SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER {^oi^&rnlng."' BUNSST.—This Evening, 4.50 BUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, /.IS MOON'S AGE.-FIIII Moon, Bth, 3,13 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. •W>llln(fton, as., Farquhar. from Taiiranga Glcnol<, s.s., Stephenson. from Russcu Neptiure, 8.5.. Mustard, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Macgregor, b.s., Johnson, for \V hangarei "WaitakT, s.s., Crawford, for Whaiigaroi Kowena, s.s., Scott, for Mercury Buy Clarlbe), bar<juo. Peterson, for Oamaru Stanley, brigantine, Gould, for New \orl:

IMPORTS.

Per Otaki - Cottons, £1.100; woollens and worsteds.-fiMOO; flannels, *IOO; Unon in bales, UlIM; linen in case, £200; cottons anil woollens, ,01,000; silk and cottons, £100; silk and veljotP, ■E400; shawls and manUes. £hio; millinery, em, hosiory, £200; haberdashery, £2,000; cambric handkerchiefs. £300; apparel, £900: carpets and rug 3, «00; counterpanes. jaOO; straw hats, £i 00; felt hats and caps, £200; dressed leather. £380; wrought leather, fi/0; sheath- Ing felt, £170; table baizo, £90; sowing machines. £810; vestas. £790: rails and Kjnoral machinery, £1,900; books, £1SO; paper, .ttOcwt., stationery, .-ClSf); paporhmißings. 450; upholatery, £••05; iron bedsteads, £IM>; briishwarc £20, plated and papior mache go^ds, £20; toys, f.IOO, pianos, £910; jewellery, £.'0; agricultural and garden seeds, £550; tobacco pipes, 1 80; cart ridges and dynamite, £30: iron tnnks, «0; cutlery ware, Jil.OOOf; galvanised iron 44 tons; tin plates, 27fi boxes; linseed oil. '.',4/0 gallons; nnimal oil, 40 (,'allons: whiting, 10 tons; paints. «fiSO ; flint gloss, £150; foreign window glass, 167 cases; plate glass, 7 cases; china and earthen warn, £100: bran and flour bags, £5.>0; canvas, £4CO; cement, 50 barrels; tobacco. (OOlbs; brandy, 1,100 gallons; run'- 120 gallons; Geneva, fltW gallons; British spirits, 1,470 gallons; red wine. 400 gallons; white wine, HBO gallons; beer 1?5 gallons: fish, preaorvod, £10!); sardines. £10; assorted Gilmcn's stores, £790: vinegar, 250 gallons; foreign salad oil, ICO gallons; candles, lUcwL; dates, 21cwt,; currants, 141cwt.; confectionery and peel, £450: apothecary ware, £200; con densed milk, £60: total value of cargo, £30,300.

Per Otaki —50 casks John-on'a Portland cement.—G. W. Binnoy.

Per Linda Weber, from Sydnoy-3,600 foet cortar timber.—Wit.ks and Hall.

Per Otaki, from London—s cases linoleum, 1 balo felt baizes, 4 bales feathers.—Winks and Hall.

Ver Otaki—2.oCo sashwoights, 62 tons bar iren. 6 casks hack horso shoes, 2.i0 camp ovens and covors. 22 furnanco pans, 11 casks bolts aua nuto. 10 kogs nails, 2 cases copper nails, 1 cask iron blocks, 1 case bunting, 39 packages furnace doors, 14 packages damnors, 9 pack ages ranges, 88 packagca register grates, 8 ciwks register grates. 14 cn«s sanitary Binks, 9 hogsheads hollowaro, 11 casks milk pans, 10 kogs staples, 190 kogs white lead, 60 kogs white zinc, 1 bale sash line, 10 cases hardware (assorted), 13 cases finishing brads, S cases oast steel. 1 cask wire rope, 1 case electro plate, 1 caies augers, &c, 12 cases lamps. 5 cases chimneys and globes, Ifl packagos churns and butlorworkors, 2 cases billhooks, 1 cask towor bolts, 1 caso tools, 3 cases 9feot gftpled surfacing serow-cutfing latho (com plete), t casos grey granite monument, 2 pugmills, 1 pair rollers, 2 spur wheels, and 6 cases containing 1 Fawcst's patent brick making maohino and orushhing rollers com bined, 1 patent pugmill maohlno, 9 packages, 1 1 20-B.p. compound semi-portablo engine and boiler with expansion gear complete.—T. & S. Morriu & Co. (Limited). Por Otaki, from London—l 8-horso portable engine; fitted on colonial boiler, and all fittings complote, with Boutard's patent reversing gear, ■1 casks bolt ends. 3 kegs pun head rivcts.Bcoaks bolts and nuts. B casks conch screws, 1 caskß tapped nuts, 3 casks engineors' bolts and nuts. 20 casks Rhect zinc. 1 c:ieo hanging moat safPß, 1 case butehors' knives and sieols, 1 caso calf-choppers, 11 bundles register grates, 2 patent grinding and kibbling mills, 1 case Wynn's tools, 1 case box rules and tapes, 1 ease spirit lovels, 1 caso squares, spokeshaves, &c, 1 caso turnscrews, mincing knives, &0.. 1 case mortice chisol s, garden tools, 1 cose garden reels, shears, and border forks, 1 case pruning saws, fretwork tools, 19bars half-round and angle iron, 35 bars galvanised round iron, 1 case electro - plato fish knives, butter knives, pickle forks, spoons, forks, sugar-crushers, 7,535 fret galvanised and 1,200 black gas tubes, 5 ca3es soft soap, 2 cases cast butt hinges. 143 kegs wiro nails, 1 case Turkey slips and shear stones, 1 ease plate powder, 15 colls tarred hemp ropo, 1 caso blow pipes, spirit lamps, &c, 1 case felt and cloth wads, 150,000 percussion caps, CO kegs Kwbank mills,2 cases Emery wheels,33! bundles hoop iron, 7 bales plough reins aud tarred cord age, 1 case tea urns, 2 casks cart traces, 2 casks bullock chains. 2 bales navyoakum, 1 cask spring balances, &c, 1 case brass cup and screw hooks, &c.,loaseglass action,cupboard turns, jiclcastc 260 lengths galvanised wire strand clothes Hneß, 1 cask hose unions, steam cocks, Ronrdan's gauges, &c v 45 Smith and Wellstood cooking ranges, 7 cases fittings for above. S2 cottage ranges (self setting), 1 "Simplex" range, 12 register grates, 1 ease fittings for Tangos. 8 case 3 Randall haraows and fittings.—E. Porter and Co.

The schooner Gael arrived at Hokianga from this port yesterday. The Otaki enmo up tho harbour this after noon, and will be berthed on Monday. The brigantlne Linda Weber (McKenzio), cleared at the Customs to day for Queentland, via Mercury Bay. The brigantine Aurora- left Lyttelton for Auckland yesterday, with SOOsacks potatoes, 200 jsacka wheat. 252 sacka barley, WO Backs oats, 80 >•< sacks malt, 130 sacks flour.

A notico 13 posted in tho Custom House, and si/n ti o\ JlxT.Htll, Collector of Customs, draw in .f 'lie attention of masters of vessels toa procla million, issued by tho High C»m mission or for tho Western I'acific, prohibiting tho supply of firearm* and ammunition to the natives of these islands. Tho 8.8. Doric left Lyttelton for London yester day with a full carco, including 7.559 carcases mutton, 14 boxes gold, valued at £62,095. shipped by the Bank of Now Zealand, and aUo wooli for the Außiist sales. Her passengers number SO, of which number 13 are in the saloon. The s.s. Neptune arrived from Mercury Bay at 6 a.m. Passengers: — Messrs Brennan, Kamsay, Jacob, Peel, Ansenno, Martin, Stone, and Miss Twohey. Tho b.b. ■Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning. Passengers:—Mrs Trigg and family, Mrs W. Moody, Misses Ball and Wllis, Mesßrs Sqimable, Moss. Qnale, T. B. Tanner, W. Simpson, L.T. Neighbour, Buckley, Buddlo, C. A. Stevens, H. S. Brabart, K. Wrigle.Brabart and Ah Ding. Tho s.s. Glenolg arrived from Russell this morning. Passengers :_Meedames Kemp and Bennett, Misses Carroll. Johnson, Burns, Kemp, and Mitchell, Messrs Jaggs. Wigmoro, Taylor, Corbett, Struiin, Jones, Hare, Tollorton, Scarfo. Waller, Knight. Humphries, Keosing, Jogger, Kemp, Pkillipa, Davy, Kirkwood, Wright, and 7 in the steerage.

THE SHIP OTAKI.

Tho ship Otakt dropped anchor off tho Rangi toto Roef lato lnst night, tho passage having neon completed In 94 days. She is in charge of Captain Woostcr, and comes under the New Zealand Shipping Company's flag. Tho Otakl left London Docks on April 1; favour able and light winds wero experienced until tho Equator was crossed on May 5; fora fow days tho ship made good way, but afterwards unfavourable winds prevailed. No Jn.E. trade winds woro experienced. Tho B.K. trades were picked up soon, but provod very indifferent. The meridian of tho Cafpo of Good Hopo was passed on May 31st, and tho easting was done between 42deg. and lidog. Rounded Tasmania on June 21th, and thence till making Cape Maria on the 2nd variable weather pre vailed. Thonce till arrival fresh southerly winds prevailed.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Douglas, s.s., Daniels, from Waitara Lolla Rookh, s.s.. Campbell, from Raglan StormblrJ, s.s., Doile, from Taranaki

DEPARTURE.

Stormblrd, s.s., Dplle, for New Plymouth and Southern ports

The Northern Company's s.b. Douglas arrived from Waitara yesterday evening.

The 8.8. Lalla Kookh arrived from Ruffian yesterday evening.

The s.s. Stonmbird arrived from Taranukt yesterday at three o'clock. She left ami in at one o'clock to-day for Turnnaki and Son in with the following passengers: Mr and Mrs Henderson, and Mr and Mrs Brennan and family.

The Union Co.'s s.s. Wanaka is due from Southern Ports at seven o'clock to-morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—Arrived: Mariner. Sailed: Glenelg, via Whangaruru. Paseengors '--Messrs Jagg"er, Humphries, Kneo, Tolerlon. Scarfc, Keesine, Kemp, Miss Kemp, and othoi'd.

Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived: Dukoof Avgylo, ship, from London. Wellington, yesterday. — Sailed : Ringa rooma, for the North. Passengers for Auck land : — Misses Wattio and Thompson, Mrs Peters and 5 children. Mr and Mrs S'lbbald and eViildron, Messrs Walils, Pirio, Wailor, Worry, Ashley, McEwan, Edmunds, Talbot, Waiti ■wrlght, Lawrle, Touch, Davies, Dunn,

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Aratapu, this day. — Arrived, yesterday: Arutapu, brigantine, seven days from Sydney, Sarah Pile, brlgantine. Loading: Robin Hood. Jsr-ADa, this day. — Loaded: Sarah Ann, Waitemata, and Lookout. Te Kor-ÜBU, this day.—Arrived : Welcome, briminti.ie. Loading: Annlo Wilson, Gleaner, Klllarnoy.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

IVfAILB WILL GrOSKAS UNDKKI— Monday, 7th insl. For Waitnra, elc, per Hannah Mokau, at 0 a.m. I'or Waltam, pur Argyle at 7.10 a.m. J''or Coromandel. per Coronmndol. at 11.3'1a.m. For Tluwnes. per Kotomalmna. at J 1.30 a.m. Kor Fiji, Friondly Island* and Samoa, per \\ ai xarapa. at 'J pSn. For Tauranga. uhineinutu, and Opotikl, por Glenelg, at 4 p.m. Fo. Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Jura- Komii. per Wellington, at S p.m. For Whitiangi and Ul>pcr Mill, per Roivam. at 5 p.m. For VVhitiMigi, Upper Mill, and Talma, per Noptuue. ut 5 p.m. Kor Thames-, per Entorprlso, at 5.30 p.m. Tuksday, Bth mat. I'orTarannki and Sou them Ports, per Wanaka, at 6 a.m. Kor Watwom, Kawau, Omuha, Motakar.a, and Warkwortli. licr Rose (^soy, at 10 ft.iv. Tuksday, 22nd lust. I'er b.B. Australia as follows— For Baffawieh Islands, United Statos of America, Canada, British Columbia. Control and South Amorica, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Cont.lnont of Europe, at 1 p.m. Kor mouoy ordero, registered Jotters and ewspnpers, at 11.30 a.m. Late loiters, bearing an oxtrft fee- of aix poncn in addition to Ufe postage, will be recelvod by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time ot sailing. This mail will be dn« in London ou Sat urday, August 30th, -884. S. 11. BISP, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-ofliuo, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

July a, ISB4. Abbott'* Opera Houso-London Comic Opern Company, T.4S p.m.

Births.

CHOAT —At her riwltlcnco. Blrkonhsnd, on 3rd July, thu wife of Alfred Cheat of twin sons. HARRISON.-On June. 2Cth. at her residence Kdon Terrace. Now North Komi. Mrs J. »• Harrison of a daughter. IBBKTSON.-On tho 27th July. 1884. at hor residence. John-stroet, Mount Kdon, the wife of Goo. It. IbbcUon of a daughter.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1884.

For tho cause Uiat teekfl asslstanoe. For UlO wrong that needs realsteno*. Kor the futuro In tho dlstanoe, Aud U»e geod that wo can do.

The narrative of the 'Wairarapa' cruise by our special correspondent, which is continued in another part of today's issue, contains several matters of special interest to New Zealand. In an in terview with Dr. Canisius, American Consul and President of the Municipal Hoard of.Apia, our correspondent in quired about the alleged willingness of the Samoans to be annexed to New- Zealand. DrJ Canisins was most em phatic in his confirmation of the information previously given to our correspondent by the Hon. Mr Thurston, Administering the Go vernment of Fiji. Dr. Canisuis said that King Malietoa, having heard oif the reports circulated in New Zea land, had conic to him and expressed the strongest feelings on the subject, declaring that he and his people would, if necessary, fight for their independ ence against any encroachments by New Zealand. An even more serious obstacle than a Samoan war exists in the treaties between Great Britain, Germany, and the United States recognising the Government of Malie toa. Dr. Canisius spoke defi nitely and -without reservation of the attitude which his own Government would adopt towards any annexation scheme, either promoted by the Im perial authorities or the colonies,in refer ence to the Samoan Islands. He was equally positive that any movement of the kind would also bring England into •conflict with Germany, whose interests arc the largest in the Group. Unfor tunately, British enterprise is being crushed out in the South Pacific by the restrictions that are placed upon it by the Imperial Government under the Western Pacific Orders-in- Council. British subjects are prohi bited from importing labourinto Samoa or Tonga; and as the native popula tion will not work, this prohibition means the absolute stoppage of plant ing enterprise. Americans and Ger mans suffer no such restrictions, and the German Consul appears to give all foreign labour contracts a very liberal interpretation from the planters' point of view. Every measure that will pro mote German trade in the islands is assured of support from the national representative and the German men of-war in the Pacific. Under these circumstances the suggestion made by the American Consul that Australasian enterprise should place itself under the protection of the American flag is ap parently the only one that can open up these fertile islands to the pioneers of Anglo-Saxon dominion. These facts, which are universally attested by resi dents in the islands, offer the most practical comment upon the wisdom of the British policy in the Pacific.

The experience of planters in Fiji is leading them to narrow their operations down to sugar and copra, giving special prominence to the first-named article, wherever crushing mills can be secured. The price of labour has risen almost threefold, and coffee and cotton are now found unremunorative. Although the restrictions placed upon labour vessels, and the agrarian laws en forced by the Fiji Government, have had a good deal to do with the higher value of labourers, competi tion from Queensland also assists in raising the price, and the German recruiting vessels being free from the prohibition against trading with fire arms and explosives, which are the most tempting articles of barter with all the islanders, have the best chance of success in recruiting. The lower price paid by the German firms in Samoa for their labourers proves that the Western Pacific Orders have raised the price. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that gross abuses in connec tion with recruiting have called for these checks, and it is rather to the honour of England, as a civilised and Christian Government, that her error has been on the side of excessive protection than criminal indifference towards these natives, who have no claim upon her aid but one of common humanity. If other European Governments were animated by equally high motives, such a labour system might be established in the Pacific as would ensure to the men who desire to honestly work these fertile fields the labour necessary for their enterprise, and would ensure to the natives respect for their reasonable contracts of service, which are now often broken with impunity. The natives also would be gainers by being trained to habits of industry, and by the breaking up of their communal system, which keeps them in the toils of an unimprovable barbarism.

Tho colonial mails, which left Auckland by the San Francisco mail steamer on 27th May last, were delivered in London on Thursday laat.

A bushman named John Taylor was ad mitted to the Hospital to-day, suffering from a compound fracture of tho leg and bruises about the body. An accident at Whangaroa, while tho unfortunate man was engaged jacking logs, occasioned the injuries.

A telegram from Bluff states that the body of the late Captain Murdoch McKen zie is to be brought to Auckland for inter ment.

For n, long time past thcro has been a strong feeling that somothing should be dono towards the protectioH and—if needs be—rescue of tlio many friondleas, and, in Doiiio cases, erring girls in our city : and wo are now glnd to bo told that several well known ladies, including Mrs Cowio, whose name is a guarantee for the thoroughness of the undertaking, have taken tho matter in hand, and that a well-organized home is an accomplished fact. We emphasise the word because tho sheltering influence of a homy, in its real and true sense, is the only thing that will win and wenn our fallen sisters from tho sorrowful road that they have chosen, and plant their feet once more in the paths of peace.

Councillor La Roche has given notice of motion—(l) That tho Government bo asked to contribute towards the filling up of tho hollow between Gaol Road and the Kyber Pass Railway Bridge; and (i) That the Engineer prepare a modified plan of works in Symonds-streot, showing paths of (! foot instead of tho proper width in front of tho Cemetery walls.

A meeting of tho CommiUeo appointed by the Early Closing Association to draw up a constitution took place last evening in the Young .Men's Rooms. Mr \V. 11. Smith occupied the chair. The following gentlemen wcro present:—MossrsWilliams, (iordon, O'Lcary, Davies, l'itkethley, and Howe. It was decided to hold a general meeting next Wednesday evening, when a code of rules for the government of the Society will be presented.

MrW. F. Ruokland addressed tho elec tors of Franklin North at Pnpakura last evening. There was a large attendance A patient hearing was accorded to the candi date, to whom a unanimous voto ol confi dence was passed. Mr Huckland also received a voto of confidence at Wniroa South on Thursday night.

To-night Ilia Bxeolloncy Sir Wm. F. 1). Jervois, accompanied by Major Cantley, loaves Wellington by tho steamer Waka tipu for Sydney, eh route for Melbourne.

Mr Isaac Selby. a Freethought lecturer, arrived from Sydney this week. Ho will be prosont at Lome-street Hall tomorrow ovoning, and will address tho meeting at tho conclusion of Mr W. Cooner's lecture. On tho following Sunday evening ho will deliver his lirst locturo under the auspices of the Rationalistic Association.

Captain Stephonson, of tho (!lonclg, has shown us n tinosample of Whangnrou-grown oranges from boaring trees on tho farm of Mr Kneo. They are almost equal to tho imported article, and would probably com mand nearly the samo price.

A eonversaziono in uiil of the funds of St. Thomas's Church was held last evening. Thnro was a good attendance, and the gathering was enjoyable.

Tho manager of tho Now Union Beach telegraphed to-day :—" Eight pounds spoei mons to hand. Leador looking well."

Mr FranK Willmott's dramatic trouiw are now on their way to Auckland, and on Thumlny evening next will upon tho Theatre Roynl with tho production of G. 11. Sims's umtiising three-act comedy, " Crutch and Toothpick."

The business transacted at tho usual meeting of the City Schools Committee last evening was generally of an unimportant character. The nomination of a candidate to till tho vacancy in tho Board of Education was postponed till next meeting night.

A Children's Industrial Exhibition was opened by L.uly Jervois at Wellington yes tirday afternoon.

Ono of those disgraceful disturbances which at dill'orent times have occurred at tho meetings i,f the Sa'vation Army formed thu subject of a l'olico Court prosecution to-day. Tho information was laid against a young man named Otto (who has a brother in tho Army In the rank of "Sergeant") by "Sergeant" Brown, at tho instance of tho "Captain." It appeared that on Sunday, Juno •-"..'nd, Otto wan refused admission, and rushed in with 30 or 10 others. Otto was asked to go out, and re fused. A policeman wae sent for, but before his arrival Otto went out into tho lobby, and according to Brown used insulting language. Brown stated than such disturbances were very likely to cause a gteat uproar in tho barracks, lie remem bered one occasion when during a. rush saused by something similar, that n young woman was hurt, and ho had to carry her out. Ho had no ill-will against the defend ant, but wished him to bo bound over t« keep tho peace for tho benefit of tho whole Army. Tho report of the proceeding!) will bo found in another column.

In tho bankruptcy of \V. Waring Taylor, merchant, Wellington, a number of trust estate" arc involved. Only one Auckland creditor appears in the schedule for a small amount. Tho following is a synopsis of tho estate: Total liabilities, £01,14.*! ills 41 ; total assets, £78,209 13s Gd -made up of book debts, £4,■■>!).") 10s j cash in hand, i'-ISH Kts 4d ; furniture, £2-25; stock-in-trade, £'29,4!10 ; property as. above, £4H,77. r> 10s ; deficiency, £12,873 I its ad. Tlio total amount of unsecured debts, is £44,042, and tho following are tho principal losers: — May'B estate (agent J. Arundel), i'^U.f)'..1"); P P. and J. Walker, Wolverhampton, £3,710 ; Mary Taylor, Leeds, £3,10.'); J. L. Dalrymplo, Bulls, £3,018 ; Northern Assur ance Company, Hi,018; Mrs Kaynor, England, £1,485; T. Lloyd (Levin and Co.), £1,400 ; fiillard, £1,163; J. Inglis, England, £1,099 ; Mr S. B. Lytho, Whanganui, £1,093. The Oilicial Assignco has had the stock of tho bankrupt valued by an expert, who gays Mr Taylor's valuation was £0,000: or £7,000 in excess of its worth. The bank rupt has resigned his commission as .).!'.

Fivo boys betweon the ngos of twelve and Bixtoon wero brought beforo tho l'olico Court this morning charged under tho Vagrancy Act with unlawfully sleeping on the promises of Mr D. (Joldio, tiinbor mer chant, on tho ovoning of tho 4th inst. Constiiblo Koany, itappoared.ontho night in question was informod that somo boys were sleeping in a tank in Mr I). Coldio's timber yard. On going thoro ho found four lads. Thoir namos woro John Nicholson, John Dawson, Harry Clark, and William O'Brien. Nicholson and Clark said they had loft homo a woek ago, and had been sleeping out sinco. Tho other boys said they had loft homo on tho previous day, but cave no excuso for doing so. Three hours later tho constable found another boy sleoping in a tank noar tho same place. He said his namo was Louis Lyons Levy, and stated that.his father beat him and kickod him out. Tho b»ys wore all ar rested, and charged "ut tho l'olico Court this morning. It was shown that all tho boys had paronts near town, so after having given them somo good advieo, tho Magis trate dismissed them with a caution.

To fairly test whether public fooling is in favour of the early closing of retail business promisor on Saturdays, Mr W. Kattray has resolved to make the experiment. Noxt Saturday evening ho will closo his shop at six o'clock, and will continue tho practico for a reasonable tirao, to sco whether his business suffers from the shortening of hours to his assistants. If tho results are encour aging enough, tho custom will be mndo permanent.with a possibly further reduction to two o'clock on Saturday afternoon. This isa sound businessmethod of gaugingtho sin cerity of public oxprossious in favour of early closing. Every business man is bound to moot trio wishos of his customers as far as ho can, or suffer in competition with thoso who are more pliable. Alroady Mr llattray has found a reduction to half past five in tho winter months answer, and wo hopo the" results of tho present oxporimentwill bo such as will encourage others in tho same busi ness to reliovo from tho most trying part of their labours tho men who are engager! in this unhealthy sedentary occupation. Working men, who insist so strongly upon eight hours' labour for thomselves, arc, according to tho univorsal testimony of trodosmon, tho chiof offenders in exacting an unreasonable amount of labour and attontion from thoso who eater for thorn. They ought in this mattor to lend a helping hand to thoso who still boar tho yoko from which they havo emancipated themsolves.

"Manola" maintains its hold upon popular favour. Last night anothor first class " house " assemblod to see and hoar it, and, as usual, the applause was both f icquont and gonoral, while all tho leading Horns—saltatory as well as musioal—were encored. Miss Ivanovo saner with great taste and archness, and Miss Leaf secured hor fair sharo of the vocal honours, while Miss Stanley, Messrs Stanley, Dean, and Wontworth also obtained duo recognition for their efforts. The small alto part allotted to Miss de Vero at tho opening of tho iirst act is nightly so wejl executed as to attest her capacity for much heavier rfiles. She has a pleasing and flexiblo voice. The Misses Annieand Katie Martin, who dance tho Scotch reel and American jig respectively, as well as Miss Frances, who performs tho Irish jig, are very grace ful and expert danseuses, and their contri butions never fail to bring down the house. "Manola" will be repeated tonight for tho last time, and should not be missed by those who can enjoy comic opera. "Boc caccio," which will probably provo the " hit " of tho season, is to .bo produced on Monday, and on that occasion Mr Knight Aston, the leading tonor of the Company, will make his first appearance, besides Miss Kelly and Miss O'Neill, two fresh sopranos.

"A Lovor of Creation in All is'x Beauty " writes advocating tho holding of mcotings in connection with the Froethought Asso ciation during tho week ns well as on Sun days. Tho writer thinks that sound speech and moral pong aro fitted to "Edify and please tho mind."

Sympathisers' at North Shoro and Auck land Bubscribed JJII and £15 10s re spectively, making £-Jfi 10s in all, towards the assistance of John Wilson, who lost his right hand some time ago by an accident at the Auckland Timber Co.'s mill at North Shore. Tho recipient writes returning thanks for tho thoughtful action.

In the advertisement from tlio Keturning OHieor of tlio Electoral District, of Rodney, three misprints occurred, which aro corrected to-day. Tho three polling-places in connection with which those orrors wcro iiiiulo nre: School-houao, Tauhoa; tlio l'ost-ollico, Tangilnia; and tho Public Hall, Kopuru.

It is proposed to foi'in a Political Club in Christchureh, on a bunia similar to that of thoCobden Club in England.

" Orthodox " writes :—As the Roy. T. M. Frasor, of SI,. David's, i.-t to ro-delivor his lecture on " Keclosiaslea " on Subbath oven ing next, litl) July, it. la to be hoped that the Kooptir.al and freothinking portions of our «ity will avail themselves of hearing an orthodox M.A.'a interpretation of a portion of Holy Writ which lm» been mi often con strued In suit Ilio minds of those whoso "wishia father to Hie thought, and who sneer at tho llnd of the liiblo, boiwwe for oni! ronsnn they do nnt understand the moaning of Ecolosiastes."

To l.lio Kilitor: Sir,—As wo aro on Ilio evooF ft general election, 1 think it would ho » gracious act on tlio part of our City Fathers if ilioy would grant a holiday on I lie appointed day of election. It would be un opportunity given to every working man to record un Inmost and indopenduut voto. If tlio holiday should bo grunted, it will givo UH freedom of exorcising our rights by placing uh out of the prejudiceo of masters who might be members of .secret and political organisations.—l am, Ac, ■). P. L(>xeh<ia>'.

A correspondent bciuls the following copy from a London market roport, which may bo of intorest to our readers : —" May 14th, 18S1. On tho Sth inst. a Hinall lot of kauri gum from New Culodonin win oH'orcd, con sisting of twulvo cuhoh per Sydney from Noumea, which, howovor, did not realise kauri prices, although oh a novelty (lioparcel attracted much attention. It sold as follows:

Selected well scraped, mostly pale, STh (id; scraped pale and amber, (its ; scraped amber, Tils; brown, 41s; throo quarter scraped, brownish, 'itis ; half scraped, 14 n ; dust, 5a Od ; chips and pickings, lOiito.'iOs."

A lotter from " UnUB pro Multis" refers to a flagrant cane of swindling working men hy a so-called contractor, who, after delay ing payment of wngos for three waoks, otvled by repudiating his obligation. We refrain from publishing the name of the olloiulcr, but if the facts bo an stated, he ought to bo prosecuted.

Tlio Naval Artillery mustered for inspec tion at the Drill-shed last o yon ing, there was a splondid muster, ovor 50 inon ill tliu ranks exclusive of tlio oilicoi*. Owing to the con tinned indisposition of Captain Lo Hoy, liiout. I'arker coiiiiniuidod tlio parade. Lieut. Smith was i\lbo prcnont. Tliu roll was called by Stnll'-Lioiit, Major llnslum, after which coniimny drill was indulged in for nearly two tiouru, tho- wheeling bliing partieulary well done; in fact, all the movements were. Wo wore particularly impressed with lltcir silenco in the rmikn, and the ready and cheerful way thoy oboyud (lie word of command. It speakh well for I heir discipline ; they aru a credit to Auck land. Tliu llobnoii Corps monthly iuspce lion in on Monday evening next.

Mr K. Suitor's Art Union drawing was liolil butwo.cn (luce and four o'ulock yo^ter day afternoon,in tlio Chamber of Commerce Kuiuii, under an appointed cammitteo, con- Misting of Messrs James Stodart, Win. Arthur, and Win. McKSnstry. Thora were '.',()()() suliM-iibers (it li< each, and twonty live prizes. Tliu following were tho results uf thudrauing :—lst prize, F, Baxter; 2nd, K. Woodward ; 3rd, W. Hudson ; 4th, A. Eiiglesinl ; sth, -M. K. (Murk; tilh, Georgo Kobcrts ; 7th, W. Brown ; Htli J. Murphy ; Mil, K. White, jun. ; lOlh, K. VV. Keals ; 11th, .1. Howard; 12th, Goorgo Uowon ; Ililh, Jamos Culloy ; 14th, James Itokl i 15th, J. K. Kidd; ICth, U. Fisher; 17th,

— Osbornos ISth, \V. I'artridßo; 10th, J. llaslett.; '20th, H. F. Hammond ; 21st, 11. Jones: 'J-iiil, — I'robino; "23rd, George liright; -Mth, F. W. Williams; 25th, U, Neal.

The annual meeting and entertainment of tlio Avondale Total Abstinence Society was held in thu Public Hall on Friday even ing, tho 4th inst., the Hew .1. Hascldon occupying the chair. Tho meeting was a decided success, the hall being crowded. Mr Boak, tho elocutionist, guvo various recitals, pathetic and humorous, at intervals during Hie evening. Tho re mainder of the programme consisted of a duet entitled "Albion," by Mr Ant ley and his sou. "The Lightso' London," by Miss Archibald : and an original song entitled "Independent," by Mr 8011. Tho follow ing gentlemen wero elected oflico-boarers for tho ensuing year, viz :—Kov. .1. llasel den, President: Mr Tucker, Vico-I'resi dent; Mr Bell, Secretary; Mr Morrison, Treasurer ; and tho fallowing Committee: Messrs Ingram, Wickham, W. Wilson, .J. Astley, T. Murry, T. Webb, and .7. Wilson. TUo annual report showed an BlcrOdßO of.'),'( members for tho year.

Somo vexation has been caused amonn housewives of the Kdun Terrace district eovornl times during tho last weak or two by a largo white parrot, This bird visits backyards whoro clothes aio ha«ging out to dry, and after perching on tho clothosline, dexterously lifts with its boak tho pegs which hold tho clothcß, and of course tho said articles fall to tho ground, thus neces sitating another wash. The foatliory visitor was at its pranks again on Thursday, and on being discovered, dropped two pegs which it had in its bill, uttorocl a screech, and made for homo. It is a question whether Hie owners h»vo trained the bird to bring homo pegs, or whothor tho habit is a modification of instinct; probably tho latter. Thoso who witness tho parrot's tricks aro very much amu.sed—that is*, when tho operation iB por forracd in somebody else's yard.

Tho Roy. Dr. John Kennedy, of Dingwall, Rosshiro, tho most rcpresontativo of tho Free Church ministers in tho Highlands of Scotland, died at tho Bridgo of Allan, noar Storling, in the last week of April last, on his way home from the South of Enrojio, whoro he had boon spending tho winter for tho benofit of his hoalth. Dr. Konnedy was porsonally known to many in Now Zealand and Aus tralia. Born in 1810, ho was 05 years of ago. As an English and Gaelic preacher ho had fow equals, and his labours in tho Highlands will over be rcmemborcd. In ISGI ho wrote "Tho Days of tho Futhors in Rosshiro," a work which has had a wido circulation at home and abroad. Ho was also tho biographer of " Tho Apostlo of tho North," tho Roy. Dr. McDonald, of Forintosh, who somotimes preached 32 sermons in ono wcok. Dr. Kennedy's pon was novor idlo. Ho wrote a variety of pamphlets on Church quostiona and against tho uso of instrumental music in churches. Of lato years his sermons wevo publishod monthly, as Sptirgeon's discourses aro. His work on tho 23rd psalm i.s an admirable production. Ho cooperated largely with tho lato Roy. Dr. Begg, of Edinburgh, against Sabbath desecration, and all inno vations in public, worship, as well as any departure from tho oarly-ostablished prin ciples of tho Presbyterian Church off Soot land.

A vcvy pleasant ovening was spout in tho Jiorcsford-streot Hall on Thursday ovoning under the auspices of the Elocution Class in conncotion with that Church. Tlio pro ceedings oponed with a short and pithy speecli by tho Frosident (Mr Wobb), fol lowed by a musical selection by Mr llooton, after which " The Merchant of Vonico,"aet IV, sceno 1., was porformed, Mr Wobb taking tho character of tho Duko. Mr 11. Warburton ably sustained tlio part of Shy lock, and Mr Hay took tho part of Portia. Messrs Wllldigg, Peaco, Edmunds, Cox, and Duthy also acquittod themselves to the satisfaction of the audience, which must havo numborcd 150. Miss Peace followed with a song, aftor which camo a stump speech upon "Temperance" by Air Eady. Mrs Webb sang "Ehrin on tho llhino" with much feeling and oxpression, which was followed by a recitation, "Eugene Aram's Droam," by Mr R. AVarburton, which was rondered very creditably. The Missos Hales rendered a musical selection in an ablo manner. Mr N. Peace recited " The Demon Ship," which brought tho first part of tho programme to a close. Refreshments having been passed round, to which tho company did ample justice, Mr Murray opened the second part with a song, which was followed by Mr Will digg with a comic recitation entitled " The Bashful Bachelor." Miss Edmunds con tributed a musical selection, and Mr C. Hay a recitation, "Under the Trees," which secured an encore. Miss Richardson brought the elocutionary programmo to a close by a song, " Speed On." Games were indulged in by tho younger members of the ' company until about half-past ten. j

" Thoughts by the Way " is tho title of a neatly-printed volumo of poems just issued from tho local press The contents do great credit aliko to tho head and heart of the authoress, Miss Susio Soaman, and wo have no doubt tho book will find its way into many homes in Auckland and surrounding districts. Pressure on our columns to-day renders it necessary to defer for a time a more lengthy notice, which this literary venture really deserves.

Arrangements have been made for the repetition of " Mother's Last Words " ill the Arch Hill Wesluyan Church on Monday evening noxt. Tho narrative will bo recited by 21 members of tho Pousonby Wesleyan Band of Hope.

The half-yearly entertainment in connec tion with St. .James's Sunday-school took place in the Hall last evening. Thoro was a crowded attendance. Recitations and songs wore given by several of the scholars, and Mr 11. Smith showod several local views by limelight. During the evening refreshments were handed round.

The lirst of a series of lectures on tho "Evidences of Christianity " is advertised in our columns to be delivered by the Bishop of Auckland at St. Matthow'sOhurch to-morrow evening. The subject is, "Evi dences of Christianity Not o> lt- of Dato.'' Is is announced by advertisement in another column that the butchers will ob serve Wednesday next as a holiday in lieu of the Queen's Birthday, on which it was found impossible to close. All master butchers are invited to unite in this move ment. "ROUGH ON COnNS."_A,k [ u rWoU.v-lK.iwli wi *"""""" KuiiiiUiUlM, l'r««MI * CV. Aucuti. AutltlllMi. Thu attention of thoso who huvo bought tickets for tlio lecture on 'Moral Heroism," to have been delivered in tho Primitive Metho dist Church, Alcxumlra-Htrect.on Tuesday next. Is drawn to our ndvcrlialiitf columns, whom n liotlcoof postponement uupeurs. An tho lecture in illustrated by various facts drawn from Ilio pulilic uml prlvutu wulka of life. It is both eutcr taliilnir aud instructive. The Italian Bedstead in a now and very pivity Hiylu. You will find a hir«o assortment or Irouiiml Dnißß und Nickel-plated Ilcclalciuin in the Cheap Furuihhint; Warehouse, Gurlick tiiidi:r<inwell'n,Quecn-Htroot,Aucklttnd.-|Aavt.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

BERBER STILL SAFE,

Caiko, July li. A itKi'OUT current hero yesterday that Berber had fallen into tho hands of tho rebels is now proved to huvo boon without foundation.

GAS EXPLOSION.

HuOUTIiY after half-pant ono o'clock this afternoon an alarm of tiro was rung out upon tba central fircboll in Albert-street, and was immediately taken up by tho bull ut thu Grey-street junction. People gathered rapidly in the street*, and oagorly inquired ot each other in which direction the tiro lay, but no one appeared to know. After some livo minutes' incertitude and ox cited hurry ing liither and thither, a curroutof people, headed by sovorul heliuoted mem ber)* of tho lirigadv, neb in towards Lower Queen-street, and It soon became known thut Mr V, Lowisson's jewellery establish ment was the scene of action. Tho mom born of thu Fire Brigudo, who with their active Superintendent, Mr Hughes, had muvtored very promptly, at tho samo time ascertained that their servicoH were not needed, as thu nolo cause of the alarm had boon an uxplosiou of gas, which by active prurontlvu measures had been prevuuted Irom dereloping iuto a tire. JI HuuuiH Uiut a strong odour uf useuping gas having been purceived in Mr Lowisuon'n shop, one of thu astUfuntn got up mi v ladder, and proceeding with tho aid of >i lighted match to scan tho pipo which runs along immediately uudor tlio ceiling, suddenly the flume of tho match oueountered tho escaping gus, and with a noise like tho report of a cannon it ignited and exploded. Mr Lewiwon at once turned oil' his gas at the meter, and ono of thu ceiling boards was torn oil to mako euro that the lire had not |>onetrated. This was the only dainago. It was buubo (jueutly discovered that a rat had eaton a hole in tho gas-pijHJ, thus accounting for the CKCnpc The report of tho eotplocion caused great consternation In tho neigh bouring establishment*. An eldorly gentle man, who was undergoing tonsorial atten tions at thu time under tho artistic hands of M r Shortt, leaped up in bin chair, and in con sequence received a nasty gash on tho chin. The person who rang the liroboll seems to have done so too hastily. AH tho dam age done will not involve tho expenditure of more than £1 or no for repairs.

ROYAL GEORGE FIRE.

So.mh sensation was caused in Newmarket to-day by a report which gained currenoy to tho effect that suspicious circumstances havo come to light in connection with tho recent firo which destroyed tho Royal George Hotel. What the nature of thoso aro has not transpirod, but it was understood that tho revolations would lead to the arrest of some Individuals sup posed to bo concorned in tho alleged incen diarism. Further developments will be awaitod with interest.

CIVIL SESSIONS-LIST OF CASES.

Tun following aro tho casos sot down for trial at tho Civil Sossions of the Supreme Court, which open on Tuosday noxt: —

Vickory v. Wigmoro.—Claim, £200 ltis, for work and labour dono.

Smith v. Frascr and John Shoohan.— Claim, £050. Shaw v. Byrno.—Claim for sßocilic rollof. W. E. Wall t. Norwich Union Insurance Company.—Claim, £2,500. W. E. Wall v. Colonial Insuranco Com pany.—Claim, £1,000. \V, E. Wall v. Norwich Union and Colonial Insurance Companies. — Claim, £500. Miller v. Ingram.—Claim, £121 Is Bd. Clark v. Vofibracht.— Claim, £332 0s Bd. E. L. Clark v. R. O. Clark, sen., and 11. O. Clark, jun.—Claim for specific relief. Franks v. Adams—Claim, £I*2 14s. McKinlay r. Nathan.—Claim, £500 dam ages. Tho following additional cases wcro entered yestorday :—Fripp v. Upton ; Pat uono v. C. O. Davis j Colonial Bank v. Dunbar ; Attowoll v. Fawkes.

TELEGRAMS.

GlsiiORNK, this day.—Soon after mid night, a cottago noar the Gisborne Hotel, occupiocl by a man named Gillman and his family, was burned down. Tho cottago and furnltnro wore only insured for £225. Tho occupants baroly escaped with their lives.

CIITUSTCHURCK, this day.—Tho criminal sossions of tho Supreme Court open on Monday noxt. Tho calondar comprises ten casos, embracing larceny, forgery, arson, and horao-stoaliug.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The weekly meeting of tho Board of Educa tion was held yorttorday afternoon, thoro being prosent:—Messrs W. P. Moat (in the chair), D. Goldio, J. W. Carr, S. Luko, and Theo. Coopor.

Finance. — Tho following roturn of balancos was submitted:—Education fund, credit, £4,093 15s 4(1 j building fund, debit, £3,048 19s 3s J credit balance, as per pass book, £1,044 10s Id. A statement of assets and liabilities, which was also pre sented, showod that tho liabilities exceeded the assets by £4,057 14s Id. Standard Examinations.—ltwaß agreed, upon tho proposition of Mr Goldie, that tho now Government rule requiring whole schools to undergo standard examinations at tho same tiino instead of those children merely who wore credited with 250 attondancos in tho year as heretofore, should come into forco as soon as all the present examinations were finished Mount Houson, — The Committee re minded the Board of their promise re drain ago pf boys' school, and asked whether any stops had been taken to remedy the evil complained of.—lt was agreed to roply that tho Board regretted that they had no funds at present available for tho purpose. Scholarships.—A return'was submitted of 192 entries for the scholarships examina tions. Application? in respect of three ad ditional boys were received, and thejr names allowed to be added-

ELECTION NOTES.

Mb Gannon lias resolved to contest tho Bay of Islands against Mr Hobbs.

Sydiioy Taiwhanga was seen this morning with v very gaily-coloured blanked, a hugo portmantoau, and a lot of Blue Ribbon pamphlets in his coat pocket. He wason his way to To Awamutu with tho intention of being nominated for the Western Maori District. He will not contest tho North.

On Friday evening Major Harris, at Howick, received a voto of confidence, only four bunds being held up for thanks. About 100 electors were present. Nkwton.—A meeting of Mr Peacock's immediate supporters was held last evening. Tho proceedings wore of a strictly privato character. Mr Karncll is spoken of as a probable candidate lor Nowton, under tho auspices of tlio Trade and Labour Council.

The campaign in this district will open on Monday evening next, when Mr Pea cock will address a meeting of electors in the Ponsonby Hall. Parnkll.—A requisition is being taken round for signatures asking Mr F. O. Clay ton, Newmurkot, to stand for Parnell. Mr F. D. Fenton ,has definitely decided not to stand for Parnell.

Mr Moss addresses the electors in the Newmarket Hall on Friday night. Even.—Mr CharloH Atkin, coachbuildor, announces himself us a candidate for the representation of this district. City North.— Mr Joseph Newman is the candidate for this constituency, in opposi tion to Mr Thompson. At lirst it was thoughtthatMrW.lt. Waddol, Mayor of the city, would bo brought out, but he having definitely resolved not to stand, Mr Newman., who announced himself first of all, remains ulono to contest tho Boat as an independent candidate. T'AUKANdA. -Mr U. V. Stewart having cabled that ho cannot return from London at present, his Committee have decided not to nominate him for Parliament. Captain Morris is now considered to have the best chance of election.

Capt. Morris has begun addressing tho elector* at the Thames ond, and wiil bo followed by Major Swindloy in a few days. We regret tc hour that 200 votes sent from the Thames arrived in Tauranga too late for registration. Fkanklin North.—On Thursday night, Mr \V. F. Uuckland recoived a vote of thanks aud confidence from tlio electors at Wairoa South.

Waii'A.—Our own correspondent telo graphs from Hamilton : —" A representative and influential meeting of supporters of Mr F. A. Whltaker was bold here last night. Mr Whitaker satisfactorily explained bin recent action in tho House, and at the same time expressed a desire not to come for ward as v candidate for tho representa tion of Waipo at the forthcoming electiou. It was unanimously resolved : "That in dolervnce to Mr Whitaker's own wish, this mooting regretfully consents to his rotiringfrom tho present contest, and although curtain that had ho stood ho would havo been returned, in retiring he still retains our confidence and good wishes." It is now a certainty for Major Jackson, who will reeoive tho majority of Mr Whitakor's supporters unless, a (iroy candidate, comes out, when it is believed the contest would bo exceedingly doubtful." (ii.suoiiNH. Mr Gannon ha« docidod to retire from tho contest for East Coast, and will contest the Buy of Islands. Mr Do Latour has received several re quisitions from the North and South Islands, but lio has not definitely decided which ho will stand for. City East Eloetlou. To the Editor, —Sir : 111 your issuo o* yesterday evening you said I intended to contest City East with Sir Georgo Groy. So many of my fellow clti/.ons have spoken to mo to day about it, I shall feel obliged if you will kindly givo tho statement a flat con tradiction. 1 have not, and novor had, any in tention of contesting City East with Sir George Grey, nor is it my intention to con tost any other seat at present.—V ours truly, J. M. Lemnox

OTAGO.

It is Ptatfd the- Dunedin publicans havo resolved to vote as a body for Mr Qroon, in nroferenco to Mr Stout for lJuncdin East. Mr Uobert Willies is definitely out for Bruce. A third candidate, Mr J. Wolls, is out for Peninsula.

CANTERBURY.

Mr Alfred Cox addressed tho electors of Gonildino at Toinukn lost night. He avowed himself a supporter of Sir Julius V'ojrel, mid received a vote of thanks and confidence

Mr J. C. Frasor addressed the electors at Coleridgo on Thursday night, and an nouneou himself v strong Oppositionist. He received a vote of thanks.

Mr A. I. O'Callaghan addressed tho elec tors of Lincoln last night, and spoko in support of Sir Julius Vwgol. He received a cordial vote of thanks.

Mr Wynii-Williains had rather a stormy meeting at Wools ton, and received a vote of nocontidenco.

WELLINGTON.

Mr 11. 11. FiUhorbort, a candidate for Hutt,.addressed tho electors of Lower Hutt last night, and received a veto of confidence. Ho eald he would supjiort measures, not men.

NELSON.

Mr Lovostam addressed tho electors of tho city last night. Ho said ho would sup port a coalition of Messrs Vogel, Ormond, Bryco, und Atkinson. Ho would profer to follow Mr Ormond, but such a coalition would form a most stable Ministry, possess ing tho genius, not to say tho recklessness, ef Sir Julius Vogol, tho extreme caution of Mr Ormond, tho nonosty of Mr Bryco, and tho application and hard work of Major At kinson.

TARANAKI.

Major Atkinson addressed tho electors at Patea last night), and rocoived a unanimous vote of confidoneo. Ho spoaks at Manutahi to-night.

FATAL FIRE AT HAWERA.

Man Burned to Death,

(nv tELKOiurn— rHicss association.)

Hawkka, this day.

A laror firo occurrod at Cook's Hotol last night. Tho place wag completely guttod. Tha firo broke out at tho firo-placo of ono of tho sitting-rooms, and quickly spread, having a firm hold bofore the Brigade sot to work. They managed, however, to prcvont tho whole building being destroyed. Somo of the furniture and stock was saved, but tho place was quite a wreck. In surances : £1,000 in Northern ; stock, £700 in New Zealand ; buildings, t'soo, National. A man named Thomas Kilroy, who was sleeping in sue of the rooms, was suflbcatod, and his body was found afterwards, slightly charrod. 110 ap peared to bo dazed by tho smoke, as ho was found on his hands and knees on tho floor. Ho could oasily have oscapod othorwiso.

ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.

Late yesterday afternoon a young man named Evans, 22 years of age, who was oin ployed by Mr Itollinson, storekeeper, of Northcoto, met his death by drowning. Ho was stopping from tho Northeoto Wharf on to the barquo Thames, whon he lost his footing on somo copper with which the rail was covered, and fell into tho water. Boing unable to swim, ho was drowned bo foro assistance could bo rendered. Evans was a single man, and loaves a sister ro siding in Auckland.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial.—Renewed lifo has been imparted to tho mining industry by tho development o f this mine at tho 500 feet level within tho past three days. The reef was again broken down yesterday after noon, whon it yie}ded 701bs. of splendid specimens, a satisfactory show of gold also remaining in tho face of tho drive. The managor has commonoed driving outward upon tho reef,)in which direction gold is also freely visible.

Cambria.—Crushing of 10 loads from the leaders in tho footwall main reef at 230 feet level produced 20ozs. ldwt. gold. Tho manager is carrying the leading stope along the roof of tho drive, preparatory to open ing the block. Rocijy Point.—The reef in tho south ward drive shows improvement, and colours of gold were seen in breaking it down yesterday. IJew" North Star. — Thiß is a claim situated in Tepapa' Gully, the proprietors of which have crushed seven loads of quartz for the satisfactory return of Gozs. gold,

ALLEGED BIGAMY.

Tlio Troubles of a Much - Marrlod Publican. A nuoicK morsel of .«joci;tl scandal has at tracted considerable attention here lately, and has been widely and fully discussed by local gossips. T!ie facts appear to be well known, and in substance amount to a very serious accusation of bigamy against an Auckland publican, the victimised second wife being a young lady who passed her earlier years in Auckland, and whoso rela tives reside horc. From the atory which haa been related to us it appears that the alleged offender came here from Australia soveral years ago. Ho took an hotel in our leadiutr thoroughfare, and by the display of genial qualities became quito a popular honifaoo. Meoting the lady to whom we havo referred, he became enamoured of her, and duly proposed for her hand, Ho admitted (hat lie had been pre viously married, but it. is asserted that he produced a nowspaper obituary notice of his first wife's death, and also a letter from the priest who had married him, conlirming the assertion. These proofs appeared satisfactory enough, and the couple- wore married in Auckland. They have lived here since then, and two children havo been born to I hem It appears that ramo timo ago they vent on a trip to Melbourne, and it in alleged that while them the husband wan accosted in the street by a woman who claimed to be his wife. Matters became complicated, the second wile leaving her assumed spouse and returning hero alono. Tho husband fol lowed her, and most emphatically denied the impeachment that ho possessed any oilier wife alive. She, however, refused to live with him until most conclusive proof of the truth of his statement was produced. detaining tho charge of the children, aha tool; up her residence elsewhere-, and in the meantime her brother pro ceeded to Melbourne to investigate the suspicious all'air. He saw tho copy of the obituary notice, which was published in tho newspaper there, and says it bore tho signature of the much-married man's brother. The priest was interviewed, and declared that lie knew nothing concerning the woman's death. It is further asserted that the woman is still alive and well in Melbourne, and intends to seek out her absent lord. Tho whole affair is of a most unfortunate character. Stops aro being taken now which will result in the whole affair being brought before a court of law. In the meantime, we refrain from publish ing tho names of the parties and other par ticulars which are in our possession.

POLITICAL AMENITIES IN THE SOUTH.

(|IY TELEOIUI'H, —OW.V COKRKWONDEXT.)

Dr.vKuix, this day. TilK " Otago Daily Times" strongly sup ports Mr Green's candidature for Dunedin East, but the " Sta:' " regards him coldly. Tho latter wiy.s :—"His deliverance was Hint of v keen partisan, and in order to blacken his opponents and fix opprobrium and contempt on their principles and con duct, ho stuck at nothing in the way of sujifire.ixiu veri, if he did not actually lend liimßolf to an inventi falsi. His tono was that of an unscrupulous advocate, notwithstanding his ingenious special pleading and distortion of accredited facts. U'o maintain, and more is tho pity, there are no broad party lines in A'ew Zea land, but there 'locs exist a cliquo of

rmbitiouH politic-inns who, under prutenco of extending tho powers of uho democracy, would establish tho very worst form of olig archy; who, under, tho pxendonym of Liberals, have worked and arc working hard to ile- Libeialise our institutions; who would subvert representation Government by the mischievous organisation of the caucus, and reform the constitution by establishing tlio absolute tyranny of majorities. He certainly excelled himself in disingenuous treatment of facta and inconsequent conclu sions ; and if he had a cause to plead, or if the party in whose interest he affects to contest tho seat has an exist ence and a cause, ho would have done bettor by elucidating the principles in accordance with which himself and that party proposo to base their policy than by following the old forensic maxim In a bad case, and abusing incontinently the othor side."

The " Herald" has a surprising article, its violent abuse of Mr Stout being wholly unexpected. It says : —" Wo have seldom seen such vehement, nay, such fierce, par tisanship, while his egotism and self assurance are almost beyond beliof. If Mr Stout aspires to be leader, he must turn over .1 new leaf. Tho narrowness and intense porsonalism of his politics alone in capacitate him for such a position, to say nothing of his seemingly irrepres sible vanity and self-importance, than which there is nothing more offensive He lias no particle of originality, and has never shown any striking aptitudo for practical politics. With Liberalism and progress alwayß in his mouth, ho is the most unpro grossive of politicians ; is hard, narrow, un generous, and arrogant, in his judgment of men and things." It finds fault because he has annunciated no policy ; reminds him that the Liberal party do not require to elect a leader, as Mr Montgomery occupies that position ; relore to tho singular omission of Sir Julius Yogel's name; and asks how ho, a professed Liberal, comes to take such an active part in bringing out a Tory of the Tories. There can be no more communion between Vogolism and Grey Liberalism, of which Mr Stout is supposed to be the champion, than is between night and day. His silence is highly significant. Allegiance to Yogel means abjuration of Grey and the Liberal party ; and unless ho clears up this Buspicious-looking business his position in rogard to tho Liberals is exceedingly equi vocal Later. In consequence of the " Herald's " attack on Mr Stout, Mr Bracken has resignod the managership of that paper.

CHORAL HALL.—Benefit to City Band.

A grand concert, tendered by the Orches tral Society and some of the lending local amateurs to the City Band tcok place last night, nud passed off very agroeably. There was a very fair attondance, and the utmost appreciation was ovinced in tho various items of the programme. Tho Orchestral Society, who mustered in good numbers, contributed two instru mental morceaux in first-rate style, viz., the overtures to Mozart's " Mozze di Figaro," and Boieldieu's "Ea Dame Blanche," respectively. They have givon both pieces several timos before, and are therefore familiar with them. Tho time was well marked in both cases, and the harmony of instruments was very agreeable. Boiel dieu's overture, with its light play of fancy, attractivo combinations, and unmistakable suggestions of old Scottish airs, was par ticularly tvell rendered. Two instrumental selections wore also given by the Orchestral Society and City Band combined. The first was Herr Schmitt'a "Choral March." It opons with a short preludo for the brazen instruments, and is a swinging and resonant pieeo of composition, the rhythm boing well-marked throughout and the melody pleasing.jj£37 instruments were engaged in its interpretation, r.nd the en sembles were very good. Tho second selec tion by the combined bodies was also a march, viz., " Tho British Patrol," by Asch. Like tho better known "Turkish Patrol," it is opened by the stringed instruments, and thonco works up by a sustained erescencto to fortissimo, the wind instruments success ively joining in until tho full band is on gaged. Tlion, by a dim'ucntlo as gradual, it works down again to tho finishing point. It was capitally played, but the air is hardly so " taking " as that of the " Turkish Patrol." In all these performances Herr Schmitt acted as conductor. Mr West gave, as a clarionctte solo, tho aria "Ugo, Conte di Pariji" ("Hugh, Count of Paris "), from ono of Donizetti's operas, and in its intorpretatipn showed himself to be a very proficient clarionettist. Tlio morccau was pretentious and difficult, and it was ad mirably oxecuted. Mr Tremain skilfully played a polka solo upon the euphonium, the City Band, undor tho leadership of Mr Impoy, assisting in tho burden of the piece. Of tho vqeal selections the most successful wore Mr J. Edwards's two contributions — "Come into tho Garden, Maud," and Pinsuti's " Last Watch." He was in rare voice, and sang both with taste and expression. In each case he had to bow his acknowledgments; for an encore. Miss Stephenson gave the ponsivo song, "Don't Forget Me," with much sweetness, and Miss Culpan earned an encore for her rendering of Bucalosi's waltz song, "Love, I Will Love You Ever." " Rise, for the Day is Passing," a spirited song by Herr Schmitt, was sung with good effect by Mr Stuart, and Mr Worrall secured a round of applause for his singing of tho fino old bass song, "Tho Friar of Orders Groy." A seloct dance followed tho concert, and seotnod to be greatly enjoyed.

CABLEGRAMS.

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jJKcvision of the French Constitution. Paws, July 3.—The Bill introduced by the Government for the revision of the Con stitution of France lias been finally passed by botli Chambers.

Shipping.

[FRIS MERCHANT SHIPPING AND UNDER. WRITERS' ASSOCIATION.]

London, July 3.—Arrived s Waitangi, from Lyttelton, March 10th.

The Franco-Chinese Embrogllo,

I'aki.s, July .').— It has transpired that If. Ferry has informed his colleagues that the Chinese Government has' not disavowed the action of its officers in opposing the occupation of Langson by the French troops, but on tho contrary, has admitted that it ordered the retention of the town, contending that its evacuation was depen dent upon the ratification of the treaty con cluded at Tientsin by Li Hung Chang and Captain Fournier, the French Commis sioner. Merchant Shipping BilL London, July 3.—ln the House of Com mons to-day, Mr Chamberlain, President of tho Board of Trade, announced that he woidd not, during the present session, pro ceed farther with the Merchant Shipping Bill. . Wrook of an American Ship. Sydnky, July 4.—A heavy gale has been experienced along tho caast, and the American ship Susan G'almore, 1,204 tons, has been driven ashore at Newcastle, and is expected to become a total wreck. All the crew were saved. Adelaide, July 4.—The wheat market in very depressed. Quotations have declined to 3b lid to 4s, and 3s lOd for farmers' lotß. Town Hour remains at f 9 10s, and country brands at £8 5s to £8 10s. Tho freight market is very dull. Quotations are nominal. Steamers, 25s ; sailing, 30s.

SUPREME COURT.-Criminal Sittings.

YESTERDAY.

[Before Hla Honor Mr Justioe Gillies].

Attempted Aiisos.-Michael Kirby was arraigned upon an indictment oharging him with having attempted to burn down St. Andrew's Presbyterian School-room, at the back of St. Andrew's Church, Symonds street, an the 23rd ult.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mr Williamson, Crown Soli citor, prosecuted, and stated particulars which will bo fresh in the recollectiai of readers of the Star.—The jury found the prisoner guilty,—Sentence : 5 years' penal servitude.

Cattle-stealing.—Taiapo, Hori Hako, Kiwhi Mohi, and Mohi, aboriginal natives of the Whangaroa district, were arraigned upon an indictment charging them with having killed a red steer, the property of Daniel Daly Hays, a settler. Mr H. Williamson conducted the prosecution ; Mr Earl defended tho prisoners, The evidence of the prosecutor and several natives were taken, showing that the steer was chased by .1 dog, and shot by several of them in tho alleged belief that the steer was wild. The carcase was taken to the native settle ment, cut up, and salted.—Constable Moar deposed to arresting the prisoners on the charge.—Tho jury returned a verdict of guilty.—His Honor deferred sentence.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock.

Cattle Stealing.—The four natives were brought up for sentence.—Mr Earl, in (Jefcncc, made somo remarks in favour of prisoner.—Horiliako, being the ringleader, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment; Taiapo to four months, as one of the natives who fired; and Riwiii Mohi and Mohi, father and son, who seemed to have been least active in the offence, to be imprisoned until the rising of tho Court. Perjury. — John Grogan, hotel-keeper, Mongonui, was arraingea upon an indict ment charging him with having committed wilful and corrupt perjury on the 28th March of the present year, — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mr Williamson, Crown Solicitor, opened the case. — Mr Hes korh appeared in defence. — Henry W. Kishop deposed that he waa the Resi dent Magistrate for the Bay of Islands district. He knew prisoner as the licensee of the Settlers' Hotel, Mongonui. He was in that position on the 28th March. Heard a charge on that day, in which prisoner was charged with supplying liquors in his licensed house on the Sunday. The in formation was laid by Constable Moar.— At the close of the evidence of several witnesses, the prisoner made a statement upon oath which he (Mr Bishop) took down, and which was a denial of the charge, and that they could not have had beer in his hotel, as he had none in his house. He was convicted of the offence.—Cross-ex amined by Mr Hesketh : Constable James Win. Moar, stationed at Mongonui, de poeed to laying the information against prisoner for a breach of the Liconßtng Act for selling beer to Jaceb Christmann on Sunday, the 23rd March. Prisoner swore that he did not supply any liquor In his hotel on that day either to Chriatraann or anyone else; nor did he receive any money for liquor on that day.—Jacob Christmann, employed at the Mongonui saw-milU, de posed that he and a friend visited Grogan's hotel ou Sunday, March 23rd. Went in by the back entrance. Went into the bar room. Saw both Mr and Mrs Grogan there. Called for a bottle of English ale. Mr Grogan said he had none. Supplied draught beer. He shouted four long glasses, including one each for Mr and Mrs Grogan. Paid 2s to Mr Grogan. He waß sure it was beer of some sort. He was perfectly sober. Had a second round tup plied by Mr Grogan before he left. Philip1 Brady, blacksmith, and a friend then came In. Hoard them ask for beer. Mrs Grooan refused, but presently they were wired by Mr Grogan. Left Sitting.)

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before F. L. Prime, Esq., J.P.)

Drunkenness. — Thomas Franks and John " : Evans were puniehed for this offence. "3 Juvenile Vagrants. — John Nicholson, I Henry Clark, William O'Brien, John Dawson. Louis Lyons Levy, were oharged with a breach of tho Vagrant Act by being found by night' 9 without lawful oxcuae In the yard of Mr D. Goldioon July!.—Dismissed with a caution. ;;; Salvation Army.-^Jolih Otto was chanted 5 with that he did unlawfully use provoking and insulting language to Hollis R. Brown, In .:■■ the Salvation Army Sarrackß, on June 22nd.— Mr Theo. Coopor appeared for the plaintiff. . , and Mr Brassoy for the defendant-- - ; Hollis Brown, confectioner, was called to gir« evidence. He was Sergeant In the Salvation ' _ Army and keptorder at the door. The defend ant had been a frequent attender at the meet- . ' ings. Tho ovoning service on Juno 22 com menced at 0.30, when there were quite a thousand people assembled. Otto put .In j. an appearance ahout half past six, 3S was refuted admission, and wont away quietly. Ho returned about five minutes afterwards, ;j-,; when there was a crowd assembled at the doorr Thero was a rush made for the doorkeepers. ; Witness stopped to pick up a little bag, when Otto rushed in and knocked him against a form, in consequence of which ho folt pain. "I Witness went to Otto afterwards and twice •:. asked him to come out He rofusod. A po- .• licenia". was sent for, but before ho arrived ~■.; Otto camo into the lobby, and called witaeßS ■; a scoundrel and a hypocrite. Ho also . ™ threatened to lay in wait for witness out9ido, -*; Tho meetine had to bo stopped till Otto had left !§M —To Mr Brassey: I told several persons that I j did not lay tho information for myself, but for ;.4J| the good of tho Army. Defendant had never ;'j| hindered tho moctings before.—Evidence whs ,-.•: Riven by "Captain" John Burford, who stated m that on the moraine of June 22 defendant caused m a disturbance, and in consequence ho gayo ' ■ orders that Otto should rot be admitted to the evening service He then described the after ~,,,. disturbincc as previously recorded. — 'Scr- ,';,* geant" Victor Brame gavo corroborative evidence.—After hoaring further evidence me Magistrate dismissed the charge, each party to pay their own costs. The ground of dismissal jg wasthat Brown had condoned tho offenoo by ■:• I letter which ho wrote to dofenflant, and wn(cn . ; , was produced in Court. ;*=«

The Bad and Worthless.

ST6 nover imitated or cwvterfetted. Tfctt J 8 : ::,S especially true of a family medicine,and W»"l# positive proof that thfl-rernody imitated is «f tne a|j highest value. Aa boob as it had ljeen tested "m and proved by tho wholo world that I top Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuablp family modicino on earth, many imitations sprung up. and began to steal the notices in which the Press and the people of tho country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying' » > induco EUfforinß invalids to use thoir etu« , ~;,* instead, expecting to make money on tkeprtw ■ • ;^ and good name of 11. IS. Many others startea nostrums put up in similar stylo toJS- *»■. win ~1 variously devised names, in which the wora " Hop or "Hops" were used in a way to u1^ 0" pcoplo to believe they wore ths same as hot ,E| Bitters. AU such pretended remedies oronrea, ao matter what their style or n i ßine»i | 9 D° .4 especially those tho word "Hop ffi " Hops " jn their name, or In any way «fjOWS^|; : ; with them or their namp, are imitations » ws counterfeits. Bow^re of thorn, touch EOnew ■ them. Use nothing but prenuine Amerioan aog Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green fIW •■Mg» on the white label, and Dr. Soule's name ££?£?'».<.'; in the glass. Trust nothing else. J DrSJs sff,., M. and Chemista aro warned against Imitations or counterfeits. ■» ■ ' ' ®ffl

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1884

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