called him a "liar" before an audience of that kind—(Uproar). Mr Brown had charged him with sayingthat " ish " never died, but ho did not say so. Ho said distinctly that he could not find a passage in the Bible, so far as ho knew, wherein it was stated that "ish" went to dust. In resuming tho debate, Mr Hutson adverted to Christ's statement about the men of Sodom and Gomorrah rising in judgment, discussed the interpretation of various Hebrew words, and affirmed that the Bible did prove that there was a part of man not mortal. Mr Brown apologised to Mr Hutson for hurting his feelings, assured him that he had no intention of doing so, and asked him to for-. give. He then proceeded to show that . immortality was simply a gift to be ob tamed by redemption through Jesus Christ, that this harmonised tho teaching of the 1 Scriptures, and was a much grander doc- , trine than that of general ana inevitable immortality. Tho ensuing two speeches were princi pally taken up with tho quotation of texts and extracts,and a definition of terms. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman dosed the discussion. It will bo re-opened at 7.30 ---o'clock to-night.

R.M. COURT.-This Day.

[Beforo His Honor Judge Smith.] undefended cases.

JUDGMENT went by default for the plaintiff in tho following cases :—John Saw v. Edward Scotter, 30s ; Georgo Strong v. j Joffrcy C. Hart, £5 Is; Emmanuel Newton | v. same, 235; E. Wood and Co.. v. G. G. Glasgow, £2 10s; John- | Carey v. Michael Lennon, £8 16s; . Hesketh and Richmond v. Thos. Kelly, il Un 2d ; It. Webb v. G. H. White, £7 18s 7 2d; A. E. Glover v. Chas. Palmer, lis; Fredk. Webb v. Wm. Scurrah, £2155; E. I Cash v. Albert Eagleton, £2 4s ; John King v. Bridget Nolan, i' 7 13s; same v. Wm. | Quinlan, £1 10s Id ; Holland and Fortzer v. I*. Beamish, £4 lis Sd ; Alfred Aley v. A Warbrick, £S 15s Od. ADJOURNED. J. C. Shauland and Co. v. W. M. Stanton, 18 ls; Australian Vinegrowers' I Company v. J. H. Taylor, £9 13s 6d; Munro and Milligan v. Chas. Palmer, £2 8s I Gd ; John Murphy v. John Brown, £10; J. and E. Leyclon v. It. R. Campion, £5 17s Od; Frank Quick v. same, £4 7s; Wm. Brinsden v. John Wheaton, £3 17s Mi Vcrrall and Co. v. Joseph Craig, £36 ss9d. JUDGMENT CASE SUMMONS. J. E. Fitzgfreld v. M. Grace.—Claim, £1 lis 6d.—Tho debtor having been exam ined, an order was made for payment by • weekly instalments of 2s 6d; in default fire days, imprisonment. defended cases. Union Sash and Door Company v. Armstrong Mewikirn.—Claim, £19 8s Set MrC. F. Buddie for the plaintiffs and Mr Theo. Cooperfor tho defendant.—Theactioi), which was brought to recover for an alleged breach of contract in the carriage of timber from Tnirua by defendant's cutter, was heard last Court day. His Honor now gave .judgment. He held that the.plaintiffs had failed to establish their case, and he there fore nonsuited them, with costs, £3 ss. ; Ettie Ward v. Harry Bennett.—Claim, £4 10s, wages.-Mr Keetley for the plain-. tilt, anil Mr Earl for the Jefendant.-lne plaintiff was second waitress at the Lwr cu.lon Hotel, of which the defendant v licensee, and she claimed for wages allegea to be due to her.-The defendant put in as a set-off the cost of plaintiffs | -m__.ro from Wellington, £S,^f. I he has paid for her, besides showing that ■ be had offered her the balance, £1, which j she had refused to accept.-His Honor I decided in favour of the defendant, ana I therefore gavo judgment for plan*"! ior ,j £1, without cents, ,

h_E AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1883.



Special Advertisements. •VTOTICE OP REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITH, F. 8.1., 8.A., ARCHITECT, Nos. 2 and 3, Hoffman's Buildings. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" do. do. ao. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat Our Cash Sale AT COST PRICES WILL CEASE SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. the residue of winter stock will be cleared during the week at nominal prices. Milne and Choyge, queen and wellesley-streets. t p. l 0 n c r g an, T A I L O R, &C, Begs to Inform his old friends that he has Koturned from Coromandel, and is pre pared to Fit Tbem Out on tbo most roasonablo terms at his Premises, No. 16, GREY-STREET, opposite Market Hotel. 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Queen-st. i 158 & 100 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st. 158 te 160 Queen-st. i 158 & 160 Queen-at. 15S & 160 Queen-st. 15< te 160 Queen-st. 1.58 & 160 • Queen-st. 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st, 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Queen-st. 158 te 160 Queen-st. 15S & 160 Qlk.en-stheet, Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 168 & 160 Auckland. Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 J. FITZSIMONS. Quocn-st. 158 & 160 ,__ Queon-st. 158 & 160 Branch Manager. Queen-st. T>AR GAINS MEN'S BOYS' 'AND YOUTHS', CLOTHING, AT WILLIAM R, BRIDGMAN'S. BEING BOUGHT VERY CHEAP. AVILL BE SOLD 25 PER CENT. UNDER USUAL PRICE. Mon's Tweed Suits, 23s 3d [15s 6d, 213 Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, Men's Strong Tweed Coats, from 12s 6d Boys' Knicker Suits- 5s 6d, 5s Ud, 6s 6tl, 10s 6d Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits, lis 6d, 16s 6d; strong and cheap [6s 6d, 7s 6d Boys' and Youths' Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, from 3s lid pair Mon's White and Coloured Mole Trousers, from Men's Flannel Shirts, 2s 6d: Men's Drawers, 2s Del Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed Hats, Is Bd, 2s 6d 3s 6d Largo Assortment Folt Hats, Soft and Hard ', 25. pairs Men's Socks (samples) in great variety, from _Jd per pair [Us 6d Very Cheap Lino Drab Cashmere Macintoshes, BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK OF Blankets, Rugs, Ulsters, Jackets, Overcoats, Macintoshes, Winter Dress Goods, tec, at greatly reduced prices. Five per cent. Discount on all Cash Purchases over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET ; TIXPIRATION OP LEASE. THE PREMISES SOLD. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. H. 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BROOKES & CO.'S BLUE BOOT (Opposite Gartlck and Cranwcll's), QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND, THE BAKING POWDER par excellence is AICKIN'S -.RATED BAKING POWDER—" The Most Economical." "Yields more Yeast Gas." Pure Material only. Not Mixed with Rice Flour or Alum. In tins at ls 6d and 2s 6d. Special Price Wholesale. Address: THE PHARMACY,-Queen-street. "D OVAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES. TIME TABLE. Leave Cambridge for Hamilton Junction Rail way Station daily at 8.15 a.m.; roturning from Station to Cambridge on arrival of Train from Leavo Hamilton for Te Aroha on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 2.30 p.m.; roturn ing from Te Aroha on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at — a.m. Booking Offices: Gwynne's Hotel, Hamilton West; Coleman Hotel, Te Aroha; and at my Premises, Kirk woo i and Lake-streets. Cambridge. W. K. CARTER, Proprietor. LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. niiv-WHtv.'S,'" -i? H„ l Lake Country can be sup . 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