SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

.... _._•_• /T"lia Evening, 3.35 HIGH WATKK yro-morrow Morning, 1.9 .UNSET.—This Evening, 5.32 nirWRISE.—To-morrow Morning. 6.29 MOONS AGE-New Moon, 2nd, 1.53 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Rvno brigantine, Bcwtosko, for Savage Island Handk Isle, schooner, Davis, for Lyttclton Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from . longonui Kriemhilda, schooner, Ilathurst, from Whnnga-

Norval, schooner, Edwards, from Russell lona, s.s., Amodeo, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES. Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, for Taurangit Glenulg, as., Crawford, for Russell Argylo, s.s., Norris, for Mercury Bay Queen, schooner, Scott, for liarolonga

IMPORTS.

Porßing..rowna, from Christchurch : 120 sacks potatoes.--A. K;iton. Ex British King— Half ton of -mangold seed, 1 ton turnip seed.—Thomas Stcadmnn and Co., 175, Queen-street.

EXPORTS.

Per Myr'tlo-100 cases kcrosine, 260 bags flour, 110 Cascß biscuits, 300 pieces and 5000 feet timber, 13 cases salt beef, 53 cases preserved meats, 50 Cases preserved fish, 2 boats, SO mats sugar, and sundries.

Per Queen: 3,000 ft timber, 70 packages sun dries. Per Ryno, 20 cases geneva, 72 bags rice, 11 oases tobacco, 10 boxes tea, 15 cases kcrosine, 60 packages sundries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Norval, from Russell. with 80 tons coal; Rose, from Mahurangi, with 1,100 bushels limo; Lake St. Clair, from Barrier, With 19,600 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Fawn, for Whnnga rei; Ro_c, for Mahurangi; Kf iemhitdn, for Whangaron: Lake St. Elair, for Omaha; Dream, for Thames.

The threo-m__t_.l schooner Hnnda Isle cleared at the Cußtoms to-day for Lyttclton, with original cargo -Cora New York.

Messrs VMifhle and Mills arc the successful tenderers (£S_l) for work on s.s. Wellington, which Will be laid up here about a fortnight lic'ncc.

The ship Zcalandia is now 88 days out from London, and therefore nbotit duo. The Gras mere, which may also bo expected here soon, is 83 days out to-day.

William Nash was drowned from tho cutter Sovorcipi of tho Seas last week, Particulars nppcar in another column.

Tho barque Glanco has beon berthed at tho Railway Wharf, where she will complete load ing for London.

Tho following vessels were nlongsido tho Railway Wharf at Whangarei when tho lona left yesterday :—Schooners: Marion, Waiwera, Atalanta, and cutter Leo. The Atalanta was almost loaded.

Thobrignntines Byno, for Savage Island, and Myrtle, for Tonga, cleared at tho Customs to day. The Myrtle takes tho following passen gers :—Messrs W. Phelps, B. Guttcnbcil, J. G. TulL A Humburg, T. F. Cooper, Wm. Edwards, M. Berkett, Mesdametj Baker, and Parsons. Included in the cargo of the brigantine Myrtle tor Tonga, is a small yacht built by Mr J. Claro for the Governor of that placo. Tho Myrtle will call at Whangaroa.and will there receive a now whalebont, material for a small schooner, and a scow, the dimensions of which aro 36 feet In length, 8 feet beam, and 2 feet deop.

An enquiry into the wreck of the three masted schooner Alma on the Elizabeth Reef commenced to-day, before Mr T. Rill, Collector of Customs. Th-e evidence of the mastor and chief ofllccr was taken this afternoon. Tho rest of t_io«rew will bo oramincd to-morrow.

Thero wero very few vessels at the wharves to-day. At tho Railway Pier wore tho barques Clifton and Glanco, and at the Queen-street Wharf the barques Buttermorc, Notero, and Loongana; brigantincs—Myrtle, Seabird, and Stanley; schooners—Mary King and Columbia; and ketch Fanny Thornton.

The s.s. lona, arrived from Whangaroi eflriy last evening. Passongers :—Rev. Mr McLean, Messrs (Scary, Wood, Donald, McDonald, Ecclcs, Johnson, Court, Spence, Lanlgan, Clarke, Bromley, Simpson. Howard, Shandloy. Cousins, Floyd, and W. Silvester. Cargo: 50 sacks gum, 4 tons sundries.

The Northern S.S. Co. received a telegram lost evening stating that the Douglas had not arrived at New Plymouth, and It was supposed she had been sheltering In Knwhla, owing to a S.W. gnlo since Friday. A telogram from Wai tara to-day, however, announces her nrrivnl thoro.

THE RINGAROOMA.

Tho b.s. Ringarooma may he expected to ar rivo from Melbourne via the South about 6 o'clock this evening.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Macgregor, _.«., McArthur, from Wanganui

DEPARTURE.

Wanaka, s.s., Neville, tot the South

The Northern Company's steamer Macgrcgor arrived at an early hour this morning from Wanganui with several passengers nnd tho following cargo:—376 sheep, 16 horses, 21 pigs and 2 tons sundries. She is advertised to leave again at 1 p.m. to-morrow for Waitara.

The 8.8. Wanaka left for tho South this after noon, with 20 cases bananas, 6 sacks cocoanuts, 20 sacks oysters, 100 cases fruit, 10 tons sundries.

The s.s. Rowcna, from Hokinnga, should arrive to-morrow morning.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY TELSCRAPn—own correspondent.)

Tk Kopuru, this day. Arrived: Aurora, schooner, from Wellington. Aratapu, this day.

Loading: Peerless, brigontinc.

Heads, this day. Windbonnd: Vision, Robin Hood and Aratapu, b-igantlno.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Glcnolg, from Auckland, 8.50 a.m. Waitara, this day.

Arrived: Hauraki, at, 8.15 a.m.; Hannah Mokau, at C.30 a.m.; Douglas, atSa.m.; all from Onchunßa.

Oisboune, this day. Sailed: Ringnroomn, for Auckland, 1 pan yesterday.

Sydney, August 27.1 i Sailed, Saturday evening: S.s. Wakatipu, for Wellington. Arrived, this afternoon: S.s. Te Anau, from Auckland.

Melbourne, August 26. Arrived, last evening: S.s. Tarawera, from Bluff. . '

... ..' Adelaide, August 26. ■Arrived, this morning: The, Orient Company's steamship Orient, from Plymouth on July H.

' "•'. , AiBANY, August 27. . The P. and O' Company's steamship Rosetta, with the inward Suez mails, dated London, July 27, arrived in King George's Sound this morning.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under:—

Tnis Day. For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, WaipU, *\ Winnga rcl, Kamo, and Mangapai, per lona, at _ p.m. For Russell nnd Kuwiikawo, per Ringarooma, at

For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at 1.30 p,m.

Wednesday, 23 tli inst. For Waitara. etc., per Macgrogor, at 11 o.m. For Coromnndc), per Coromantlnl, at 11.30 a.m, For Waitara, per Hannah Jlokau, nt 1 p.m. For Port Fitzroy, per Water Lily, _t 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enter pise, at 5.30 pan.

Thursday, 30th inst. For Wanganui, per Rowetui, at 8 a.m. For Thames, per Rotoniahana, at 10 a.m. For Wnlwern, Te Kapa, Craigeburn, Wark worth, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitora, etc., per Douglas, nt 11 a.m.

Per Ringarooma, as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continenl of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborhe, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez mm Brindisl, and via Naples, for letters, etc. specially so prepaid and ad dressed), at 11 a.m.

Moncv Orders, for Southern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. For regis tered letters and newspapers at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m.

For Tauranga, Ohinenmtu and Opotlki, per

Wellington, nt 4 p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Kama, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Mangawni nn« Kalwaka. per Ruby, nt 5

p.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern ports, por Southern Cross, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, 11th September,

Per s.s. Zcalandia as follows;—

For Sandwich Islands, United Slntcs of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign

West Indies, nt 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, nt 1 p.m. For money orders, reglstorod letters, and

ncwspaiiers, nt 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be dc due in London on Mon day, October 22nd, 1883,

S. B. BISS, Chief PO-Uiißßter. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 28, 1883.

Abbott's Opera House—Shakspcre's "King __ear,"'S p.m.

Wollesloy-strcet Baptist Church—Bluoßibbon Army, 7.80 p.m. Dovonport Hall—Holy Trinity Sunday-school Entertainment, 8 p.m.

Masonic Hall, Nowtoii—Monthly Meotlng of Eden Lodge, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Address to young men on "Daniel,' 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

EWART.-On 20th inst,, 1_ T.'ppel- Q'uccn-_street, the wife of John Ewnrt ola son.—Glasgow papers 'pleaso coliy.

liOHINSON.-At Tauranga, OU August SOlh, llio wifo of Ebcnezcr Ibuuc Robinson of U son. .V_THF_I. ORU.-On 18th August, at tho Grange \\'hardline, tho wife of Kiurard \\'lthcford of a 6on.

Marriages.

HERDSON-OLDHAM.-On the 21st of August, at tho residence of J. W. Harth, Esq., Newton, Auckland, N.Z., by tho Rev, T. Spurgeon, Montague James Dingrcll, oldest son of J. H. Herdson, Esq., lato of t .vntprbury, to Elizabeth Doncnster, eldest daughter of H. Oldham, Esq., of To Mtttu, Raglan. — Homo papers please uopy. KEKGAN-MERRICK-On tho 22nd instant, lit St. Patrick's Cathedral, by Rev. Father Mncdonald, John Kccgan, eldest son of the lato .lames Henry Kccgan, to Louisa Kllsabcth Merrick, youngest dnughtor of Samuel Mer rick.

Death.

ROBINSON. — At. Tiiunmsn, on August 27th, Kate, the dourly beloved wlfo of Kbcne.cr Isaac Robinson, aged 39 years.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1883.

For the causo that lacks assistance. For the wrwht. that needs resi.tan'cei For thi' fmuro lh tho diß-_i*c'-t And tho good that Vvo cah do.

IT Is sad to contemplate, in any of its aspects, the deplorable tragedy near Dnnedin which formed tho subject of a Coroner's enquiry yesterday. The most deplorable fact, of course, is that tho father of a fondly hn.s been cut off in the priino of life through sheer wan tonness, but it is hardly less melancholy to reflect upon the two youths who have to take their trial for manslaughter, as the result of the rash act of a moment. No one imagines, that there was any intention on the part of the lads to do injury to any person on the engine; but the net is none the less one whicli constitutes a serious offence, and for which, were it committed by adults, a severe punishment would bo meted out. The eldest of tho Roy lads, at least, ought to have known better than uso firearms In such a reckless manner, but the fact that tho youths should have agreed to fire at tho train as it passed proves that they were animated by that spirit of activo mischief which seems to be inherent in boys. It doos not appear that they had any craving after sensation, nor do they betray any signs of an unhealthy love of notoriety, which would have made their act a more deliberato and heartless affair. It was apparently nothing moro than the love of sport which actuated them, and it is unfortunate that with that spirit thore should so frequently be associated a dis regard for the safety and feelings of others. It is a striking warning to parents that they should carefully teach their boys to avoid all reprehensible or questionable forms of amusement and practical joking ; and it should also deoply impress colonial youths to beware of the consequences of unchecked indulgence of their mischiovousbent, for acta which are to all appearance only foolish may prove, as in this case, to be cruel and criminal.

A cablegram received by Mr T. T. Gamble, agont for the Pacific Mail S.S. Co.j intimates that tho steamer Australia left Saa Francisco on Sunday, 26th inst. She may therefore be oxpected to arrivo in Auckland on Sunday, 16th September next. Our representative footballers reached Dunedin last night, and wero enthusias tically received. The match against Otago takes place on Saturday next, and is edit ing great interest. Auckland metallicians are offering fivo to four on the Southern men, but takors ask for two to one. From this it would appear that looal sports aro not ve/y sanguine of a victory for Auck land, although it is most ardently desirod.

The case, Robert Cooper r. Coleman, Clark, Pees, and Wi Pere, which has beon ponding for some time, is likely to come before tho Supreme Court shortly. Tho property in dispute is alleged to be worth nearly £100,000, the mortgage under which the disputed sale took place being for over £25,000. Issues were settled this mornino beforo Mr Justice Gillies, and tho trial fixed for the next October sessions at Auck land. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Wbitoker for tho de fendants.

A lar^e number of workmen wero engaged to-day in breaking up the old ferry toe on the Queen-street .V harf. A railing has been orectcd to enclose about two-thirds of tho tee, which will be first renewed, so as not to interfere with ferry-boat traffic.

Tho present dangerous state of the road way at Bird Grove, on the Epsom-Onchunga Road, formed the subject of a deputation to Mr Hales, Resident Engineer, yesterday. i J'u A* To,e int **odlM_-_ tho deputation, and tho wholo question having been fully explained, Mr Hales promised to telegraph to Wellington, stating that a deputation had waited upon him, and pointing out that tho matter was not one of repairs, but of removing a great danger by making the road at Bird Grove sufficiently, wide to be safe fer vehicles passing each other.

From the report submitted at the annual meeting of the Hamley Gun Club yester day afternoon, it appeared that a credit balance of £10 8s 1 Itf was carried forward. Ihe following officera and committee were appointed^-President, Mr James Russell ; Vice-President, Captain Rich; Handicap per, Mr J. Kirkwood ; Committee, Messrs James Dickey, Horfisby, Newell, W F Buckland, R. E. Isaacs, Pickett, and Kirk wood ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr A. E. Isaacs. , A trophy of considerable value, and given by the Club, is to be fired for shortly. There are to be five matches for it, the highest aggregate in that number to be the possessor of the trophy.

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with many thanks tho receipt of " The Home News," " Punch," and several Illustrated London Papers from the Working Men's Club.

A woolwork picture, now on view in tho shpp of Mr Revill, Queen-street, is adver tised to be disposed of by art union at an early date ; tickets 3s each.

A meeting of the Newmarket Board of Health was held yesterday ovening in the local library, there being present— Messrs Clayton (Chaiwian), Walker, Keotley, Mason, and Dintiifjoft, Mr Keetley submitted the draft of a by-law enforcing tho cleansing of earth __o__»t_ at intervals of not more than 14 days, the removal of filth, dirt, ashes, atirl rubbish at intervals of not morn tluui 7 days, and providing a [xmnlty not exceeding' £10 for all InfVac tions of the same.. After Millie considera tion it was adopted. It was stated that there bad been fifteen cases of fever within the district during the last two ttiohths, and a resolution was passed requesting Dr. Goldsbro' to visit the cases re ported for the purpose of reporting further to the Board. In this connection the opinion was expressed that the health of Hi district was by no means so bad as had been represented. For this reason, objection was raised to the reading of Dr. Goldsbro's last report, inasmuch as the medical gentleman remarked in one part of it that Newmarket had for years been " a nest of fever." Eventually, tho report was received, and its consideration deferred till the next meeting of the Board,

The second of the eight-days mission Mas held yestei.lay at St. Benedict's, under the pati _»mge of His Lordship Bishop Luck, 0.5.8. The service in the evening was largely attended, and an excellent sermon on " Atheism " was delivered by the Rev. Father T. Le Mennnt dcs Ches'nais, S.M., closing with the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The subject this evening will be " The Day of Doom."

There was a capital hiusterof the Hobson Corps at drill lost evening in the large hall, corner of Pitt and Wellington - streets. Lieutenant Connolly put the men through ti course of sword-bayonet exercise and com pany formations, which were very creditably performed; after which Sub-Lieutenant Flynn exorcised thorn in several formations for receiving cavalry in lino and qunrcs. It is pleasing to notice tho smart manner in which tho soveral movements were per formed, and tho attention am! silence ob served by the mon in the ranks.

Tho business transacted at tiro meeting of the Parnell Borough Council Inst evening was of a purely formal and uninteresting character. Correspondence in reference to repairs required in various streets was con sidered and dealt with, while tho usual re ports from tha committees wore considered. It is the intention of tho members of the Council to meet on Saturday next and make a tour through the district, for the purposo of inspecting tho works in progress before tJioy are iiasscd. This proves con clusively that tho worthy Councillors of Parnell are not unmindful of tho responsi bility that rests upon thorn.

In acknowledging a call before the cur tain at tho Opera Hon. c last night, Mr \V. E, Sheridan took the opportunity of ex pressing his tndebtcdhtas to the Company with which In. is now associated for the ability they have displayed in supporting him. He said that tho play-going public could form no adequate conception of the labour involved in the hasty preparation caused by his sudden arrival) anil the fact that his coadjutors htui tlttl'. so well with necessarily slight rehearsal had given him a high opinion of their quality. "Ring Lear" Was a work quite outside tho ordinary run of acting plays, and consequently, while the demand upon tho player. Wtis much greater on that nccoUnt, tho time iKa'lalilo for "getting up the parte was not less limited. EVerjt'hihj,' had had to be done on tho shortest notice, and hu was very grateful indeed for the aid and assistance ho had received. We had hero, lie added, ono of tho prettiest and most commodious theatres ho had ever SPJ.iI) and ib Mr "Abbott wo had a grand and ".strong" man at the tread, of it, while that genUelnan had aii active and able coadjutor ill Mi- McGowan, whom he (Mr Sheridan) was proud to rank among his personal friends. The whole Company, from orchestra and artists to the actors, deserved everything nice that ho could say : and as for tho public, ho thanked (hem heartily for the generous manner in which they had received his best endeavours.

To the Editor: Sir.— At the Into Poultry Show I heard one or two amateurs speaking about tho Koitcn drake's points. Ono ot them said that un exhibition bird had a defect. Because tho white ring round the duck's neck was not a comploto cir le; it was a defect, On mentioning this to a friend of hlthe, authorities were referred to, and Wo found as follows:—"Head rich, lustrous, green and purplo ; distinct ring round tho neck, not quite meeting at tho back." Another writer says, amongst other iioints, " dark green head, clearly defined white ring, severed at the back by n few dark feathers." I thought this might be of interest to your readers, especially to those who have any idea of rearing lino Rouen ducks. They are grand layers of very large well-flavoured e};gH, and aro a heavy, largo bird for the table.—Yours, kc., Poultry.

Wo are requested lo correct an error that occurred in our report of tho R.M. Court last Thursday, whereby John Kirby was represented as suing Alex. Lamb for £10 8s 6d, tho exact position of affairs being tho very reverse—viz., Lamb being plaintiff and Kirby defendant. The names errone ously appeared upon tho Ctourtlist in tho way that we rendered fhem, and hence our mistake.

An interesting debate on tho question

"Should women bo allowed tovoto at parish meetings?" took place last night in St. Sepul chre's School-room, Mr (1. I. Pierce in the chair. Tho subject was fairly handled on both sides, but tho general feeling of tho meeting, while acknowledging the useful ness and beneficent influences of women in connection with tho Church, was that thoy would be out of their true element at parish meetings, and that in the majority of in stances they would not care for tho privilege

Tho fortnightly meeting of the Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hopo was held last night in tho Alexnndrn-street School-room. Tho attendance was much better than formerly. Mr D. Goldio occupied the chair, and de livered an earnest and instructive address illustrative of tho evil offect. of alcoholic liquors. The programme consisted of a song, recitations, and a reading, inter spersed withhymns from Hoy les's collection. Song, Missßattonsby, "Tho Teetotal Car ;" reading, Mr Thompson ; recitations, Miss Sarah Fronde, Annie Waitc, Matilda James, and Master Harry Ryan. The "Trial of John Barleycorn" was announced to bo held on September 10. Particulars will be fully advertised in future issues of the Star.

To tho Editor: Sir, —An advertisement appears in this evening's Stah, stating that an election will take place on the 13th September next for six Councillors. Now, as some of tho present Councillors have had their day (the Mayor included), I would suggest that tho ratepayers would now have their clay, and not vole for any person nominated who does not pledgo himself against that abominable CD. Act, and save us poor ratepayers from being overburdened with taxes to the tune of six hundred pounds a year to gratify tho whims of our worthy Mayor and. some of the members of the existing Council. Let us try (and you Mr Editoi along with us) to put in tho Council gontlemen who will not over burden us with shame and extra rates, Enough ; now is our timo.—l am, &c, A RATKrAXKK Who Will Not Vote fob the CD. Act.

The social gathering of tho congregation of the Epiphany Church, which was held on Friday evening in tho Congregational school, Edinburgh-street, passed oil most successfully. Tho tables wero presided over by Mesdames Birnie, Harvey, Hasel den, Holder, Leers, Lightfoot, Mincher, Osmond, and Stanton, and Misses Blades, Errington, and Lightfoot, After lea, the meetingwashold, tho Rev. J. Haselden pre siding. The Chairman, in the course of a neat speech, interspersed with a few pleasantries, stated that the Epiphany Church was freo from debt, excepting a small balance that was duo to the treasurer for working ex penses. This was not as it should be, but the Epiphany was a free church, and tho only receipts wero from tho collections. Ho hoped that they would bo kopt up. Tho Srogramme was gone through as follows -.— verture—piano, Mr J. Mincher ; violins, Messrs Mincher and Rodgers. Song, " Yesterday," Mr Princo ; song, " Dream land, "Miss Lightfoot; part song, "Whereart Thou, Beam of Light V" choir ; song, "Where Art Thou Wandering?" Mrs Osmond ; reading, Kov. J. Haselden ; in strumental duet, Mrs Mason and Mr Rodgers; song, "Regret," Mrs Osmond ; song, "Death-of Nelson," Mr Mincher; part song,'" Hark, A.pollo," choir. Interval. Pianoforte solo, '.' The Lifeboat" (Pridham), Miss Osborn ; song, "Killarnoy," Mrs Leers ; song, "In tho Gloaming," Miss Lightfoot; address, Yen. Archdeacon Dudley ; pianoforte solo, Miss Dickson ; duet, Mr Mincher and Mrs T. Mincher ; song, "The Little Mountain Lad," Miss BaR; song, " Sailing," Mr Charter ; part song, "Calm Be Thy Slumbers," choir. The usual vote, of thank., were passed, and the gathering closed with the audience singing " Cod Save the Queen."

By a typographical error the case of Alfred Smith und Charles L. Arnold v. Adam Cairns appeared in our District Coiirt report yesterday as " Alfred Smith v. Charles L, Arnold,

The traces of the recent flits tit the City Market have now been removed. Messrs Keid Bt-othe.s have carried but the necessary repairs, and Messrs Knight and Craw are now engaged renewing tho asphalt which was partially destroyed by the effects of the ___.<_

There was a very small altendrthe-' nt the Ponsonby W.s,];>yjui Church,lost evening, wlrcli the l-cv. W. Morlcy, of Christchurch, gave an address cm behalf of ,th b WfcoWan Church Loan .and R>i'ldi;it? i'"und. Mr W. Thoi-i*. presided. After singing and prayer, tho lecturer, who was introduced by. the Rev. T. 0. Carr, in a short and appropriate address urged his audience to each become missionaries in their own circle with the object of spreading the Gospel, Ho then went on to explain that it was proposed to raise £10,000 l_}' sub scription in the space of two years, as capital) and the money Was to boused in liquidating debts on church properties, to provide jilncesof worship, minister..' houses, and land sites, 'tin; iuutiey so used to be re paid by instalments, without interest. After explaining other matters connected with the fund, as already reported in connection witli a similar lecture delivered at (irafton Road Church last week, the lecturer concluded by urging a system of mutual co-operation in the carrying on of tbi_ work. A collection was taken up on behalf of the fund, l-ic meeting closed with tho Benediction;

The following City Councillors retire from oilice through order of rotation, on the 13tli inst. :—East Ward) Ch Aickin ; North Wind, Cii Thompson ; South Ward, Cr. Phillips i t'ousonby, Cr. Dncre ; Karnnga hape, Cr. Burns ; Grafton, Cr. 8011.

An interesting meeting in connection with the Auckland Poultry Association took place on Monday evening. There was a good attendance, to which pleasing variety was given by the appearance of ladies, and the Society hope, they will frequently bo favoured in like manner. The business was got through in first-rote style, Mr Cartwright occupying the Chair, Mr A. Isaacs accepted tho position of patron ;Mr Rilnde'rson, president; and Messrs Cartwright, Goodacre, Crufek shnnk, G. Smyth, vice-presidents. Those) with a committee of twelve, with power to add to their number, were duly tyirolleil: Another pleasing feature of the meeting was tho addition of ten fresh names to tho Society. The rules were read and adopted (to bo printed forthwith). An amount of interesting discussion took place respecting the forthcoming show, which will bo made public in due course, tho questing being brought forward, What can be done tq further the objects of the Association f Several suggestions were made, _md it wits resolved that in order, to make tho general mCetii\g_. liiore attractive, papers should bo prepared and read by members on subjects relating to poultry, pigCotis, tiitnnrics, fie. At the next meeting it was agreed that papers __6ul_ be read by Mr G. Pearson on "How to Keep Poultry Not to Pay;" by Mr A. Stevenson, on "The Norwich Canary ;" and by Mr Goodacre, on "Homing Pigeons." A vote of thanks to the Chair man brought tills inofit interesting and suc cessful meeting to a closo.

Summonses are being prepared at tho City Council offices for issue against rate payors in arrcnr with their current rates.

.ClOfl HKVVAitIi.- •-_.!->• enre nil diseases of the .lolnlleh, I'olVcl.; Wood; ll.or, il.rvcs lind kidney., tittd _I_o will lie paid for a case they will in. cure or heli>, or for anything impure or injurious found In thorn—Hop lliMcrs. Test it. Read.

Tho Rev. Wm. Morloy will deliver v lecture to-morrow evening In the Pitt-street Upper School-room on " John Wesley, the man, the scholar, the preacher, and tho author," in nld of thu Connect ionul Church Building and I.OIUI Fund.

The usual fortnightly practice of tho Hand of Hope Union Choir will bo held to morrow evening in the Newton Congregational (.ehool-room. 'I hero should bo a full attendance of members, a* the rehearsal of tho cantata is rapidly progressing, and it is expected to be ill a position to produce it at an early date.

Wo call attention lo Mr Sibbin's sale, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, of Ironmongery ond hardware, and -.¥) coils American fencing wire, for the benoflt of whom It may coneorn.

No lecture will be given on Friday even ing llrst at tho Young Men's Christian Associa tion Rooms, as Mr both Smith, 11.M., has been obliged lo postpone his lecture on "Chits. Kihgslcy" itidellnitoly. The Rev. J. S. Hill will be l|io next lecturer, tho subject being

Alcohol;

Wc are requested to call special attention of l__ hoot trade to the important sale to be held to-morrow, al 11 o'clock, by Mr t>. Lewis. They comprise all lines suited to the season, being oil gf recent shipment, and are in first-class condi tion. This should give a splendid opportunity to select a good assortment from season's trade.

Ringer, While, Fristcr and Rossman, and Jones's Machine at 1). S. Chambers, "8, Queen street.

Best and cheapest place to furnish your bouse from is Gnrlick and Crunwoll _ City Hall Arcade. Some beautiful cretonnes and carpets fust opened up. Bedroom furntluro ready for immediate delivery.—[Advt.)

The attention of speculators and investors Is called to the opportunity of acquiring free hold property in what wilt eventually he tho continuation of Queen-street and tho centre of the town, on Wednesday next at Oochrano's auction mart.—{Advt.J

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AUCKLAND FOOTBALLERS.

Proparing for tho Duncdln Match,

[ 11V TKLKU liAl'll-

-OWN IIKI'OUTKII.]

Dunkihm, this day. TIIE footballers arrived here last night, after a dreary, tedious 12 hours'journoy by train. Just prior to leaving Christchurch, Hender son received a tolegram from the Oamoru footballers, who wero desirous of arranging for a match, but would not guarantee any thing for expenses. This was not good onough, so Henderson declined.

We received a perfect ovation at the Dun edin station, the [Julform being crowded- As tho train drew up hearty cheers wero given for the Aucklanders. Many anxious inquiries wero made, "Whore's Whlto side ?"—much to modest Bob's discomfituro. We wero driven lo Wain's Hotel, and till a Into hour tho Auckland players wero ob jects of curiosity. Tho city and onvirons were dono to-day, and a practico takes place this aftcruoon.

The Otago team, which was picked last night, is sayi to be much stronger than tho one pitted against Wellington. Thero aro throo Invercargitl players in it. Taiaroa, contrary to expectation, does not play. The following is the full team :—Full-back, Brandon ; three-quarter-backs, Murray, Galbraith, Bannatyne; half-backs, W. Allan and A. Allan ; forwards, J. Allan, Austin, Brown, Fowler, Leith, Mills, O'Donncll, Robertson, and Wynks.

Tho Saturday match was tho ninth Inter provincial match that Warbrick has played in. His side have been victorious in eight, one being a draw.

MINING NEWS.

[by tkleghaph.—own corkerfo. dent.]

CoiIOMANDEL, this day. K.M'AMi.v.—New life is being infused into .the Company by thestriking of rich gold after somo months' nbsonco of tho precious metal. Tokatka. —A start has been made to stopo, and a little gold showed through the stono lost breaking down. The faco of tho main level is entering a better class of country.

Wellington, this day.

Tho directors of tho Golden Crown Mining Company have accepted tho tender of I'_. Seagar for a ten-bond battery, price i_1,200. It will be a compound-condensing engine, and supplied with all tho latest improvements. The work is to bo com pleted, and the battery erected at Tera whiti within four months.

Answer to Many Correspondents.

In reply to numerous inquiries from our readers concerning tho wonderful qualities lot the Groat German Remedy, St. Jacob's Oil mentioned in our last issue—wo would inform them that (he article may be obtained from our retail druarglsls, or by their aid. Ask for St. Jacob's Oil, and if the, dealer dors not keep it in stock, he wlli be able to procure it in a few days from tho wholesale houses. .Vf understand there is existing an immense dqmand for the remedy, which io not so very 6iirpi___ng when it is considered what it ia daily accomplishing in the way of roliof and cures, bordering. In some instances, on the miraculous.—Sold by all Chemists. Price, Three Shillings.— M. Levy and Company, Agcnto.

SCINTILLATIONS.

The " sold snap " scorns over, " Offnl" nuisance at the Western Springs, When will tho city cemeteries bo closed 1 Auckland Presbytery meots to-morrow miming, ebwidttti's masterpiece, " Klhg Learj" Is to be repeated to-nighti Rev; Mi' Mii.cCalluiti, of ftorth Shore, ____ ttcii. ei'ing from ids recent, accident; Snow on the ranges at Port Waikato last Friday and Saturday, A company is being formed in Welling ton to build a new theatre.

The " unemployed " petition from Christ church had 23(3 signatures'. Educational Endowments,—Culture and intelligence.,.. A Bridge Warranted toSuppoi'ta Strain', —The bridge of a tiddlo. I hinedin t'aol Commissioners have handed their report to the Governor.

languid, the Wangnnui brewer, was yes tei'day committed for trial on eight inform ations for fraudulent bankruptcy.

Thames Jockey Club hold a Summer Meeting on Boxing Day and the day after ; prize-money, J-'OOO. New Roaiyng.— The proof of the pudding is the rapidity with which the children get away with It, A house nt Nelson* belonging to John May, publican, and insured for £350 in the New. Zealand Otlice, was btirned dotvn on Sunday hist;

Wahanui approves of the main provisions of the Native Land Laws Amendment Bill, but wants the Land Court abolished.

The Hebrew,.philanthropist, Sir Moses Montefioro, is nearly a hundred years old. Eighty mon nrb making 8n a day by working the gold deposits at Ninety Mile Beach, Canterbury, . . Auckland Harbour Board Is calling ten ders for the removal of the debris of the recent landslip at Point Britomart to the intake.

Geo, Bliago, farmer, was killed on Satur day near Christch.urch by falling from a dray, which passed over him. Gunning iz (i weak imitashun of Wisdum, aild iz liable at enny time to merge into fraud;

A woman named Aii"oliquo Ferrasse, convicted of theft at Wellington, .and sentenced to a month's hard labour, has been proved innocent, and was released on Sun day morning. A million and a half of kangaroos, 175,000 rabbits, besides wallaroos, wallabies, paddy melons, and native dogs; were destroyed during the post 12 months in Now South Wales.

Mr W. H. Warren's lecture, "An Evening with Chitrlea Dickons," in aid of All Saints' Sunday-school, Ponsonby, will not bo delivered till Friday week. t'eymun's photographic! salooii at Wnn ganui was burned down on Sunday morn ing last. . Insured in the London and Lancashire ollico —the building for £100, and the contents for £50.

The plans for the further extension of Timal.i Breakwater in a northerly direction, so as to encloso about 160 acres of water, have been approved by the Governor.)

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

''King Lear."

Tin: public interest felt in the production of this mn,sterpieco of the dramatic art last night was attested by a capital house to witness its jierfoi-iiiance. So fur as can be ascertained, it has only onco previously been played within the colony, and on that occasion at Dunedin, nearly live yoara ago, by tho celebrated English tragedian Creswick. Indeed, it is by no

familiar to the British stage, for up till a comparatively rooont period it lay in undisturbed obscurity, while a weak and puerile paraphrase by tho poetaster Nahutn Tato did service for it with the players. The origin of the story of Ix'ar Is lost in tho haze of an unlettered antiquity, and, it may bo found, with various modifications,in the logendary literature of more than one European nation. Old chroniclers like Geoffrey of Monmouth and his conveners give closely ri^-atcd versions nf it, but Shakespoaro borrowed from his favourite Holinshcd, while Sir Philip Sydney's "Aroadia" suggested tho in troduced incidents associated with Glou cester and his sons, tho homely metal of tho ono writer, howover, anil tho tinsel of tho other being fused by the tiro of inmortnl L'onius, and transmuted into unalloyed gold. The. illustrious dramatist .'was no slavish copyist. He changed the wholo purpose of the story, peopled it with characters, shaped it with tho skill and judgment of his matured mind, in stern conformity with tho unswerving canons of tragic art aban doned tho i>opiilar representation of a rein stated Lear and a restored Cordelia, and In short, produced a work which has so far surpassed the ancient classic models as to bo pronounced " the most jierfect specimen of the dramatic art existing in tho world." It is tho tragedy of filial ineratitudo, and its action has been well likened to a stormy night. We hear the fitful gusts of the rising wind in the first scenes, in the third act It attains its utmost violence and intensity, and in tho final one tho de vastating consequences reveal tfiemsolves to the oppressed perceptions. Both the phy sical and moral elemonts are fiercely war ring, mid tho end brings no relief. It can be easily imagined what exhaustive domands such a tragedy woiild mako upon any dramatic company, howovor well equipped, and, therefore, when allowance is made for hasty preparation, the unfomiliarity of tho work, ami other obvious difficulties, the performance of last night must bo set down as very creditanle. Mr Sheridan's Lear is a finished impersonation. Ho has a faculty for giving ixjwerfiil expression to over wrought passion, and in several scones, there fore, no was seen at his best. In tho open ing sceno ho was dignified and kingly; and his choleraic dismissal of Cordelia afforded note of preparation for the terribly scathing forco of tho subsequent maledictions against his unnatural eldor daughters. They were delivered with the full effect of their awful improssivencss. Tho scone whorein tho dis traught King, tho poor Fool, the supposed "Bedlam beggar," and tho outlawod but faithful Kent are brought together, is one of exquisite pathos, Lear's solicitndo amid nil his misery for the.-welfare of his jestor bringing, out into relief tho softer sido of his naturO, while tho Fool's strangely-shrewd remarks soem liko a running commentary upon tho ill judged action of Ids master. In this situation, too, Mr Sheridan ap peared to advantage) the lapses into dialogue with tho Fool, and the ebullition of his surcharged feolings at overy ro mindor of unfilial treatment and present wretchedness, being finely delineated. It is such delicoto shading that marks the true artist. Again, in tho fourth act, where T.car appears in fantastic and tattered garb, with his reason almost unseated, and finally in tho fifth act, where ho comes upon tho stage with frantic cries, bearing tho lifeless form of Cordelia in his arms, the acting was painfully realistic, tho concluding sceno being touching in tho extreme. The audience from beginning to end applauded to the echo, and at tho close of four or five of tho acts, called Mr Sheridan before tho curtain, during one of which calls ho took occasion to make a neat acknowledgment of the Company's services. Wo have said so much of tho principal that an ndequato notice of tho lessor parts must be left for another op portunity. Suffieo it to my, that Miss Dcvcnport played Cordelia, tho most chas tened, refined, tender, and beautiful of Shakespeare's female creations, with "race, feeling and swootness. Mr Kussell did justice to the rAle of Edger, and played the disguised madman satisfactorily, while Mr Robertson displayed considerable aptitude by his impersonation of the Fool. Ho is a promising young actor. Misses Ashton and Greenlee.. lucked strength for the forbidding parts of Goneril and Began. Messrs Welsh and McGowan, as Kent and Oswald, were good. The play will bo repeated to-night for the last time, and those who miss seeing it may wait long enough before tho chance again presents itself.

means

Romomber This.

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In short, they curenll Diseases of tho Stomach, Bowels, Blood, LivM. Nerves, Kidneys. Bright.'* Disease. __00 will bo paid for n caso thoy will not cure or help. Druggists and Chemists keep. That poor, bedriddon, invalid wifo, sister, mother, or daughter, can bo made tho picture of lfealth by a few bottles of Hop Bittoi-s, costing but a trifle. Will you lot them suffer J

CABLEGRAMS.

[kecter's cablegrams.]

Disastrous Collisions 111 English Channel.

Twenty Lives Lost,

London, August 27,

Two _e.ioiirf collisions, attended with loss of life, occurred in tho Channel, the steamers Woodburn and Lostole being run into and sank. Twenty persons are re ported to have been drowned.

Paris, August 20.

The funeral of the late Comte de Cham' bord has been arranged to take place on the 3rd proximo; The ceremony will be Attended by both Bourbon and Orloanlst Princes.

:n thi: nkw Zealand loan ani> mkkuan TILK AUENOY COMPANY, LIMITED.J

MARKET REPORTS

London', August 23. Wool.—Up to date 50,000 bales have been sold. Combing wool has declined Id per lb since close of hist sales. Scoured, superi«r f'reusy, medium and inferior greasy, and coarse crossbred, have declined _d to Id per lb. Fine crossbred, market easier. Merino lambs, market firmer. Competition is Increasing,and the market is firmer. The Home demand is good, butt the Continental poor. Wheat.—The markot has a downward tendency.

[Special to press association]

London, August 27

It is reported that Henry M. Stanley, the explorer, has closed the Upper Congo against general commerce. Splendid harvest weather is now being experienced in England. Tho "Mark Lane Express " estimates that the available, wheat Crop will bo seven and a-half million quarters, It has been arranged that tho leaders of the Free Trade Conference shall meet at St. Louis in October next.

News from the Cape has been received to the od'eet that Cotewayo states that in the future ho will not consult tho colonial authorities.

The Peruvians and Chilians uro disposed to recogniso General Iglesias us President.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, August 27,

The hearing of the case against tho pro ptietots.of tho " Sydney Morning Herald," for alleged contempt of Court on account of the publication of articles in that journal attacking Mr Justico Inncs, was Completed to-day. Judgment will bo delivered on Friday next, the 31st instant,

DROWNED AT SEA.

John Cole, master of the cutter Sovereign of the Seas, lias written from Port Fitzroy (Barrier) to Mr RowO; shipping clerk of H.M. Custolns, and to Mr Spfaggon, who has an interest in tho vessel, forwarding particulars of tho drowning of ono of his crew, named William Nash. The cutter loft Auckland at 7.30 a.m. on Saturday morning, August 25th, bound for the Barrier. When off Wellington Head tho cutter jibed, and Nash, a young man who was third hand, was knocked overboard (probably by tho main boom). A plonk was thrown to him, but ho failed to roach it, and, being unable to swim, was very soon drowned. Nash joined the vessel in Auckland a short time since. Ho seems to bo well known to persons engaged in the coastal trade.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before Messrs F, 0. Clayton and F, Macgulre

DrU->kk_."___s...—Five persons were punished by tine or imprisonment. A "Baneful" Act.—Sarah Ann, tho wife of Sidney Taiwhangn, was charged with drunkenness, and with breaking sundry panes of glass, valuo 12s Cd, on the 27th inst., the property of David Lindsay, of Albert-street.—Prisoner acknowledged to committing the dumage, and was ordered to pay 20s and costs, or sevon days (third time) for (^-unkenness, and tho damage, or seven days, for the sucond olfence. Assault.—Francis Broghan. and Sophia Burke wero charged with assaulting and beating Mary Ann Broghan on tho 21st inst.—Prisoners pleaded not guilty.—Mary Ann Broghan, whoso feature.; showed that she had been accustomed to rough usage, deposed that her husband in the dock brought home Sophia Burke, a prostitute, and ordered her to get tea. She objected. Tho girl Burko conmionced abusing wit ness's, daughter. She interfered, when Burke threw a basin at her, and cut her head. Her husband then attacked her, pulled her hair out of her head, knocked her dowu and kicked her. She lost con sciousness, and was so bad that she was conveyed to tho Hospital.— Dr. McKollar, of tho Hospital, gavo evi dence as to tho wounds on the woman's head. —Frank Green, labourer, dopos.d that ho saw the woman prostrate and bleeding, but did not witnoss tho assault. Burke was in toxicated, — Ellen McGnvry, a widow, Elliott-street, heard a great noise in Broghnn's house, but thought it best not to interfere. It was a drunken row. Did not see tho blow. It aroso out of jealousy. Mrs Broghan did not liko her husband to keop company with Sophy Burke.—Ser geant White : "Never mind that, there's a cause for every row."—• Sergeaht McMahon arrested prisoners.—Dr. Tennent dressed tho woman's wounds and ordered hor to the Hospital. — Constable O'Brien said they wero all under the influenco of drink, Ho gathered up tho crockerywaro (pro duced.)-—The Bench considered tho charge proved, and ordorod tho prisoners to pay a tine of _0s each, or take n month's imprison ment.

A Falsi. OlU.Kß.—James Watson was charged with uttering a forged order for £6 9s 6d, on tho 27th instant, with intent to defraud Scott Bell.-— Remanded until the 6th Inst,

: Breach or . Liobssiko Act.—William Henry Corbett, of tho Royal Georgo Hotel, was charged under this Act by supply ing beer to William McGuiro on Sunday, the 18th inst.—Mr Tyler appeared for de fendant, and pleaded guilty under extenuat ing circumstances. Tho lad said it was for his mother, who was ill, and was longing for some boor. Ho hoped tho Bench Mould indict the lightest jwssiblo line.—Wm. Me- Guire said ho was sent for a pint of beer by his aunt, who wanted a drink. He did not tell Mrs Corbett that his mother was sick. Ho asked for tho bcor, and was supplied "without being asked any questions.—Mrs Corbett said she refused the boy, but ho came a second timo with a plea that his mother was sick ; and knowing the Mc- Guires to bo haid-working people, she sent tho beer.—Constable Ryan deposed that tho mother was not sick when ho wont lo the house, but was at work.—ln answer to the Bench, Constable Ryan said the houso was noted for Sunday traffic—Fined ±'5 anc} costs.

Without Notice. —William John Andrews was charged with a breach of tho Building Regulations by commencing to erect a building in Albcrt-streot without'obtaining permission of tho City Council.—Adam Cairns was charged with a similar negiect in Albert-street.—Mr Cotter appeared for tho informant in these cases, and said that as defendants in both cases had put in a plea of guilty, he would ask only for a nom inal penalty.—Fined ss, with costs, in each case. —James Heron, for noglecting to keep a light burning at his hoarding in AY cllcsloy strect on tho 20th inst., was lined 5s and cost*.

C_u._lty to A HoitSß. —Richard Davis, of the.North Shore, was charged with work ing .1 horso with a sore shoulder on the Kith inst.—Henry Oliver and Ernest Davis gavo evidence, also Constable Hutchinson.— Defondant excused by stating that he was only carrying out tho instructions of the veterinary surgeon, who had recom mended a certain remedy and work as a perfect cure. —Tho Bench inflicted a line of 50s and costs.

Seaman's Wages, —James Haggerton, master of tho cutter Stark, was charged with refusing to pay the sum of £'.) 2s to Frederick Inricken, that amount being duo as wages. —Mr Edward Cooper appeared for claimant, and feared that 'a mistake had been made in tho name of defendant, who had been summoned as '' Haggerloy." Still, as defendant was aware of the case, it might be taken in his absence.—The Bench pre ferred that both persons should be present, and the case was adjourned until a later part of the day. This was all the business.

A [Rattlesnake's Bite.—Tho quick venom of tho rattlesnake has not killed so many people as the more insidious but deadly poisons found in the air of fou) rooms. The nen.tion of the blood by the iungs becomes iuipotisiMo some times, and the failing health, growing weakness. and loss of appetite are harbinger.-', of approach ing death. For such cases Hop Bill, r.i arc the potent and nil-powerful remedy to drive all fevcra out of'the'system, purifylnc the blood, and giving a new and happy lease of life. Notice.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[by telegram.;—own reporter.]

Wellington, this day, When Will the Sossion End?

Them: aro disquieting rumours afloat re garding the probable duration of the ses sion, and those who had made up their mind.. to shake the dust of the Empire City from their feet; on Saturday or Sunday next, begin to look glum and to fear that after all their hopes may be dashed to the ground, and that they may bo compelled to give the country the benefit of their wisdom for another week. In addition to the considera tion of amendment, to bills from the Upper Chamber, Government have somewhere about 20 bills of a pressing nature still to be. passed through the House. Tliore are Btill some bills to be introduced and read a j lirst time, such as the National Insurance, Reform of the Legislative Council, etc. These bills will hot be introduced with the hope of passing them, but merely that they go before the country and receive consider ation at the hands of the people before next session. Then there arc still several important matters to bo debated, such as the Settled Land Bill, the Religious, Charitable, and Educational Trust Board Incorporation Bill, and several others, last of which, but not least, is the Dargaville affair, and it may be naturally concluded that there will be considerable discussion on this matter when the report of the Committee is brought up, however the Committee may report. One bill yet to bo introduced would cause sufficient discussion, under ordinary circumstances, to occupy several days, namely, the bill for specially taxing lands directly benefitted by future railway construction, There are many who hold that lands so benefitted in . the past should also be specially taxed and made to contribute to the rsvenuc. That doctrine is not altogether reasonable, because many whose lands have been so benefitted do not now possess the 'and : but because the argument is unreasonable is not sufficient ground that it shall not be used. How ever, with the early prorogation in view, members may be inclined to let the matter drop for this session. Still, it must appear that there is yet.a vast amount of legisla tion to accomplish even without referring to bills set down on the Order Paper for second reading, and it dues seem next to impossible that oven With several morning sittings the practical work Of the session can be accom plished by Saturday, to allow of prorogation on Tuesday. Many now look to Friday week a_ being the more probable date of the prorogation* Cuming Massacre of Moasures. However that may be, if it is decided to wind vi. the business this week, it is pro bable that n large number of Government bills will have to be abandoned for want of timo. The slaughtered innocents in that case will probably include the following:— Leaseholders' Qualification, Patent., Settled Land, Municipal Corporations, Married Women's Property, Auctioneers, Fisheries, Savings Banks, Fire and Marine Insurance, and perhaps Local Courts and Legislative Officers' Salaries and Property Law Con solidation. Land. Act Amondment Bill. There will probably also bo a good deal of timo occupied yet with the Lands Act Amondment Bill, as it is rumoured that the Opposition will mobolise their forces and make another effort to have the clause re pealed "providing the right of purchase of future pastoral leaseholds. It will be rc memberod that,the division on this clause resulted in a tio in Committee, but the Chairman's casting vole decided for the clause. The opponents of the perpetual leasing piinciplojntcnd to divide the House on this clause on tho bringing up of the re port, and previous to the third reading.

Sill Circulated,

The Special Powers Contracts Bill was circulated to-night.

Tho Dnrgavlllo Inquiry Committee

At the Dargaville Inquiry Committee to day, evidence was given that a sum of £230,000, belonging to the Insurance De i partmout, had been deposited in the Bank of New Zealand for a period of two years at a very low rate of interest*. This is con sidered to be a triutoph for Mr Dargaville by his sympathisers. Public Endowments for Tauranga. A petition was presented yesterday from the Mayor and burgesses and householders , of Taurah;ja, sotting forth that the town of Tauranga was constituted a borough on 21st February, 1882 ; that, in consequence of tho repeal of clause 350 of the Municipal Corporations -Act, 1876, the borough is de barred from claiming town and country en dowment, which arc vested inboroughscon stituted prior to the repeal of said clause ; that nine-tenths of the total area and value of land within the borough have been sold by Government, from which sales the town received no benefit; and that having received no endowment, either by town or country land, the borough is entitled to the whole of the unsold land within the limits of tho borough as an endowment for public purposes, and petitioners therefore pray that these lands may bo vested in the Corporation of the Borough of Tauranga. Tho Wall of tho Unemployed. Sir Geo. Grey presented a petition from a large number of the unemployed of Christ church complaining of further immigration, and pointing out the serious consequences to mechanics of the importation of rolling stock from England and America capable of being manufactured in the colony. Fires Caused by Locomotives. Mr S.wanson presented a petition from residents of the Provincial District of Auckland complaining of considerable damage in consequence of fires caused by , sparks emitted from locomotives running on the Koipar■_ line, and that notwithstanding applications having frequently been made to tho Railway Department in respect of such damage, no redress has been obtained ; they therefore pray for relief and the con sideration of the House. Northern Potitions. Mr Seymour George presented a peti tion from residents of Kaukapakapa pray ing that the Local Option Extension Bill should becomo law; and Mr Mitchelson presented ono from the residents of Upper Wnipu praying that the present education J system may remain intact.

Mr Whitalior on tho Closo of tho Session.

i In confirmation of the opinion expressed above as to the probable duration of the session, the Premier stated yesterday after noon in tlio Council that, barring unfore seen contingencies, tho session would pro bably close on Wednesday, sth prox; Inci-caso of Judges' Salarlos. Tho Civil List Act Amendment Bill seeks to amend the Civil List Act so far as it re lates to tho salaries of judges of tho ' Supreme Court. It provides that instead of the sum of i' 7,700 for tho salaries of judges, tho amount shall in future be increased to £9,200, to bo appropriated as follows : —- Annual salary ot Chief Justice, £2,000 ; annual salaries of four puisne judges, 4*1,800 each.

House of Representatives.

Monday

Tlio Otago Harbour Bill,

Most of the afternoon was occupied in discussing the Otago Harbour Board Loan Consolidation Bill, which was made the first order of the day. This bill Mas stone walled several days ago by the Opposition as a protest against the Government taking away private members' days for Govern ment business, and I hen taking up a private member's bill for the purpose of passing it into law this session. Other private members failed to sec why their 1 bills should, not receive similar considera tion, professing to discern in the action of Government a piece of favouritism to a member who has recently becomo a Ministerial convert. The Duncdin City members were especially energetic in stonewalling the bill, but they drew-in their horns nt Major Atkinson's threat that if they persisted in their ob struction he would revenge himself by keep ing back th. Otago Dock Bill. One of the obstructionists—Mr Fish—seconded the motion for the second reading of the Loans Consolidation Bill, giving Major Atkinson's threat as hi? reason, and the bill ultimately passed the second reading, and was ordered ( to be committed immediately after the three other local bills were dioposed of. This Otago squabble may now be considered to be ended. Bills Pa3£ed. The Ota;;o Harbour Board Loans Con solidation, Wellington CoUege Land, Timaru Mechanics Institute Act Amendment, and Christchurch Cathedral Square Bills were reported from Committee with amendment;:, read a third time, and passed. Russell Exchange of Land Bill. The Russell Exchange of Landßill, which provides fo: the settlement of certain claims of Mr Tho.';. Russell against Government in respect of tho Mangapouri or Hungahunga

block, and portion of To Aroha block and Waiharakcke West blocks, was next con sidered.

Mr Smith wanted (o know if the trans actions were quite legal. Sir George GREY thought it was to bo ro grctted that in the papers laid before the ilquso the first transactions wero not stated. It was with very great regret that ho must oppose the proposal to grant an exchange of land to an individual whilst no knowledge was before the House upon which to found a just claim. In any case if there was any claim, it should be inves tigated by the Bouse, and tho claim should bo for amount in money and not for land of which there was very little left. Govern ment officers were on the spot to assist cer tain people in doing that which was un lawful. Jio read a letter from Mr Mackie, in which it was stated that some transactions were illegal. Wbb this one '' The House ought not to «give a reward to a person of wealth, power, and influence for promising to refrain from in juring the public. Me...!. Vubxbull and Thomson- also

opposed it. 'The general feeling is that the bill is of too much importance to be dealt with hurriedly, and as the papers were only placed in the hands of members yesterday; there is a desire to look further into the matter.

Mr Tcrnbull moved the adjournment of the debate.

Major Harris and Mr Siirimski spoke in favour of the adjournment.

Mr Bryce thought it a better plan to take the division, seeing that it was not intended to push the bill through Committee, but to send it next to the Waste Lands Com mittee for full investigation of tho claim, and if the Committee reported unfavourably, the House would take the liberty of revers in"' the decision affirming the principle of the bill;

After the supper adjournment, Mr SIIEEHAK addressed himself to thebill,and contended that whetherthctranfiactionswere legal or otherwise, Mr Russell stood on this same footing as others who had not been treated in the same manner. He would vote in favour of thb second reading, because the Governments since 1865 had acted in a similar way to that now proposed.

Mr Montgomery advocated tho adjourn ment of the debate.

Mr -doss said the plain English of tho transaction was (hat Government said to Mr Russell : " Yon stand aside and allow us to purchase land from the natives at a lower rate than we should be able to do otherwise, and we will share the spoil with you after wards." The debate should bo adjourned, and the bill referred to a Select Committee for their report on the matter generally. Mi- SunOS hoped Government would o_ree to the adjournment of tho debate with the understanding that the bill should not come forward again this session. Ultimately, on the motion of Major Atkin son, the bill was referred to the Waste Lands Committee.

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Otago Harbour Bill.

In committee, the Otago Harbour Loans Consolidation Bill gave rise to a long and lively debate, the amount being by con sent reduced from ..'BOO,OOO to £600,000, and the motion of Mr Macandrew to re duce it to £500,000 being lost by 36 to 33. A proviso that the increased borrowing power of i'BO.-000 given by the bill should only be used to meet the expenses of con solidation was carried by 41 to 20. The bill was reported, read a third time, and passed; as also the Cliristchurch Cathedral Square Bill, Timaru Mechanics' Institute Amendment Bill, and Wellington College Lands Bill.

OTAGO RAILWAY TRAGEDY.

Two Lads Charged with Manslaughter.

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Dunedin, Monday.. The inquest in connection with the recen* shooting case at Clinton was opened there to-day, beforo Dr. Smith, Coroner. Mr Dennesttfn watched tho proceedings oa behalf of the lads Roy. The principal evi dence was that given by tlys engine driver (Peter Dunn) and Detective Hender son. Dunn said that when about three miles from Clinton, as near as he could guess, and when passing through a cutting about a mile from Wairunn, ho heard a report, and turning round exclaimed, '' What's that ?" Deceased turned round to look, and witness saw a flash ol light, Beforo they could realise what was tho matter a second shot Mas fired. Witness saw tho flash of this also. After the second shot deceased put his right hand to his loft breast and ox claimed "Oh I" three times. As he did s6 he tried to make his way over to witness, and exclaimed, "Oh, Peter! I'm shot." Witness said, "No, you can't bo,"but de ceased fell into his arms. Deceased was found to be dead when thoy returned to Clinton. Tho second shot followed about three seconds after the first.

Detective Henderson detailed his inter view with the boys before arrest. He and Constable Wilson saw James and John Roy riding through a paddock on a cart. Wit ness told them to stop, and called John on one side, leaving Constable Wilson to talk to James. Witness asked John if ho hod been out with a gun on the previous nigbt. He said that he had been out rabbitting with James, who had a gun too. Witness then asked if they had fired any shots, and he replied, "Yes, at rabbits." Witness asked if they had been on the railway line near Wairuna at about ten o'clock at night, mid ho replied " Yes." Witness asked if they had fired any shots about there, and he replied "No, it was my brother Alexander—he fired off my gun." Witness asked if he sawn train while there, and ho said " Yes ; one passed just at the time." Witness and John wero just then joined by James and Alexander. Witness asked John if he saw the train pull up, and he replied "Yes; but we did not know that there was anything wrong." I hsked James if he thought. there was anything the matter, and James replied, "•Perhaps there is something wrong with the steam-pipe. After this occurred wo loaded the guns and came back along tho line for some distance, and cut through tho town to go home." Witness told them that they would have to go to Clinton on a charge of committing the deed by which tho deceased, John Henderson, lost his life. John said, " Well, we did not intend to hurt anyene. We did not know thcro was a man shot till this morning at ton o'clock." He also said to Alexander, " Didn't you firo off my gun," and Alexander said "Yes." John said lie did not know there was any shot in his gun, and thought ho had drawn it before ; and James also said that ho did not know that there was any shot in the gun. Witness then arrested James and Aloxander for shooting deceased, and John with being on accessory.

After hearing the remaining evidence, the Coroner addressed the jury, who, after three-quarters of an hour's deliberation, returned tho following verdict:—"Tha_ James and Alexander Roy, during the night of the 23rd instant, discharged their guns recklessly while the train was passing through the cutting near Wairuna, thereby causing the death of the deceased, John Henderson." This nmountcdto avordictof manslaughter against tho two lads, and they were bound over in two sureties of £250 each to appear before the Resident Magistrate on Wednesday.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE FIRE AT THE SASH AND DOOR COMPANY'S FACTORY.

(To the Editor.)

Sm,—Will you kindly publish the follow ing re Tool Fund for the men who had their tools burnt by the late tiro nt the Union Sash and Door Company's Factory, Mechanics' Bay ? The total loss of the men, as per amount allowed to each iosor for each respective tool fixed by the Committee (not full value of now tools), was £198 12s Sd. The subscriptions, for which we beg to tender our grateful thanks to both those who subscribed and those who received on our account, are, up to date, as follows :— ilr B. Turner and Evening Star, £12 12s 6d ; Mr McGregor, Waitemata Hotol, 4*7 Cs ; Mr J. Thompson, Edinburgh Castie, _2 10s; Mr A. Fernando/, Custom House Hotel, £2 8s fid; Mr Lamboumc, iron monger, £1 ; by members of Committee, £24 3s 6d : total, £50 O.s 6d, which gave a dividend of 5s in the pound. We have still a few lists out, some having been sent to friends at a distance, and we hope yet to got a donation from the Com pany, which, though late in arriving, may be a gootl one. There are two old sayings: "One cannot wait too long for a good thing;" the other, " A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Hoping for the bird in the hand in the shape of a donation, aud again thanking you, Mr Editor, for your great kindness, —VVe are, your obliged servants, W. Fairheaj) (for the Coumiite^h August 27th, 1883.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1883



Special Advertisements. "VT 0 T I C E. THE PREMISE. OF THE UNDERSIGNED AVILL BE CLOSED TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) TO MARK DOWN THE STOCK. _A. GrRBAT Sale Will be COMMENCED on THURSDAY, when ALL GOODS will bo SOLD at Very Low PRICES. THE SALE IS COMPULSORY. THE LEASE EXPIRES IN A FEW WEEKS. THE PREMISES HAVE TO BE VACATED. NO SUITABLE SHOP IS PROCURABLE. THE GOODS MUST BE SOLD OR REMOVED. HEAVY REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ALL THE NEW SPRING GOODS INCLUDED. H. Atkins, DRAPER. -JY/TATAMATA CLOVER HAY. This well-saved Hay, pressed into small bales of from 11. lbs. to laUbs. each, And SWEET CLOVER CHAFF, in Sacbs of lilbs. each, MAY BE 11 AT) IN ANT QUANTITIES Aff THE STOKES OF THE HAY AND CORN DEALERS. A_d, in quantities of not less than Ono Ton, at tho Stokes of THORNTON, SMITH, & FIRTH. VINT'S_WHISKY. ' SCIENTIFIC BAOT. New Whisky Is maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS. Bolfast, Ueland (established 88 J«_ra.,_t l ,r.. B __tho__imm_r I _e_tock of their OUJ Wm, MATCHED WHIBKT, and can e^to^e ug. throUEh PURE, OI_D. UNAI.U___KK_iTKr) »wt_ WUOLKSOMEIBPIRIT. U-Sa&SS i*EJ> .wen Tironounced cqoal lo OLD Frknim. BRANDY. "M-HUH.I fc. In bulk and case, to be hod from I ■| .A. HEATHER, Aokst. ] Head Colonial Offlcot Melbourne.



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