SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER {^"mofVow Morning. 8.12 BU-fflß-.-TBl" Evening. 5.16 .INlllSlt—To mon-ow Morning, u.w MOOS-S AGE-Last Quarter, 1 -th. 2 I. P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Waitaki. s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei Gisb-rno. sch.. Skinner, from Gww|n° Endeavour, sch., B«*ton.fromLyttdtoi, Omapore, s.s., Allman. from the boutli

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Glarlbt.]. barque, Peters-", for Oamaru Wellington, s.s., Jtorquhar, for lanranga Neptune, s._„ >__f*d, for Mor.uryP.ay RowcHa, S.S., Scott, for Mercury Bay Andrdkliis, barq.e,for Sydney

IMPORTS.

Per Endeavour, from LyStclton-_6O sacks wheat, Co9.sack« potatoes, 234 cheese. Por Marshall S„ from Dunedin-1,525 sacks Oitmeal, 206 sacks flour, 26. sacks oatmeal, -U sacks barley, 100 cases jams. Por Pet from Lyttrtto.-1.C83 sacks Potatoes, 56. sacks flour, 610 sacks wheat, _U Backs mail, 170 sacks oats.

Inwards Coastwise.- L__ettc, from Thames, with 23.0a0ft, timber.

Outwarbs Coastwise.—Adah, for Thames Liaette, for Thames.

Th* s.s. lonic left for Wellington oarly this mornt-g. Passe_*or»: Mr and Mrs Kobert ilrooke and original passengers from London.

The schooner Thrco Cheors arrived at Hoki anga from Fiji yesterday.

The schooner Torea entered out at the Cos toms for Ellen's Group.

A schooner Inside Tiritiri was signalled when we wont to press, and will probably prove the Oamanif rom Rarotouga.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei thft morning with 160 tons coal. 65 sacks gum. 8 bags fungus, 1 hale do, 1_ sacks bacop, C kegs butter, 2 -bns sundries. Passengers:—Mrs Bond aad son, Mrs Hurry, Mr Christie, Mr Wehn, Mrs Heap, Mrs Lamb, Messrs Marin, Bissctt, W. A. Ellian. Knott, Garrett, and MoCaircry, and 9 in the stcorage.

The schooner Gisborne arrived from Gisborne and intermediate ports this morning with IGO kegs, 190 sacks maize. 110 sacks wheat, 23 hides, 21 sacks'f unjgUß, 12 cases cheese, 5 boXos butter, 13 bundles sheep skins, 10 packages sundries. Tho s.s. Omaporo arrived here today at 7.15 a.m. She loft Humedin flt 9 p.m on 31at-lit.; Oamaru on Ist inst,, at midnight; Timaru on 2nd, at 2.30 p.nr?. Napier at 5.30 p.m. on sth; Gisborne en Bth, at 11.30 a.m.; and Tauranga on 7th, at a pjp. Passongers :—Mr and Mrs Ballan tyne and rfnnlly, Messrs UriiHthsand Noble, and ono steerage.

Tho s.s. Macgregor arrived from Whangaroi at midnight of yestorday. Passengors: -Mrs _.illow. Misses Kemp, McKenzie, Mesirs W. McLcnnan, Turlby, Corns, Munsun, McGrogor, Eylos, Court, Turrqll, Turley, Sawanah, Rosb, and 2 steerage. Cargo: 10 sacks gum, 20 tons coal, 10 sacks bacon, 12 kegs butter, 10 boxes eggs, 13 hhds. ale, 2 casEs ale, 2 tons sundries.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Lalla Rookh, s.s., CamppcU, from WUangatm.

DEPARTURE.

Hawea, s.s.. Hansby, for the South Douglas, s.s., Norbury, 4»ltoglan and Waitara Hannah Mokau, s.s., mmc, for Kawhia and Waitana

The s.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Wanganui at noon te-day.

The s.s. Hanna Mokau left for Kawhia and Waitana with 80 cases and package..

Thos.s. Douglas left for Raglan and'Waitara at 11 o'clock to-day with 217 cases, and packagos.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

GisnoßVK. yesterday.—Sailed: Thomas Itui sell, for Auckland, 5.30 p.m.

Waitara. this day.—Arrived: Argyle, froi Ohchußga, 8 a.m.

Sybney, this daT,—?ailcd. yesterday after noon : Rotomahana, for Auckland. London. August 17.—Arrived.: Steamshi] Orient, from Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Oflice. this day.

MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WKEKI.V RKrOnT.

Horses: There has been considerable anima tion in the market, owing to shipborno horses havlng been brought forward, which, as usual cre&ted a demand, aud prices for focal also advanced. The Durham Yards were well filled on Friuay, and there was a corresponding num ber of buyers attracted by the Wanganul horses. Competition was good throughout the sale, and although, in somo instances, vendors would have liked higher figures, very few horses were held over. We quote: Hacks, from £H to £27; cross-country horses, from £90 to £30 ; draught, from £22 to £33. Wool hides, and skins: The description of hides pitched was a decided improvement on the previous week, and prices range* at from 3Jd to tOiSjid ; sheepskins, from Is tid to 3s 3d. 'Jgttle : The supply has been adequate, and demand steady, the result beinK very little alteration in prico. The number of dairy cowb and store stock yarded at Newmarket on Tuesday was not quite np to the average, but fat beasts were above it. The Patiakura yards were woll filled fin Wednesday with stores. Dairy cows main tained tho previpus week's valnos. Store steer. Iffld- a slightly upward tendency. Beef a shade higher than on the provious week. We quote: Calves, from 12s Cd to 2.8', yearlings, from lis Cd to 355; drj cows, from £2 5s to el; grown steers, £3 15a to £1 7s Gd. Beef fluctuated from 20s to 23S per 100 lbs. Waikato averages wero: Pearson, 1 steers, £8 16s 3d; 1 cows, £1: Gould, 22 cows, £G BstOA; Grecrson, 9 steers, £7 6s; Seccombe. 5 stoers, fi lls 6d; 2 heifens, £2 12s Gd; Caley, 9 steers, £7 Is 8d; Reynolds, 8 stcere. £8 lis Gd. Sheep: A large number woro penned on Tuesday at New market, and prices receded as compared with the previous week. Ewes sold at from l"s 6d to 16s; wothers at from lis to £1 Is 3d. Pigs scarce.

MX ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WBEKLY RETORT. At the Haymarket, on Friday las{, August 1, foMcr was i» full supply, and without altera tion in valuo. Prices for loose hay ranged from 2s 9d to Is 6d : pressed hay, »s to os 6d per cwt.; chaff, -3 to £5 15s per ton ; oats, 2s 2d to 2a Sd per bushel. Horse stock were in limited number, but lata value.. A good farm mare breueht £35; mfedium draught, £13 and upwards; riding horses, £1 to £IG. On Tuesdays, tho sales ol fodder have considerably increased; prices obtained equal those of Friday's sale. Hides and skins were in steady inquiry; hides, from 3d to Id per lb.; skins, Is 8d to Ss 2d oach; tallow, -is to 26» per ewt.-; hones. Is At Waluka, on Saturday, there was a full muster of eatlle. principally cows. Prices were moderate. Salo of sundries was well attended, and satisfactory prioes were obtained. At Puke kohe a moderate muster of storo cattlo and da:ry cows, with a f&ir supply of fat stock, met aßtcady domand at current values. At-Hetnnera on Thursday, dairy cattle wore numerous, but generally ot medium quality. Prices ranged From £4 to £7 15s. Fat cattle woro in full numbers and steady Inquiry at last week's nrices Prices ranged from 20a to 21s tho lOOlbs. Sheep were also penned __> excess of average number, but were generally of inforior qnality, and those rangod from 8s to 12s each; but good wethers brought from 153 to 1 9s. Pigs wero in brisk inquiry ntjlato values.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

H'ARMAKDDAiIB-PBODUCE.-Wholesale: But ta„_M__. IB 8d and Is 6d: Butter, salt. 8d to lOd . Cheese, good factory, fi_d toßjd: Canterbury do.. _fi to Cd -Eggs. Per doz., ls;Lard, per bladder,7d to Tid- fiaconand Hams. Provincial. -dt.Sd; Hams 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon Dareß- ; H_na only,lid; Jams,percase,sdoz., Si l__Ato_Sl 18s .d; Honey ia bulk. Id por lb. He*--Butter, frosh. Is 6d. Is 9d: salt do.. lOd to lslChce-e. colonial. 9d to lOd; Egw.perdoz.. Is3d; Lard, per lb, Sd to 9d; Bacon, ifer lb, 18d to Is; *^w''Markiit-- Wholesale - Superfine flour silk dressed, per ton. £12 ; do, do, house hol_'_ll: hundreds. 8s: fifties, H)s per ton oxtra aaoksand bags fro*: S.utherndo.£9lss to *10; bran nor fan. sacks included, local. £8; Southern, do, £5 10s; sharps. £6L: cabin bread, do £W; oatmeal, do. £13 S. lo 213 15s; mai_e. *»'«_. toi-faMt oats. 2s6d to 2s 8d; potatoes, £3 15srfo m$m.l Pearl barley, do., £23 to m. KSUM _ra_ Flax, fco.—The market re mains xtgs weak. We Quote: Poor ordinary. 32s toa__^B_-ordinary, JosttHßs; superior, £4o _nd _s#»«rTa_t Coast, £52 to m. Supply for August to date, 35 tens; tax per ton, ST to £21; tow, d»„ £T to £9; Jnngus per lb Ed: ooooanut fibre, per cwt, 15s to 17s; beeswax, 9d to lOd lb. . Coax and Firewood Ma_i__—Coal: New castle (sMp's side), 28s to 30s por ton; yard Kate 355: Bay of Islands, at yardfe, 28a fid- screened, 30s 6d; ditto at the mines, 13s Bd- ship's side, 265; Waikato. 8e to 12s; in At__and, 18s to Hs; HUrno. 126 per ton at loading gronnd; Taupiri at mino, ss Od to Kb §t va-d. 19s 6d to 225: Whangarei, at mine, 9s _ -yard (steam), l_s; household, 2.3-; :delivored, 28s Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to _6s per ton; d»liven_. Hs: cut. 17s to 18s. BdiiSing MAiEniALScc-Timbert Boards and aoantUng, 100 ft, beßt, lis; second-class, Ss; best; planed, tongued, and grooved, first-dafls, Mb 6d ; medium, 12s: socoijd ditto. 10s 6d. Mills: Cargo oost,lls; second-class.os 6d; baulk, 8s 6d. New Zealand palingß, sft (sap), 10s; 6ft (heart), ftg: 6ft, lis: ti-free rails, £3 10s per 10.; punri tests. £6 W)9 to £J 10s: shingles. 16s per. 1,000; Hobart piflibgs, sft, 19s; Oft. 21s: Hobart rails, an selling qnotationß. Bricks (at Avondale), iS por LOW); town yardß,so3tosss; delivercd.s_B to 60s. Drain pipes (at works), per 100 (G inches bore). 40s: 1 inches, lis; 3 inches,9s; 2inches, £2 10s per 1,008; socketglazcdpijes, 19 inches; 2s 6d per feat; 15' inches, 2s por foot; 12 inches. Is 6d por foot; 9 inches. Is per foot; 0 filches, 6d ocr toot: 4 inches, id per foot. MA_rURES.-_onodust, Sydney. £8 to £8 10s, according to quality; boneflour, £910s; Auckland _t8 to £8 10s: Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden ffimid, SS; Huon gnano, small lots, £5 to £8. ljajfs included; Hurst's chemical manure. £11 108.

Marriage.

JONES-CLASSASS.-On August Oth, at tho Pltt-strcot Wesftyan Clmreb. Auckland by the Itov. A. Reiil, Thos. Wm. Jonos, ato of Reading, England, to Isabel Glassass, late of Catl'o-d, London.

Deaths.

GITTOS.-On August fi, at the residenoo of liib son. Mr John Gittos. Wallace-street, Pon sonby, Bonjamin Gittos; aged 70. HBARST.-On tho SthAugust. at ler residence, Wellington Place, oir Hobson-street, Ann Jane, the wife or John Hearst; aged 27 years. The funoral will leave licr Into residence to morrow at half-past _ o'clock, l'ricnds will please accept this intimation. PETERS.-011 August Bth, 1881,' at hor parens.' residence, Randolph-street, Newton. Victoria May, infant daughter of Robert and Jane Peters, at the ago of 11 weeks. Tho funeral will leave hor parents residence iC3p.ni. on Sunday. Friends please accept tm_ invitation.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUSTS 8, 1884.

For the cause that husks asalstanoe. For the wrong that _ sods resistance For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

Thk opening of Parliament yesterday took place, ar. we have formerly re marked, under somewhat remarkable circumstances. The Ministry in oflice were in an acknowledged minority, and they have met Pailiament without placing in the hands of His Excellency any statement of the business for which Parliament has been convened, nor do they intend submitting such a pro gramme. This course is unusual; it is perhaps without precedent. A Minis try usually resign immediately they dis cover that the elections have gone against them, leaving their opponents lo prepare the business for Parliament; but if they doubt the strength of the Opposition, they meet Parliament with measures prepared, and test the feeling of the House. No doubt the course taken by the Cabinet in the present instance will be attacked as irregular, if not unconstitutional; but in the excep tional circumstances they have, we

think, the materials for an effective defence. The absence of leader ship, and the divided and conflicting issues upon which the elections were futi^it, made the result doubtful, and while Ministers had a compact party, exceeding in strength that o( any other section of the House, they might fairly plead that the fortnight which has elapsed between the time when the final results of the election became known and the meeting of the Assembly was not an excessive time for them to have occupied in ascertaining their position. Parlia ment having, moreover"; been convened on the day originally named, the busi ness of the country has not been de layed. It has become quite evident now, however, that Ministers would be defeated upon the first attempt to lead the House, and the nomination of Sir G. M. O'Rorke by Mr Fulton instead of by the Premier was a tacit acknow ledgement of this. It is proper, there fore, that they should not waste further time by protracting' a snuggle which must end in failure. The Premier, in tendering his resig-

nation, wiU, we believe, if possible, avoid naming his successor, but should His Excellency require him to advise, Sir George Grey will, to a certainty, be named. It is easy to see for what reason the proposal to

recommend Mr Ormond has been

abandoned. That gentleman lias no ] standing as tho leader of a party, and might possibly have failed in construct-; ing a Cabinet; the effect, therefore, of naming him would probably have been to place the Ministry in an invidious and perhaps ridiculous position. No such objections exist in the case of Sir George Grey. By a clever diplomatic stroke, the Premier last session declared the member for City East the re cognised leader of the Opposi tion ; and as the majority against Ministers is not a Montgomery or Vogel majority, but simply one of Oppositionists, the logical sequence is that the leader of the Opposi tion should be asked to form a new Ministry. As a tactical stroke, the calling of Sir Georgp Grey will ultimately tend to the advantage of the Atkinson party, through the bickerings which it is doubtless calculated to cause in the Opposition ranks. If Sir George is able to form a Ministry, it cannot be expected to prove a "continuous " one, anil its breakdown would, of course, lead to a return to power of Major Atkinson and his colleagues. These anticipations regarding the pro bable career of a Grey Ministry at the present time seem justified by the atti tude of the anti-Ministerialists.

The leadership of the Opposition is still in an uncertain and undetermined condition. Mr Montgomery's con gratulations to Sir G. M. O'Rorke, fol lowing after Major Atkinson and Mr Macandrew, were unmistakably in tended as an intimation that he has not abandoned • his old posi tion, and if we accept the mem ber for Akaro'a as still represent ing the party that is unpledged either to Sir Julius Vogel or Sir George Grey, he has very respectable claims to recog nition. The of the Oppo sition are lesV serious, however, as between the claims of Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Montgomery than towards Sir George- Grey. One section is in veterately opposed to the member for Auckland East, and threatens to break away if any coalition with him is pro posed, while another section champions his cause with the warmest enthusiasm. There is a large middle party between these extremes, who, while not expres sing any personal inclination either way, believe it is necessary to the success of the party I hit-a union shall be accom plished. The knowledge of these differences has no doubt hereto fore prevented the adoption of Mr Stout's proposition that the party should meet on the under standing that the minority shall bow to the majority in the choice of a leader; but that may after all be the ultimate solution of the difficulty, loaving the irreconcilables to straggle away as they

please.

The most pleasing feature in yester day's proceedings was the unanimity that prevailed in the election of Sir G. M. O'Rorke as Speaker for the fourth term. Merit alone determined the choice, and the entire House was per vaded by a feeling that there was really no alternative. Sir G. M. O'Rorke's claims and qualifications for discharg ing the duties of the office towered so far above those of any other possible rival, that party feeling could not have carried more than a small minority into opposition to his claims, if anyone had been so injudicious as to suggest a trial of strength on this question. The testimony borne by all sides of the House to the Speaker's past services and strongly-marked personal fitness for the high position was thoroughly hearty and genuine, and the first act of the new Parliament is a hopeful sign that the members can sink their differences for the performance of any act of plain duty. The election will be as popular and as warmly approved in

the country as the hearty applause with which it was greeted in the Chamber proved it to be among the members oi the Legislature.

New Zealand Shipping Com pany.

In the speech of Iho Chairman ot ibis Com pany, ropoited in another column, there is a somewhat suggestive sentence The direc tors of the Company, ho said, " had not met with that support in thohiglwst colonial official circles which thoy had a right to oxpect " To those who know what influ ences aro at work in tho South to securo a Government subsidy for the carriage of English mails by tho direct steamers, this rends liko a complaint of past neglect, nnd followed ns it is by a declara tion that they havo surmounted their troubles, and are looking hopefully to the future, it seems as if the director., were confident that thoy have at last succeeded in malting the desired impression on "tho high st official circles." It is possible that thero may be no such hidden meaning in the Chairman's language ; but, jealous as wo are for the preservation of _ tho splendid mail service via San Francisco, we are suspicious of even tho fninte.-t indi cation of nn unfair advantage being given to its rivals. Tho two companies who now run direct steamers between tho colony and London doubtless regret that they did not accept the subsidy on the terms previously ottered by Parliament, but that having been

declined' and tho direct steam service soey***. we are decidedly of opinion that no further oflbr of Government aid should be mado. Our Auckland members will, howovor, require to bo vigilant in watching intrigues in that direction.

Quarantine Against Small-pox.

It is no doubt very annoying to havo one's liborty curtailed under any circumstances, and it must bo doubly so when tho curtail ment results from no oH'onco or lapso on tho part of tlio suH'orora. In the latter caso, howovor, thoro is always tho consolation of conscious rectitude to temper the fooling that an net of injustice is being perpetrated. Tl/at rolloct-ion would probably weigh but lightly with tlio unfortunate pas sengers by tlio Waihorn, now kept in closo duriiuco on Motuihi, but a moro potent source of comfort should bo tho knowledge that thoy aro suffering in a good cause—tho cnuso of tho public health and security. Qaurantino, wo boliovo, is very unpopular, even with those who havo to enforce it ; but it is necossnry for tho prevention of opidomics, it is impartial in its operation, and should ho patiently en dured by thoso on whom its restrictions , fall.

With the nttitudo of thoso pussongor. who decline to leave tho Wnihora, on some trilling pretext or other, wo have no sym pathy whatever. Their action is that of men who would study their own comfort at all hazards, ovon that of sacrificing many lives nnd crippling tho trade of this port. Of course they will make a show of a sham sort of heroism by declaring—" Thoro is no danger of infection : wo nro quite willing to stay in tho so-called plague ship ;" but their conduct is nono tho less unpatriotic, unlawful, and highly roprohonsiblo. It is more —it i? stupid, for they havo no right to ox»pso thomsclvcs to tho possibility of contracting tho disease. Life on Motuilii may not bo.'"qui»o to their liking, but their duty to tho law, to society, and to them selves, demands that thoy should submit. It is always oxpodiont that the tow rather than tho many should suffer. There is nmplo justification for the present enforce ment of quarantine ; and if tho objectors maintain their nttitudo tho Superintendent of Immigration will bo perfectly justified in invoking tho arm of tho law to assist him in his duty.

To-morrow's Stau will bo a largo double number, | tho oxtra matter embracing— "Random Shots," by Znmiel; continuation of i" Hand and Ring;" "Reign of Kullinnism in a New South Wales Town ; " " Snako Poisoning : " An Old Slave-seller i' two exciting stories—" Chasing a Fortune," and "Running after an Island;" "Tlio Romance of a Bogus Lord :" stage, athletic and sporting gossip, iSrc.

In Chambers this morning Mr Justine (Jillics ordered lotters of administration to be issued in i. Alex. Menzles, Win. Henry, and Ann Hart (deceased). A similar appli cation in re Mary Ann Lano (deceased) by one of her sons was allowed to stand over until consent of other sons has beon gained, whilo in re Sarah Sophia List (deceased) tho application was also deferred pending the tiling of a fresh affidavit, as so far it lias not been shown that deceased had any separate estate.

Tho stock and sharom.irkot shows but slight change to-day : Colonial Bank, sale -42s ; buyers, 42* ; Princo Imperial, Bales, His, 30.; sellers, 31s; Ivanhoe, sales, Is Oil ; buyer., is Cd.

At tho meeting of the City Council last evening, a report was read from tho Engi neer recommending the purchase of two ad ditional water-carts, ono sweeper, ono scraper, ten mud-carts, and an additional stono-breaker —tho whole to cost £740. The report was referred to the Streots Com mittee. Mr Andorson boliovcs that water ing by carts is cheaper and moro efficient than with the hose, nnd suggests that salt water should be used, as tho saline matter helps to preserve tho stroets.

Tho now historic Waverley liconso, the viciasitudos of which aro almost on a par with those of "Oinx's Baby," again camo before the City Council last ovoning in the form of a letter from Mr 0. I. Punter, the erstwhile liconsoo of the Waverley Hotol. Mr Pantcr pointed out that he purchased the license for Jtsfo cash, and when ho tried to obtain its removal to suitable E remises, tho application was dismissed y the City Fast Licensing Committeo. He then had to purchase another license from another hotel to enablo a liconso to bo obtained for the now hotel. Tho Mayor admitted that though there might not be a legal, there was an oquitnble claim, and moved tho reference of the mat ter to the Finance Committeo. This was carried.

The well-known hunter General, was submitted to auction at Buckland's to-day, and realised £26. Mr T. Jackson was tho purchaser.

On Wednesday ovoning last a pleasant entertainment was given to tho children in tho Kohimarama Training School by several friends from Auckland. The Rev. Mr Hill occupied the chair. An interesting musical programme, in which somo of tho children took part, was gone through, after which the Rev, Mr Hill gave a magic-lantern ex hibition.

The third anniversary of tho Loyal Frank lin Lodgo of Oddfellows, of Otahuhu, was celobrated by a ball and supper on Friday last. About ono hundred couples wero present. Mr W. Dixon acted as M.C. in a very efficient manner. The music, which was all that could be desired, was supplied by the Hancken Brothers. At twolvo o'clock an excellent spread was provided by tho members of the Committee, to which everybody did amplo justice Jlho dancing was kept up with much vigour till tho noxt morning.

Last evening Mr Samuel Vailo was waitod upon by delogates from sevoral Matual im provement associations who desired to con sult him respecting tho state of railway matters in tho country, and tho necessity of reform. Mr Vailo, after consideration, said that the most practical plan would bo for the different associations to combine and hold a monster mooting, out of which might emanate a Railway Reform Committeo, competent to work up tho matter .tnd bring prossuro to bear upon Parliament. Tho delegates decided to convoy Mr Vailo's views to their respoctivo associations, nnd to meot again on Thursday next, at 7.30 p.m., in Mr Vailo's office, Shortland-streot.

To tho Editor: Sir, —I should wish to call the attention of the numorous readers of your valuable paper to a caso of real distress that neods assistance. Tho following aro tho facts <j_ James Johnstone died some months ago, leaving behind him six orphan children totally unprovided for. These poor children lost their mother also some five months since. The youngest of these children are two twins 3 years old, and the remaining three are too young to do much towards helping to support them selves. Myself and a friend have induced an old grandmother to take charge of them, but she is too poor to support them without some assistance. Mr Oswald, draper, of Ponsonby, and myself have taken tho mat ter in hand, and are trying to get a small amount of money collected which wo might put together to enable us to pay the grand mother a small sum weekly towards their support. We should be glad if you would take charge of any sums the public may think proper to give for this truly charitable object. Appended I give you a list of moneys we have received, which we should feel obliged if you would-insert in your next issue.—l am, dear sir, yours truly, Samuel COOMIIER.

William Turner, a man who had formerly Eossessed considerable propeity in Auck md, died in Cobden-streot, Nowton, on the sth inst., in his 70th year, in indigent circumstances, and was buried yesterday afternoon in tho Church of England burial ground, his corpse being followed by Mr Nic hols,nnd thrco or four old sottlors who had known Turner in his prosperous days, Tho funeral service was performed by tho minister of tho Epiphany Church. Deceased resided for some years tit tho Bay of Islands,

and subsequently, in 1841, was postmaster in Auckland, and a member of the Provincial Council.

It would appear that the now firo cseapo is n white elephant. At tho mooting of tho City Council last evening, Cr. Garratt, in urging that beforo sending Hon.o for mud carts they should see if they could rot get them constructed in the city, said that the new firo escape, which had cost £120, had been found to bo so useless that ono Coun cillor had suggested that it be sold back to

the makers at half-price. At tho inquest at tho Lunatic Asylum yestorday on tho remains of Anne Wards worth, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned.

To tho Editor : Sir,—May I ask if pro ision has been made for a footpath on the ailway bridgo at Mount Roskill ltoad ? It ippenrs that the roadway will still be vory mi-row, aud on a dark night must be moro Inngerous than boforo to pedestrians, hrough passing vehicles—lain, Ac., R.vri'. 'AYRIt.

At a meeting of tho N.Z. Beekoepois' Association held at tho Commercial Hotel lust evening, His Worship the Mayor and Judgo Smith were elected vice presidents. The followinp gentlemen were elected a committeo of management for tho year ; — Messrs Bagnall, Hopkins, Shadwoll, New land, Daly, Robinson, Stevenson, Mulvnnoy, Major Noake, Hon. Col. Baillio, and Dr. Dalziol.

At the meeting of the Liconscd Vic tuallers Association yestorday afternoon, tho following resolution was unanimously passed:—" That Mr S. Jogger (Messrs Hancock and Co.) be tho delegate ap pointed to proceed to Wellington to re present the trado at tho central con ference, with a viow of getting somo necessary alterations in tho present Liconsing Acts." Tho kindred associations at Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin havo also appointed delegatus to prococd to Wellington.

Wo arc requested to again remind tho charitable public of tho subscription fund that has been started for tho purpose of giving John Howe, tho well-known actor, a fresh start in life. Tho intention is to 'secure him an outfit, proivdo him a passage to Sydnoy, and to handover any balance to tho captain in order that ho may givo it to tho lieiirjifiaiie upon arrival in tho New South Wales metropolis. Subscription* will bo gladly received by Mr H Bailey, tobacconist, Quecu-street, and tho list as soon a.s completed will bo duly advertised for public information. About £3 Is has been collected so far, and many promises of assistance havo been given by public men. It may not bo generally known that poor Howe is a brother of Mr Farjeon, tho novel ist.

Messrs E. Potter and Co. havo just re ceived another electric upparatus per lonic, from London. This is a much smaller dynamo than tho Inst tho firm imported, although it is very powerful, boing able to light .0 incandescent lamps of 20 o.p. oach, or f> arc lamps of 1,500 c.p. oach. The apparatus is vory compact ; the dynamo and cngino to drive same is on tho ono bed plato, thus taking up very littlo space. Thoro arc also . r>o incandescent lamps, globes, aud holders, nml all tho necessary cubio and wire lor fixing. Tho wholo could bo erected and running for a cost, not ex ceeding £200.. Persons interested in the light of the future can inspectthe apparatus, which is now on viow at the firm's ware house in High-st root.

At the meeting of tho City Council last evening, Cr. La Roche mentioned tho fact that returns from departments did not appear on the order paper. Cr. Dovoro interjected that tho Council was governed by memoranda, which remark caused an amused smile to play on the feature.' of the Town Clerk,

Wo understand that the Fiench Literary Society intend to mark their sense of the valuable service, of the Hon. Secretary, Mr Albin Villovul, by tendering him a com plimentary benefit nt an early date. To Sir Villovnl's energy and neal is duo the success which has attended tlio periodical concerts of the Society, and those who have enjoyed the pleasure of ono or other of them, should bo very willing to promoto the success of tho forthcoming bonefit concert. In all probability it will be held in the Choral Hall about six weeks honco.

The annual soiree and concert in connec Hon with St. James's Presbyterian Church was held last evening. There was a largo attendance. Tho tea-tables wero provided by Mesdames Macnicol, Danncford, Waddel, Ballentine, Bnyldon, and (low. The Com mittee provided two tnblos, which wero pro sided over by tho Misses McMillan, Mnckio, Lloyd, and Culpan, nnd another table provided by young men of the congregation was attended by tho Misses Smart, Itoid, McNaughton, and Douglas. At tho nfter mccting tho Rev. R. V. Macnicol occupied tho chair, and mado a fow appropriate re marks. Addresses were also delivered by tho Roys, Eraser and Thomas ; songs were rendered by Miss McMillan Messrs T. McCoskrio and J. Koid ; Mr J. ,J. Boak gave two readings ; and a quartette wns sung by the Misses Mncmlllan and Culpan, .and Messrs Sneddon nnd McCoskrio. St. James's choir, conducted by Mr J. U. Culpan, also rendered sovc.nl musical selections during tlio evening. Votes of thanks were passed to tho ladies for presiding at tlio tables, to tho choir, nnd tho chairman, which con cluded proceedings.

Tho Waterview Band of Hopo hold a very interesting and amusing entertainment in the Primitive Methodist School-room, Great North Road, last night. It was woll at tended, ami the following programme was gone through in a very creuit'iblo manner : —Oponing chorus, "Father, Come Homo ;" Chairman's address; reading, Master S. Tatter-all: song, Master Goorgio San.om (aged (ivo years); recitation, Mr J. Walker; song, Miss Snnsom ; reading, Mr Cox; chorus, "Cheer, Boys, Cheer;" reading, Master A. Snnsom; quartette, "Convent Bells," Miss IT., Master Charlos, and Mr Sansom ; song, Mr Capes ; recitation, Mr It. Tattersall; song, Miss B. Sansom and Miss Glceson ; recitation, Miss Parsons ; recitation, Miss Fannio Sansom ; chorus, " No ono Cares for Me ;" National Anthem.

A pleasurable Teinpornnco entertainment was successfully hold last evening in tho Grafton Road School-room, and largely at tended by young persons. Tho Rev. R. Bavin prcsidod, and opened the proceedings in the usual way. A reading, " Treble X," was woll pronounced by Miss Ilodgos, and re citations by Miss Westmoreland and Master Young. The Chairman gnvo a brief address on tho " Truo Gentleman," showing that neithor title, nor the possession of thou sands, nor a coat of arms constitu ted a gentleman, but good qualities, kindly virtues, and refined manners. Mr Downio gave an address on "Real and Needless Dangers," illustrated in a happy manner by sovcral porsonal recollections. Mr Blackman gave an original reading, " Tho Grafton Boy and the Bees," which wns woll received. Mr John Walker told a humorous story of Seth goiHg to tho grocer's shop, and of .his buttery experiment therein. A solo was sung by Mr Grindrod, accompanied on tho harmonium by Miss Allies. Tho •.ihole concluded with Keblo's boautiful evening hymn, " Sun of My Soul."

Last evening a vory interesting and in structive locturo was dolivorcd in tho Public Hall, Ponsonby, in aid of tho Ponsonby Baptist Church, by Mr J. Hay, tho subject being, " Tho Introduction of Christianity into Scotland by St. Columba of 10n.a," with a brief account of the lifo nnd labours of that apostolic missionary and his suc cessors, tho Culdees. Thcro wns a good attendance. The chair was occupied by tho Rev. C. Carter. Tho locturo, which was divided into two parts, occupied about an hour and a-half in its delivery. Tho first part embraced a historical skotch of lona, from tho timo of Columba downwards ; whilst the second part epitomised the .lifo and labours of Columba mini his successors. From the commencement of his missionary life to its. closo, Columba erected 100 religious houses, 305 churches, and sent forth 3.000 Presbyties or preachers. These latter itinerated throughout Scotland and its ad jacentislands, andpreachedtheGospcl every where. ThoCuldees, who wereColumba'ssuc cessors, were venturesome missionaries, not only in the British Isles, but in Germany, Burgundy, and other parts of the Continent of Europe. Notwithstanding tho persecu tions to which chey wero subjected, they continued in a semi-organised state till the beginning of the 14th century, in which Wickliffe appeared. The lecture dis played much ecclesiastical and his torical research, and was listened to with great attention. On the motion of Mr G. W, Owen, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer by acclamation. Tho proceedings wero opened, and closed doyotionally.

Tlio Victoria Lodge of 1.0. G.T. held its weekly meeting last night, when thero was a good averago attondanoo and six visitors. Aftbr tho usual lodgo business, the olection of officers took placo. The ro- ' port of tho officers was road, and a vote of thanks was given to the retiring officors for tho past quarter. The accounts having been audited, were read, and showed a bal ance from last quarter of £11 10s ; dues, _~. 7a Gd. Total, £10 17s 6d. Expenses for tho samo quarter, £13 19s lid. Bal- Innce, £2 17s 7d. The return of member ship last quarter was 71 ; initiated this last quarter, 12. Total numbers on the roll, 83. Tho ceremony of installing then fol lowed. Bro White, of the Ark of Eden, was appointed Installing Marshall, and Sis Longbottom, jr., of tho David Living stone, D.I.M. Tho following were duly instituted by the D.D., Bro Robertson:— Bro Robl, ' Whisker, P.W.C.T.; Bro Edgorloy, W.C.T.; Sis Schischka, W.V.T.; Bro Speakman, .W.S.; Bro Kent, jr., WAS.; Sis Jenkins, W.T.; Bro J. Me (luiro, W.F.S.; Bro Austin, W.M.; Sis F. Cnmwcll, W.D.M.; Bro Lefnow, W.1.G.; Bro Jno. Kennedy, W. Seuth, and Bro Carroll, VV.L.

Sixty tons of Waikato coal wo resold by auction at Gisborno lately at an average of 31s per ton.

To tlio Editor : Sir,—On inquiry at tho Post-office to-day, I found that although the s.s. Hfuven grounded on the Manukau Harbour early on Thursday morning last, and again on Thursday night, no stops woro lukon by tho postal authorities to hnvo tlio Southern mails transhipped from her to somo other Southern bound sleamor, although thcro woro two or thrco loft in the interval, until yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, when thoy woro transhipped on board tho s.s. Argyle. Thin delays tho letters reach ing their destination for nearly three whole days. Surely, sir, tho interests of tho business men ana tho public generally should bo better protected by thoso iv authority.—l am, See.., One Iktkbehtkd,

Tho new books which arrived by tho

lonic for tho Auckland Free Library aro substantially and neatly bound in quarter calf and stamped cloth, and have marbled edges with tho distinguishing stamp of tho Library in gilt letters upon tho covers. For tho most part thoy aro oithor intended to fill up gaps in tho proeont cataloguo of books by completing the list of works bo longing to various authors, or elso tiro designed to replaco volumes which have becomo oxtonsivoly dog-eared and broken backod. Amongst them thoro aro tlio Waverley Novels, in 48 volumes ; Wilson's "Talosof tho Borders," in 12 vols. ; and Emerson's works, in C vols. There aro also about 30 volumes of Max Midler's works, including lu'h translations of "Tho Sacred Books of tho East," in -21 vols. ; gram-

mars of tho Fronoh, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Gorman, Danish, and modorn (Ireek languages ; living's, Carlyle's, Buckle's, and Darwin's remaining .works. In the balance of tho consignment tlio lovers of fiction will find nn ample storo of pabulum suited to thoir tastes. Canon Kingsloy's

works in 27 vols, havo beon procured, as well as,las. Payn's works in 29 vols., Mrs Honry Wood's novels in 30 vols., and Charles Readu's works in II vols. A singular blunder has boon mado by tho London book, .llor in making up the list of works by the lust-montioncu novelist. Ho has in cluded among them a small volume for children, entitled " Goldon Crowns, a

Series of Sundry Stories," by tho Roy. Compton Reado, M.A. With this further accession of books to tho Library, the

necessity for printed catalogues hitherto clamant onotigh, becomos almost indispen sable. It is to bo hoped, therefore, that tho Council will no longer delay tho supply of this great convenience, without which no public bbrary is well-equipped.

In our report of tho R.M. Court yester day, tho namo " Cottinghum," in a state inent of caso, was a misprint for "Calling ham."

Tho manager of tho Old People's Refuge dcbires to acknowledge a lartfe parcel of papers kindly nont by Mr W. K. Mears, boonaollor, Queen-streot.

Tho matron of tho Industrial School, Howe-street, ilosircs to thank Mr Oarratt, of Itarangraliapo Koad. for a basket of eausiiKOH »ont to the children on Saturday.

Tho Auckland Hospital librarian ac knowledge*, with many thanks, the receipt oi tho lioolt1' John Hull and Ills Iblnml," purchased Ii) the credit balance reaultiiiK from lhe reconl deb/ito between Mc_sr_ Selby and Iluchaniin.

Tho third of tho monthly Ponsonby At Homes takes place this evening in thiiWD,l'!S>"'>** Hall. These dances are thoroughly afcpvGwt^wl by tho lovers of tornalehore In the western suburb, so much so. inubed, that the t'onijiiliiee has reluctantly to rofuso applications, tntf num ber of inomlicrsnow cxcccdinn I_o, .CATARRH OF THE BLADDEB.-J-w.-!... i,.iu .'..„. i„n..,,,„.,.ru.„ ~ui,i,ii,.. »..,: .iiului cum :...»■... _ •! - Btu'llu-|«UI*. K 'J | ' u [ |t |'^;;'*,-. n „,.„ j, 0,.. Al'liv, Aiii.-_li.-A

HUMAN SKELETON FOUND.

(BY TKLKOKAPII— I'IIKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Nxw Plymouth, this day. The "Taranaki Herald's" Stratford cor respondent writes that a survey party, in cutting a lino between tho Waingongora Road and tho Patca River, came on a skeleton with a billhook alongsido. It is supposed to bo tho romnins of Edward Hall, who wns missed somo two or three years ago from Stratford, nnd was never heard of again.

RELEASE OF A LIFE-SENTENCE PRISONER.

Within tho last fow days, tho native Mikaeroto Papa, who was convicted about two years ago for manslaughter on the Ox ford racecourse, has been released from Mount Edon Goal, by the order of the Hon. Mr Bryce, ond has gone up to Mercer. It will doubtless bo within the romembranco of our readors that Mikaoro, or Michael, was found guilty of stabbing and mortally wounding anothor native during tho pro gress of a row upon tho racecourse referred to, and that tho jury in finding him guilty mado a strong recommendation to mercy. Judge Gillies thereupon sentenced him to penal servitude for life. Tho prisoner has beon romarkably well-behaved during his incarceration, and his release at tho present time, whother justified or not by cir cumstances, forms about the closing act of Mr Bryco's tenuro of office. Doubt less ho has strong and valid reasons for his action, and if so they should be placed boforo tho public, inusmuch as such a serious commutation of the deliberate sen tence of an experienced Supremo Court Judgo for so grave a crimo as manslaughter will assuredly oxcito general remark and surprise. Mikacre's wife— a comely Maori girl—died of grief shortly after his imprison ment in Mount Eden.

THE HAWEA FLOATED.

The steamer Hawea having been lightened by tho discharge of about 50 tons of water from her boilers, and by tho transfer of her 25 tons of cargo to othersteamers, was floated into deop water last evening. At half-past ten tho steamers Stella, Hannah Mokau, Douglas, and Manukau came to her assist ance, and all having mado fast to tho Hawea by hawsers, went full speed ahead. The Hawea came off slowly, and was towed to Onehunga Wharf. After re-loading, sho left again for Southern port, this morning.

EMIGRATION AND IMMI GRATION.

(IIV TELE'.'RAI'H— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. The following aro the immigration and emigration returns for July:—Arrivals : Auckland, 320; Wellington, 470; Grey mouth, I ; Lyttelton, 26; Onrnaru, 1; Dunedin, 245; Invercargill, 174: total, 1,243. Departures : Russell, 9 ; Auckland, 335 ; Wellington, ICG; Greymouth, 4 ; Lyttelton, 217 ; Timaru, 1; Dunedin, 1; Invercargill, 2CO : total, 993. lNelson and Westport returns are not yet received— probably nil. Arrivals: 624 from the United Kingdom ; 446 from Australia; and 173 from othor planes. Departures : 208 for United Kingdom ; G43 for Australia ; and 14fi for other places. Chinese :18 arrivals (15 from Foochow and 3 from Aus tralia) ; no departures.

MR WATKINS'S LECTURE ON ART.

An interesting and well-studied lectin, on

"Art in Now Zealand" was given last night in the Choral Hall.under the auspices of the Art Students' Association, by Mr K. Watkins. The lecture was associated with music and song, Miss Dickson accom panying on the piano in a vory client manner. Tho following selections were rendered by musical friends :—" LiodSr Ohne Worto" (Mendelssohn), Miss Pv. Brown; Bong, "Punchinello" (Molloy), (MissCorbett; piano solo, "Caprice Dercin" H. A. Wollenhauph), Miss Tilly ; song, "Tho Outpost," Mr Chat-tor; song, "Laddie" (Pinsuti), Miss Ball; song, "Tho Gates of tho West," Miss Coney; "The Bivouac" (Stark), Mr Charter. Mr Wntkins, who is an artist of Nature, and who delights in art, read a most in teresting lecture, and illustrated his re marks by diagrams, drawn by himself, in order to give his audience clearer concep tions of his ideas, He repudiated tho old fashioned notion that art was a useless ad junct to education, and advocated its ex tension and importance to young persons. Ho believed, with tho Italian critic, that his countrymen wore not born with a more artistic talent than the peoplo of other nutions, but, they were deeply impressed with, and indebted to, tho works- of art by which thoy wero surrounded, Mr Wat kins proceeded to point out tho necessity for a society for the encouragement of. art by direct reference to Nature.and Nature in New Zealand was especially favourable for artists. It was unique and beautiful, and the inhoritenco of colonial urtists. Tho lecturer spoko in praise of the works of some of our rising artists, and strongly recommonded a natural stylo, and, by fol lowing the sacred precept, " Consider tho lilies," artists wo.ld succeed. A vote of thanks to tho lecturer and ladies brought a pleasant ovoning to a close. Tho noxt lecture will be given by E. A. Maokochiiio, Ksq., on " Hogarth, tlio Moral Painter."

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

Annual Meeting.

CiißisTCHinu.H, this day Thk eleventh annual meeting of tho New Zoaland Shipping Company wns held yester day. Mr J. L. Costor presided, and there wore twenty present. The report already tolographed was prosontod by the Chairman, who said that unavoidable delay in the preparation of tho London accounts had forced the directors to hold tho annual meeting with a shorter interval after the publication of tho accounts than usual. The directors had beon able to givo to tho colony for tho past 18 months a steam ser vice of tho highest class, without trenching on the dividend of shareholders, besides providing a lino licet of stcamor.. There had been much opposition, and tho direc tors had not met with tliat support in tho highost colonial ollicial circles which thoy hail a right to expect. Nevertheless, the troubles of tho past were practically over, and tho directors looked forward with per fect hopo of success for tho future, and thought It would bo as well to bury tho troublos now overcome. Tho directors wero justified in calling the loss overthe chartering of tho Catalonia a special loss. Thoy had mado arrangement, for a monthly service, and tho Doric was to hnvo been tho May boat, but at tho last moment her builders informed her cwnors that sho would not be roady till Juno. Tho directors had to take tho Catalonia, tho only vessel availablo, to till tho breach, at whatever prico tho Cunard Company chose. That price was the same as thoy obtained from tho Orient for the uso of tho Cephalonia under similar condi tions. Circumstances over which the directors had no control occasioned tho loss, but thoy did not regret it, as it enabled them to keep faith with tho shareholders and tho colony. It was right, thoroforo, that special provision should be made for this loss, which they did not con sider woakenod the position of tho Com pany. After providing for the loss, the ro sorvo fund stood at 1.100,000. Tho direct steam service was performed with a regularity which oxcited admiration not only in tho colony, but on tho other sido of tlio world. Ho hoped the two stenmora now building would sail from England in October and November of this year. The Company wero to bo con gratulated on the accession of Mr Pearco, of tho linn of John Elder and Co., to the London Board of Advice. It was a good thing for Now Zealand that so ablo and powerful . man took an interest iv tho affairs of the colony. The Company found that not only did their sailing vessels find full occupation, but they had to charter a considerable amount of sailing ship ton uago. When the two now steamers wero acquired, the Company would bo able oaslly to provide a monthly service, and would get rid of tho heavy expenses of char tering steamers. If they could hold thoir own with chartoredHtoniiier. .thereneed bono apprehension of thoir position when they hud boats of their own. Tho Company's large business could not bo conducted on tho limited capital hitherto held, or even on that at presont subscribed. It would be necessary to strengthen their resources, but ho had no doubt that the capital re quired would be forthcoming. The direc tors wished abovo all things to see a sub scription of colonial capital. It would be desirable to obtain an amendment of the memo, of association, and tl>oy were pro moting a bill in Parliament of amplifying tho sub-section providing for obtain ing loans, raising funds, Ac. The Artic'es of Association would also re quire alteration, notably in the direction of enabling the directors to got quotations on the London Stock Exchange. These would be brought bofore the shareholders in due season. He moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet and appropria tions.

Mr McGlashan seconded tbo motion, which was carried unanimously.

Tho retiring directors, Messrs J. Ander son, J. Studbolme, and A. Cracroft Wilson, were re-elected, and votes of thanks were passed to the directors and staff.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

As somo misapprehension appears to oxist with refcrenco to our rule respecting the insertion of tho namos of football teams in Friday's issue, wo may state that pressure on our space compels us to confine all pre liminary notices to thoso affecting Associa tion clubs. The only exception made is in enses whoro insertion is paid for at the tute of Is for oach team, and notices should Lie in before 9 a.m. on Friday. All results, however, will be recorded as news if re ceived early on Monday morning. Newton v. North Shore. — Newton : T. Mills (captain), Porteous, Walker, J. Hobson, E.Mills, Sexton, Osmond, Whitely, Smith, Mouldon, Pritchard, Williamson, Goodman, Fairweather, Donald. North Shore: Webster (Captain), Marshall, Jones, Warbrick, Sims, Mountfort (2), McKellar, McKollar, Maynard, Hallam, Groenwood, Wynyard, Nance, Brown; emergencies, Burgess, Cooko. Po.nsondy v. Graiton (Domain).— Pon sonby : Macky, Pilkington, Whitoside, Davy, Braund, Clayton, Skeen (2), Young, Anderson, Swanson, Henderson, Goorge, McConnelljColbourne. Grafton : Orchard (captain), Biggs, Yon Sturmcr, Shiols, Gardner, Leckio, Newoll, Ryan, Brown, Madigan, Cooper, Whitosido, Sponcer, 'Stewart, Joughin.

Gordon v. Auckland (Domain).—Gordon: Ansloy, Barton, Clayton, Crowo, Dawson, Dews, Latimer, Lusk, McCausland, Poland, Meldrum (2), Webster, Wood, Young. Auckland: Henderson (captain), O'Connor, N. Williams, Pilkington, Carter, Roche, Bond, Stewart, Duncan, Moginie, Keats, Fripp, Coleman, Parker, Perm. Parnell v. Home Bay (at Homo Bay). —Parnell: Bruce (captain), Mackie, Otway, Wm. Brown, Schofield, Bullcn, Connelly, Hart, Donald, Edmonds, Craig, Tanira, Keetley (2), Frizcll, and Speight. Home Bay : Elkin (captain), Rowe, Dixon, C. Ross, Rotherhnm (2), Skinner, Stitch bury, Done,' McDermott, Coombes, Tar butt, Edmonds, McLaughlin, Swailes.

Victoria v. Arawa (North Shoro).— Victoria: Some-field (captain), Spraggon, Lee, Logan (2), Brett, Slattery, Gormon, Gratten, Smith, Wynyard, Bailey, Binnoy, Quick, Holly. Emergencies: Wood and Gilmer,

The Edon Terrace Road Board will strike } ratos for tho ensuing year on Monday even- \ ing next. ,

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.]

Anglo-Mexican Treaty.

London, August 7. Nkciotiations which have been proceeding between England and Mexico for conclusion treaty terminated successfully, and formal documents have been duly signed.

Tho Stanco-Chinose War.

Hono ]<_4»i, August 7.—The latest news from Canton states that tho Viceroy of the province has ordered torpedoes to be placed in tho Canton River, in order to bar the passage, and the work is being rapidly pro ceeded with.

(Received Aug. 8—1.30 pm.) Italian Opera.

London, Aug. 7.—A company of Italian operatic artistes have been received in Lon don with approbation.

Sir Parnell on Australian Federation,

Mr Parnell ia urging Mr Gladstone to proceed with the Federation Enabling Bill at tho autumn session.

The Boors Defeated by Zulus,

Capk Town, August C— Telegrams from tho Transvaal stafo that severe lighting has taken place between the natives, under iMontsiva, and a large force of Boers. The. battle was fought with great determination on both sides, and largo numbers were killed. Among thorn were several Eng lishmen. The conflict resulted in the de feat of tho Boers, who lost heavily during the day. Imperial Interview.

Vienna, August G.—Tho German Em peror William, and tho Emporor Francis Joseph of Austria, met to-day at Ischl. Tho interview was of a most cordial nature

AUSTRALIAN.

SYnN'RV, this day. Now South Wales Land Bill Passed. The Land Bill was road a third timo in tho Legislative Assembly last night by C5 to 30.

| The Federation Proposals. | It has transpired that tho Premier has Isont tho Agent-General in London a telegram intimating that the Government consider tho proposal to introduce a Federation Enabling Bill into tho Imperial Parliament premature untjl this colony lias decided upon tho course it will pursue in connection with the proposed federation.

SUPPOSED WRECK OF THE MARIE ANGE.

(IIV TELKIIKAI'II-SI'ECIAL REPORTER.)

Welliniitom, this day. Tin: supposed wreck which tho Hinemoa has gone in search of, the Mario Angc, is an iron brig of 274 tons register, owned in Jersey. Sho passed her No. 3 Lloyds' survey at Swansea, in October last, at a cost of £1,800. Thence sho proceeded to Rio Do Janeiro with a cargo of coal, going on to Mauritius. From this point her misfortunes appear to havo set in, as shortly ufter leaving Port Louis she en countered a fearful cyclone, which swept away everything but the lower masts, v, hich were of iron. She returned to Port Louis and effected repairs, which cost £3,000, after which sho mado n tedious passage to Adelaide, where she discharged sugar, and loaded flour for Brisbane. Her passage to the latter port was ono of tho fostest over mado, being only 12 days. From Brisbane sho proceeded to Newcastle, whoro acargo of coal was taken in for Port Chalmers, and it was while nearing her destination that sheis supposed to have beon lost in Foveaux Strait, apportions of wreckage belonging to her havo been picked up.

TEA AS A FOOD.

(11V TF.LF.ORAPII.—OWN .OKRIiSrO-IDEST.)

DnNEiiis, this day. In tho course of a lecture on "The Foods we Eat and tho Drinks wo Drink," Pro fessor Scott, of tho University, said tea contained practically no nutritious matter. The excitement it caused was followed by a period of depression, but this was not nearly so marked as that produced by alcohol. As a healthy stimulant, alcohol could not, in most cases, compare with it. The bad effects resulting from its use were duo to want of thought as to the times for drinking it, and the bad methods of preparing the infusion. If allowed to infuso for more than a fow minutes, so much tannin was present that the tea was a positive astringent to the gastric mucous membrane, and tho pro longed use of such fluid necessarily led to the development of dyspeptic symptoms. Again, if tea wero taken late in tho evening, its stimulating action on the brain caused sleeplessness. A quan tity of hot tea drunk at dinner was not a good thing, and its use in the afternoon alone, and not as an accompaniment of a meal, might be overdone. It was, in moderation, however, most harmless ; in deed, it might perhaps be regarded as slightly beneficial, and that apart from its stimulating action, it affected the whole nutrition of tho body, and hurried on the combustion and elimination of previously taken food. The afternoon tea helped the body to get rid of its lunch as preparatory to dinner.

POLICE COURT-This Day.

(Bofore H. 3. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—Six persons were punished. No Visible Means.—Eliza Lestrange was charged with having no visible means and with being an habitual drunkard, etc. —Prisoner said sho was a drunkard, but sho had means of subsistence.—Constable Mit chell, Detectives Hughes and Walker gave evidence.—Prisoner said sho was earning 20s a weok.—Twelve months' imprisonment.

A Reputed Goon Boy. — Charles Mack was charged as a vagrant, and with stealing i'lo on the- sth instant, tho money of Adam Clarke. — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Detective Walker said the prisoner was one of the most expert pickpocket^ in Auckland. He did no work, and was always watching drunken men and taking opportunities of robbing them. He was ostensibly tho thief of the auction marts, but the police had great difficulty in catching him. Last night he took a man named Adam Clarko to the Brick House, Rokeby-street, and eased him of £10.— Detective Hughes gave similar evidence— William Kirby, contractor, deposed that ho had known tho prisoner from a boy ; know no harm of him. Ho was fond of doing tho dico business at the racecourse. Ho was prepared to give him work. The boy was a good boy, but his father was an awful bad man.—Sergeant White said that as Clarke was at Onehunga, he must ask for a remand.—Remanded until Monday.

Bad Times.—Thomas Quinn, a black smith, of Parnell, was charged with failing to support his wito and family.—Mr S. Hesketh appeared for Mrs Quinn. —An order was made upon defendant in March last for 15s a week, but the order of the Court had not been met.—Mr Quinn said trade had boon dull, and ho had much diffi culty in gotting in his accounts ; ho would pay up as soon as possible.—Mr S. Hesketh asked that defendant might bo called upon to find sureties, or. bo sent to prison. De fendant could find money for drink ; £11 5s wa3 due. —Defendant said ho had boon married IS years, and his wife could bo happy with him if she liked, but she pre ferred the company of a gentleman, because he could give her somo nice rides round the country in his buggy. Ho had paid £4 10s. —Mr Cunningham : I find that is coirect. —Ordered to pay £9 15s, and t's costs, within a week, or find two sureties in £25 each for the payment of the same.

j Summons Cases.—John Petford, plumber, iharged with allowing his horse to stray in -, Henley-street, 5s and costs; William Kirby, ( contractor, failing to keep a light burning | by building material in Paget-sti _ct on tho 30th ult.—Mr Kirby said it was a bright, moonlight night, and the placo was not open for traffic—Constable Bernard gave evidence.—Fined 5s and costs.

The Assault at Parnell.—A, G. Mor rit* was charged with assaulting Thomas Watt.—Mr S. Heskoth, in defence, asked that the case might stand over, as it was very possible that the case would bo set tled, without troubling his Worship, in tho course of tho day.

This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[iiy TELECBArn.]

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

"Wellinotok, this day. An Uninteresting Prelude to Stisring

Tiie opening ceremonies in Parliament yes rerday were not remarkable for gorgeouß ness. No military array, no firing of guns, or braying of brass bards, stirred up th_ people of the Empir6***_ity to welcome the £j}J>i-esentatives to whom the destines of the COlony have been committed foranotherthree years. Tlio only difference noticeable in Wellington was an increase in the number of black silk hats seen on the side walks and a littlo stir in the vicinity of tlm Assembly Buildings ; the hurrying to anH fro oi officials with black bags • and th« knots of press-men, of whom there ia an nn precedented number in Wellington, and who gathered together in twos and threes tn discuss the situation.

Major Atkinson was seen about, lookine fresh and cheery. Mr Mitchelson apnea,! worried and ill. lr "

Choosing Seats-Mixing of Parties,

The members who had arrived from North and South foregathered together in the House over tlio choice of seats. These are considerably mixed. Mr Stout has taken his place immediately behind the bench formerly and still occupied by Mr Peacock on the right centre, with Sir George Grey just behind him and in front of the Maori members. Mr Hobbs had been laying him self out for a seat near the Maoris, to keen them well in hand, but 'ivas forestalled Mr Shcehan being away, tho coaching of the Maori members will fall between Sir George Groy and Mr Hobbs; and the latter was particularly attentive to the wife of Te Ao to I _, the new member for the Western Maori District, on the way down from Auck land in the Hinomou-no doubt acting on the principle that the way to govern the husband's vote is through his better-half Among other noticeable changes in seats is Mr Hurst's removal to a seat by tho door^ formerly occupied by Mr F. A. Whitaker. Mr Dargaville has changed his bench to one in line with and near Mr Stout. Mr Thompson, the new member for City North, occupies the place made celebrated by tho orations of the de parted Hutchison, while Messrs Moat and Lake have taken a front seat together near Mr Shrimski. ThefourWestCoast members sit side by Bido on Mr Seddon's old bench. No order is observed as to political colour' Ministerialists and Oppositionists, Vcgol ites, Greyites, and Ormondites, being blended in happy harmony.

The Opening Ceremony,

At two o'clock, all selections being made the members of tho Houso filed into the Legislative Council, where the venerable Sir William Fitzherbert, with his brother Commissioners, were standing on the dais near the Speaker's chair, waiting to receive them. Thero was a very thin attendance of tho members of tho Council. The celebrated "bar" was not setup, but the members of the Lower House crowded in at the door and stood in a knot, hats in hand, .while the Clerk read the Governor's commis sion. Sir William Fitzherbert then an nounced that it was usual for His Ex cellency to announce in a speech tho busi ness for which ho had convened Parliament together, but it would be necessary for them first to elect a gentleman from among themsolvos to fill tho important office of Spoaktr, ond thoy would withdraw into their own Chamber for that purpose. The Council would be adjourned for one week. The Swearing-in.

Members now filed back through the broad now lobby into their own Chamber, and the clerk proceeded to call over the roll alphabetically andswear them in, in batches. Sir Julius Vogel, Mr Richardson and Mr Ormond did not answer to their names. Messrs Cadman and Locke are the only two Auckland members absent. Tliis rather tedious ceremony enabled new members to acquaint themselves with the personal ap pearance of old members, and vice versa.

The large majority of members are middle aged, but a few very young men, like Dr. Nowman and Mr Fitzherbert, of Welling ton, and Mr Samuels, of Taranaki, are noticeable

Election of Speaker.

The ceremony of electing the Speaker produced three very excellent little speeches. Mr Fulton, who had been chosen by the Government to propose Suy G. M. O'Rorke, spoke of his urbanity *_£.'■" courtesy, the dignity with which he had j fulfilled the office, and his suavity even when giving decieions that might be con trary to their wishes. Mr Macandrew, in seconding, referred to the fact that he had fulfilled the same pleasant duty three years ago. He considered it a fortunate circum stance that they had so experienced a parlia mentarian as Sir G. M. O'Rorke, seeing that they had many now members in the House. New Zealand had been fortunate in its choice of Speakers. They had prevented the occurrence of scenes like those that were reported in some of the adjacent colo nies. He (Mr Macandrew) had sat under all the New Zealand' Speakers, and could say that none had filled the office with more dignity and success than Sir G. M. O'Rorke.

A pause was made for further nomina tion, but none being made, Sir G. M. O'Rorke arose and spoke very impressively of tho gravity of the Speaker's duties anS his responsibility to members. He. would endeavour to discharge those onerous duties faithfully, honestly, and impartially. He depended on the generous sympathy and co-operation of members. At the elese of Sir G. M. O'Rorke's speech Messrs Ful ton and Macandrew conducted him to the chair.

In returning thanks fer the honour, Sir G. M. O'Rorke enumerated the Speakers of the New Zealand Parliament and their length of service. No predecessor, he said, had been elected more than twice, while this made the fourth occasion on which he had received this honour from the House. The Premier congratulated Sir G. M. O'Rorke on his election, and in doing so, said as Speaker he had raised the character of the House among colonial Legislatures. Mr Montgomery also echoed the congratu lations of preceding speakers. Mr Macandrew, half rising from his seat, here 3aid ho had forgotten ono thing. They had on the wall of the chamber (point ing to it) an oil painting of Sir Charles Clifford, the first Speaker. They would liko to havo sido by side with it the por traits of other Speakers. (Loud applause.) Mr Macandrew went en to say that ho understood that the painting Had been presented to the House by Sir Charles Clifford when he gave them the maco. ' He thought perhaps the other Speakers would follow the good example. This broad hint convulsed the House with laughter, amid whioh Sir Maurice wits understood to say that ho would not forget the reminder.

Major Atkinson then moved the adjourn ment of the House, intimating at the same time that on the following day ho would be prepared to say what course the Govern ment proposed te pursue. The House then adjourned.

(ll\* TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

Wellington, this day. The Waitemata Election Validated.

The Waitemata election has been vali dated by an order in Council published in the " Gazette." yy

MR CABMAN'S INTENTIONS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. The member for Coromandel appears to have been specially selected as the subject of calumnious reports. A statement has again been published that he purposes resigning his soat, and a vory palpable desire is shown to damage the reputation of an estimable gentleman and conscientious representative. I havo most reliable authority for emphatically contradicting the report, and stating that Mr Cadman has not for a moment contemplated such a stop.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8. 1884,



Special Advertisements. '** JN EW X WEEDS/ . •-«. p. L. POSSENISKIE tt *"* _Bega to announce the completion of his H H WINTER IMPORTATIONS, t_ __. I Consisting'ot THE LATEST NOVELTIES •_ WORSTEDS iikD TWEEDS •? p_H" Inti-eHomeMarkots, . t? ___ p, _. H.. L. .OSSENiaKIE, WT IMPOETBE, 5. I Shortland-bt., Auckland. . iKliyrßS R. SOMMERVILLH, BU__LmILLINERY WARI.ROO_.IB AND M BTRAW-WORKlijia ESTABLISHMENT, E Wkilbbley-stiieet, ■ oj'i'oslTß Opera HonsE,



"ROUGH ON CORNS."-Ae_ for Well.."Bo*_ Ml Cornn." Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Com . wart*, KeiuiHkorne, Proneer _ Co., Amenta, Auckland. The Italian Bedstead is a new and very ; pretty style. You will ftpd a large assortment' of Iron and Brass and Nickel-plated Bedsteads at the Cheap Furnishing Warehouse, Garlick and GranweU'B,Queen-street,Anbkland,—{Advt.



On Monday evening last the Waterview Elocution Class held its first weekly meet ing, when a number of recitations and read ings were criticised,and four new members were proposed, making the number now R Cw 's General Grocery and Provision eighteen, .• Stores, Victoria-stroet, are brought under your ~, _. ,„_ „„„_ noticoassupplyingt-ießostQual-tyO-Grooe-ies hLltb anil uuua, beetle...i-wcis. raaulna, ,mU, Ui- at wholosale prices. Your orders called for and b^i. i i.u,|mto., B .ph.r..ci,ii.Inu.._.,1nu.._., cie_re. out by Kouijh on KOods de ii ve red in all parts of the town and Kemythotne, . rouor .k Co., Ageuta, Auc-luiil * SUbUI'DS.—[ADVT.I



The Maori King in London. — His coloured Majesty, Tawhiao, is holding high jinks in London. Wherever he goes a crowd follows at his heels, eager to catch through the court interpreter any remarks that may fall from the mouth of the King—and sometimes the X ng's remarks aro far from complimentary. The oilier dny, for instance, he was walking down Oxford-street, when his attention was .pocially dirccled to the numerous fine grocery and provisions shops on both sides of the way. "Bah I"said Tawhiao, "I know wherolcanget things equally as good, and at one-half the prioo. Those fellows cannot sell cheap with their fine windows and heavy rents. I have seen nothing, so far, that pleases me so well as Eaton's Co operativr Store, next the Criterion, in Hobson-street, where he sells Sib. tins of Pcachoß, 8d; Dried Apples, 61b. for Is; Cooking Prunes, 41b. is; Crushed Loaf Sugar, !Sd; Best White, 31d; Canterbury Bacon and Hams (guaranteed), 7d; Cheese, 6d;. Ifresh Butter. 9d and Is: Salt Butter, Bd. A poorman can make his shilling go twice as far as he cap elsewhere.—[Advt.]



S|tecial itdveptlscments. TO- 0 t I C E. Tho New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) desire to notify that they will bo prepared lo olt'or Ruflncd Sugars forsalo in Septembor. J. E. BREWSTER, Manager. Auckland, Ist August, ISSI. i_ /__T__A FLAX SHIRTS, with Col -s>, IIOU lars, at 3s fid, worth (is G.I.- San_cl Coombes and Co.. Canada Buildings, Queen-street. _____ WE FURNISH HOUSES TIHtOVGIIOIIT. GARLICK & CRANWELL'S IS THK CHEAP FURNISHING • WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortment of BRUSSELS TAPESTRY, AND KIDDKRMINISTER CARPETS. _«______-_______-__•-——■— [ SPLENDID LOT I OF BEDSTEADS, I Ju.t Received, I IRON AND BRASS, I NICKEL-PLATED. /.ARLICK AND QRANWBLL, FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. t-jalance"'* of "winter"" STOCK JJ of {GIRLS' and LADIES' VELVETS BI_AC_ CLOTH JACKETS BLACK CLOTH and CASHMERE MEN-S LWATERPROOF COATS __ a I^YS'and YOUTHS' OVERCOATS To be CLEARED at 15 to 20 Per Cont. DISCOUNT. V-lveteens, in Slate and Olive, 2s 6d yd.; worth Lot -f^Good Coloured Silk Velvots, various shade's, 4s6d yd.; worthfe Od 200 Whito Linen Damask Tabloclottis, 3s t_. _ 9d. 4s Cd. 5s 6d; worth doublo UtgeLot Now Pattern Floorcloths, all widths Great Variety in Remnants jnarked low Ha_ng a llrge Stock of DrSss Goods, liave Ro du&dXgelot to vow Low Prices, from 3Jd Wide Navy CWshmere. JBJd yd. Mon's Strong Tweed Coats, 7s Od Brey Calico, 2d yd. £275 WORTH of WAIU-HQIJSE SAMPLES Just Received, in GrcaTß"*. arioty, will be SOLD CHEAP. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, lUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Upper Queen-strekt. A f_f_f_ PAIRS OF TWEED TROU fr,\j\j\J SERS, from 5s lid.—Samue Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Queen street. -ITIAR-Y CLOSING >i WILLIAM RATTRAY Begs to inform his Patrons that in futuro he wil CLOSE HIS BSTABLISHMKNT AT SIX O'CLOCK ON SATURDAYS, And respectfully requests their co-operation b; MAX-NO THEIR SATURDAY PURCHASES BEFOTIE THAT HOUR. WILLIAM J3ATTRAY 178, ISO, 182, Queen-street. DR. WILKINS, F. R. C. S Consulting and Operating Surgeon Is at Ms Surgery for General Practice, als* Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases, Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings. Consultation Fees very Moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Moorcfleld Eye Hospital, London, undor Messrs Bowmai and Cribhett. two at Throat Hospital, London seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In flrmary.Melbourne. Adjustsspectaol-Stosights —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (near Post office). Auckland. JUST OPENED Another Thousand LAMES'AND CHILDREN'S FASHIONABLI WINTER HATS AND BONNET?, At the Low Price of ONE SHILLING EACH, Worth from as to 13_. This Lot is superior to the Previous Ship mont, and comprise many Now Shades ant Coloure. Ladles aro requested to come and in spcot these Goods before purchasing olßowhere as they cannot possibly bo eaualledln any othe< Shop in New Zealand. Please Note the Address— FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, Karangahapo Road, Newton. REMEMBER I THE PRICE IS ONE SHILLING EACH. THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM ano GOUT.-The Cimic'ifugaCActea Racemosalor Black SNAKE ROOT has been LffNG celebrated A8 A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EfFECTB, AND RARELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. 6a. PER BOTTLE, AT IUCMU'S, '"IHE. Pr\MU_Mil," 0.. OS\.l. -M 4 HO. S.I. OUttN 31 Meetings, Entertainments, Etc. August 8,1884. Flagstaff Hotel—Annual Meeting of the Taka puna Jockey Club, 8 p.m. Public School-room, Mount Roskill—Concort and Ball, 7.30 p.m. Robson's Dining Rooms—Special Meeting oi Members of Rationalistic Association, 7.30 p m. St. Thomas's School-room—Tcmporanae Meetl ing, 7.30 p.m. Y. M. C. A. — Carpenters' Drawing-class, 7.30 p.m. St. Sepulchre's School-room—Magic Lantern Exhibition, 7.30 p.m. Oilier Post-office, Anc__i.iu_ Mails will Close as under i— This Day. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Omapere, at 5 p.m. For money orders, regis tered lettc-s. and newspapers at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan- Saroi, Kamo, Tangihna, and Mangapai, por lacgrogor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.ra. Saturday, 9th inst For Waitara, etc., per Hannah Mokau, at7_to a.m. For Wellington and South, via Opunaki, per Hauraki, at 7.40 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai. etc., per Rose Casey, at 0 a.m. F»r Waitara, &c., per * rgyle, at 11 a.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, Sc„ per Roto mahana, at 2.30 p.m. Far Thames, per Rotomahana, at I p.m. Monday, llth inst For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga. Ohineniutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at i p.m. Tuesday, 12th inst. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Rotorua, at 7.40 a.m. Tuesday, 19th inst Per s.s.ZeaJandia, as follows— For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West. Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence la addition to ttfb nostage, will he received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer np to the tnne of sailing. .This mail will be due in London on Satur day, September 27th, 1831. • S. B. BISS, Chief Poßtimaater, ' Chief Post-office, Auokland.