SHIPPING IN TELLIGENCE.

_. »™.t> JThis Evening, 4. II I HIGH WATER Vpo-morrow Morning, n.a •I QTTNSET.-This Evening. 5.33 ' I IVwMSB -To-morrow Momng, 6.28 KB-J- AGE-New Moon. 2nd. 1.03 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

j Ringarooma. s.s., Carey, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Tnnn s s.. Amodeo, for Whangarei MKtllfbrigantine,Lanc for fcamnn

IMPORTS.

Per Ringarooma-100 bundles wire, 00 bags -,«no 10 hhds and 10 barls ale, 19 packugos ?^ws 33swlnglc trees, 1.500 sacks wheat, 20 STt-mlO sa?ks pollard, 170 sacks oats, 514 Sacks potatoes. 10 sacks peas, U cases bacon, 20 S cheese, 50 cases castor oil, !W sacks grass seed, UK sheep.

Inwards Coastwise.—Rangatira, from Bar rier, with 19 tons firewood; Moetau, from Turanga Creek, in ballast.

Outwards Coastwise.— Rangatira. for Bar rier; Fanny Kelly, for Whangarou; lawny Thornton, for Hokianga, with general cargo.

,The schooner Jane Anderson is loading at Dunedin for this port.

The departure of the Rlngaroomafpr the South has been postponed till noon on UYidaj.

The brigantine Clansman is.no« -'-'<••»>^"' from Lyttolton, and vessels which left.ten .days after her having arrived, some a .xiety is re" tor her safety. The Clansman is owned b> Messr. M^QuaVric and Laurie, of Auckland, ami is in charge of Captain Win. Lamb.

Messrs R. Sparrow and Company, of Dunedin. were the successful tenderers for repairs to till ss. Rotomahana. The contract price is JH.AO Hs. _ad the work, which is already started, will be completed in about five weeks time. The schooner Louie left Lyttelton for Auck land on the 23rd Inst., with 1,2 0 sacks wheat and 80 sacks potatoes. Passenger: Mr I. Louis. The magisterial inquiry into the wreck of the schooner Alma, which was expected to take place to-day, has been postponed until 11 a.m. on Friday.

The barque Mataura, which eft this port jot London on May 25th with a full cargo of frozen mutton, is now 96 days out, and her aruial Home should soon be reported by cable.

TheTJrigantlno Defiance left Oamavu for A tick land yesterday.

Tho barquo Loongana will sail for Newcastle to-morrow, in ballast, to load for Mauritius. She entered outwards at the Customs to-day.. Tho s.s. Ringarooma arrived from the South at 5.30 p.m. yesterday. Passengers-Mr and Mrs Hcllyar.Mr and Mrs Tipple Mr mid -Airs Volbrach, Mrs Booth, Mrs Smith. Mrs Alhuiaeh. Miss Allannch, Judge Macdonald, Bishop Luck, Roy. Riordan, Messrs Fitzimons, Ru hind, Langlon, Stewart, Kelly, Hallenstcin, Curry, SauSders, C.Coote, Prictore. Henderson, Uwje. Buckland, Bishop, Campbell, and ]o in the steerage.

The master of the schooner Prince Alfred' which arrived at Lyttelton on the 21st instant. reported that on tho 15th inst., two days atter leading Hokianga, a N.W. gale prevailing at the time, he passed some wreckage. A topmast ot a vessel, which was probably about 200 tons to size, passed close to the Prince Alfrod, and a number of kauri planks,, apparently 12in to 18in wide. what he took to bo pino apples, were also fioaimg about with tho wreckage. The Prince Altrcd was at the time 20 miles to the N.U .01 tape Egmont. __

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The Wanaka, which left for the South yester day afternoon, took the following passengers: — Miss Moglnio, Miss Tiernoy, Mrs Gamier, Messrs J. Macloitte, John Mynott, Thomas Mahoney, C. V. Layard, R. Barrer, Blithe. Leo, 11. Smith, John Chambers, A. Hawker, E. Lewis, \\. H. Jones, Cassar, Cottam.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Mariner. Sailed: Glenelg, for Wangaroa.

Whangarei, this day. Arrived: lona, from Auckland, 7.30 a.m. New Plymouth, this day. Arrived: Wanaka, from Onehunga, 7 a.m. Wellington, this day.

Arrived, at Heads: New Zealand Shipping Co.'a ship Wairoa (Uolbeachel, from London, 101 days.

Melbourne, August 28. Arrived: Orient, from Plymouth (July 14).

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this'day.', At Mr G. Sibbin's sale of hardware and iron mongery to-day tho whole was disposed of. The barb wiro, ex Handa Isle, was withdrawn.

The Frequency of Abscondmenta.—Were die fugitives from justice who chance to bo caught more summarily handled and severely dealt with by the operations of law. the offences would prove far less numerous. So if the pirates, on thclhigh-scas of trade, who steal the semblance or UDOi.i'iio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, were despatched to prison-houses, tikis incomparable cordial would be less open to larceny.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails, will Close as under :— This Day. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Ringarooma. at { 4 p.m. For 'Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 30th inst. For Whitiangi, per Columbia, at 9 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 10 a.m. For Wniwora, To Kapa, Craigioburn, Walk worth, etc.. per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. Fer Waltara, etc., per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohiuomutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads. K-amo, Whangarei, and Mnngapoi, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Maugawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern ports, per Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. Friday, 31st inst. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at -P.w a.m. For Waitara, etc., per Rowena, at II a.m. Per Ringarooma, as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brindisi, aud via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and ad dressed), at 11 a.m. Money Orders, for Southern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. For regis tered letters and newspapers at 10 a.m. Late letters Oil 11.20 a.m. For Waibckc, Cowos, and Coromandel, per Coromandol, at ).3o p.m. Tuesday, 1 It li September. Per s.s. Zealandia as follows:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central • and "South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, registcrod letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an oxtra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will bo received by Oio Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo de due in London on Mon day, October 22nd, 1883. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 29, 1883. Abbott's Opera House—"Hamlet," 8 p.m. Pitt-street Upper School-room — Lecture by Ruv. Wm. Morloy, on "John Wesley." Nowton Congregational School—Band of Hope Union Choir Practice, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall—Lodgo United Service, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A. - Meeting of Welsh People, 7.30 pmi.

Notices to Correspondents.

J.D.Me—Your letter is so very irrelevant that it would bo useless to publish it. If you had confined yeur effusion to tho subject, and used a little logic, we should have lnsortod It. Try In future to marshal your thoughts, then com mit them to writing; also, writo on ono side only of tho paper.

Alpha.—Arithmetical ciphers wcpo taken into Europo by the Saracens in 991. Letters of the alphabet had previously been In use there.

Birth.

WATT.—On tho 27th August, at her residence, "Ravclstouo," Great South Road, Mrs R. H. Watt of a son.

Deaths.

BARRETT.-On tho 28th August, 1883, at his parents'residence, Wellesley-street, Auckland, John William Ernest, son of Margaret and John Barrott (palnfCT); aged 6 years. The funeral will leave his parents' residenco at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday).

MURRAY.—On tho 27th Auinist, James, tho infant son of J. 1). Murray, Western Springs; aged 6 weeks.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883.

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

In a weok, at most, the Parliamentary session will bo closed, and when its results como to bo summed up we fear tho verdict must be tho too common one of splendid promise and misernbly-poor performance. A lot of useful legislation has, us usual, been initiated, only to be in cluded in the wholesale and indis criminate massacre which marks tho closo of every session. , The sole reason for this appears to bo listless ncss of our legislators, who after sitting a couple of months, aro as eagor to fly from their posts as a batch of schoolboys after a year's study. If it is not lack of energy that is tho matter with our representatives, it is some thing less creditable to them. If they are not lazy, they are dislipnest, and do not scruple to take tho country's pay, whilo thoy neglect tho country's work. Their attitude ef utter unconcern for tho interests of the colony is responsible for tho political apathy of tho constituents, who aro glad to turn from tho barren field of politics to tho more elevating and exciting topic of interprovincial football matches. This feeling on tho part of tho public is not altogether justifiable, but it is natural and excusable, when tliov witness tho indifference of those whom they have chosfgi to look after their concerns. Tho meadjjires marked for abandonment at this time, embrace some of tho most Important which were under consideration. Prominent among these wo observo tho Mar ried Women's Property Bill, which was in troduced iv last year's session and also drop ped. This measure has been adopted in England, and its provisions ara so well known as to require no further discussion : tho need for it Is admittedhem; and yet, to .allow members to make an undignified rush for homo, it is to bo ag&iii'.' shelved. Nearly all tho other measures named by Major Atklnnon lasf nighty to be dropped are of importance. it is sufficient to instance tho Local Courts Bill, tho Municipal Corporations Bill, and the Impounding Bill, to show tho nature of the measures which aro boing abandoned. To tho credit of a section of tho Opposition it mustbosaidthatthey struggled to prevent tho early close of the session ; but witli their i compact majority, Ministers havo been able to carry out their Intention so far, and it is vain to expect that tho scramblo and rush can now be stayed.

A number of interesting cable meswiges and a lengthy letter by Mr J, q McCormfck, appear on tho fourth pago of this Issuq.

An example made of somo of the Pon sonby larrikins would not be without good effect. On Monday night, as Mr Leighton was walking along Ponsonby Road, accom panied by a lady, some of the wild spirits who hold high revel at night, having thrown showers of stones on a house near Picton street, made a wild rush away, colliding wi^th tho J»dy in their mad career and throw ing her violently to tho ground. The force of the shod}?, was so great that she remained insensible for about a quaj'teT-of-an-hour, but has, wo are glad to lea.ni, suffered no permanent injury,

We have received 2s from Mrs Owen for Widow Hudson.

The young man Harrison, employed by Messrs A. CTark and Sons, who was severely injured by the accident in Fort-street, is still in a precarious condition. : He received a serious concussion of the brain, but this is now overcome, and tho danger has since been as to inflammation sotting in. Dr. Kjjjght is attending the sufferer, and doing all in his power to aid in his recovery.

Mr O. G, Stead's Lgos has been scratched for the Now Zealand and Canterbury Cups.

A fire alarm was rung by the city bells about eight o'clock last oyeiiing, when flames were obseryed in the upstairs window of Mrs Whitcojhbe's Registry O/Jj.ce in Wollcsley-street, The Fire Brigade. Sal vage Corps, and police were speedily in at tendance, but their services were fortunately not required, as Mr Whitcombe, who was on the premises at the time, assisted by some jFrj,ej..d._, had extinguished the fire at an early stage. Mr Whitcombe it appears was writing in a back iWlj., when lie suddenly saw the reflection of foo through the door leading to the front of the premises, where the children wer. fi. bed. He rushed in and finding tho lice curtail) in flames, beat it with a i)l;*nkt_. Several other persons then came to his assistance, and all danger was soon at an end. TJie damage done is con fined to the loss of tjic curtains ing] the burning of some paper over the windo^y. The fire is supposed to have been caused by ono of the children having placed tho candle near to tho window curtain, which then caught fire.

Among the passengers by the Ringarooma rom the South were Bishop Luck, the Rev. Riordan, and Judge Macdonald.

Tenders were received to-day at tho offico of Messrs W. F, Hammond and Son, fortlio erection of n cottage at Henderson's Mill, with the following result: F-lewllvn f'2lo ; R. J. Vercoe, £220; Brabazon, £248; W. Colwell, £260 ; also for a cottage at the North Shore : Oliver, £19S 10s ; J. Mays, £254 ; T. Lynch, £275.

Special cervices were held on Sabbath in St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Renuiera, in connection with the opening of the new organ. The Rev. MeKenzie Fraser preached an able and interesting sermon ih the morn ing from 150 th Psalm, v. 3rd to tifii, and tin; Rev. J. Robertson delivered an impressive and suitatflo discourse from Psalm 119 v. 54. There were large congregations at both diets of worship.

A meeting of Welsh people will be held this evening in the room of the Young Men's Christian Association, when several proposi tions of importance to the sons of the land of-Severn and the Dec who have found new scones of interest in this city will lie brought forward. Wo learn that numbers of tho ancient Welsh families of Divvies, Morgan, Jenkins, Griffiths, Thomas, and Jafl'y are moving amongst us, and one proposition, wo understand, will come before the meeting with the view of forming a representative brotherhood in connection with tho harp and bardic glories of the western mountain.

The Mahurangi settlors have a literary society numbering sixty members, which appears to bo going ahead. Mr Such, of the district hotel, a thorough Londoner, gave a paper on " Old and New London," full of memorable facts, and Mr Camp bell, tho Wnrkworth school-teacher, pro duced a paper on " Education—its Influence on Poverty and Crime." The Roy. R, McKinney is tho president of this pro gressive coterie of thinkers and speakers.

To tho Editor; Sir,—ln tho recent Poultry and Pigeon Show we exhibited birds in two classes — game cock mid pigeon, for which, in both classes, the judges awarded second prizes. On going to tho secretary to receive the money wo were politely informed that there had not been sufficient entries, and there was no money for the second prizes; therefore, we lost our entranoe money ns well as the prizes.— Wo are yours, iS»b., Two Prizetakeus.

An entertainment in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Sunday-school was held last evening. There Mas a large attendance. Tho programme, which -was gone through vory creditably, included the following items :—Pianoforte duet, Misses Bealo ; duet, "Elirin on the Rhine," MisaosHarbutt; song, "Olivia," Miss Burgess; reading, "Clarence's Dream," Mr Morton; duet (pianoforte and flute), Captain and Mrs Beere ; song, "Serenata," Mrs and Miss Bcnlo, with 'cello obliguto by Mr Boale ; reading, Mr Peacocko; chorus from " Moses in Egypt," company ; pianoforte solo, Miss Ross; song, "\ouand I," Mr llcscott; recitation, Mr White; song, " L'Angc D'chu," Miss Beule; comic quartette, "Singing Losson," Mrs Burgess, Messrs 11. Burgos., Dudor, and Reid ; reading, Mr Wickham ; song, "The J oily Young Water man," Mr Reid ; chorus, " Rain," company. Tho performance was under the musical direction of Mr Boale, to whom credit is due for tho success attained. Mr T. 1.. White was vory successful in his recitation, viz., "Speech of Sergeant Buzfuz in Bardell v. Pickwick." His make-up was excellent,.

The Onehunga Borough Council met last evening, tho Mayor (Mr Codlin) presiding. A telegram having been read frum Sir Maurice O'Rorko asking for tho opinion of the Council ns to the proposed " leading lights" on tho South Head, Manukau, a longthy discussion took place, and the fol lowing resolution was passed : —" That this Council does not consider itself competent to express an opinion on such a purely pro fessional matter." A tender to erect tho tire-boll for £14 10s was accepted. Accounts for wages and metal to about £130 were authorised. This concluded the business.

Before tho shop window of a picture dealer in Vienna stood a lady, who appeared to take special interest, in an instantaneous photograph of one of the principal streets in tho capital, for she presently entered the shop and bought the picture. On a closer Inspection, aided by her glasses, she had no doubt in her mind ns to the identity of tho two figure., in tho street which hod first arrested her attention. On reaching homo, sho subjected her daughter —a blooming lassie of 18 summers—to a severe cross-examination ; but the latter denied in the most positive terms haviiiig at any time promenaded tho streets in com pany with a young gentleman. On being showsd tho photograph, howover, sho saw that further denial was useless. The sun, acoordin£ to tho German proverb, hod brought the truth to light. Nor could she Erovo to her mother's satisfaction that her iscinating young teacher of music, in taking her out for a walk, had improved tho occasion by giving her a lecture on counterbass—on harmony, ]>os.sibly. Tho curly-haired pianist has beon dismissed, and a wnite-iiaircd gentleman, of grave demeanour, engaged in his placo.

There was a good attendance at the coursing mutch at l'upatoitoi yesterday, und the s_>ort proved very good. The fol lowing is the result: —Buckland's King beatllogan's Mercury ; Ferguson's Ivanhoo beat Fenton's Lady Nelson ; Quirley's Black Harry beat Carter's Black Boy ; Abbott's Black Tulip beat Buckland's Lady ; Bainbridgo's Lady (winner of last cup) boat Garrett's Avondale ; Hogan's Scamp beat Dervin's Perfume; Carter's Lady beat Chermsido's Kaiser. Potronel and Lady Mary were the first in the slips this morning.

In connection with the Methodist Free Church Literary and Debating Society, tho fortnightly meeting was held in tho school room on Tuesday evening, Mr J. Piatt presiding. An interesting essay was read by Mr R. Tudeliopo on tho " Present Ago," in which ho reviewed the scientific, jioli tical, social, and moral as.iect of the pre sent ago in n humorous mid entertainihg manner. Tho paper was woll received and criticised by the members of tho Society, to which the essayist promptly replied. This Society is now becoming very attractive and entertaining in its meetings, and will provo a source of benefit to its membes,

The repairs on tho City Market referred to last night were executed by Mr A. G. Reid,.Fort : streot, and not by Reid Brothers, as stated by mistako.

Tho regular monthly meeting of tho Grammar School Board of Governors took place late yesterday afternoon, there being present —Mr Tyler (in the chuir,), Mr J. M. Clark (Mayor), Col. Hnultain, and Rev. C. M, Nolson, A lottcr was received from Mr A. Boardman ro tho letting of tho Ponsonby Hall, tho gentloman writing in his capacity as one of tho trustees. Ho said that their understanding with the Governors was that the letting of the hall should rest with them (the trustees), any funds arising therefrom being applied as hitherto towards keeping tho hall in repair. Ho also Btated that the spouting round tho building was in need of rapalr, that tho estimated cost was about £20, and that tho trustees would contribute a fow pounds. After sonio discussion it was resolved tjiat t)jo trustees pi tho Ponsonby Hall should bo requested to do the neces sary repairs to tho spouting, as tho build ing ought to have boon in a good repair when it was taken ovor j the Board furthai agreeing to maintain tho hall in repair during its occupancy, but objecting to its boing let again without special sanction. A letter was received from tho Rev. Thomas Thistle, stating in explanation of the request to have his resignation withdrawn that ho looked forward to a residence hbre lasting for a considerable number of years. T]io withdrawal of tho resignation was thoreforo allowed, ant} tho secretary was in structed to convey to Mr Tldstlo t^io satis faction of tjjp Board thereat. Tho only other business was the affixing of the Board's seal to certain leases,

Tho effect of British influence on savage races, raised by the proposed annexation of New Guinea and the New Hebrides, has nowhero boen butter illustrated than in tho enso of tho African negroes, Rather more than a yoar ago, at a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institute in London, a coloured gentleman, the Hon. William Grant, member of tho Logislativo Council of Sierra Leone, concluded an able address in tho following significant terms :— " Taking th.o negro as ho Is, lip foe's grate ful to tjie English people ; lifi'is'anxious to work with tiiem ; he looks upon them as a father—as in fact more than a father • and lie reveres them as one who is supeyiof to himself. When wo como, as negroes, to see the great act of your nation to tho negro racs—that great act which no negro can think of or sjxiuk of without bowing his head with reverence and guititlidp to this great nation—we look and ask what has iftdufigd a wliolo nation to subscribe millions oj money, to sacrifice hundreds, ay, thousands, of valuably jives for tho ' purpose of relieving a downtrodden race of a whole continent from degradation and death, and we say, ' What has ail this been dontf fay'!' Nothing. You gain nothing from us. Yoij sjmp»y d° Ras an act of justice, and it jis ai> act gf J.jnrlnes.B, and an sot of Godlike goodness. Ajfd I, fts a repre sentative negro, stand liero and bow down my 'head in token of veyo.ronco to this nation for what they have done for, my people and my country."

SCINTILLATIONS.

Sheridan as "Hamlee" to-night. Professor Sample is in Dunedin. Devonport rates increased by £250 this year. Alternative plans for cutting down Emily Place are in preparation. There are said to be 100 millionaires in Philadelphia, Unemployed workmen in Adelaide are offered work on Government railways at 5s Gd tier day, 1 he test of a good orange is said to be its thin skin and heavy weight. He who cannot forgive others breaks the biilge over which he himself must pass; A Londoner advertises a powder which will prevent cats running around und making a noise at night. It is black, is put in a gun, and makes a noise when it goes off.

At Greymouth yesterday, Mrs Peebles tried to hang herself in the lock-up by a handkerchief tied to a bar of the cell ventilator. She wrb purple in the face when cut down. "It is tho little bits ov things that fret and worry us," says Josh Billings. "We can dodge an elephant, but we kant a fly."

Rev. Lindsay Maekie, a Presbyterian minister of Dunedin, who has been on a tour of Australia for the benefit of his health, has returned very poorly. Josh Billings says—" Nature has never made anything pert'ekt, and sholuvs variety so well that she never ha/, made enny two things just alike. At Onehunga, on Monday night, a Salva tion soldier in uniform knocked the starch out of one of the " gentleman larrikins " of that place, and then walked to Auckland to wor.slii p. Muscular Christianity ! * Admiral Erskine, while at the New Hebrides recently, spoiled a French plan to purchase one of the islands for a trifle. To change window-glass to tin : leave the window open when it rains, and it will beat in, A labourer named D. D. Stewart has been found dead in a water-hole at Dunedin only twelve inches deep. A few of the Dunedin unemployed "have made a virtue of necessity and started work on the railway. Baron Rothschild's carriage at Vienna is lighted by electricity. The accumulators are placed under the coachman's seat. Tho electric lights aro inside tho usual lamps, and will burn for a hundred hours. An English engineering firm, employing 1,200 num. has all tho copying of its drafts and iikins done by young; women, who do Hie work much bettor than when it was done by men. The Bon Marche, the largest drapery and fancy goods store in Paris, had a field day recently. Its 3,000 employes were kept busy from 8 o'clock in the morning until nearly 11 o'clock in the ovening, and its receipts on that day were nearly £80,000.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

In Banco.

[Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.]

Rk Edward Haylock Percy, a debtor application for discharge—Mr Cotter ap peared for tho debtor, and moved for an order of discharge. As thore was no oppo sition on the part of the creditors, and the papers were regular, the order whs granted. [The trustee's report lias already been pub lished.]

Rk Frederick Richard Alderton, a debtor. —Mr E. Hesketh moved for a similar order in this case.—The trustee's report was as follows:—"Tho debtor was a contractor,and had soveral largo contracts for building houses,but on every ono of them he lust heavily, the prices being too low, and, in consequence, sinco tho 15th of last month lie has been working on wages. It was in this way that he got into his present position, and being unable to meet his en gagements, ho filed his schedule. His liabilities aro £277 1 Is, but ho has no assets. I am not aware of anything to prevent him getting his discharge."—His Honor granted the order applied for.

Proposed Sale of High-street Chapel and School.—Mr Jas. Russell, instructed by the trustees of the nbovo buildings, applied for directions as to the service of notices of intended action with respect to them upon all persons beneficially Interested. It seems that Alexander Macdonald and Joseph Potter, as trustees of the High-street Congregational Chapel, aro taking tho neces sary steps to obtain leave from tho Court to sell the property, it having ceased to be used as a place of worship, and to invest the proceeds in land at Mount Edun to bo used upon a similar trust. Similarly also, Alexander Macdonald, Samuel Rout, and James Rout, as trustees of the High-street Congregational Sunday school, are petitioning lor leave to sell it (a Sunday-school being no longer held there), and to apply tho proceeds to the purposes of a Sunday-school in connection with the proposed school at Mount Eden.— After hearing and considering Hie state ment of the case, His Honur directed that the [HjtitioiiH should be heard on tho 20th inst., and that separate advertisements for each trust should be inserted in the Star and " Herald " (14 days each), calling ujioii any objectors to ap[>ear; and, further, that n specinl notice should be sent to tho Attorney-General.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before 11. G. Sotli .Smith, Esq.; 11.M.|

Drunk.—Nicholas Staunton, an habitual drunkard, was fined £5 and costs, or in do fault, 14 days in gaol.—Tho old man chose tho latter alternative.

Application.—Henry ArthuiMcGiiinnoss applied for a prohibitory order against hotel keojiers, restraining them from supplying Maria McGuinness with intoxieatingliquors.

— Michael McGuinness corroborated tho statement of applicant that his mother was constantly in the habit of getting drunk til ion *-he money given by them for her sup port.—Sergeant White stated that Mrs Me Guinness was frequently before tho Court. —His Worship granted the order. Seamen's Wages.—James Haggerton; master of the cutter Stark, was charged with refusing to pay the stun of £8 12s, sea man', wages, duo to tho cook of the cutter, — Defendant did not appear ; Mr E. Cou.ier for plaintiff.—Fredorick Echardt deposed that ho hud been employed as cook on tho cutter Stark. He was engaged on the Oth of June at £5 a month. Was discharged on the 3rd August. He claimed £8 12s wages, und 5s a day for discharging jjfiim anil other articles. Ho asked the captain for his earnings, and he told him to go to for them.—Judgment for £8 12s and costs.—Mr E. Cooper asked that, in case of non-payment, an order bo made upon the ship. Tho law was very stringent in regard to seamen's wages.—Ordered to bo paid to-morrow by noon, with costs, £3 10s, or proceedings will be taken to enforce payment.

Powell v. Powell.—ln this case, the defendant, Thomas Powell, was called upon to shew cause for non-complianco with an order of tho Court to contribute t'l per week towards the maintenance of his wifo and family,—AJr S- Hpskoth'asltpd for a re-henring of tho case, but Mr Speed ob jected on tho part of Mrs Powell.— Finally His Worship ordered defendant to pay the arrears at once into Court, viz., £4, and in accordance with tho wish of Mr Hesketh, providing tho amount was paid in by 12 o'clock, tho case would bo adjourned until Friday morning. Judgment.—His Worship gave judgment in tho cases under the Adulteration Preven tion Act, 1880, under which Frederick Rus sell, of tho Scotia Hotel, and Jolm Gal lagher, of tho Globe Hotel, wore charged with supplying other than pure rum to Richard Gamble, the particulars of which have already appparcid.-.-Mr S. Hoskoth appeared for Russell, and Mr EflH for Gal lagher.—His Worship went minutely over the evidence, and considered that upon tho merits of the cases alone ho should foci it his duty to convict; but looking at the points raised by counsel, and tho particular section of the Act, sufficient notico of tho intended analysis should have boon given _to tho vendor, and having oxplained the several sections of the Act, ho considered in both instances that tho 33rd section hail not been complied with, ant! the cases were dismissed.—Mr Thom son expressed rogyct that His Worship had noli seen his ' way to convict in these flagrant oases, and it would be useless on his part to bring any ihoro cjiscs of a similar character bpforo' the Court.—Mr S. Hesketh anr] Mr Barl wore of opinion that Mr Thomson's remarks wore uncalled for, ami especially In stnting that those were " flagrant cases," . This was all tho businoss.

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AUCKLAND-DUNEDIN FOOT BALL MATCH.

Weights and Performances of the Dunedin Team.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWS RErORTBR.] Dunedin, this day. I have collected the following particulars anent the Otago team :— J. Allen—one of the best forwards in the team ; played for Otago against Canter bury in 1881, 1882, and 1883 ; also against Wellington in ISB3 ; weight, 12st 11 lbs. W. Allen—splendid half-back, difficult to pass ; performances same as •J. Allen. The other Allen is a good half-back. This is his first season, but ho is a very promis ing player ; weight, list Gibs. H. Braddon—three-quarter-back, is said to be one of the best drops in tho colony ; speedy, and hard to collar; first season ; played in Wellington match in 1883; weight, list.

It. Brown—well trained, fast forward; played against Canterbury and Sydney in 1882, and Canterbury and Wellington, 1883; weight, list lib. W. H. Fowler—forward ; passes rapidly and with judgment; performances same as Brown ; weight, 12st lOlbs. R. Galdraith—three-quarter back ; fast for his weight; was, however, repeatedly charged down in the Wellington match ; played Canterbury in ISS2, and Canterbury and' Wellington in 1S83; weight, 14st.

S. Lkith—fast forward ; playod against Canterbury in 1882, and Wellington in 1883 ; weight, llstSlbs. \Y. Mills—strong forward; is a veteran footballer, having played for Otago against Auckland in 1875 und 1877, and represented the province in every contest since 1876, with the exception of lust year ; weight, list 31bs.

J. R. Murray—three-quarter-back ; hard to stop ; has played for Otago since 1875, und -has twice met tho Aucklanders.

,J. O'Donnell—the most powerful for ward in the team, and fast, and can play back ; good drop; played agninst Canter bury and Wellington in 1883; weight, 135..

(}. S. Robertson—captain of team ; good forward ; best dribbler in tho team ; plays with great judgment; played against Can. terbury in 1882, and Canterbury and Wel lington in 18S3 ; weight, 12st Gibs.

Austin—played against Sydnoy in 1882, and Canterbury in 1880.

Wyxcks—forward, has not played yet this season, but played in all the interpro vincial matches since 1887; weight 11st 81bs.

Bannatvxe—throo-quarter-back ; good pot; will bo his first interprovincial con test ; weight, 11st.

The team is lighter than tho one which played against Canterbury tho other day. Our boys had a punt about at tho Union Football Grounds this afternoon, and Arneil and Ryan did some excellent place kicking. There wore two or three hundred looking on. I think Moginie is sure to bo in tho selected team. Ho improves daily, and 1 will be surprised if ho does not score before tho tour is over. Tuiaroa, who was in Auckland "incog." less than a month ago, weighs List., but does not look fit, as lie is baiily proportioned, and I can't believe ho is as good as ho is said to be.

Tho footbnllors go on a steamboat excur sion to tho Port Chalmers bar to-day. Mr Henderson has accepted an Invitation for a dinnor on Saturday.

Otago, on Saturday, will play ono full back, three half-backs, twO quarters, and nine forwards. I believe Henderson con templates a similar disposition of his men to this, in which case Warbrick will probably play half-back. Ho hurt his foot in the Canterbury match, but expects to be quite tit by Saturday.

The Wellington Match. — Apathy of the Players.

[by telegraph—own correspondent.] * .

Wellington, this day

Tho " Post" to-night says i —" For some reason or othor tho interest taken In the approaching football contest between Auck land and Wellington is not nearly so great as one would expect, and it is certain Uiat if tho local representatives of tho game do not bestir themselves In tho matter of prac tice, the home teumwillsullor an ignominious defeat on the 6th proximo. During the past week or two the practices at Newtown have been but poorly attended, a circumstanco which is cortainly rather singular when tho fact is remembered that at tho present timo Wellington stands at tho top of the tree in regard to football powers, having defetited Otago and Canterbury twice, ana Auckland onco during tho past 3 years. The apathy displayed by tho local men is not at all creditablo,and it is to bo sincerely hoped, now that attention has been drawn to its necessity, that practice will be assiduously entered into during the noxt ten days."

UN FORTUNATE SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

One Boy Shot by Another,

Last night tho residents of Ponsonby wore thrown into a state of unwonted oxeitoment by the circulation of a report to tho effect that a son of Mr S. E. Hughes, junr., had' been accidentally shot by a companion.. Bad news Hies apace, and tho rumour, of. courso, spread q^ickly A gathering particu-i larly as it went, and losing its accuracy. The facts remained", however, that the boy had been shot with a marble in the right shoulder, that ho had been taken to tho Hospital, and that tho projectile was lodged in Ins body. It seems that the lad, whose name is Alfred Edward Hughes, and whoso ago is 13 years, has been at liotno oYery day this week (in consequence of tho school holidays), and that yesterday afternoon ho Went over-to Mr C A.-Bydder's residence (near Home Bay) in company with Robert." Byddor, n playmate, between 14 and '15 year, of ago. , Several'days previously, young Bydder had borrowed a singlo and a double-barrelled fowling-pieCO Somewhere, and about 4 o'clock he brought them out in order that they might amuse themselves by "potting" tho seagulls. They went to the edge of tho' cliff, some 70 or SO yards in front of the house, and after firing several shots, laid down their piecos while waiting, for more birds. At length ono came within range, ami Byddor, who was standing a few yards behind Hughes, hastily stooped for his gun. Ho picket! it up with his finger on the trigger, and as ho raised it to Ins shoulder it suddenly wont off, tho charge striking the younger lad on tho »ght shoulder closo to the nock. Alarmed at the accident, young Bydder ran up to tho house and informed his father, who had just returned home, of what had occurred. Tho wounded boy was taken into tho houso, and then Mr Byddor sot off for tho telephone offico in order to got medical assistance and apprise Mr Hughes of the sad affair". On ' his way 'ho mpt Dr. Bnyntun, who at his request huryiod to tho house. At tho telephone office, lie ascertained that Mr Hughes had set out for home, and then as ho Toft ho actually encountered that gentlomau himself. Mr Hughes immediately telephoned for a cab, and hurried home. Meanwhile Dr. Bnyntun had found that tho marblo with which tho gun was loaded had struck tho boy on tho right sido of tho neck, cutting through coat and collar, that it splintered tho sido of tho collnr-bono and tho shoulder-blade in its passage, and thut having traversed a diagonal courso across tho back, it was lodged somewhere about tho left sido. He probed unsuccessfully for }t, aild tljpn banditgiid up tho wounds with lint. On his recommendation, too, the lad was removed to tho Hospital, where ho lias received every care and attention since. This morning Dts. MoKollar and Hooper unsuccessfully probed for tho missile. Tho boy is cheerful, and complains of no pain oxcept when ho is moved. He is doing as woll as can bo expected under tho circumstances, and confident hopes are entertained of his speedy recovery. The shooting was purely accidental, but it shows the danger of allowing boys to have the use of firearms.

A fji'.and social and instrumental concert is announcer) for Friday evening, in St! Thomas's Hall; hi aid of thp churph fiftd..,' Thp programmp promises a capital series of musical pieces, songs, and readings.

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CABLEGRAMS.

[reutf.r'r cablegrams.] The French in Tonquin.—Treaty of Peace. Paris, August 27. Tho "Temps" in its issue of to-day publishes a telegram from its correspon dent in Tonquin, announcing that the King of Annam has submitted to the French force, and offered the services of his troops in tho event of further military operations in Ton quin being necessary. The King also ac cepted tho terms offered by the French Com mission who proceeded to Hue to negotiate for tho cessation of hostilities, and agreed to pay the war indemnity demanded. The French troops meanwhile hold tho forts which they recently captured, and which command the city, as security for the ful filment of the provisions of the compact ar rived at, which also recognises a French claim to a protectorate over the country.

The Chinese regulars aro occupying a portion of Tonquin. The French Govern ment havo sent 1,500 men to reinforce their army in Tonquin.

[special to press association.]

Franco-Italian Riot.

London, August 25,

Much ill-feeling has of late been manifested between tho French ami Italian workmen abroad, and tho discord in one town culmin ated to-day in a riot, in which a largo num befc of workmen took part. The disturb ance, however, was suppressed by the police.

[" ACIE " SPECIALS.]

London, August 14,

Admiral J. A. Liber will succeed Admiral Pierre in command of the French licet at Tainatave.

; The annual municipal elections which have just tuken place in France have re sulted in tho return of Republican candi dates In the largo majority of instances. Several envoys from the Empire of Burniali aro visiting Paris on a diplomatic mission. A conference of tho groat European powers is to bo held in London on 15th September to ratify tho resolution passed by tho Ambassadors at the recent Danubian Conference. The Madagascar Outrages. A dospetch just received from the British officials at Tainatave shows that the conduct of Admirul Pierre towards the officers of tho warship Dryad was much more tyrannical and outragoous than had been previously supposed. Australian Federation. The '' Morning Post" to-day has an article commenting upon tho speech delivered by Mr Service on tho federation of tho Aus tralian Colonies on tho occasion of tho opening of the Albury and Wodonga Rail way extension. The " Post" expresses its approval of tho proposal, and warmly eulogises Mr Service's remarks on the stib joct. Mr Conway, tho celebrated Unitarian preachor, lias determined upon delivering a course of lectures in Australia. He will leaves for Sydney via San Francisco on the 25th instant.

Partisans of tho Tichborne claimant havo subscribed a sum of money for tho purpose of paying tho passage to England of tho man Cresswell, who is alleged to be iden tical with Arthur Orton.

Tho Italian Government has withdrawn tho. fleet which was recently menacing Morocco. ' • • -•'.

Australian Hops in England.

The prejudices entertained by English brewers against Australian hops are un abated.' It is asserted by them that the shipment forwarded are weak ami ill-cured, and 300 bales remain unsold. The prospects of the English crop are more favourable, and it is estimated that the yield will be 700,000 cwt.

Harvesting oporations aro now going on generally Hiroughout England. Present indications show that the wheat harvest will be indifferent, and other crops will yield about an average A serious drought has taken place in India, and in many districts great distress has ensued.

Cetowayo demands an inquiry into tho circumstances which led up to tho recent hostilities between himself and other Zulu chiefs.

Continued on Fourth Pago,

ALARMING PHENOMENA.

Tidal Wavo at Russoll and Mongonui.

[by telegraph— press association.]

Wellington, this day. Captain Edwin has received the following telegram this morning ro a tidal wave at Mongonui:—" Tho soa has been rushing in and receding with much rapidity for several; hours," Later. Captain Edwin has received a telegram timed 9 a.m. from Russell, stating that a tidal wave had been experienced thero ; also a further message from Mongonui, stating, that tho first rush of water took placo at 10 p.m. last night, but nothing of any conse quence until 4 this morning, lasting until 10 o'clock, i Patea, this day. Earthquake at Patea. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at; i'%780 this morning. '"/. ~ "*.~v <

MAORIS GATHERING AT PARI HAKA.

(Ny telegraph—press association.)

': '•• - Nhw Plymouth, this day, ; Anon two hundred natives en route to. Pnrihaka passed through the town this morning. About thirty of the natives .who* offered violence to Mr Hursthouse were amongst them. Tho natives intend to bo present at-a tangi at Oakura to-day, apd then proceed to Pnrihaka. Amongst tho natives are some of tho worst of the late disturbers of the'peace. Tho natives say thoy will go to Panhuka and nothing shall stop them.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The repetition of "King Lear" at tho Opera Houso last night " drow " a " houso " fully as largo as that of tho preceding even ing, while tho success of tho performance was no less unequivocal. Mr Shoridan, whether as tho angry king, the wrathful futher—torriblo in his denunciations, the wandering outcast, or tho feeble, broken down, and sorrow-stricken old man, gave realistic embodiment to a con sistent and truthful conception. Ho was called before the curtain at the close of noarly evory act. Miss Davenport has not appeared to greater advantago since her arrival in Auckland than in tho part of Cordelia. " Sho invests it with tho graco and tondorhoss so essential to its proper realisation, and spoke her lines with admir able effect? Mr E. B. Russell desorves commendation for a capital impersonation of Edgar. Ho also manifested histrionic talont by his playing in tho disguiso of Poor Tom. A trifling alteiiation ip tho wordsfof a passage often affects its force, and tho omission of tho particlo "a" in the repeated phrase, " Poor Tom's a-cold," seemed to mar its plaiutivoness, Mr Russell has been heavily nandicappod during tho season in having to play a lino of parts outsido'his forte, and yet making as great a tax upon tho momory as thoso of tho principal. The mannor in which he has acquitted himself both proves his worth and establishes his versatility. Miss Greonleos was quite out of her element as tho strong-minded Regan, but she did hor best; and Miss Ashton was almost as ill-suited in tho role of Goneril. Still, last night sho infused more vigour and intensity into it. Mr Robertson's Fool is a clever portraiture. Mr McGowaii r_s the pert and priggish Oswald made a decided "hit," and it is' sufficient to say of Mr Welsh's Kent that ho played with his accustomed care. Mr Lissant sustained the rOlo of Edmund very creditably, and Miss Amy Charpentier enacted her small part with good judgment.

To-night—"Hamlet"

will bo produced, Mr Sheridan, of course, in tho title role, Miss Davenport as Ophelia, and Mr Russell as T.apytes. This, the most philosophical of Shakespeare's plays, should afford a fine opportunity for tho display of that scholarly culture awi tliat analytical power with which SherU dan has boon Credited.,

Why is a cab-horse the most mi-enable of all created beings ?—Beeauso his thoughts are over on tho rack, and his greatest joy is wo-9 !

PARLIAMENTARY.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day. Tho Report of tho Education Committee, -A Fiasco.

Nearly the whole of yesterday afternoon's sitting of the House of Representatives was occupied in the discussion of the educa tion question, which arose out of the report. of the Education Committee appointed

some weeks ago to inquire into the iiiumor ous petitions forwarded from all parts of tho colony to the House this session on the education system. The Roman Catholics have prayed that justice should be done them in the matter of education, whilst

others have urged that the present system shall not in any way be interfered with. Day after day these petitions have been presented, and have then been allowed to pass into oblivion, as most, of the petitions presented to the House do ; but by the number of petitions it was seen that the education question was agitating the public mind, and some action was there fore necessary ut the hands of Parliament. The committee appointed for the ostensible purpose of examining these petitions has really been engaged in examining wit nesses —not _no and con, but all in support of the prayer for justice. To obtain .-iny thing like a fair decision, most people would naturally suppose that there should have been an examination of those who con sidered the present education system met all requirements and was giving general satisfaction. Some time ago, too, it was intimated to members of the Press that the Committee would be glad to receive evi dence from all who chose to come forward, and the Press was requested to make this an nouncement through the colony. Itappears somewhat, extraordinary that only clergy men have been examined, and that laymen have not been deemed competent to give an opinion, or, allowing their competence, their opinions are not considered necessary to a fair solution of the difficult problem now engaging public attention. Be that as it may, however, we have the positive statement of men like Messrs Swan son and Macandrew that they desired themselves to give evidence on this important question, and named others who they thought should be examined, but that their offers and suggestions were alike discarded.

The report was laid upon the table by Mr Pyke, who said the Committee had no specific recommendation to make, but moved that tho evidence taken be printed. Objection was taken to this on the ground that the evidence adduced was one-sided, and that if tho evidence' was to be printed, the other side should be allowed to give evidence, so that the, matter could go before the country in an intelligent form. Mr Pyke showed an inclination in moving that tho cvidenco be printed to comment on tho evidence adduced,. but several members objected to this, on tho ground t:iat such comments prejudiced the evidence. He statod, however, that from the petitions presented it would appear that one-seventh of the population of the whole colony was thoroughly dissatisfied with tho present system of education. It must be stated in fairness to tho Roman Catholics that they aro not tho only objec tors, and that besides several high digni taries of the Roman Catholic Church, BishopH:.dficld, Wellington, Rev.Mr Coffey (Anglican), aud Rev. Mr Boom, President of tho Wisloyan Conference, gave evidence before tho Committee, testifying to dissatis faction with the' education system by the bodies they represented.

Members spoke warmly on the action of tho Committee in bringing up such an empty report as the result of so many weeks' labour. It is hard to understand why only clergy men have been allowed to givecvidenco, seeing that they cause probably the whole of tho discontent in reference to the question. None could object to givingthem a hearing, but it is always fair play to hear both sides. It may bo said that the other side have no grievance, but both sides have petitionee, the House, and evidence on one side was just as necessary and valuable as evidence on the other side in arriving at a just conclusion. To sum the matter up shortly,the mountain, as represented by the Committee, has laboured and brought forth a mouse. The motion for printing the evidence was carried on the voices after a discussion of two hours.

/.nothor Otago Squabble.

It used to be a standing joke against Mr Macandrew that Otago was New Zealand, ho having onco been badgered into making that assertion ; but from tho proceedings of tho He use lately it would seem there is some modicum of truth in the statement. We have had some unseemly scenos betwecr. Dunedin members over the Harbour Loans Consolidation Bill,'when personalities of the most outrageous character were freely in dulged in. It was thought, that, with the disposal of this precious bill, which prac tically renders the colony liable for Dunedin Harbour Board loans, we should hear less of Otago in the House. This afternoon, how over, after tho education debate, business was stopped, owing to another- Otago matter coming on, with tho tenth question, in which Mr Larnach' asked whether it was true, as reported in the telegraph news from Dunedin, that 20 acres of land, known as " Sandholl's" Ocean Beach,'have been given to the Agricultural Association ; and, if so, will he please state when and exactly the terms and conditions under which any of .such land has heen given, and under what authority? (2) Is the minister awnro that tho land referred to is worth not less than £350 por aoro! (3) Was the member for the district in which tho said land is situated consulted or communicated with before any arrangnment was agreed to boi entered into with tho association in, .respect to said land? ~ . ,'.,.",

This question can hardly be considered-of colqnjal Importance, and yet Mr Larnaoh oahsidered it necessary to movo, the" ad journment of tho Houso to allow every- Dunodin.City.and suburban member to ox-. press his views thereon. Somo agreed with the action, of the Minister of Lands, others* disapproved, and'this focal squabble con tinued un tilfyne (fanner adjournment, andhad' the effect only' of 'demonstrating that in the opinion oi somo Southern -members Otago is Now Zealand, and shelving other members' questions for tho day,

Measures to bo Dropped.

On tho House resuming after dinner, nt the request of Mr Montgomery tho Treasurer announced that the Government intended to drop the following bills for this session, and would probably have to drop others ;—Settled Land Bill, Municipal Cor poration, Impounding, Married Women's Property, Auctioneers , Fisheries, Legislative Officers, Salaries, Local Courts, Savings Banks, Fire and Marino Insurance Com panies. Ho would, to-morrow, ask that thoso bills bo discharged, Major Atkinson promised to name at tho earliest, possiblo day tho other bills which Government pro posed to abandon this session. Mr Montgomery further asked Govern ment to inform the House what othor ques tions thoy intended to bring forward this year. This tho Treasurer also promised to do on an early date. Licensing Election. Returns. A return laid on the table of the Houso yesterday afternoon, on the motion of Mr Sutton, shows that there aro 369 licensing districts in the colony, and tho number of committees elected by the rato payors'is 244 ; 105 elections were contested, the number of uncontested elections being 139, In 125 districts tho ratepayers wcro too apathotic to elect committees. The Million Loan. Papers relative to the floating of tho ono million loan were laid on the table of the Houso yesterday. Exchange of Official Papers with England. The socond report of tho Joint Library Committeo states that a letter has been received from Lord Derby requesting tho New Zealand Government to. exchange copies of official papers, such as Acts of Par liament and "Hansard," with tho British Government; The Committee recom mend that copies of all papers introduced sinco the new year should be sent Home, and that steps be taken for receiving the English publications. Hours of Railway Workmen. Sir Gecrge G.rey gave notice to-day to.ask tho Minister for Public Works if it is the gaso that a number of workmen on the Waikato Railway have to walk a distance of 7 or 8 miles before reaching the scene of their day's labours, and then have to do S hours' work. Petitions Presented, Mr Hamlin : From residents of Pokeno, praying that the education system be not interfered with. Major Harris: From residents of Dr ry and Bombay, same as foregoing. Sir George Grey; From children of the Ngatiraugiwai and Ngatakinewai, praying that a measure bo passed to prevent the Maoris being deprived of their lands by moneyed Europeans who are able to employ clever lawyers.

Leading Lights for Manukau Harbour. The Committee on Mnnukau Harbour Lighting will report this afternoon. The report is generally favourable to Mr Hamlin's suggestion that lights should be erected to allow vessels to enter by night. Mr Swanson was examined this morning before the Waste Lands Committee in sun port of Mr Cake's claim. Prevention of Adulteration. There was a fight last night over the Pre vention of Adulteration Bill, which met with some opposition and factiousness from sages like Sutton and others. Messrs Swau* j son and Barron, however, rose to tlie occasion | and gave these factious gentlemen a setting j down greatly strengthening the Colonial I Secretary shand .and ultimately suceeedin_" lin getting the bill passed a .stage. Mr Dick at one time seemed inclined to succumb to | the banter of his friends, and had it not been for the timely assistance _vcn by Messrs Swanson ami Barron, the bill would probably have been dropped. These latter gentlemen well deserve the thanks of tho community at largo for being thus 'in strumental in conferring a boon on thou sands of homes where the bread supply i„ almost without exception short weight. Politics of the Future. It is expected that the bills dealing with the Legislative Council Reform and National Insurance, will be laid on the table of the House to-day with leave. Tho Now Minister. It is not expected that anything further will be heard of the new portfolio this ses sion.. BIUs Circulated. Tho Licensing Acts Amendment. Law Practitioners Amendment, and Roads and Bridges Construction Amendment Bilk were circulated last night. Special Powers and Contracts Bill. After Major Atkinson's statement in re ference to tho bills to be dropped on the motion of Mr Rolleston, the Social Powers and Contracts Bill was read a second time. Native Land Laws Bill. The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill .was afterwards read a third time and passed. It is expected that it will meet with opposition, if it is not quite killed, in the Upper Chamber. Lands Act Amondmont BIIL The Lands Act Amendment Bill was also read a third time and passed, after having been recommitted at the instance of Mr J! McKenzie and slightly amended. - "" ■ j Leaseholders' Qualification BiU. ™ Mr Dick moved the second reading of the Leaseholders' Qualification Bill. This measure is similar to one submitted last session. Sir Goo. Grey intimated that when in Committee lie would move an amendment providing that no elector should have more than one vote in any electorate. ' The second reading was agreed to! The Counties Act. The Counties Act Amendment Bill VaS' then further, considered in Committee, and passed with slight amendment. Loaves and Chaff. The Adulteration Prevention Act Amend ment Bill gave rise to some harmless chaff' of which the venerable Colonial Secretary was the victim, members suddenly evincing an interest in the right weight of certain specified loaves, and badgering the unfortu nate Minister in charge of the bill jfor answers. v - ■: Questions To-day. A•A A' The questions lapsing yesterday ior want of time will be asked to-day; also the fol lowing :— AlCfurnbull: Whether an opßOrtunitv will be afforded to the Messrs BrogdeaSto appear and give evidence in guptar*. of their claims before the inves'ticratiod now proceeding! -™ Mr McDonald: Whether the Govern ment will agree to reinstate the honvis once offered, viz., Od per gallon, for tho first 50,000 gallons, of kerosmo oil procured and refined in tho colony ? ' ' Nr "Wright asks a similar question ro> bonus of 1500 for the first 50 tons of cheese produced in the colony under the factory system. ■

_ Sir George Grey asks has any compensa tion been paid to Mrs Coolahan for twenty allotments in McLean's township (section 9) at lokeno conveyed to the Crown for railway purposes.

A Little Conspiracy—Pish Out of Water.

It bemg rumoured that the Government mteud to revenge tho Dunedin obstruc tionists to the Otago Harbour Board Loans Consolidation -Bill by keeping back the Otago Dock Bill, a measure in which Mr Fish is greatly interested, and in pursuance of a threat of Major Atkinson to that effect, it is stated that a doputation waited on Major Atkinson urging him to carry the threat mto execution, and that Major Atkin son has agreed to drop tho bill. Mr Fish has heard of this little conspiracy, and will to-day ask Major Atkinson if he has any ob jection to state whother he has been «L quested by a deputation of members of the House to drop the whole or any portion of the Otago Dock Bill, and if so, will he state to the House the nature of his reply to such a deputation. -

New Bills.

The following new bills are to beintro duced to-day^-Inspection of Machinery Extension Bill Pyttljc Works Act 1882 Amendment BUl.Railway Improved Lands is-o a2S'^ ,Natrv e -~da Rating Act ■■Ui 7i * - -*? Amend the Property .Assess ment Act, .and the Industrial Societies Bill,

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

A special meeting of tho Presbytery,lof Auckland was held to-day in St. Andtewfs Church. There were present;—Rerfli. James Bruce (Moderator^ J. Macky, T, -Nome,..T. M. Fraser, R. Sommerville, -G. B. Monro, D. W. Runciman, A. Thomsdfi, T. W.-Dunn, Todd, A. McLean, andjß. E. Macnicol; also Messrs Gow, BrWJoJeei'«nd 8011, oldors, and: Mr Erwihi.student!'A A;

Mr Sommerville.—On the motion'of Mr Maiky, • seconded by Mr M^cnicol, .th*. Presbytery, resolved to rocqrd their deep sense of gratitude to God for the restoration to health of theiy much-esteemed brother, the Roy. R. Sommerville, and the pleasure whieu they feel at his being ablo to resnnto lus office in this court as Clork of the Pres bytery.

, AiuKU.— Tho citation to the congreo'a tion of Waiuku, &c., was returned "by Mr Dunn duly signed—Mr Thomson declared his adherence to the re signation.—On the motion of Mr MaokV, seconded by Mr Eraser, it was agreed to accqpt tho resignation of Mr Thomson, to appoint Mr Nome to preach the charge vacant, and to act as Moderator during the vacancy.—The charge of supply at Waiuku, &c, was loft to tho sossion, and the Moderator was empowered to moderate ia a call when found advisable. Mr Erwix. — The case of Mr Erwtn student, was then taken up. The report of the Examining Board was found to be highly satisfactory.—On tho motion ofvMr Sommerville, it was agreed:—«'That'the report of the Examining Board having been read and regarded by tho Presbytery as highly satisfactory, they resolve to hold the discourses previously delivered by him before, the Presbytery as equivalent. to trials for license, and do now proceedlo license him.—Mr Erwin was subsequent^ licensed. •

Paeroa.— The report of the Coraraitte on tho Paeora caso was adopted, W.upu,—A call was received from thft members and adherents of Wai_ v to th_ Rev. Alexander McLean,.— They stated f-»y were prepared to guarantee a stipend of not less than £200.—Mr McKenzio spoke in support of the call, and informed th* Presbytery that the two churches in tho district had united.—The document. which was Bomewhat ir regular, was, accepted as a call and sustained,—The call was then formally accepted by Mr McLean.—Revs. Runci man, Monro, McKinney, and Fraser were appointed a commission to proceed to Waipu and conduct the ordination. Tha arrangement is that Mr .McKinney shall ad dress tho minister, and Mr Runciman. th* people, while Mr Fraser inducts. The date of the induction was left to the Committee, and the officiating minister was appointed to servo tho edict.

Certihcate.— Rev. W. McCrae wrote from Dunedin, asking that his Presbyterial certificate bo forwarded to- Hobart, Tas mania.— Revs. Sommerville and Macnicol. More appointed a committee to draw up the form of certificate.

•Mr Hutson'.—Rev. R. Sommerville asked permission to forward the name of Mr Benjamin Hutson to tho Registrar-General to bo placed on tho list of tiipse,authorise to perform tho marriage ceremony.—Rei\ John Macky considered it desirable, that Mr Hutson should devote his time more to the work for which he has been chosen, and less to public discussion.—Some conversa tion ensued, in tho course, of which it "was pointed out that Mr Hutson was a student, and not a minister of tho Church. —ThfJ matter eventually dropped.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1883



Special Advertisements. TTIXPIRATION of lease. :';'',. THE PREMISES SOLD. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. H. ATKINS H. ATKINS Is compelled to hold a CLEARING SALE of his Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. i The Lease of his Premises expires in a Few Weeks. The Premises are Sold and have to be Vacated. The Stock must be Sold or Removed, and no suitable Shop la to be procured. THE GOODS WILL ALL BE SOLD AT, ! VERY LOW PRICES. The Stock ha. been re-marked, and Customers will find that Heavy Reductions have been made in every department. H A. wishes it to be distinctly understood that this is no puffing advertisement, but a GENUINE COMPULSORY SALE. All the NEW SPRING GOODS will be in cluded in the Sale. - - — H. ATKINS, DRAPER. TT> A R G A I N S MEN'S BOYS''AND YOUTHS' ' CLOTHING, ..... at '''"•'• ■'• ■ -': WILL-AM R, BRIDGMAN'S. • PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits, 23s 9d _ " jS* ej, 21s Men's Tweed Trousors and Vests, 10s bd, LflKl, Men's Strong Tweed Coats,_from 12ei bd ... Boys' Knickor Suits-SB 6d os 9d, fas WjlOsOd Boys' and Youths'Tweed.Suihi, UsW,.MsM. strong and cheap : ' }._.'_,_? Rova'and Youths' Tweed Trousers. 4a bd, 6s 6d, B_wl'and You to' Mole Trousers, from 3S lid pair £__. White and Coloured Mole Trousers, from MenVFUnnelShirte.2sBd: Men's Drawersi ,2sM Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed Hats. Is Bd, h^S_S- Felt Hats, Soft and Hard j 250 palS Men's Socks (samples) in great variety Very WJLCl?rabCashmerc Macintosh*, i BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK OF Blanket rS__, Ulsters, Jacket^ Overcoats. Macintoshes, Winter Dress Goods, fee, at greatly reduced prices. Five per cent Discount on all Cash Purchases over 20s, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET * Boots \ boots i i boots mm looi- out for the blue boot. c , bro ok c s & cO. ' ' > have received (Per Eart Derby, East Lothian, and ; Buttermere), LARGE SHIPMENTS OF THE ABOVE BOOTS AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. "T-oCheapcstand Best Assortment of Goods is to be had at C. BROOKES & CO.'S BLUE BOOT (Opposite Gariick and Cranwell.), QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND VINT'S_WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC B ACT. »ew Whlflky Is maddening and PoiMwroß. ao HflW how blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, BelfMt&oland (established 88 Immense stock of their * OLD Well-matdred Whisky. Mid «m ensure to thetrado-through their Agents—a really PURE. OLD. UNADULTERATED. AND W_O_KBOME SPIRIT-tiio quality having loeen pronounoed equal to OLD FRENCH BRANDY. In bulk anil once, to be had from A. HEATHER, Agent. Head Colonial Office: Melbourne. Best and cheapest place to furnish your I house from 1b Garllok and Crpnwell's City Hall k Arcade. Soiuo beautiful cretonnes and carpets I just opened up. Bedroom furniture ready for X immediate delivery .—(Advt.)



Special Advertisements* TyHERB SHALL I FURNISH MY HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY-HALL ARCADE— GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! ! mONBffi»MANWELL. BEDMN^A_I_CK_ CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to „ GARLICK & CRANWELL. C . R PETS, go to GAItLICK & CRANWELL. (JARLICK Sc CRANWELL, . House Furnishers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers of all kinds of furniture. Cheap Tapestry & Brussel Carpets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets Sc Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, City Hall Arcade. Queen-street, AUCKLAND. Enlargement of Premises, j. cosgrave & CO., BEING OBLIGED TO ENLARGE THEIR PREMISES, WILL BE COMPELLED TO CLEAR OUT THE REMAINING POR TION OF THEIR STOCK at UNPRECENDENTEDLY LOW PRICES. J, Cosgrave & Co., Upper Qc een'-street. ' • mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE : "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's . "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. d». do. Sharps Bran Wheat AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT. AND ' POWER. The Company sell and erect gas-fittings, In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power engines. Stock Includes Otto-Gas Engines.—Office and Show-rooms, Fort-street. TTINGLISH TWEEDS, SCOTCH1 SAXONYS, IRISH HOMESPUNS. SEVEN CASES, EX SHIP WARWICK. FOUR CASES, EX CIA'DE. M. MURCHIE, Merchant Tailor and Importer, Shortland-street, i AUCKLAND. . ' Our Cash Sale at COST PRICES WILL CEASE SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. THE RESIDUE OF WINTER STOCK WILL BE CLEARED DURING THE WEEK AT NOMINAL PRICES. Milne and Chovce, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREETS/ X P. L O N E R G A N, * TAILOR. Sec.', Begs to inform his old friends tliat he has Roturned from Coromandol,: and is pre pared to Fit Them Out on tho most reasonable terms at Ms Premises, ", No. 18, GREY-STREET, opposite Market Hotel. . N.B.—Gentlemen's Own Material mado up. ATOTICE OF REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITh'f.R.I.,B.A.. ARCHITfcCT, Nos. 2 asd 3, Hoffman's Bpuoixftft ,i :—:—— » MUSLIN /CURTAINS, •USIiIN tUBTAI N-S, MUSLIN CURTAIN MLJSJJ^URMN COMBINATIONS. COMBINATIONS. WILLIAM RATTRAY Begs to draw Special Attention to his NEW SHIPMENTS, JUST OPENED UP, OF MUSLIN fIURTAINS, uslin Curtains, IN THE NEWEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, AT MOST MODERATE PRICES. W.R. would also bring under the notice of his Customers —4 tho General Public the MUSLIN CURTAIN COMBINATIONS, MUSLIN CURTAIfr COMBINATIONS, Consisting of A TAIR OF CURTAINS AND A VALLANCE, ALL WOVEN TOGETHER, Which havo a very handsome effect, and save time, trouble, and expense. "William Rattray, draper, clothier, & silk mercer, 170, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, T> E M O V A L. MR. H. L. POSSENNISKIE HAS REMOVED TO ■■■... .. -TEMPORARY PREMISES l* SHOi TLA ND -STR EE T, OPPOSITF. ARCH. CLAR,J_ & SONS | (Lately occupied by Mr F. A. White).