SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„ m „ _-. T ~ K I This Evening. 9.8 HIGH "ATreR }-.„_._-.__ Mowing, 9.29 SUNSETj—Tftis Evening, 6.5 SUNRISE-—To-morrow Morning, 5.29 jtOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 12ih 2.S a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Waihora, s.a., Edie, from Sydney

TO-DAY. Penguin, b.b„ Cromarty, from Fiji

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei Thomas Russell, s.s., Helandcr, for Gisborno Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Russell Wairarapa, s.s., Chatfleld, for Sydney

VEESELS EXPECTED.

LONDON.-Walkato, ship (M.P.K.V.). sailed Juno 26; Hcrmiono. ship, July 22; l_x_ Fprgus, barque. August 7; Loch Creo, barouo, Septem ber 1; Oaniara, Lady Jocolyn and Northumber land, loading. ~ . _ , ~ Glasoow. -Clansman, s._, sailed July 16; Herald, _s„ due early. NK\y Y. tic—Eleanor Vernon, barque, sailed June 30; Rebecca Cromwell, barquo, and Eyvor. barque, to follow. Suva (Fiji).—Matthlen. barquo, to sail Sop temborll*. ..-_*_. o Java. — Atlantic, sailed Soptcmbor 3; Baatr.cc Hnvoinar, Soptcmbor 5; Geflon, Sep tember 11; Flqronce Treat. September II; Air, Lime, Loutee, Fcxdinani and Christine, loading. Nkwoash-k.—Gael and Maria Virginia, schooners, early. SJDUTHERN Pouts.—Dcflanco.briganHno, from Dunedin; Italy, and Mountain Laurel, from Bluff.

IMPORTS.

•" Per Wairarapa—l,*oolb fancy confoctionory.— H. Hart and Co.. City Market.

Por Penguin, from Fiji—79o bunches bananas. 200 bales coir flbrt-, 69 casas pines. 19 hides", 1 o ises and 1 bundles old copper. Tho Ponguin also brings 979 mats sugar for Melbourne and a quantity, of fruit for Southern ports.

Per Waihora. from Sydney—l,3oo felloes, 29 bdls crackers. 25 pkgs tea, 153 ingots copper, 173 galvanised pipe*, 381 cases fruit a brls wine, 50 cases wine, 000 bags sugar, 50 coses castor oil, 71 in rots tin, 00 cus'Bsnrsaparilla, 5 J-casks whisky, 07 sack., empty hags, 20 pkgs blinds. 273 cnscß tiptoaa. 207 bags bonedust. 119 pkgs ox Orient steamer, 127 pkgs sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per Wairarapa, for Sydnoy—l7o sacks oats, 50 ..gs rice, 125 rases preserved meat, 10 tierces beef, 400 sacks oystets, 9S cases seed. 50 hides. 17 bales fangua, 60 Backs flour, 51 .ricks potatoes, am. sundries.

The brig Fawn arrived at Hokianga f om Itookhampton yesterday.

A schoouer, supposed ti bo the Oamaru, frtni lUratoiii.il, was signalled late thia afternoon.

Tho brigantino Defiance left Port Chalmors ye»terday for Naplor nnd Auckland. The barque Mountain Laurel, which i3 to load hero fur London, left Port Chalmois for this port yesterday.

. Thii following vessels cleared outwards at the Customs to-diiyj—Borrnlrs, hrignntlnc, MoKoii aio. for Sydney, via Kaipara; Ada 0. Owen, Te la_n_n . ' t Rarotonga; Sandfly, Bohooncr, Burroll. for Tonga.

The brls-antine Porealln (McKenzie) cleared a'■ the Custom, to-day for Kaipara.

TJjo barquo Grecian Rend was to havo loft Nananu (Fiji) for Mercury Bay about Soptcmbor 21th. She loads timber at tho latter port for Sydney.

The barquo Matlhicu, 307 tons, Captain Mag ntisscn, left Fiji for Auckland on September 3 ith. with 402 tonß sugar for tho N.Z. Sugar Company.

The brirr Nolo . rtnd brig.intino Mario Vir ginia loft Newcastle for Auckland on September 29th.

Tho schooner Sea Breeze, Captain Taylor, re turned to Suva on the 15th uK with 76 recruits. Sio had beon absent nearly fix months. Copt, laylur reports having spoken tho Christine on August 16th nt Iho Solomon's with 68 recruits; the ChrisKuu being then over live months out. Ths ship Earl of AVcmvss went ashore on a oiral reel near levuka (Fiji) on September 11. Particulars appear in another column. Tie Fiji "Times" ol Soptemher 2.th says :— 'The labour brigantine Meg Alerri'loa arrivod In Suva on Saturday with OS recruits, 19 having died on the voyage from dyceatry and chickon pox. Sho is now in quarantine, und no drflnite decision lias beon arrived at as to when she will bo admitted to pratique. The schooner Onward, a wooden vcßsel ot "2 tons, built at Coromandel, New Zealand, IS7I, was totally wrecked while coming out of Wagonea. Anstralia, on Sopt. 17. She struck the bar nnd filled, and, being unablo to get hor oir, the crew abandoned her. She was in com mand of Captain Garlt. and wis the property of Mr G.J. Waterhouso, of Sydngv. Sho was in sured in the South British for £150. Tho b.b. . onauin ftrrived from Fiji to-day at 11 a.m. She left Suva on the morning of the 3rd Instant, and breasted Tilltiri about 9 45 a.m. to-day. During tho voyago experienced light houWi and south-west winds, accompanied by heavy swell. On tho 7th instant passed two large sailing yoascl. (ono four-master) standing eastward Pa .oncers:—Saloon: MessrsGentil. Borthwiclt, II Tucltor. Miss Darrach. Steer age: Me srs Bonr.eit, Taylor, Sinclair. Rogora, Etwith, U. Madden, Coppock, E. Corbett, Rugg (2. Burrell, J. Siro3. Sir and Mrs Fitzgerald, Mr und Mrs Taylor and two chiHren, Mossrs Martin and P. Bluo. Wo are indebted to Mr Jis. Campbell, pureer, for prosß parcols, report, etc. The s.a. Waihora arrivod from Sydney at 6 p.m. yesterday. Sho left U.S.S. Co.'c Wharf at I a.m. on the morning of the 3rd inst., cleared Sydney Heads nt 1..Q _m.. and passed the North Caps at 1.15 a.m. on tho 7th. Experienced light variable winds with iliio weather to tho 6th ; during latter date and until daylight 7th thick foggy Weather. Passengers: Misses Rochp, Prance, Bro^lierß,gJfty|^j^l^rjr^aa**)"dfh||ld. ?? .. i2.* J Cranc^ *_$. Hs >:* l*tog. Do'raldson! Bell, Lidbury, Todd, LcCrcn (2). and 26 in Btecr age. We aro indebted to Mr C. H. Humphries, purser, for press pnrcelß, roport, eto. 1 ho s.s. Wairarapa left for Sydney via Russell early last evening, with tho following paspen gors -.-Saloon: Mr, Mrs, and Miss Hclley, Mee dames J. Smith. Dean. Pitt, Prince Stocks, and Henderson. Mi-scs Fitz'.tubbs and Hender son, Master Henderson, Messrs Dean Pit. Prince. Mack Alexander. H. L. Smith, B. G. Gray, J. Wcstbrook, H. Tbonson, Houston. A. Davis nn, Irvmo, Stock, R. Hall. Josenh, H. J. Ilariday. G. Dunnott. Steerage: Messrs B. Garry, Woods, Dickson. Buchanan. A. David son. J. Coonor, W. It Cooner, Petorscn, Peel, M. Gray, J. Gray, A. GUlison, Adison, Duthio, Lo Laor, Miss Oilligan. Master Call, J. Chap man, J. Stowell. W. M. Henderson, Troaßtio, (5. Ellemrnt, Angler, Evans and threo children, S. Russell.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE. Douglas, 8.5., Norbury, for Waitara

The Norlhern Company's s.s. Douglas left for Waitara atl o'clock today, with Co cases and packages. The s.s. Argrie crossed tho bar to-day at 1 o'clock en rouieTor Waitara. »

The steamers Lalla Rookh. Hannah Mokau, Skonnbird, and Hauraki should arrive early to-morrow morning.

SHIPPING AND PASSENGER NOTES.

(FROM our lohdon correspondent),

London, August 22. Turinu are no thr.iugh passengers for Now Zea land ports by tho Orient steamor Potosi, save the Maori chiefs. Messrs Sha.w, Bavill'a now stoamor Arawa is announced to leave London on her tint voyage on tho 6th of Novembor, but from what I hear I doubt if she will be ready. The Kaikoura, the Now Zealand Shipping Company's new liner, is rapidly approaching completion. 6he is to bo launched noxt month, and is advertised to sail fer New Zealand on the 26th October. Thoro are no moro pa?s.ngers booked by the Doric. Afull list was sent last week. The following have bookod passages In Ihe Ruapehu sinoo last woek for Auckland :—Miss J. Itoikrugc, Miss A. Bnrstow, Mr W. Moor. Several passengers are already booked for Phaw, Bavill'a Coptic, which leaves on Dth Oc -1 tober. Amongst others aro, Mr and Mrs J. Burr Brown, Mr Sholford, Mrs Moody, Mr C. J. Nairn (of Nelson Broa.) and family, and Mr Poor Cunningham (of tho Now Zealand Grain Agenoyl ar.d family. Shaw, Savin. Victory is filling slowly. There arc now bojtked 10 second-class and 98 m third-class passengers. She leaves London on 4th JAW September. in consequence ot an accident to the propellor of the Orient, her passengors have been trans ferred to tbe Garonne, which will leave Londoa on 10th Soptember. Tho Oomaru, which left for Auckland on tho 30th inst., hod on board the following saloon jjatsongors:—Mr and Mrs Jourdaln ana family (9>, Mr and Mrs McCandlish and family (7); also, j 23 second clasa passengers. B The following pns.engers aro booked by the Lady Jooolyn, which is to lemve London on 20th Septembor for Auckland direct:—Mr Joseph Tedswell. Mr Josoph Greenwood, Mr J. H. Priestley, Mrs Priestley, Miss Mary Priestley, Utastor Arthur Prlcstloy, Mr Wm. Stevens, Mrs Anthill, Mr and Mrs Ruthvoa and ..imily, Mrs Rogers and five daughters, Mrs Begg and two daughters. . Tho Sobraon, which leaves for Melbourne on September 20, will tako tho following through passengers for Auckland:—Mr W. Woodcock Lovoll. Mra Lovoll, Miss Mary Lovoll, Mr and Mrs Richard Lovish, and Mr and Mrs French. Mr Lovoll is a connection of Mr Bath, of the AVattle Farm, in the Waikato.

The Invercargill arrivod at Gravesend yoßter-t day (August ill), after a good passage home from Canterbury of 83 days. Sho has on board l.; 000 carcases ot mutton, reported to bo in first-rate condition. Mr Robert Gnrdn _*, of Wellington, who ar rived in the Doric last week, has gono up to Glasgow on business. Hb returns to tho colony by the Ruapehu.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lyttelton, Tuesday.—Arrived: Cingalese, barquo. Raddon, 115 days from London *, Rio Logo, brig, from Mauritius.'

PortChai.mehs. Tuesday.—Sailed: Hauroto., for tha North. Passenger for Auckland: Mr Mcintosh.

Pobt Lyttelton, this day.—Arrivod: Tara wera. from Auokland and Fast Coast ports; Mawheriu from Dunedin and Timaru; Makatu, from We. ingtdh and Kaikoura; Rotorua, from Port Chalmers; Mahlnapua, from Dunedin, Oamaru, and Timaru.

- Rubbbll, this day.—Arrived: Wairarapa, a 8.20 a_a,, and Wellington, at 7 a.m., from Auck land.

«.^ r _.J_ ,0* VKK -* P- day—Arrive*: Waitake and Macgregor, from Auckland. 7 a.m. *"* froS^^T^^-^ved: Hawea

COMMERCIAL.

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Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim wax Ci/Orst as undbbi—

This Day.

For Thames, per EntoriJrise, at 5 p.m,

Thursday, .9th inst.

For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Cralgioburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a-m. Per Waihora, ai follows:— For Gisborne, Napier, Australian Colonies. India, China, Japan, Aden, Mauritius, Natal, ilupe of Good Hopo. Mediterranean Ports. Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom (via Brindisi), at 11 _m. For money orders, registered lot tors, and newspapers, at 10 a-m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, por Penguin, at 3 p.m. - For Thames, per Rotomahana. at ?,30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlncmuta, and Opotllii, per Olenelg, at 4 p.m.

Frh>-T, 10th inst.

For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 130n.m. For Whangarei, Wbanxarel Heads, etc., "per Macgregor, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, lith inst.

Per s.s. Australia, ns follows :— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, SB6 Brituh and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Enropo. at 1 p.m. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Leito letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. Tbis mail will be due in London on Satur day, November 22. 8. B. 8188, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

OQTOB-it 8, 1884.

Abbott's Opera House—American Comedy Cempany, 7.45 p.m.

Cliiarini's Grand Circus and Menagerie, 7 p.m.

Ponsonby Social Annual Ball, 8 p.m. Auckland Rowing Association, 7.30 p.m. St James's Hall-Exhibition of Photographic Transparencies from Nature, 8 p.m.

Birth.

POOLKY.-On October 7, at Oxford-street, Newton, the wife of J. W. Pooley of a son; both doing well.

Marriage.

EDGER—LANGSFORD.-On October 6, at All Saints' Church, Ponsonby, by tho Roy. W. Calder, Herbert Frank, only son of tho lato . Sumuel Edger. 8.A., to Augusta Anne, eldest daughtorof Charles Langsford.allof Auckland.

Deaths.

BARKER.-On tho 25th Soptcmber, at Rich mond, Amelia Pearson, eldest daughter of William and Susan Darkcr.andgranddaughter ofthe late William Barker, Esq., Curr.crand Lcathor Merchant, Stockport, Cheshire, Eng land ; aged 11. -LEMING.-KU. d at Ohaupo, on the 7th October, by a fall from his horse, Samuel Plcming, late of Onehunga; aged 58.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1881.

Wat the cause that looks asslstenos, For the wrong that needs reststasot, For the future In the distance. And the geod that we can do.

Our . special, reporter at Wellington has obtained an early copy of the scheme proposed by Sir Julius Vogel for the promotion of trade and com merce between New Zealand and the fnithSea Is^s* The Bill brought down by the Committee recommends

the granting of a charter to a com pany operating from New Zealand. The proposed capital of the ,Com pany is to be a million pounds sterling, an equal number of shares being offered in New Zealand, Eng land, America, France, and Germany.

The colony guarantees a subsidy not to exceed ;£io,ooo a-year to make up a , dividend of five per cent, upon the j paid-up capital. The Company, among ! other privileges, is authorised to issue jQi barik notes equal in amount to its uncalled capital. We are not informed whether these notes are meant to have legal currency in New Zealand, but presume they are intended chiefly to replace the mixed coinage circulating in the Islands. The distribution of shares aims apparently at the amalgamation of all the English, German, French, American, and New Zealand trading interests in the Pacific in one gigantic concern, having its head-quarters in New Zealand. The idea is a magnifi cent one if practicable, but that we doubt. A subsidy of -£10,000 a year to a concern manipulating a capital of a million sterling is not a very strong inducement, and though the combina-

tion, if it could be accomplished, would give the Company a monopoly in the products peculiar to the South Sea

Islands, we doubt whether the privi leges New Zealand is in a position to confer are powerful enough to attract all the rival agencies whose co-opera-

tion is sought—and which are in fact in dispensable to the success of so gigantic a project. It would, however, be unwise to condemn the proposal without hear ing the reasons which have recom-

mended the adoption of this report to

the judgment of the Committee. Although not wishful that the history of the great South Sea Bubble should be repeated in modern times, wc believe that any scheme offered to the people of New Zealand for the promotion of trade with the South Sea Islands ought

not to be rejected without first receiv ing the most careful and friendly con sideration.

The steamer Fonguin, which arrived from Fiji today, brought 200 tons raw sugar for tho Now Zealand Sugar Com pany, nnd after putting out hor Auckland cargo sho wont up to tho Company's wharf at Birkenhead to complete discharg ing.

Mossrs Gcorgo James nnd William Shaldrick were duly nominated at noon yesterday to fill the vacancy caused in the Onohunga Borough Council by the resigna tion of Mr Stovenson. Tho poll is to bo taken on the 16th inst.

In consequence of tho Inspector of Schools' request for an inquiry into certain reports that his unfair treatment of tke Head-mastbr of the Girls' High School caused that gentleman to rosign his offico, the Board of Education mot yesterday morning in Committee to consider tho mntter. Tho press representatives were not admitted, but wo understand that no witnoseos wero examined. After somo discussion, tho meeting was adjourned until Fridny noxt at 3 p.m., when doubt less a report will bo submitted upon the subject of inquiry. It is stated that tko substance of it will be that there is no ground for believing that tho Inspector of Schools had anything to do with Mr Heath's resignation.

Mr William Swanson, ex-M.H 8., took his seat for Newton in tho Parliamentary Union House of Representatives on Mon day evening, and oppearod to take tho greatest interest in the proceedings. Al though he did not speak, he signalised his choice of party by striking a bee-line for tho Ministerial lobby as soon -as the division bell rang. .

A presentation of sundry good things was mado by Mr Lincoln to tho inmates of tho Hospital, on behalf of tke contributors. Tho gifts consisted of a quantity of tobacco for the veteran lovers of the Virginian weed, contributed by tke _\_it-ofii(se officials, a largo tin of biscuits from Mr Jokn Lamb, and apples, figs, etc., from tko Hospital Mission. Tko poor people expressed tkeir gratitudo by words and smiles, and wore informed tkat thoy might look for another treat, musical and natural, on tho birthday of the Prince of Wales.

Maria Gray, a notorious old offender, was value 9s, the property of a person called Hunter.

Yesterday, at Dunedin Police Court, Alex' Dempsey, a passenger by the Pleiades from London, was fined 30s, "or seven days' im prisonment, for stealing a caso of brandy from the ship's careo.

A man named Alex. Forswth died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday hhax injuries sustained by a truck running ovor him on a tramwey at Catlin's Biver.

Mr G. W. Owen has received a letter from tho captain of the ship Edith Car michael, 950 tons register, which vosßel was lost on the 20th August, on Eastern Field reef, Torres Straits. The Edith Carmichael loaded at Newcastle, New South Wales, for Javo, and had a cargo of about 1,500 tons coal. She was owned by Mr Owen's brother, the Hon. L. C. Owen, of Charlotte Town, Prinoe Edward's Island, Canada. It appears from Captain McGachion's letter that everything was lost, even tho clothes of tho crow and the charts andpapers. The crew were II days in the boat. As tho men wero perfectly destitute, Captain McGachion cabled to Mr Owen on the 20th ult. for assistance, and ho considerately sent him £200.

A meeting of the Auckland Liberal Asso ciation was held- in the Temperance Hall last night. There were about twenty per sons present, the President (Mr Duffus) in the chair. A lecture was read by Mr Lepperon "Tho Mission of Liberalism in Mew Zealand, with Suggestions for Its i Promotion." The lecturer gave Mb ideas of Liberalism, which he summed up as " equal rights and equal opportunities for all." Its synonyms, he said, were " right eousness nnd truth," which exalt all. The missien of Liberalism was the abolition of monopolies, war to the death against factions and rings, and the promotion of the greatest good for the greatest number. Ho urged the necessity for unity and organi sation in the Society, and suggested that the Auckland Association should keep up correspondence with other similar societies, appoint, a vigilance committeo to watch over their interests, and also to look after municipal and local matters.

I The first annual meeting of St. George's Rowing Club was held on Monday evonin. . Mr Sanderson (captain) occupied the ohafr. The balance-sheet showed that up to the Ist of September.the indebtedness of the Club was f 1 14s 6d, and the assets were esti mated at £42 2s 7d. The report was to the effect that the Club now includes 20 active members, and owns a racing whaleboat with gear, while a now boat has been ordered. The following officers were elected :—Mr O. H. Street, President: Captain 11. F. Anderson and Mr James Coates, Vice- Presidents ; H. W. Hudson, Captain; A. W. Webster, First Officer; T. Carmichael, Second Officer ; T.Kilfoyle.Hon. Secretary ; A. Robins, J. S. Johnstone, nnd E. P. Turner) Committee; F. W. Sanderson, Treasurer ; F. Moore and H. Ashton, Auditors. Votes of thanks to the retiring committee and officers and throe cheers for the retiring captain (Mr Sanderson) brought the meeting to a close.

A representative of this office, in company with two English visitors interested in the tobacco industry, yesterdey wont ovor tho manufactory of the New Zealand Tobacco Company. They were shown over tho establishment Jjy Mr Vollbracht, and wero surprised at tho quantity and quality of tho Auckland-grown tobacco in various stages of preparation on tho premises. The cured leaf was pronounced equal in colour and aroma to the very best American tobacco. The admirable arrangements of the_ factory, the skill exhibited by the well trained cigar-makers, and the exco'lence of the goods in quality, finish, and appropriate branding and boxing, also created a most favourable impression, and was declared a good augury of the success of this young but flourishing industry under the vigorous direction and management which has taken it in hand. The stock appeared to represent upwards of 100,000 first-claes cigars, in marketable condition.. Thero is a splendid market in the colony for all tho manufactured goods the Company can produce; and while they can offer such cigars as are now being produced, we can scarcely doubt that they will meot with a remunerative and steady demand.

George Stevenson, a passenger from Eng land by the steamer Coptic, has been fined £25 at Christchurch for smuggling a nun. ber of silver watches and chains.

Tho monthly inspection of the Victoria Company was held lost evening in the Drill shed. The inspection was conducted by Major Shepherd, Commanding Officerc-f the district. Tkero wero present -.r-Captain Mahon, Licutenahtß Skinnor and Self, and 48 members of the Company. Tho men went through their various exorclsos and drill in a satisfadtory manner. At the close of the Inspection, tho Cotnt any inarched through tho principal streets, headed by tho Garrison Band, tkeir inspiring strains military and national—lending cdal to tho movements of the gallant Victorians.

A man named Sharpe, employed by Messrs Gunson and Master, Customs-street, roceived a contuse wound on tke forehead yesterday through a blow from tho handle ola Winch with which he had been hoisting bags of potatoes.

Professor Tucker will deliver »lecture on "Poetry" to-morrow (Thursday) evoni gut St. Mary's School-room, Parnell. The mombors of tho Mutual Improvement Society tender a cordial invitation to all who dosirc to attend. Tho admission is freo.

Mr Mack Alexander, formorly of AVill mott's Comedy Company, was a passenger to Australia by the Wairarapa yesterday. Mr Alexander has been in bad health aud his medical adviser told kirn that nothing but a change of climato would savo his lifo. He was in straitened circumstances but friends cnmo to his oid and the sum of £25 17s Gd was subscribed. 'Mr Henderson, manager of tho Union S.S. Company kindly reducing tho fare to one-half nt tho solicitation of tho subscribers. Mr F. Best desorvos credit for his energetic action in getting up tho subscription.

There appears to be a magic influenco in tbe policomnn . energetic " Move on, now ; I know you," and this was exemplified nt North Shore on Sunday last in tho caso of an old vagrant named Burns. This char acter, evidently with a desire to secure sympathy and a good meal, lay down in Mr Alison's garden and bognn rolling about nnd moaning in n most terrible manner. A largo numbor of residents gathered round. Some plied him with brandy and others ' with warm food, till Dr. Stockwcll, who kwas sent for, hnd arrivod. Tho doctor examined the fellow, and remarked that fchero was not much tho matter with him. Just then Constable Hutchinson came up, and immediately concluded that Burns was shamming. He gave his orthodox " Move on, now ; I know you," and Burns, in great alarm, immediately sprang to his feet nnd mado "tracks." Ho was soon got into custody, however, and has now commenced to work out six months' hard lfibour in " the Eden above." Tho Now Zealand Art Studon ta' Associa tion received yesterday tho balanco of tho competitive works at tho Choral Hall. Tho works now reach about 300, nnd 28 other oxhibits in addition. Tho pupils of tho Freo School of Art have determined te hold an exhibition of their works sinco tho open ing of the school, at tho same, in order to save extra exponce, and to show what pro gress tho pupils havo mode in art. Tho loan collection from Mr Barstow and othor patrons of the fine arts will also bo ex hibited. Theso includo Maori earrings, mats, and nativo curiosities. Mr Josinh Martin, photographic artist, v ill exhibit n numbor of photographic enlargements of Now Zealand scenery, dono by a process quite now in Auckland ; also somo cases of Christmas nnd Now Year cards, depicting New Zealand birds, mosses, ferns, etc. The nwardsto successful competitors will bo made, it is expected, on Saturday next. At tho Police Court this morning An thony Corvin was charged with boing nn habitual drunkard, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Sarah Ann Cain, alias Shields, a natoriotis criminal, and Wm. Storey wero each fined 5s nnd costs for drunkenness. Andrew Heavy was charged with refusing to provide supjiort for his illegitimate male child, but as it was noccssary that the Resident Magistrato should deal with tho caso, it was adjourned till Friday. Charles Hanson was charged with assaulting his wifo Elizabeth Hanson, and also with leav ing hor without adequate moans of support. Mr Mahoney appeared in tho caso and stated that tho wifo did not wish to proceed with tho charges. Tho caso was accordingly withdrawn. Tho regular monthly mooting of tlio Ac climatisation Society was held in the Museum yestorday afternoon, thero boing present: Messrs A. Bull (President), It. C. Barstow, J. Burtt, and T. Macffarlane. A

financial statement was submitted, show

ing that tko expenditure for tho month had keen 123 13s Sd, and that tho credit balanco at tho bank amounted to L 133 15s 2d. Tko Secretary (MrChccseman) stated thatso far as kokadkeard from therecipients of tko trout ova recently distributed, tho hutchingkad in every case been highly successful. From tke 6,000 ova kept-in tko Domain, over 5,000 fish had boon hatched. Superinten dent Tkomson forwarded a report of a con __ui_uu». i > \A>v\.t.\ju ntu ~yv_ius_uuie atapio ton against a man named Harry Kemp. As tbo constable's kalf of tbe fine imported only amounted to 10s, it was agreed to make up the sum to 50s. A letter was received from Mr Chaytor (Maketu) asking to bo allowed to purchiso some of the young trout lately batcked. It was agreed to inform kirn that

when the fish are ready for salo, ho should be allowed a c.ance of purchasing. Accounts amounting to £31 13s 7d were passed for pnymont, and tho meeting then ended.

The nhnivorsary of Courts Zealandia and . Eureka was celebrated at the Lorno-stroot i Hall last evening by a dinner and ball. 100 [ ladies and gentlemen sat down to the dinner, I which was provided by Mr McKcown in his • best_ style. Afttr tho usual loyal and i patriotic toasts had been duly honoured, i the following toasts wero drunk:—'-The i Executive Council of the Order," coupled ; with tho name of Bro. Shawcross ; '.' Courts • Zealandia and Eureka," "Sister Courts ; and Kindred Societies," "The Press," and , "The Ladies." In responding for the , Caurt Zelandia, Bro. Webley, P.C.K., said that at tho last meeting the Court Zelandia numbered 107,* now thoro *#crol4smcmbors : 45 members had beon initiated during tho year. Last year the funds amounted to £861, this year amounted to £1,036, showing a net increase of £.38. Mr Lovoll, P.C.R., responding for Court Eureka, said if a greater interest was taken by tho middle classes in friendly societies an effectual chock would be placed on pauperism. After the dinner 90 couple took part in the ball, which was under tho directors of Bros. Cobine and Phillips, tho music being supplied by Beid's band. On Monday night a very onjoynble enter tainment took place in the Takapuna School room in connection with the Bund of Hopo Union, its object Bein^ to asiist in defray ing the expense entailed by nurchaeo of a pianoforte for the Society. Tho arrange ments of the concert had been undertaken by a committee, who wero fortunate in securing much nblo talont, both vocal and instrumental, from Auckland, Devonport, Birkenhead, and the Lako District. Messrs Bartley Bros, and Miss Bartloy gave two well-executed instriflnental trios. A lady amateur and Miss Chambers performed ex cellent pianoforte solos, and tho Misses Hayle. _in the first part, and Mr and Miss Chambers, nnd Miss Hnyles and Miss Tyo, in tho second part, pianoforte duets-, add-d to which the following songs wore given with excellent effect, and elicited much npplauso: — "John, the Carrier," "Laddie, and "Children's Voices," by Miss Culpan, who was ably assisted in the latter by Mrs C. Williamson, Miss Bartloy, a chorus of other voices, lady and juveniles, being stationed in an ante-room; " Tit For Tat" aud " Lassie," Miss H. Bur goss ; " Ehrin on tho Rhino," Mrs Webb; ■ One Morning, Oh I So Early," Mi6s Annie Seaman ; " Our Jack's Como Homo From Soa " and " A Littlo Horo," Mr Chambers j "Alloat" and "Polly," Mr Geoigo Bced ; "Sailing," Mr Charles JVilliamson, juru*. ; " A Father's Love," Mr Arthur Bartloy ; also a vocal duet, " Slowly and Softly Music Should Flow," Mrs Webb and Mis 3 Hayles ; and the glee, " All Among the Barley," by the choir. In the absence of tho President (Rev. A. M. McCallum) and the Vice-Presi dent (Rev. Fletcher Long), Mr Seaman was called on to preside, which ho did by stating tlio _ object contemplated, nnd by intro ducing each performer with a few remarks on tho subjcctsannounccdinthe programme The entertainment concluded with tho National Anthem, in which tho loyalty of the audience was heartily manifested. The attendance was good, and the proceeds most satisfactory.

We belikvk that if every one would use Hop Bitters freely thero would bo much less sickness and misery in tho world, and peoplo are fast finding this out, wholo families kooping well at a trifling cOBt by its_use. We advise all to try. it. Read.

A meeting of all non-society men, consist ing,^ engineers, blacksmiths, boilor-makers ?? d Ironworkers will take place at tho Working Men s Club tomorrow, to appoint delegates to represent them at tho forthcoming Eight Hours D_iionß__,tion.

Woive's Schnapps is a noble exception to the spirits of the day. Alwaysaskfor Wolf__,

Sewing Machines, Wholesale and Retail —D.S. Chambers.

Rew's General Grocery and Provision Storos, Viotoria-street, are brought undor your notice as tho cheapest, best, and most suitable place to order your groceries, provisions, teas, etc. Splendid line iv tea, la lOd per lb.—[Advt.

Wolfe's Schnapps is a great relief in Rheumatism, infinitely superior to brandy or whisky.

SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY.

Annual Mooting.

The nnfuial meeting of the shareholders of tho above Company was held ot 11 o'clock this morning in tho oltices, Queen-street) Mr vV. C. Daldy (Chairman of Directdrs) presiding. About twenty-live gentlemen Were present. The General Manager (Mr G. Johnston) read tho following report add balanco-slocot: —

"The Directors have thopleastiroof placing he fore the shareholders tho .tatement of accounts and balance-sheet for tlie year ended 31st August last. The incomo, including the balance brought forward from last ycor, is f*_ 5,812 19s 11(1; the general expenditure is £312,0O(') 12a lOd; Ihe balance to credit to proilt and loss account at the closo of the hooks was *13,710 7s Id, from which your directors recom mend payment of a dividend at tho rate of 10 p. r cent, per annum (less interim dividend of 5 per cent, paid April lost). Should the dividond na recommended be snntioned by tho share holders, it will be payable ut tho head olllce on 10th inst., and at tho several branches and agencies on receipt of advice. It will bo tho duty of tho shareholders to elect two directors In tho placo of Hon. 11. (Jhainborlin and 11. U. Barstow,Esq., who retiroin nccordonco with tho articles of association, but who arc eligible and ollVr themselves for reelection. It will bo necossury to elect auditors in plnco of J. Hat iter and T. L. White, Esns., who retire, but who are eligible and oiler themselves for re election.—Tor tho Board of Directors. W. C.

Dai.hv, Chairman. Auckland, Bth Ootober, IB_.''

Statbmrnt op Accounts i.*oit the Year

Endisu 31st August, 1881.

Profit and Loss Account.—Dr.: To divi dend paid Octobor. 18SI.£10.l»;i 12s Sd; dividend paid April, 1881, .5973 Is 10(1. Total. £10,072 17a 3d. To Kile and Moriuo losses—paid and outstanding. _2.'5,!131 7s ; agents' commission, e'llnricn, ond othor c_pen6Cß, £11)872 17s lid: advertising, printing, nnd stationery, _1,3_ 7s 9,1 ; Underwriters' Association and lire brigades, £1,010 12* Sd : Government licenses nnd taxes, £1,921 15s Id; amount written olf olllce furniture, 1 330 los 2.1; balanco, £111.71. 7b Id. Grand total, _32i. 12 19. lid. Cr.: Hy balanco from last year, £.'12,070 11b 7d : Fire nnd Marine premiums (less ro-insurnncos). £283,071 IBs 7d; interest roooivod and accrued, £_,_•! lis 9d. Total, £.123,812 19s lid. RAl.AN'CicanitET.—Ur: To enpital-pold up, £128.10.; less calls not due. £3,008 lis 9d-£12I,7!)l Bs3d; rcßervc fund, £100,000: premium on shares, £1,201; profit and loss. £13.710 7s 1d—8239,7.17 lis Id; unpaid dividends, £30 _7d ; appropria tion for unpaid lossos, £28._K); outstanding accounts, <5H,9!17 3s 9d. Total, £283 271 is Bd.- Cr.: By landed proportlos and loans on mort gago. £99,621 10s Id ; Blocks and debentures, £12.820 s. .1; United States bonds, £12,240; llxed dcposl'B with banks, £32,063 his lOd ; cash on current account with various bonks nnd billß of exch-ngo in transitu, 09,118 10j 1id—£195,933 13) lri; balances at agencies and branches, „71*,931 19s 8d ; bills receivable, £1,507 18* Gd ; outstanding accounts, £11 895 13s fld ; 011100 furni ture. £'.*,OOO Tola!, £283,971 Is Bd.—Wo havo examined tho abovo balanco-slioot nnd "profit and low account, together with tho vouchers and accounts, and wo ore of opinion that tho balance sheet contains oil the particulars re quired by tho Articles ot Association, ond thut it is correct, nnd exhibits a truo ad full Btato ixout of tho Company's affairs.—John Uatoeh, T. Leigh Wuit_, Auditors. Auckland, Oct. 8, 18.1.

Tho Chairman : Gentlemen,—l havo not tho samo satisfaction in moving the adop tion of the report and balanco-sheofc now read as on formor occasions, becauso your directors do not fool justifiod in rocommond ing more than 10 por cont. dividend for tho past year. However, tkerc are many en couraging features in our report. First, tho increase in our not revenue, viz., £77,5*23 for tko year, whioh has arisen from your directors . tondily pursuing the policy they havo so often announced, " extended business with small lines," in proof of which I may stato wo havo paid for re insurance tho sum of £78,783; also that our losses, cxclusivo of particular average claims, number 550, which givos nn averago of £420, and only ono oxecoded £2,000. I think thoso figures clearly domonstrato that wo havo not boon taking excessivo lines to incroaso roventio, but are doing a legitimate business. You will naturally inquire what nro tho reasons for so indifferent n result? All I can say is that tho year 1883-84 is admitted by under writers and insurance companies to be tko worst experienced for many years. It would bo invidious to select indivi dual companies to prove this, but tho best statistics availablo show that nut on.-liitif of tho English companies havo mado any profit on underwriting, nnd somo show a heavy loss ; but to como nearer homo, and taking the losses and expenses of six Now Zealand companies as per last balance sheets (including ourselves), it shows that tlicy amount to 05 por cent, of their net premium income, After careful examination I cannot say that uny one section of our busi ness has bocn worso than another. The losses on tiro and marino nro nearly the same in proportion to premium, and they nro spread around tke world. Through our system of roturim wo have been enabled to mnko our provision for unpaid losses vory accurate, and I feci confident that provision is ample, viz., £28,500. lam sorry to say our lire losses havo been heavier in Auckland than in any other place in pro n_-(j,a*.(_"tf evil's of rn.i/)Ui*.tnrs.-..<_tio 'if tho question of further insurances without notice being given to tko insuring com panies, by whicli means over insurance is somotimos effected. lam happy to say, however, tho companies aro unani mous in resisting all such claims. Our percontngo of expenses is being gradu ally reduced, in proportion ns our business increases, boing 2 per cent, less than tho previous year, and the largo oxponso of es tablishing new agencies kave been included in samo, although it might fairly bo taken as preliminary expenses. Tho amount to credit for interest is less than tho previous year. This arisee from tho extension of busi ness making it necessary to increaso our do posits and convertible securities at various points, in ordor to bo propared to meet any demand that may arise, and consequently returning a lowor rato of interest. Turning to our prospects for tho future, we have in tho past threo years planted new agencies in various parts of tho world, and are now feeling tho benefit of same in increased revenue, All parties interested in insuranco business feel the necessity of increased rates of premium if a profit is to bo mndo, and they aro everywhere harden ing ; there is moro co-operntiou to this end betweon British and Colonial Companies. In Great Britain, the Associations are demanding higher rates, whilst in America thoy havo adopted tho compaot for the same end, and it is working woll and extending throughout the States. Another result of tho intense competition which has existed is the doorcase in the number of companies, cither by withdrawal or amalgamation. During tho past year we have taken over the busfnoss of the Com mercial Company, Adelaido, which secures to us tho assistance and business of several of the leading merchants of that colony. To show tho singularly fitful nature of insur ance business, the bulk of our losses wero mado early in the year, chiefly iv marine risks to and from tho United King dom, hitherto considered first-closs. Tho last six months havo been muck moro favourable, nnd tho returns received since closing our year are very satisfactory. Reviewing all the circumstances, your directors beliovo tho tide has turned in our

favour, and look forward with confidence for much better results this year. I should not

fulfil my .duty if I did not report the satis

faction your directors, feel in being sup ported in carrying out their plans and con ducting your business by the able body of managers and oificors they have been ablo to gather, amongst whom there are many young colonists holding high positions in the service, who have been educated under your esteemed general manager. Mr Joseph Howaud, iv seconding tho adoption of the report nnd balance-sheet, said tho statement of accounts laid boforo

them was remarkable as indicating the groat volume of tho Company's business and its rapid extension throughout tho world. The gross amount of the premiums was over 1302,000, which showed an increaso over

the corresponding period of last year of moro than £S!,000. It was scarcely'neccssary on his pact to call attention to tho hard work connected with such an array of figures as was indicated by these profits. Another feature in their operations was the fact that t licit- agencies had been extended to every

part of the known world where thoy could lind profitable insurance business to do. Ho was quite sure that the shareholders must feel very much indebted te tho local directors and their representatives abroad for the valuable services rendered to

the Company on such occasions. No doubt tho prudent course suggested by the report to only pay a 10 per cent, dividend would commend itself to the

shareholders as wise under tho circum stances. There was one item in the balanco-shcet to which ho invited special attention, viz., the accumulation of a sum of 128,560 for meeting contingencies. It avqs a splendid provision, and ample for all purposes.

In answer to Mr Goldie, the Chairman said that the Company's rato of expenditure wa? 2'i\ por cent, this year, as against 23. per cent, last year. The Manai-er added that the rate of expenditure of the other offices was as fol lows : —Two 2-t per cent., one 23 per cent., ono 27A per cent, one 28$ per cent., one 31A per cent., and one 3(iA per cent. The motion was then put and carried

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The retiring directors — Hon. H. Chamborlain and Mr R, C. Barstow—were re-electexLAMn the proposition of Mr Elkin ot_i_W by Mr J Friar Clarke, The iescniPr_r was agreed to.

On tho motto***! Mr R. Beck, seconded _r*—v *F. L. PrFMe, Messrs J. Batger and T. L. White were re-appointed auditors. Mr J. Lamb, in a highly complimentary speech, proposed a vote of thankß to the directors, managers, and agents of the company. Tho motion was seconded by Mi* S. E: HtJailESi. supported by Mi* EtKi.v, Und ptt^sed with unanimity. Tke CtiAin_AN, in toturhlng tliahks oil behalf of tho directors, snid that it had been his good fortune to have held for some yeats tho position he ne. occupied, but lie had never felt so much reality to be associated with a vote of thanks and confidence as in tho one which had just been passed, for the reasons indicated by several of tke speakers. Tho Manager (Mr J. Johnston) acknow ledged the compliment on behalf of tho officers nnd agents. Mr Bakmtow also returned thanks on behalf of himself and Mr Chamberlain for their ro-oloction to office.

The meeting then dissolved.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY I'IiLEOKAfU —SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. Tha Distriot Railways Bill.

The debato on the District Railways Bill last night was an exceptionally interesting ono, and during its progress some warm statements woro made. Opposition was shown towards tho bill from both sides of tho Houso, and while it was generally conceded that the best course was to purchase tho railways, it was freoly asserted that it was capitalist* and not rale payers who wero being relieved. The feel ing was strong against proceeding with tke measuro until a select committeo had re ported on it ; but evon boforo Com mittee, and while in committee, tke Govern ment exhibited a determination to force the bill through. Tho Ministerialists, who claimed the result of the division on tho second reading as a brilliant victory for their party, must havo been considerably astonished at tho difference in tho numbers on tke division for going into committee.

Division ot the Now Loan.

Tko statement that tko Government does not intend to schedule tho loan is sub stantially correct, but I am told the Oppo sition will endeavour to forco them to do so. If tho works wore not specified and division made, the Government* would liave tke whole of the money to spend as thoy ploase. It oppcara that tko full amount of a million and a-kalf will not be available. No provision was made last year for expenditure on open lines of railway, and L3f>o,ooo bad to be taken from tke tkreo .million loan for tko purpose. Tke amount has since increased to L(_)0,000, and whon this amount is deducted from tko million ond a-half it will only leave LOOO.OOO in tho hands ofthe Government.

Auokland Petitions.

Tho following petitions of Auckland in terest havo beon reported on : —Henry Casanton, Kaglan, praying for relief res pecting tlio survoy of a lino of road giving acccs3 to kls property—ltoferrod to tke Government for favourable conaideration.

J. C. Jordan, Tmiranga, claim in rospect of Te l'uko block.—Tko Committeo find petitioner has no claim upon tho colony. John Bigolow—That applicant failed to tako advantago of tho opportunity, to oxerciso his land ordor, and the Committee cannot recommend tho prayer of tho potition.

Tho Petitions to Closo tho Sosslon,

That paper calling on the Government to closo tho session on tho 13th wot* referred to in the House yesterday. Mr Mncandrew admitted having ratker kastily signod tke document in question, but upon reflection ho had coino to tko conclusion that ko would rather stay here till Christmas than hurry business through. Col. Trimble claimed that ho was glad to stay as long as there was business to transact. Sir George Grey wns referring to the document, whon Mr Stout denied that it bad beon recoived by the Govornmont, Sir Geor^o Grey sug gested that it bad been submitted to tho Colonial Trcosuror, and tkis wns not donicd.

Ministerial Rosidonco.

As an indication of tko direction in which tho political wind blowß, I may mention that Mr Milchclson yesterday moved out of tho Ministerial resideneo in tho Tinnltori Koad, nnd thnt it has boon taken possession of by Sir Julius Vogel.

Ohlnonrarl Goldflolds Revenue. Thoro is every probability of a fight over tbe bill respecting tho Thames claim to Ohinotnuri goldfieids re*-*enuo, which .yjffi reported upon ady.fica.fo_ Jy-Mr Darga ville for tbo printing of evidence, but tho committal of tho bill for Thursday was agreed to on tko motion of Captain Morris. The following is tho report of tho Com mittee : " Tkat after giving to tko quostion full consideration, and after taking tko ovidenco annexed hereto, tke Committee is of opinion that no claim has been estab lished by tho Tkameß County Council to tko revonuo with wkich it is proposed to doal by tkis bill, and tkat tko bill should not pass."

Samoan Laud Dispute.

Tko petition of Hendorson and otkers in reference to seizure of land at Samoa 1 y McArthur and Co. was beforo tho Com mittoo today, but was furthor adjourn.d for eight days.

Tbo Railway Routo Committee.

The North Island Trunk Railway RoufcD Committee met this morning, nnd aftor going over tho cvidenoo, adjourned till to morrow, when their rccommondation will bo arrived at. It is almost cortain to bo in favour of tko central route.

Duration of tho Sosslon.

The Opposition are complaining of the action of tho Government in bringing down and forcing through so many measures nt such a late period of the session, whilo the Government assort that they will have thorn passed if thoy havo to sit till Cbrirtmas. Tho session is now likely to be considerably protracted.

N.-iplor Harbour Loan,

After a hard struggle, the Hawke's Bay people have succeeded in gotting their bill authorising a loan for harbour construction purposes through both Houses. The amendments made by tke Legislative Council ore in tke direction of giving property an increased vote. Tho bill provides for cumulative Instead of single votes, and renders it necessary that votes of one-half tke ratepayers on the roll shall be taken.

More Fotltlon s,

The following Auckland petitions wcro presented in tho House to-doy : —By Mr Hobbs, from Paora Tuhacre, rospocting a claim to Hnutauri Island, of 6,_>o acres. By Mossrs Peacock and White, from the people of Auckland Provincial District, against alterations in the Education Act. By Mr Moss, against any alteration in the Licensing Act.

West Const Harbours.

Amongst tho amendments made by the Seloct Committee on tho Westport and Greymouth Harbour Bills are provisions that seven members of both boards shall be appointed by the Governor-in-Council ; that an Engineer of Works shall bo ap pointed, subject to tho approval of the Govornor-in-Council; that the interest shall not exceed six por cent. In tho West port bill it is provided that no greater sum than L 150.000 shall bo guaranteed under tho Act except by resolution of both Houses," whilo the amount in the samo clause of tho Greymouth bill is stated at LIOO.OOO.

Kawakawa-Kamo Railway.

Mr Hobbs today presented a petition from tfic residents of" the Kawakawa and surrounding districts, praying for the con struction of the railway from Kawakawa to Kamo. He is anxious to get a committeo appointed.

Export Duty on Baulk Timber,

Mr Moat intends to ask (iovernment to day whether they contemplate introducing or supporting a bill having for its object tho imposition of an export duty on baulk timber.

Mr Peacock asks to-morrow if Govern ment will give effect to the recommendation of the Committee in the case of James Corley.

Tho Maori King and the other chiefs who accompany him aro passengers by the Union steamer Wakatipu, which sailed from Sydney last night. The Wakatipu goes to Wellington, and nothing is known here as to the arrangements of the party on land ing.

At yesterday's meeting of the Diocesan. Synod, Bishop Cowie took occasion to refer to tho kindness and courtesy that has been shown to the Church by the Union Bank, in which institution tho account of the Church had been kept for upwards of 20 years.

THE SOUTH SEA TRADING SCHEME.

An Important Proposal.

(BY TELEOHAriI—OWN REPORTER.)

VVfeLLiNtiTO.t this day. The Commission appointed to i'eport on the SoUth Soa Island Trade reported last night:—Your Committeo have drawn up a bill intituled "An Act to Create a NeW Zealand Interim South Sea Trading Com pany, nnd to grunt tke said Company so created various powers and privileges, and report the same with tho bill hereunto attached."

I kave scon a copy of tke bill in ques tion, which is to bo read a first tune this aftornoon. It provides for tke creation of ft company to develop trado and promote civilisation, education and industrial employment. It gives power to acquire land and vessels, and provides for tho election of directors. Iho capital is fixed at ono million pounds, iv 100,000 shares, of £10. Back 20,000. shares nro to bo open for application m ficw Zealand, and tke snmo number in each of tho following countries : England, Franco, Germany, and the United States. Power Is ghe.i to issue promissory notes, payable on demand, for tl nnd upwards, the total amount of notes payablo on demand not to exceed the amount of the uncalled capital of tho Company. It is provided that if the prolitsfor anyyenrare not equal tos per cent, on tho paid-up capital, the Colonial Trea surer shall, out of tko consolidated revenue, pay a sum required to make up tko capital equal to 5 per cont., provided that not more tkan £10,000 skall bo paid in any year. At tko same timo tko bill provides tknt tke subsidy shall be repaid out of tko first surplus profits. The head ollico of tko (Jompnny is to bo in ]Sew Zerland, where ever determined.

ARREST OF AN ENGLISH THIEF.

(bY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, tkis day. A nan* named Alcar Forsyth Anderson was arrested at Otaki yesterday, and brought beforo the Court this morning on a charge of embezzling £210 belonging to the Board of Guardians of Brownlow Hill Workhouse, Liverpool. On being arrested lie told tko detective he thought it would hardly pay to take him back to justice. He was insured by tbe Board in tko. London Guarantee Ollico, Accused lias £30 to his credit in a Wellington bank, and had £17 5s on him when arrested. Ho had purchased tko goodwill of a store at Otaki for £50, and lie was attending to this business at the timo ko was arrested. He was remanded for, seven days. Tko police autkoritics havo wirod the nows of his arrest to England, and expect that a police ofliccrison bis way out. Boil was allowed—himself in £200, and two suroties of £100 each.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT OHAUPO.

(11V TKLEOUAI'H—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Tk AwAsiuitr, this day. On Tuesday Mrtfomuel Fleming, of Ohaupo, was thrown from his horsb, and sustained injuries from which he died last night. Mr Grpsham, eolicitor, tho District Coroner, will hold an inquest oitker tkis afternoon or Thursday morning. Mr Fleming, who met his death by this unfortunate accident, wns a brother of tho proprietor of tho grindery establishment in Durham street East. His son, Mr J. Floming, received news of the accident this morning, and loft for Ohaupo by tko early train. The accident .occurred' whilo Mr Fleming was returning from tho cattle salo at Ohaupo, Ho was riding after the cattlo whon it appears his horso shied, throwing him heavily to tko ground. He was conveyed homo in a buggy, and skortly after expired. Deceased was a strictly temperate man, muck respected in tko district, and wns about sixty years of age.

MINING NEWS.

(by teleuraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Deep Level Cross.—Newman, tributcr, who s working a leader in Tookny's section, crushed five tons of quartz for tho roturn of 57ozs Hdwtu t»-,J'

Dart.— McCollum, tributer, in wo._i,, c „ leader in To f« P _ B ..iij, i.-c ..... -riih an auriferous patch, and two loads of quartz have beon crushed for tho excellent yield of 49ozs 7dwts^

Moanataiaki.—Christio, tributer, banked 13j(oz8 gold, nnd Ponno's crushing realised 2oj_.

Tin; Wishing PuoiHßiTio*.—Winding operations aro proceeding as usual nt the big pump chaft regardless of tho {Mining Inspector's injunction, tho managing engineer considering the present arrange ments sufliciont for safety.

FIRE AT DUNEDIN.

(nr telegraph—press association.)

Dunedin, this day. A fire took placo yesterday morning at Blair's storo, North Dunedin, which re sulted in the placo being completely gutted. Blair was badly burned in tho face. The following ore tko insurances :—Stock, £200 in the Hamburg-Magdeburg, and £150 in tho Colonial offico on the building.

IMMIGRATION AND EMI GRATION.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wkli.incto. , this day. The following aro tho immigration and em gration returns for September (—Arrivals : Auckland, 32" ; Wellington, 419; Napier, 4; Greymouth, 5 ; Lyttelton, 5 ; Timaru, 1; Oamaru, 1 ; Dunedin, 33; Invercargill, 271: total, 1,066. Departures: Auckland, 173 ; Wellington, 145; Napier, 5 : Grey mouth, 0 ; Hokitika, 0 ; Lyttelton, 60 ; Invercargill, 245 ; total, C 52. Arrivals: 302 from United Kingdom", 052 from Aus tralian colonies, 21 from Fiji, and 31 from otherplaces.chieilySouthSens. Departures: 101 lor United Kingdom, 505 for Australia, 15 for Fiji, 28 for other places. Chinese— S arrivals and 2 departures from and to Australia.

FIJI NEWS.

Per Fonßuln.

THE ship Earl of Wcmyss, which loft Levuka on llth September for lin, with tho machinery for tho Ba Sugar Mill on board, struck a Biinkon reef, tho oxistenco of which had hitherto been unknown. Sho reached Pa in a leaky condition, and tho oiptaln, adoording to latest advices, believed that ho would need te beach hor. Sho is a new vesseljbuilt of iron, and is 1,110 tons register.

Latest Intelligence from Tnviunl states that Mr A. Ronkioe Wilson has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter, n-Polyntsinn labourer in his employment having died in a fit somo timo after having received a Blap on tho ear from Mr VVils..n. In tho courso of avo _ mortem examination held on tho body an nbscesß was found on tho brain sufficient to account for death, but, it being suspected that the slap might have accelerated the result a prosecution was Instituted. Tho rrieoner was released on bad, thesurcties boing fixed at (gI.RCOr Another Ftjian has beon arrested an suspicion of being concerned in tho murder of the China man, Ah Pow, in 1880. Ho wa. subsequently brought before tlin Stipendiary Magistrate at Levuka and dischargo-l. At a meeting of the Legislative Council of F.ji, addreßS to the.Qncen was adopted favour ing tho establishment of a Federal Council of Australasia upon the basis of the draft hill emanating from tho Sydney Conforcnce last yoar.

Opera House—Clark and Ryman's Company.

A capital performance was given in tho Opera Houso last night by the closer and versa tile Comedy Company which at present holds possession of th« boards. Tho first part of the programme consisted of the sensational three act Irish drama. "Shaun Rhu.'Mhe characters in which were admirably sustained. Tho nicco itself is of moving interest and tho situations aro wcll-conccive-i and spiritedly executed. \n agreeable olio of 6ongs and dances fol'owed and tho very divcr.'nel peiformarice was closed with a laughablo farce bearing the apr.ropra'o title of "Rumpus." Miss lily Linden's harp .010,.aml Mr Clark's specially Contributions, proved to be features of ihe entertainment. The same bill will be presented to-night. Tor Sa-urday ovening the exciting drama, Under the Gaslight," is in course o. preparation.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(From Our. London Correspondent,

[For the Five Days Ending August 22.]

London, August. . Colonials Oiit bf To-tfn.

Tin; Anglo-Colonial community aro out of town almost to a man. The Agent-General and Lady 801 l have gdno to Scarborough for a few weckp, Sir Charles and Miss Clillbrd are staying with Lord Denbigh nt Llandudno. Sir John Hall sailed for Now York on Wednesday, and sundry lesser lights, such as Captain Colbock, Mr Gard ner, Bishop Hadlield, and Mr Thomas Spurgeon, are also enjoying themselves m tke provinces. Sir William Fox lias arrived in London, and is stayin*? at ihe Salisbury Hptol, lit Fleet-street, lie looks exceedingly well Indeed. When Sir .fohn Hall met him, lie laughingly observed that he _ccmed moro like 50 than 72.

Opinions on Ministerial Changes

Tho news of tho change of Government in New Zealand was followed so quickly by tko cablegram announcing your Assembly s vote of want of confidence intko ncwExocu tivo tkat jieoplo scarcely know what to think. Sir J ulirrs Vogel was not popular in London, and such observations as havo^ ap peared in tke papers about his coup d'etat havo been tho rcverso of complimentary. Tko "Daily News" openly expresses pro found distrust of the policy of " tkis stock jobbing knight," and considers New Zea land folk must be delightfully simple and confiding to rely on tke guidance of suck a notorious speculator. Shares in Voget's Agricultural Company were in demand till tke news of tko vote of want of confidence came, a vague but general idea prevailing that tko venture would benefit by his being in office.

Personal antl GoneraL

At the annua! meeting of tho Philosophical Society of Great Britain (the venerable Earl of Shaftesbury presiding), Kew Zealand members were represented by tko llov. Is Flavell, M.A., of Christchurch, and Mr 0. Rous Marten, F.8.G.5., of Wellington. Mr Sheldon has just completed a capital bust of Tawhiao. It will be exhibited at

tke Royal Academy next summer. Mr. R, G. Halliburton, Q.C., eldest son of tho famous author of "Bam Slick," intends very shortly to visit Fiji, New Zea land, and Australia, for tho purpose of completing ethnological inquiries upon which he has been engaged for many years ,Iridgolladficld has benefitted considerably by his visit to Europe.but will not prolong kis stay beyond the date originally fixed. He is still residing in the Isle of Wight. The Rev. James Loighton, incumbent of Christchurch, Nelson, New Zealand, has, tho "Church Times "states, been appointed to the living of Harpurhey, near Manches ter.

Mr Edgar George Leo, nt present a resi dent of Timaru, Now Zealand, has been sending Home somo nice accounts of lifo in that locality. A letter of his published in the "Newcastle Chronicle" (a paper with an enormous circulation), states, amongst other things, that " New Zealand is a delusion," that "everything is overstocked," that "farming out there is carried out on a very rotten system," that tko bank, arc "greedy and charge 10 to 15 per cent, for money borrowed, ' and that " tho majority of settlers arc bound body and soul cither to a bank or to ono of tho companies which profess to assist immigrants." A pleasant picture of tho colo_y,!_n . it ? Enormous refrigerators for tho storage of Now Zealand mutton are boing constructed under tho Central Poultry Market in Lou don, Tho "Echo"has given Vescy Stewart's No. 5 party a fillip by tho publication of somo tempting excerpts from his new pamphlet. Tho Marquis of Normanby, addressing his tenants at liytko last week, advised young men of tko right sort to try their luck in | ono or other of tko Australasian colonies.

Thoy wanted no loafers there, butsobor, in dustrious men, not afraid of koncst work. Wages in tko colonies wcro enormous, and the dillicnlty of getting good labour was re tarding improvements that would otherwise bo mado.

At a meeting of the Meteorological Socioty, held recently at the Health Ex hibition, New Zealand was represented by MrC. Rous Marten, of Wellington, F.R. Meteorological Socioty. "An Internal View of New Zealand by a Canterbury Settler" is the title of a long and critical descriptive article contributed to a recent issue of iho " Mark Lane Ex press." Tho writer warns intending emi „_„„,. w. accept tne statements ol such spocial pleaders as Arthur Claydon, Judge Bathgate, and the Uev. Thomas Berry cum grano satis, and to apply rather to practical judges like Grant and Forster, who;o conns sis he con idcis sound. The new arrangements by which the Im perial Post-office authorities aro to select month by month the best boat to convey tho San Francisco mails across the Atlantic will, it is koped, materially expedite tke service. Before long wc shall probably hear of letters beinpr conveyed from London

to 'Frisco within eleven or twelve days. Yorksliiromcn aro complaining through the press of the semi-regal airs which Lord Normanby assumes. At Whitby the other day ho absolutely had the railway station cleared so that he might ali.lit from tho Saltburn train in peace and gentleness. Some of the local folk wore very wroth, and broke through tho barriers. Mr Ritso, who has been on tho verge of sailing for ftew Zealand to carry through certain railway schemes evor since Novem ber last, seems still uncertain as to the pre cise dato of his departure, but he wishes his friends " Good-byo " when he meets them with tho same fervour as evor. Captain Colbeck, the late M.H.R, for Marsden, has been enjoying somo capital grouse-shooting in Yorkshire. Mr Joliffo, wn-j came to Portsmouth a few years ago from New Zealand, has succeeded in establishing a very successful waggon factory in King-street, one of the principal thoroughfares of that thriving township. Mr Tennyson Cole, a young artist residing at Demeter House, has completed a capital water-colour portrait of Tawhiao. It was tendered on sale to the King, but His Majesty intimated that when he wished to gaze at himself ho liked a looking-glass. Miss Weale, who had long prayer mcc' hgs with tho Maoris whenever she could catch them, returns home tomorrow re-invigora ted by " good works." I don't think these chiefs pleased her as well as the saintly " Sydney Taiwhanga," of whom she speaks . with.infinite respect and affection. The Crisis In the Frozen Meat Trade. It would bo idlo to deny that a serious crisis _in the history of the frozen meat trade Is nt hand, and that unless im|K>rtant modifications can bo made in the present systems of shipping, discharging and storago, failure must ensue. During the past week I have interviewed most of the loading importers, and discussed the ques tion thoroughly with them. On somo points they aro unanimous, but on others thoy differ curiously. In tho first placo they all or nearly all agree that a great mistake has beon made in timing so many meat ships to arrivo during our hot months, and that in future years shippers must arrange so that a minimum quantity of frozen mutton only shall be available on tho London market between Juno and Septem ber. Shippers area 50 advised to bargain, by clauso on bill ut lading, that delivery by ship in London shall be by night only during tho English snmmor, as at present there is the anomaly of ships delivering all day with the thermometer at 90 (leg. Fain*., nnd closing hatches for refrigoratiug pur poses at night. Tin* was particularly noticeable in tho case of the Victory, s. A consignee by her visited Iho docks one sweltering day last week, and found her discharging frozen mutton with a positively tropical noonday sun shining full into the hold, and on to the meat. Most of tho carcases wero already thawed, and the

rtench round about spoke volumes. Rcmon

strands were vain. Tho importer had no power to Interfere! and yet these proceed ings lurried the mutton bkick, and abso lutely took off 1 _d lb. from the value of the consignment. A difference of opinion exists between

importers ns to tho freight rates charged by tho shipping companies. Somo think tho latter could and ought to afford to accept id alb less, but tho majority opino that no immediate reduction is likely, or even possible. . .

If the warehousing charges for frozen mutton aro to be materially lowered, ships will have to arrive at regular intervals, so as to keep the storage chambers fairly full. On several occasions there have not becii more than 2,000 or 3,000 carcases in the vast depots at the Victoria Docks for days together, and yet tne Company havo had to keep their refrigerating engines at work and large .tail' of hands on duty just as usual.

Tho opening of the new refrigerating chambers under the Central Poultry Mai" ket is hopefully looked forward to by im porters. The competition can, they think, hardly fail to exercise a beneficial influence on storage rates.

At present New Zealand carcases are brought up from' tho docks tb the market on di;ays. "'This is a very expensive mode of transit, and somo importers are trying lo porsuade tko railway companies to runs special frozen meat train wkich will dis charge at the Great Western Company's depot at Smithfield. The thing would, I think, bo done if all interested Were unani nlous, but unfortunately they aro not. Whilst the warm woathor lasts no itm provemctit in the prico of frozen meat is possible. The mutton simply won't keep ( | and has to bo sold off for What it will realise.

At the Health Exhibition the Australasian grill still does fino business, thotigli hot ns great as during tho earlier and cooler months. A call of £5 a-piece has been made on the guarantors, so 1 concludo that tho exhibits will not quite pay expenses.

Rev, Thomas Spurgeon,

On Sunday last tho Itev. Thos, Spurgeon preached at his brother's church, at Green wich, in uid of tbo Auckland Tabernacle Fund. There was a large congregation, MrSpurgeon's health has improved some what, but he is still in need of rest, which his family lind it vory difficult to persuade him to take, as his wholo soul seems bont on collecting money for the new ckurch. Mr Spurgeon returns to Auckland at Christ mas, In timo for tho opening ceremony.

Hanlan's Dofo.it

The defeat of Hanlan by tho Australian sculler Beach is considered to have no real significance by tho English sporting press. It was, they think, an accident not a bona fide victory. A great rowing expert, wko stood Trickctt for an immense sura in 1881, remarked, on reading the cablegram, that ho wished ke could sco a ckanco of laying "four to ono in thousands" on Hanlan ogainst Beach over the Thames champion skip course. Many otker betting men would like to do tho samo. The " Sports man," commenting on tho statement that Hanlan will return to Enghv d shortly, re marks that this would bo a capital oppor tunity for Beach, Hanlan, Boss, nnd Teemer to settlo their differences once for all on tho ; Thames.

The " Bird o'Freedom "observes that the anxiety displayed by U'nllaco Koss lo mako a match with Beach whilst iho letter's laurels are fresk, looks as if lie thought he'd got a "eoft.thing " on.

SUPREME COURT.-CIVIL SITTINGS.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Tho Mouldcn llf.vorco Caso.

William Henry Moulden v. Gruce Mouldcn; co-respondents, Edward Corbctt and James

Young.

A jury was empannellcd, of which Mr Guird wna chosen foreman.

Mr Theo. Cooper appeared in defenco; and Mr Hesketh, lor the. petitioner, opened the case fully going over the particulars. Tho petitioner, William Henry Moulden, is a couch-builder, und resided in Kdin bur*h-Btrect at the time of their marriage. The defendant, Mrs Mouldcu, is a daughter of Mr 'Ihomas Machaltie. Mr Hesketh, in his opening address to the jury, showed tho cause of disagreement between Mouldcn and his wife, alleging that Mrs Moulden did not obey her husband in all things. She wus ah invotorate duneer, and formed acquaintances of which he could not approve.

Win. 11. Moulden, petitioner, was sworn and deposed that Giucc Moulden was his wife. Ho was married in 1871. at the Auckland Registry olllce. His wifo was of full ago. Thoy first re sided in lodgings in Uppor Qucen-streot. Might havo lodged thero for threo months. Ho then wont to Wc ling-ton with his wife, to take an ciifaceinontiiihis trade. He stayed with his cuti«in in Wellington. After tho termination othis engagement, ho returned to Auckland, leaving his wife there until he could Bend for hor. .She came up within a week. He thon took a house in KdinbutKh-s-treet. There hud been n.i unplcaiuutness between thorn, tho un pleasantness arose when Mr Dudley Bailey, c icond, mate of the Glenlora, camo to spend an evening at hia house. Mra Moulden introduced h 'to. He stayed rather late: he sa dhe tliou.m. it was time to go to bed. His wife went with l!ailoy to the gate; sh« talked nearly latin hour. Ho oprned Iho door, and asked her to tome in :he thought it was quits time, lid not consider it proper for her to talk lo a Etranger. Sho returned a short answer, and Bald Mr Dudley Hurley was a friend of hers, and had once saved her life. Had novor . cen Uailey before. Ho expostulated with hor on tho folly of her conduct. On a BUbscquei t occasion alio said sho was goiog home to Pon suuby, but a. Bhe did not go in that direction he suspected that she hud unothor engagement. Looked after her. She said if ho watched her she would tell her father. She wont home to her father, and ho returned to his father. On mother ovening, while on tho whaif, ho saw Mr Dudley Uailey walk quickly past. He foi lowed mm up Jacob's Ladder. Bailey mot Mtß Moulde , and they walked on together. . His Honor objectod to Mr Hcsketh's entering into all tko surrounding circumstances of tho case. Mr Hesketh replied Uiat his questions tended to the points at issuo. They finally dis continued living together in June, 1880. Ho then went to lodge with Mr Kcnwick in Karan gahape Koad. His wife had ne ver let t him with his consent.

To His Honor: Was not supporting Mrs Mouldcn nfler she finally left him.

To Mr Hca.cth: He went to Ponsonby on the sth December to inquire into his wife's position. Was accompanies by a Mr Hooker. Went past Mr Machattio's house; got over the gate into the paddock; heard voices, and went in thafdirection; ho crept behind a hedge, looked through an opening, and saw his wifo aud Corbett togother. Tbey were talking about a girl named " Fat Mary." Heard Mrs Moulden ►ay, "Ted. oh my lcgß." Hooker was lying beside him.

To Hi 3 Honor: It w..s ton minutes to twelve at night. It was a bright night To Mr Hesketh: He knew it wae his wife by hor voice, but he was not then so Bire about Corbett; but af crwards he knew that ho waa Corbett. On the llth January ho saw Mm Moulden in Jervoi. Hoad. Hookor was wirh him. He went down Curran-street Saw Mis Mouldcn in John-street. He followed hor to a verandah shop, and lost sight of her. Heard voices. Saw Mrs Moulden among the titree' Sho was Bitting with a malo companion. Saw them leave the place. Was certain the femalo was his wife.

To His Honor: The timo was 10.30 p.m. To Mr Heskoth: On tho 18th February ho went down Shelly Beach Road, and thero _aw his wifo in the distanco with James Young. Took out his glass. He and Hooker looked through and _a,w them Bitting together. Saw them commit adultery. It was a clear night. Saw it all.

By Mr Hesketh: Crossed over to tho path and confronted them. They came up arm-in-arm Mrs Moulden did not recognise him, as he had falso whiskers on. Was positive as to Mr Young; had seen him in his offlco In Hlsh sti-net. On another dbcasion saw his wife with Corbett n»ar the water-side. (Witness hero de scri'ied what took placo). Was certain it wns Corbett; had known him about flvo years. Cor bett said, "Good night, Ted." It was close to the shop of Mr Henderson. cbonAst. Informed Constable Collis. (Sir Hesketh tendered certi flrateof tho marriage of the parties!. To Mr Coper: Ho never assaulted his *rife. He remove I a portion of the furniture on tho 21st June. He knew that ovening that his wife had gore to her father's hou.e. Ho had inquired nftor his child. Ho had taken s. • . , _,..rCßo.ina tb<s protection order of the SOth of July, 18S0 (produced). He took no stops to upset tho order until the present year. Hooker Ib a wheelwright. Worki-d in tho tnim shop with hinir watched Mrs Moulden and Corbett for four hours. Ho got behind a hawthorn hidge. Did not havo a smoko that nighr. Ho knew Miss Hill. Wont to Sydney in '83. Miss Hill was there, Wns stayin" at tho same place. Wo?e not living as man a-i_ wife. Was not engaged to marry another if bo succeeded in getting a divorco. Had suffered enough with ono without making a second ven ture.

John Rod Hooker;, whre'Wright, was next examined, and deposed that ho worked with the petiltoner in 1883, in Mr Mackie's shop. Ihe evidence of this witness was simply a cor rob.ration of Monldcn's testimony. He pro pared the plan" of tho localities where the ants were alleged to have taken placo. — By J'r Cooper: Ho was a wheelwright. Came from Now Plymouth. Pad beon in Aucklaid about three ycare. Had acted out of friend: shit; 10 Moulden, o_d by his reque. . Had never spoken to Mrs Moulden. — VVH ham Kd wards deposed that he was a black smith, employed on the railway works, residing nt Newn-arket. He had known potitionerabout years. Lnew Edward Corbett. now in Court. Had often scon Corbett and Mrs Moulden to gether at all tho public dances in town. He at tended dances hi Sseif. He bad conversed with Mrs Moulde", but not abo^t this case. (Left Sitting.)

A scono of ft disgraceful character is said to havo occurred within the precincts of tho Supremo Court yesterday just after the lun cheon adjournment. It appears that while tho unfortunate woman Hosinn Emily Smith was being moved from the prisoner's dock through the trapdoor to the region below she hinted, or at any rate became so weak that k!io was unable to move. The conse quence was that while half-way down the I lap sho fell back on the floor of tho dock Sergeant Gamble, seeing he condition phe was in, despatched Constable MeGilp to as sist ttio gaol warder, who was dragging her clown the trap by the legs. MdSilp was proceeding, to obey the behest of his super ior, when Mr Reesten; tho head gaoler, spnuigfonvard.audviolontlypushed MeGilp away from the fainting woman. Sergt.. Gamblo asked his reason for pushing MeGilp, when Lesten replied that he would push Gamble too if ho interfered. Gamble then retired, and the prisoner was dragged down the steps with as littlo ceremony as though he had been a bag of kauri gum. Wo tru< t that yesterday's exhibition is not a samp c ofthogonoral conduct of the head gaoler, if*tjs, God help his subordinates, and the prisoners under hw charge. We hope that Mr Superintendent Thomson will not hesi tate to report to his superiors the treat ment to which his officers have been sub jected. A Wise Deacon.-" Deacon Wilder, I want you to toll me how you kept yourself and family fo well the past season, when all the rest of us hive been sick so much, afld have had tho doc tore runmnp to us so often." "Brother Taylor ho answer >s very easy. I used Hop Bitters in time, and kept my family well, and saved larsra doctors bills. Four shillings'worth of it kept us all well and able to work all tho time, and I will warrant it has cost you and most of the neighbour;. £10 to £100 apiece to keep siok Iterator. See. y r°U' U take my n^l™ CATARRH OF THE BLADDER—stta™ inil + ti.m, lpOamln.Uoll.llUKidney int .imllar CtmpiaSti .LJSbj Kemrthorn v Promt k Co., Agents, Auckland.



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