SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER {^J%fe2sU 9.57 BU^HBTV-ThkKvcnii.K.i.W hi tvu rs?K. -Tomorrow MErniqK, 6.19 HOOK'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 11th, 2 J7 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

vfamtnAY. ; John Knox, barrtiie, Brabham, kvn Onraaru Chriatins.'^ch, Krnnmn, from Monß'onui Venus, ketch, NeiH, from Opotiki TO-DAY. OamaQi, briganUnz:. from Karatonaa Non-al, sen., Edwards, from Russell

VESSELS EXPECTED.

LoNDON.-Wangamil, Bhip (Q.V.P.S.), May 2; GUeamore, barouo IQ.US.U). Jane 7 : v> aikato, ship, June.47 ; Frith of DSraock, ship, May 11; and Waifcato, ship, June 23: Antares, sailed June 17. Hcrraionc and J-ocli Ftxgu*, loading. New Yoi'.K.—Ncltl; (via VTemnston), April 15: Kleanor Vernon,.. trqne, loading. ilANilX.*.—Jerfalcon. schooner. . JAVA.-Klorence Trent, barqnc, sailed May. Southern Ports.—Armistice, balfj«e. from Lytteltoh; Louis Montgomery, brigantine,from Diinedin; Crest of tho Wave, schooner, from Timaru. . Sooth Ska Islands. - Sandfly, Explores. Ryno, and Oamaru. HobaiiT.—Loongana, barque, early.

IMPORTS.

Per John Knox and Chieftain-1,200 sacks potatsos. 400 sacks oafe, 227 sacks bran, 70 sacks sharps.—E. Jlitchelson and Co.

Per pamam—ls,o6o dozen oranges, 2,2Jo!bs. preserved banana», 1,000 oocoa»ifts.—Charles B&KlV.

Per John Knox, from Oamaru—l,lßo sacks po tatoes. 200 sacks oats, 217 sacks bran, 270 sacks pollard, 160 sacks floii", 150 sacks wheat.

Per Irone. from Saw York—l,loo Basea Hern line, 89 cases lnbric&tl ye oil, 50 cases spWts, 67 cases tobacco, 38 cases clocks, Z cases organs, 31 packages drugs, CO toxe3Boap, 10 cases lobster, 100 boxes clothes-pins, 50 kegs casinss, 171 reels ■win, 11 boxes waggons, 19 cases blacking, and mifidties.3From Dunedin—'9l cases jams, 2GG cases marmalade, 50 cases vestas, 110 bags oafloy. 1,630 bags oats, 100 sacks potatoes, 10 bale 3 woolpacks, 150 sacks flour, 109 sacks wheat.

Ijtwarbs Coastwibs.—Ocean, from Mercury Bay, with 21,000 ft. timber; Pakn, from Tairua, with 25,000 ft. timber, 11 bags jsira; Dream, from Avhasgarei. with aO toHscoal; Start, from Mongonui, with 2»,oDoft. Umber; Jledora. from Whangaruni, with 52 ten 3 firewood.; AtaJasta, from Tairua, witK23,OoOffc. timber', 21 bags gum; Rats, from Waiara, with 20 logs: Lizzie, from Porerty Bay and Tainia, with 30,878 ft; timber and 18,000 shingles.

OirrWAnDS Coastwibe.—Ocean, tor Mercury Bar; Kako. for Tairua; Atslanta, for Tairua; Bata, for Waiara. The ketch "Vonus arrived from Opotiki yester day, with 410 sacks malzei 20 hides, and oO sheepsblits.

Tomorrow morning tho Tarawera may bo expected to arrive from Melbourne via Sooth«m ports, and the s.s. Rotomahana from Sydney.

The b.h. Triumph was stiocessfully d«cked yesterday morning. Particulars appear in anotheroQltunn. Messrs Lanfl and Brown have commenced a ?S3ir 89<>w. wfflch will renter about 80 tons, for Captain Macdonald. She will be employed in the timber trade.

Tbß s.s. Thomas Russell, -which arrived from ÜBbonig and Napier on Saturday with 20:j sheep and 80 sacka crass seed, will leave again for the game ports this afternoon. ThesUaner Ruby hasbetm laidtfnforrepairs to her shaft, which broise on SaturdaTTast.

Tho barque John Knox, which left Oamani on the Ist inßt, arrived hero yesterday afternoon, after a fair-woath erJpasaaßc.

Tho schooner Atlantic, which left this port without her registered master some time ago, arrive* a rtaratonga, via Mangaio,, in charac of Captain Simpson, af.tr an uneventful passage oil!) days.

rho brigantmo Oamurn arrived from Itarn tonKa thismonUnjf, with a full «ars;o of orangrs 'Ih6pasaagooci.upied24days. Eight winds am culina prevailed for S days.

Tho scboontir ICatc MacKregorlcft Itaratonx-'i bound on An Wand cniiso, ■whan thefJnmari was in that port.

ADumsdhi telegram received late on Satur day states that the steamship Victory hns arrived ftb London with her sixth oargo of iroaon meat in Kood condition.

The barqua Pelham and brignntines Nora a-i! DsJliwice go from hero to To Kopuru (Kaipara) All are in ballast, and will start with tho first fnvourablo ehangc of wind, ao that an interest in;? race ii anticipated.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. YESTERDAY. lialla Ilookh, s.s., Campbell, from Waitaia Hannah Jlokau, s.a.^Ualc, from -Haitian Awtyl«^.s., McArthur, from Waitara . Rotorua, 8.8.. Andersen, from the. South

The B.g. Rotorwa loft Dunedin on 4ii August, calling at Oarnaru same day, Lyttclton stn, Wellington Bth, Pioton and Nelson Bth, Taranaki Dtjti; left Taranaki August 9tb, at 8.10 p.m., or- Hying alongside wharf at Onehnnga 9.14 a.m. (in August-10th, haiing experienced light B.W. •winds with line weather throughout. Famcn eSm-Saloon ; Mr J. Bland. Mr T. Bruce, MUa Heaton. Misa Howard. Mr Cockburn. Mr Bowennan, Mr Hood, Mr Smith, Mlsa Wilson, Jliaseo Hammond (2), Mr Brownleo, Miss Bid- UOOd, Miss McCartney. Mr Tucker, MrTludaon, liur. Walpole, Mr Thompson, Mr t'ayne, Jlr Cullen. Jlf Corkhall, Me Milne, Mr Weston, Jlrs Woddhousc, Mr Hirst, Mr Heslreth. Mr and Mm Holdwater, Mr Northcroft, Mr Kcrr, Nr Green, Mr Porkfrw, Mr BulJor, Mr Lawrence, Mr AitWn, Mr llasori, Mr Brooke. Mr and Al ra Ktnghorn, Mr Timitt, and 7 ateeroire.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Watßisarox, Sunday.-Arrived: lonic, frnn Auc^Und, s.3oa.iii. This day.—Arrived: Oma pero, from Auckland, 6.80 a.m.

WiflriKA, thia (lay.-Arrlvod : Ilauraki, frcin Oiichiißga, 8.15 a.i?i.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

HmrAKA HHABg. Saturday.—Tho barquo Kit larney 1b Mill at lloutla, windbound: also. *Ie achoonwa PclicHn and Marmion. Tho brlgan tine Sarah Pile loaded up tho river with hop polos f»r Jfoleon, and hao corao down to an anchorage. A fore-and-aft schooner 1b coming m.

Te Kopuru. Saturday.-Tho brig Vision is leading here for Sydney.

• ARATAPU, S»taraay.-Tho brig Syren <g lorn ing for an Australian port. ;

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mails wnx Globs as under i -s^is Day. * For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, por Glonolg. at 1 p.m. For Russell. Kawokawa. Wangaroa, and Mon gQiitll, per Wollington, at 5 p.m. Eor Whlliangi Upper MHI, and Tairua, per Rowona or Neptune, atofc.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 12 mat. For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Hotorua at 7.10 a.m. ' For Tairua. per Mana, at 9 a.m. For Quaratotlnfi Station, at 9 n.m. For Whangaroa, per Kriemhilda, at 8 a.m. For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana and WarkWorth. Dor Rose Casey, at 10 a,ra ' For Waterford, Tauranga, &a, per Eoto mahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at I p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Pama, Walpu, Whan- Karel, Karao, Tangihua, anM Mangapai, per Macgregor or WaiStEi, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. 13th inst Por Tarawera as follows :— For Clilha. Japan, Suez, and Brinrtisi. at 10 a m. For Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Brindisi, or Naples (per Orient steamer) tor letters, etc, specially-ao prepaid andaaßressed, at 11 a.m. For money ordera, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. I?J?iStters'f2,r Sydney and MelboHrne only, atlUDa.m. TheUnJted Kingdom mail will be due in London on Tuesday, September 29. Tuesday. 19th inst. Per s.s. Zealandla, as t ollowb- . ' - KSPo rpe^ m f mgdom and: 6wh£S ot n«.?uAr W letterß "»« A?£LAit,i&* OW.f Poßtoffl'oe.VeK! 156' PolAm^' i

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AiipusT H, 1881,

Abhott'a Opera HouW>-Willmßt.t,'a DramaUo und Comedy CompaiisPr?ls p.m.

Aucklawl Instituto — Monthly Mooting, Papers by llomboni, 7.30 p.m.

pjtt-strcot IVcßlpyan Band of Hopo- AiinlvoTsanf Knterlalnment, 7.30 p.m.

St. Seinilchre'a MtitHallmprovemcntSocioty— Headings from Prose Authors, Grave and Gay, 8 p.m.

Birth.

lIOCKINRS,-On tho !)lh August, at her resi denne. Commercial Koad, Arch Hill, the wife of Thoa. A. Hockings of a daughter. lUCIIARDSON._On nth August, at Carlton Oore Koad, the wifeV F. C. Richardson of a son.

Marriage.

TAYLOR-OJIRRN.-On the 9th August, by the Kcgiatmr, Henry Taylor to Helena Mar garet OHern, third daughter of Mr J. O'Hern, of Painell.— 1 hamea papers please copy.

Deaths.

DUSliOl'.—On August 11, at her residence. View Itoad. Mount Kdon, Ivy.infantdaughter of George F. and Surah Dunlop. Interment private. KUNST.~On August 9, Philip Kunat, of this city; affed 78 yoars. The funeral win ] U avp his late residence. Union-street (next Robert Burns Hotel), at 3 o'clock to-morrojy (Tuesday). Friends pleaao accept this intinuition. NKWBOX.-At Xclson-street, Auckland, on August 11, 1381. Charlotte Newton, aged 1? years and 8 nipntliß, second daußhtor of Mark and Hannah Newton, after a long and painful illness. Her end was peace. Thofuneral will take plaoo tomorrow, 12th, at 3.30 o'clock. Friends plcaso accept this invitation. SMALT/.-On August 10, 1881, at nor parents residence, Mornin(?nide, Kate Harriett, the eldest daughter of C. J, Small; aged 12 years. Tho funoral will leave her parents resi dence, Aiornlngside, to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at S.'w o'clock. Friends will please accept this Intimation.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1881.

For the cause that'lacta asalstanoe, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the futnre In the distance. And the Rood that wo can do.

" Cabinet - making " is an exciting political occupation, and though only the leaders of parties and the more in fluential wire-pullers are privileged to do the actual work, all politicians may participate in the speculative part of the game. The special correspondents at Wellington do their best to watch the indications of how the current is setting

and faithfully chronicle those waifs and straws of intelligence which serve

to shew how politics are drifting. The newspapers, on the other hand, gather up the threads of public opinion in their respective districts, and by a pro cess akin to that of the new art of " muscle-reading," arrive at conclusions regarding the sort of Cabinet which would be acceptable to the country. The political morality and fairness of any particular community may thus be almost infallibly gauged by the plat form adoptod by its leading newspapers, always supposing that the latter pro* cued on the lines we liavc sketched. Judged in that way, political ethics in Otago are based on a system of barefaced selfishness and flagrant injustice. The two leading papers of Dunedin, the "Times" and "Star," have published their views on the political situation, and given their ideas regarding the proper consti tution of the Vogsl Ministry now being fo.rmcd. According to the former journal, Messrs Stout, Eallance, Mac anckew, Montgomery, Rickardson, Lar nach, and Wakefielel—all Sou'fli Island representatives but one — have valid claims to a Cabinet seat; and theee t with Sir Julius Vogel, make one more than there are seals for. The "Times" is willing to concede that room must be made for one Auckland member; but the " Star" thinks " a sop to Auckland' in the shape of an appointment to the Executive Council quit*, sufficient to offer. The latter paper has the grace to admit that its little " arrangement" would be unsatisfactory to the North. .These " straight tips " for the new Cabinet plainly show the present temper of the Southern people, and prove that Auckland cannot expect even a modi cum of common fairness at their hands. It is assumed that the South Island has now the ball at its feet, and that the North is in the position of a suitor who must be thankful, for whatever small mercies are vouchsafed. And so, after a flippant review of our public men, in which Sir George Grey is de clared " out of the question/ and others have riieir disqualifications arrayed, the resolution is that we may be appeased by the offer of a portfolio to Mr Tale!

At the risk of being classed with the "political horse-leeches" of this province, we emphatically declare that Auckland, and the North Island genorally, will not be satisfied with a merely nominal representation in the Ministry. Our members would be guilty of an act of political treachery if they allowed themselves to be placated or won over to the support of Sir Julius Vogel by any suoh consideration. If they are true te themselves, and faith ful to the interests of their constituents, they will follow the example of Sir George Grey, and firmfy decline any alliance on such unequal terms. Auck land did not return a single Vogelite to .Parliament at last election; and for any of our representatives to accept office under him, and especially to stand alone—the mere tool of a South Island majority:—would be a Judas met which could not fail to arouse the execrations of all honest electoßS. It is plain that at least four South . Island men have already got places in the new Cabinet, viz., Sir Julius Vogel, and Messrs Stout, Macandrew, and Mont- Montgomery, and no • doubt Mr Richardson will be included, with, pos sibly, Mr Wakefield. If we suppose the South Island gets five men, tKlre remain but one for Wellington (Mr Ballance) and the one Auckland member, possibly a Legislative Coun cillor. The Auckland man seems hard to get ; we wish he may prove impos sible of negotiation.

We do not for a moment believe that a Ministry built upon these lines can be enduring. The common sense of fairness among the representatives of the people will resent such an unjust and one-sided arrangement. The Southern papers are dimly cqnscious of this, and therein lies the secret of the touching appeal for union among the Oppositionists made by the " Otago Daily Times." "Ifthey do not unite," says our contemporary, " there k no alternative but a return of Major Atkinson to power with a reconstructed Ministry i" and the Wellington "Post"' says the same thing in almost the same words. This is significant, for if, was the "Otago Daily Times" that "brought sut" Vogel at the p/esent time, and the Wellington " Post "has been one of his warmest supporters. It is a confession of serious if not hopeless weakness, and it is questionable if the new Ministry will be able to struggle through a single session. Despite Sir George Grey's declaration that he does not seek to bind his party in refusing to serve under Sir Julius Vogel, we belieye his compact band of followers will like himself remain in Opposition and with the Atkinson party will con

stitute a serious menace to the Stout- Vogel Government (if such should actually take the reins of power). Latest indications are that the efforts to form a Ministry-ale doomed to end in failure. Sir Julius Yogel, instead of being "" master of the situation/ is at the mercy of an Otago- Canterbury combination which has ousted him from the Premiership and is so hedging him with conditions that he is well-nigh at his wits' end. Vogel isra is by no means the flourishing thing which it was while the elections were proceeding, and we are not a bit sorry to hear it.

War Between France and China.

Our telegrams 3tato that actual hostilities have broken out between France and China. A portion of the French fleet has bombarded tho town of Rolling, and the. Chineso defenders having capitu lated, a forco was Kinded to occupy tho place. Meanwhile, other portions of tho French naval forces are menacing Foochow and Wooeung, and unless the Celestials come to tcrm3, theso will doubtless also pro coed at once to oflensive operations. Kelung is a placo of no importance ; it has but a village population, and its only value lies in the coal mines which are tliore worked on an oxtensivo scale. Foochow is an unimportant city of over a million inhabitants, and is well fortified. Woosiing, though an inconsiderable town, has also strong fortifications ; and should tho French attack either of theso places, we may expect to hoar of tougher lighting than was exhibited at Kelung.

Some doubt exists as to how tho Rtcamer which arrives from the South to-morrow will be treated by the Health Ollicor. It appears that the Ringurooma, which Mas tho last vessel from Melbourne to tho Bluff, came up tho coast as far as Wellington, and there transhipped passengers and cargo into the Tnrawera. Tho latter loft Gisborno this morning, and may bo expected hero to-morrow. Melbourne has hot yot been declared "an infected port," although various precautions against the introduc tion of disouso by vessels from there have been taken ; but oven if it were, a difficulty would arise in tho case of tho Taravvera, tor sho only comes from Welling ton, As she brings tho Kingarooimi'H pas sengers and cargo, however, it is possible that tho formor will have to pa** examina tion by Dr. Philson before being allowed ashore.

Considerable speculation has been in dulged in by persons who tako ah interest in shipping matters as to tho tiirio which re (pairs to tho Triumph will o'eellpy. Mr Eraser, it may bo remembered, was granted tho uso of tho Dock for six weeks at half tlio usual chargo, and an effort will be made to complete the necessary work on the vessel inside that timo. Many who should know say this is impossible, and fix tho time for repairs at from a fortnights to a month. Tho docking of tho Triumph is referred to at length in another column.

Very little change in tho stock and shale market to-day :—Sates : Now Zealand Land Mortgago, 14s l>d ; Ivanhoo, 2s, 2s kl ; stocky Point, 2h 2d 2a 3d s Sir Walter Scott, 2s. Now Find : Buyer?, 9s ; sellers, 0s Bd. I'rinco lttipcriul: Sellers, -Ms.

Mr Cunningham, clerk of the Polico Court, was unablo to attend at Court to day, owing to sevoro indisposition. Mr O'Culloghan olliciated in hi* stead. Tho business wns comparatively H^'ht, iu> tlio prisoners mostly pleaded guilty.

Jt Is reported that during tho past week several tradesmen have been victimised by means of tho rory old rogue's trick known technically as tho " chango dodge." This simple species of felony is believed to have boon practised before tho Doftigo, and yet there lire peoplo unsophisticated enough to bo taken in with it.

Thoro nro no loss than 07 catms net down for hearing at tho sitting of tho X.M, Court on Thursday noxt.

Complaint* aro made of larrikinimn out side, tho churches on Sunday evenings.

Wo havo recoivod 10d from Mr ( Clements for tho destitute children.

At Dunedin tho elopement of a Salvation Army "captain" and a " hallolujah lass" has caused a sousation among the followers of the Army. Tho pair left by the h.h. Wai rarapu for Molbourno, and tho police wore communicated with in order that they might bo stopped.at the Bluff.

Tho postal delivery in tho western portion of the city is still very un?atisfactory. A day or two buck, a letter that ftrrivod by steamer at 11 o'clock in the morning was not delivered in Anglnsoa-strcet until threo o'clock on tho following afternoon. Wo hear that the staff of letter-carriers is much too small, some of the daily rounds made by the poetmoci boing close on 30' niilcs.

Tho local dotective force havo been making matters particularly lively for the light-fingered gentry, et hoc r/miu.t omnc of late. At tho Polico Court this morning, Dotectivo Hughes uceurod no fewer than elovon convictions.

During a football match botweon tho Arawa and Victoria Cluba pluycd at North Shore on Saturday, Edward Binney, who played for tho latter, met with a painful accidont. He was running with tho ball into "touch," and three of tho opposing team ran to collar him. iiinnoy foil against an Arawa man, and knocked out ono of his teeth. After the match he visited Dr. Richardson, and then was informed that his jaw was brokon.

.An inobriatod man named Harilio foil against tho kerbing in Queen-street on Saturday evening, and was taken into Mr King's, chemist, whore his injuries were attended to. Tho follow hero becatno ex tremely violent, stumbling around the shop demanding a diamond ring, which, ho said, had been stolon. After upsetting various articles, Hardie demolished two mahogany chairs, and with tho greatest difficulty was removed by tho police.

The following officers were installed at a mooting of tho Star of Newton Lodge, I.O.O.T>,ontheStb instant, by Bro. Lopino D.G.W.C.T., assisted l.y Bros. Hollands' 1.M., and Pocklington, I.D.M.:—W.C.T., Bro. Pocklington ; K.H.S., Bro. Wharton ; L.H.S., Sis. Pocklington; W.V.T., Bro. Longbottom ; W.S., Bro. Holtom ; W.A S ' Bro. Wilkes ; W.M., Bro. Thompson • W.D.M., Sis.' Gregory; W.C., Sis. Edmonds ; W.F.S., Bro. Lightfoot • W T Sis. Lfghtfoot; W.1.G., Bro. Marks ; W.S. Bro. Derrick ; P.W.C.T., Bro. Newton.

A carefully-prepared and highly-instruc tive leofcuro on "The Pro-Historic Life of Elijah" was delivered hist evening in St. David's Presbyterian Church by tho minister (Rev. T. M. Fraser, M.A.) 'J'Jio congrega tion was largo, tho littlo chinch boiu>' nearly filled by mom born and strangoiu The subject was treated in tho locturor's appreciative and thoughtful stylo, aided by geographical knowledge of Palostine and illustrations from his own observation, These lectures on " Scripture Characters " are not only deeply interesting to cultured minds, but especially so to young men a?id cursory readers who desire " more light."

Death has been busy of late in tho ranks of the old identities of this city. In tho space of one short week Auckland has lost her first postmaster, lior iirst tanner, and one of her earliest printors. It is to tho death of the latter wo aro now makin" special reference. Mr Philip Kiinst, who died on Saturday last, camo to Auckland 40 years ago, and for many years was printer and publisher of tho "Southern Cross newspaper, thon tho leading journal in the colony. Aftor loaving the "Cross " he established v printing business in Dur ham-streot, which ho rotircd from sonic years ago for tho purpoeo "of taking up a farm in tho North. Latterly Mr IGiast has resided in Union-streot, Auckland. Tho funeral will leave his late residence at tinea o clock to-morrow afternoon.

In accordance with tlio announcement made in our advertising coin inns on Satur day, the Rationalistic Association resumed charging for admission last night, on Mio occasion of the delivery by Mr ScHjy of a lecture on "Sabbath Desecration, or tho Row in tho Clerical Camp." Detective Walker purchased a ticket, attended tho meeting, and made various inquiries of those m charge. The Chairman an nounced that pending communications from Southern Forethought Societies, the proceedings on Sunday evenings during Mr Selby's visit would consist only of lectures, for_ which admission would be charged. This the Association was entitled to do even if the Act of the reign of George lII.■ were in force in New Zealand, fon the statute only provided for "amuse-i ment or entertainment," and "public debate." Mr gelby thon proceeded with his lecture. He denounced tho old statute as a piece of intolerant legislation, and said the olergy, who were fomenting public excitement, were simply agitating for a trade monopoly. Police opposition °was simply useless. He predicted that ere long Sunday would be completely secular ised. J i

> Therj ie nothing new to report respect ing affairis at the QuarantinovStation. Tho inhabitants, according to latestinformatiun, are stHl in gocd h >alth. Mr Mays did ritt get down to the island to-day on accountof the steam launch requiring to undergo repairs. These have boon undertaken not a moment too soon, as the crazy affair was absolutely unsafe. The doctor went down yesterday, and it has been arranged that he shall report daily on the health of the resi dents of Motuihi. ' Those saloon passengers whodornurrod to leaving t'.ie Waihora wish it undci-itocd that they landed at once when ordered by Captain Edie, but under protest against ths Union Shipping Company.

AV'e understand that.li;a Worship the Mayor has in consideration the introduction of a motion at the City Council regarding tho erection of a building suitable for use as a small-pox'hospital. Tim great diiii culty appears to be the question of site.

Some weeks ago tho Local Hospital Committee received a letter from tho secretary to the Bondigo Gold District Hoh pital, Landhurot, Victoria, requesting that the committee would hand to Mr Stewart (lato member of tho Committee of that in stitution, but now residing in this city) an illuminated address. Tho Auckland Committco sont a noto to Mr Stew art inviting him to be present at the committee meeting this" afternoon. Mr Stewart attended, and tho Mayor handed to him the handsomely illuminated which expressed tho esteem"in which Mi' Stewart's valuable services wero held in Bondigo District. Mr Stewart made a suitable reply.

Tho anniversary servicos in aid of St. John's Wosleyan Sunday School were hold yesterday, and well attonded. Rev. T. M. Frnscr, M.A., preached in the morning from the Book of Judges, o. 7, v. 7, Rev. W. S. Potter in tho afternoon, and Rev. A. Reid in tho evemng, Rev. S. Maofarlane being unwell. Tlio discourses wero adapted to the occasion. Tho children sang several hymns with ploasing effect under their in structor. The collections amounted to £15 Uis Id. Tho anniversary entortainment will l)o held to-morrow ovoning in tho schoolroom.

A new industry lias been started liero tlio manufacture of anU-fouliugcompoxitioi for ship.".

"Blue Ribbon" plaintively asks:— "Where can wo got good, puro coffee? Three-fourths'of tho stuff sold as eoll'co is to adulterated with chicory or other tilings as to be tnstole.sa and Unwholesome. Grocora should be compelled to stato what propor tion of chicory iho co/leo is mixod with. At present it appears tho public pay for tho latter tho price of good coffee."

Sonic little excitement-was caused in Queen-street about eight o'clock on Satur day evening by a collision between a West End and a Remucra omnibus, the-former belonging to Mr Roid, and tho latter to Mr tiuy. How they anno to gether wo were unable to ascertain, but found the pole of the latter right through the side of the former. Tho vehicles wore separated with ssmo little difficulty, and fortunately without personal injury to anyone.

Wellington - street and other partially farmed thoroughfares have been made pass able by tho provision of temporary wooden platforms. Wo trust, now this principle has boen admitted, that in all future municipal contract*, contractors will be bound to; keep tho road open fur foot piisscngors,

Tlio first meeting of the Mark Lodgo o the Zoukuidia Chapter will bo hold on Wed ncsday next,the luth inst. Murk Masons o! the city are invited to attend, Tho busi ness will be exaltation?.

Tho Otiehnnfra Chamber of Commerce discussed at some length on Friday last (ho question of harbour control from Auckland, and then adjourned tho debate until tho 22nd inpt., when I ho desirability of givalcr facilities with the outsiilo world, either by telegraph or telephone, will also crop up.

Applications for admission to tho Old People's Refuge now average two or three per 'wool;.

The members of tlio Devouport Litorary Association will give v litorary and musical entertainment this evening in tho Devon port Mali, to which tho public will bo ad mitted without charge. Mr White and other gentlemen will tako part in tho performances, and a capital ovoning's enter tainment is anticipated.

At tho I'olico Court, Onohungu, on Satur day, before Messrs Ball and Diokoy, J.P.'k, William Webb, a, well-known local market gardener, wns charged with cutting and stealing onu sack of cabbages, value ss, from tho garden of J, Beavers, during tho preceding night, to which ho pleaded guilty. Mr Beavors doposed that lie Mas,like many others in his neighbourhood, accustomod to lose lar^o quantities of cabbages, as well as other vegetables, during tho night. Arrangement* wore made to keep up a watch, (mil the prisoner was caught in tho act of stealing tho cabbages botwoen three mid four o'clock that morning, and taken into custody by Sergeant Greene. Prisoner wan v woli-to-do man, boing tho owner of ."even houses in one street in Onchunga, and was taking the cabbages to soil in llio Auckland market. Tho Bonch commented severely on. the growl of Die accused in thus robbing hia neighbours, and ordered him to pay ,-i fine of £10 and costn, as woll uh tho value of the property stolon, or in default, three months' hard labour.

A sorio-coinle and very pleasing enter tainment in connection wifch tho Church of England Temperance Society took piano on Friday evening in St. Thomas's School room. St. Thomas's boasts of being tho only Anglican Church in Auckland which has a branch of this Society. Tho proceed ings opened with an address on " Intem perance " by tho incumbent. In eompli montary terms ho referred to the energy and enthusiasm in thocauseof temperance mani fested by tho Society's Secretary, Mr Cfeo. Pulham, remarks which wore loudly ap plauded. Tho host songs wero : " Dream ing of Mother," " Bowaroof Young Ladies," "Roses Under Snow," " Bolls Ringing Ding Dong," " Vaccinate You- Mother-in-I.aw, and "Care For Your Motherless Child." Pianoforte solos, duets, and dialogues.com pleted tho ovoning's programme The lady porformors woro tho Misses Hamilton, Short, Jessio Short, Arnold, Edith, Fisher, and Seymour ; the gentlemen—Messrs R. Short, Mnkuno, Roberts, I'ulham, and Bird. The "Band of Hopo Spoctaclo" was prettily rendered, and its best mot, " Whiskey Poisons tho Heart," elicited hearty approval. Tho incumbent slated that tho Church of England temperance badges, glees and regalia had been ordered from England. " God Save the Queen" concluded this pleasant evening.

A sacred concert will bo given to-morrow evening in tho Masonic Hall, Onohunga, in aid of tho. Wesleyan Choir's Bonovolent Fund.

D. F. Evans will sell by public auction to-morrow at, 11 oVlook'at.tlio residence lately occupied by Mr Kvinsou, Valley Road, Mount Men, very elegant; and superior household furniture.

An entertainment in aid of St. Benedict's Church is advertised to bo held in the Nowtou Athciut'iim tliis oveninf,'. Miss Stanley and Mr Pajce (latu o( the D-.uiniuK opera, Company) are to take part.

DOCKING THE TRIUMPH.

Considerable interest was manifested yesterday in the docking of the steamship Triumph, which, wo aro glad to say, was successfully accomplished on tho morning's tido. At an curly hour in the morning, Mr Frosor, tlio owner, accompanied by Mr D. Gouk, Captain Burgess, Harbourmaster, and a largo numbor of workmon woi'O on tho sceno. A divor was sent down and saw that tho blocks were all right, and a fow minutes before nine the water had roached 13ft. 4in. on tho Bock sill. At nine tho Triumph was started ahead, and twenty minutes later sho was as far in tho Dock as was required. Tho shoring up was spoedily done, and the docking ot the Triumph, about which many peoplo had doubts and fours, was accomplished. Tho Triumph's stern now oxtonds about 35 feot over tho J Dock gates, bo that. it is nocossnry to { erect a now enclosure. Tho temporary /gates are to be built of heavy beams about j 15 inches squaro, and the mode of procodure 'l is somewhat as follows. One of these pieces of timber, having being cut to the required size, is placed horizontally on the siH of the Dock, and others are laid upon it, and each firmly bolted to tho one underneath. This will be continued until the structure is \ above high-water mark, when the Dock will j be pumped out and repairs to the vessel commenced. Work was proceeding on this important part of the job to-day? and at tracted great crowds of peoplo. Thousands of persons tried to obtain admission, yester day, but hud to bo refused because their presence on board hindered progress of the work. It is stated that the Triumph will lie in Dock only six weeks, which will require the employment of ■&! very large number of men and great speed in the work.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.]

(Rocoivod August 11th, 11.20 a.m.) Opposition to tho Franchise BUI.

London, August 10. —A demonstration in support of the action of the House of Lords in rejecting the Franchise Bill took place last night at Manchester. The meeting, which was a densely crowded one, was ad dressed by the Marquis of Salisbury and Lord Randolph Churchhill. ' Resolutions wero passed in favour of continued opposi tion to tho Reform Bill, The Anglo-Boer Convention. Capetown, August 9. —Intelligence is to hand from Pretoria that the Volksraad haa ratified the Convention which was concluded in February last betweon the Transvaal delegates and the British Government. Relief of General Gordon. London, August 9.—lt has transpired that if an expedition to Khartoum is de cided upon, the force will proceed via Don gola, and not by way of Souakim, as origi nally stated, the proposed railway from the latter place to Berber having been aban doned. ' Obituary. The death is announced of Professor Erasmus Wilson, aged 75. Information received from Trinidad states that Mr Frederick Palerave Barlee, C.M.Q., died thero on Friday last, aged 57. Mr Barleo was formerly Colonial Secretary of Western Australia, which position he re signed, and in 1877 was appointed to tho Governorship of British Honduras. Frozen Meat Trade. The Australian Meat Preserving Com pany has been registered, with a capital of £100,000. The frozen meat ox the ship Wellington is averaging s,|d per pound. The cargo of frozen moat ex steamship Victory has been landed in good con dition.

Tho Torios and Australian Federation,

Tho Tory party is delaying tho passage of the Australasian Federation Enabling Bill. Sir Stafford Northcoto has intimated that ho will warmly support the measuro if it is introduced in October.

Tho applications received from Great Britain for shares in the new Oriental Bank Company amount to less than half a million, Judgo Paul, of Queensland, who has been on a visit to England, returns to Australia by tho s.s. Iboria.

Tho ban-oat is proceeding rapidly both in England and on tho Continent.

Tho Australian whoat cargoes are selling at an average of 30h.

Mauritius Sugar Report.

Auklaidk, August 9. —Mauritius advices to July 2.'sth to hand. Undor that d"»to Mcssr« Ireland, Frascr, and Co. report as follows :—Quotations of exchange on Now Zealand nominal; 00 days' bank credits, Australia, 12 per cent. The stock of sugar on hand is 10,000 tons. Tho oxport this season to New Zealand is 11,000 tons.

STEAMBOAT COLLISION IN SYDNEY HARBOUR.

(IIV OABLK—CUI'YIIKJIIT.)

(Heccived August 11, noon.)

Sydney, this day. A c'iii.uhjon occurred in tho harbour, off Bradloy's Head, late on Saturday night, botweon tlio steamship Barrabool, 900 tens, belonging to Messrs William Howard Smith and Sons (Limited), and the steamship Birksgftto, 1,433 tons, belonging to tho Australian Steam Navigation Company. Both vessels suffered sovore damage. No loss of life occurred.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Ucforo 11. 3. Seth Smith. Esq., District Judge.

UNIjKJ'ENDEIi OAMK. F. A. CiiAHKE v. John Hiooinsok.—Claim, £2(> 8s Od on a P.N.—Mr Dovore for plain tiff.—Dofendant did not appear, and tho claim having been proved, judgment was given for plaintiff with costs, £4 Us.

ADJOURNfcD,

A. Clark mid Sons v. Jas. 11. Marshall— claim, £58 4a Id for goods.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. v. Isaac Duane and James Fras«r ; claim, £105 '6s Id, on a judgment summons. DKPIiNMD CASKS. David Graco v. Allan McGuire.—Claim, £100, damages.—Mr Cavo for plaintiff; Mr Alexander for defendant.—This case had been previously heard, and His Worship now gave judgment. He said that the ac tion had been brought under the Employers' Liability Act to recover damages for injuries sustained by plaintiff in the defendant« ser vico, which injuries were alleged tohavobeen caused by the negligence of ono or other of two persons who were in a position of super intendence ovor tlio works at whioh plain tiil was engaged, namely, Harrison and McGuiro. The evidence showed that the plaintiff was lawfully in tho position in which ho waR when tho injury occurred, and tho wholo question therefore resolved itsolf into this: Whothor the slipping of tho cotter from the nock of the crane was brought about oither by tho nogligonco of Harrison or of McGuiro, for there did not appear to havo boon any personal negligence on dofondant's part. His Worship went on to point out that McGuiro could not bo held diroctly responsible, Beoing that tho shifting of tho crano occupied ono evening and part of tho next day, and that ho was only present daring the evening,when the work was incomplete Tho chargo of negligonce against tho plaintiff therefore broke down altogether. Tho cotter had boen driven in by a man who appeared to have been quite competent, and even if Harrison McGuire had inspected it afterwards, they probably would not havo discovered that it was thoroughly sccuro. It finally shook out, and. tho case therefore came under the class described as accidents, and not tlioso of negligence. If negligonce tl.cro was,- it muat havo been on the [at of the person who drove the cotter in, and as he was a fellow-workman,tho act did not apply to him. Thoro had been no negligence on tho part of tho persons uued, and any responsibility thore was_ in the matter must rest upon tho plaintiffhimself.— Mr Cavo eloctedtotakoa nonsuit.—Plaintiff was ordered to pay tho coats, viz., £7 Is. J. I). Colobrook v. W. Gunson and 11. W. Martin. Claim £100, damages.—Mr Alexander for plaintiff; Mr H. Campbell for defendants. This case |had also been heard on v piovious Court day, and His Worship now gavo judgment. Ho said that the action could bo docided upon tho facts without dealing with the question of law at all. The claim was in the nature of a breach of warranty, it being alleged that certain grass seed obtained from defen dantj was not what it was repre sented to be, and"the question of law raised whether it was warranty or not. Certaii grass seed represented to be cocksfoot was received by defendant, but when sown, what little of it did come up was meadow fescue or Yorkshire fog. The identity of the seed had been traced. A soedßman, however, had sworn that cocks foot could not be grown pure, as there was always a percentage—amounting in most cases to 20 per cont.—of meadow fescue or Yorkshire fog mixed ■with it. When he came to weigh the evidence, it was over whelmingly on tho defendant's side. The non-appearance of tho cocksfoot above ground might have been dne to a variety of causes, and especially to some detect of soil, which the fescue conquered. The fact that so little seed germinated indeed seemed to indicate somothing of the aort.— Mr Alexander took a nonsuit, and judgment was given against tho plaintiff for the costs, which amounted to £10 14a 4d.

Tho Court thon rose,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This Day.

(Hcforc 11. G. Scth Smith, Esq., It.M.)

JIKFENDKI) OA.SJW,

G. R. McCbae v. Wit. Westney.—Claim, i's, damages.—Mr Dovore for plaintiff, Mr Alexander for defendant.—His Worship gave judgment this morning in the above case, which was heard at a recent Bitting of the Court. He remarked that, looking to the evidence, be must say that the damage sustained by plaintiffs cattle was extremely small. Therefore, if he was entitled to anything, it was only to nominal damages. His land was not enclosed with a substantial fence, as required by the Act. The right to distrain cattle was in law the sarao as tho landlord's right to distrain for rent, and the impounding of them wub simply the holding thorn as pledgoa for rhe recovery of damage. The amount of dam age was vory small, and probably £1 would sati6iy the plaintiff. Judgment was there fore given for the plaintiff for £1, with £2 los 6d costs.

The Court then rose,

FRANCO-CHINESE WAR.

BOIHBAR»MENT AND CAPTURE

OF KELUNG.

two other Seaports threatened,

(BY CABLE—COPYIUGIIT.)

Hono Kono, Aug. 10. The town of Kelung, in Formosa, was bombarded by the French fleet for one hour, when the Chinese withdrew, and a force was landed to occupy tho place. Admiral Courbet, with a portion of his fleet, is still at Foochow, and four French warships are now before Woosung, a port near Shanghai.

LoJTDOX, August 9. Tho reported seizure of Kelung by Admiral Osurbet, the truth of which was denied in the House of Commons by Lord Edmund Fitzmaurico, is now fully con firmed, and it has transpired that M. Patenotre notified the Chinese Government that the occupation of Kelung by the French forces will continuo until the demands by Franco for satisfaction on ac count of tho Langßon affair having been satisfied. The proposed indemnity has now been reduced in amount to 80,000,000 francs.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[IIV TELEGRAPH.]

[FIiUM OVR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day.

' Abolition of Newspaper Postage. It is reported that a measure will be inti o duced by a private member to abolish tho halfpenny postage en newspapers, on the ground that it is an unprofitable and use less tax.

Walkato Train Time-table.

The late member for Waipa has been successfully interesting himself against the proposedalterationof the timeof departure of tho Waikatotrain from9a.m.to 11 o'clock,as proposed by the local tariff manager. Tele grams have come from local bodies in all parts of tho Waikaio protesting against the alteration, which would servo no useful purpose, and would land out settlors so late at To Awamutu that they would have to go on to their homes after dark over im passable roads. The alteration will, I believe, be prevented by the General Manager,

A Neodcd Road at Raglan.

Mr Lake has obtained a promise from the Government that a road across tho native reserve, necessary to connect Karioi dis trict with Raglan, will be taken under the Public Works Act. This has been agitated for yearn, the Bottlers being now virtually isolated from the town through the neglect of tho (loncral Government in hot providing a road when tho farm sections were laid off twenty years ago.

Otahuhu Courthouse,

Mr Buckland has been busy all this morning over the question of Otahuhu Courthouse. MrConoliy, Minister of Jus tice, said Mr Jackson, R.M., would be asked to report, and if the condition was as bad as represented he had no doubt .steps Mould be taken to remedy it.

Hunua Road Board,

Mr Buckland also made enquiries re £92 duo Hunua Road Board, and wae informed tho money was lying ready for tho Board, but had never boon appliod for. Imme diately on receipt of a requisition it would bo handed ovor. ■

Kingsland Railway Crossing.

Mr Tole interviewed the Minister of Public Works relative to tho Kingsland crossing. An estimate for a bridge has been prepared, namely, £1000; and whilst thero arc no funds for it at present, the work has been recommended to be done as soon as monies are available.

SERIOUS BUGGY ACCIDENT.

(by telegraph.— fkkhs' association. )

Kumara, this day. Four gentleman started yesterday morning with a double buggy and pair to conduct a Presbyterian meeting. Owing, it is said, to the break not acting, tlfcy -went down zigzag at a great speed. The buggy cap sized, and tho horsoH bolted off with the pole and wheels, leaving tho body of the buggy and occupants overturned. The Key. Hay sustained a scalp wound, and Mr James Woons Baker had tho bone of his right fore arm broken. Messrs Campbell and Nichol son escaped unhurt. Tho horses were after wards secured.

ARREST OF AN ABSCONDING PUBLICAN.

(by teleokapu.—press association).

Wellington, this day. PorrnNM, the defaulting publican, was arrested at Melbourne, and not at Hobart as cabled. Ho was adjudicated a bankrupt on Monday last, and was arrested at Mel bourne by virtue of a warrant issued on Tuesday, charging him with having left the glace with more than £20 in his possession, eforo this Mr Mantell, traveller for Mr ■Chcymal, wine merchant, who was the petitioning creditor, wont to Sydney by the Wakatipu to try and inter copt him; but only arrived in Sydnoy after Poppons had left. A telegram was sent to Melbourno, and ho was arrested with £650 on him. He offered £500 and the costs of arrest to let Jiim go, but.as this was compounding a felony it was not accepted. A constable loft by the Tarawera on Satur day night to bring him back, He is sup posed to have £1,200 or £1,300 with him.

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN CRICKET.

[BY CABLK.-COPYBIGUT.]

London, August 8. The cricket match Australians v, Gloucester was resumed to-day at Clifton. Thero was a large attendance, and tho weather was lino. The wicket was lively. The Aus tralians, with 14 runs up, and no wickets down, continued their first innings, which was not concluded when the stumps wore drawn for the day. The score then stood at 295 for 8 wickets. The following tl'cro the highost scorers :—McDonnell, b, 62; Bnnnerman, b, 23; Giffen, b, 48; Scott, not out, 78; Bonnor c, 29.

London, August 9. The cricket match at Clifton, the Austra lians v. Gloucester, was concluded to-day, and resulted in a draw. In the first innings the Australians scored 314 runs, against 301 made by tho home team in their first innings.

MINING NEWS.

COKOMANDEL

Tokatka. — The manager reports:—The country in No. 7 lovel is similar to date of last report, no change of any kind having occurrod during the week. The contrac tors havo driven about 7 foet. Tributes: In No. 17 block (Kennedy and party) the prospects aro about tho same as last week's report. Ho. 15: Boyle's party obtained on Monday last about SOlbs of fair stone from tho stopos under the Van lovel, and a fow pounds have come to hand since. No. 11: iinox and McNeill will start repairing the level on M onday next. The same party can get a fow colours in No. 5, but of no •value. Nos. 3 and 4 will commence a new level noxt week, and No. 1 is driving and sinking, and as yet have not got into solid ground. Tho dosiro is to put in a lower lovol and forward an application for the ground adjoining.

Royal Oak.—The manager reports: The prospects in the main drive are similar to what I reported last week, only getting nearer to where the gold should be. We have had two breakings down during the week, which gave no signs of gold. As usual, the quartz looks very promising, the leader a favourable, size, and the country similar to that in which the gold was ob tained in the upper levels.

Wicked kor Clergymen.—" I believe it to bo ull wrong andovon -wicked for clergymen or other public men to bu led into Riving testi monials to quack doctors for .-ile Btuila called medicines, but when a rsall; meritorious article is made up of common valuable remtdieß known to all, and that all physicians use and trust in daily, we should freely commend it. I therefore oheerfully Mid heartily commend Hop Bitters (or the gooa Vieyhave done me and my frienda, firmly belib-ring they have no equal for family use. I will not be without them."— Bey,—, Washington, D. C. Kead.

DYNAMITE PLOT AT WELLINGTON.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE CWARUfiD

111 CONSTABULARY

(by telegraph—special reportfr.)

Wellington, this day. Parliament Buildings have been under a special Constabulary Guard owing to threats to blow them up with dynamite in conse quence of the refusal to grant concessions under the Education Act.

Mr Thompson, M.H.It, for City North, has an immense pile of petitions against any alteration being made on the Act, so he had beuter look out.

OPERA HOUSE.-WILLMOTT'S DRAMATIC COMPANY.

Mb Wiixmott'h dramatic coinbinatioa opened this place of amusement on Satur day evening with the production of an original piece of melodramatic character, entitled, •" Facilis Uescensus Averni." There was a capital attendance in the lowor parts of tho houso, and the audi ence manifested their good nature by the patience with which they sat out several very long intervals. As for the play, it was certainly an injudicious choice for an opening night, even if the Company had been "well up" in it, which they evidently were not. The plot in conception is very good, and might be rendered effective in an eminent degree, but in its evolution there is a notable lack of skill and ingenuity. Tho dialogue, how over, is the weakest part of the work, for some of the situations are very well devised indeed, and tho staging of the piece reflects great credit upon tho management. Es pecially realistic was the scene representing the deserted mine, with its ricketty windlass over the mouth of an abandoned shaft surrounded by mullock. It is a very fair travelling Company, and as their re pertoire includes many novelties, they should ' have a very profitable season. Saturday's bill will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow "Led Astray," one of Boucicault's most interesting stage adapta tions, will bo produced. It proved.highly popular when Mr Sheridan introduced it to the Auckland public nearly a year ago.

PUBLIC WORKS AT TE AROHA

(j)VT TELISGKAI'II —OWN COMRESPONDBNT.)

Te Aroiia, this day. At a public meeting held on Saturday night in the To Aroha Public Hall, there was a largo attendance. Resolutions were passed respecting tho desirability of urging on the Government the necessity of at once pushing on with tho completion of the rail way from Morrinsvi]lo,andiilso completion of thebridgeacrosstherivcrand its approaches. Also resolutions urging the Government to facilitate tho settlement of the largo native and other reserves in the district, and that bona lido settlors be afforded an opportunity of obtaining the freeholds to the land. A strong committee was elected to carefully inquire into these matters, and bring them before •Parliament through Mr J. B. Whyte.

Mr Beore, Government Engineer, was here on Thursday last, and inspected the works in progress on the now railway bridge. A part of the sheathing of No. 2 coffer dam has given way, and must bo replaced. Thin will retard the final com pletion of the bridge for some weeks.

Three candidates are out for the vacant Feat in the Piako County Council—Messrs J. B. Smith, Waitoa; W. A. Murray, I'iako ; and D. Murphy, Waiorongomai.

Messrs Laybonrne Bros, arc doing well at their new store, Waiorongomai, and are boing well supported in their endeavour to institute a cash trade at low prices. They are about to start a branch store on the hill.

The proposal to erect a public hall at Waiorongomai is much approved of.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

PoSiOSBV v, Geaftox. —As waa antici pated, this contest proved of an intensely interesting character, and attracted a great crowd of onlookers. Grafton through out had the best of the scrimmages, but they were overmatched in smart ness by their opponents. In the first term, Whiteside and Davy played .splendidly, both {jetting good runs, while Davy's collaring was admirable. Whiteside soon got hold of the ball, and scored the first try for his side. The place-kick was a difficult one, and was entrusted to Braund, who made a good attempt to put it over the bar, but failed. In the second term, Grafton pushed their opponents hard, and kept the ball for some considerable time towards the Pon sonby end. C. White got a chance for Grafton and scored a try. Ryan at tempted the place-kick, but failed. This placed the clubs on equal terms, and the remainder of the game was a- very hard light. Up to within the last five minutes, I'onsonby had the worst of it, and was once forced down. Whitosido has undoubt edly the credit of saving his side. Getting possession of tho ball when in a dangerous position for Pon sonby, he got through all tho Grafton men, and although repeatedly hedged by tho crowd, which would not koep back, he accomplished a really brilliant run and landed the leather right behind the goal. Whitesido himself took the place-kick, but muck) a poor attempt. Tho rest of the gaimo included no scoring, so that I'onsonby won by 4 points against their op ponents' two. For Pon3onby Macky (captain) and Turnbull were conspicuous amongst the forwards, but in this department thoro was .1 good deal of offside play. Arneil was again absent, and his loss was a heavy one for his side. Whiteside, Davy, and Braund, who played back, however, wero hardwork ing throughout, and greatly assisted their side. Amongst tho Grafton men Cooper, Ryan, and C. White played well behind the " scrum;" whilst in the forwards Biggs, Lccky, and Yon Simmer did very good work.

Auckland v, Goiwon.—Comparatively little public attention was connected with this match, owing to the great contest pro ceeding in another part of the iield between Ponsonby and Oration. Auckland, which seems to bo having exceedingly bad luck this season, was again unfortunate, for, although thoil" opponents wore ap parently over - weighted all through t'uo game, Gordon was timo after time

saved from defeat by unexpected cir cumstances. Gordon was compelled to touch down in self-defence several times, but eventually W. Meldrum by a good run secured a try for Gordon, and Clayton converted it into a'goal. Later on Moginie got a goal from the iield for Auckland, and the rest of tbo game being barren of scoring, the result stood in favour of Gordon by 1 point.

North Shore v, Newton.—This match was played on the North Shore Recreation Ground, and, as wo anticipated, concluded in a decided victory for tho local club. The Newton men defended their lines well, but were clearly over-weighted, and in the second term allowed their opponents to score largely. Warbrick and Sims each secured a goal from the field ; Warbrick also secured a try, which Sims failed to convert into a goal, and T. Sibbin after wards got over the Newton line and still further increased the North Shorcscore. The placj-kick was given to Reid, who failed. Mountford also got a disputed try, which was disallowed. Thus the match resulted in favour of North Shore by 12 points to nil.

Grammar School v. Roseberry.—- Tho football .match.-between the Auckland Grammar School and Roscborry resulted in a victory for tho latter by 7 "points to 5. Owen secured a try for the Grammar School, and Wo Apo kicked a goal. Hammond and Daniell secured tho tries for Roseberry, one of which Goulstone converted into a goal. , Pabnbll Secoxd v. Home Bay Second.—This match resulted in an easy win for Farnell by 24 points, two goals and seven tries, to nil.

Victoria v. Akawa.— This match was match was played at North Shore, and re sulted in a victory for Victoria by 5 points to nil. The try was obtained by Logan, and converted into a goal by Somerville.

Newton Secoxj) v. Gordon Second.— Resulted in favour of the former by 11 points to nil.

Naval Artillery v. City Guards.— Conohidecl in a win for the former by 4 points,to nil. A .try for the defeated was got by S. Goodman, but waa disallowed.

Ponsonby E.G. v. St. George's R.C.— The latter won by 2 points to love. The try was seemed by Croker. * .

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tho Late Dcbato and Mr Selbv'x Challenges.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,-Being absent from town since youl issue of Wednesday last, I could no/cdl attention earlier to many imnorW omissions in my speechk $*??< definition of science, one of. the terms bf tha That Moses was right in the order rf occurrence of events in the order of nature whereas there were a billion Chances :' favour of his going wrong had he wriLn upon merely human information 3 rd f warned the audience that Mr S e ih v ,j not answer the proofs I led with r ?' d the fact of Creation, no, with rtaSR" 1.,* 0 order of facts stated. Your reS this essential guide to hearerC^X* With regard to the subject matter fff i honoured by the notice you have ta L n „! So obscure a person as myself ",/ Buchanan was overmatched in ,U» mg power and fluency of speech "It again, in "ZamielV notes: <'Thorn,,^ d out-matched at all points a^ speaker, a weak debater, lackina ?" plead guilty to poverty of S^n * the locals,and in '• Zamiel's " note*^ is this that repeats himself sooten-..^ 0 matched, ■' outmatched ?" « The W™T JcobWoice, but the hands £%&£ Is it possible that some undevelrw printer s devil has been put in Zho^j, chair of -'/amid" in consequence of k times at AVellington ? Can it be tW y young enthusiastic KadonalLsL t BO? 6 affects to hold the balance fatly LtS'f professional Freethought lectoW T a a humble-individual H& out of the ranks to defend his faith rathS than sco no defence at all ? There t recent instance of a Parliamentary m? ' didate at the Thames who was absolutely ruined by the voluminow praise of a contemporary. I™ 2 as if my reputation would be made by vonr adopting an opposite course. It i a evident my young Rationalist was on the lastmVnt touched on the raw, for i certamlv £tt "protest too much." tercain<y doth. Jacob's voice says, "The Freethoueht octurer meditates a series of challen™ to leading dimes of the city." As my oK is as good as anybody else's on this point permit me to say that Mr Selby i» unfitted to discuss the «übject he attempted to fed with, for the following reasons, viz:— (1) Because he knowingly violated +i>« truth whenhesaidlhadr^aSKcS the question,"ls the Evolutionary Hyno thesis more Rational than the Mosaio Ac count of the Creation?" Myreplywns "Iw'iV* be happy to discuss the question of Evolntion with you." Ho who tells only half the truth perpetrates- a whole falsehood. • 2. He repeatedly misi epresentcd the arguments of his oppor.ent-notably th b one arising from the first statement in Genesis, viz That we could not conceive of the bodies of tho material universe without thinking of them as shining bodies (3) He avoided the subject of discussion by denying that creation was part of the subject, although it was stated thus: "Ig the Mosaic account of tho creation at vari ance with science ?"—and instead of dealing with the representation that fifteen events in the order-of thoir occurrence in nature was also the order of their occurrence in Genesis, he dealt with such frivolous objec tions as that it was impossible that the aarth could bo without form and void Ho know his duty, for he noticed the only thing in the record which could be construed into an objection, viz., tho as sociation of creeping things with the creation of terrestial animals. Thns there was a wilful evasion of tho question ho agreed to discuss.

Dear Mr Editor,. your report at any rate exhibit* the redoubtable Mr Selfay's quali fications to debate this subject. I dealfc with the nature of atoms, a question of physical science proper. My op ponent supposed I was dealing with the atomic, thoory. He did not know the difference. And oh ! horror of horrors ! can it be possible that our undeveloped friend did not know more of the subject than the unlucky Selby } The latter is a professional man, hence a little leniency on my part, as his employers wore, I believe all present. '

But when a newspaper authority speaks of challenges being sent to the leading divines of the city, it is incumbent upon me to say that Mr Selby is a seeker of effect' who uses the reiteration of irrelevant trifles instead of argument; who is mentally and morally incapable of discussing ;,he ques tion, if by discussion is moaafc the Riving solid reasons for and against the respective propositions necessary to make la such a discussion.

It is necessary for Mr Selby's we'farethat ho should be told that the quality which shone so conspicuously in his last upeech is known amongst ordinary mortals as impu dence. But as Freethinkers i;re not ordinal-} mortals, they might call it b\' another name. Meantime, 1 am, &c., John Buchanan. >

[Our reporter's reply has been crowded out, but will appear to-monow.] "'

THE NEW COMET.

Ox this subject we have received the Mow ing favour from Mr Stevenson :—At 8 p.m. on the 9th inst. I found what I believe to be the new telescopic comet recently observed at Sydney observatory. This object is very faint, and at present there is no appearance of a tail. Tho nucleus is round, and has a strong resemblance to a gaseous nebula.— J. T. Stevenson, F.R.A.S., Auckland. August 11th, 18S4.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo His Worship tho Mayor),

Dku.nk.—Four persons were punished by lino or imprisonment. (Mr Napier appeared for one offender.)

Vagrant.— A deplorable-looking woman, completely toothless, named Margaret Bars tow, was charged with being an habitual drunkard (having been convicted over fifty times), and without visible meang. Prisoner pleaded not guilty to having no means of li\ ing ; she had a husband/who could keep her. She could not tell how many times she had been drunk. —Detectives Hughes and Walker gave ovidence of the notorious character of prisoner. Prisoner was constantly on tho alert for bushmon. She lived •in ono of the worst dens of Chancery Lane Three months' imprisonment with hard labour.

A Disorderly Young Man James CV rigan, a handsome young man, was fined 20s and costs for being drunk and disorderly last night at Parnell.

Alleged Robbeky.—Charles Mack, jun., who stood remanded on a charge of stealing £10 from a person named Adam Clarke on the sth instant, was again brought up.— Mr S. Hesketh appeared in defence.—Sergeant White said the police had endeavoured to tind prosecutor, but had failed to do so ; he had no evidence, thoreforo, to offer.—Mr Hesketh said evidence could have been brought to prove Mack's entire innocence. —Discharged.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, EEq., 8.M.)

Ingham and Co.—James Ingham and Win. McCormick were charged with numer ous larcenies of shirts, haberdashery, hose, tobacco, and wearing apparel, in the months of July and August.—Mr Walter Dignan appeared for Ingham, and pleaded guilty a* Ingham's roquest, and to state further that McCormick knew nothing of the lar cenies, but that ho was alone guilty.—Mr S. Hesketh appeared for McConniCk, and asked that ho might be discharged. He had been drinking, and was found in com pany with Ingham.—Sergeant White said he had no direct evidence against McCor mick.—lngham pleaded guilty to steal ing 10 shirts, the property of James Goodall Brown; 201bs tobacco, £6 ss, property of H Wickham; and coate, trousers, vests, &c, value £ 3 Is, the property of W. H. Dampier, Woke field-street.—Mr Dignan asked that the sentenco on Ingham might be as lenient as possible, he having confessed. He could not urge spotlessnefs of character in defence, as Ingham had been an offender 'in other days.—His Worship glanced at the Ingham records, discovered'severaldark shades, and sentenced the prisoner to one year's incar ceration with hard labour. ~

This was all the business,

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fHE AUCKLAND EVENIJNG STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 11. 1884,



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