SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH ■wATi?ißlTnlaav6nlnf. 3.36 SUNSET Thlß Kveninß. 5.26 SUNKIBE.—To-Morrow Morning, C.38 MOON'S AGK.-Now Moon, 2atb, 8.24 o.ra,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Reward, schooner, Andorson, from Whangarei TO-DAY. Glenelg, s.s., Srephenson, from Tauranga Penguin, s.s., Malcolm, from Russell Wellington, as,, Farquhar, from Rusaoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Argyle, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei Fingai. s.s,, Norris, for Mercury Bay

TO-DAY. Queen, sohooner, Jones, for Hokianga Waiwera, schooner. Busholl, for Ruesell Ponguin, 8.8., Maicohn, for Southern ports

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney—City of New! York, Monday Melbourne, via South-Penguin, Saturday Taranaki and South—Wanaka, Monday Russell—lona, Mondays. Tauranga—Glenelg or Wellington, Monday and

Thursday Whanßarei and Whangarei Heads—Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawai- Fingai, Thursday Meroury Bay—Fingai, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City o£ New York, P.M. s.s,, from San JFran oiboo Monday Zealandlo. ship, (J.G.H.V.) from London; sailed Juno 27 Firth of Tay, ship, (Q.N.D.T.) from London; sailed June 1. , _ Stracatnro, ship, from London; loading .Loch Cree. ship, (M.S.Q.V.)from Glasgow; Bailed Ulrgaret Galbraith, ship, (J.K.L.D.) from Lon •< 11'don,to BailJuly 1 . Bealrloe Havemer, barqne (J.Q.C.L.) from New York, to sail in July Stag, barque, from Newoastle O.A. Uttiefleld, barque, (U.T.N.F.) from New York; sailed June 18 Oooola, brigantine, from New York; cleared May 26 . Ethel, hrigantino, from Dunediu Araby Maid, barque, (H.L.N.T.)'from Lyttelton Aratapu, brigantine, from Lyttelton Rhodorick Dhu, brigantine, from Dunedin Sea Bird, brigantine, from Lyttelton.

IMPORTS.

Per Estelle, from Tiraaru—l32 eaoks barley, 1,870 sacks wheat, 310 sacks oats, 33S sacks sharps, 40 eaoks bran. Per Penguin.—4 sacks garden seeds, assorted.

~-W. Woods, Thames.

Per Hermione.—l case men's Crlmoan shirts, 1 case French cambric shirts, 1 case boys' and youths' Oxford shirts, 1 case men's black cloth ,Gtothing.-Phjlllpa' Mart. Per Hermione, from London: 3 casks pimento 1 casks hemp seed, 6 casks canary seed, 1 bale cloves, 20 cases W. Starch, 20 cases Swiss milk, 2 cases Miller's baking powder, 5 cases C, and B. potted meats, 20 casos Whybrow's plokels. 1 case essence of lemon, 1 bale white wrapping ,■,; paper, 5 oases rod herrings, 10 kegs bicarbonate ■ ;■■ soda, 2 cases coloured twine, 1 bale seaming twine, 3 casks haricot beans, i kega Egyptian lentils, I kegs German lentils.-Chas. Major.

EXPORTS.

• Per Flirt, for Levuka (to be loaded at Mercury Bay)— 80,000 feet sawn and dressed timber. • ; :

Per Penguin for ..Southern ports—For Sis borne—3o casea beer, 3 qr-casks rum, 20 sacks wheat, 20 oars, 10 boxes tea, 12 cases biscuits, 6 nhdsale, 6 oases apples, 130 packages sundries. For Napier—lCo pieces purfri, 6 saoka oysters, 9 sacks hematite, 10 paokages sundries. For ■Wellington—2s .boxes ralßtns, 13 bass ojsters, G packages luggage; 10 bags cocoanuts, and 120 packages sundries. For 'Whanganui—2 parcels. For Lyttelton—9o cases and packages euudries. For Dunedin—lo bars iron, 15 cases hematite, 4 boxes stationery, 30 packages sundries. For Bluff—3 bales, 2 cases, I parcel. For Melbourne 20 sacks oysters, 2 parcels. ■••.!'■ ■ ■

Inwards Coastwise.-Mana, from Tairua, with 25,300fe0t timber. 2,200 shingles; Otahuhu, from Coromandel, with 11,000 feet timber; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 48 toDS fire wood ; Bate, from Port Charles, with 29,000 feet Umber. Ootwabds Coastwise.—Hlsinore. for Talma ; WUwera, for Waitangl; Mana, for Tairua; Otahuhu, for Coromandel: Onward, forßussell; South Carolina, for Barrier; Kate, for Fort Charles; Griffin, for Russell. The three-masted schooner Estollo arrived from Timarn, grain laden last evening:, after a passage of 9 days. The s.B, Wellington arrived from Russell this morning with the following passengers :—Mr . , and Mrs Sims and family, Mrs darker, Mrs Ohl son. Misses Gonlton and Hayes (2), Captain Pea cook, Messrs Taylor. Cohen, Tatten, and 4 Steerage, Including two prisoners. The brigantlno Flirt is loading; timber at # Mercury Bay for Levuka, and will sail about Tuesday next. She cleared at the Customs to-day. The barque Loongana left Hotwit for this poet yesterday. The brie Fawn left for Auckland yesterday. The as. Albion, from Southern ports may be expected on Monday afternoon, She leaves for Sydney at i p.m. on Tuesday. The ship Hermlone was berthed on the Inner Bide of the outor eastern T of the Queen-street Wharf this afternoon. The S.S. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga early this morning:, landed her passengers at the ■wharf, and proceeded to Kohimaramarato land 20 head of cattle and returned at noon. Passen sters: Mrs Macrae, Messrs Wrigley, Douglas, Turner, Hughes, Hart, and Master Robinson. The as. Penguin sailed for southern ports at noon to-day. Passengers: For Gisborae— Messrs Moss, Wirimikirgi. For Napier: Mesars Cottrell, F. Pugh. For Wellington: Mr MoDonough, Miss Hlldon, Mulavey, F. A. Brcadbank, Harrington and Smith. For Port Chalmers: M. E. Freeman, Mra Holmes. For Melbourne: Mr G. Harmon. « The as. Glenelg from Tauranga. left Tauranga at 8 p.m. and arrived at Auckland at fla.m,, had light south-west wind and smooth water. Pas sengers : Mrs Moßae, Messrs Douglas, Captain Turner, Hiart, J. Wrigley, Hughes, Master Robinson and Master Kelly.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. ROWtraa, as,, Soott, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

v Hannah Mokau, s.s., McCarthy, for "Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Robertson, for Waitara

The a.s. Waoaka is espocted to arrive from the South about 8 a.m. to-morrow. She returns < South on arrival of English mail.

The s.B, Rowena, from Hokianga, was coming np the harbour at noon to-day, and would reach the wharf about 12.30 p.m.

WHANGAROA SHIPPING.

Arrivals.—Angußt 12th—Tauranga, schooner, Duncan, from Noumea, 500 dozen cocoa nuts and 48 empty oaska. 16th—Kriemhilda, echooner, I Bathurßt, from Auckland, with general cargo; liinda Weber, brigantine, Bell, from Napier, in ballast. 18th-Fanny KeUy, ketch, "Williams, from Auckland, with general cargo. Departures*.—Angust 18th—Omaru. brlgantine, Holstein, for Bunedin, with 80.000 feet baulk timber. 19th—Ansdell, barqae, Brown, for Mel lbourne, with 200,000 tent baulk timber; kriem hilda, schooner, Bathurst, for Auckland, with iiOtOOO feet aawn timber. \ % .Vessels Loading.—Tauranga, .schooner, with sawn timber, for Auckland; Funny Kelly, ketch, with sawn timber.jfor Auckland; Linda #. Weber, brlgantlne, with baulk and sawn 'timber, for ft apier. ,-' ~ •,.,....,;

COMMERCIAL.

-i ■...' ■ ■ Evening STiHOffloe,; Saturday.: ■•■■'•' Mr R. Arthur reports of his weekly sale:— : ,' Fowls, Is id to 2a 9d ; Hamburgs, 5a to 6a; dork ' Inge, 3s to 3s 9d; young Spanish, 3a ; turkeys, 4a to4s6d; peafowls, 7s 9d; guinea fowls, 3a sd; ducks, la lOd to 2s 6d; geese, 4s; pigeons, lid; piRS, 5s Si to 10s; potatoes, 3a Gd to 4s 6d new potatoea.ld per Si.; carrota.ls 7d to 23 9d; turnips Is Id; mangola, Is 9d to 2s; pumpkins, 2s 9d; onions, lid to 2}d ; stringed onto ib, 3d; oats, 2s lOd to 3s; maize, 4s 3d: flour, £9 to £1210s: oat . meal, 14s; sharps, 6s; bran, 6s per sack; cheese '■ 2id to Sd ;?b£M!on. ljd to BJd; batter, 2d to 8d; Sydney oranges, 8a ; apples,3s 6d to 103 per case; lemons, 5d to Is per dozen; citrons, lid; drip ping, 2Jd ; tea (half-cheste),'. la 7} to 2s; box tea, 18a to 24s ; sugar, 3Jd to <l}d} honey, 6jd to 6d; candles, lOd; salt, 6s; biaouita, 6d; confection ery, lid; clothes pegs, ss; lard, s}d ; beef, IJd to2d. • ■ •■-;. ■ , ■ c • :■. . * Messrs Carbines and Taylor reports :—Fowls, Is 3d to 2a 6d; geese, 3a ; tnrkejs, 4s to 4a 6d; canaries, Ba. Fruit: Apples, 5s 6d to 10s 6d; oranges, 6a to 7s per case ; peanuta, 2d per lb. Table potatoes, £4 to £4 10a : others, £215a to £3 10s ; onions. Id to lid per lb; pumpkins, 3s 6d per owt; carrots, 3a 6d ; turnips, Is ; Sydney bacon, 6| to Bjd; Canterbury, 4d to7d; cheese, IA to 6d; salt butter, 1} to 7d, according to qua lity ; salt beef. 2d; pork, 2}d; mutton, ljd; lard Id; honey, 6d per lb; bloaters, la Od per dozen; mustard, 4s per dozen; oats, 2a 6d to 39 ; maize, 3a Bd to 4s; bran £G ; sharps, £8; wheat, 3s 6d; barley, 3a 6d : oatmeal. £14; flonr, £10 to £12; tea. i-ohests, Is 4d to 2s Id; boxes, 16a 6d; sugar, white, i\i ; brown, 3Jd ; candles, BJd to 9d; kerosene, 2s: hematite paint, 20a; other sun dries were all sold, and fetched fair prices.

Messrs Binney and Co. held a fruit sale, which brought the following average prices :—Pear- mains, 5a to 6s 6d per case; Mew Zealand pippins. 93; pears, 5a 6d; atone pippins, 8a 6d; ifrench crabs, 7s 6d to 8s 3d.

Mail Notices.

Mails mv OtosE as Under.— This Day. F<sr Port Mtzroy, per Waterlily, at 4 p.m. Monday, 22nd instant. ■! For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For waitara.etc, per Rowena. at 1 p.m. For Whitiangi, per yingol, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotlki, per WelUngton. at i p.m. Tuesday. 23rd instant. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 24th instant. For Whitiangi, per Flirt, at 3 p.m.

For Australian Colonies per City of Now York, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu For 'i'aranaki and Boutharn ports, per Wanaka, immediately after arrival of City of Now York from Honolulu. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

ATraoBT2O.IB!SI. Theatre Royal—" Jeames,"B p.m. Lorne-Btsreet Hall—Pollards' Lll^utlan Opera Company; "Pinafore," 8 p.m. Y.M.aA.-DevotionalMi ng, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Constant Reader.—lt cannot be obtained; and when obtained, could not be logally published. A Resident.—When attacking a man's profes sional reputation, you should nave the courage to do so openly and in your own name. Inquirer.—The British Navy includos 631 vessels of all classes. The Krenoh Navy in 1880 oonsisted of 238 vessels, of whioh 66 were ironclads. The men employed In the British Navy number 81,447; in the Fronoh Navy, 60,517.

Birth.

OARROLL.-On August 18, the wife of J. Car roll, saddler, Grey-street, of a daughter. Mel bourne papers please copy. SLOMAN.—On 20th August, Mrs. J. F. Sloman, Grafton Road, of a daughter.

Death.

OAULIKR.-On August 19.1881, Henry Skipton Caulier, lato manager Kennedy Bay Saw mills, eldest eon of the late Henry Oaulior, Ksq., of H.M. Customs; aged 39 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will leave hiß lato residence, Grafton Road, To-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Mends are invited to attend. LANDER.—On the 19th Instant, at her lato residence, Pitt Terrace, Mary Lander, aged 02 years. The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday next, 21st instant. Friends please acoept thia invitation. MoNICOL.—On August 20, Arohibald McNicol, late foreman boilermaker at Messrs Fraaor and Tinne's foundry: aged 43 yoars. The funeral will leave his late residence. Havelook-street, Parnell, To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at i o'clock. SMITH,—On August 19th, at her residence, Offloial Bay, Agnes Smith, wife of Peter Smith, aged 60 years. The funeral will leave her lato rosidonco on Sunday, at half-past 2 o'clock, lfriends will ploaso accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For die wrong that needs resistance} For the future in the distance.

And the good that we conldo.

Whenever any demand is made by Auck land for a public work to which the pro" vince is unquestionably entitled, it encoun ters one form of opposition which has at last become quite amusing in its monotonoua ness: "Hush, don't say anything," we are told, " great things are being done for Auckland, and it isn't wise to draw the at tention of the rest of the colony to them— remember you are in a minority, and may get nothing at all unlessyou behave yourselves." This sort of nonsense has been tried again with reference to the public demand for the completion of the railway station reclama tion; but it won't do. Auckland ha 3 trusted too oftento these mysterious blessings, which are always about to fall to her lot, but are at the last moment diverted by an over ruling destiny to some other quarter. We have been fooled quite enough in the past, Let us see what reason for confidence in the future te to be obtained from last year's loan expenditure. Take for comparison the two largest Provincial Districts in the colony—Auckland and Otago, which were about equal in population when the public works era commenced, while the advantage in area lies on the side of Auckland. The net expenditure upon railways in Otago out of colonial loans up to the 31st of March, 1880, was £2,790,763; in Auckland to the same date the expenditure was £1,073,417. "But," say Southerners, "the expendi ture on roads in Auckland ought to be added." A considerable proportion of the amounts charged under this head is made up of monies wasted on the Armed Con stabulary, who, by a pleasant fiction con ceived in a happy moment by the late Sir Donald McLean, were charged on the loan under the pretext that they were engaged opening the country with roads. Some of the tracks cut by them have long ago lapsed into a state of Nature. However, to prevent cavil we include the whole amount [charged against the Province for roads. Ihe gross expendi ture from loan then is £1,272,983, or less than one half the expenditure in Otago for the same period. Of course, in terms of the famous compact, which was to have been nailed to the Speaker's cbair unless fulfilled, the expenditure last year has tended do justice to Auckland 1 The tables ap pended to the Public Works statement delivered by Mr Hall on the 9th of August last shall speak for themselves : Net ex penditure during the twelve months ending 31st March 1881:—In Otago, on railways, £349,584; in Auckland, on railways and roads, £223,506. Facts are stubborn things. The neglect to provide for the recla mation is absolutely unpardonable. The contract for the whole work was actually let, and it would have been finished long ago but for the misfortune of falling into the hands of & contractor who broke down in his undertaking, after destroying valuable harbour property, depriving the local Board of a large revenue, disfiguring the city frontage, and diminishing the sheltered 1 lierthage for small vessels. The whole cost ot the proposed earthwork, now that the wall is well advanced, would probably not exceed £10,000, and if it were com menced now, the wall and reclamation would be completed about the same time. But, forsooth, we are to sit down meekly and say nothing while this work is indefinitely postponed. Tho people of Auckland have shown themselves indifferent enough to their best interests in the past, but they would be simply insane to pay the slightest heed to suchinane twaddle. They make no demand that is unreason able ; their request is for the fulfillment of an absolute contract on the faith of which they have sacrificed a great deal. Let the colony ring then with the demand, it is one we have no reason to be ashamed of, or afraid to bring under the keenest public scrutiny. We most heartily endorse, there tore, the action taken by the public meet ing yesterday.

The Bribery Commission in England which unseated several members returned at the last election, has made some curious dis closures about the prevalence of corruption, even under the ballot. No wonder the Gladstone Cabinet was impelled to bring down a stringent Bribery Bill. In the contest of 1880, the expenditure of candi dates in contesting Manchester, amounted to £20,000; city of London, £15,400 j Birmingham, £13,200 ; Bradford, £9,400; Preston, £6,000, In the borough of Aylesbury, where only some 4,000 vote s were polled, there was a total expenditure of more than £7 000, and in the email boroughs ofCrickdale andShorehamnearly £14,000, The contests in the Counties were more expensive still. In the West Riding of Yorkshire the Conservative candidates dis buracd £26,600 and -were defeated; the Liberals spent £24,600. In Durham, £46,000 was spent, one of the unsuccess ful candidates alone paying £12,600. In Montgomeryshire, Mr Wynn expended £13,400, and yet was beaten. There were only 4,273 votes recorded in the contest, and yet it cost the candidates £20,000, or nearly £5 a vote to get them pulled. In Midlothian, Mr Gladstone only spent about £2,600, though contesting the seat against

the wealth and interest of the Duke of Buccleugh, Whose etfn expended '£5,000.; An exchange tevfevrins the methods 'by which bribery was practiced at the elections says :—" It appears that each of the more corrupt boioughs has its favourite vice and distinctive expedient for evading the statutes. At Oxford, wherejthere are 6,000 votes, 600 people were employed by the Liberals and 1,200 by the ConserVates as messengers and detectives. Altogether,: 12,000 persons vrero'retainoA under.mo. fie- ' text or another,for 'the service olf tae Oon-' servative candidate. Ttia specialty pf the contestfor 'Chester was an excursion of the electors to the seaside, tho tourists being provided with • tickets entitling them to various kinds olf meat and drink. In Bos ton, 368 persons were employed by the Conservatives as clerks and messengers, and COO by their opponents ; but this dispro portion of resources was offset on the poll ing day by a wirepuller who prevailed on about seventy electors to vote for the Con servatives with the argument of half sovereigns. At Macclesfield it was admit ted to the Commissioners ftho inquired into the case that ont of £,678 who voted for the Conservative 'Candidate, all but 209 had a pecuniary interest in his success. The Lib erals were just as bad. In one ward, out of 625 Liberal electors there were only 200 who had not accepted money for their votes ; and in another ward 800 Liberals were iv a like predicament. At Macclesfield votes were cheap, but in the twin borough of Sandwich and Deal the average sum received by each elector was £3 and 3 few of the more ex perienced declined to go to the poll until $25 had changed hands."

The bill introduced by the Gladstone Government to check these demoralizing practices regulates the legitimate expenses by the number of electors on the roll. If there are no more than 2,000 voters, a candidate is allowed to lay out £100 for printing, advertisiug, &c, and a further sum of £150 for all other expenses except his personal hotel bills and the charges of the returning officer. Affidavits declaring tbat no corrupt practices have been em ployed in the election have to be made before a Justice of the Peace, and offences are punishable with severe penalties, both by way of fino and imprisonment.

Our cablegrams to-day record in a few lines an event of international importance. The Great Cobden Treaty with France, which was hailed with acclamations as tho forerunner of free trade, has been finally abrogated after an existence ot twenty years. The unwillingness to renew it was eutirely on tho part of France, where strong opposition arose among manufacturers. The exclusive nationalising spirit of protec tive doctrines have thus once more pre vailed, and already English resentment is declaring itself iv public meetings through out the kingdom demanding retaliatory tariffs. Franco under the Treaty has been England's best European customer, import ing from the United Kingdom in 1879, goods to the value of £27,507,085, and send ing to England £38,934,356 worth of French products,

The Performance of "Elijah" by the Auckland Choral Society takes place on Tuesday, the 23rd August, at 8 o'clock.

The Government have promised £8,000 tr> the Thames, being one half of Mr Hale's estimate of the damage by the lato Hood.

Tho editor of the " Christchurch Liberty" has resigned ia favour of a man from the West Coast, six feet high,

A dividend of £1 15s per sharo for the half-year, equal to 14 per cent, per annum has been declared by the Directors of the Union Bank of Australia, and is now pay able to Colonial shareholders.

At the Harbour Board on Tuesday, the Chairman will move that tho Chief Harbour Master be instructed to report on the method of employing the pilot and boat men, and that log books shall be kept in future and submitted to the Board.

High Mass will be oelebrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral to-morrow, and Lord Abbot Alcock Will preach in the morning and at vespers. Collections will be made at both services in aid of the Newton Church building fund,

There was a stormy meeting in Dunedin yesterday, at a meeting of Mr L. Clayton's creditors. In tho course of an altercation Mr Leary, thu creditors' trustee, took one of the creditors, named McNeil, by the collar, and gave him a severe shaking, aud then ordered him out (the meeting being held in Mr Leary's office). Mr McNeil left vowing vengeance.

A meeting of shareholders in the Blue Peter claim, situated immediately below the Comatock, Coromandel, was held yes terday, when a Company was formed of 15,000 shares of one pound. The following gentlemen wero elected directors :—Messrs Barber, Brett, Bull, Home, and Ring.

"Les Cloches do Corneville" was per formed for the last time by tho Juvenile Opera Company at the Lome-street Hall last night. There was a very good atten dance. "Pinafore," with a change of cast from previous presentations, is announced for this evening.

At the District Court on Monday next the following causes will be heard :—Wil son v. Punch (Mr Laishley for plaintiff) ; Oliver v. Paroto (Mr Alexander for plain tiff) ; Upton and Co. v. Waller (Mr Devore for plaintiff); Baillie v. Fulton (Mr Hesketh for plaintiff, and Mr Lusk for defendant).

"John Tregenoweth," so successfully rendered a short time since under the auspices of the Auckland Band of Hope Union, will (in response to the imperative demand of those who listened to its first production) be repeated on Monday, Sep tember sth. Mrs Hampson having kindly consented to read the connecting narrative, the Committee have very wisely taken the Choral Hall, with a view to increase the accommodation for the choir and orchestra, and afford comfort for the visitors.

Mr Henry Leon, of the Arch Hill Work ing Men's Club, whp has hitherto been un successful in obtaining a publican's license, intends to try again for a license to tho Surrey Hotel at the next sitting of the Licensing Bench on the 6th prox. Mr Leon has succeeded in getting strong sup port from this settlers, and his application is backed by the requisite number of house holders in the district.

To the Editor: Sir,—l wish to contradict a statement fin your issue of August 3rd regarding my child falling into the water. It is mado to appear that the commercial traveller was to blame for the accident, when in reality it was the Company, for not providing a proper landing stage, and the wonder is that some one has not been either lamed or drowned before this. The Com pany ought to bo compelled to supply a proper landin|j.place before something more serious happeius.—Yours, &c, R. Martin. P.S,—lt was the ladder that slipped away from the traveller, not the traveller from the ladder.

The Wade smuggling cases, which' have occupied tho attention of Mr Barstow for nine .days, terminated this morning in the acquittal of the prisoners Emrili and Polkinghorne,, It will be remembered that they were convicted of these charges in June on the eividonce of several witnesses. Some of the settlers in the district, believing in their innocence, took the matter up, and having applied for a re-hearing of the case, they retained Messrs Hesketh and Lusk for the defence. Notwithstanding the fact that nearly twenty witnesses were called for the prosecution, His Worship this morn ing considered that the evidence given for the defence justified him in dismissing the case. It is reported that other prosecutions will not improbably be instituted agaiuat some of the witnesses.

Sunday services will bo held at tho usual hours, at the several places of worship to morrow. St, Paul's, evening discourse on the "Disobedient Prophet," Rev. C. M. Nelson. Pamell Weslyan Church, sermon by Kcv. W. C. Oliver, on the "Immortality of the Soul," 11 a.m. Primitive Methodist Church, Alexandra-street, "Temperance," by Rev. J. Long, at 6.30 p.m. Wellosley street, Mr Thomas Spurgeon, 11 a.m.; Rev. E. C. Carter, missionary, from Ceylon, at 6.30 p.m.. Choral Hall, Mr G. A. Brown, " The Gift of God and tho Christiun Re ward," at 6.30 p.m. x Lome-street Hall, at 11 a.m., Rev. S. Edger, on "Muscular Christianity." Temperance Hall, at 8.15 p.m., Professor Fraser, on the "Millen nium." Evening service at the Theatre Royal, addresses, &c.

The Auckland Horticultural Society have issued their annual report and Schedule of prizes for the Spring Exhibition to bo held on the 16th and 17th of November. It has been a labour of love with the Society, for the public have manifested no adequate appreciation of the admirable exhibitions tv Men have been got together. Last year, although one of the best Horticultural shows ever held in Auckland was opened at the drill-shed, the receipts from the public did not amount in the two days to £20, while the Society i distributed in prizes, at their two Exhibi tions, more than £110. However, the Society are pursuing their way undaunted for the love of the cause and the advance ment of £;ardi;nina; and if the public do not respond as they should, the efforts of the Society will, we doubt not, be ap preciated by all enthusiasts in this delightful pastime. The schedule of prizes for this Spring Exhibition, includes the usual list of plants grown in pots, cut flowers, fruifcs, and vegetables. Intending exhibitors must forward a formal entry to the Secretary, on or before Mon day, November 14th,

Oamaru has subscribed one-eighth of the entire capital of tho East Coast Land and Settlement Company.

.Two thousand shares in tho Archhill Brick and Tile Company have already been subscribed for. , n i ' His Worship the., Mayor ,receive^ this mbrniDg a telegram from Sir G. M- O'Uprke in reply,, to a telpgram forwarded to him, stfitjug "his. icordial concurrence with the resolution about the completion of tho reclamation, and that the same would at once be circulated amongst tho Auckland members.

At the meeting of the Education Board yesterday afternoon, Mr J. M. Dargaville resigned his position as a member of the Executive Committee, and Mr David Goldie, in consenting to fill the vacancy, said that he did so simpiy with the view of getting the Committee abolished, and having its business done publicly by the full Board.

A Melbourne letter in a contemporary says :—" Lord Charles Scott, captaiu of the Bacchante, and son to tho Duke of Buc cleuch, has been betrothed to Mias Ada B.yan, of Macedon, near Melbourne, a sister of Dr .Ryan, tho ' Hero of Plevna,' now practising in that city." She is a sister-in law of Captain Kowan, who is well-known in Taranaki.

Our Whangaroa correspondent writes : — "All the vessels in harbour are decorated with flags iv honour uf the marriage of Mr B. Stewart, storekeeper of the Auckland Timber Company, with Miss Downs of this place. There was a supper and ball in the school-room at night,—Marriages seems to be the order of the day ; another bridal pair, namely, Mr W. Allen and Miss E. Goulton, goes to Auckland to-day, per s.s. Wellington, to tie the nuptial knot. —The blunder with tho mails has caused no end of annoyance and inconvenience.—The In spector of schools, Mr Peacock, arrived yes terday."

SirF. P. Bell the newfAgent General says regarding his work |at) Home : —''l know what work is, and I muy say, with the exception of tho West CoaatCommission, I have not 18 years done s<J much continuous work oa since 1 came to England,"

H,|3oiids opinions upon the "Albert Park Approaches," He says :—" It would be difficult to find a city which could com mand a more prominent and beautiful site for a park than we Aucklandcra can boast of, or where there is so varied and charming a prospect laid out before the spectators, and this in so central a position, What I would now urge upon the Mayor and Councillor is the making the approaches to it easy and liberal, as few heavy bills as possible, and the Victoria-street carriage gateway, an ornament and credit to tho city. ■, .

As will bo seen in another column, the next of the St. Matthew's entertainments will consist of a concert, followed by Arthur Sullivan's popular opera bouffe " Trial by Jury." The company gathered to perform it, together with tho bright and sparkling music, promise a rare treat at a low cost—nor will fun bo wanting, if the following verso from the lawyer's song be a fair specimen :—

" But I submit, my Lord, with all submission, To marry two at once is bnrKlaroe; In tho reign of James tho Second, It was generally reckoned As a very serious orirae To marry two wiVO3 at ono time."

A fire broke out on Thursday night, at a cottage at Newmarkot, the property of Mr E. Hi Turner, which, it is believed, was tho work of an incendiary. At 11.30, on tho night in question, Constable Dews, whilst talking in his way with a man named Webber, suddenly observed a glare of light issuing from a cottage on the Manukau Boad, near to the brewery of Messrs Brown and Campbell. Constable Dews, Webber, aud two other men,' named Wright and Nealy, at oucc repaired to the spot, and discovered that the lean-to of tho cottage was on fire. The cottage was untenanted, and the firo was extiuguished by a few buckets of water, but not before tho lean-to had been destroyed. Mr Turner was speedily apprised ot the fire at his eottagc, but did not arrive in time to assist in saving the building. Mr Pardy, on receiving the information, went out and examined the premises, and had no doubt but the fire was the work of some evil-disposed nerson or parsons, and the police are taking the neces> ■suy steps to bring the offender to justice. The cottage was insured in the Colonial Insurance office for the sum of £150.

Mr Worthington gave the seventh of his ecries of lectures on " Roman History " to a large and appreciative audience last evening in the Wellesley-street school room. Weave inclined to believe that this lecture, ia both arrangement of matter and style of dolivery, is tho boat yet givon of tho series. There wero perhaps fewer allusions to what may bo termed personal history, but the principles which actuated men and influenced their own and their country's history were more fully brought out and illustrated. The lecturer spoke of the continued struggle of the patri cians and plebeians, and of the efforts made by the two Gracchi to ameliorate tho condi tion of the poorer classes. He shewed also how their failure and untimely deaths had the effect of producing along; and sanguinary civil war, during which the peasant consul, Mariua, aud the patrician soldier, Sulla, alternately held rule, and eventually made way for their successors, Pompey and Caesar. The career of each of theso great men was briefly sketched, and the whole concluded with a reading from Shakes, pearo of Antony's speech over the dead body of Caesar.

A meeting of settlers at the North Shore will be held on Monday evening next, in tho Trinity echool, for tho purpose of forming a Lawn Tennis Club, ohair to be taken at 7.30 p.m.

It is expected that Mr Thomas Spurgoon will deliver an address to-morrow evening at tho Theatre Koyal. It is hoped that visitors will bear in mind that pecuniary aid is neces sary In supporting these services. <

Mr C de L'Eau and Mr Jamos Ansenne are announced to give readings at the meeting of tho Frenoh Literary Club this ovening.

Mr G. Lewis will sell by auction oh Mon day next, at the order of Mr Nonmeston, a large and varied stock of unredeemed pledges.

THEATRE ROYAL.

"Our Bovb" was repeated at the Theatre last night, to a good house, and if anything with in creased success. Mr Marshall's butterman was intensely enjoyed.las the irrepressible and In fectious mirth of tho audianoe abundantly testi ,fled, while the cordial and frequent plaudits whioh reßonndedthrongh the house, assured tho actors of tho thorough satisfaction of their patrons. Tho various members of the company sustained their carta with mncli credit, and the performance, therefore, proved a highly agree able one. A yonni? lady.resldent in Auckland, toon: the part of Miss Adelle, who was unable to appear. A bill of special excellence is announced for TO-NIQHT. viz., " Jeames," a lit?hfc comedy of a most amus ing character, in which Mr F. Marshall lhas in title r6le, a part so congenial to his pocullar qualifications that be has never failed to make atremondonn "hit" in it. The play itself ia from the facile and humourouß pen ot Mr F, C. Bnrnard (editor of Punoh), ond it is founded upon a well-known work of Thaokeray. With such a fair promise there can hardly fall to be a crowded house this evening. : The occasion deserve 3 some additional interest,! from the faot that Mr K. W. Marshall (brothei; of the star comedian), makes his first appearnnoe in " Jeames." He takes tho part of 'William Blodder.

MINING NEWS.

Union.—The following telegram was reoeived by Mr 1). G. Macdonald today :— "Nioo gold in stone centre of- reef yesterday. Looks vory promising Thos. Carroll." Maori Win and Tiki.—Shares in both of these claims have bad a considerable rise since yesterday owinsr to thn report that gold had been discovered. Maori Win's were quoted about Is 9d lost evenintt and havo suddenly gone un to 3a 6d, while Tiki's have advanced from Is 6d to 3s (id. The exact nature of the prospects ia not y t known.

MEETING OF GOVERNMENT ASSURANCE POLICY HOLDERS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A meeting of the policy-holders in tho New Zealand Life Assmance Department was held last night, when the following resolu tion was proposed : "That in the opinion of this meeting it ia desirable and just that policy-holders should have some voice in the conduct and management of Government Insurance and Annuities De partment, and that with this end, the Go vernment be requested to introduce a mea sure to provide for the constitution of a Board of Management to be in part elected by policy-holders." " That ia the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that a Par liamentary Commission should be appointed to inquire into the present state and man agement of the Government Insurance and Annuities Department. Mr McDonnough, lately an officer in the Department, was the principle speaker. He strongly attacked those who spoke against the resolutions and officers of the the department, The first resolution lapsed, and the second was negatived. An amendment to the first resolution to the fol lowing effect, was also negatived : " That this meeting is perfectly satisfied with the manner in which the Government has managed the affair of the policy-holders, and that the meeting is quite content to leave the management ia the hands of the etate." .

CABLEGRAMS.

IREUTER'S XELEaRAMS.]

ANGLO-FRENCH TREATY ABAN. I DONED. ■■ I

LQ.NDQN, August 19,

, In the Houbo of Commons last night a question was put to the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs with the object of ;aseertaining the present position of t,he re lations between England and France in re gard to their commercial treaty. In reply, Sir Charles Dilke announced that France had now declined to agree to the prolong, tion of existing treaties for a farther period of three months, and in consequence of this refusal a communication had been sent to the French Government, stating that Kng land must decline to consent to the resump-1 tion of negotions for a new treaty, which were temporarily suspended in June last, MR PARNELL ON COERCION. LONDON, August 18. In the House of Commons to-day after two days' debate, the motion introduced by Mr Parnell censuring the Government for the maanor in which the Irish Coercion Act had. been administrated was rejected by a considerable majority. In the course of the debate Mr W. E. Forster, the Irish Secretary, and Mr Gladstone, definitely stated their refusal to agree to the demands of,. Mr Parnell that suspected persons who were now in custody in Ireland should bo immediately released. MARINE DISASTERS. LONDON, August 18. The barque Barmega, 1030 tons, which left Port Pirie, South Australia, for London on April 3 went ashore on the coast near Calais yesterday, Part of her cargo of wheat was thrown overboard, and she then floated off. The damage^is said to be not serious. ADEN, August 18. Intelligence is to hand from the Mauritius reporting that the ship England's Glory, which loft London on May 7 for Nelson, has put into Port Conis for repairs and to re-stow her cargo, part of which had to be thrown overboard at sea, AMERICAN WHEAT CROP DEFICIT. NEW YORK, August 17. The report of the " Bureau Agricultural" issued to-day, states that tho returns of the yield of the spring wheat crops show a serious deficiency as compared with last' year. GARFIELD IMPROVING. NEW YORK, August 18. Tho bulletin issued this morning reports that President Garfield's health is rally ing, and his condition is greatly improved. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, Angust 18. Consols declined Is 8d to lOOgd. The Bank rate of discount has been raised to 3 per cent; the rate in open market remains at 2f. Total reserve in notes and bullion in Bank of England, £12,250,000. |New Zea land securities are unchanged. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, remains at 5s 3d ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 38s 6d, and New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 52s 6d; Australian tallow : Beet beef, 34s 6d ; best mutton, 36s 6d.

AUSTRALIAN.

CHAKGE AGAINST A GOVERN MENT OFFICER. MELBOURNE, August 19. Mr E. J, Age:, accountant of the Lands Department, who was arrested on tho 12th inst. on a charge of forgery, and subse quently liberated on bail, has been re arrested on suspicion ot an attempt to ab scond. COMMERCIAL. SYDNEY, August 19. Hennessy's brandy (case), 565; bulk (quarters), 12s 6d; kerosene, per gallon (Diamond), Is BJd ; Patna rice, per ton, £21 15s; sugar (Company's No. 1), £35 per ton; New Zoaland wheat per bushel, has advanced to 5s Id ; Wow Zealand oats per bushel, are unchanged at 2s 9d ; maize per bushel, is quoted to-day at 'Sa 3d (sic.) Candles, D.K.J's., perlb., 7|d. ADELAIDE, August 19. Wheat, per bushel, is ss. Tho tone of the market is firm. Town flour is £12 15s ; country brand, £11. Freights to London, per steamer, is 555; freight to London, per sailing vessel, 42s 6d.

PONSONBY RATEPAYERS MEETING.

PROPOSAL TO JOIN THE CITY.

A meeting of the ratepayers of Ponsonby Highway Distriot was held last evening to oonsider the advisability of Ponßonby joining tho city. The hall was well filled. Mr J. H. Field, Chairman of tho Board of Trustees, occupied the chair.

Mr Maxwell asked who had convened the meeting. Mr R.H.Stevonson replied that he had done so, and that ha had also paid for tho advertise inonts.

Mr Harwell then asked what interest Mr Stevenson had in tho distriot. He was onjy a leaseholder.

Mr Stevenson said he was a ratepayer of the distriot, his name being on the rate roll.

Mr Stovoneou then attemDted to address tho meeting bat oould not obtain a hearing, owing to the interruptions of several persons, who cried out that thoy did not wish to hear him. The Chairman aald Mr Stevenson had a fair claim to address them as a ratepayer of the dis trict.

Quietness was then somewhat restored, and Mr Stevenson commenoed: He was sorry to see that a section of the ratepayers were actua ted more by iodines than by reason la the matter.

An Interruption horo occurred. Several rate payers in the body of the hall said Mr Stevenson wanted a "billet, and that was his reason for advocating the change. Mr stevenson said it was a bad cause that would only hear one side. ■ • ... Further disturbance then ensued.

Mr W. Leys said it was not right that one or two men in the body of the half should be al lowed to interrupt the bueineus of the meeting. He suggested that it should be put to the vote whether or not it was desirable that Mr Steven son should be heard.

The chairman said he thought a fair hearing would be allowed to Mr Stevenson.

. After some further interruption, Mr Steven son was allowed to proceed, He said the posi tion at present was that there would bo no more subsidies. Tee Counties Aot waa at present sus pended in Kdon, out it could bo brought into torce at any. time, and they oould levy a rato up to ia 3d in tho JB. The present revenue of the district from the is rate was £1,088, or with extras, say £1,100, and the cost of administering it. was £300, or 30 per cent. He believed tho revenue was administered as well as possible, but the distriot was large, and the cost of administration must also bo large. Then again, the cost of administration by the County Council was great. It waa extremely unsatisfactory that forty or fifty per cent of the revenue should be absorbed in tho cost of administration. The question therefore waa that of joining the city, A voloe—" You had better join yourself." Some further interruption here occurred, and Mr Stevenßon said the man who was causing tho disturbance, was an owner of some straying oows, and naturally he objected the district being included in the city. Mr Stevenson proceeded. The oity rates amounted to 2a in the £, 9d being a general rate, and Is 3d being for loans. Several years ago, when there was a proposal to join the city, ho opposed it on tho ground that they would become liable for their proportion of tne city rates. Since then, however, the subsidies had disappeared, and a change in the laws provided that they could not become liable for rates for any special loan, unless some portion of that loan was spent in the distriot. Then, again, they could not be rated for gas and water unless the gas or -water Ipipes were carried to within one hundred yards of the promisee rated. That statement would no doubt open the eyes of a large number who entertained the idea that they would ba liable as soon as they joined the city, Anothor objection was that if they joined tho oity thoy would be outvoted. He thought that in every highway district, they found people dissatisfied, and they had a painful exhibition of this at their last annual mooting, when the Board was accused of making roads about their own places, and neglecting other parts of the distriot. They never heard of that in the oity. In a large plaoe local feeling of this sort wua lost sight of, and if Ponsonby joined the city it would be no exception. Ponsonby would get fair play if they joined the city, and if they wanted to borrow they could do so at ■ii or 5 per cent., instead of 7 per oent. as at present. Tho cost of administering the oity revenue was 7£ per cent., as against their 30 per cent., and if Ponsonby became a portion of the city the value of property would ba im proved. In no plaoe was property rated higher than in Ponsonby. A voioe: "Yes, we know that you are to blame for that."

Mr Stevenson then referred to what he called Mr Maxwell's side of the question. It they were connected wit t the oity, that gentle man could not keep cows and pigs, it it were proved that they were a nuisance to the resi dents in his neighbourhood. Mr Stevenson also pointed oat the necessity for drainage at Alma Place, and said that if scarlet fever broke out in that neighbourhood, the population of the dis trict would be speedily decimated. The open drains with the filth sweltering in the ' sun would spread the germs of the disease with terrible rapidity. They had no prospent at pre sent of getting money to drain the district, but if they joined the city, their district would par tioipate in the benefits of systematic drainage. Ho thought if PoßSonbyjoioed cho city, it would be an advantage to tho city, because the popu lation would bo increased, and Auckland, would have a more important appearance, The ques tion should be gone into carefully and in a busi ness-like manner. He would move, " That the Chairman, Messrs Masefleld, Boardman, and the mover, be appointed a commutes to confer with the city councillors as to the terms upon which they would admit Ponsonby into the city and to report to a future meeting." Cries of " We woD't have it," and "order." a ratepayer wished to know if Mr Stevenson was anxious to get a billet through it. Mr Stevenson said he was thinning of recom mending tho enquirer. Mr Upton seconded the resolution. It only asked for information.and he saw no reason why i hey should not agree to it. Tho motion pledged them to nothlng,and he thought it waßadvisablo that they should act carefully and circumspectly in this matter.

Mr MoKinstry spoke in favour of the motion. He saw no harm in obtaining'all the information possible on tho subject. He would desire to Bee the city tho premier city of tho coionj, not only for beauty as it was, but for population as well. At presont the city only comprised GiO acres.and Ponsonby had 1100 acres.

; A ratepayer enquired whether the speaker did not want a billot too.

Mr McKins try said he was not an office-seeker and even if he wore, they wanted youngar and better-looking men than himself. ' Mr Harmstead thought it wan strange that they should tax themselves doubloin order to acquire the honour of being conneoted with the oity. It appeared to him that the oity did not be stow Bomuch attention on them. They had no KUaranteo yet that three-fourths of their ratea would besoent in tho diatriot. If they had to pay 23 in tho pound by joining tho oity, why not raise 2s in the pound amongst thomselros, and double their own revenue.

Mr Patterson enquired from what source Mr Stevenson got his information.

Mr Stevenson said he kept his oyes open. Mr Maxwell asked if Mr Stevenson meant to proiit by the change. MrStovenson: I intend to have your cows kept in th-iir paddooks. (Laughter) Mr Patserson produced a paper, and reading from it.eaid that a gentlomanwho had £20 worth of property in the city, had to pay £3 10s in rates.

Mr Stevenson said he was not compelled to pay more than S3. per year, whloh was the maximum amount.

Mr W. Leys looked nt the receipt which Mr Patterson was flourishing, and found that the amount was £2 0s lOd instead of £3 10a (laughter), Moßsrs Allen and Symonds supported the resolution, which they thought was merely ono for obtaining.information. Mr Symons said tho gentlemen named were no disgrace to the oity, and they would perform tneir duties favourably. If the district did loin the oity. a great deal of bad and unneighbourly feeling would be done away with. Tho names wore read over to Mr Patterson, who expressed bis satisfaction with them. He felt sure that Mr Upton could not go out as ho did from the Toting and say "They are a scrubby lot."

Mr Boardman said he would neither join the city or anywhero eleae if it toucbed his pookot. He did not intend that it should be touched any more than at present (laughter). Tho popula tion was rapidly increasing, and was now four thousand and odd, while City East was only flve thousand and odd. But with increase of popu lation should come increaso of civilization, and one improvement that was very desirable was, better drainage, which would conduce to olean liness and good health. Ponsonby must be drained or there would be disease. Ho did no 1 knpw how they were to raise the money i£ they remained as at present, the Speaker then re ferred to the large proportion of the revenue of tho district that was. at present, absorbed by expenses. If the ohange could ba effected equitably, he would rather be a citizen of Auokland with 30,000 inhabitants, than a rate payer of the Ponsonby Highway Distriot, which was not heard of outside the place, except whon the newspapers reported that they had had anothtr " rummy" meeting. Mr Pooley proposed, a3 an amendment, "That in the opinion of this meeting tho time has not yet arrived when tho rate payers of the distriot should oonßider join ing the oity or forming a borough." He thought this was simply an attempt to get in the thin edge of the wedge. It they joined tho olty, then they could Bay aood-bye to their free dom, If their revenue was not sufficiently large now, he was willing to put hia hand deeper into his pooket, and pay more rates, lie was in a position to say that if the borrowed money was flnlßhed, the oity would not have more funds than would pay the working expenses. They had hitherto been greatly negleoted, and if their funds werelhandei over to the oity they would be still more negleoted. At the present time, two favoured wards of the distriot gat all the money, and tho remaining wards were systematically neglected, . Mr Kelly seconded the amendment. : Another elderly ratepayer, flourishing a large stick, here advanced to tho platform, and addressed the meeting* Ponsonby had always been the most boisterous Highway Board in the provinoeof Auokland. and "Mount Bden was the samo.but not so bad aa Ponson by."He had wanted to make a *' spaohe," but some '* Bohaxnians " tried to Btoo him. The speaker commenced to refer to V the principle oauno of the division bo twoen ttngland and Ireland." and then wan dered into tho ''National Debt" and a "good Btory for tho' Obsorver,"' amidst yells of laugh ter. Kventually ho made a low bow to the Chairman, and after calling tho rowdy portion of the meeting " Bohamians," he returned to his seat amidat loud laughter and applause, Mr Thome said it had appeared to him that the opposition that had been raised was more a personal objeotion to Mr BtovenßOQ than to the motion. It was no interest to him to join tho oliy. He had a snpply of water. The speaker then proceeded to detail the advantages that would aooruo from conneotlon with the oity. Citizens would alwoysjobjeot to the imposition of higher rates, and thus they would be pro teoted. Nothing had been said about the immense revenue derivable from publio house licenses, of which they would get their share, and thoy would ali>o participate in the proceeds of the valuable endowments that would shortly fall in. Then again as at present, big land holders would not be allowadto cut up their properties into building allotments with scroets 11 feet wide. Under the city by-laws, the minimum width of streets was fixed at 40 feet. Mho speaker thought it was absurd to talk of forming a borough, and stated that even if thoy did so, they would have no influence. For instance what speoial respect had the people for the Mayor and Councillors of Parnell (laughter). As an Auckland town resident, he wished to see Auckland take its natural premier positioni among i tho cities of tho oolony, and thoy wonld never do that while tho well populated suburbs surrounding the city, were cut up into small boroughs, thus really decreas ng the population of the city, which otherwise would be many thousands greater than at pre' sent. Christchurch had taken in one suburb after another, and ihero were people who thought Auckland was only a village, looking at " its olty population. They knew nothing of the well popnlated suburbs outside the city boundaries. The speaker concluded by expressing his conviction that ho would live to see the city include the whole of the present boundaries of the Connty I of Kdcn.

i Another ratepayer thought they should re main as at present. So\ enteen years ago, they had no roads.and now they had fair main roads This proved that they were doing well. . Mr Jeune opposed the motion. Ho did not see that drainage was so urgently required as had been repreoented. If their wives and daughters buriod their filth and rubbish, the earth would absorb it, and drainage would not be neoessary. Mr W. Leys was greatly amused at the arguments of tho speakers against the motion, it had been said that the reason why they came to reside there was ba oiuso they were too heavily taxed in the oity. Now, it must be obvious to all, that the reason why they came there to live was that they could not got land nearer the city. He ridiculed the idea of their mothers and wives burying their filth into the ground in order to avoid drainage. That meant that the filth would porcolatA through tho ground, and eventually find its way into the neighbouring wells. He instanced the oase of a man at Alma Place with eleven children, who could not use the water in his well owing to the faot that thore woO eight water-closets within a short distance from it, and the percolation from these corruptod the water. The city had large revenues and valuable endowments, and these were strong arguments in favour of joining it. The Chairman also expressed his opinion on tho matter. They should aot very carefully, and not bo too rash. Their office expenses last year had been exceptionally large, but tho City Council office expenses had been greater in pro* portion. The city revenue last year was £19,273 12a id, and office expenses £3,339, The -motion was then put and carried by a respootable majority. An amendment by Mr Jenkins, that the names of Messra Swailos. Evans, and Quick, tba other members of the Board, should be added, was negatived.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to tho Chairman, moved by Mr Stevenson,

BRUTAL TREATMENT ON A WIFE IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DUNEDIN, this day.. The dying depositions of the woman killed by her husband at Oamara were as fol low:—" My name is Isabella Augustus. On the 3rd of this month, at Oamaru, I gave birth to a child. I was confined to my bed four days. On the fifth day, between eight and nine o'clock, I was washing my *eet ia the bedroom. My son Charles, aged ten, was also in the room. My husband came ia and told the boy to go to his .bed, and that he would " sort" my feet himself. (The next portion of the evidence, as to what took place, is unlit for publication.) Inconsequence of my hus band's treatment I was confined to my bed until the following Sunday. Witness con tinued : On that day I struggled to get breakfast. My husband was then present. I called him to breakfast. After he got his breakfast I asked him if he would allow me to get one visit from a doctor. He said, 1 " No." I was sitting on a low stool by the fire, and he threw me to the floor. He gave me a kick and shoved me before him. When I saw his back turned I opened the back door and ran out. He ran after me and pulled me back, and with his fists knocked my teeth loose. He took me up by my petticoats and threw me on the bed, and said " Will you ask a docter in now." I said " Leave me alone." He said he knew if it would keep him from bis work he would not let a doctor come in nor anyone else. If ho found it out he would take a toma hawk and chop my brains into mincemeat, for he wanted to make away with me. That was all that occurred that day. When Monday came he went to his work. I did not see him until after 5 o'clock in the even ing, and nothing occurred until the next morning, when, before going to his work, as I waa in bed, he dragged me out, put his nails into me, and said, " That is another finishing blow." He then went away, leav ing me on the floor. That night, pretty late, he said to me, ''Well, did you get a doctor to-day." I did not say aye or no, and through the night in the dark he came two or three times, and gave me a blow, saying he was glad he was getting rid of me. I came to the hospital on Tuesday, at noon. I made a mistake. It was Monday he asked me if I had a doctor. On Sunday he tied my hair to the heel of the boy's boots, turned round, and pulled it out. Since my baby was born he kept the door open and gave no light. He would give me nothing warm, and would not rise out of his bed. I asked him to do these things. He always refused. He would not let the boy do little things for me since my confine ment. I have had half a pint of sherry wine, some porter on some days and some whisky, bat very little. Mrs Carter (the nurse) gave me wine and whisky. Porter, I took myself; my husband gave me some money to get bread and meat. He did not spend any on winej whisky, or porter,"

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day. INSPECTION OF DAIRIES. Me Dick's Public Health Bill provides an addition to the Act of 1876, making it com pulsory upon persons to give notice to the Local Board of Health of any case of infec tious disease in their premises. It also pro vides the following with regard to dairies : - " The Governor-in-Council may from time to time make such regulations as lie thinks fit for the following purposes, or any of them, so that such regulations may ever be of general application throughout the whole colony, or may only apply to one or more districts : (1) For the registration with the Local Board of all persons carrying on the trade of cow-keepers, dairymen, or pur veyors of milk ; (2) for tho appointment of Inspectors of milk and of dairies; (3) for the inspection of cattle in dairies, and for prescribing and regulating the ventilation, cleansing, drainage, and water supply of dairies and cowsheds and yards, the occupation of persons following the trade ot cowkeepers or dairymen, or used by them in connection with such occupa tion ; (4) for securing the cleanliness of milk stores, milk shops, and .of milk vessels used in or containing milk for sale by such person; (5) for prescribing pre cautions to bo taken for protecting milk against infection or contamination, and for prohibiting the sale of milk in cases where the public health would be likely to be en dangered by such sale ; (6) tor authorising local Boards to make regulations for the purposes aforesaid or any of them subject to such condition, if any, as the Governor in-Council may prescribe. The Act is to be read with and deemed to form part of The Public Health Act, 1876. .

(BY. TKLKGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Legislative Council.

Friday. The Council met at 2.30. The Education Act, 1877, Amendment Bill, and the Fisheries Bill were read a third time. The second reading of the Timaru Har bour Endowment Bill was moved by Mr Wilson. Several members spoke strongly against the Bill, on the ground that the; Timaru Harbour is certain to fill with shingle, as predicted by Sir J. Coode and two Government engineers, and which is now happening. On Mr Whitakeb's motion the debate was adjourned. The Auckland Reserves Exchange and Change of 'Trust Bill was read a second time.

Souse of Representatives.

Friday. The House met at 7.30. MB PYKB AND THE SPEAKER, Mr Pyke rose to a question of privilege. He wanted to know whether the Speaker had power to alter a notice of motion given by a member. On one occasion, ho said, a notice of his had been suppressed altogether; then again, at yesterday's sitting, be gave notice to the effect that the Parliament should, be prorogued, so as to allow the Governor to visit the Western Pacific, and members to recruit their wasted energies, bodily as well as mentally. Ho bad called on the Speaker in his chamber, and the Speaker had told him that be would not allow the motion to appear'in the order, paper, as given. He now complained of the manner in which it appeared. He was aware there was a precedent in (he House of Commons for what had been done, but he contended The Speaker interrupted the hon. mem ber, saying he .fully understood the point at issue, and was prepared to meet it. The first motion to which Mr Pyke referred ap peared to him to be wholly irregular, and intended as a burlesque. As to the other, it was couched in improper terms, and brought the Governor's name into question. It was for these reasons he bad acted on both occasions as he had done. Mr Pyke was about to speak, when The Speaker said he had disposed of the question of privilege as stated, and ho would near no more on the subject. Mr Pykb still persisted in speaking. The Speaker : I have already informed the hon. member that the question has been disposed of, and that X will hear nothing further on the subject. Mr Pyke : I claim my right to speak. The Speaker: Sit down 1 I have told you to sit down. Mr Pyke : Then am Ito understand you refuse to allow me to address the House as a representative of the people 1 The Speaker : I have already told you to sit down, and I must appeal-to the House to support my authority and enforce obedi ence. The Sergeant-at Arms will attend to receive instructions. • Mr Pvtke : But, sir, I insist upon my right to speak as a representative of the people. The Speaker : Keep silence, sir ! I will hear no more. lam only waiting for a for mal motion being made to deal with this matter. Mr Pyke still persisted in addressing the House, when Mr Hall said it was his painful duty to move that the hon. gentlemen, having vexatiously interrupted the orderly conduct of the business of this House, has been ad judged guilty of contempt of this House. It was not the first time the hon, member had interrupted proceedings, and refused to obey the chair. They had seen the Speaker's authority openly and persistently disre garded. It would be his duty to move this resolution unless the Speaker thought a milder step would meet the exigencies of the case. He repeated, however, that it was absolutely necessary that the authority' of the chair should be asserted. • The Speaker said that he would afford Mr Pyke an opportunity for tabling a motion to bring his conduct in this matter under the consideration of the House. If he (Mr Pyke) would be satisfied with that course, and submit to the authority of the House, then he would not allow the motion read by the Premier to be put. That was the only concession he would make, and if the hon. member would not recognise the authority of the chair on that condition, then he would proceed to put the motion, and deal with the refractory member accord ingly. . Mr Pyke intimated that he would accept of the condition offered, and the motion was not put. At a later stage of the sitting Mr Pyke gave notice that he would move tbat day eight; days that it was nltra vires of the Speaker of that House to omit or mutilate any motion tabled for consideration by the House, unless the same be of an improper nature. The Speaker : I would prefer that this should come on for consideration'at an earlier date than this day 8 days—that it should come in on Monday. Mr Pyke : Very well, say Monday. NEW PLYMOUTH HARBOUR WORKS. On consideration of the report of the Sjlect^Committee on,the_New PlymnntK harbour works, Mr Wrioht said his attention had been directed to the magnitude of these works by reading a report of Sir John Coode, re cently published, after being two years in official pigeon holes. The two ideas on which the work seemed to have been sanctioned were that it was a colonial necessity to build a harbour of refuge there, and that the colonial penal establishment should be there. The evidence ot Sir John Coode's report showed tbat a harbour of refuge was not wanted there, and if the works were ever completed, it would only be useful for small coasting steamers. Kawhia harbour, within sixty miles of New Plymouth, had all the material advantages of a harbour for shelter, and there could be no doubt but that in the present aspect of the Maori difficulty the harbour in question I would soon be available as a harbour of refuge. The penal establishment view of the question was disposed of by the settlers themselves, and he went on to point out that the settlers had not asserted their views on tbat point, until after the landed endowments and borrowing powers had been secured. He next alluded to the £200,000 loan. The chairman of the Harbour Board frankly admitted that tbis was not looked upon by the settlers as the beginning and end ot the expenditure on the works, deferring to the pecuniary profits to be derived by the settlers themselves from the work, he showed that the direct Baying would only be 2s per ton on goods landed. That was all they got in exchange for the tax of Is per pound enforced for the work. The expenditure on plant and works not forming part of the breakwater itself, amounted to the enormous sum of £70,000, whereas plant for similar works at Oatnaru did not exceed £6000, and that at Timaru £9000. He had no desire to see the 25 per cent, of the land fund taken away from Taranaki, but he considered it might be spent to better advantage than' on this work. The task he had undertaken was a most unpleasant one. Still, it was a duty they owed to the colony to put a stop to reckless and unproductive expenditure, whether it was by Government or any local body. He moved, " That the report be , (adopted, and that the Government be re.

quested to bring in a Bill this session to give effect to the recommendation." Mr Kelly contended that the whole pro ceeding bore on the face of it not only a want of inquiry, but also to some extent a . to the result arrived at, Kawhin had been alluded to as a good har bour of refuge. Tho fact was it was a har harbour, and could not in bad weather be approached at all, and the natives would not allow a vessel to enter it. Then again, the country between New Plymouth and Kawhia was utterly impracticable, so that the latter could not possibly be of any ser vice to Tarauaki. He denied that the people of New Plymouth had prevented the erection of a penal establishment. It wag stopped by resolution of that House, to the disappointment of New Plymouth. Al though a few thousand pounds bad_ been misspent on the work, that was no evidence on which to found a charge of malfeasance, They knew that Ministers and engineers and various local bodies had from time to time wasted thousands of pounds in this wey, and yet nothing was said. He com plained that the committee had acted un fairly, and that they had not given him proper consideration in connection with its proceed ings. It was only the other day that a large landed endowment had been granted to Timaru, and ho asked why it was pro. posed to deal with New Plymouth in the exceptional manner proposed by the report. He argued upon the importance of main taining good faith with various parts of_ tho colony, and yet this report propesed a direct breach of faith with an important integral part of the colony. Mr Hall said the motion was one of im. portance as forming a precedent. He moved as an amendment, " That this House is of opinion that the Government should at once bring in a Bill to appoint a Parliamentary Commission to enquire into and report on the .New Plymouth harbour scheme-(a) As to its suitability and prac ticability; (b) as to its financial position and prospects; (c) as to the fairness of rating equally or otherwise, all lands in cluded in the present rating district, the commission to have full power to stop all expenditure on the present harbour works,'' Mr Fulton controverted the statement made by Mr .Kelly that he had been dealt with unfairly by the committee. The comm ittee had gone about the inquiry whojly unprejudiced and with no feeling but a sin cere desire to see the public funds honestljr and fairly disbursed. The point on which the committee was most Unanimous was that the expenditure should be stopped at once.

Mr HALL said that he had intended, it to be understood that the works should fie stopped at once ; pending the result of tha inquiry. sir G. Grey counselled them to act in this matter wtih prudence and justice. On the faith of this work large nnmbers of men with their families had gone to the place and acquired legitimate interest in it. He hoped the interest of these parties would be looked at, and under these circumstances he counselled them to adopt tho course suggested by the amend ment.

'■'• Sir W. FOX considered the remarks of the previous speaker as fair and considerate, and would be prepared to follow the sugges tion made.

A long discussion ensued, and ultimately Mr DeLautour moved the omission of the last paragraph and the substitution of the works, " The Bill to provide for the cessa. tion of all expenditure until the report shall have been considered by the House, except such expenditure may be necessary to pre serve the works from injury, and preserve the material belonging to the Board, such expenditure to be administered by the Go vernment, and defrayed out of funds belong, ing to the Board." - | ■■ ~,'-.'.'• After some further discussion, Mr Halt's motion, as amended by Mr DeLautour, was agreed to. 3 EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENT BILL.. The Education Act Amendment Bill [which provides that school committees may intreduce Bible-reading by scholars of the senior classes] was received by message from the Legislative Council, On the question tbat it be read a first time the voices were given in the negative. Mr Turnbull protested against the injustice/of killing a measure of this kind without allowing its purpose to be made known. He would ask for leave to introduce a measure of the name kind to allow Bible reading in schools on the very first oppor tunity. '.

Mr HALL also complained of the uncere monious manner in which the Bill had been thrown out. He said they were bound ;to give the same consideration to a measure passed by the other Chamber which 'they expected that Chamber to give to any measure passed by them. Alter farther discussion, Mr FULTON gave notice that he would move the first reading of the Bill on Tuesday,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—Four persons pleaded guilty, and were fined for this offence.

Vagrant ACT. —Mary Brown was sen tenced to six months' imprisonment uuder this Act.

Abusive Language.—George1' Morris was charged with committing breaches of the Kail way By-laws, aud by making use of threatening language on the 2nd August towards Kobert Cleave, while in pursuance of his dutias at the Ecmuera railway station, and with ■ removing a truck of coal without lawful authority.— From the' evidence t appeared that jar Morris had ordered the coal from Mr Hammond; who recommended him to wait a day or two, as the trucks of coal were some distance from the station. He told Mr Morris to take a few lamps of coal' to supply him in the. interim, but he ran the truck down the line.—His Worship having weighed the circumstances, considered that the spirit of the by-law had not been violated,' still Mr Morris was wrong in his conduct. However, as Mr Cleave waß not disposed to press the charge for offensive language, he would be discharged.

Charge of Indecent assault. —James Thomas Henry Montgomery again ap peared in answer to a charge of indecent assault, alleged to have been committed in April last at the British Hotel, Queen street.—Dr Goldsbro' deposed that he ej> amined the child, ' Demaris Mary Ann Sccats, some days after the assault was alleged to have taken place, but observed no external marks of violence on the child. —Dr Bayntun, medical practitioner, pf Wellington-street, deposed that he was called in to see the little girl on the evening of the Bth May, about three Weeks after the occurrence. She was in bed at the time. Witness then described the results of bis examination,' but observed nothing be yond what was common to children.— ToMrPardy : He[never told any person that a rape had been committed on the child. Should not think that any great amount of force had been used.—Sergeant Gamble, of the Auckland Constabulary, deposed that he arrested the prisoner on Saturday the 13th, on the information of Dr Bayntun and the aunt of the little girl.—By Mr Tyler : Told prisoner that he was charged with commit- He a9ked, " "When, and where ?" Witness replied, "About a fortnight ago, at the hotel."—This was the case.—His Worship said he should like to ask Mrs Ellis a few questions, but- the witness was not present.—Mr Tyler addressed the Court in defence, and considered that, upon the evidence adduced, there was not a reason able probability that any jury would be found to convict. An indecent assault had been committed or nothing at all, Mr Tyler then reviewed the circum stances, the child's evidence, and the testimony of the two medical authorities.— His Worship reviewed the points of evidence with care, and said he had doubts in his own mind as to the guilt of the prisoner, but it was his opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner that must be testified by a jury, and he had no alternative but to send the case to the Supreme Court.-~The depositions were read over, and the prisoner committed for trlal.but allowed bail ; himself in £50, a»d sureties to the same amount.

This was all the business,

Should your husband come home late with an uncertain gait and a very certain atmos phere of spirits, steady him against the wall and ask him to repeat the sentence—Sfax seeks satisfaction. If he can't get nearer to it than " small-pox and vaccination," you 11 know what's the matter, and commence to hunt for the broom.

Burglars broke into the houßeof a horribly ugly old maid, the other night, and just as they approached her couch, the woman, who was dreaming she was being proposed toby a handsome young man, roue up in bed and exclaimed : " Yes, love, I will marry you. The frightened bnrglars sprang thirty feet through the window-sash, and never stopped until fifteen miles from town.

Complete and utter failure will inevitably attend all attempts to rival Udolpho Wolfe s Schiedam Aromatio Schnapps. The eeoret agencies of tbia marvellous preparation are in tho hands or the proprietors and Burelr they entortsin no idea ol giving to the worl* a Know ledge which has made- them masters of the greatest ' tonio. anti-dyapeptio stimulants alterative, ana restorative known to medical history.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING.... STAR, SATURDAY. AUGUST 20.



Special Advertisements. fP HK N3^ ZB' d- ]C'A:^ i D CJIiOTHING JfAOTORY. ARRTVAIi OF THK NKW SPRING' AND SUMMER GOODS, WMch for Superior Value and Kxcoi- i lance justify the New Zealand Ciothing Factory being called the i Cbiterion Establishment of New Zealahd. , THB MEN'S AND BOY81 CLOTHINQ, made Irom the Celebrated PRIZHS MBD All MOSGHKL T WEEDS, combine — wonderful •wear-resistinit qnalities, -with sterling value. The productions for this season are pronounced unequalled in Quality and Prices to any Goods we a have yet offered to the New Zealand ' BabUo. The New Siook of HATS, BHIBTS, TIBS, BRACES, HOSIERY, COLLARS PORTMANTEAUX, UMBRELLAS RUGS, &0., la most comprehensive in variety, ana will be found to Batisfy the .-iMte, wost faßUdlous tastas. Auckland Bbancii : :■ ■qDKEN ■ STREBT (Opposite Theatre :Sm . Royal), i'fifl And at Albert-Btreet, Thames. I " . . 3. ifITZSIMONa, fISHj Branch Manager.



Special Advertisements. IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM for ensuing season's goods, and to rodaco my LABGE AND VARIED STOCK OF WOOLLENS, I bos to inform my nnmeroaa cußtomers and .'. thelgoneral publiothat I&ave idooidadto ' REDUCE THE PBICES i By TEN PEE CENT. At toe same time I wish to Imply that every garment turned ont will be, aa usual, under my personal supervision, and, as heretofore, nothing but hand-work used. ' In making this announcement, I trust to re coive an extra share of patronage, and toreturn thanks for past favours. H. L. POSSJSNKSKIE, Merchant Tailor and Habitmakhk, 6HORTLAND-STBEKT, AUOKLAND (Opposite South British Insurance Company). . "TfcISSOLUTION or PARTNERSHIP. The Partnership hitherto existing between us, the undersigned, as Drapers and Clothiers, under the name, style, or firm of "Rushbrook & Bridgman," has this day teen Dissolved by our mntual consent. The business will in future be carried on by W. R. Bridgman, who will pay all debts owing by the late Arm, and to whom all debts owing to the late firm must he paid. Dated this 17th day of August, 1881. WM. RUBHBROOK. WILLIAM R. BRIDUMAN. Witness—Wiixum Thorne, Solicitor, Auckland. Forties indebted to the late firm will please to settle their Accounts as speedily as possible. TUNCTION DRAPERY WARE tP HOUSE. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. RETIREMENT OF MR RUSHBROOK. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, Having purchased the interest of Mr Rußhbrook in the above business, prior to making extensive Alterations in the Pre , mises, will bold a p ENUINE /IHEAP riLEARING riASH. QALE tSTFOR ONB MONTH. "E» The Premlsea will be Closed on SATURDAY, for the Durpoße of Marking Down Stook, until 6 p.m., when the Sale will commence. All Goods marked In red plain figures. WILLIAM R., BRIDGMAN, (Late Kiißhbrook & Bridgman), UPPER QUEEN-STREET. XT A M O C% O A L. DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. j OFFICE: No'; 6, Booth British Insurance Company. , KAMO COAL IS DELIVERED FROM DEPOT ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, AND IB GUABANTKED SUPERIOR TO' NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. /SaRLICK AND U RAN WELL, \JT COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS i CITY. HALL AKCADE QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. , / WARLIOK AND m* Cranwell's stock " contains a vory O extensive choice os,; of Furniture, of w w Bnglish. Ameri «g gK can, Italian, and ■ o S Colonial manufac -0 Wo O ■*• tire, and is sold at rvi Spsn> }-FURNITURE-{ the lowest possible KS?«A M price consistent hh Sal witll durability teg a and good taste; •*3 w and they respect «l a fully invite an mm m spection of their ■ Show Rooms from Q those about to fur ) Vnlsh. " ( A Beautiful Lot Mftj I of Drawing-room Sgki CARPETS, just tDOM^en^ | landed.of the most ij^a^cnP^ fashionable de- H«^Q!a^ | sii?ns.andcertainly mSSo3S L pahpkts J very choice. Brus nSStii-S 0! CABfBIB -\ Be i a f r o m 4/ii : Kid -sßu3'lllaai ders, 3/6; Tapestry, M^HcjSS 211: various other kinds. Handsome SMS Borders for Car h« pets, flearthßugs J Imade to match. /"^ARLICK & CK4NWELL keep a VJT .Large Stook of Floor Cloths for Halls. Rooms and Offices, Linoleum, all widths, at lowest prices. riARLICK & CRANWELL keep a VJT . Great Variety of Austrian Bentwood Furniture, and American Cane Chairs. Whole- Bole and Retail. WE allow a DISCOUNT of Five per Cknt. on Furniture, Carpets, and Floor cloths, for Cash Payments. BEDDING, all sizes, of our own manu facture, kept ready for Delivery. FURNITURE, ana all other Geods, delivered Free in Town, and Book Cata logues sent to intending furnishers on ap plication. piARLICK & CRANWELL keep an \JC immense assortment of Ikon Bedsteads. FURNISH YOUR HOUSE From the CITY HALL ARCADE, GARLICS StfCRANWELL. ■ ; .. • . Proprietors. cabinethakebs and Upholbterebs GREAT "REDUCTIONS •■'■•' IN Winter Drapbry. TUriLNB AND nHOYCE '■••: Are now Selling at Greatly Übdtjced Prices BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, ,n ■■'.- :;••;• ■• Skirts^ c ;■■: ..: : • ■ •'' Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Dress Materials, Ladies' and Children's Costumes, ■ Hosdjry, Fancy Wool Goods. just to hand, / all the new evenino shades in cotton satteens. . '. A few lines of Underclothing Exckbdingbt cheap i Remnants from all Departments. . I '':: MILNE & CHOYCE, AUCKLAND. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Hand or Treadle, at will. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Established over 30 years. SINGER'S SEWIWG MACHINES, The moat approved in all countries. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Have received 160 First-class Medals. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. The best for the family. Easiest to learn. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, The best for the Dressmaker; most durable. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, Best for the Tailor;,, sews rongest seams. QINGER'S SEWING MACHINES, O Best for the Bootmaker; light or heavy work. SINGEK.S SEWING MACHINES Sews flneat muslins and heaviest oloths. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. An Economy in every Household. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Nwi Improvements without extra cost. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Will last a lifetime in constant work. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. 10 per cent discount for cash. UINGER'S SEWING MACHINES kJ Easy terms. Within the means of the poorest SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Basy terms. No addition to the price. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Will earn their cost in a few months. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Best terms to Wholesale Buyers. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Write for address of neareßt Agent. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES. Send for Price List to SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. No. 166a, Queen-street, Auckland. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES Sales exceedlGh THsmillion annually. SINGER Manufactory Company^ have opened a Wholesale and Retail Depdt, A, Queenokland. IDE LEWIS BROS. ESTATE. The adjourned meeting of Creditors in the above Karate will ba held at the office of R. Sarliok, Fort-street, on MONDAY, the 22nd natant, at 3p.m. Business: To take into further consideration tto accounts of tho National Bank of New Zealand (Limited) with the Estate. betoK^eetmt 1689 *"* ""* OOmO J'ISHB' f Bstataot H. BROWN, J Lewlaßros, Auckland, wtli Auguat, ISBI, ■■■•-•- -i. '



" The last act of the play, second childhood leads tho way," and it is in this senilo condition that the muscles become relaxed, the nerveß sonsitivoand delicately strung, the functions j weak, and the whole organism wearied and; worn away with tho fretting, the strifes, tho: activities of life. Then is it that the frame.: needs a grateful cordial, a gentle sttavulant,} a mild restorative, and then It is tßat Uko'the; Btream the prophets wand evokeu. tldplpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatio Schnapps flows but in balmy currents.