SHIPPING INTELLIG ENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

I_AST EVENINC Zealandl', P.M s.s, W.ber; from San Fran cisco

TO-DAY.

Wellington, s.s„ Stephenßon from Tauranga Glenelg. s a.. Crawford, from Rnssell Kdwin Bas.ett, barano, from Km sell Pengnln, s b., crom_r.y, from vVlmißarcl

DEPARTURES.

LABI EVEN^G, Argyle. 8.8., Johnson, for Whangatel TODAY. Zaalandla P.M.s.s. Wtber, for Sydney unwjnl, sohoonor, Psnkow, for Russell Helianoe. ketch, B*nltaln, for Whangarei Cfgi.ec, schooner, R _ss, for Tonga Guldiag Star, schooner. Win fo' Newcastle Opotiki, sohoonor, RasEOtt. for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Zealandia-1,050 cases salmon, 20 casos canned honey, 10 cases canned llsh. is) cases canned fruit, 2,561 saoks barley, and 197 packages general merchandise.

Per Glanco, from London-60 reels galvanized steel, 4 reels barbed wiro latest patent, 4 togs galvanized staples for same, KO bundles an nealed fencing wire warranted, 10 kegs bright fencing staples, 30 kegs Kwbank nails, 1 caso fendera (assorted patterns), 1 cases carpenters tools, 1 case meat choppors, hoe 3. rakes, oeuoh screws, spanners, etc.; 1 case hammers, chisels, gouges, etc ; 1 cose cutlery. 2 crates buckets, 1 erato galvanized tubs, etc., 21 packngos general ironmongery. — Lowis and bmipson, ironmongers, Cambridge, Waikato. Por Glanco-6 cases tinctures and spirits H.P., 5 cases 3 casks drugs and chemicals. -' cases druggist's mndries, 11 casks dispensing bottles.—T. A. Crawford.

Inwards Coastwise. — Penguin, from Whangarei, with 260 tons coal. Outwakds Coastwise.—Leo, for Tamaki; Fawn, for Thames; Onward for Russell; Reliance for Whangarei; Kauri, for Port Charles; Pukapuka lor Maori Bay; Opotiki for Whangarei.

The following Bto-mors are due next week .— Rotorua (at Onehunga), from the South, Sunday at 9 a.m.; Tnrawora from Melbourno and the South. Mordcy. 10 a m.; Hotomnhana, from *ydnoy, Tnosaay mo:nlng; Southern Cross, from uloborna, Saturday.

Owing to tho early arrival of tho Knßllßh mail the s.b Rotorua will not coma up to the Onehunga Whuf to-mormw, but mal's end patsergirs will be font to Manulcau Heads by tha e.g. Manukau, which loaves Onehunga Wharf at 7 s.m.

The s s Wellington left Tauranea at 1.15 p.m: yesterday, and arrlvod at Auckland at G a.m. to-day. fo sengers: -Messrs Hoatb. noting ton, Xodhuntor, Bennett, Mobs, BiOiVH, Vorool, Mc3ot>. Cargo: 29 sacks maize.

Tho new stoimer Eoaoluto entered outwards at the Customs to-day for Sydney, whither she prccods under canvas.

Tho sohoonor ouergy completed her discharge of cargo this morning. She will be docked by Moeurs Sims and Brown on Tuesday next.

The barque Edwin Baßnett from Ljt'olton, via Hutseli, arrived in harbour this a'ternoon.

The departure of the Talaroa of the South has been postponed till Monday inconsequence ot detention at Tauranga.

The brig Irene 167 tons was expected to leavo Now York for Anokland about July 9.

A largo bo' tion of sarolns bonnago nt New York has beßn taken up for the one trade, and when the mail left there was actually at carcity of desirable vessels in port,

' We have been advised of tho departure from Glasgow of the barque Helen Denny on June Ist for Dunedin and Auckland. Sho brings the new maohinery Intended for the s.s. Wellington.

The N.Z. Shipping Co.'s sb'n Orabl. 2XOO tons, Captain riolneohe. was to leave London for Auckland on Jane 20

Messrs Btaley. Radford, and Co. quote rates from London to Auckland: Rough moi. ure ment. 203; fine, 19s; 1 quids 60s: weight, 30s; oement, 6a per cask; beor, 10d per pcz ; salt, 30. The barque Santo m, which arrived at P irt Elizabeth on May 5 from Lyttelton (N.Z.), en countered very severe weather About 500 saoks otwheat had to ne jottisonel.and a large portion of cargo remaining on board was badly damoged. Heavy d«mano was doco on de on and to bulwarks, and part o( stanchions and rails carried away.

The barque Loch Ken, which went ashore at GrahauiStown on Thursday evening, was suc cessfully floated yesterday, as dotcrlfcoi in another column.

Tho ainnelg arrived at 5.30 a.m. Passengers: Messrs R. Norman, Hmobiißon, WIM-Uiß, Mir*, ehadrtc'i, Hill, Cornar, Holland, Loian, Andrews. J- Harvey. O'Brien, G. T. Kltt, H. Baobo Byiel', Blendon. Haymcnd, Busby, G. T.Conway, Cochraro, Williams Herbert, J>. Martin, Horrap, JTalrburD, AlcMath, Frazor. J. Ushaw, K. t-'shav.-, F. Hayfa. Mrs ..evens. Rev, A. <>. WlllUms. Cargo: 250 sac_s gum, 513 sacks fungus.

The barque Clara E. McGillivray left Boston for Dunodin and Auckland on Juno 19, with cargo for this port as follows:—50 lbs rosin, 10 cases agricultural implements, 5 cases axles, 8 casos planters, 30 harvesters and binders, 103 .casos handles, 39 cases chairs, 8 cases perambu lators, 5 casos refrigerators. 50 cases oystors, 15 casos manufactured tobacco, 31 cases oxtracts, 23i M laths. 5 M ft spruce deals.

Shaw, Savin and Co.'s shlo Zealandia Papt. Rath) Lett London f_,r Auckland on May 30ih, and pnssad Deal on June Ist, She brings the following Dassengi.rs:— i-alcon: Gun. Blanuied. Geo.Blsnplid, W. P i ing. (frank Them is, and •U7 a a?-.k.wo ____ ws ai_i__u.j r> .j Helen Menzies. Margaret J. Monztes, Ellen Halford, and t.]o>enoe E. Halford. steerage: Mary McCartaoy. Charles McCartney,'Florenoo McCartney, Charleß Mo<"!artney. Peroy Jacvuln, L Janveln Henry Stafford, Annie htafford, Susanna Stafford, Albert W. Jonep, Jane Jones, Rath E. Jones, Kosa F. Jones, Hy. Broomfleid, W, J. Sogers, David Miokle. James Millar, Isabella Millar, James Millar, Catherine Millar, Isabella Millar. Walter C. Gellender, William Matthews. William Clarke. Mary Clarke, Wm. A. Clarke, J. W. a damson, Sabina Adamson. Madellna Adamson. Percy Adamson, Thomas Adamson. Mlohael Gordon, and Moses 100,

ARRIVAL OF P.M.S.S. ZEALANDIA.

The Zealandia. after a splendid rnn from Frlßco, arrived shortlr before ten o'olook lost evei log. she discharged San Francisco pilot on June 30th at 5.35 vm., abreast Farralone Kocks at 7.20 p.m., with fresh breeze and moderate sea; thence to Honolulu, )_Uht biicl variable winds with smooth sea. Received Honolulu pilot on July 7th. at 9,25 a.m; dis charged Honolulu pilot on July 7th, at 5.35 p.m. Kxp.rienoed light and favourable winds with moderate Boa until Thuisiiay. July 19th. when the a.'. Australia W-ts pssiod.four miles distant, at 845 a.m.; thenoa to port strooggale with high sea Received Auckland pilot July 20 8.50 p.m. Pass, ngers— W. 8\ Klklngtoa, F. E. Moore. C. H. Moore, F. Helton, H. k. Lindsay, Mr and Mrs A. Fleming, W. Wo dyear tn i child. Dr MoOregor, daughter, and mala, and 8 adults in steerage. Saloon (in transit for Sydney). 21 adults and 2 children; steerage, 15 adults and 1 child.

DEPARTURE OF THE ZEALANDIA.

It was expected that the Zealandia would 3-11 for cydney about 1 a.m. today, but shorty before that time it was dlßOOvered that a quantity of Auokland cargo In the fore hold had been stowed nnder Sydney cargo, and hence a delay was caused. She sailed at 9 a.m. Pas sengers :—Mr D. h. Murdoch. Miss Mcintosh, Mr L. H. Nathan, Mr and Mrs J. H. White, and D. Rose.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

(BY TELEGRAPH,-OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Tauranga, this day.

The Talaros. from the South, arrived yester day, having been delayed through stress of weather. She left*t 7 a.m this morning for Auokland. Passengers: Messrs H.drlll. Dlnean Mofarlane, aCocnor, Mrs Evans, Rev. Des ohinlst. Mr and MisS Prebble Dyson. Salle.: Talaroa, fbr Auckland, 7 a.m. •' Whakgabei, this day. Arrived: Argyle, from Auokland, 7 a.m, SVDNKY, July 20. Sailed, yesterday afternoon t Rotomahana, ,0( Auokland, ~ _____

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Joly 21. 1883.

Jbbott's Opora Houso-Dlorama Of Rnsso- Tnr«ish War, 8 p.m.

Tho-tre Royal—Mr Pooloy's Popular Conoert. 8 p.m.

Y.M.O.A-HOT. J. S. UUI, address on "Chris tlan Workers,"' ".SO p m. Frenoh Literary Club, 8 s.m.

Births.

ANDERSON.-At hor rosidonco, Wollesloy street Kast, on tho 18th instant, tho wifo of John Anderson of a duughtor.

Marriages.

MUSGI.AYK-McKKN--lE.-On tho Bth July, by tho Rev. O. Jordan, 8.A.. at Trinity Church. •» auranga, Goorgo Robort Musgravo, Bon of Goorgo Musgravo, Llmorlok, Ireland, to Mary Jonnett Mcltenzle, Auckland. SHOVE-PAI.MHR.-On July 11. at tho resi dence of tho brido's mother, West lamakl, by Mr Thomas Spurgeon. Thomas Honry Shovo, eldest eon of Thomas Shovo, of this city, to Jo-sio Alice, sixth daughter of tho late Jumeß Palmer, of Tamaki.

Notices to Correspondents.

Good Tsmplars — Thanki foryour Inf -rmatlon, but we sco no reason for advartismg thoie hotels whloh do a hU Snnday morning trade. Conbtabt B»Ad»r.—Tho public Cebt of New Zealand at 3'st Decsmber. 1881, was £29, 659.111.

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

SATURDAY. JULY 21, 1883.

Tot the cause that locks assist-in Ko_r tha wrr-m. that n*A^* — '■" For the future In tha distanco. And the oo that we can da

To make space for the mail news by the steamer Zealandia, we curtail all local reports, and hold over a number of commni-

cations

It was expected that Mr Samuel Morrin would arriro by the mail steamerZealandia, and when the vessel came alongside the whaif last night several friends proceeded on board to welcome him back. Tbey were, however, doomed to disappointment, as be had not come,

It will be seen by a cablegram eliewbcre that Hanlon won the sculling match against Wallace Roes at OdeDsburg as ho liked.

Captain Webber, of the mail steamer Zealandia, reports the arrival of the s-s. Hankou at Honolulu on the 17th inst., with 1,400 emigrants from the Azores.

The fortnightly sitting of the District Court will be held on Monday, at 10.30 a.m.

The employ 6s of the STAR Office have subscribed a sum ot £5 lis on behalf of the widow of the late Charles Hudson.

The case of C. Bailey and Soager venus The Patea Steamship Company was con tinued at the R.M. Uourt to-day. Messrs. Brassey and Browning addressed the Court for plaintiffs and defendants respectively, and His Honor then reserved jadgmenr.

A. " .Nemo's" conaultation on tho V.R.C. Grand National Hurdles and Steeplechase, which takes place at Flamlngton to-day, was drawn last night in the presence of a committee of well known gentlemen.

At the Police Court to-day, John Coffey was committed to tho Lunatic Asylum on t he testimony of Drs Haines and Scott.

The want of a suitable hall where con certs and social gathering, of a general nature might be held has long been felt by the residents of Mount Edon, and at last tho necessity is to he supplied by one of their own number. Mr H. Waito is abont to commence the construction of a commo dious and comfortable hall, 40 feet by 28, with concave roof, It will be about twice the size ot the Eden Hall, and will bo lighted with gas, besides being supplied with a good piano. The floir will bo laid evenly, so that the hall may be In every respect |suitable for dancing purposes. The site is closo to the roadway at the entrance to the mountain,

Before H. G. Smith, Esq., R.M., to-day, Henry Charles England, Onehunga, was charged with refusing to support his wife and three children. Accused was said to be talented but addicted to drink. His Worship made an order up_in defendant to pay 16s per wcefc towards the maintenance of his wife and family.

The action for damages brought by Mr Hurst against Sir Arthur Gordon was con cluded at Wellington yesterday after noon and resulted in a verdict adverse to our ex ■ governor. His Honrr in summing •up explained the nature of the causes from which the action had arisen. It was provided by an order-in-Council that tho High Com missioner of tho Western Pacific shonld have power to deport auy person to any portion of the Western Pacific, piovided it was to a place within tho Western Pacific; but it so happened that a portion of the clause under which tho defen dant acted in deporting the plaintiff did not include S iji, as it was a British colony, Fiji was, geographically (peaking, within the Western Pacific, but it was not so ior the purposes of the Act. The question in the first issue, whether the defendant had made snch an order, was admitted by the defend* ant. The second issue waß, did tho defend ant make such order "wrongfully, malici ously, and without proper cause." The jury rotired at 45 minutes past two p.m., and after the expiration of throe hours came into court by direction of His Honor, when the foreman stated they had been unable to agree. On again retiring they brought in a vetdict for the plaintiff for £100 damages on the 14th issue, adding a rider that tho jury regretted that so many issues had been withdrawn from them, under which they would havo awarded more substantial dam ages to tho plaintiff for the Injuries he had sustained through the powers exercised by by the defendant,

The half-yearly meeting of the Woiking Men's Club was held la-t evening in tho business hall, Th-only buaintsswas the. presentation of the balance sheet which was favourably received aud unanimously , adopted. The secretary informed tho meet- j ing that, in accordance 'with rule, the general report will be read at the annual meeting, j

The Hon. Wortley-Montagu (Mr «. Markland), lately a member of Jennie Lee's "Jo" Company, has been engaged to appear at the Theatre Royal to assist Miss Sheridan in the production of "Won at J.u&t," on Monday next. This gentle man is a son of Lord Robert Montagu, ii d nephew of the Duke of Manchester, i ._ nobleman, who lately travelled through

i cse colonies. He has lately adopted tho ti-ama as a profession ; and, possessing imny of the acquirements essential to au . rtor, wo venture to predict for him a successful career.

There was a good attendance last night at Abbott's Opera House to witness Kainer's Liorama of the Kusso.Turki-h war. The handsome suite of furniture fell to Mrs Leslie, of Chapel-street. The after noon matinee was largoly patronised by school cbildron and families, and small presents distributed. Large and valuable will be presented to-night.

Another high-class concert In connection with the Oichestral Society is announced for Thursday next, when a good programme will be submitted by tho conductor, Horr Carl Schrnitt. The Orpheus Glee Club are also' to perform on the occasion, and a number of vocal solos will be given by local amateurs.

Aconrcrtwas held iv the Parnell Hall last night, iv aid of the Parnell Public School library. It proved in everyway to be a great success. Tho programme was an excellent one, and was well executed, tbe house being crowded to excess. The first song, by Miss DeLacy, was remarkably good, while tho other items worthy of mentiou, were those by Mrs Rayues, Miss DeLacy, and Miss Holder. The double duet by tho children and teachers wns evi dently the gem of the evening. Mr Cleave sung two songs, despite the interruptions of the larrikins. Mr Kobertson deserves praise for his pianoforte solos. The concert con cluded with the National Anthem. A dance by private invitation was kept up till 2.30 a.m. The programme was a lengtby one, including IS or 20 dances, iv whictt about 40 couples took part. Mr A. G. Da Silva acted »3 M.C.

Tho stage has taken its proper position at last as an adjunct of the pulpit. The new theatre in Queon-strcet, Christchurch, was last night opened by the Young Men's Christlun Association with a monster " tea fight."

Wo have pkasuro in noticclng n very iino sample of tho navel orange, grown by Mr Jamo3 Bamsbottom, Wells ford, Albertland. It is as large as the average Island oranges, and alto gether give* a splendid proof of the fruit growing capabilities of tho North of Auck land climate. The fruit is from a tree only live years old, and as tho orange tree attains aa ago of 300 years, there is evi dently money In an orange grovo.

Amongst tho passengors from San Fran cisco by tho mail steamer which arrived last night was Mr Woodyear, proprietor of tho Australian circus. It will be remembered that tho object of his trip was to procure fresh novelties and talent for the show. In this he has been successful, and whilo a portion of these have come by the Zealandia, tho remaiuder will be to band when the next vessel arrives. The circus will be re arranged for a tour of the colony immedi ately afterwards,

To tho Kditor: Sir, —There is an error in your report of the conversazione at Choral Ball ou Thursday evening. Tbe lady who played the part of Jauct in " Little Daisy " was not Miss Beynolds, but Mrs Woods, the same lady who played the part so successfully at tbe Theatre ltoyul on Tues day evening.—F. W. K. DiWSOjr, on be half of Masonic Dramatic Club.

A case of Sunday trading in intoxicants was disposed of to-day before Messrs. F. L. Prime and D. B, Macdonald, J.P.'s. William Hamley, lessee of the Wynyard Arms Hotel, was found guilty of supplying beer on Sunday, the 18th inst,, to George Smith, who was not a bona Jide traveller. It was shown that accused had no know ledge of the transaction. Mr Tyler de fended, and a fine of 20s and costs was im posed.

Play-goers in Auckland will welcome with pleasure tho re-appearance on the local boards of tho favourite comedian, Barry O'-Mcil, who takes tbe leading part in tlie play ot " Won at Last," with which ,V :~,m,''-'!""'j>hcridan aud i.«i",»." 7. r "~ the Theatre .Koyai uu niuuflay evenlug lust. The last time that Barry O'Weil played here, he was acting tbe part cf tho Majoi- General in "Pirntos," and cave much delight by his masterly command of bis trionic rcsourocs. On Monday, besides bis part in the play, he will al.o give an exhibi tion of his lightening changes,and introduce bis famous comic songs with which he has achieved a marked success in India and Australia. In the field of comedy this veteran player if, at present, without a rival in the Southern Hemisphere, and there should bo a bumper house to welcome his return to Auckland.

The programme for the Orchestral Soeioty's concert on Thursday night next, appears elsowherc in this impression, and will bo found to bo both novel and hinhly attractive Several of the items lure never boen given here before, and one and all ore of a choice character. Tho Orchestra have been rehearsing the instrumental pieces mo-1 assiduously under HerrScbmitt's direction, and the singers are said to bo well pre psred. Considerable Interest attaches to the performance of Mendelssohn's conceit in G minor for pianoforte and orchestra, the pianist being Miss Stevens, a promis ing young player. Such selections as the overture to " Fingal's Love" (Mendelssohn), a symphony (No. 11) by Haydn, the overture to Mozirt's " Zauberiloto," and a march, "Turkish Fntrol," by Michaclis, are surely sufficient to excite tho interest and command the patronage of lovers of good music, knowing as they do, that tho compositions will be ably rendered. The vocalists aro Mrs Coopor, Mins Stephenson, Mr A. H. Stuart, Mr Edwards, and Mr Hanna,

Tho ordinary monthly meeting of the University Collego Council was held yes terday afternoon, there being present- Bishop Cowio (in tho chair), Mr Justice Gillies, Col. Haultain, L'r. Campbell, Bey. D. Bruce, and Mr E. Hesketh. The Registrar was requosted to draft a letter of condolence to be forwarded to the family of the late Boy. Thos. Buddie, It was agreed to have tho College apparatus valued and insured, and the subject of. University dress was postponed till next form, while tho question of the supply of periodicals was referred to tho Professorial Board. Tho report of lho Committee ap pointed to consider the design sent in for tho seal of the University College was read, and tho seal submitted. It exhibited compartments within a shield, representing Law, Litoraturc, Science, and Art, with Maltese cross in tho centre, and having as motto, "Mteliora Scquor." —The report was received with thanks, and the Committee was requested to ask for further designs. Accounts amounting to £410 9s Id having been passed for payment, the meeting terminated.

Announcements of Sunday services will be found in tho usual column.

The evening class for shorthand in con nection with tho Young Men's Christian Asso ciation will bo commenced on Monday ovoning, at 7.30, whon thoso who havo given their names as mombors will ploaso attend.

The second of the series of addresses lo Christian workers will bo dollvorod this even ing, at 7.30, by tho Roy. J. 8, Hill, in tho lecture hall of tho Young Men's Rooms.

A social gathering will be held on Monday evening noxt in tho largo hall, cornor of Pitt and Wellington street, to commemorato tho tenth anniversary of tho H.A.C.B. Socioty. Dancing to conimcnco at 9 o'clook. Proccods in aid of St. Mary's Orphauago.

One of those pleasant and ngr^eahle con certs, hold at St. Thomas's Hall, i-i advortlsod to tike piaoo on Tuesday evening next. A numbor of lady and gentlomon amateurs havo kindly given their sorvices. Professor Cailliau still perseveres to hold the singing classos opened by him over threo yeare ago, and whioh havo bcoomo so popular. Hundreds of Jadlos aud gontlomon havo passed 'thoso olassos, and many aro now our leading singers. Another class will bo opened noxt week, as will bo seen by advortisemont in another column.

Tho subject which the St. Matthews Literary Socioty will consider on Monday even ing noxt, as will bo seen from advortisomont else where Is a debato on tho question " Whothor tho Influence of tho Drama is Boneflcial to a Community, Socially and Morally, or not," and as considerable interest is takon in mattors theatrical a good attendance of those interested may bo looked for. Tho dobato will bo opened at 8.30.

By advertisement elsewhere, it will be observed thatD. Macnab has (throughllll health) withdrawn from the firm of D. Macnab and Co., brewers, Kybcr Pass Road, and that Mr W. J. Suiter will continuo to carry on tho business as heretofore, who, wo havo no doubt, from his practical experience of over 18 years in Auck land, together with being a favourite in theo trado. will ojinmond a fair share of publi patronago. It is indispensable, The Auckland Directory, now on sale by all stationers. Price, 5s

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

Mr Swanson's Attack on the Estimates.—An Exciting Scene.

THE motion of the member for Newton fell like a bomb on the Ministerial benches. The scene in the House after he had un-

burdened himself of his opinion of tho Estimates was somewhat remarkable. Ministers were perfectly taken aback at tho unexpected conduct of their faithful hench man, while tbe Opposition made an ill-con , coaled attempt to restrain the delight . they felt in having, as they thought, the ' Ministers fairly trapped. | Mr Barron, who generally does the 1 finishing for the Opposition, jumped up, j and with a voice quivering with excite ment implored tho House not to regatd it us a party question. Ministerialists, how ever, were determined not to allow such a red heriiog to be drawn across the scent, and Colonol '1 limbic, Mr Hobbs, and others boldly stated that if the motion was carried, Ministers would rotire. Had tho question gone to the vote boforo the 5.30 adjournment, there would have been a majority of ono or two against Ministers. Mos.rs MitchclsoD, Fergus, Hurst, and others that I know of, would have voted for Ml Swanson's motion. During the adjournment, however, the party bugle was blown, aud by the time the Houso mot again at 7.30, a good solid majority was provided for. Afur the defeat of the motion the Opposition Beemed to lose their heads altogether. Petty bickerings filled up the night till 12 o'clock, when, lrom tho long-winded speeches of Messrs Seddon and fish, it appeared that tho Opposition wero determined to " stonewall" tho Estimates iv revenge.' About 12.30 I was informed by ono of the under secretaries that Min isters were dcterinencd to rush a large portion of tho Estimutcs through, if they had to sit it out till 10 o'clock iv the morn ing. Ministerial supporters freely stato iv the lobbies that large reductions arc possible, aud that it is possible a caucus of Governmont will be held, when pres sure will ba brought to bear on Ministers to assent to a reduction of £40,000 or £50,000. If tills is done, Ministers will lose considerable prestige, as Major At kinson and another Miuistor had stated tltat tbe reductions were utterly put of the question, The Late Captain Symonds. The Petitions Committee report, re the petition of tho widow of the lato Captain Symonds, that tho colony has made a fair allowance to petitioner's husband, and canuot therefore make any recommenda tion. 'Ihc Costleii Bequests—Legacy Duty not liemitted, The following is the report of tho Com mittee on the petition on the subject of tho Cost ley bequests :—Tho petitioners, Mr J, M. Clark and others, of Auckland, as tiustces of various charitnulo and other institutions, state that they arc respectively entitled to certain legacies under tho will of the lato Mr t_. Costley ; that under the' Deceased Persons Act the said estate is liable to duty exceeding, on the whole, tho sum of £0,000 ; that tho deducting of this sum will deprive tho several charitable institutions of a large sum, and they there fore pray for relief. lam directed to rcpott that the Com mittae, having;careftilly con sidered the case of petitioners, cannot see their way to recommend tbe prayer of petitioners to tho favourablo consideration of tho House. A Native Petition. The Native Affairs Committoe report, on the petition of Kunnet Umanga and others, praying for relief auainst thu operation of the Thermal Springs Act in locking up the Island, that they have no tocomtnendation to make. Hating of Crown and Native Lands. On Tuesday Mr Sutton asks the Colonial Tre«surer when the necessary proclamation under the Crown and Native Lauds Bating Act, 18S3, to enable local bodies to rate Crown Lands and Native Lands, will be issued, lhames Hospital and High School. Mr Sheehan ntk . whether provision will lie made upon the Estimates to give effect to the recommendations of Dr. Grabham iv reference to the Thames Hospital ; also, whether it is intended to place on the Estimates a sum of £600 for Thames High .School, beirig the fame amount voted last

[ParlUimentery news continued on .',(h page,]

THE GREAT SCULLING MATCH.

Haitian Beats Boss.

(Special to Treks association.)

(Received 21st July, 1 p.m.)

LONDON, July 20. The sculling match between Hnnlan and H oss took place over a lour-milo course at Odonsburg, New York, on the 18th. Tbo stakes were £200 a-side. Honlan won ctsily by twenty lengths.

WOR KS ON TE AROHA GOLDFIELD.

[IIV TELEtSItAPII.- OWN RBPOBTER.]

TE AROHA, Friday, COUBCILLOItS E, Maclean, J. C. Firth, W. L. C. William?, mid W. T. Firth ar rived at Waiorongomui this morning.and in company with tho engineer, Mr Adams, made a tour of inspection ovar tho goldfield. Having examined the battery—a portion of the machinery of which was set in motion by Mr Adams, to tho great satisfaction of the visitors—tbe Councillors proceeded over tho tramway. Ascending tbo Fern Spur, tboy examined tbo line as far as Butlor's Spur, up which tho rails aro at present being laid, and also examined the new tunnel through the landslip, and expressed themselves highly satisfied with the quality aud neces sity of tho work, which they believed to bo of a very durable nature. They returned to the battery in tho evening, where 401bs. of stono from two leaders in tho F claim were put through tho berdans. The amalgam was retorted by Mr Adams in the blacksmith's forgo adjoining, and gave the satisfactory, and I might say unexpected, result of 3ozs. 4Jdwts. to the 401b^. of tt no. During th<! day rain came down heavily at intervals, and the trip over tho field was consequently not very pleasant The Councillors returned to Te Aroha in the evening, where they were met by Councillors Campbell and Chopmell, The usual monthly meeting will bo held to night.

THE LOCH KEN AFLOAT.

TllE steamer Rotomahana (Captain A. Far. quhar) which loft for the Loch Ken late yesterday afternoon, had on board Mr Wil liamson, chief oilicor ol the barque, Mr Clayton, Lloyd's agent, and Captain H. F, Anderson, who represented tho insurance companies, wheu the party approached Tararu, about 9.30 p.m., tho Loch Ken was obsorved to be safely riding at anchor. Blue lights were shown on the barque and tbe Rotomahana went alongside, when it was found that tho vessel had made no water, and was in all respects seaworthy. It appears that Captain Bnyldon, the Thames Harbour-master, proceeded on board the Loch Ken yester day afternoon. He found it impossible to get the barque into the Thames channel, so ho set all sail, and forced her over the mud bank into deep water. Anchor was dropped below Tarara in 4J fathoms, Captain Wilson stated that at 2 o'clock on Thursday after noon the Loch Ken was off Kawau, which bore IS.W., about 5 miles distant, and from that position he ordered her course to be steered F.N.E. The mast-head compass being wrong and the wind being shifted, he mistook Waiheke for tho Channel (or Watchman) Island, and, instead of making as he imagined for Curvier Island, ran up the Thnmea Gulf.

The Loch Ken resumed her voyage for London at an early hour this morning.

ARRIVAL OF THE R.M.S.S. 'ZEALANDIA' WITH THE English and American Mails, VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

General Summary.

Lomdon, Juno 15 to Juno 30. Tub agricultural prospects are bright. The crops are making rapid progress all round, and everything looks very encourag ing, A continuance of such favourable conditions must materially augment the agricultural wealth of the country.

The celebration of Mr Bright's twenty five years' parliamentary connection with Birmingham has taken place with great eclat. The tight "hon, gentleman was escorted from Small Heath Station by tho Mayor of Birmingham and delegates from Liberal associations in all parts of tbe country to Aston, a diatance of about fivo miles. Mr Bright was presented with a gold meelitl in honour ot tho event. The Irishmen iv the House of Commons have had a little scene all to themselves, tho upshot of which is that Mr M'Coan has seceded from the Parnellite party.

Suleiman Sanii, the man who was proved to bo responsible for the burning of Alexandria, was hanged in the square iv which the lire commenced on Saturday, June 9. He diod a thorough coward, tbough it camo out in evidence that he lookoJ on smoking his pipo whilo the city was in flames. He is said to have been actually dead with fear before execution took place.

The interest taken in the passing of the Deceased Wifo'a Sisters Bill by tho Royal Family has, of courso, not passed un noticed, and it is fully expected that as soon as it becomes law we shall hoar of the betrothal of the Princess Beatrice to her brother-in-law. the Prince ot Hesse.

Intelligence has been received from Siorra Leone that the recent British operations against Chief Glipome were attended with groat atrocities. The native allies butchered and mutilated all the male prisoners. Those allies lost over one hundred men during the attack on the main tort, which was captured. Eighty-two of the enemy woro killed by a single shell.

The following New Zealanders were elected Fellows of the Colonial Institute at its last meeting :—Messrs A. Hill Jack, George McLean, James Allan, M.A, and John Koid.

The marriage of Mary Theresa, daughter of tho Rev. C. Furse, Principal ot tho Cud desdnn College, and Caucn elect of West, minster, and the Rev. C. S. Abraham, only son of llishop Abraham, formerly Bishop of Wellington, New Zealand, was a very brilliant affair. Tbe brido was attired in ivory whito satin, trimmed with troehfj and Mechlin laco, a veil of Uoniton lace over a wreath of orange hlossoms ; her train was held by her youngest brother in a tanoiful auit of olivo groen volvot, The six brides* maids were diossed in white Indian silk, with broad sashos of gold, ond an appro, priato bouquet of golden "fume," At a Woman's Rights meeting <n Lon don last] tight, Jacob Blight, M.P., pre sided. Sua _n B. Anthony and .Elizabeth Cady Stanton mado addresses, Tbe Chairman of the Loughrea Union declares he never knew the outdoor rtlicf list to bo as high as now, and this necessi tated an increase of tho relieving staff. At Curragh, Couaty Mayo, last evening, five men were reported killed in a shooting affray botween North Mayo and Dublin militiamen. It originated in a gambling dispute, during whi_.h the Mayo men called the Dublin men "Careys" aud " Invinoiblos." The fight lasted ov»r an hoar, cacti sido using xtunes and firearms freely. The ooniliot was only quelled by tbe officers threatening to fire upon tho men. One of the men killed was a ser geant. The latest report is that seventeen men were woundod, but that no odo was killed.

The Duke of Connaoght opened the Irish Lace Exhibition in the Mansion House and expressed a hope that the exhibition would If a.! to tbe exUnsion of the loco industry and piospority of Ireland. The hind Corporation of Ireland, for tho occupation and purchase of farms from which tenants have been ovicted, mot to day. The Chairman renorted that, the „-.£._,- /■_.. mio year had been beneficial, and that tenants wcro returning and pay ing rent*. A dividend of 5 per cent, was declared.

Loss of a Steamer and Twenty five Lives by a Collision.

LO»DON, June 24.—The pnsscnger ves sels Bin unui aud Waitsra, of tho New Zea land Sbippiug f'ompany, wero in collision off Portland on Friday night, The Wai tara aunk in two mieutos, and twenty-five persons were drowned. The Hutunui im mediately launched her boats and rescued sixteen persons who wero straggling in tho water. Among those was a saloon passen. gor—a lady—to whom a sailor, also saved, bad givcu his life-belt. Two other salooo passengers wero also saved. All the second-class and steerage passen gers were lost. Tho captain of the Wuitara was dragged aboard tho Hui unui with the aid ot ropea. The two vessels left London together on Friday. lho Hurunui strnck the vVaitara end on, just in front of the saloon, on the starboard side, The survivors state that no crash was beard, but the side of the Wuitara. cave way liko oerdbosrd. More passengers might have boen saved had a barque and steamer, which wore seen near by, heeded the Waitsra's signals of distress. The Wuitara wag an iron ship of 833 tons burden, built in 1803. Tho Hurunui also was an iion ship.

China - Massacre of Christians.

Tho attitude of the gentry and literati to foreigners is utterly insolent, and inflamma tory placards threatening the " barbarian" aro being posted up all over tho province of Kwantang. There has beon a fearful massacre of Christians within the jurisdiction of Lung, kang listen, a few days' journey west of Ta-li Fu. A young Fronch priest and some score^of native converts hnve fallen victims to tho fnry of the mob, and all houses belonging to Christians between Lung-kang and Ta-li havo been destroyed by fire, It seems that for a long time great animosity has been manifested against tho native churches, and threats havo beon mado to slay all Christians and destroy all their property. Matters came to a crisis about the Ist of April, when a mob of 200 persons attackod and murdored the Bey. Father Terrasse and seym Chris tians whe were with him. lho rioters then pursued their course of destruction, their numbers increasing as they went along, butchering every convert tboy met and firing aII property owned by Christians all along the fivo or six days' journey to Ta-li Fu, where the troublo hnppily stopped. It is said that the Christians defended themselves so vigorously that their assailants were forced to desist,!rom further outrage. At Hankow a great many suspected per sons have been decapitated by order of tho authorities, who seem to havenipped a rising of the Chinese in tho bud, A number of persons have beon exocuted at Wu-cbaag. Tho importation or exportation of iron pans manufactured by foreign firms at Amoy is expressly forbidden in a proclama tion issued by tho Commissioner ot Customs at Amoy.

The Prince of Wales Threatened with Discipline According to Turf Ethics.

LOND <N, June 27.—Sporting society has been greatly scandalised ever since Peck won tbo Oiange Cup at Ascot. It is Baid Ptck telt so sorry to losrn the Prince of Wales had lost heavily by betting against the winner that he tried to make amends for his own good luck by compensating His Royal Highness for his heavy losses in presenting the Prince with the very valuable cup as a gif r. To make matters worse, it was alleged that the Prince of Wales ac cepted the cup, and had it sent home. Tbe story became tho talk of the town, and it became a necessity for the Prince's friends to make some explanations. Tbe facts came out to-day, and it has been given out that although His tfoyal Highness does ut present possess the cup won on the turf by another man, he did not obtain it as a gift, but paid for it with £600 hard cash. This explanation has made matters much worse, and there is some talk of having both Feck and the Prince disciplined according to turf othics for dealing in prizes. The Prince's friends claim it was - first offered to him as a gift, and that he indignantly declined it, but that finding Peck was bent on securing some royal recognition in exchange for tbe prize, accepted it finally for tho purpose ot preventing it reaching a market, and subse

quently sent Peck a cheque for the £000, j The fact that Peck got ihc cheque cashed I is positive proof tbut tbo Prince of Wales I properly measured tho winner of tho cup, j

Murderous Assault on a Minister.

LONDON, June 28. —An attempt was made in a carriage ot a train running from Calais to Puris to murder and rob Key. Mr Witchborne, an English clergy man. The murderer altackcd Witchborne with a chisel, stabbing him live times. Tbo assassin tried to make his escape when tho train arrived at Amiens, butw»s captured after a terrific struggle. The wounds of the clergyman are very dangerous, and ho is not expected to survive them, Tho assassin is also an Englishman. Aftor his arrest he attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. He now lies in a precarious con dition,

.LATER PARTICULALS,

CHICAGO, June 30.—A cable special from Paris to tho "Tribune " of June 29th says : A determined attempt was made to murder and rob Rev. Mr Witchborne, an English clergyman, in a carriage of the night triau running from Calais to Paris, the clergy man was alone in a compartment of tho carriage, with the exception of a well dressed man, who is supposed to have tot on tho train at Boulogne, and who occupied a seat in the compart ment with him. The clergyman had fallen asleep. When about ten miles from Amiens, he was aroused by a severe blow on the head with a chisel. Before he had time to grapple with his assailant, he re ceived live other wounds, from which the blood flowed copiously. The assassin opoucd the door and tried to push the clergyman out while tho train was running at full speed, a ihiilling struggle ;for life then ensued, resulting in the clergyman being violently thrown from the carriage In his fall be managed to grasp tbe foot board, and succeeded, although streaming with blood and nearly fainting, iv attract ing the attention of the occupants of the neighbouring compartment, whero there were several English gentlemen.

The would-be assassin, fearing detection, jumped from the train when passing the station at Kinancourt. The station-master saw him and tan after him. After an excit ing chase, he came up to him as he was quietly wishing the blood from his face and hands at the village pnmp. On finding him self discovered, he drew a revolver and fired ut his own head, inflicting a painful wound. The motive of the attempted murder was robbery. The assailant was at first supposed to be the son of an English colonel, but he turns out to be an architect named Dv Cio'oy. The assassin is in a critical con dition. Eis victim is recovering.

An Alleged Conspiracy.

London, Juno 28.—The " Central Hews" correspondent from Berlin says the arrest of Kragewska, tho Polish author, and others, has led to tho belief that a con spiracy exists for ferreting out secrets rela tive to German military orgaoisation, There were twenty arrests at Berlin and Dresden yesterday of persons supposed to bo connected with the conspiracy, Uther arrests wore made at Halle, Hanovor, and Cologne,

Forty-Seven Persons Burned to Death on Lake Como.

LOMDON, Juno 25.—-Intelligence of a frightful calamity at a place of amusement in Dervio, on the shore of Lake Como, has just been received. Whilo the performance was in progress at a puppet show, the struc ture took fire and was entirely destroyed. Forty-seven lost their lives and twelve were injur od. DuRVIO, Juno 25. -The show was in a large hall over a tavern. There were ninety persons in the hall. A Bengal light was used to represent a fire, and sparks from this set fire to a quantity of straw and fire wood in an adjacent room. Un perceiving tbe flames, tho showman shouted " Fire," but the spectators thought the cry was merely a realistic detail of tbo show and remained seated. Cries of "Firo" were soon raised outside the hall, but tho audi ence, thinking an affray had arisen In the Htrt.ct, barred with a heavy table the door leading from the hall. They did not discover their mistake until the flames burst into tho room, Aftsr the fire was extinguished, 47 charred corpses were found near the table, including tho bodies of the showman and his wife.

A large portion of the Indies are those of women aud children. The wounded wore hurt by leaping through windows. A child waa flung out of a window by its mother and fell upon a pilo of straw. Tnis is the _,_,!,. «_.-> ul 111. spiiUUllora p_.i.at_.i<l. Iv ilw hall not hurt.

Cold Comfort for Carey.

The Governor of Kilmainbam has been reasoning with Carey as to his course, and bas given him to understand clearly that the Government will assume no further responsibility for his safety. Corey claims a body-guard in Dublin, and the Govern ment bas offered him safe conduct to New South Wales, or the alternative of being turned out of Kilmainbam without a guard, In which latter event Inspector Madden says his life would not be good for 24 hours. Tho Dublin officials think that when Caroy finds that the Government is determined, he will probably yield and depart for the colonies, where he is almost equally certain to be shot, but with less scandal to the authorities,

Mining Disaster in South Africa —Ruin and Suicide.

New YOEK, Juno 30.—The "Sun" prints an interview with H, B. Joseph, a diamond dealer of Cape Town, He says that there is irroat suffering in Cape Colony. Crops havo failed in many parts because tbore has been no rain to sneak of for three years. The distress has beon increased by an accident at the great diamond mine at Kimberly, about 600 miles from Cape Town and 400 miles from Natal. The mine had been dug about 3SO foot dosp, and was about n milo and three-quarters in circumference, when suddenly the soft dobris bognn to fall back so rap clly that 4,000 tons of it fell back within twenty-four hours. " Eighteen months," said Mr Joseph, "and £250,000 will be required to clean out this mine, and you oan estimate tho less when I tell you that it yields annually diamonds to the value of millions of dollars, The worst of it is that tho disaster has affected the value of other diamond mine shares, Some shares have fallen from £340 to £80, and ono mine has beon sold by the Sheriff, The result has been financial ruin to many. Ten loading merchants have oommitted suicide on account of these troubles, among them being Hermann Wilogrost and Mr Stioiz, who was also a magistrate.

T he Queen's Melancholy.

The " Times' " London cable says7~The Queen reached Windsor to-day Irom Bal moral. The precautions along tho railway route wero much lees than on the previous occasion, and the public wore admitted to soveral stations. Her Majesty's condition continuos to give her physicians great anxiety, and is stated to bo a mild melan choly. She refuses all exercise and declinos to forsake the continued seclusion of her lito. At tho end of noxt month alio will return to Balmoral, and^will start for Italy in tbe autumn.

Yellow Fever Raging at Vera Cruz.

Galveston, June 26.-Tho Associated Press representative to-day interviewed a gentleman who possesses peculiarly favour able opportunities for obtaining tho latest and most trustworthy information, from whom it was learnod that the es timated death-rato of fifteen per day at that port from yellow fever is exceed ingly cautious. It is probable that tho correct figure is even higher than the one given. The fever.as was stated in previous despatches, is of a particularly fatal type, the percentage of deaths among untorru nates stricken with the disease being much greater than usual. It is stated that out of every ten who take tbe infection fully six die,

Light on Egyptian Scandals.

New York, Jnne 24.—A cable special to the " Sun " from London of the 23rd says : —The discussion of Suleiman Daoud's abrupt taking oS and of ihe Khedive's complicity in the Alexandria massacre have led to the important admission by the Go vernment that Arabi had absolutely nothing to do with the massacre or with the burn ing of Alexandria. Arabi was charged with both these acts, and the question will presently be in order, Why is he kept in Ceylon? Lord Randolph Charchhill has published his correspondence with Glad stone, and will now formally lay the proof of tbo Khedivo's guilt before the Govern ment, which has bten well awaro of it all along. The only new aspect which it puts on the Fgyptian question is that in purely Oriental duplicity the policy ef the Bug. lish Government was not behind that of tbe Porte or of the Khedive himself.

Horrible Practices of a Physician

Bodies Burned in a Cooking Stove.

Dogs Fed on Human Flesh,

Philadelphia, June 30.--The police to-day found in tbo cellar of tho dwelling at 2243 North Fifth-street, formerly occupied by Dr. Isaac Hathaway, an alleged abortionist, the bodies of several children aud a large number of human bones. Dr. Hathaway was arrested in March, 1881, with Rev. Thomas B. Miller, for committing criminal malpractice upon Mary Butler, a servant girl, whose child died after the lOperation. Both were admitted to bail, and Hathaway lied. He, however, returned to this city some time ago. but has never been re-arrested on the charge, Thiee months ago his wife charged him ,wiih brutally assaulting het and threatening her life. She asked to have a warrant issued for his arrest, but subse quently withdrew her charge. She told the otlicials at tlie time that her husband had performed several criminal operations upon her, and she knew he had performed hundreds of others. Up to 4 o'clock this afternoon twenty-one skulls or portions of skulls of infants had been found buried in the cellar of the dwelling. Dr. Hathaway is now in the county prison, charged with assaulting a relative. The Coroner has lodged a detainer at the prison against him. New YORK, June 21.—Tha "World's" Philadelphia special of June 20th says : After Ur Hathaway left Philadelphia, he went to a little village near Mauch Chunk, Fa. The residents near there tell strange stories of the Doctor's house. Young girls were seen to go in there and were soon afterwards reported to bo missing to the police. For years past the Doctor is said to have been engaged in criminal mal practice cases, the offspring of which were buried in his cellar. When the detectives quilted work in' the evening they dis covered twenty-five skulls. No signs of ileih could be teen. Hathaway kept several large dogs and it is supposed that tney lived on human ilesh. Pj-iladelphia, June 21.—The portions of children's remains lound yesterday in the house formerly occupied by Dr. Hath away were examined at the Coroner's office. Physicians pronounced them fcetal bones and expressed the opinion that they were probab'y the remains of a dozen babes. The seatch of the premises on Bristol avenue, near Fifth, occupied by Dr. Hath away at the time of his arrest, resulted in the discovery of a small leather satchel filled with phials containing liquids and powders, A surgical instrument was also found, which the Coctor's wife, who lives in the house, said he used in his nefarious practices. An account-book was found which covered a period extending from May, 1876, to Jnly, ISB2, and contained the names and address of about 200 females, with the amounts for services written on the margin. New York, June 22 —The " World's " Philadelphia special of June;2lst says : In conversation with a magistrate, Mrs Krlck baum, Hathaway's former associate, told a tale sickening and revolting in every detail. She said that the bodies found were but a small portion of the number of infants des troyed, and that he had performed hundreds of operations, When asked where the re mains could be found the woman asked If she would be held as a participator in the crimes. On beiDgassuredthatthe law would • have to take its course at all hazards, she declared that numberless bodies had been cremated in tho family cooking-stove and that the meals for the family had been prepared by fat from human fuel. This method had not only destroyed the bodies, hut all evidences of guilt at the same time.

When confronted with direct proof of his guilt, Hathaway denied the stories, but the woman maintains that they are true. The dogs which have aided the uootor in disposing of evidences of his hor rible calling aro fat, vicious-looking brutes, and havo lived for years on human ilesh, Although they had gone ior nearly two days without iood, when fresh meat was offered them they turned away from it, thus proving un doubtedly that they were true man-eaters. The streets surrounding the residence of thei* malpractioner, were filled with c urioiity-seekers yasterday and loud threats of lynching were heard.

Philadelphia, June 27. -Dr. Isaac J. Hathaway, in the cellar of whose resi dence the remains of many infants were found buried, was to-day convicted of having performed a criminal surgical operation upon a servant girl in April, lSßl,|nndj was sentenced to pay 500doU. ausX uudv. n . i~-v»t.r\rtmanf|fnv uwm >.. H —tho fullest extent of the law.

End of the Dynamite Scare.

The Home Secretary ha 9 given orders to reduce thcguaids protecting public build ings, believing that the reoent hangings aed the decided expressions of public opinion in America will prevent any further actiom by tho dynamiters. The informer Carey left Dublin for the North of Ireland in disguise. Threatening letters have poured in upon him, some of which reached him through his wife. Hie where abouts is known only to the hesd of the police in Dublin. The Government pro poses sending him to some remote district of Canada,

Extraordinary Scenes at the Trial of Hungarian Jews.

LONDON, June 23.—1 n the trial yesterday at Nyreghezzi, Hungary, of Jews accused of having murdered a Christian girl and used her blood to mix with their Passover bread, the only clear evidenco adduced Vended strongly to establish an alibi in favor of Buxbaum, a Jewish butcher. Witnesses for tho ptosecutioo contradicted each other and also their own former statements. The audience in Court openly threatened the witnesses for tho defence with punishment. The Public Prosecutor, in consequence of tha disorder in Court, declared that he would propose tho most stringent measures tor the preservation of order, unless the President stopped the disturbances. The " Times'" correspondent believes the boy, Meritz Scherf, the principal witness for the prosecution, is a maniac. ST. Gall (Switzerland), June 23.—The rioting against the Jews was resumed (to day. Unmounted dragoons dispersed the mob.

CniCAGO, Juno 25.—The "Times" publishes the following special from London:—"Tho Jews everywhere in Europe aie watching with painfnl interest the progress of the trial at Vienna of the Jons accused of having murdered a young Christian girl, in order to obtain her blood for use in a religious ceremony. The principal witness is the fourteen-year-old son of the chief prisoner, Joseph ?charL After detailing the manner of the crime, Sco., how they held tbe victim so as to lose none of the blood, the boy was cross-ex amined by his fathor." A verbatim passage will give an idea of the scene in Court and of the general chsracter of the trial : -

Prisoner—Look me in the face, thou scorpion.

President -Do not insult the witness, I understand your emotion, but behave pro perly before your Judges. ■ Prisoner—Dost thou know me ? Witness—Yes ; thou art my father, Prisoner—What didst thou tell tho officer at first?

\vitness—'Nothing, because you had for bidden me to speak of tbe corpse.

Prisoner —Tbou liest, wretched boy ; thou dost not know what a corpse is?

Witness-Ob, yes, 1 do ; it is a dead

body. Prisoner—Then when I tell thee what you sayest is falso I tell a lie ? Witness -Yes ; you are a liar.

Piisoncr —Thou infamous liar, do I de servo only false evidence to be hanged in the market place?

Witness—That is no cancern of mine. I do not Wish to see you again

Prisoner—Why dost thou addtesa me as thou art doing 1

Witness—Do jou expect me to say " i'our Grace?'

Toleration by the Court of such a scene as the general character of ihe proceedings hero exhibited bas provoked tho bitterest of feel ing among the Jews, LONDON, June 25.—The developement^of further scandals at the trial at Nyrreg. hazza of Jews charged with murdering a Christian girl has given rise to the belief that the prosecution will be abandoned. Several Jewish witnesses for tbe defence claimed that they had either been threat ened at the preliminary inquiry, or that statements they had never made bad been inserted in their depositions. It was elicited tint the girl said to have been murdered bad quarreled with her mistress, and her fiends bad an idea that she might have committed suicide. The employer of ihe s'ster of Esther Salomassy, the dead girl, te-tiiied thut he met Ksther an hour atterjthe alleged murder. The magistrate's cleik deposed that the magistrate* who examined Moritz Scharf threatened ■Mori'z with lifelong imprison ment if he did not confess, and told him that his f aher bad canfessed,,thus inducing

Moritz to tnako tbe statement that be saw tbe murder committed iv the tynagosnl before the midday meal was partaken of

Royal Scandal in Spain, The infidelities of the gay young Kino of Spain continue to be the general topi* of discussion. Among tbeS-paniardsitisbelii that Queen Christina's German asceticism has suffered an incurable wound and hereafter their Catholic Majesties will live apart. Her Majesty, they say, is a German blue-stocking of the highest cultivation a fine musician, a linguist and perfecth. amiable, but slightly arctic in temperament Alfonso's favourite, on the contrary j. _ Spanish beauty whose accomplishments are of a more spontaneous order, Una thinn appears to be quite assured—the younf King will not be cured of his predilections but means to be a merry monarch, and in the pursuit of his bent will have the approval of his people, who regard the present affair as the most agreea .le iota they have had since the palmy days 0 t Isabella, rfenor Arano, editor of theZftovJ and a member of the Cortes, was the confi. dant'of Queen Christina and espoused her cause in his piper, and it said that two friends of Alfonno, the Duke De Tamos and Count De Benalulu, called on him and pro. posed to slice off his ears if he did not convert himself to different views. The material of the Roman is not extinct in old Castile.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

LONDON, July 19.

The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of 9 por cent, for the half-year, and carried £30,000 to the past reserve.

Tho National Bank of New Zealand hat declared a dividend of 4 per cent, for the past half-year.

A meeting has been arranged bttween the German Emperor William and tbe Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, to take place at Gastein, Upper Austria, on the 4th prox.

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LONDON, July 20, ThE CEOLEttA EPIDEMIC.

Two hundred deaths have occurred at Cairo from cholera. A cordon haa been placed round Alexandria, with a view of excluding refugees from infected placet. The telegraph operators of America are out on itnke, and serious inconvenience ii being felt.

Mr Leonard H. Courtney, M.P,, one of tho Assistant Secretaries to the Treasury, has stated in the House of Commons that the next Reform Bill will extend the franchise to women.

•Sir «rthur Gordon is writing a book on the habits of the Fijians.

French bankers are offering Boron de Lesseps the necessary capital to con struct the second canal across the Isthmus of Suez.

It has transpired that Sir Charles Rivera Wilson, one of tbe representatives of Great Britain in the Council of the Suez Canal Company, has been despatched by the Cabinet to I aria to confer with Count de Lesseps with a view to carrying into effect tbe agreement which was come to on the 12th inst. for the construction of the second Suez Canal.

TELEGRAMS.

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DUNEDIN, this day.

1 he store in Heriot Row occupied by Mr. Pickett was burned down la«t night. It was insured in the Victoria Office for £160. Nothing was saved. The fire was caused by the overturning of a kerosene lamp, Geotge Barnes, owner of the house, was iv. sured for £150 In tho National Office.

The Equitable Investment Company bars declared a ten per cent dividend for the half-year.

Alexander Aitken, 4J years of age, fell over a fence while playing, and sustained injuries from which he died yesterday. -

rNVEBCARGILL, this day.

On Thursday last, the infant son of James McMillan, South Invercargll), was left in charge of a sister, »ged 12. The girl lifted the pot off the fire, and when her back was turned ber brother fell in, and was so severely scalded that he died this morning.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COKOMANDBL, this day. Corboy.— The contractors are making good

progress on Scotter'g reef, which looks

well.

Union Beach,—From the new reef, I several specimens were got last breaking .ft down. The battery is being put in order. I New Colonial.—There was a show ol ■ gold at each breaking. There is now a very S strong body of stono in the face ; and the Queen of England reef gives good looae H prospects. lona. — The sathfactory yield of 25 m ouncea from 12 tons of stuff Is encouraging, .jHJ and operations are expected soon to recom- H menoe. Government Engineer reporting onj;Bi damage to main road by late flood, estimates it at £2,700. He made no In* J§S pection or valuation of damage to district t*f

SPORTING NEWS.

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Canterbury Coursing Club.

CHRISTCHURCff, this day. ... Thk Waterloo Meeting was continued ye*4v j PDBSE (third round) : Sea Drift beatfck^ *' George, Alchemist beat ppot, Grandmail beat Queen of Scots. — PLATE (second 'j round): Taraban beat Bridegroom, Miranda I beat Flora Mclvor. .Bordeaux a bye and -: I Mermaid a bye. Bed of Stone won the Waterloo Cap. l

(Reuters Cables.) S

THE WATERLOO CUP.

MELBOURNE, July to j The final course for the Waterloo Cop '' was run to-day, and was won by Khodantba,; , •'■ Legerdemain being the runner up. '9B

It Saved My Life.

Tho valno of human life Is so supremelyls*, fiortant that anything whloh tends to ltefj ongation is entitled to the highest oonsideratijj Spoakingto us recently on thia subject, Ctonee t Nelson, Esq., proprietor Nelson House, W. Huron, observed: I suffered so with mimul** rfi tism that my arm withered, and phyaloij" * ; could not help me. I was in despair of my Km ■ when someone advised me to try St Jscoba UV , :-: I did so, and as if by magic, I was instantly X j lievod, and, by the continued use of uwjj! entirely cured. I thnnk Heaven for havugw" this wonderful remedy, for it saved W'.YSjj '- "' has also ourod my wife.— Port Huron (■»**' ; Commercial, U.S.A.—Sold by all Chen"*1 v ! Prico Three Shilhngs.-M. Levt & Co., M** ■■'■

THE AUCKLAND EVENJLNU HTAK, SATURDAY. JULY 81.



Special Advertisements Hew Winter Hosiery. JUST LANDED, EX GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK OF winter ttosiery, inter Hosiery, FROM J. & R, MOBLKTS. - 293 PACKAGES ETIIBED & PLAIN BLACK & NAVY MARONE & CAR DINAL GRENAT a SEAL BROWN WHITE a SKY BLUE CLARET a CHOCO LATE STEEL & CLERICAL LADIES a CHIL DREN'S HOSE & HALF HOSE. "^rtJUIAM J5/.TTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & HOSIER, 178,180, & 182, QUEKN-STREKT. NEVER FAILS. Insect Life la destroyed by the PERSIA;-' INSECTICIDE (PyTethrlUm Roseum), guaranteed to bo tho best proonr able in die London market. For the effectual rtddanco ot Fiona, Mosaul ttoes, and all other insoct pests, try AICKIN'3 INSECTICIDE.



BDecmi Aavertiaeraents. J .Premises to be He.built, Jn consequence of our Premises being about to be re-built, WU ARE HOLDING 1 riRKAT /~.LKARING QALK A (th»at Clearing Oalu OF THK WHOLE OP 0178 IMMENSE AND V.-.LU ABLE STOCK. EVBKY ARTICLE IS MARKED DOWN TO COST PRICE, OR UNDER. IN VHRY MANY CASKS A MERELY NOMINAL PRICE IS CHARGED, QALK ]V OtV f)%. OA L X I> O W UN. N.B.—Cnr Friends and tho Public generally are invltod to make an oarly oall, and secure tho Undoubted Bargains. Milne and Cuoyce, QUEEN & WELLKBLEY-STRKKTS. TfcTATIONAL INSURANCE COM i^ PANY OF NKW ZEALAND. CAPITAL _7_7. £2,000.000 PAID UP AND RESERVES. £151,800 AUCKLAND BRANOH -95, QUEEN-STREET. LOCAL D RBCTOR- D. B. CBUIOKSHiKK, KBQ. This Purely Local Com nan? accontu Fire and Murine Risks of every detciip !»'• • t LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Security Undoubted. Losses Liberally and Promptly Paid. WILLIAM TAIT. HnißOh Manager flour mills. * johTTamb Has for Salo- Fine Flour— in Saoks, loo's, and 50 s. J. L. do. do. do. do. Silk dressed do. do. do. Wheat Meal do. do. do. Sharps Bran owl Wheat Oats ..■abin Bis uits Fancy do. FFICK: 3", JUEBN-STREI AUCKLAND. JOHN LAMB. MR. CROSSE, DENTAL SURGEON, May bo Consulted at his Rooms, Quoen-street (opposite Darby-street). Hours: 10 to 5. rj'HORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE 1— "Cr wn" Flour, in saoks, 100*8 and 60"_ Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat 168 & 160 THE KJuoon-at. 158 & 100 Queen-st. 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND Queen-st. 158 & 160 Oueon-et. IJB & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Are Now Diuplayinq a Queen-st. 158 & 160 Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Grand Stock Queen-st. 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 OF Queen-st. 158 & 160 Quoen-st. 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Queen-et. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 PIECE GOODS FOR Queon-st. 158 & 160 Queen-st. 158 & 160 THE SEASON. Queen st, 158 & 160 Quoon-Bt. .« £ inn Tho Cheapest and Most cjuoentt. }S ?; {rX Durable Goods over Queon-st. 158 & 160 °ae£i._° thfl fa°™± 158 & 160 Public. Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Quoen-et. 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen et. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Blankets Quoen st. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Blankota Queon-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Quoen st. 158 & 160 _ , Queen-et. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Quoen-Bt. 153 & 160 Now Zealand Flannels Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Flannels Qneon-Bt. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-st. 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Queen-et. ISSSISS »ow /.ea-anoanlrtlngfl ..HBS3-S.: 158 & 160 Now Zealand Shirtings Quoon-Bt. 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Quoen-st. 158 tc 160 Now Zealand Shirtings Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Now Zeaiand Shirtings Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 ——- tli . Queen st. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Knitting Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 Yarnß Quoen-st. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Knitting Queen-st 158 & 160 ,„ ~.,irarnß Qaeen-fl' -158 & 160 Now Zealand Knitting Queen st. 158 & 160 Yarns Queen-Bt. 158 & 160 Now Zealand Knitting Queon st 153 & 160 Yarns IQueen-st Y OIFURNISH YOUR HOUSE . CHEAPLY FROM GARLICK & CRANWELL'S J-URNITCRt WAREHOUSE. IRON BEDSTEADS- ] 480 in stook. now to so- GARLICK lect from : French, Hall Tester, Four Poster, & CRANWELL, Stump Cots, Chair Beds, Stretchers, Child's Bod- Queon-st,, steads with half sides. Double Iron Bedsteads Auckland. from 25e to £10. SPRING MATTRASSES- Rowcliffo's Wire Spring GARLICK Mattrass, Stuffed Box & CRANWELL and Lath Mattrass. BEDDING ready for de QARLICK livery (to fit any size & CRANWELL Bedstead) — Hair, Ka pok, Flax. Flock, Fibre qaRLICK Mattresses. Feather & CRANWELL Beds, Pillows and Bols- * " a ters. Palliasses; a large qaRLICK Btock always on hand. & CRANWELL BEDROOM Furniture- " v'l""'' *»"" Great variety of Wash- qaRLICK stands and Tables; & CRANWELL very pretty Queen Ann Marble top Waahstand GARLICK and Table, with glass & CB anWELL attached; also various low Pri «edpftttom?fOT GARLICK ordinary rooms i Chest & CRANWELL of Drawers, Ward- «< v*wn. .. __.____. robes, Toilet Glasses, qaRLICK immense stook. & CRANWELL DDJING, SITTING, and °" wxwv" au" Drawing-room Furni- GARLICK ture - Suites in stock & CRANWEEL very cheap, and Furni ture for any room made to order at a Bhort no- „.„,,„,. tice. Occasional Chairs GARLICK AUOTMAN*Bent Wood & CRANWELL Furniture - Without ™__,-,, Vm , doubt the largest var-Can Furnish Your iety of Chairs in this «„,,„ Btyle to select from In wouse Auokland: Piano Stools, -._.,.. Arm, Folding, Rocking Cheaply. and Children's Chairs. «______,„„„ v AMERICAN CHAIRS- EXPEDITIOUSLY, Importors direct from ,„__, New York. AND KITCHEN FURNITURE „__.„___, Fenders and Firolrons, THOROUOnLY. Carpets, Floor Cloths,. -— Linoleum, Matting, Chimney Glasses, Sco., GARLICK &T.C & CRANWELL. YOU can Furnish Queen-Bt, WELL from tho .. _. City Hall Arcade. Auokland. lif-REAT Sal*; op A. W. Mace's BANKRUPT QTOCK. ANKRUPT OTOCK. MRS J. SMITH having bought the Bankrupt Stook of A. W. Maoe, will offer the same together with her own large and well-assorted stock of Drapery, Clothing, &c„ at a Great Sacrifice, in order to clear. Tho Stook is now, and wel ohosen. The following lines will show the Enormous Redactions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from 1b 9d Cold Satins, from Is lid, all shades Silks reduced from 4s Ud to 3s lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth, sid, worth IOJd Useful Flannel, Bjd, worth lid Blankets, from 5s lid each Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 28s 6d to Men s Strong Trousers, 6s 9d Boys' Suits, from 5s lid Youths* Good Tweed Suits, 18s 6d, worth 24s And all other goods at equally low prloea. NOTE THE ADDRESS JC M I T H OMI T H I DRAPER & CLOTHIER (Next Uottbd Sebvkji. Hotel), QUEEN-STREET.



Bpecial Advertisements. JUST "DECEIVED. US T XV E C E IV E D FOUR HUNDRKD (£1511) AND FIFTY FOUNDS W.RTH OP WARHHOUSE AND TRAVELLERS' ov DRAPERY POODS, BAPEKY VXOODB, IN GREAT VARIETY, Hosiery, Women's, Girls', Men's, and Boys' Stays. Underclothing, Umbrellas, Tableoloths Blankets. Shoets, Laos Curtains Mnstln Curtains Towels, Clothing, Laoe Squares, Boys' Suits Braces, Belts, Leather Bigs. Dolmans Collars, Table Covers In variety. Cloth Jackets Ac, SCO, Sco. The abovo having been purchased at a large discount, have been Marked Low, and will be found worthy ot attention. Splendid Lot of New Floorcloths, new patterns (all wicths), from 1b Cd CARPETS AT REDUCKD PRICES: Tapnstry Carpets. Is lid yd | e tt, Kidder. Carpets, 2s lld yd f vor , o h oap Felt Carpets, 451 n. wide, Is Bid yd j vm' v HORROOKS'S LONGCLOTH, 3Jd Yard. X PER CENT. DISCOUNT on all Cash «* Purchases 20a and upward?. VVilliam 11. J3ridgmas'S, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPBR QUEKN-STRKBT. jaau notice. Mails will Closb as undkb t— THIS DAT, For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Rotorua, at 5 p.m, Monday, 23rd Instant For Coromondel, per dromond*!, at 1130 a.m, For Wbitlacgl and Upper Mill, per Douglas, at 3 p.m. . ,_„ For Thameß. per Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlaomutu, and Opotiki por Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonul, pw Wellington, at 1.30 p.m. For T_uranga, Glsborne. Nopler, and Boulh»rn Ports, per T_iara», at 5 p.m. Tukbuav, 21th lnsttnt. For Walwera. Kawau, Omaha, ani Matakana, per Rone Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hotianga, &0.. per Rowena. 11 a.m. For WbanßErel Heads. Parua. Walpu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapal, por Argyle, at i pun. Wednesday, 25th Instant For Australian Colonios, psr Tarawara, at 8 For linßsell, Kawakawa, Lovuka, and Suva per Poaguln, at 4 p.m. Si B, BIS.!, Chief PtMtmaster. Ohio Po-t-oliloe. Auokland.



1 Montr, Turi'itude, — Blamo attaches to a jury of intelligent mon when they condemn a man for crime whoso moral natnro has beon porvertod by indigestion, diseased liver and kidneys. A thoughtful judge may well consider ■whother sooioty would uot bo bottor served by ordering a bottlo of Hop Blttors for tho unfortu nnto in tho dock instead of yoars of penal servi tude. Read.



The next lecture of the winter contßew connection with" the Young Men's ChrW"*J<3 Association will bo given In the Choral Hall™ « Friday noxt. 27th inst., by tho Rev. Ma*M*f j i Eraser, M.A. The subjeot Is "Moian. * most graphic,intorestlng,andinßtruotlvel«l«2 ■■ may bo expected. Illustrations from the IP'S composer will be rendered by a choir °* ■ ( It will be seen on referring to our advW" Using coiumLS that the Union-street WawJJ , Band ot Hope will celebrate thslr <*™J anniversary by a publio entertainment,™ . Ihuisd»y evonirgnext. July 26'h. w *,"?£. stand that a numb-rot tbe successful w>i oetitors 1« tbe la c contest will take pan, w» >-• this, wiih the fact that an nttractlveJfv gramma Is being prepared, shonH seoerealjj™ attendance. Tnere wlllbenooba-gefrrMßJ r. son bnt ft collection will be made In e» " Take the wear and tear of your dig«* tivo apparatus, buy Hulme's Steamy** Sausages at 3d per lb. They are the founttawj s»ono of muscular Christianity. LookdowajgJ , wanted column if you want anything l" *"" meat line prime and cheap.—[Advt.J I have just received 12 Gold Banff* , Bracelets, in Litest fashion Long BM0Cl»»" F. H. Lewlsaon, Qaeen-atreetj-[ADVT,I Singer machines, 2s Gd per week, B»; pairs, neodles.etc-D. 8. Chambor j, 70, <Jo»"*, Half Price-Brussels Carpet P»ttwM for Bed sido and Hearth Rugs.-We nave.}"? recoived a largo lot of Manufacturer's P"^} . beautiful designs, and are selling them at nw» , price to clear ouickly.-Garlick and Cranw* Houso Furnishers, Qucen-Btreet.-lAdvtj We have made Concrete a Speciality, art practically acquainted with its trearmenV W studiod how to reduce its Coat by <ffl££ V Plans and Specifications to suit it, now wmw« forßuildings. Tanks &c, cheaply, Milan . prepared to give Parties SPKCiSTtNO «J"£Sf OUH MM™ tho fullest information. Gffi2*: : Work of ail kinds undertaken by £**» to "ft tract All Mahurangi Limes are not alike,«g"l§;». none of Winn's is genuine without the TW» Ma°k?-J. Wilson and Co., 81, Queea-street,-