SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATBR{?SS.^w"liioiilng. 7.8 Moon, 2lst, 4.11 a.m.

DEPARTURES.

IAST aVBSCO _ ._ .-kMinflr Scott, for Altntakl ISuu for K^oe" TO-BAY. rreaeiickßMtil.barano.Bert. tot Whan«a«»

IMPORTS.

Ix'lUaroa-l ton assorted cwteouoneiy. ory 890df.-u. Hart and Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Queen, for Aitutaki: 4,000 feet timoer, ™ to M bTOtS, 10 casks and 6 cases meat* 19 cases keroslne.

DIWABDB COABTWIBE.-Ratl, frOta WWWM- With 3lW9ft. timber; Progress, from Patana. with SO OOOtt. timber. OUIWARDS CoASTWISK.-Progreßß .'orOrewa. Rat., for waiara; Glsborne, for Glsborne, via Tho barquo Loonaana has enter, d outwards at the Customs for New York. Thi ship Rangitiwl wm pnibAWy^ tor iKds ,ng»u^^or; 7 ' T.Janes and Mrs Jones. _•■■ .■:. S^^freScarSeesoess. and .uspended Ms S«fflMt2 f« fouTcalender month*. The SSlef officer G. D. Alexander, was also severe y JeralmSndSi for card saness. ihe firsi an| certificates were ordered to be returned. _.

ONEHUNGA SHAPING.

DEPARTURE. Hawes, s i., Paisnw, for the South

Tha Hawea left for the South at Bam., with the foUTOing passengers :-Mis J. Trotter and 8 ehUdron. Major Te Wheoro, Me>s s A. Moaro. NSsjuTEtlorflap, HadriU. a. Hawkes. and 32 navvies. .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Domkdik, this day. Arrived: Ship, Lyttelton. Capt. Strange, 75 dm torn London; all well. She reports speak togto the!RSrtmJhiro four weeks since, all The lonic arrived at the Heads early this monSnc, but, being ebb tide, she anchored thSSr We tugs Plucky and Kopatal will Stt^d to tolst 15 slewingW it necessary. Melbocbnb, this day. Sailed this morning: Waihora. for Blnft

Mail Notice.

MAIIB WIIX CMKW AS UHSBB I—

IBIS BAT. For Whltlangl. per Glsborne, at 1.30 p m, For Thames, per Enter^rl.e. at 5.30 p.m.

TaDitsDAV, 91st last. For Walwera, Te Kapa, Cralgiebnrn, ano^ Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. y crs a. Tara were, as follows J— ,'• >>'__ »5 IftUAOhlns. Japan. Mediferranoaa Porte, and Continent of Hurope, at 10 a.m. For Glsbome. Napier. Southern ports. Aus ttaSan Colonies, and United Kingdom, via S»«Anaßrindlsl.andvia _*Mya__Umu*t etc specially so prepaid and addressed, at li Money orders tor Southern Ports and Australian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. Frn'reglstered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late-letters til! 11.89 a,m. ~ ForThamee.pwhWmßhana.atlPjm. For Taurangs, Oblnemntn, and Opotlkl por Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Mangawal and Kalwaka, per Doug'as, at fip.m, Pbisat, !2nd Instant. For Walheke, Cowes, and Coromandei, per Coromandei. at 1.30 p.m , , , ______ For Tkuranga, Opotlkl, Glsborne. Napier, and Southern Ports, per Taisroa, at 1 p.m.

Eor Rio de Janeiro. Bast and West Coasts of South America, aid London dlreot. per M« loolc, leavlog Lyttelton on or abont 7th July.

8i B. BISH, Chief Postmaster. Ohio' Poat-offloe. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 20,1883. Theatre Hoyal-Kudats's Wonders. 8 p.m. St. JameVs HaU—Musical and Library Enter talmnent, 8 p.m. Auokland Poultry Aesoofation—Y.MC.A. Rooms, 7,39 p.m. On«hu«ga-St. Mary's Btetar. 7 P.m. Freemasona' Hall, Prinoot-street-Lodge St. Andrew. 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

PARRY.-On June 19th. at Karangahape Road, tho wife of Joseph W. Parry ot a son.

Deaths.

DOBBON.—At hla realdenoe, Selwyn-street, Onehunga, John Rlt Dobson, aged T7 years. The funeral will leave hla late residence to morrow (Thursday), 21st Inst, at 8 oolook. Friends please accept this Invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. 1883.

For the cause that lacks awfctan Vat th* wrong that needs resistance. For tbe future in the distune*, And the good that we can do

IN the Governor's speech at the opening, ot Parliament there was an intimation which may have struok some people as rather carious. It Was to the effect that the Go< vernment of New Zealand had resolved to take the initiative in establishing a perma nent Australasian Exhibition in London, and would ask the tiouse of Representa tives to invite the co-operation of the other colonies interested. Of late there have been repeated applications made to the Government of this colony to give aid. towards having the products and industries of the country represented at different pro jected Exhibitions in r.uiope and America, and special reasons were advanced tor Now Zealand having a place in the forthcoming Foreign Exhibition at Bos ton, United States, from which all American goods are to be excluded. To all appeals, the Government turned a deaf ear aud a.cold shonlder, until the impr*«*ion got abroad that they werß becoming utteily regardless of tbe interests of tho colony, sod were content to go on spending money on assisted immigration, when, by letting the capabilities o^tbe land be known, they might get a better class of settlers, paying their own passages and bringing capital with them, as well as strength and skill. But it now appears that this judgment has been too harsn, for all the time our Govern ment have been, at greet self-denial, main taining a discreet silence while they matured a echeme which should serve the same end as all these different Exhibitions, and at a much le«s expenditnre of public money. This scheme coosiata in the establishment of an Austra lasian.-Exhibition in London, supported by all Ihe colonies la the gioup, and kept Sarmanently open for the instruction of the ritish public in regard lo colonial produc tions. The proposal is not a bad one, and It has just that smack of concession to the Federal feeling whioh is calculated to suit the popular taste at the present jnncure ; but, withal, we scarcely think It capable ot b*lng carried out. Despite the recent ac cess of Federalism, there aro still not a few jealousies existing between the different colonies of 'Australasia in legard to their relative advantages of soil, climate, suit ability for settlement, &c„ wh eh might Interfere to prevont their acting in concert in the matter refened to. The spirit of emulation which snch an Exhibition would promote in the several colonies, stimulating them to make the best possible show ot their products and mannfacturoi wonld bs a good thing in itself, were it not to be feared that certain colonies would act on the principle that " Comparisons are odious," and wonld shrink from having their products shown side by side with those of their neighbours. The proposal moreover overlooks tbe faot that there are two essentials to a successful Exhibition, First, a good show, and, aocond, tbat the people should come te see it. The Gorern mont proposal might secure the former, but we find ho security in It for the latter eon- j dition. The action of our Government having shut out New Zetland from being worthily represented at the different Exhibitions which are shortly to take place, it is to be hoped that some steps will be taken by the Home of Bepre eeatatives to have the capabilities of .the colony made known iv the great centres of Sipnlation in Britain. What the colony par-;' cnlarly wants is men with capital, energy, and skill combined, who should develop tbe resources of the country and Introduce new manufactures; and this is the class that we are not getting, and whom an f xbibition Would retell and convince, "Things seen are mightier than things heard," and. the Canadian Government, acting on this troth, some time ago opened exhibitions of prodnce ia Lon don, ;,Glasgow and Liverpool. Samples of grain of all kinds grown in Manitoba were thus shown, and the result was that during last season 50,000 people, chiefly agricul turists, emigrated from Britain-to '*tho Great North-Wo-t," whore, though splendid crops can be grown with immense labour, they have to experience the rigours of an Arctic winter. If Now Zealand could not, on its own account, open exhibitions in these different places, it might at.least prepare a lot of exhibits and have them shown, Bay In business estab lishments in these cities. Many ship- Eers or other business people wonld a willing to sot apart a room for such a purpose, and the -insertion 'of a standing advertisement in the local news papers wonld keep the exhibits under public notice. The United States Govern ment improved on this idea lately by having a travelling exhibition to show the products of the Western States, with a view to getting the lands disposed of, A rail way car was filled with the prod nets of the regions songbt to be sold—embracing wheat, com, barley, potatoes, grasses, woods, vege tables, coal, iron, copper, silver, and gold end this car was travelled all over the Eastern States, being visited at the difhrent stopping places by over 200,000 persona. It might be worth considering whether such a scheme would not better meet the require ments of this colony than ihe suggested permanent Australasian Exhibition in Lon don, and at a cost very little greater Certainly the travelling exhibition Would fat better attain the end in view, for it could visit all the agricultural towns on market days and secure the attention oi the right classes, who seldom visit the large cities. A complete epitome of New Zealand products and manufactures could be shown in very small compass, and would make a most attractive and interest ing exhibition; and Under the charge of a proper agent, wonld have a powerful influ ence in directing the stream of British emi gration to this colony.

Some new and interesting revelations in connection with the Fenian conspiracy are given among the Suez Mail news published on our fourth page to-day.

We understand that no settlement has been arrived at between Mr Basset, the Government contractor for the reclamation, and the Minister of Public Woikrf, for the loss of hiscontract. The contractor merely handed ft' over to.iho. Harbour Board because he waa advised that the Govern ment having notified him finally of the determination of hia contract, there was no object in retaining possession of ihe ground.

At an after meeting of the Presbytery yesterday, the resignation of his charge by the Rev. Mr Macrae, of Waipu, was ac cepted, Mr Macrae having furnished satis factory evidence of the declining state of his health.

The various oifices connected with the ..Supreme Court were closed to-day, it being the : anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the throne. For the same reason the regular weekly sitting iv banco did not take place. Queen Victoria has swayed tbe sceptre of Great Britain for a larger period than any previous ft male sovereign good Queen Bess's reign having extended over 45 years, wbile her illustrious descendant- has now completed her 46th year upon the throne, and bids fair to rival 10 length the long reigns of Edward 111., Henry lU,, and George 111. Her loyal people are certainly not anxious for a change.

At the next Bitting of the Supreme Court in banco applications for orders of dis charge from bankruptcy will be made on behalf of Chas. J. Robertaon, H. J, Ellis, aud Kdwia Binney.

Some amusement was caused in the Police Court to-day by the hearing of a larceny case in which several Chancery street ladies were immediately concerned. Mrs Mooney had lost her false hair, and she charged Mrs Dixon with taking it, "but sho did not see her do it, as she was drunk; only someone told bsr that someone else knew that Miss Home had purchased it," Sergeant White made an effort to be witty at the expense of tbe witness, and he might have succeeded had not an irreverent lawyer suggested tbat the disputed tresses had been stolen from the " hair-forsaken" pate of the worthy officer, and hence his strong interest in tbe case. The sergeant collapsed, and the pri soner was discharged, notwithstanding the evidence brought against her by the Chancery-street matrons and maidens.

We are compelled to hold over our repott of the Bible Society meeting held last night.

The humble little edifice at the top of Sbortland-atteet which almost time out oi mind has served as the head-quarters of the Native Minister in Auckland, has now bee* transformed into a select school.

Tbe regular monthly meeting of the Remuera Band of Hope was held in the Newmarket Hall on Monday, 18th Juno, In the absence of the President, Mr Jenkins ocoupied the cnair. Addresses were given by tho chairman and Mr Downey, of Arch Hill, and daring tbe cvmi" ing a pianoforte solo wai given by Mr W. V. Morgan, alio songs, reading*, and recita tions by Mi».-i Colebrook, Misses Jones, 'fait, Allan, and Simpson.

A special inspection parade of the Victoiia Company was held lust evenlug under Major the iunptocing ot&cer. 511 members were pres-nt, also Captain Mahon, Lieutenant bkinnor, aod Sub- iemei.aut Self. The men were put through a series of exercises, and compli mented ou their efficiency by the major. He taid he had heard from Colonel Lyon that the company deserved credit for tbeir steadiuflßs and attention, and what he had Been of them convinced him that the remarks of the colonel were not exagger ated. Captain Mahon announced that one evening a month would be given to swotd and bayonet exercLe.

Thlrty-twa navvies, under engaeement to Mr Daoagher left for Wellington by the Hawea at 8 o'clock this mornings Xuty are to be employed oa tho Wellington- Manawatu-Foxton Railway.

To the Editor : Sir,—That beautiful letter in your yesurday's issue, exonerating Mills from any complicily in the cold water swindle, omits to mention one or two things, which, when the matter is called to your eorretpondent's mind, he will, perhaps, ox plain, it was sworu by the carter that Mills paid him for shifting tbe casks from Mr Macky's store, and tbe detective also •wore that when he asked Mills where.he got the cheque from, tho latter said he oaahed it for a man he knew nothing about. Yet Purcell now Bays he owed Mills £4.— 1 am, «tc., Onb Who was in Court.

It is moat probable (says tbe "Northern Advocate ") tbat Auckland will this session raise the cry tor federal separation. A com bination at Wellington trying to thwart the Construction of the tmnk railway to New Plymouth; another combination at Christ ehurch trying to foist a great job upon the colony; a Ministry injuriously antagonistic to ths formation of piivato railway com panies ; and the whole colony envious ef A ucklatid'Bprof»res', are sufficient grounds to cause tbe most moderate politicians to wish for a dissolution of partnership when tho other partners aro .so glaringly working t oth and nail against ou* best interests. Auckland could take over its share if tbe publio indebtedness to-morrow, and with its rplendld land esiato easily borrow sufficient money to make the Taranaki aud North Aackland railways, and then be the mo*t prosperous and lightly-taxed portion of the colony. We hope to see somo mem ber prescribing this pill for the Southern cormorants.

A robbery was committed fiom the shop of Mrs Koderick, tobacconist, Victoiia street, yesterday af-ernoon during the absence of the attendant, A quantity of go- ds, such as pipes, tobacco, and other articles was stolen. The matter has been plated in the hands of the police,

The Rev, A. M. MacCallum, inducted yesterday to the Presbyterian ch<rge at North Shore, was for 12 years pastoi of an important charge in the Free Cliv eh of Scotland near Glaßgow. Previously to entering on the lour years' courao of theo logical study required by the Home C••urch, ho completed with honours tbe curriculum of "rts at the Unive/siii-e of Kdinburgh and St Andrew's, and is a member of the University Council of the latter. Having to resign hia cha'ge on ace mot of falling health, he received very valuable testi monials from his congregation of the esteem in which he was held, in addition to the credentials accorded bim by tho authorities of bit church, which aro of a high order,

, Tho Salvation Ai my wonld appear to be making considerable progreos in this colony. Tbe latest development is a "New Zealand War Cry," published weekly in Dunedin. A reference to the arrival.of CapUin* Ted Wright and Smith, from Auckland, and re ports of services at which they officiated, appear In the first issue,

"''Kndarz," the nowfy-arrived conjuror and prestidigitator, will give his opening performance to-night in the Theatre Hoyal, The Southern Press speak highly of his skill and cleverness, and his entertainments are said to bo capital of their kind. " Kudarcl" "ill be assisted by Mi's * da CBallis, who will contribute a number of pianoforte selections; and by Mr F. **', Gray, a barritone singer, who will Rive the line descriptive tongs, " Wrecked and Saved," and " The. Vagabond." A band has been engaged to play outside the Theatre before the performance commence?. On Saturday a mkttinee will be held for the convenience and benefit of country visitors and young folk.

A telegram received from the Few Manutan mine this morning contains the information that tbo winze ha* been broken into,' and the reef is eighteen lnchea thick in the end of the winze.

The conclusion of the third season of the Saturday Afternoon Recreation Club was celebrated by a social gathering in the Ponsonby Oddfellows' Ball loet evening. There was a largo attendance of members and guests, nearly fifty couples being present, The " social'1 was in every rospect a most en joyable one, tho programme inoluding no let s thau.thirty items, including extras, Messrs Wlnstono and Geddis were masters of ceremonie , wbile Messrs P, and C. Bannkin contributed in no small measure to the general enjoyment by tho excellent dance music. Dating an interval in the earlier part of the evening, Mr Theo Cooper, Vice-President df tho Club, took occasion to present the prizes won in tbe recent matches They wero awarded as follows:—Ladieti' Match—lst aggregate prize, Miss M, E, Geddis; Ist range prizo, Miss Edmiston; 2nd, Miss Geddis; 3>d, Mlsb Phoebe Moses. Gobtlomen's Match— ,Ist aggregate prize, Mr Jas.' Shaw; Ist range prize, Mr W, J, Geddis ; 2nd, Mr F, Shaw; Srd, Mr McDermott.

■ At the meeting of the Parnell Borough Council, Messrs Gee and Potter's offer to build a cart for tbe removal of night soil for £54 was accepted. Bernard McDonalds tender for metal at 5s 10£ d and scoria at 2s 7id was accepted. By-law 6re pound fees charges was passed and confirmed, A letter to Mr F. J. Moss re tramways was read, It will be found elsewhere.

There was a good attendance last evening to witness tbe induction ot the Rev. A. McCallum to the. charge of the Devonport Presbyteiian Chutcb. Proceedings were opened with prayer by tbe Key. T. M. Fraser, who also read a portion of the 42nd pralm, and subsequently pleached an ex cellent sermon from verses 27 and 23 of the 14th chapter of Ist Kings. Key. it; P. Macnicol narrated the steps taken towards securing a.pastpr, and the ceremony of in duction was then performed by the Modera tor of the Preabjtery^. .ReYs. A, Carrick addressed tbe people, and another hymn having been sung, the meeting concluded.

The Key. W. J. Watkin was to have delivered a lecture on "Sunday-school Work" in tho Wellesley-street Baptist Sohool-room last evening, but owing to the poor attendance it was not given.

The Queen of Beauty minemanager telegraphed to Mr D. G, Macdonnell to-day : " In squaring up drive, obtaiaedsolbs. more picked stone.—(Signed) C. H.. WlfcSoN,"

The members of the Alexandra street Primitive Methodist Choir, assisted by tbe instrumentalists from Franklin Road Church, will render the service of song, " The Pioneers of Primitive Methodism," in the school-room, Alexandra-street, to morrow evoning, commencing at 7,30 p.m., in aid of their School Improvement Fund. To all Methodists who attend there is a treat in store, as it will cany them back to the times when Primitive Methodism wai doing tbe work now undertaken by the .salvation Army. Some of the old hymns that filled their souls at that time with enthußiaam will be rendered.

In connection with the United Methodist Free Church Debating and Literary Society, a lectute waa given last nightin the fcchoul room by tho Key. S. Macfarlauo, entitled "An Hour With Tennyson," The chair was occupied by Mr J. Piatt, who b iefly introduced the lecturer. Tho rev. gentle man commenced his lecture by giving a short account of the poet's life and rise to eminence, aud then devoted the tost of the lecture to iennysoo's woiks. in his re marks ho stated that lennyaon'a woiks were of such a character as to be trusted io the bands of all classes, and calculated to improve and elevate the human race. Tho lecture throughout was highly interesting, and calculated to leave a good impression of Tennyson as a poet. The selections given were some of tho choicost gems; the lecturer portrayed with feeling tho sad and humorous of Ten nyson's poemt. A variety waa given to tho lecture by a musical performance of " The Fairy Bells "by Mr Kcnyon. The lecture was listened to by a large and ap preciative audience, and an unanimous vote of thanks was given to the rev. gentleman for his kind andintorcatin^ lecture

Tho members of the Ark of Eden Geod Templar Lodge gave an excellont entertain ment in Eden Hall laßt ovening, to a crowded audience . Mr John Jenkins, of Newmarket, occupied the chair, nnd intro duced the proceediogs by an address characterised by humour and sound common sense. During tho evening Mr Pocklinglon, aWaikato seltlor.spoke on the advantages, peraoual and general, of total abaiinence, and, on a nee.mil appearance, recited Ingoldaby's " My Lord Tomnoddy " with much elocutionary judgment. Mr Flewellyn pave Burritt's "Natural Bridge of Virginia," aud "ihe Bachelor's Com plaint ;" tho refrain eeemed prophetic— " I'm weary of a tingle life, and am resolved to tske a wife." Several readings were aho giveu by Messts Fulljames and Whit- mau, The music and ballade wero of a superior order, including " Hearts and Home ") and "The Mill Wheel," eweetly sung by Miss Clake, and two pianoforte solos by Miss Cox, the accompanist of the evening. Mr Marshland sang the ''Midahipmite," and Mr Wodd (United States) sang effectively, "Only to tee "er Face," "Close tho Door Softly," and iv answer tb an encore, " Give mo tho Hand." The entertaiaient was praiseworthy, and dosed with the doxology.

The iniiiomauagcr of tbe Now Princ« Imperial telegraphed to-day i — " Ketort on with 3,2140z«. amalgam.—(Signed) G. S. CliißK." In tho weekly report published last evening it was stated that " the total amount of amalgam for tbe fortnight was 1.142CZ3. from 520 loads of quartz." It should bave read " 220 loads,"

Messrs Mead nnd Co. open in the Market, on Friday next, a new butcher's shop. Soo ad vertisement In mother column.

The Quaker evangelists, Mrs Hannah Hilt and Mr Junes Cotton, oonduot religious services to-ulglis in tho Beresford-etroot Congre gational Church. This Is their last service in Auckland prior to leaving tor America.

Mr John McLachlan is going to hold one of his genuine cloarlng-out sales. Ho closes to morrow (Thursday) for tho purposo of preparing his largo stock for tbe publio to vlow the great reduction In prices. Full particulars In to morrow's issue.

Mr Ilitcbons, finding his time completely absnrhel In the prepaatlon ot bis famous modlolna, advertises for a gentleman with a fair amount ol capital to aot a< his wlo agent In o nneotlon with tbo Bale of the Blood X surer.

Mr V. Doran has rallied the members of his grand combination troupo of oomedians and minstrols, and Intends to open at tho Opora House on Saturday ovening next for a aoason of six nights. We not Ice that fiiOO worth of fur niture will be distributed during tho evenings of the wook, that a dozen artlata havo boon en gaged, and the bills of faro promise special attractions. The whole will be under the man agement of Mr Lovo.

Garllck and Cranwell have now the most complete Furnishing Warehouse in Aackland. Large stock ready for delivery. Furniture to suit all classos; good, strong.and oheap. Great varioty of Bedsteads ard Bedroom Furniture.— Olty Hull Arcade. Qneen-street.—f Advt 1

We bave made Concrete a Speciality, are practically acquainted with Its treat merit, HAVE studied how to reduce its Cost by adapting Plans and Specifications to suit It, now to frame for Buildings, Tanks. &c, ciikaw.y, and are prepared to give Parties specifying or vbiko ouk limk, tno fullest information. Concrete Work of all kinds undertaken by I'rlvate Con tract. All Mahurangi Limes are not alike, and nono of Wilson's ia genuine without tho Trade Mark.—J. Wilson and Co., 81, Queen street.— [ \ DVT.I

Skwi.vo MACHINES. — Largest show rooms, cheapest and best assortment In Auokland, at SiuiCKRi'KAR fc Co.'s, opposite Market, Qukkn stuukt.- [Ai>vr.

SCINTILLATIONS.

* FBEEZE show—lee cream

Kudarz in tho Theatre to-night,

Uut oa a fly—Tbe insect's wings. The hire-class- All sorts of labourers.

No amu»eraents.—" Paddy " Doran to the re cue.

More Mormnn missionaries coming to tbo colony. The pecan worm ia " tha hole thiog in a nntshel1,"

tlow to get out of a scrapo -let your ocard giow. 1' cxt half-yearly examination takes place in >ugust. The enquiry into the Dunedin fire still continues. ■

A sure cure for sleeplessness h to imagine yon bavo to get up. The Be»t Fire Escape.—Pot to bs around when the fito occur*.

A fit o in a fmnitnrc shop at Patea yes terday cau«cd considerable damage. Mile nisi granted in the divorce case, Morrison v. Morrison aud O'Stica at Timaru yesterday. In England, last year, there were 203,905 marrlagt'B, 880,040 births,, and 516,783 death.

The Northern Omnibus Company, Auck land, has been successfully formed, and has started operations. Just so long as a woman retains her maioen name, ber maiden aim is to change it.

New p'cmises are to be put up on the »ito of the Caledonia liotel, come- of Karanga hape Koad and Symonds-atrcet. A little dingy-looking "pub" opposite the Loidon Mansion House fetches the handsome rental of £3,000 a year. Tho Egyptian Government has decided, at Lord UuSerln'ssuggrs'ion, to widen the entrance of Alexandria harbour, at an es timated coat of £270.000.

An Oath Bill has been passed ia f pain wbich allows Protestants and Freethinkers to enter the Cortes.

Mrs Grammatics in accepted a% Queen's evidence in the Ly ell murder trial at Nelson, proceeding yesterday and to-day. It ia estimated tbat tboro is but one chance in 4.500,000 that a person travelling by rail will bo killed. The ''New York Herald" gets for its lowest priced advertising column £8,000, aod for Its highest, £63,000 a year, Tbat streak of lightnina nt PonFonby school has Bet the Australian Education Board* all agog after lightning con ductors.

'Ihere are no rabbits in Queensland as yet; but they are approaching from the New South Wales direction, and will coon " annex" tho colony,

The United States gulped down 05,000 000 gallons ot beer in 1881. Bycrofo Brothers are erecting a flax-mill at Ngaruawahia. Lots of cum material in the district,

Rather a "nasty knook" on Mel bourbites has- been administered by Mrs Ham peon. Addressing a large meeting there from the text ' Bohold I stand at tne door ana Knock," she referred to the calamitous epidemics of cholera in London and Liverpool, and predicted tbat a "knock ing" would assuredly follow her mission in Melbourne,

It Saved My Life.

The value of human life is so supremely im portant that anything whloh tends to its pro longation is entitled to tbe highest consideration. Sneaking to us recen'ly on this aubieot, Charles Nelson, Esq., proprietor Nelson House, Port Huron, observed: I suffered so with rheuma tism that my arm withered, and phyßioiaus could not help me. I was In despair of my life, when someone advieed me to try St. Jacob's Oil. I did so, and as'if by magic, I was instantly re? lieved, and, by tbo continued uso of. i}ie Oil entirely Cured. IthnhkJleavonfpr having used thiß.wondtjrful remedy, for it saved thy Jve.: It haaalso^onred my wife:— Port Huron (Mich') Commercial, U.SA. So d by all Cbemlots. Price Threo Shillings. -M. Levy Sl Co., Agents.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRBUTKE'S TKLKaiiAM'.J

(Received Jnne 20-12.30 p.m.) NAUTICAL INQUIRY. • LAUNCKSTOiv, Wednesday. An inquiry has been held into the circum stances attending the wreck of the ship Asterope, at Low Bead. Tbe Court has found the captain guilty of neglect, but the final decision has not yet been come to. LONDON, June 19. NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT. The cargo of frozen meat by the ship! Lady Jocelyn, from Wellington, has arrived in good condition. The first portion of tbe mutton was sold to-day, and realised 6Jd per pound. HOMEWARD SUEZ MAILS. The homeward mails via Brindisi from Melbourne, May Btb, were deliveied to-day. THE PROPOSED ANNEX*.HOST OF NEW HEBRIDES. LONDON, June 19. The Agents-General of the various *us tralian colonies and New Zealand are strongly urging the annexation of the New Hebrides group by tke Imperial Govern ment. The difficulty in the way of carry ing the project into execution con«hts in the agreemeutbutween England and France to refrain from annexing the islands in tbe Pacific. LONDON, June 18. The report that Mr Richard O'Shaugh nessy bad been appointed Governor of Queensland has not received any official confirmation. LONDON, June 18. Intelligence is to hand of further diffi culties between the Transvaal Boers and the border tribes. Telegrams have been received stating that the Usula natives have made a successful incursion in force into the Tran»vaal territory, canying off a largo number of cattle.

SPECIAL TO PRB.SI ASSOCIATION],

(deceived 20th June, 11.20 a.m.) FuOZEN MKAT THADK. LONDON, June 19, The frozen meat, ex Garonne, haa averaged 6Jd per lb. GREAT SCOLLINO MATCH. Hanlan and Courtney are arranging the preliminaries for a grand sculling match for a thousand pounds aside, the Hop Bitters Company adding a thousand pounds, KBFOKMi IN AKMKNIA. Tbo scheme of reforms in Armenia has been approved of by the Sultan, AMEBIC/AN FKNIANS APPALLED. 'Ihe American dynamite party appears to bo completely paralysed. CAuSB UP THB hU*i>EBLAND DISASTEK. LONDON, June 18. The cause of the accident at Sunderland Is attributed to the fact tbat prize-i were offered to the children first downstair*, and that the door wai nearly closed by the door keepers to control tho rush. Tbe inquest on the bodies has been adjourned. ASSISTED STATE BMIGKATION. Lord Derby, Secretary of State for the Col. nips, in reply to a deputation urging tho State to assist emigration, said that would only be possible if tho emigrants re paid tho advances made. COXTRADICriON.' The statement that the whole of the staff of the North Borneo Trading Company had been massacred by natives is denied. MB BBIGHI' AUD THB TOKIES. Mr Bight has admitted that his accusa tion against tbe Tories was too general. The breach of privilege motion, brought .forward by Sir Stafford *orthcote, was rejected by a majority of 34, NliW bOUiH WALES LOAN. BYUNEY, Jnne 19. The New South Wales .inscribed loan of three millions sterling was placed on the London m.rkat today. Tenders will be opened on the B'h proximo.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., RM.)

Watching.—Krneet Saxol was charged with tho larceny of a watch aud chain and two rings, value £0, the properly of Andrew Heavey, at Auckland, on June 2nd.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Andrew Ueavoy being called, deposed that no loet a gold watch, ring, and chain, from his shop on the day in question.—Bernard Levy, p«wnbruker, Vwmru-aue .t, depuscd tbat tne watoh Wis brougst to hla slop on Juno 2nd. by a m»n if h.jtn he believed to be tha prisoner. Ho lent fll on lt.-Kaianuol Uendelson, assistant to Men in Levy aod Han. was oalleo, andatati d tbat piiaoner oalled st tbe shop lesterday to tedrom a gold open-faced watch, for whlon he produced tha ticket now befon the nouit. Ihe watoh was lo the detective's pocbbssiod,— Detective fwohey dowwiii that prisoner ae e-'ed, lo prfStinoa otuta lady, ypa onlay, that ho puicCased lb- waioh from * pas eager by the W<9stme»fi. i tbo. contlictlrg statements were mado Bobseqnentfy. Ihe prisoner now o aimed to nave purohased the p »wn Motet noma u.au In the aireet. When be found Detective Huwhes h<d tha watch In hla pomeaaioo he want to the detostiva offl< o to get It, shewing that he was not conscious of n roug-dolng.—Mr and vim (Jitnfoct *aye the prisoner a good Oharaoter,—His Worenio rouaa tbo prisoner guilty, bat lo iking at Ihe orproteoted manner In which the goods were left, only In flotud a sen tence of li days Imprtuonment.

Diiunkknness. — Several persons wero punished for this offence in tho ordinary course. Skasikn'h Aot.— Jobn Duffy was charged under tho Shipping and aeaiuon g Aot with dls obodleuoo to lawful commands on tbe British ship Ch do, at Auokland, on June 17.—Pri-oncr pleaded not guilty, and said ho was not able to work. Ho stated this fact when ho knocked off.—Tho Chief Officer gave evidence to the etfeot that tho prisoner refused duty, and dta not assign any nxuon tor til-, con-mot— The uiaaterof tr.e vtsiel waa called, aid gave cor roborative evtdeeee.—Prlsanet Said tbe oflioe< s had lad him the life of a ng . moo they left Gravusaml and ha" rspea'cdiy threatened to throw him ovorooard.— - out Weeks' lmprtaon m» nt with hard' labour.

..iTir Jack.-JoMi Melklo, a oolourod in dividual, oomwonly known us Happy, waa o arutd under the .Vagrant Aot wita having no lawful . vlslwo Inoana ot Bup.ort -f'rl eonor aald ho did not require itnyibiuir from anyone.—-erg-ant Clarke nop sol that ha t una the prisoner lb tin ooorway ot the Counl- Chambers I>B'. night He «as under the inlluiuco of liquor.—Cons-able oC.o a i al o uavo evidence, and too prlßinor was contonovd to thtce mouths' ImurJaonm nt with hard labour. «*'

vins -Mi 'Nicy's Hun, Mary Ann Dixon was ohargt,.-'. with the larceny of a qntnilt* of bar, valilt-12s fid, tbe properly ot .m.ll, iloonoy at Auc'iKii" ii Jine 18th —ihe onblusnlcg million Indignantly denied the s ft tnmeata mrnt.—Mra Mooney a voiuble lacy, who was desirous <hat tho Cent (hoold not io»et that tho waa a leildout ia tbe arise- Cratlo neighbourhood of Onancoiy-atreet. depo<ed lint one 'ay lavt week >be hair was on hor dressing table, and next morning it was gone. Sho had no idea when the theft wm committed, because sho waa drunk that day.— Sarah Ann, another Chancery Lane maiden of tho •' says I" suooles, whoßO "h's were scattered In wild profusion, do. OBed that sho bought the hair from Mrs Dixon for 15s. — Dutootlve Uughoa stated that he rcoelved the hair from Mrs Home. — Prisonor donlod having ovor handled tho hair, and His Worship giving her tho benefit, of tho doubt, (lluolia ged the oase. An Ovkrcoat.—George William Richmond, a young man, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing an overcoat, value ids, the pro- Sony of J. D. Itundlott, at Auokland, on lay 25th.—Prosecutor, a builder and con tractor lodging at the Governor Browne Hotel, deposed that ho missed tho ovor coat trom his room on tho day in question. rti'i vanio ot the ooat wis fiS.—James Kae, pawnbroker, depta <d tbit tbu prisoner pledged the overcoat produced at his shop oi the evening of 26 h M y, and Datecive High-s proved the arrest of too prisoner last nlnht - It was stated that Ulolimond had baen brought up twic-j previously, and on each oousion had bi-rn aifoharged for want of evidence. The o lice were satisfied tbat h<> had bean oarrylng on a ( ji torn of pntr Jam ny for some timo.— One mo-th's imprißonment with nam labour,

M.MGto BmiiHUY.— hn ohargo ot bribery pref^rreo against Wm. Victrrs rtsvena waa heard at 1.45 p.m. It will bo found reported in annther column.

This concluded the hncinf s*.

MINING NEWS.

MIMINQ RKPORTP.

Nkw PbinC* Imperial —I Intend having the whole ot the amalvam on hand retonea to morrow morning, and will also hiive It melted at the bank, to order to forward s clip tor »ssny. I bave now kOt < Soßoza amalgam on band (mm specimens, and ex. ecu 6500zs more t.w ight. whloh will, including ucnorol dirt, make a luial ot abont B,oooozs. — (Signed) G, S. Ci.akk, June 13. Qcein OF Bbautv.—T-.e contra'tors of No. 10 level have completed their connaot ef 50f., and bave ben re-let another Ml. The reef Urn greatly Improved In s ze m.d appearanc, batng now Sllr. In ihlcknets. with good niDeral fndlca t'.ons. 'i he main drive No. 10 goli-g north on Queen of May reet is now In 40 't past the winze, looking wall (or oirrying nolo. Trie drive going north is In 12ft.. bat I nave not broken down any of tbe r-iet fir,oe my last report. The loading s'opo going seaward is in a distance of 80ft, and the second stopo 30ft Leading stono going northward is in 35ft, and tho second 20ft, all measurements taken (rom the winze. The reef throughout averages about ifX in thickness. No. 9 level: wo started to drlvo on Monday at the junction of the Quoon of May and an old drive, and in the opening out kbnut nit, w* out a lode 181ns thick, from which we obtained litis picked stone and left a gned «,how ot gold In ihu face I b- tUvo this wlilpiov^tobu tho main reef, for It te bearing the pame conrseand nnderlar, and by all tbat I l»atn le lutaot 11 ho 0 level. Klioe writing ih« abov» OOlb'.of plened stone has oorre to huA from sa-rO place.-(Sianedl (X H. NEL33W, Janu 19-b. '-'■ ':■ ".' '' •-'-'■■-■ ■- -: ■■ :■■--

£326 worth-of" Machines, eje Clrde npd George Bewley.—D. S. Chambers, 70,'Quccn stroet.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER,)

WELLISGTON, this day, Elective epper House, ,:

I'-ASKBD a Ministerialiit to-day re the. pro babilities of the Government introducing an Elective Councils Bill this session, nnd was positively assured there was no such inten tion. He pointed oiit that it would be in advisable to thrust Buch a sweeping mea sure on members of the Legislative Council I before the time has been allowed to admit of the proposal being canvassed by the coun. try, and a pretty [definite idea gained of public opinion re the change. Workmen's Lien Bill. Mr Feldwick's Workmen's Lieu Bill ex tends the benefit of the Contractors' Debts Act to sub-contractors and workmen on piece. His Chattels Securities Bill is the same as last sassion, with the addition of several clauses drafted by Mr Ivets, which will form a complete part as to caveat, and en ables caveat to be lodged against a bill of sale, The Opposition Leader. In tbe House last night, Mr Montgomery was repeatedly alluded to by members of tbe opposition and Miuistenaiisis as '' Leadtr ol the Opposition," Electric Lighting. I have ascertained tbat the present elec tric lighting of the Home is merely experi mental, only the Homo of Representatives and the new large corridor being illumin ated, The general lighting of tbe buildings will not be proceeded with till the recc-s. The machinery will be woiked by a 16 ---horse-puwer gas engine, and tbe 120 lights will b! arranged in mull circular chande liers containing 20 lights each. The first lighting takes place in about a fortnight. Native Reserves. The statement of receipts and disburse ments of the commissioner of Native Reserves for the year 1882 states that tbe , amount collected in the North Island during tbe year was £5,312 18s lid; dis bursements, £4,249. Statutes Revision. Amongst the papers laid on the table was, a report ol the Statutes Revision Uouiuiis sioneif,which bhowed that the Coinmisiioc. era had prepared ucw Consolidation uilln as follows : Counties — absorbing' 6 .acts ; Municipal Corporation, 7 cts and 27 Pio-! vincialOwlinauces ; Property Law, 15 Acts;' Transfer; 4 Acts; I rowu Grants, 6 Acts; Savings Hanks, 5 Acts ; Patents, 3 Acts; - Sheriffs, 6 Acts; Execution of Criminal*, 3 nets j Police (jifeuces, 3 Acts; 27 Ordin anceß; Public Libraries, 3 Acts, 5 Annexation of New Hebrides, Papers relating to tho Pacilio Islands annexation contain the following :— "Colonial Secrotary, Wellington, (confi dential).—l have been urged by a weighty deputation to invite -vustralasian co-opera tion to induce the Imperial Government to annex the Islands from New Hebrides to Now Britain and New Ireland. . It is credibly reported in Melbourne tbat French annexation is imminent, and'will be accom plished unlets piompt action is taken. Suggest that each colony telegraph urgently through their Governors to the Colouiiil Office nspecting tbe impoitance to Australasia that tho Islands should not fall into the hands of any foreign power,— J amks Service." TbePremier, Mr Whitaker,acknowledged the receipt, and cabled to the Agent-General as follows :-" Reported foreign • powers propose appropriating Pacific Island; urge strongly Imperial Government to take prompt measures to avert such catastrophe from Autstralusiit, Act in concert with Victorian Agent-General. Sir Dillon Bell cabled a reply as follows : Pacific Islands perfectly sale. Turninp point in question will be,aßin New Guinea, whether colonies will provide expense ot any action taken by Imperial Government. Tnereforestrongly advise immediate concert between Governments for obtaining assur ances so Lord Derby to that etftc', Tbe next communication of Mr Servico to tbe Colonial Secretiry in as follows :— "Propose sending telegram to tbe "Agent- General as follows :—Hopy of Pjclfie Inlands annexation protectorate nece^sarj for .- u>tr»liun future colonies; willing to contribute expen-e iv interest of natives. British philanthropists should support, England should do for Australia what Australia cannot do for herself, Un at dis satisfaction if England fads to secure her own future." Mr Whitaker telegraphs in reply : " Par liamentin seraion. Willsuhmit resolutions at once re expense of annexation or protec torate." Leave of Absence. To-day leave of absence will be moved for Messrs Hobbsand Pillitt. •Ihe Eight Hours Bill. Mr Green's Euhit Hours Bill provides no penalties for infraction, The Bill is ' simply declaratory, and would, if passed, have no more binding effect than an abstract resolution. Wahanui and Sir George Grey- Wahanui has written to Sir George Grey stating that be intends forwarding a peti tion to Parliament relative to his land, and asking Mir George Grey to assist him. Mortgage Release Bill Mr Feldwick's Mortgages Release Bill provides tbat a receipt endorsed on niort gago 1b a sufficient discharge without re conveyances, such receipt discharging the mortgage. On Fiiday next Mr Seddon will intro duce h's Mew Zealand Government Hail way and Employes Bill, Abolition of Edu> cation Districts Bill, and Ednca ioo Boards Bill. On tha samo day Mr Beetham move* that it is expedient that action be taken in c4iijunction with the O'her colonies to '•btnin representation in the lmp--ri.il Par liament. ■ '..' The native Land Company's BUI, Tho private Bill for the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company is not ye* in the examiner* office; Tho delay is genet ally attributed to strong opposition in the Cabinet. ' Proposed Bible Reading in Schools. The principle of Mr Green's Moral Train ing in Public Schools 811 is that School Committees shall appoint special, periods during school hours for Bible reading les sons. '• Government Insurance. The report of the Government Insurance Commissioner for the half-year ended De cember 31,1882, shows : -' 'rdiaary branch: - New proposals received daring the half-year, 3,344, for a sum of £844,640. Of these 797 were declined, or not taken up, leaving 2,547 new policies, producing a premium income of. £20,404. The repoit states : " A separate temperance section was opened on the lit July last. The expectations of success aro frilly real ised, 472 policies, (or a sum of £111,225, being issued during six months. Death claims on the ordinary branch amounted to £19,857, and endow ments totalling £500 attained maturity. The revenue branch' from all sources is £94,789, and tho accumulated fund £704.888. Industrial Branch: New policies issued number 0,288; assuring, £158,527. The total claims were £131. Balance-sheet: Head office salaries £3,216 ; branch offices and asont?, £813; extra clerical assistance, £427; medical fees, £2,906; travelling expen-ea, £387. Native Claims. The report of Mr a. F. Clark, Commis sioner, appointed to enquire into the claims ol certain Poverty Bay natives regaraiug alleged unfulfilled promises, has been laid on the table, but is not yet printed. Roads and Bridges Construction. A bulky report of matters dealt with by the Minister of Works under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act to date has been prepared, I take the following from it:—Main roads : Ac- Count to grants under Faction 30, £176,572; less amounts found by local bodies and written off, £7018 - £169,554. Grants under Sections 32 and 33, £385. Grants for flood dam ages, £441, Baiancp, £29,620 -£200 000. Loans for district roads amount to £32,163 10s lid ; and there is a balance of £47,636 to credit of district roads account from the £100,000 allocated last session. The Opposition Still Disorganised. Mr Stewart, the Opposition whin, assures me that no meeting of the members of the party has been yet held. The Adjourned Debate on the Address. : | The;debftt3 on the Address-in. Reply will be continued this afrerooon, and should ppportuuiiy, occur, B}t\ Gca>,, Gj,cy wil > speak. . o;amendment Will be.mdved. an d the nddtesß will be allowed 'to gb^Wtne voices.

House of Representatives.

TUESDAY.

Tbe House met at 2.30 this afternoon, i The Strangers' Gallery was well filled, but I the Ladies' Gallery was empty, it having •been whispered that Mr Shaw, who is a favoijri'eot the fair sex, would not move the '.Addicss-in.Reply till the evening sitting. / Petitions. ..... Mr.'&SCoLE., presented a petition from Bridget Donnelly for a grant of land as an emigrant; from William Robertson, for rectification of. a. Crown grant, of land.at R-jglau ; and from Thomas VV. P. Smith, of Kaihai, relativo to certain calumnious statement* concerning him by two Govern ment officers. Amongst the Southern petitions were ihree from Catholics at Dunedln, Invercar glll.'andSelwyn, praying for a grant in aid ol schools or other relief. One was seven yards lons. Two Interesting Bills. Mr " Conscience " Geben gave notice if a bill to empower shopkeepers to regulate the hours of busiuess. Mr Fish gave notice of his intention to ask the ■ Government if they intend this • ession to introduce a bill to amend the Licensing Act by abolishing Klective Com mittees and substituting the nominated system. Watmqts Plains Lands. Mr Hutchison gave notice to ask the Minister of i,and-<, " Whether he intends to publish the tenders sent in for leasing naive lands on the West Coast, and to in dicate reasons (if tiny exist) for declining the highest offer wlieu such a step is taken?" . . , - .. ~ Ihe Assurance Department. Mr HUTCHISON also moved fora nominal return oi the officers employed in the Gov e nment Assurance Department, with their salaries and commission paid. Railway Employees. Mc H utchisoN also gave notice of his in tention to uak the Minister of Woiks if he will state the clause cf the Railway Regu lations which places tailway employes en the footing of Civil Servants, as he saio they were in replying to a question in tbe House on the l-liliiu.it. ; aud tbe clause b> which the employe's' are foibidden to bring their giievance* under the notice of mem bers of the Legislature or other persons. Libel and. Contempt of Court. Mr Tole obtained leave to introduce a Libel Bill and Contempt of Court Bill. Constitution Amendment. Leave was given to Sir George G<ey to postpone the second reading of tbe Consti tution Act Amendment Bill till Thursday, ttie .sth July. .".-.. Ihe Upper House Nominations. ■Mr aOLMBS moved that the Treasurer lay on the table a return of gentlemen called to the Upper floiise after being de-' feated for the House of Representatives. . Land Grants, > Mr Seddon presented a petition from Albert Rua-ell, police-sergeant, late of Paeroii; asking for a land grant on account of services. , Electoral Latvs. Mr Ivess, on asking if it was the inten tion of the Government to amend tbe tie- ' gistration of Electors Act and Election Petitions Act, expressed a hope that amend ments would 'not be left till next session,! just prior to tbe general election, ! 1 The Hon. Mr DICK replied that it was the inloution,,.ot the Government to briug down an amending measure this session. Vaccination. Mr HutGhison asked if inttruclipug had been giveu to public vaccinators touch? ing tbe uature of the lymph used, and' the conditions aud restrictions under which vacciuati 'ii is to be enforced, aud if so, will tbe Government, cause instructions to be publi.hei t: • Mr Dick replied to tbe effect that general instructions were only given to vaccinators. The Bankruptcy Bill. On Mr. Connolly moving tbat the Bankruptcy Bill be referred to a t-elect com mittee, Mr MacamDRRW said he thought that bill should be first considered by the House. Mr Williams thought the country was anxious for an amendment of the present legisla ion, and a relereuce ot the matter to a select committee mubt have the effect of considerably delaying the matter. Mr Holmes pointed out that the Minis-ei of justice bad two reports before him - -that trom the Judges and that from the Jniut Committee ot both Houses. With those reports before him, tbe Minister should have been iv a position to introduce a bill embody ing the views of the Government on tbe m«tter. if it went to a select commit'ee, it would tak* up half the session. He sug gested that the measure' should be brought before a committee of the House. Mr Connolly then withdrew his motion, and the bill was read a first time. New Bills. Sir GEORQB Gkky asked leave to intro duce a Stamp Act 1882 . mendment, Bill. The House wen', into committee, and tbe Bill was introduced and read a fitst time. Mr Stewart's Coroners' Act Amendment bill, providing tor payment of coroners' juries, was also introduced aud read a first time. Th<j second reading of the University Act Amendment. was postponed till Friday next. | Appointment of Committees. On the Hon. Mr Connolly's motion, a Statutes Revision Commission Committee, was appointed, comprising Messrs J. B. Brown, Feldwick, Fish, Bolraes, Mcll wraith, Sbaw, Thomson, Watt, Whitaker, arid the mover. The Hon. Mrßot-LKSTON moved the ap pointment of: a Waste Ltodi Committee, consisting of Messrs Buchanan, Driver, Fttlton, J. Greco, ' Hurtt, Macandrew, Pearson, Whyto, and the mover. Mr Montgqmkßy, though not prepared to move an "amendment, objected t'O'tttfe construction of tho committee, only two . members from his side bf'tbe House having seats. Ho suggested that Mr ttollestoii Bhouldiiialtertitllo pftameS so that* frtur.; members of the Opposition should have SCftt?. *?''.i VAt:"- .. . -Hi. . ■;.:) '..-'■ ■'; Mr SBDD3N al.'o objected because there were no. West Coast members on the com-" roittee. *

Mr Rollestonsaid the question of sides of tho House never entered his bead. Ihe members were the same as !a«t session, and ha,d Mr Wont«omer>'s approval. ' All the members of committee worked so hard that ho would not like to make individual dis tinctions and suggest removals. However, when vacancies, occurred, he would, keep the sugge&tihn'hi view. ."'". ; ' ■■ Other comriiittees wereelected as follows— G loficl is : J, Brown, Cadman, l)«;Liutour, Fi'zgerald, Motris, Munro, Pyke, Seddou, Shaw, and Kolloston. frATiBWG Okdeks. -The Speaker and Messrs Himlin, Bath^fc, Connolly, Homes, Macandrew, Shephard, Tole, Wil iiams, and Atkinson.

LooAL i Bills. — Hamlin, Fulton, Holmes, McKcnzie, McDonald, O'Calla ghau, Shephard, Tole, Lee, and Atkinson.

Petition Classification. — Dodson, Duncan, Fercu<;. Fish, Mason, McMillan, Smith, Sutter, Thomson, White. J INT <"OMMITT*JS ON BlLLS.—Whit aker, Williams, Hamlin', The appointment of tbo Native Com mittee was adjoinued.

Major ATKINSON moved a Panting Debates Committee : - Tho Speaker, Bracken, Douautour, Feldwick, Uu chi sm, Joyce, Mo.-s, Petrie, Stewart, and the mover.

Mr HUTCHES >N suggested that some of the member* who compl dned of the cost of printir.g should now movesom^ p.nctical resolution—say th^tthecost of "Hansard " be cut oown tv one half.

Mr S'HephArd drew attention to the great delay th.it h„d taken piace in ihe issue of ihe " Blue Book,"

-Mr Macandrew hero caused a liiugh by stitiog tbat iustoad of moving that tbe co t bs cut down, he would rather ino\e that copies of " Han ■ard" bo posted free to every householder in tbe colony. Some member made a suggestion' that evidently found favour iv -the House, It 1 waSjto the eff ct that two fetitions Com mittees be appointed, as the *brk was too much for one. Last session tbo Committee , was supposed to consider 300 or 400 peti -1 tions.: Mr Brackkn, in asking for a return re adveitsiog tenders, and cost pet inch for advertisements, said it bad been customary i for the Government.to produce the returns referred to, Thia session it had not been done. ' - The House then adjourned till 7,30, J be House met at 7.30, when tha Ladies' and fetraugerß' Galleries were filled. The occupants of the ./Legislative Gallery in, eluded tho .Premier, the Hon. Mr Oliver, I 1 Cr. Po!len,;. and Mr Martin. The attrac- I tion «as mido!>,!bt<;dty the moving .o too ridrcss-in-Ropiji'"' I- ' .', » Mr Shaw, wuo»v<n».fttlie.v6kiii>g.-dies, wis received with hearty appause He proceeded to move that an address be pre

sented to Hi? Excellency > n rcnwTT? speech which « is ExcellencyVaTpL^8 m*ke to both House*. Iv commeS^ asked the indulgence usually extendi^" ; noviciates. The speech whln/iK*** bad given deserved their hearty tffi W The wH..«te»t travelled over and fce^would confine himself to alladinii? matters of which he had personal kS' '• ltdfje or of great importance. H e »W j to the pleasure felt at .the GoveS .appointment, and..paid a tribute to hi.3. • • he services. The portion of the srlZ^ regarding the annexation of » ow ffehfci and oiher islands, opened a large ones!!"■ It they could find a feasible mfthSoll^ nexing the islands or fortniog then, » ?'" Crown colonies, he was sure this Partial would co-operate with the other cnlfffi-'- ' the wovk. He was sure the.House w«, v [ enriorse His Kxcrllency's comn!W..i° W(l the exertions of the Welt §Srtn *° missioner. Sir W. Fox. and twT'^ acted with bim. Thanks were al««*. . the Native Minister for hia exerting. f^J 0 I matter. To thoe who knew mJ&SL^ 1-. mattered little what per-ons out-M, aU colony said regarding him. Mr bhsw », ceeded to characterise Mr Kusden'a i- *)ro" * a? a calumny on Mr Br>ce. HektrlJtn^ portion of the gpeech le goldfieid, ££v* ' large number of per-ons in ths coLl„ a ' i utterly ignorant or careless ef the ««♦ * portions to whioh the goldmintaelS*: had grown. The coloay badeS*? £42 000,000 worth of gold and fcffii *orth oi wool, which latter indußß continually dinned into their.tars Vs*' staple ludustry aud backbone of them?,,? 6 ■ If one-third ofjtne assistance thatK?' given to Wool had been RWentogoldT 1 prosperity of the fields would now be much greater, inference was made to Hurl newal of the San Ifrancisco raaU «„£' Mr Sbaw said that if it was known llf' "« session that before this session they wonw t"' have had a forty three days directr*£w with England and WelliDgfonS m ffi have been some hesitation-in renewing 8,1 service. Public opmion appe,^ &T vcr.ng in the direction of BB _£_& »•* Opper Houie-(No, no.) At any __?£ question was asmming »'siibitt^^ t ™° ? and it was for them to decide how the' Upper House should be shaped: th"» areat difficulty lay in detaU. He Meved l em ■ 1 colony, a neighbour of ours, had tried an Elective Upper House, and> section of the community now wished a revtißioir to; tha ! old system. He trusted he was not wrens in assuming that ope of the fe«. bills to ba brought down by the Government would be a measure to amend the 'bsokrubtcy law. The present state of the law wars,"'r? disgrace to the > olony; he said this with a cerJ ■'■'% tain degree of confidence,, because be wai " daily brought into con act with the working ' of the Act. A radical reform was absolutely * nece.-saiy, and he trusted the Government V would not shrink from its duty in, laying" %■■ before the, House, a bill to protect tha :* honest man and punish tho rogue; he baued the Government would bring in a > measure to bring a class of mr-n -within ihe scope of the criminal law who at pre sent went Scot free. He alluded to Hie facility afforded by tne present law tb wife:"' deserters to safely play the gay Lothario in other colonies. .Another measure he hoped. -, to sec introduced wa» one regulating tbe. a.iministration of justice in the colony, ' especially in tbe lower Courts..' The bill 3 drafted and, circulated was quite' insuffl. 2 cient to meet the case. .In this matter, :: New Zealand was fifty years behind other ' colonies. New Zealand had refused to. ■ follow in well beaten tracics of judicial reform adopted by Britain and the Ansha- ) lian colonies. The County Coarfc system; "_\\m was the: easiest grasped -and best, and be > ; trusted jUis Kxcellency's advisers would "• ; cou-ider whether we are wiser than Britain ''. and the colonies he enumerated,r -He.had pointed out; thel salient points of the speech, | aud concluded* by moving tho address, (Loud applause.) Mr Lee, in seconding the addrew, thought they should exprt-ss gratification at .'. : the manner His Excellency had been received by all sections of the community - during his recent visit through the colony, He thought it would be a grievous loss to the colony if the South Pacifile Islands fell-^J under other than Britain's rule, and was - pleased to tee steps taken to establish 3 . British sovereignty in the Pacific Islands, i After alluding to the native question, he slid he nop-.-d to see Ihe nominated system of emigration supplemented by a i « stream of free emigration. (Ho, no.) " The proposal to establish a colonial exhibi tion in London was well worthy 'ol their :,. consideration. MSB Mr Fergus replied to a charge made by Mr Mon'goiniry that he had brought prei sure to bear on miuisters to obtain puhlis works in his district, by stating that both works in his district had bo- n before proti- -' ded for If Mr viontgomcry, as leader of tha Opposition, attacked members whofolJ •. lowed hi C<vemnie t because they■■-»■; believed their policy hone-t and just, £?.?; thought it wou dbe a log time before tbe member for Aknioa occuptid a seat on the * mini-terinl botches. He. believed,the time .... waa'earning when th* cottiitry',would be able to do without special appropriation for ] roads and bridges., . , . fflmjß Mr B.THGATE proceeded to criticise the ' Governor's speech, which, he said, was > disappointing both to Ministerallsts and Oppositionists. It referred to nothing bnt ■ matters of history, and foreshadowed no policy. Major Atkinson's fishing tour had produced nothing -but an empty basket. .- eferring to the portions of the speech." » *'| the commercial depression which had ex-.. ■_■ i tended over.a portion of the year, he-said that this depression was increasing, Be | was sure the bankruptcies -in DunedinH* and Chiiatchuich averaged one per diem in »ach city. Hi enumerated a list of bank ruptcies cut from a Duncdin paper, showing that the artißan class wjs chiefly affected,^;: While, the Government admitted this lamentabls state of affairs, did they' ; . Suggest means of relief t Krtrej.iftsi^ . nothing to place hope in men's breasts. The Govcnment supporters claimed great ' kudos for coosolidatini! the statutes which occupied th-ee fourths of bit \e.ir's ittute bo k. 'Peopla asked for b.-i-ad. and the Minstry gave-tfaeitt'-a atone _ —a 'd^':Kaßh'"^t''-c6'-!BolidW'ed'J^l^'QWiiSfcWv.; was very po>r diet. The.prospjwto^rfjto''-- -I c li-ny. oad g adually decreased" dhragnHSa - i four years Wliico the Ministry bad WeupW^J hose benches.: H« assured theqi thatat.- Uuncdiu tho fiuancial position was giving ~ great anxiey, and the banks were bßini - S'eaily preste'd. Ihey had had a good ' harvest, "md an • enormous shipinant of: s -j grain wllch he beUered ■ would exceee £i,0u0,000. Frozen sheep, were a, great:; slicctss he wool c'ip was good, and pticFS high, and in thi face of that Ihertferi ' not prwperous. The damnint! fact n& mained that sinci these^entl^ihWocciipied. ,i ; the bei ches the coo iy had not had ona day's commo cial prosperity. To say that_'_; the conduct of thi Gbvarnment at ut« a co c of last se-sionv was bjameable. wtis to i peak n ildty. On the last daftitf ?, tire rojsiou they hid pusheditMqugnvgup I adouuticg 10 £r,BOO ; oOD,.andhad-«p«it- j kdndied* of ihouaaiids to benefit the. BB' j populated lands of wealthy iriend-. Ua I whole admitiistrutivo.machjnety;-of «» 1 colony was entirely out oi ge«J, WouW ' I ihe commonest trader in this city-*pp»W-, j the estimates for the currenli y»r» -*«^; the year wbb balf spent r as •tte^MtoJnjWs I had done- last year, in bringing do*a tae;' estimates? In America the estimatia WW. . j sent in one meeting after the meeting™ tbe House, aod in European countries generally they were prepared a - mW" 1 before the meeting of the representetfw I body. He urged that the. Goyam^t should ba held to promiie to P"*K, estimves in a few days. It %ffKg . did not cairy on the buaineM mJWg try .bette r.thVy were bound asked tho Government W. = *~ bad beeu done to i»^^,f;riS witu capital who could.'.emplg'jj"* p the Primes oM»W™»i. a '^| bad taken Lw.th nm •**£&,£. £100. If the government'***.*«« .^ tho advantages "ol tnu«ta^,^.X Zedand by "means oi pamphlf,,•*.',' rbey miiiht have Becured a pbit on o iw» boon of prosperity. ~B» '•^l^Ja proposal of holding a 'joint ■« h*'W g ;| other colonies, md In wofta^-W^ -c would be pleased if Mmmtera WB^Jg*.^ out some hope for the future for thetwjg depression in the South was for a varfeg« | reasons attributed to them thinM« ; . : men, some of whom, if he menUoned.themr mieht be considered ÜbeUona. The'; expression of opinion from merchanfa "roifa would astonish the county J | DubUshod. He twitted the Government W;^ filling the Upper Homo with the rejected of the country. - •■■■?&s§& j-ir Grobosi Gbey, Avho wftß applanoe* -a said be would confine himself to one poinr. They were told that the harbour ol Kawnia was about to be opened and a townaMpni e-tabli-hed. He wished to c<ill the a.tW tion of the House to an act of injustice wi«« which this bad been done. The fi"*^"^! of the Government was to protect tne ! interests of subjipts. If, through influrHg« i iidn;brochervirtse, subj-.ct3'*er.; driven frpf , ' their lunds.'if »at c duty ..f th- Goverßv . ment toi^ufcrelief/spdretum thei- I»»fe4s Fowstiit haptißueditliMtaiawiiywho b«a^ ■ ■ pencd Kawliin ha•< been "riven from b-;m*/||| by the natives, ihe Government, Ww^Bl

■ I ...jpi!! W .'"» I . !'."" "' "-"■" ''' ■"■• T-r~ra- -—~ ■_-. , THE AUCKLAND EVENIBU* stak. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 380.



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rfWORNTON, SMITH AND PIBTB . . HAVE FOR BALK I "Orwn" Flour. In sacks, 10W and 6V§ Oh&mplon" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do, do. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat ■-.--- HTbw Winter Goods. J. CU"^N. Haviko Now Kxobivbd h s last shipmkst o* SEW AUTUMN AND WINTBK GOODS, Ex tho Cephalonla, British King, Garonne Orient, Sec See. IIIPOBTKD PIBEOT FSOlt 80MK O* THi BSST Fbkncs, KNQUsa, ahd Scotch * MiHDF.CTCKEUS, Ani In order to cope with the system of ad ver Win j Cheap Bales and Blanghcerln« Goods •t any price, now go much In vogae, he has determined from this date to still further Reduoe hia hitherto Small Profit*, and sell ail his New and Fashionable floods at ths smal lest pos-iblo per oentage on cost consistent wllh cheap prrmlaes : £,and small comparative expenses. All Goods Bra Marked in Plain Flgnres, and no oonoestion oan be made to the Trade '.. " pit present Low Prloer. 3. 0. invito) special attention to his DRB3B DaPAttTMKNT. which embraoas some ot the Newest, Beat, and Meat KaJiionoble Fabrics aod Designs, Shade, and Qutiitles of French, Kngllah. and Sooich Manufactures. Advertiser has neither old'or unfashlonahl-, mildewed or moth-eaten rnbblsh in his Btook, and be will nut nothing in print wh'eh shall not be oairied ont In Its entirety, HE BLSNKKT, FIANNSL. & GKNKRAL MANOHKaTKR DBPABTMBNTB, 08JERX.HABBBDA8HBRT, MILLINER t ANTLB, ULBTBB. ft GRNTbBMKN'B W MKROBRY DEPAKTMBNTS, are all replete with New and Seasonable Good*. Comb, Skk, aho Jodos vok YousßK>W> J. CULL EN, IMPOBTBB, 250, UUKM-aTRSKT, ii . AUCKLAND. |. ___ : ft.OB.BKT MASON, Now Xt> ton, opposite Lambonrne'B, has In (took Hosiery. Haberdash ery. Halloo. Shtrtlngs. Cash . , meres. *o.; Mlliiarv Front MB Months' and Men's White Shirts, 3s 6d; Mot's Tweed Tronsen, from 6s. Good value In Men's Honor Worsted Coats; Hard and Soft Felt Hats, oheap. P.M. t~* bonsht a Splendid lot of HOSIB1V! SAHPIiBS, which he will sell at WHOLESALE . PBIOK. A few Very Handsome Seal Ostrich Feathers to be Bold ' : oheap: Kmbrolderod Bilk Velvet. ____. neat patterns, 2b Bd per yard.— KußßttT MASON, late ot the . Wholesale. W:; E - - Worth Reading. Do yon wish to see the Best and Cheapest Display of Drapery, Hosiery. Millinery. Ladles' an<f Children's Outfitting In Auckland I IfSOAO to address as below, when you will bo repaid for trouble. ' JAMES SCOTT, ■ General Draper andputfltter, London House, Victoria and Nelson streets, Auckland. „ Gr. C 0 U T TB, \______pi. '■ ■'. '' - - ■■'-'- DRAPER AND HABERDASHKH, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, OPPOSIT* HOWB-BT3BET. r .i,' NBWTON."' ' MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING— " Never seen cheaper in AncMand, not* withstanding all strong assertions made in advertisements. This is genuine Mens splendid Sootoh Tweed Overcoats, Heather mixtures, 28a 6d; real value, 13s. A large quantity of Men's Winter Tweed Tronsers at I Ud, honestly worth 10s 8d; a few Men's Busi ness and Working Coats at 7s Bd, worth MfeSd. Every other kind of Clothing equally Cheap, at JAMES SCUTTS. General Draper. London House, Victoria and Nelson Streets, Auokland. —N. 8.; Country orders must be attended with P.O.Q. ; j and a yyiLLiAMS, * DIRECT IMPORT R8 OF drapery And fancy goods, Both Sides KARANGAHAPE ROAD. NBWTON. "NOT BSLU-G 08"F" ---»NOT OOlN» TO ENGLAND"— "NOT OFFERING A LARGB DIbOOUNT'- Hnt have to arrive by tbe following vessels now due:— iffiKr.:::::. :".:::::S BMS a Hia LOT WINTHR BOOIjS, oomprUiig \STHINGANDOVBBOOATaiithese latter kZS, taaen made snedaUy to our order "extra nig' BL^reBTftFIIANNBLS, HOSIERY, &fn addition to the above-mentioned Goodfl. we slSl weeE*. er Gkobqb Biwlct. about ZOO Swo hundred) of Cooper. Box and Co.'s WATERPROOF TALVTHES COATS. Sea what tha Field aaya respecting those Goodßl-"! have tried your Ventilating Coat SeUto the oouraing field, and oonslder It a Seat BUocesss. It la most comfortable to walk fouia^turosanv coantlty ot raln.-Yotrs very SitSnllyL* *** <„RonlN Hood)-Membs °A New?r aoessUa* dlaoovewd) prevents tbe rubber hardening: and destroya all BmeU of "***h*" Wo have al wayajpn hand a BHOW OF HOBIBRYjFH IBT 8, HATS. MBS. BRACKS, BBWS, COLLARS, VH __ prioe. Style, Variety; and Good Value, ** ""tLSSidi to None in Newton. fr^nftEQULATlßti. ■VvnEWd PODOPHHLLIN PILLS, No. A. A^^aow known from Invercargill to Mon £LrtMoneofthe most efiectlve remedies foe ffSftfIGIBBI LIVER" Torpid DlgoetlvoFuno



Special Aaverttt»«»meotf. it* R. o ~R O 8 S E, SO. DENTAL SURGEON, May be Consulted at his Room* Quepn.etfc»t fo^fo Darby-street). Hours; 10 to a. VIST'S WHISKY. A SCIENTIFIO BACT. New Whisky is maddening and poisonous, W) matter how blended, oolouied, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS. Belfast, Ireland (eatoMJ****? 8 years), at present hold Immense stock of their Old Well-matubkd Whisky, and can enanre to the trade-through their Agenta-a really PURBj, OLD. UNADULTERATED. AND wfiOLBfSOME SPIRIT, the anaUtytov^ been pronounced equal to OIA* BtlArtva BRANDT. In bulk and case, to be had from A. HEATHER, Agkmt. i Head Colonial Offlce: Melbourne. JUST RECEIVED EX 8.8, POTOBI, THB VERT LITEST 81YLB8 IN DOLMAN 3, In Bntln, Broohe. Cashtntre, Cloth, &a JACKETS, la MatelaaetS, Cl«h. Sealskin, Sea, FOUR-IN-HANDS, In Ladles', Maids', and Children's. ULSTERS. In Ladles', Maid*', and Children's. FURS Ot all description!, terth by the yard and in Jacket and Mantle Sata. M ILN" &~C HOTO" AUCKLAND, lif rb a i Sale OF A. W. Macb-s bankrupt qtock. ankrupt Stock. MRS J. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Btook of A. W. Mace, will offlsr tha same (together with her own large and wollassortod stock ot Drapery, Clothing, Sec at a Groat Sacrifloe, in order to dear. The Stock is new, and wel chosen. Tbe following Tines will shoWtho Enormous Reductions:— Blaok and Cold Velveteens, from Is ftl Cold BaMna. from Is lid, all shades Bilks reduced from ialld to Sb lid. all winter ■hades . Satin Cloth. SJd, worth 18Jd Uaeful Flannel. BJd, worth Ud Blankets, from SB Ud eaoh Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 2Sa M to Men I Strong Trousers, Sa 9d Boys' Suits, trom 5a Ud Youths' Good Tweed Salts. 18s 6d. wart* t- And an other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDRBS3- JC M I T H •;, O M I T H DRAPER ft CLOTHIER (Next United Sbbvicb Hotel), QUEEN-STREET. J^ O T_ I 0 B, ' BEESWAX! BEES WAX 1 Purchased In any quantity for Cash, Buyers of Fungus and Montn Metal. Having purchased to China a MnaAasor* mefit ofTeaa himself, JAMHB AH KHWom ooafldently recommend tbem. aad trusts thataU Ms eld Customer*, and the Pnblla generally, will avafl theawOlvM Ot tills splendid oppecton^ and eon early to bay We Baaarior Ooagoft, Best Flavoured Kooloo, flfeonoboag, Md various Mixed Teas, solted to avonr twitoißo fag^» SoS^WI55?wSb. HSkerehteta, endSE? ocenmodiuw too aoaaerota to meotton. Note the Addreasi— JAMES AH KHW fc 00. PAQmeaHtosi JSW Winter Hosieky. JUST LANDED, Ex GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK OF WSffi HSH; rsoM ". J. &R, MORLEY'S. 293 PACKAGES RIBBED ft PLAIN BLAOK ft NAVY MAHONE ft OAR DUVAL GRENAT&SBAL BROWN WHITE ft SKY BLUE CLARET ft CHOCO LATE STEEL ft CLERICAL LADIES ft WOr { DRKN-S HOSE ft HALF HOSB, "Y^ILLIAM J^TTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER. & HOSIER, * "' -178,180» ft 188, QUEEN-STREET,; _ TN THB INSOLVENT ESTATE OP A. LINABURY AND CO. J. Cffi&l m CBr Being the Suoooeaful Tenderors is tha above Estate, beg to announoe to the Inhabl tanla of Anokland and its vicinity that a SALE ALB OP THE SAME WILL BB HELD ON TBE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED 8* A. LINABURY AHD CO., QUEEN-STREET. AND WIIX continue Until the entire btook is cleared out. REGARDLEB3 OP COST 1 J. Cosgrave and C°" I ■KTATIOWAL INSURANCE COM IS PANE OP NEW ZBAIkND. CAPITAL...- JTI7.T——..-«.««»• PMD UP iND BSfeERVEg. .JDW AUCKLAND BRANCH MI, QUMK-BTBWBT. LOCAL DIRKOTOR- D. B. OBUIOXBBAHK, EBQb This Purely Local Company aoeepts Ptts and Marine Rlekaot every flMcriptlon at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. .._,, ;> , ; , t :,^Be^^yn^htia.-''■ - : :i _ ~ Loatea Liberally and Promptly Paid. WILUAM TAIT. Branch Utnager