SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_i.' -n,- » rrr-TJ /Tl)is Evening, 3.51 HIGH WAThK \To-morrow ..Horning, i.20 SUNSET.-This Evening. 5.4ti. ottnRISE.—To-morrow Monr.r.g, 6.5 MOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 17th, 9.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, from Tau^anga

DEPARTURES.

Tarawera, s.s.. Sinclair, for the South Penguin, s.s., Cromarty, for Whangarei Areyle, s.s., Korria, for Mercury Bay Notero, barque, Miles, for Mongomu

Vessels Expected.

Londox.—Doric, s.s., sailed July 28; Laiara, baraue, K.L.H.D., June 18; Asterion, barque, June 19; Hcrmionc, ship, W.T.R.D., July 13; Otaki, ship, P.G.W.Q,, August 2; Ganymede, barque, July 25; Antares, Piako, and Candidate, loading. Glasgow. — Kmbleton, barque, W.M.J.R., June 2 (via Duncdin); Helen Denny, H.M.T.D., July 5; Akaroa, July 25. New York.—lrene, brigantine, July 17. Boston.—Clara MeGillivray, barque, June 2. Southern Ports. — Jane Anderson, from Duncdin. Sydney.—Albert tho Good, brig, via New. castle.

IMPORTS.

Per Star of Mersey—loo sacks flour, 200100's flour, 400 503 flour, 50 sacks oatmeal, 15 sacks pearl barley, 50 sacks fowl wheat, 180 sacks black oats, 150 sacks Tartar seed oats, 500 sacks feed oats.-T. 11. Hall & Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Notero: 211 doors, 50 mantelpieces, CO sacks potatoes.

Per Tarawora—s6 boxes soap, CO bags oysters. 28 bars iron, 13 boxes fruit. 25 kegs sugar, 30 bags grass seed, 325 hides, 10 bags gum.

Inwards CoASTWisE.-«.\dah, from Thames, with ballast; Leah, from Whakatane, with iOO sacks maize, 12 sacks wheat. Qwtwards Coastwise.—Rata, for Waiara ■with 295 bags flour; Coralie, for Mcreury Bay > Leah, for Matanmta. Tho schooner Gem ia undergoing a thorough overhaul on Mr D. Gouk's slip. Tho barque Notero sailed for Mongonui, to complete loading for Sydney, early this morn ing. Tho brigantino Dovonport leaves LytteUon for Auckland at an early date. Tho new schooner Makea Ariki will probably a all for Rarotonga on Saturday noxt. The yacht Lianie, which recently wont ashore at tho Thames, is said to have become a completo wreck. Tho ketch Reliance wont ashore on the Walpu beach on Tuesday last, but will probably bo got off without injury. Tho barquo Mataura, which loft this port for London »n Hay 23, with a full cargo of frozen mutton, is now 111 days out, and information of her arrival may bo daily expected. The schoonor Kato Macgregor has been sold by Mr D. H. McKenzie to a resident of Fiji ut present In Auckland. Tho price is said to bo £900. The barque! Glanco and India, brig Star of Morsoy.ani schooner Kate MoOregor, wore tho only largo vessols alon£side of the Railway Pier this afternoon. ■ Messrs Stono Bros.' barquo Laira, which is now 86 days out from London, bound for this port, is under charter to the Shaw, Saville and Albion Company, and consigned to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. We havo been requested to stato that tho B.s. Macgregor ia not ashore at Waitara, but is lying alongside of the wharf " bar-bound." The following vessels were either loading or discharging alongside of Queon-strect Wharf to-day:—Ships Grasmore and Zealandia; barquo Buttermore; brigantines Deflanco and Camille ; schooners Kndeavour, Mukea Ariki, and Cyg net ; steamers Wellington and Argyle. Tho new service inaugurated by tho Shaw, Saville, and Albion Company between Glasgow and this port is to; be a montiily service. Some of the vessols, however, will have cargo for Southern ports. Tho s.s. Wellington left Tauranga at 4.15 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 5.30 a.m. to-day. Passengers: Mrs JlcMolion, Mrs Parker, Mrs Tunny, Miss Brown, Johnson, Chadwick, Allolly, Messrs J. F. Logan, Thomson. Curgo: 450 sacks maize, 11 sacks oats. On Saturday next the steamer Wellington will be laid up for extensivo repairs, which will necessitate various changes in the Company's fleet. The lona leaves for Russell on Monday in chargo of Captain Stephenson, while Captain Amodeo will assume eonnmind of tho Mac ' grogor, which is to be placed temporarily in the Whangarei trade. Captain Crawford remains in charge of the Glenolg.

Tho s.s. Tarawora left for Melbourne via Southern, ports at 12.30 to-day. Passengors for Gisborne— Messrs R. K. Davies and J. E. Forster. For Napier—Mr Woodhpuse, Rev. Burrows, Miss Fraser. For Wellington—Mr and Mrs Hutchinson, Messrs Maunsell, A. Bian chin, and Pearson. For Lyttolton—Mrs and Miss Owen, Mlbs Wood, Mr Donniston. For Dunodin—Messrs Hargreaves, McXicol, McFar lane, Dcnham, Mrs btovenson, Misses Hales and Glover, Mrs Hull and friend, Mr and Mrs Watson, Mrs Denham. For Melbourne—Messrs F. Cleveland and C. Stubbs.

Tho first of tho new Btcamora building by Messrs John Elder to order of the N.Z. Shipping Company, to run between London and Now Zealand, will be launched in October next These vessels will bo similar to the lonic and Doric in tho accommodation for passengers in tho saloon and steerage, but In addition will havo a permanently-constructed second cabin with light and well - ventilated sleoping berths. Bath-rooms and lavatories will also be provided. Tho dimensions o£ the new steamers will be :—Length, 385 ft; breadth, 16ft; depth, 32ft; and the gross registered tonnage, 4,000 tons. The engines will bo of tho most ap proved type, and capable of propolllng the Steamer at a speed of 12 knots, loaded. Each steamer will bo fitted with a rofrigerating engine a«d meat chamber, to contain 10,00j to 12,000 sheep.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douglas, 5.8., Johnstone, from Waitara Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, b.s., Bailoy, from Auckland

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, s.s., Scott, for Hokianga Lalla Eookh, s.s., Bailey, for Waitara

Tho s.s. Douglas arrived shortly boforo noon to-day from Waitara with 1 ton sundries, 101 sheep, 23 head cattle, and tho following passen gers -—Mr and Mrs Davy and family (t>), Messrs Grey and Marks. Sho was to roturn thither this afternoon. The steamer Rowona loft about 3 p.m. yester day for Hokianga, with 20 tons sundries. The b.b. Lalla Rookh arrivod from Auckland last evening, and left again at 10 o'clock this morning for Waitara, with I tons cargo. The s.s. Hauraki, with a cargo of stock from Waitara, crossed tho bar at U a.m., and would reach tho wharf about 1.30 p.m. to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING,

AVhangabei, this day. Arrived: Penguin, s.s., from Auckland, 8 a.m,

Waitara, this day. Sailed: Hannah Mokau, for Onehunga, 8.15 o.m,

GreyMootii, this day. Sailed: Duncdin, schooner, for Invercargill. Melbourne, September 12. Sailed, yesterday afternoon: Waihora, for the Bluff.

Melbourne, this day. Arrived last evenining: Ringarooma, from Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day. 9?ho cilttor Louise was offered for sale by auction at Messrs E. and A. Isaacs'mart to-day. Thero was a largo attendance. Tho highest bid mado was £200, at which she was withdrawn for private solo.

Retributive Justice.—The most condign punishment should be meted out to those who pilfer tho trade-mark of an establishment, just as condemuation follows those who purloin the copyrights of authorship. The only difference is that in literature tho theft only hurts the author's famo and emolument, while, ns in the case of UdOUPHO Wowe'sSchikdam AnoMATC Sciinai'l's the substitute is generally dele terious, if not poisonous.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as untier :— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Argyle, at 5 p,m. Fiuday, 11th inst. For Thames, per ltotomahami, at 9.30 a.m. For Waitara, per Hannah Mokau, at I p.m. For Coromandel, Cowes, und Wailieke, per Coromandel, at i.Slu p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, loth inst. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Roto maluma, at 9.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., per Rose Casey, at i 0 a.m. For Rarotonga, per Makea Arika, at II a.m. For Turanaki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, immediately after arrival of s.s. Australia from Honolulu. For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi or Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepared and addressed, per Australia, immediately after her arrival.

Note.—Late letter boxes havo now been fitted into the guards' vans on the Auckland Railways, in which letters bearing one oxtra rate of postage as late fee may be posted for conveyance by trains carrying mails. These boxes "will be cleared by postal oflicers at olllces along the railway lines. Care must be taken not to post letters in any van not attached to a train. The p.s. Waipawa will, weather permitting, leave llokitika, on 2Sth instant, for Okarita, Jackson's Bay, and other intermediate ports on the West Coast of tho Middle Island. S. B. BISS, Chisf Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

September 13, 1883. St. James's Hall— Lecture by Roy. T. M. Fraser, M.A., "Dr.Chalmers,"S p.m. Theatre Royal —Conditional Immortality de bate, 7.30 p.m. Drill-shed—Parade of New Zealand Royal Artillery, 7.3!) p.m. Abbott's Opera Houso—Mr Gordon Gooch'3 Concert, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Oddfellows' Ball, at 8 p.m. Young Men's Christian Association—Devo tional, 7.30. p.m. Otahuhu Public Hall—Grand Concert In aid of Holy Trinity Harmonium Fund, 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Certificated Tonic Sol-Faist.—You are ungenerous. If not. unjust, In your criticism of the "Saturday Pops." You must bear in mind that thu vocalists are not professionals. REPEAL.—Wo agree with you that as tho CD. Act has been adopted in Auckland it should be allowed a fair trial, along with oflbrts for the reclamation of fallen women ; and in that caso further newspaper controversy is to be deprecated.

An Irishman propounds a thoroughly Hibernian question thus:—" Xow that Mr Redmond, M.P., has arrived here for the purposo of col lecting funds for the benefit of the Land League and evicted tenants in Ireland, I should like to ask him, what Btcps. if any, he will take to compensate those parties who have been evicted by Messrs (Hilton, Conelly and Co., out of the Catholic Cemetery?" ft puzzles us to find any connection between Mr Redmond and the recent Cemetery eviction, or why he should bo asked to givo compensa tion to the sufferers. "An Irishman " and his friends might, however, do much better by subscribing to such an object than in sending their cash to the Land League.

Births.

GELDART.—On September 11, at lior residence, Manukau Road, Parncll, the wife of Francis Geldurt of a daughter.

Death.

MCN'RO.-On September 12, Donald Stewart Munro, son of the late Robert Munro; aged i) years. The funeral will leave the residence of his mother. Ponsonby Road, to-morrow (Friday), at half-past 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1883.

For tho cause that lacks assistance. For tlie wrong Unit needs resistance, For tho future in the distance, And tho good that wo can do.

Her Majesty's Government, according to tho Paris " Temps," have agreed to mediate in tho quarrel between Franco and China; and if such has been ro solved upon, thoro can be no conflict ing desires as to how the interposition shall end. The interests of Britain, the interests of tho two opposing Powers, and the interests of tho world's Commerce, all unitedly call for a pacific solution of the existing difficulty. Of course all thoso may not avail to prevent the letting slip of the dogs of war, at tho call of French vain glory and the self-defensivo instincts of the Chinese. Though affairs in Tonquin just new are quiescent (ostensibly because of the bad weathor dolayingthooffensivo opera tions of tho French, but moro likely because .of their inability to move until thoy are re inforced) any moment may witness a fresh outbreak of hostilities. French troops aro now on their way thither, and a Chinese forco has crossed tho frontier into the dis turbed territory; diplomatic parleying be tween tho two Powers has failed to bring about an understanding ; and in dofault of some outside interference, war is inevitable. It is at this juncture that Britain steps in as mediator, with a view to the avoidanco of further bloodshed. Considering the strained relations which have for some timo existed bctweon France and Britain on account of tho Madagascar affair, this step seems a risky one, and one which may entail serious con sequences. Admiral Pierre, tho cause of the ill - feeling between tho two countries, is dead, and the imprisoned British subjects havo all been set at liberty; bnt there has not been such ex pressions of regret or offers of reparation on the part of France as to allay the hostile feeling of tho British people. Approaching the task of intercession with this old wound still open, it can easily bo seen how tho judicial calmness and impartiality necessary to such work will bo tainted, if not alto getherneutralisod by afoolingof rensentmont andantagonismtoFranco. The wise monarch of Israel declared that "He that meddleth in another man's quarrel is as him that taketh a dog by the ears ;" and tho danger of an embroglio is heightened when one tries to settlo an outside quarrel while ho has an outstanding grudge against one of the combatants. Therefore, this inter cessory act is sure to result, if not in a com-' plete re-ostablishmont of cordial relations between France and Britain, in an open rupture of a most serious kind. It is un fortunate, too, that the contemplated mediation should havo been undertaken at ■ the request of China, the Power with which British sympathies and interests are at present mostcloselyidentified, sinco this will givo a ground for French jealousies and suspicions to work upon. Unless there were almost a certainty of an understanding boing arrived at, this mediation should not have been entered upon; for should war eventuate there is a danger of Britain being involved in a needless and profitless struggle. The policy of the Imperial Gov ernment should bo rather to steer clear of gossible complications, to strengthen the ritish fleet and garrison in China, and to be prepared, while observing a strict neutrality, to protect tho British merchant shipping, and the lives and pro perty of Britisn subjects in China. If tho mediatorial offices of Her Majesty's Minis ters were to result in a decision favourable to the Fronch, thero is danger to bo ap prehended from the unreasoning fury of the Chineso populace, who aro already threatening the safety of Europeans in Canton. There is doubtless a certain amount of ground for gratulation in the thought that Britain should bo recognised, not only as tho policeman of Europe, but also of the vast continent of Asia; but he is a wiso policeman who surveys a big " row" from a safe distance, and declines to interfere when he sees that tho only results will be to increase the brawl and gain a few hard cuffs for himself.

A number of letters to the editor on topics of interest will be found on the fourth pago of this ifsue.

A woman named Mary Colby was brought in to the Police Station by Constable Carroll in a stato of mental excitement, resulting from domestic trouble. She was examined by Dr. Knight, who was of opinion that sho was not insane. She was therefore handed over to the caro of friends.

In reference to a " random shot" in our last Saturday's Supplement, we have been informed that the lady residing at Passiflora Lodge, in the vicinity of Grafton Road, did not call upon the clergyman of the parish with reference to the burial of her cat in the Anglican Cemetery, nor did sho take any steps in that direction. Wo have the clergyman's authority for making this cor rection.

The City Council Chamber has been metamorphosed into a raimic Pai liament by the substitution of detached desks for the long bhie-clcth covered table, with its array of earthen carafics, glasses, and other para phernalia. These desks, which are arranged in the Jform of a horseshoe, are very handy and neat looking, while tho Mayor is provided with a capacious easy chair. The scribes of tho press nro relegated to the enclosed space, and will have a capital opportunity of drinking in the oratorical gush of the municipal magnates. The new condition of things will be instituted to-night. Mr Halliday was the contractor for the tiu-desks.

Mr Williamson, Crown Solicitor, applied for an order, under the Destitute Persons Relief Act, upon Joseph Carter, a warder in the Wellington Goal, to contribute 5s per week towards tho support of his son, Charles Carter, an inmate of the Whau Lunatic Asylum. Carter had offered2s Cd, but this was not considered enough, accord ing to his means. Dr. Young, Medical Superintendent of the Asylum, informed the Court that the costs of patients averaged 12s 9d per head. His Worship (Judge Smith) said he .should liko to hear further evidence, and as Captain Hume, Inspector of Prisons, wa.s in Auckland, ho would adjourn the case until tho 14th inst.

The police require an owner for a shovel, two picks, und an axe, in their possession, supposed to have been stolen. The imple ments are branded on the handle with a half circle over an O.

List of tenders received by MY F. W. Grey, architect, for the erection of a shop and photographic gallery in Newmarket for F. G. Clayton, Esq:—J. McColl, .t'lSoti (ac cepted); Rose and Clarke, £382; J. Hill, £1)95 ; A. Roynalls, £414 ; Edgerley, £424 ; Gcdgc and Caber, £420; Sakey and Laity, £435 ; Alderton, £450; E. Mills, £4G4 ; J. W. Jones, £480.

Last nk'ht tho monthly inspection of No. 3 Company of Volunteers, which had been postponed from the regular date, took place, and was well attended. After roll-call by Sorgoant-Major lltislem, the men wero put through a variety of evolutions by Sub- Lieutenant Kitchens. Captain Isaacs and Lieutenant Robinson were also present on parade, and the whole proceedings were most satisfactory.

The hearing of the charge against Ann Dobbins for robbery at Lynch 's lodging house, Short land, were remanded until Saturday, as Justices could not be found to hoar the caso at two o'clock. The pro secutor and his wife arc in consequence put to very great inconvenience. Thoy arc respectable .settlers at Tairun, and nearly one hundred miles from their home, and, of course, compelled to stay at an hotel until next week. This is certainly a hard ship which could easily have boon avoided by the appearance of one J ustico.

A young man named Browning, suffering from typhoid fever, was admitted to the Hospital lust week, and died on Monday night. Browning is supposed to have friends in llowiek. We have been desired to stato for their benefit that the deceased will bo buried to-morrow.

Plans have been prepared by Messrs E. Mahoncy and Son for the new Queen's Head Hotel, which will be erected in Upper Queen-street on tho uite adjoining the present building. The structure will bo two stories in height, of [brick, with the front executed with cement and coloured brick on an ornamental design. Thero will be eight bed-rooms, three sitting rooms, kitchen, dining-room, ami two bars. Tenders are now being invited for tho con struction of tho new hotel.

James Perry,who was injured at Melons ville a few days ago, and was taken to the Auckland Hospital, is progressing as favour ably as can bo expected under the circum stances, It was feared at first that the man's leg would have to be amputated, but fortunately such an operation was found to be unnecessary.

Tho people of Russell, Bay of Inland.", arc taking steps to etsdblisb a public library in that town, and to further this object Mr R. Burrow, secretary, i.s now in Auckland col lecting subscriptions. Ho has met with very fair success so far, having got about £10, besides promised donations of books from several gentlemen. This move ment is a most laudable ono, and we foci sure that Mr Burrow will go home from his mission with a light heart and a heavy purse. Many Ponsonby residents, especially ladies, aro exceedingly annoyed at the almost impassablo stato of tho road leading to Shelly Beach, which ha.H becomo a very popular resoit during tho fino weather. It appears that for some time past horses have been t«kcn down to tho beach over the footpath, which has accordingly become unfit for pedestrians. Tho matter evidently requires attention from the proper authori ties.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Branch of the H.A.C.B. Society (SI) was held last evening in St. Patrick's Hall. Mr J. Patterson, President, in the chair. About 100 members were presont. The receipts for the last quarter amount to more than £120. It was resolved that the Secre tary write to the corresponding Secretary lin Melbourne, asking for information with regard to the banner ordered for the Auck land Brandß. The banner, which will shortly arrive, will coft 10. £3 was granted from the benevolent fund for a now member who was not entitled to participate in the fund for sick pay. It was resolved to admit tho Press at future meetings of this ad vancing benevolent society.

Mesurs Upton and Company aro about to have an additional store-room erected on their Queen-street premises. Tenders havo boon called by Mr E. Mahoncy, architect, with tho following result:—Morris and Company, £I">S ; J. \V. Jones, £137; C Rhodes, £134.

Children tinder 12 years of age in Russia are prohibited by law from being employed in factories under any pretense whatever, while from the ages of 12 to 15 they must not bo allowed to work more than eight hours a day. In the latter caso, moreover, thoy must attend school at least three hours a day. Tin's law camo into operation in May last.

List of tenders received by Mr Watt, architect, for the erection of a shop and dwelling on GraftonßoadforMr J. Burton : —J. W. Jonos, £533 (nccopted); Paocy, £550 ; Rose and Clarke, £502 ; Oedgo and Calvert £598 ; Rossor, £019 ; McConnochio and Flatt, £022 ; Ellingham, £027; Braba zon, £670; Hill, £687 J Mills, £694; O'Connoll, £753.

Last night the scholars attending the Union-street "Weslcyan Sunday-school had thoir usual anniversary tea. Moro than 100 sat down, ample justico being done to the good things sot before thorn. Tho integloctual part of the mooting commenced, the Superintendent, Mr W. W. Simon.'?, presiding, when songs, recitations and read ings wore given by scholars and teachers, Mirs Martin accompanying on the har monium. Somo time back tho Superinten dent offered prizes for tho best essay on the lifo of Abraham. Throo essays were handed in, but boing considered of equal merit, a prize of the same value was givon to each. Votes of thanks to all was given on behalf of tho scholars by Mrs Caradus, seconded by Mrs Yearbury. Each child received in parting somo sweets, and wont homo hoping tho anniversary would soon como again.

Norway, tho freest country in Europe, contemplates an oarly separation from Sweden. Norway is practically a republic with a King (of Sweden). It has every politi cal privilege which a radical democrat could dosiro. Representation is popular; the press is free ; the right of association un conditional, and the Constitution of 1814 guarantees to the people tho right of self logislation. Tho Storthing (the National Assembly) can institute laws which, when thrice voted, havo binding forco even with out tho final consent of the King, who can interpose his veto only twice Norway has an army and a navy of her own, which can not be used without the consent of the Stor thing, and tho King of Sweden, on coming into Norway, is only allowed to bring a lim ited number of officers with him. Still, tho Radical party in the country considers the royal prerogative excessive, and insists upon separation from Sweden and tho establish ment of a republic. There can bo but two explanations of this—first, the pride, many centuries old, of peasants, counting kings among their ancestors, and, .second the jeal ousy regarding Norwegian independence. Tho strange part is that the country popula tions are the radical and tho city populations the consorvativo element. Great things aro ovidontly preparing in Scandanavia, and, as mattors now look, Europe may sec a third republic near tho North Cape before the year is out. Last month the conflict be tween tho Crown and tho Storthing cul minated in tho passage by the latter of articles of impeachment of tho Ministers and members of tho Council of Stato.

We understand that arrangements hare been made for inaugurating a new dramatic season, when Boucicault's favourite play, "The Shaughraun," will bo staged, Mr E, B. Russell appearing in the title role. Those who have seen this gentleman's Myles-na- Coppaleon will bo prepared to anticipate nn effective portraiture of the light-heartedand reckless Conn. "Never Too Late to Mend " is underlined for Tuesday.

A very successful concert and ball was held last evening in the large room of the hotel, Mercer. About 70 persons were present, and entered with much spirit into the pleasures of the evening. Mr Allen was Chairman of the entertainment, and Mr Tom Porter accepted the honorary office of Master of Ceremonies. The sing ing of the young people was highly credit able, and much praise is duo to their pains taking teachers, Mrs Maxwell and Miss Seabourne. Miss Maxwell sang "Little May " very effectively ; the brothers Elliott gave two nigger sentimental songs, which caused much amusement. Mr and Mrs Maxwell rendered Carpenter's duet, from Dombey and Son, "What are the Wild Waves Saying ?" The remaining melodies wero: "Ever of Thee," Mrs Manning; "Up in the King Country," Mr Young; also a simple, but pretty, ballad by Miss Ida James. Tho ball was fashionably attended, Miss Jennie Mclntyro being the belle. Kefreshments wero liberally pro vided during the evening by Mrs 11. Max well.

The entertainment at tho Newmai'ket Hall last evening was thinly attended, and was not commenced until 9.15 by the clock. The vocal part of the programme was therefore abandoned, and only the farce, "Brother Bill and Me," performed, and even that was unsatisfactory in its plot and details. The following formed the caste of characters :—Archibald Noodle, Mr E. Davidson; William Wiggles, Mr A. Broadrib ; Benjamin Wiggles, Mr Syms ; Simon Squibb, Mr IT. Widdon ; Seraphena Noodle, Miss Letham; Wilhelraina, Miss B. Letham ; Martha Muggles, Miss Danks. Dancing followed the farce, and was con tinued until midnight.

To the Editor: Sir, —Tho statements contained in Mr Hammond's letter in Mon day's Evesixq Star cannot be allowed to pass without notice. The public meeting at Northcote, at which his scheme for bor rowing was first discussed, did not endorso it, and Major Benton neither " warmly ex pounded the advantages of tho scheme " nor said anything against it, but lie dis tinctly refused to be held responsible for it. When the proposal was again brought for ward by Mr Hammond, an application had been made to the Government by tho County Council to have the trunk road of the district made a "main road" under the Act, so that a loan might bo obtained for its construction, in terms of the new Act, without, interest, only one-fourth of the amount borrowed having to be repaid. As this application has been refused, the Dis trict lioad Board could have no choico but to let the matter drop. Under tho circumstances, a loan of £2,000 would mean tho payment out of the rates of a sum of two hundred pounds (IL'00) annually for a period of fifteen years. To commit tho ratepayers to a burden of this kind, equal to the whole amount of the rates, for tho benefit of a few, would be an atrocious act of folly and breach of trust, so many of their number boing opposed to it. When Mr Hammond complains that the presont Road Board declined to have anything to do with plans prepared by him in connection with this scheme for certain expensive works at Bir kenhead, and a new road to Waiwera, ho forgets that he had not been authorised by the Hoard to prepare plans, und that no member of a Road Board can legally re ceive payment from tho Board for any work of this kind. As for the personal reflections on tho respected Chairman of our Koad Board in which lie has indulged, they are beneath notice. Apologising for intruding so much on your space, 1 am, etc., A Katk l'.VYKK.

The Paris correspondentof tho "Melbourne Argus," in remarking upon the fact that ono of the greatest naturalists of the time, Sir .John Lubbock, has just written two volumes to provo that the animal which is tho likest to man in not the ape, but tho ant, takes leave to think that two volumes on an ant is rather too much. He then tells tho following story : —A distinguished member of our University told me that he had in his youth a friend who had undertaken a work tiponthedigcstive functions of thecockehafer! One day the professor,who is a linguist, read in a German newspaper an advertisement which lie thought might interest his friend ; he wont to his houso, and found him at his work. " 1 bring you a pieco of news which will facilitate your labours," he paid. " A doctor at Ulm has just published a moiio frraphy of tho cockchafer in threo volumes." "I know, I know, "replied thcothor, without turning his head or yiuttiiip" down his pen. "I know the book; it is a work entirely superficial."

A concert in aid of tho ftindn of tho Auckland Christ lan Doctrine .Society takes place on the 24th inst. Tho lecture to bo delivered at tho Pitt street Wesloymi Mutual Improvement C'litsa to-morrow evening in postponed to the following Friday, consequent])* Ihcro will bo no mooting. Thero is much ignorance as to tho nutri tivo and strengthening proprrUca of alcohol, as well an its oll'ccts upon the vital organs of tho human constitution, taken even In moderation. Tho lecture to be glvon to-morrow evening In the rooms nf the \ oung Men's Christian Asso ciation by tho ltov. J. S. Hill Is intended to fur nish Information as to tho real value of alcohol asadaily beverage. Itshould be largely attended < by those taking an Interest, in tho lompuranco question.

The Rev. T. McKcnzio Fraser, M.A., will deliver n lecture thia OTonlne in St. Jatnea's Hall on "Dr. Chalmers," one of tho numt emi nent preachers, lecturers, and authors ttmt Scotland Ims produced; and beyond those spheres of continuous labour. Dr. Chalmers was a deep thinker, a philosopher, find philan thropist. Tlioae persons who dcßire to know what Dr. Chalmers really was in lifo will do well to listen to Mr Krascr tonight, who is an alile lecturer and woll qualified to deal jusUy with the subject of his k'pturo. The choir will render appropriate selections of music and eong durini; the evening.

R.M. COURT.-This Day.

[Boforo 11. O. Seth Smith, Kso.., R.M.]

Undefended Cakes.—Judgment was given for tho plaintiffs in the following undofonded eases:—Holland and Fortzcr t. Henry E. Stchr, £12 2a2d; W. S. Jones v. Edward Cossey, £4 Is Od ; Munro and Milligan v. Charles Palmer, £2 Sh Cd ; W. If. Council v. T. W. Gudgeon, £5 5s ; J. and D. Oiloy v. John Anderson, £'i lCs Id ; John Oliver v. Hermann Mattem, £1 ; \V. Lipscombo v. T. F. Morley, £9 3s 2d ; Garliek and Cran well v. T. W. Hickson, £14 13s 3d j E. M. Hallctt v. James Brierley, £1 5s !>d. Adjourned,—John Spcrry v. Thomas Smith, 22s lid; U. W. Evans v. John Lepper, £4 5s ; Mayer and others v. Henry Connop, £4 ; A. W. GouW v. R, S. Gibbons, £52 19a lOd. judgment summons casks. Brown, Barrett and Co. v. John Adams : Claim, £24 10s Bd.—Ordered to pay £1 per week; in dofault, 14 days' im prisonment. John KiNd v, Hugh Kirkwood : Claim, £2 17s. —Payment ordered in a week, or 5 days' imprisonment in default. Wsi, Tiiorxj! v. Tnos. Collis : Claim £0 14s.—Ordered to pay on or beforo 4th October, in default, 7 days' imprisonment. Same v. A. W. Bromfield : Claim £30 3s.—Ordored to pay by monthly instal ments of t'lo, in default, one months' im prisonment. John Kino V, Jas. Mooney : Claim, £2 l!) s .—Payment ordered at tho rate of 5s per ' week, in default, v days' imprisonment. Defended Cases, John Spebbt v. Rochk ; Claim, £13 0s lid, property tax alleged to bo due, —Mr Tyler for plaintiff, Mr E. Mahonoy for defendant. —Mr Mahonoy raised an objection to the summons on the ground that defendant was described as of Karangahapo Road, whoreas ho re sided and was served at To Aroha, and no affidavit of jurisdiction had boon filed as provided by the Act. After somo argument between the objection was sus tained, and His Worship crdored it to be struck out, allowing defendant £1 Is costs. Same v. R. Wynvard.—Claim £4 7s Bd, property tax, Mr Tylor for plaintiff, Mr E. Mahony (instructed by Mr J. Russell) for defendant. Mr Mahony objected to tho particulars as boing insufficient. Mr Tyler admitted the roasonablonoss of tho objection, and asked for an adjournment of three weeks which was grrnted, the ques tion of costs of adjournment being reserved Au-'ked Verrall v. JosErfi Craig.— Claim, £36 5s od.—Mr E, Cooper appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.—The action was brought to recover for work done, and tho prico of a cart made to defendant's order. The defence was that a special contract had been made to take the price out in goods. (Left Sitting.)

Wicked for Clergymen.—" I believe it to bo all wrong and oven wicked for clergymen or other public men to be led into giving testi monials to quack doctors for vile stuffs called medicines; but when a really meritorious article Is made of common valuablo remedies known to all, and that nil physicians use and trust in daily, wo should freely commend it. I,lliorcforp cheerfully and heartily comniend Hop Bitter's for the good they have dono me and my friends, firmly believing thoy havo no equal for family use I will not be without them."— Roy , Washington, D. C." Road, i

SCINTILLATIONS

Mr Gordon Qooch's concert to-night. Tho Doric fever has slightly abated. Chess tourney to bo repeated to-morrow evening.

Amman's skull has now been found on the beach near Nelson. Applicants for relief employment at Christchurch number 108. Verdict of "Accidentally drowned" in the case of Henry Harris, at Thames. That £1,000 to the Magdalene Hospital was one of "Granny's " jokes. The Earl of Albemarle, aged 85, is the sole survivor of the Waterloo banquet. Bishop Redmond has gone to Sydney to preach a panegyric on the late Archbishop Vaughan. It is proposed to bring Lyttelton Orphanage under tho provisions of tho In dustrial Schools Act. What a curious language I A man is late when he is dead and gone, and a train is late when it hasn't come. Commodore Erskine lately compelled some vessels in Sydney harbour to haul down " the Australian flag." Three volunteers in the Wellington Guards have been dismissed—one for theft, and two for insulting their officers. Something to think about — The "Herald" this morning announces that England has agreed to " meditate " in tha Franco-Chinese difficulty. Gold thistles are now being used for bonnet trimmings. Thistle make now ' bonnets more expensive than ever. The new Volunteer uniform gives great dissatisfaction in Auckland ; it is not con sidered rospectable looking. Visitors to the dress circle and stalls at the concert to-night are to receive Mr Gooch's carte-de-visite. Pugilists aro generally considered plucky fellows, but none of them get through with a sparring match without feinting, A shocking piece of scandal is in circu lation about the chess tournament, it being confidently asserted that " the king always beats the queen."

At a monster Salvationist gathering in Dunedin last night, Mrs Barker presented a flag "In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Commander-ln-Chief, and of the Roy. W. Booth, our dear General," to the Dunedin contingent. Shakspero auks, " What's in a name ?" If lie had been studying Eastern maps he would have found thatthirty-fiveoonsonante and three vowels wero in most of them.

Hobart Pasha, the well-known Anglo- Turk, is a son of the Earl of Buckingham shire, and a violent Csnservatire partisan. He considers tho Gladstone Government have degraded England abroad.

At present Australia counts sixteen bishops, 400 priests, 800 churohes, 040 r» ligious or scholastic institutions, and GOO,OOO Catholic laity. All this may be said to bo the growth of forty years, for when Queen Victoria ascended tho throno tho Catholics in Australia could bo almost counted on one's fingers.

DISTRUCTIVE FIRES IN HAMILTON.

[BY TELKtiRAPU.—OWN CORRESTONUENS.]

Hamilton, this day. Two fires of a (somewhat serious charnoter ocourred here yesterday, In the morning, about 11 o'clock (as briefly wirsd at the time), the Congregational Church, with Rev. Mr Darin's rosidence, which, was attached, was destroyed, Immediately the tiro was discovered assutance was at hand, but was only successful In saving tho furniture, library, and organ. The building* w«ro insured for £000, which will not cotot tho loss. About twelve o'clock last night tho Hamilton Billiard Saloon was burned to tho ground. The "Waikato Times" printing-office and the Union Bank wero only saved from destruction by tho strenuous exertions of the people, assisted by a plentiful supply of water. Had tlie wind been high, many thousands of pounds worth of damage would have been dono. The cause has not transpired.

IMPORTANT SCHEME.

Proposed Extension of tho Star Hotel.

The difficulty often experienced by visitors to Auckland in tho securing of really good hotel accommodation has beeu receiving some attention from Mr Cairns, 1 the present proprietor of tho Star Hotel, situated in Lower Albert-street. Mr Cairns haying purchased o largo allotment adjoining the hotel at the cor ner of Albert and West Queen-streots, determined to mako additions in that di rection. Mr Alfred Smith, architect, was requested to draw up plans, and tho result appoars niont aatisfactory. Tho addi tions will havo tho offect of Just doubling tho present accommodation, and will provide many conveniences for the tra velling public, especially for families or large ivu-ties, which at present is very diflicult to obtain. On the ground floor it is proposed to erect a smoking-room and sitting-room facing Albort-streot, while a separate entrance and luncheon bar will be arranged on tho West Queen-street side. ThorowillalHobei*largodining-room measur ing about 47ft. x SOft. and 17ft. inhoight. At the back of the dining-room it is proposed to havo a large courtyard, laid with tesselated pavement walks, with a fountain in the contre and ornamental shrubs arranged in varioiiß places. On tho first floor, fronting Albort-stroet, is to bo ft handsome drawing, room, and tho rest of tho building will bo devoted to bars, bed-rooms, and private sitting-rootrs. Tho bedrooms will be thirty-ono in number. Tho additions, liko tho presont building, willbo constructed of red brick with coment dressings, threo stories high. Orer tho Albert-street en trance will bo an ornamental tower and clock, and at the oorner will bo another tower. Tho structure whon complotod, will provo most valuablo, useful, and orna mental. Wo understand that a company is to bo formed for the purposo of carrying out this work, ,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Beforo F. L. Prime and F. Magulre, Esquires, Justices.]

Drunk.—Rachel Volan, alias Blue-stocking, and Jamos Colly, wore punished for this offenoo. Tho fomalo priaonor was ordored to pay £5, or in dofanlt, 14 days' imprison ment.

Pcoir.iSTio. —James Pollock, described as a butcher, and Henry Macintosh, were charged under tho Vagrant Aot with fight ing at tho bar of tho Auckland Hotel on tho 12th inst.—Prisoners ploadod guilty.— Sergeant White called tho attention of the Court to tho numerous convictions against Pollock.—Samuol Keys, barman, described tho scono. Pollock camo in and knocked Macintosh's hot off, and struck Mrs Mac intosh. Her husband intorfored in dofonco. Pollock was the aggressor, and tho solo cause of tho disturbance.—Tho Bonch dis charged Macintosh, and ordered Pollock to pay 20s and costs, or 14 days. Larcencies—Robert Golding, a young man, was charged with the larceny of a watch, chain, and pendant, valus £15, on the 21st September, tho property of John Boyd Gilfillan, of Kybor Pass; also, with breaking and entering the premises of John Gilmour, draper, of Upper Symonds-street, on tho 13th of July, and feloniouslyvtaklng therefrom 18 pairs of trousers, 57 pairs of socks, 12 shirts, 84 scarfs, 13 hats, 3 coats, 2 boxes handkerchisfs, and a pair of gold earrings, value £39 3s.—Mr Jackson ap peared in defence, and fts ho had only just boon instructed in tho case, asked for a remand. —Sergeant yVhito said all the wit nesses were presont, but if necessary he would not oppose the application.—Ra- ' manded until Tuesday next. Bail refused. Robbery.—Ann Dobbyn, the wife of a ' fish-hawker, was brought up on a charge of stealing tho sum of £7 from the person of Hugh Davis, at Lynch'«° boardingrhouse, Shortland-streot, on tho night of tho 10th inst.— Prisonor ploaded not guilty and wished for a remand in order to consult a solicitor.—lt was agreed to take ijhe caso at two o'clock.

CABLEGRAMS.

[keuteh's telegrams.]

Cattle Disease In England London, September 12. Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading in nn alarming manner amongst cattle in all parts of England. Victorian Tramway Legislation. The Tramways Bill was read a third time iv the Legislative Council laßt night. Tho Fighting in Tonquiu.—Mediation of England. London, September 11. The latest information from Hanoiisto tho eflect that bad weather is being experienced, which had impeded French operations. The "Times," reviewing the Franco -1 Chinese question, advocates that the Eng lish fleet in the China Seas should be increased. Paris, September 11. The " Temps," in its issue to-day, an nounces that the British Government have agreed to mediate between Fiance and China for the settlement of the dilh'culty in Tonquin. Death of Admiral Plorro. Paws, September 11. Admiral Pierre, who recently arrived hero after resigning the command of the I French forces in Madagascar on account of ill-health, died to-day. Suez Canal Reforms. Paws, September 11. The directors of the Suez Canal Company have decided to introduce from the Ist January, 1884, some modification of the existing regulations under which traffic tlirough the Canal is conducted. Amongst other things, the Company hare decided to reduce the duties payable by ressels in ballast, and undertake the charge of float ing ships that may become stranded in passing through the Canal.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The French and Now Hebrides.

London, Sept. 11. Th« Agents-General have written to Lord Derby, alluding to the visits of a French war-ship to New Hebrides, and press him for an immediate answer to this memoran dum.

The Orient Company's steamer Cuzco has arrived at Plymouth, and her cargo of frozen meat is said to be in good condition.

The disturbance in the neighbourhood of Croatia still continues, and the inhabitants of the villages between Glina and Petrina have revolted.

AUSTRALIAN

The Late Fire In South Yuxra.—Five Victims. Melbourne, Sept. 12. It has been ascertained that fire children, botween the ages of 12 and 4 yearn, were burnt in the hre at Walsh-street, South Yarra. The corpses, which have been re coyored, aro terribly charred by lire. A ' fifth child, who is severely injured, is now lying in a critical condition, and is not ex- ' peoted to recover, \ A later cable despatch received this afternoon states that tha fifth child has xdied from the injuries received. Masaacro at Now Hebrides. Sydney, this day. News hag boon received here that the second mate and four of the crow of the sohooner Ltvinia, and the Government agent, have been murdered by the natives of Apia. Sydney, Sept. 12. Another severe shock of earthquake was experienced last night in the south of this colony. The shock was felt most distinctly in theeifcy of Goulburn. Sydney, September 12. A crowded and enthusiastic meeting was held in the Town Hall of this city this evening, for the purpose of considering the recent actions for libol and contempt of Court, in which the proprietors of the "Sydney Morning Herald" were condemned to pay heavy damages. Resolutions re questing the Legislature to alter tho existing laws of libel and contempt of Court were carried.

SALVATION ARMY.

Majors FoUard and Barker to Visit

Auckland,

Thk next few weeks ia likely to be a busy time for the Salration Army members in Auckland. Major Barker, the command ing officer of the Army in those colonies, is expeatod to arriro in Auckland on Monday week, accompanied by Major Pollard, chief of the New Zealand forces. So rapid has been the progress of the morement in this oity that the Temperanco Hall no longer affords adequate ac«ommodation for the nightly gatherings. A site for a new and commodious barracks has therefore been secured, and the structure is expected to be ready for occupation about three months henoe. Captain Johnny Boworman, who has become quite popular amongst tho friends since his advont in Auckland when the Army was first established here, is to be removed from this district with Lieutenant Innes. Thoy will "farewell" within the next fortnight, and be succeeded by ofiicors from the South. In connection with the visit of the superior officers, we understand that Mrs Barker will present the colours to tho Auckland eorpi at a gathering immediately after their arrival here.

THE CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The chess tournament with liring pieces was repeated in tlieOperallouseluHt night before a densely-packed audience. In fact, after the performance oommonced, standing room was hardly to be obtained in any part of the house. Speaking generally, thoro was a marked improvement in the whole action of the mimio display. Tho atngo business was smooth, tho " pieces" made thoir moves with graco, ease, and unhesitating pre cision, tho tableaux weroovonmoiostrikingly effective than previously, the limolight arrangements wore much better adjusted, and uiero was on tho part of all the per formers a olearer porcoption of tho require ments of their individual parts. Their serone and puissant naajostios, the opposing monarchs, looked overy inch * tho king, posing in each situation with royal dignity and proudly self-conscious of their eacred importance as the Lord's anointed. They swayed tho sceptro as if accustomed to shape the dostinios of nations,and Btrode from choquor to choquor amid tho pomp and panoply of thoir embattled hosts with lofty mien and imposing carriage If tho kings may bo credited with a fair amount of vrawemblance, tho queens aro certainly entitled to quite as flattering an acknow ledgment. Thoy both looked and com ported thomsolves as worthy consorts to tho antagonistic sovereigns. Tho bishops woro becomingly gravo and seemingly devout men filled with holy unction, tho rooks woro gay and picturesque, tho knights satis factory ombodimonts of mediaeval chivalry, and the pawns bewitching little foomen with whom to wago war were impossible The courtladies, with their gorgeousanddazzling attire, formed a capital background ; tho little paces, with their tiny swords, looked like elaborate dolls, only more graceful ; the marshals bore the appearance of mighty men of valour; the heralds and their trumpeters, by their presence, seemed to conjnre up and reduco to concreto form visions of the blaze and glitter of tho tourney; and as for tho jesters, they did as well as persons who are not'• to the manner born" could be expected. Thoy had a selection of new jokes and funnyisma, many of which proved very palpable hits. Tako it all in all, tho pageant is one that has never been equalled on a local stage, and words can but feebly convoy an idea of the spectacle as it mpved in statoly procession about" the boards "to tho measured rhythm of the music discoursed by tho very officiont orchestra of the Choral Society. Tho con cert selections proved highly acceptable, and both Mrs Alexander and Miss Stoven son were loudly applauded for their vocal contributions.

In doferenco to pressing and very general request, it has been determined to repeat the tournament on Friday evening, when, as on previous occasions, the interval be tween the tournoys will be filled up by a short vocal and instrumental concert, under the direction of Horr Schmitt. We are re quested to state that this will positively bo the final performance.

SPORTING NEWS.

Result of tho Doncaster at. Lcger,

[rf.uter's cablegram.]

Loxdok, September 12. At Doncaster September Meeting to-day, the following was the result of the St. LeOer Stakes of 25sovs each, for three vear-olds; colts, Sst 101b; Milies, Bst olb. Second horse to receive SiOOsovs, and the third lOOsovs out of the stakes. Old .St. Legercourso (about 1 mile U furlongs and 132 yards). 223 subs. Duke of Hamilton's b c Ossian, by Sal vator—Music 1 Mr C. Perkins's b cChiselhurst, by Beau clero—Empress ~ Lord Ellesmcro's b c Highland Chief, by Hampton.—Corrie ... ... ■■• 3 [At last advices, Galliard and Highland Chief were favourites for the event.]

The V.R.C. Derby and Cup Betting.

[renter's cablegram,]

Melbourne, September 11. The latest betting quotations on the above events are as follows :— Derby. 2 to 1 agst. Archie 4 — 1 Ott* Colour. Melbourne Cur. 100 to 8 agst. Despot 100 — 7 — First Demon 100 — G Le Grand 100 — 5 First Water.

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

The Shooting for tho Qucon's Prize at Wimbledon.

On July 17, in real Scotch weather, a Scotchman again won tho Queen's Prize. The shooting began at 800 yards soon after luncheon gunfire, and the Scotchmen took the lead from the first, and no one else had a chance. The 900 yards range was shot through in a drizzling rain, which tho large crowd perseveringly braved, and as o o'clock struck it became known that Captain Youngs Private McVittie, and Sergeant Mackay, within a point or two of each other, were leading. The Scotchmen began" to muster in force near the firing points" the range officer tested the triggers of the likely winners, and as Sergeant Mackay, Ist Sutherland Rifles, fired his late shot, and the marking disc shewed a bull's-eye, there was a quiet murmur amongst the spectators, who were thoroughly undemonstrative until the last shot had been fired, and then the Scotch bonnets-were wavud aloft, and a ringing cheer echoed across the common. , The police soon made way for tho victor, and he was escorted across the commen by an admiring throng to the enclosure in front of the council tents. The Duke of Connaught shook hands and congratulated him, and he was then seated in the open Sedan chair, and was immediately mounted on tho shoulders of eight of the London Scottish corps, all within an inch or so of each other in height. The champion's appearance above tho head and shoulders of every one was tho signal for another cheer, and lie was marched off preceded by the police, a Highland piper, and the band of the Victoria Rifles, the latter play ing the usual Champion's March, " See, the Conquering Hero Comes." The gold medallist is a lawyer's clerk, and is ap parently about 25 years of age, and not so obviously Scotch as some of his comrades. He is very well-known in his county, but at Wimbledon his name is new this year. Tho following are the principal scores for this prize : — 800 900 yd. yd. Tl. Sergeant 11. McKay, Ist Sutherland, gold modul, gold badge, and £L'io 43 3G 79 Captain Young, 2nd Renfrew.. .. 45 33 78 Private It. 11. McVittie, Ist Dumfries i* 31 77 Captiiin McN'ab, et Lanark .. .. 34 i'l 7G Private M. Cuklwoll, Ist Uenfrow .. 3G 37 73 Corporal Proctor, Ist Elgin .. .. 31 38 72 The Elcho Challenge Shield was carried off by the Irish team ; and in the Inter national Match England beat the Americans by 45 point?. The excitement during this latter contest, which came off last Satur day, was intense. Tho result, when an nounced, was loudly cheered by an excited crowd, but, after tho excitement had sub- \ sided a little, cheers were called for the American team, and wore heartily responded to. Queensland and the Suez Mall. Though the Suez Canal scheme has been abandoned, a little incident in connection therewith, which occurred in the House of Commons, is wortli recording. Mr Bourke asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whothcr any expression of opinion had boen rocoived from tho Australian colonies with respect to the proposed ar rangement with M. do Lesseps. To this Mr Ashley stated that the Government of Queensland had telegraphed to the Agent- Gonoral for tho Colony requesting him to inform Ministers that the news of the proposed agreement had been received with great dissatisfaction, and made the j)crfoctly uncalled-for addition that "the Premier of Queensland, whatever '' his virtues, does not seem to have the virtue of knowing how to wait." This, at least, is the answer as reported by'the ' 'Standard." In the "Times" tho wording is rather different, the Under-Secrotary being re ported to have said, "the Premier of Queens land, who, with all his virtues, does not seem from our previous experience to have the rirtue of knowing how to wait." Sir Stafford Northcote very pertinently inquired • how long this period of waiting should oxtend, to which the answer was given— " till he had received eomo information as to the details of the scheme." On being further pressed, thia model of a courteous and con ciliatory Under-Secretary of State was obliged to admit that he had not yet himself taken tho trouble to acquaint the colony with those details for which he expected it to wait with tho patience of Job.

Cardinal HcCabe on tho Papal Circular' Cardinal McCabe, in reply to an address of welcome presontod to him on his return to Ireland by tho Catholic clergy of Dub lin at-the Cathedral, referred for tlie first time to tho Papal circular, and to tho dis obediont manner in which it had boen received by some of Mr Parnell's followers. His Eminence, in tho courso of his observa tions, said the great principlo of unity with Rome, which alone can preserve tho Chris tianity of the world, has ever had most un flinching asserters in the clergy of Dublin. For nearly thirty years the unbroken stream of material help which has flowed into the treasury of the Holy Father, despoiled of his temporal dominions by the enemies of religion, has proved that the dovotion of the Dublin Church was no more passing oppression of sentimental devotion. Yet this aid, generous according to our limited means, to tho Sovereign Pontiff would bo of small estimation in the eyes of the Holy Father if our filial obedience to his counsels did not correspond with our deeiro to assist him in his temporal difficulties. Thanks to God, that spirit of loyal to the Holy See has never failed, anA a late memorable occasion has brought it conspicuously for ward. Wlion that faithful watchman whom an all-seeing God has placed on the Tower of Israel gives warning of approaching dangor, it is not for tho untrained, uncom missioned citizens of the New Jerusalem to challenge His wisdom or His foresight. The All-merciful God has placed the Vicar of His Son on that watch-tower, and He who ever fits mon for their responsibilities would not—we may say could not—fail to prepare him for his most responsible position. Wlion ho who sits in St. Peter's chair speaks authoritatively to tho nations that consti tute- God's Church on earth in matters appertaining to faith or morals, ho speaks as tho mouth pieco of the Spirit of Truth, and a voico from tho Throno of tho Lamb proclaims to tho world, "When he that teaches you is my Vicar, fear him." Tho Catholic who rofuses to obey that teaching breaks at once tho bonds that unito him to the Church of God, and incurs the black guilt of heresy. This being so, is it not a serious thing for men calling themselves Catholics to impeach the teaching of that same divinely-constituted authority when lie feels called on to ad dress tho entire Hierachy of the Catholic nations on a subject which he regards as deeply affecting the moral welfare of their flocks ? Is it not an omen of evil times when the children of tho Church can calmly listen to men wholly unlearned in tho sacred sciences, whilst they pro claim to tho world that tho Holy Father has been influenced in his teach ing by secular and unworthy motives, that he haspassed outof hisown legitimate sphero of authority, or that he has acted in ignor ance or on false information? Such, from ths earliest days o( tho Church, lias been tbj language of false teachers, who, whilst raptending to reverence authority, would cling to their errors though condemned by the Church of truth.

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TELEGRAMS.

[from wr own correspondent,]

Cambridge, this day. Tho Amende Honourable. At the meeting of the Piako County Council yesterday, the report of the Te Aroha Tramway Committee was laid on tVo table by Mr J. C. Firth. He stated tW the tramway was expected to be working by next meeting of the Council. Durhw the meeting a somewhat unusual scene wag enacted. At a previous meeting Mr P^ Fen^n, of Te Aroha, had^nadesote false and misleading statements about, Or Whitaker regarding certain works «t A\ aiorongomai entrusted to him by thl Council Cr. Whitaker brought thZ£ before the meeting, and after a somewhat lively discussion, Mr Fergusson who wa= present as a deputation from Te Aroh submitted a very humble apology to Mi Whitaker, with a request to hare the ««» published. c

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Wellington, this day. A Good, Old-Fashloned Bishop, At the annual session of the Church nf England Diocesan Synod, the President the Bishop of Wellington, in his 2 address, said he could not but regard th present education system as one likslri years to come to be prejudicial to tta interests of the colony. He condemn^ the Act of Parliament which legalised marriage with a deceased wife's Bister and hoped that no clergyman holding o'rdera in this diocesan district would celebrate such a ceremony. In fact, one olertfymar had consulted him recently aa to such marriage, and he had advised him not to solemnise it.

CimigTciiracH, this day Mr Montgomery writes to the "Time*" this morning stating that he did not arranea with Major Atkinson, as stated, for no biasi ness to be done on the day of prorogation ' The Native Lands Court opens at Kaianoi to-day. A largo number of natives hira arrived.

Dunbdix, thU day. A fire at Tapahui last night destroyed tta shops of Hogan, bootmaker, and Farq«har tailor. Insurances : £200 in the New Zea! land Office and £75 in an office not stated A lively meeting of the Lankey Creek shareholders was held last night. It wa« ultimately decided to consult the aolioitors The action of the Reefton directors wai severely commented on.

CONDITIONAL IMMORTALITY.

Debate between Messrs. G. A. Brown and B. Hutson.

The debate between Mr G. A. Brown and Mr B. Hutson on the subject of Conditional Immortality was resumed in the Theatre Royal last evening, Mr Hutson on this occasion, and for the next two nights, under taking to affirm and prove from the Bible that "some part of all men is immortal"— that, in short, immortality i« unconditional —and Mr Brown, of course, denying the proposition.

The audience was about up to the average in point of numbers, and Mr Thompson again presided.

Mr Hutson, after noticing and replying to some animadversions in the " Bible Standard " upon the orthodox clergy, went on to say that in the last night of debate Mr Brown had admitted that man was composed of two parts, and that he himself started there in amrming that " Some part of all men is immortal." This part, he maintained, was the soul. Firat of all, he asked "What is man!" and turning tothe Bible, he found in Psalms the declaration that "Man is a little lower than the ang«ls," while in Genesis it was stated that he was created in God's image. The Hebrew word translated " angel " was the same word that is used to donote God, so that the angels being as immortal as God Himself, and man being only a little lo wor than them, he must share in their immortality. It was hardly likely, either, that a purely material being would bo created in "the likeness of God. Mr Hutson thence wen* on to remark the fact that in all ages and climes men have had a deep-rooted eonrio tion of the immortality of their being, and to remind the audience that the greatest modern philosophers, in recognising tha circumstance, had pronounced it to ba " the divinity that stirs within us."

Mr Brown expressed surprise that Mr Hut-son, instead of attempting to prove hii argument from the Bible, had seen n't to hare recourse to heathen and modern philosophy. What they wanted was Biblical authority, and not a passage had been given that would in any way sustain the affirmative conten tion. His opponent was simply attempt ing to bolster up the devil's lie in Eden, "Thou shalt not surely die" with the speculative beliefs of such men as Socrates and Plato. How was it, if the soul was im mortal, that at tho very time these philosophers were promulgating this doctrine, the inspired prophet* of God, who wore writing as they wero moved by the Holy Spirit, were telling men that they would die, and holding out no hope whatever of a life beyond tho grave? He defied anyone to shew that Moses, Isaiah, David, Solomon, Jesus Christ, Paul, or any of the Apostles, erer countenanced, asserted, or taught the belief in man's immortality, Eien Archbishop Tilloteon had admitted that the dogma was taken for granted, rather than proved. As for the conclusion that because man was created in the likeness of God he was therefore immortal, one might as well, on such a premiss, claim for him the attributes of omnipotence, omnipresence, aad om niscienco, and say at once that he was in fallible. Mr Brown then proceeded to shew from the Old Testament that the word " nephesh "—translated "bou1"-»; was frequently spoken of as a material thing that could cat, rido, feel hunger, be stolen, and be charged with idleness. Mr Hutson argued that the judgment* pronounced against the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, Tyre, Sidon, and Nineveh clearly showed that they were regarded as immortal beings, who were to be raised to judgment at the last day ; that Job in the Old Testament, and Christ in the New Tes tament, spoke of man aa of two parts i and that John s vision, as described in the Beva lation, indicates clearly the soul's immor tality.

Mr Brown challenged Mr Hutaon's asser tion that there could bo no resurrection if man were not immortal, and asked If he could presume to limit the power of God. The paradise referred to in tho Book of Revelation was the re-created earth after the second judgment had taken place. In tho remaining speeches of tho de baters, the principal point of contention was as to the interpretation of Christ's pro mise to tho thief on the cross, Mr Huteon holding that tho statement " Verily, I say unto tliee, to-day thou shalt be wita Mo in paradise " cxjAessly affirmedthe con tinued existence of man's spirit after death,, and Mr Brown maintaining that the comma should be- placed after- "day" instead of before it, thus making indefinite the period of tho fulfilment of tho promise. Tho debate will bo continued to-nighty and concluded to-morrow evening.

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