SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER $o™vXrnlng.0™vXrnlng. 1.0 RUSSET.—This Kvcning, 5.35 SrjVKJSE.—Tomorrow Moini lg, 0.21 BOON'S AGE.-Full Jloon, sth. 10 35 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. P "ithern Cross, s.s., Hutchinson, from the South Thomas Russell, s.b., Helander. from Gißborne TO-DAY.

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Omapere. s.s., Allman, for Grcymouth TO-DAY. Queen, eAooner, Jonos, for Hokianga

EXPORTS.

Per Irene, for New York—LOGO cases kauri gum.

Inwards Coastwise.- Morning Light, from Cdbbage Bay, with 300 posts; Columbia, from Russell, with 75 tons coal; Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, with 22,000 feet limber; Fanny, from U ha ngapoua, with 25,000 feet limber; Atalanta, from Tairna, with 21,000 feet timber. OUTWABD3 Coastwise.—Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Coralio. for Mercury Bay; Bessae, tor Kennedy Bay ; Mann, for Tairua; Fanny Kelly, for Mongonui; Ruby, for Coromandd ; Sovereign of the Seas, foe Tryphena; Atalanta. for Tairua.

The brigantine Bannockburn arrived at Lyttel ton fromKaipara yesterday.

The 5.3. Tongariro left Lyttelton for London yesterday. Included in her cargo are 5 boxes of gold valued at £22,1:97, shipped by the Bank of New Zealand.

The 8.8. Southorn Cross arrived from Welling ton and intermediate ports early yesterday morning. Passcngors: Messrs Strong and Thorndyke, Mr and Mrs Gillespie and family. Thß s.s. Wairarapa, having been detained nt Southorn ports, twill not arrive hero before to morrow morning.

The b.s. Thomas Russell arrived from Napier and Gisborno with a cargo of sheep and cattle yesterday morning. Sho is expected to return South early this evening.

The brigantine Irene cleared at the Customs to-day for Now York, for which port she has a full cargo of kauri gum, comprising 1,2G0 cases, valued at £22 324. She takes one passenger, Mrs Horton. _,

The new schooner Malictoa did not sail on Saturday afternoon, as was expected. She had a trial in harbour yesterday, and behaved satisfactorily. 'The Maliotoa will probably leave for Samoa this evening.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Rotorua, s.s., Anderson, (torn tho South

The Union i.'o.'s s.b. Rotorua arrived from I he South at 8 o'clock this morning, with 30 tons cargo and tho following passengers: Mesdames Heenan and family, Pratt, Gilmour, and Putt, Misses Purchas, Hayles, and Charlock, Mesirs Pratt, Horton, Geo, McDouglas, Compton. La Barbe,.Damont, Pearson, Harris, Flyger, Gil mour, Nelson, Levi. Brown. Clark. Putt. Wil liams, Craiginille, Waller, Sergeant Pratt, Ur. Heenan. and 10 steerage. Sho leaves again for the South to-morrow morning at S o'clock. Latest train for passcng- rs: 7.15.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, Saturday.-Arrived: Pet, barque, gone up Wairoa; Cabarfeidh, barque, going to Port Albert. Loaded: Syren, brig; Saxon, schconer.

Point Curtis. Saturday.— The tarque Grasmere is loading baulk limber hero.

Helensville, Saturday.—The barque Jules Mario has arrived here, and will load at the mill, also the brig Nightingale. The barque Devonport is loading baulk timber in Xaukapakupa creek.

Th Kopuru, Sal ur Jay.—The following vessels are loading here: iiarque, Pelham, brinantlres Defiance, Nora, schooners Annie Wilson and Mann ion.

Aratapu, Saturday.—The brigs Albeit the Good and brigantines Aratapn and Sarah Pile are loading at these mills.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Christchuhch, this day.— Arrived: Hawoa. from North; Koranui. from Dunedin and Timaru. Sailed: Tiniartt, for Westpoit; Tongariro, for London. Amongst her cargo arc 5 boxes gold, weighing .",.*99jz3. Cdwts., valued at £22,397 Bs, shipped by tho Bank of New Zea land. She I akes about 3,800 frozen sheep.

THAMES, this day.—Sailed: Endeavour schooner, for Lyttelton. with 61.800 feot timber. SYDNEY, this day.— Arrived this morning Steamship Manapouri.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs S. Cochrane &. Son offered to-daj at their auction rooms, Queen-street, 19 allotments in Park, Avenue, and Carlton Gore Roads for lease for GO years, when tho following prices were realised:—Lot 1, Ll3 per year; lot 2, Ll3 por year; lot 3, L 25 10s per year; lot 1, Lll per year; lot 5, LlO per year; lot 0, LlO Us per year ; lot 7, LlO per year: lot 8, Lll per year ; lot 9. LlO 10s por year; lot 10, Lll per year; lot 11, Ll2 per year; lot 12, Ll2 per year; lot 13, Lll 10a per year; lot 14, Ll2 per year; lot 1», Lll 10s per year; lot 16, HO per . ear; lot 17, Ll 1 per year; lot 18, Lll por year; lot 19, Lll per year.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mailb will Close ah cndeii i—

This Day, For Russell, Kawakawa. Whangaroa, anil Mongonui, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutii, and Opotiki, per

Wellington, at ft" p.m. . For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, ana Tairua, per Neptune or Rowena, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at a.30 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd lust. For Taranaki, Southern ports, and London, via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth, from Welling ton (per lonic), per Rotorua, at (5 a.m. For Waitara, etc., per Lalla Rookh, at 7.10 am. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Rotoma liana, at S a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 0.30 a m. For Tiiirtm. per Atalanta, at 9 a.m. For Mon joiiui. per Fanny Kelly, at 9 a.m. For New York, per Irene, at 11 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and , Warkwortb, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. I For Gisborno, Napier, and Southern ports, per ■ Southern Cross, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per \A an-arapa, at i p.m. For Rarotonga, per Aurora, at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu. Whangarci, Kamo. Tangihua. andMangapai. por Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. TiIOKSDAT, Ith inst. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 10th inst. Per s.s. City of Sydney as follows :— For Navigators Islands, Sanawich Islands United Statea of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, one British and Foreign West Indiea, at 1 p.m. For Unitod Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 a.m. Late lottcrs. bearing an extra feo of six pence in addition to tiie postage will be received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Satur day, October 25th, iSSt.

N.R—The s.s. lonic will leave Wellington for London via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth, on 6th Sopteinbor. Expccied length of passage from 40 to 12 dayp.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postniasto Chlof l'o.strOlllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AUGUST 30. 1831

Abbott's Opera House- W'llmotfs Dramatic and Comedy Company," Flowers of the Forest," 7.15 p.m.

Union-street Wesloyan Band of Hope Enter tainment, "Kitty's Triumph," songs, music, etc., 7.30 p.m. ■

Freemasons' Hall, Princess-street—Mooting of Ara Lodge, 7.3 ii p.m.

St. Sepulchre's M.I. Society - Debate: " Should the Land bo Nationalised I" Aillrma tive: Messrs Burton and Ussher. Negative: Messrs Williamson and Cherry. 8 p.m.

Monthly Inspection of Hobsoii Corps, 7.30 p.m-

Births.

BARRINGER.-On August .10,1S8I, at her resi dence, tho wife of It. Bariiuger of a daughter. NICHOLLS.—On August 27th. tho wife of W.

11. W. Mictions of a son. SOUTH.—On August 31, 1834, at John-street, Ponsonby, Mrs South of a daughter; botli doing well. ___B

Marriages.

WKSTWOOD-lIEIR.- On August 7th. at Pott Chalmers, by the Rev. J. Rylcy, William, second son of Mr James Wcßtwood. Rnmuera Auckland, to Mary, only daughter of tho lato Mr Arthur Heir, of Port Chalmers.

Deaths.

BUDDLE.—At Grafton Road, on Monday. Ul September inst. Sarah, relict of the late Rev. Thomas Buddie ; aged 71 years.

DUNNET.-On Ist September, at Jcrvois Road, Ponsonby, Helen, youngest daughter of George Dunnet; aged 20 years. Funeral will leave her father's rcßidonco at half-past 3 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) after noon, 2nd September.

McKLROY. —On Ist Sept., Samuel McElror, fate of Market Hill, County Armagh, Ireland aged 71-yeare. The funeral will leavo the rosidenco of .las. MoKlroy, Otahuhu, at I p.m., Weitiualay. Frlonds are respectfully invited. R.I.P.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future In the distance. And the good that we can do.

It is a sad thing to have to sound the death-knell of a great reputation ; and to that pass we hope we must not come in summing up the causes and effects of the political embroglio at Welling ton. We have no desire to form a premature judgment upon men whose motives have been so studiously con cealed that they can only be guessed at or inferred from the antecedent and surrounding circumstances. Still, " what's done we partly may compute," and no harm can be inflicted by taking a dispassionate review of recent events in the political arena ; asking our readers, like ourselves, to suspend judgment until the secret histoiy of the sinuosities of Parliamentary scheming at Wellington is more fully disclosed than at present. It has, ever since the dissolution of Parliament which led to last general election, been patent to the most superficial observer that Sir Geo. Grey and his party were playing an im portant part in the political game ; and it will therefore be of especial interest to note the actions of that party and watch what results'have followed upon their line of policy. Sir George Grey was himself ready to claim that, by commanding a compact party of in dependent members, he was placed in the position of having the real control of Parliament placed in his hands; we shall see how he hai used that power, and how far its use or abuse is res ponsible for the wasteful and discredit able proceedings of the last three weeks.

The defeat of the Atkinson Ministry tn June last, was by many truly con sidered a severe blow to North Island interests, which were just beginning to receive a fair share of attention. Sir George Grey, then recognised as "leader of the Opposition," helped to accomplish that defeat; but l'-e result of the general election —which is the true test of whether that action was justifiable or not —certainly weakened Sir George more than it did Major Atkinson, while it led to the creation of a strong Southern party, headed by Sir Julius Vogel, When the new Parlia ment met, the last-named party were so strong as to challenge the right of the Government to retain their seats on the Treasury benches, but they were not strong enough, without Sir George Grey's assistance, to accomplish the end in view. The member for City East was still in the (to him) proud position of being the arbiter between parties, and the virtual dictator of the colony, and he cast his vote with the South Island combination, as against the only fair Government to the North Island which has ruled the colony for a long period of years. The Stout-Vogel Government took office; but whether fr«m necessity or choice, trig Grey party were not represented in the Cabinet. Sir George and his followers again had the destinies of the Ministay com? milted to their keeping, and again they chose to perform fhejr -favourite " Cabinet trick " by ousting the short lived Adrainistraton.

Following this contretemps, we have had the futile attempts of the member for Clutha (then a Grevite) and of Sir George himself to form a Cabinet. In relinquishing his task after unsuccess? fully negotiating for a coalition, the member for Auckland East went out of his way to advise the Governor to call upon Major Atkinson as the gentle man most likely to form a Government which should command a majority of the House. His Excellency, doubtless giving due weight to the opinion of

such an experienced politician, acted upon the gratuitous counsel and'sent for Major Atkinson, who formed a Ministry which, while chiefly composed of new men, retained many of ihe bo. t features of the Atkinson Government of last Parliament. Still, however, the Premier found himself in a minority, unless he could secure the support of the Grey party. That support, any spectator would have said, should have been freely accorded ; but it was nol. Very templing offers were refused; the Grey party resolved again to play the part of iconoclasts, and incontinently smashed Ihe idols which they had helped to set up.

We search and surmise in vain to find the guiding principle of actions so apparently inconsistent and incon siderate, not to say reckless. There may he a hidden key to ihe mystery; but present appearances are lliat a great political genius, which was never 1 remarkable for constructive power, has developed a habit of mischievous destruction which is exerted in pure wantonness and without regard to con sequences. Personally, Sir George Grey is above the suspicion that his conduct has been influenced by any petty desire for place or its perquisites, and we shall to the very last resist any imputation that he has deliberately chosen a course, inimical to the in terests of Auckland and the colony, for the sake of furthering personal aims. The probability is that he has been misled by the evil counsels of one or more members of his party, and that he, though leader, is not responsible for recent vagaries. There may have been great interests secured by the suc cessive overthrow of Ministries ; but even here, where "Grey" is still a name to conjure with, faith has well nigh reached its utmost tension.

Sir James Prondergast, Chief Justice of Now Zoaland, expects to bo back in tho colony about Christmas.

Tho remains of tho late Col. Lockio, of Wellington, wero interred on Friday last with military honours.

A Parliamentary Society has beon formed in connection with Dunedin V.M.C.A., and MrThos. Dick is to open proceedings in the character of Governor.

Human remains havo been found on Bird Island, near Nolson. They hail evidently been thoro for many years, and thoro is no cluo as to how they came to bo in that situation,

Tho Hon. C. J. Pharnzyn is to bo indicted for having recorded his voto at tho rocont Foxton election while legally disqualified from doing so, owing to a former conviction undor the Corrupt Pructices Prevention Act.

Mr William Buchanan lias been no minated for the representation of City North in tlio City Council by Messrs David (loldio and .lames Wiseman. -Mr Buchanan is an experienced ox-Councillor, and bears tho reputation of possessing much prudent business capacity, consequently his presence in the Council just now should be sorvico ablo.

"After a storm comes a calm." Tho larrikins who so outrageously disturbed tho public peaco on tho previous Saturday oven iitfj, wero as quiet as mice on Saturday nrfjtit, and though -i couplo of hundred hoodlums witnessed tho arrest by Constablo Kcanoy of a man named .lohn Fagiin for being drunk and disordordly, thero was not, as the gallant constable remarked afterwards, so much as a "cheep" out of them.

In the chess tournament now being played by tho Grafton Chess Club, tlio scores stand as follows : - Ashton, won 7, lost 3; Boylan, won 1, lost 0, drew 2 ; Bruford, won 0, lost 5 ; Burton, won 0, lost 5, drew 1 ; Cousins, won 4, lost,'!; Oarliek, won 2, lost 2 ; llorric, won 2, lost 1 : Green, won 6, lost!, drew 1 ; llosking, won 5, lost 2, drew 1 ; Jakins, won 1, lost 4, drew 1 ; James, won 1, lost 1, drew 2 ; Lusk, won 5, lost 3, drew 1 ; Ridings, won It, lost 4, drew 2 : Sloman, won 4, lost 0 ; Watkins, won 3, lost 5 ; Wood, won 4, lost 0, drew 1. Tho match will be continued next Thursday.

A mooting of tho creditors of August Yollbracht, which was to havo been held on Saturday for the purpose of confirming tho resolution passed ot a previous meeting, lapsed for want of a quorum.

The usual weekly meeting of tho Ponsonby Baptist Mutual Improvement Association lias been postponed from to-morrow (Tues day) evening till Thursday ovening next, when an essay on " Being Equal to the Occasion " will bo read by one cf tho mem bers.

A sample of copper ore from the United Company's mino at Aniseed Valley, Nelson, has been tested, and found to contain 13 per cent, of copper, which is considered highly satisfactory, the oro not having undergone any dressing previous to being sent for testing.

At the twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, held at •Christchurch the other day, Mr J. Cooke was elected President, and the Hon. J. P. Peacock Vice-President. Tho Chamber has now 123 members. The assets are £2,2-10, and liabilities £334. TheCommitteo's report, which was ochoed in tho retiring President's address, referred to the railway rates, tlio West Coast railway, tho diroct steam service, the state of trade, tho conference of the Chambers at Wellington on September 15, the overloading of ships, and other matters of interest to commercial men. It took a hopeful view of trade, especially that in frozen meat and wool.

Tho moritorious effort to provide an in structive entertainment, on Saturday even ing at the Teraperanco Hall, was not at tended with that amount of patronage the concert really deserved. After tho Tem perance Drum and Fife Rand had played several livo.y marches, tho piano ac companist to the vocalists opened the pro gramme with a fantasia of popular melodies, assisted by Miss Mincher; duet, Messrs Thompson and Holton, "Larboard Watch ; " Mrs Anderson gave " An Address to Working Men;" song, "The Boys of the Old Brigade," Mr Thompson; solo, "Sweet Evening Bells," Mrs. Cann ; parody, " Bother My Pretty Flowers," Mr Stempt; comic ditty, "Never Again, Love," Mr Holton ; selections on the piano forte, Miss Mincher; song, " Far Away," Mr Mincher. The gem of the evening was the tasteful and feeling manner in which Mrsßeid sang the " Skipper and his Boy," which was rapturously encored. Recita tion, "Locheil's AV'arning," Mr Wharton ; song, "When tho Dewdrops," Mr Jonkin; Mr Thompson, " Tho Dying Bugler ; " Mr Wilkes had to respond to an oncore for "Tho Exeter Hall Young Man;" Mr" Vailo, " Nancy Leo," and a song from Mr Holton ended the programme. The director informed tho audionco that the next concert would be held on Saturday week, September 13th. A very large number of people visited tho Dock yesterday for tho purpose of seeing the steamship Triumph. Tho work on this vessel is proceeding briskly with a large number of workmen, and the new plates for the forward compartment aro nearly all in position. It is expected that the repairs necessary in tj'is quarter will be completed within two or three weeks, aftor which tho vessel is to bo docked stern fofemost, in order to permit of repairs which cannot bo done in her present position. Tho Sunday evening service in tho Theatre Royal was fully attended, TJ)o general socretary presided. The Rev. J. S. Hill delivered a stiiring address from tho words, " Behold the Lamb of God, which' taketh away the sin of the world." An instance of the value cf friendly societies is illustrated by the death of William Kerwin, who was recently killed by falling down the hold of the steamer Wellington, at Tauranga. Tlio deceased belonged to the Myrth Ledge of Druids, and liftd been a jnembor sufficiently long for his widow to draw £10, being half the usual funeral money allowed by j.hgSociety after six months' membership, John Bunyan was arrested at the village fli Gftrasftllj whither he had gono to preach, in November, Ipfitj. After gpni.e formalities he was conveyed to Bedfprd Gaol, where i»s remained a prisoner In custody.morj3 or less strict for twelve years. Hero he wrote his immortal "Pilgrim's Progress," from this world to that which is to come. On Thurs day next, in the Theatre Royal, the Rev. J, S. Jlill will deliver a lecture pn John Bunyan, with illustrations of the " Pilgrim's Progress," shown by the limelight.' The incidental music will be sung by the Theato choir. Admission ig jpy free ticket, which way bp obtained at; the Y.M,p,A, Rooms. "ROWH OH PORNS.'/_A,k for Wella'j .'(Bough on Corns.' yuiclf relief, complete lwrmnnent cure. Coma, warts, bullions. ___ Kein« -*■■ ---- 4 Co., Agents, Auckland. ■

Business in stock and sharemarket dull to-day. Sales—Colonial Bank, 42s 6d ; en quiries for Dunedin Accident shares, 2s 10s ; Prince Imperial v triflo lower than on Friday, 2K

Yesterday a petition to both Houses of Parliament against making any alteration in tho existing Licensing Act received a largo number of signatures at several Pro testant Churches in the city. When fully signed, it is intended to transmit the memorial to Wellington for presentation.

Airangemouts for a football match be tween Auckland and Tauiangateams having fallen through, it has boen definitely decided that on Saturday afternoon next a match— Ponsonby and North Shore combined v. a team selected from other Association Clubs —will be played in the Domain. The match should bo ono of tho best played during the season, and should attract a large number of onlookers.

Mi'T. B. Hannafnrd's scheme for tho pre vention of wrecks on the coast'; of Now Zea land is to bo brought under the notice of tho House of Representatives by means of a petition. Tho proposed apparatus has already been described in our columns, and the inventor has since brought tho subject directly under the notice of many prominent citizens. Tho result is that a memorial is being extensively signed praying tho Houso of Representa tives to givo favourable consideration to Mr llaiinafoi'd's petition iv the intorcst of tlio public safety, and tho credit of tho colony. His Worshiptho Mayor's signature heads tho list, and many other influential names are being appended.

Tho marriage of Mr C. A. Baker to Miss F. Whitakor, youngest daughter of Sir Frederick Whitakor, which we announced on Saturday, was an ovont of groat interest to local fashionable circles. At throe p.m. tho ceremony was performed at St. Paul's Cathedral, the officiating clergymen boing the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie nnd the Rev. C. M, Nelson. The bride was given away by Sir Frederick, whilo Mr A. Whitakor actod as groomsman. Tho costume of the bride consisted of a whi'o satin dress, richly trimmed with lnco ami sprays of orango blossom, with wreath to match. J n her hand sho carried a beautiful bouquet of whilo (lowers. Tho four bridesmaids — Miss Emily Whitakor, Miss Augusta iMinnett, Miss Eva Cham berlain, and Miss Lilian Lawford — were dressed in Indian muslin and lace, postboy hats trimmed with laco and ostrich foathers, &c, while each carried a bouquet of ferns and forgct-ino nots. Tho following wero those present :•— Mr and Mrs F. A. Whitakor, Mrs Minnolt, Major and Mrs Shepherd, Lady and Miss O'Korkc, Miss Shepherd, Mrs Chamberlain, Mrs Cowie, Mrs and tho Misses Fenton, Mr and Mrs Dcnniston, and Miss C. Lawford, Messrs A. Whitakor, E. Whitakor, 11. Whitakor, ti. Cooper, A. E. Isaacs, M. Severn, E. Shakespeare, 11. Laing, and E. O'Rorko. The " Wedding .March" by Mendelssohn, was played by Mr ilutdwiek, organist of tho church, Alter tho ceremony was concluded, the bii-Jo and bridegroom left for Sir Frederick Whitakoi's country residence at Lake Taka puna.

Rev. T. Mackenzie Eraser, M.A., delivered an outspoken lecture last evening in St. David's I'rosbytcriuu Church, on " Presbyterian Psalmody — What it has beon, and what it should bo." His texts were taken fiom Psalms 148, v. 12 and 13,

ami 149, v. 1. In the course of his remarks Mr Eraser said that I'ros-bytorinu psalmod) had got tho character of being outrageously

and unmistakably bad ; it was frequently said, if you want to hoar bad singing, go to a Presbyterian church. In the days of our forefathers the singing, especially in churches of Scotland, was facile, princcpx, and celebrated for tho heartiness of its praise. Tho preacher gave a sketch of suc cessive religious revivals from the days of Luther in Germany, Knox in Scotland, and Wosloy in England, to tho rovivials of later periods down lo Moody and Sankoy, Praise is the outlet of emotional feelings, and tho most important part of public worship; it is an outburst of thanksgiving for daily mercies. Evangolical religion seeks to praise Cod with full heart and voice in tho congregation, and it is the only part of public worship in which tho people can audibly and vocally tako part. Even prnyor, he believed, should occupy a secondary plaeo in religious services, anil tho sermon be regarded as the most secular part, Thoro is no pulpit in heaven ; thero all is praise. Ho advo cated singing by notation, and hoped the day was far distant when the singing-master's services would bo dispensed with in our public schools, as the cultivation of tho voice was an essential branch of education, if people sang by notation in oureongregations, the effect would be immense ; but Presbyte rians had fallen into tho slovenly and lazy habit of singing by the cur. Bad singing in connection with divine worship, was a sin, and so long as people regarded singing in churches as a lively relief to the graver portion of the service, instead of a musical expression of devotion, so long would the lazy, slovenly habit continue

Tho Rev. .1. K. Davis, M.A., olliciated alone yesterday morning at St. Sepulchre's Church, and preached an excellent and thoroughly practical sermon from Philiipians, c.-1, v. lU, " But my God shall supply all your need," etc. The preacher referred to man's natural and spiritual wants in logical succession, showing that mun is ever long ing for something which he does not possess, and instead of being thank til for the bless ings within his sphere of enjoyment, ho h ever dissatisfied, yet this dis po.-ition to murmur might bo a part of (lod's plan in order that man may feel his necessities and his dependence for continued supplies of physical and spiritual comforts on tho Supreme Power The text was care fully and judiciously elaborated, and highly creditable to tho abilities of tho preacher. It rarely falls to the lot of ono cleryman to perform the wholo of tlio church sot-vice at Sfc. Sepulchre s ; the occurrence therefore is the more remarkable.

A gentleman, formerly of Auckland, writing from California, says : —"lam very much disappointed in California; have not had a drop of rain for two months, and do not expect any during tho noxt four and fivo months. Everything js parched up; wheat and barley aro tho only grain that will grow without irrigation. Thero are plenty of small fruit gardens about hero (Knight's Ferry), and one vineyard of seventy acres, which produces 30,000 gallons of wine per year. Tho soil is alkali; manure spoils it; water is all "that the soil requires. I havo seen laud here that has been cropped with wheat for 25 years, and this year it is better than over, bear ing 35 bushels per acre. Ono hot day in July last, a man lit his pipe, nnd throw the lighted match into standing wheat, and a terrible conflagration ensued, burning over 15,000 acres of wheat ready to cut, ono proprietor losing 40,000 bushels by tho firo. You can drive 70 miles through this valley, and nothing but wheat and barley on both sides as far.as the eye can reach. The farmers are harvesting now. Thoy havo a machine for cutting, threshing, screening, and bagging, all at onco, and when tho corn loaves tho machino it is roady for tho market. About 40 acres por day aro gathered by the machine. I saw ono at work ; it takes 20 to 30 mules to work a machine - eleven abreast. Farm hands get two dollars a day and found, and consider they avo woll paid at this rate; they work sixteon hours for a day. They get their meals cooked and prepared iv a travelling boardiug-houso. At niglit thoy drop to rest like sheep, any where, feeling no ill effocts from tho ground, as tho atmosphere is so very dry ; ono can almost live oh air. But for till that Now Zea land is 1,000 por cont. better than California, to my thinking. As soon as I recover from tho malaria fever from which lam sufforing,l intend going down to Mexico—a land, lam fold, flowing with milk and honey, and if I find those luxuries in Mexico, I may settle there, if not, I shall seek further for pastures new." It is now believed that if thecongregntipn of tho Scots Chiirph, Melbournp, can suc ceed in getting their bill for the detachment of that charge, with all the property ap pertaining to it, from tho Presbyterian Church of Victoria, passed through tho Parliament of that colony, they intend to calf the Rev. Mr Strong, of heretical noto riety, to minister to thorn. Mr Strong, : who was their former pastor, and who had 'to resign in consequence of a prosecution j raised agains thim for heresy by tho Pres : ; bctery of Melbourne, has been residing in - tjio west of Scotland during the past eight , months, Owing to }iis not being able to , obtain tho uoUal Bresbyterial (seftifipata from the Victorian Church, lie cannot ob tain a charge in Scotland. The bill is en countering a strong opposition in the Yictopian Parliament,' owing to the extraor dinary peculiarity of it. Wo recommend our lady friends to see Smith and Caughcy's first display of spring and summer dress materials.—jApvT.)' The North New Zealand Settler for September contains, besides'numerous other aiticles o£ practical interest to every fijrmcr, gardener, and aicliardist. a, most valuable article pn Orange Culture, written expressly for the Setti.hu by MrG. It. Alderfon, embodying some pf thp results pi the writer's recent investiga tions jo Niiw Spiith Waips o'ri' the-- subject of orspige cultivation, upon which' lie lias been .specially commissioned to cpllect information and report by the N. Z. Government.. To bo had at all booksellers, price Gd ; annual subscrip tion, 6s.

THE NEW ZEALAND SUGAR REFINERY.

A Visit of Inspection,

Or all our local industries none has starter! into life so suddenly, pushed forward its operations so rapidly and so unobtru sively withal,and taken up so commanding a position within a short time, as the Sugar Refinery, whoso works now form quit© a feature of tlio opposito shore of the harbour. ! For fully a decade tlio press of the colony, stimulated by the example set in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, vigorously agitated tho question of establishing a New Zea land refinery which should absorb tho raw product of tlio South Seas, and mono poliso the markets of tlio colony. It became a subject of inter-urban jealousy, and spas modic efforts were made at various times in each of the four lending centres ot popula tion to take the initiative in starting a Com pany, which should definitely fix the locution of Now Zealand relining opera tions, and at tlio samo time claim the bonus which a paternal Government had boon induced to oiler. Thcso fitful attempts, however, led to no practical result. In time the matter coasod to bo talked of, each of tlio rival cities apparently resting content in the belief that nono of the others could steal a march upon it. During 1882, how ever, the subject was suddenly revived by tho announcement that an influential com pany had boon formed to commonco opera tions in Auckland, and by its almost simul taneous application to tho Harbour Board for a lease of a prescribed portion of the foroshoro. Tho Company's Start. The subsequent history of the concern must bo fresh in tlio minds of our readers. After sundry negotiations, in the course of which the Harbour Board, fully impressed with the magnitude of tho undertaking, marshy portion of tlio northern shore, mado every reasonable concession, the Company secured at a peppercorn rental a loaeo for 50 years of tho foreshore at Duck Creek. This was an unhabited between Kauri Point and Birkenhead, and immediately opposite Homo Bay, Ponsonby It was peculiarly adapted for tho Company's purposes, however, from the fact that it wus tho embouchure of a crook possessing a good How of water, and also that deep anchorage could bo obtained at a short distance from the shoro. 189 acres of land extending up the creek on both sides for a considerable distanco wore also purchasod privately from tho owners. Settlement then had hardly ex tended beyond Nortlicoto along the harbour line, and from that place to Kauri Point tho scone was wild and bleak. The Company entered with vigour upon extensive excava tion works, involving the" employment of about 150 labourers, for whose convenience tlio ferry Borvico was extended to Duck Crook. Very soon dwelling houses began to appear upon tho fern-clad spur abovo tho scone of operations, and as tho cliil' was pierced and levelled, and a large portion of tho marsh reclaimed, largo buildings of brick began to rear themselves aloft. Sinco then, the few scattered houses havo been joined by others until a double row has been formed, constituting a broad and well defined street of 3f> cottages, a shop, and a school-house, while a lofty chimney-stuck, surrounded by a pile of brick factory build ings and approached by wharves and jetties, suggest ut once thoir vaiston d'etre. Whilo thcso operations wero going on, wo wero twice enabled to publish somo intorim information concerning the progress of the works, but it was represented to us that a full description would be best given after thoy had boen fully completed. As this stage has now been attained, wo gladly accepted an invitation on Saturday last to pay a visit of ins)K.-ction to tho works. First Impressions. Leaving I ho Queen-street Wharf by tho 11.-H) steamer, we enjoyod a pleasant trip up (ho harbour, and in tho course of half-an liour, having mado calls at Nortlicoto and Birkenhead, wo made fast to the outer jetly of Sugaropolis. As our little vessel steamed up to the wharf, wo had timo to rccogniso and wonder at tho vit9t changes which have beon made Tho high cliff has been cut through and levelled, other land reclaimed, und a congeries of substantial brick structures witli gal vanised iron, roofs erected close up to tho lino of foreshore, whilo two wharves run out at different points, the more westerly ono terminating in teocs, which extends some distanco on either sido. The wharves aro fitted with iron tram-rails, cranes, and jiggers, ond underneath their flooring runs hydraulic piping connected with tho refinery and all its associated machinery. Everything botokened careful preparation under n-practised oyo, and sug gested a good jdoa of the magnitude of the operations ou which tho Company are about to outer. Our Reception. On tho wharf wo met with a genial wel come from Mr .lames Muir, tho Company's working manager, who at onco led tho way to his residence on tho slopo of the hill, to tlio west of tiie refinery, where an appe tising rofection was duly discussed. The road thither lies through what was onco tho orchard of Mr Matthews, nnd, as tho trees wero not removed, sevornl of them are buried up to thoir upper branches—now luxuriantly blossoming—by tho earth, with which tho thoroughfare lias been formed. Mr Matthews's houso has beon moved to a position midway between Mr Muir's and tho refinory, and has now been fitted up for tho accommodation of Mr J udd, tho Customs ollicer, who has been appointed to tako charge of the bond. Tho Wharves and Offices. Under tho chaperonago of Mr Muir, wo returned to the wharf in order to take up our tour of inspection from tho boginning. An idea of tho difliculties of tho Company's preliminary operations may bo gained from the fact that in forming tho sito 120,000 cubic yards of clay had to bo shifted, and that by means of two pug mills part of this ' clay was worked up into a million and a-half of bricks for tho buildings, dams, etc. Then two dams bad to be constructed, buildings and cottages erected, massive machinery placed in position, ond two wharves run out, each 210 feet long, with an outward jetty of -130 feet. Tho wharves stand on tho so.id rock, tho holes for tho piles having had to bo blasted out witli dynamite, and they command a doptli of 21 feet at low spring tides. All this work lias been accomplished since January, 1883, when the Company first broke ground. Of the two wharves, the eastern one is exclusively designed for tho discharge of coal, which is thence conveyed over a tram line to tho depot in iron trollies, worked by hydraulic power. In fact, every thing in and about tho place is worked by an application of water power according to tho most improved methods patented by Sir William Armstrong and Co., of Now castlo-npon-Tynp. Tho shipping wharf is provided with a long-jibbed hydraulic crano and hydraulic jigger, which nro cajiable of discharging cargo at tlio rate of 200 tons per diem. Hydraulic piping for supply and return water is carried up on the outward jotty, and thonco along tlio t.vo shipping tees. When the wafer has performed its office in moving tho hoisting plant to action, it returns ' again to the engino and accumulator, to bo onco more compressed for use, so that nono of it is lost. These jetties aro fenced in on all sides, so that the danger of accidental drowning by falling into tlio water from tjiem is minimised. At \\\o shoro end of tho jotty, and closo to tho sugar stores, is placed ono of Pooloy and. Sons' largest sized weighbridges, over which ali sugar, tqoth inward and outward, is run. By an ingenious arrangement, the lover of the bridge has been brought within, tho office, so that tho weighing indicator can bo read at ono and tho same timo by tho weighing clerk and Customs offiper. The ollico is divided into rooms for tho manager of the refinery, the ongineer, delivery and weighing clerk, and Customs officer! At present a trafiiway is being used botween tiie vessels and the bonded store, but Mr Muir considers that ho will be able to do the work more cheaply and efficiently by rail. Her Majesty's Bond. Having made a hasty survey of all these outer precincts, we bent our steps towards the pile of buildings, for tho purpose of enter ing upon the internal inspection. Mr Muir, with characteristic love of method, had resolved to follow up tho various stages of the process of manufacture in their due order, nnd, as a consequence, we began with, f/,J.e bond whither the raw sugar, is taken, lis "it is kuidc-1 at tiie Company's wharves. It is a large and spacious edifice'on the western extremity of thp block. At the present timo jt pontajns het.ygen throp and four thousand tons of raw sugar and possesses storage capacity for fully half as much rnbre. One wpuld naturally incline to think that this should prove amply suffi cient for a considerable time to oonje. The directors judge otherwise. Already seven vessels heavily freighted with the crude

material are On" their way hither from Java,' and the ereptiph of an additional prJcf? store at' the western side of '"the prespnt one |S be'jpg pappy pr.oceed.ed wvtj- so a§ tp anticipate wlfiir arrival. When this extension is completed the Company will be enabled to store no

less than than ton thousand tons of raw sugar. Our entrance into the bond was delayed in an unexpected manner. Mr Judd, with a due senso of official responsi bility, produced the patent key, lilted it into tho lock, and, after a momentary pause to oxpluin its special merits, called attention to tlio smoothness of its working. But unfortunately the lock would not budge. Tho key was re fitted, and again turned, but with a similar result. It was then turned in opposite directions, rattled against the lock, wrestled with, coaxed and persuaded, but all to no purpose. Mr Muir essayed his practised hand, but the difficulty proved worse than a Chinese puzzle to him. Mr Judd camo smilingly up to scratch for a second trial, was again placed Iwrs tie. combat, and gracefully retired in favour of the manager. On tho plan of ono up and one down, the struggle with tho refractory lock continued for sometime, until at last the magic "Open Sesame" was hit upon to effect the desired result. Mr Muir, by means of a splinter, of wood, carefully fished out a miscellaneous assortment of soft goods from the cylinder of the key, and then, after shaking up the lock again, shot the bolt home. Wo entered tho building, and found it lofLy, spacious, and scrupulously clean. Tho roof is about 38 foot from the floor, and on both sides of us wero ranged pockets of sugar, stacked up horizontally to a height of 32 feot. Those aro the shipments tiiat havo so far arrived from Java. The most recent consignment was that which camo by tho Androklos, and it was easily distinguished from tho rest by tho moist appearance of tho pockets in which it is contained. A sample of the raw sugar was shown us. It was a soft, sticky mass, suggestivo of perspiring toffy, and redolent of molasses and rum. Tho samo odour was diffused throughout tho building, butthefreo circula tion of fresh air tones it down. Occupying various positions on the vacant space boyond tho door are three large jiggers used for stacking purposes. These, as well as a lifting cage at the eastern wall of tho building just opposite the door, aro worked by hydraulic power, the main water pipes passing in a supply there on their way to the wharf crano and jigger.

Sugar Molting,

The lifting cage works from tho lloor of tho bond to the raised floor of the adjoin ing building, to which the withdrawal of a sliding door mounted on wheels affords con venient access. In imagination wo followed the raw sugar up the swiftly working cage to the platform upon which it is discharged, but in reality we adopted tho more pro saic .method of leaving the bond, walking round to the eastern side of tho adjacent building, and mounting by several flights of steps to the raised platform. It resembles the bridge of a steamer, from which the visitor looks down on one sido U[On tho piled-up contents of tho bond, and on tho other upon a mass of machinery, the various divisions of which are connected by platforms and approached by steps. The raw sugar is delivered by the cage at the rate of a couplo of tons each timo to the raised lloor, or " cuttingin " platform, as it is called, from tho fact that hero is performed tho operation of cutting open the flax pockets containing the sugar. By means of tho hydraulic cage, 100 tons per diem may be lifted from tho bond to the plat form. After being Gut open tho contents of the pockets are shot through a trap door in tho lloor into the "blow-ups" or molt ing pans, where the initial operation in tho relining process takes place. These pans aro two in number, circular iv shape, with a holding cupacity of six tons of sugar each, and thoy are charged ovory half-hour. They each contain 120 feot of solid drawn fivo - inch closed copper coil for tho purpose of heating by steam, and they aro supplied with hot and cold water pipes, as well as syrup and sweet-water pipes. Tho sweet water con tains tho sugar refuse, and on tho principle of allowing as little waste us possible, it is preserved for tho sake of the saccharine matter which it holds in solution. At tached to each of the molting pans are a couplo of 4-inch steam inlet valves and outlet steam traps. Thoy aro also provided with revolving iron agitators which pro mote tho liquefaction ol the sugar just in the samo way as tho stirring of a spoon in a cup of tea subserves the samo purpose on a smaller scale. This agitation is neces sary, for the sugar ha 3to be melted at the low temperature of 150 degreos Fahrenheit —great heat being exceedingly destructive to crystallisation, As all salts in solution will form into crystals under the influence of extreme cold, Mr Muir considers that refrigerating apparatus might bo used with advantage for an improved method of sugar manufacture. The melt ing pans aro fitted with false bottoms, which, whilo allowing the saccharine liquor to run off rapidly, retain such grosser impurities of tho raw material as bits of cane, gravel, sand, and other dirt. In the pans the liquor is worked up to n density suitable for filtration ; usually from 25 to 30 Baume gauge. Thence it passes by tho outlet traps on to cloth filters, technically known as tho Taylor filter, situated in

Tho Refinery Proper.

This is a building with two sides of brick, and two of east-iron columns, 90 feet by (10 feet, and, liko the other structures, roofed witli galvanised iron. Among its contents are "blow-up"pans, bag filters, bagwashing tanks, vacuum pans, heaters, two vacuum engines and pumps, one large pumping engino for injecting water drawn from end of coal wharf to vacuum pans, four large centrifugal machines and engines, and a railway from tlio heaters to the machines. Tho raised platform is high up on its western sido. To revert, however, to tho liquor which wo loft running its rapid course from the melting pans to tho filters. These aro a novel and ingenious arrange ment of pipes similar to the moulds of a candlo frame, and they aro fixed in the roofs of certain square cast-iron compart ments bearing somo resemhlance to a series of railway carriages. Inside tlio compart ments tho pipes look liko tho necks of so many bottles fitted into holes in tho cvailing. To thcso bottle-necks ai'O tied filtering bags mado of the bost Orleans cotton, doublo twilled, each one being about 2 feet in diameter, and 7 feet long. Tho cloth is so closely woven as to retain the minutest particles of mechanical impurity, whilo permitting tho purified liquor to freely esud.o. Each bag is encased in a flaxen sheath, and when distended they bear a striking similitudo to pud dings of plethoric proportions. In order to facilitate the process ot filtration, they have to be surrounded by an atmos phere of steam, to keep tho liquor hot, and hence it is that tho workmen who are employed in this department havo to adopt a costume which may be described as Central African in its primitive sim plicity. Each bag presents a largo extent of filtering surface, and as it gradually fouls with impurities, the percolating fluid is driven to the clean surface. When thoroughly foul, they are removed and thoroughly washed in tanks specially set apart for that purpose. In England the residuum is utilised, but here for the present it will be allowed to run to waste. Each of tho cast iron compart ments already referred to contains 170 of those metal bottles, from which the filtering bags depend, and a door gives access to each of them. Tho bag filters aro provided with run-off valves and gutters, steam coils insido and steam commotion outsido, while tho tanks for cleansing them in have hot ami cold water connections and mangling rollers driven by steam power. From tho bag filters tho purified liquor is -conducted by iron gutters to east iroii receivers fitted into n suiikon collar, whence it is pumped into iinmonso oast iron reeeivors as tho top of tho c]mr cylinder or char filtorin.g house.

(To be Continued.),

SPORTING NEWS.

Otago Hunt Club's Meeting.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Dunedin, this day. Tiie fqllowipg acceptances liavp been re peived :—

Kensington Handicap. — Lady Emma, Captain Webster, Hagar, Billy, Trumpeter, and Violin,

Tally-iio,—King Arthur, Magic, Lin wood, Rona, Glenora, Trapper, and Falcon. Shorts.—Lady Emnia, Water Nymph, Captain Webster, H.agar, Billy, Trumpeter, Molly B.awn, Spofforth, and Leonie.

Christmas Races at Thames.

(.ov insLisait.vr"*.—own corresponded),

Thames, this day

The Thames Jockoy Club has decided to hold a two days' race mooting during Christinas week.. The accounts | 0 r the past year showed p, cysdit balance of £500.

The local bookmakers announce that they will attend at Tattersalls' this ovening tp feet ori the Metropolitan, Stakes to be r\.n to-fliorro'p-,

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

lUcforo 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—Five persons wero punished for this offence in tlio ordinary way.

Disorderly.—John Farley was charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct on Saturday.—Prisoner pleaded guilty.—Con stable Keany explained.—Fined 20s or 7 days. Gambling.—John Brown was charged with a breach of the Gaining and Lotteries Act by playing a game with dice, known as "Sweat em "at Ellerslie, in the parish of Epsom, on the 30th ult.—Mr James B. Graham appeared for the prisoner, and said that the incarceration of prisoners in our police cells wan grossly inhuman. The prisoner Brown was in a very delicate state of'health, and several gentlemen had spoken to him upon the subject. Thero was an effort made to get tho man Brown bailed out. He had nothing to say against the cleanliness of tiie cells, but the absence of all accommodation was cruel. Bis voice might be like one crying in tho wilderness, but be thought it to be his duty to represent tho matter to J lis Worship. Sergeant Gamble said tho cells wero constructed . in tho same manner all over the colony, I also in Ireland and Scotland, ami I every attention was paid to cleanli ness, and 'there was an abundance of fresh air—His Worship said he feared he could not sec how ho could assist in tho matter. Ho had seen the cells, and must say they wero not very comfortable places. —Prisoner pleaded guilty to the charge.— Sergeant Gamble said ito did not wish to press for a heavy penalty ; he was not in a position to explain the nature of the game "Sweat'em." Detective Hughes, how over, was in possession of the 'secret. —Detectives Hughes was then sworn, and produced a series of illustra tions, a pistol, tin tickets, and gam ing clothes, on which the prisoner was sure to will. It was undoubtedly a gross swindle, and, in his opinion, "Sweat'eni" was an appropriate term. Had known skilled swindlers to make £25 in an hour. Mr Graham apologised for prisoner,who had a settled conviction that ho was nob acting unlawfully. Dr. Hooper had stated prisoner's constitutional weakness, and if imprisoned it might load to his early death. Sergeant Gamble saioL prisoner had been previously convicted rlrV' chance," a similar game. I'ined £5 and costs, or 14 days'.

Larceny.—GeorgeHeighway was charged with stealing a parrot-cage, value ISs, the property of Messrs Holland and Keegan, on the 30th ult.—Sergeant Gamble said prisoner walked deliberately into Mr Holland's shop in Grey-street, took the cage and walked off with it.—Frisor.or pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment.

Throwing Stones. — Charles Nadan pleaded guilty to breaking a pane of glass, Is Oil,.at Ponsonby, the proporty of Samuel Harris. — Sergeant Gamble said the lad's parents were very respectable people, and the damage had been repaired. — His Worship cautioned the little boy and dis charged him. On the Footpath. — Walter Purdie pleaded guilty to riding a horse on the foot path on tho Manukau Road, and was fined 5s and costs.

Objectionable. — Samuel Pearcc was charged on summons with assaulting Kath leen Hunt on tho 21st inst.—Mr Madden for complainant, and Mr Brassey in defence. —This appeared to bo a very trifling assault. The complainant, Kathleen, was a waitress at ono of our city hotels, and de fendant, a cook, and in his endeavour to embrace the fair waitress, ho caught her too roughly round the neck. Bcforo evi dence was taken, Mr Brassey informed the Court that Samuel was willing to pay costs, and his apology, mado in tho gentlest pos sible manner, had induced Kathleen to con sent to a withdrawal of the charge.

This was all tho business,

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

The following football matches were played on Saturday afternoon : —

Ponsonby v. Newton. — This contest took place in the Domain, and resulted in a victory for the former by four points to nil. Ponsonby being short of men at starting, were joined by Arneil, who, although still unwell, did good soivico for his side. The match was well contested throughout. In tho first term Braund got a goal from the field, and, although Ponsonby continued to have the best of the game till the closo, no further scoring was done.

Gordon v. Albert. — This match was plnyed in tho Domain, and resulted in a win for the former by seven points against 4 points. In the first term La Roc.ie secured a try for Gordon, and Barton converted it into a goal. Dawson in the second term also got a try, but the place kick proved a failure. Alberts then im proved their play somewhat, and Goodman, getting a chance, dropped a goal from the field. There was no further scoring until time was called.

Auckland v. Thames.—This match was payed at the Thames, and resulted in a win for tho visiting team by two points to nil. Roche secured tho try, and Mudigan took the place'kick, but failed. Near the close of the game an Auckland man had got through the opposing team, and it is said lie would have scored but for being tackled by a Thames man who had retired from the game previously.

Gordon Second v. St. George's resulted in a win for Gordon by two points to nil. The try was obtained by French.

Alexandra v. True Blues, played at North Shore, and the latter won by 5 points against 2 points. Page got the try for Alexandra, and Maguire secured a try for True Blues, which Ridings converted into a goal.

Victoria v. Home Bay.—This resulted in an easy win for Victoria by 12 points to 2. Tho Homo Bay were forced down no less than 20 times. The tries for the win ners Mere got by Farquhar, Logan, and Wynyard, and converted into goals by Somerfickl.

Winks and Hall's v. Garlick and Chan well's Employees, played in the Domain.—The match resulted in a victory for the former by 7 points to nil. Reid secured two tries, one of which was con verted into a goal by Gillespie, the other being a poster.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Canterbury v. Otago.

Dunedin, this day. The Interpovincial Football Match between Canterbury and Otago was played on Sat urday, in presence of about 7,000 specta tors. Tho greatest interest was taken in the match, which was ono of the finest ever played betweon tho two provinces. Can terbury won by a goal, potted from the field by Francis, to a try gained by Allen— the score being four points to two. Otago havo now won four matches, and Canterbury ono, whilo three have been drawn,

Wellington, this day

Tho Wellington Football Club's Second Fifteen and the Poneko Club mot ou Satur day to decido tlio final heat for the junior cup. Tho game resulted in. a win for the former by two goals to a try.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

" Tiie Flowers or the Forest " was pro duced at tlio Opera Houso on Saturday ovening, There was a large attendance, and tho piece was apparently much appreciated, tho mp.ro effective situations being produc tive of frequent applause, Tho follow ing was Hie cast of characters :— Captain Hugh Lavrock, .Mr Mack D. Alexander; Alfred, Mr Henry Teece; Lcybourno, Mr Frank S. Simmonds ; Cheap John, Mr Reg. W. Rede; Gilbert, Mi- Frank Stewart; Linton, My Jenkins ; Mayfield. Mr Frod Lamb; Lady Agnes, Miss Gortu.de Duke ; Abigail, Miss Marie Taylor; Winifred, Miss Jessie Dornan. The Gipsy tribes were represented as follows.: — Italian tribe : Ishmael, the Wolf, Mr Oscar Balfe ; Pharos, Mr Arthur Herman ; Cynthia, Miss Louise Crawford. English tribe: Lemuel, Miss Lizzie Lawrence; Tho Kinchin, Mr James Wilkinson ; The Nimmer, Mr Frank S. Simmonds; Reuben, Mr Charles Marterj Hagar, Miss Lena Wyutt j Elspy, Miss Kato PieiYsou ; Starlight Bess, Miss Amy Johns, As Cynthia Misj Crawford appeared to advantage, and" mado tho character, p.g it should be, a most prominent one. Mies Lawronoe gave it good delineation .of the English Gipsy Lemuel, and Miss Johns played successfully as Starlight Bess. Mr Balfe made a good Ishmael, his appearan'co bping especially- good, and Messrs) Redo and Wilkinson as Cheap John and Kinchin maintained their reputation as able representatives of the comic element. They performed carefully throughout, and pro voked immense amusement. Tho part of Alfred was creditably taken by Mr Teece The amusing farce, "Jimmy in a Pigskin," \vl<ich ooncluded the performance, pro voked much laughter. The same pro gramme, will be repeated this evening, Pinero'a farcical cdmedy, "Imprudence" being in preparation for Tuesday.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TF.l.El'.'lUril.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. The gold returns of Thames District for the past month are 3,029'0zs ; Waiorongomai, '.)3G_.ozs.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

Civil Session.

(Before Mr Justice Gillies.)

His Honor took his scat at 10 a.m. to-day,

Paul Pusche v. North Britiru Insur ance Company.—Claim £500, due on a policy of insurance.—A jury, of whom Mr F. G. Clayton was chosen foreman, was empannelled. — Mr Mahony appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for de fendant Company.—Mr Mahony having opened tho case called Paul Pusche, who, on being sworn, deposed that he was a statue manufacturer, and was residing in Manukau Road until May sth last. About 14 months ago he wont to tho Norwich Union office for the purpose of effecting an insurance on property to the extent of iT>SO. The proporty was statues, moulds, and furniture. They said they would take the risk of £400—this was after a clerk from the ollice had gone up to the house. The clerk remarked that if water was thrown ou the goods it would spoil them. He sub sequently visited the office aiid was told that the Company did not care about taking the risk. Witness did nothing about in suring for five months, when he went to the Colonial and mado tho same proposal as he bad mado to the Norwich Union. The manager asked him if ho had had a fire bofore and witness replied that he had been burnt out before, and that lie had been try ing to get his property insured at the Norwich. Tho manager then asked him what offioo h" had been insured in when he w.v, '. .._,.. ,r, and if ho had been paid.

Witness told him that the office was the New Zealand, and that that Company had paid him in full. The manager thon took tho risk at £300. At this time lie had three times more stock than when he went to the Norwich. He was insured in the Colonial for five months when, owing to the increase of stock, ho went to the North British intending to effect another policy for £350—that was to bo besides the amount in the Colonial, Witness was not asked if he was already in sured, but he told them of his previous fire, and of tho visit he had hud to the Colonial and Norwich, and his insurance in the first named. The clerk then said he would take the risk, and witness paid him the premium, the clerk, Mr Churton, promising to come up and look at tho stock. This he did two. days after, and after the visit told him ha would havo fo como down and see the manager of the Colonial. This wit* nos3 did, when the manager saw he could give tho whole risk to the North British. The Colonial policy was cancelled, and Mr Graham, (the managor of the Colonial) went with him to the South British Office, where Mr Churton Bait! he would take the whole risk £500 on himself. Mr Churton asked him how he would have tho work divided. He replied £200 on the statues, £200 on the moulds, and £100 on tho furniture. Churton thon gave him a receipt for tho £3 premium which witness then paid. (Receipt put in ovidoncc.) Churton promised to send the polioy by post, but witness never received tho policy, Witness recollected sending in a statement to tho Company of his loss by the fire, which totalled £1,033. He valued the statues at £370, furniture £200. He had been doing a good business. At the timo of the fire, tha property was absolutely his own—no one had any claim on it. When he went for his money the Company "cast him away like a dog." Ho had not received a penny from tho Company. He claimed to recover * £500 and interest from the time the firo took place.—To Mr Cooper : When he had; tho conversation with Mr Churton, therfe was no one present. He remembered sign* ing a paper which he understood was a proposal. He could' not read. His pre vious fire took place at Nelson He rememfl bercd giving evidence at the coroner's inquest on the firo at Parnell. He did not state at tho inquest that he did not tell Mr Churton about the Nelson fire. The Nelson fire took place three years ago. Ho was then insured for £650. The New Zealand paid him in full £400, and another office £ISO or £190. He started his business in Auckland nearly two years ago. He had then £100 in his pocket, and 6 or 7 tons of goods valued at £200. All the stock he had had in his possession since had been manu factured by himself and his boy. He sold a large quantity of goods during the two years — ho had used about 40 casks of Plaster of Paris, The highest price ho had paid per cask was 30s. He was not sure how much money he had re ceived through the salo of his statues. It might be more than £500 and it might be less. Since he had been in Auckland he had bought some moulds and ho made son o himself. The list he had sent to the Com pany was made up from memory. ' His boy was 13 years of age. During the two years, he had spent about £100 for linseed oil ana wire in connection with his business.— George Kcven, clerk in the Colonial In. Burance, gave evidence concerning plain tiffs connection with that Company. It wes mainly corroborative of plaintiffs testimony. —Thomas Lowrie Willcook, tea dealer, de posed that he had been frequently in the plaintiff's work-room previous te the fire. It was 30 feet long by 16 broad, and was nearly full of images. There had been a gradual increase in the stock for several months previous to the fire. He was in the work-room a day or two before the fire, and noticed that it was simply crowded with stock.—James Bannatyno Graham, manager of the Auckland branch of tho Colonial Insurance Company gavo evidence corroborative of that of Mr Keven,—Thomas Kelly, builder and plas terer, deposed to having been twice in plpintifFs workshop. The statuary at plaintiffs shop was perfect, and the moulds must havo been good. There would be £7 worth of work in a mould of 100 pieces.— Mr Cooper then submitted that under clause 10 of the conditions of the Company's polioy it was incumbent on the part of plaintiff to submit the claim to arbitra tion for tho purpose of adjustment before the plaintiff had a cause of action. He quoted the House of Lords decision, Scott v. Avery, in support of his contention that the neglect to refer to arbitration on the part of plaintiff was fatal to the case.—His Honer said that at tha present stage there was no evidence that a difference existed between the parties.—Mr Cooper pointed out that the neglect to pay disclosedjthore was a difference of opinion.— Bis Honor was perfectly clear that a mere neglect to pay was not evidence that a difference existed within the terms of the clause quoted.—Mr Cooper submitted that there was no cause of action until after the adjustment by arbitration.—His Honor said that tho plaintiff could uot refer the matter to arbitration, because no difference was alleged. Eventually it was decided to reserve the points raised by Mr Coopor. ' —Mr Cooper then intimated that he did uot intend to offer any defence from the reason . that Mr Churton had left the colony. The Company had actod on the preposal put io, and the statement mado by Mr Churton.— Mr Mahony briefly addressed the jury.— His Honor, addressed tho jury in favour of plaintiff, saying that the mere refusal on tho part of defendant Company did not con stitute a difference that should be referenced to arbitration. He pointed out that the plaintiff was not entitled to interest, as the • Company had GO to consider whether they would pay the policy or rebuild.—Mr Cooper here pointed out that the 60 days was 60 days from the date of adjustment.— Mr Mahony said he was quite satisfied to tako a verdict for the £500. Tho jury then without leaving their seats returned a verdict for amount olaimed, —His Honor was proceeding to give judg ment for plaintiff, when Mr Cooper asked for an adjournment of the case that the points he had raised might be nrgued before His Honor.—His Honor said he did not think tho action of tho Company had been such as to entitle them to peculiar consideration, and ho did not think an adjournment would be fair to plaintiff. He would give judg ment for plaintiff with cost in the middle scalo,

Arekatera a>-d Others v. E. B. Walker AND Others,—This was an action to havo a memorandum of transfer declared void. —Mr Alexander appeared for the plaintiff's and Mr E. Hesketh for defendants.—His Honor remarked that one of tho plaintiffs, Wirepo to Pburi, had filled a notice of dis continuance.—Mr Hay said that the plain tiff named was present, and was pre pared to give evidence how this had been obtained. It amounted to duress.— Mr Hesketh submitted that the case should bo at once dismissed because of the noncompliance with the rule con-* corning the signing of the warrants.— Mr Hay applied for ad adjournment till to morrow. The warrants were at Hainiiton, and he expected them to arrive hy the even ing's traiu.—Mr Hesketh still that the action must fail, in consequence of nop compliance with the rules. The Court here adjourned till 2 p.m.

THfi AiiGKhAhiy m__-A_l\b &TAR, NONDAI SEPTEMBER 1. 1884.



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