SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HMH WATER] BUNSKT.-Thlß Evening, 5.9 30NKI8K.-To-morrow Morning 7.1? MOON'S AGE—New Moon, 3rd, 1.5 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVE.NIAG, Hawk, Govt. schooner. Jacobs, from a crulee

TO-DAY. Atlantic, sch., Snhultz, from RarotoDf,'a Opotiki, kotch, Kast, from Opotlkl

DEPARTURE.

LAST EVENING. Argyle, b.p. Crawford, for Whangarel Kriombllda, schcone", Bathurst. for WhaDßaro» Funny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Mongonul

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Lokdon.—tangstone, sbio. J.1t.8.M., tailed April 21; Buttonnero, barquo, (j M,D f.. May 4; Grnamtixe baique, ' J.H.V.J.. May 21; Zealandia, ship, J.'j.d.V., Jnne 2; Laira, barqua, K.L.H.D,, Juno 17; ABtnrlon. barque, H.Q.D.W.. Jnne 21; Otaki, ship. P.G.W.Q., Bai'ed Jui.e 21; untie, s.e,. tailed July 20. QLiEQow.-Helei Denny,ba: quo, falud June 1; Bmbleton. narqne (via Uucedm), June 2; AJcaroa, barque loading ,„„ New YOKK.-Hanaei Isle eohooner.&L.M.W., April 18; Irene, b. ig, to call July 9. , , Boston.-C. K. MoGillivr&y. baique (via Dunodln), Jtno 19. , _ Sooth Sea Islands — Atlantic, India Ryno, Myrtle, Kairy Queer. Golden Jale, eoa Breeze, Lome, and Southern O'oes bTDNET.-Syren, brig; City o! New York, dUO AURUBt 11. 8OUTBEBI? Poets.—'arah Pilo and Young Dlok, from Ximaru; Seagull Linda Wober, Defiance, and Camlllo, from Uurolln.

IMPORTS.

Por Atlantic-13 bales cotton, 2000 cocoanuts, 30 tons cobra, C 3 casks limojuice.

EXPORTS.

Per Orpheua: 77 mata sugar. 15 packagesi tea, 5,252 feet sawn timber. 12 cases biscuits, 50 bags flour, and a large quantity of anndrles.

Ihwaeds Ooistwisic.- Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, wlih 21,200 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwise. - Sundfrland, for Walrtmga; Fannie, for v» hangapono; Atalants, for What garoi.

Tho schooner Orpheus c'oarea »> tha easterns to-day for Norfolk Island. PißSOf.gsrs: Mrs Hebblewalte, Mosers FeaoocK, and Buflett, Misses Nobbs, and uleeson.

Tho brigantlno Parnell will bo dockod this week for a general overhaul.

Tho Saxon's cargo of oranges turned out so bad that tho greater portfon lias beon discharged into the harbour, beyond the ltaihvay whart.

The schooner Atlantic 25 days from Karotonsa arrived »t noon <o-:ay. She experienced a susoession of calms and Rales throughout the passage. Captain Bohnl'z nf the Atlantio repoita tbo arrival o' the eohooner Quorn at Karo'onga on the 7lhlnat. She Kors to AimluW where ihe will load for aho&lbikl. Tha (fairy Qneon arrived at rtarotonga un Jnne 17 Bnl is low on a cruise in the group,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WsLtiNaTON. this day. Balled: Teiaroa, for Auckland, 7.30 a ra. Gibborse this day. Siilod: Omspsre, for Tauranga, ISO a.m. WnAiaißKi, thisday. Arrived: Argyle. from Auckland, 7 a.m. Xbw Plymouth, this dsy. Arrived: Hawea, from ihe North, 7.30 am. Bubbeix, thla day. Arrived: Wairaraps, from Auck'and, 7.30 am. (REUTERS CABLES.) London, July 30. Orient e.s. John Elder, from" Melbourne, Juno 13, with 2,000 carcasses of mutton: and P. and O. s.s. Ballarat, from Melbourne, June 5, have arrived at Plymouth. THK BTJfIZ MAM-. Albahy, July 31. Arrived, last evenlntr, P. nud O. Steauißtiip Anßtralla, wi:li inward ausz Mai'. (PKR MSROHA"T fHIPPINO iBD UNBEB WRITEPS' >S30CIA1ION). Arrived: chip Oamaru, from Port Chalmers, May 5.

COMMERCIAL,

Bvjcnihg Stab OrrioE, Wedres'aT. Mr G. W. Binnky held a -well-attended sale of provisions, potatoes, &c. Good potatoes brought SA 15s to £5 2s 6d per ton; ordinary kinds, £310s. The lines of flour (damaged), £5.

Mr L. W. Katon Bold C mtcrbury potatoes at SI per ton; orangos, 8s to 93 per case; onions at lid per lb.

Mr B. Arthur offered about 100.000 forest; fruit, and othor trees for Bale at bis mart, all strong and healthy from the mm cry of Mr Wm- Mason, of Ponsonby. Good prices were realised-

Mr Gabriel Lewis sold a considerable quantity of drapery and millinery goods. The sale was well attended by the trader; prices were low. 892 iron bars were sold.

The property offered by Mr Greenwood was bought in by the mortgageo. Other properties were unsold.

Mail Notice.

Maim will Close as undkb I— THIS DAY. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 SO p.m.

Thursday, 2nd Itßtant, For Whltianga, per Columbia, at 7 a.m. I For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Cratgleburo, ana 1 Warkworth, per Robo Casey, at 10 a. m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11,33 ft.m. Per Walrarapa as follows: For India, China, Japan, Mofllteranean Port*, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborno, Napier, Southern porta, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Bueis and Brindlsi, and via Kap'es, for letters, etc, gpeolally so prepaid and addressed, at 11 Money orfiors for Southern Porte kpA AustraHsn Colooles only, »t 10 ».m. For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late lottern till 11.20 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and OfOtiki, per Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, par Doug'a?, at 6p.ro. FfiiDAY, 3rd instant. For Waiheba, Cowea. and Coromandel, per Coromandcl, at 1.30 p ni. For Thamee, per Kotomanana. at 2 p m. For Wbangarel Heads, Parua. Walpu, Whan gsrel, Kamo, and Mangapsi, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Dunedin direct, per Olnapere, at 5 p.m. ; SATUBDAY, Ith Instant. For Glaborne, Napier, and Southern Port?, pec Talaroa, at 7 a.m, Tuesday, lith lnj>lanL Per b.b. City of Now JTork as foUoWa:— For Sandwlon IslAcds, United atatee of Amorioa, Canada, BrlUah Oolumbla, Central and South Araorioa, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. #or United Kingdom and Continent ot Sorope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.ni. Late letters bearing an extra fee ot dlxponoo. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due In London, on Mon day, September 21th. 1883. Si B. BISH. Chief Postmaster, Ohio' Poft-ofDon. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

ALUUBT 1, 1883.

Abbott's Opera. House — Bevllle," 8 p.m.

"Tto Buber of

St. Jamtß's Hall-Conference with Auokland Piotbytery, Papsr by Key, a, B, Monro, 7.30 p.m.

DavonnortTJteruy Aiscciation-VBretEarte and hla Writings," 7;30 p.m. Maionlo Hotel, Devonpork— Annual Meeting Of Takanuna Jockey Ulub 7 30 p.m.

Birth.

BARBER. —On July 31st, at her residencd, Parnell, the wife of Mr H. R, Barber, of a daughter.

Deaths.

GILL -On August 1, William Gill, builder, for merly of Bays Water Road, London, aged 43 years. Funeral will leavo his late residence. Wel lington-street, ot 3.30 to-morrow (Thursday).

TAUTARL-On 80th July, in peaco, at his roßi dence, Taumaroro. Bay of Islands* Henri Tautari, Native Assessor, aged 63 years.

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and The Morning News.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1883,

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

Ths Native Land Laws Amendment Bill of Mr Bryce now lies bjfore as, and we have an opportunity of considering its scope and probable effect. The bill is more sweeping and comprehensive than the tele graphic summary of its provisions disclosed, and it is also a <<ood .deal more objectionable than could have been supposed from a par tial examination of its proposals. In many respects tho bill is most admirable, and embodies principles which we have always contended for, in dealing with native lands. Such are tho provisions forbidding the employment of lawyers in the Natives Laud Court, and imposing a penalty on parties who negotiate for the purchase of native land before the title has been ascertained and individualised. It is also implied that after the pasting of the bill, Government shall undertake the sur veying of native lands, »ince all other parties are expressly forbidden to li»?o .nj .idlings in Buca lanas until after the ascertainment of title, and it is plain that the natives are unable, without external capital, to have the surveys made. Oliuuo 6, which treats of land negotiations, rajs that such shall not com mence "until after a day to be fixed by the Governor by proclamation in the Gazette. Such day shall not be Usa tnan thirty days after the publication of ihe proclamation, and shall be within six months after the issue of the certificate of title," Ihe effect of this proviso as to time is not apparent until Clause 12 is reached, by which we find that it is proposed to enact that ".Nothing in this Act . hereinbefore contained shall ailed or apply to the Crown, or to any person acting for or on behalf of the Crown, under the authority of a Minister of the Crown."

I What is the eileot of these two claueea ! being read together 1 Clearly this—That Government place themselves outtide tho operations of the Bill, and, so to speak, reserve to themselves the right to traffic in native lands bofore the title has been dealt with, Nay, more ; after the title has been ascertained, and the lands apportioned, Government claim astart of six months over all other persons who may wish to acquire native lands. Neither tho prohibition from dealing with native lands prior to tbeir survey and passage through the Court, nor the limitation of time within which such dealing may commence after the issue of the certificate of title, have any force as against the Crown, and therefore the resnlt is that a temporary pre-emptive right is established on behalf of the Govern ment. If any. necessity could be shown for this being done, the proposal would be roh bed of its objectionable feature ; but until a fair trial has been given to the new law, it is premature to seek a retnrn to any form of pre-emption. The effect to the natives would he most prejudicial, for those who wished to push on the sale of their lands would be shut out for six months, or compelled to accept whatever terms were offered by Government agents. Further, even did Government give a fair price, the result would be a locking np of these lurnia for an indefinite period, whereas, under private enterprise, they would be opened for settlement without delay.

la the interests of the North Island, as well as_ for the sake of the natives, it is imperative that clause 12 should be stinck out of the hi)], and the provisions of the measure made to apply to Government dealings in native land as well as to the operations of private purchasers. This bill, in conjunction with the Acts already in force, would give the Native Minister the absolute disposal ot all native lands, and constitute him virtual autocrat of the North Island. We may be perfectly satisfied with the intentions of Mr Bryce, and that he will honestly use the power conferred upon him, for the good of the native race and the promotion of European settlement; hut he has not a perpetual tenure of the .Native Office, and the next Minister might he a very different man from "honest John." The Native Lands Court, from various causes, is almost com pletely under political control; and given a Government or Native Minister bent on carrying out some "fad" or wilfully in juring the North Island,' this bill would complete the mischievous machinery which should, work his will. What easier ihan for Government to manipulate the holding of Land Courts in certain districts and to hold back the certificates of title until they had completed negotiations for tbe purchase of the land ? What more simple than to work the system over tbe whole of the island, until all native lands passed under their sway, to be irredeemably locked op against settlement for many years 1 If Government wish to re-establish the right of pre-empiion to native Jands, they have been guilty of a mean Bubterfuge in trying to introduce the idea by a side wind of this kind. Let this obnoxious clause be struck out of the bill, and let tbe amended law have a. fair trial, and if the abuses associated with native land trans actions do not disappear, it will theu be time for Mr Brjce to carry out his threat of re-introducing tbe pre-emptive right of the Crown. An attempt will be made to thrust this bill through Parliament speedily; hut we trust that this clause will not pass. We expect that all Northern members, independently of party con siderations, will oppo-e the proposal to placo such a dangerous power in the hands of Government; and we hope that Southern representatives, able to take a broad view of colonial interesrs, and who wish to protect the native race from injustice, will unite in defeat ing this clause Then the measure will '

be a truly beneficial one, because it will be equitable and just to all parties, placing the Crown on the same footing as private purchasers of native lands, and securing to the natives the full market value of their territory,

In auothe? column will be found an ab stract of correspondence between the Gov ernment, the New Zealand Shipping Coo pany, and Mr Levin, as agent for tbe Shaw, Savillc, and Albion Shipping Com pany, Thfs neeiil3 to disclose an intention Pn the part of the Government to carry out a sort of "happy family" ai rangement, whereby a monopoly of the Government carrying busiuess should be conferred upon the New Zealand Shipping Company, A private agreement has been come to whereby the contract for the con veyance of Government immigrants and cargo ha* been bunded to the last named company for the period of one year, while a proposal was on the cards to extend this privilege to three years. The gross jobbery involved will bs understood when it is known that the rival company, who are puttiug themselves to considerable expense to supply a line of direct steamers between London and this colony, had made a bid for the trade before the secret agreement was made, and had been assured that the question would shortly be laid before Parliament. A3 in the case of tho Controller-General's memo,, the duty of consulting Parliament has been entirely neglected, and the corrupt intention has only been defeated by tho vigilance of private members. It is to be hoped, now that the facts are be fore Parliament, that the Legislature will set its foot on the scheme, which is not only an injustice to the Shaw Saville and Albion Company, but also directly inimical to tho interests of. the colony.

In consequence of the serious accident to Judge Smltb, two Justices will sit to morrow at the K.M. Couit, to hear and dispose of small debt cases under the sum of £20.

We are informed that Mr Juhn Morgan, whose death w»a recorded in our hint even ing's issue, was manager at the Union Sash and Door Company's mill, whoro he was at work up till last Fiiday week. On tkat day ho felt tomewhat unwell, but did not antici pate anything serious; consequently he did aot consult a doctor, fie was taken worse, however, and three medical gentlemen were called in, but it was too late. The deciastd gentleman leaves a wife and seven children, who are, we understand, in moderato circumstances.

It having bi.cn found that the time for receiving applications for shares in the Kcw Zealand Frozen Meat Company from various parts of the province and from other diitricti, not beiug sufficient to give full opportunity of applying for shares before the date fixed, viz,, this day, the Ist of August, it has been decided to extend the tinio for seven days, co that applica tions will now bo toccived until the Bih of August. A largo number of applications, wo may stat», havo been received from settlers in tbe province, and warm to.timony has been borne by farmers to tho beneticial objects of the Company to the farming class generally,

A young woman of fore'gn extraction was charged this mottling with stealing a go!d watch and other articles, amounting In value to £20. Mr Whdan, tho prose cutor, a gentlemanly-looking man, evi dently felt for the young woman, and was anxious to release her if possible, but ho had hastily given the case into tho han:ln of the police. The Bench elicited from Mr Wholan the fact that the young woman had been engaged by him as his house keeper, they came from London in the Glenlora, and that he lent her the watch and jewellery to enable her lo go respect ably on shore, but she was to return the articles so lent. Iho young woman, how ever, bad a different tale to tell, and the caso was adjourned until to-morrow.

The half-yearly general meeting of share* holders in the Taupiri Coal Company was held yesterday aftornoon in Mr Scherffs office, Fort-street, but, as usual, was not open ta the press, the member of our ttAt who presontcd himself for admi.s-jion beiug told that a report would be fur nished. Tliis, however, hag not been done. Wo learn from another souice that tha profit aud lons account, alter writing olf £380 2s for depreciation i-f plant, showed a net profit of £2,130 7s sd, which was appropriated aa follows : £GOO to payment of the usual cividend of Is per share, £300 to bonus of Cd per share, aud tbo bcUnoo of £1,230 7» 5d to be carried forward to now account. Tho output of coal for the last half-year amounted to 15,000 tons. Messrs Kobert Walker and Frank Brodie were elected directors, and the honorarium was increased from 50 to 100 guineas per annum.

The manager of the New Prince In,penal mine telegiaphed to-day :—" One hundred" weight of »pecim< nt; from sixth «tope No. 1 lection west, No, slevel G. S. CLAEK."

a young man, professing to be a photo grapher and portrait-painter, win lent to gaol for three months for stealing a watch, He gave his name as lieresford Staunton, but it is doubtful whether this is his real name. He has been a perfect pest to the photographers of the city for tome weeks pa>t, and was often found on their preml«es, hunting about iv a manner which created suspicions as to the genuineness of his iutontion". The cvidmicc left no doubt on the mind of the Bench as to his guilt. He had the gift of tho gab, and the worst part of tho caie was an impudent attempt to nx the guilt upon an innocent witness by statinij that this man invited him to drink at the Metropolitan Hotel, and, being minus of the price of a pint, tent bim (Staunton) to pawn his watch; but fortu nately, the watch itself, in having the owner's name iuelde, diiproved prisoner's wicked assertion.

"Londoner" writes: "A paragraph in one of tho papers tbe other day said tbat the suspension of the Rev. Mr Mackonicbl, at St. Petei's, had been confirmed. Can any of your readers inform me whether that is the church built by Father iowden, a High Church parson, aud of more use than ornament."

A Wellington telegram states that tbo following tenders were received for >o. 36 Station Buildings contract, Kawakawa Hailway :—Accepted: J»nes and Co., Newmarket, £1,882, Cecliaed : Price and Malcolm. Auckland, £2,029; Larkins and O'Brien, £2,071; A. Watsou, £2,590 ;J. J, O'Brien, £8,875.

The inspection parades of tho Auckland Volunteers will be commenced to-morrow evening in the Drill-shed at the usual hour, with the Artillery Company, to be followed in succession by the Naval Artillery (Friday), tho Hobsons (Monday), and the Victorias (Tuesday). Tho inspec tion parade of the Artillery will be held on Tuesday evening, when Sub-lieutenant Geddcs will undergo his examination. The event is looked forward to with much interest by Volunteers, who hold Sub lieutenant Geddcs in high esteem for his assiduity, regular attendance, and gemral courtesy towards the men. The parades have been well attended since the adoption of tho new regulations. An absent Volunteer is liable to a fine of 2s 6d, unless a sufficient apology is sent in.

When tho parties to the Newton election petition suit reached the Court-house this morning, they were chagrined to lcaru that an accident bad rendered the attendance of the Kfsldent Magistrate an impossibility. Mr Browning suggested an adjournment without prejudice, but, whilu Mes-rs Cotter and Hcsketh admitted that they would Dot object to an adjournment, they kept in mind the ultimate possibility of costs by declining to consent to one, A dead-lock appeared imminent, and a creat deal of forensic eloquence was wasted with the object of discovering tho best way out of the dilemma, Mr Krowning threatened to sit there till a magistrate came, and Messrs Cotter and Hesketh expressed their satisfaction with this arrange ment, as they would be able to work it in "watches" of an hour each.Some body suggested they should all adjourn to His Worship's sick room, and fight the matter out there, bat it transpired that no reading of the law could change B'shop's Court into a Resident Magistrate's Ccurt and this idea was abandoned. Mr H esketb insinuated that as Mr Stoney had signed the noticeß, be might also be prepared to act as Judge, but this delicate piece of sarcasm was not acted upon. Mr Stoney suggested that the Court might be adjourned by telephone, but the Act wes also vapue upon this point. Mr Seaman then pro ceeded to criticise the tactics of the obstructionists, but he was brought up short by the query from Mr Cotter, "Who retained you for the prosecution ?'' Mr Browning retorted that his official and learned liiend was retained by subpecua, whereupon counsel for the defence suc cumbed. Mr Browning appealed to the presidiug genius of tho Court to do some thing, a» crown's of valuable client wtre waiting for him '.utside, and his stoney heart at longth nlenting, he declaied the case adjourned till Fiiday, August 17.

Tbe amount collected and paid by Mr T, Howard at the Star Office for the widow Hudson is £21 6d, not £20, as stated in our last issue. The Salvationists are going ia for instrU piental music with real earnestness. At last Saturday evening's " free-and-easy " meeting, an accordion, a violin, two flutec> a llaKOOlet, and n tamboul-ino were brought into operation, and with a fair amount of ability. Last evening there was a change, tbe instruments comprising s'.x fltittsa, two violins, two triangles, aiid a tambourine. TO tha Pditor : Sir,— would call tho attention of the city authorities (through the columns of your paper, if you can spare tho space) to the way Ik which holes are left after putting iv water or gas yipea across tho footpaths into people's house?. I myself sprained my ankle last night just above Mr Abbott's, in Hobson street, through one of them, and tliough I am able to ationd to my duties to-day, it is very painful, and I think there should be some resolution pas-sod in respect to the way the workmen should fill in these holes, a little punning would obviate any incou. venieuce, or even serious accident, and would take up but. little time. Hoping you will call their attention to it thrvugn the valuable columns of your paper,—l remain yours, &c, 11.CB. "An Onlooker at the Time of the Acci dent" writes regarding the late omnibus accident at Onehunga. He states that the damage inflicted was trifling; that the driver was not in'oxicatcd; aud that there was no racing Indulged in. Ko quod can be done by discussing the subject in our columns. Yesterday* "Thames Advertiser" pays : —The Rev. W. Calder has received a Domination to the vacant incumbency of All Saints', Fonsonby, and iatimated the fact to the vestry of St Geome's at a special meeting held after service on Sunday even ing. The rev. gentleman has not decided whether to accept or otherwise, and pro ceeded to Auckland yesterday to consult the Bishop on the subject. Before any decided step is ta'cen, the matter will, we believe, be submitted to a meeting of parisnoncrs. A Presbyterial conference tak s place this evening in St. James's Hall, when the Rev. G. if. Monro will read a paper upon "Tho Lapied Massu», aud How to Keach Them." an interesting discussion should be the rosult. The services of the Opera House " chueker-out " were called into requisition last night. Nothing of the commencement of tho trouble would appear to h*vo been observed by tho audience, but during a temporary lull in the music one of the oc cupants of i lie stalls was seen lying on his back in tho passage, with the athletic Ueaps seated astride of his prostrate body. *i female emerged from the obscurity afforded by one of the front scats, and gallantly attacked the special constable ia the rear, but failed to repulse him. The man was meanwhile being rolltd bodily out of the building. Some bjetanders interfered to prov«nt the woman being hurt, and the man having been forcibly ejected, she was per mitted to follow.

H. Wilson, Grey-slreer, writes in reply to " Young Otago's " remarks iv Monday's I sue on the Bitbjact of Whitevlde's playing

in the match against the Allcomers. Ho holds that the latter were a good team, and of Whiteside he triumphantly says :—

" Look at his grand performances against Sydney last fcason, and then his equally good ono.-i this season, I say without fear of contradiction he is the best all-round footballer in New Zealand, and in the

coming trip ho is quite safe to scoro in every match."

To tho Editor : Sir,— ou reported the death of S. Dickson, and tho inquost on his remain". His death took placo on Friday morning early, the inquest on Satur day, and there his remains lay, literally a peep-show for idle boys and girls and others, till nearly four o'clock on Monday, uueared for and unwatched, Then they were rudely bundled into a shell and con veyed to tho English Cemetery—a poor old marine his only mourner, " Kattle his bones ov«r tho stones," &c. A clergyman, I believe, was waiiint, but something was wrong, to th*y spirited him away some whero Echo answers where? Probably to some rat-infesttd den more exposed thun the hut he died in, A fault liep some where, which these line* may stop in the future—l am, &c, HUMANITY,

There was a la-go attendance at Abbott's Opera Mouse l;i-t evening, on the occasion of the second production of " The Harbor of Senile,' hy tho Cailliau Operatic Society. Thr performance ran more imoothly than on tho previous evening, and It was evidi-nt that the leading artistes bad gained more confidence iv themselves. Ihe audience tesiiticd their approval by frequent ap plause and occasional encores. To-night, the opera will ho again repeated.

The friends of Mr Fred, Box will bo glad to bear tbat through the skill and unremit ting attention of Dr. Edgelow (who has at tended the ca^e throughout the wound coiikeriueiit upon tbe amputation of his left hand, is quito healed, and ho is now in his usual health.

A concert uud bail was given in the Newmarket Hall la»t evening by tbo Wai temata Minstrels, and proved to bo a marked succets. Tho programme was divided into two p;iit?, the first btin;1 de voted to a " nigge-r" chair performance of niuo. Mr P. Wa:d acted in tho capacity ef interlocutor, whllo C, Bannckin manipnlutcd the tambourine, and P. ilantickin the bones. The songs, which were piosily new, were very weJl rendered, and file joke.', which were nearly all local, were most amusing, The chair performance woond up with a tableau, entitled " Aronnd the World," Tho second part consisted of a eclection of songs by the different members of the Minstreli, the principal items being rendered by C, Bartlcy, F. Bartley, D. MeDzle*, ana C. Hannckin. The three lattor were deservedly encored. Iho Artillery Band wa? in attendance, and played a number of popular airs outside the hall. Dancing commenced at half-past ten, and was kept up till an early hour this morning.

1 o the Editor : Sir,—l would unite with your correspondent " One of tbo Audience " in the ntKgestlon that if possiblo the Choral Society's concert should be repeated at un early datc.eithtrin the Society's hall, or one of tho theatres, A great many of those who enjoy good music are from various reasons prevented from being pre sent at the meeting of the Choral Society, which are to some extonteomi-private, who would be glad to avail themselves of the opportunity that a repetition would afford. —i am, &c, Concert.

Sewing, knitiing, and kilting machines, wholesale-" and rotall. Cash on deferred pay liiun t,—D. S. Cluunboi }, 70, Quconstreet,

SCINILLATIONS.

A Cold spell : I-c-e,

High tied '■ Married up in a balloon. It doesn't take twice to lo c an umbrella. The Maori Kii.g talks of resigning. Noi them experts think the Terawhiti goldfield "small potatoes." The house of Mr Hoywood, nursory man, Oainaru, was burned down laat night

Steerane passengers by the Catalonia complain of the quality and quantity of the food on board,

I low to make a tall man short—Sob him of his purse.

Doge Imported to New Zealand will be quarantined for six months as a precaution against hydrophobia, Unwelcome wedding guests will iind their presents more desirable than their company.

Captain b'ume's1 evidonco before the Dunedin Gaol Commission yesterday wns not of much interest. He produced a letter sent him by Mr CaldVell in reference to complaints about the t;aol. " Why do little children go to heaven when they die ?" asked the teacher, " Be cause," answcied the blight boy at the head of the class, "because it's unsife to trust chiMreu iv a place where there's fire."

The dwelling-house on Mr Sutherland's farm at Whatawhata was burned to the ground at mid-day on Monday. A lite was left in the house, which by some meaus ignited the wooden building, The quantity of butter imported iato New Zealand last jear was 198;wt; of this 173cwt came from Victoria.

Since the frozen meai trade has started, sheep in Oiago realise 29 sper head, instead of 13s or 14s, which they formerly brought in the >ale.jaids.

"You are a coquette," said a young man to a Madison Avenue younc; lady. 'I plead jilty," was her response. The average weight of the "tapo repre sentative team of footballers is 12st 4lbs. How will cur slim Ancklanders stand before them ?

'ihoic ate 447 faiiius vctsols, of 57,856 tons, nrul 131 sleameiß, of 18,340 tons, ( belonging to the pjrts r.'f New Zealand. It took young Ponsonby .".11 aback when, at lhe t'pera 'he other evening, he whie ptred to Ills cirl that be pui-ssed he would >Ur, ■ ut a monn nt to tak« the air, and the quickly responded, "itis very opppressive, Gtorge ; I'll go out with you,'1 '

THE PHOENIX PARK INFORMERS.

Carey's Murderer Arrested

The Australian Report Contra dicted.

[REUTKB'B TEt.ECJBAMS.] July 31. James Cabey, the informer in thePhcenix Pa rk®inurder, was travelling under the assumed name of Power, and was shot as the steamer Melroae was nearinp Port Elisabeth, and expired shortly after re ceiving the wound, O'Donnell, the murderer, was delivered over to the Natal police. . On the news of Carey'o death read'uint; Ireland; thel'e Was the wildest excitement at Coik and Dublin, ' CAPi TOWN, July 30. . O'Donnell, who shot James Carey on board the steamer Melrose, at Port Eliza beth, has been arrested by the police. PERTH, July 31. It has been ascertained that the report that four Phccnix'Park informers arrived here under assumed names by the steam ship. Patb.au is without foundation. (Keceived August 1—12,50 p.m.) MELBOURNE, this day. The report that some of the Phconix Park informers have arrived in Western Aus» I tralia is generally doubted bore.

THIS DIRECT STEAMERS AND GOVERNMENT IM MIGRATION,

[BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL BIPOETB,]

WELLINGTON, this day. A BATCH of correspondence re direct steam s:rvico has been laid on the table. The first letter ia from Levin and Co., agents for Shaw, Savllle Company, coniinniug the news by cable that tlio company bad ar ranged for building steamers for the Now Zealand trade ; that they were to be con structed by Denny Bros., Dumbarton ; and that the company would bs prepared to cairy itnmigrints and cargo at rates which would bear favourable comparison with those hitherto paid. .Mr Kolieston, in ac« knowledging this, expresses the hope that any arrangements that may be made by Government in this connection will leave such carrying open to competition, so that the company may have an opportunity of tendering.

The directors of the New Zealand Ship ping Company write under dats July 30th tbat they have contracted for the building of three first-class steamers of a gross register tonnage of 4,000 tons each, with a guaranteed sea-going speed of twelve knots. These vessels are being built by Messrs Elder and Co., Glasgow. The chairman and managing director* of the company are in England, and will see that they an- fitted in every way suitable for the work they have to perform, including refrigerating machinery. All three boats are well advanced. The first is to be launched by the ecd of August, and they should all be ready to leave for JNcw Zealand within six months from the present time, The writers continue : - " We now approach the Government with a view of ascertaining whether they are prepared to enter into a compact with this company for either of the following ser vices :—(1) A service ouee a calendar month each way no: exceeding fifty days from London to and from New Zealand, each vessel to visit at least two of the following ports iv the colony—Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers, at the option of tho company; or (2) a ser vice once evory four weeks each way, to bo arranged co as to leave England and tho colony to alternate with tbe sailing dates of the nuil steamers by San Francisco, the service to be performed in 45 days jach way. By this proposal the colony would have a fortnightly steam mail service of its owe | and a very large saving would be made by the colony owing to ita maili going direct instead of by way of Auatralia, and only having to pay tho company Id per let ter instead of tho whole postage, We con sider that such a service as either of the above should be for a period of at leait five \ears, but in deference to the expressed opinion of Parliament last ye«r, we are pre pared to undertake either to continue tbe pres nt service or to adopt the alternative of above suggested for a period of three years. In the event of the Government wishing to adopt a four-werkly service, to alternato with that by San Francisco, there would be thirteen voyngoa each way, and tbls com pany would requlro a subsidy of £20,000, to gether with alt the emigrants and cargo the Government may have to send to the colony during the currency of the contract. Jn the event, of tho Government being content with the eervice as at present established, namely, for twelve voyagw each way, we aik that we shall receive all the emigrants and cargo the Government may havu to seed to the colony during the currency of the con tract, the emigrants to be carrid on the conditions and at the rates specified in the regulations handed to us by the Hon. tbe Minister of Immigration, namely £10p«r statute adult, and £9 10s for children be tween 12 months aud 12 y«nr* old, infantn frte ; and in the cose of immigrants that it may anangc shall come by sailing ships, the rates of passage money to bo £14 7a 6(1 per adult and £8 7s Gd for colldreu, aid all cargo on the tame terms as tboio now in forco for Governnnnt material. We arc sure that the Goverumeut will notice with much gratification that, although tho service was only commenced in February last, already a regular stream of immigra tion has set iv by tho company's steamers by fetoerage posicngers paving their own way. Wo trust tho Government may ice their way to accept one of the above pro posals, and that tbo doclaion may be come to at an early dak-, In order that we may make such arrangements as will iniure a continuance of the sorvice without any break."

The Premier, in replying, says the Gov ernment are not prepared to enter into any contract for a term exceeding one year without first inviting public tenders; but in consideration of tho enterprise shown by tho company in establishing a very efficient steam Birvice, Government, sub ject to tho approval of Parliament, feel justified in granting tho company cortaln exclusive advantages for a limited time, viz., for on* year, from tho Ist of November next. On the 24th Mr Whitaker telegraphed to Sir F. Dillon Bell—" Question of Immigrants and freight before Parliament, Don't bind beyond existing arrangement until further ad vised." SirF. D. Bell replied tho follow ing day:—"Ready givo effect whatever Parliament decides on."

On the 25th Mr Levin writes that Shaw, Siville, and Co, are prepared to place thrco steamers on the service between London and Mew Zealand in the event of the Government agreeing to divide carriage of immigrants and cargo equally between their line and that of the New Zealand Shipping Company. In such case, the Shaw, Savillo Company would despatch their first steamer from London in September, and would carry on the service without any subsidy from Government, We aro also to inform yon that tho steam service would relieve the pressure on their (ailing vessels, and thoy wonld undertake to in crease this year tbc number of sailing ships fitted with refrißcrating apparatus to Bight, thus insuring the thorough development of this trad?, which is so material To the prosperity of the country. To this Mr Koileston replies that before the letter was received the Govern ment made temporary; arrangements for tho conveyance of emigrants and cargo from England, which arrangements will, as soon as is possible, be hid before f arliu incur, so that tbc whole question may be discussed.

The directors of the New Zealand Ship ping Company, on accepting the Premier's offer to petform tho service for one year, trust that Uovernment will bring tbo matter before Parliament, and will not offer any opposition to the extension of tho term from ono to three-years, should Parliament agree to recommend it. Mr Levin, writing on Sunday last, July 30th, trusts that the arrangement entered into with the New Zealand Shipping Company will he Fuch as will permit the Bbaw, Kaville, and Company an equal show for Government carriage. The writer states that the pioneer steamer of the regular monthly service leaves England in September, and the Company is prepared to contract for one year for the whole or one-half of Govern ment service, by steamer taking emigrants at 30s per adult, and cargo at 5s per toe less than is paid under present contract by steamer. The Company's ser vice will he so constructed as to meet the wants of the leading ports of the colony, and to give each a fair share of the benefits to be df rived from regular steam communica tion with Great Britain. The Company, while ready and able to undertake the whole of the Government carrying bu»ine?g, seeks no monrpoly, and is content to share mcli business with the New Zealand Shipping Company, as heretofore." Mr Kolleston, unner date 31st, acknowledges tho letter, and promises that it Bhall be laid i before PaslUmen *

PARLIAMENTARY.

* (FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.) ,

WELLINGTON, this day. [ Auckland Loan Bill, ' The Committee on Bills report that the Auckland Loan Bill is a local bill, and that the Standing Orders having been complied witb, it should be allowed to proceed. 'ihe Minister for nailivatjs. Ministerialists state that it is an under- Stood thing that the Government will ap point a member of the Upper House as Mm- • ister of .Railways. JPPlson Returns A return laid on the table of the value of prison labour in Auckland Gaol shows that duriug 1882 the dally average number of skilled workmen was G ; avtraee value of their labour, £43 lls 6d. During the s>me period, the average value of work done by 75 unskilled workmen was £31 10s 6d; aud the average value of female Jatour was £17 19j. The grots annual cost per pri.oner was £44 Is Sd ) net annual cost, £27 Sa lOd. This latter compares favourably with the net annual cost in other large prison!?. At Addingtou the net annual cost is £30 17s Id ; Dunedtn, £46 19g 5d ; Hokitika, £85 12s 4d ; Invercargill, £52 19s 9d; Lyttelton, £42 15s; Napier, £38 14s 0d; Nelson, £90 18s; Wow Plymouth, £70 18s Id; Timaru, £52 12s 8d ; Warganui, £64 13s; Wellington, £58 5s lid ; Wellington (Mount Cook), £40 19s. Local Option. No fewsr than sixty-three petitions havo been presented in favour of local option ex tension. Regarding these, the Petitions Committee report that the subject matter being before the House, they have no re commendation to mske, Valuation of Property. To-day it will be moved ia the Council that two qualified persons be at nnce ap pointed to make a valuation of the pro perty in the oolouy ; such valuation to be used for Property Tax and local rating pur pOBCS, The Rabbit Pest. Capt. Mackenzie atks if the Government will advertise a reward for the discovery of a remedy to reduce the rabbit pest. Insurance Policies. Mr Barron asks whether the Insurance Department can now give policy holders the option of surrendering their current polioy at any time, receiving in lieu there of a paid up policy for the amount, equal, at least, to the total amount of the pre zniums paid. 'xelegraph to Cape Maria Van Diemen. To-morrow Mr UobDs asks Government to place a sum on the Supplementary Estimates to connect Auckland by tele graph with the lighthouse at Cape Maria Van Diemen. Government's Lawyers 1 Bill. A retwn laid on the table of the names of solicitors and firms of solicitors engaged to do professional work for the Public Works Department, and the amnunt paid to each, etc., from 31st March, 1878, to 31st March, 1883, shows that fifty-eight solici tors and firms have been engaged during that period, the earnings of "the Devil's own" being £12,335. Mr Baggitt, of Dunadin, heads the list with £2,5G3 ; Messrs Izard amd Bell, Wellington, £1,614; »rl, A. Duncan, £936 ; Mr W. Per kins, £754 ; Mr T. Buddie. Auckland, £735 ; Messrs Dignan and Armstrong, Auckland, £670 ; and others leseer amounts. Messrs Izatd and Sell last year alone re ceived £854. native Reserves. Tho report on the condition of the native reserves of the colony laid on the table shows the aggregate area to be 53,762 acres, of which 14,3i7 acres are in tho <orth Island, and 39,435 acres in the South Inland. Tho Northern reserres pro duce a rental of £1,575 per annum, and the Southern £5,514. Xhe annual income will shortly be augmented by tbe entry of some of the leases on the second aud third period of their leasfs. Amendment of the l^aw xxrac tttioners Act. Tho following is a transcript of tbe opcratlvo clause of Mr Shaw's Law Prac titioners Amendment Bill: —" Any person who shall havo duly served under articles of clerkihip to any solicitor or barrister of tho Suprtmo Court of New Zealand, or who was so ving under an> »uch articloi at tho tinio of the ooming into operation of the Liw Practitioners Act, 1882, and who shall be admitted a solicitor of the said Supreme Court, shall be entitled to be enrolled and admitted a barrister of the said Supreme Court, pro viding no rule or enactment shall be in force to the effect that piactitiooor3 shall not practice both as barristers and solicitors." Gaming and Lotteries. The Gaming and Lotteries Amendment Bill (Mr Shaw), which does not stand much show of being dealt with this session, teeks to provide that any peraon adver tising, publishing, or printing, whether by newspaper, or placard, or by circular, or causing to be so advertiabd, publishtd, or prinUd any Buch lottery or tcheme under any pretence, form, denomi nation, or descrip\ion whatsoever, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act, and shall, for every such offence, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding pound?, a proviio is also snugbt to bo adaed to the Gaming and Lotteries Act providing that iweepsUkes not exceeding twenty shil lings per share sha'l not be deemed to be loUnriop. The words of the proviso ran as follows : —"Prorided always that nothing in thti icction shall apply to any sweepstake or sweep In which the stake or share of each individual participa'lng shall not exceed tbe sum of 20s, and which no person promotes, organises, or conducts for any commiisioa or reward. The Native Land Bill. Mr Bryce'i N»tlvo Lund Law Amend ment Bill has been circulated at hut. Jt is a measure of 14 clauses, the principal pro vision being asunder: "Mo person shall be permitted to appear in Court by, or to have the astistaace therein of, any counsel, solicitor, agent, or other representative. It shall not bo liuviul after tee passing of this Act for any person to negotiate for the purchase of lease, exchange, or occupation of any native land or any estate, right, title, or interest therein, until after a day to bo fixed by the t.OTernment by proclamation in the " Gazette ;" such day shall not be less than 30 days after the publication of the proclamation, and shall be within six months after the issue of the certificate of tltlo. Any person who shall, after the passiug of the Act, and before the days so fixed, take »r accept any convey ance, lease, transfer, gift, or any other assurance, whether to himself solely or to himself and others, or any native lands, or bo a party to any negotiation, agreement, contract, or promise to the making to him, or to him and others, or to any other person, of any such conveyance, loose, transfer, or of any other assurance, shall foifeit or pay a penalty not exceeding £500, to be recovered iv a summary way, and every such conveyance, lease, transfer, gift, and other assurance, agreement, con tract, and promise, shall, except as herein after provided, be null and void."

POLICE COURT. This Day.

(Before Messrs Hall, sen., and I). 0. Maortcur.ld, J.P/e.) Drukkbnniws — Eight persons, five men and tbrco women, were ounuhou for this offence.— .■> luxnndor Clmpit a', wub soht to taol for seven d»ye. ALisotD Larceny.—Knnloe Yamner, a flDe lcoHing youEg woman, wise argtd with at. al t> X a K»ld watch :ud chain, a goia broooh and. three rlnrs, vaius *20, the property of Patriots; vi h ilau, on tfie HI->. nit — t or«nniit. White asked for a romaud—Proscciior ealo the joubk woman was prepared to «lye ud hJa prop«ny ; itwnsa mlutalie; )i wished to withd aw the oharge.—Serßeant White wai tot sure that he oonlu oonsent.—Remanded till to-muriow. Cb-Oknk Language.—liavid t'reman was charged nnder ti.o Vagrant wl>h nmklnn use of obfc<nnlauKU«Keon thu Uuliwny Wtarf On ho 27th ult.—Prisoner plnaded not guilty.— GoorkO Oopijß In the employ of lhe Union Steam dblp^ing Company, dei o-crt th&t he saw two bo)B Rtealiig onlonp. He went to the thieves, when prisoner ru'ihed ud to him, nakligaseof reatfuUnrgu'Ke. an< threatened, if hs did nut let the bo>» ga. ho would throw Mm overborn d. He toM prisoner to mind Ms own business. The piisoner was enoirarnfjlne the boys to tbie>e.—ordered tn pay £3 and dost-, or be Imprlair cd t-JC a month An Unfeeling SpocsE.-Kichard Mills (on warrant) was charged with unlawfully deserting Ms wife Mary Eliza Mills, at Hamilton. This appeared to bo a very hard case, the wife and four children having been deserted by their natural protector, and left without means. - On the application of Sergeant White, the prisoner was remanded to Hamilton. . Dogs and Their Owners.—The following unregistered owners of dogs of various kinds were fined Is each with costs: — Michael Gallagher, excuse, lapsus lingua; John O'Sulll van, dog died since from physical exhaustion. Mr Golaie waß doubtful on this head, as a dog on the premises was barking last night; John Henry—. This defendant omitted his cur name, and could not bo found at tho addresses given to Mr Hodges. Hugh Gruydi n thouutu to disucsa of his dog, •ml did not Kot a C'lUr; Oilardn Mszzolldl, hlndog ' >-ylvanU3." not qnlte »ix mouth, old; ito Milma1 was In ' onrt iw.d looted much older.—other c,sol text we>fr. > Ibis concluded the business. <

CABLEGRAMS.

[UEUTER'S TELHGKAM.]

Ihv Cholera Abating. CAIKC>, July SO. - A considerable decrease is apparent in tliu daily number of deaths from cholera both in this city and in Alexandria, The t.oglisb. troops, however, have suffered j severely ol late, twenty-two deaths having occurred ia various regiments since Friday, last. THE COMMONS AND THE SU*Z CANAL QUESTION. JLONJjO*, July 31* In the Bouse of Commons last uight, Sir Stafford h'orthc'tle'smotiou, urging that the claims of the Count de Les>ep3 to monopoly ! for the construction of canals in Jigvpt should be repudiated in any future pailty ing with t :ie Canal Company, came up for debate, and an amendment by Mr Norwood, M.P, for Hull, thut trie Mouse should main tain i!s truedum of jndg'ueut, in the cou stiuction of canals between the Mediter ranean aud the Ktd Sea, after discussion was adopted by a majority of 99 votes. Sir Stafford Northcote deprecated the questiou being made a party one by Mr Gladstone. The Parnellites abstaiued from voting. « [SPECIAL TO PEESS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON, July 31, ANOTHEK ANGL'>-4.USTKALIAN CABLE. Sir Julius Vogel has secured the right to lay cablcn betwoen Western Australia, Ceylon, and Singapore, and intends to re duce the charges for transmission of mes- Bates. Five hundred French infantry have been ordered to Madagascar. At a meeting of toe i-hareholdc s of the Union Baiik, the chairman expressed a fear that tlie banks in the colonies would scarcely escape losses duting the current ycur. Eleven hundred pounds have been subscribed towards the Colonial Institute Building Find.

ACCIDENT TO THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE.

He is Thrown from His Horse and Has His Ann Broken.

Our readeis will learn with regret that an accident ol: a somewhat serious nature happened yesterday afternoon to our re spected Resident Magistrate, Mr H. G. Seth Smith. He was cut for his usual afternoon lide.and when turning from the Mount AlbiirtKoad into theNewNorihßoad, a dog rushed »t the horse, barking furiously. The animal became frightened, and, com mencing to kick, Mr Smith was thrown on to the roadway. His right hand by some means became entangled in the reins, and when he regained an upright posture, he discovered that the most serious injury he had sustained was a fracture of the right arm, 4 f tei waiting patiently for some time, ansiitance arrived in the person of a Mr Mitchell, who assisted the sufferer to hti house, whe re he was very kindly treated, Mr Mitchell also sent his m»n into town on Mr Smith's horse for a cab, and when the vehicle arrived the patient was driven to his residence in Upper Symonds-«treet, where ho was subsequently attended by Dr. Purchas. He was removed during tbe ooursß ol to-day to Bishop's Court, Paruell.—Mr Smith expects to be able to preside over tho iicsident Magis rate's Court to-morrow week, but no sittiug of the Court will bo held, to morrow. In consequence of the accident, the concluision of the hearing in the Newton election petition case has been adjourned till the 17th instant, while the commence ment of tho course of lectures oa law by Mr bmith is daierred for the same reason.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

Tub monthly meeting of this body took place yesterday afternoon, there being pre sent: Col, Haultain (in the chair), Mr Mackechnie, and Ker. C. M. Nelson.

PONSOUBY GBAJI3IAB SCHOOL. -A let ter wus received irom ihe Head-master, asking if it was the intention of the Board to baye the boys of the Ponsouby branch examined at the same unie as the other boya of the school. It syas agrted that they should not be so examined, as the ichool had not been sufficiently long established, a complaint was received respecting the forms at the Ponsonby Hall being shifted aud diiifigmed at night so that thuy hid to be io-arranged in the morning. The secre tary was instructed to write to the trustees on the subject.

Lease of Property.- Mr Aifkni wrote asking if the Board would be inclined to graDt an exten.iun of Mr Thomas Kussell's lease of property in Symonds-streot.—lt was agreed not to granr any txteution.

With kawal of Ke ig«atio».— The Key. Xhos. Thistlo wrote rerjneeting to be allowed to withdraw his resignation as classical and English master. —it was de cided to ascertain first whether Mr Thistle intended to remain tor any length of lime.

Bxamikation Papers.—lt was resolved to have the examination papers written out by means of the electric pen. Dedication of L\nd.— i he request of the Paruell Borough Council that the Board would dedicate sufficient land for ttie con tinuation of Portland-street to Cheshire street was deferred.

Infecuods DisbASß.—A letter was re ceiv*d from Mr Justice Gillies, protesting against the system of requiring from the pupils after each holiday teim a certificate to the effect th»t they were quite free from itafectious disease, and h»d not been whtre it was prevalent. He considered it an insult and an impertinence, so far as the parents were concerned, without hiving any countervailing advantage.—The con sideration of the letter was postponed for a fuller meeting.

Writing and Drawing Mastek.— Colonel Haul tain moved in accordance with notice :—" That the recommendation of the Head-master that a writing and drawing master bo appointed be agre«d to." Hetaid tbat an Impression appeared to prerail that the ichool was overmastered, but a calcula tion that he had made would show that it wa? less mastered than any other similar institution in the colony. Col, Haultain then submitted a comparative statement of the staiF In the several schools in New Zealand, viz.—Auckland : 9 masters to 246 boys, or 1 master to 27"33 boys. Nelson : 5 masters to 113 boys, or 1 to 226 boys, and 4 visiting masters. Wellington : 7 masters to 149 boys, or 1 to 2r2S boys, and 4 vi'iting masters, Christchurch High school: G masters to 125 boys, or Ito 20-S3 boys. Otago :12 masters to 270 boyp, or 1 to 225 boys, and 1 visiting master. " Fout of these masters also teach at the Girls' High School, and it is not known how their time is divided." He had also taken out a comparative statement, the coat of tuition per fcoy, as follows :—Auck land, £13 7s (calculated qu this year'? num ber) ; Nelsion, £15 17s ; Wellington, £8 4s ; Chtistchuich College, £15 14s; Christ church High School, £20 s'; Otago, £15 Is. The latter were calculated on reports or last year. At Wellington nearly all the masters are boarded in the institution. The average there was therefore calculated on salary only. He also took out the status of the pupils in the school:—" The 245 boys at the Auckland Grammar School are divided in Auckland as follows :-stb, or highest form, 12 ; 2nd, 25; 3rd, 27; 4th, 32; sth. 33; 6tb, 27; 7th, 27; Bth, 34; 9th, 29 : total. 246. A tenth master would give an average of 24 6 boys to each master." It appeared there fore that " no other Grammar c nhool in the colony, except perhaps {»tago, has so small a proportion of masters, and the cost of tuition per head would still be less than at any other .school, Wellington exctpted." The Head-master had a Euitable writing and drawing master in his eye, viz., Mr Trevithick The salary, he presumed, woald be £250 a year. Mr Mackechnie was opposed to any ex penditure :tor such a purpose. He thought that paren's who desired such instruction for their buys should pay for it. At present their ffes were eight and ten guineas a head per annum, while the cost ot tuition was alone more than £13 per head. The Key. C. M. Nelson supported the proposition, but in view of the paucity moved the adjournment of tbedi>cusslon to a special meeting to be held on Tuesday week —Agreed to. FXJBTaHE ACC iMKODATIOH. — Colonel Haultain'fi second motion, viz., "That two new clats-ioouis he erected in tbe | spaces between the wings and tbe central; hall," was also deferred for the tpecial m> ctiup, nnri it was agreed to consider Mr Justice Gillie*'s letter at the same time. The nvmthiy accounts were then passed for payment, and the meeting dissolved, j

A DANGEROUS PET.

Child Women by a Mohlzey,

A few days ago we had occasion to record a eavage attack upon a child by a ferocious bull-dog, and now we have received infor ination of a still more horrible case of a somewhat similar character, in which obc child has been very seriously injured and others much frightened, by the attacks of a savage monkey, This animal, in com ,' pany with another of the same tribe has been kept at the Swan Inn, Mechanics' Bay for several months past, and very recently he bas become a regular terror to the residents in the vicinity. 'J he monkeys are usually chained iv the yard of the hotel, but the more ferocious of the two, it would appear fucxeeded iv getting loose veiy often. A few days ago he flew at a little boy and inflict' d several deep wounds on the left side or his face, one of the abrasures. beine of a somewhat serious character, Yestet d'-y at 11 o'clock the bruie appeared at the poor ufa (mall general *tbre kept by Mrs 'cott, and situated cloke to the hotel." Mrs Scott says that she was sitting in the house when the animal came in. bhe threw him some apples as she usually did, in order to get rid of hini, but the intruder refused to touch them, andEoon flew at Mrs Scott, and seized her diess in a vicious manner, the 1 called to the servant to throw more apples to the creature. The request was complied with until the floor of the room was almost covered with the fruit; but the monkey evidently did not want apples. Mrs Bcott beat him off with a chair, when he suddenly made a dart for the servant, who rushed into the shop and jumped upon the counter, calling loudly for help all the time. At this stage Mrs Scott says that soveral children pas»ed, one of them wheeling a perambulator in which was an infant noy abut ten months old, eon of Mr Peter Turner, who is employed as a carter by Mi W. Anderson, The monkey then ran out of the shop. Shortly afterwards she heard children screaming, and rushed in theditec tion from whicii the alarm proceedud, When she reached Mr Anderson's stable, which is situated about sixty ya'da from the store, the saw children running from the building in great alarm. She asked whsre the baby was, but could get no reply, and ran into the stable by the back door. Then a horrible sight was revealed. The monkey was perched on the top of the perambulator, which was standing on the floor, an«i was worn lag the poor child in a most ferocious mauner. Mr Adams fol lowed Mrs Scott Into the stable,aod, nptn seeing him, the brute left his victim, and rushed out of the door, dragging the baby to the floor in its progress, Mrs Scott picked up the unfortunate child and con> veyed it to her store. Its head, she my*, was coveted with Wood, and she could see awful cuts and scratches all over its face, She speedily bathed the wounds in warm water and poulticed them, by which time Mrs Turner, the child's mother, had arrived, and Dr. Wright was sent for, The medical gentleman upon arrival complimented Mrs Scott on her care of the infant, and after makiog a careful examination of the in juries received, gave his opinion that the wounds were not absolutely dangeroui, but yet were of a very serious characUr. He stitched up one deep wound on the temple, and having applied a starch poultice, lsit the child in caro of the mother at her own residence. From inquiries made this morning, we learn that the little sufferer is progressing towards recovery much more speedily than' was anticipated, and it is now expected that with careful attendance he will recover, although the wound' will take some considerable time to heal, Mr Turner reported these circum stances to the police last evening, aod Ser. geant Keily at mice proceeded to investigate the matter. Mr Adams, landloid of the Swan lan, denied ownership of the monkey?, and said they belonged to a lodger of hi* named Buckley, but that individual has not yet been found. Our reporter, who in terviewed Mr Adams to-day, was told that " he knew nothing at all about the affair," which statement to doubt will be questioned iv due time and in the proper manner. Mr Adams also denied any knowledge of the whe cabouts of the monkey which and done such injuiy to Mr Turner's cbild,. vhich aso seemed remarkably strange, ai the neighbours affirmed that both animals had b»en seen in the hotel yard this morning, Residents near the Swan Hotel are now ex ceedingly anxious that this dangerous pet should be removed from that locality, and veiy little delay should ocour in the grati fication of thtir wishes. It is also to be hoped that the police will tucceed in tracing the owner of the vicious bruto, .■iiid administer a suitable recommendation that he should in future either keep his pets well chained up or dispese of them in the best possible manner.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

[BY CABLE.]

MELBoUKHE, July 31, The following horses have been scratched for the .Melbourne Cup :—King Charles, Spread Eagle, Uuesswork, Achilles, and, Redbank.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE DEVONPORT FEKRY SERVICE,

(To the Editor.)

Sib,—During the recent boisterous weather the loner wbarf at the fiortb Shore was serioasly damaged, and the Ferry Company are advertiiing that they have subsidised a 'bns to rim to that portion of the »iiore for the low fare of 3d each way. This mott considerate arrangement would rtflect great credit on the Company wero It not a well* kuowu fact that the 'buses had intended. to run at this fare without any inch subsidy; so that it the Company are really paying for what they oould hare bad for nothing they are) grtater muffs than I gave them credit for. There is do doubt the present Company have effected many improvements on the former tervice, but in many ways they still pursue a very shore-sighted policy, i hero can be no doubt that the great drawback to people residing at the .North Shore is the winter, and the Company, instead of making travelling during that season as comfortable as possible, seem to me to do their utmost in the contrary direction, or, instead of using the boats which are far too small to accommodate and shelter thait patrons, they would use those which they, somehow or other, always seem to lay up when they are most desired, Ido not Know if it has crer been your lot to cross tbe. water on a squally evening by the 5 or 5,30 bo Jt from town, say either the Xalnol or Alexandra. In the ladies' cabin, which is far too small, things are not so bad, bat in the other badly-lighted cabin, smelling abominably of kerosine for want of proper attention to tbe lamp, which only makes the darkness miserable, even standing room is not to be had, and so late-comers hare to face the inclemency of the weather. The accommodation of the wharf for those who may have to wait a few minutes for the boats is simply atrocious. They are never lit at night, and the lady who is bold enough to venture in prefers to remain and stand the chance of a drenching. Even a few seats would be a luxury, and it is really very creditable to the captains of tbe boats that no accidents have occurred during the many years the boats have bees running from tbe want of proper lights on both of the wharves at the North Shore. Id conclusion, I would assure yon I write in no carping spirit, but, being a regular traveller by these boats r>y night and day» I have many opportunities of judging by my own observation, and by bearing the opinions of others, and therefore confidently venture my opinion that if the Company wish to make a really good service, they should study the comfort of their regular customers instead of the chance ones. The reduction of fares by the 'buses is not anything like a compensation for the loss of the town wharf, for it will cost fifty per . cent more than tbe weekly fare to town to ride to and from the boat, and, if the Company wish to study their own interest*, they will use their utmost endeaTOurs w have the wharf repaired as early «* possible, and run tbe boats to the lower whatt, not only as often as possible during tbe day, but at night as well.—l am, &&, W. K. JOHK3TOM. Devonport,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING stak, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1



Special Advertisements. O" » » A■* JJAKBAIH IN GREY /^IALICOKS. BEy VALICOES. 2038 |TwO Thousand and Thirty eight Yards) gkey calico, Slightly Damaged by Salt Water, FR'M ljd Per Yard-Three Half-pence per Yard. Large Lot of Remnants in Dress Materials, Tweeda. &c, very cheap 500 Yards Manufacturers' Ends Iriah Linen, from Is Bd yard—splendid value 100 Dozen Pairs Hosiery Samples, from 6d pair 600 Linen Hanakerohiefs, slightly damaged, from sd—Great Bargain Horrocka's Long Cloth, 3Jd yard Large Stock Miwlin Curtains, from 2s 9d pair Also, A Large Lot of JO 9 LINKS, -worthy o£ attention. '^ILLIaM Ii» BkIDGMAH'S, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. Y^ A I T FOR THE <^ALE OF •J fi U L L B N'S BA&KRUPT BTOCK, •DOUGHI FOR A (J ON G FOR CASE. »y-AIT FOR |>AIIGAIHB, SALE TO COMMENCE r pUESDAY, T ULY Q"l ST. W. E. WALL & CO. NGLISI TWEEDS, SCOTCH SAXONY 3 IRISH HOMESPUNS, jySBVKN OASES jy i XT BHIP WABWICE, 4 4 CASES EX CLYDE 4 M. M U R CHI E, Merchant Tailor & Importer, Bhortland-etre AUKXAKD. ■ AMKB KEID AND SOW Box to call the at ten don and careful considera tion of those about to Famish to the Vkby Fayoukable Prices of ALL KINDS OF FURMTURE. Having Introduced Steam Power, they are pre pared to supply all work Cheaper than any other house in town. JAMBB KEID & SON, BtrßNrrxjl»> kmfobium. rriRY AICK«»ffeYIIUP or "-DCAiTcPTua J. -with HypßMoßtrtUto ot Lima anaqn£JiJi a For Incipient Coi^jjUiption and Chronic Cheat Atrections, "Aiokijawrap of Eucalyptus, with Hypophosphtte ot Wt/ae and Quinine," ia most certainly alteratives aad ourative. Try it for Bbonciutis and Asthma Addrsss — - TBB PHARMACY, Qdben-bthbpt,



| Special Advertisements. J JSW Winter Hosieky. I JUST LANDED, Ex GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK OS 1 It7intell ttosikry, v , Winter Hosiery, FROM j J. & E. MOSLKY'S. T _ '; 293 PACKAGES ; RIBBED & PLAIN BLACK & NAVY ' MARONK & OAK a DINAL GRENAT & SEAL ii BROWN ' WHITE & SKY BLUK :. CLARET & CHOCO LATE ' STEEL & CLSRICAL LADIES & CHIL DREN'S HOSE & HALF HOSE. » ■^yiLLIAU J^ATTRAY, ' DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & HOSIER, 178,180, & 182, QUSEN-STREET. i I \ VINT'S_WHISKY. a soientifTc eaot. s N9W Whisky is maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, coloured, or 3 agreeably flavoured. 1 VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38 years), at present hold Immense stock of their * Old Well-matured Whisky, \ and can ensure to tho traae—through their 3 Agents—a really PURE OLD. UNADULTERATED, AND 3 WHOLESOME SPIRIT, the quality havine 1 been pronounced equal to OLD FRENCH I BRANDY. ' In bulk and case, to be had from A, HEATHER, AGKNT. Head Colonial Office: Melbourne. T> EM O V A L. Mi?. H' L- PoSSENNISKIE HAS REMOVED 0 TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN 1 SHORTLAND-STREET, OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & SONS, Lately Occupied by Mr, F. A. WHITE. P it] c r os s c, DENTAL SURGEON, May be Consulted at hla Rooms, Queen-street ' (opposite Darby-street). Honrs 110 to 5. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LIMITED, ESTABLISHED 1862, PURVEYORS OV LIGHT, HBAT, AND f POWER. fc The Company sell an d erect gfts-flttinns, In ' eluding km apparatus and gas-power onßinee. Stock looludes Otto Gas Engines, Ollloe and 1 Show-rooms, Fort-street. ! Price /fv /<ysy proprietor \V%v HENDERSON)-^ M> \ohemistZ £/ Price \iX Is6d With Storekeepers this useful Remedy has a rapid and increasing demand, its price being within the reach of all, and its virtues second to none. To be had wholesale from :— ARTHUR H. NATHAN, ' 33 QUEEN STREET. KEMPTHORNE & CO., SHORTLAND STREET. C. HENDERSON, queen st. junction. U-reatJSalis A. W. Mace-s BANKRUPT QTOOK. ANKRUPT ©TOOK. MRS J. SMITH haying bought the Bankrupt Stook of A. W. Mace, will offer the same together with her own large and well-assorted ' stock of Drapery, Clothing, &c., at a Oreat Sacrifice, In order to clear. The Stook is new, and wel chosen. The following lines will show the Enormous Reductions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from ls 3d Cold Sutins, from Is lid, all shades Silks reduced Jrom la 11 d to 3a lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth, 53d, worth IOJd Useful Flannel, BJd, worth lid Blankets, from 6e lid each Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 23a 6d to Men s Strong Trousers, 5s 9d Boys' Suits, from 5a lid Youths' Good Tweed Suits, 18s Cd, worth 21s And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS JC M I T H •OM I T H DRAPER & CLOTHIER (Next united Service Hotel), quken-street .Premises to be xve.built, In ooneequeuce of our Premises being about to be le-bullt, WB ARE HOLDING Apt BEAT /CLEARING OALK IXBBAT L»LBARINO &ALK OF THE WHOLE OF OUB IMMENSE AND VALUABLE STOCK. Evkey Article is Maekbd Down to COST PKICE, OE UNDER. IN VFEY MANY CASKS A MERELY NOMINAL PRICE IS CHARGED. S±£S Isfßw OS: N.B.—Our Friends and the Publlo generally are invited to make an early oall, and secure the Undoubted Bargains. ]y[ ILNE AND ChOYCE, QUEEN & WHLLKBLKY-STKKKTS. rjiUOBNTOW, SMITH AND FIRTH , HAVE FOR SALE l- Oba^n<m?Krar, in sacks, IPO's ana GO'S "Contati" ?£• do. do. Sharps «•. fa Bran Fowl Wbeat



Bicycles, Tricyles, 'Sewing Maohine&— licst and cheapest stock in Auckland.-SHAKES pkah & Co.. Queen street (opposite lianceu i We are informed tbat the contewp'stojj change in the Auckland railway time tame WIU not come into force for some little tima !«• The "Penny Time Table"'for August, wnttn has come punctually to hand, has been correct up to date, and, as usual, contains a funaotujj ful information for everyone. This "Jinow ends the second year of publication, ana ne» month the fnlargcd edition will bo issued. ivi new Time Table will bo 100 pages,. weU bouno in coloured covers, and containing vita iwr» Guide for the North Island in addition to »» other information, and tlio price will »""■".■•, ono penny ; thus making this the largest pewoj I worth pubUshed in the fouthern HemisphM* The services of Mr A. K. Murray bare bwn secured by the proprietor, and every o'WJ'S be taken that the information is correct np "> I date.