SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

it ■ H iv a'PWR JThia Evening, 10.3 <! Hft AfKR •(.,.„morrow MornlDfr, 10.27 SU v6KT.—Thin Kvoninsr, 5.43 SU KtSK.—T7>Wrrow'Mornta». 6.9 MWON'S AGE.-l.ast Quarter, 12th, 7.15 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Rotoniahana, b.s.. Carey, for Sydney , Waltakl, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei Jlacgregor. b.s.. Johnson, for Whangarei Thomas Kussell, s.s.. Helandor, for Napier

EXPORTS.

Per Rotomahaba-320 sacks maize. 279 sacks oysters, 220 bundles mantelpieces. 3i bundles shelving ISO door 3, C 9 bale? flax. US tierecs beef, J3lbales fungus, 62 cases and two quarter casks brandy, 55 cases preserved nieiits, 20 boxes brackets.

In-wards OOASTWISE.-Zillah, from Thames, with24.ooo feet timber; Violet, from Thames with 17,000 feet timber; Una. from Paklri, with 19 logs; Eleanor Morton, from Matakana, with 30 tons firewood. Outwards COASTWiSK.-Manjaret. for Taka puna; Christina, for Russell: Eleanor Morton, forMatakana; Violet, for Thames.

A cablogram dated London. September 8. con tains the information that the New Zealand Shipping Company's new steamer Kaikouranas been successfully launched. Tho Kaikoura is expected to leave London on October -'sth, and will arrive in New Zealand about December 9. Whilst going into Nelson yesterday morning, the S.S. Rotorua touched the soft bank is the current basin, tin's side of the French Pass. She remained there about an hour.aid tliencameott. Tie s.s. Rotomahana left for Sydney early last evening. Passengers:- Miss Morrow, Mr and Mrs Wneatman, Mr and Sirs de 3 Veaux, Mr and Mrs Jones, Messrs Welch, Paico, Wrigley, Yarborough, Robertson, Asrher. Kaehler, Brown, Hayes, Morris, Herbert, Wright, Mears. Lawrie, Mrs Wright, Mrs Robertson and fam ily (2), Dr. Sohwartzbach, Mra Cohen and family (1), and 13 in the steerage, and through passen gers from Southern' parts.

The following vessels-have entered outwards at the Customs:—Crusader, ship, Scolland, for London; Cygnet, schooner, Rose, for Tonga.

The skip Hermione, which left London on July 18, brings the following passengers for this port:—Saloon: Charles \V. Graham, Thomas C. Sliddleton, William Pilling. SecoiiflOabin: Miss Albertlno Bizet, Miss Kmily Carle, Richard Hayworth, Mrs Hayworth, Charles Hay, Josiah L. Guest. Mr and Mrs A. W. Frye. Francis R. Adams, James MeAlister, Pstcr Coekburn, J. FraneisMarks. Third Cabin: MrandMrsChas. E. Davidson and family (5), Mr W. Gortlon Binghatn, Mr D. L. Wardrope, Mr and Mrs R. Philips and family (I), Mr Francis B. Carr, Mr Morgan Rosser. Mr Henry Kent, Mr Herbert Kent, Mr John Cavill.Miss Elizabeth Cavill.Mr John Edwards, Mrs Elizabeth T. Edwards and family (3), Ml« 3 Emma Goulding and family (5), Mr Edward Richards, Mr Joseph Wood.

In the "European Mail" of 25th July. " Anglo- Austialian" writes:—" Shipbuilding circles here are just now rather exercised as to the question of substituting steel foriron in vessels generally. The cose of the Rotomahana. which escaped in tuch a marvellous manner off tho New Zealand rocks, has, I may say, produced a deep im pression here among shipbuilding experts, especially on the Clyde, and there can be no doubt whatever but that steel is per se the material, and not iron, of which ships should be construßted. I have had sundry talks lately •with leading men who ought to be well acquainted with all the points at issue, and I find the balance of opinion absolutely inclines to steel. At present, of course, the one trreat obstacle is the prime coat, which is so much greater; bnt then, per contra, the repairs aro far les3 with steel than iron, and that is an item worth considering. Iron has superseded timber, and I niUßt say I believe that iron will be superseded in its turn by steel."

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Hossell, this day.—Arrived: Rotomahana. from Auckland, 7.40 a.m. New Plymouth, thi3 day. — Arrived: Wanaka, from Onehunga. 2 a.m. Waitaha. this day Sailed, for Manukau: Lalla Kookh. 11.9 a.m.; Douglas, noon. Lonpon, Sept. 9.—Arrived: Orient Steamship Lousitanio, at Plymouth, from Melbourne. Rosseix, this day.—Loaded: Norval. Sailed: Hawk. The Rotomahana arrived at 8 a.m. and sailed at 9 30 a.m. for Sydney, having taken in and discharged 40 tons of cargo, amongst which was 25 tons of oysters. Her calling was a groat boon to the oyster gatherers.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. This ia especially true of a family medicine, and it ia positive proof that the remedy imitated, is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested ana proved by the whole world that Hop Bitterg was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on eaith, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notices in which the Press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce Buffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, in •which tho word "Hop or "Hop 3" were used in away to induce people to believe they were the samo a3 Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their stylo or name is, and especially those with tho word "Hop' or " Hops " in their name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations oi counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Soule's name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and Chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Hails will Close ab under i—

This Day.

For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thubbda*. 11th inst. For Waovgra, Te Kapa. Craigieburn, Wark worth. &€., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltara, etc., per Douglas or Argyle, at 11 a.m. Per Manapouri. as follows— For India China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Suez and Brindisi, for letters, &c, specially so prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. The United Kingdom mail will be duo in London, Nov. i. For Tanranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Qlenelg, at i p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p m. For Whitiangl, Upper Mill, and Tairna, per Rowena or Neptune, at 6 p.m. Fbiday, 12th Inst. For Cowes and Coromandei, per Coromandel, at 1.38 p.m. For Wnangarei Heads, Parna. Wairra, Whangarel, Kamo, and Mangapai, ror Mac gregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 16th inst. Per 8.«. City of Sydney as follows :— For Navigators Islands. Sandwich Islands. SSJ^Stwesot America, Canada, British BSfp 6 ya^. m Kmg<lom and Contfaent of Mre Tra? ra d te?l.3o e|!n I torodletterß "*»««- Late letters, bearing an extra lee of six pence In addition to tffe postagei wih iw received by the Mall AgenT mlfe«Sd tai steamer up to the time of sailing.. This mail will be duo in London on Satur day. Octotfcr 25th. 1881. 8. B. BISS, Chief Poatmasto Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc

SEITHMDEK 10, .1881,

Abbott's Opera House — Willmott's Dramatic atid Comedy Company, "Formosa," 7.15 p.m.

Auckland Parliamentary Union—Commercial 1 lining Rooms, 7.30 p.m.

Early Closing Association-General Meeting, V.M.C.A. Rooms, 8 p.m.

Auckland United Cricket Club-Annual Meet ing, 7.30 p.m.

Dovonporl Hall—Rev. Ralph Brown, "Heads and Faces," 8 p.m.

St. Sepulchre's School-room—Lecturo: "An Hour in Wonderland," by Mr Josiah Martin, in aid of Grafton Wesleyan Sunday-school. 7.30 p.m.

Temperance Hall—Annivfi-sary Soireo and Concert. David Livingstone Lodge, B 30 p.m.

Masonic Hall—Professor Bernard's Soiree Pansante, 7.15 p.m.

Births.

KING.—On September Sth, at her parents' resi dence, the wife of Mr N. King of a daughter. POLLARD.-On September 7, at her residence, Bath-street. Parnell, tho wife of Charles Pollard of a son. RALPH.—On September 9, at Dedwood Terrace, Ponsonby, the wife of W. J. Ralph of a son.

Marriage.

\.NDERSON-BOWDEN\-On August 20. by ' the Rev. R. F. Macnicol, Henry John Ander son of Hobart Town. Tasmania, to Mary Alice Bowden, of Auckland. Australian papers please copy.

Deaths.

HARVEY. - On September 10th, at Sussex street, off Newton Road, George Harvey, Bricklayer, late of the ship Famcnoth; aged " ThTruneral Will leave his late residence at 1 p.m. to-morrow. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1884.

For the cause that lacks asslatanoe. For tho wrong that ne*dfl resistance, For tho future In the distance. And tho good that wo can do.

Apathy in public affairs is the fruitful cause of misgovernment. Under a system having so complete and simple a representative basis as the municipal government of our towns, the wishes of those who pay rates ought to be fully represented in the distribution of moneys by the Council. These con siderations ought to awaken every bur gess to a sense of the duty he owes to himself and his fellow-citizens in con nection with the polling within the several city wards to-morrow. Every man who has a vote should make his influence felt in the choice of members of Council. The candidates are all so well known locally that the ratepayers scarcely stand in need of advice in forming their decision. We therefore merely remind them that the hours of polling are from 9 a.m. till C p.m., and that the candidates are as follow :—

North Ward.—Messrs Win. Buchanan and W. G. Connolly. Polling-place, Tem perance Hall, Albert-street. For tho vacancy in this ward, caused by the resigna tion cf Mr Thompson,the candidates are : — Messrs Charles Atkin and Peter Dignan.

South Ward.—Messrs Alexander Flem ralng and David Goldio. Polling-place, the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street.

East Waril—Messrs William Crowther and George Hulme. Polling-place, room at tho rear of the Free Public Library.

Karangahape Ward.—Messrs William Edward Morrison and John Tronwith; Polling-place, the Excelsior Hall, Upper Pitt-street.

Possosby Ward. —Mr Edward Cooper is elected.

City Councillors and the Public Library.

Is the City Council elections now pending, the electors of the city wit! havo an oppor tunity of expressing, to pome 'extent, their views regarding the control and constitu tion of the Public Library. Cf courso, in choosing their representatives, the rate payers have to consider their general fitness for all departmentsof Council work; but from the amount of attention which Library matters have recently oxcited, it is fair to expect that the Library question will in fluence votes to a greater extent than usual at this time. In urging that, in the in terests of the city, men of ability should be chosen as Councillors, we do not state the claims of any particular set of candidates. Recent events have proved that men belonging to a learned pro fession may be as ignorant of the principles which should rule in the selection of books for a Public Library as the most illiterate " working-man" mombers possibly can be. The fact of being a working man does not incapacitate for the possession of a cultured literary taate, any more than does tho following of a learned profession qualify for founding a great library. As an example of correct views held by one who will not be insulted at being called a "working man," we quote tho following from a speech delivered in the Parlia mentary session of ISB3 by Mr William Swanson during the debate on the Public Libraries vote. He said on the subject of selection of books: — "For instance, thero was Scott Russell's book in three volumes, which cost twenty guineas, and there was Ruskin's ' Stones of Venice,'and othersuitablo books of that sort; they were very dear books, but at the same time they would be of first class importance to tho mechanics of any town. A man who wanted to work out an idea could get valuable assistance from those books, which might result in work of the greatest value, not only to himself but to the whole colony, being done." Referring to the principles which guided the Auckland Provincial Council, he further said :—"ln Auckland, at first no books were bought except those which would help people to work, or set them a-thinking. For example, £200 was voted to buy for the Thames a mining library, while to farming districts agricultural libraries were sent, and they did a great deal of good. In the Mechanics' Institute and Free Library of Auckland some£2ooor £300 wasspent in pur chasingfirst-class text-books, which were kept there as works of reference, and not allowed to be taken out of the library. Notes could, of course, be taken, and tracings from the drawings; but the books could not be taken away unless security was given for their return. Latterly a few standard novels, such as those of Dickens, Scott, Thackeray, and a few others, were allowed to be purchased; Lat that was only after a very great struggle. In fact, tlie aim of the Auckland Provincial Coun cil was to set people to working and thinking, and not to wasting their lime." We are indobted to a correspondent for drawing our attention to these utterances, which are worthy of being deeply pondered by those to whom tho task of building up our Public Library hag been entrusted. Times have altered, and for the worse, since "a few standard novels" were " allowed " to be placed in the Library, until now, when it is being overrun by many of the "trashy "class, which seem likely to choke off the more useful litera ture. There is no reason why our City Council should not take as broad and liberal a view of its high obligations in the education of the people by means of the Public Library as did the Provincial Councillors of the olden time, and we trust to find in the future a marked improvement in that department of municipal work. As the Council, in its self-sufficiency, has de clined to ask extraneous aid, it must be purged and reformed, so that the public in terests may not suffer by the indifference to duty of its members.

Constable Gordon, stationed at Whan garei, telegraphs to Mr Superintendent Thomson to-day as- follows:—" Charles Connor, mate'o' the s.s. \Vaitaki, was badly injured at about 10 o'clock to-day. He was supervising the landing of a horse in a horse-box, when the etrap of the gaff>block broke, and the horse-box fell back on deck, knocking Connor down the hold. Injuries not considered fatal,"

With reference to the statement made in Mr Wakeham's letter on Blo'nday, that he had incurred loss of time, annoyance, and expense through the infanticide case, we are requested to remove a misapprehension which may arise from the use of the word

"expense." The unfortunate woman, Itosina Smith, was owing Mr Wakeham some money, but her belongings were re cently gold by auction, and from the sum aoobtainedMrWakeham'Baccount,amount ing to £4 3s lQid, was paid in full

Tho. condition of the Auckland Quaran tine Station at Motu Ihi has been attracting considerable attention recently, and in con sequence a committco of the Mercantile Marino Association, and several representa tives of the Chamber of Commerce, accom panied by Mr O. Mays, Immigration Officer, left for the island at noon to-day, in the Devonport Ferry Company's Tainui, for tho purpose of inspecting the buildings and other arrangements for tho convenience of quarantined passengers. The following gentlemen took part in tho excursion: —G. Aickin, Brigham, Mays, Niccoll, for the Harbour Board ; J, Reed, A. H. Nathan, Stoddart, Hold ship, Brett, M. Clark, Chamber of Com merce ; 11. F. Anderson (President), E. U'uymouth, J. Mackenzie, Nearing, Ellis Yon *der Heyde, and Hargreaves, for . the {Mercantile Marine Associa tion; also, Messrs H. A. Watt, J. IL Palmer (late M.L.C. of New South Wales), J. Stewart, (Dunedin), Mr Alan (Mayor of Invercargill), Capt. McPherson, Mr W. R. Waddel (Mayor of Auckland) Mr <!. Harper, Mr Berry and the RevD. Bruce. The result will be made known to tho (!o vernment in a report, to which will be at tached any recommendations for improve ment which the committee may consider proper to make.

The police find that persons continue to swim their dogs from tho landing-places at the wharves, much to the annoyance of the public, and aro determined to put a stop to tho nuisance by making an example of tho next offender. The penalty for an offence of this character may amount to £5, and should bo a sufficient prevontativo if its existence were generally known.

The following tenders for a residence to bo erected on College Hill for Mr J. Schiska havo been received by Mr E. Bart ley :—\Y. Anderson, £558 ; \Y. Corbott, £460; 11. B. Smith, £456; 1), Hardy, L'43o 10s; F. R. Aldorton, £429; A. Kenny, £425; A. F. Gabb, £308 : Chitham and Co., £308 18s, Tho latter, being the lowest tender, has been accepted.

Patrick Moron, who attempted self destruction by shooting himself with a revolver on Monday lost, succumbod to his injuries last evemng at the Hospital. Tho bullet was extracted yesterday morning by Dr. Bond, but Moran gradually sank, und after having been in an unconscious state for some hours, died. An inquiry into tho circumstances will be held to-morrow after noon by Dr. Philson, coroner.

We understand that Samuel Forgie, storekeeper, of Tuakau, lias offered his creditors a composition of 10s in tho £. A meeting of creditors will bo called to consider tho offer.

The second performance this season by the Ponsonby Choral Society is announced for the 22nd inst., in tho Oddfellows' Hall, when Dr. Gado's cantatas " Psycho," will bo given. Tho excellent resources of tho Society aro to bo supplemented by vocalists and instrumentaliats belonging to tho Auckland Choral and Orchestral Societies, and wo havo no doubt that a concert of the highest merit will bo the result.

"A Work'ng Man" corroborates the allegation that some people are on tho brink of starvation in Auckland. II this bo true, it is not for lack of tho means of relief or for want of readiness on tho part of this prosperous community to assist cases of real distress.

The Government steamer Stella has loft Wellington for Kaipara with tho lighting apparatus for the new lighthouse at Kaipara Heads.

There was a largo muster of the Salvation Army on the Queen-street Wharf last even ing, for tho purpose of bidding " good-bye" to "Captain" and Mrs Ted Wright, who were passengers for Sydnoy by tho s.s. Kotomnhana.

Wm. O. Garrard writes in reference to tho letter from "Two of the Starving" in yesterday's Usuo, stating that the con tractors are to blame for cutting down their contract prices, so that they cannot afford to pay tradesmen and labourers. Ho urges contractors to meet together and combino for the maintenance of higher prices.

Henry Haase, shipping clerk, a debtor, was examined late yesterday afternoon beforo the Official Assignee. Ho stated that he resided in Ponsonby, and that lie was a clerk in the employ of Hammond and Byron, coal merchants. He formerly lived at Gisborne, and on leaving there two years ago lie was in debt to tho ex tent of £45 in addition to a liability which he had incurred by guaranteeing payment of a sum of over £190 due by a friend named Henry Evans to L. D. Nathan and Co. He had not seen Evans for three years, and hud no hopo that he would return from Sydney, where he now is, to discharge his liability. The debtor was sued by L. D. Nathan and Co. for a balance duo on one of tho hills but finding that he was not in a position to pay, they had not since troubled him. After coming to Auckland he was out of employment for a year, and his local debts were incurred during that period. Ho had since been paying them up, but upon being pressed by a Gisborno creditor, ho was obliged to sock the protection of the Court. His liabilities amount to £234 "s, divided among 10 credi tors, and his assets aro staled at £ISO, viz., £20 worth of furniture, and the £100 due by Henry Evans.

The recent re-opening soiree at St. Mat thew's Parish Schools hue turned out as great a success financially as it proved to bo enjoyable socially. At a largely attended meeting of tho lady promoters, held yester day afternoon at the parsonage, tho net balance to bo handed to tho treasurers of tho fund for tho school restoration was stated to be £G7 Is 3d. At a vestry meet ing held in the evening, when this result was announced, a hearty appreciation of the ladies' efforts was shown, which found ex pression in a cordial vote of thanks to them for their valuable assistance.

Tho telephone bureau at Dovonport has proved such a convenience to the inhabi tants that it has developed a strong desire for further facilities of communication. Tho North Shore Ferry Company lately applied to tho Telegraph Department to have their office at A Torth Shore connected with tho telephone system, but the authori ties replied that they were not prepared to introduce private telephones at North Shoi:o unless twenty-five subscribers wore obtained. We understand that some eight or nine residents have already promised to subscribe, and it is hoped that the required number will be made up and the northern suburb placed in possession of the full advantages derivable from the telephone system.

Last evening Mr G. \V. Owen lectured at the Ponsonby Baptist Mutual Improve ment Association, tho subject being, "Travels and Researches in America," illustrated with diagrams. There was an unusually largo attendance, including many lady visitors. The Rev. Charles Carter occupied the chair. A large amount of interesting information, embracing geo graphy, agriculture, railways, altitudes of mountains, and natural curiosities of Cali fornia, and other states of the great nation of the stars and stripes, was given. A number of American photographic scenes in California were viewed to advantage through a powerful magnifying glass which Mr Owen placed at the disposal of the audience for that purpose. A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer by acclama tion. Patrick Gordon, farmer, of Whangarei (a debtor), was examined on oath this mornr ing before the Official Assignee. He stated that he came to the colony eight years ago, being then 19 years of age. His purpose'in coming waa to learn farming with a view to settling down. His father paid £100 a year to Mr Reid, of Whangarei, to teach him farming, and he was allowed £5 per quarter for his personal expenses. After remain ing with Mr Reid for a year, a farm of 207 acres was purchased for him in his father's name. He took possession, and received an allowance of £500 for stock ing the farm and for furniture. He mar ried 12 months afterwards, and carried on farming operations up till 18S2. Ho thon let the place to three separate tenants for £77 per annum. He sold his ptock, paid his debts, and went homo, where he arrived shortly before his father's death. The father left£s,ooo to each of his cbildrenundertrust, andas debtor's sistevdied shortly afterwards, her portion was divided, and the debtor's share of it came to £840, This sum, with ' accumulated interest upon it, still re- ! mained intact. Ho returned to the colony, * and out of the £5,000 legacy received tho ; following advances from the trustees f—-; £1,030 for purchase of farm; £500 for J stock; £1,040 cash for the repayment of; certain debts to Mr Abbott, money-lender ; £300 of a cash remittance; and £940 which was principally spent upon building and furnishing a chvelling-liouse. This made a total of £3,810. The debtor con sidered that he was entitled to the balance ) of the £5,000, and the whole of tho £840 •. with interest. He had gpent about £2,000 in improving his farm. The furniture was worth about £300; and had been settled upon his wife 2J yeare ago. About a year ago also he had' made over to his wife under a deed of settlement' all his interests present and 'prospective. The debtor's liabilities amount to- £1,004 Os lid. The first meeting of creditors was to havo been held to-day, Jbut lapsed for want of a quorum.

It is always pleasant to Imvc to record tho birth of a new industry, and though the manufacture of barristers' wigs is not likely to become a great source of general wealth to tho colony for many years, it may in terest our readers to know that the first of these forensic acccssorits made in this colony, and perhaps in Australia, has just been turned out at tho establishment of Mr Randolph Eagleton, hairdresser, of Queen street. The wig under notice is an excellent one, and will compare favourably with the imported article. It was made to the order of a lady who intends presenting it to a gentleman who recently joined tho ranks of tho "devil's own."

Tho fortnightly meeting of the Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hope was held on Mon day evening in tho Alexandra-street School room. There was a very fair attendance of members and friends. The Superintendent (Mr Thompson) presided. Mr Watkinson gave an earnest address on Temperance. Solos were pleasingly rendered by Miss Janet M. Lachlan and Miss Battensby. Miss S. Fronde gave a capital recitation, as also did Mr Thompson, and Mr A. Weir contributed ;i reading. The meeting was closed on the Chairman announcing an entertainment for tho 22nd September.

Though tho Christchurch Licensing Com mittees havo granted extension of hours to eleven p.m., the Committees at Sydenham iinu Lyttclton have declined to grant any extension.

Up to this afternoon thcro were exactly "threescore and ten" bnbies entered for the forthcoming baby show, and " still they come."

•' Formosa " was repeated last night at the Opera House, before a good house, and with improved effect. Tho principal'per formers woro frequently applauded, and tho introduced items of song and danoo brought down tho house. The same bill will be presented this evoning, while tho stirring four-act drama of " British Born " is promised for to-morrow night.

The litigation in connection with tho Kotorua leases is as far oil' from an issue as evor. Tho list case, after being decidod in the District Court against the Crown Lands Commitsionor, has boon remitted from the Supreme Court for a new trial, Mr .lustico Oillio* having reversed the decision given in the Lower Court. It follows that the pro ceedings have to bo commenced again tic noi'o.

Mr K. Hartley has received tho following tenders for alterations to premises in Queen street, over Mr Atkins drapery warehouse : -O. Rhodes, £1,010 10s ; T. Ellinghnm, t'933; S. Millington, £920; li. Shailer, .CS3-1 ; W. Hutchison, £82G ; T, Colobrook, £804 i A. O. Reed, £680; Peak and Allen, £i;ou.

Mr Coster, M.H.R., managing director of tho New Zealand Shipping Company, in at present on n visit to this city on private business. This morning, at tho requost of the 'Chamber of Commerco, ho met the Committee of that Association for the pur jwso of talking ovor the matter of the direct steam service and shipping matters generally. There woro present, besides Mr Coster—Mr John Keid (who presidod), Me-srs J. M. Shorn, G. Harper, Craves Aickin, C. Uoldghii), and M. Clark (Arch. ( llark A; Sons). M r (Joster, in roply to a ques tion, said thoro would soon boa fortnightly set vice of direct steamers between England and New Zealand, tho Shipping Company itself having live swift and perfectly appointed vessels. Tho fact that the Com pany had nnly asked for an alternative mail

service showed that they recognised tho importance of keeping up tho 'Frisco service. He also pointed out that the charges at tho port of Auckland were larger than at other ports, and strongly advocated that no fportage should bo charged a direct steamer. Tho Committee will),wo understand, report tho main points of the conference to tho Chamber.

An adjourned mooting of tho creditors of Thomas Lupton, carter, was held at noon to-day. Tho Ollicial Assignee presided, Mr Browning appeared for the debtor, Mr S. llcskcth for Mr John Tozor, and Mr Devoro forsevoral opposing creditors. Tho latter gcntletnun examined Messrs Elieis Tozor (debtor's father-in-law) and John To/er (debtor's brother-in-law) with respect to tho sale by auction of certain horses belonging to tho debtor. Mr John Tozer stated that four years ago ho advanced €30 to the debtor for the purchase of a team of horses, and that two years later ho gave him the balance of the cost, viz., £o'.">. He had no claim upon these horses, hut when they woro oflbrcd at auction he bought them in. Ho hail received this year about £30 from his sister, in payment of various loans. Since tho debtor hud tiled, lie had lent his sister £4, as ho could not pco her and her family starve. Messrs Devoro and Browning also examined the debtor. As nothing further could bo done in tho nbsonce—t'iroiigh illness—of Mr Samuel Jagger, who is tho principal witness, the meeting was adjourned sine die, it being understood that Mr Jnggor should be examined as soon as ho is sutti ciently recovered.

This evening Rev. Ralph Brown is to lecturo in Dcvonport Hall on "Phrenology uml Physiognomy."

A general mooting of tho Early Closing Association takes place this evening in tho \\ ellesley-strect room of the Young Men's Christ inn Association,

Mr J. R. Knndcrson Ims caused to bo lined up as an auction room tho upper floor of tho building known as the Mercantile Chambers Queen-street. This, tho latest addition to our auction martn, is one of tho best appointed and most commodious In tho city,

An instructive lecturo, and esjwcially so to young persons not road in ancient history, will be given to-morrow evening in the Upper Pitt-street Primitive Methodist School-room, by Rev. W. S. Potter, on " Britain Undor the Romans." The lecture will be given in aid of the Sunday.3cliool, and will bo illustrated by diagrams prepared for tho lecture.

Tho anniversary of the David Livingstono Lodge of Good Templars will bo hold this even ing in the Temperance Hall. A capital pro gramme has been prepared for the occasion, and nolnble vocalists will render now and popular songs; young ladies will givo pianoforte selec tions and dialogues; and addresses, brief but influential, will be spoknn by friends of the Order. The ladies promise Unit tea and relish able condiments shall bo placed on tho table, duly garnished, at half-past six. The Secretary requests the favour of friends of temperance, and guarantees a tlrst-class entertainment.

POLICE COURT. -This Day.

(Before H. G. Soth Smith. Esq., R.M.) Dkcnk.—Two persons, 5s each. Parnei.l Boys. — Jame3 Simpson, Robert, John, and Albert Wingate, four little boys charged w}th larceny of ffs 3d from the till of Mr Spence, Manukau Road, on Monday last, were brought up for sentence. — Sergeant Pratt said 33 of the money had been returned to Conßtable Hobson. Two of the boys had been prpviously convicted, viz Simpson and John Wingato. — His Worship gave the boys a caution, and told them the con viction would be recorded, and, if they pursued the same dishonest course, and were again con victed, they would be sent to prison.—Constable Mitchell handed tho boys over to their mothers. summons Cases.—George Smith, leaving horse and cart unattended, la,—Alfred Drain driving rapidly into Vulcan Lane.—Mr Jack son for defendant, pleaded not guilty.—Con stitblo Ward deposed to tho pace at -which Drain was rolling rapidly.—Constable O'Brien depicted the Bceno. A man who was passing screamed out with terror.—Mr Jackson ad dressed the Court, and pointed out discre pancies in date, etc., and the by-law had not been proved.—Sergeant Pratt would have Bent for thp Town Clork to prove the seal of tho Council, but Mr Jackson considered the prosecutor's case was closod. and no police patching should be subsequently permitted — Defendant was sworn, and denied that ho was driving at other than a walking pace.-Mr O'.Ncil deposed that he was in tho cab, and the hors" was carefully and moderately driven.— Mr Webb gave evidence in defence.—Fined 5s and costs.-Reuben Proscott, chimney onlfiro in Upper Queen-street, 5s and costs.-llenry Dow son, driving on footpath in Grafton Road.- Michael Burke stated that damage to the ex tent of 20s was done to tho asphalt.—Defendant said the damago was invisible, as no one could sco it, — vv alter Scott, gardener, ordered defond ant to cross tho path on to tho premises of Mr Bealc—Ordered fo pay a fine of ss, 20s damages, and costs,-Charles Mack, junr.. unlicensed carnage.—Defendant produced his license taken out on Monday.-Fined Is and costs .' Sea BREEZES.-James Coyle, a soaman, was charged with assaulting Matthew Miller, engineer, on board the s.s. Manapouri, on tho 4th inst., on the high seas.-Mr Campbell ap peared for tho prosecution, and Mr Cotter in defence. — Thomas Logan, master of the Manapouri, deposed that Coylo was fire man. He was informed that Coylc. had assaulted the engineer, and he entered the same in the log. Kxt-act read: -'September 4. - Coyle drrink, disorderly, struck engi neer, threatenea to throw him into the crank pit. —Mr Campbell said it was unnecessary to inform the Court that crankpit meant instant death, — Captain lxigap: Prisoner denied the charge-By Mr Cotter i Tnis was the first com plaint against Coyle. Knew nothing personally of tho assault. — Matthew Miller detailed par ticulars of assault, aa indicated by log entry.— John Denny, chief engineer, (Jonoscd to hearing a noise, and on looking saw Coyle's hand on the calf of Miller's leg, while on tho Jadder. Heard iof no complaint before against Coyle. Did not ; ccc tho blow.—Tiie defence was that on leaving Sydney Harbour complainant, in a very irritabl i ' manner, ordered defendant to slice the fires, and i in going to perform the duty he merely put his hand very gently against Miller's breast, as be Btooiin the way. Coylo acknowledged togiving a gratuitous but very brief lecture on the advan tage of keeping cpollinder all circumstances at sea, but he did not use physical force, nor did he catch Miller by the leg.- Prisoner was sentenced to U days' imprison ment.— \, llliam Jackson was charged with | assaulting Charle3 Stuart, on the same veseel.— IMr Campbell for tho prosecution, Mr Theo. I Cooper in defence,-Mr Campbell stated the case ; the complainant was tne carpenter in the Manapoijrj, ana on the 4th instant the defen= dant and.another seaman were having a squabble, when Mr Stuart interfered with tho view of quelling the disturbance in the fore castle, when Jackson called him a Scotch , butted him over with h{s Jjeatl, and when down Jackson bit hjni very severely in the thigh and Qthpr parts pf thp body, sticking his teeth jn h(a nose (marks exhipitedi.-Several witnesses on both sides gave evidence, and finally Jijs Worphip fined defendant 4Ps and costs, or in default. 7 days.

This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

[FHO3I OUU SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day. Tim House met at 2.30 p,m,

Notices of Motion.

Mr Barrox gave notice to ask the Go vernment if they intended to amend the Bankruptcy Act so as to admit of pre ferential claims of clerks, servants, artisans, labourers, or workmen in the employment of tho bankrupt beforo and at date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition, being recognised according to the intention of tho Act.

Sir Gkokoe Grey gave notice that on Thursday next he would move that on Wednesday, 17th instant, tho House form itself into a committee to consider an ad dress to bo presented to tho Gos-ernor ask ing him to place on the Estimates an amount to enablo the Government to supply each day to tho press of the colony a sum mary of events which occur throughout the world.

Mk Smith gave notice to ask the Govern ment if they intend to bring in on Impounding Bill during the present session. Mr Fnv.HEitiiKßT gave notice to ask the Defence Minister if the Government will supply the seamen of tho various Naval Artillery corps in the colony with cutlasses. Mr Johnston gave notice to ask the Colonial Treasurer if any effort had bojn made to induce the holders of debentures, in respect of which sinking fund is pay ablo, to effect an oxchange of such deben tures for inscribed stock, with a view to saving to the levenue the annual charge for sinking fund, which, in tho Financial State ment of 1883, was shows to bu £270,000, and is increasing ; or to placing at the disposal of tho Legislature tho accrued sink ing fund of £2,7!)2,308, and saving to the revenue tho annual charge of £119,000 payable to the sinking fund. Mr Uiudshaw gave notice of motion, " That in tho opinion of this Moubo medical practitioners while in activo practice should not hold the office of coronorin this colony." Now Bills. Notice was given of tho following new bills:—Sir Julius Vogel—The District Rail ways Leasing Bill, Members' Honorarium and Privileges Bill, and Insurance Depart ment Incorporation Bill ; Mr Dargaville— Bank Notes Security Bill; Hon. Mr Tolo— Bill to placo Manukau Harbour under tho Control of, and to Vest certain Lands in, Auckland Harbour Board, and a Bill to reconstruct the Auckland Harbour Board ;Mr Locke —a bill to amend tho Native Lands Acts and tho Native Lands Frauds Prevention Act, 1872 ; Cupt. Morris—tho Ohinemuri GoldfieldH Revenue Adjustment Bill ; Colonel Fro«er—Thames Recreation Reserves Sale or Exchange Bill; Mr W. J. Hurst-a bill to Repeal the Share brokers' Act, 1871.

Qncstlons and Answers,

Replying to Mr Hamlin, tho Com mi.ssionkk of Customs said the shifting of tho position of sandbanks at the en tranco to tho Manukau Harbour created v difference of opinion as to the advisability of guiding light* at Manukau Heads, and consequently tho Government were not able to form an opinion. Replying to Mr W. F. Buckland, the Commissioner, of Telegraphs said tho Go vernment proposed to establish a telegraph station at Elleralio, and inquiries were now being made respecting tho extension of the telograph wires through Punmuro to llowick. Tho Government would bo able to come to a conclusion on the subject in a few days.

Replying to Mr Peacock, the Post.ma.stkk- Gk.nkhal said the Government had already decided to allow newspapers to be posted at receiving boxes so soon as boxes had been enlarged. He expected they would be ready by tho first proximo.

Replying to Mr J. B. Whyte, the Minis tkr fok Public Wokkh said the intention of tho Government respecting the completion of tho railway between Waikato and To Aroha would bo embodied in tho Public Works Statement. They expected tho com bined railway and traffic bridge over the Thames river at To Aroha would bp open to public in a few days. Replying to Mr Peacock, Hon. Mr Stoct regretted there were not funds available for erecting Auckland University Buildings. Replying to Mr Monteith, tho Premier said tho whole question of charitable uid was receiving attention. Replying to Mr Bcetham, tho PREMIER said it was. not the intention of Government this session to bring in a bill to amend tho Registration of Electors Act, 1879, unless circumstances should arise that would make a new election necessary. First Readings. Tho following bills woro introduced and road a first time : —Bill to abolish postage rate on newspapers printed within thocolony (SirGeo. Grey); Wellington Harbour Board Loans Consolidation and Embowering Bill (Mr Johnston) ; Gaming and Lotteries Act, ISSI, Amondmont Bill (Mr Fitzherbert).

Married Women's Property.

Tho Wellington ladies could not havo been interested to a very great extent in the measure introduced by Mr Stout for the protection of the property of married womon, seeing that only threo representa tives of the sex were present to hoar the debate on tho motion to go into committee. Two of theso, in fact, loft after the first two or throe speeches. The " lords of creation " were not bo indifferent, the strangora' gallery being orowded, Mr Downio Stewart led the attack, but was very lukownrm. Mr Wakefield, who followed, spoke incisively and effectively. Ho went for what he call* the socialistic tendencies

of the bill, and asserted that it was drafted on tho assumption that all men wore scoundrels. Ho drew an arousing picture of tlio domestic miseries that would arise when the husband was nursing babies at home while tho wife was away attending law courts while she sued or was being sued for debt. The measure would be pro lific of domestic unhappiness if it were carried out. A friend to whom he was talk ing said he believed the bill would pass, but the best thing they could do would be to keep as many married women as possible from knowing that there was such a law in existence. Mr Conolly made a good defence for tho fair sex, asserting that they were en titled to equal privileges with men. He also championed the cause of female in telligence. Ho contended that women were in no degree inferior to men so far as intellectual powers were concerned, and raised a general laugh by expressing a fear that ere long " Men would bo outrun by sweet girl graduates with golden hair.' Other membors followed on both sides, and the debate wound up by a speech from Mr Stout. The bill was allowed to go to Committee. Mr Taiaroa looked exceedingly dubious when ho was informed that the bill would affect natives, and even premiers. Soft sawder failed to remove the cloud of anxiety that appeared to settlo on his countenance. The debate in committee extended woll into the evoping sitting, at which there was a fair attendance of tho leaders. Strong opposition was displayed to the provision onabling a wife to insure ker husband's life for her separate benefit, and some membors waxed eloquent on the fact that they were offering premiums to wives to insurp husbands' lives, and then by poisoning them or putting thptn out of existence, getting the insurance money. Mr Gillies, however, repelled this base in? Binuation, which he said arose in themindß of members from too slavish reading of novels, where tho confiding and innocent husband was always poisoned by a villainous and abandoned wife. Members were sp determined to do the ladies justice that they would not even atriko out tho in surance privilego, and preferred to leave themselves open to be quietly sacrificed by avaricious wives rather than curtail the power of their better halves. While the question was under consideration, one of the Maori members created amusement by an appeal not to allow thp potion of (he bill authorising a woman to enter into partnership with a man other than her husband to apply to Maori women. He eaid he ieaitsd the native women would be captivated by the greater personal attrac tions of whitemen, and that they would desert their coloured better halves. He added, truly onough, that many Maori women in tho pftsfr had been led astfay by designing whitempn. He was alarmed lest this measure should extend the evil. It was evident that the hon. momber did not exactly comprehend tho meaning of the olause, and the interpreter proceeded to explain it, Mr Stout spoko strongly in favour of it. He denied that it wag a bill of socialistic tendencies, because it provided for what socialism endeavoured to prevent —the right of individuals to hold property. He had always encouraged individualism rather than socialism. Ho thought it desirable that those women who had not a marriage settlement should have it provided by Act, In the present state of the law the earnings of thrifty women oould be taken b,y liwy ami impvoviding husbands. The Premier promised that on the third reading he would move a clause providing that tfie bill should not apply to lands held by Maoi} women. The bill was reported with amendments, and ordered to be committed on Friday next,

Tho Foreign Companies Act. Mr Stout moved tho second reading of the Foreign Companies Act, which he said was a measure to enable foreign trading corporations to efficiently carry on business in New Zealand, to sue and bo sued, and otherwise have legal status in the colony. At the suggestion of Mr Peacock, tho debate was adjourned, copies of tho bill not having been distributed till that evening.

A motion by Mr Pvke for a return show ing the number of duplicate votes recom mended at last election.and where recorded, was opposed by Mr Stout, and negatived.

Native Land Court Grievances,

Wi Pere moved a lengthy resolution to the effect that the administration of the Native Land Court woa unsatisfactory; that the hearing of claims to a block at a distance from tho district was wrong in principle ; that it was wrong for the Chief Judge to hear now claimants ; and that the fees were excessive.

Mr Baixance said the denunciation was too sweeping. lie would take the matter into consideration, and .see if any -of the matters complained of could be remedied. Taiaroa was recommended to introduce a motion on Mr Ballanco's assurance, and this course was followed. Railway Employees. Messrs Levestam and FiT/.iii:]U!Ki:Tmade a stand on behalf of railway employe's. It was ultimately agreed after discussion that in the opinion of tho I lous-o no reduc tion should be made from the salaries of railway or other Government employes on account of holidays.

Tho House adjourned at 11.30 p.m.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CAlil.i:.-COI'YKKiUT.]

CANNIBALISM AND MURDER AT SEA.

Tho Captain Confesses.

London, September !).—The survivors of tho yaclit Mignonette were brought up at the Central Police Court to-day, uud re manded, pending the decision of tho Treasury as to the necessity for prosecuting them for {he murder of a boy, who was killed and eaten. An inquiry has been held into the alleged murder committed by the crew of the yucht Mignonette, and the captain admits having cut the lad's (Pecker) jugular vein, and so caused his death. Bail has been refused, although much sym pathy is felt for him.

Tho Germans in Africa.

Intelligence to hand from the West Coast of Africa regarding the annexation of Liout. Cameron's trading station at Bimbia by a German Commission under Dr. Nachtigal,' proves that the natives of the district are hostile to the Germans, and have refused to give allegiance to the Imperial officers. The British flag has been hoisted at several poinU at Calabar, on the West Coast of Africa.

London Wool Sales.

Tho wool market continues firm. The catalogue at today's auction comprised 10..500 bales.

(Received Sept. 10—1.10 p.m.) The Czar at Warsaw.

WARSAW, Sept. 9.—The Czar and Czarina drove in opn carriage, without any escort, through the princij«il streets of this city to day. Their Majesties were everywhere re ceived with loyal demonstrations.

Lord Wolacly at Cairo. CAIRO, Sept. 9.— Earl Northbrook and Lord Wolsely arrived here to day.

Franco-Chinese War.

London", Septembor 8. —News from China states that tho Foochow and Mm Kiver forts have all been repaired, that the arsenal was uninjured, and that only two men-of-war were^destroyed. H.M.S. Opal, twelve guns, will relieve 11.M.5. Espiegle, at present on the Aus tralian station.

It is reported that Sir Julius Vogel is likely to succeed Sir F. D. Bell as Agent- General for New Zealand.

The Capo Parliament in July last resolved that it was expedient to annex the territory that has just been annexed by Germany in the vicinity of Wallfisch Bay. The first stage of experiments that are being conducted by the Corporation of Trinity House into the best menns of light house illumination are favourable to the electric light being used. Tour of tho Australian Criokotora. The Australian cricketers have netted nearly £700 pounds each as the result of their cricketing tour. The London season having closed, and most of tho fashionable members of society being out of town, the banquet which was intended to have been given to them has been abandoned, and a farewell champagne dinner will be given instead at the Oval on Saturday next. St. Pktkhkbcbo, September 9.—Tho Czar has been warmly received at Warsaw, and loyal demonstrations have been or ganised in honour of His Majesty's visit to tho city.

Market Reports.

Melboui-.nk, September 9.—The Mel biurne manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of Now Zealand (Limited) reports :—Wheat, per bushel, 3s lUd to 3s lltl; malting barley, 4s to 4s 6d; New Zealand oats, foeding sort?, 2s lid to 3s 2d ; milling ditto, 3s 3d to 3s 4d ; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s Cd to 2s Bd. Kauri timber, per 100 feet: Super hewn logs, 15s to 10s : pawn flitches, 18s to 21a.

SUDDEN DEATH.

An inmate of the Old Men's Refuge, named Thomas Penderville, died suddenly last evening under tho following circumstances : —At seven o'clook, after tea, the old man, as was liis wont, wont out tojjtho porch of the Refuge for tho purpose of enjoying a smoke. Half-an-hour later ho was found lying dead by a lad, thefon of Mrs Brophy, the matron of the institution. The deceased was 72 years of age, and has bcon an inmate of tho institution sinco January last. From the ■ date of his admission up to Wednesday last bo enjoyed excellent health for a man of his years. It appears that on Wednesday he obtained leave to absent himself from tho Refuge for several hours, and on his return in the evening Mrs Brophy noticed that his face was cut. The mark ho accounted for by stating that he had attempted td stop a runaway horse, and had been knocked down. Since Wednesday he has been quiet and low-spirited, and it is just possible that the accident may have had something to do with his sudden demise. On the discovery of the body last evening, the matron sent to the Hospital for medical assistance, but Dr. Bond was out. Miss Crisp, the lady superintendent, was, however, speedily in attendance, and pronounced Penderville to be stone dead.

PROPOSED MUNICIPAL LOAN.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Christchurch, this day. The City Council propose at an early date to obtain a new loan for carrying out per manent works such as bridge-building, and. extending the concrete channels. There is a proposal to make Victoria-street bridge, over which tho tramway runs, a chain wide.

ILLEGAL ELECTION PRO CEEDINGS.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —O\VN CORRESPONDENT).

Tk Akoha, this day. Ik tho hearing of the petition to upset the election of Mr Cooper to Piako County Council, Mr Kenrick, R.M., ruled yester day afternoon that there had been no eleo tion because the Returning Officer was not properly appointed. According to the Magistrate's ruling, none but the original membors of the Piako County Council are legally appointed. There has been great excitement caused here by this decision.,

SALVATIONIST AND FREE THOUGHT IN CHRIST CHURCH.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN COHRESPOXOUNT),

Christciiuech, this day. The City Council has decided lo allow " Ivo " to give Freethought lectures in the Theatre Royal on Sunday evenings, with tho right to mako a charge at the doors. It was also decided to take steps to stop the Salvation Army processions and the band playing through the streets. The public will be greatly relieved by this action, for the band performances are feavful and wonderful, One member of the Council, however, declared that ho felt inspired by the exhilarating Army music. This may perhaps be accounted for by the faot that he ia a looal preaoher amongat the Primitive Methodists, his oratory being of the Boanerges typo.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY TELKGRAPII-SPECIAIi REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Elevation of ■Wahanui and "Wi Pore. RuMC-rns of all kinds are still current with respect to tho probable appointment of Wahanui to the Upper House, in addition to Wi Pere to the Cabinet, and tho filling up of the vacant portfolio. lam assured on the

best authority that none of these matters have been before the Cabinet yet, so that no definite action can have been taken so far. The two former are, howevor, generally ac cepted as being pretty certain to become accomplished facts within tho next few days. Tho Vacant Portfolio. Tho Government appear to he in no hurry to fill up the vacant portfolio, the reason being obvious. Several names aro men tioned in connection with it, and there is too much reason tobclievethattwoor three mem bers are over anxious to get it. Mr Cadman, who haR been working in the direction of inducing one of the opposite party to take the portfolio, and thus strengthen the hands of the Government, by additional votes, is, however, still looked upon as likely to be offered it himself. On tho other hand, it is believed that Mr Moss's administrative ex perience would greatly strengthen tho Cabinet.

Major Atkinson and the Government.

Commenting on the situation, las! night's " Post" says :—" Acting on the old princi ple that nothing good can come out of Nazareth, Major Atkinson is firmly con vinced that nothing good can proceed from his opponents. Ho has therefore con demned their policy and measures without knowing anything about either, and he is actively engaged lobbying to induco young members to commit themselves to a hostile attitude towards both. In fact, it is not too much to say that, be the policy what it may, and let the' measures be the most benelicial ever proposed, Major Atkin son is absolutely resolved to oppose both and to instigato a vote of want of confi dence before either are fully developed, if he thinks that by any process of cajolery he can get a majority to support him. To get back into ollice •is his great desire, and having vainly endeavoured to secure a con tinuing interest in the Premiership—re cognising, in fact, that neither the House nor the country will longer tolerate him in that position—he is willing to hand over that oliice to the Hon. Geo. McLean, and con tent himself with being Treasurer and leader of the House. Tho little game i 3 being cleverly worked, and the latest re- j port is that Mr Mitchelson is to bo the member put forward to move the attack on the proposals not yet disclosed." Imperial Guaranteed Debentures. Mr F. J. Mos3 gave notice in the House yesterday afternoon of his intention to ask the Colonial Treasurer if he will state what was the balance of the Imperial guaranteed debentures of 1870, unsold on the 31st March last, and whether such balance or any part thereof had been deposited as security for advances. If so deposited, for what amount and with whom. Also, if ho has any objection to state the amount of tho debenture!- issued under tho Treasury Bills Act of IS7O and ISSO, and of Deficiency Bills issued i-nder tho Public Revenues Act." of IS7S and 1879 which were in circula tion on 31st March last. Also, whether sold or deposited in security for advances, and if deposited, with whom and for what amounts respectively. Also, if ho has any objection to givinjr the same information with reference to the £250,000 debentures issued under the Colonial Inscribed Stock Act, ISB2. Bank Note Security. The Bank >>oto Security Bill, of which Mr Dargaville gave «otice in tho House yester day afternoon, is intended to make bank notes in circulation in the colony absolutely undoubted so far as being value for the ex pressed amount of such notes by making them a first charge against the assets of a bank. " Hansard." It is said that tho circulation of " Han sard " throughout the colony has been greatly increased since the attempt recently made to popularise the publication by the reduction in price, and by receiving orders for it at all the telegraph and post-offices. Notices of this were issued with every telegram sent out from tho offices yester day.

Thoso District Hallways Again.

A nice little game is being worked in connection with the Southern railway con structed under the District Railways Act. The directors are awakening to the con sciousness that the lines are not paying, snd therefore are levying on the ratepayers in the district tho highest possible rate they are allowed by law to impose. The rate payers, of course, petition tho House for relief from the tax, which in some cases amounts to several shillings in the pound ; while at the same time the petitioners arc asking the House to purchase the railways, and thus relieve the shareholders from their self-imposed burdon. Petitions of this character respecting the Waimea railway were received yesterday, and others of a similar nature are now undei considera tion.

The Committee of the Reporting Debates Committee of the House is resolved to send to America for a number of the latest and most improved style of writing machines. The intention is that " Hansard " reporters shall, instead of writing out thoir notes in tho ordinary way, transcribe them by the aid of these machines, so as to produce a legible printed copy. This, before being sent to the printers, could be forwarded for correction to the various speakers, and so tho enormous cost entailed in correcting proofs would be saved. It is said that after a littlo experience men can produce copy by use of these machines quicker than they could write it in the ordinary way. North Island Trunk Railway. Last night's " Post" says :—" In all pro bability an effort will be made to alter the constitution of the North Island Trunk Railway Route Committee, by having it composed almost, if not entirely, of South Island members, who have no personal in terest in the question at issue. We have already intimated the desira bility of such an alteration. Wellington in terests in the matter have nothing to fear from tho most impartial judgment on the merits." Tho Footballers1 Tour. Aucklandmembers have given substantial assistance towards the payment of the de ficiency in connection with the recent tour of New Zealand footballers. .Mr Hurst re ceived the subscription list from the Auck land Rugby Union on Monday, and after a canvass, has raised about £IS in cash, all Auckland members, with the exception of two, giving towards the object in question.

Auckland University Buildings.

Mr Peacock made an unsuccessful effort in the House yesterday to induce the Go vernment to promise to place a sum on the Estimates for the erection of a suitable building for the Auckland University Col lege. Ho laid stress on tho fact that the present accommodation in various separate buildings was wretched and very unsatis factory, i,nd added that notice to quit the rooms in Admiralty House might be givea at any time, The Premier regretted that there were no funds available for the pur pose, as hon. members would see by the Financial Statement when it was presented. The announcement was received with "noes " from one or two Auckland mem bers, while several Southerners expressed satisfaction at the further shelving of this matter by "hear, hears,"

Government Subsidies to Newspapers.

Sir C4eorge Grey appears to be devoting considerable attention to the interests of the press. He submitted yesterday after norm fov iirst reading a bill to abolish post age Kites on newspapers printed within tho colony, and gave notice of his intention to move on Thursday that tho House go into Committeo to consider an address to His Excellency asking him to place a sum of money on the estimates to supply to the press and peoplo of New Zealand a tele graphic summary of the events which occur each day in the colony and throughout the world. Tho proposal seemed to cause sur prise, several members laughing ironically. The Government Printing Office. It would appear that tho architectural appearance of Wellington is not to be im mediateiy improved by the construction of the new Government printing office. Re plying to a question "put to him in the House yesterday afternoon, Mr Stout said that plans and estimates of tho new build ing had been prepared. The total cost would amount to about £30,000, and in the present position of the colony, the Govern ment oould not see its way to commence its construction. Mr Buckland appears to be going fully into tho question of the distribution of Government votes for charitable purposes. The other day ho asked fora return showing the expenditure on umGroployod in various Provincial. Districts, and yesterday after noon he gave notice of another return stating the total amount paid for oloemosy

nary aid in these districts during the last seven year?. He is satisfied that Auckland is not the pauper province.

Auckland Petitions.

The following Auckland petitions were under the consideration 'of the Committee yesterday : —From Messrs Federli and Cor bett, presented by Mr Swanson last session. Mr Peacock attended and gave evidence. Also from Mrs Woollahan, presented by Mr Cadman. No decision was arrived at in connection with any of them, and they will come up again at the meetings today. Trust Funds. Before the Orders of the Day were called in the House yesterday afternoon, Mr F. J. Moss complainedof theunsatisfactorynature of the returns which were supposed to show tho securities held by the various Trusts Departments, and how tho Government sinking fund was invested. There was originally a clause providing for these returns, but it foil into disrepute. He drew attention to the matter three years ago, and a return was since prepared, but it was only a return of securities held in the colony, and was imperfect and confusing. He referred to the fact that £70,000 had been invested in Waimea railway deben tures, while only £40,000 was authorised.

Mr Dargaville agreed with these remarks. He pointed out that in the Savings Bank Department only £SO,OOO wrrth of securi ties were shown. While over £1,000 odd was held in account by that Department, in tho Public Trustees Department only £55,000 was accounted for, while £165,000 worth of securities held were somewhere or other.

Mr Stout said tho subject was worthy of consideration. Replying to Mr Turnbull ho could not, without notice, state why previous administration had exceeded the liability of £40,000 in connection with the Waimoa Railway. Major Atkinson said it was not true, as stated, that grants had been made by the Insurance Department towards the railway in question. The De partment made investments in the railway debentures with the approval of the Go vernment of which he was the head and considered that those investments were satisfactory. p;;v.:day Book. It is said that the Doomsday Book for which Sir George Grey has been straggling so long is now approaching completion and that the volumes will be placed on the table .of the House before the present session ends. Auckland Harbour Board. Mr Tole has given notice of the Auck land Harbour Board Bill, and also of an additional bill which provides for vesting Manukau Harbour affairs in the Aucklana Board. The latter measure will be opposed, Mr Hamlin having already given notice of a bill providing for the constitution of Onehnnga Borough as a Harbour Board to assume control of the harbour. The Go vernment have taken up the two former ; measures to show that they are animated by no spirit of antagonism to Auckland interests. -"'?, Petitions re Samoan .Lands, Among the petitions presented to the House yesterday afternoon was one from J. M. Shora and H. \V. Henderson, managing directors of the Auckland-South Sea Island Produce Company. The petitioners sub mit that by virtue of a deed they became possessed of valuable rights and interests in landed properties at Samoa. They say that they sent John Lundon to Samoa, and he found the lands in illegal possession of an agent of McArthur and Co.'s, who had, they assert, been placed in armed possession by tho High Commissioner. ■ They add that they appealed to the High Commissioner for redress, but in vain; and now lay their case before the House, asking for consideration. Still They Come! The following petit itions in addition to those wired yesterday were presented to the House yesterday afternoon:—From 273 ladies ot Auckland Gospel Mission, praying that the franchise at the Licensing Election be extended to women of mature age (Sir G. I M. O'Rorke). From Dennis Lynch, praying | to be recouped expenses of a prosecution in 1 connection with the Pierce, Crosbie, and E. i Dargaville £100 promissory note scandal i (Mr Tolo). From John Barnsley, in oonnee- 4 tion witli his dismissal from charge of the H Auckland Quarantine Station." Fro^iS Hone Werahiko and Adam PortafKv claiming £5,000 for the discovery. ' payable gold at Te Aroha (Mr J. E. Whyte)- From Hautehi, of.Kaipara, in la feronoo to a land claim (Mr Dargaville). 9 From 2SO Catholics of the Thames, praying for a capitation grant to Catholic schools (Colonol Iraser). From the Catholics of Te Aroha to the same effect (Mr Whyte). From James Maxwell, Hokianga", respecting a land claim (Mr Hobbs.) From 23 residents of Mongonui, protesting against any alteration : in the Education Act (Mr Thompson). From Henry James Syms, praying for a grant of land in recognition of military ser vice (Sir Geo. Grey). From the Auckland Rationalistic Society, protesting against the ■ imposition of blasphemy laws (Mr Stout). Mr Levestam also presented a petition from the Wanganui Freethought Society to the same eil'ect. Direct Mail Service. MrMacandrew is again on the warpath : with the object of terminating the San Francisco mail service, lie gave notice yesterday of the following motion for Thure- , day : —" That one of the chief advantages to be derived from the establishment of direct steam with the United Kingdom '.'■* would be tho conveyance of letters at a postal charge not greatly in excess of the■•'. actual cost of transit, and that the Govern ment bo requested to take such action as may best conduce to this result." Work in the Upper House. ■ Notice has been givea in the Legislative ■ Council of the question whether it is the intention of the Government during the h present session to bring in a measure for reforming the constitution of the Council. ■ ':< Mr Buckley has given notice in the Legis lative Council of his intention to introduce I a Timber Floatage Act, Impounding Bill, i Land Transfer Act. . < '~ : i South Sea Island Trade. Sir J. Vogel has given notice of motion 1 for the appointment of a select committee -: to consider and report on the best mode to encourage and promote trade between New 1 Zealand and South Sea islands, the Com mittee to have power to confer or sit together [ with any similar committee which msy be §9 appointed by the Legislative Council, and ''! to have power to send for persons, papers 1 and records; three to be a quorum, lie I Committee to consist of Sir G. Grey, Messrs Harper, Larnach, Moss, Captain Russell, I and the mover. Similar committee also & moved for in the Upper House. ■ j Ira

The Education Act. Mr Lahinan has given notice to ask in the Upper House whether it is the intention of the Government during the present session to bring in a bill to amend the Edu cation Act with a view to abolishing central hoards, also to reduce the cost of adminls-

tration, without impairing the present free, secular, and compulsory clauses of the Act.

Colonial Defences. Major Cautley is still engaged here in the fl completion of plans for the harbour defences of the colony, but will probably return to England before the end of the year. It is 1 said that a voto of a quarter of a million will be proposed this session to carry out the scheme. The guns imported years ago are still lying here, and the men from the . Armed Constabulary who were trained for some months to work them are scattered, some in Wellington and others in various/ 1 parts of the colony, while a, third section, '■; again, have fallen victims to reductions in i the force.andbeen discharged. The expense ; of training, therefore, appears to have been money thrown away. Mrs Coolahan's Land. Tho Petitions Committee has recom mendod the Government to enquire into the . oircumstancea under which land claimed by Mrs Coolahan was taken. Important Government Bills. Sir Julius Vogel yesterday gave notice to introduce three bills, which are more than usually interesting in their character. • Although the bills are not yet circulated, I have ascertained that the Members Honor arium and Privilege Bill will absolutely fix the amount payable to members, and pro vide for such payment being made annually, instead of sc?sionally as heretofore. This will prevent members receiving two honarariuma in one year, as was the case this year. The Insurance De partment Incorporation Bill is brought ; down with the object of placing the Government Insurance Department under the management of a board to be elected by the policy holders. The District Kail ways Leasing Bill will give power to Go vernment to lease for a term of years all the railways constructed under the several District Railway Acts, and to work

them aa a portion of the national system.. The leases will contain purchasing clauses, but power under the District Railways Act to date will be retained.

The action brought by Mr Geo. Thome, junr., against the Government for damages for wrongful dismissal .was debated at the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday. Tho Court reserved decision. DONT DIE IN THE HOUSE.-" Boueh oo B*u Jears out rats. mice, beetles, roaches, >«xl-lmg». flies, wita. Insect*

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