SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER[K™rMo/nin g .5.1l MOON'S AUJt-Kull Moon, 20th, 3.9 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Australia, P.M.3.9.. Hannerman, iruu; «■"»: lona, as., Crawford, from Whanearei Venus, ke'ch, Neill, from Opotikl

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENIKI. Southern Cross, b.b., Allman, tor the Bouth Fanny Kelt™ k.tab Williams far Monstonul wXngton. b b., Stophenson. for Tauranga Glenelg, B.s.,Cra\vford, for Russell Douglas. Is, Norris, for Mercury Bay. TO-DAY. Australia, P.M. B.s i Bannerman, for San Fran. oisca

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Ijondos.—Glance, baique. LC.G.K., April 8 langitone, barque. J.R.U.M., April 21; Bnttor- SweV toque. <J.M.D.f.. May i ; Laira, barque. Jun»l?TLiorlo.s.s.,to call July 28; O"""^' 0 Zealandla, Hermlone. Asterion, end Otakl. MKW?YOBK.-Handa Isle, schooner, aL.M.W., Aiooro Sea Islands-India. Pea Breezo, Byno, Myrtle, Fairy Qaeen, and Soothern 6^- aohooner, S M.L.H., due Houthebn P08T3.-Wave, brisr, and Seagull, teteantlne, from uunedin; Frederick BsseeU, barquo, from Oamuu.

IMPORTS.

Per Austrais-l oase. Per Te Anau. from Lyttelton-1,000 flaoks oats —Adam La; bourn and Co. Par Orpheus, from Norfolk Island-20 ssoks komerai.—Adam Laybourn and Co.

The Grasmero left London for Auckland on May 24, and passed Deal on the following day. The ketch Venus arrivod from Opotikl early this morning with 460 sacks maize. By the P. and O. steamer to leave London on August 1, Mr C. Luttlc, Mrs Luttie.sixßOns and throe daughters, were booked for Auokland. The tonnage loading on the berth at London on May 25 for Australia and Now Zealand amounted to 15.693 tons. The b.b. lora arrived at an early hour this morning. Passengers:-Mr and Mrs Carter, Meadamea Bas'oa, MoDomher, Lewis, Dor, MUS3* fimoock, Dozer, Carr. Messrs held, Blackburn. HIU. Tharls, Molnni 3, Fldler, Stavtni. Bttinoiogton, and foar others. The Weymouth. barque, from Boston for New Zealand, with a general cargo, put in to Cape Town on April 27, leaky, with damage to bul warks, and pumps out of order. A survey hav ing been hold, ft was recommendod that tho vessel dock and discharge part of her cargo to admit of a further examination betas held. From Sydney flics to hand per Außtr»lla, wa take the foliawinsltotrs :-Arrivala at Sydney —Aratapu from Kalpsra, July 7 ; Annabel!, from K»losra. July 3; Bella Mai y, from atios land, July 10 ; iJUUnoo, from Tasmania, July 10. Arrivals at iso wcwtlo: Fawn, from Auck land, July 5. Messrs Staley, Radford, and Co. quoto rates from London to Auckland: Rough measure ment, 20a: fine, 40s; liquids, 60s; weight, 80s; cement, 5s per cask; beer, lOd per dozen; salt, 80s.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA.

The P.M.s s. Australia arrived from Sydney at 3.30 a.m. to-day, but owing to an accident deEeribod in another column, she was not berthed at tho wharf till about 5.50 ajn. We are Indebted to Mr James Donaldson, pur ser, for press parcels, etc., and the following report;— Discharged Sydney pilot July 12th at 410 p.m. Experienced moderate westerly and variable winds and fine weather to Three Kings. Passed Three Kings July 16th at 7 a.m. Had light southerly winds and clear weather down the coast, and received Auckland pilot 17th inst. at 2.35 a.m. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs V. B. Brough, Mrs Stephenson and 2 children. Mrs Reid and 2 children, Mr F. Main- Waring, Mr J. C. Case, Mr S. P. Starr, Mr Goold, and 15 steerage, and about 40 in transit for San Franciaco and Honolulu. Speaking of the change in masters of the Australia, the " Sydney Horning Herald " says:—lt will be pleasing for the many frlendß of Mr Banncrman. late chief officer of the R.M.S. Australia, to learn that he baa been promoted to the command of that lino ship. Captain Bannerman has been- in the Aus tralia from tho day she was launched, and has gained his present honourable position by steadiness, poraeveranco. and a display of per sonal qualities that has eccurod for him many firm friends,

DEPARTURE OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

Tho Australia resumed he? voyage to Han Francisco lato this afternoon. Paesenirors— Joseph S. White, Mra A. Campbell, H. A. Knight, E. L. Knight. Capt. Bolr. A. G. Glover, J. Whlteman and wifo K. Flewellyn. wife, and Infant, Mrs Potts, Mr Groatlleld. George Nelson, A. Pringle, Dr. Pinching, Charles James, and nine in the steerage

PER LOCH KEN, FOR LONDON.

The barque Lock Ken will probably sail fcr London direct this evening, she takes a full general cargo as follows :— £ Gam, 5075 cases, valued at.. ..11140 wool.Bßbales do .. .. 2095 Copra. 163 tons do .. „ 2.786 Taliow. !83 casks do 2 319 Lea'lier. 54 bales do - „ 1730 Bark. 17 tons do .. _ 87 Apparel, 23 pkgs do .. .. 250 Grafs need Co _ .. 110 Steel wire rope do .. .. 95 Cotton do 1,209 . Manganese, 40 toes • Peart shell do _ .. 2.0C0 Total value.. .. .. _ 23 813

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

■ ARRIVAL. Wanaka. 5.8., Neville, from the South

DEPARTURES. Wanaka, s.s., Neville, for' the South Rowena, b.b., Scott, for Wanganui via way ports

The 8.8. Wanafca left Nelson at 1 p.m. on 11th, reached Wellington at i p.m. on 16th, Taranakl at 9 ii.ra. on 16th, arrived off Maunkan Heads at 6.10 a.m. on 17th, reaching Onehunga Wharf at 8.35 a.iv., and landed the 'Fr&co mall (Southern portion). Saloon passengers—Mr and Mrs Conolly, Mr and Mrs Pharazyn. Mrs Potts, Miss Carroll, Rev. B 8. Cross. Dr. R. ti. Pinching, Cant. Wilson. Messrs Damage, 6. Walker, J. M. Macdowall, T. K. Greenfield. A. G. Horton, Dive. E. L. Knight. H. A. Knight, H. Moore, Frledlander, D. Goldie. J.-Hartlov, Chambers, R. Noble, w. Hammond. Death, Chas. Gordon. OKey. O'Brien (2), Palford. Busche, Houothton, Gussett, and twenty-four In the steerage. We are indebted to Mr Wm. Set colt, purser, for press parcels, report, &c.

The as. Rowena left at 10 a.m. to-day for Baglan, Kawhla, Waitara New Plymouth, Opunaki. and Wanganui, with several passen gers and about 30 tons sundries for all ports.

The b.s. Hannah Mokau Is expected to arrive from Waltara to-morrow.

The Hawea left for southern ports at 10.50 this mornlnp. Passengers :—Meesrs Blaokmore. Bteveng, Orlo. Baxter. Morrison. R. Hutoht son; P. K. Moffay, Allan, o. Major, J. Major. Cooks. Broadhutst. Mrs Olsre and boy, A".iiH WetheraU and boy, ana i natives.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Adelaide, July 16. Arrived, this morning: Uesßsgerles Marl tbnea Cos. b>>. Melbourne, from Marseilles, Jodot. . • (pgn MBROHANT fIHPriNO AND USDE3 'WBITBeS' IBSOCIATION). London, Ju'y 14. Anlved I Ships Rlaito, bom lyttelton, April 14, and Sarica, from Lyttolion, April 3. New York, July 11, ' Arrived: Barque Thames, from Auckland, AprUlO. BuNEDitr this da Sailed: Foit Jsckson. for Sydney.

Mail Notice.

MAIM WILL GLOWS IB UNDBB I— THIB D*Y. " For RoSsell ana Kawa Kawa, per Te Anan For WhSn ß arei Head*. P-irua. Walou, Whan- Karel, Kamo, and Maugapai. per lona, at i p' m' Wednesday. I 8& Instant. For Waltara. eta, per MsogreßOr. at 8 a.m. ror Uoromandel. per Coromande), at 1150 a.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.59 p.m. Thursday, 19th instant. For Walwera, Te Kapa, Cralgieburn, anfl Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per b.s. Te Anan, aa follows :— For India, China, Japan, Medlteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Giaborne, Napier, Southern porta, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisl,and via Naples, for letters, etc., speolally bo prepaid and addressed, at 11 Money orders for Southern Ports and Australian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. . For registered letters and newspapers, at 1U a.m. Late lottors till 11.20 a.m. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Otoilki, per Wellington, at 4 n.m. , . For Mangawai and Kalwaka. per Doug as, at - 6 p.m. Si B. BISB, Chief Postmaster. Chlel Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JULY 17. 1883. I Abbott's Opera House-Diorama of Rusao- Tunish War, 8 p.m. St. Jamea'a HaU-Band of Hope Prize Con tests, 7 3D p.m. Masonlo Hotel, North fihora-ftdjoorndd Annual Mooting of Regatta Ciub. 7.30 p.m. Theatre Royal-Grand Masonio Entertain ment. 8 p.m. _____

Notices to Correspondents.

A Northern Fahmjb andKiibotoh.-ft letter to violently pereor at onght not to be offend nndirthi cover cf aronymlw. P.E.D.—Wo do not profess to give legal advice. In the case you mention, it is dear you could not claim tho goods. . W K.- VVe know of no book or pamphlet pub lished specially on the coalfields of New Zealand. Full particulars can bo got from Government returns: from the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute; or, better still, from tho Transactions of tho Liverpool Geological Association, which wo noticed on Saturday last. Tho paper on "Tho Mineral Resources of New Zealand" road by Mr Bramall doals fuUy with the coaKMda of the colony. You wiU find it in No. 6 of Vol. lIL Of the aoolety"s " Tranßaotions." published at BixDonco by Henry Young. Vi South Castlo- Btroet, IJvorpool.

Birth.

CARTER.-On Juno 30th, at hor roßidonca CoIHnKWOOd street, tho vriro of Davia Is. Carter of a son.

Deaths.

ATKINBON.—At tho Provincial Hospital, on July 10. Wm. Atkinson. a«red 38 Tears. Tho funeral will lea re tho residence of Mrs Donlolß, Cross-street, Newton, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 3.30. WILSON.-At Orencatrn, Shelly Beach Hoad. on the 16th instant, James Wilson, Ksqulro. Amoral" at 3 p.m. Friends are- roopootfuUy Invited to attend

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

TUESDAY, JULY 17. 1883.

Feu tha causa that lacks astlsUn For tho witmc that needs rotUtaoct, For tho future in the distance, And tho 00 that w» can do

Tub damage done to tho Kailway Wharf by tho mail itcarasbip Australia cmly this tnoraing, and tbo delay thereby caused ia berthing the stsamer, call for the attention of the Harbour Board. 1* is a remarkable fact that this is the third mishap ot a somewhat similar character that has occurred in connection with the Pacific Mail Company's steamers, while in charge of Pilot Murray, and •whether it be his misfortune or his fault, it has become a veiy serious mat ter. On the 2nd of April last, the Zealandia came Into port in charge of the pilot named, and when off tho wharf ho got her across the bows of a barque which was lying at anchor, and a serious mishap was narrowly escaped. Subsequently the Zealandia was run to close to the dry dock that the commander of tho vessel took charge, and himself berthed the steamer, Tno matter waa reported to the Harbour Board by Mr T. T. G»mble, tho Company's Auckland manager, who stated that on March 27th the Australia, when ia charge of the same pilot, and outward bound, carried away several piles from the Queen-stre«t Wharf. Mr Gambia alio forwardud the captain's re port, which ipoke in very emphatic laaguage of the entrusting of auch ve««eli as those of the P.M.S.B. Company's fleet to a per»on who never had charge of an ocean steamer before in his life. The Harbour Board having heard tho complainU, replied that "the Board regrets there has been any cause for complaint," and here the matter dropped. It is very undesirable tkat matters should longer remain in that state; and after the occurrence of this morning and the enquiry which is proceeding this afternoon, we hope such steps will be taken as will secure the safety of the mail steamers and the other shipping In our harbour. There is the usual conflict of evidence as to who is to blame for this morning's smash, bat the Harbour Board will not be adjudged clear of responsibility for it, as with thorn lies the duty ot sweeping away inch a cry ing scaodal to our port a» these repeated blunders constitute.

Amongst the through passengers by the mail steamer Australia were Mr Archibald Forbes for San Francisco, an! Sir Henry Park™ for England.

We acknowledge the receipt of the follow* ing sums in aid of Widow Hudson, collected by Mr J. K. Scott, Kevada Hotel:—Mrs J. Alexander, 10s; a Friend, 2s 6d; J. it. Scott, £1 Is; M. Andersoo, £1 Is; W. Lyons, £2 2s; J. Kuko, £1 Is; S. West hot burn, 10s; W. Broughton, 10s; E. McQlashan, 5s ; a Friend, 2s 6d ; a Friend, 2s; T. Bailey, 2s 6d- total, £7 o«6d. Also, from a Sympathiser, £1; S. Shsldon, 2«; Kl>., ss; S.D., ss; Mrs 8., 4a.

Some further facts in connection with the recent fire at the City Market have come to the knowledge of the polloe, and the fullest inve*tigation is bting made, with the object of unravelling the mystery. The inquest has been arranged to take place before Dr. Philson on Wednesday next, and will, in all probability, be held at the Anchor Hotel. There is every reason to believe that in the meantime somothing will be discovered that will throw light on the origin of the fire, as well as on the cutting ot the watar-hote during the progress ot the conflagration.

Contractors are frequently subjected to considerable loss through petty pilferings txom their works while in course of progress, and an In stance of this was wimesßod in the vicinity of the new Ponsonby wharf last evening. Soon after the men had quitted work, a crowd of lads of all sorts and size* made a sudden descent^ from the heights above, and carried away a goodly number of planks, which at least must have pos sessed some value to their owners. They were surprised by our informant, and, with the object of escaping detection, threw their respective loads amongst the ti-tree and over the side of the cliff, and fled,

The inquest on tho body of the man William Atkinson, who died from Injuries sustained by falling through a trap at Mr JVC. Firth's new bonded store in Lower Albert-street, was proceoding at the Hospital this afternoon before Dr. Goldabro' and a juiy of twelve. The evidence of the medical attendant, of Mr Jas. Edmiston, and of another witness,was taken, and a verdiot returned in accordance with the testimony adduced. The occurrence was considered to be purely accidental, and the deceased repeatedly said that no one was to blame for it. Steps have been taken to prevent similar accidents in the building for the future.

To tha Editor: Sir,—With the report that cholera and smallpox exist at Fiji, and knowing that steps have already been taken by the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria to quarantine all ves sels from that colony, may I ask have tho authorities here taken steps to quarantine the Penguin on her arrival from Fiji to morrow, or are they about to run the risk of having two of the most frightful epidemics introduced in this town, in order to save tho Union Company a few pounds expenditure T I may add that this is a question that has mu«h exercised the mind of the public during the last few days, and muoh surprise Is expressed at the silence of the local press on this important subject,— I am, &<■., Paterfamilias.

Sheridan, the well-known dramatist, was expected to be a passenger frnm Sydney to 'Frisco by tho Australia, which arrived here to-day, but for tome reason unex plained he was undue to leave.

The fortnightly meeting- of the Hayelock Band of Hope was held last evening in tho Alexandra-street schoolroom, Mr A. Weir (secretary) in the chair. The meeting was opened in the usual way. The programme was varied and interesting. The Key. W. G. Parsonson, M.A., delivered an instruc tive address on temperance. S)ng« we're contributed by Miss Battcnsby (pianist), and Mr Thompson, a reading by Mr Battensby, and recitations by Mrs Ander son and Master Kyan. The secrotary an nounced that the anniversary meeting was fixed for the 30th, particulars to appear in the Stab. Several of Hoyle's hymna were sung by members, and the meeting was closed by Mr Taylor,

The following have been selected to re present Wellington iv the approaching foot-, ball tournament:—Brown, Campbell, D. G. a. Cooper, Davy, Dumbell, Harvey, King, H. Koberts, H. C. Roberts, Ilonald son, J. H. Smith, A. Thomsorj, Udy, Webb, and Wood. Emergencies : Perry, Panling, Moore (backs ), Clifford, J, Holme?, and Young (forwards). At a meeting of the Wellington deception <- om mittee last night, it was decided to entertain the visiting footballers at a ball and dinner. Kohn and Co., jewellers, have intimated their intention of giving a handsome pre sent to tho winning team. Tho Duncdin football team is considered one of the strongest that has ever taken the field to represent Otogo. Taiaroa's abaence is owing to » broken col lar-bono. It is greatly regretted, but he will go North to witness the games.

The Russo-Turkish War Diorama was exhibited last evening to a large audience, who ovidently, by their plaudits, appreci ated Mr tfninar's efforts to ail'ord Bathfao tion and pleasure. The pictures were fair and well executed, givintj correct viows of tbe terrible scenes and incidents of that disastrous war. Several scenes were es pecially striking, such as the battles boforo Plevna, Constantinople by moonlight, crossing tho Danube, the march of Turk ish prisoners, the British fleet in the Dar danelles, and the siege of Kara. lhe de scriptive locturo by Mr Stuart was highly commenddblo as a clear exposition of tho representations. The usual Rift distribu tion was made. Mr Kenny, Freeman's Bay, carried off the suite of furniture, and Mr Kelly, Coromandol, tho breakfast set of 41 pieces. The entertainment will be re peated this ovening.

The XJluo Ilibbon movement appears to be rapidlyextendingitsopcrations in Ireland as well a* through the wholeof Great Britain. Thirty-one thousand seven hundred and seventy-live persons have signed the pledge and donned tho bluo ribbon at Belfast during a fortnight's mission, which has re cently boon ooncludod by the Irish Temper anca League. •' ver 14,000 signed in shops and offices. It la computed that in I'elfn.t, out of a population of 220,000 there are 62,000 personal abstainers, and 46,000 wearing the ribbon.

Owing to tho Temperance competition taking place to-Dight, the magic-lantern oatertainment in connection with the Wei lesloy-atraet Baptist' Sunday-school is postponed till next Tuesday evening.

A social gathering of teachers nnd elder scholars of the Pitt-street Free Methodist School was held in tho school-room last evening, and was very largely attended. The chair was occupied by Mr James Hiiuiiders, superintendent of the school, Tholprograrame, which was both instructive and entertaining, was gone through with groat credit to the various performers. Ihe programme consisted of songs (by Mrs Heminway, Mies Midler, and Mr Tude hope), piano solo (Misa K. Warron), pi&uo durst (Miss M. Edwards and Master John ston), recitations (Messrs T, Clark and It. Tattorsnll), and two short speeches from Mr S. Parker and Rev. H. M.acfarlatc. Selections w«rc also given by tho Church choir during tho evening.

Judging by the advertisement which appears in our issue to-day, the conver sazione to be belt' on Thursday cveuing in the Choral Hall promises to be one of tbe best and moat varied entertainments ever given in this city. Some of our best lady and gentleman amateurs will take part in the concert, while the Rev. Dr McMillan, who has a deservedly kigh reputation as an elocutionist, will give a reading, imon; the other attractions will be a number of powerful microscopes, a printing machine and a knitting machine at work, while a large quantity of interesting caries will be on view. Altogether there seems to he no doubt but that a pleasant evening will be spent by all who attend on Thursday even ing, and as the tickets aro finding a ready Bale, thtre will be a "bumper bouse,"

A well-attended mooting of tho mem bers of St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improve ment Society w;n hold last evening in tho Symonds-str«ct school-room,Mr V. E. Kice in the chair. The business of tho evening having been completed, H. H. Link, Esq., delivered an admirable locturo oa "American Hamour," with illustrations from tbe works of the late writers of America. Mr Lusk commented on tho early writers, and gave to Washington Irving the credit oi having been the author who gave to * merican literature an original and distinctive national character. Irving'« " Knickerbocker's History of New York" and "Letters of Jonathnn" dis played much of that humour which subse quent writers have exhibited in coarser degrees. Irving's stylo was always pure. Having noticed Holmes,' Haw thorne, and others, Mr Lnsk reviewod tho writings of A rternus Ward, Lowell, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte, giving character istic extracts from each Wiiter. The loc lure occupied two hours, and was instruc tive and very amusing, Bud at its close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lectarer for his able discourse, which was thoroughly enjoyed by membors and visi tors,

From a recent issne of an English ox change, we learn that two of tho nn armoured gun vessels attached to the Chatham Steam Reserve, the Goshawk and tho Frolic, are being prepired to bo commiuituod for the Australian Station.

To the Editor: Sir,—Kindly allow me, through the medium of . jonr valuable paper, to call the attention of the proper authorities t* the disgraceful stato of Rail way-street, Parnell. Horaesand dr»gs are daily gettine bogged, on which occasion it U painful to see the animals struggling to get out. Traffic should be stopped in this street at once, or something done to remedy the existing sttte of affairs and provent serious mishaps,—l am, etc., Hdmakity.

A sarvico of gone, entitled " Given in Chargo," will bo rendered by tho Franklin Primitive Methodist Chnrcb, in tho churclij on Thursday next, July 19th. Headings by ltev. J. Guy.

The third of the' North Shore "At Homos" for this season will bo held in tho Devonport Hall on Thursday evoDing next, at 8 o'clock.

The first meeting of the Blue Eibbon Army in the Mount Albert Dlstriot will bo hold In tho Mount Albert Public Hall on Thursday evening next, at half-post seven o'olock, when addresses will bo delivored by mlnistors and friends from Auckland. Musical selections will bo rendered at intervals, and a good meeting is anticipated.

Wo notice by advertisement elsewhere that Mr Glondlnning will open bis second olemontary singing class in the Prosbytorian Sohool-room, Parnell, on Thursday evening.

Francis J. Shortt's popular Shilling Art Union la now open: twenty magnificent prizes. —Apply for tickots, as soon as poßßiblo, 140, Qnoon-etroet.-tAdvt.]

I have just received 12 Gold Dangle Braoelets, U Latest Fashion Look Rrooohen.— F. H. Lewuson, Qneen-streeti—[advt ]

Singer machines, 2s 6d per week. Re pairs. ncodles,eto.-D.S. Chamber j, 70, Queen street.

It is indispensable. The Auckland Dlreotory, now on sole by all statlonors. Prlco, 6a ■

SPORTING NEWS.

(REUTBR'S CitBLE.)

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

MELBOURNE, this day. Mistaken and Sting have been scratched for tho Melbourne Cup.

Wairarapa Jockey Club.

CARTEBTON, Monday. A LtRQE meeting of the Wairarapa Jockey Club was held on Saturday. The date of tho Spring Meeting was altered from the 9th to the 2nd November, In order to fel low tho Paßtoral Show day. Th 6 stewards decided that the spring programme should ooneitt of six events, tho stakes amounting to £300, including two steeplechaioi, ■

A Lady's Wish.-" Oh, how I do wish ray skin was as clear and soft as yours I" said a lady to a frlond. "You can oasily mako it bo," answered the friend. "How?1 inquired tho first lady. "By ÜBlng Hop Bittera, that mokes pure rich blood and blooming hoalth. It did it forme aayon observe." Kead,

CABLEGRAMS.

(Reuttkr s Telsg-rams.)

ANARCHIST RIOTS IN FRANCE.

PARIS, July 15,

Serious rioting has occurred at lloubaix, a manufacturing town in the extreme north of France. 'J he disturbance was caused by the Anarchists, who assembled in largo nnmbers and defied the civil authorities, who found it necessary to call out the mili tary in the neighbourhood before the rioters could be dispersed and order re stored. THE CHOLERA IN EGYPT. CAIRO, July 14. The cholera epidemio has appeared at, Ghizoh, a village in the suburbs of this city, Vive persons have been attacked by the disease to-day.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.

THB FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR.— HIGH-HaNDED PKUCJBKDINGS. LONDON, July 16. Tamatavo has been proclaimed a French town, and the various Consuls resident there have boon forbidden to hoist the flag of tho country they represent. The captain of H.M.S. Dryad, becoming irritated at tbo conduct of the French AdininLia sending a body of marines ashore to guard the Con. Hiilntc, and boats to assist the fugitives, Tho Governor of Mauritius h also sending a steamer to Tamatave to bring away any fugitives that may care to leave. THE SUEZ CANAL QUESTION.— DE LESSEPS OBs.TI.NATE. LONDON, July 10. M. dc LcsEeps threatens that unless somo decision is come to with rcßpcct to the second canal across the Isthmus of Suez, he will appeal 10 the French to resist further concesions. Mr Childers, Chancellor of the Ex chequer, will resigu If the agreement is rejected. The Liberals and Tories will support the nomination of The U'Conor Don for the vacancy at Wexford,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Military Tools—"Files" of soldiers. An open fire-place—-The field of battle. The most useful thing in tho long run— Breath.

The Mayor of South Dnnodiu is ktaod for assault.

More rumours of gold come lrom;Canter bury; but mighty little gold as yet. Patea settlers are wanting refrigerating worku to be crccttd in their vicinity. Thero are 150 blue-ribbon wearers at AraUpu.

Professor Sample it in Wellington, and has a l*rgc class,of pupili, 35,750 sheep w«re preserved or boiled down iv Queensland last year,

Patea Steam Sawmill and Woodware Manufacturing Company has been formed.

Goorgo W. Winter han been sent two years to prison for embezzlement at Dun odin.

Since Murphy's challenge to fisticuffs', tho "Herald" has become zealous about having the gloves well stuffed and having the police in attendancv. Tne s.s. lonic, which lately sailed from Lyttelton, took Home 116 paaaengora and £02,000 worth of gold shipped by the New Zoaland banKs.

Dr. bimms Bays that in Berlin water is now curing every kind of tkin and many other disease. 7he patient sleeps and eats n water from 55 to 100 days.

A lad named William Visor was acci dentally sbot in tbo arm yesterday after noon by another lad whilp shooting Bparrows with a small revolver, hear Christ church. '1 he injury is serious. lv June list 1,210 persons arrived in this colony and 952 lefc, the balance in our favour being, tberefore. 258. No Chinese arrived, but IS leit tho colony during the month.

At Melbourne, Mr Bromby, tho renegado Englishman, faikd to pay a cab fare of 2s, and has been ordered by the Court to pay it with 15s coats.

Blenheim settlers have sent a deputation to Wellington to obtain information relative to establishing a meat-freezing company. At Kaiapjj, Canterbury, 21 parents have been prosecuted for not sending their children to school, and ordered to send them under penalty ot 10s in each case.

SUPREME COURT.-In Chambers.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) Registration of Wills.—ln the follow ing coses leave was granted to register copies of wills :—Me David Mtddinn, Samuel Edgcr, Oliver Sidney Ellis, Thomas Johnston, and John Loos Faulkner. Letters of Aumini«tkation.—ln re | William Burton (deceused), Mr Muckechnio sppli' d for lotters of administration, which weio granted. i Gibbons v. Kaipaba Steamship Com pany.—ln this case, a summons calliDg on the plalntills to shew reason why their cause should not bo postpone! was dis missed. BUrMFIKLO V. COLBMAN AND OTHBBS. —Mr a. E. Whi taker applied for leave to appeal from the decision of Hit donor Mr Jmtice Gillies.—Appeal granted 'on usual terms. Wilkinson v. Wihtakkb.— Mr Brown ing moved for further time to plead, and one month wai granted. Creditor*' Trustees op Biuy's Estat* v. Bray anu dtiuks.—This case was sot down for judgment, which was read at length.- Tho action was one brought on tho 25th January last by the creditors' trustee in bankruptcy of one Thomas Bray who was adjudicated bankrupt on 27th July, 18S0, against the said Thomas Bray, Grace Cant, his daugutor, and her husband, and James Bray, his son. The object of the action is to ict aside a deed mado by Bray on the 13th December, 1879, by which he conveyed certain property to his wifo (since dtad) for life, with remainder to his son and daughter. The plaintiff alleged the deed to be void under the provisions of the 63rd section of trie Debtors and Creditors *Ct. —Hi* Honor gave judgment at length, reviewing material points of fact and la*, and con cluding as follows t—l bavo come to the cooolDßion that it will bo necessary before finally deciding this case to hoar evidence as to the circumstances under which the husband received tho separate incomo of his wifo, and tho mode in which he applied it, and also, at the same time, to hear farther argument upon tho view of tho case which now presents itself to mo, and which has not been argued. I shall, there fore, order that the case be tot down for hearing on evidence 'at tho August Civil Sessions of the Court.

This concluded the business,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo Messrs Hull and Prime, Justices) DnuNK.—Six persons were peniahod for this offence Mv Biddy. — William Bibby was ohargod uinl-r tho Vagrant Act with being a rogue, etc, within tho moaning of tho Act, — Prisoner ploadcd guilty.—One month's impriaonment. aiisknt. — James Taylor, a seaman, was ohargod with absenting himself without loavo from tho British ship (jlenlora, on tbo 16th mat, —Prisoner ploadod guilty.—Tho captain said if tho man would conduct himsnlf properly and return to tho vessel, he would not press tho charge.—Ordered to be sent back to tho ship. A Dangerous Oiiaractkk. — Kiohard O. Coulson, alias Dr. Coulson, was charged undor the Vagrant Act with begging in Quoen-stroot on the 16th instant.—Tho prisoner, who was drossod in the garb of a rustic, gazed round tho Court with a maniacal stare and ploadod not guilcy.—Mr Hamilton, ohomiat, deposed that tho prisoner nailed at his Bhop about i o'clock, and introducod himself by Baying i " I urn Dr. Coulson, of Mount Melon Gaol, and It you do not immediately fork out money enough to send me to tho King country, J will at onoe prooood to smash your win dowb." He did not comply with thorequest.but suddenly eocured him until a con. stable came. Witness considered that such a dangerous oharaotor ought not to bo at largo; ho seems to have a penchant for smashing ohomUts' windows.—Constable Maokay arrested tho prisoner.—Sergeant White having offered gome remarks, the Bench sentenood Coulson to one year's imprisonment with hard labour. Summons Casks.- The following persons wore lined for the undermentioned offencoa against tho by-laws:—Daniel McLollan, ohimnoy on flro, 18; Waltor Grigg. Barao, Is: George Mo- Caslin, wandering horaos, 7s and costs ; Qoorgo Allen, horse and cart unattended,^; Edward John King, horse at large in Brighton Road, ss: Waltor Smith, without ohaln on wheel, ss,— Krank Burt was chorgod with driving at a rapid pace round Fort-street.—Mr Earl, In defenoe, ploadod not guilty.-John Calvert, cab drivor, Frederick Finley, and Inspeotor Goldio gavo evldenco.—Mr Earl addressed tho Bench at some loneth. arguing that Mr Burt was a skilful drivor, and that the norse, Gladstone, was well known for his noblo qualities and breed: an animal that knew his way about—Defendant and .Tamos Lindsay gavo evidence.—Tho Bonoh considered that a breach of tho by-laws had boon committed, and imposed a flno of 10s, and cosb>, £119s.—Hugh MoGrotty, a similar offenco, lined Ss and costs. Alleged assault. — William J. Courtonoy was! ohargod (on summons) with assaulting Maurlco Sullivan, on the Bth ltitt., by catching him by the throat, &0.-Mr Jackson appeared for complainant.—Mr George appeared for do fondant and ploaded not guilty. (Left sitting.)

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES

Arrival of the British King.— A Smart Voyage.

Oue London correspondent, writing via Briudisi on June Ist, says :— The Hew Zealaad Shipping Company's s.s. British King (Captain John Kelly, com mander), with her anxiously-waited-for cargo of frozen meat, arrived in Plymouth Sound on May 25th, after a surprisingly smart passage of 47 days 17 hours (stoppage I included) via Capa Horn, ihe British King loft Port Lyttelton on April Btb, and, despite aggravatiogly contrary winds, which were easterly instead of as usual, westerly, rau down to the Horn in 18 days, rounding it on the 24th April. On the 2ad of May, the steamer reached Bio Janeiro, where nh« stopped to coal for a couple of days, thus allowing the passengers a much appreciated run oa ihore, On the 6th the voyage was resumed, and on the 10th the British King crossed the Equator in long, 31 W. Four days moro steaming brought the vessel to St." Vincent, and here it once again became nocassary to stay 48 hours for coaling pur poses. Tbe goad ship passed Madeira on the 20th, called at Plymouth Sound to dischargo mails and passengers on the '25th, and by tho evening of tho .following day was lying comfortably berthed in the Koyal Albert Docks. The exact steaming time from port to port wa« only 43 days 9 hours, so that it -will make a good deal of differ enco when boats are employed which do not require to stop more than once. Besides, coaling at Kio and Si Yincont must be a pretty expensive business. The British King came into port as neat as a new pin, and landed her passengers in high good humour. They all spoke in complimentary terms of Captain Kelly, and of his officers, Messrs Smith and Barton, and exprassed themselves well satisfied with the Now Zealand Company's arrangements for their comfort. The fresh provisions frozen for consumption on the passage wero specially appreciated, many of tho delicacies habitually served on the tsaloon table nerer having been seen on shipbourd before. Amongst the passengers do wn on board hunting up their luggage, Ac., I noticed Captain Fraser, M.L.C., and Mi Fraser, looking bronzed and hearty; alu, Father Gelding, and Mr and the Miwei Gould, of Christchareh. Save for stop page, &c, the British King's tun home was quite uneventful, fair winds and fine weather being the leading characteristics alter rounding Cape Horn.

Frozen Meat by the British King. Tbo British King brings 7,000 carcases of prime mutton for the English market. Of these, 6,000 aro oonsigned to tbe Hew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, 500 to the Australian Land Com puny, and 500 to Messrs Miles Brothers. As Uo freezing apparatus is sure, to have already boen fully described iv jour columns, I need only say thai under the experienced maua«eaiont of Messrs J. Scett aod William Callan, it worked perfectly satisfactorily. The highest temperature in the tropics was 110° to 116" Fahr. in tho sun and 85° in tbe shade, the water nisi) showing 85" at time*. The engineers kept the freeziog chambers between 0° Fabr. and 16' during the hot weather, but from New Zealand and Cape Hoin 26" was often found Bufficioat In the Cold weather the engine was kept going only a very brief period, the shortest day's work recorded being 2hrs. 23min., whilst the longest time was 1 lJUrs. on 000 very close day near the Equator, It may be worth pointing out that the engine (llaslom's) in use upon tho BritUb King is much cheaper to work than was ihe Bell-Coleman affair on the iiunedin. Cornpnro the working time,

Shortest Longest day's work. day's work, Dnncdin ... 6hra. 16hrs. British King... 2brs. 25min, llhra. -ISmin. In addition to tho mutton, the British King uas i:i her freezing chambers fisb, game, fowls, labbits, pork, and sacking pigs. Thine uro'not for sale—merely for consump tion on the voyage. I lunched on board with Captain holly, and enjoyed somo capital flounders ana schuapper, followed by duck, mutton, aa. The only thing that does not seem to freeze satisfactorily is the milk. Here, as on the Dunwiin, it curdled, but still seems to have been quite drinkable, for the children in the saloon used it regu larly and in preference to-the tinned pre served milk.

Prominent amongst the objects In the first freezing chamber, I noticed a black swan and frost fish — presents lor Mr Caster, of the N.Z.S. Company. After the market prioo of mutton had bco i exceptionally high for some weeks, it was certainly rather annoying that the HritiKli King should arrive juet at tho moment of a temporary glut. Such, how ever, was the case, and the re suit is that ihe wholesale prices realised ao far h»ve not .been specially good. On Tuatday, May 23th (ihe day before yesterday), tho Hew Zealand Loan and Morcantile sold 150 carcaies at 6:i!d. This is £d lest than tho Sorrento's mutton realised, and a M more than tho Dunedift's. l'be butcher: i-ecm rather partial to the Canterbury mutton. They say it strongly resembles prime JSagliah Southdown, and sells more readily than any colonial meat thoy lmvo yet had. I append the Messrs Fisher's re tail price list lor tha mutton per Britiih Kmg, placing in parallel ditto por Sorrento and Duuedin. Per ,„. . Per Dunodln Joint. British King. and Borronto. Shooporstdos .. .. 8d BJd Hind Qiiartcrs „ .. DJd lOd Korequiwtor* .. .. 7d 7Jd Logs, with nooka or broaata .... Od Old Baddies, loins, or shoulders .. .. 9d .SJU)9Jd Shoulders, with nocks or breasts 8d 8d Nooks 7d 7d Breasts Ud SJd Iho bulk of the British King's meat unsold has been transferred (as in the ceubo of the borrento) to the hulu. Sea Witoh. Judge Manning. Judge Manning's condition continues very precarious On Friday laat he became unconscious, and wai apparently so near his end that Dr. Roberts adviaed that any friends should ba telegraphed to. The Superintendent wired to Lord Pembroke, Mr Blackett, and Captain Ashby, all of whom were in the house within an hour and a-half. The Judge, however, grew hotter, and is now able to recognise people tie se«m« excellently oired for. Nurnos never leave him night or day. Immigrants for Thames. The Orient steamer Ligurla, which sails from Gravesend to.day (June Ist), takes out Bixty stoerago passengers for the Thames, Tbcy are oomigued to Mr Rich, and have some connection with the Tnamos Valley Railroad. Passengers for Auckland. The ship Zealaudia sails foe Auckland to-morrow, She ought to hare gone a week ago, but could not get cargo. The passengers (amongst whom are Mr and Mrs Clark) have been living on board three days. Mr and Mrs W. M. Catton, of Auck land, leave for that city via America to morrow (Jane 2nd) in tho Uuuard s.», Gailia. Mr John Maling, a surveyor, who pos ses»es a little capital and a great many high-olasa testimonials and certificates, leaves for New Zeeland in the Waikato next week, with his wife. His final destin ation is Cbristchurch, but in order to Bee tho country he means to break the journey at Auckland and make for Wellington overland after inspecting the Waikato, &o. Mr Maling has introductions to His Excel lency the Governor, Mrs Holdship and family leave for Auok land (via Sydney) in the P, and 0. s.s. Kosetta. Auckland Shipping. The ship Grasmere sailed for Auckland, and was off Portland on May 26. The Urnsuioro has a good reputation for [fast sailing, und her numbers should bo (lying from Mount Victoria about a month after this reaches you. The vessels on the berth tor Auckland are the Asterion, Heruiiono, Lnira, and Otaki. Mr iiud Mrs G, Luttio and family (9) loavo for Auckland on August 1 per P. and v, steamer. Freights for Hew Zealand. Freights for New Zealand ports continue Black. The Catalonia wants about 1,000 tons at present, but whether she will ever get so much seems doubtful. Tha JV.Z.S. Company have at ltngth lealistd the »e<ien sity of lowering their rates, and their next steamer will take cargo at 45s to all ports, instead of 55s and (itte, as heretofore. At these rates tho ships ought to £11, but whether they will pay is a different que« tion. The British King folks say the Oata

lonla burns a rare lot of coal, and I hear j the steamer is chartered at '2(U pot ton for I one voyage, or 18< if kept for two, This means a large sum ol money. Despite tho lowered rate* ot tho N.Z.S. Company, it will still bo much cheaper to «hip via j Melbourne or Sydney. The s.s, Gulf of S. Vincent offers to take cargo to both these ports for 20a. What do you think of that 1 I have heard, too, that homeward freights from New Zealand do not always pay. A shipowner told me yesterday that ore of hia captain) had not long ago cabled from Canterbury to know whether he should accept a cargo of wheat at 20s. This would hare meant about £1,800, which the mer chant didn't think good enough. The ship was sont to Madras, and brought home a freight sheet turning in £4,000. This is a fact. Honours to Colonists. Mr Gsorge \T. Dcs Yaur, Governor of Fiji, has been created a K.C.M.G. ; and Dr. Van Ha»at, membor of tho Sennto of the University of New Zealand, a C.M.G. Sir Julius Vogel recurved an invitation to the State Ball at Buckingham Palace on May 20. The "Spectator" on Sew Zea land Colonists. In a review of Mr G. W. Husden's "History of New Zealand," the "Spectator" says some unpleasantly severe things about the attitude of tho colonists in the North Island towards the natives. Tho writer is especially down upon Mrßr>ce for the Farihaka raid and tho imprisonment of To Whiti. "It is difficult," he observes, "to read Mr Kuaueu's record, ot the brutal detail* of those proceedings without a shudder of shame ana disgust." The article goes on to describe the trial account of tho Maoti chiefs, and winds up as follows:—"JNo pains «e«m to have been spared in collect ing and collating authorities for this history, and the record appears, on tbe whole, as tmstworty as it in minute, vv o foar, however, it is de»tincd rather to cause the descendants of the present colonists to be ashamed of their ioregoers than to induce tho»e now alive and in pow«r to alter their ways." A 'lheatrical "Star" for the Colonies. The theatrical papers announce that Mr Gamer, of Melbourne, has persuaded Mr Charles Warner, who it one of the most painstaking and popular of our young actors, to " star" in Australia and New Zealand during the next six months. Wam»r, yon know, made hit reputation by mi extraordinary vivid piece of character acting in Charles Ktado'n version of Zola's L'Auamoir, "Drink." This drama will, of courts, be tbe piece de resistance of hia Antipodesa trip, though he will also appear ai Christian Christianson in Buchanan's " Storm-beaten." Warner leaves Eng land about tho end ot august or beginning of September. Henri/ Irving's Colonial Tour. The preparations far Irving's American and Antipodean tour are progressing on a in at elaborate scale. He takes with him specially-nude folding scenery for the com plete repertoire, and every membor of the Lyceum Company, f/om Miss Terry down wards, is being fitted with a sumptuous wardrobe. Tho p;ays are to be mounted with the same splendour and attention to detail as in London ; in fact, the living troupe will be the "awelleat" company that ever travelled the United State* or Australasia. Anglo-Colonials at the Verby.— Backers of Mr Stead's Morse. The fact of there being a New Zealand owned horse, with fi. good outside chance, running tor this year 1! Derby, led to a sur prising number ot Anglo-colonials '" gala vanting" down to Epsom on the 23rd hut. la the paddock, beforehand, Mr Stead's Payne Stakes winner bald quite a levd?, prominent amongst those who looked him over beiu.'j certain wall-known gentlemen not wholly unconnected with the greatest of Mow Zealand tanks. Business men never go to the Derby, so I will mention no name*. I daicsay, however, eoiuo of your leaders may be able tg give a guess at the identity of the jovial ex-M.L.C, who Was observod that evening returning ' trora Epsom on the top of a drug with a blue veil envolopinghis rubicund features and a doll in his hat. But to return to Mr Stead's colt. Splendor canio to tho post in prime condition, but was voted not quite class enough to have a winning chance. Despite this, however, the Anglo-Colouial contiogett " stood " him to a man, and for a place he was also backed very extensively indeed by the outside public. Amongst the swells who rather fancied the New Zealand-owned colt may be monlioned Lord Alington, part pro prietor of the eventual winner, St. Blaise. At Kompton Park, ten days before the race, his lordship accepted the nice little bet of £1,250 to £50 about Splendor, and it was Mi firm impression the latter would outstay Galliard, and perhaps Beau Brummel too. Splendor had the advan tage of first-class jockeyship, being ridden by James Snowden, who piloted Blair Athol to victory in 1S(!4. Snowden wore a rather dull crimson jacket with green sleeves and black cap. They are not pritty colours, and contrasted disadvan tageous^ with Lord Cadogan's brilliant " Eton blue," M, Lofevre's " tri-colour," and air.Frederick Johnstone's "chocolate ana yellow sleeves," la tho race it-elf splendor did not figure altogether in gloriously. For the first mile he lay well up with Kt. Blvise on one side and Prince on the other. Directly, however, they began to o.mie down the hill, Mr Stead's chance of winning tho Derby of 1883 came to an end. The fact is (as the " Special Commi- aionor" of'the "Sportsman " points out in an artiole on the race the following day), that though Splendor seems a cleverly topped horse, his forelegs are defective, and tbo severe descent, combined with hard ground and the tremendous pace at which the race was ran, fairly knocked him out of time. He passed the post seventh, but could probably have been nearer, as Snowden palled up when he saw tho finish lay between Highland Chief and St. Blaise.

On the following day Splendor was started for the Epsom Grand Prize, Archer riding. Padlock slipped the field at the start and won anyhow, Splendor not being persevered with,. At Ascot, Mr Sto«d's colt has engagements ia some valuable stakes, one of which, at least, he should win. Route to New Zealand via America. The Anchor Line baying initiated a regular service between Liverpool and Mew Yoik, offer special advantages and reduc tion! to through passengers to or from New Zealand. Their famous steamer tho Fur ne.isia is one of the most luxurious floating palaces crossing the. Atlantic, and they have just purchased the gigantio City of Rome. This vessel, you may remember, was rejected by the Inman Company because she failed to steam tho rateetipu lated in the building contract. Engineers hfive now rectified this, and on a trial trip tho other day the City of Rome achieved ISJ knots an hour without difficulty. Alterations have also been made in the passengers' accommodation, which, the management boldly announce, shall be far superior to anything hitherto attempted. A Story about Maggie Moore, The " Referee" of Sunday last tells a fanny story about a lady uncommonly well known at your end of tho world, to wit, Maggie Moore (Mrs J. C. Williamson). The yarn is to tho effect that Mrs J, 0. W.'s mother, au old Irishwoman, was greatly, opposed to hor daughter's footlight aspira tions, and co when Maggie, having obtained an engagement as tinging chambermaid, rushed home with the news, she was greeted with the cry, " Chambermaid is it ? Cham bermaid bedad I Faix, it's flttrr that ya stopped at home and helped your initlur than to bo emptyin' slops for dirty actors," Mace and Slade in London. Mr James \laca and his protege", Slade, tho 80-callcd Maori, were in London during Kp. som week, and gave edifyine entertjanments at the Elephant and Castle Theatre, Middle* sex M usio Hall,and other equally savoury re -Bortn,almost every evooing. Thinking you might like to know a little about the doings ' and prospects of the interesting pair, I made several vigorous attempts to interview them, and on the morning of the 24th managed to catch Mr Slade at his hotel. Unfortun»tely,tho great man was in a hurry to be off somewhere, and disinclined for conversation. He said he had run down to the Derby the day before, enjoyed raher a "wet" night afterwardp, aud felt "chippy." Assuming ihis to mean brandy and soda, I suggested a draught of the reviving beverage at ray expense. Slade, however, shook bis head sorrowfully. It teemed as though, he had imbibed two or three drinks already that day,- and doubted the wisdom of tak ing more so early. Eventually the pugilist promised to call at my rooms the same afternoon and have a good yarn. Of course, he never came, I think Slade and Mace only did moderately well in London, > o doubt they had a good time and met with a certain amount of hospitality from Mace's old friends. The boxing clubs,

1 however, completely ignored them, and tho j "JRcferee,'' which v the great psper for anything and everything connected with pugilism, never % even mentioned their names. They' left town again on j Friday to continue the interrupted pro vincial tour, but mean to come back ior a day or so befom sailing for the Slates. Luscombe Sear ell c's jxeio Opera. The talented composer of the " Wreck of the Pinafore,'1 to wit, your old friend, Mr Luscombe Searelle, produced his new work, " Estralla," at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday morning last, in the presence of on indulgent, but sadly limited audience. The feet is, it was the hottest summer afternoon we have yet had, and even the hard-worked critics rebelled against sperjdinjj it in a stuiiy play-house. as * result, Searelle'n uia»ter-piece has : been left wholly unnoticed. Ihe dailies never mentioned it at all, and even in the weeklies all I can find is a briet announce ment that the performance took place. Of course,there may be some method in this silence. I daresay your readers remember that when the "Wreck of the Pinafore" was damned fay the critics, Searelle accused • them of conspiracy with Gilbert and Sulli van to ruin him. Well, perhaps they now ! purpose to punish the little man by iguor i ing bis work in loto. I hear at the Savage • Club, "Kstrella" was by no means a , failure. Searellc's music (as might be cx i pected) is neither original nor well orches i trated, but he has strung together some catchy dance tune?, and the libretto seems i to bo distinctly above the average of tuch • works. More, however, on this subject in ' my next.

Miscellaneous Gossip. The new gunboats for the Australian •tation are ready for commission, and the first of them, the Karen, will leave Sheer hups to-moirow (June 2), > he second, the Goshawk, follows a month later. Mr William Acton Adams, J.P. of New Zealand, has been elected a Fellow of the Colonial Institute. la the last list of the gentlemen ad mitted members ot the Koyal College of burgeons after examination, I no ice the name of Mr Albert Mania, of Wellington, M.Z., who has been finishing his medical education at Guy's Hospital. la cumpany with feir Saul Samuel, f-ir A, Blyth, and other colonial representatives, Sir H rancis Dillon Bell was emertained at dinner by the Earl of Derby on the Queen's iflrthday. The "World" denies the popular •Theist" preacher, Moncure Con way, is ill, and asserts that his lecturing tour in Aus tralia and New Zealand is undertaken solaly for pecuniary reasons, or in other words, to make money. Mr Samuel Rabbidse, of Invercargill, New .Zealand, was married at Newnham, VTinchfield, on May 10th, to Kliaabath, eldest daughter of Thomas Burberry, of Baxiugatoke. Some time ago I wrote to the secretary uf the recently formed Australian Clnb at Cambridge, inquiring'whether any of the members of the University from New Zea land were distinguishing themselves as cricketers or boating men. On the 24th , inst. Mr Herbert W. Williams, the new hoo. see. replied :— " Dear Sir, I must apologise for not having answered your letter before. Just at present 6. F. Grace is the only New Zealander doing anything very much. He is playing in the Clare College eleven. I will certainly let you know should anvtbing of importance transpire." (N.B.—This Mr Grace must Dot be confounded with G. j?. Grace who died some time ago, and was brother to l)r W. G. Grace.) 'ike Linsard season at the Imperial Theatre having proved a complete failure, Mr Bruce means to have a try eliewhore, and the "popular a ustralian star," aa the ii called, will appear at the Adelphi next month in a now play, by Wilkie Collins, the novelist. How do you like the idea of having to partially " pay the piper"" for Wew Guinea ? 1 see quite a number of London papers suggest that Queensland cannot herself look after the new colony; New Zealand, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, should bo made.to lend a helping hand.

[From thb "Euhopkan Maii/."]

Ihe Labour lrafflc in the Pacific,

The ''Merning Post," referring to certain allegations tbat have recently been made against Australian colonists with regard to the labour traffic in Polynesia, remarks :

"So much has been said to the prejudice of the Queensland and Fijian planters that it U absolutely necessary that the cbarges should either be substantiated and .reme died or disproved. A-searching investiga tion cannot be conducted in an office at the Admiralty in the absence ot the persons chiefly concerned. The colonies implicated have a clear right to be heard, and before a tribunal not exclusively composed of officials whom they,.perhaps wrongly, consider hostile to them. Should it be shown that it is in their power to further legislate for the suppression of abuses, we have every confidence that the administrations in Queensland and Fiji will willingly adopt tne recommendations of the committee which has been investi gating the subject. Jo secure the per fect unanimity «.f the colonies iv these questions, it would be worth while to make greater concessions than are now demanded, it is certainly creditable on their part to evince such a deeire to participate in the investigation, and evidences at least a belief iv their innocence. In conclusion, wo may be allowed to express a wish tbat advantage may bo taken of the present opportunity to institute some inquiry into the working of the native policy inaugu rated in Fiji by Sir Arthur Gordon, On the one band, it is said to be producing excel lent results, and to be thoroughly accept able to tbe ma-s of the aboriginal population. On tbe other, it is condemned root and branch by the planting interest, who clamourously assert that it will, ere long, involve natives and Europeans in utter ruin. It would certainly bo worth while to have Tin authoritative opinion upon the working of ' the novel »ysti>m of government which elicits at once such warm eulogy and such bitter hostility. From all we have been able to loam, the origin atoiß of tre existing native policy can well afford to be judged by the results achieved in Fiji. If the planting- interest can only be convinced that their agitation is based on error, an element of discord whioh has long prevented the beet educated and most influential members of the European population from cordially uniting with the official classes in the good government oE the island, will be removed." Mr Valentino S. Hervey, late of the firm of Mesirs T. K. Groves and Co., timber morohantp, Bishop?gatc-atroof, city, has accepted the post of secretary to Nelson Brothers (Limited) Company, New Zealand and London, Lecture on Neio Zealand. "Anglo • Australian" writes in the "European Mail":—"I donbt not that very many colonists at the Antipodes are familiar with the name and person of Mr J. B. Pash, of Chelmaford, Essex. Mr Paah has been & great and very observant traveller in Austral regions, aud has brought an unusually keen and intollifiout observation to bear on colonial industries, especially all those connected with any form of agricultural or pastoral enterprise. Mr Pash has just delivered before tho Jtfssex Chamber of Agriculture a very explicit and elaborate re port on New Zealand, from a farmer aud grasjier's view-points, and drew a large and mast appreciative audience to listen to his highly practical and valuable remarks. Mr Fash has1 been a farmer Ml his life, and' has ha 3 the unusual advantage of gaining experience on farms in sevoral English countries, and thus, when travelling through the colonies, he vas enabled to form a good comparative idea of tbe >«la« tive value of the systems in vogue. This leotmo cannot but have a good effect in Essex, and will serve assuredly to dissipate many highly erro. neons impressions prevailing in .some quar ters as to the true charaoter and possibili ties of agriculture in New Zealand,"

Very amusing aro the blunders made by tho daily newspapers, even when dealing with tbe most ordinary points of Austral asian geography, Thus, as an example, one of the leading London daily morning journals prints in large type tho announce iiiont in connection with the New Guinea question of the rather striking fact that Victoria has annexed New Zealand !

1 mentioned in my last that a new scheme was on foot for a plan of emigration on an extended basis to New Zealand. I may stuto now that ting scheme is making good progress towards a happy inauguration, and probably in my next X may be in a position to lay a number of interesting and important details before my readers,

Cubed op Drinking.—"'A young friend of mlno was cured of an insatiable thirst for liquor, that had so prostrated his system that ho was unable to do any business. Ho wna entirely onrod by tho use of Hop Bitters. It allayed all that burning thirst, took away the appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and he has re mained a sober and steady man for more than two years, and has no desire to return to his ups."—From a leading li.X. Official. Read.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTHR.

WELLIJNGION, this day.

Fending Judicial Chanffcs.—Wlio will be next Chief Justice ?

llt is currently rumoured in legal circles here that the retirement of three oeea. pants of the Judicial Bench is imminent aud the names of Chief Justice Prender. gast and Judges Richmond and Johnston a'o mentioned. I have caused inquiries to be made, and have ascertained there is positively something in the report, the legal profession having been. sounded by the Government on the matter. It fc stated that Sir James Prendergait It desirous ot proceeding to England. Judge bichmond is in very bad health, beine afllicted with asthma, and Jud>e Johnston's advanced age and service of 25 years on the Bench fully entitles him to a pension. Canterbury members of both branches ot the Legislature are anxious Mr Harper, son of tbe Anglican primate aid an kngiialTbarrister, should step iuto'Judgo Johnston's shoe?. It is thought to be ex. tremely improbable that either Judge Gillies or Judge Williams will be elevated to the (Jhief Justiceship, it being contrary to the Englihh practice to elevate a nisi prius Judge to the ' higher office, Indeed, this has only occurred twice in the century. In this connec tion, I may mention that a Christchnrch barrister informs me theie has beta a feel ing amongst the legal profession In tha South for some time past that Mr Whitaker aspires to the Chief Judeeshlp.so that after all there may be something in the stories of the Premier's retirement. Mr Htout'n name is mentioned as a probable candidate for the ermine, should a vacancy occur. New Gaol for Auckland. Plans for the new Auckland Gaol are now completed. It will be buLt ot dressed scoria, set in lime and mortar, and it ii contemplated that ie shall be erected by priion labour. The gaol will be con structed on the radiating separate system— a "fad," it is said, of the Inspector of Prisons. It will accommodate about 300 prisoners. A Sick Member, Mr Pilliett is too ill to attend the House. Sir George Grey's Taxation resolutions. It U whispered that Ministers are much exercised in mind over Sir George Grey's motion re taxation of land improved by public works. Sir George Grey it a clever genera]. The first .clause of his motion «m ---bodies the known intention of the Minister of Public Works, and tho second clause embodies the spirit of the resolution car ried by Major Atkinson last tension, and diametrically opposed to Mr Johnston's new "fad." Obstruction to the Whakatane River. Mr Morris to-day asks the Minister of Marine if he will cause an inquiry to be made as to the obstructions at the mouth of the Whakatane liiver, with a view to their removal. Auckland Custom. Bouse and Agricultural College. Sir George Grey's motion re Auckland Custom House and Agricultural College appear on the orders of the day, but there is not tho slightest chance of their being reached to-day. Ihe Separation Proposals. There is sonic talk of again bringing up Mr Driver's separation resolutions of last year for debate; but whether the Provincial party will be satisfied with tbe last division or Dot remain* undecided. ■ . i Tne Government Banking. There is also some talk of moving for a select committee to inquira into* the mode of keeping tne public moneys and formulating some proposals or schema by which the Bank of New Zea land can be transformed or constituted as the State bank. Whether this move ment will take form this session, or only partially, the latter portion of the motion standing over until the next session; is still undecided. A few days will, however, sbow whether the motion is brought for ward this sessioM or postponed, Ihe Terawhiti Gold Craze. ' Mr Adam Porter has on exhibition some splendid specimens from Thames andOhine murt Goldfields, and as he has the reputa tion of being a big mining authority, and has promised to inspect and report on Tora whiti, he is much run after. He tells a good story, which well illustrates the present insane feeling anent the Terawhiti reefs, we showed a large shareholder a piece of very rich stone, worth four ounces per pound, and asked the Welliogtonian if there was anything from Terawhiti like that. "Double as good as that," glibly replied the gold-fever patient, but his jaw fell when Adam told him the piece of stone he held in his hand was worth £12. The Fate of the Land Company's Bill. I have reasons for believing that the Gov« eminent will oppose unanimously Mr De 1 autour's bill. Should this happen the Company will bow to the Goveromant wishes, aid the Government in reforming the native land legislation and stopping scandals at the Land Courts, and do what they purpose doing without uovernment aid or intervention. Of course, Ido not know what will be done this afternoon, bat I feel justified in hazarding this probable outcome from the great shadow that Mr Moss describes ai overhanging the House of Representative*. Second Headings To-day. ■ The second roading of the Native Land Company's Bill and the St. John'g Col lege Kemoval Bill come on to-day. Maintenance of Hospitals, <f& Mr CuroD to-day atks Gov«rnmout whether they will, during the pretest tea* sion, introdnoe a measure to endow with waste lands of the Ciown hoipltali and charitable institutions, as was provided ia ISSO by the bill of Mr Stevens, which was passed by the House through all Us stages, Ihe Annexation Bill, The Annexation and Federation Cam* mitteo has concluded its Jabouri, Their recommendations - will be in effect that the House approve of what the Government have done to far, and that for the future they should adopt the suggestions of the. Home Government in so far as the finances of I> ew Zealand will permit - that b, that each case of proposed annexation or federation shall be considered on its merits. The Committee will recommend the Honse to pass Sir George Grey's Annexation Bill with tha amendment of one word—the striking out of the word "government" in the second clause, and inserting instead the word " parliament," giving power to Par* liament to manage external affairs without the interference of other colonies, I under* stand this amendment was made on the suggestion of Major Atkinson. Constitutional Reform, Sir Geo. Grey's rights and Privileges of Members of Parliament Bill will be printed in a few days. It is designed to give to private members the light of initiating legislation despite the opposition of the Speaker. It will probably con tain a clause prohibiting Minis ter* recommending the Governor to request the Home Government to introduce any Act relating to iNew Zealand without the consent of the Houfo of Representatives j neither may Ministers recommend the Seal of State in tbe same direction.

THE NATIVE LAND COM PANY'S BILL.

[BT TELEfISRAPH • TRESS ASSOOIATION.I

Stormy Meeting at Gisborne. GIbBJKNK, this day. The great fi«ht between the land tpecalt* tors and the Native Land Company came off last night. From the firit, (mail Piikcha and Maori beys of the "larrikin " class attempted to obstruct the proceedings, and no persons on behalf of the Company got a fair beaiing, Tbe land speculators and party eventually carried the meeting by attempting .to Mtiow that Mr Bte» was actuated by personal motives sod wished to influence the It.M. Court bere in the case of Bees v. Kerr for libel. Mr Gannon was very eloquent. Bis argu ment amounted to this-that if the Conij pany had done no harm to dato, by »U means prevent them ilninji to 'or the future. He took particular excfP« tion to the fifteenth section of the Company's bill, -anil wished to prove it was intended to confer the power to rat* private lands, which was'inorrect. The questiou at issue was whether tbe petltiw was public or piivately got np. It w»s finally resolved that the petition w»» public, and that it was not expedient to advocate the Company's bill.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY. JULY 17



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