SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Wellington, s.s., Karquhar, from Russell Glonolg, s.s., Stophonson. from Tauranga Neptnno, b.s., Mustard, from Meroury Bay Gael, sohoonor. Austin, from Brisbane Christina, sohoonor, Kvcnson, ffom Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

LABT KVEJJINO.

Waltald, ,»9., Crawford, for Whangarei Maegregor, s.b., Johnson, for Whangarei

TO-BAY. Notero, barque. Sipith, for Lyttelton Ada O. Owen, brlgantine, for Rarotonga Yolande, schooner, Stuart, forOamaru Marion, schooner, Cloverley, for Cooktown Oygnet, schoonor, Ijuic, for Tonga

IMPORTS.

Per Gael, from Brisbane—l2o tons sugar. Per Oarnaru, from Raratonga—3oo,ooo orange?. —Cbos. Bflgluy.

EXPORTS.

Per Futunn, for Samoa—so boxes soap, 3 sacks lime,.

Inwards Coastwise.—Chrintina, from Rus sell, with 97 tons coal; Lagoon, from Lake, with 10 tons stone ; Lizzie, from Tairua, with 30,300 ft timber; Lizette, from Thames, with 26.400 ft timber;. Whangarci, from Whangarei, with 53 tons coal; Mariner, from Russell, with 108 tons coal; Dream, from Coromandol, In ballast.

'Outwards Coastwise. — Lagoon, for Rangitoto; Lizzie, for Tairua; Endeavour, for Thames; Wnngarei, for Whangarei; I>ream, for Whanjjaroi.

.A brig inside liritiri was signalled when we went to press.

The schooner Saxon arrived at Wellington tram Auckland yesterday.

Tho schooner Gael, which left Brisbane on the 21th May, arrived this afternoon, with 120 tons sugar for L. 1). Nathan and Co.

The S.B. Wellington, from Russoll, brought the following passengers: Messrs Kichardson, Armer, Phillips. Smith, Bromley, Calllgan, Me- Govern, Bias, Allen. Longdill, Mrs McGorern, and the Bishop of Waiapu.

♦ The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga early to-day. Passengers:—Miss X Fitzgerald, Miua Bettelheim. MrHoni Pote, H. Maiden, Larchtn, Oliver, Vealo, Burchell, Scott, We Kingi, and J. Watt

We have been shown a letter received by Messrs Hewson and Melville from Lovuka, stating that the "Tuifcsavuri," which that firm recently sent to the islands, "is the best stamp of a cutter that lias yet ■ come to Fiji, as she carries wo!l, sails splendidly, and has a light, draught of water."

' -The following are tho movements of. Union Company's steamers fur tbe ensuing week:— To arrive—Wanaka, from Taranaki (at Mann kau. Sunday, noon; Southern Cross, from Gisbomo, and Omapore, from Tauranga, Mon day ; Penguin, from Fiji, and Waihora, from Gisborne, and Manapourl, from Sydney, Tues day morning. To leave: Omaperc, for Grey mouth, Monday, 4 p.m.; Wanaka, for Taranaki, Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Southern Cross, for Gisborne, and Penguin, for Lyttelton, Tuesday, 5 p.m.; Waihora, for Sydney, via Russell, 5 p.m.; Manapourl, for Gisbomo, Thursday, noon.

THE DORIC IN QUARANTINE.

Throo Cases of Measles on Board.

TheNuw Zealand Shipping Compeny's steam ship Doric, the arrival or which vessel waaan . nounccd last evening, dropped anchor off the North Head shortly before 5 p.m. The Cus toms launch, with Dr. Philson (Health Offlcen, Mr O. Maya (Immigration Officer). Mr Batger (manager) and Mr Laing<of the New Zealand Shipping Company), went alongside, of tho vessel, when Uaptain Jennings furnished till - necessary information. The launch then re turned to the wharf; after which Dr. Philaon telegraphed to Wolllngton for instructions. The Doric loft London on April 24th, New Ply mouth "two days lator; called at Tcneriffe for coal, and left port on May. Ist. Cape Town was reached on May 18th, and left on the following day. On Juno 6th tho Doric arrived at Hobart, ana, after coaling she resumed her voyage to - Auckland, arriving as above. The tele graphic reports from Hobart .re measles on board were very inuoli exaggerated. There ware no deaths from puiall-nox, tho fact being that in tho early part of the passage ono of the ftrcmon was fonnd to bo ciinoriu^ from tliftt - dreadful disease. Ho was immediately isolated, and hia clothing destroyed, and he was loft alivo on Teneriffe, whore it was expected he ■would recovor. All the'rest of tho firemen wer» then vaccinated and other preventive measures adopted in order to make the possibility ot con tagion *oa small as possible. No fnrtheroutbreak of small-pox occurred, but while the vessel was ' in the tropics, another fireman named J. Smith . was taken ill with apoplexy, and expired, in > the second cabin eighteen cases of measles and , six cases of chicken-pox occurred— the first on May 11 and tho last on the Hrd Instant. All have recovered except three children, who are in a fair way towarus recovery. Shortly before ar rival here a saloon posseneor named Mrs H. A*' Campbell, for Wellington, broke a blood-vessel, and is now in a precarious condi tion. All tho othors on board are In good health, tho total number of passengers on board bolng 323, which wi.h tho vessel's crew, makes a total of 453 inhabitants. The Doric's mails were convoyed to the quarantine hulk and fumigated, and the Doric remained ovorniprht i at anchor awaiting instructions from Welling • _ ton. Wo understand that Dr. Philson recom i " mended that the sick children and their families ■ v 1!. should be isolated at Motu'lhi. and that the veasel should be admitted to pratique at the ex piration ot 21 hours. '

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

§ M trrH WILL Cr.OSE A3 TJNDERI- . This Day. . . :-■- For Watorford, Tauranga, etc, per Annie , vMllbank. atSpjn. ;.;;> ; '„ :j For Thames, per Anne Milbank. at 5.30 p.m. " Monday.1 16th inst""1 — - ■ For Samoa, per Futuua. at 9 a-m: . ' For Waltaro, Sec, per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel. per Coromandel. at 11.3 • a.m. 1 For Greymouth, per Omapere, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Wangaroa, and Mon gonui,perGlenelßr. at 5 p.m. ; ■•; . For Whitiangaand Upper Mill, per 80-vena or HNeptune, at 5p m. ■"■ ■ , '; :■/:'■ Kr Tanranga. Ohiriemutu, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at 5 o.m. • . •■ :■■:," For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. ■>';'■ Tuesday, 17th mat For Waiwora, ;Kawau,■ Omaha. Matakuna, ■\ and Warkworth. per Eose Casey, at 10 a.raf For Taranivki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, ;" . at 11 a.m. • : : ;■• ■,-., !>■■■: ~•-~ • .:■ For Gis borne and Southern ports, per Southern w& . Cross, atip.m. ■-.-■. ~-r ,„ . >'■'■■- For Lyttolton and South, per Penguin, at 1 p.m. ■ ' " ToBSDATf, 21th mat ; •■ Per CHty of-Sydney, as follow*—■( ' '. ' '■?- For Hanawicn Islauda, United States: of "'America, Canada, British Colnmbla, Central ' and Soßth Americavand British and Foreign ~ • West Indies, at 1 p.n>; . . For United Kingdom'and Continent ot JEarope. at 1 p.m. ;',, . • - ... . For money orders, registered letters and ; ewspapera, atir.3ottm. —" " ■—-■■■-.-. , Lata letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tl'tf postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the ; steamer up to the time of sailing." ' This mail will be duO In London on Sat ::.: urday, August 2nd, 1881. ?'■ '' " .'.■'■■' ■.; ■■ ■ '.' .:■. ■• ... ■ - ■•:.■ .: •. 8. B. BISP, Chief Postmaster Chief Post-offlce. Anokland. ■■:'.' '

The Bad and Worthless.

- are never imitated or counterfeited. This is' ' ■ especially true: of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of tho ' highest value. As ebon as it had been tested . and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters : . was the purest, beat, and most valuable family f medicine on earth;'; tatof imitations sprung up, ; - lindbegan to steal the notices in which tho Press H~- andthe people of the country had expressed the. merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to . indnce Buffering invalids to use their stuff .' instead, expecting to make money on,thb.crodit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with ", variously devised names,'in which the word '' ''Hop! or "Hops" were used in a way to Induce" ;-. ■ people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, '- oo matter what their .style or name is, and ' especially those with the word "Hop' or "Hops" in their name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or > counterfeits. Bcwaro of them. Touch none of ' them. Uaanothing but genuine American Hop >' Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops ■/[ on the white label, and Dr. Soule's name blows In the glass. Trust nothing olss, Druindsts ;.'; " and iGhemists are warned against dealing in Imitations or counterfeits. ',' ;■'■ '

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 14. 1831. Abbott's Opera House—"The Lancashire Lass," 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Profossor Anderson, 8 p.m. French Literary Club, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, and address by Rev. J. S. Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

FOX.—On Juno 7, at her residence, Norfolk-st. Ponsonby, the wife of J. H. Fox of a daughter; HICTONi—On June 5, at her residence. Travel lers' Rast Hotel, Wnimate, Bay of Islands, Mrs Harold Hicton of a dauphtor; both doing well,

LEE.—On June 0, at her resldonce, Wolleßley street East, the wife of K. Lee of a daughter. MITCHELL.—On Juno 11, at her residence, Vincent-street, Auckland, tho wife of A, Mitchell of a daUßhtor; both doing well. Chrlstchurch papers ploaso copy. OLIVER — On June 11, at King-street, Pon sonby, tho wife of RobortOHver of a daughter. POLSON.—On June 13, at York-streot .Newton, the wife of O. Poison of a daughtor. Bo h doing well.

Marriage.

MoMAHON-MINOGUE.-On June 1. 1881, at tho Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton, l>y the Roy. A. Fox, Michael MoMahon to Julia, second daughter of tho lute Daniel Minogue, Pariah of Clunrush, Ireland.—Melbourne, Victoria, and Wellington papers please copy.

Deaths.

BAKER.-On Juno IS, 1881, Mr John Baker; aged G8 years. The funeral will leave tho resldonco of Mi- Ball, Grafton Road, to-morrow (Sunday), at 2 o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation. JKNKINS.-On Juno 11, at her lato resldonne, Ilerne Bay, Ponaonby, Mahala Amelia, Iho beloved and faithful wife of Thomas Jenkins; aged 42 years. ".The funeral will tako placo to-morrow (Sun day), at 2 p.m. Friends will pluuse aocopt this intimation.

LA.MBOURNE.—Juno 14, Frcdk. Lambournc, junior, Ironmonger, Karangahnpo Road. Funeral will take place to-morrow, at throe o'clock.

McOKE.—At Otahuhn, on June 13, Richard Lo Sago McGee. son of Owen Curran and Mary McGee, aged 17 years, at his parents' residence. —Sydney papore please copy. Funeral will loavo his parents' residenco Sunday, Jnno 15, at 3 p.m. Friends accept this invitation.

PATEN.—On Juno 14, at her parents'residenco, Viotoria Avornie, Kdou Torraco, Alloo Emily Clara, oldest daughter of Francis Thomas and Margaret Paten; aged E years and <S months. Tho funoral will loave her parents' resi dence, Viotoria Avonue, to-morrow (Sundaj), lath iusL, at 3.45 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 11. 1884.

For the oauso that lacks assistance, For the wrong that neads resistance, For the future In the distance, And tlio geod that we can do.

Mr Roiiebt Stout says the condition of tho colony is critical, and Sir Juliua Vogol an nounces himself as its saviour. Sir George Grey says there is a "roign of terror both outside the House and in it," and Vogol declares himself tho Mahdi—tho deliverer— who will at one stroke sot political parties on their legs and restore peace and plenty to the thousands of desolate homes for. inorly mado glad by his enlightened policy. Wo take leave to differ from the conclusions regarding the reign of terror and the critical state of things. We believe the people of New Zoaland are in the full possession of constitutional freo dom, as we hold her financial affairs to be thoroughly sound; • but neither our belief in these facts, nor the facts themselves, will alter the determination of Sir Julius Vogol to re-enter public life in the sphere whore his political triumphs wore achieved in the past. The trifling circumstanco that he has a olaim for some £0,000 against our Government will not deter him from entering tho House, any more than his crippled condition from gout will prevent him "stumping" a constituency. Whether the country is going to the dogs or not, and whether Mr Stout really believes so or not, Sir Julius Vogel is apparently bent on having a ringer in the political pie ; and if he should happen to pick therefrom a rich " plum " or two, that, he says, w nothing to nobody ; he is a "froeborn citizen" (of what country ho does not say), and means to exercise his privileges. It therefore becomes necessary to look at the pretensions of our political Muhdi, to find whether he is really a heaven-sent deliverer actuated by a burn ing desire to emancipate a groaning popu lace, or but a common sort of adventurer, animated by tho meanest mercenary consi derations. He pleads guilty to having already received t'27,000 from the people ot this colony for "services rendered, and inferentially we conclude he dees not now mean that his labours shall go unrequited. These things in themselves are presump tions against tho celestial and unsolfi.su character of our visitor, who declares in effect that he will remain in the colony and save it from ruin, so long as ho is hand somely paid for his trouble, and. not a moment.longer. ! Let us look at his policy, as declared last night at Ashburton, and hco how farit is con sistent with our idea of his high and holy mission. The first notable thing is hid direct pandering to the selfishness of Canter bury in the matter of the railway rates for grain carriage. Curiously enough, thac action which the rest of the colony con curred in denouncing as mean, venal, and corrupt, on the part of Canterbury, he finds good and admirable, and declares tho people would have been "unworthy of political rights" had they not acted as they did. He is in this matter nt one with the phalanx of Canterbury members, so that his attitude, iif extreme, is by no means original. He is opposed to land nationalisation ; favours a. laud tax, instead of property or income tax ; and hints, that he might agree to grant a mail subsidy to the direct steamers. As a sop to the North Island, ho talks eloquently of its resources, and declares unequivocally in favour of the construction of the Trunk Railway. In all this there is nothing which has not been said by many politicians before him, however, so we must go further for traces of his scheme of salva tion.! »' At last we have it. and it E roves to bo the old method by which c claims' to have created ''thousands of happy homes," viz: Borrowing. In this Sir Juliua is as firm a believer as was the noted Yankee politician in tho power of Humbug ; and, like the latter, our saviour can cry:—

; " This hath my faithful shepherd bcon, ; " In pastures greon hath led me; And this '11 keep the people green. To foed as they havo fed me." ; By there-introduction of his dashing borrow ing tactics happy homes by the thousand will spring up all ov'ev the colony; and it matters not what the private indebtedness of the people may be, that is only " dividing the risk " and does not incapacitate them from paying the enormous interest on State loans. These, then, nre the glad tidings of great joy which Sir Julius comes to proclaim to the already overburdened colonists, and though they may find favour with a few of the unthinking, and with those who hope for plunder from the borrowed money, they will bo repudiated, by the great mass of colonists as the very reverse sf welcome and as calculated rather to create a real crisis than to cure a fancied one. In addition to the borrow ing proposals, Sir Julius professes to havo a great 'South Sea Islands scheme as a substitute for the Govern ment's Federation proposals ; but as he' refrained from disclosing it, we cannot discuss what may prove a veritable " South Sea bubble." People in the North cannot .fail to see that, in matters of internal ipolicy, Sir Julius Vogel is completely at one with the Southern party, and that hia return would be a blow to the North Island, and a check to the advancement which has of late been made. He may persuade the electors of Aehburton to give him a seat in the House, but we trust he will not, when there, be able to persuade members to place him at the head of a political party.

The Bouse of Representatives stands ad journed till Tuesday next, when Ministers will declare tfieir intentions. The indica tions are that they will resign.»at once, but a caucus of their supporters to be held in the course of to-day will finally decide what -course shall be pursued. The cognoscenti ;in the Houso have been trying to read the signs of the times from the Premier's " bell topper" as had been their wont when in dubiety; but yesterday, to their dismay, the Major entered the House in a "billy-cock" hat, which; we suppose, indicates a good few degrees below _ero.. ; i Perhaps by Tuesday, how ever, the mercury in the political barometer will have arisen, and the, shiny 'silk hat of the Premier stuck, jauntily on

his loft ear may denoto that Ministers have hit upon a plan for chocking Southern scheming, " stumping." Sir Julius Vogel, and saving tho colony tho expenao of two honorariums In one year. We are glad to observo that Hon. Mr Mitchelson, anticipating Mr Whitakcr's notice of motion, means to lay on tho table of the Houso on Tuesday his report on ■ the route for tho North Island Trunk Rail way, along with maps and surveyors' report?. The House will not, of course, be able to proceed to tho determination of route, but something will have boon gained in having the reports, if not also the Minis terial recommendations, before tho country.

Tho following cases wore called at the Police Court this morning, before H. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M. :—Fivo poisons were fined 10s each for drunkonnoss. Margaret Bransbury was sent to prison for three months under ttio Vagrancy Act. Charlos William Langstono, charged witli the larceny of a watch and chain in August last, tho proporty of Wm. Taylor Davis, was remanded until Tuosday noxt; bail, £50, and two sureties in £25, woro allowed (Mr Speed in defence, and Mr Napier for the prosecution). John Driscoll, James, Calvert, and two other boys named Whelan and Henderson, on charges of stealing car penters' tools (ton charges), were remanded until Wednesday ; also, the charge against Ernest Roden Hill, for continued attacks upon John Henry Hill. John Boylan, Civil Engineer, pleaded not guilty to a charge of throwing a dog out of his ofllce window. This case was also hold over until next week.

Richard Lo Sago MoGee, boh of Mr O, 0. McGco, Otahuhu, diod yesterday of tetanus at tho age of 17 years. Deocasod, as re ported ill our columiiß, sustained a alight injury to his knto somo weoks ago' anil symptons of lock-jaw having supervened, all attempts to avert fatal consequences proved futile.

Nineteen tonders woro runoivod to-day liy Mr H. 0, Wadn for tho erection of two double cottages of six rooms each in Mac kelvio-street (Surrey Hills). Moßsrs Hors ley ana Morris wore the successful tender ers at £872, while J. Cnrrie at £1,364, was the highest.

.Sunday sorvices aro announced in tho usual column. A children's sorvico will bo hold in the afternoon at St. Paul's, and in the evening the Roy. C. M, Nelson will de liver a diiowrso on "Horo and Hoioaftor." Tho kov. T. McKonzio Frnsor will locturo at S. David's Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening on " The Song of Sulomon."

Elaborate preparations aro boing made for tho Annual Installation Ball in connec tion with Lodgo United Sorvico, 421, 1.C., which takes placo on tho 20th inst. in tho Masonic Hall, Princos.»r.stroot. Mr W. J. Suiter, W.M. oloot, as tho Secretary to tho Ball Committee, with characteristic energy, is oxorting himself to render tho affair v complete cuccoss. Last year tho Installa tion Ball wnh tho most successful ono of tho season, and a simitar rosulfc is anticipated this year. Ladies will bo admitted upon invitation circular only.

Mr N. G. Lonnox (bookseller and stationer), and Mr J. J. Welsh (tobacco nist), display at thoir establishments advance photographs of tho principals of the Dunning Opera Company in "Los Manteux Noirs."

Owing to tho inoloinancy of the weather, thore was no quorum of the Trades and Labour Council last evening. The mooting was called to seloct a President in the room of Mr Heslop, who has resigned tho position from pressure of business. In conjunction with the President sf the Duncdin Council, Mr Heslop wired yesterday to Sir Geo. Grey, urging the necessity of amalgamating the city electorates before dissolution if possible, to which Sir Geortre replies with thanks, and will consult his f rionaa as to tho possibility. It will be seen by advert'ao mont that tho Council will meet on Friday evening next to elect a President and to transact other important business.

At the fortnightly meeting of tho French Literary Society thin evening (V.M.C.A. Rooiuh), Mrs Goldstein will deliver a lecture on " Rominisconces of Brussels," while Mr Villoval will lecturo on "Tho Girondists." The annual nomination of otllcers alxo re quires to bo made to-night.

Hotel proprietors are reminded that thoir licenses must be obtained within 14 days from issue of certificate. Tho term for ono district expires on Monday, and atuthor on Tuasday next.

" Query " writes, asking wjiy it is neces sary for matters connected with quarantine regulations to bo referred to Wellington ? He thinks it is quite timo that tho Medicul Health Officer for the port was allowed to deal with sucli matters without the necessity of so much red tape and costly delay.

' A complimentary benefit to St. Benedict 'b Church by the Waitematd Minstrels and leading amateurs of Auckland is announced to take place at the Theatre on Monday evening next. Tho first part of the pro gramme is achair performance by the Min strels. Part two will comprise ballads, character and comic songs, &c, and Oll'on bach's comic operetta, "The Barber of Bath," will complete what should be an excellent evening s entertainment.

The " Aroha News " had an article on tho local goldfiold and tho charges levied for carriage and crushing, which concluded as follows : — The directors of tho various companies, in conjunction with Messrs Firth and Clark, would act wisely in selecting a man of ncknow ledged expcrionccandability, and paying him to report on the manage ment of the mines, tramway, and battery. No harm can ponsibly occur through tho adoption of this course, and we feel certain that it would tend towards general improve ment and assist greatly to restore confidence in the field.

" Ono who is cheated but is onorgicall " propounds the questionSvhethor ho would bo allowed to administer a sound horse-whip ping to a " groat scoundrel," in full view of the lioneat populace in Queon-strcot, " as a warning to others not to have anything to do with him." Quito apart from the difficulty of securing an " honest" crowd of onlookers, we must inform our energetic friend that if ho adopta this mode of punish ing rascality ho will find himself very speedily within the walls of the lock-up. If he cannot reach his friend by legal process, he had better let him alono.

The^ Row Mr Boyd, who has charge of the Ellerslie and Epsom congregations under the Auckland Presbytery, has announced at both placos that ho will, to-morrow (Sunday), deliver addresses (more especially directed to parents) on oducation. Tho rev. gentleman was for a long period a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Australia, and upon one occasion he delivered, by special request, an address in Victoria on a kindred subject, alluding in the course of it to the national system in vogue in that colony. It is more than probable, therefore, that the discourses to morrow ■will treat largely on tho duty of the Church in connection with our own system of national education. The service in the morning at eleven o'clock will be at Elleralio, and in the evening at half-past six in the Epsom Hall. A great deal of local interest is felt in tho matter.

The unfavourable state of the evening prevented many persons from attending ■the Miltonic readings last night by Pro fessor Tucker, in tho hall of tho Young Men's Christian Association. Mr Thomas Buddie occupied the chair, and introduced the talented lecturer to the audience. It is difficult, under any circumstances, to at tract large numbers to a discourse on the writings of one of England's purest and most illustrious tons. Such a subject has charms only for the thinking few. Pro fessor Tucker gave an appreciatory sketch of John Milton and his poetical works, and read choice selections from " Paradise Lost" and " Regained," " Samson," " Comus," and sonnets. The readings were carefully rendered, and at the close of the series a hearty vote of thanks was ac corded to the Professor,

The second anniversary of the Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hope will be celebrated on Monday evening next in the Alexandra street School-room—Chairman, "Rev. W. S. 'Potter, who will deliver the inaugural address. Rev. T. McKenzie Fraser, M.A., will also deliver an address. Glees, songs, trios, dialogues, and recitations will be given by members and friends. Miss Good acre will preside at tho pianoforte, and will accompany the singers. The Band of Hope Union Drum and Fife Band will perform a number of musical selections outside the Lodge room. Mr Weir, tho active Secre tary, has succeeded in securing the best available talent in connection with the movemenr,and a pleasant evening entertain ment is anticipated.

The Artillery Band, conducted by Band master Hunter, will perform sacred selec tions of music on the Hospital lawn to-mor row afternoon \weather permitting), for the benefit of the inmates. The collection will be in favour of the Fruit and Tobacco Mis sion. •■**■

The Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association have*arranged with Mr Clmdwick to hold an elementary sing ing class in their rooms, on Wednesday evenings; -the terms are very moderate, viz., 5s per quarter to members of the Asso ciation,

On Tuesday overling last, an entertain ment, consisting of readings, songs, and recitations, was given in tho Primitive Methodist Church, Richmond. Mr G. A. Field presided, and in hie remarks stated tho meeting was a supplement to the one held on May 20th ; that being an extremely wet night, it had been thought advisable to have another entertainment to help the school funds. The programmo was then entered into, when recitations were give by some of the scholars, and JVfr Geo. Yearbury and Mr Field. Songs were contributed by Messrs Mincher and Cousins. Miss F. Holland presided at the harmonium, Reading by Mr Gibson ; also a reading in tho Yorkshire dialect by Geo. Field ; duet by Mensrs Salt and Jonea. Mr R. Hahnn' also contributed a flute solo, and tho children sang somo of their anni versary hymns. A very pleasant evening was spent, and tho meeting closed in the usual way.

Wo have received information that tho houso of Edwin Frost, at Helonsville, was burned down yesterday, but no particulars of the occurrence are yot to hand.

A series of interesting "medical talks,"to young mon, will bo commenced by Dr. Bond (House Surgeon, District Hospital), in the Young Men's Christian Association, on Tuesday evening, 17th instant, and ovory third Tuesday in each month during tho winter.

Tho first rounion of the season of tho Mt, Albert Social Assambly took place last evening in tho District Hall, was fairly attended, and passed oil' successfully.

Perambulators and carpets, reversible hloyulo whcol anil other kinds of perambulators just opened from JU to *7. New designs In UrusHolH and tapontry carnots. Furnish your house throughout front Qarllck and Cranwoll's City Hall FurnlHhinK Warehouse, Quoen-st.riwl. —(Anvr

STRANGE INHUMANITY.

A DAUGHTER LEFT TO DIE AT

HER MOTHER'S DOOR.

Onk of the most shocking cases of in humanity that haa oorao under our notice in Auokland is now ongaging the attention of tho local polico authorities; Whilo Con stable Kclso was on duty in Qucon-streot about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, it was reported to him that n woman was lying in Lome-street in a dying condition. Ho pro ceeded without delay to the plaoe in dicated, and found a woman named Ellon Curtis on a vacant section of ground oil' Lorno-sU-oot. Sho was lying prostrato, and thoro was no doubt concerning her debili tated condition. In reply to tho quoßtionn put by tho constablo, shesaid sho had been lying thoro from eleven o'clock on tho pre vious night, or, in . oilier words, about eixtoon hours. 11 or mothor, who was living close by, would not take her in, and do dined to have anything to do with hor. Tho unfortunate creature also said sho had boon living for somo months past on an oyster boat with a man named Arthur Kirk, but that when sho was taken ill, ho abandoned her, and loft hor to liud help whoro sho might. Tho inattor having boon reported at hoiul-quartors, tl>o con stable was instructed to procuro a cab, and havo the women convoyed to tho Hospital, and this ho did, Dr Bond was unable to say at tho timo what wna really tho matter with the woman, but ho con sidered hor to be in a rory low state. We learn by tolophono from the Hospital thip afternoon that the woman is still in a very low state, but her recovery is expected,

SHOCKING OCCURRANCE.

THREE PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH.

(l!V TKt.EllßAl'H— PUKSS ASSOCIATION.)

CiiiusTGUOßcii, this day. A TKnnini.F. firo occurred about 4 o'clock this morning at Loeston, destroying a two roomed cottago on tho Southbridge Road, owned by Mr Holly. The oottngo wn« occu pied by Frank Smith and hN wife, and us neither of them woro to bo found, tho dobris was oxamined by Constable Simpson, when the charrod romains of Frank Smith and his wifo wcro found. On further search being made a third body was found, but at present it is not known who it is. An in quest will bo hold thin afternoon.

A BUSHMAN'S FATE.

(»Y TKbRORAI'II—OWN eOHRKSPONDKMT.)

Thanks, this day. Tiik body of Harry Collins, a woll-known bush contractor, was found in the Tarua river on Thursday, seven miles below tho usual crossing place, und when found was in an advanced stage of decomposition, ono limb and part of tho wide being entirely gone. Deceased will probably bo re membered as tho bushman who was robbed of a large sum in an Auckland brothul about two years ago. ,

SUICIDE OF SIR PICKETT.

Further Particulars,

Souk additional facts in reference to tho suicido of William Pickett were adduced at tho inquest on the body yosterday after noon. The Misses Griffiths related the cir cumstancos connected with tho behaviour of deceased immediately prior to the rash act. It appeared from the statoment that Miss Ame.ia Griffiths went down stairs for assistance twico. On tho first occasion, sho found Mr Buchanan closing his shop, and sent him for a doctor, Ho proceeded to Dr. Tounetit's premises lower down tho streot and found them closed. Return ing to the houso he secured the as sistance of Mr W. Dawson, and having been told that tho report of a gun had boon hoard, they broke open the door aud found tho body as already described. Dr. Hooper, who had made the post, mortem examination, gave it as his opinion that death must have been in stantaneous. The gun-shot wound was from shot, and not from a bullet. His belief was that the wound was self-inflicted, the skin being scorched all round the wound for several inches, and there being no hole in the night-shirt. A charge of shot like that produced would cause such a wound. He considered that if the deceased hadueen a medical student, or had a knowledge of anatomy, he could not have effected his purpose of shooting himself through tho heart more effectually. James B. Morpeth, in big evidence, said ho saw de ceased on Monday or Tuesday last, when ho spoke to him about money matters, knowing some of his calls were due. He promised to pay in a few days. On Monday-week his cheque had been dishonoured for a call in the Quuon of Beauty. Deceased was troubled about that cheque and calls coming due. He said ho had paid a great deal in calls, and would have to go and get some money in to pay these demands. He had not seen him near the Mining Exchange since, and had! never seen him again alive. A few days previously deceased had told him he was suffering from neuralgia, and had tried various remedies. He had been at deceased's office that day and examined his books. They were not kept as a bookkeeper would keep them, and it would take some time from his books to say howhostood. He understood that deceased had received a letter from the managercf theßank of Australasia to pay his overdraftaccount(£lß odd)by noon of the6th June. Tho note was found among his papers. Witness knew, from having looked through his books, that he had purchased shares for numerous persons, to the number of 25J, as revealed by the books, but knew that other shares, independent of the above, were un accounted for, to the value of over £700. He was aware that on the 17th of June next, demands would have been made upon him to pay dividends upon 800 shares. From his knowledge of tho man, and the circum stances connected with his business affairs, and having heard the evidence of Miss Amelia Griffiths, to the effect that she heard the deceased muttering, in his room that " men were after him," witness inferred that deceased's mind was depressed, owing to his financial difficulties, and the neuralgia from which he was suffering. Frara infor mation received since the death of deceased, and demands made upon his estate, he was embarrassed to the extent of £700. A fort night ago deceased told witness that he hod paid calls to the extent of £500 for shares held in his name in trust, and Had been try• ing to collect monies on these shares, but cou4d not get any of it. Detective Hughes deposed to the. facts which had come under his. notice,, and the jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased came to his death through a gunshot wound inflicted by him self -while', suffering from ' temporary in sanity.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY OABUE.-COPYRIGHT.]

[SPKOIAL VO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Reception of King Tawhloo,

London, June 12.—Earl Derby has ap pointed an officer to attend on the Maori Embassy. The petition of the natives will remain in - abeyance until Tawhiao and his party have had a consultation with Bishop Hadh'eld, of Wellington, who arrived at Plymouth on Thursday by the Tongariro. Lord Derby and Federation. Pending the approval of Federation by the various colonial Legislatures, Lord Derby has intimated that ho dges not feel disposed to proceed with the Australasian Federation Bill. Australian Cricketers at Nottingham. Tho Australian team commenced a cricket match ts-day against the representatives of Nottingham county. Tho following are the names of the local team :—Wright, Attewoll, Barnes, Flowers, Gnnn, Scotton, Solby, A. Shaw, Sherwin, Shrewsbury, and W. Wright. Tho home t«am went in first, and scored 170, Barnes (b 33), being the highest scorer. The Australians then went in for thoir first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for tho day had lost two wickets for 44, Giflbn (not out) having scored 22.

AUSTRALIAN.

Mauritius Sugar Market. (Received June 14, 1.20 p.m.)

Mw.iiormNE, this day.—Lawmt Mauritius advices por Menageries s,s. Sydney report Bugar market unchanged.

Arrival of tho Dull* of Manchester.

Tlis Duke of Manchester is a passenger by tho steamship Sydney.

Ministerial Crisis in South Australia.

Auklaidk, this day.—The Ministry re signed yesterday, and Mr Colton was eont for by His Excollenoy the_ Gorernor, and charged with the formation of a now Ministry. It is probable the portfolios will bo allotted as follows ;—Premier and Chief Secretary, Mr Colton j Colonial Treasurer, Mr Hawkor; Attorney-General, MrSymon; Publio Workß, Mr Baker or Mr Murray. Latkr.—Tho new Ministry baa not yet been finally soleoted, but Mr Colton is ex pooted to complete his tank by Tuesday noxt.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

THE MASSACRE AT BERBER.

Dongola Threatened.

(BY TKLKORAPH. —COPYRiaiiT).

London, Juno 12. Thk " Timos" correspondent, telegraphing from Cairo, statos that 1,800 of the gar rison, and moßt of the residents of Borber, woro maßsacrod by tho followers of the Mahdi. The engagement was a most severe ono, and tho slaughter of tho defenders only commenced after their ammunition wai exhausted. Tho Governor of Berber was taken prisoner. 30,000 of the rebels aro now marching on Dongola,

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A very serious accident occurred at Wood yide yesterday to Mr Perry, who, in his official capacity had taken possession of goedH and chattels at the Raglan Hotel. When noaring the embankment at VVoodside the horse became restive, and fell over the embankment. Mr Perry was picked up inpoimiblo, very badly hurt. Dr. Krson was passing near at hand,and imme diately attended the sufferer. It was found that & leg was broken, and that very novere internal injuries had boon sustained.

NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALLERS.

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[reittkk'h telegrams.]

Sydney, this day. At tho football match on Thursday the two goals scored by the New Zealanders were both kicked by Ryan, whose play through out the game waff very good. Taiaroa and Warbrick also distinguished thomaolves.

ALLEGED BREACH OF LICENS ING ACT.

(BY TKLKORAFH— OWN COKRBSPONUKNT.)

Port Ai.hkkt, this day. Tiik master of the R.s. Kina has been sum moned to answer a charge of a breach of the Licensing Act by selling drink to settlers. Tho police prosecute at the instigation of tho Chairman of the Port Albert Licensing Committee, and tho case will bo heard at tho R.M. Court on Thursday next.

"THE LANCASHIRE LASS."

Tim dramatic performance at the Opera Houso was satisfactorily repeated last night. "The Lancashire Lass" is announced for production this evoning, with a strong cast.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY.

The half-yearly meeting of tho Industrial and Provident Building, Land, and liiTost mout Society of Auckland was convoked for last night at the office, corner of Queen street and Vulcan Lane, but in consequence of the heavy and continuous rainfall, the prescribed quorum was not obtained. Som° ten or twelve gentlemen, however, were present, Mr Gravos Aickin (Vice-President) being present. For the benefit of those who attended, the prepared interim state ment of receipts and expenditure und the directors' report were read out by. Mr George Fraser (the manager). They were as follow :—

RoceipU.—Cash In hand and bank, Ist Oclober, 1883, £2,710 13e Shi; inventors' subscrip tions,. £3,955 Os Hil ; borrowers' repayments, £t,U24 6a lOd : deposits, £1,035 : rents, £78; in surances, £59 53 lit; entrance fees, £46 5a 9d ; surver teen, JBSI to M ; books, »3 17s lid ; in terest, £31 4s Id ; lines, £22 Is 5d : bank over draft, £1,036. Total. £15,166 10s lOd. Expenditure.—Loans advanced, £8,372 9s 6d; shares withdrawn, £4,635 Is 8d ; doposlts re paid, £I.CCS 13s 7d; intorest paid, £437 Us sd; rents and rates, £189 Ids ; insurances, £5813s id ; rotnrn fees, £5 Is 3d ; office furniture. £1 ss; survey fees, £10 2a 9d ; miscellaneous offloe ex penses. See.. £263 19a sd; cash in hand, £88 5j lid. Total, £15,16610s lOd. Your directors, in presenting tholr report for the half-year ended 31st March last, have to con gratulate tho members on the progressive char acter of tho business which lias been done. The Society has boon now established 3j yours, and is steadily Raining ground. The business throughout has boon thoroughly sound and remunerative in character. During the half - rear tho sum of £8,325 waß authorised to be ad vanced to members, after careful inspection of tho securities oy tho Survey Uomniitteo. A number of mortKOgei havo beon realised during the same period to memburg whoso term hud expired by offluxion of time, or who had found themselves in a position to re pay the amounts advanced. The Board trusts that many who so far havo failed to sco the facilities afforded by the Society for acquiring a freehold home may be induced to avail thomselves of the easy terms which have proved so beneficial to others. The new investing shares are constantly being taken up —tho paid-up investing shares especially offer ing an opportunity for investing lamer sums at a remunerative rato of interest. This being only an intorim general meeting, no statement of profit and loss will now be laid before you, but at the annual meeting in December the directors have overy reason to beliove thoy will be able to show a good balance for division amongst the members. In conclusion, the Board would ask for the hearty 00-operation of the members in keeping the Sosiety before their frioeds, and thoy may rest assured that the directors on their part will sparo no offort' In making its transactions beneficial to all con cerned.—For the Board of Management, Graves Aickin, Vice Chairman,

The Chairman stated that the directors had gone carefully into the balance-sheet, and were thoroughly satisfied with the re sults of their investigation. He then thanked the shareholders for their attend ance, and declared the meeting lapsed. A vote of thanks was passed to the Chair man.

SIR JULIUS VOGEL AT ASH BURTON.

(BY TKLEORAPII—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Ashhukton, this day. Long before the hour of meeting the hall was crowded to excess, the gallery being given up to ladies and the platform being tilled with representative men from all parts of the district. Sir Julius Vogel was listened to throughout the address with rapt attention. The points of his speech which found most favour were his defence of his public works policy, his denunciation of the raising of the groin tariff and of the property tax. His remarks re immigration were received with come disfavour, but ho adroitly secured ap-. plause by saying he would only bring capitalists and men of moderate means. He spoke for an hour and forty minutes with greater vigour than has been heard for many years. At the back of the hall was a compact band of malcontents, who tried to interrupt, but were persistently stamped down. At the close of the speech there was hearty cheering, then a regular string of questions came, which were handed up to die Chairman in quick succession for nearly 40 minutes. Strange to say, only one dealt with a purely local matter. Great amusement was caused by Mr Jolly, one of the candidates, and a man of colour, who tackled Sir Julius Vogel deter minedly about railway construction, till the patience of the audience becoming ex hausted, he was forced to retire. Sir .1 ulius Vogel fairly brought down the house at the conclusion of this "heckling" by turning to Mr Jolly, and addressing him in his moat urbane manner ; "I did not know till this minute that my questioner was a rival can didate, but it gives me the greatest pleasure to make his acquaintance." Mr Walker, who moved the vote of con fidence, and was the moving spirit in bring ing Vogel out, is Chairman to the County Council, and possesses considerable local in fluence.

MrParnellspoke adversely to Vogel'B can didature, saying tho constituency should resent Vogef's interference when eligible local men were available. He in vain attempted to speak, his remarks being barely audible to the reporters near him. His vote of thanks found a seconder in the person of an individual very anxious to hare public houses closed on polling days. . At this stage there was a deal of uproar. Ultimately the motion was put and declared carried by a large majority. A call for three cheers for Mr Wason, who was in the building, was vigorously re sponded to. This the Vogelite* defiantly answered with emphatic groanings for Mr Wason.

The opinion is, if Sir Julius Vogel visits and speaks in all parts of the district he must win. He has very hard workers in town, but Mr Wason expects to poll heavily along tho hills from Methven to liangitata, including Mount Somers and Alford Forest. There are about 1,600 on the rolls, and nearly 1,200 of them will voto, and it is anticipated that 700 of the latter will vote for Vogel.

(BY TM.EORAPH.—PBES3 ASSOCIATION.)

Sir Julius apologised for not being able to speak standing, owing to his invalided condition. He went an to explain how he was brought on to stand for Asbburton, pointing nut that under Mr Robert Stout's advice, who showed him the critical state of the colony, he had consented to stand for Ashburton. He did not know what the result of tho present state of affairs in Par liament might bo, but in any case he meant now to seek their suffrages. Sir .) uliuß gave an explicit denial to the charge that he washed to go into Parliament to force an alleged claim against Government, He had no such wish, Any claim ho had he would put before the House as any other freehorn citizen would ; but it was totally untrue that ho sought the seat with a view to helping himself to estab lish that claim. As to staying in the colony, if it were necessary for him to undertake political responsibilities he would certainly be prepared to remain in tho colony before ho did so. He had no fear in speaking to a Now Zealand audience anywhere, as he could point to thousands of happy homes tint were tho fruits of his policy. (Cheers, laughter, and hisses.) It was the object for which borrowing took place that should be considered, and not that the money should be used simply for expenditure. His Govern ment had held that the land benefited should boar a large proportion of the burdens of the railway, and that tho price of land should be raised to help to defray their cost, but the Parliament had not been with them in these. He spoko strongly against the sales of the lines by Government. He thought that if a line could be constructed that could be worked at a return of two per cent, it might be made. He hod never calculated at the outeet that the lines should be immediately remunerative It was the colony's duty to make roads, and the lines were only roads'in another form. He was not then in a position to look into the figures of the railway profits, but he did not see that Major Atkinson had any right to set down an iron rule that the lines should yield four per cent. If the people of Canter bury had calmly sat down under the inflic tion of a tariff raised at a time when Government raised the grain rates, they would not have been worthy of electoral rights, and he contended that the power Major Atkinson had exercised in thatmatter was one he had no right to exercise. He favoured non-political boards of railway management. Ho could not believe that it was in the colony's interest for the Canter bury people to oppose the construction of tho North Island main line. He believed the construction of that line would cause the North Island to take a new departure, and that a flood of prosperity would follow the line's completion. But be was averse to borrowing »imply for the purpose of spend ing it on any other than the main lines that were calculated to open uptho country, pro mote settlement, and inorease production. Amongst these lines were the two which the colony already stood committed to—viz., the North Island Main and the Otago Central. Ho eloquently urged the construction of the West Coast line, but ho thought the Government should pause before they undertook this line, and should en deavour to see how far they could help its construction by private enterprise. Tho property tax was inquisitorial, calcu lated to foster cheating and deceit, lie was against the property tax, and thought the land tax was the proper form in which the revenue should be raised. The property tax was unfair and unwise, inasmuch as it threw a burden on mortgagees, which would have the effect of driving away money. He did not favour tho taxation of improve ments, but the land only according to value. Ho did not propose this in a vindictive spirit, but with an object, and it was vindio tive taxation that caused want of confidence. He was neither a protectionist nor a free trader, and he had always contended that no fad of any kind should come in to inter fere with the imposition of Customs for tho sake of revenue. He thought the colony did not produce enough. It win im proving, but still there was greob room. He instanced the growth in the export figures of the last two years, but showed that, against population, it was not enough. He thought this colony could absorb the whole trade of tho South Sea Islands. Both France and Germany were easting their eyes on that trade, and had made no secret of their objects. He had plans which he would not now disclose, but which he hoped to see carried out, and these, he trusted, would tend more to im prove New Zealand's position in commerce, by cementing a trade in the South Seas, and this trade, he believed, would be far better than the federation scheme'proposed. This federation scheme he did not approve, because it did not give to the House of Parliament in each colony the right to adopt or reject the measures upon which the Federation Conference might be called upon to legislate. In conclusion he pointed out that the sugar industry was much neglected in New Zealand, both from sorghum and beet-root, and he thought a great industry in this artiole might be built up. In reply to questions, he said the nationali sation of the land was one of the biggest humbugs ever introduced into a colony with millions of acres to sell, He was against denominational'education grants, and said the cost of educational institutions was no more than the colony could bear. He favoured the construction of the West Coast railway by private enterprise, because he did not believe the colony would consent to its construction out of the public purse. He thought a commencement of n tele graphic line to connect Queensland, New Zealand, San Franojspo, Fiji, and New Oale donia should he made from Queensland, and at private and not public cost. Re believed 13 millions had been raised while he was in the Ministry, and if he left burdens behind him he found burdens there when he came into office. It was only » question of time for the direct line of steamboats to carry the mails. Ho had, he believed, in eleven years received £27,000 from Government. Mr W. C. Walker, Chairman of the County Council, moved a hearty vote of confidence in Sir Julius Vogel, which was seconded by Mr Charles Reid, and carried; against a vote of thanks only. -" ■-.' ■■..; V- ' '

PARLIAMENTARY.

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[FliOM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER]

Formalities.

Thk proceedings in the House yesterday were of a merely formal character. The Speaker, accompanied by Messrs Steward and Levestam as mover and seconder to the Address-in-Reply, proceeded to Government House in their Sunday clothes, and having received His Excellency's reply, returned to the House and reported. Major Atkinson then moved the adjourn ment of the House till Tuesday, when it is presumed Ministers will take members into confidence regarding their intentions. Major Atkinson appeared in the House for the first time wearing a billy-cock hat. The Premier's usual head-gear i 3 a bell-topper. The change was at once noticed by many members, to whom the shining silken beaver had become a political barometer. Long experience has taught them that the signs of the times might be read by a care ful study of the angles at which the hon. gentleman wears his head-gear. It is stated that Carroll, a half-caste, who is one of the interpreters fao the House, in tends contesting one of the native electorates at the next election. North Island Trunk Railway. Mr Mitchelson intends anticipating at least a portion of the motion of which Mr Whitaker gave notice yesterday re the trunk railway, as on the next sitting day lie will lay on the table of the House the plans and surveyors' reports of both the central, eastern, and western routes. Tbose Honorariums. Mr Stevens has given notice to move that after this session the honorariums of mem bers of the Legislative Council be 100 guineas, and of members of the House 150 guineas. Members' Railway Passes. Mr Pearson, another patriot panting to save his bleeding country, wants the mem bers' railway passes abolished. , Licensing and Local Option Bills. The Liconsing Act Amendment and Local Option Extension Bills, introduced respec tively by Mr Steward and Mr M. Green, are the same as those introduced last session. Re-Distribution. Already Ministry-mongering is going on in the lobbies, though by common con sent the pryers into futurity are care ful not to hazard a guess as to the Premiership. Moßt of the Cabinets I have seen include Mr Steward as Minister of Education, Mr Stout as Attorney-General, and Mr Bryce as Native Minister. ' The inclusion of the name of the latter gentleman in a Ministry formed from the ranks of the Opposition is based on the confidence which Southern members on both sides of the House have in Porihaka John. As Native Minister, they look on him as the greatest living authority on Maori matters, and seem to think that were it not for him the wicked settlors of the North would go on swindling the natives and goading them on to war. Government Insurance Report. The annual report of the Government In surance Commissioner for the year ended 31st Decemher last was presented to the House yesterday. The last report was for a period of six months only ;• therefore the return is compared with that of the report for the twelve months ended 30th June, 1882. Upon this comparison the re turn just .presented shows that the number of policies issued in 1883 was rather more than double the number ieaued in the former period. The amount insured has not increased in the same proportion, being only about 48 per cent, in excess of that assured under the policies issued during the twelve months ended 30th June, 1882. Ordinary branch : 'The now proposals in the ordinary branch received during tho calendar year under review numbered 6,843, for a total sum of L 1,457,203 5s 4d. Of these 5,718 became policies, 581 were declined, the remainder not being taken tip. The number of policies issued in the temperance section has increased, 472 having |bcon issued during the six months ended 30th December, ISS*2, for an assured sum of LI 11,223 ; whereas in the year ISB3, 998 were issued, assuring L 204,424. It will thus be seen that a'more than proportionate number of policies has been issued, although the sum assured is proportionately somewhat less than that of the former period. Claims on 108 polioies have arisen during the year, the sum paid (including bonus additions and allow ances for prospective or intermediate bonuses) amounting to 1/29,351 Is. During the year policies were discontinued as follows: —In the ordinary branch, 1,072 wore discontinued, representing a sum insured of 1.312,393, with annual premiums of L 10.957; in the temperance section eleven policies were discontinued, repre senting a mini assured of L 2.450, with an nual premiums of L 76; endowment policies to the number of six were discontinued, representing a sum assured, of L 1,600, with annual premium of L"3. At the close of the financial period the total number of policies in force in the orJiuary branch, including both general and temperance sections, and excluding reversionary bsnus additions, was L 19,912, insuring L5,902,1891352d. The netincreases in the number and sum assured were there fore L 4.024 and L723.47213s 2d respectively. The revenue of this branch for the calendar year was L 215.550 7s Sd, of wtiioh no less than L 41.773 9s 7d represented interest, a sum considerably in excess of death and ■maturity claima for the ye^r. The accumu lated fund at the end of the year amounted to L 526,159 10s 7d, exhibiting a net in crease on the year of L 141,270 15s Bd. During the twelve months there were issued in tho industrial branch 3,605 new policies, of which 1,068, assuring L 37,541 lls for total vookly premium of L 33 13s lid, were adult risks, and 2,537 foi" ft weekly premium of 2d each wore on lives of children. Tho policies in force at tho end of tho year numbered 7,394, assuring L9SiO94 2s on lives of adults, and a varying sum oir children's lives for a total weekly premium of Ll2l 10a lOd. Tho claims which arose during the year comprised 44, .of which 32 arose undor infantile policies; and amounted to Lll7, while 12 were on adult lives, amounting to L;vls 4s Gd. The amount assured by infantile policies issued in tho industrial branch depended upon tho age of the child at entry'and the duration of the policy. The "Post" on the Double Honorarium.

The "Post," referring to the matter of tho double honorarium, says:—Members for tunate enough to come back after election will receive from the public putse no loss a sum than four hundred guineas for some three or four months' service. The country is really scarcely able to bear this expense. Will the members of the present House prove. patriotic and self-denying »• They would raise themselves immensely in public opinion if. instead of insisting on their pound of flesh in the shape of two hundred guineas for what will be only about a month's work, they were to decline to receive more than one-half of that sum. One hundred guineas would amply coyer any possible expenses incurred by at tendance, and leave a fair balance over to wards coming election expenses. If they insist on the full amount ana their successors do the same, the new Treasurer will have to find some 1,500,000 to pay honorariums with during the current year, The Legis lature is really an expensive luxury at such a price. Mr Maunsoll Again. Tho public have apparently not hear<} the last of the difficulty between the Audit Department and Mr Maunsell relative to the disbursement of Certain moneys ob. tamed t>y him during his term of office. Another charge, that of negleoting to fur nish the authorities with a full statement of expenditure, has been preferred 'against him by the Controller-General. The case was called on at tho Magistrate's Court to ! day, and adjourned for a week. Mr Bell | appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Shaw for' the defence.

(BY TKIEOBAPH. — PRESS.ASSOCIATION.)j

EXcursion of Members,.

Wellington, this (Jay.

The Hineinoa, with from 30 to 85 members! of Parliament, left for Picton and Nelson at noon to-day. She returns hero' late on Monday evening.

ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.

Captain Scotland Acquitted.

Tub ovidonce of Mary Bushby, the proso cutrix in this case, appeared in our last: edition. Mr Hudson Williamson for the prosecution, and Mr Hesketh for Cantntn Scotland. * 1 Eliza England Oaksford deposed that sha'* w«s a passenger by the Crusader. Occn '" pied the same cabin ns the last wito 6sa ■ She was taken ill after being on board '*** three weeks. Had a severe cold. ■ iCeflK-Slf her bed. Was attended to by Captain Scot'■■''& land. Remembered Miss Bushby coming into the cabin. She was.much exhauste*?!^ at tho time. Could not remember what the captain said. There was not muchlisht in ' tho bunk. Felt her suddenly thrown <m her bed by Captain Scotland. Looked un and saw the captain with her.' She ? could not interfere—was not eoual H to it. They remained there about a minute '^ Miss Bußhby got up, and left tho captoffi.^ sitting by tho bed.—By Mr Hesketh : It '^ occurred about noon, just before dinner^M Did not know why Miss Bushby came intothe cabin. Mrs Sayers came in afterwards. ShnT was in the_ habit of attending upon her with/S the captain. Did not hear any calling out S for anyone. Was too ill to notice any thing that might have been e»id. Sha dined four weeks from the caphuVa-?^ table. She believed the ladieß were all??! f orved alike. Miss Bushby had pudding, also cocoa. Miss Bushby was very fond of pudding. She took pork, but was not aware that Miss Bushby had it. gh e yrjtfM ill all through the voyage. She raised her head and saw who was there,and then lay her head on tho pillow. Know Thomas^ Bridges ; lie is about tho Court. Was not' married to him yet; might be. Was talk-,, ing about thjs cose at Lovegrove's last1" Sunday. Lovegrove prsuaded them to tell". ' the truth ; she was sick of it, and went bntSS into the fresh air. While she was sick iKeS had the bo?t food.llemembercd going on the. poop about a complaint Mrs Gilbert had ■'■ made. Asked Miss Bushby what sbe =wa&'-.§ doing with the captain on her bed.-^Bv>A|i Mr Willliamson : She went to Mr Mays ta give information on this cose. ,Mr-MaTO;|| sent for her ; was not induced to give thia ;1 evidence by other people. The chicken andpilf cocoa, were stopped, and she did not recSdivAill the same attention ; the reason was, «ho refused to go into the Captain's room when. ■ the rest of the passengers were gone tttS bed.—Philip Bridges, second steward, gave evidence, but not of material importance,*H The Court was then adjourned. ■ ;' ?

This Day.

Miss Oaksford recalled by Mr Heoketh ■ Pvomembered being on dock when the .sailors were scrubbing tho paint on the starboard side of the vessel. It was about a week before arriving in port. She spoke to the Captain. She was standing np. He'■:':. ordered her off the poop, and she went into* l\ the cabin. Knew the "house," spoke to the Captain at the corner He threatened^S to have her sent home. She begged him not to do so. She then apologised for *ls calling him an "old beast." Bid call Him the "devil's grandfather." Did not go on ' her knees before him, and sue for pardon. *i Did not shed tears of repentance.—Mr Heg. :il keth said he bad two witnesses who would prove that she did so.—Witnessi: 'Tis a lie, sir; a downright lie. The deck was covered . > with sand, and in kneeling her dress would S have been spoiled.—To Mr Williamson: She went on the poop against the captain's order, and he threatened to send her nomo, -: She called him that name because he was in 1 the habit of making indecent remarks. Her apology was sham, but she thought she haA better eat humblo pie than fare worse» Knew the Radford family, there wero tha father and mother, two boys, and seven * girls. They were a family of liars, and eft joyed special privileges from the captain.—. Mr Williamson tendered the plan in evk 1 dence drawn by John Mitchell Walker.— Mr Hesketh admitted the plan, and as this was the case for the prosecution he would make a few remarks on the charge, and it 1 necessary call evidence for the defence. %. His Worship considered that the evidence was insufficient for a conviction, and the captain was discharged. This closed the proceedings

THEATRE ROYAL. - Professor Anderson, the Wizard.

Professor Anderson, the Wizard of the North, opened his season of stage-conjuring ■ and sleight-of-hand magic at the Theatre. Koyal last night under decidedly in* 1 auspicious circumstances. The rain poured 1 down heavily and continuously for hour*':' before the entertainment began, . bur "'.■ despite these drawbacks, a very, fair audi- I ence braved the elements and nssembled to see the " show." It may at once be affirmed | that Professor Anderson is by' far tbtf? cleverest performer of legerdemain and its cognate arts who has visited Auckland; since Heller was here nearly fifteen years ago. The mantle of the father has des cended ; upon the shoulders of the son, and by .years of practice in the occult and mystic science he has become facile princeps .as juggler and illusionist. Bis wife Mrs Louise Maude Anderson is also an adept in other kinds of phenomena equally interesting and curious. l The Professor travels with an unusually ■ large amount of.paraphernalia. Last night - the stage was covered to its full depth with a, heterogeneous collection of articles used in the course of the entertainments, and as they were all attractive looking and artistic, ally arranged they formed a charming back ground. Many of the tricks were old, but they were invested with fresh inteiesfc by the very neat manner in ■whljsKjJl they were executed, while there wete , quite a. number of new ones all "the more inscrutable from their apparent sim?;: plicity There were first of all the usualf tricks with bottles, bells, candles, gloves and flowers, then the magic canary and' cage which suddenly disappear while the:-1 conjuror stands beside the stalls, the bird only to reappear in another cage previously empty, and finally, the familiar production of basins of water containing gold fish from table-cloths lifted carelessly from the backs of chairs and turned inside and out before; the eyes of the audience. During the performance of all these feats, of skill and prestidigitation the Professor ' was ■ ,at-M| tired in ordinary evening dress with his coat sleeves well tucked-up. Mrs' Anderson then made her debut, -and after being put into a mesmeric trance, she . read and gave out correotly from the stage, certain names which were written down and retained by various people among the audi-' ence. __. There was no apparent collusion,-. | and this effort at " thought-reading," as it was termed, elicited much applause. The , lady also, in her normal state but blind folded, located an imaginary pain on the-i? part of an individual who had chosen for I the non.cc to be afflicted in the toe, and wrote down upon a slate, figures yip to 13i which were whispered into her husband's ear in different portions of the stalls and pit. Jn S the second portion of the entertainment tha Professor appeared in Oriental costume, and began by producing a large variety of - articles from a' common belltopper, such as • a big doll, a collection of feathered and iron-pointed darts, and an immense ribbon of paper, from the midst of which several • lanterns' wore extricated as well as a couple • j of live rabbits, which were th»n apparently rolled into one. Then, from a small shallow ; table in the form of a ledger, were produced. lanterns, bird-capes, and lastly a gasalier,:; with all its jets burning. Next followed the _ decapitation scene in which the audience appear io see Mrs Anderson's head cut off with a heavy cleaver, and sub- •;; 3equent}y clearly descry by the aid oi a blu.e' light the headless trunk in one portion, of the stage and the talking head "within a reoess beside a mirror at the other. ■ After another interval the Professor gave_ further proof of hAs expertnees in his tricks with the handkerchief and in his hunt for money, catching hitherto in visible coins here, there, and everywhere, making 'small boys cough and sneeze shillings into, v belltopper, shaking florins. , out of theiy sleeves and hair, disentangling hfllf-cyowns from puzzled gentlemen's moustaches and beards, finding silver \ypon the soles of his swn feet, and, (v the end transporting, by a word eight, coins into a seemingly empty glass casket, Mrs Anderson created much amusement by' her "Five Minutes in a Picture Gallery,* wherein, by the aid of picture masks, she appeared in turn as an Irishman, a fashion able young lady, an Aberdeen Scotchman, Lady Gay. Spanker (giving the famous dft sci iption of the huut), Lady Teazle (with ex- ; tract from the Qnarrel Scene), Mrs Caudle with a fragment of a curtain lecture), Chawles (with a few remarks) and Mrs Brown (with some reminiscences of her visit tothe"Theayter)." MrsAndereonis a clever mimic anda good elocutionist. Theperform ance concluded witb the Indian bosket feat, }b which Mrs Anderson, after being placed in a. largo oblong basket, is apparently run through the body with a sword, as she shrieks loudly during the operation, but is ' subsequent^ seen making her eseopo by. way of the stalfe; Another feat of Indian Jugglery, is pro«ttsed to-night, tho Wizard undertaking to run a sword and,some ; rjhboos,through his body while standing- >~ upon the stage. No one need feel doubtful : of the quality of the entertainment—it ia - really first-class. ... ' ,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1884.



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