SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„„.« -crATi. ti iThis Evening, 5.29 _ HIGH WATKii ivloniin_r, o.ot SUNSET.-Thls Evening, i 5.34 ciwRMHS.—To-morrow Morning, G.-.6 MTONT9A.GE.-New- Moon, 2nd. 1.53 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranca Argyle, s.s., Norris, from Mercury Bay spray, sch., Watchland, from Timaru Opotiki, sch., Bassett, from Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Spray—GOO sacks oats. 101 sacks wheat

INWARDS Coastwise.—Bessie, from Kennedy Bay with 22,114 feet sawn timber: Opotiki, from Whangarei, with 60 tons coal; Olive, from Pakiri, with SS logs and 2-J.OOO shingles. ;

OUTWARDS COASTWISE.-Opotiki, for Tairua; Bessie, for Kennedy Bay ; Norval, for I.ussell; Olive, for Pakiri; Columbia, for Mercury Hay. Tho barque Loongana cleared at the Customs to-day for Newcastle, whither she proceeds in ballast

The brigantine Bannockburn was loading at Tairua yesterday.

When tho Argyle left Mercury Bay the fol lowing vessels were in port:—Brigantine Linda Weber, to sail on Saturday ; schooner Wuiayu, to leave for Gisborne to-day ; and schooner Three Cheers, loading.

Quite a small fleet of coasters came into harbour this morning, including the Fanny, Sovereign of the Seas, Gipsy, Mary, Mabel. Ghost, and Gem.

Tho schooner Spray, after a lengthy passage of twenty days from Timaru, arrived this morning. When offiEast Cape on Friday last, a hoavy gale was encountered, and continued for forty hours, during which the vessel is believed to have sprung a leak.

The s.s. Wellington left Tauranga at I p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 0 a.m. to day. Passengers :—Mrs Armitage, Messrs Meduri, Eady, Butwell, Crago, Montgomery. Dawes, Blair, R. T. Chatfield, C. A. Bake)-, A. Spencer, Rev. Burrows, and 2 steerage. Cargo: 373 sacks maize, 31 sacks gipcuin.

The B.s. Argyle returned from Mercury Bay early this(morning, with 61 sasks gilm, 30 hides, and 4 tons sundries. Passengers: Messrs Waita, Gilmer, Monk, White, liaiina, Mnllett, Cooney, Dixon, Stevens, T. Ownr. Berry, Hamil ton, Canna, Thomas, Draing, E. M. \\ illiams, Lambert, Luckie, Miss Mcl.cod, and Mrs Walker. The Argyle leaves for Whangarei this evening.

Messrs J. W. Carr and Sons are just finishing a steam launch, built to tlie order of Mr Roaclic, of Te Aroha. Sho is 30ft. long overall; eft. Din. beam; 3ft Bin. depth of hold; is diagonally built and will bo used for towing purposes at tho farm of tho proprietor. Mr Roachcjun., who has been superintending the construction, has expressed himself highly satisfied with the faithfulness of tho construction and design. Carr and Sons aro also getting ready for return of the Agnes Bell, from tho Islands, 5 pleasure boats, which aro being built to the order of Messrs Donald and Edinboro. They aro also about to lay down tho koel of a flu. h-decked trading launch for Mr Martin. She will be 70 feet long, 13 feet wido, and 8 feet deep, to carry about 30 tMg general cargo. She will bo lifted out senboner rig, masts extra strong, in order to stand tho strain of lifting out cargo; will have a 12-horse-power engine, steam winch. &c., and, In all respects will be complete, so as to bo suit able for trading purposes.

CUTTER TOKERAU SUNK.

Tho cutter Tokorau, with a cargo of 2,)0 sacks maiae, is reported to have struck on a sunken rock near Mercury Island recently, and had to be run ashore. She was about half-full of water yesterday afternoon. The Tokerau Is a vessol of 35 tons register, owned by Messrs A. Ashor and D. Wriglcy, of Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Ringarooma, from Auckland, 7 a.m E Put back: Saucy Kate.

It Is blowing hard from the eastward, with rain.

Sailed: Ringarooma. Passengers for Auck land : Messrs Ford, Witt, Friday, Misses Kemp and Wales, Mesdames Black, Stevenson, J. Kemp, H. Kemp. For Gisborne: Miss Huttou. For Napier: T. Kemp.

Nbw Plymouth, this day. Arrived: Macgrogor, from Onehunga, 9.30 a.m.

Melbourne, yesterdaj-. Arrived: Manapouri, from tho Bluff. Sailed Tarawera, for the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Eveninc Star Office, this day. Messrs E. & A. Isaacs held a sale yesterday of billiard and bagatolle tables, oil paintings, &c. The attendance was good, and all tho lines, with tho exception of one billiard table, were quitted. This is still unsold, and can be had a bargain.

The Bank Is Next to the Church, for tho one cares for tho salvation of the soul, and tho other the means by which the soul Is sustained. The one is the deposit for our spiritual possessions, the othor the repository of our earthly effects. Udolpho. Wolfe's Schiedam aromatic Schnapps combines both the spiritual and physical welfare of the patient for whom it is prescribed. _t is at once vitalising, preservative, and remedial. ■ . ' —

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :~ Tnis Day. For Tauranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at _ p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at -1 p.m. For Mangawnl and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Friday. 3'st inst For Waitara, etc.. per Douglas, at 0 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10.30 a.m. Per Kingnrooiua, as follows :— For India. China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. Fdr Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brindisi, and via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and ad dressed), at 11 a.ra. Money Orders, for Southern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. For regis tered letters and newspapers at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Waiheke, Cowes, and Coromandcl, per Coromandcl, at l.Xi p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, pcrloiia, atl p.m. For Tiiamcs, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Ist Soptembor. For Waiwora, Mahurangl, Matakana. Manga wai, etc., per Rose Casey, at 0 a.m. For Waitara, etc., per Rowena, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 11th September. Per s.s. Zcalandia as follows :— For Sandwicli Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be de due in London on Mon day, October 22nd, 1883. S. B. BISS, Chief Poet master. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 30, 18S3. Abbott's Opera House—"Hamlet," 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Herr Schmitt's Grand Concert, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A.—Evangelistic Service, 7.30. Lome-street Hail — Temperance Concort, 8 p.m.

Congregational School-room, Newton, Public Entertainment, 8 p.m. Lodge Victoria—Good Templars' Session, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

McKEAN.—On tho 25th of August, at her resi dence. Wcllosloy-street, Die wife of 11. A, McKean of a son. MARTEN.—On August 20th, at Ewell House, Ponsonby, Mrs 11. Waldour Marten of a son. PERKINS.-On tho 30th Inst., the wife of E. Perkins of a son.

Death.

DUFFICY.-Ou August 30th, Johu Dufflcy,aged 35 years. The funeral will leave tho residence of Robert Greenland, Drako-Btreet, Freeman's Hay, on Friday. 31st inst., at half-past3o'.lock. Friends are Invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1883.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance For the future i» the distance, And the good that we can do. •

Far from satisfactory was tho answer given in the House of Representatives last night by the Hon. Mr Dick, to a question as to how tho cost of administering the Con

tagious Diseases Act was borne in Auck land and Christchuroh /eepectively. He admitted that in tho last-named city the Act was administered

at the expense of tho entire colony, while in Auckland the cost was borne by tho local ratepayers. For this anomalous condition of things no hotter reason was oli'ercd than that tho Act had been adopted in tho South under the rule of Canterbury Provincial Council, while it was only now being adopted in Auck land. That is no reason whatever for the continuance of the inequality, though it doubtless explains how it has arisen. The Minister made an attempt to justify the expenditure in Christchuroh by alleging that it was very light, in com parison with the expense incurred in Auck land for the same purpose. The statement is doubtless correct; but if it has any bear ing on tho question of Government aid, it surely proves that Auckland has the greater need of being assisted. In point of fact, colonial funds aro misappro priated when applied to the purposes of this Act, which is simply permissive, and may be adoj>ted at tho will of the authori ties in different districts. Tho drawing at tention to the question of cost is, however, very timely, as tho Auckland Lock Hospital has just been oquipped at considerable ex pense, and promises to be a heavy annual charge on tho district. It has been all along debated whether the adoption of the Act in this oity was a wise proceeding, and now that the financial aspect of the question is coming to the front, ratepayers may be stirred to a deeper interest in it. Supposing the Act to give a certain immunity from some forms of disease, tho question may still bo asked —Is it right that tho cost of securing this should fall equally upon tho pure and im pure in the community ? This is quito apart from tho moral aspect of tho subject, which constitutes tho chief objection of many excellent people. Then, since tho City Council agreed to introduce the Act hero, tho British House of Commons, by a considerable majority, has passed a resolution condemning tho measure, while the .Municipal Council of Paris has declared the operation of the French Act to bo productive of no ap preciable diminution of disease. It is not unlikely that this question will influence the municipal elections in Auckland, which come off a fortnight from to-day, as already there is considerable agitation oil tho sub. i ject going on.

There appears on tho fourth pago of this issue a report by our London correspondent of the interesting debate in tho Iloueo of Lords on the annexation of tho New Hebrides,

Mrs Powell writes to state that hor appli cation at the Police Court yesterday was for maintenance for her two children, and not for herself ; and she also adds that hor husband's name iB John George, and not Thomas, as given in our report.

The vexed question of teachers' work and holidays will again bo raised at the meeting of the Board of Education to-morrow, when MrMeKenzieis to move: "That all assist, ant teachers who have completed their certificates in classes D and E bo exempted from compulsory attendance at tho Training College on Saturdays."

Subscriptions on behalf of tho proposed VVhau River Regatta, to be hold on Prince of Wales's Birthday, are coming in very well, both from Auckland and Avondale. A mgetfiig jto elect comipittee to carry out the Regatta jyill be Held at Henderson's Mill on Saturday afternoon.

Tho alterations in the Police Court are nearly completed, and will be ready for tho prosecution of business in tho course of next week. It is antleipated'Jthat the acoustic properties will be muchftmproved, and tho difficulty of hearing the utterances of jus tices, much diminished by the improve ments.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Last night I arrived too late at the Opera House te secure a seat, so had to take a batik " stand " in the pfc. Being short in stature, and taller ;nen in front, I, of course, saw little of tho play, I beg to suggest to the proprietor that a foot-board eighteen inches broad and one foot above ground be erected along the back wall. I would also suggest that something bo done to rppjedy, if possible, tlie very offensive effluvia issuing from, I presume, th.c ventilators, whioh come __om the etmyen'enc&g behind,—l am, &c, K.A.G.

The business at the Police Court, before Mr Prime, J.P., consisted of two drunkards, jf'Jjp were fined ss, aiid Charles Mack, .cfjas'geJ ;yith failing to obey an order of the Court ju impw.pt of his wife and family, This Sftsp >vjlf fee ,tak,e^ to-'jiorrow. Annie' Veeey vm fined' "40s and Qo/_t# for using obscene langM.«gte in 'itftwe-stre^t, _o_v in default, a term at i ". firfWW*. fr;

It was reported fn town ts-daj t'.tat a iaige vylmle had been Wight at the Great 'Barrier, aj^d £hat a party qf men hud gone down to cut ft ifp, Tlie report, however, .requires; confirmation. ■' ' 7- "

We have on former occasions drawn attention to the shocking nuisance created in tho Point Chevalier district by the city night-soil being emptied and spread over land there in proximity to dwelling-houses. The City Council some time ago, promised, wo are told, to do their part towards having the evil removed, but the approach of sum mer finds the nuisance unabated. The health of the district is endangered by the continuance of the practice, and steps should be taken to compel the night-soil contractor to dispose of the offensive matter in some other way.

An interesting meeting was held last evening in tho Grafton Road Wesleyan School-room. The chief feature of the meeting was a religious address on "God is Love," by a native student from the Three Kings Wesleyan Institution, and in which lie displayed ability and a knowledge of Scripture teachings.

Last Thursday, at the breaking-up for the second holidays of the year, the boys of the Church of England Grammar School presented to Mr Hammond, upon his retirement from the Head-mastership, a very handsome testimonial. Tho presenta-. tion was made by the captain of the school, V. .F. Han-op, and was suitably acknow ledged by the recipient in a valedictory ad dress. The testimonial, which took the form of a massive solid silver inkstand of unique and handsome design, is inscribed as follows:—"Presented to their Head master, A. de L. Hammond, Esq., 8.A., by the boys of the Church of England Gram mar School, Auckland, N.Z., 1883." It was supplied by Mr Bartlett, jeweller, Queen-street.

To the Editor : Sir, —Prom which coun try does that eminent tragedian, Mr Sheridan, hail ? —Constant Reader. [Mr Sheridan is an American.-—Ed. E.S.]

The following list of tendors has been received by Mr Watt, architect, for the Harp of Eriii Hotel, Ellerslie :—C. Rhodes, £2,100; E. Mills, £1,904 ; Brabazon, £1,958 ; Leigh Bros., £1,934 ; Upton, £1,931 ; Kcycs Bros., £1,925 ; Constable, £1,823; Malcolm and Price, £1,815 ; Matheson and Pollard, £1,799; Colebrook, £1,748; Turk, £1,733; MeColl, £1,723; MeConnochie and Flatt, £1,720; Rose and Clark, £1,714; J. W. Jones, £1,G87 ; MorrisandCo., £1,G78; Kay, £1,070; Ellingham, £1,045 ; Wrigloy and Handcock, £1,469.

The football match between representa tives of the Banks and Insurance Com panies, which was postponed from last week, takos place on the Metropolitan Ground on Saturday afternoon, when an in teresting contest is anticipated. Wo are informed that there will be a band in at tendance.

At a meeting of shareholders in the Potter Patent Wool-Scouring Machine Company yesterday, it was stated that patents had been applied for in tho several colonies in Australia and in America. Arrangements were in course for exhibiting the machine at Christchurch and Dunedin. The directors had eutered into a contract for the building of threo machines, which they proposed to supply at £160 caoh.

In this morning's "Herald" it is stated that the concert to be given in tho Choral Hall to-night, and which promises to be a gtreat success, is "one of Herr Schmitt's usual orchestral concerts." We are re quested to correct the glaring blunder, and to state that tho concert to-night is a vocal and instrumental one, for the benefit of Herr Schmitt, while the orchestral concerts held periodically aro not Herr Schmitt's, but are conducted by tho Orchestral Sooiety —ho acting as salaried conductor. To night's concert, we may add, is the second of the kind which Herr Schmitt has given during his stay in Auckland, and he well deserves a bumper house, as ho has proved himself ready to givo his valuable aid to charitable causes for which his services havo been requested.

Tho Rev. Wm. Culdor, tho new incum bent of the parish of All Saints', took pisses sion of tho parsonage yesterday, and will bo inducted into the living to-morrow oveuing.

A recently-published statement of the yield of precious metals shows that in 188t_ the output of gold in the entire world was valued at £^4,000,000, and of silvor at £17,000,000. It is a fact not generally un derstood that Russia is tho third greatest producer of gold, the yield of that country being £0,000,000, only £4,300,000 less than the United States and £400,000 less than Australia. Tho United States is the greatest silver producer, tho yield in 1882 being £9,400,000. Australia, though rank ing second in tho production of gold, con tributes scarcely any silver to the world's supply, while Mexico, a great silver pro ducer, yields but little gold. The com parative data show that tho United .States is the only nation in which both of the precious metals aro found in great abun dance.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln your last night's issuo I boo a letter from J. C MacCormick complaining of tho charges made against him by my solicitor, Mr Tyler. I think ho (Mr MacCoormick) ought to have kept silent and let the affair blow over. I think it is mo, not him, that (tight to rush to the press for redress. Ho admits that 1 went to the Barrier for tho money to pay into court, in order to get a.set-off. Now, he never paid that money into Court, as I wished him, but put in his purse, and kept asking for a remand against my wish, and got me mulcted in Court oxponses about three pounds, to say nothing about tho expenses of being in town for about a month. He never once says what ho did with the £15 5s that he gave me a receipt for.—l am, etc., Robert Taylor.

Tho following tenders have been received by Messrs D. Mahoncy and Son for con struction of additional class-rooms at tho Auckland College and Grammar School :—

Wm, Colwoll, £508 ; Wm. Hutchinson, £494 ; Wrigley and Handcock, £489 ; J. Ellingham, £473; Thos. Constable, £390 ; Langiey and Williams, £340.

The discussion on the Contagious Diseases Acts on April 21st was (says the London "Echo") most suggestive and important. It shows In the first place that no law can be virtually operative which runs counter to the most cherished convictions of a largo portion of tho people. It shows that men and women who put moral above material considerations are, in tho long run, strongest and most successful. When a law of tho State olashes against the highest law — though tho Stato law maybe by tho "Sorvlces " and defended by officials—that law carries with it the sood of its own death. Tho law of tho land has, in this matter, existed at the expenso of tho moral law. Tho moral law, through its defender, Mr Stansfiold, re asserted itself, and in that re-assertion this nation becomes purer and more puissant. A moral conquest has been achieved which the defenders of tho Contagious Diseases Act do not, as wo think, understand, and tho importance of which even the strongest opponents of tho Act can scarcely measure. The despised, "shrieking sisterhoods" stand avongett. Once moro the stone which tho builders rejected has become tho first stone of the corner. Once moro men and women who suffered for conscience sake, and for the sake of the power within thorn—not themselves—which tendeth to righteous ness, have been successful, Mr Stansfield has not only shaken the Contagious DiHcasos Act; ho has weakened other acts which depend more on the policeman's arm than on their inherent worth or power of advan tago.

In our advertisements will be found one relating to the Church of England Grammar School at Parnell. Our readers will sco that Mr Pycroft, for so long assistant master there, has been appointed Head-master. To bflys it may not be uninteresting news that not only is a very fair gymnasium being fitted up, to be placed under the direction of a member of the Parnell Gymnasium, but that there is to be a workshop also, where a handy lad can spend his time profitably in learning many useful hints. It may not be amiss to remark that boys, not members of tho Church of England, have other work during the Divinity hour; nor is itnecessary, we believe, that th y should bo presont at tho opening or closing prayer. Wo wish this, tho oldost public school in the colony (it was founded about 1855) every possible success.

Wo are requested to draw attention to an extensive and valuable assortment of furni ture now on view at Messrs Tonks and Co.'s mart, and for salo on Monday. The ship, ment is one of tho most elegant and expen sive that has ever been offcrod in this market, and comprises ebouised suites and cabinets, oak, walnut, and mahogany suites, cabinets, __c, in the latest stylos, "Queen Anno," "Early English," "Eliza bethan," &c.' The collection is well worth a visit.

In point of intemperance Belgium excels all other cquntyios in Europe. Since 1830 the consumption of spirituous liquors has quintupled, and the annual average pep capita of the ftdtijt male population is com puted at ten and onerhalf gallons, There aro 102,000 drinking shops, or Pfi.e to every twelve persons. Tho physicians in the Brussels Hospital state that of 100 cases of mortality among tlie patjpnts eighty were the .effects of liquor. Tlie nujjjber of suicides sb U-fgl.um 'n was 352; in 1880 it had risen to 6SJ.. There are now thrice as many lunatics' in Belg^uuju f $ thero wero thirty years ago, a fact which the increase of population will not account for.

SCINTILLATIONS.

A vein pursuit —Mining. - Comic Opera and " Toy Symphony " at the Choral Hall to-night. "Hamlet." will be repeated in tho Opera Houso. Good place for match-making—Sulphur springs. Who saw that tidal wave in our harbour ? The immortality debate seems "condi tional " on the Presbytery. Bakers are a crusty lot of fellows and great loafers. New Zealand wool manufactures last year are valued at £250,000. Has a man who is not bald-headed any right in an orchestra '! Horse-troughs have been erected in Albert and Hobson-streets ; much needed. Three Maoris near Wnnganui are charged with wounding John Piercy, with whom they had a land dispute. Bishop Moron questions Mr Swanson's statement about what Catholics would con code to Protestants were they in power. . There are 35,441 minors employed on al luvial and quartz mines in Victoria. Archibald Forbes is said to have cleared £5,000 by his fourteen months' tour of the Australasian colonies. Little wonder he praises them. To-day the Bank of New Zealand ship 4,587 ounces gold from Greymouth and Hokitika, and the National Bank 2,174 ounces from Greymouth. The buildings in which the Fisheries Ex hibition was held at Loudon are to be re tained for exhibition purposes. The people of Oamaru have decided to form a local refrigerating company, though many were in favour of forming a branch of the Dunedin Company. Herr Schmitt's concert to-night. What is called a Working Men's Congress was held in Paris recently, but it ended in a general fight between the sections of the meeting described as "Anarchists" and " Possibili-ts." One man was stabbed, and others were kickod and beaten with sticks.

The two lads, James and Alexander Roy, charged with the fatal shooting of a fireman at Clinton, stand committed for trial at the Supreme Court on tho charge of man slaughter. They have been released on bail.

Happiness (according to Josh Billings) haz no abiding place, but often is very near at hand, like the old woman's spektakles. After hunting for them hi and 10, she found them at last safe on her noze.

Sharks aro very numerous off the north coast of Scotland. The men in one fishing boat caught threo lately, and a man on bonitl another boat had a narrow escape, a shark having darted undor his boat and made a snap at his hand whilst he was un ravelling his lines just ovor the edge of the craft.

TIDAL PHENOMENON.

A Talo for tho Marines,

The tidal wave which was reported in our last issue as having occurred at Russell, Mongonui, and other Northern ports, ap peal's to havo extended to Gisborne, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers, at each of which ports the tido during the morning suddenly rose and fell from ono to three feet in a remarkablo manner. Tho tidal wave, if it reached Auckland harbour at all, proved so slight as to be impercep tible to all but two or threo individuals who, wo four, havo been somewhat mislead by their imaginative faculties. Our tele grams announced that a tidal wave had occurred intho North, and, of courso, during tho present dearth of sensations, it appeared but reasonable that wo ought to have a tidal wave as big if not bigger, than any other place. Thegroat "wavo" of imagination which swept over the mighty intellect of tho " Herald's" reporter speedily conjured up a most exciting tale, tho most unfortunate part of which is that nautical men decline to bclievo it, and relegate it to the "marines." Wo aro told by the writer of this amusing fiction that "at about eight o'clock yester day morniug the tido, instead of continuing to ebb, (us )t should havo done, suddenly changed to flood, and in half-an-hour had risen six, feet. " And yet not a vessel at the wharfwas observed to move, .md hundreds of persons engaged on tho shore failed to notico the enormous rising of tho sea. Ono gentleman very well acquainted with marine matters says :— "1o say that tho tide rose six feet is absurd. Why, if it had, it would have been felt by every vessel in tho harbour, and many would havo dragged anchor. If thero was any unusual rising of tho tide in tho Waitemata, it did not exceed 'one foot.'"

Mr 11. Parker, of H.M. Customs, nays that ho was alongside of tho Gazelle on the beach in Freeman's Bay at the time when the "great tidal wave" is said to have occurred, and although tlie tide was ebbing a short distance from him, he observed no marine disturbance. Several of Mr Bailuy's workmen, who wero also working at the Gazelle, failed to see the "six-feet ri»;o." Our morning contemporary quotes Captain Hopkins, of the Lily, and Mr Mc- Donnell, the Dock care-taker, but wo fear these gentlemen have either been misled by their imagination or havo been misrepre sented. Captain John McKenzie and other gentlemen interested inshipping, who would be the very persons to observe any unusual rising in the tide, assure us that thoy saw no sign of a tidal wave in tho harbour, and affirm that if it extended to tho Waitemata it was very slight indeed.

By arrival of the Argylo to-day, we learn that tho tidal wavo was felt at Mercury Bay yesterday between * a.m. and 0 a.m. Tho schooner Threo Cheers and s.s. Argyle, which woro moored at tho wharf, suddenly broke adrift, owing to an unusual rise in tho tide, and the latter having drifted into the stream, had to drop anchor. No damage was done.

[no. TELEGRAPH—own* CORRESPONDENT.]

Coromandel, this day.

Tho meteorologibal observer hero is look ing out for tho tidal wave, which, Captain Edwin states, is coming up tho coast. It is commencing to blow hard from the N.E.

[UY TELEGRAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day.

Captain Edwin received the following telegrams this morning:— Mongonui.— Disturbance still continues. Water much discoloured,

Coromandel.—No sign of tidal wave. There was also no sign of disturbance at Thames, Tauranga, and Castle Point.

Dr. Hector's Opinion.

At a meeting of tho Philosophical Society, Dr. Hector gavo it as his opinion that tho tidal wave which visited tho Now Zealand Coast yesterday was caused by tho volcanic eruption which had been experienced in tho neighbourhood of tho Straits of Sunda. He said tho island of Sunda was renowned for the severity of its eruption.. In 1772, a tract of country 15 miles long and 6 broad, was swallowed, 3,000 persons losing their lives. This was followed in 1815 by anothor severe shock, when 700 lives wero lost, and tho iioisu of tho eruption was heard thousands of miles away.

Can't Preach Good.—No man can do a good job of work, preach a good sermon, try a law suit well, doctor a patient, or wrlto a good i article when be feels miserable and dull, with sluggish Drain _nd unstrung norvos, and none should make tlio attempt in such a condition when It can bo so easily and cheaply removed by s littlo Hop Hitters. Look for. Wo see by Dr. Wilkins' altered advertise ment that ho has extended his stay in Auckland to Thursday, September B. We understand tho doctor has been very busy during tho short tlmo he has been here, and we aro pleased to bo able to state that many patients suffering from diseases of sight, hearing, and throat affections havo greatly benefitted by his visit. A vocal and instrumental.entertainment will be given in St. Thomas's Hall to-morrow evening in aid of the Church funds. A goodly array ot names appear on the varied programme, including Mcsdamcs Davies, Haynes. and Way mouth, Misses Culpan, Armstrong, Main, and Vailo; alßo, Messrs 8011, Boylo, George, Fair fax, Koonoy, Sweeney, and Spry. A meeting will ho held on Tuesday evening next in tho St. Sepulchre's School-room for the purpose of forming a'gymnastic club, under the presidency of Mr C. C. S. Gporgo. , The enthusiasm manifested "at Mr liirley's re : , copt eiiiei-tainiiieii! has led to this initiatory Step being tak. !>• Wp UD'lPfstQn'l tllftW'C px. crejscs of tho proposed club will bo undor use direction of Mr Blrtcy, whoso eloycr fonts at tho assault-at-anns proved h|m tq be a master in the art, and eminently qualified for tho position

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's telegrams.]

Political Crisis in Spain.

Madrid, August 28. A serious political crisis has occurred here, owing to a difference between King Alfonso and his Ministers, the latter having objected to His Majesty leaving the kingdom on a proposed visit to the German Emperor. No decision lias yet been come to in the matter.

Royalist Movement In France. Pauls, August 28.

An attempt has been made to incite tho population in this city against the Re public, and placards urging the claims of the Comte do Paris, head of the House of Orleans, and grandson of the late King Louis Phillippe, to the throne of France under the title of Louis Phillippe 11., have been posted in several places in Hie city.

Cape Town, August 28,

O'Donnell, who shot James Carey at Port Elisabeth last month, sails to day for England, where his trial will take place.

Cairo, August 28.

Thirteen prisoners, who were tried and found guilty of complicity in the mas sacres at Alexandria in July last year, were hanged to-day.

Paris, August 28,

Admiral Galiber sailed to-day to relieve Admiral Pierre as commander of tlie French operations at Madagascar.

AUSTRALIAN.

Earthquake in Queensland.

Brisbane, August 29,

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt hero and at Rookhampton this morning. The London Press compliment Signor Monto on the excellence of the statues of the Queon and Prince of Wales recently completed by him, and which were ordered for Now South Wales by Sir Henry Parke..

A MISSING BARQUE

Supposed Loss of Vessel and Twenty Hands,

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

Wellington, Wednesday. No tidings havo been received of the barquo Kilmeny, considerably overdue on a voyage from this port to Newcastle. She is 117 days out to-day, having left Welling ton on the* sth of May, and there is very littlo doubt that she has come to grief, with all hands lost. The Kilmeny was a barque of 792 tons register. The fol lowing aro tlie names of the crew who left in her for Newcastle : —Captain Logan ; M. McKenzie, first mate; B. T. Shaw, second mate j G. Taylor, T. Roberts, J. Carson, A. Crawford, J. Meegan, M. Tree meron, G. T. Findlay, J. W. Johnson, T. Hughes, C. J. Hansen, P. Jacobsen, J. Tipple, L. Holt, J. Gladstone, and W. Hewitt, A.B.s; C. E. Osborne and G. G. Fish, apprentices. It has beon suggested that the captain may have changed his mind and prooeeaed to an American port, but as against this supposition it may be mentioned that ho was known to have business in New castle, and held a draft on the bank at that placo.

AUCKLAND-DUNEDIN FOOT BALL MATCH.

[l)Y TELEGRAPH. —SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Dunedix, this day. Yehtbrday tho Auckland footballers had a practice at the Caledonian Ground, where the match will bo played cm Saturday. It is somewhat broken, and, besides being several yards Bhort, is too narrow. As wo will play a loose scrimmage game, it will be against us ; besides, it will give Whiteside and Ring too little sea-room. We went down tho harbour yesterday afternoon in tho harbour tug, and saw the big dredge working on Port Chalmers bar. wo were accompanied by tho Mayor and Chairman of tho Hurbour_Boarci. ' ..-_

SPORTING NEWS.

The A.J.C. Spring Meeting. (itKPTKB's CABLBGIUM.] Sydney, Wednesday. Tun latest quotations for the Great Metro politan Stakes, run on Tuesday next, aro as follows :— 0 to 1 aicst. First Demon 8 to 1 Sardonyx Thp Hon. J. White's D.sjiot and Capt. Rossi's Lord Lisgar have been withdrawn from tho race.

SENSATION IN THE POLICE COURT.

. «, Annie Vosoy Again. Mrs An.vih Vj__j_r, who attained notoriety Bomo years since on tlie high seas, and who has fairly sustained an unenviable reputa tion as a termagant on land, caused an immense sensation in Court this morning by her inexcusable conduct befors the Magls-' trate. Mrs Vesey wob charged with using disgusting language in Howe-Street on Sunday, the 12th inst., and tlie charge ' was fully proved by half-a-dozen wit nesses of respectable character. The dofendant was provoked, according. to hor unsupported testimony, by one of the women "'poking fun at a man she lived witti." Consequently, as tlie people were going home from church, Mrs Vosoy mounted the steps of Mrs Wlnfiolds door, and, raising her head as high as nature would permit, she com menced to swear and use the most disgust ing language possible. She called several witnesses to disprove tho allegations, but these witnesses for tho dofence were too far removed from the scene to distinguish words ; ono wituess, Mrs Hamilton, said blio was deaf and only heard sounds, but she saw Mrs Vesey in full pugilistio ottitude, and was oonvinced that sue meant some thing. Anothor witness, Rouse, got in doors, and did not hear the language, as tho :jx)tatocs woro on tho bubble at tho moment. His Worship informed defendant that she had failed with a cloud of witnesses in establishing her innoconco; sho must pay a fine of 40s and—but beforo the sentence was fully pronounced, Annie Vesey uttered a fearful oath, and draw ing a saucer from beneath her cloak, struck the principal' witness, Mrs Win field, two tremendous blows on the head with the saucer, saying, " There, you b——, take that." The poor woman's face was immediately covered with blood, which spurted over a part of tho Court. Annie Vesey was at onco arrested by two constables, and in the scuffle, a rough little cur; supposed to pos sess a Veseyan disposition, seized Con stable Mitchell ;by the calf of his leg arid caused a considerable wound. A little man said, " 'Tis not Annie's cur, but belongs to Mr Rouse.". A charge of assault with a saucer, and inflicting bodily injury upon Elizabeth Winfield, was then made out against Mrs Vesey, whokickedan'd screamed with temper, saying they might give her two-years, and be —.She had taken herre venge, and would await hor destiny like a hero.

The Decision.

The Bench, consisting of Messrs Prime and Macffarlane, after hearing tho state ments of Sorgeant White and Mr Cunning ham, ordered two months' inrprisonnrent lyjth hard labour, and at the termination of her sentence to fintl sureties to keep the jieaeo towards all Her Mayesty's subjects for twelve months; herself in £50, and two othors in £25 each. Mrs Vesey de clared that sho did not care a d—* only for her poor children ; Tom (her.hus band) was now hopping outside hor solid tudo, and scratched for himself, On reaching tho coll, the infuriated woman cooled down, and after a few tears, began to sing, "There is a green hill far away," which, being interpreted by Constable McLellan, signifies Mount Eden Gaol.

PARLIAMENTARY.

.. [by tf.lpj-iraph.—OWN REPORTER.]

Wellinoton, this day. Ministers wont through their Catechism very fairly yesterday, and although there were no fewer than 39 questions, they were expeditiously disposed of. Workmen on Waikato Railway. Sir Geo. Grey yesterday asked tlie Minis ter fer Public Works—ls it the case that on partof the Waikato Railway line some of the employes have to walk along the line from five to six miles every-morning before the usual working hours, and then do a day's work of eight hours ? Mr Johnston replied that no report had reached the Head Office to that effect, but he would make inquiries into the matter, and, if neoessary, have some more work men's cottages erected. Question Postponed. Another question by Sir Geo. Grey, as to whether any compensation has been paid to Mrs Coolahan for twenty allotments of McLoan's township at Pokeno, conveyed to tho Crown for railway purposes, was post poned at the request of Ministers. Tho Brackens so Green. Mr Bracken, in asking Government if they do not deem it desirable to afford the same facilities to Southern members to bring their wives to Wellington during the session as aro afforded to Northern mem bors, explained his reason for putting the question on the Order Paper, and the ex planation involved more washing of Dunedin Sirty linen. Mr Bracken stated that Mi- Green had said ho (Mr Bracken) had tried to evado payment of the passage of his wife to Wellington, and, considering this was a reflection on his personal character, he thought it necessary to bring the matter under tho notice of tho House. Charges and counter-charges between Messrs Bracken and Green occupied a considerable time, but at last tho matter was dropped. These Dunedin squabbles are becoming in tensely disagreeable to the majority of members, though there are some anxious enough to "egg on "the combatants to create a little divorsion. Department of Agriculture. A reply to a question elicited a Ministerial announcement in referenco to tho Agri cultural Department. Major Atkinson stated that whether a new Minister was appointed or not, it was intended to pro vide a staff for an Agricultural Department during thcr^recess, when it was also contem plated to undertake the reoonstitution of tho Civil Service. Now BlUs. Tho following new bills were introduced and read a first time : — Inspection of ' Machinery Extension Bill; Public Works Act 1882 Amendment Bill, District Rail ways Act 1878 Amendment Bill, Railway Improved Lands Bill, Crown and Nativo Lands Rating Act 1882 Amendment Bill, A Bill to Amend the Property Assessment Act, Industrial Societies Bill. A Miscarriage of Justice. Tho case of the French woman, Angeliquo Thoresse, recently wrongfully imprisoned in Wellington, was brought forward by Mr Macandrow. The Minister of Justico stated that the Wellington R.M. would be asked to make an explanation of the matter. This announcement was received with consider able nppluu.se, public feeling being very strong against tho action of the Magistrate in sentencing a woman to a term of im prisonment when informed by counsel that evidence could be adduced disproving the guilt of the accused. The Alleged LibeUous Petition. Tho adjourned debate on the nativo peti tion was the first order of the day. It will be j remembered that the debate was adjourned to enable the Government to ascertain whether tho language in which tho petition was couched was prapor language in which to address tho House. The petition makes certain charges against a member of tho Houso, in which the word " despoiled" frequently occurs. This is in referenco to certain dealings in native lands. It has, however, been discovered that the word is wrongly translated, and tho petition was therefore accepted. The Council Blocks tho Way. The School Committees Election Bill, which occupied so mnch time in the Lower House, was thrown out of the Council yes terday. Upon tho motion that it be com mitted, Dr. Pollen moved an amondment that it be committed this day six mouths. The division was:—Ayes, 17; noes, 17; and the Speaker gavo his casting vote with tho noes owing to the lato period of the session, and tho bill was accordingly lost. Sottlod Land BI.U Dropped. The noxt order was the settled Land Bill, which tlie Treasurer moved be discharged to enable members to give tho question fuller consideration during tlie recess. It seems the desire of the House to pass a measure to prevent persons entailing their estates, but it is held by members that the present bill would enable persons to entail, whilst giving power to tho tenant for life to break the entail if ho so wished. Wholesale Executions. Thus commenced the slaughter of the first batch of innocents, which were led to the scaffold by Major Atkinson in the fol lowing order, and in tho most callous manner. The Treasurer is probably har dened to this sacrificial duty. Following tho Settled Land Bill, the Auctioneers' Bill was led out to oxeoution ; noxt camo , the Fisheries, Legislative Officers' Salaries, Local Courts, Savings Bank, Fire and Marino Insurance, River Boards, Municipal Corporations, Impounding, and Married Women's Property Bills. Nearly all these stand for committal, and it does seem an absurd manner of conducting tho business j of legislation to wasto a considerable time in iiltrodHcing and discussing these bills, bringing them to their several shapos, antl . then at the last moment quietly dropping them. Thereappears to bo something reason- . able, in this -new of tho ease, in a proposal made earlier in the session for taking up tho bills dropped ono session at tho earliest! moment in the following session just in tho condition they were when shelved. This plan would 'save going over the ground;pre viously traversed in the former session. , Municipal Corporations Bill. In reference to tho Municipal Corpora tions Bill, tho feeling is that thero is a ne cessity for tho measure for the purpose of remedying oxisting defects in the law. Mr Holmes asked the Government if a private member introduced the bill containing several short clauses, and submitted it to morrow, they would take it np and force it through. Tho Treasuror replied that if tho matter was one of urgency ho would do so. The Unemployed In tho South. Judging from what fell to-day from several SoHthern members, things in tho North must bo very brisk as compared with the South, and whilst prosperity reigns in Auckland, poverty holds sway among the working classes of Canterbury and Otaeo. Mr Holmes placed a question on tho Order Paper affirming the advisableness of apply ing for a portion of tho money voted to bring immigrants to tho colony towards the construction of public works, which would afford employment to those immigrants who havo been brought into tho colony, and who may not be able to find such employment as will enable them to maintain themselves and their families. The Minister's reply not being considered favourable, Mr Turn bull, of Timaru, moved the adjournment of tho House for tho purpose of making a few remarks. He referred- to the prosperity about Auckland, and the numerous public works in prosecution in tho shape of wharves, railways, etc., and also tho private works in new buildings daily going up. When there was such a prosperous stato of tilings, the unemnloyed in the Soutk Island would have no difficulty in obtaining work if they csuld get to Auckland, and ho suggested that Govern ment should send the Hinemoa to Lyttelton and Timaru for the purpose of conveying theso unemployed people to Auckland. This tribute should bo exceedingly pleasing to Northern residents, howover much they may condole with fellow-colonists in their straitened circumstances in the South'. Progress of Business The Efquse has heen in committee all the evening on the Otago Harbour Board and other biljs. It is oxpectacl that the Native Land Laws Amendment Bill will be thrown out in the Uppor House, and that the Land Acts Amendment Bill will suffer considerable mutilation. Payment of Members. The General Assembly Members' Expenses Bill provides fcr the payment'of members as follows i^-To every member of the Legist lative Council residing beyond fiyo miles from the building wherein the General Assembly is summoned to meet, one hundred and five pounds, and every member of the House of Represetntives, two hundred and ten pounds. For each day's absence from tho sitting of Parliament members of the House of Representatives ' shall be final three* pounds, and ihemßers "of the Council thirty • shillings, exdfept in cases'of jllntfes. Members of the Council residing in Wei' lington therefore receive -nothing.

LIGHTS FOR MANUKAU HARBOUR.

Favourable Report of Committee.

(l)Y TELEGRAPH.—OWN P.EPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. The report of the Committee on Manukau Heads Lighting was presented yesterday. A great number of nautical men gave evi dence, among others Captain Fail-child, Captains Anderson and Hornsby, of the Union Company, Captain Pope, of the Tui, and Captain Harne, late R.M., all being strongly in favour of lights being placed on beacons at the Heads, whilst the captains of tho steamers Rowena, Macgrgor, Hauraki, Hannah Mokati, Douglas.eand Manukau, and tlie captains of the schooners Annie Wilson, Clansman, and Aratapu, all trading in the Manukau, testify by petition (which was also considered by tho Committee) to the great advantage and feeling of safety it would confer by having, in addition to the lighthouse, leading lights at the Heads. Mr Mills, Manager -of the Union Company, in reply to a question addressed to him on the subject, says it will soon be almost a necessity, in view of the arrival of an expre. s steamer, which is meant to run between Lyttelton and Manukuu—a service which will require special facilities to enable it to be carried on winter and summer with regularity and despatch. As against this testimony in favour of placing lights on South Head beacons, there is the opinion of Captain Wing, who, on being asked his opinion, refers to a report of his dated 3rd July, 18S2, which states : "It must be borne in mind that the bar frequently becomes dangerous between sunset and sunrise. Therefore, permanent leading lights would at times lead masters of vessels to run more risk than they should do in crossing the bar at night, especially with vessels drawing twelve or thirteen feet of water." Captain Farquhar, of the Northern Steam ship Company, expressed himself as strongly opposed to establishing guiding lights, although his Company's vessels fre quently enter at night. The Committee think that this opinion is over borne by that of the masters of his Com pany's vessels, Rowena, Macgregor, and Douglas, who in their petition state the benefit of leading lights to be vory great. Captain Johnston, Nautical Adviser of the Marine Department, advises partial lighting of the entranco, and thinks, if done at all, thero should bo' a complete system of light ing by placing lights on both North and South Heads. The Committee think that not only is it desirable to ostablish these lights at present, but that it is also neces sary, and that the exigencies of keoping up regular and rapid communication between Manukau and Lyttelton will increase tho 1 necessity of enabling vessels to pass in and out of Manukau at all times of high water, by day or night, in moderate weather. The Committee recommend that the Government should, as speedily as possible, notify in tho " Gazette " their intention to i establish lights at the Manukau, with the requisite directions to masters for making use of the lights, and necessary caution against attempting to enter imprudently.

LECTURE ON JOHN WESLEY.

Tim Pitt-streot Wesleyan School-room was crowded last ovening, when the Ilev. W. Mor ley dolivored an interesting lecturo on " John "Wesley—the Man, tho Scholar, tho Preacher, tlie Author, ami tlie Ecclesiastic." Mr T. Buddie occupied the chair.

The lecturer gavo a briof aketeh of Wesley's early llfo, and took special notice of the in fluence which the training received from his mother had on his life. He also referred to most of tlie important Incidents of tho preacher's early life, how ho was one of nineteen children, how he onco narrowly escaped being burned to death, how ho had to struggle in poverty at Kpworth. In 1729 Wesley was ordained a deacon, after which he worked at Oxford for six years, during which time the term "Methodist" was applied to himself and associates. Wesley's return to London, his meeting with the Moravian missionaries, his conversion, and outdoor preaching, were next described at length.and from this he said to trace Wesley's lifo would be to follow the history of Methodism. Wesley's preaching career, and'the persecution to which ho was subjected, was also referred to, after which the lecturer referred more particularly to Wesley as a man. The great preacher, ho said, was at times very humorous, and in proof of this numerous very amusing Incidents in which ho figured wero quoted. His mental activity was great, and be took a keen interest in almost all subjects. He was a man of great talent and ability, and both composed and translated hymn 3. Wesloy was not insensible to love, and his courtships were numerous, while his mar riage proved an unhappy one, for his wifo left him twenty yoars afterwards. His progress in learning was exceedingly rapid ; he was ex tensively read in divinity and history, was master of many languages, and had con siderable skill in music. As a preachor, his reputation suffered somewhat from his published sermons, but these, said tho lecturer, wero written for the special purpose of showing what ho believed and wished to teach. They were not the same as his ordinary discourses, Wesloy being a very popular preacher. His language was plain, and yet not tame, while there was nothing that ho dreaded more than formalism. In conclusion, the lecturer gave particulars of Wesley's death in 1791. Southey said "Wesley was the most influential man of tho century," while Lord Macaulay spoke of him as having a genius equal to that of Richelieu. The lecturer was frequently ap plauded during his discourse, which appeared to be greatly appreciated. At the close of the lecture a collection was taken up on behalf of tho Wesleyan Church Loan and Building Fund.

OPERA HOUSE.-"Hamlet,"

Tim production of "Hamlet" at the Opora House last night, with Mr Sheridan In tho title rOle, Miss Davenport as Ophelia, and Mr E. B. Russell as Laertes, drew a largo audience. Of all Shakespeare's aoted plays, it is tho ono which is most familiar to tho public and which elicits from them tho greatest measure of sympathy. It serves, too, as tho standard by which to gauge a tragedian's ability and attainments. Mr Sheridan's successful pas sage of tho test dcopens tho impression madoby his highly effectivo impersonation of widely 'different parts. Hitherto ho has had to sustain roles in which tho horoic, warliko, or malovolontqualltiesdisplay themselves in active ebullition, leading up to explosions of passionato intensity; but in "Hamlet" he has in many respects a totally dissimilar conception to realise Shylock. Richard, • and I_car, aro men of strong fooling. Inflexible in pm.josc, and prompt in oxecution, while Hamlet, on the con trary .being moro the Btudcnt than the soldier, is irresolute of will, capricious of mood, and tardy of action. At the first appcaraneo of tho ghost, ho promises to " swoop to his revenge," but It requires a second visitation to whet his "almost blunted purpose" and, in tho meantime, he indulges in long soliloquies, carries on a love-suit, and plans a play wherein to ""catch the conscience of tho king. ByClaudius'sownbasosehemingtho threatened climax is at length attained, and tho Impending vongoanco falls, overwhelming all tho principals in a common fato. Mr Shori dan'a masterly reading of the blank verso has never been 110111x1 to hotter advantage, his rich, sonorous voice telling with flno offect in the measured rhythm of tno lines, and the meaning boing brought out most clearly by nico modula tion and judicious emphasis. Many of the new readings suggested by modern analytical re vision of the text wero adopted, but thero wero ' also several erroneous • readings which could hardly havo been other than moro slips of the tongue. There were, too, several departures in the conventional stage " business,' which wero a docided improvement, Tho impersonation was most artistic and scholarly, the instability of Hamlet's mind boluff toned down us much as possible, and his character, of course, gaining in manliness "by such a colouring. The actor appeared -to great advantago in every situation, and tho tragic denouement proved most impressive. Miss Davenpoit's Ophelia was becomingly soft, tender, and duti ful, the girlish weakness of tho paV t being ably delineated. It was a conception of great truth and skill. Tho mad scono was affecting in its realism. Mr Russell made a spirited and knightly Laortes, and Mr McGowan sliouo to his accustomed advantago in his familiar role of Polonius, whilo his First G.avedigger was almost as good in its way. Miss Ashton proved herself an effective Queou, and Mr Welsh "doubled" well as the Ghost and First Player. T c other parts ! wero very fairly taken. The play is admirably mounted, unci its nctfpn is smooth. During the performance Mr Sheridan was three or four timos called beforo the curtain, and Miss Daven- ' port once. "Hamlet" will be repeated to-night, and is well worthy of a crowded house. It is seldom, indeed, that such a flno representation j of it is to be seen thiß side tho line.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES MANIA,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—The Rev. Dr. Rigg, of the Wesleyan Normal Institute, Westminster, thus refers to the controversy and agitation for the repeal of tho CD. Acts in England :—" I venture to think there never was a subject not even negro slavery, that more appealed to the convictions of Englishmen and Englishwomen, and those who are trifling with this subject do not, in the least degree, understand the indignation united, deep, and overwhelming—which they themselves are arousing in the whole country." And Dr. Routh, Con sulting Physician for Diseases of Women &c, London, says: "The immorality and unconstitutional nature of these Acts must ultimately raise such a storm that no Minister will be able to stand who gives thorn his support." I cite these two testimonies out of the many that might be brought forward to show the nature of the agitation going on, not only hero, but in England and on the Con tinent, against the State sanotion and regulation of vice, and that the ques tion is one not for chaff and banter, but of the gravest importance, especially in the infancy of our city and' colony, when we are laying the foundation of what we trust will prove a Great Britain, because, profiting by the experience of the past, we shall, if wise, avoid as for as possible the sins and follies which have proved the curse of older nations. The late Dr. Ewing, Bishop of Argyle and the Isles, 'expressed himself thus strongly on the C.D. Acts : "I cannot conceive any expression of reprobation too ■ strong for the introduction and maintenance or such Acts, of which the very title shows that the authors are ashamed, and under the cover of the ambiguity of which they havo no doubt sheltered themselves from the obloquy which would otherwise have attended them." I wonder how any one, knowing the infamous provisions of these Acts, could think differently. But that your readers may form some correct opinion for themselves, kindly allow me to quote from, the statements of the Right Hon. .las. Stansfeld, M.P. for Halifax, and the worthy champion of repeal in the British House of Commons, in which he is ably backed by his consti tuency. He says: "In the case of the Contagious Diseases Acts, the motive is not the prevention, but the regulation, the pro tection, and the Stato sanction of vice. . . . There is no ingenuity, how ever devilish, which could inflict upon the person of a man indignites which could compare with tho atrocities which are per ! petrated on the unhappy women who are subject to these Acts." " The object of the Acts is not to alleviate suffering, is not to. cure disease, whatever some may say. Chris-' tian charity alleviates the sufferings, and seekstocure the diseases of even themost'vile and abandoned of our raeo. But by if*, ministrations it redeems, while it cures or alleviates the sufferings of humanity. Such is not tlie object of these laws. Their ob ject is written upon the very face of th<* Acts; and it is this :to enable men togratify their lusts without danger of the physical consequences. Their object is to do this, or to do it as nearly as may be. That is the professed object of the leading advocates of this measure. Don't imagine that you are to have less vice and less disease. If you smooth the path of vice—if, as a Govern ment and a nation, you tell your youth that such a vice is inevitable, and that it Is the business and the duty of tho State to pro.' vide that it may be indulged in witji tha. least possible danger to the constitution of men, can you, as reasonable and honest men, for a moment pretend to doubt the demoralising influence of such laws! Sup porters of the system claim that the Acts have diminished prostitution. . .; . ;

The invariable experience of Continental Europe is, that the operation of this system, while it diminishes the number of registered prostitutes, increases the amount of unregistered or clandestine prostitution. Now, I ask what is the futura which those laws are preparing for us ? For men, it is depravity, corruption, mental, moral, and physical decay. I warn you, that ministers of religion, and parents of sons, will no longer have the right, or be ablo to speak with such stern admonition as now, for they themselves will havo allowed conditions to exist which will have corrupted their boys before thoy become men. Such laws seek to divide women into two classes — pure women to preside at our domestic hearths, and state registered prostitutes near our doors. But you cannot have permanently innocent and pure women if all tho men become degraded and corrupt; you cannot thus divide humanity, Tho question of purity and o£ the eqiality of the moral law shall be malnt tainea as. a women's question. The Acts wo denounce were passed by stealth. They came like a thief in the night and stole them way on to the Statute Book j they had not the sanction of previous public discussion and favourable public opinion. These Acts of Parliament, I can prove, and I believe to your satisfaction, from the hygienic point* o_view,arenotonlya_ailure,butan imposture and a fraud." Addressing an important conference of delegates from the Repeal As sociation and other friends, he thus spoke : —" I have alway? said, and I repeat it here, that the most damning evidence against the Acts would be the proof of their complete hygienic success (loud cheers), and I do not say this from the moral standpoint.only, I say it from the hygienic standpoint — from the most lofty hygienic standpoint. H you could.by this legislation, guarantee what you profess to guarantee, that people might prac tice sensual vice without incurring tie danger of the diseases incident to vie«, you would not only demoralise the people, but you would {Jhysically degenerate and ruin tho population. Many friends of repeal may not be fully conscioua of tlie tremen dous victory that we have won. (Hew hear.) Let me show it to you. When I first entered on this movement, I began with the conviction, which I unhesitatingly expressed, that there was no snok thing con ceivable—under the Divine law whicfi go verns human life—asany truly sanitary and at tho sanM time, immoral human law* (Hear, hear.) Of this I was so profoundly convinced that I did not only believe it in that larger sense, but I believed it ia feW narrower, immediate sense; and I gold ' I will seek and I shall find, detect an 4 exposo the imposture, the miserable pre tence of an hygienic success which the advocates of the Aots put before the public. (Loud applause.) And the truth of this conviction with regard to the hygieqte ques tion has been proved out of the mouths of our opponents' own witnesses.—(Hear Ymr and laughter.) Tho neck of this iniquity it. broken. . . I say it is impotable, if they will give their attention to such a statement as I have addressed -to you to-day, that tho Government can do other* 1 than ono thing, and that is, repeal the Acts." The- foregoing extracts will show clearly the immoral nature and ob jects of the CD. Acts, and the Impera tive necessity which exists for united action on the part of nil Christian men and women to protest against its bein? carried out in Auckland, and to secure its total and unconditional repeal, I think they could also convince the ratepayers that any money spent out of the city rates on' such an object is a misappropriation of the municipal funds. On behalf of those wha' oppose the Acts, I repudiate the charges of an " obstinate desire to deceive " anyone on this important subject, and that they "are willing the abominations, and its fearful consequences should exist as long as nothing •is done to stop it, &c." As a matter of fact,-' the prime mpvors in the agitation for repeal both at Home and in Auckland have been those most conversant with the evil and most anxious to remedy it and reclaim its victims. What do they say of the CD.1 4cts ?—'' They are the greatest moral hypo- 1 crisy of the day, and the greatest hindrance to the success of their work." With regard to his warranty from Scripture, if I read the Bible aright it shows most clearly that such a stato of things is not the will of God, but the natural consequences-of men's folly and perverse disregard of the plainest, dictates of common sense. The simple fact that men are men, and not apes, or-hogs, o? goats should mak» them aslmmed to confess themselves, or to be the willing slaves of the lowest animal instincts and sensual habits which are derogatory to their manhood.' That the _*- suits, have been good in other towns, ye do n.ot &d"nit- Any real good claimed for thpm, could be bolter done by more rigid enforce ment of existing acts, as shown by the, chiefs of .the local police in Portsmouth. Plymouth, &c, I conclude, as "an ordinary, common sense, every-day man," by. put doming the opinion of f)r. lag?, of Ply t niouth. ""A blacker, more cowardly, un. manly act qf Parliament never olisgrac-Xl, the Statute Book," and it should be erase* —I aror&c., -< ' R. H. Hbohe_."!-| .

THE AUOKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1883,



Special Advertisements. -**tf- OTI C E OF REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITH, F.R.1., 8.A., ARCHITECT, Nos. 2 and 3, Hoffman's Buildings. MUSLIN fi VR T AIN S. USLIS ttETAIX S. MUSLIN CURTAIN' MUSLIN CURTAIN COMBINATIONS. COMB! NATIONS. WILLIAM RATTRAY Begs to draw Special Attention to his NEW SHIPMENTS, JUST OPENED UP, OF MUSLIN pURTAINS. USLIN _<URTAINS, IN THE NEWEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL DESIOXg, AT MOST MODERATE PRICES. W.R. Would also bring under the notice of his Customers and the General Public the MUSLIN CURTAIN COMBINATIONS MUSLIN CURTAIN COMBINATIONS, Consisting of A PAIR OF CURTAINS AND A VALLANCE, ALL WOVEN TOGETHER, Which have a very handsome effect, and save time, trouble, and expense. William Rattray, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & SILK MERCER, 170, 180, and 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. ] T> A H: 0 A I N S MEN'S BOYS* 'AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, AT WILLIAM E. BRIDGMAN'S. BEING BOUGHT VERY CHEAP, WILL BE SOLD 25 PER CENT. UNDER USUAL PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 23s Od [Iss Cd 2ls Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 10s 6d, 12s Hd, Men's Strong Tweed Coats, from 12s Od • Boyß' Knlcker Suits. 5s 6d. 5s Od, 6s &I,los 6d Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits, l_*T6d, 16s6d: strong and cheap [6s 6d, 7s fad Boys' and Youths' Tweed Trousers, 4s bd, 5s 6d, Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, from 3s lid pair Men's White and Coloured Mole Trousers, from Men's Flannel Shirts, 2s 6d: Men's Drawers, 2s 9d Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed Hats, Is Bd, 2s 6d, 3e 6d , , _ J Large Assortment Felt Hats, Soft and Hard 250 pairs Men's Socks (samples) in great variety, from _}d per pair „__'„'. , Pf 8 «* Very Cheap Line Drab Cashmere Macintoshes, BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK OF Blankets, Rugs, Ulsters, Jackets, Overcoats, Macintoshes, Winter Dress Goods, &c., at greatly reduced prices. Five per cent Discount on all Cash Purchases over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET -piNG.LISH TWEEDS, SCOTCH •*^ SAXONYS, IRISH HOMESPUNS. SEVEN CASES, EX SHIP ■WARWICK FOUR CASES, EX CLYDE. M. MURCHIE, Merchant Tailor and Importer, Shortland-street, AUCKLAND. T> E M 0 V A L. MR. H. L. POSSENNISKIE HAS REMOVES TO TEMPORARY PREMISES - w , , SHORT LA N D - S T R E E T, L OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & SONS (Lately occupied by Mr F. A. White).



Special Advertisements. }yiIERE SHALL I FURNISH MY HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNI§H FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE^ GARLICK M- f'RAXWELL ! ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishors. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL. Manufacturers of ah. kinds ok furniture. Cheap Tapestry &Brussei, Carpets. Kiieap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cketonnes. CitKAP Blankets & Curtains, GARLICK St CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, City Hall Arcade. _ Queen-street, AUCKLAND. TDI XPIRA TI 0 N OF LEAS E. THE PREMISES SOLD. C M EA P DRAPE R V SAL E. CIIE A P DRAP ER V ,S AL E. H. ATKINS 11. A T KINS Is compelled to hold a CLEARING SALE of his Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. The L«ase of his Premises cxpiros in a Few Weoks. The Premises are Sold and have to be Vacated. The Stock must be Sold or Removed, and no suitable Shop is to be procured. THE GOODS WILL ALL BE SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. The Stock has been re-marked, and Customers will find that Heavy Reductions havo been made in every department H. A. wishes it to be distinctly understood that this Is no pulling advertisement, but a GENUINE COMPULSORY SALE. All the NEW SPRING GOODS will bo in cluded in the Sale. H. ATKI NS, DRAPER. Enlargement of Premises. .1. COSGRAVE St. CO., BEING OBLIGED TO ENLARGP, THEIR PREMISES, WILL BE COMPELLED TO CLEAR OUT THE REMAINING POR TION OF THEIR STOCK AT UNPRECENDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. i |J. CoSGEAVE & Co, Upper Queen-street. nnHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharp 3 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. M_ IL N E AND CHOY CE, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS. X P. L 0 N E R G A N, * TA I L O R. &c, Begs to inform his old friends that ho has Returned from Coromandcl, and is pre pared to Fit Them Out on the most reasonablo terniß at his Premises, No. 16, GREY-STREET, opposite Market Hotel. N.B.—Gentlemen's Own Material made up. ' 168 & 160 THE (Queen-st, i AS __; 160 Queen-st, 168 & 100 NEW ZEALAND Queen-st. lis fr if>o Queon-st, 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY Queen-st. 158 & 160 Quee»-st. 158 & ISO Abb Now Dibplayino A Queen-st, 158 & 160 „ Queen-st. 158 & 160 Grand Stock Queen-st. 158 & 180 Queen-st. 158 & 160 OF Queen^t. 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Queen-Bt 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 PIECE GOODS FOR Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-Bt 158 & 160 THB SEASON. Queen at, 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & ICO mt _~ _ _, ~ 4 Queen-at 158 & 160 Th° Cheapest and Most S ne6 „ gt. 158 & 160 Durable Goods ever 3ueen-st 158 & 160 offered to the Queen-st 158 fc 160 <• Queen-st. 158 & 160 - - Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealan' Blankets Queen-st, 158 & 160 NewZeallw JJlankets Queen-st, 158 & 160 New Zealdtad Blankets Queen st, 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen st 158 & 160 , __, . Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st 158 fc IfiO New Zealand Flannels Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st 158 & 160 Now Zealand Flannels Queen-st 158 & 160 N 6W Zealand Flanifels Queen-st. 158 fc 160 Queen st 158 &U» New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand ShlrtlpKS Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Qneen-st 158 fc 160 New Zealand Shirtinfts Queen-st 168 fc 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 ______ Queen st 158 fc 16* New Zealand Knitting Queen-st 358 & 160 Yarns Queen-st, 158 &M 0 New Zealand Knitting Queen-st pm fr fiW Yams Queen-st. 15S&_fiO New Zealand Knlttinor Queen st. }22 % WK Yarns Queen-st 11 g VXNT'S WHISKY. SCIENMfIc EACT. New Whisky is maddening wd poisonous, no matter how blended, colour-jd, fie agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland testabllshed S8 ' years), at present holu immense stock ot their Gl_E> WjSL_MA,TURKD WHISKY, and oau ensure to the.trad.c- through their Agents-a really PURE. OLD. UNADULTERATED. AND j wfcobEBOME SPJWT.,ih^ou^W tavtaß been pronouucod equal to OLD FRENCH BRANDY. Iss and ease, to fce^d- trgm ■ : A. jaE.ATHER, Ac,e_;t. ' Head Oolenlal Ofilco i Melbourne.



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