SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

iiiritr wavittj f Thie KTening,Ts.2 HIGTI Vv AI Kit To morlw ftorniog. 5.37 SUNSET.—This Evoning. 0.0 SUNRISE.-To-morrow Morning. 5.37 MOON'S AGE.—First Quarter, 27th 10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. Tarawcra, 5.8., Sinclair, from Ruasoll Kowcna, s.a., Scott, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKNING. Southern Cross, s.s, Hutchison, for Gisborno TO-DAY. Tarawora, n.s., Sinclair, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Adt C. Owen, from I!arotorga-100 tons copra, 78,balc8 cotton, l,f>3olbs nvuntr. metal. 3,00J coconnutS, 17 casks whale oil, 9 casks limejuico. ISO bags raw coflc<j, 56 tins dossicatcd cocoa ■»tß, S boxos sweet potatoes.

EXPORTS.

P«r Marshall S.. for Sydney (to bo loaded (it Mercury Bar)-55,000 foot sawn dressed tim ber ; 89,080 feat sawn rough timber.

Inwards Coastwise.—lfciakaka, from Mahu raniri, with 12,000 ft. limber, nnd37ton3 firewood. Outwards Coastwise.—Lake Superior, for Patou; Ruakaka, for Waipu.

A telegram received by tho N.Z. Shipping Company states that tho lonio arrived at Rio on Tuesday, wken her frozen meat was in prime condition.

An InvercarjfiU telegram says :—The leading lights wero shown for tho first time last night on dolphins in the Bluff harbour. That on the first dolphin is red, and on the other dolphin is green. They will facilitate the entry of vessels at night.

The barquo Italy left Port Chalmers for Anck land yestcrdaf.

Tho brlgantlne Marshall S. cleared at the Customs for Sydney via Mercury Bay. The 8.8. Tlowena arrivod from Mercury Bay this morninr. l'as»onftcrs: Messrs H. Lay cock, J. K«lly, P, Jhons, K. Worden, S. Gordon, O'Connell. McKay. Hands, J«nkins. Green, qponer, Moriarty, Slreehan, Monk, Peters, and Nithobjorj.

Captain IMxon, of the Ada C. Owen, reports the following movements of Auckland vessols at Rnrotonga: Sybil arrived September 2, left again 12th; Kato McGregor, from Eastward, fith, still there when we left on the 13th; Atlan tic, from a cruiao roucfl Group, 4th; Julia Price, from a crulso round Group, 2nd, still there: Qamaru, from a cruise round Group, 6th, and \Y&s expected to leave a day after us.

Tho «.s. Tarawera left {or Melbourne via Southern ports early this aftornoon. Passon jjers foe Gisborno — Misse3B Lunne (2) and Hamilton, Mr undMn Bond. For Napier—Mr and Mrs Crowttter, Messrs Maunaell and SOTillo. For Wellington—Mossrs Batger, Brien, and Loardln. Hon. Dr. Pollen, Mr and Mrs Jlookloaridi! children. For Itfttolton-Mlssee Fonton and Hassman. For Dunodin—D. Tsunff and Mrs Youife. For Melbourne—Mr and Mrs .TohDstono and 3 children, Mr and Mrs Blacker, Hisses Crump and Farrar. Mr and Mrs Whitten, Mrs FarraivMessra G. Walker, Krascr, and J. Heighten.

THE WAIKATO'S CARGO.

The Bhjp Waikato, which left London on \ Juno 20th, is now 98 days out, and there fore may be exported daily. She brings the following cargo : — Plain oattoos. LEOO ; coloured cottons, L 100; printed cottons, L'-'SO; woollen* and worsteds, L 100; linen, in bales, 1)200; linen, in cusp, L 100; cotton and woollens, 1,100: millinery. MOO; hosiery. LtOO; haburilashery, L 200; apparel, L 500; carpets and nigs, L1Q0; felt hats and caps, L 400; droßsod Icathor, LlSO; wrot. leathor, L 1.300; saddlery, IilSO; floorcloth. L2O; table baize, LOO; sew ing machines. L3O; vewas, L 470; blacking, L3O: agricultural implements. H2O; agri cultural machinery, L3JO; rallß and general inaoliinery, 1,1,800; books, L 250; paper, 5?3 owt; stationary,' L3O; papcrhanginßS, L3SO; uphol- Biery, L»?Q; irqn bedsteads, LSOO; tinware, L 170; Brushtvaw, LM; plated and papier maohe, LlSO; toys, L 890; pianos, Ll.150; clocks and watches, HO; perfumery, L 170; printing matorials, L3O; gunpowder, LSO; iron, L2O; hardware and cutlery, L.1,200; plate, 7 tons; Kalvanised iren, 17 tons; sheet lead, 7 tons; pipe lead, 1 ton; pig lcnfi, 2 tons; yellow metal, 4 tons; tin plates, I.310; iron nails, 10 tons; zinc, 5 tons; linseed oil. 3.170 gallss paint colours, L 220; glue, llcwt.; flint glass, L 260; window glass. LGO: foreign window glass, LIU; china and earthonware, LlioO ; bran and flour bags, L 190; canvas, LSOO; lines and ►wisrs, L6O; cement, 300 barls; cigars. J3olbs; braady In case. 660 galls; rum, 780 calls; cor dials, 30 B*lls; British spirits, in bulk, L 260; British spirits, in case, L?, 100; foreign spirits, no* rated, 719 trails; perfumers' spirit, 10 galls; red wine, SCO galls; white wine, 110 galls; beer, in Klaus, 70 galls; preserved flsh, not rated, L3O; assorted oilmen's »tores, LSBO ; ailneral water, LI 10; vinegar. 780 galls; cocoa, Sowt; isinglass and gelatine, L2O; mustard, L3O; starch, L 80; vermicelli and maccaroni, lewt; patont groats, L2O; Bplit pens, 3(!cwt; whlto salt, 60 tans; soda crystals, 8 tons; silicate, 3 tons; candles, lOlcwt; soap, IScwt; dates. 20owt; raisins. 195c\vt; currants, 310cwt; Froncii plums, 6cwt; refined sugar, 201cwt; treacle, Ucwtj confectionery and peel, LSOO; apothecary ware, LSOO; tart acid, 9 cwt; cream tartar, 37 «wt; condensed milk. L 120; manure, 20 tons; oakum, 1 ton; grease, 2 tons; foreign salad oil, CO galls: total value of oargo, L 20,100.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmkbs, yesterday.—Sailed: Wai rarapa, for the North. Passengers for Auck land :—Mr and Mrs Lees, Messrs Wherry, Giles, and Moody. Waitar A, this gay.—Arrived: Hannah Mokau and Argyle, from Onchunga, 6.50 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails yras, Clobb as undkb i— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at 5 cm. For Whftlangi, Upper Mill, and Tairuo, pet Ilowena, at 5 p.m. Friday, For Waitara, etc, per Lalla Rookh, at 7.10 a.ni. For Waitara, etc.. por Hannah Mokau, at 1 p.m. For Cowes and Coromandol, per Coromandcl, at 1.30 p.m. For Herd's Point, Hokianga, ct*,, per lona, at I p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangnpal, per Maogregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Ootoker 4th. For Waiwera, Mahnraagi, Matakana, Mnnga wai, etc, per Rose Casey, at 0 a.m. Tuesday, 11th October. Per 8.9, Australia, as follows :— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign We3t Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Burope, at 1 p.m. For Money orders, registered lottera and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six penco in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of coiling. This moll will bo due in London on Satur day, Novembor 22. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.' Chief Poat-offlco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 3, VSSI,

AbDOtt'a Opera Houee—American Comedy Company, 7.15 p.m. Chlarini's Grand Circus and Menagerie, 8 p.m. Masonic Hall—District Grand Lodge, 7.30 p.m. Freemasons' Hall—Lodge Prince of Wales, 7 p.m. St. Matthew's Church—Rehearsal of Choral Festival, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A. Rooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.30 p.m. Newton Athenceum—Photographic Transpar encies: Lecture by Mr Beero, C.K., 8 p.m. Lome-street Hall—Elocutionary Recitals. Ingurance Buildings—Star of Auckland- Lodge, 1.0.0. F., N.Z., 8 p.m. Artillery Band Practice, 7.30 p.m. Inspection Parade of N.Z. Regiment of Artillery, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

BAKER,-On September 30, at Hophurn-street, tho wife of Alexander Baker of a daughter. Both doing well. REID.-On tho 30th Sept., ult., at Tinakori Road, Wellington, Mrs J. Stuart Reid of a daughter.

Marriage.

YEARBURY-FULLER.-On Sept. 23, at the Archhill Wesloyan Church, by the Key. A. Reid, Jamea William, eldest surviving son of the late Geo. Yeartmry, to Dorothy Elizabeth youngest daughter of the late Daniel Fuller, of Norwioh, England.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs restataso*, For the future in the distance, And the geod that we can do.

Workmen in New Zealand have, in many instances, suffered through the failure, of contractors and employers, and the law making claims for labour a first charge has proved in practice in sufficient for their protection. Within the last few weeks, a contractor under the Government at Wellington has. failed, defrauding a large body of men of their earnings, and although it is claimed that considerable payments

are due to him from the Government, in the absence of any legal form of procedure for attaching these moneys, the men have no means of redress ex cept by petition. Bushmen and miners working for sub-ccmtraclors are per haps moie often victimised than any" other class, and it is probably his know ledge of the hardship suffered in many cases of this sort, that has suggested to Mr Cadman the provisions of his Workmen's Wages Bill now before the House, Of the many proposals for protecting the earnings of work ing men, those made under this measure are the most practicable and effective. The bill in its original form was applicable only to artisatis, labourers, or workmen engaged by the day or by the piece, and to persons furnishing materials for work. The latter provision admitted of so wide an interpretation that we are not surprised to learn that it was struck out in committee. A large per- < centage of the goods supplied to a manufacturing business are materials for work, artl to rank creditors of this class with wages men could never have been the intention of the framer of the bill. As affecting the wages of work men, however, the measure has our en tire concurrence. It provides for an immediate attachment Of moneys payable to an employer of labour pend ing the hearing of claims for wages preferred by any of his workmen. A summons and an attachment may be. issued by any Justice of the Peace after the expiration of twenty-four hours from the time when wages have become due. After judgment has been ob tained for the amount claimed, upon hearing before a Resident Magistrate, an order may be made by the Court instructing the person who holds the moneys attached to settle the work man's bill, and deduct the amount from the payments he has to make to the em ployer, these provisions give the workman a simple and speedy redress for default in the payment of wages> and secure to him a lien upon the prin cipal for whom his employer is either executing a contract or supplying manu factured goods. This is the utmost the law can do in the way of securing the hire of the labourer, and that much it is bound to do. The existence of such a law would have afforded relief to many men who have in the past been defrauded of their hard earnings, and the Legislature ought not to delay another year in granting this reason able measure of protection. The bill has got safely through committee, with amendments, and its passage through the remaining stages in the Lower Chaniber, and the endorsement of the Upper House, will, we hope, win for the present Parliament the credit of having placed at least one useful and just law on the Statute Book.

Secretaries of criekat clubs desirous of having teams for Saturday's matches pub lished" should forward tho samo early on Friday (tomorrow) morning.

Messrs G. W. Binney, H. W. Henderson, and K. Blair wovo nominated today ne members of tho Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Hon. Mr Stout loft Dunodin for Welling ton by tho steamor Wairarapa yesterday.

Several city properties wero submitted for sale at Messrs Tonka and (Vs. Auction mart today. An allotment adjoining Messrs McArthur and Go's, boot factory in <,h!oen-9treet was withdrawn at £30 per foot. Tho property at iho corner of Albert and Chapel - stroets was withdrawn at £2,850, and a six-roomed house and allot ments 134 and 135 in Angleeoa-streot wero withdrawn at £630.

Robert Bull, coach-painter, has lilod a schedulo of his assets ami liabilities. It. shows that his liabilities amount to L 195 •Is, divided among 22 creditors, tho largest claim being that of Mra^JßichmpjjjJ. V9R] rt}'"(sVes"iof msT'"i'lio uaaote aro stated at LOO 14s, of which LSB 10i is represented by book debts, nnd LIO 4s by stock-in trade.

A young man named Merritt, of rospeo table appearance, was arrested fordrunkon ness in Hobson-street last night by Con stablo Hanson, at the request of a woman, who eaid the young man was mail, and had a largo sum of monoy upon his porson, also a loaded roTolver. The con stable secured the revolver, and at the search at the Police Station, found ±162 in prisoner's pocket.

Mr \Y. G. Garrard has got 11 Fresh griev ance—or rather a now development of an old one—and he has to-day sent off a lotlcr to an Auckland M.H.R. asking for redress. He has observed that Government havo allowed a sum of money for tho defence of Kosin.i Emily Smith, who is charged with infanticide ; and he claims in justice that a aum should have beon voted for his defence in the case brought against him by Mr Thos. Cotter an Registration Officer last, year.

A Committee meetingof the Early Closing Association took place in tho V.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. The report of tho gentlemen appointed to wait on Queen street employers re closing at 9 p.m. ten Saturdays was handed in, and. proved vory satisfactory, there beiflgonly two employers in the whole of Queen-etreot who objected to close. A Committee was appointed to Wait upon shopkeepers in the suburbs during next week, whon it is hoped they will also agren to close at this reasonable hours

The annual meeting of tho Auckland Rowing Association did not take place last evening, owing to a meagre attendance of members. The meeting stands adjourned till Wednesday evening next. The balance sheet shows a credit balance of £4 8s 2d, and the number of members is 85.

Mr Holder, architect, received thirteen tenders for two residences at Surrey JHills, and M J. Perkin's tender was accepted,

Chiarini's Circus drew another large audi encelaafchight, whenan excellent programme Was gone through. Another change of pro gramme is announced for to-night, and will include the first appearance 6f a young lady gymnast rerialist, the echool of physical education, the crystal pyramids and edu cated pigeona, tho magic ladders, the crupper-vaulter over obstacles, new feats in bareback riding and equipoise, new trick by ponies, the "Bear and tho Sentinel,1' and new fun by tha clowns.

Clark and Ryman's Comedy Company performed to a good audience at the Opera House last evening. To-night an entire change of programme is to be given, in cluding a musical oxtravaganza, entitled "Grandma's Birthday " (which introduces a minstrel scene by the whole company), and a new farcial comedy, entitled "Jinks and Jano." For Saturday night the drama, "Shaun Rhu, or Clouds and Sttnshino'of Irish Life," is in preparation.

Afc the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, on Tuesday evening, the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ireland was held, and the Grand Lodge was received by the RoyalUnitedService. Theelectionof officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows :— Bro. A. S. Russell, P.G.S.VV. ; Bro. W. J. Suiter, P.G.J.W.; Bro. W. J. Rees, Secre tary and Treasurer; Bro. the Rev. Dr. Kidd, Chaplain; Bro. F. E. Durance, P.G.S.D. ; Bro. J. Rule, P.G.J.D.: Bro. C. ■\Veston, Pursuivant; Bro. F. ftoycroft, Director of Ceremonies; Bro. King (Coro mandel), P.G. Swordbearer; and Bro. Por ter, Tyler.

We have received another long letter from William George Garrard on the subject of boys being employed at concrete-working. This is the occupation which the people's tribune affects as employment for hia leisure, and of course the shoe pinches when he finds youths of fourteen or fifteen put to work at it. He in dignantly asks—" Why don't our members get an Act passed that no employers of labour Bhould be allowed to employ boys, and let the employment be given to the men ?" He also gives a vivid picture of degraded parents who live upon the earnings of theirchildren, thus putting the cart before the horse ; and tells how he saw two boys going to work the other morning smoking tobacco pipes and carrying "kits "which did not contain sufficient "tucker " to keep a mouse alive, far less growing boys. In deploring this our correspondent shows he is right in tho concrete, if he is a little astray in the abstract aepecf, of the ques tion,

By advertisement elsowhero it will be seeii that if aumcieht inducement is offered tho proposed coach trip from the North Shore to Waiwora (Hot Springs) will take plade on Saturday afternoon next, starting at 2 p.m. sharp.

In consequence of the death of Mrs Mac fcU'lanc, tho tea-meeting in connection with the lay preachers of the Methodist Churches of Aucldand, which was to bo held on Friday evening ne»fc, Is postponed till a futuro date,

Mr G, \V. Binney will (under instruc tions from the' City Council) oiler tor sale at noon on the 10th itist. tho lease for one year Of tho City Market, Btallago rents and dues, &c, at his storos, Fort-street.

TO tho Editor: Sir,—lt may not bo gene rally known that a drftin from tho Hospital discharges Into an Open culvert at the toot of Domain-street; thence its contents pro ceed along Stanley-street to Mechanics Bay. Tho organism producing cholera, according to leonrcd StlMia, is a throad shaped bacillus or microbe of the form of a comma. Its breeding-place is stagnant pool* To our City Council wo would sny, :_Vkriicm Sat Sapikkti.

Tho cngino and boiler just erected in tho To Awamutu Choesc Factory by Messrs McCoskrie ilnd Son wore built and sup plied to tho Cheese Company by Messrs

Ingram and Co., of this city. Tho Christchurch " unemployed," to tlio number of 150, aro petitioning Sir Julius Vogcl to lind Work for them.

Gillis andCo's. sawmill at Soawood Bush, Invcrcargill, was burnt down on Tuesday night, and £1,200 damage caused, only £SOO of which is covered by insurance.

Portion of a human leg* supposed to bo lone to a victim of tho Lastingham wreck, has nccn picked up on tho boach at i'arika kariki. A sum of £50, subscribed by mem bers of Parliament and othors, has boon

eceived from Mr Shrimski, and will be sent

to England for distribution among tho widows and orphans of tho drowned sailor?. Canterbury Acclimatisation Society ycH tenlny resolved to apply to Government for pecuniary aid in tho work of importing salmon ova.

Tho following arrests wore made by the polico to-day• —Eliza Kico and William Barkor, for drunkenness, nnd Alfred Kenslmn Smith, for tho larceny (if an over coat, tho property of James Julian, of Onehunga. Smith was arrested by Dotoc tivoTwohoy almost immediately aftor being released from gaol this morning. Hois an old offender, and woll known to the polico. To the Editor : Sir,—l was on tho Chel tenham Beach tho other day, and saw a largo portion of it in tho process of being fonced in and added to 11 gentleman's garden. Is the beach so far waste land that anyone can claim it who has land ad joining ? I fso, I suspect that this line place of public resort will soon bo reduced to very small dimensions, It scorns to mo that it is about time the Harbour Board or some other authority took action, or Auck land will loflo 0110 of its finest pleasure resorts.— I am, &c, Ixquiukk.

riub Plants.—Salo to-morrow «t 2 p.m. at Toukß's Mart of plants sulc.-ieil and brought over from liuecnsOand mid New bouth Wales by Mr Hlckaon; all adopted for open-air cul ture, in pota ready for planting out with per fect safety. Sec advertisement in another column.

Sowing Machines, Wholeep.lo nml llotail -D. S. Chamber,

COLONIAL REVENUE RETURNS.

[CABLK.-COPYUIOHT.]

MKLiioruNi;, this day, The rcvenuo of the colony of Victoria last quarter amounted to £1,150,000, an increase of £) .30,000 as compared with the September quarter last yoar. The Customs revenue has increased by £.').'!,000, chiefly owing to tho extra duty now lovied on spirits. The exciso revenue has increased by £1-1,000, and that from railway by i'SG.OOO. Sydney, this day. Tho Now South Wales rovonuo for tho quarter ended Soptombor IJOlh amounted to JEI.iiOOjOOO, being an increaso of i'HiO.OOO compared with the corresponding period last year. An increase is shown in tho receipts from Customs, lands, railways, and the postal aervice. Ai>i;l.mi«i:, tlii." day. Tho rovenuo in South Australia last quarter amounted to 1>305,000, an increaso of £li,ooo as compared with tho corres ponding period of ISS.'!. The Customs revenue has docreasod by £'22,000, wliilo tho railway receipts havo increased by

SCULLING MATCH.

TteiMER versus WALLACE ROSS,

(11Y CAULK. — l.'tlVV'ltllillT.)

London, September 30. In tho sculling match between Teemcr and Wallace Itows the 'alter was do fea'cd.

Toemor is spoken of by tlio Ainciican prcua as a most promising oarmnan, having, although only 'JO yearn of afjo, rowed with tho principal scullor.i of the Jay, and he has now a match on with Clifford, of Australia, for £500 aside. Wo append :'. f-j>v particu lars of Tecmer'"' careof up to a very recent diltc :—

John Teenier, tho winner, was born at Me- Keeaport, Pa., July 8, 1804, and wus, therefore, only 20 years old on tho day following his last victory. He stands 3 feet 8 inches in height, and in condition weighs 152 pounds. He first took to sculling in 188A rowing four races with local oarstiion, winning tho first two, but losing the third and fourth. He has been harshly criticised for crookedness in purposely losing where h(> could hAve wOil in his early races. The tlrSt open regatta in which he competed was at Pullman, 111, on Juno 2i'-n. In his trial heat ho rowed third to llosmer first and Hiloy second, defeating Plaisted and Kennedy. In the consolation tnroo mile single-scull race ho took first prizo in 20m. lls., which beat all records up to that time, defeating Jacob Gau daur, John McKay, James H. Kilcy, Parker, and Fred Plaisted. who finished in the order named, August l.t, at Mliinetonka. Minn., he won tho first trial heat in 21m. SOsecs, defeating Gco. \V. Leo, but was defeated by Ed Uanlau and George H. Hosnier in the final hoat. In the special race, in which Hanlan wus barred, distance 2} miles with turn, he rowed second to Hosmor in 16m. 335., Leo and Uaudaur third and fourth respectively. In the thrco mile special race, Hanlan barred, Teenier won drat money in 20m. 505., defeating Jacob Gaudaur second, George W. Leo third, and Georgo If. Hosnier fourth. , ... , , August. 13; at tlio Wat Kins, N.Y. Kcgatta, he Was defeated in the second trial heat by Hanlan first, Hosnier second. In tho consola tion raco ho won first prize in 20m, 215., George W. Leo being second. Ten Byck {bird, with Plaistcd, Gritfin, and Sharlon hopelessly in tucrcar. v August 20-aI, at Fall Kivor; Masn., hs todk first money in the two and a-half mile single scull race, in 18m. 285., with Wallaco Ross second and G. H. Hosmor thiid. In this raco Teemcr dofoated a field of twelvo starters, in cluding Hanlin, Hamm, Lee, Ten Eyck, Kiloy, Ross, Hosmer, McKay, Elliott, Driscoll, and Plaisted.

August 21-25, hn rowod secoud to Wallace Ross in a thrc'e-milo smglc-DBUII ra»;e at I'cint of Pines, Mass., defeating Ten Eyok, Hosnier, and MolCay; who finished third, fourth, and fifth respectively. Koss's timo was 21m. 21s.

September 5, at Lake Maranaccok, M.E., he rowed second to P. H. Conloy in tin- three-mile Bingle-seull race, defeating Wallace Uoss third, and G. H. Hosmor fourth.

September 25-October I, at the Hulton, Pa., regatta, he Won tho third trial heat in 2"m, 605., dcfeßtiilfl; Georgt; AY: h^ Jerry Casey, and George Uaiscl. In the final hout lio won ft-pst in 20m. lls, with Al. Hauim second in 20m. 195., P. H. Conley third in 2Um. 235., ltoas fourth, and Hosmor in tho roar.

On May 30,1881, at Pullman, 111., ho defeated P. H. Conloy in a threc-niilo single-scull raco, for §1,000 a-sido, by half a-length, in 20m. 9is. On July 7; Teenier met I'eter H. Conley, of Portland, on Lake Scbago, n»d won easily In 31m; 12j8. Conley's supporters dropped $5,000 on tho race.

Teenier by occupation is a pedlar. Ho is handled by Kph Morris, bx champion oarsman, who makes ali his races and acts as iustructor. During the season of '83 he travelled over 0,000 miles, compoting in about twenty-five regattas'.

MR H. TEECE'S ENTERTAIN MENT.

Mil IlAiniY Teeck, whoso transcendent abilities as a reciter are well-known to most of our readers, gavo an entertainment at tho Lorne street Hall last evening, which, despite the counter attractions, was fairly attended. The programme included tho recitation of the following morccaux by Mr Tecce:—"The Raven" IPoe), "Shainus O'Brien," "Our Folks," " Maiter Knox to His Flock " (Scotch dialect), "Papa'sLctter," " The Prop's Kovcngo " "Hqw Wo Boat the Favourite" (Gordon), and " The Dream of Eugene Aram" — BulUoiont variety, our readers think, to suit all. Mr Teece oxcels as a comic reciter, and his ren dition of Garnet Walch's the itrical story, "The Prop's Revenge," was quite inimitable, while tho excitement engendered by his i. astorly treat ment of " Shainus O'Brien" caused one enthusi astic son of tho "ould sod" to lose command of his feelings and give vent to a regular Limerick " hurroo. Tho musicitl portion of the entertain ment was under tho management of Mr Wobbe, aud the recitations were interspersed with songs by Messrs Kd. wards and A. Smith, and musical selections by Miss Keturah Campbell and Mr Webbe. Wo trust that Mr Teoco will be induced to repeat his highly meritorious ontortainiueiu at an early date.

KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

{Wi CAitr.K--coi'rttioHT.)

SICKNESS AMONG BRITISH TROOPS.

■ CaikO, Septeihber Sd. TeLljOhaMs from l)ongola announce the arrival of Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart and his staff from Khartouiii. Qdncrnl Lord Wolsclcy lias arrived at Esneh, a town on the Nile, ono hundred miles north of Assouan. Reports at-rt t<3 h'.Uid fvorn Dongola that sickness has broken out among tho British troops now stationed there, and three deaths havo already occurred ••

SABBATH BREAKING M.H.R.'S.

Roy. A. Reid's Sormon Crlticisod.

(rIY tKIWreAI'II—SPECIAL EEI-ORTEB.)

Wi;i,i.iN(iTON, this day. Tin-; "Now Zealand Times" is n trillo severe on the Key. A. Reid in connection with his seiinon on Sabbath - breaking practised by members who took yiart in the excursion by the Hinemoa. Tlio article concludes as follows:—" We areafraid there are many pooplo who will not be^inclinod to credit Mr ttoid with having been inspired from tlio right source when ho announced woo to the pcoplo of New Zealand on account of samo of their representatives having taken part in this excursion trip. But if ho was not inspired—if ho-trusted to his little finite human judgment to lind them guilty and pronounce sentence, what should bo suld of him? Woll, wo scarcely know. Men of that stamp consider themselves hoyond i criticism, but sut'ely thoy ni'e opoti to ■ charges of unehavitablenosß and presump tion. Thoy weaken their own influence for good, and they help to bring all roligion into contempt. Such denunciations as Mr Hcid indulged in last Sunday morning at Auckland aro, wo thankfully udmit, some : what oUb of date, but they aro tho exact counterpart of certain utterances which more than seventy years ago wero merci lessly but justly lushed by tho deop cutting ridicule of Sydnoy Smith."

SPORTING NEWS.

JT should not bo forgotten that nomina tions for tho Auckland Cup, Kacing Club Handicap, Steeplechase, and tho two principal events of tlio A.U.C. Spring Moetlng,cloßc tomorrow night rtt 8 o'clock. Tho programme of tho Spring Meeting appears in our advertising columns.

Wkiai.wtoN, this day

Tho Wellington Jockey Club havo en doised tho disqualification of tho jockey.l lltdgo and Copostako by tho Grand National Club.

FATAL DROWNING ACCIDENT.

(JVV TKI.KIIKAI'II—OWN COKUKSPOSDKST.)

Hamilton, this tiny. A saii drowning accident occurred !>oro yesterday afternoon, by which v boy named .lolin Edie, nged sixtom, lost lii« Ufa; On returning horn school in company with two other boy?, ho proceeded to tho bank of tho Waikato Uivcr to cut ferns. Whilo thus engaged his foot slipped, and ho fell into tho water, nnd was curried away immedi ately by tho current and drowned. The body of tho boy wan found today, about ten yards below the bridge, nought in aflnag,

LIBEL ACTION SETTLED.

(lIV TRMMIIUI'H—-OWK COJtI'.KSI'ONDIiNT.)

DI'KKKIN, thi.-s day

Tin: libel action, Campbell v. Kennedy and others, has been settled out of Court by Mrs Campbell paving 1-4,000 to Kennedy, and pitting back llib Area.la p'onorty. Tho terms of the agreement aro that Camp boll pays MM and Messrs Sievwright and Reid's costs, and withdraws all charges of misconduct against Messrs Sievwright, Reid, and Kennedy.

UNKNOWN

(BY TELKOH.Vrtt.—I'ItESS ASSOCIATION.) GIIKISTCHURCII, thin day. On Saturday night last, during a heavy rain storm, two mon, Snowden and Kulter ficld, .started across country from Sherwood Railway Station :or homo. After u'oing Mine distanco Butterliold missed Snowdon, and Kcarclied.lnit failed to lind him. Nest morning Snowden wa.s found dead about half a mile from whore Huttorlield missed him. Hull) men had been drinking. Snow den died from congestion of tlio lungs canned by exposure

NORTH ISLAND RAILWAY ROUTE COMMITTEE.

(liv TBLKIIRAI'H,

— PKENS ASSdCIATION),

Wkm.inoton, this clay. TllK North Island Railway Committeo yes torduy and to-day re-called and oxamined Mosera Knorpp, cngiticOr, Wollington : Koch, draugiitnim'.i:, '.VelVmgton i and Kochefortand Holmes, surveyors. Mr (Jill will bo re-examined to-morrow, and Mr Wilkinson, who is expected to arrive from Auckland to-morrow, will be examined on Saturday morning. Tholattor, it is under stood, will be tho last witness.

OPENING OF CAMBRIDGE RAILWAY.

(BY TBr-KOHAHC— OWN UORKESI'ONDKNT.)

CA.MUKIUUe, this day. It is now generally understood that tho first tain will run from hero on Monday morning nfjxt. Latkk. Tho railway manager has definitely an nounced the opening of the Cambridge rail way oh Wednesday next.

R.M. COURT-This Day.

(Beforo 11. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Tins Court was held to day for hearing and sottling small debtor cases.

JIjDHMKNTS KOll I'I.AINTII'KS. Queen of Kngknd G.M. Company v. S. G, Hanson, £5 (calls),costs Ilia; W. Kattray r, W. Rowo, £7 l«s 6d, costs £1 17s; A. Stewart V. J, Keir, £20, costs £2 (is.

JUDGMENT SUMMON6HS. V. A. Nairn v. J. McKcnzio.—Cluim, £9&4 d. —Mr Burton for creditor.—Ordered to pay by instolnicnts of 10s per week, or in default, ten days,

\V. QuelCh V, J, Davis.—Claim, £2 13s.—Mr Burton for creditor.--Ordered to ]"iy us per week, or live days. A. D. fionnett v. J. McLcod.—Claim, £11 103 6d.— Mr .''peed for creditor.—Ordered to pay within fourteen dttys, or fifteen days' imprison ment.

John Abbott v. C. A. Martin.—Claim, £21 IsGd. —Mr George for creditor.—Ordered to pay £10 forthwith, and balance on Ist November; or in default 21 days. Hunt and Craig v. T. R. Turnbnll.—Claim, £11 Is.—Mr S. Heslceth for creditor.—Ordered to pay 7s (id per week, or in default 11 days. A. W. Gladding v. R. A. Burgess.-Claim, £.112s B(l.—Mr Kcctlcy for creditor.—Ordered to pay by 5s weekly instalments, or 7 days. H. Hennclt v. D. Parsonage.-Claitn, £512s id. —Ordered to pay 6s per week, or in default udays This was all the business.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it la positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had bean tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bittojs was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notieea in which tho Press and the people of the country had oxpressod the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to Induce suffering invalids to uso thoir stuff instead, expecting to mako 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 "Hops" were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitter 3. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or namo iB, and especially those with the word "Hop' or " I-lop3 " in their namo, or in any way connected with them or their namo, are imitations 01 counterfeits. V.. ware of them. Touch none of Ilium Vsr nothing bui genuine American Hoj bitters, wiili a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the whitu label, and Dr. Soule's name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and Chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.

SUPREME COURT.- Yesterday (Concluded)

Criminal Sittings';

(13tifbro Ills Itohot1 Mi- jusllcb GiilieS.)

Breaking And EntHjung.—Aubrey Fitzgerald was charged with breaking and entering the shop of Thomas Freeman; Ntlw North iload; end Btfealing 38 In money, ivnd somo boxes of Biilve.—He pleaded not guilty.—Mr Williamson; Crown Solicitor, stated the few particulars of the case, which have recently appeared in, tlin Staii.—Thomas Fri'-omati; col'n merchant; ol tho N>jw Nrirtli Road, saw the prisoner near his store about 5 o'clock in tho ovening. ]lo was loiter ing about for a time, lie fastened his store se curely, and on opening it the noxt morning B'Jon after 7 o'clock ho founrt the door open, and the culch of tho door wrenched oil. Ho missed two boxes of solve, and 3s in silver and copper. Noticed prisoner on tho previous night because of his peculiar dress.—Arthur Win. Page, clerk, was returning home on the night in question, and seeing a light in Mr Frb«n>an'B cblli store, he looked through l!lo window frorathoiniddlcot tho rcitd; and saw the upper part of a man, with a Bkull cap on his head, and a candle in his hand; could not see his face ; we»t towards tho door mid the light went out; thinking it was Mr Freeman, lie went on his way.—Detective I'wolicy alTcstcd the prisoner on the llth inst., anr) charged him with tho oirence. I'rlsonor said:' lam not the man." Found a port lon of tho money upon him; the boxen of eahe were fovul by a lady ill her garden.—Prisoner ad dressed the jury, and said tho evidenct; before them was not strong enough to convict him; lie was not the person who broke into Mr Free man's store; he would ask for tho clemency of the Court, considering that lie was not guilty.—His Honor summed up, and said the fact that pris oner was Been oppositdthe store was no evidence that lie broke into the store. Mr Page cottld not identify tho. prisoner as Uiolnan wltlltfce skull Cap whom no saw in thestore ; then no crow bar had been found; atid tho prisoner had not been disposing of tho salve. He would leave the case in the hands of the jury, by merely remarking that thu evidence was scarcely sulHcicnt to find a conviction.—The jury found tho prisoner not guilty, and he was discharged from custo-ly. FoitciNfJ AND Uttkkinu: *-Charles Pulnior was arraigned upon two indictments charging him wiili forging and uttering cortain cheques on ihe 3l)th July last with intent to defraud, nnd lo which the prisoner pleaded guilty, and handed to (he Court a plea in mitigation of punißlimont, to tho effect that ho had not been previously convicted ; had been aconsiderablotimoinprison awaiting his trial, and had been heavily drink ing lit Ihi) time, Which seriously iillectetl ha head.— As several witnesses to character were expected, His Honor reserved sentence. liAKCBNY.—Robert Iteece pleaded guilty toa charge of stealing a gold watch, valuo £lv, and other articles of jewellery, on the Bth of. July, the property of Kdward homes, of Mount KdOli. On being asl<ed why sentence should not be jiasscd ngainst him, ho replied thilt this being his ilrst oH'onoo, he hoped tho Court Would bo Us lenient as possible In passing sentence- His Honor wild he regretted to suo a young man like prisoner throwing himself away and ruining his prospects in the colony. Sentence, 12 months' penal servitude. IjAUuknv. — James Walden was nrraigned upon an indictment charging him with entering the dvvelling-hoUHO of Kroest Seccombe, of KyberPOM, on Uio2ol.h day of September, and stealing money and property therefrom.—Pris1 bner pleaded guilty, and wished to inform tho Court that lie committed Ihe ollence while under tho influence of liquor, and that ho had done all he could to make restitution—the pro perty had been restored to tho owner. — His Honor remarked upon the folly of the course upon which prisoner had entered, and hoped his punishment will induco him to lead an honest life In future.

Kai.hH PlfE;fKN<!K».—HOnry Albert Pcnn and Kilwanl AlcCagliey.ugttinßt whom Uiujtlry ftfund no true bill on a charge of obtaining aauinof money by false pretences, were brought up and discharged.

Mai.ickhk Inji'UV to Puoi'icinv.—Michael I laud und William Flower, two young men, were arraigned upon an indictment charging* them with committing malicious injury to property belonging to Michael Hhcehan, holcl keeper, on l.lm liih of July; — I'risoncr.s pleaded no! flinty. Mr Williamson Opened the case:— Michitel Hhcchan, of the Hotel, Coro nmiulcl, deposed that prisoners, who were oyatoriiicn, came to hia house on Sunday, the liih, and wanted drink". He eaid ho could not nerve them, it hning Sunday. Their " boss," Itonnott, then came and demanded drink, us they had just come oir the water. He supplied them. Flower wanted more, hut us he had not been paid for what thoy had, lie refusod. One of the prisoners ttnick at him, and he put them out and shut the door. They tried to hurst tho Hour, and split a panel with a big Htona. Another li!k ntoi-e. Mid then uurornl others, cumo throiigli tlio bar windows, smitßliii'i? !' panes of Klnss, which cost £1 10a to replace und breaking auverul hotlU'a of brandy, value 62 2s. —Constable Hist produced Rome of tho stonea, weighing 5011)3., for tho inspection of the Court and jury.—On hearing tho oridenco of several witne aos.llia Honor reviewed the whole matter, lind the Jury found a verdict of not guilty.-His Honor gavo the prisoners a Hevero U sson on tho Impropriety of ouir reckless conduct, und uis ijlinrgc'l tl'oK'.

This Day.

Ilia Honor took his seat upon tho Bench at 10 o'clock precisely.

Tun: \UhlM.— Tho Grand Jury found truo hills in the rcinuining cases, and having been thanked for thtir attendance they were dis charged.

Koimikiiv. Charles I'nlmcr, who pleaded guilty yesterday to two charges of forgim; and ultcniiKi was brought up for sentence. — Hla Ilonor, after remarking upon Iho gravity of tho otibnee, sentenced tlio prisoner t5 two years' Impiwniiiuiil for each offence, the sentences to run eonriirrcMly;

IjAKCKKV.—Edward Rcen was charged with Imvins;, on tlic 11th Ailriisl last, htolen a model engine beloiiKlnK to William Service. A et-con'l count chawed I ho prisoner with hnriiiK received the s;uno well knowing it to hnv.o boon stolen.— Tho prisoner pleaded guilty. — Dr. Hooper was to have given cvidonco aa to the prisoner's character, and aa he was not present, His

In tho afternoon Dr. Hooper deponed that prisoner suin>rcd from spinal complaint and epilepsy, which gaie his mind n tendency to wards lunacy,—Mr lioe stated that prisoner hud been in his employ for some innnths, and bore a very good character. — Ills Honor in- Ilietod a sentence of 12 months'imprisonment with hard labour.

Xiikki1 sit.ai.inci.— iletaraka Itata. Knraka Nuprra, Teirimana Waiuporo, and Hcnarc Wi Katiuia. vveru urralgncd upon an indietnient charging Ihulll Willi haVll'.g, on the 3rd August hiul, killed arani bdlonging to Ki'n<-s( William Davis Matthews, with intent to steal tho cure-use, 'l'he llfht-naiued two prisoners, who wore the youngest. of tho quartette, at oncu pleaded guilty to the charge, while thii ollior two pleaded not guilty. —Tcirimana Waiaporo (« fcrcy-biadcd man) entered into an explanation to the etfoct that ho had expressly forbidden tho killing of Iho sheen, and that it had been done without his cogni- Rinci'.- Tho trial of Teirlmana Wnlaporo and 11 enure Wl Kutana was then proceeded with.— Air lh Winiams'Mi (CrownProsecutor),inopentng tho ciiao for the prosecution, statvi that Mr MiiUhews Was a settler residing nt Jlaiihgatdo, in tiro iMangonul district, and that the old man Tciriinana Wuiaporo was chief of a small hapu in tlic same locality. On Sunday, the 3rd of August, ho was visited by a number of relations, and being short of provisions with which to '.ritertein thew, ho and lOrtana roused up the two younger prisoners from thnir sleep, and commanded them to ko out and kill one of Mr Matthows' sheep. This they did. Mr Mat thews discovered his loss in tho morning, and by dint of inquiry found that tho prisoners had killed it.—Krncst vVilliam Davis Matthews, settle*, ef Maungatet", doposcd that on Monday, Aupr. 1. h'jinissfcd the ram lnouestion from his Hock, and on going in search of !t ho found portions the entrails, etc., of a ehecp. He feCuniscd these as portions of tho missing ram. and from it formation subsequently rcceivod, taxed Waiapero with neing tonccrned in its slaughter and theft, besides in forming him that ho intonded to at oncn romniunicntc with tho nearest constable. Walapol'o acknowledßcd the accusation, and oll'ered llrst aomo money, then a horse, and finally too horses in satisfaction of witness's loss. These olFers he declined, and signitied his determination to carry t!io mattor to Auckland. Hoth prisoners cross -examined the witness. Amongst other things Waiapora said (ho.ding up his right hand): Are yon certain that this is tho hand which killed your sheep .'—Wit ness: No; I do not think for a moment that that is tho liana which killod my sheep.— Waiaporo (pointing to his mouth): Can you bo certain that this is the mouth which littered the command to kill your sheep; Witness: 1 nm as nearly certain of it as I cun be.— Tn nnswe* to Kntana.tho witness acknowledged that he had pointed out to him the younger Erisoners as tho slayers of tho sheep.—Make [ctcraka, an unmarried vroman, residing at California, a native sottlcmentintho Mangohui district, deposed that on the night of tho 3rd August fho was sleeping nt Waiaporo s places, and that she heard him and Hcnarc Wi Katana roiisn tip the t.vo j-oungcr prisonors from their slumbers and sond thorn oIF to steal a sheep. Tho boys went away as commanded ;in the morning sho saw the carcase of a sheep lying before the door of tliowhare. Henarc Wi Katana cooked it. and she and fhe others partook of it.—llami Hataraka gave evidence of v corroborative character. — Nsjnpcno "Waianoro, daughter of tho elder prisoner, deposed that her father and Wi Katana commanded Hataralca and Nopera to co and steal a sheep, and that, bidden by Wi Katana, nho accompanied the luds. They went to Mr Matthews's place and Becurcd a sheup each, Each wanted his sheen killed, but at length Nopera released his, and Hetaraka's was killod and curried away. It was a rum. They were not told to go to Mr Mat'hcws's plaeo for the shnep.—Peter Wright, native constable, gave evidence as to tho arrest of tho prisoners.— Constable Moat having also boon examined, tho statements which the prisoners made before tho magistrate in the lower Court wcro read over to them.—This closed the case for the prosecu tion.—Tcirimuuu Wainporo addressed tho jury at some length, disclaiming all complicity in the killing of the f.hccp, and asserting that, on the contrary, be discountenanced it, that tho young people disobeyed him, and that all the uativo witnesses had partaken of iho purloined mutton. Prisoners were found guilty, and His Honor sentenced Hctaraka Kata and Karaka Nopero (tlio two younger prisoners) to six months' im prisonment; oaeh; f oirimana Waiaporo to nine, find Ilcnnrc We ICatera to twelve montcs.

(Left Sitting).

CABLEGRAMS.

jitf rJAiiLKi—c'di'Viitaii*. ]

{jerman War Ship's In the Pacific. M London, October 1. Mr Murray Shiifch lias informed Sir I*. W. llGrbert, permanent Undei'-Seerotarjr; for the colonies, of tho movements of the ; Gorman men-of-war in colonial waters. | New South Wales and Annexation in the ; Paeifio. The Agents-Gcnoral of tho various colo nies have held a meeting to consider the advisability of taking united at>':on in re gard to the Pacific question, but the atti tude of Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for Now South Wales, has prevented such a line of action being taken, Tho War Exoitomont in Chirm. Ho'ni; Koso, Septcmbor 80.—Intelligence lias been received hero that an Imperial edict has been iesued ordering the Governor of Canton to publish a proclamation to encourage tho people to fight against tho French. Tho edict also forbids tho poieon ing of food supplied to foreigners. Great excitement is reported to exist among the Chinese natives, e*pecially at the Treaty ports. Now Zoaland Frozen Moat. London, September 30.—Tho cargo of frozen mutton on board tho steamship Coptic, from Now Zealand, arrived in good condition, and is selling (it 7d per lb. Tho English Mission to Egypt. The Karl of Northbrook will complete his mission in Egypt by the end of uctober, When ho will return forthwith to England. Tho Now Soilth Wales lioan. Tho "Titnos" Htatoa that many are of opinion that the New South Wales loan lias been issued too cheaply. It expects the loan will bo a «UCM»). Tho "Standard BtutcH that tho money market is in overy Svay favourable to its success. The lonii is quoted at a premium of 2 per cent. Lord Salisbury lias addressed a meeting ' on tho Franchise BUI, and lias been received 'nth great enthusiasm. German War Ships at Sydney. Mkusouhnk, this day. In the Legislative Assembly last night, tho Premier in reply to a question said tho Ciovchimcnt had wired tho Agent-General in London, drawing hiw attention lo tho arrival of the Gorman war ship Eli/aboth at Sydney.

LARGE SHIPMENTS OF RAW SUGAR.

Some idea of tiic extensive character which tho operations of the Now Zealand Sugar Co. aro likely to assume in tho near future may be gathered from the information which wo have just recoived that about tho middle of last month tho Company had no loss than twelve vessels chartered to convey r;iw material from Java and Fiji to this port, and that they will carry a total of nearly 8,000 tons, all of which will most likely arrive here beforo Christmas. Tho following is a list of tho vessels expected :—From Fiji —Matthew, barque, t'ls.ail about ScptomborlG, with 500 tons sugar ; l'enguiif, 8.8., toarrive nextwook with about'2oo tons. From Java—Beatrice Haverncr, sailed early in September, with 700 tons ; Atlantic, nailed on September ;i, with I,,'iSO lotos; Florenco Treat, sailed September 11, with l,! 500 tons; Gefion, sailed September 11, with 570 tons; Alf, to sail in September, with 1,000 tdim ; Lnno, to sail in October, with 700 tons; Louise, to leave in October, with 500 tons ; Fer dinand, to leavo in October, with 1,000 tons; and Christine, to sail in October, with 000 ton.".

PRESBYTERIAN CONFERENCE

A conference of Presbyterian ministers •van hell hist evening in the Church of St. David, Synioi:ds-street, Hey. John MacUy (Modorator) in the chaii*. Then wore also present, Revs. Thomas Xonic, T. M. Frasor, B. F. Maonicol, t>. B. Monro, T. W. Dunn, U. Somcrvillo, H. MacKinnon, A. Carrick, I. Mason, llutsoii, and McLean, and a number of oldcra and members of congregations Tlie Rev. the Moderator opened the pro ceedings With prayer, and the 10th Psalm, " TholioaVODß (iod's glory do declare,'' was sung. The Moderator then introduced the subject of the evening, "Scepticism," by Key. Alexander Carrick, to which ho felt that the utmost attention would be given, lie was sorry to see there was not bo much interest manifested at those conference," ns anticipated; ho trusted, however, Unit those prosont would bo benelittcd by that which they wore about to hear. Rev, A. Carrick then rose and proceeded with hit! paper, which he explained was. the pilh "f n lecture on a similar subject delivered several years figo at the Young Men's Christian Association. The speaker treated chiefly on the doc trine of continuity, or evolution, which enters very largely into tho productions of Nature, lie then reviewed the evolution theories of Darwin and more recent writers, pro and con, and endeavoured to show the authenticity of tho four gospeltt from the writings of Justin Martyr Tolycarp and other of the early Christian writers, that Christianity was true, and incompatible with ovolution theories of tho age. He had studied and compared these aubjects,and had come to tho conclusion that evolution other than that of tho continual improvement of man meant tho dominances of physical law, and utter absence of the moral law. It was incomprehensible to him how mind could have arisen from matter, and ho considered that tho Darwinian theory was in direct opposition to tho tenets of tho •Christian roligion. In the course of his paper, Mr Carrick referred toßoswcll'e "Life of John son," and the Galiloan writers of tho four Gospels, showing that in each instanco the ponmen were not men of genius, or of eminent talents, but in each case it was the sayings and doings of superior characters that gavo immortality and value to tho nar ratives. If evolution was true,then man had no need for a Satiour. Tho paper was lengthy and argumentative, butrethertoodiscursive. Key. Kobert McKinnon followed, and ro grctted that Mr Carrick had gone rather wide of the mark. Ho considered that it would bo better for ecclesiastics to investi gate and wait for tho issue rather than fulminate aga'nst evolution theories. A demonstration of evolution was impossible j religion, also, was incapable of mathema tical demonstration. Many difficulties were connected with it, and the doctrine was but in its infancy. He advised them as Chris* tians to bo very caroful as to the attitude they took in relation to this theory.— Rev. Mr Hutson made some excellent re marks, considering that the prevalence of scepticism, in a great measure, was owing to tho habit of reading tho characters of professed Christians in preference to reading tho Scriptures, by which habits they made mistakes in riows and judgment. Scientific men who had devoted their lives to its study were in favour of it, while the ecclesiastical world, who necessarily had not made it so closo a study, were generally hostile. A young man, whoso name did not trans pire, asked if an ntheist might be allowed to speak, but his request was politely re fused.—Rev. T. M. Frascr said ho was not aware that an atheist was amongst them, and he should certainly object to the intro duction of tho young man's atheist ical views. He might say that Mr Solby, tl c Frccthcuglit lecturer, had issued a challenge to four of tho local clergy todobato Frocthought (himself amongst the number), with tho object of obtaining a largo number of Christians before whom to hold forth his views. Ho had refused to become Mr Solby's tool. Ho had never seen any good from thoso dobates. Tho popular verdict was not accorded to the side possessing tho soundest argument, but to the man with the readiest wit and a glib tongue. He put forth his reasons that ho might not be thought wanting in courtesy to Mr Selby. On the question of evolution, his views were that it was not proven, but that, if proved, the theory would not affect tho position of Christianity. The subsequent speakers were the Rev. P. Mason, Rev. McLean, Rev. G. B. Munro, and Mr John Buchanan. On the motion of tho Rev. R. Sommerville, seconded by Rev. T. W. Dunn, a vote of thanks was tendored to Rev. A. Carrick for his thought ful paper, and tho conference closed with tho benediction.

POLITICAL GOSSIP

(BY TKLKCmAFtt—SPECIAL UKI-OHTER.)

Wellington, this clay.

Railway SlooporS4

Mv CAUMAN is supporting his contention 1 for tlio use of p"itfifi sleepers by the follow ing figures from a return made last year by j M* Mitchelson. The return in question ( showed tliat in 1371 there were 1,087,383 , sleepers on railways consisting of friatfii, ] toteira, birch, kauri, manuka, and puriri, ■ the produce of Now Zealand ; blue gum, , jarroh, Oregon pine, red wood and iron bark imported from Australia. During a period . of three years, 2GG.44S sleepers were re- Moved from the lines, but that lot did not include a slrnrlu puriri sleeper, although there are 11,000 on tiio lilies. On the other hand, out of 43,022 imported Oregon pine sleepers used in three years, 22,2/1, or ji per cent., had to be replaced. Mr Cadman admits that iron bark and jarrah come next to puriri in durability, but that the price at which the best kauri, birch, and totara, with only per centimes of loss of 4% b I, and 8.4 respectively could bo obtained, must make them as cheap a«, if not mucn cheaper than, imported woods.; Complaints Against dolflftclds Wardens. Quite a number of complaints against L'ohlfields wardens in various parts of the t-ountry are under the consideration of the Government. One charge is that they interfere unduly with the local bodies. Waiuku Railway. Mr llamlin lias again been interview ing Sir Julius Vogcl and Hon. Mr Richard son with the object of securing the con struction of tlio Waiuku railway. Tlioy will not, however, commit themselves to liny promise. Anotlicr Sunday Excursion. Hon. Mr Ballance has informed some members that the Hoftso will not sit on Monday, and that they may have the Uinemoaif they wish to make a. trip to Gisborne and Napier. Illness ol Mr Hurst. Mr W. J. Hurst, member for Waitemata, is said to be rather seriously ill. Mr Samuels, of New Plymouth.is obtain ing leave of absence for a week on urgent private business. The actual claim by the Thames County Council against the Government ia L 4,309. Delay of tlio Railway Committee's Report. The general opinion attionget members appears to bo that the Railway Koute Com- I mission will recommend the central route. Messrs Kochefort and Holmes were recalled to-day, but their evidence was of no import ance. It U quite likely tho report will not be made till next Tuesday. Discreditable Auckland Petitions. I am told that Auckland petitions are looked upon with disfavour among mem bers, and the bad name which they aro gaining prejudices the moro deserving cases. Thames Water Dispute. Copies ot a series of lengthy resolutions passed by tho Themes Borough Council against Spencer's Water Right Bill were circulated amongst tho members yesterday afternoon. The Borough Council contend that the water for tlio town supply was diverted beforo Spencer bought tho pro perty. The bill i1! nearly at the bottoia of tlio Order Taper, imd teeing ft lms r' ofc passed the second reading yet, ita chances are very poor indeed. Auckland Lock Hospital. Mr Thompson intends to ask the Government today whether they intend to take over tho Look Hospital at Auckland *o as to relieve the ratepayers of tlio cost, and place it in tho samo position as the Christchureh Hospital. Cost of Members' Excursions. An outcry has been raised hero against the expense to which the colony is being p-.tt by tho weekly excursions of members. The Government organ, in explanation, says tho only co.it to the country is that of the coal consumed by tho steamer. The popular impression that Government finds excursionists free living on board the ilinemoa is incorrect; all passengers by her pay the providore for all they eat or drink. Press of Business. Members have again settled dov n into U:e dull groovo ol hard work, and prolongod and uninteresting sittings are the order of tho day. There aro no new developments of the situation, and nothing of consequence likely to arise until the Public Works Statement comes down. Members continue to pile on work, and although the Order Paper is dally relieved tv o cerlnin extent, fresh notices, which are scarcely likely to bo reached this session, continue to be added. The Discovery of Gold at Thames. W. A. Hunt, of Shotovcr celebrity, is in Wellington just now for tho purpose of pro moting a claim on behalf ot tho Shotovcr party for compensation for the discovery of gold at Thames, ile will present a petition to tho House on tho subject, tho amount claimed being i' 5,000. Nothing has been dorc in the matter so far. North Island Railway Route. The only new witness to bo examined by the Kailway Route Commission is Mr Wil kinson, who is understood to be on his way from Auckland now. Meantime, witnesses arc being recalled and examined as to a technical point. Mr Knoipp was before tho Commission yesterday, but his evidence was of a technical character, and unim portant. Unless rapid progress is madis, tho report can scarcely be ready for Friday.

A Furiri Reserve.

Mr Hamlin intends to ask Government whether they will purchase, or cause to bo purchased, in Pukekoho or Waiuku dis tricts, within easy access of the railway, a block or blocks of land, well sheltered, and suitable for tho growth of puriri. for tho purpose of forming a largo plantation of this most valuable timber.

A Job for the Flro Brigades.

Mr Seddon is endeavouring to induce the Government to place a sum on the Esti mates to defray the cost of extinguishing the fires which for tho last lifteon years have been consuming the coal deposits at Ton Mile Creek, A facetious member suggests that the proposed inter provincial contests of Fire Brigades should be held on tho spot, and that they should be offered a substantial bonus to " douse the glim" in the bowels of the earth. I recommend tho suggestion to Superinten dent Hughes.

West Coast Squabbles.

Tho jealousy which has been excited betweon the West Coast goldfields members appears to bo developing into a deadly feud between Messrs Guinness and Seddon. They had another smart passage-at-armson Tues day afternoon, when the childish spectaelo was witnessed of one member accusing the other of mendacity, and each calling on other members to bear out the truth of his assertions. Mr Brown, for instance, as sured the House that what Mr Guinness said was correct, while MrPylce, called upon by Mr Seddon, retorted " No, it isn't;" and then the House was treated to sonio of the schoolgirl "Yes, it is," and "-No, it isn't," business. It transpired during the course of the discussion that some of them are augmenting their honorariums by acting as special correspondents for various news papers in their respective districts. It is said that tho real bone of contention be tween tho West Coast members is tho Mines portfolio.

More Jobfoory Alleged,

Sonic strange disclosures havo been made in connection with the amounts paid to County Councils in respect of rates on Crown lands for the last two years. It appears from roturns laid before the House that the counties of Grey and Buller received sinco the Act came into operation the enormous proportion of £20,000 out of a total payment of £35,000. The Crown lands in those counties appear to have been valued at not more than one million pounds, on which a rate of throe halfpence was paid, while in all other cases only three farthings allowed by the Act was paid. The counties of Lake and Vin cent, which are next to Grey, and include great tracts of tho same kind of country, chielly heavy bush, rcccivod only a few hundred pounds, whilo the North Island districts fared very badly. These revela tions havo created quite a sensation, and the whole question is to be brought up in the House. It is asserted that these large pay ments were the price of the support ac corded to Government by tho members for the districts benefitted.

P. • Reports on Petitions. Tho following decisions on petitions have been arrived at by iiho Committee: - lie Tireti Xapihanc — That the ques tion of amount of compensation (if any be justly due) bo referred to Go vernment for further consideration, and for early settlement on some equitable principle ; Win. Geovgo Uarrard, praying for a now trial in the case brought by Mr CoMor, or compensation—"Kcforred to. Wo vennnent for consideration ; John Dunn, formerly senior warden in Mount Eden Gaol—Committee recommend his claim for ass" stance to the favourable considera tion o: Governinont.

Cost at a Public Inquiry. It appears from a roturn laid before the House tbnt Dunedin Gaol inquiry last year cost tho colony L 729, of which the lanre proportion was oxpcndcd in travelling expenses, "When the Swallows Homeward Ply.1 Quito a number of people who have been promoting the interests of local bodies in various parts of the colony are taking their departure for their respective homes. Mr Brodic, the Thames sturdy beggar, hopes to proceed North this week. He has at tended to a large number of grievances of his district during his stay, and has lobbied a .bill providing for the refund of L7,0000f county revenue with considerable success. Mr Adam Porter also returns this week or next, tho whole of the evidence in ■• connection with his petition for L 5,000 re- Ward for the discovery of gold at Te Aroha having been taken. Public Works for tho East Const, I am informed that tho Commission ap pointed to inquire into the East Coast grievances arc framing a report highly satisfactory to the district in question. They find that the allegations in tho petl tions are proved, and that the district has been badly neglected. Their report will be in favour of the harbour workg, and will re commend Government to expend money in the district, and op9n up lands for settle ment. This is one of the matters which Mr W. L. Keea has been promoting, A large number of pel itiona against any alteration in tho Education Act eontinne to arrive from all parts of the colony. There is now, however, no danger of any altera tion being mfide in the Act during ths present session. The Licensing Act ap pears to bo almost quite a« safe. The bill amending tho Lotteries Act was again on the Order Paper, but was not1 reached last night. ; Tho Waikato Confiscated Lands Bill, > 1 which has been introduced by Hon, Mr liallanee, merely provides for the extension of the Waikato Confiscated Land Act for a j further period of two years. It has passed its first stage. Enfranchising tho Armed Constabulary. The refusal of Government to extend the franchise to tho members of the Armed Constabulary has not damped the ardour of Mr Guinness to redress this grievance of "the force." He is preparing a bill, in tended to repeal section 26 of the Armed Constabulary Act, which prohibits member*' of the Armed Constabulary and police forces from voting for the election of mem bers to the House. ; More Petitions. William Henry Seeds, one of the original Albertlnnd settlers, is petitioning the House for his land order, which was refused to him when he first came out on the ground that he was a clprk. The only other Auck- i land petitions yesterday were in reference : to the Education and Licensing Acts, Mr. Sodden Bids for Office. Mr Seddon appears to have Bet his mind on tho portfolio of Mince, and. loses no . opportunity to parade his qualification for', the position, lie takes part in every de bute which in the slightest degree relates to mines, and yesterday went oat of hiß way ', to read tho House a» long dissertation by i nobody knows who' on the duties of a | Minister of Mines. Hisobject was only too ; i clearly apparent, and when ho had con cluded thero was barely a quorum in tha House | Cornish Fisherman for New Zealand. Mr Hamlin has been endeavouring to in ! duce Government to introduce to the colony from Cornwall a number of Mount's Bay ! fishermen for the purpose of establishing fisheries on our coast. Ho has heard from a friend of his 'that the fishoriee on the coast in question have become poor, and the j fishermen aro anxious to rind a new field for • their labours. Government decline to take j special stepn in the direction indicated, but; say that when nominated immigration is < resumed, some of these fishermen might be S nominated by Government,

Now Bills.

Notico hag been given of the following new bills :—Sir George Grey, bill to provide that Judges of the Supreme Court shall henceforth bo appointed for the term of five years, and no longer ; Mr Guinness, Bill to Amend the Armed Constabulary Act, 1887 ;■.' Sir Julius Vogel, Life Assurance Policies Bill; Sir Julius Vogel, Bill to Make Pro vision for the Better Management of the Coal Exporting Ports of the Colony. Railway Passes to Newspapors. Mr Macandrew intends to ask the Minister for Public Works whether it is the intention of Government to restore Iteo railway passce to newspapers published within the colony, under such restrictions as will prevent any abuse of the privilege. , Vagrants in Auckland Gaol. Mr Moss today called the attention of Government to the case of Elizabeth Doolierty, aged 83, who, innooont of crime, and in her dotage, was committed to the Auckland Gaol for vagrancy on tlio 22nd July, ISB4, and ia still kept in prison because there is no other place in which she can bo received; also to the case of Margaret Kain, aged 63, who died in prison in Auckland under similar circumstances on the 7th March j and he asked whether they will causa proper provision for such cases to be mads for the future out of the grants for chari table aid. A Goldfiolds Dispute. ■ i That Kauaeranga claim, in which Rolles ton and others pray for relief, is again before the Goldfields Committee They took up part of the block under miners' righto when Government proclaimed it a gold field . Since then Government has acquired - Kauaeranga, but cut out this and other portions from their purchase. The Maoris leased the portions so omitted to certain people in Auckland, and the idea now ap pears to be to get Government to buy out both tho leaseholders' right and the native freehold, and hand over the land to Rolles-.. ton. It is difficult to get at all the facts of the claim, as tho proceedings of select com- • mittees are privato, but the above are the main points as far as I have been able to glean them.

Tho following decision has been ar rived at by the Committed to which the case was referred :—"The Committee find, they are unable to take all the evidence; they would wish without entailing consider-, ablo expense in bringing the nocessary wit nesses from tho Thames district. The petition is referred to Government, with a recommendation that tho Warden be in-. structed to take evidence and inquire into the merits of the case, and report thereon, to Government. The Committee would-' also urge upon Government the advisability of obtaining the freehold of the land."

Opening tbe King Country.

Previous telegrams have informed your: rondel's that negotiations were proceeding^ with Wahanui for the opening of the King Country. I am now given to understand that it is unlikely that anything definite will bo clone in the matter until the close of the session. Tho reason is obvious. Go vernment fear opposition to their arrange ments, and they are exceedingly careful not to jeopardise their position in any way. •■

-Railway Tariff Anomalies. A remarkable instance of the unfairness of the present railway tariff has been brought under the notice of Government by one of tho Christchurch members. It appears that the charge for carrying biscuits in bags is only about one - third of that charged for the carriage of biscuits in cases. The Minister of- the Department has promised to consider this and other anomalies of the tariff with a view to im provoments.

Mr Moss on tho Borrowing Policy.

Mr Moss adopted a rather unusual course in giving notice of his motion respecting the public debt of which I advised yon yesterday. Ho said it was nineteen to one at this stage of the session that if he fixed a date for the motion to come on, it would never bo reached. He wished the motion to come on before the Public Works Statement was made, in order that it might be considered on its merits. He moved the adjournment of the House in order that ho might move it without naming any par ticular day. Ho added that he wished to get the motion recorded in tho newspapers, but they were in a place where there was no independence of the press, and where the partiality of newspapers reduced them to a position of contempt. The motion was as follows: "That the continued growth of external debt is dangerous to the colony, and is likely to cause grave embarassment by the ever-increasing drain on its resources to meet the annual outflow for interest; that the time has come when an earnest and resoluto effort should be made to stay the growth of this debt by confining the expenditure under external loans to railways absolutely necessary to connect dissevered portions that would be useless without such connection ; that all other expenditure should be mot by loans raised in the colony or by direct taxation. The Speaker held that it was necessary to fix a date. The motion for adjournment was then withdrawn..

Abolition of Grand Juries. .Sir George Cioy's bill abolishing grand juries provides that for the purpose of bring ing criminal cases under the cognisance of tho Court in which criminal cases are to be tried, the indictment shall bo aigned by" the Attorney-General or Solicitor-General of the colony, or by the

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