SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKRJ^^ToZg.7 57 BUNSET.-This Bvanlng,AM, -~ dUNR-SE.-T_-morr.iw Morning, ~18 MOON'fl AGE-New Mooa, 6th, 2.18 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

today. WeUlngton, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga Qnien. .choone-**. S.va.e. Irom. rhaon S Jane Anderson, Bobooner. irom Dunedin. * Sandfly, aohooner. (.ut baok.)

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVSIN-»0. Sandfly, schooner, Barrel!, for Tongatabu

to-day. ?52a"«»t BaC^-or Mongonul SS-SrW-f! k«ch. Williams, for Mongonul

EXPORTS.

per Rebecca Crowell-50-o cases gum. Per Walhora-556 cates salmon. 83 cases oysters, 6 oases blood restorer.

*HSS_ssass W___-___»*»a with 52,000 ft logs. „ OTfri^MP^r^c'otSSan^i "C-* WaU- ? « 1«« jjjftjbg-j- Soutbern ports at »«»».»^ag-S Brook-eld, *» Bnl toßH^ 1 T _3S-5L Hobbs (M.H.R.), Messrs P. Ban. a.»"<■ Levy. W. J. Hurst Era Bey. MIBB «»»"?• ™ K d«a«l& -ltonall, M.lntyre, Davis. Cnambarß n a n ~,,'*_,i lt i.ton ft M£* c'SVoVand Jud_e Wilson

LAUNCH AT DEVONPORT.

Thonew.t-merbuUtby^^rsNt^-0 Say being perfomod b Mts^M. An aon, dau.tiur °, c .VSSJ, Rssoiut*" After the EatAed tha vefol " Tho W»wa SSaoh l_K__!2_!___tt2Sl_? " Hit Owaera wb, 9 CSXSSiftoi OttM-WtS, were enthu •^_-_*__i_k The Rewind h _ be?, l, Ji^-^i.-tTlteUway Wharf, whore she will SkObf.i^O Ot-mber for Sydney.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

BBMh Mokau. 5.8., uato. from Kawhla ana _

DEPARTURE.

Oretl. s.B.Bobeit 6 on, for wellinjton

Sft'l^iwMd the mtter for Waitara. STtow'eo^aoon.^ -Us. S bales wool. II _"£_-__« and 8 tons sundries. "C^tneßlsßt evening tor WelUn-ton and Intern eSlate ports.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

R-ffSSEix, this day. oaned- WhaleßhlP California for whaling Reld.

New Plymouth, this day. .--i-r-a- Orotl from Onehunga, 8.15 a.m. Arrlycd. Uroti. LTm!l - OH , this day. Arrived: Wanaka. from tho North 11.15 a.m. Arrivea WBAKOABEC this day. Sailed: lona, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m Mei.boui.nb, July 4. Balled.'thls afternoons To Anou. »»Jj^ Arrived: b.b. Tarawera, from the Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening STAR omo. Friday. MKsens E. and A. Isaacs held an extensive sale of Bngllßh-made furniture, etc., at their SE_3_r_H___3Sg mltted by auction on Tuesday next, of wUoh One notice will be given. _

Mail Notice.

Mails will Closk as ul—nut i— THIS DAT. I For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Donga., at 5 p.m. FBIDAY, oth Instant, For Talrua per Mana, at 10 a.m. For Walheke. Cowea. and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga. Ohinomutu, and Opotlkl per Wellington, at i p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parna, Walpu, Whan garel, Kamo, Tangahul, and Mangapal, per lona, at I p.m. For Glsborne, Napier, and Southern Porta, per Taiaroa, at Sjp p.m. For Thainoj, per _.-«erprlso at 8.30 P.m. Saturday, 7th instant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai,-co,, per Rose Catey, at 10 am. Foe Karotonga, ocr Agnes 8011, at 2 p m. Tuesday, 10th Inst. For Noumea, per Peerless, at - am. > Tuesday, 171— Inatant. Per as. Australia, as foilowl:- For Sandwich lalanda, United Btatee of America. Canada. British Columbia. Control and South Amorioa, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lattors, and newspapers, at 11.39 a.m. Lata loiters boan-tug an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be roco.ved by the Mall Agent on board the atosmar up to the time of aafiin*.. This mall wW be due In London, on Mon day. AuK'Ußt 27th. IBBS. tii B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster, Ohio!Post-liloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Joly 5,1883.

Abbott's Opera Homo-Diorama of tho Amorl-

oan War, 8 p.m. St. Sopulchro's—Social (lathering In Symonds street echool. Toa at 0.39 p.m, Y.M.C.A.-Dovotioual. 7.30 p.m. Drill-ahod—Monthly Inspection ot New Zealand Hegiment of Artlllory, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents

Oi_skik_—Tho Atroto. with 670 immigrants, arrived at Port Chalmers on June 8,1871. Wo have no record of lior draught of water when crossing tho bar.

Births.

PRIKBT_KY.-On Monday, Juno 25th. at her reaidonce. Wnlhomltl, the wife of W. E. Priestley of a daughter. Both doing won.

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

for the causa that lacks asslstan For ths wrong that nsed. resistance, for tha futors In tho distance, Aad ths good that we can do

THURSDAY. JULY 5,. 1883.

To-NIQHT the question ol sito for tho Free Public Library is to be re-opened on tho motion of Ilia Worship the Major. Tho rescinding ot resolutions is a practice of an objectionahln kind, in itself considered ; but when a mistake has boen mud., it i_ wise to seek to correct it by any means in one's power. A grievous mistake has, we think, been mado by the City Council in choosing that awkward and contemptibls site on Cobnrg and Wei leakly-stroots for the Public Library build ing, especially as no valid reason has been advanced against placing such a useful aad popular institution on ia« splendid sito in the Albert Park vacated by the old bar racks erection. So far as wo understand Mr Clark's intentions in ro-opening tbo subject, very slight im provement indoed would be elf—tod by tho contemplated diversion of Coburg-itreet with the view ot placing the Library build ing in immediate contiguity to the Park. We hope, if Councillors agree to rescind tho resolution recently arrived at, that they will not stop at half-measures, but will resolve to place the build iog " not almost out altogether" in the Patk,_and in a position worthy of its usefulness, and creditable alike to the aesthetic and utilitarian instincts of citizens. If any qualms are folt about alienating any portion of a public reserve (though wo have shown that in the present case eren the tendertst public con science has no need to be offended on such a score), why not put tbe matter in the hands of tho public themselves ? A poll of tho ratepayers takes place on Tueeday next, to decide on the loan question, and nothing would bo eaiier than to Include in tbe voting paper the question of placing the Public Library and Art G«llery buildings on^the Albert Park.site. It Is to be hoped that before the subject is finally disposed of this action will bo taken, ana the pnblic voi«e ascertained on tho point at issue.

Annexation and Federation.

Tin dreani of a federated Polynesia is fully as enchanting to the imagination as that of a federated Australia, and quite as worthy the serious attention of practisal politicians, On the principle that " distance lends en chantment to tho view," the vision of a Polynesian Confederated Empire may have something of superior prospective lustre, because it does not seem bo eoay ot realisa tion as does the project of a United Aus tralia. But in these new lands, where rapid development is the rule, and where startling political changes, -—ich would else, whero be deemed revolutionary, are mado without turmoil and aceept-td as matters of coarse, it is almost literally true that the possible of to-day may be the actual of to-morrow. Thus it would be vain to denounce as Impanctlcabl. and illusory the idea of a Pacific Empire, dominated from Maw Zealand, and em bracing ths almost countless islands lying in that wide expanse of ocean which stretches as far a* ths Marshall Islands on tne north, and the Marquesas Group on tho •ast, while the western boundary reaches to tha Solomon Islands, kven in face of the firmly-expressed determination of the British Government to disavow the aotion of Queen.land in New Guinea, and to dis countenance the intentions of the colonies in regard to the New Hebrides, he wenld be a rash prophet who wonld affirm that this decision permanently disposes of the propositions to bring these islands, in some form or other, under Anglo-Saxon control. VThe future of Australasia " may be a consideration of little or no moment in the eyes of Imperial statesmen; but lt is everything to ns hero at the othar side of the globe, who wish to found free and mighty states, where onr posterity shall dwell nndfstnrbed by the political compli cations and the sanguinary battles of tbe Uld World. In laying the basis of these states, wo show no Harrow spirit of selfish ness disguised under the name of patriotism. Onr doors are opened wide not only to people of British nationality, but to all who are fitted to become good and loyal colonists, and all are entitled to equal rights and privileges who oomply with tha one condition. In New Zealand we havo thousands of ''foreigners"—French, German, Danish, Swedish, and Italian incorporated In the community, and worthily fulfilling tho duties of citizen ship) but this peaceful union of nationalities is quite a different thiDg from tho establish ment of separate colonial settlements tor tho people of each country, and the per petuation of ancient prejudices-*, hatreds, and feuds which must inevitably result thero from. Looking to the future, nnd seeing the certain consequences to bo apprehended from the occupation by European Powers of tbo different islands of tho Eaciiio, the cry for tho annexation of these islands while they are yet unclaimed is fully justified from tho Australasian standpoint, however inexpedient it may bo for the Imperial Gevernment to accede to it at present.

Sir Geo. Grey's proposals in tho New Zealand Legislature, embodied in Ids an nexation and Federation Bill, are framed with a view to facilitate tho formation of one United Island Empire, The continent of 'Australia, with its vast interior to develope, will have interests gigantic enough to manage .for centuries to come, without paying attention to any outside territory, except New Guinea, (he proximity of which ,to the continent marks it as a natural auxiliary of the futuro Australian Federation, Rut with New Zealand ths case is different; her territory is limited, and her people will be a maritime, commercial! and adventurous race ; bo that it seems her appointed dor*iny to pursue a separate path from the older colonies-her mission being to carry tho ligntof elvilii—tion to the teeming arehipola goes of tho Southern Seas. That this bas been recognised by tbo populatione of these islands, is shown by tho fact that in 1854 Bir George Grey, when Govornor ot this colony, had to consider proposals for con federation on tho part of .-Kijf, New Cale donia, and the Friendly Islands. Though Fiji ia. now a Crown Colony, New

Caledonia a French penal settlement, and the Friendly Islands under independent monarchical rule, the idea of Federation has only been suffered to lie in abeyance, ' and has by no moans been abandoned. Sir George Grey's bill, which we are glad to see passed the second reading laßt night, will place the Gdvernment of this_ colony i In a position to renew negotiations for union, or make and receive fresh propoaals to that end, at any time ; and no one can doubt that when annexation to the British Crown, under the immediate control of New Zealand, is desired by any of the Pacific islands, the Imperial Government will promptly comply with their request. The proposal to annex tho New Hebrides Group waa too incon siderate, too one-sided, and too Impolitic in its nature, to have met with success. We may rest satisfied that, however indifferent the British Government may bo about the " future of Australasia," they will show themselves alive to present Imperial in terests, and will not allow any foreign Power to threaten their security by laying a hand on a single island of the Pacific, This being so, we can afford to wait for peaceful negotiations for federation instead of rushing hastily into schemes of forcible annexation, untii in the grand future, » Polynesian Federation shall bo firmly established on mutual interest, uud shall grew up in perfect amity-a truo Pacific Empire, not only lapped by the mighty waters of the Pacific Ocean, but bathed iv the sunshine oi perpetual peace.

By tho Waihora tbia afternoon, Messrs W. J. Hurst and Richard Hobbs, M.H.K.'s, take their departure for Wel lington, The last,mentioned geetleiiißn, it ia pretty well known, waa detained in town by tho illness and death of hia re, spected father, tbo lato Rev. John Hobbs ; while Mr Hurst returns to re.umo his legis lative duties, which he had to leavo for n timo In order to attend tho Supreme Court sessions here in tho capacity of a witness.

The following tendots for tho Eveninci Star office, ou the site in Shortlun 1-street and Fort-street, were received by Mr Skinner, architect, yesterday :—lveycs Bros., £10,195; Heron, £9,250; Fuwkos and Attewell, £9.050; R. Furrell, £9,020; R. Kav, £5,997; Mill aud lee, £5,955 ; 11. T. Jones, £8,888; Malcolm and Price, £3,745 ; Connolly, £8,273; Magairo, £8,207 f Philcox, £8,050; Blewden, £7.900; Rhodes, £7,852; Matthews (accepted), £7,218.

ihe news of Cr. Boardman's resignation has produced a feeling of general regret, .Several iof the other Councillors have tried to; induco him to reconsider his decision, and a requisition for that purpose has bean mooted, but he is resolute. Uo fully appreciates the kindly fooling that dictates theso' solicitation", but ho cannot accede to them' so long as they involve attendance at night meetings. It teems that Cr. Devore is anotbor sufferer from tho same cause as Cr. Boardman. On Thursday night last ho caught a cold while proceed ing homo from the Council meeting, nnd although lie attemied the special meeting on Tuesday night, hu was so hoarso tbat he could hardly sjicak. To-day he is ab-ent from liuainees, we understand, and there fore he 1b not likely to be present nt to night's mooting.

Messri W. and G. Wineionc havo ac cepted Mr H. E. Brabazon'a tender for the ore,*tion ot their Btablcs and cottages, and lho works are to bo rnmmenced at once.

Tho Welsh scrvico intended to bo held next Sunday afternoon will bo postponed till the following, on account of the Orange mon's sermon at Pitt-street. The evening servico as usual, of which duo notico will bo glvan.

Mr Superintendent Thompson ru-cived Intimation yesterday that a man, for whom a criminal warrant was issued iv the K.M. Court about a fortnig'it ago, and who has been in hiding since, had left for Newcuatle by tbe brig >eptuue a abort timo pre viously. The Customs launch was imme diately placed at tho services of the water police, and an 'tempt was made to over haul the vessel. But a "stern chaso is a long one," and, when tho launch got round tho .North Head, the brig was seen about nine milea di-tnnt, scudding before a fresh breeze, with all sail set. All hopes of cap ture were given up for the time, nnd the launch returned to town.

The first meeting of tbo Loyal Avoidalc Lodpo of Oddfellows took place on Monday evening ia the Avondale Hall. All the oilicera of the Loyal Wewton Lodge were present to render the assistance which a new lodge requires for a Bhort timo after its opening, and to assist in (ho initiation of three now members, l_nr persona were duly propoaod for initiation at next meet ing.

To tho Editor: Sir,—ln my lettor on tho Turikore accident, published in your columns ot the 25th ultimo., my abbrevia tion for Fahrenhoit has been read as feet by tho compoaitora, "Turikore ia a pool of warm water ranging from 110 deg. Fahr,, aud over at tho southern end, where the hot steam rushes in, to about 90 deg, Fahr., on tho western and southern ex tremities "—not 110 feet nnd 90 feet, ns piintod.—l am, &c, E. D. Wb.TCOMBB,

Tuesday night was tho opening of Pro fessor Bernard's Dancing Academy at the Oddfellows' Rail, Lome-street, when the vestibule was decorated with flags and banners, and each window waa furnished with a pair of curtains. Tho floor was in capital condition, und tho pupils, few and select in number, were put to bard work for two hours, getting through the Spanish dance, qxudrllles, lancers, and. tho calisthenlc steps of the polka, Highland schottische, Mazurka, Scotch polka, and the new waltz, If cxt week the class will ba held on Wednesday for once only. It ls the Frofeisor's intention to give a grand party at the Choral Hall to all the pupils ss soon as th»y nro efficient in the art, when parents and friends will be invited to wit ness the proceedings,

The panorama of the American War was woll attended at Abbott's _ \ c-a Houso last night, and contiderafelo enthusiasm was manifested by tho audience. The diitrlbu tion ot gilts created much interest. Tho bed loom suito was preßcntcd to Mrs O'Hara, of Alexandra-street; tho clock to Mr Ford, of Chapel-street; and tbe toa and coffee service to Mr Coonan, ol Kjber Pass Road. The panorama will be repeated this even ing, when other gifts will bo distributed.

To the Editor : Bir, —I consider the short, ncsa of the time given to tho ratepayers to consider the proposals of the Council to rnise this £208000 Provincial Loin, for which a poll is to be taken on tnesday first, is done in crder to baulk any discussion by the ratepayers, and aa I boliovo such is the caao, I trust that the ratepayers of Auckland will resent such sharp practice and vote against it.—l am, &-*., justice.

The salo of pearl-shell by Mr G. W. Binney yesterday realised £90, instead of £20 as stated In our last issue. It was an experimental lino, and ths result is regarded as vory satisfactory.

By the outbreak of typhoid fevor on board the emigrant ship Oxford, for New Zealand, nine livos woro lost. The names of deceased wero as follow:—Walter Taylor, aged 17 ; Phrobo Austwick, 20 j Patrick McAtteer, 26; Mary O'Sutllvaß, 17 j Minnie Stewart, 23 ; Saroh Stewart, 10 j Catherine McMnhon, 20; Ellen Nolan, 18 ; Jano Sponco, 17. It will bo remembered that the disease broke out at Plymouth, aftor tho ship had put back dis abled by a storm.

Tbo New Zealand and Australian Land Company have chartered tho sailing ships Dunedin and Marlborough for threo jk-oyagea cacb, to load frozen meat at Port Chalmers. Each will have room for 8,500 sheep, so that altogether about 50,000 carcases will bo taken from the Southern port.

At tho Pitt-street Wesleyan quarterly meeting hold last evening, it was unani mously resolved to tako step' to erect suit able memorial tablets in the Pitt-street Church in commemoration of the Rets. J. Hobbs and Thomas Huddle.

" The New Zealand and Australian Bee Journal" is the title of a monthly journal which has been succe*— ully launched in the interests ot agriculture in the colonies, Tho opening number, whlchlies before us, is filled with most interesting matter bearing on tho subject of bee-keeping, and the dissemina tion of tuck knowledge cannot fail to glvo a stimulus to this most lucrative industry. The proprietor is Mr J. U. Firtb, whoso interest in tho work of the apiary ia evidenced by his enterprise In projecting a journal profofsing to be "devoted exclu sively to advanced bce-cultuire," and, the fact that it is cdltedjby Mr I. Hopkins, the bast c .onial authority on the subject, is a guarnntea of its being conducted on sound principles. From tho present is*_o wo aro glad to observe that Mr Firth has cent home for one hundred neßts of humble bees (bombus lerrestus) for his extensive apiary ar Mataniata. The chief purposo for which this spccieß of bee is being im ported is that it may pursue its Instinctive labours in tho fertilnation of red clovor, aud thus prove of great and lasting benefit to the colony, which, yearly imports a largo quantity Of rod clover seeds,

A new departure waa taken by Judge Smith at tbe R. M. Court to-day |upon the vexed qttostion of solicitor's coats in small debt cases wherein judgment is confessed and the claim paid before the day of hear ing arrives, Thero was a case upon tho list in which the bare amount of the claim had been paid into Court, no allowance haying been made for the cost of the sum mons, viz , 4s. Mr Brassey, on behalf of. the plaintiff, asked judgment for this latter itmonnt, and also the solicitor's fee. His Worship said that he had already made orders In such caaes, hut their validity had been called in question, and, therefore, until the point had been settled, ho declined to make any more. He would, however, give judgment for the cost of the summon*. His Worship's decision on this matter will he regarded with somo degree of satis faction.

The child Margaret Sweeney, daughter of Mr Brian Sweeney, of Mercer, who was severely burned at" Mercer about a fort night ago, died at the Hospital this morn ing. It is not yet decided whether it will be necessary to bold an inquest.

Tho following telegram was received to" day : — " Crushed picked stone CBoozs amalgam, yiolded 303 retorted gold, - (Signed) C. H. Wilson, Mantiger."

The Loyal United Friends are gradually extending their sphere of usefulness. On th" 26th ultimo a new lodge was oponed in the school-room, Tnradale, in the Hawke's Bay province, by Brother Wlndram, bis tiict Grand Registrar, Brother Troy, Insti tuting Olßcer, Brothers White and Hicks, Past-Masters, and Brother Moody, Wor shipful Master of Alpha Lodge. Much interest was manifested on the occasion, and a respectable number of sottlors were initiated. 'I he following were eloctcd to oflico : Brother Spence, W.M. ; Brother Jarvis, D.M, ; Brother Waterhouso, Secre tary ; Brother Villara, Treasurer; and Brothers Bailey, Hares, Sanderson, Mc- Cartney, and Anderson, to subordinate flic es.

People who havo lost dega, or those who wish to acquiro cheap canities, should note the sale to-morrow morning, at ton o,clock, of a number of unfortunates whose only fault is that "they don't wear a collar and a tie," and have been confiscated by Mr Goldie, inspeotor. The sale takes placo at the market kennel*, will bo conducted by Mr R. Arthur.

Ths monthly Inspection parade of No. 3 Co., A.R.V., took place at tho Drill-shed last evening, the attendance being very good, viz , Liouts, Robinson and Ritchans, tour sergeants, and forty-four rank and lilo. Major Shepherd waa the inspecting otlicer, and he took occasion to compliment the mon on tho good condition in which their turns wero kept, The company was lirat put through a courso of battalion dtill by Lieut. Robinson, and subsequently by t.iout. Ilitchens, Tho major, at the closo of tbo parade, stated that it was the first lime he had mot the company, and that, on the whole, he was well pleased with tho re sult of his inspection. He also impressed upon them tho importance of regular at tendance, nnd then informed them that His Excellency bad bacn pleased to alter the designation of the company from Mo. 3 Co. to that of the Auckland City Guards. He ti listed that, as it was a big name, they would not fail to act up to it. Capt, Isaacs was unavoidably abßent, owing to sickness.

The Auckland Football Association has received felt grams (1) from Mr Miilton stating that ho had arranged for Cnntcr b-nry to pHy (itano on tho 22nd, and does not wi-ih lo .titer tho date ; (2) from Dune din, stating that they had arranged to play in the tournament at Welling'on ou tbo 21th ; (3) and from Wellington, asking if tbo Auckland team could uot be there by that date. The following tolrgraui was sent to tho Southern Unions in reply — "Cannot pos.ibly leavo hero earlier than second August tor the purposo of taking part in inter-provincial tournament, for which at present there appears to be no en couragement." "No arrangement" means that the Auckland Association has heard of none, and the time is too short from tho 24tb to tho sailing of tho Haurolo, and Dunedin plays at Cantotbtiry.

The usual weekly meeting of tho Waste Lands Board was held this uftcrnoon, there being present : Messrs Tolo (chairman), 15. Tonka, J.May, and Dr. Lampbell. A letter was received fiom tho Crown Lands Board, Wellington, announcing tho reser vation of Lot 68a, sec. 10, Mount Eden Road as a plantation reserve. A return was received from the Assistant Surveyor- General of Lands reccutly handed over to the Board. It included 848 acres of forest aud broken land on tho Uppjo Man;akahla, 241 acres on tho I'unakiterc River, 10,702 acres on the Northern Wairoa River, 30 acres 2 roods ou Maunganul Mount (Tauranga), G. 792 acres at Waiapu (Poverty Hay), and 1,362 acres at tho edgo of tbo forest on the Ulsborne-Opotiki road. An application for tho ooußtruotlou of a road to homestead selections at Wairoa -as received, ntid it was agreed to for ward it to tho Minister of 1 nnds with a favourable recommendation. Tho Board approved of a rondway being constructed by tho Taupiri Highway Board through Crown lands. Wm. Livingstone's applica tion for tt mineral license at Tokatoa Range was refused and several othera wero de ferred for further information, it was decided to nff.r land nt Tutururiki and Takortii (Wairoa), for two years for gum dinging pttrpofes as n premium or foregift, ■ab some of tho Museum ondnwmentß wero reported to bo available for Bale, tho Chairman was deputed to intor view tho Council of tho Institute in order t« ascertain If they wish thorn to bo put up for sale at once, or if they wouU prcfor tho Bain to bo dofcrrcr).

A icsldent of Chapol-streot named William Hubbard waa committed to the Lunatic Asylum to-day

To tho Editor : Sir,—ln reference to Sara Spitsburg's lottott of June 25 and 26 to you, I beg to stato that the deilgn and instructions for tho lato Mr Makin's head stone wote given to me by Mr Macffarlane, and tho work was done according to con tract. Thco copying stones, &c, men tioned, wero bu jgested by Barn Spitsbure, but not authorised by Mr Macffarlane. By injerting tho abavo you will oblige JAMES H. Buchanan.

A meeting of the creditors of Alfrod Roblnion, a full-bllooded negro, who de scribes himself asa sculptor, waa to havo been held to-day, but lapsed lor wait of a quorum. It I«, therefore, convened for to morrow. Tho dobtor's liabillitos aro stated at £507 2a 9Jd of which tho largest item ia a sum of £170 due on promlssoryloote to H, J. Johnson, of tho Gate Pah, Tauranga. Thero aro no nssots.

Francis J. Shortt's popular Sbillfng Art Union Is now open: twenty niagnlflcon. prlmeo. —Apply for tlokots. as soon as possible, 110, Quoon-atrcot.-[Advt.]

Reduction in tho price of meat for cash. O. Hulmo; butcher, Quoon-stroot. —Superior boot satisago, 3d por lb; boiling beef, 2d; mut ton. 2d; roast boet. Irom 3 Jd, Id, and sd: poultry, sucking pigs; Gorman Bausairo, (Id; hog pud ding (id; pork pies, id; dairy fed pork, ad aud Cd: ovory articlo guaranteed first-class quality, -[Advt.l 1 he social gathoriag nt St. Sepulchre s sohool this ovonlng promises, Irom the largo number of tlokots which havo boon disposed of, to bo a great buccoss. £326 worth ot Maohtnes, ex Clyde and Goorgo Bowley.-D. S. Chambors, "0, Queen streot. It ia indißpenßable, Tho Auckland Directory, now on salo by all stationers. Prlco,

DANCING, ODDFSI—OWS' HALL, LOBNE street.—Professor Bornard's Clobbob : Juvonllo. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon: adults, 7.39 to 10 p.m. Nono but ladles and gentlemen need apply. Private lessons dally. Speciality New Wait, and French Ootlllonß. Rosldonco DovonshlroiHottßO, Hobson -streot —[Advt.

Tho OriSERVER has beon permanently onlargod to twenty pages, containing olghty columns of mattor. ITo-morrOw'a issue will bo an unusually readable and Interesting number, containing Illustrations, ontitled— *' A Lodger's Unexpected Ova-tion," ' Tho Man Who Never Heads tho OitsKHVEIt" "Sceno at a Salvation Meeting," "Tho Orunkard's Hand-oart in Quoon-strect," &c.. &o. Thoiasuo will also con tain tho opening chapter of a THtur.—no Modern Btory, Proso and Pootlcal Artleloß. and contributions, entitled, "To, Our Boys," '■ Bores of Boarders." " Wantod a Policy." "Summary of Kvonts of tlio Weok," and com ments on PoliHoal. Social, Domostic, Fashion able, Musloal, Theatrical, Sporting, and Ath letic subjects, Thameß. Waikato, and Conntry Correspondonco. Choice Extracts from latest foreign papers, Prize Coupons for Tips on Mol bourno Cup and for Observer Art UNION.

Attention is directed to the auction sale of honsohold furniture and effoctß, such as piano (almost now), bookcase, marble-top toilet tablo with cabinet drawß and mirrors, horsohair suite, carpet, bedsteads drapory, jewellery, and a largo assortment of vory useful household re quisites, at the mart of D. F. ..vans, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock.—[Advt.l

Jt is Worth a Trial.—" I was troubled for many years with kidnoy complaint, gravel, &c, my blood became thin, I was dull and inactlvo, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn out man all over, and could got nothing to help mo until I got Hop Bittera, and now my blood and kidneys aro all right, and I am as active as a man of tiiirty although I am seventy-two, and I have no doubt It wili do as well for others of my ago. It ia worth tho trlal."-(Father.) Notico.

Wo have made Concrete a Speciality, are practloally acquainted with its treatment, have Btiidied how to reduce lta Cost by adapting Plans ami Specifications tOßuitlt, now to framo for Buildings, Tanks. &0., cheaply, and are prepared to itivo Parties BPEOIPVINQ or using our LIME, the fullest information. Concrete Work of all kinds undertaken by Private Con tract. All Mahurangi Limes aro not alike, and nonoof Wilson's is Kenulno without tho Trado Mark.—J. Wilson fCnd Co,, 81, Queon street.— ADY'i.J

CABLEGRAMS.

(RBUT-CR'S TSLKGEAMS.)

Disaster at a Launch on the Clyde —Reported Loss of 100 Lives.

LONDON, July 3.

A new vessel, named the Daphne, when being launched off the ways at the Clyde, heeled over and capsized. Two hundred workmen were precipitated into the water, uhd of these one hundred were drowned.

LONDON, July 4,

Captaiu Shaw, Superlntenent of the Metiopolitan Fire Brigade, has recovered from the injuries sustuined at tha recent lire in Long Acre, and has resumed his ollicial duties.

LONDON, July 4,

Sir William Hull, the eminent physician, and author of the report oa cholera compiled for the Royal Collogo of Physicians, has written a letter to tbe Press in which he states his belief that the outbreak of cholera in Egypt will soon subside, and that in hia opinion the reports to hand show that the diiease exists only in the milder form, and is not tho malignant epidemic known as Asiatic cholera,

LONDON, July 4.

Tenders for the Western Australian loan close on the 10th instant. The minimum is £9(510-.

Four eminent Egyptians assart that the Khedive was concerned in the massacre in Alexandria.

The latest news from Tonquin states that tho Saigon troops have driven the Ton quinesefrom Hanoi, At a meeting of dynamiters iv Now York, Sheridan describod murder by dynamite as Godless warfare,

AUSTRALIAN.

A SHIP ASI-ORS,

MIILBOURN-F, July 4.

Tbe ship George Roper, 2,033 tons, from Liverpool (April 10), went ashore at the Heads while attempting to enter the bar bour. Tbe tea is calm, and the vessel is not in a dangerous position. The Melbourne Harbour Trust Loan will, it is aunounced, be placed in the market about tbo 14th inst. LATEB. The ship is still ashore at the Heads, and her position is unchanged. SUNDAY OPENING OF MUSEUMS. MELBOURNE, tbis day. In tbo Legislative Assembly last night, after a long debate, a motion was carried by 37 to 12, condemning the action of tho trustees of the Museum in opening that in stitution on Sundays wilhont sanction,

THE ANNEXATION. PROPOSALS.

(Keutkk'sCibles.)

LOSDON.JuIyS. It is believed iv official circles that tho uidJon change in the attitude of the Ministry in respect to tbe annexation of NewJUuinea was owing to the laiger question of Pacific annexation which was raised by the Agent-General deputation.

The "'Pall Mall Gazette" expresses its approval of the policy of ths Government in retaining freedom Of action in regard to its future relations towards New Guinea.

Tho " St. Jamea's Gazette " twits tho Government with not boldly revealing whether or not it would rogard the occupa tion of New Guinea aa a casus belli, and it expresses an opinion that the refusal of the Government to comply with the wishes of the colanies, coupled with the advice given them lo federate, is likely to dis courage their tuturo loyal ralationß on tbe basis of tho bond uniting them to tbe Empire.

In an article upon the annexation ques tion, the " Morning post" say» it is probable that tho colonists will send fiiilibuaterlng expeditions to New Guinea, with a view to compelling the annexation. Lord Derby, in hia despatch to the Go vernment of Queensland, announces that it is tho intention of tho Imperial Govern ment to strengthen the hands of the Western Pacific Commissioners, so as to secure better protection of British intorests. Colonial Opinion on the Decision.

BR'SBANK, this day.

The decision of tho Imperial Government to ropudiate the annexation of New Guinea has caused great dissatisfaction in this colony. The Premier stated in the As sembly last night that he would leave nothing undone to carry out the desire of the colonies, and he bad no doubt the Im perial Government would ultimately con sent.

MELBOURNE, this day,

Mr Service, in tbe Aseombly last night, stated tbat he believed it only required preaiuro to obtain tho proposed annexation of the Mow Hebrides.

Criminal Sittings.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) I'i;iuiiiiy.-D»bI»1 Sealten, lata lessee ot the Nottingham Uastlo H'tol, waa f-und anllty ot wilful ami o-rrupi lorjurj*.- The particular, ot tha oase have already ayviarad In tho Stab — Ths prlsonar wm admitted to ball, kimsaif la ££00, and k«o sureties la •B—o —>oh. to oame np tor Jungni-rt -I the orlnnnai Bltt-ags in Jan uary at next year. il-ar ality.-—lchaol Murphy, aged 68. was attained upoa an indtotanent frith oomxoltt—g an abo_lnabl. and anaatniai oflCenoo on tho Oth Inst, w whloh ks pleaded art guilty— Mr William—in eondutted tbe prowoation on iho part o( tho Orawn, and ar T. Wood ap peared in daloao. of the iiri-ooer.—Two wit • •nana, named i-aticmrt and Jo-ns'o.e, g*va distinct and satislaotory evidence against tti prtcoanr, twin«ejo-wirats es Ol the occurronoo. Tha __Uila aro unfit for publication.—Tan Jury. without loavlng the box, returned a verdict ot guilty.- Hia Honor ro -narked upon the sleornoas v(U« t— tlmntir of the wi meases, and aento.cod th» i>'l**K>n»r ta flitouu ywuv' penal aervltnda. Tdb AiiKOBD Barnaul GAB».-Waiter V. fct >vuua burreadarad hia I—ll, aad appeared la aiiawer Va a charyo ot oft—ilng two handr—l KUineus to Mr i. W. Lewla, Unfler-recre tary to Mr Brjci. — lnduo* Mr Lowtß to eO> contrary to hia 0f1.00.-Mr Theo. Coonor and Mr Dulaur appeared fof defendant. Mr Wil liamson appeared on behalf o( the Crown.—Mr Coopor submitted that tho Indictment dtsolo-ed no otTenco; tho Information was bad. Tho indlotmont alleged that Lewis waa on officer In tho omploymont of tho Kxooutlvo Govern ment of tho colony as Under-Secretary to tho Hon. John Bryoo, native Mlnlxtor. and as suoh waa tho confidential official advisor ot the said Johnßryoo in matters pertaining to the Native Office It then set out the lottor whloh related to tho purchase of land, and stated that by such moans, tho dofondant attempted to induce Lewis to aot contrary to hia official amy. Mr Cooi,or quot— s.veral authorities a»d finally moved the court to qua _ inn indictment,—Mr Williamson replied at soma length, and argun-i tbat Mr l„wis's duties were confined to tho Nattvs offlco. and|bad he accepted the -ffsr. It would have boen a broach of bis official dnty. A considerable amount of alsourelon follow.**-. —Hia Honor could not so haw lt oonld be a broaoh of his duty to aooopt money for advlatng on matters rotating to ths parohase of lands. The getting of a reward does not altor tha illlolal duties of his office. Hia Honor cot - Bldoreda's. that tha Indlotmont was d.ootlve and Illogical. He was perfectly satlßflod that tho information was bad. Ho did not wish, however, to shirk his duties, but, as tho matter was ono ot great publio Importance, ha would rather tho matter should bo flooldt— by a full oourt. Finally the caao was pla?od at the bottom of the list ta be brought forward at the oiose ot tho criminal oases. The oasa was thon adjourned, and dotondant was released on his own rooognltaucos.

This Day.

(Ills Honor took hia seat at 10 o'olook.) The Jewell -ry RonnEßY,—John Grappal and Charles Brown wero arraigned upon an in dictment charging thorn with breaking and entering tho promises of Lauren.- Henrlkßon on the l-.bJnst.,and stealing therefrom watches and articles of jowollery, value £1,175.— Prisonors pleodod not guilty. — Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown Prosecutor, operod tho caao aud aummari-od tho particulars, which ap peared in tho Star of tho 30th nit. —Mr Busk (for Mr Tole) appeared in defence.— I,nurt*ntz HonrllfD.in. watohmaker. ot Viotoria ► trei-t and Mount Rosttlil boad. was sworn si.d deposed to leaving his Bhop secure on the ovi-niiu of the 12th of Jnne. Doors were looked ami windows 'intoned. Took tho keys away with him. excepting the key of the back door which was left in lho look, Lett the whole of hta stook In tho .hop;a'so £13 in the safe whloh waa not looked. He returned to tbe shop at 8 In the morning; found tho door oloaad but nnlooked, and discovered that a robbery bad bean effected during hia absence. Wltnesa enumerated the watches, jowoliory, and goods that hp had loct I lie I nmcrllaioly lrformod the polloo.— Harry Smith deputed that he was an apprentice to Mr ilonrlkson. ll.d served four yeais. Knew both prisoners; had seen them at pilars- Uo racoß, and s.V-i-al tlmoa In his master's shop. They wtre In the h»btt of btlnalng chains and wa'choa for ropalrs. A few daja before the robbniy.Grappftl call* d with a chain. i wo nays previously, both pr'S mors oalled and w-ir.tud irrrenniono fixed to a ring, The day bifore, they oamo in with a waton. Oranpai ong-gnrt wl—er-a in talking for a quarter of an hour oyer the wa eh, wMlo B'o-n sat lv a ohal- brhtnd the door. Ursnpal loiuht a stiver ring, C oss examined by Mr Lusk—Robert Cllil', lv the employ oi tho Aooll m*tfßatlon—;olet?,d posed to finding two bottles of j wotlory In-'he t omatn about forty yards from the old purlrl troo. Had heard that a robbiry had been o unmlctrd. Took the bottloe to the police —A bntfe waa alab found bf the d«t>otlve tproducen). That Is the knife.— William Gyde, a o.rtsr in the employ of Messrs winstono, (louoso tto flndUir two bottles of jewellery in the dry dt ck while In the aoc ot iemovin_*B*Hn'>tot-rapile" There was oho a Bouall bag (produoed) oovered wlthgsass. The bag oir.t dnei jnwol o y. He took tbo things to S it orln'.ondont Thomson. (Loft Sitting).

SUPREME COURT. -Yesterday.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLING lON, this day, John Greenleafs Petition.

The following is the text of the report of the Petitions Committee re John Grecnleaf, master mariner :—" I am directed to report, that the action of the R.M, in committing the petitioner to gaol with hard labour ap pears, under the circumstances, to have been extremely harsh and unwarrantable. The Committee recommend . that the petitioner be paid the amount of Irs costa. Mr George particularly pressed on tha notice of the Government this petitioner after the facta of the case, and said if the report was adopted, the petitioner would only have sufficient money to tepay the person who had advanced his costs tor the purpose of getting him out of gaoL He suggested that something additional be given to the petitioner.

The Draughty chamber.

All through tho recess tho Government Architect, an ollicer of the Public Works Department, waa endeavouring to discover the causes of draught in the Mouse On Tuesday evening it was difficult to keep the membeis _ln the House, and there was a bare quorum. Yes terday Mr Shrimuki remarked that the draught through the House kept members away, wheieupon a I_ili-tino remarked sotlo wee that it was the "draughts in the bell-lamp" that was tho cause. Joking apart, tho Chamber is very draughty, and many members are suffering from affections of the throat and chest, attributed to this cause. I—'presentations made by members yesterday drew a promise from the Speaker that f urtner efforts would be made to remedy the nuisance complained of.

Public Works Estimates.

Tho Public Works Estimates gave the following results :—amounts available for the year out of proposed votts,after deduct ing liabilities of the I.llst March last : Immigration, £58,141; railways, construc tion and lands, £540,507; surrey new lines ot railway, £13,399; roads, £41,765 Tho Land Purchase figures are only misleading, as the liabilities are down as £309.299, whereas all that is asked to be voted is £72.000; g.ldfieldß roads, £22,395; water works on goldfields, £4,340; telegraph ex tension, £18,190; public Duildingß, £132,138; lighthouses and liarbourß, £0_,2C4. Thus, including one or two omitted items, the total amount is £1,070,399.

Detective Force.

A return showing the number aad cost of the detective force shows the total number to be twenty-three men ; the annual pay, £3,921; travelling expenses, £386. Total annaal cost of detectives in Auckland district, £906; Otago, £1,074 ; Canterbury, £895 j Wellington, £940.

Mr. O'Sullivan's Report.

Tho reports oi Inspectors of Schools for 1832 are laid on the table. Mr O'Sullivan reports re Auokland attendance of pupils as follows :—March quarter : Ho. of schools, 211 ; average attendance, 12,696. June quarter: Schools, 211; attendance, 11,970. September quarter: bchools, 211; attend ance, 11,686. uecembor quarter : Schools, 209; attendance, 12 641. The attend ance was s< rioualy affected by sickat ss. The system of examination by ataudatds was begun in 1879, so that it ls yet, com paratively speaking, ia its iulancy. In this district we have to some extant been acting tentatively, in order to lay a firm founda tion oa which tho reuliy might stand. This, I think, wo have been able to do to a considerable extent. Some of the schools are in a by no means satisfactory state, and must continue bo till we can provide better teachers for them. Un the other hand, tb ere are many schools in which tbe work ia really excellent, and all teacheis know and understand tbat nothing but good wotk will be accepted. I b-ay state that we get some really creditable composition iv the shape of letters from pupils In tbo third and fourth standards. I believe tbat but little composition is expected from these stand ards in other districts. This" of course, will make a wonderful difference in apparent re sults. 1 append a table showing the num ber examined and passed in each standard, also tho average age at which the pupils passed :—Standard 1 : Examined, 2 095 ; passed, I,633—per-ceitage of passes, 77-9. Standard 2 : examined, 2,241 ; passed, I,427—per contage, 63.6. Standard 3 : exsmined, 1,723 ; passed, 974—percentage, 56.5. Standard 4.- examined, 945; passed, 625—per-centage, 65.6. Standard 5 : ex amined, 453 ; passed, 277—per-eentsge, 61.1. Standard 6 : examined, 117 ; passed, 62 -per-centage, 52.9. Total examined, 7,574; passed, 4,99B—par-ccntngo, 65.9. It will bo Been that the per centage of passes is smaller than tbat of last year. This is duo to mote than one cause. A gomewjhat more stringent test was applied. It was judged that the time had arrived for doing this, and some of the schools did not stand the to-t. The groat amount of sickness which prevailed last year caused Irregularity of attendance which seriously disarranged many of the schools, and, »f course, hindorcd their efficiency, I have thought it rißht not to lower our require ments in order to enter in a race for results with other districts. 1 have no doubt that before long we shall reap the benefit of this. Notwithstanding the per-ctntago of pass-s, t am satisfied that tho efliilency of the rchools has decidedly increased during the year. Tbe rulesadopted by the Board in Soptombcr last in reference to sending up pupils for standards came into foice on the Ist January laat, These rules will have a beneficial effect, and will belp to prevent abnso. Their tendency will be, however, to lessen, the per .outage of passos. I should be glad to follow the system pursued in South Canterbury, where overy ohild in a school is sent np. The largo numbers at some of onr schools would make that almost Impracticable here, bnt perhaps we may be able to adopt some modification of it before long. Aftor referring to the toacbing of some of the oubjeeti in schools, tbo In spector says the pupil teacher system, as in practice here, is working, on the whole, satisfactorily. The Board bas, in a few instances, beon obliged to employ pupils otherwise qualified who were under 16 years old. In future thero will be, I think, little or no noed to employ any under 16. The immense advantage of beginning with pupil-teachers of 16 who have passed the Bth standard must be obvious. The strain of teaching nnd studying ia minimised, The painful sight of a little teacher ot 13 years toiling and toacbing is happily got rid of. The question of district high sct'oola has been more than ones considered by tho Board daring tbo past year. The Board propose to establish two of these schools in the Waikato district. It ia to be hoped that tho experiment will prove successful.

Tho result of the examination of the Girls' High School, held in December, were satisfactory. Tbo Board, in conjunction with the Headmaster, havo made several modificationa in the courae of instruction, which ore likely to be advantageous, Theto is extreme noed for a new building, the one at present in use being utterly unsuitable. Koporting ro district high schools, Mr O'Sulllvan says .- " I am convinced that it is desirable to encourage the establishment of high schools in coun'.ry districts under tho provisions ot clauses 55 and 56 of the Education Act. I was at one time of a somewhat different opinion, I feared tbat the attaching of a high school to an ele mentary school would be injurious to the latter. I now think that it is worth run ning some risk for tbo sake of the diffusion of culture which these high schools should bring about, and which can be brought about by them only. Large numbers of country settlers cannot afford to send tbeir children to secondary schools in towns, and we aro beginning to look to tho establish ment of district high schools as tho ono means by which their families can have the advantages of suporior education. It is well that this feeling should be fostered. It will not be well if, somo time hence, the people of New Zealand can be described, as another people have been described by one of themselves, as "the most common schooled and and leist cultivated people in the world." Be High Schools at Cam bridge and Hamilton, Mr O'Sulluvan sug gests that tho teacher's salary be £200, and the school fees be at tho rate of £8 8s per annum. Hamilton has promised 48 pupils, aad Cambridge 37.

Minister of Education's Report,

The report of the Minister of Education for 1882 shows tho number of scholars on the roll of tho several educational distiicts at the close of the year to be as fallows : - Auckland, 16,101 ; Taranaki, 1.985 ; Wan ganui 5,004; Wellington, 6 271; riawke's Bay, 3,368; Marlborough, 1,414; Nelson, 4,213; North Canterbury, 16,907; South Canterbury, 8,953; West-land, 2 923; Otago, 19,665; Southland, 5,480. Total, 87,17!}. Increase over previous year, 3.619. Incre»_B since 1877,31,491. -luring 1882,553 children of the nativeor mixed race attended Boards' schools as against v>32 in ISBI. Auckland heads the list in the number of schools with 189; Otago, 159 ; North Can terbury, 134. The total number ot schools was 911, against 869 in 1881. The teachers numbered 2,!43, nn increase cf 56 for the

year. Tho total expenditure of Board*? was £348,110, the principal bends being : Main tenance ot fchnols, £25S 083 ; buildings, £71,852; inspections nnd examinations, £9,115 ; mauiigeinent by Boards, £8,455. The expenditure on buildings in tho prin cipal districts was as follows : —Auckland, £14,138; Otago, £14,393 ; North Canter bury, £12,699, Forty-eight per cent, of the roll number (287,179) were presented for standard examination, and seventy-two per cent. of the number presented pa«scd. In Otago 10,274 were pre sented, and 7,437 passed ; Auckland, 7,575 presented, 4,998 passed ; North Canterbury, 7,724 presented, and 5,758 passed. Welling ton has the highest percentage of passed, 81 ; otago, 73; « uckiand, C 5; North Can terbury, 75, The stndents on the books oi the Training College numbered 147 at the end of tbe year. The total amount ex panded on scholarships during tho year was £4,685; income ftom education reserves during the year, £3.160; expenditure on native schools, £18,050 ; the average atten dance being 1,648. There are 3 lpupils at the Deaf and Dumb Institute; the coat being £1,937. Tho £6,000 vote for public libraries subsidy is distributed a? follows:— Auckland, £1,262; otago, £969; North Canterbary. £1,081; Taranaki, £67; Wan ganui, £169; Wellinston, £559; llawke's Bay, £477; Marlborough, £75; Nelson, £339; South Canterbury, £216 ; Wcetland, £285 ; Southland, £438.

Friendly Societies.

The report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies shows the total number of regis trations during the year to have been 77, distributed as follows : —Manchester Unity Oddfellows, 1 district, 14 lodges; Oddfellows (American), 4 lodges ; Foresters, 16 courts ; Druids, 9 lodges ; liechabites, 1 district aod 8 tents; and Laughters of Temper ance, 1 division ; Hibernian Society, executive directory and 5 branches; Protestant alliance, 1 Grand Lodge nnd subordinate lodges; Independent uood Templars, 8 lodges and 1 temple. At the end of 1881, the total membership of tho Friendly Soeietios was 14,502, with £179,600 funds. Of this 0,248 members wero Oddfellows, with funds amounting to £110,775.

Petitions.

The Government have received two letters from the Ngatawhataue and Ngatirangi whahi natives, asking that the Thermal Springs Act remain in force. One of the writers is Te Watatos, She states that her people will prove beneficial to ub and our descendants,

The Waste Lands Committee report?, re Haiuana Whike, that the petition be re ferred to the Native Affairs Committee.

The Petitions Committee report with re ference to James Campbells claim for a land grant for services through the Waikato War, that he had no claim.

Also, re Da-d Grace's petition for land for military service, tbat the case having been dealt with by a committee, they saw no reason to re-open the case.

Also re a similar application from W. A. Socker, that the petitioner forfeited his claim through desertion.

Capt Morris to-day presented a petition from Tauranga, praying that a portion of Fraser-street running through the oemetery be closed as a public read add added to the cemetery.

A Wrong Redressed.

The Petition Committee report re John Greenleaf, who was imprisoned for two months with hard labour for non-payment of costs of a nautical inquiry, that tbe action of the tf.M. was extremely harsh and unwarrantable, and recommend that the amount of coats be banded to Greenleaf.

Letter from Mr DcLautour.

A copy of a letter, dated June 30, 1883, from Mr DcLautour to Mr Bryce, re Pouawa block, has beon laid on the table, in which the writer states that Judge Heale in his now famous memo, haa con fused M'aiti leases with Pouawa leases as to their respective duration. Mr Morris to-day presented a petition from S. uarle, of Katikati, asking the Government to issue a land grant to him in respect of land purchased by petitioner in 1869 from James Whitnev, of the 12th Regiment. The Waste Lands Board declined to recommend the iasua ef the grant, although the land scrip had been deposited iv the office.

House of Representatives.

WEDNESDAY.

2 he Afternoon Sitting.

In tho afternoon members worked hard, and thirty questions and nineteen motions were disposed of before tbe 5.30 adjourn ment.

Mr Vaile's Railway System,

Mr Tole, in asking the Minister of Works if he intends abolishing the railway miles age system, and substituting a system of ticket stations, as suggested by Mr S. Vailc, Auckland, said there was a large field for railway reform, and he hoped tho Minister would give the proposal a fair trial.

Mr JOHNSTON replied he was not prepared to give the proposal a trial.

Mr T. Wilson asked the Minister of Works if ho intended to issue Parliamen tary return tickets at a similar reduction as already given for single fares.

Mr Johnston replied that the Govern ment would not make any reduction in fares. If it was thought the single fares wero too high they would be reduc.d.

Railway Survey.

Mr Stevens asked the Government tho question, Will they cause a survey to be made with a view of aicertaining if a practical route for a railway exi»ts from Te Awamutu via Puniu ?

Mr Johnston replied that a survey party would be Instructe:. to examine aad report on tho resources of the country. More than that he could not do.

Mr. Otway's Permanent Way,

In reply to Mr Peacock's request to give Mr Otway's new aystem of permanant way a trial,

Mr Johnston said the system of longi tudinal alcpeers bad over and over again proved to be a failure.

Mr Mitchelson's question re Whangerei- Waipu tramway was postponed for a week.

One Vote.

Mr Barron, in asking the question if the Government intended amending the law so that no person would have more than ono voto in an election of members of the Homo of Representatives, said bo had re ceived nnmerous communications ro the matter, and conld satisfy tbe Minister that there was a preponderance of opinion in favour of an amendment of the law.

Mr Dick replied that the Government did not intend introducing an amending measure this session.

Mr Barron asked if the Government would offer facilities to privato members for introducing a bill dealing with tbe sub ject.

Mr Dick replied that no special facilities could be offered,

In roply to Mr Barkon'S question if they intended to amend the law so as to extend the hours of polling, Mr Dick replied that tho Government did not contemplate any changes in the laws pertaining to electiona.

Mining for Minerals.

Mr Capm .N, in asking if the Government havo any intention to introduco a bill making provision for mining for minerals other than gold, said he had been induced to place tbe question on the order paper from tho diificulttcs that beset miners of the Thames Peninsula in applying for rights to inino tor minerals other than gold. They had to go to tho Waste Lands Board, and frequently there was great delay in getting a reply.

Mr Roi,_eston said he gathered from the gentleman srematkß that further legisla tion was not nrcosoary. He had not been aware that there had been further legisla tion on the rnatti r, aud would be glad to communicate with tho member on tho matter, At pre—nt the Government had no intention to alter tbo present legislation,

San Francisco Service.

Mr Fish asked what is the actual posi tion in which the colony stands with legard to tbe San Francisco mail service, i.e., when does tho present contract expire 1 what notice (if any) has to be given to ter minate the said service ? what is the gross cost por annum of such service ? what de duction therefrom ia made by receipts . and of what nature is such reduction, and bow obtained?

Mr Dick said tho contract expires in December next, but the Government arranged for a renewal for two years, sub joct to a break in 12 months if tho American Government declines to contri bute. The gross cost ot the service during 1882 was £4,380, of which the inter • provincial service cost £6,000. The deduction from the cost made by re ceipts was £39,235, which showed a net loss for the year of £4,000. Conterbury - We.t Coas f Rail way. Mr Seddok asked whether the Govern ment intended to place a sum of mo y on the estimates for tho construction ■ f tho East and West Coaßt Railway, cr nuy

portion thereof. What action the Govern ment intend to take regarding the reco™ mendation made by tne commission a „ pointed by tho Go«ernor to report on ifi Canterbury and West Coast /ailway linel as contained in the report ? Mr Johnston said»_te was unable fo answer the question to-day. Mr Tole gave notice of his intention to move a resolution re the railway record referred to mhis question to the Mialst of Public Works. "«_t_

Leave was given lo Mr Dick to introduce an Adulteration Prevention Act Amend ment. v

Absentee Members

Mr BA-S-mN moved that t_epe.rn_3-.ion ex tended to member..to abaent themselves for five days during the .itting ot Parliament without deduction from allowance, should not apply to the last ten sitting daja 0 f any feasion, and tbat in addition to a propor. tionate deduction provided for in such »! solution, a special deduction 0-, five guineas per day should be made Irom the honorarium of any member who absents himself during the last tan days of any session, He reminded the members that in 1880 he brought before the House a similar motion, bat objections were made to it that it was then a late period of the BessioD. The then Premier, Sir John Hall approved of it, and promised if ever he brought it forward again ho would further it on as far as was in his power. It was pat and lo.t by one vote in 1881, and in 1882 he had introduced ihe motion, but it had been lost on the ground that sufficient notice had not been given. This session the objectioncould not be urged. He then referredto'tho hasty legislature to due mem bers leaving before the end of the station and expressed his belief that his motion if carried with power to the Speaker, would be a check on members.

Mr Atkinson hoped tha House would not pass the motion, It virtually propoßed to treat members Uko a lot of school, boys, and insinuated that they did not know their duty to their con stituents, and for not doing so thav should be subjected to a £5 fine. Besides, the Government proposed this session intro ducing legislation dealing with ihe matter.

Mr Shepherd moved, as an amend ment, that the words from " sitting days of any session " be struck out.

Mr George said he intended to rote against both motion and amendment, They were servant., and if they did not perform their duties to their constituents, the latter had the remedy in their own hands.

Mr Turnbull would support thorno-lc-n, pointing out -that tbe Government fre quently brought down most important measures at the very end of the session, and those became law in this House. An amendment striking out tho words was sarried, and after division, lost by 35 to 23. .

Returns.

The motions ot Messrs, Cadjun and George, and other Aucklandera, for returns on various matters, passed without oppoaltion,

Chrlstchurch'West Coast Railway.

Sir Gk.ikch Gbst moved that tha House would, on Wednesday next, rsA.lve itself into committee of the whole to consider an address to the Governor to request His Ex cellency to eiu.e a sum to be placed on the estimates for the construction of tbe rail way to connect Christchurch with the West Coast.

Major Atkinson said no doubt the hon. member would be able to give reasons fox putting it on the paper on a future date, when it came on for discussion. It must be understood that Government did not bind themselves to any course of action by not discussing the matter at this stage.

The motion was carried.

SERIOUS ASSAULT CASE.

A BLACK man named John Scarborough, while under the influence of drink, created a great sensation in the vicinity of (he Prince Arthur Hotel, Hobaou-street, last evening. Scarborough, about half-past eight o'clock, was rushing about the hotel, tbrceating to stab the barman and several other persons with a large iron hook such as ia generally used in packing bales. Con stable _ axcll was called, and upon at tempting to arrest the black fellow on tho sidewalk, the latler flourished the hook and stuck it right through the constable's hand between tbe thumb and forefinger, into bis thigh.p? Constable Haxell imme diately closed with the man, and wrested the dangerons weapon from his grasp, but being weaker, owing to injuries received, he was unable to retain hold of the man. i The blaok fellow then divested himaeif of coat and vest, and was about to continue the assault, wlica several persons seized him and took him away. Subsequently Sergeant McMahon and Constable Lamb arrested Scarborough in the Prince Arthur Hotel, and conveyed him to the Police Station. Constable Haxell had to be coa veyed to the Barracks in a cab, and has since been in bed under the medical atten dance ot Dr. Wine. At the Police Cowl tbis morning Scarborough waa charged with the assault, and remanded till the 11th Inst, to permit of the constable's at tendance. Prisoner atked for bail, but wai refused. .-.'

Lato this afternoon we learned that Con. stable Haxell had been viaitsd again by Dr Wine, Who says his patient has had a narrow escape, the leg wound being in c'n;c proximity to an artery. Constable Haxell will probably be laid-np ior several weeks.

SCINTILLATIONS.

John Fbost was aronid this morning. Fine Arts Exhibition opens in Welling, ton on 23rd inst. General Knoilys, X.C.8., Usher of the Black Rod, is dead. n 7 500 Sydenham residents petition in favour of the Christchnreh-W—t Coast Railway. The Presbytery have sanctioned the use of instrumental music in St, Andrew's Cburcb, Dunedin. Plans for the new Wesleyan Church at Cambridge have been approved of, and ten ders are to be called ar onoe,

Sydney, like Auckland, is about to erect a new building for its Publio Library. Thi Sydney site is fixed at the top of King street. a recent fire at the Commercial Free Store, Melbourne, caused damage to the extent of £2,000, covered by ineuranee. Karopuka, a New Guinea chief, with several of hia followers, is now visiting Cooktown, Queensland. . Norman, one of the men charged with being concerned in the London dynamite explosions, haa been found not guilty. Thirty thousand persons joined tbe Bine Ribbon Army and donned the "blue" In Belfast, in two weeks, dnring the month of April last. Pemetual leasing of land goes on slowly in Otago. Tenders were called for 20 sections, and yesterday seven were tendered for—the highest price being 3s per acre. Vigorous '.action promises to succeed la stamping out the phylloxera peat in lho vineyards of Victoria. The extent °f »» plague is ._ow confined [to an area of _I acres. Rev. Mr Osborne, of York-street Wa leyan Cburcb, Sydney, was tureatened with expulsion for heresy because he re*; centlv gave a lecture highly laudatory ot the Romish Church, but the proceedings have fallen through.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Clayton and Maolonaid, J.P.'-f. Dronh. - William Wells. David. Ctouam. Ntoholaa Codd. William Blbly, and Henry wen flnad for drunkenness. , _ -ISSAULTINO A CoHSTIBLE. — John MM borough wa- charged with being drnn*lßM disorderly and with assorting Constable George Haxell by striking him with an Iron boofc-A report of the oase appears elsewhere. Unlawfully _BB_ULTi*-.-Rlcharf I—rtJglity was oharged with nnlawf uUy assaulting Ma*J B.uah-y. by striking her on the head wtw» knife, with taking hsr by the hair ot her bead, throwing her on the floor and kicking herawnt the i-ooy, at Auokland, on July ..-Prfioner pleaded guilty. He bop-d the Court would not preßß thn oharge agalnat him. bb he had noi drop ct drink and did not know what ba wa« .log.—The wife agreed to forgive prlS—ter.aj he wanted to go to work to day. if bewru'd allow hor p»rt of his ray and stop away from Auckland.— Donghty agreed to send her pin ot his wages weealr.— Ihe prisoner was dls mi—ad with a caution. Thi. conoludea the business.

A representative Auckland football team leaves at sJp.ni, to-morrow to play against Tauran_a.-The following have been chosen to go- Webster, Stewart, Ryan, backs; Davy, Whiteside, quarter-backs, Henderson. Biudoo, O'Connor, Bnrgeas, Orchard, Sims, Biggs, Mearns, Ansley, forwards, Not a BEVEtuGB.-"Tbey are not a beta* ago. hut a medicine, with curative ProperUeß « tho highest degree containing PJM*&£S drugs. Thoy do not tear down an^eady de bilitated system, but budd it up. One bo t*V» contains more real hop strength than a to rrei of ordinary boer Physicians Prescribe tie m. Rochester Evening Express, on Hop But en, Read.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. JULY 5

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Bpeeial Advertisements. JUST "DECEIVED. O8 T JL-i XC _ IV X D. FOUR HUNDRED (£15(1) AND FIFTY jruun- -u porJND g W .RTH OP WARBHOUBB AND TRAVELLEBS' OB DRAPERY POODS, RAPKRY UOOUP, IN GREAT VAItIETy. Hosier.*. Women's, Girls', Men'B, and Boys' j_£ya!_nderc.othlnft. Ombrsllaß. T.bleoloiha Blankets, Sheeta, Laos Curtains Tc^e_. Colothlnf.. Lacs Squares, Bovb' Suits Braoeß. Belts. Leather a.gs, Dolmana OoUma Table Covers In variety. Oloth Jackets ' tec, tea., teo. Tho abavo having been purohased at a large discount, have beon Marked Low, and will be found worthy of attention. Solendld Lot of New Floorolot-B, new patterns (all wiothal, from 1b 6d CARPETS AT REDUOED PRIDES l Tao-tryOaniotß.lalldjd ) Nett( Eidde?. Carpets. 2slid yd f very oheap Kelt OaWW, 15ln, wide, ls Bid yd ) HORROO-S'S _ONGCLOTH, 3.D Yard. 5 PER CENT. D-BC.UNT on all Cash Purohaso. 20a and upward.. WItLIAM R. BkIDQMAH'S, JUHOTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEEN-STRKET. Wm. M.c Arthur & fJo; AUOKLAND. TO njCALKRB IN FANCY OOODB, KAJSTHBNWARE, CHINA AND GLABB AND GENERAL STORR-UCEPKWB Plaln and Fanoy Stationery Perfumery and Toilet Soap* Brnahware and Combe Table and Pooket Cutlery _J.P. and B.M. Goods awn Bedsteads Mltron and Fanoy Furniture (Clocks, -Watches, and Jewellery Tobacco. Oi s ara, and Pipes Musloal Instruments Barthenware, China, and Glass Vrbea. Flower-stands, tec Parian Ware, Plotures Purees, Hand Bam, and Baskets Otic—at-DR Appointments i_awn Tennis and Bsdminton Axohery and d 00-i. t Sadoor Games. Tore, teo -|yr OTI C E OF REMOVAL. MABBKY AND CO.. TAILORS, Baa to ln.orn_M.elr f rlendß and outitomers that they havo RKMOVKD FROM GREY-STREET lo more Central Promises in VIOTORIA-STRKBT •jTwo doors below Messrs Holland and Butier's), Where they trust to meet with a continuance of past favours. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL TWEEDS IN STOCK AND TO AKBIVE. All Tweeds tboroufthly shrunk. Beat work manship, and moderato charges. Customers own material made up. Note the address— 1,0 VIuTOHIA-BTRKET (Two doors below Holland and Butler's). MASSE]? AND CO., TAILORS. -JTT E X C I W G. - BAM. WHITE'S PRICE LIST Is aa follows :— Best Paling Fence of purlrl posts, Hobart rails, and sft Hobart palings, one Inph apart. 60s. Paling Fence to consist heart kauri posts, Hobart rails, and heart kauri palings, 555. Three-rail Fence, purlrl posts and Hobart rails i-3. wire Fences with Top Rail, 33a. Wire Fence, . wires, -ss, _.__,, Barbed Wiro Fence, 2 barbed 2 plain wires, _8s per chain. Cattlo won't look at barbod wire. Picket Fenoes, from 2a per foot not painted, or 9d per foot aJI complete. Very neat Picket .■•witl- mill wrought Wlckot Gate, all alnted complete, at 3s<per foot. All kind.* Repair- to Fenoos and Estimates for very deao riptlon of Fence givon on applica tion to Bam. White, Fencer, Custom-street, opposite Arnold, Hines and Co. ■p HAN G*_ ol ADD RES S. SULLIVAN AND" MCKENNA, PITT-STREET, TAILORS. HABITMa.Kr.KS, and GENERAL OUIF-TTER., Beg to announce to their Friends and the Publio of Auokland that they have Removed to more COMMODIOUS PRBIMIBE- ADJOININB, ■Where they shall be happy to meet Customers and Execute Orders to their entire B-t'sfnotlon. Sullivan, MoKenna and Co.'s cutting Is too well known for remark. Perfect cutting and couiibr in weiring guaranteed. The address t— { Corn bb of Pitt and bkijebfobd-btrebtb.



Speolal Aflvertlßementfl. I £7 c~ r 0 s s k, DENTAL SURGEON. May bo Consulted at his Rooms, Queon-Btroet (oppoßlto Darby-street). Hours: 10 to 5. VINT'S WHISKY. A SCIENTIFIC BACT. Now Whisky is maddening and poisonous, no matter how blondcd, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38 years), at present hold immense Btock of their Old Wkix-matured Whisky, 1 ond can onsuro to the trade-through their i Agents-a really I PURE OLD, UNADULTERATED. AND PUWHOLEs6me|piRIT .thcquoUtyhavine boen pronouneod equal to OLD -_t-.Nt-*-- BRANDY. In bulk and case, to bo had from A. HEATHER, Agent. Head Colonial Offlco i Melbourne. Premises to bb Re.built. In oon.eqnence of our Promises being about to bo re-built, WS ARE HOLDING An REIT /CLEARING DALE (jTRKAT L-LKARING OaLK OF THE WHOLS OF OUB IMMENSE AND VALUABLE STO«K. Every article is Marked Down TO COST PRICE, OE UNDER, IN VERY MANY CASKS A MKB-U.Y NOMINAL FRICE IS C.IABGSD, GALE WOW AN, N.8.-Onr Friends and the Publio generally are Invited to maka au early oall, and Beoore the Undoubted Bargains, Milne and Choyce, QOEKN a WELI_-L_Y-BTRKETS. WB_ A I SaLU OF A. W. Mace-s BANKRUPT QTOCK. ANKRUPT OTOOK. MRB J. SMITH having bought tho Bankrupt Stock of A- W. Mace, will offer the same togethor with her own large and well-asaortod Btook of Drapery. Clothing, &c„ at a Great Sacrlflco, in order to clear. The Stook ia new, and wel chosen. The foilowing lines will show tha Enormous Reductions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from ls 9d Cold Satins, from ls lid, all shades Silks reduced from 1b lid to 3s lid, all winter shades Satin Cloth, 53d, worth lO.d Useful Flannel, Bid, worth lid Blankets, from 5s lid eaoh Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 28s 5d to Men s Strong Trousers, 6s 9d Boys' Suits, from 5s lid Youths' Good Tweed Suits, 18s od. worth 21s And all other goods at equally low prices. NOTE TnE ADDRESS TCM I T H J. Smith DR« PER & CLOTHIER (N_ct United Service Hotel). QUEEN-STREET. j'UORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE I "Orwn" Flour, In sacks, lOCS and 60. Dhampion" do. do. do, "Cantab" do. da dr, Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat 168 te 160 THE |Que*.-«t 158 te 160 _. Queen-at 158 & 100 NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 158 te 180 Que—i-Bt, 168 te 160 CLOTHING FACTORY Queon-st 158 te 160 £ ueen-st 158 & 160 ABB Now D-BFLAYINO A C ueeo St 158 & 180 S ueen-st. 158 te 160 Grand Stock (ween-st 158 te 160 Queen-st. 158 te 160 OS- Cmeen-Bt 158 & 160 5 _een-et 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Queen-st, 158 te 160 S Ween-st 158 & 160 PIECE GOODS FOR (lueen-Bt 168 & 160 5 inoen-Bt. 168 te 160 THE SEASON. Queen st 158 & 180 Queen-st WHWH The Cheapest and Most ggft _|s*;l6o Durable Gooda ever tmeeft-t 158 -.160 10 Ueen-st 168 te 160 FUDllo. Queen-Bt 158 te 160 —— ._ Cnoen-t 158 te 160 New Zealand Blankets (, neen-st 168 te 160 New Zealand Blankets C neen st 158 te 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen st 158 te 160 New Zealand Blankets Qneop-et 168 te ISO New Zealand Blankets t fueen Bt 158&1J0 (-ueen-st 158 te 180 New Zealand Flannels Cueen-et 168 & 160 New Zealand Flannels C ne—i-st 158 te 160 New Zealand Flannels (, ;uoe_i-st 168 te 160 New Zealand Flannels C ueen-st 158 te 160 New Zealand Flannels C *ueen-et. 158 te 160 .__, Cmeen-st. 168 te 180 New Zealand Shirtings C-ueen-st 168 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings C neea-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Cneen-et 158 te 160 New Zealand Shirtings (-ueen-st 158 te 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & ISO Cueenst 158 te 16Q New Zealand Knlttlna (Been-at 158 te 169 Yams C uoeu-Bt. 168 & 180 New Zealand Knitting (neen-at 158 & 160 Tarns Qneea _t 158 & 160 New Zealand Knitting; Queen st 158 & 160 Yarns Cmeen-Bt 168 & 160 New Zealand Knitting Queen at 153 & 160 Yarns IQueen-et ENGLISH TWEEDS, SCOTCH BAXONYB, IRISH HOMESPUNS. ry BEVEN OABEB rV 4 __■ SHIP WARWICK, 0 4 CASES EX CLYDE 4 M. MUBCHIE, Merohant Tailor te Importer, BhorUand-Btroet AUOKLAND. JVew Winter Hosiery, just lakded, Es GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK OS" WINTER TTOSIERY. INTER JtLoSIERY, FROM J. & R. MORLKY'S. 29& PACKAGES RIBBED te PLAIN BLAOK ft NAVY MARONE te CAR DINAL GRENAT & SEAL BROWN WHITE & SKY BLUE CLARET & CHOCO LATE STEEL & CLERICAL LADIES & CHIL DREN'S HOSE te HALF HOSE. William Rattray, draper, clothibr, & hosier, 178,180, & 182. quken-strei-t. FLESH FORMING FOOD for InfantsT" AICKIN'B FOOD for INFANTS Is prepared locally from malted cereals, according to I the recipe of Baron liebig. It is AN jppboved I SUBSTITUTE FOB MOTHER'S M-LK; FATTEN i INO, NOURISHING, and iNVIQORATINa. Sold in Canister- at Is. Cd. I AT THE PHARMACY, Queen-Btreet,