SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Biaa WATEBJ^qH'oi 10.21'

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Douglas, 8.8., Norrls, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAfIT EVENING. Argyle b.b., Johnson, for Wrmngarel Opottki. kotch. Rust, for Opotiki

VESSELS EXPECTED.

IONDON.-Bnttermere, b'rque. 0..M.D.P.. May 4- Grasmere barque, iI.a.V.J.. May 21; Zealanflia. ship. J.«.H.V.. June 2; Lalra, bsrane. K.L.H.D,, June 17: ABterlon. barque. HOD W. June 81: Otnkl, ship, P.G.W.Q.. aal od June 31: JJoilo. c.a.. ia'!ed July 28. GLiSGOW.-Helen Denny, b.iiqae. Bailed Jun -1; Kmbieton, Darquo (via Uuiedm), June i; ABaroa. barquo. loading. ruw New YOKK—Handa lele echooner,B.L.M.W.. APer^foa?K b:\ tc oGli'l^y y \atque (via VTo^i^XL™ -India. Ryno Fairy Queen. Golden Isle. Boa Breeze, Louie, ana "S^oS, of New York, due August 11 Sodthkbn ioBTB.-Deflanoo. and Oamllie. from Douedln;

IMPORTS.

Ex sohooner Byren, from Sjdnoy-6{oaaoks bonednst-Adam Liybourne and Co. Xx Linda Weber, from Dunedln-803 saoks °ajix Tarmow. from Danedln- 60 saolis flour. KxWalhora. from Lyttelton- 21 s.oks kid noj-H.—Adam taybuurto and Uo. Por Langstone, from London-21 pases gai bridge, Waikato. Per aea Gull-720 books potatoes, Ok Backs oats.—B, Mucimlßon and fa Per Wolhora-HO sacks potatoes, SB sacks flour.-E. Mltohelaon and Co. Per Syren-UO Backs b3nedust.-E. Mltoael son and CO.

iNWiBDs Ooabi wiSB.-Moebau, from Omaha, with 70 tons firewood. OinWABDS CoiBTWiBB.-Tok6V4u. from a at rua and Tauranga; Mariner, for ttnsßeu. The schooner Agnes Donald haa entered out at the Customs for tterotonga. The barque Bella Mary arrived at the Thames from Newcastle yesterday. Th« bMQue Gianoe completed the discharge or her inward canto to-dar. The br! Kan tin Peerless left Noauica lot Kalpara on July 25, where the wIU load timber for an Australian port. The as, Douglas arrived from Meroury B»y at 4 ».m-to-dar. Passengers i-Mesara Carina, Lo*»% Harling Snrnh, EVier, Gordon, Tailor. Bplkemann. Kteldjr.on Eu'or^ McLean. A. Btlevli, Hand, Jodwln. Mr »td Mrs NlohoUon. The barouH ProspßO'oT, ouiser Lancashire Law, and Drig Nt>i»a were at Mercury Bay yesterday, ihe lator woe expeoted to sail for Bydney w-day. The Qlenlora ia-still loading rapidly. Up to noon to-nay she had received stoat S.OMI oases num. 138 bales flax, 86 casks Uliow, 126 toni oopra it balc-Bcoaon, JO toiS battßr, and 5 tots bark. :

NEW FERRY STEAMER.

A new steamer tor the Ponsonby snd North rote Tertr Company is now In course oroon gtraotion at Mr K. Logan's shipbuilding yard, North Shore. In view ot tho irobable Inoi ease of trafflo at Christina?, tlmo. the Company has mado arraaaemt ats bo that thiu vessel will be ready to tike up the mnidng in conjunction with ths Uevonport about lonr months nenoe. The new steamer yHU be about HOtt In Iwigih andabont)s!tbeiim,B)n!lt wlihonly one deofe, eomewhot after the style of the Devonport. There will be cabins at boih ends of the vessel, and a smofemg oabln on deofc. The aooommodation on dtok la ekpeolaUy yd ai ransea, and aitoßether bLs will be able to carry between 200 and 260 pasuenßers. Ths miklm*, whtott have been order ed from Marshall aDd Bonß will arrive here in November. They are tha ordinary horizontal engines, on vhe locomo tive prinotple. The sketlng apparatus la ep nTranged that the loajel wiU steer from both ends, wnich is a very important featuro In euoh oraftl it la estimated that the stiamsr. when completed, win have cost the uompsry a.m.

POET OF ONEHUNGA.

AURIVALS. Hanrakl, a.«., Harvey, from Walter* Hannah Mokan, e.s., Ualo. from Waltara

DEPARTURE. Hauraki, 8.5., Harvey, for Wellington, via Wai tors

The B.s. Bowena was to leave at 1 p.m. to-day for Hoftianga.

The fus. HanraM oriived from Waiters jea terday morning with 47 head cattle, 2 horses, and 200 sheep She left again in tho afternoon lor Weit3ra.bnd Wellington,

The s a. MaogreKDr was expected to arrive from Wattsra this attemoon.

Theb.s. Hannah Mokau arilved at S a.m. to day with Ulnheep, 20 head cattle, and 2 to»a bntter from Waltaro. the waa to return tblther at 3 p.m.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

AnßrvAia.— August i\ Julea Matle, baraua, Brown, from Melbomno. in bsllast. DbpabtubsS.—AuKU6t 6: Aloeatls, barque, Norrie, for Melbourne, with 226,000 feet dressed timber. 92.000 feot rough sawn timber: Aurora. briß^ntlne, MoDonal.l. for Sydney, with 38,000 feet roash sawn timber. . Vhwsbxs Loadiko.—Mathlow, barque, with haulk timber, tor Aus rails s W. O. Wentworth, baraue, with baulk timber, for Australia: Moa, brill, with baulk Umber, for Dunedln; Vision, brio with sawn timber, for the South: Eobin Hood, briK, with sawn timber, for Melbourne; Maria Vtrgtatai brigantine. with sawn timber, for Australia; aratapu, btigantine, with sawn timber, for AUBtrslla; Look Ont, brlgavtlop, witheawn timber for rydney.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Melboubn b, Aognst 7. InteUlgenoe has been received that the ship Northumberland, now long overdue from this port to London, urrlvod at St. ;;olo:ia on June •««4W.«»». M , tBOUB HB I A ngn at7. Sailed, this afternoon 1 TsAnan, for Bluft. KCeSELL, this day. Arrived: Blemarok. from Whangaroa.

Mail Notice.

SliUlS WILL CtOBB JlB TJSPKB 1— THIS DAY. Per s.B. Waih«r», as follows:— For Russell, Kawak»wa. Australian OplonlM. United Kingdom. vi» Suea and Brlndlsl, or Naples, for letter*, etc, apeoially so prepaid and addrewod, at i p.m. For France, Aleoria, Aden, B»rchoUes, Mauritius, M»d*sasoar. fUs. »er French p ß okot£ro«Sydn«y), at 3 90 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Litelotters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 120 P m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.90 p.m.

TnuaaDAY, 9th Instant. For Waltara. otc, per Macgreßor, at 8 a.m. For Walwera. Te Kapa, OraisrleburD, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a-m. For Karotongt, per Atlantic at 11 a m. For Qlsborno, Napier, Southern Ports, and Au«tr»lian Colonies, per s.s. Tariweca. at

For Wbillangi and Upper Mill, per Douglas, at

3 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomshma, at 4 p.m. Por Tanranga, Ohlnemuta, and Opotiki per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. lfuiDiY. 10th Instant.

For Walheke, Cowee, and Coromandel. per Uoromandel, at 1.80 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, whan- Barel. Kama, Tanglhua and Manßapal. per Arttyle, at i p.m. Tuesday, 11th infant.

Per b.b. City o( Now Xork as followsJ jfor Sandwioh Islands, United States ol America. Canada, British Columbia, Central Knd Scnth Arnerioa, and British and Foreign

West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent at

Burope, at 1 p.m. For mony ordore, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late leciera bearing an extra fee ol idxpenod lit addition to tb« poetess. wIU b» rtuwlvod by the Moll >-<-«r.t on board the gtoamet ay to the time of sallitut. This mail will be doe In London, on Mo» ---day, September 21th. I£SS. Si B. 8183. Chief Postmaster Chief Poet-offloa. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Arotrsr 8, 1883.

Abbott's Opera Houso-" Ten Nights in a Bar-room," 8 p.m.

Members ot Educational Institute., Library, 7 p.m.

Bemuera Hall—Bntertalnment, 8 p.m. Hope ol Parnall Lodge of Good Tomplars- Kntsrtainment and Tea-party. 0.80 pjn. Wellofl'oy-atroat h ast—Moating of Tench ra In School room, 7 p.m.

Births.

BEST.—On Cth August, at Now-stroet, Now market, tho wife oi Hiohard Bost, Jurm, of a

danghter, HOCKINGS.—On Bth August, at her residence, Russell Btreet. Aroh Hill, the wlto of Thos. A. Hoakings of a son.

Deaths.

BIBOH.-On Augrust 8,1883. Henry Peace Birch, aged 21 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will leave his late residences, Grey-etreet, on Friday, August 10 at 3.30 p.m. Friends please aocept this Invitation. MALCOLMSON.-At Linlithgow. near Edin burgh, Scotland, on the 27th April, in hia 76th year, Jamea Maloolmson, Esgulro, late of Midmar, near Aberdeen shire. BCOTT.-On the Sth August, 1883. in Stanley street, Meohanlcs' Bay, Maria Scott s deeply regretted.

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

WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 8. 1883.

For tha cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs tssistanca, For the future In tho dlstauc&j And tho gocd that we can do.

Wbangling oyer the administration of public institutions ia always deplorable, but it s-.-ems to be inevitable, and Is taken as a matter of course by those concerned. The present dispute between tho Medical Board and the Committee of Management of Auckland Hospital is not a very dignified one, though It must be conceded that for this the medical staff are alone responsible, No one who has taken any interest in the Hospital for the past six months or so can deny that there has been great and general dissatisfaction with the Internal management of the institution; visitors to tbe Hospital saw and heard the evils complained of, and readers of the newspapers have had the state of affairs forced npon them by grumbling correspondents. It is not onr bnriness to inquire into the cause of the dissatisfaction» tbat was the duty of the committee chosen by the subscribers, and tbla duty they did not shirk. They have made Inquiry, they have borne patiently, and waited in vain for reformation, and at lust their action has culminated in the resident surgeon being removed. At thia stage the honorary medical staff step in, and in a dictatorial manner write to the Committee asking them to " reconsider their course," and " uncon ditionally withdraw their letter to the Colonial Secretary." It is very evident from the tone of this letter to the Com. mittee that tbe person who prepared it Is unaccustomed to the ordinary courtesies of official correspondence \ and when it is con sidered tbat the right of the medical staff to speak on the question at issue rests on pure, presumption, it will be seen that their letter amounts to an impertinence. For tbe pro fession to complain that a "aligiit and in dignity " was offered to them because they were not consulted as to Dr. McKellar's re moval, Is taking up ground which they cunnot maintain, and such language as that quoted glvoa an air of absurdity to their pretensions. Medical men are invaluable, and their assistance is indispensable for the proper and efficient woiking of the Hospital; but, like other specialists, they are like fishes out ot water when they approach questions of general control, Vox this reason alone they would be better to be kept strictly confined to their pro fessional tasks, advising and uutitfng sng. gestions to the Committee in all matters of a medioal nature; though for our part we should not object to seeing several surgeons on the Commit tee of Management, where their advice would be always directly available. A conflict of authority, such as would ensue if| the powers arrogated by the medical staff were conceded, would, how ever, lead to no end of disputes and beart-burnings ; and in the interests of the institution and the public for whom it is designed, it is imperative tbat the whole authority should vest In one body. That authority, for reasons already disclosed, should not be conferred upon the medical staff, but on tho elective committee; and it is to be hoped that one outcome of the present Jarring will be that any vestige of power enjoyed by the medical staff in the executive details of Hospital management, whether assumed or conferred by usage,

will be swept away. Not that their poßi tion should bo degraded or tt.i-Ir influence ignored. Tne Committee, -<\e iecl ossuied, will over be ready no consul ti.o wishes of the medical staff ou ail questions where professional judtimcut, or sfill, or efficiency, is involved, aud will never by any unadvised uction provoke a conflict with the gentlemen who give their valuable services gratuitously in the treat ment of Hospital cases. 'Ihe work oi the Committee is pretty well cut out for them in managing the affairs ot the institution and watching any encroach ment ou public rights which might result from tho central control by Government, and it would lead to coofaaion and dis organisation if they were to be constantly confronted with a rival authority on the spot. The spirit in which the Committee of Management are disposed to meet the medical staff is evidenced by tbe con ciliatory action which they adopted with regard to the subject matter cf the offen sive communication from tbe medical staff. They made no remark on the wretchedly bad tasto which had dictated the letter; but to say, as the " Herald" does, that this shows a humble and apologetic spirit, or a disposition to recognise the assumed authority of tho medical stall", displays an astounding want of insight into the true bearings of the case. Tb.B public sentiment would have upheld a very different course of action ou tho part of the Committee ; but in acting as they have done, they have shown a wise moderation, and a desire to avoid an un seemly squabble, which entitles them to the thanks ol tho community. The medical manifesto was an intuit to the public who appointed the Committeo, aud the fact that one member of the staff rofusod to sign it, while two others disclaim its language, ia proof that even tho body from which it emanated wero half ashamed of it. It ia to bo hoped that no nioro will be heard of the matter ; but it seemed to U9 that these remarks wero necessary in order to place the dispute fairly before tho public and vindicate the position taken up by the Committeo of Management.

Last night we published a cablegram from Sydney stating that tho Government of Now South Wales had decided to permit the landing cf such of tho Irish informirs as were on board of the Fatban. How this policy will turn out remains, ot course, like everything else, to bo seen. We von ture,however,to predict that the authorities in Sydney will yet have some troublo over this matter. The Govornmonts of Victoria and Queensland may bo accused of cowardice in shirking tho responsibility of receiving these nun ; but tho affair ia not now ono of senliinent > it ia oue of graro public policy ; it may in fact be the pro verbial "thin end oi tho wedge." For it must bo fully borne in miud that the men in quostion, although not actual legally oonvictid felons, aro only not so because they saved themselves by eubatitutiug others in their stead; that had they ( not dono so, the others, or some of them, would have acted similarly i and tbat out of their own mouths they have proved that they were at least accomplices in tho great crimo of last year, With tho service that they bnvo rendered to tho Imperial Govern ment, wo, as colonists, have little to do, except as a mattor of sontiircnt. We have to look to tho weliaro of our antipodal homes. Of course, wo all desire to see the Irish question settled i wo aio all glad that tho terrible deed in tho Phconix Park ha* been sheeted home to its perpetrators: but thia ia not tho point, The position is this t Morally speaking, these men stand much upon a footing with those whom their information has scut to the gallows ; hence we may class them moially with the convicts who wore formerly transported to Australia. Nay, we nee I hardly recall the f»ct that many of these laat wore sent for comparatively trifling offences. Now, if those men aro ad mitted into the colonies, what guarantee exists that others, and again othora, will not bo sent out, in order that they may be lost(l) amongst a crowd of colonists, who, the Home authorities appear to think, must be singularly backward in the news of the day, or ttingularly devoid of judgment 1 The fact is, that this action on the part of the English Government is simply a teat to see whether it can, without resistance on tho part of the colonials, quietly g>;t rid of undeslrablo individuals by deport ing them to this side of tho world. And this actloa should be strenuously opposed. We have qoite enough criminals of our own in Australasia, without requiring tbe addition of tho spare ones from the Mother Country, particularly when such of those spare onca as we hive yet had experience of have been tho participators in an exceptionally dastardly outrage. Tho "Herald's" reasoning on tho subject this morning is as fallacious as its facts are all astray. Our Benilo contemporary has again lost her " spec?," and states that tho Government of Now South Wales has refused a landing to the informers —tho fact being the very reverse. Tho colony which marked its loyalty to tho Mother i ountry by suspending Bedmond sympathtiers from tbe Commission of tho Peace, hua carried tbo sentiment further, by offering an asylum to the expatriated informers \ and therefore the "Herald's" remarks about Colonial Governments being afraid of the Irish v<te aro rendered ridi culous. New South Wales, more than any other Australasian colony, has a preponder ance of liisb in her population, and yet her Ministers did not temple some time »go to mortally offend tho Land Leaguers, and now they havo not hesitated to arouse tho wrath of tho " Invincibles.' It is childish to imaqino that any truckling to the Irish vote is at the root of the action taken by the Governments of Victoria and Queensland; to a certainty they see tho dangerous principle iufolved in allowing these men to land, aud no doubt Parlia mentary measures will be passed which will make legal tho exclusion from tho colony ot all such undesirable immigrants,

Her Majesty's ship Nelson has arrived at Sydney from the Mew Hebrides, and in the absence of any news by her regarding French operations at these islands it is pretty evident that no attempt hag beon made to annex the group on behall ot tho French Kepublic, It is not improbable that, having heard while at Fiji alarmiDg rumours as to the intention of tne residems ana Governor of Now Caledonia, Commo dore Irskino went specially to the New Hebrides to watch events. The present agitation, it is becoming clearer every day, must end in Britian annexing or .assuming a protectorate over tho Pacific islands, not only in the interests of the Australian colonies, but for tho sake of the natives themselves. In a recent article on tho beneficent natnre of British colonisation, the Melbourne "Ago" pointed to Nuw Zealand as a brightexample ot fair andgeoe rous treatment of an inferior race. Their sum mary ot British rule la this colony is to different from the jaundiced and distorted views of Mr Kusden in his pretended " Ristory," that it is worth reproducing. " Coming nearer home " (says the "Age"), " wehaveinffewZealandannnquestiouabiu proof cf the impartial temper with which. British colonists have governed a race quite as difficult to manage us any. we are likely to find in tho Islands of tbe SoutU Pacific. Two Maoris occupy seats on the aristocratic cushions of the Legislative Council at Wellington, while four others sit iv the House of Keprescntatives. These last are returned exclusively by native constituencies, none but abori ginals being eligible to vote for their election. At the same time, every Maori in the colony possessing the electoral qualification, which is almost nominal under the existing law, is entitled to be registered n;i a voter, and to take a direct part in tho election of all tho Euro pean members of the lower branch of tho Legislature. There are besides numbers of paid magistrates, under tho stylo of native assessors, who regularly take their place on the bench side by side with their English brethren to adjudicate upon cases in which persons of their own race are the litigants. It must be remembered, too, that not an aero of land is held by tho huropean settler unless the price for it is paid to its native owners, who are recog nised as the origiual proprietors, In fact, they have the absolute rights of British subjects," Facts such as these, which ought to silence mistaken philan thropists who oppose tbo progress ot British colouration, might also be wit.li advantage impressed on the Maoris them selves, who are being agitated by Sydney Taiwhanga on the subject of alleged breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. The very slight impression made by Taiwhanga on the Maori mind Is, perhaps,- sufficient evidence that the natives appreciate the ad vantages which they enjoy, and do not seek any further concessions, Thuio is every reason to believe that the licnolitn which have accrued to the Maori race through British colonisation would also be shared by other Polynesian peoples, and bo doubt British public opinion will soon

unanimously rccognuc fhia and act upon it. A cable dispatch published to-day states fchat the determination of the British Government remains unchanged 1c regard to the annexation question ; but the past history of all such movements as the pre sent proves that thia opposition will ultimately break down, and the wishes of these colonies will be carried ■ ut.

The local manager oi the New Zealand Shipping Co. is advised by wire that the s.s, Doric arrived at St. Vincent on sth inst., making an excellent passage. The Doric ia en route, from Plymouth to Auck land.

The s.p. Coromandel brought up from Coromandel laat evening one box gold con taining 800 ounces, consigned to tbe Bank of New Zealand.

We understand that the Orchestral Society havo decided to repeat their last concert in deference to the wishes of many who wero present at it and of others who were chagrined at missing such a treat. It will be given on Thursday, the 16th iast., and in order to reader it thoroughly popular the prices have been reduced to 2s Od and Is, while a few alterations havo bean made to the vocal part ot the programme, includ ing tho addition of some pretty ballads.

In consequence of Mr H. Scth Smith, our respected liesident Magistrate, being unable to hold the usual weokly sitting of the Resident Magistrate's Court tp-raorrow (Thursday), owing to hia late accident, his place will bo taken by Captain Jackson, Kesident Magistrate of Papukura,

Yesterday, a notice appeared in our obituary columns announcing the death, at the advanced age of 76, of Mr John Richardson, perhaps the oldest member of tho printing ■ craft In New Zealand. He worked off upon a mangle tho first copies of tho earliest Auck. land newspaper, and since then Mr Hichardsou's name has been closely idfn tified with the i-rogress of bis craft in this place. Ho was a hardworkiug, steady, and intelligent man, and may al»o be said to have died with his harness ou, seeing that ho kept hia frame at the " Herald " to the last. In his younger days he displayed somo literary ability, the proof of which ia coutaiued in .1 book that he wrote upon the field of Waterloo.

The contractor for the erection of the Ponsonby Wharf has now driven piles for about 200 ft, which leaves an additional 480 ft. to complete the pier, All the timber roquircd in this work being nlieady on the ground, the contract will probably bo proceed< d with very rapidly.

An accident of a rather unusual character occurrod on board of the schooner Atlantic yesterday, A largo case containing gal vauized iron was being lowered from tho wharf to the schooner hold, when the end of the paclcago fell off, and the sheets of iron, fulling heavily on the deck, made a pasaago clear through the planking and fell into the hold. Two Kanakas who were on hoatd had a very narrow escape, and it was extruini'ly fortunate no more serious damage was done, The accident shows the neces sity for examining these packages and making them properly tccure before placing them in the slmgß.

The manager of tho Deep Level Cross mine telegraphed to-day: "Fifty pounds specimens from stores No, 5 loader,— (.-.lgnod) Jas. Cotjtts."

We aro requested to state, in explanation of the apparently large oomuraption of spirits at tho Hoßpltal, over which soveral members of tho Board of Management wero so greatly exercised tho other day, that the return supplied them was for four institutions!, viz., tho Hospital, the two hefuges for Old People, and tho Auxiliary Hospital. That the consumption has not bcou increasing of lato Ia conclusively proved by the fact that tho return for laet month was smaller ia amount than that for June, and very little different fruni the return supplied under Dr. Fhilson's and Dr. Goldsbro'a rtxjimcs. The quotation of ft few figures wijl best establish this fact. During the first month that Dr. Goldsbro' hud chargo tbeio were cousumed 91 bottloa of wine and 4flJ bottks of gin, while last month tho cou.uuiptiou was 83J bottles of wino and 4C§ dottles of gin.

Tho junior essay and discussion class in convection with the United Free Methodist Church is evidently going ahead, judging from the historical and political questions which tha members (all in their tetn!>) take up. iho question of debate ou Monday eveuiDg was " Free Trade v. Protection j which is beat for this colony Jl' The lads bad read up for the occa*ion, and Ia their Bpoches seemed to be quito familiar with the namo?, sayings, nnd doings of CobdeD, Bright, and other anti-cornlaw men, and equally free with the policy and teachings ot tho late Karl of Beaconefield, jLord Goor[»o lientwick, and other protec tionists. At the cloao of a vigorous debate, the fair young chairman, on taking the sense of the house, fouud in favour of Pro tection. Ayes, 19 ; docs, 2.

While the resignation of Pilot Murray was under consideration a' the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, Mr McKenzle made passing reference to numerous mis t ikes of pilots in tho past. Ho said there had never becii greater blunders than thote perpetrated by both tho other pilots, whiio they knew that rapeatcdly the charge of vessels hud been taken from their best ruarj, Saicty, wuen thpy wero being brought along«ide tho wharf. Ho therefore depre cated tho severe treatment of Pilot Murray. The resignation was accepted, Mr Me- Kenzie, believing the piloU had not work enough, moved that for tho present tho services of a third pilot h j dispensed with, aud this was agreed to.

The now block of buildings which the New Zealand Insuranco Company propoio to erect, and for which tho design of Mr Alfrod s-mlth has been accepted, will bo a handsomo structuro, four stories high, with frontages to Queen, Shortland, and Fort streets. There will bo shops fronting each of tho main streets and also on either side, and au arcado running through from Fort-street to Queen-streot. The front floor will contain 23 offices, and the second ami third floors twonty-two offices each, which will mak<! the whole most advantageously Bituated for business premises, Ihere will be a handsome verandah of wrought-iron pillars round the front of the building, and altogether the structuro will bo a great ornamsnt to tho city.

Thore wan a good attendance at the sixth anniversary toa meeting ia connection with the Ponsonby Wesleyan Sunday-school held last evening. Tea was provided in the scnool-room, the tables being presided over by the following ladles :—Mis Goodacre, Mrs Main, Mrs Sounter, Mrs Harris, Miaa Hutchison, Miss Froudo, Miss Bcott. Mies Bloomfield, Mis Carr, Miaa Joynt, Ml«s Jack, Tho public meeting waa held sub sequently In tl;e church, Kov. T. G. Carr presiding. From tho report submitted by tho Secretary, it appeared that the Increased attendance caused great inconvenience, owing to want of accom modation, and some of tbo senior classes had to be lemoved to the church. In the library there were 350 volumes, and this number would shortly be increased by tho addition of 90 books. Tho number of scholars on the roll was 233, the average attendance beins 154. Tho number of tiachers on the roll was 28, and tho avorage attendance JB, The balance-sheet showed the total receipts wero £G3 16s Bd, and the expenditure £60 2s 4d, leaving a debit balance of £2 5s Bd. Last Sunday's collec tion increased the funds £14 Bs. Other speakors addressed the meeting, while the programme was pleasantly diversified with music.

Before next Ch istmas the Ponsonby and Northcote Ferry Company will have two steamers running, a now vessol being now under construction at Mr Logan's yard, North Shoro. Particulars appear in our shipping column,

The expedloncy of having another Horti cultural iJ-xhibition was considered yester? day by the Auckland Society. The report shewed that thelast exhibition was, in many respects, a creditable one —tae show of pot plants, cut flowers, and vegetables, being real Jy excellent. The attendance was, how ever, remarkably poor, and the receipts were not nearly Bufljclentito pay the actual ex pences, lcavinßtheprizemoneytobe defrayed from the members' subscriptions. Through a lame and unexpected falHug off in members' subscriptions, it was found im. possible to issue money priz?", and certifi cates of merit were issued instead. , The show of fruit, particularly apples, was very good, and there wero many other exhibits of excellence. Notwithstanding this, littlo iutiirest was taken in the exhibition by tba public, and the admission fees did not cover half the immediate expenses. Mr Bar stow, who takes groat interest in horticul. turc, thought it was a pity to allow these useful shows to fall through without an effort to continue them, and after some disousdon it was determined to preserve the credit of Auckland, if possible, by con tinuing the shows, and by making an appeal to the public for lupport, A show with prizes meant £100. Finally, it was agreed that Mr Oheeseman should employ n canvasser, and to*t the feelings of the public in this matter.

Mr Fooley's next popular concert, which will ha given on Saturday evening, Is to consist entirely vt nautical selections, and will be under the patronage of Bishop Cowie, inasmuch us ihu net pioceeds are to be handed over for the benefit of the Sailors' Rest, of which institution Bis Lordship is President. One of the features of the concert will be the singing of a song by a " son of the brine," once a boy on board H.M.S. Warspite, and now a sailor on board the Glance. He will be dressed in Naval uniform. "Tom Bowling" and " The Death of Nelson " occupy a leading place among the other selections.

There was again a good attendance at the Opera House last evening to witness the production of the great temperance drama, " Ten Nights in a Bar-Room." The deathbed scene was exceedingly pathetic, and before its conclusion pocket-handker chiefs were in requisition amongst many of the softer sex in the audience. The drama is amusing, sensational, and at the same time touching to the feelings, and affords a Bttong moral lesson upon intemperance. Those of our readers who have not already seen the play (should avail themselves of this opportunity. :

Herr Schmitt's halt-yearly concert takes place at the end of the present month, and the programme that has been prepared for the occasion holds out the promise of a musical tient. Equal prominence ia afforded the oichettru and the vocalists, and tbe public will duly appreciate the fact. The first part of the concert is to consitt of Haydn's Toy Symphony, and the second part of the am using operetta known as "Tbe Rose of Auvergne." Both pieces are being actively rehearsed, and there ia every reanon to anticipate a good performance. We understand that the operetta is to be given in character.

The concert which takes place in the Theatre Koyal on Thursday evening next, in aid ot the funds of the inter-provincial football tour, will be under the manage ment of Mr Gordon Gooch, A.R.A.M., while the following vocalists will also take part: —Madame Pooley, Miss Stuphenson, Miss Hargrave, Miss Tapper, Messrs Bum ham, Hanna, S. Keesing. The Devonport Musical Society contribute a cantata, " The Picnio," which was performed with success at the last concert, and Mr Slater will act as accompaniit. The programme, which is published in full in oar advertising columns, is of an attractive character, and as the proceeds of tho concert will be devoted to an excellent object, it is worthy of a large share of public patronage.

The adjourned meeting of the Devonport Literary Association took place on Monday n venlng in tho Trinity Church School-room, Mr G. L Peicocke presiding. Mr H. J. Wickens read an appreciative and interest i»g paper on " Bret flarte," giving Tarious ecleotions from that author's works as ex amples of his literary style and genius. Mr E. M. C. Harrison then followed with some thoughtful remarks upon the paper and the writor it treated of, giving it as his opinion that Bret Harto surpatied even Charles Dickens. The Chairman, in the course of a few observation^ drew attention to tho author's preat faculty for quiet and telling satire, instancing in proot of thii tho lines descriptive of the breaking up of tho scientific society " upon the Stanialow," whioh he read in response to a coll from the audience. The attendance was not a large one, bat those who were not present mUs«d a very p'.oasaut and instructive evening.

Included in the cargo of the baxiuo Qlenlora, now loading for London, will be about 10 tons of butter, shipped by Messrs L, JD. JNathan and Co,

The return of CapUln Ted Wright wan celebrated lost night by a Hallelajah eocial tea-meeting in the Temperanco Hall. There wai an exceedingly large attend anco, and at tbo subsequent meeting tbo passages were packed with people eager to hear the returned captain. Despite the discomfort entailed upon thu spectators by the overcrowding, tho beat feeling and ex treme good humour provailed everywhere. Captain Ted t elated a variety of his on thorn experience!, and asiurcd his hearers that since his departure from Auckland he had witnessed hundreds of conversions. He uxproHied a hope that the local contingent would soon have a brass band, and stated that in the more recently established corps at Cbristchnrch there was a brats band ot seventeen instrument!. What was gratifying was the fact that they were all old baudsmen, and, better still, tiny had all been converted within a fort nignt. Tho worthy captain did not say whetner the Army intended to make the at? tempt to "salvutiouizo" one of the local brass bands, but this was the inference that suggested itself to some of bis hearers. A large nuinbor of persona of both sexia " to.titied," aud the micting was in every respect an enthusiic asUnd successful one.

The novel exhibition of a chess tourna ment played by living pieces in oppropri ato continues is announced in aid of St. Andiew's Church Building Fund. The performance will take place In Abbott's Opera House, on Monday, Sept. 10th, and in order that intending spectators mty sccuro their seats early, the box plan of the building will be open from Saturday next. Tickets m»y lv the mean time be obtained »« per advertisement.

The qiurUrly meeting of tbo Samaritan Lodge, No. 8, of tn«j Wew Zealand «>rderof Good Tenplars was held last evening. Keports of officers were r*ad and adopted. The following members were intUlled to office by Bro. Sym«, Lodge Deputy, as riaied by Bro. Lye, 1.M., and Bro, liulc, IS. s-Bro. Price, W.C.T. ; Bro. N«wton, W.Y.T. ; Bro. Tatt«r»»l, W.B. t SU. A, Danks, W.F.B. ; Sit. K«ilon, W.T.; Bro. Townsend, W.C. j Bro. Williams, W.M. j Bro. Campbell, W.O.G. [ Bro. Qreen, W.1.G.; Sis. B. Lcatham, K.H.8., Sis. Maxwell, L.H.S.; Sit, lewton, D.M. ; Bro. H. TowßSond, P.W.O.T. Duriog the past quarter this lodge has made great progress, both in influence and members, having nearly doubled their numbers in that period, A vote of thanks was pro posed and soconded to the retiring officers, and a vory pUatant evening wai spent.

An interesting di.T.nstioo on the subject of the office plans took place at the meoiing of the Harbonr Board j«»terday aftersoon. U r Mays asserted that the design Triangle in Circle would not carrtspond with their allotment, and wonld came a great waste of land. He thought it would be a mistake to place a square building on a ( triangiilar allotment, They would require to shift it back about twenty feet from the road way. Mr Aickin agreed with the last speaker, and seconded an amendment by Mr Mays that the first prize should be awarded to the design Anchor. Mr Morrin taought thoy should endeavour to find a new site. Mr Me- Kei.jiio supported the aito already chosen He thought it would be rather au improve ment to have the building, Bay, about ten feet back from the roadway, with a railing urn! trees in front. The amendment was lout, and the prize awarded to the Triangle in-Circle design-, provided that it can bo carried out for the money, finding which tin: Board will return to the other tenders. The first four designs wero subsequently opened, and found to be as follows i—l, Triangle in Circle, David Ross, architect, Duncdin; 2, Edward Bartley, Queen street, Auckland; 3, Three Circles, Matthew Henderson, High-street, Auck land ; 4, Excelsior, William Crichton, Lambtoa Quay, Wellington.

From the " Liverpool Journal of uorn inorce " of April 27th wo take the follow ing in reference to the London and Lan cashire Fire Insurance i ilioe s—The annual reports and accounts of several of the fire insurance companies have now boen issued, nnd from ihoso it becomes more and more manifest that ISB2 has piored oven more disappointing and unsatisfactory to firo otticeu than the previous year, Those companies which have been sufficiently long established to foster their resources in more favour able times are now reaping the benefit of their foresight, as tho interest derived from the large accumulations forms an important element in regulating and sustaining divi dends in difficult times like the present, and euch companies can look with com placency upon the unfavourable epoob through which fire business is passing. The London and Lancashire has just held its twenty-first annual meeting. This Company has had the good fortune to have its affairs administered by a board of directors second to none in Liverpool or elsewhere, and evidence of this is shown by the fact that the Company is enabled to show a credit balance of over £02,000 in a disastrous year liice that just passed. The London and Lancashire occupies an essen tially strong position among our leading fire offices, possessing as it does a premium in? come of half a millii n sterling, and having funds exceeding £430,000, quite irrespec? tivo of the unpaid capital of £1,666,800. The financial strength of the Company is therefore of such magnitude as to be much more than sufficient to fulfil any obligation that could by any possibility arise. This inherent strength in the resources of the Company must impart great confidence to those insured with it, and tiuid to increato tho estimation in which it ia regarded by the public, as one of the moat popular and reliable of our fire usuranoo institutions,

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTERS TELEGRAMS.)

Mepublican Misiny in Spain,— 'Jhe Rebellion Checked.

MADRID, August 6,

Upon arrival at Radajoz of the troops despatched trom this city to quell the rising of the insurgent soldiers who had declared in favour of a republic, the latter, who numbered less than a thousand, shunning the attack of the loyal regiments, evacuated Badajoz, and fled across the frontier into Portugal, where they were interned as political refugees by the Portu guese authorities. Great excitement still prevails throughout the province, and Badajoz has been declared In a state of siege, and is now occupied by loyal troops. COLONIAL LOYALTY APPROVED. LOSDON, August 7.

Iv the House of Commons last night, the Undersecretary of (state for the Colonies was questioned with regard to the dismissal, by the Governor of New South Wales, of three magistrates of Orange in that colony, who Were superseded for having placed their signatures, with the affix J.P., to a ditiloyj.il address to Mr Redmond, Home Euler, in May last. In reply, Mr Evelyn Ashley stated that Lord Lof tvs was justified in removing tho justices from the commis sion of the peace, and that the Government had caused intimation of its-approval of his action to be conveyed to tho Governor of New South Wales. *

Mr T. M. Healy, M.P. for Monaghan, intends to ask in the House ot Commons how many convicts there are in the Parlia ment and Government of New fc'outh Wales.

THE ANNEXATION QUESTION.

(Special to Press Association.)

LONDOtf, August 6,

In the House of Commons, Mr Gladstone said the Agents-Generals' despatch had not caused the Government to reconsider the decision arrived at with respect to the an nexation of Hew Guinea,

A monster meeting of Mr Bradlaugh's supporters, numbering forty thousand, has been held in Trafalgar Square. The meet ing waa an orderly one, and resolutions were passed requesting the Queen to dissolve Parliament,

LO»DOS, August 7.

The Annnmcso are pressing the French garrison at Nam Dinh a»d Cai Fong, and the French fleet are prepared to make an attack an Hue, the capital ot the .annamesu Empire.

Mr Gladstone will shortly leave on a cruis« on board Lord Wolvorton's yacht. A body of soldiers have been told off to protect Lord Chief Justice Coleridge at the Bristol assiaes, in consequence of threats which have been made by Fenians.

Tho Hon. Kvelyn Ashley, Parliamentary Undersecretary for the Colonies, justifies the action of Usibepu in the battle against Cetewayo at Ulundi.

AUSTRALIAN.

QUEENSLAND REJECTS IHE IRISH INFORMERS. BRISBANE, August 7. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, the Premier,

has Issued instructions that tho Phictiix Park informers are to be refused permission to land in this colony.

SPOTTING NEWS.

[REUTEk'S CABLKdBAMS.]

The Haivkesbwy Handicap.

SYD»EY, Tuesday. The following is tho latest betting on the above race, run on the 25th August 1—

10 to 1 ngst. Cnnnamnlla 10 to 1 Morpeth 10 to 1 Hawthornden

The Metropolitan Stakes.

SYDNKY, Tuesday,

Forty-three horses remain in for the above race, which Is to be run at tho Australian Jockey Club's Meeting on September 4.

HARBOUR BOARD.

(YW3TMDAY dONCLUDED.)

OoAf, Jjkposit.—The Bay of Islands and Kaino Coal Companies made a joint offer of £150 per annum tor the use of the new coal depot it the Kail way Wharf—Offer ac cepted.

Pilot Mushay. — The resignation of Pilot Murray was eventually accepted, and it was agreed that no third pilot be adver tised for at present.

Djivonpobt Wharf. -Agreed, on the motion of Mr Mays, " 'lhat as the Engineer his several times reported to this Jttoard tbat the i-'evouport Wharf is dangerous for traffic and not worth repairing, the Engineer be instructed to prepare plan, specification, and ettimato for a new wharf ok the same site."

Emily Placs Wokks.—On the motion of the Chairman, it was agreed, "That the Secretary be instructed to write to the City Council informing them that tbo Harbour Board are prepared to join the Freezing and Storage Company in the cutting down of Kmily Place, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer, for the purpose of u»ing the earth for reclamation works, when tho Council have fixed and advertised the permanent levels."

Offioic Plans.— The recommendations on this subject were read.—Mr Waddel said it was generally understood that all the plans selected could not be carried out fur the money. He thought it would be very unfair, therufore, that th.y should send back the unsuccessful plans and allow tho succoßsful competitors to re-model theirs. He suggested th« elimination of the pro vision In thp report for tho return of the plane— Thii sutif estion was adopted, and tho plans wll! be retained for the present, MEOHANID3' BAY.—Resolved on the Chairman's motion, " That with a view to the closing up and reclaiming of Mechanics' Bay for the purpose of utilising a valuable property, the matter of dealing with the lessees in Mechanics' Bay be referred to the Finance and Legal Committee to re. pert upon." MR DAOftß.—lt was agreed, on the motion of the Chairman, that tho name of Mr Pacro be added to the Works and Endowment Committee, in the place of Mr A. Boardman, retired.

Stone Tup,— Mr Aicklo moved, "That in view of the immediate necessity for ferry boats' accommodation, the Engineer be instructed to report to the Works and Tariff Committee upon the cost of con structing one of the permanent stone tees, authorised in the Harbour Board .Empower ing Act, 1882, to be carried oat simultaneous with the reclamation. Hepott to state the time requisite to complete the tee and to dredgo a suitable phauncl to render it avail able."—Carped.

The meutiuH then terminated,

CONCERT AT ONEHUNGA.

A cofiOKirp in aid of tho Onohunga Brass Band took place in the Masonic Hall on Monday night, and gavo tho greatest pleasure to tho largo and appreciative audience which was present. It 13 neocssary to add that the finan cial suoceßS of the ooncort is attributed to Mr D. Brown, who has had tho arduous task of seourlng tho performers and arranging the pro gramme. And thp succosa of tho instrumental part ia duo to tho energetic bandmaßtor, Mr JC. Curtice, who kept tho Band at Btcady praotlcb during tho paßt month rehearsing for the con cert. Tho overture. "Sentinel," by the Band, was welt performed, and shewed the marked improvement thoy havo made since their last appearance, whioh is certainly very credit able to tho momberß and their talonted instruo torv,,,Bo?Bi.".'Tom Bowling," Mr Marson; gong. "Mill May." Mrs Bro&drJbb; song, " Hearts of Oak, Mr yranols j sqng, " Jessie^ Dream," (by request), Miss Swan. On tho appearance of the laßt-named popular vocalist, the audienco manifested their approbation by loud applaußO. Shq rendered the'song in her usual manner whioh brought down the house, and had to sub. Mit to an encore by singing " The Kerry Dance." The performance Of tho fair accompanist, Miss Moran, waa muoh admired. Song, "The Vagabond," Mr Taylor i nong. "Lovor anff the Bird-" Miss Marson. The variations on tho bagpipes by Mr McPherson was conßldered. tho treat of. the evening, w}th the Highland fling, danced by Mr Driver, Oi Auokjand, whioh was highly appreciated, and caused tha most vociferous cheering and encore Ap old Highland man who was present gave way to his feeling* on his seeing the dancing and hearing the national musio of his country. " Long Whitechapel Lad." by Mr Vallak, was vory well sung, and it finished tho first Part of the programme. After the second part thp hall was cleared for dancing, the Band supplying themusic The members of the Band return their sincere thanks to tho ladies and gentlemen who ao kjndly assisted,-*OwnCor- H SPONPEIJT.)

The members of the Hope of Parnell bodge of Qood Templars will hold their tenth snsiveraarj s . j !8 o this ovoi t « in the lodgo roora, Tea on ti o table at 0.30. aid the eater tatmnont wil ba upenea by the V.ay. G. W, Parsonson in an in-'oduotory Mldnea. The Committee have snoceeaea in framing an excel lent programme), comprising mnalo. Bonge, dialogue. addreHH, and oloontlonsryexercises, A pleasant honr is fairly guaranteed br Mr Walker and the Committee.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUli SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELUNGTON, this day,

The Petition of Mrs Withers. He the petition of tbe widow of the late Major Withers, the Petition Committee re port that Major Withers's services to the colony were considerable, and the case is deserving of consideration.

A "Lord's" Opinion of the Council.

The Hon. Mr Wilson waa very warm on his brother Councillors yesterday. He ob jected to the hurrying of bills through the Council, and stated his belief that if a bill were b. ought to suspend the Habeas Corpus Act. it would be allowed to pass un challenged.

An Invalid Member.

Mr Levin was so weak that he cjuld scarcely speak at the House yesternight.

The Honorarium of'the "Lords."

Un Friday next Mr Pharazyn will move in tbe Legislative Council, "That, in the opinion of the Council, the honorarium of members should cease at the expiry of the present Parliament, and that, iv tne event of the Chamber becoming elective, a bill should ba inttoduced for the payment of members, The honorarium should not exceed £1 per diem for three months, and mambers resident in or near Wellington eheuld not receive anything for their at tendance during the session."

Native Petitions.

Ke the petition of rtatana Ngahura, iiskiui; for repeal of Crown and Native Lands Eating Act, 1882, the .Native Affairs Committee report that this beiug a matter of public policy, tbe Committee has no recommendation to make.

lie the petition of Kewiti Werotia, for compensation for land taken for railway purposes, the Committee report that as toon as the survey of tne actual quantity of land taken is made, the usual compensation will be paid.

The Education System,

A number of Auckland petitions re the Education Act wire presented to-day.

Thames County Council Claim.

Ke the petition from tbe Iharnos County Council for £5,000 gold revenue raised in Oninemuri riding of Thames County, and held by Government, the Gtoldfields Com mittee report that petitioners have no claim.

Representation of Maoris,

Major Te Wheoro's Maori Representation Bill proposrs to increase the number of Maori members. Jhe number is left blank, to be fixed by the House.

native Xiand Transactions,

A paper laid on the table of the House last night shows tbe land paused through the Native Lands Court since tho passing of the Native Lands Act of 1873 to have bean as follows:—Mongonui, Bay of Islands, and Hokianga, 7,153 acres, price £2,569; Whangarei and Kaipara, 138,202 acres, £22,944; (Joromandel and Thames, 01,836 acres, £20,349 ; Waikato, 239,958 acres, £56,474; Bay of Plenty, Taupo, ac, 79,425 acres, £11,627 ; Kast Const aod Poverty Bay, 118,979 acres, £2^,655; Wellington, OtaUi, Manawatu, and Wai mrapa, 32,023 acres, £26,366; Wangauui and Patea, 83,245 acres, £21,955. Total area, 750,833 acres, price £191,944; rate per acre, £5 11s 2d.

Prevention of Adulteration.

The Colonial Secretary has tabled notice of certain new clauses whxh ho proposes to add to the Adulteration Prevention amend ment Bill, of which the principal are as follows ;—Every French loaf and batch loaf shall be stamped with the initials of the Christian name or names and surname oi the baker by whom the »ame was baked, and also with a figure or figures and letters indicating the weight of such loaf as pre scribed by this Act; such initials shall be stamped in Komm letters at Je;i«t oae inch in length, at the time uf stamping, and such figuro or figures shall ha in Arabic numerals of like length, at the time of stamping, and every person bak ing, or permitting to be baked, any such loaf, without having stamped, or caused to be stamped, thereon, such initials and weight as aforesaid, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds. Any person who shall sell, or offer for Bale, in any shop, store, or building, or in any street or open place of public resort, any French loaf or batch loaf which is not stamped in tocordaucc with this Act shall be liable to a penalty for every »uch offence not exceeding five pounds. And this sec tion nets forth that an article of food or drug shall be deemed to be adulter ated in the cases mentioned in the first schedule,which is as follows ; - In the case ot druga : (1) If when sold under or by a name recognisid. in the Btitisb pharmacopia it differs from the standard of strength.quality,or purity laid down thert in. (2) when'sold under or by a name not recognised in the British pharmacopia, but which is found in tome other pharmacopia or other standard work on materia tmdim, it differs materially from the strength or purity laid down iv such work. (3) If the strength or purity follow the proponed standard under which i« is sold. In the case of food or drink—(l) If any substance or any substances has or have been mixed with it so as to reduce or lower, or iu juriously affect its quality, strength, purity, or true value. (2) If any inferior or cheaper substance or substances his or have been sub-tituted wholly or in p»rt for the article. (8) If any valuable con , stituent of the article has been wholly or in part abstracted. (4) II it be an irniu tion or be sold under the name of another article. (5) If it consist wholly or in part of a distaste, or decomposed, or putrid, or rotten animal or vegetable substance, whether manufscturtd or not, or in the case of milk, if it is the produce of a deceased animal. (6) If it be coloured or coated or polished so that damage is con cealed, or it is made to appear better than it really ii or of greater value. (7) If It contain any added poisonous ingredient, or any ingredient which may render any such article injurious to the health of a per* son consuming it. The second schedule sets forth that: (1) Milk shall contain not less thau 9'o per cent by weight of milk solids, not fat, and not less than 2 6 per cent of butter fat. (2) feklm milk shall contain not le»s than 90 per cent, by weight of milk solids, not fat. (3) Butter shall contain not less then 800 per cent, of butter fat. (4) Tea shall contain not more than Bo per cent of mineral matter circulated on the tea dried at 100 C, of which at least 3 per cent, shall be soluble in water, and tho tea as sold shall yield at least 30 per cent, of cocoa fat. (6) Vinegar shall contain not less than 3'o per cent, of acetic acid.

(Continued on our Fourth Page.)

MR HODGSON'S REPLY TO MR BROWN.

(To the Editor.)

Sib, —I am quite convinced that the ad vantages of mature reflection, the careful manipulation of arguments, and immunity from the interference of the undisciplined cnti usiasm of a biassed multitude, lie altogether on the side of a press debate. Few men oan as closely «nd as clearly think on tLeir feet, ar.d in the presence of an ea^er, watchful assembly, as in the quietude of the etudy. Such being the case, truth hits nothing to lose, and every thing to Rain, from the latter method. Being in my conviction the wisest and the best, it is the method of mv exclusive preference. Mr Brown's suggestion, based a,s it is on a misconoeption of that, method, falls to moet the case. The mere appearance of the debate in print is not what I wish. My desire, for the reasons above stated, is that the press be not the mere receptacle, but the medium of the discussion, 1 regret, there* fore, that Mr Brown, for really insufficient reasons—the 2nd and 4tii of which iv the latter half of his letter he casts quite away —declines my suggested arrangement. After the deplorable exhibition the in dividual wbom I am stated to have challenged to oral debate made of him self in bis attempt to wtiggle out of my inquiries, and the evident pleasure it gave his partisans, I am i.ot likely to waste my time either in yielding or gaining the unenviable achievomeat of a barren victory. Wheu Mr Brown is pre pared to strike along the path I have pointed our, be will uot find me unwilling to bear him company.—Yours truly, T. Uodosok.

CHORAL SOCIETY.-"Paradise and the Peri."

The first performance by the Choral Society of this beautiful cantata, or secular oratorio as it is variously termed, took place last night in the Choral Hull before a crowded audience. In fact, there were many more ap . plicants for admission than could beaccom" modated, but the ushers utilised to th' utmost the space at their disposal, so that tbe late arrivals have no cause of complaint A peculiar interest was felt in the work tn be performed, and for several reasons . .firstly, the familiarity of the poem, taken as It is from Moore's " Lalla Jttookh " and set to music, with only just such altwatloim as its dramatic treatment imperatively »! quired, then the comparative novelty and Kreat charm of Schumann's compositions and, lastly, the undoubted difficulty of the undertaking.

Schumann was an original genius in many respects resembling his celebrated contemporary, Berlioz, in so far as ' his disregard of prevailing conventionalities of style is concerned, although totally distinct in the characteristics of his music He is the musician-poet of sentiment, and his works are strongly marked by the introspective bent of his mind and his love of subjective treatment Hia songs are prized for their tenderness and witchery, and his larger composiiions for their wealth ot melodic charms and rare orchestral effects, in which latter point the composer approximates to his immortal predecessor, Beethoven. Still, their exact ing character makes them difficult of successful interpretation, and consequently restricts the bounds of their popularity. "Paradise and the Peri" waß a musical innovation at the time it was produced, inasmuch as It was about the firat attempt made to present a romantic story in concert form, a domain of art that since then has been well-cultivated. It is symmetrical in iorm and proportion, well-defined in scope and purpose, and literally studded with gems of purest melody. But it ia correspondently difficult of adequate and satisfactory execu tion, 'i'he heaviest and most arduous share of the work falls to the orchestra and the soloists, while the chorus has only a moderate part to perform. There can, indeed, be no question as to the ambitious nature of the undertaking, and we do not ia the least degree depreciate the capacity of the Chor»l Society or underrate its merits aud great proficiency when we say that only a qualified measure of success was obtained. The wonder rather is that the performers did so well, and the fact speaks volumes fortheir effectiveness and tbe cartful training they have received.

A better muster of tho Society's choral and orchestral resources we have rarely, if ever, seen. They occupied the entire spaoe from the conductor's stand backward, the classification of f jrces being aa follows :— 26 instrumentalists, 44 sopranos, 29 contraltos, 17 tenors, and 32 baritones and basses, or a total' of 148 voices and instruments, Her; Schmitt wielded the baton with his usual judgment. The soloists were-. Miss C, Kempthorne (who took the part of the Peri), Mrs Chadwick, Miss Corbett, Miss Main, and Messrs, B, Harkei, Joseph Manna, and A. B. Sttfart. Most onerous, of courie, is the rOle of the Peri, the singing being frequent, trying, and especially in the third part rather ex haustive, on acconnt of its sustained pitch. Within her very fair compass, Miss Kemp. thornu sings well and sweetly, and her voice is flexible and thoroughly nnder control while she reads with remarkable facility and correctness. In more than one num. ber, however, last night, and particularly in the closing one, she was manifestly over* taxed, but she did her best, and did it satis* factorily, too. Mrs Chadwick has an agree able voice of good range, but she lacks dto liuctm-Ks of enunciation. utherwise her execution is very pleasing. Mlw Corbett sang with her accustomed taste and expression, and it wsb a matter of regret that her share of the singing was necessarily so small. Miss Main vat. suffering from a throat affection, and there fore appeared at considerable disadvan tage, but she did her part satisfactorily nevertheless. Her fortitude deserves com mendation. Mr », Harker was tbe prin cipal tenor, but ho also, like Miss Kcmpthorne, was severely bandi capped, especially In the lower, register. Hi* reading, however, was correct, and his execution within his com pass, highly creditable. Mr Joseph Hanna (second tenor) was allotted two or ttase short puces, and he tang them very ex* pretsively indeed. Mr Stnait'« (baritone) prinoipal number was the solo, " And Sow o'er Bjria's Rosy Plain," the length of whioh seemed to be protracted by reason of ttje excision of the intercalated soprano, I alto, and tenor solos. The singer was a trifle uncertain in one or two passages, but he sang with good effect, albeit his enunciation Is not by any means so distinct as it should be. As for the choruses and concerted pieces, corn*. paratively few, it is true, but exquisitely pretty, it need only be Eaid tbat they were rendered very effectively. The tenors were deficient In number but they made up for this in spirit and resolution, while the basses were heard to exceptional advantage. They were in great strength and they sang with remark able vigour and effect. The trebles were rather irresolute in attack and more than o;ice there was a trifle of unnteadiness,but. taking their performance gensrally, it was . good. As we have already remarked the orchestra had an onerons and very con spicuous task to fulfil, and the degree or success they achieved attests their skill. It still, however, leaves room for improvement. In the first part, the instrumentation was occasionally at fault,. and even towards the end, but in view of the singular difficulties of the essay, there \ is slight room for carping criticism. With a little qualification, the same remark will apply to the whole performance. The isociety ventured upon a work which no other musical body is the colonies has been confident enough to undertake, and it has acquitted itself in a manner tbat reflects high credit upon its own efficiency and aptitude, and upon Herr fc'chmitt's capacity as a musical instructor. Haydn's majestic oratorio '• The Creation " will now be put in re hearsal. 9]

Acclimatisation Society.

A MEETING of the Council was held yeata>J; day afternoon, at ike Museum Buildings, Princes-street, Present: Messrs. James Russell (President), Hill, Barstow, andf Ball. MIKTirES.— The minutes of tha previous meeting were read and confirmed.

Monthly Financial Statkmkht.— This statement was road snd passed, show* ing income, including balance, £523 11b 6i in bank, aud game licenses £73105. Total: 1 £599 15a 6d. Expenditure, £59 6s4ds. V balance in hand, £540 10a 2d. Total, £639,: 168 fid

hatching! Tsout.—lt was annonnoed ■ by the secretary, Mr Cheeseman, that the gj following gentlemen have made fall urran^iuieuts, or "have agreed to do so, for.1 hatching trout ova to be distributed by the , Society, Thames County Council, Hamil tou Domain Hoard, Tauraoga Accltaaosa- i tion society, Opotiki Farmers' Club:- • John Bleehynden, Cabbage Bay} G«o> Kerr, Maungakaramea; John Colliitfi' Jaukan; J. B. Steadman, Thames} S* alter Vence and others} Bombay t wßi Earl; Alfred Reynolds, Maketu; E. 0. M. I Thompson and Mr Koche, Te Aroba.— The chaiiman said that there were twelve out of the list to make provision for.—M' Hill said Mr Wallace, of Raglan, wonldW glad to assist in the matler.—Mr BaMtow thought two boxes each would he »?*' | cient.—The chairman said the Committee had been authorised to send for £500 WQrtk -Mr Ball suggested 250 in a &*}*<>« boxes in !«me instances m'gbt W supplied. He moved, " Tb»t V plicauts be informed that •Wffiffl boxes of 250 in each will be supplied, which was carried.—i letter was *ea« »J the secretary from Mr F. DeaMi M Dunedln, respeclng the rearing of yean? trout. The letter was addressed to WI Hill, and cottained much useful iofoinirv- | tion on the subicct.-It was resolved, on | the motion of Mr Ball, to order 15,000 tiont I ova from Otago.

Answer to Many Correspondents.

In reply to numerous enquiries 'j readers, concerning the wondorful lo*"I}?,'* •'.-:! the Great German Remedy, St. Jacobs iw* ; mentioned in our last issue,- we wouldioia™ . ,; thorn that the article may bo obtained from m» • a retail druggists, or fey their.aid. Ask Mr1?; : i Jacob's Oif. and if tho dealer does not keep u» ;,| stock, he will be able to procure it Ina i«w?*B | from the wholcsalo houses, we WJffjyffi! $ there is existing an immense demand "FJi" " | romedy, » hich U not so very surprising »W, . •■ is considered what it is daily accomplteW»»« ; , ; the way of relief and cures, bordering, mJ>°<3j ■ instances, on the miraoulous. — Sow raLTj. A Chonffi Price Throe BtWngß.-U. l*r* *ym OcAffenta.

THE AUCKLAND EVENIHG- BTAH, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 5



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It has been reported that when Wilson' Hydraulic Lime is specified that we charge more for it. To this ttatement we beg leave to give a flat denial, and t•> refer parties to clause 41 and i 2 Of our circular, which places it beyond our power to clmrge more than our current rates.—John Wiluun and Co.—[Advt,]