SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

,•• ti ~,,„.,. IThls Evening, H. 2 l.t.ii \. A.U.U Vlo morrow Morning, 11.31

■. NSICT.—ThiB Evening, 5.22 i' >•' UTHK.—To-morrow Morning, GAG :OON'3 AGK-Xow .Moon, 21st, 9.33 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Clone-:, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga Rowena, b.s., Scoll, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVBNIN'O. lona, f.s., Ainodeu. for Great Barrier Penguin, 5.8., Cromarty, for Dunedin Tarawera, s.s., Sinclair, fer Sydney TO-DAY. Fanny Kelly, ketch. Williams, for Whangaroa Kviemhildn", schooner, Batlnirst. for MonßMUli Ri»i um.ihnnn, s.s., Carey, for the South

EXPORTS.

Per Tarawera, for Sydney-212 sacks ojstore. l.«cases preserved meats, lfiOhales fungus. 201, pkgs beef, 200dours, .-.(I hales llnx, 20 pkgs copper, o head cattle, 8 hales zinc, and a quantity or sundries.

•-Per Ada C. Owen, for Rnrotonga-100 hags rice, 100 bags (lour. 133 cases geneva, 30 cases 'kerosene. 230 packages soap, W) lugs stilt beer, ISO cases potatoes, IT crates and 32 tins biscuits, W kegs butter.

.-'The brlgantino Ada C. Owen cleared at the Customs today for Rarotonga. Passengers :- Mr and Mrs C. A. Edenboio.igh nnd 2 cluldu-n. The barque ltcbeccn Crowell arrived at New York from this port on August 12, the passage .having occupied 129 days. ' The s.s. Rowena arrived from Mercury liay this mornimr. Passengers:—Messrs -tone, rJagger, llancksn, Johnson, Scon, Print, Mrs Loram arid boy, I natives.

•' Tho onls vessels loading at Mercury Lay yesterday were the brig Annabcll for Sydney, and the schooner Hnnda Isle for Brisbane.

The schooner Gisborno is advertised to leave on or about Tuesday next for Gisborne and the East Coast. The B.s. Glonelg arrived from Tauranga this "morning. Passengers :-Miss McClusky, Miss Carnie, Rev. Mr Slade, Messrs T. H. Buddie. Newton, Cup_ian, French, Oldy, and Eraser.

The s.s. Tarawera left for Sydney early last evening with the following passengers :-- Messrs Seed, Johnson, Buckland Parch, William"*, Kidmore (21. Pace. Drummpnd, Wood. Bloom, Tidal. Wcetman, Bradbury. Weiss,lion. Ml'and Mrs Berry, Mr and Mrs 'I, borne, Miss Einlay, Mrs Osborne, Mr and Mrs Kidmore, Miss Kidmore, Mr and Mrs Page, and 21 to the steerage, and 21 through passengers from Southern ports. The b.s. Rntoiutthana left for the South this afternoon Passengers :-Kor Gisborne- Mjss Duthie. Messrs Turner, and Ponahaha. l<oi AVcllington—Messrs Anderson Seville. Nolan, Einlay, Wallis. and Irvine. Misses * rank en. Irvine, and Edwards, Mesdames Irvine, Mur ray, and Ta-Oton. For Napier—Dr. Grabham. 'MrsGrabham, Messrs Mason. R. Ncitl. Yvllliams (2) Mrs Boggy and child, Miss Neal, Messrs "Harvey and Bennett. For Lyttclton-Mi's and Miss Harris, Mrs Pnrsley and 3 children, Messrs Todhnntor. Harris, Harrison, and Landqr. Mrs Todhuntcr, Major George. For Dunedin -Mi- J. M. McLean, H. McLean, Low, Gillies, and Miss Forsyth.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douglas,-s.s.. Norbury, from Waitara Argylc, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Argylc, s.s., MoArthur, for Waitara

The steamers Douglas nnd Argylo artiyejl from Waitara this morning, tho former with 255 sheep and 7 packages butter, and the latter with 38 head of cattle, 27 ps.cknges mad-eery, and Messrs Barnes and Price as passengers Tho s.s. Argylo left again at 1 o clock for the same port, with 115 pa kages sundries and Nic following passengers:—Messrs Taylor, Fcnsy. •Good, Flnlayson, Jacobs, Boyd, and 8 steerage.

The s.s. Douglas will be placed on tho han: this evening to undergo repairs.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London, August 12—Arrived: Selkirkshire, from Lyttelton (April 30); Linlithgowshire, from Lyttelton (May 7). Dcnrdin, Wednesday.—Sailed: Te Aiiau. for the North. Passengers for Auckland- Messrs Hughes, Green, and Comerray. Dunbdin, this day.—Timaru, for Portland. Oregon,

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close ab under :— This Day. For Taurang-, Ohinomutu, and Opotiki, per Glcnelff.atlp.nl. For Whitiangi Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Rowona or Nepnine. at, a p.m. For Manga»vai and Kaiwaka. per Ruby, at 5 p.m. For Waterford and Tauranga, per Roto niahana, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. FfIiDAY, 15th inst. For Hokiangn, etc., per lona, at 11 a.m. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at 11 o.m. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel,at 130 p.m.. For Whangarei Heads, Puma, Waipn, Whan garei, Kamo. Tangihua. and Mangapai, por Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 10th inst. For Walwcra, Mahurangl, Matakana, Manga v/ai, etc., per Rose Casoy. at 0 a.m. Tuesday, 19th inst. Per s.s. Zealandla, as follows— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United Stateß of An:erlca, 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 money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to th*e postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Satur day, September 27th, 1881. 8. B. BISS, Chiet Postmaster Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 11, 1884. Abbott's Opera House — Willmott's Dramatic and Comedy Company, 7.15 p'.ni. Theatre Royal — Masonic Entertainment, 8 p.m. Ilemuera Social Union—Comedy, "Turn Him Out," 8 p.m. V.M.C.A —Musical and Literary Entertain ment, 7.30 p.m. Insurance Buildings—Special Meeting of Star of Auckland Lodge of Oddfellows, 8 p.m. St Stephen's Native School-house—Lecture by Mr Seth Smith, " Galileo," 7.15 p.m. Primitivo Methodist Church, Upper Pitt streot—Service o£ Song, " Eva," 7.30 p.m. St. Andrew's School-room—Concert, 8 p.m. University College — Professor Aid is on "AstronomicalMeosiirements," S p.m.

Marriages.

WINKLE-FORDHAM.-On August 12, at St. Benedict's Church, by Key. Father Downey, James Winkle to Bridget Fordham.—Home papors please copy.

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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1884.

For the ouuse that lacks assistance, For the wrong that seeds realstanos, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The political situation at Wellington will not probably undergo any material change within the next few clays. The party whips are at work in the lobbies, and the votes of a few mem bers may change from one side to the other. Promises will be made which there is no true intention of fulfilling, and jobs sanctioned that would be scouted in a less critical time. The game of politics is a very crooked one, and the independent elector who has voted with fidelity would feel grieved were he favoured with a glimpse of the inner workings of the machinery he has assisted in setting up. The postponement of the swearing-in of Ministers until after the meeting of the House to-day appears to have been decreed with the object of saving the new holders of office from an awkward situation, rather than because of any legal obstacle to their immediate as sumption of the seals of office. It is known that Sir Julius Vogel haa a pro gramme sketched in outline, but tho Cabinet will require a few days to de liberate upon and settle its details. They will no doubt embody its general features in the Governor's opening speech, withthe hope of strengthening their position; and Aye must possess our spirits in patience until Tuesday for the coming revelation of the magi cian's scheme for turning an empty ex chequer into one overflowing with gold.

I , I The unsophisticated elector, however, must not suppose that bis chosen representative will similarly wait and sit in sage deliberation over the Ministerial policy. The votes are already being .counted, and shaky mem bers brought under the inliuence of those persuasions that are known to I lie experience*; lobbyist. A road here, a bridge there, or harbour works at another spot, brings a member who i.j burdened with injunctions from his constituents to see more virtue ill the Ministerial programme than any num ber of great constitutional principles. Public works votes are the curse of New Zealand politics, and until they are got rid of, government' on settled party lines will be impossible ; for so long as they play so important a part in t ho national government, no dis trict can afford to ignore their ex istence. The fate of the new Ministry will turn upon their ability to tempt members from their party allegiance, and it must be frankly acknowledged that Sir Julius Vogel is an expert in that art. The course of events in Welling ton during the next few days will afford a curious object of philosophical stud}-, if it does not advance very favourably the material interests of New Zealand.

By Local Kailway Boards (the only part of Sir J. Vogol's proposals that has yet found publicity) is meant the localisation of railway management. The proposed hoards ab Auckland and Christchurch are intended to be non political, and with the direction of the Wellington system by the central department there will be created three separate systems of railway manage ment. The constitution of the boards and the. nature of their powers have yet to be disclosed, but if they are to exercise any authority at all, they must be entrusted with the settlement of time-tables and tariffs. How it is expected to work the railways of the colony as a profitable whole, and tn raise from them a substantial per centage of the charges on account of the public debt, will perhaps be ex plained when this scheme is submitted in detail; but the prospect of heavier local rating on unprofitable lines looms out as the necessary corollary of local management. The scheme is submitted in answer to the Canter bury outcry about the railway rates, but we are very dubious of the efficacy of a divided control, with all its possibili ties of comfortable billets. From an Auckland .standpoint, however, our ob jections would be very much mitigated if the Government would appoint Mr Samuel Vaile Chairman of the local Board, with unlimited power over the I rates for the next three years.

Liquor Laws of Scandianvia.

In Lord Byron's notes there is a curious re llection, jotted down as the result of the poet's personal observation, to tho effect that the northern countries of Europe are the most, moral, from which is deduced the general conclusion that morality and

tompcraturo bear an important relation to each other. Tho rule may not bo n sound ono : but it is at any rato significant to find that Norway and Sweden are loading tho van in tho matter of temperance legisla tion. Every ono who takos an interest in tho control of the liquor trallic has heard of the Gothenburg system, under which tho licensed houses are tho property of the Cor poration and the wholo profits of carrying on the trade aro devoted to public purposes. At Bergen, an important town of Norway, and in other parts of that country, a somowhat similar law is in force. Tho oxpoiionco of Bergen affords amplo proof of the good effects of judiciously restricting tho sale of spirits. In 1533, when the liquor trallic was almost entirely freo, tho consumption of spirits por head amounted to twenty-eight quarts per annum. In IS6(J, tho Storthing, or Norwogian. Par liament, passed a law regulating the liquor traffic, which has had a most beneficial effect on tho towns and districts which have adopted it. By this Act tho authori ties of any district may, by tho vote of the majority of inhabitants, refuse to giant more than a certain number of licenses, or a company may bo formed which has a complete monopoly of the sale of spirits. This latter plan has been adopted in Bergen and other large towns in Norway. After paying expenses, and 5 per cent, to the shareholders in the Com pany, the profits are employed in public works, or in aiding charitable institutions, &c. This is a considerable advance on any liquor law in a British community, and is no more immoral than our exaction of license fees.

In Sweden, we find from a communica tion lately received from the " Workmen's Ring " in Stockholm, thero is an agitation for a further reform of the liquor laws in the direction of restriction. The directors of that influential organisation report in favour of tho.proposals of Mr L. 0. Smith. These touch the whole subject and embrace the reduction of alcoholic strength of spirits, increase of duty, suppression of adultera tion, and firing of soiling prico by statute. With these conditions it is proposed to grant almost free trade in tho sale of intoxicants — the authorities of a commune or municipality having the power, however, to determine the number of licenses which shall be granted in each district. It is claimed that with these re strictions there would certainly bo a great reduction in the number of licensed houses, since it would not pay more than a limited number to engage in the trade. It is further claimed that the reduction of proof strength willhavetheeffectof lessoningthedemand for alcoholic stimulants, as the appetite will not be so violent. This scheme is intended as an antidote to the " monopoly " system, which baa proved in practice to have not a few evils ill its train. It is questionable, however, whether any system of control can be found which will not have abuses associated with it, seeing ithat these evils are inherent in the traific and not In the controlling system ; but all the same our Scandinavian brethren deserve the thanks of the civilised world for their intelligent experimental legislation on a subject of such vital moment to modern society.

When it was painfully apparent that the French barque Mario Ange had been wrecked in the vicinity of Foveaux Strait, much an:.i'.iy was felt regarding the safety of her crew. The' steamer Rotomahana repontod having seen a fire lit on a height near Preservation Inlet, and as it was thought this was a signal from the ship wrecked survivors of the unfortunate ves sel, efforts wore made to effect thoir rescue. To that end the Government sealing schooner Kekeno and steamer. Hine moa wero despatched to search for the sup posed castaways, The search so far has proved that no survivors of the luckless vessel has reached the shore, and all hope that they havo escaped watery graves is now abandoned. On the Hinemoa starting on her search expedition, a Stak reporter was told off to accompany hey, n order to obtain full and early infor mation on the subject, and his letter descriptive of the trip appears in another part of this issue. Though tho search has proved fruitless, in so far as itfs purpose was concerned, tho account, we have no doubt, will be perused with Interest by our readers.

Mr P. D. Fenton was a passenger by tho B.s, Rotomahana, which loft tho Queen street Wharf at noon to-day for Southern ports and Melbourne. Mr Fenton, we believe, goes to Wellington in answer to communications received by him from the new Ministry.

It appears that an unfortunate inf.rmal- I ity is to operate to hinder the development of the tramway traffic. The announcement is made that the cars, which have been so ' much appreciated by the public, are to cease running till further notice. This temporary I obstacle will soon be overcome, however, ! and tho oars will start again.

Repairs to tho Triumph were proceeded with rapidly to-day. It having been found that the vessel has sustained some injury near the stern, it will be necessary to dock her again with tho bow outwards.

A petition i:i now going round to endea vour to obtain a remission of tho sentenco of John (irogaii. It will Isc remembered that Grogan was convicted at tho last sessions of tho Supremo Court for perjury, by stating that he did not sell three glasses ol grog On n Sunday. For that offence he was sentenced to live years' penal servitude. Tho prayer of the potitioti is to obtain some remission of that sentence, the petitioners considering tho sentenco altogether too severe. Tho petition may bo signed at Mr Leydon's, auctioneer, Queen-street ; Mr Clark's, photographer, Queen-street: Mr Dunne's, painter, Uray-street, and several other places.

In dealing with some bankruptcy oases in Chambers this morning, Mr Justice Gillies expressed tho opinion that in ostates whoro the assets wore trilling the debtor's solicitor should not be allowed full costs. The estate under Ids notieo at Iho timo could not pay a half penny in the pound, lo grant, the debtor's solicitor full costs would be lo sweep away more than one-third of the assets. Under Ihe circumstances lie thought live guineas quite sulliciciit, His Honor's remarks will lind cordial and general en dorsement throughout the community.

At a meeting of tho Canterbury Bowling Club hold on Tuesday night at Christ church, it was resolved to send a team to compete in tho intercolonial bowling match to be hold in Victoria.

Some of tho Thames pooplo were recently anxious that Weiss, the billiard-player, should give an exhibition of his skill there, and tho most flattering prospects were held out iii the evont of n performance being arranged. Weiss accordingly paid the Thames a visit, and gave an exhibition. Twelve porsons paid for admission, at tho rate of half-a-crown oach, while about a hundred others stood outside of tho build ing open to go tho length of a shilling to obtain admittance. So much for billiards in Quartzopolis.

Messrs A. Bonrdman and D. V. Evans have boon elected Synodsmon of tlio Dioeeso of Auckland for tho doctoral district of All Saints', I'onsonby.

At a meeting of the Dunedin Biblein- Schools Association yesterday, resolutions wore carried that every effort should 'bo made for increasing tho nioinbci'slii[i of (lio Association, and that stops bo taken to prepare a petition for presentation to Par liament, and to linvo tho same circulated for signature by the electors.

Mr Candish, contractor for tho construc tion of tho Tauranga Rotorua Railway, is expected to arrive hero by Iho next mail steamer from San Francisco.

At tho I'olico Court, Onehunga, today, before Captain Jackson, K.M., Mossis Wall, Codlin, McCartiu, and Eiirrell were charged with maliciously injuring the pro perty of a lady resident. The injury con sisted in tho removal of a water-closet. The evidence, which at times afforded considerable amusement, failed to prove the complicity of the defendants in this peculiar diversion of misdirected genius. After hearing Sergeant-Green (for tho prosecution) and Mr Napior (for the defence), tho Bench dismissed Ihe caso. After some other formal business (ho Court rose.

At a meeting of tho Maori Self-protect ion Society, held at the Maori Hostelry, Mechanics' Bay, on Friday hist, tho follow ing rangatiras were enrolled as members : — Paroie te Awha, of Houhnnga; Tatirati Kukupa, of Whangarei; Tamati Pohe, of Aratapu ; Ilakono Waata, Wi te llau, and Tira Ivaknhi, all of llouhanga ; Apihau Wharepouri, of Helensville ; To Patoroiuu, To Akarini, of llorapiti; llaimona Peiika, of llouhanga ; and Hono Tana Kohua, of Aratapu.

Reformed thieves are always in danger of lapsing, and this may account for the fact that, a "captain" of tho Salvation Army has had his watch stolen from the table in tho hall while ho was conducting a religious servico at Wellington.

Weiss, tho billiard player, left for Sydney by tho Tarawera last evening for tho purpose of taking part in tho great Austra lian tournament, iv which the winner is to receivo ono of Allcock's tables, valued at. _lfiO, and sweepstakes of i.it) from each competitor. Tho competitors are expected to include Weiss, Evons (an English player), Byrne, and James, Tho tourna ment takes plaeo during the Cuulliold Cup week iv October next.

Could tho Iron Duko rise from the spirit world and behold the model of his pro boscis on tho figure-head of tho steam ship Wellington, ho would try tho sculptor by drumhead court martial and havo him shot on the spot. Somo say that for want cf authority in tho shape of Iho Duke's nose, the sculptor took his model from one of the engineers. Certain it is that when the captain's attention was called to the discrepancy ho advised that no alteration bo made, as it would save tho trouble of hoisting the jib at any time it should bo required to get tho vessel's head round.

The directors of tho Now Zealand Frozen Meat Storage Company, at, a meeting hold yesterday afternoon, resolved to. pay a dividend at tho rato of S per cent, on tho paid-up capital. Tho result of tho past year's work is satisfactory. Tho balance sheet, howovor, cannot bo laid before shareholders until November 14th, when, according to tho Articles of Association, the annual meeting is to bo held.

A meeting of tho creditors in the estate of August Vollbiacht was held at noon to-day, the Official Assignco presiding. There wero also present: tho debtor, Mr Buddie, junr. (debtor's solicitor). After somo desultory conversation tho following was carried—- "Thattho oflbrof the bankrupt bo accepted, namely, that any amount of his income over and abovo £200 per annum be paid to tho Assignee, monthly payments to conlinuo from tho timo such income above £200 commences until such time as 10s in the £ is paid on amounts due, and that such composition be accepted in satisfaction of tho debts proved." The proceedings wero oon ducted in a most amicable spirit, the motion Doing carried with but ono dis sentient.

On tho subject of "Railway Roform and the Young Men of Auckland," a correspon dent writes : " It is gratifying to learn that our young mon aro beginning to take an in terest in some of the practical affairs of this life, and quito refreshing to know that they have not lost their heads in studying the Mosaic account of the creation, or the ques tion whether this planet was entirely covered by tho Flood in tho days of Noah. Somo of our young men mot Mr Vaile last week, and to-morrow (Friday), at 7 p.m., they are to meet again at his office in Shortland street, to consider whether any practical steps can bo taken to assist in bringing about a better state of things on our railways." Our cor respondent hopes that good will flow from this.

The usual meotingof St. Stephen's Mutual Improvement Society was held last night. There was a good attendance. Rev, D. VV. Runciman occupied the chair. An interest ing and scientific reading on " The Struc ture and Action of tho Human Eye" was ably rendered by Mr D. C. Peacock. He fully explained tho formation of that won derful organ, illustrating the subject by means of largo diagrams. At tho close lie was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr T, Whitelaw then read a paper on " Liberty," expounding the different aspects, and dwell ing on each in turn. The essay gave rise to considerable discussion, and the essayist received a vote of thanks. It was an nounced that a lectnre would bo given on " Science and Genesis " by Mr Buchanan at the next meeting, August 29th.

To tho Editor i Sir,—Direct communica tion is the order of the day, Tho Suez Canal, though ridiculed at first ay Utopian and impracticable, is a success that has stimulated ongineoringenteiprisetoattompt the more ambitious project of carving another *' short cut" for commerce through the rocky fastnesses of Panama, When natural barriers such as theso havo to yield to tho demand for direct communication, surely our Council will decroo that the artificial barrier of Union-street shall no longer barricade tho entrance to the Hep burn-street valley, nor that relic of barbarism, tho turnstilo in St. Thomas's churchyard, oontinue to stem tho tide of humanity which daily seeka to flow in the most direct channel between tho busy haunts of Queen-street and the western heights of our fair city.—l am, #c,, EjfQtNEEJt.

At the Police Court Onehunga, on Wed nesday, before Capt, Jackson, K.M., and Mr A. .I. Dickey, J,P,, Daniel Estall wag lined 20s and costs for travelling on the Auckland and Onehunga railway without a ticket. Four young mon, named W. Wall, A, Codlin, J. McCarton, and Farrell, were charged with Jarrikinism on tho night of the sth inst. by upsetting tho water.closet of J. Flatman, . Fergus Keehan deposed to seeing somo of the young men on that night at 12 o'clock, but he could not identify them properly. J. Webb saw four young men carrying the closet across the allotment. Two of tbem wore tall, and the other two rather short. The night was a moonlight ono, but he was unablo to Identify tho defendants as the young men. Mr Napier appeared for defendants, and the case was dismissed, Two persons for drunkenness, and two others for permitting their chim neys to take fire, were finod In the ordinary penalties,

An election was hold on Wednesday, 13th inst., at Ellerslie School house, by Mr Sea man, as Returning Ollicor, to supply a vacancy croatcd in tho Mount Wellington _lfl9 I Board by tho decease of Iho lato Mr I ■"'ton Ireland. There had been thvco ......Jidatca nominated on tho previous Thursday, viz., Messrs George Edward Ireland, John Jones, and Albin Martin. The latter gentleman desired to retiro from the contest, but Iho notice of his intention was sent in 100 Into to ho received. Tho result of the poll was as follows :—lreland, SD; J ones, 46; and Martin, •!. Mr Ireland was thereforo declared elected. Much interest was manifested throughout the day by the two former candidates and theit" supporters. Both gentlemen thanked their friends, and Mr Jones expressed the hopo that when at May next three vacancies would occur by retirement, ho would have a less formidable oppoiiont, and then bo successful. A hearty voto of thanks was accorded to tho Return ing Officer for Iho impartial manner in which ho hail conducted the election.

RUNYAN'S LIFE AND WORKS.

Tin: announcement that the llov. Joseph S. Hill would deliver an illustrated and explanatory lecture on the " Life and Works of John Btuiyan " had tho gratifying effect of tilling the Grafton Road Wesleynn Church with interested visitors and mem-

bers of Iho congregation. At the opening timo every available scat was occupied. Rev. U. Bavin, the minister, presided, and formally introduced Iho lecturer of tho ovoning. Ho folt. that it was unnecessary to detain tho mooting by any remarks of hi? own. Mr Hill, by his urbanity and kindliness of disposition, and continuous labours, was known to ovory Sunday scholar, and was always ready to instruct and interest them. Mr Josiali Martin rendered assist ance in exhibiting the pictures to tho auditory. Mr Hill informed tho friends (hat the words ho was about to utter on llunyau and his I'ilgrim wore not bis own words, This explanation was honest and woll-timcd, as some porsons wero undor tho impression that Mr Hill would give an original lecture, when in reality the entertainment was a service of song of tho best kind. Nearly one hundred views were shown on tho screen, and at_ regular pauses a suitable hymn, with music, was displayed boforo the con gregation. Tho first scries showed Bun yan's birth-cottage at Eletow, near Bed lord, and the various incidents ef his oarly life, and Bedford Caol (a faithful skotch)at tho foot of tho bridge; also tho affecting sreno in prison, whore the dreamer bends mil prays over his blind, llaxon-liaircd little girl, invoking tho blessing of Heaven upon hr. Banyan's heart was upon Ibis blind girl, nnd many touching allusions to her will bo found in Banyan's equally instructive book "Graco Abound ing." Having dealt with ISunyim. lifo, Mr Bill proceeded to delineate tho impersonated ideas of the " Pilgrim's Progress." Tho illustrations were clear and well-defined, and altogether the allegory iv a simple and intelligiblo manner. At tho eloso a unani mous vote of thanks was carried by acclam ation, and the meeting was closed wilh "Sweet Bye and Byo"and the Benedic tion,

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Willmott's Dramatic Company in

Tho Guvnor.

Lank ester's amusing comedy, "The "Guvnor," was produced at tho abovo placo of amusemont last evening, before a largo and thoroughly appreciative audience, and Mr Willmott. can congratulate himself upon tho Company having made a decided hit in tho piece. In a word, it is one of the funniest, pieces of comedial representa tion wo havo witnessed for a long limo, and Mr Willmott's Company seemed specially suited to bring out the rich humour of its absurd complications and ludicrous . situations. Tho dramatis persona' aromas follow:-Mr Butterscotch, tho Guvnor, Oscar Balfe ; Freddy, his son, Mr Keg. Rede; Theodore Macclesfield, a bout builder n( Putney, Mr .lames Wilkin son ; Theodore .Macclesfield, his son, a medical student, Air Henry Teoce; Mr Jellico, a Paul 'Pryish individual, Mr Charles Marler ; No. ,'MO7, an honest cab man, Mr F. Stewart ; Gregory, the new groom, Mr F. S. Simmonds; The Me- Toddy, a gentleman from Glotmiutchen, Mr James Shoils ; Cantle, servant at Buttoi scotch Villa, Mr M. Alexander; Ullago, butler at Butterscotch Villa, Mr 11. Jenkins; Gunnel, waterman at Maccles field's, Mr C. Holt; Mr Vellum, of Gray's Inn Lane, Mr M. Alexander; Mrs Maccles field, wife to old Mac., with a big voico, Miss Lizzie Lawrence; Garde, hordatightcr, Miss Louiso Crawford ; Amelia, wifo to Butterscotch, aged 20, Miss G. Duko ; Kale, tho Guvnor. first wife's daughter, Miss A. Johns ; Barbara, sorvant at the villa, Miss L. Wyatt; Susan, Gregory's sister, Miss J. Northcoto. Especially desorving of mention aro Messrs Wilkinson, Redo, and Simmonds, whoso parts givoscopo for original character acting, and of tho ladios Miss Crawford, as Carrio, certainly carried tho palm. The piece is staged in a creditable manner, and wo boliovo wo can predict, for "The Guvnor" a successful run. It will bo produced until further notice. Wo aro requested to stato that Mr Willmott has tho solo right of its produc tion in New Xcalnnd.

THE AUCKLAND GYMNASTIC CLUB.

I.N" IBS 2 this Club was known as the "Juhn Gymnasium," and under tho direction of Mr S. Kohu, as manager, meetings were hold on two nights in each weok, and the more prollcicut members wore told oll'to instruct In tho various exercises on iho different apparatus. That much good was done by tho Club in tho pro motion of gymnustics was evident from the large and regular attendance of members. At tho annual general mooting, held at tho beginning of the season, in ISB3, tho name was changed to the "'Auckland Gymnastic Club.V and it was decided to advertise tor a professional instructor. 'I his was done, but though one or two replies w. ro received fiom the South, the Committee were unable to make any arrange ment, as eaoh of the applicants wanted to bo as sured of there being suflloiunt inducement, to open a public gynintislum here. This of course was a matter the Committee of the Auckliiiiil Gymnastic Club onld not express an opinion upon. Tho old arrangement of the mote prollcient members instructing the novices had, therefore, to be resorted to.

Later in the season, however, owing to tho increased membership, it was found necessary to change the order of things, and Mr H, A. Keesing was asked, and consented, to accept the position of Honorary Instructor, and the members were divided into classes according to proficiency. In September, the Club, with the assistance of several gontlemon, held an "Assault at Arms" in tho Parnell Hall, which, though not a pecuniary success, was otherwise most success ful and gratifying, as showing tho proficiency of the members in the various exercises, and tho benefits of club membership. At the close of the season Mr 11, A. Keesing received a hearty vote of thanks for his efforts on behalf ot the Club.

At the annual general mooting held in March, 1881, the question arose as to tho advisability of engaging the hall for this season (the rent nlono of which Is -26) and endeavouring '0 carry on the gymnatium, owing to the departure fro 9 Auckland of several of the most energetic mem bers (Messrs Ansley, Hammond, and others) and tho general apathy displayed, but after adjourning tho meeting to see what could be done in the matter of looking up old and new members, it was decided to open the season and carry on as long as funds permitted. A now Cominitteo was appointed, and by the energetic manner in which thoy went to work the membership roll soon had a vory promising appearance, and after mature deliberation the services of Mr W. M. Carrollo—who had lately arrived from Kngland—wore secured as instruc tor to the Club.

No sooner was this appointment made than tho nuinbor cf members increased, and the books of tho Club now show the names of somo sixty-seven members (senior and junior). In Mr Carrollo the Club has aninslruclorwho is thoroughly proficient in every branch of gymnastics, agreeable in manner, most willine to meet the wishes of members, and above all, who is not only able to perform, but to teach, and tho confldonco with which the members submit themselves to his care must be as grati fying to him us it is to the Committee to have such an able instructor.

We would urge that more attention bo paid to an institution such na tho Auckland Gym- i nastic Club by those who piofoss to havo the 1 wolt'ara ot our young fellows at heart, for the j benefits to be donvedfropi a first-class gymna-{ sium are incalculable; and be it known that', during the existence of the A.G.C. thero has not f been a, single acci'dont-a fact Which speaks for j

•In America- that glorious country of freedom and independence—such a club would have the names of half tho city dignitaries on its books. There they encourage npd foster any institution which tends to make young follows strong nnd manly, and which, while promoting their phy sical, must, as a natural consoquence, tend also to improve their moial welfare. But here so ' little aro the benefits recognised that many of; the Juniors havo considerable difficulty in) getting the necessary half guinea to pay their I subscription.

The Committee intend to do thqir utmost to carry the season to a successful close, so that they may look forward to next season without any fear of the club being numbered amongst the things of tho past.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

In Chambers.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Bankkittoies Closeu.—Bankruptcy pro ceedings were delared closqd and costs awarded as follows in the undermentioned casos : — Robert Thompson Martin ; John Genu Mcintosh ; John Goodfellow—debtor's solicitor's costs to be £10 and fees, and Official Assignee's expenses, £8 S.s ; Thomas Holland and William George Fort—ar—debtors' solicitor's costs LIO, and Official Assignee's costs Ll2 ; Lionel Phillips—Proof of Mossrs Lewis and Simpson for LID admitted, debtor's solicitor's costs LlO, and foes, Official As signee's solicitor's costs L2O, and credi tors' solicitor's costs L2O ; William Sponce and Herbert Martin Jackson—Debtor's solicitor's costs LB ss, and fees and Official Assignee's costs L 3 3s. It was stated that Jackson's estate would not pay Id in the pound.

Adjudication.—On the petition of Wilhelmina lop. Smith Mackay, James Anderson was adjudged a bankrupt.— Mr Burton appeared for the petitioner. Deed of Oomi'osition.—Mr E. Hosketh moved in re Hopkins Clarke (a debtor) that the deed of composition should bo filed, and the bankruptcy annulled. Tho motion was granted, and costs fixed as follows: —LIO 10s for deed ; L'l 4s for debtor's solicitor's costs of bankruptcy ; .and LIO 10s for Official Assignee's solicitor.

In Bankruptcy.

Re Mary Cami"BK„~ (a bankrupt).—Mr Cuve, who appeared for the Official Assignee, stated that the debtor had been examined on a previous occasion, nnd he thereforo asked that the examination should bo now declared closed.—Granted.

Re Samiikl Jos.?en Moncrikkv (a bank rupt).—Mr Cave stated that the bankrupt had been partially oxamined, and as Mr Campbell had abundoncd his intention of further examining tho bankrupt, an ordor might bo mado tloolaring tho examination closed.- Order made accordingly. Ke HKNftY Aday.s (a bankrupt).—On the application of Mr Cave, this matter was allowed to stand over fo." a month, us thoro in v probability of a composition boing proposed. Kk John Edward Hanks (a bankrupt.) As there was no appearance of tho bank rupt, Mr Cave slated that tho bankrupt hud previously failed to appeur for examin ation, and had also failed to oboy the Assig nee's summons, to attend at his ollico for examination on oath. A tologram, how over, had just beon received from the bank rupt explaining that ho had not rocoived this summons in time. Under tho circum stances, lio would ask for a month's adjourn ment.— (! runted.

Re .liiiin Foster (a bankrupt).—Applica tion for discharge.—Mr Thorao appeared in support, and Mr Cavo stated that thero was no opposition.—His Honor said that as the trustee's report disclosed nothing to show misconduct on tho bankrupt's part, tho order prayed for would bo granted. He James Johnson (a bankrupt).—Appli cation for discharge—Mr Thome appeared in support of tho application.—Mr Cave said that although tho Official Assignee did not offer opposition, it might be stated that tho assets .had not realised sufficient to pay his expenses. He had been £2 out of pocket over tho estate. —Mr Thorno undertook that this amount should bo mado up.—Order of discharge granted subject to payment of Jt2 to Assignee ltu Wm. Cumminom(abankrupt.)-Appli cation for discharge.—Mr A. W. O'Neill appeared in support of application, nnd Mr E. Iloskcth appeared to offer opposition. Tho proceedings bad boon commenced in tho District, Court, which then made an order transfoiing them to tho Supremo Court. His Honor pointed out that thoro was no authority for such a transfer eney, nnd said that even if ho had jurisdic tion to deal with tho matter, ho would refuse to grant tho ordor of disclargo, see ing that tho proceedings, as shown by tho trustee's report, hud been of a most scan dalous character.

Be Wm. Richard Moore and Ernest Edward Townshend.—Mr Cavo appeared for tho Official Assignee, and Mr Button for an opposing creditor, Mr Slator.— Mr Button said he was not going to examino on all matters, but. morely on ono item. At this stago it was discovered that neither of tho bankrupts was in attendance, and tho matter was therefore adjourned for a month, it being agreed that Mr Button should havo an opportunity of examining the bankrupts before tho Official Assignee in tho interim.

Re James Mearns Si'Ence (a bankrupt). —Application for discharge.—Mr Thorno appeared in support of tho application, Mr Cavo for the Assignee, and Mr H. Camp bell for all the creditors, but more particu larly for Mr A. 11. Nathan,—Mr Campbell stated that tho bankrupt's books had boon kept in a most irrogular aud unsatisfactory way. Thoy did not afford that information which books moderatoly woll kept ought to afford. Whilo in difficulties, tho bankrupt married and sottled somo property upon his wifo, tho ovidont intention being to with draw it from distribution among tho credi tors. Although thisproporty could not now be mado avnilablo, seoing that it was mort gaged up to its full valuo, tho creditors asked the Court to mark its sense of tho bankrupt's conduct by suspending tho dis charge for a time at least. Thoy had no further fault to find with him than what ho had indicated.—Mr Cavo stated that the debtor's reason for his bankruptcy was tho collapse of a gumfiold at Whangarei, upon which bis storo had been depondont. Mr Thorno denied that tho debtor's books wore badly kept, or that ho knew he was in difficulties when ho sottled the property upon his wife. —His Honor: Ho was in solvent at tho timo.—Mr Thorno: But he did not know it.—His Honour: Then ho ought to have known.—Mr Cavo stated that the estato would pay a dividond of 3s in tho pound.—His Honor romarked that at (ho time of tho debtor's marriage ho was LlO9 to tho bad.

The Court thon rose,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-This Day.

(Before 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., 1t.M.1

.TUDOMENTS I'OR PLAINTIFFS,

W. S. Whitley v. W. J. Callaghan, L 4 S.s (id, LI 5s Cd, Mr Dtifnur for plaintiff; Wm. Rattray v. Alex. Shorrett, L 4 19s, costs LI lo.s Gd, Mr Beale for plaintiff; Auckland Dairy Company v. J. R. Turnbull, LI Bs, costs 15s ; 1). N. Carter v. W. Davis, LI "2s (3d, costs 15s ; Hunt and another v. J. R. Turnbull, LI I, costs L 2 Os, Mr S. Hesketh for plaintiff; W. S. Jones v. 11. Collins, L 2, costs LI 8s; B. Stevenson v. Thomas Lupton, L3B 13s 3d, costs L. ISs, Mr Thorno for plaintiff; James Gibbon v. MossdoJough, 1,3 17a Gd, costs LI 8a (id, Mr Thome for plaintiff; R. Stevonson v. Thomas Lupton, L2O ISs 3d, costs L 4 18s ; G. L, Thompson v. John Smith, L 25 ss, costs L 4 13s, Mr Cooper for plaintiff; New Zealand Tobacco Company v. J. K. Randor son, £15, costs, L 2 6s, Mr Buddie for plain tiff.

JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASKS.

John King v. Mrs Powor, L 5 7s Od; ordered to pay by instalments of 20s a week, or 7 days. Hancock and Co. v. R. Gordon, L 8 lis ; ordered to pay 10s per weok, or in default seven days.

ADJOUKNLU,

A considerable number of oases wero ad journed and struck out.

DEKENPKD CASKS.

Salvini v. Garrick.—Claim, L 3, balance of account for wages.— Mr Cotter appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Georgo in defence.— The ovidenco in this case has already ap peared. The plaintiff had been employed in defendant's sorvjeo as cook. —Finally judgment was givon for plaintiff—Ll, costs LI 6d.

Smith v. Rice —Claim, L 3, groceries.— In this caso defendant acknowledged that he was indebtod in the sum of LI 12s 9d, and judgment was given for that amount, with costs, to bo paid within 10 days.

(Left Sitting.)

Remember This.

■ If you are sick, Hop Bitters will surely aid Nature In making yon well when all else fails. If yon are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffer, ing from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowels, it. is your own fault if you remain ill, for Hop Bitters is a sovereign remedy in all such complaints. If you aro wasting away with any form of Kidno7 disease, stop tempting Death this mo ment, and turn for a cure to Hop Bitters. If you aro sick with that torriblo sickness Nervousness, you will find a " Balm m Gilead In the use of Hop Bitters. If you are a froquentor or a resident of a reiasmatio district, barricade your system against tho scourge of all oountnos—malarial, epidemic, bilious, and intermittent fevcr_*-by tho use of Hop Bitters. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains andaehes, apd feel miserable generally, Hop Bitters will Blvojou fair skin, rich blood, and sweetest breath, health, ana comfort.

In short, they oure all diseases of the Storaacn, Bowola, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidneys, Blight's Disease, £500 will be paid for a onao they will not onre or help. Druggist- and Chemists keep,

That poor, bedridden, Invalid wifo, sister mother, or daughtor, can be mado tho picture of health by a f<"» l-^Ulea of Hop Bitters, «™>-n« but a trifle. \i it them suffer J

UNDER THE YELLOW FLAG.

Life at Motuihi.

(FIIOH Ouii CORRKSI'O-DIiNT IN Quarantine.)

Under j csterday's dato our correspondent writes from tho Motuihi Quarantine Station :—We expect to be let loose on Saturday, and aro not sorry at the prospect, although we cannot complain. Plenty of fun—fishing, bathing, shooting, foot ball, concerts, dancing, and games ad lib. have been freely indulged in. We are well looked after by Captain Edie and his staff of stowards. The ship haß been stripped of her fittings, bedding, ccc, to conduce to our comfort. It is proposed to present a testimonial, in tho form of an address, to Captain Edie, and signed by all tho passen gers. Tho Stak appears to havo put a wrong construction on the action of v few of our passengers while on board the Wai hora, by snying that they refused to leave the ship. Nono positively declined. They protested against, being bundled ashore in tho barracks whilst it was in such a filthy stato, and to some extent they wore justified. When it came to tho point all wont ashore without demur. Miss Dargon objected by protost, but went. So far as I am concerned, I can doss down anywhere. Two of us got an 8x 10 tout down from Auckland, and slopt in it till driven out by bad weather. Howover, thanks to our staff of stewards, tho build ingH wero mado clean and habitable; tho sequel—all happy and contented.

(BY TFXKURAI'I'—I'KKMS ASSOCIATION.)

The Case of Small-pox at Napier.

Wki.linoton, this day.—Yesterday after noon tho Government received a telegram from Napier stating that Mowntt, who is suffering from small-pox, is much worse. The patient is in a weak state, and is also delirious. Doubts are entertained of his recovery. Oamaiuj, this day.—The Hoalth Board met yestorday, and decided to ask the Government to set apart a quarantine ground. Tho Health Board also decided to treat any cases of small-pox, if such should occur, in tents prepared for the purpose, and located on Capo Wunbrow.

DEATH OF THE SMALL POX PATIENT.

Nai'lßß, this day,

Andrew Mowatt, tho small-pox patient, died last night. Dr Jackson and the at tendants at the Quarantine Station are re ported to bo all well.

PENDING SUIT FOR JUDICIAL SEPARATION.

We understand that proceedings have been instituted under tho Divorce and Matri monial Causes Act of 18(17 by Mrs Josephine Anno Gibbonsfor tho purpose of obtaining a judicial separation from her husband, Ebouc/.or (Jibbons, timber merchant, of Onehunga. The principal reason alleged for the action is continued cruelty on the part of tho respondent, by which the petitioner avers that her health bus been greatly impaired. In con soquonco of this alleged ill-treatment, she has frequently left her home, and since the 15th of January last sho has not returned to it; one other assigned cnuso of complaint on her part boing that hot' husband had installed a female servant in her placo in the household. Tho parties were married in St. Matthew's Church in 1802, and there has been noissuo of tho marriage. Mr Hugh Campbell is acting for the petitioner, nnd Mr J. M. Alexander for tho respondent, who denies all his wife's allegations and opposes her suit. Mr Justice Gillios will bo asked in Chambers to-morrow for directions as to tho modo of trial.

SPORTING NEWS.

Ma.jor Gkoroe's racehorses Nelson anil Wapiti were taken to Christchurch by the stoamor Rotomahana this afternoon. Tho horses wont in charge of Harrison, and are to be put up at Ted Cutts's stable to undergo their preparation for the Now Zealand Cup. Nominations for the Handicap Trotting Race, Maiden Trot, and Schooling Hurdles, to bo run at the Epsom race mooting on tho :)ot.h ot August, closo on Saturday next.

PARNELL ODDFELLOWS ANNIVERSARY.

The Loyal I'arnoll Lodge (No. -1,750) of Oddfellows celebrated their 20th anniver sary by a ball in the Parnell Hall last even ing. Tho reunion, which proved to be ono of the best given by tho Lodge, was a great success. About 50 couples took part in tho dancing, wjiich began at 8.30 p.m., and was kept up with spirit till four o'clock this morning. Messrs Cowan and Leonard officiated as M.C's. In tho course of the evening the annual report was read by Mr Fowler, tho Treasurer, and it showed thab the Lodge was still in a very prosperous and nourishing condition. Tho health ot the members was stated to have been vory good, thero having been, during the March and June quarters of tho present year, only ten mem bers on the sick list, the total amount paid being £30. The Sick Fund of tho Lodge at the present time was reported to havo accumulated to tho large sum of £1,007, £9SO of which is out at 8 per cent, interest. The Lodge also owns the Oddfellows' Hall and adjoining allotmont in Parnell, and has a sum of £260 in the Auckland Savings Batik, Mr Fowler also gave a fow interest ing figures taken from the roport of tho Annual Moveable Committee of the Man chester Unity Order of Oddfellows (of Eng land) at tho beginning of the present year. These stated that thero wero 496,529 mem bers good on the books ; that the Order had a capital of £5,331,011; that the income was £795,032, and tho expenditure £547,347 ; and that they had paid for sick relief £431,127, and for funeral expenses £110,247, which gave them a not gain of £248,528 on tho capital for the yoar. During tho evoning songs wero rendered by Messrs McHugh, Hunter, and Taylor, and a step dance was executed by Mr .1. Leonard. The catering was very satisfac torily performed by Mr R. Cowan, of Parnell, while the Committee deserve great credit for the manner in which the pro gramme was carried out.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messre F. L. Prime and F. G. Clayton, Justices.)

Duuxic—Throo porsons wero punished for drunkonness. Arthur Dransflold, 10s; J. McPherson Campbell, fighting, 20s and costs.

By-Law Casks. — Wm. Kiroy, contractor, ploaded not guilty to failing to keep a light burning in Franklin Road on tho night of tho 31st July.—Sergeant Gamble asked for a re mand, as the ohiof witnoss was ill Mr lvirhy complained of the conduct of the police in making him tho butt of their persecution.-Re manded until Monday next.

Chimney on Cms,-Fitzgerald Hazard was charged with permitting the chimney of his house, in Porjpallior Terrace, Ponsonby, to be on Arc on tho sth inst,—Mr Hazard regretted that the chlmnoy was on lire, but it was quite accidental.—Fined 2s and costs.

Bread-cart Unattended.—Matthew Lowry was charged with leaving his bread,cart unattended,—Mr Lowry said ho was un acquainted with the city bylaws. Thero was a chain to tho car, but he was not an expert having recently como from tho British Isles! Fined 5s and costs. .

Ai.ahmino._-Franois Polly was charged with striking Lizzie Donovan on her back with hi clenched fist, thoreby subjecting her to injury s on tho !)th inst. Mr Brtssey appeared in de fence, and tho case was adjourned until Monday. Fals3 Pretences.-Henry Albort I'cnn and Leonard McCaghey, cabmen, were charged with obtaining the sunt of £25, on tho sth ult., o£ Mr 15. T. Dufaur, solicitor; stating that thoy were jointly the owners of a Hansom cab, which was untrue.—Mr Burton, in defence, asked for a remand until Wednesday next which was granted I Sciigoaut Camblo oil'ered no objection. Bail allowed, Perm himself, £50, and one or two sureties to a like amount. McCaghey, two sureties in £d 0 each, ho being under age. Obstruction.—JohnHenley,fi9h.hawkoi\wa3 charged with causing an obstruction on the pathway by tho Waitemata Hotel—Defendant pleadod net guilty.—Sergeant Gamble said the defendant had caused an obstruction, not only once, hut frequently, and when told to " move on " used an Hibernian phrase, and refused to oboy tho constable. Defendant said thoconstable miscalled him a "loafer"—a term entirely out of place.—Constable Ward and Captain Frankett haying given evidence, the Bench dismissed the oosewithatimelyeantlQn.—Defendant: Thanks, your Worships, Johnny will nebcr stand thero any more. This was nil the huslnoss,

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLK.-COPYItIGHT.]

The British Expedition to Khartoum,

Cairo, August 12.—Sir Evelyn Wood will probably command the expedition which it Is proposed to despatch to Khartoum in October for the relief of General Gordon and garrison. Fearful Thunderstorm IToblom—n Struck by Lightning. London, August 12.—A terrific thunder storm passed over Scotland yesterday. Much damage was done to property in the path of the storm, and several persons were killed by the lightning. Lord Lauderdale, who was outshooting during the storm, was struck by tho lightning, and now lies in a precarious condition. Tho frozen moat ox Potosi is selling at 4UI to 4Jd. Owing to the excessive heat experienced hove, tins market is somowliat depressed.

Mr Fawcott, Postmaster - General, has expressed a hope that the Australian colonies will send practical delegates to represent them at tho Postal Convention to be held shortly at Lisbon.

Lord Derby has again been urged to include the Pacific Islands in his annexa tion scheme, but he has declined to accede to thoir request. Sir Saul Samuel, Agont-Geiietal for New South Wales, acting under instructions from his Government, is strongly urging the delay of the Australasian Federation Enabling Bill until the New South '.Vales Parliament shall havo considered the resolu tions passed by tho recent Australian Con vention. Lord Derby is impressed with the wisdom of this step.

Colonel P. Romilly, Deputy Chairman of the Customs Board, condemns tho action of tb" Gorman Government for supplying Snider rides to the native inhabitants of Now Britain and Now Ireland.

Tho Hon. Evelyn Ashley, Colonial Under-Secretary, will shortly confer with Mr F. N. Broome, Governor of Western Australia, with the viow to the prevontisn of kidnapping among tho Perth pearl fisheries.

Colonel P. Romilly states that many natives, both of New Britain and New Ire land, have been kidnapped into Queens land.

Tho German press is furious at the annexation of the Walriseh Bay district by the (.'ape colony.

A Fiji planter, writing to the " Times," alleges that Sir Arthur Gordon's adminis tration among the islands lias reduced tho natives to a life of hopeless slavery. Tho "Times " doubts this assertion.

TESTIMONIALS TO MR THOS. BRACKEN.

(HY TKLKUiMI'II— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dinkdin, this day

CoNSIDERiNfi tho weather, tho attendance at tho Bracken presentation yesterday was in every way representative, the clergy and professors being strongly represented. Tho Mayor and Mr G. Fenwick mado ex cellent speeches. Mr Bracken, in reply, hinted at the possibility of his offering himself for election for a North Island con stituency.

A Press Association telegram says the presentation consisted of a purse of ISO sovereigns, subscribed by the citizens of Dunedin. There were 00 or 70 gentlemen present. Tho Mayor was in the chair, and tho presentation was made by Mr G. O. Fenwick, managing director of the " Otar.'o Daily Times." Mr Amies, on behalf of tbe engine drivers and firemen of the railway, presented Mr Bracken with a handsomely framed address, and with it a set of diamond earrings and brooch for Mrs Bracken. Tho F.0.0.D., in which Mr Bracken held tho office of D. D.G.M., sub scribed amongst, themselves a souvenir in tho shape of a diamond locket, and merged the balance of their subscriptions into the Memorial Fund.

* GOODSON'S NE W ZEALAND GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Wellington. Thursday, August 7,1881.

SPEECH,

honoram.k gentlemen ok tlik leoisla tivk Council akd Gentlemen of tjik House of Representatives.—

It is with much pleasure that I have re courso to your valuable assistance in my business on the occasion of the assembling of the Ninth Parliament of New Zealand.

Since I last addressed you a chango has taken place in the government of the Lon don Arcade at Christchurch, but none has occurred in Wellington or Auckland, and at the former place it is merely a change of men—not of measures.

As an enterprising and unique way of ad vertising, the following by our townsman (Mr Goodson, of the Arcade) caused no small flutter among those who gazed upon it for the first time at the Assembly ol Par liament in the Empire City, and in other cities. At first sight it is somewhat de ceptive, but on further contemplation it is highly remunerative to tho advertiser, as a means to reach the masses in a truly amus ing and special way :—

The depression which has been felt during the past year in many parts of tho world has been felt in this colony, but not, so far as my experience enables me to judge, to tho extent expressed by many alarmists. On the contrary, my Arcades have received a largo measure of public support, proving that tho facilities offered for purchasing from a varied and valuable stock at low prices aro duly appreciated. Tho impression I havo formed of tho great capabilities and prospects of the country have been much strengthened by this happy condition of my business, and, while I trust that tho policy of economy, so well carried out hitherto by my advisers, will still be continued, I hope that an era of increased prosperity will dawn upon mo through the loan of several millions which you will be asked to sanction.

The teeming thousands (representing tho "unborn millions") who have flocked to every polling-booth, and tho prevailing ex citement throughout the country during the elections, manifest clearly a healthy politi cal condition, while the large sums continu ally being spent in my Arcades show that tho country cannot be in a very low finan cial state.

I heartily congratulate those of you who were members of tho last Parliament on your re-olection, and trust that those who havo not distributed their honoraria in charities will ioso no time in spending them in the London Arcado at Wellington, where there is a grand assortment of fancy goods and articles of every description, from which gratoful members can select presents for their committeemen and other unpaid sup porters. New members may freely antici pate the good time coming for them.

Gentlemen of the House ov Ret-re sentatives, —

The estimates of revonuo and expenditure for the current year will not be laid before you, as thoy aro purely for the information of myself and my advisers, but I can assure you that my prioes defy competition, as my terms are strictly cash, and my motto is " Small Profits and Quick Returns."

Honqraiile Gentlemen or the Legisla tive Council and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,—

I am heartily in favour of all the pro posed routes for connecting the Auckland Aroado with that at Wellington by rail, and also of that for uniting tho one in Christchurch with " some place in Cook's Straits," as they will all tend to increase the business of the London Arcades aud to facilitate their operations.

I regrot that there should bo any dif ference of opinion as to tho grain tariff, hut hope that thero will be none as to tho desirability of reducing the rates on my goods.

THE SUPPOSED CASTAWAYS.

Unsuccessful Search by the Hinomoa.

(I'.Y TBLKGKAI'U -

-SJ'ECTAIi UEI'OKTER.)

Bluff, Tuesday

Til-Government steamer Hinemoa, which returned from a cruise on the coast, to-day mado a patient and thorough search for the supposed castaways from the missing barque Marie Ange, but without the slightest success. No trace whatever of the .missing vessel or survivors could be dis covered, and the only reasonable conclusion that'can bo arrived at is that the ill-fated barque foundered during one of the wales which have beon so prevalent on that portion of the coast during the last month. The circumstances which led to tho des patch of the Hinemoa on this investi gation will bo readily called to re collection. Tho Marie Ange, 275 tons, coal laden, left Newcastle for Port Chalmers under charge of Captuin Gibb on the Bth Lilt., and was Spoken on tho following day. Nothing further was heard of her until the Ist of tho present month, when a miner named Walker re ported at Riverton that he had picked up a medicine chest with the name "Marie Ange" painted on it on the Orepuki Beach. The discovery suggested the .probability that a mishap had occurred to the vessel, and the fact that two days later intelligence was to hand that tho Mario Ange's life-boat had been washed up in Doughty Bay left but little doubt on the subject. These dis coveries prepared the way for a report by Captain To/.er, of tho Ringarooma, that he saw a largo fire on Red Head, Chalky Inlet, on the night of the 3rd inst.,while on his passage from Melbourne. Only fifty or sixty miles separated this point from where the medicine chest was picked up, and the natural enough conclusion was that the French sailors had managed to get ashore, and were endeavouring to attract attention. Representations were made to the Government from various parts of the colony to send relief. The Hinemoa had gone North for tho Auckland members, but pending her return, instructions were wired to the Government seal-cruising schooner Kekeno to start from the Bluff and proceed to the Inlet. Sho was, however, prevonted by adverse weather from getting away again. I'ioposals were made to charter a special steamer, but it was considered inad visable to do so, and the return of the Hine moa from tho North was impatiently awaited by all. The Ilir.emoa did not reach Wellington Wharf from tho North until within half-an-hour of midnight on Wednesday, the Oth. In structions to leave again at once and take up tho search were placed in Captain Fair child's hands, and he determined to get under weigh again without delay. Coal had, however, pretty well run out, and it became necessary to take in a fresh supply. A delay of some hours was thus caused, but soon after.daybreak next morning 07 tons of coal had been transferred from tho hulk to her bunkers.

The Hinemoa left the wharf at nine o'clock, having on board as passengers Messrs Grey (Marino Department), W. J. Geddis (Special Reporter of the Auck land Evening Star), Mrs Fairchild and two sons. Northerly winds favoured tho vessel in the early part of tho day, but subsequently south-westerly weather with a heavy head sea was encountered, continuing throughout Friday. This weather delayed the vessel considerably, and it was 11 o'clock on Saturday forenoon when we were off the Bluff, tho 4Gii miles having occupied exactly 50 hours. It was our intention to go into the Bluff for an hour, but Pilot Smith boarded us with instructions to push on, the Kekeno not having been able to make a start. Steaming out through the inner passage, and for the remainder of the distance through Foveaux Strait with a northerly wind, Captain Fairchild resolved to commence the search as soon as we got to westward of tho settlement in tho Straits where tho wreckage was found. Orepuki, where the medicine chest was picked up, was passed, as close in as was consistent with f-a/ety, early in the afternoon ; and the steamer continued her course well in toward the Island. Mussel Beach and Te Waiwai Bay were passed within such easy distance that we could have neon any wreck ago had it been thero. The weather had beon gradually thickening during the after noon, and was now blowing a gale from tho northward, with lightning nnd rain. For tunately, the vessel was well under the lee of the land, and did not feel the storm to such an extent as might havo been expected.. Puysequr light was seen immediately after seven o'clock, and the whistle was blown to attract atten tion. A rocket from the lighthouse showed that our signals had been observed, and steaming at 9 p.m. into a good retreat —a surprisingly small cove at the head of Preservation Inlet—Captain Fairchild anchored his vessel in one of tho snuggest of coastal snuggeries that could bo found in a day's travel. The steaming distance of 90 miles from the Bluff was done in exactly ten hours, which was good time consider ing all tho circumstances.

Interview with Puysequr Light-keeper.

We patiently awaited tho arrival of the men from the Puysequr lighthouse, and scarcely half an hour after the anchor was down, cooeys from the shore indicated that they were at the landing place. A boat was sent over and brought off tho light keepers, in the persons of Messrs Cunning ham and Hansen. Thoy expressed extreme surprise at the unexpected visit, adding at the same time that they courd not imagine what vessel was needing help from them, until they saw her going into the retreat; then they recognised that no one but Captain Fairchild would attempt that feat in the dark, a?.d especially in such weathev as was prevailing, and consequently they knew the ship was the Hinemoa. They were mado aware of the fact that wreckage had been discovered lower down the coast, and that fires wero reported to have been seen on Red Head. The latter statement they discredited at once, and ex plained that if there had been fires on Red Head or its vicinity they must have ob served the smoke, seeing their station was within six miles from the Head, and that they had a constant watch. They re membered having seen the Ringaroomn passing the vicinity of Table Rock on tho previous Sunday evening, and were confident that there were no fires burning on any of the different heads then. One of the men ironically added that there would be some difficulty in raising a fire on any of the hills, for the very good reason that they had beon favoured with 37 con consecutive wet days, and things were a trifle too moist to burn. That was.in fact, the first good day they had had for more than a month, and even it was wet. They wero asked if any whalers had been seen go ing into either of the sounds.but replied tbat there had been none for some monthß past. While they had not ob served the fires, they assured us that if any sucli signals had been seen from the lighthouse they would have gone across in order to ascertain whether or not there wero any castaways in the neighbonr-

(Contimvd on Fourth Page).

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Rocky Point.—Tho stopes on tho Adelaide roef showed gold in profusion yesterday, though tho specimens wero bagged. In tho second stope southward of the break, a cross leader 6 inches thick proves gold-bear ing at and near its junction with the main loae.

>>ew Prince Imperial.—The western drive at No. C level is estimated to be with in 20 feet of tho break. The leader has been small for several days, and enclosed in hard country, but nevertheless shows a little gold.

&IR Walter Scott (Karangnbake).— Iho weight of this Company's lodgment after tho melting process was 423-lozs. Re pott speaks highly of the prospects of tho mine.

Caledonian, __loze. of gold

Mills, tributor, banked

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14. 1884



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