SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER !• Z hia Evening, 9.17 oTTvrTn-rn ZZ > To-morrow Mornlag, 9.31. SUNKIBE -To-Morrow Morning,Y^i <>-r/\ MOON'S Aaß.-First Quarter, 3rd, 4.2lpA'

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. lona, 5.8,, Stepboneon, fromßusaell' v -P '■; :*"a'v<>^ Glpnelß, 5.8., Farquhur, froitt-Tauranga>/ \ "'■ Atlantic, schooner. Donovan', from Ngangnra V Siuoy Kate, sohoonor, Lewis, from Whangarei Josephine, schooner, Theet, from Admiralty Island

DEPARTURES.

LASTEVENING.

Argyle, s s., Crawford, for Whangarei • '■ '• '•■-■■ to-day.- nnmitsssSKSßasr-' Hannah Mokau, as., McCarthy, for Waltara J Ansdell, barque, Brown, for Whangarei ' Island Lilyj brigantlne. Cooper, for Chatham Is, Rnby, schooner, Lambert, for Russell." ' k

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

, London—Haloione, ship, early oj',l .'Taiauakl and South—Wanaka. Tuesday ;f ».< 1 Melboorne, via South-Rotpm.ahana t Tnursdayi Giaborne-Oretl, Monday i :;;.': t RUB3eli—lona,Mondays .„.■.•...[ .•,,,! r, , ?. i Tauranga-Glenelg or WollingtoD, Monday and Thursday . { Whangare and Mangapai—Argyle, Tuesday andF,riday-/ , . .■ ■.•,-■. ] Manga\yai-Fingal, Thursday t Merouryßayi-S-ingal, Monday K.iriao-rt ;

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Inconstant, H.M.S. frigate, 6780,, 16 guns, Keaif Admlrarßitcht Hon. Karl of'Clanwllliam, from Sydney. .;)'.;:. Carysfort. H.M.S.: corvette, 2383, U guns, Capt Henry F. Stephonson, C.8.. from Sydney. 1 Tourmaline; H.M.S. corvette, '2120, 12 gung, Capt. Robert P, Dennistonn, from Sydney. Cleopatra, H.M.S. «orvetta,.23B3, 11 guns, Capt ', , Frances Currant, from Sydney. >: •■••.. I 1 Rakaia,j ship 4W.S.UN.), frora London; iaUed ': May 12 ■••■ ti ■■ U •;..:■■■■ 1 i Ashmoro, Bhip-(Q.aj.IU, from London ; sailed ':. April 29 ' ' : ' ' . ! Hermiono, snip (W.T.RJ)),. Irom. London; to ; ' sailJune2B ...:,-,;./ '■'. ■.■;•;.! j , V MI of Tay, ship, from London; loading Loch Croo, ship, from London; loading' ; C. A. Littleaeld, barque,.from.New York n 'Oceola, brigantine, fromJSaw .York ' ! Borealia. brigantine, from l.yttolton... - ; ' Defiance, brlgantine, from. Uunedln. ' : ; y, | > Lapwing, brigantlno, from Dunedin \ Winifred, sohooner, from New Hebrides •• ■ ; Taviuni, sohooner, from the Islands I Belle Brandon, sohooner, from Samoa f Transit, schooner, from Rarotonga Agnes Donald, schooner, from Rarotonga !

IMPORTS.

1 Per Josephine from Admiralty Island—SO tons guano, Hi bnnohoa bananas. f. , , > '

Inwards Coastwise.—Magic, from Ngu ngura, with2l,3ooteet timber; Atalanta, from , Ngungura, with 20,288 feet timber; Savoy Kate, 7 from Whangarel,' with 60 tons coal; Lake ' Superior, from Pakiriri, with'2B,ooo feet tim- Der and 43,000 shingles. '■ •" ■ :n i.;:: , j Outwabds : OoAstwisb; — iMagib, for NRtt . ngura; Ada, for Thames: Lake Superior, lojr Pakiriri; Ruby, for Rusßell; ZiUah, for Thainef. ■' Tonln and party captured Another largewhale at the Cayille Islands on WednosdaylasW ! The barque Freetrader was loading air'Whan garoayesterday. — . i. . ■ ■■< | • I The brigantine Ada O. Owen isat.WJbangaril Heads ready for. eea. .r ; ' j " The cntter Deveron arrived at Taurangh' ■ with a cargo of Karao coal from Whangarei on Tuesday last.. _, . j '■ The sohooner, Julia Price, arrived at tho . I Tnamea from Russejl yesterday, with a cargo of coal. i.' V ! Captain A. Farauhar, of tho b.b. Rotomahanki reports passing the barque Stag beatrag up the Gulf thiS afternoon; SheJafibOtind for the Thames, frpm Newcastle. ~■ jj q . fi g J Mr Joseph Brame,i of Tauranga, has made i application to. the Towa poard. of. that disMot '"for a Bite on the foreßhore-at the easfrend 0t Elizabeth-atreet, to build a vessel, as all othftr parts of the foreshoreiwith deep .Water are oconpltfd;" .v! .(■■;:;:; j Thsoaqhooner( Josophine arrived, from Hie Adminality Islands.at .'8 a.ta. to-day, after te casoage of eight days- Strong southerly winds with' occasional rain squalls were experience^' during the passage. 'Passengers: Messrs Rose, ■ C. Mason, and J. Mason. ■ — j -I

. ' .iTlieHannahßß:'MOKan,'wliioh - hasbeenlaidup, here for some time.Bast, haa been again put on the Waitar* trade, and will run in conjunction with the Lalla Kookh.'- she leaves the Railway wharf at 5 o'clock thia avenine.. Captain -Mb- Carthy Jakes command, ~.,.... . t The:BA Qlendg arrived'froin Tfiuranga ear|y thia inorninewiih thefollowinft paasengera :-f- Meadames- Courtney and Oliver, Misses Leech and Greeves, Measrs Jataießoto, Griffiths.' Ottb war* Hai(t, Haig, Harris, Harttreayea, Brown, • "Rice:- Taylor, Holland; Sargent: and Masters f'B&axaft-W.- —-" -.—;-. j The 8.8. lona from ißußsell, Whangaroa and : . "Mongonni, left the former port at 2.lft p.m. .;■ yeßtarday,caUed ; at Whangarnm and took vi 38 Backs irum and soveral.caßKs oil, and aimved at Anokland at 6.30 to-day. Had Ught S.W.- wind and smooth water.- 'Passengers.:—Mesdames Leighton. Stiohburx...Hptiga, and Spikeman, •r-MlasHiokton, Messrs Stewart,, jsl. KinK'fprd, •''J,' Witt, G. Garrett; A. ' Spikeman,''•'J.'.'H. Salmon, J. Nicholson, J. Sutherland, J. Malone, p Revs; Messrs Goro arid JohDßton. and 10 in the • nJeerage. : Cargo: 87 ca?oa and Id 7 sacks gum, 38hides.3 kitsflsh. 12caa.es.oil,., 12 parcels. <

FORT OF ONEHUNGA.

■ Mvii.-'r-: ..'•.■ARRIVALS.. •; W\ 3 | •Bt. Klldav BA!, 'Fowerday; from 'Wanganut C '■■ Rowena, a b,, Amodeo.-from New Plymouth !

IMPORTS.

la Per St Bajao, from Wanganm-60 head catue: ' XandZllßheap.^. ,;.' ;■;.';.'.,■. v ■'~.,:, r -:.V::':":.' j;, ,im Per Howena, from 'KeW; Flympntti—lw, efioks! graeaßoed, :.. }/.i)U t ' \ '■

17 The B.s. Rowena, which arrived from New' J IPlymOulh Bhortly after noon yesterday, brought the following passengers—Mr and Mrs' Apitia, Messrß Erioo and Seccombe." She was to leave. ia again forHokianga this afternoon. }•' *,

n? The ;s.B. iLallavßookh' will; probably arrive at from Waitara some time to-morrow. Shereturns jjj, to the same port an Monday at noon. j : ~*, s'.s, ;'Wahaljais expected to arrive from n wa South about 11 o'clock to-morrow ,morninßr; --. She is announced to return thither oh' Tuesday, at2la.m. "' '■ . ';''" . '""'', j i "' The S.S. St Kilda' arrived at 8 a.m. yesterday - "from Wanganui with a cargo ot Btockand-one passongor, Mrs MoKenzio.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

.^_. "^ KLLrwQTON, yesterday.'; Sallea: Hawoa, 8.8., for Auckland. .jtggl ,j tl j ; , ;, ~ . .;■;,;; i TMs-day.: '; The ship Feroglen has arrived from London.ol days out. .:;,■ i IH'IO? '■ ■ :\;-.^ .-i" LYTTBLTONi yesterday.' ( f'f'' -Arrived: StLeonards, ship, from London, 83 w .flays'out,with3o passengers. One of the pas f^.'sengers. Henry Simpson, died on May Ist, four [.::Vdays;afterthe } veaßelleftLondoH. .: ■ Arrived: Waipa. ship, from London, with 23 : ':passengew,93days out. ■•■:;, > .:■:-,;. ; £ ',"„■.:'.! ;.■ '. '■■';.'..Pobt Chadmbrs, yesterday: ---■';.Arrived: . Looh: Feigus, barq.ue, frbm^Qla^t: :'.' ;! .,;',.:;",''.".'.,■,.":/-- 'syp^Ms^l , 063' Arrivedi- yesterdayj eveninK: Union, Com pany's steamship Wakatlpu, ; from Wellington.

COMMERCIAL.

" "kviinNa star .pffloe, Saturday] ~ ._Mc.K. Arthur reports >t hia.jweekly sale tot provisions, poultry, etc.. bb follows j-Fowls, la Id to 2s 5d ; turkeys, 3a 3d to 33 41; duoka, lslOd — m 2s2a: pigs, 63 to 20a; pigeons, Is; potato^ ■■'. &^,toiß6a; catrota, 3aV^umpklnß,-2 a ,9d to|j 1 mangolds. 2s r turnips, la Sd to Is 6d; onions. 2d ' ' to^frpate, 2* 6d to 3s ;-bran, ,5a 6d tp-fa 9d pter sack: Wax, mto JU2JOs; oatmeal, lid; chaff, 23 to2s 6d persaok: cheese.^ to od; bacon, 2a to BJd; butted 2|d to Bid; be6f, 2d; honey, 6Jd to 6d; lollies, 6d; oranges,.Bii to 10s;,apples. 2jd to 3d: lemons, la 6d to, la 7d per doZ; citrons, 3s, •■ peFd'oii; m K aV, 3!d to. i|d -ted,^:' rice, 2J to 'Sd 1 soap; 16s: salt. sa; candlei>,,loa.'' ■■■ ■ •;■ s i'MB MKSSB3 CABBINI& AND TAYLOB'S REPORT,— PotffryflßMto'is 9d; ducks.2a: turkeys.tejto . ls9d;,younsrplgS,VetysmaU,3s6a. The fruit " frees/shrubs. : pH4^oll'^^ 0 na£w' '" Produoe: Hams and b&con. in cloth, 5d to 7W. ■" bare, 2d to 6d; salt butter. 2d to 7id; cheejie, lid to '3d* pumpkins, 3s';6d; onions, Jdtoi'li; '" 'ihel6ns.-2sperba(?; salfbeef, 2d; pork, 13s.iper keif. Fruit: Apples, Is to 10s per case ;oranges, •!iufis64to 6s 6d; peanuts, Udperlb; oats, 2s to :3s 3s lOd ; bran, £5 10j; •haros. ,36; oatmeal, £13 10s: flour, £10 to £12; chaff, 2a 6d per,b&<r. >; Groceries: Tea J-ohesta, 2sld! boxes, 16a6d to 245;-Bugar. 3Jd to lid; moaoatels, 3d to 3id; Australian f rnlta, 2a 6d per dozen; oandlea, 9d; aoap,7s6d.tolteper.box ;, oi ■ kerosene, 2a par gallon; hematite paint, 23s per ,«'(:owt; ,■-•,.: ■: .tin ' ■■•. it ' ),■••;'.•' butt 1

Mail notice.

Mails will close as undkr.—

Monday, Ist August. For Waltara, &0., per LaUa Bookh, at 8 a.m. For Samoa, per Fetu Lele, at 9 v.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Karotongu, per Atlantic, at 1 p.m. For Wnitiangi, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, etc, per Rotomahana,

at S p.tn For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wiwigaroa, and UoDßonni, per lona, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per

Glenelg, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.80 p.m.

Tuesday, 2nd August. For Taranaki and Southern ports,per Wunoka,

at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Glaborne and Napier, per Oreti, at 2 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m.

Tuesday, 16th August.

Per B.S. City of Sydney, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at i p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at i p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 2 30 p.m. ! Late letters bearing ao extra fee of sixpence, In'addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due in London on Tuesday, September 27, 1881,

8. B. BJSS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Iit11 . , Jot? 30. 1881. Theatre Royal—Carden Dramatic Company " Colleen Bawn " and " Young Widow. 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—DevoUonal, 7.30 p.m. Albert Hall-Mr Doran's Variety Entertain' ment, 8 p.m.

Death.

GR AD AN.—On July 29th, Bella, eldest daughter of Robert and Ann Uradan, aged 11 yeara. ! The funeral will leave her lather's residence at 5.30 o'olock to-morrow (Sunday).

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

SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that seeds resistance* For the future in the distance, And the Rood that we can.do.

IN deference to the wishes of a majority ot their supporters, the Cabinet have with, draw*' their Local Government bills. Tho mere withdrawal of those.bills, however, will not supply the wants of the local bodies, and those wants are at the present moment very urgent. If the Government would pass a short measure concerting, per. missively, the prayer of the fifty-two high way districts North of Auckland for the abolition of County Councils, and would make provision for the division of county funds pro rata among the highway districts, the most pressing local grievance would be ameliorated. Instead of power being given to the Counties over the road boards, as the Government propose, we would exactly reverse the order of things and give & majority of the road boards within a county power to suspend the opera tions of the Counties Act within that County. Further power should also be given to the road boards to execute in combination with adjacent districts, work lor their common advantage. With the petition which goes to Wellington declaring the feeling of the compact North, this representation of the real heeds of the Auckland local bodies shonld find its way to our representatives, and enlist their cxer : tions and advocacy. '

Fbom our Wellington telegrams to-day we learn that the Government are going 6a with the Eailway Constructions Bill, by which grants of Gorernment land will' be made to companies who undertake tho con struction of railways, and that a block vote from Otago, Canterbury, and Wellington may be expected in favour of the measure, If bo, the result will give another proof that Auckland is- unequally yoked with the' 1 South. This part of New Zealand can have no hope of benefit from the bill. The bulk of our' un occupied lands belong to the natives, and. not,to the Government, while the contrary, is true.of the South where the native title is extinct. The Government have discon tinued, the; purchase, of native lands for settlement, thereby abandoning the project ;of creating a great national landed estate in the North Inland, portions of which i might: have been opened up under the proposed bill. The bill, therefore, really amounts to a direct vote of some hundreds of thousands of pounds—if not in money in its equivalent Crownland—sfor the .construction of railways through, the South.' The proposal, besides being unfair to the North, throws open the door'to jobbery. It is a device for getting more public works for the South which has already enjoyed infinitely more than its just share, and our representatives should oppose the bill as rigorously as they did a kindred job—the District Railways.

It will be a source of satisfaction to all who are interested in the growth of colonial industries to know that Now Zealand coal is, year by year, gaining a greater hold upon the local markets and shutting out imports. How steadily the import has declined as the output of our own mines increased will readily he apprehended by an examination of the following figures which we take from the annual report on the inspection of mines laid before parliament. The return -shows the total production of the New Zealand coal mines during the last three years and the relative quantities imported :— Raised In the Colony. Imported. 1878 .. 162,218 tons .. .. 171,148 tone 1879 •• 231,218 tons .. .. 158,076 tons 1880 .. 299,923 tons .. .. 123,298 tons . The export of coal for the, year was in significant—(some 7021 tona). The total consumption in the colony,, therefore, was 416,200 tons, or an increase of 34,101 tons byer 1879. Not only have our own mines supplied the whole of this large extra demand bnt they have reduced the import; by 34,778 tons. In two years the output of the New Zealand coal mines has expanded the enormous amount of 137,705 tons. The gross coal trade during the same period has increased by 86,855 tons per annum, while the contributions by import have decreased 50,850, all facts pointing to the time in the immediate future when New Zealand will be self-supporting in the matter of coal, and probably an exporter to a very large amount. The returns give the number of coal mines in the colony as 105, of which 100 are in the South Island, but sixty-six of these mines have either stopped working, or employ only one or two men, being mere outcrops from which

coal is carted. The actual number of. working mines employing more-tham three men is twenty-nine. The Kawakawa mine had the largest output in 1880/ viz,\_ 54,86 5; the Shag .Point,.Otago, stood next" with36)o66,tonß andit is noticeable that while the former Company did its large1 amount of work with 140 bands, there w;ere era,' ployed in the Shag Point colliery 15,0. Mt\ Inspector j Cox, reporting..1 upon t the Kawakawa colliery, remarks; —"No fau.lt can be'found with the workings' 'at this^ mine, which are in good order" throughout," and, under the able management of Mr T. P. Moody, may claim to be the largest and best ventilated mine in the colony, over 15,000 cubrc "feet1 ""of air per minute being carried through the workings." And Mr Inspector McLaren, speaking of Kawakawa and tiie Waikato mine together, observes : "There has not been a single accident of any kind reported to me since th.e rt date of my last yearly report, 31et March, l$8(k [This speaks well, more especially as the output from the mines for the year ending 31tt December, 1880, is nearly one-quarter greater than the previous year, being 75,070 tons in 1879, and 96,345 i tons in 1880." Tlik Brunner mine, Greymouth, stands third on the list of producers with 32,505 tons; and after it comes the Walton Park mine, Otago, 19,370 tons; the Waikato,mine, Huntley, 15,849 tons; tho Kaitangata, Otago, 15,830 tona ; the Taupiri mine, Huntley, 14,817 tona ; the Coal Pit Heath mine, Greymouth, 14,330 tona; the Kaitan gata No. 1, 10,799 tons; tho Abbotsroyd, Otago, 8.216 tons; the Homebnsh, Mai vern,7,373 tons ; and the Kamo,C,3B2J tons. The latter mine appears at a disadvantage because it was only late in the year that the railway was opened, and a means of getting the coal down to shipping point thus made available. The returns for the current year will bring tho yield up into the first rank. Mr McLaren's report upon the Kamo mine mentions tho discovery of a second seam of good coal lying thirty feet above the one first worked.

There were twenty-two accidents in New Zealand coal mines during the year, two of them fatal. All occurred in the South Island. The Under-Secretary for Mines re ports on this subject:—" The death-rate for the whole colony, for the year , 1880 is 1 person killed for about 150,000 tons of coal raised, a condition of affairs, which no doubt compares favourably with other countries, although of course the occurrence of any fatal accidents at all is much to be deplored." It may be men tioned that the nre in the Shag Point mine, caused by spontaneous combustion, is still raging, and that portion of the miue has ibeen walled off from the permanent work ngs.

In looking down the list of mines one is impressed with the wide diffusion, accessi bility and extent of tho coal deposits. No country is richer in this most valuable mineral; and it requires no prophetic gift toforseethe great wealth andmanufacturing power which this possession alone will give to New Zealand. The industry, great though it has already become, is yet in its infancy.

On the fourth page of this evening's issue will be found a report of a ratepayers' meeting at tho Whau; also letters on " City Architecture," and " Notos on the Ponsonby Election."

The total rout of tho Ameer who was placed upon the throne of Afghanistan by the British army will probably raise new complications ill that unfortunate country. Ayoub Khan is a brother of tho deposed Sultan, and the leader who defeated General Burrows, and besieged General Primrose in the citadel of Kandahar, until relieved by General Roberts. The latter officer inflicted such a defeat upon Ayoub's forces" as drove him back to his stronghold at Herat. The precipitancy of General Roberts' movement, however, in driving back the enemy without thoroughly sub duing him was a good deal criticisodat the time, and it is evident that Ayoub was not routed so effectmjly as to prevent him from giving the British and their nominee Ameer very considerable trouble. What action the British Government will take if Ayoub gains complete possession of Kanda har cannot of course be predicted, but it will be a troublesome and thankless task if our army is maintained in Afghanistan merely for the purpose of keeping a weak ruler on the throne against the wish of the most powerful and warlike section of the Afghan people.

A printer's mistake occurred in the day bill isaued by the Liliputian Pinafore Com !pany. The sentence, "tho music, .was 'composed' by Mr Pollard," should read, "was 'arranged' by Mr Pollard."

We have received the first number of the Wellington " Aeronaut," a monthly magazine of light reading, apparently by amateur authors, containing articles, tales, and{a poem on the " Wellington Cemetery." The object of this little brochure is the dis lemmation of amusement and instruction and as a vehicle for the circulation of a con siderable amount ot local talent,' which has hitherto lain dormant for the want of a local publication. The tales are, "Dark and Fair" (continuous), "Polly Plum ridge," the sketches, "Our Unknown Defender," the "Kising Generation," and the " Chancellor's Koom." " The growth of character," Bays the writer, "is any thing bnt voluntary, and we are as much indebted to others for the fashion of our thoughts as to the tailor or dress-maker for the cut of our clothes." The poem on the cemetery evidences the '"prentice hand," and many of its mournful lines are but crudely expressed. The writer might study the polished couples of Pope with advan tage. The title of the magazine, more over, is not a happy one.

In the June number of the "Victorian Review " is published an article by Mr E. VV. Burton, of Auckland, entitled " The Political Destiny ot the Australasian Colonies." The article couciaoly discusses two.important questions. The first may be put thus: Is it likely that the British | dependencies will at some future time be welded with the United Kingdom into one great Empire, governed by a grand central Federal Council: This inquiry suggests I a variety of considerations, and is eventually answered by Mr Bnrton in the negative.; The other principal question debated is :■ Can the Australasian Colonies be united into a strong and prosperous Federa tion1? In answering this in tho affirmative the essayist argues clearly and with much cogency, but with a sanguine hopefulness hardly warranted by present facti, and the array of weighty argu ments, which might be urged .on the other side. Still, though some what Utopian and visionary, the * pro*-' pect is enticing, and it is quite Certain that its charm has inspired Mr Barton's pen in the latter portion of his article.'" The perspicuity ot ths style in| which iMr Burton writes, and his excellent nervous English, add greatly to the interest. of the essay.

A meeting of the Auckland Law Society was , held. yesterday in tho .Resident Magistrates Court, Mr E. A. Mackechnie presiding. The Secretary (Mr E. Hesketh) submitted a report which stated amongst other things that a certain K.M. had written to the Council, complaining of the conduct of a member of the profes sion, in publishing a letter in the " Press," reflecting severely and prejudiciously upon him, besides making unfdunded statements in respect to him. The Secretary had' written to the solicitor inquestion, enclosing acopyof the charge,and requeeting from him an explanation but no reply had been re-' ceived. The Council, however, had no power to deal with the complaint. Mr Fitz gerald, of Wellington, had communicated with the Council on the subject of law reporting, the Tarauaki Law Society bad applied for a remission of £72 9s owing by them to Mr E. F. Dufaur, had forwarded a letter relative to the Government's rumoured intention of dispensing with the services of paid magistrates. The library had been completely renovated and books to the value of £100 sent for. Some con sideration had been given the Law Practitioners Bill and a resolution had been passed protesting against any alteration in the existing rules of procedure until the revised code had been considered by the profession. The balance sheet (which was also presented) stated the total assets at £850, against them were orders for books, furniture and sundries amounting to. £400. A memo from the Council on the Law Practitioners Bill was read. The measure was objected to on various grounds, notably that it was unjust to the present members of the profession who had served articles, paid heavy legal fees, etc., and because it gave the right of participation in such privi leges as libraries which had beeu paid for by the present Bar; that it gave the public no guarantee of the knowledge or experi ence of legal practitioners, and that it removed the present means of acquiring such knowledge and experience. The Council thought that the period of articled service should be increased rather than shortened. It was resolved to forward copies of these objections to the members of the Legislation. No actioa was taken upon the letter re abolition of paid magistrates. The Wellington Society's proposal re authorised law reports was ap proved.

:\The Devonport disturbance will not, after I all;-.fbrrn the subject of an investigation- by J the Resident Magistrate, Mr Jervis .having yielded tooths persuasions of his,j.'frienas, andi; consented', to withdraw thefllummons Mfisded against Mr Jas. Maya. iW/' ■ "• A ..meeting;l,if the creditor^: of W. s. A. Robert^ carpenter, New North;j Road,'was h'eldyßStepday/inorniDg.whenMr.ThosiMac ffarlane wislelected trustee. The assets' are stated.at;f2l9 19s Id, and thetliabiHt^ea at ■&1$80&. The attempt to get togetbec. a quorum of the creditors of Win. Hen'shaw, of Tauranga, having failed, Mr Macffarlane has been appointed trustee. The assets are set down at £5. and the liabilities at

, A full meeting ofth^shareholdefs; of the 'Colimbia Gold Mining Company""was'held yesterday afternoon in'Mr D;Gr;MacdonneH's office, InsurauceJ3uildin)js, for the purp>se of considering the advisabiiity of an amal gamation with the Albion Goldmining Com pany (Limited,) MrPaiteaon occupied the chair. It was proposed aud carried on the following basis, that the company comprise 12,000 sbares.the" Columbia " to hold 9,000, and the '■' Albion," 3,ooo.—t'Wiis^ was all,the business.

It is notified by advertisement that in consequence of the;refusal to alter the mail 'service, the proposed change in the running of thij Kaipara boats cannot be made, and the Durham will leave as before—on Tues day. ' . S.

At the meeting of the French Club this evening the Chairman (Mr C. de L'Eaii) will deliver a lecture, and Mr A; F. T. Ansley will contribute a choice reading. We understand ...that, members have thn privilege of. taking Visiting friends.with them to the,meetings of the Club.

. A Justice of the Peace in Utah fined himself the other day, which is ari'eVi dence of the approach' ot the millennium. A woman complained to;hint)of the an noying action of a neighbour, who she al leged used abusive and obscene language to her in her own house. The Justice advised her on its recurrence to give the man a sound thrashing, which she did, and on the arrest pleaded the Judge's counsel as the excuse. So he fined him self $5 for inciting a breach of the peace. Mr W. H. Skinner, architect, to-day received the follbwing 'tenders for i a villa residence in Syraonds-strect:— ; * i Conoreto Timber MrSnailer .. .. .. .. £l,? 60 £1,055 Messrs Buildon and Co. '«. .. 1,223 995 Meßsrß Leigh Bros 1,132 932 Mr Morris.. .. _ .. .. 939 MrSnyers- .. 1,250 899 Messrs Smith and Churoh .. .. 1,170 865 Mr Wilson .. ..1,131 !' MrH.T.Jones .. .. .. .. 1,000 810

Announcements of Sunday services will be found in the usual column,,; Epiphany Church, confirmation nervice at 6.30, and address ; by the Bishop. St. Paul's, evening,, sermon on '-Solomon and 'the Temple.f Beresford-streot Church, eyepipg, Rev. J. Robertson on tho " History of the Bible." Primitive Methodist Church, Rev. Joseph Long at 6.30 on "Christ and the Roman officer."' Lome-street' Jiall !at; 11 a.m.', " Three Possible Paths of Progress Open to Mankind," by Rev. S. Edger. - Choral Eall at 6.30, "Prayer and. Providence," by Mr Geo. A. Brown. Evening service at the i heatre at the usual hour.

" A Jacobite "Writes expressing surprise that after the readiness with which Si James's Association allowed two of its mem bers to form part of " the solid phalanx of St. Andrew's Froe-Traders " (said nhalanx numbering four individuals) any apprehen sion should be felt by the Mutual Improvers of Sytnonds-strect? as to the! willingness? of the older Association to meet them in' the dialectic arena. Our correspondent also regrets that the negotiations for the debate should hayo been entrusted to one who in profound ignorance of the ordinary modes of procedure in ■ such matters has so bungled tup job that neither Association is satisfied.

We have- been requested to state !that the advertisement which appeared last night, announcing the debate on Free trade versus Protection, was inserted .without the knowledge or sanction of the St James' representatives, and without their being consulted in any way, while, some of-the St Andrew's representatives also disavow aoy responsibility, it being as much a sur prise to:, them as to the others.: .The dis cussion will probably take place, however, as announced, as St Andrew's representa tives, have arbitrarily insisted. the debate shall come off at the date fixed by thenr, without the consent of St' James' Association. The somewhat extraordinary conduct of the advocates of Free'i trade is however likely to be fully discussed at the meeting of St James' Class on Monday next..,,,.,•., ~. :■ ,„,;, ~ „.} „■,..»,

Mr WorthingtoD gave another of his inte resting, lectures last evening in the Welles : ley-street East school room, on " Roman History," the subject being the "First Punic YVar." There was a full attendance, and the subject under treatment was han dled in Mr Worthington's clear and charac teristic manner. A graphic sketch of an cient Carthage, its commerce, government, habits of its people and their prosperity, formed the introductory part of the lecture. The outbreak of Sicily was delineated, and in the course of his remarks the lecturer re cited the pathetic story of the capture of Kegulus. These lectures are especially designed for students not as elaborate or minute in historic detail, but with the view of stimulating scholars to investigate the treaiures of ancient history for them selves.

The Temperance Service of Song, John Tregenoweth, is creating some interest in the Sunday-schools and Bauds of Hope in Auckland, and it ia expected there will be a large gathering at the St. James' Hall on Monday next where it will be presented to the public in an efficient manner. The Rev Mr Guy will read the connecting narrative. The choir consists of musical friend* 'from (he various Sunday schools and Bands of Hope, accompanied on tho organ by Mr W., Hampson, and an efficient string band of friends from the Choral Society. Mr Tude hopo, the conductor, has worked hard to get the choruses well practised, and the solos, duetts, &p., are in good hands. The object for . which they service has boon prepared is an excellent one, i.e., the wel fare of the young,, and is deserving of hearty support. The final rehearsal takes place this evening in the St. James' Hall, j

To.the Editor: Sir,—Tho. -subject ot church extension is,, or ought to be one, of public interest, and specially so to those about to bo directly benefittod by,the eamc. 1 therefore ,hail with"pleasure the idea that'Parnoll is one of the -districts to which our Presbyterian friends in authority are about to extend their irifluenco in, 'a practical manner by holding services intho, district, and hope that "the,cardial sympa-' thy and zealous personalaid "] of those j to ■Whom the Committee have issued circulars will manifest itself differently as regards the church services to be held in Parnell to what it has dohft of late years as regards what is termed the Parnell Presbyterian Sunday-school, or rest assured it will not meet the requirementseither of the people or the times.' It is well, "therefore, to feel that inputting their hands"1 to tho plough they must not contemplato looking back.— I am, &c, Parnell.

The halt-yearly meeting of tho share holders of the Taupiri Coal Mining Com pany, took placo yesterday afternoon in the office, Fort-street, Mr John Robertson in the chair. The directors' report /stated that there had; been a profit for/the last six months -0f"£921. 7s 9d, from which the, payment of a dividend of'bne shilling was: recommended,"thus'absorbing £600. The low le.ve,l it:was stated was now thoroughly opened up, and disclosed a solid sfiam. of coal from 40 to 50 feet thick.*"/.The quality of (this coal : was ; superior to that of,,the upper., levels, and the quantity was estimated at 300,000 tons. The mine was in a safe condition and was being, worked in the most efficient and economical man ner, while the output of coal was steadily increasing. The report and-balance-sheet were read and adopted, and Messrs Rober ton and Hammond, re-elected directors. It' Was also resolved that thei sum of fifty guineas should annually be appropriated to remunerate the directors for their attend ance at meetings.

Newfoundland has virtually passed'into the possession of a few New York million aires, although the country still remains, of course, under the flag of Great Britain. By the passage of the Newfoundland Rail way Bill by the Legislature, a contract is ratified between a New York syndicate and Newfoundland Government whereby the wealthiest portion of Newfoundland be comes the absolute property of JNew York capitalists. Two million acres of land have been ceded to them indefoasibly, and those 2,000,000 acres cover nearly the whole of the great serpentine belt, which contains copper in almost unlimited quantities. The New York Syndicate, be sides being guaranteed an annual subsidy of '180,080d015., have succeeded inlaying their hands for all time on the whole of the ascer tained mineral regions of the country, it is thought that this movement forebodes ultimate annexation to the United States. The opponents of such a consumation have vigorously opposed the Railroad Bill, referring contemptously to the scheme for permitting the most valuable portion of the country to pass into the hands of aliens. Newfoundland ia one of the oldest possessions of the British Crown on this Continent, and it would, indeed, be quite surprising to see the hitherto loyal people voting for annexation.

New Haven Register ; "t',Great changes are noticed in the game .-bf marbles. When you were a boy, if you recollect, the idea was to • knuckling down.' and try to shoot so as to hit the ' commons ' in the rfng. That's all gone by now.. The game now consists of yelling and the boy;who has the quickest yell winsj the moat marbles. This is why half a dozen/bbys playing marbles under your windows reminds you of the tremendous effects of the 'grand chorus; of Wagner's <Nibelungen Trillogy.' V ' ' , % V

A grand concert and ball will be given on Monday evening next in the Lorno-streot Hall, under the patronage of the A Battery. ?Jsw-Zealand Regiment of Artillery, for the benefit of Gttnner John Masters,who has been unable to follow his employment for more than a year in consequence of ill-health. -The pro gramme is full of musical attractions, and we hope, as the object is a laudable one, tha there will be a fall attendance. ■

By request b£ a large number of friends ot:ProteßSor and Madame Weston's; he will perform at Onehunga on Thursday next at 8 p.m. No doubt the Onehunga people, will be ereatly pleased. , j

The Carpenters' arid Joiners'■ Society celebrate their sixth anniversary by a ball, to bo held in the Lorne-atfeot. Hall on Tuesday evening next. Dancing commences at 9 o'clock.

Professor Cdilliau intends to 'open a new elementary singing class in the Christians' Moot inif-houße, Coot-streot.qn Tuesday evening next at 7.30 o'c'ook. Thio he does at the request of a number of intending pupils who were precluded byvarldus difficulties from joining his other classes. No admissions to tho class will be allowed after the course has been entered upon

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief tor it is with words as with snn beams:, no more they are- oqndensed the deeper they burn."—Southev. ''■'■■ •'••■•■

Every third person in Venice is a pauper. It costs £12,000 a year to print the post age stamps of- the United States. In 1626 the entire territory now forming tho city of New York was purchased from the Indiana for 24d01a, ' -

When alone we have our thoughts to watch, in our families our tempers, in society pur.tongues. •.-,.' ... People care a great deal more for keeping up appearances than for keeping up reali ties. ?/,!«-< r i • / M y\ I

He that wrestles with ue strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. \ That light is most precious which Bhines brightest when all others have gone out. j Two hot springs have been discovered at Katikati. : One on Mr Tanner's land and the other on Mr Vesoy Stewart's. .. ~ , One of the sweetest joys of life is to pour forth a stream of benohcent love and labour, thought and impulse, of which no one but God knows the source.

/ {Numbers of samples of tear have been purchased in Dunedin by the police, with the view of tracing the spurious teas re ported to have come from Melbourne, for forwarding to the analyst. Nothing as yet has come to light, however. No trace has been found of the unfor tunate Mrs Lulus who left her home,in fiamilton. ', ... . .

The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon will preach1 in the Choral Hall on Thursday evening nexit, 4th; August; on behalf of the Young Men's Christian Association.

The average novel is the product of a match-making person who hands his nico young lady and nice young man, after many embarrassments, over to a clergyman, and then bids!them farewell for ever.

Mr James Archer, farmer, Coal Creek Flat, Grcymouth, dropped dead in the street last'night, An inquest was held, and the verdict was death from heart disease.

,The lack of power to govern one's self is the real caiiHC of failure in life.

Is it fair, always to forget all the good or kindness shown'-to us by those with whom we live, for the sake of one little pain: they may Havei caused us, and which most likely was quite unintentional on their part ? The " Illustrated London News " of May 28th last contains a wood-cut representation of St;' Sepulchre's Church, Kyber Pas* (loud, as well as some descriptive letter pres«. ■'■'■ It is rumoured that Leo XIII. ,haa ordered preparations to be made for another (Jonsie tory, to take,place; shortly, in which the, re-establishment of the Catholic hierarchy in Bosnia' and Herzogovina ; ,will be • pro claimed, as well as the preconisation of several titularies to the 'vacant episcopal sees in, Russia.

"Theßev, Dr. Soraerville,.since his; re turn to Glasgow, has given an account of hia experiences in Germany and Russia. He spoke "very warmly of his receptions in both' places, but especially in Germany.

Mr J. L. Cox, the visiting agent of the Auckland Scripture Gift Association, dis tributed prizes in the Newton East public school. f Airs Mason and Mrs Wallis were present. The petition of the fifty-two Northern highway districts, in, favour of the abolition of the Counties' Act, has been forwarded to Sir Geo. Grey, for presentation, through Mr D. H. McKenitie.

"My will, not thine, bo! done," turned Paradise into a desert. "Thy will; not mine, be done," turned the desert into a paradise and made Gethsemane the gate of heaven.

He who can suppress a moment's anger may prevent a day of sorrow. The power to do great things generally arises from the willingness to do small things. !

- A Kentucky man says there is a volcano under his farm. He can now raise baked potatoes. • "I didn't know," said Mrs Mixer, as sho laid a newspaper, " that theives were so scarce that they had to advertise for 'em and offer a reward tor their discovery. . .

On the 30th July, 1768, one hundred and fourteen years ago, Captain James Cook, the distinguished circumnavigator, sailed from Depttord, in Kent, on the first of his three celebrated voyages.

The well-known playwright, Dion Bouci canlt, has issued a bitter pamphlet, which, he entitles ■" The Fireside Story of Ireland," imparting to the discussion of the Irish question in England more of the animosity which is already too rife.

' Lus'combe Searelle has published in San Francisco a song entitled " Sing to Me, Birdie." Mr bearelle has also become musical director of the Tiroli on Eddy street.

At Mr Canham's store, High-street, may be seen a fox terrier acting as dry nurse to two kittens. This terrier, or rather ter rieress, for she belongs to the feminine igeuder, used, to have a:deadly'aversion' to! cats, killing all that came in her way. Lately, however, she lost a pup, and since her bereavement: has' adopted the two kittens, and exercises a most motherly care over them.

The Presbyterians are showing great activity in Spain. There is a Presbytery there, that of Audalusia. It is small, .con sisting of .eight churches of which the mem bership is small •■ and.*' oppressed with poverty. Nevertheless, it proposes to found a school- for training pastors, evangelists and teachers, and has purchased a build ing for a college and a center of5 missionary work.

There is a story going' about that "Our Mr Wales," as His .Royal Highness is familiarly • called by Parisian democrats, came very near getting his ears boxed when he'was ■ dining in gay company at the Moulin Rouge, tho week before last, on his. way home from Vienna. . It appears, he ogled a. lady, sitting at a., neighbouring table, with such persistence that the gentler man accompanying the lady felt bound to interfere. It was with difficulty that a third person, who was dining with Him, prevented a scandal.

A solemn old scientist printed the fact that by bathing .the feet in tepid water a man could double his circulation, and now all the editors are having tanks fitted to their, offices;' ; . , <. ■:.•■:... .

The Government have granted the Thames local bodies £3,000 to repair the damage by floods.

Serjeant Provo, of the Dunedin City Guards, will be tried by court martial on Wednesday, for causing a local to be in serted in the "Daily Times "damaging the Company, A deputation of Oddfellows and Fores ters waited on Mr Stewart, M.H.R,, at Dunedin, yesterday, and brought "under his consideration several important altera tion* proposed in the law effecting Friendly Societies. ' " .

Tawkiao and his followers have been very liberally entertained by the people of JNgamawabia who made them large presents of food. Tawhiao.will probably go to Mercer on Monday nexk •

Josh Billings says that an enthusiast is a man who believes about four times as much as he can prove, and who can prove about four times as much as anybody believes. :

People do not always mean what they. say. At least, such 1 presume was the case when the builder of a church in a London suburb, on returning thanks for the toast of .his health which had been proposed, re marked :—"I fancy lam more fitted for the scaffold than for public Rpeaking."

An aged negro was recently showing the scars of wounds inflicted by the lash when he was a slave. " What a picture !" ex claimed a sympathising looker-on. "Yes," responded the coloured brother, " dats de work ob de old masters."

A millionaire, who was looking at a level tract of land which he had just bought at an extravagant price, said to the agent who had sold it to him, "I do admire a rich green flat." " So-do I," significantly replied the agent,

CABLEGRAMS.

LREUTKK'S TELEGRAMS.] I f

GOODWOOD ICUP,

THE FRENCH IN TUN|S f !-;,;; PARIS, July'SS.

, News has beon received from-Tunis.that since, the capture of the t«Wn of Gabes the French forces have'occupied the Island or, Gherba-in the Gulf of Gabes.v

IBISH LAND BILL THROUGH COM.

MITTEE.

LONDON, ,July-2S.

In the House of Commons to-day the Irish Land Bill was reported to the House, with amendments made in committee) and the third reading fixed for next sitting.

LONDON, July 28.

; The Uoodwood Cup, Talue 300sovs, added to a subscription of 20sovs each; h. ft., for three-year-olds and upwards; two' miles and a-half, 17 subss&ibdra, was, -..run to-day, and resulted aa follows :—

Mr C. Perkins' Madame Dil Barry 6yrs. 1 Mr Craven's Nottingham. syrs 2 MrF. Gretton's Fernandez, 4yrs, ; . ... 3

AUSTRALIAN

BRISBANE,; this day,

DIABOLICAL CRIME.

Intelligence is to hand from Kockhamp. ton, stating that a nursegirt, walking with three children, cajclessly dropped one inti the river; and' then it is further alleged she drowned the other two in order to pre vent their telling. Oninquifies being in* stitnted by the police into the reported crine) " : SMALL-POX, vi ■>] ~„,,..;. ~, . SYDNEY, July 29. j No fresh cases of small-pox have been re ported today. !' THE REPUBLIC FLOATED. .:' MELBOURNE, July 20.

Further telegrams have been re-' ceived from Calais announcing that the ship Republic,, which went ashore near that port on Wcdnesdayjltist, has since been floated oiF, and towed into harbour. She has ' been docked for examination- and repairs. SALE OF THE FERRET; : MELBOURNE, July 29. j: Tfae steamship Ferret will'be sold*[.by' auction on the 12th prox. .;■ .' >i

A STEAMER ASHORE.

MELBOURNE, July 29. j The paddle steamship Murray, belonging to the Gippsland Steam Navigation Com pany, has gone ashore at Gippsland Lak'esJ and is expected to become a total loss. COMMERCIAL. jas:' SYDNEY,; July 29. j Hcnncssy'a brandy-is unchanged; case1, ,365; bulk, quarters, 12s 3d. •.Kerosony remains at last quotations ; Diamond 1« BJd per gallon ; Devoe's, 2s Id.: Patna rice has risen 5a per ton, to £21 J7s; 6d. This Sugar Company's 'No. 1 pieces hahre de clined to £35 per ton. New Zealand wheat' has,fallen to,4s 10d; per'bushel. Jfew Zea land oats have advanced to 2s' 9d.. per bushel. Maiz,6iS;2,B 9d| per bushel. Raven's twist tobacco is' Is 4|'d. Candles: D.R. J.s, 7i';"DJß.O.'s;' 7gd. -;:.-'.■;.

ADELAIDE, July 29. | ' Wheat remains quiet at 4~3': 9d. Town flour is quoted at £11 7s' 6d, and, country brands at £10 15a. Freights to London: steamers, 40s; ditto sailing vessels. 37s1 6d. A | i

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.^ T&M.) j

I ,Vaokant.—William> Lestrange,' anrin vcterate drunkard,- was charged underjthe Vagrant Act with being a rogue,, vagabond, etc.—Theprisonaer presented a wretched ap pearance—dirty, ragged,- and hia . .face covered with w.ounds.—He .pleaded guilty. —Mr Pardy said the wounds.were inflicted by .prisoner's son and. daughter.—Prisoner was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. ' ■'

Andrew's Coat.—Wm. Knapp ;was charged' with stealing a coat,' "value 253,1 on the 24th of June, the property of Andrew Heavy, : of Wyndham-street. —Mr Laishley appeared for. the prisoner,-'and as this was a heaty case, he would 'ask : for a remand, also for bail.—Mr Pardy.offered no object tion, and the case was remanded until the. 2nd proximo; prisoner being admitted to bail,, himself in £10, and one suretyto the same amount. . ' " "' ' ' X'K' ]

Obstruction. —Henry.-..• Groen was charged, on. summons, with a breach, of the Municipal Police Act, 186G, -with placing bricks in Ponsonby Road, thereby causing an i obstruction to the public—Defendant said he would plead guilty to ahooting three loads of bricks there, bat it was a usual .occurrence. — Mr Pardy said the con tractor .had been previously waned of/the offence.—His Worahip said, as the' defend, ant was not the contractor, he would make the fine'light, viz., Is, costs 9s.' ~ Straying . Cows. —John Ctmpbell .was charged with permitting his cows to wander iv Lincoln-street, Ponaonby, on the 25th ultimo. Mr Campbell said it was not his ■wish to commit a breach of the peace;, he had tried every means in Ma power to ipre ventit: but the boys broke-down the.fence of his paddock during bis temporary absence from home.—Fined 10s and costs

Charge of Cruelty to Animals.— James Cummings was charged under the Cruelty to Animals Act. with Mistreating a horse on the 24th June. Defendant had not been served, and the witnesses were not examined. ' -■> ■

Night Carts.—Edwin Stockley and Thomas Hamilton were cha-gul with com mitting ; a breach of the Municipal Police Act, 1866, by conveying offensive matter along the Pbnsonby'ttoad after ;six o'clock: on the. morning of the 28th of June. Prisoners pleaded guilty, being ignorant that they were doing wrong. ■ Mr ■ Pardjp explained the nature of the offence, and had . brought; the cases forward chiefly as a caution'to~ others in Parnelhand Kyber Pass. He thought a nominal, fine would meet the case; but in any future case of. tte ~}und 'ho should ask fpv.it. heavier ponalty.—Bis Worship' said^as (Mr.lfacdy had not-1 pressed -for-a1 heavy. :penalty, he wauJdinflict a fine. of.ls, and costsfa.'-"' j ' a.'Thia^was.jilLtlie busiiiess.,,,'._,., ''" ;,r >"

ODDFELLOWS' BANQUET.

Tub annual gathering of the members of tho District Grand Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U.. was held last evening In tho Cook-strcst Hall, on which occasionan ample and seasonable spread was provided by Mr HN. Abbott,'at the United ■Service Hotel. The following lodges were.re-! presented:— ifouat of Friendship Lodge: Bros P.P.Q. M.'s Leahy, Mahon, arid 'C. Wright; Bros P.G.s MoNab and Connelly. Good Intent Lodge: ■Bro P.G.M. Qole, P.G.s Saundors arid Whelan, and G. M. Gow. Parno'H Lodge: Bros P.G.s Turner and MoEvoy.. -Howiok:, Bros- P.G.s white; Charles Bruce, Trays, and, P.' S. KO3B. Ponsdnby: Brb G. M. Langsf ord: The preliminary business consisted of tbo eleo tion of officers for the coming term:—D.G.M. Bro John McDonnell; D.D.G.M.:, Bro ■ W.; G. Connelly; Bro Mills,-'"Warden; Bro O. Mabon. lapooial auditors wero chosen. It was decided to open a new lodgo at Oia huhuon Wednesday evening next, their being sufficient members in that locality to form a respeotable lodge. '. Tho secretary's (Mr Smith) financial statement sliewad that.th'61 totaliTaln'e of property, owned' by fifteen lodges ia the Auck land distrloc amounted to £19,6313 d 6d; value of district funds. £351618* lid; number of members, 1093. After the friends had regaled themselves' at Host Abbots-well-laden table vihe following': loyal and patriotic toasts wero given, Mr Allan preilding, viz, tho " Queen and' Royal Family,"' and " Hiß Excellency the Governor," proposed from tho chair. Bro P.P.G.M. Cole proposed the " Mayor and Corporation," and Bros; Wad-, del and Fleming resuonded. Tho toast of tho' ''■AJmy, Navy, ond Volunteers was proposed by MrSaunderg, and responded to by Capr. Mabon. •The " Manchester Unity " waß proposed, by Bro 'Leahy, P.P.G.M., who read the following BtatiatiO3. which were received with cheera:— On January 1,1881. 'he Manchester Unity con-' Bisted of 466 .districts, comprising 4,176 lodges, and having 533,520 members. The value of lodges' sick frind was £1,610,859 9s Id: the valuo. of districts' funeral fund was £98.249 0s 7d, mak ing the total value of the Unity £4.709,108 9s lid;' contribution to sick fund during the year, £518,992 2s; interest received from investment, £176,002 6s sd; entrance fees from new members, £13.573 7s 4d. making a total of £758,56715s 9d. i The expenditure was: Payment to members In sickness. £116,57419a sd; on account of deaths, £180,809 10a 2d: total expenditure. £602,38498 7d, showing a gain during 1879 of £156,183 G-i 2d; total, £758,56715s 9d Bro Wright, P.P.D.G.M , in a neat speech, responded to the toaat at Bro ' Leahy. The subsequent toasts were the "Auck land Districts," by Bro Langsf ord. G.M.; the " Guests," the " Ladies," tho " Auckland Press," and "Mr Abbott, tho Host," to which responses were -briefly given. Several good aongs were sung between the toasts by. members, accom panied-by Master Baundera on the pianoforte, and Master Sheehan on the fluto. The whole of the proceedings were mirthful and very agree able. _^____ •

A ball is to be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall on Wednesday next, in celebra tion of tho opening of the Loyal Franklin Lodge of Oddfellows. To-morrow morning, at 11 o'clock, the Rev. W. C. Oliver will preach a special sermon in the Parnell Wesley an Church. Subject: " The Soul's Immortality." We have no doubt bnt a crowd will be there to hear him on this vexed question, over whioh Mr brown has been agitating the popular mind Bince his arrival in Auckland. It would teem that Mr Brown is not going to have it all his own way, and in tho person of Mr Oliver he finds a worthy foeman. "The Golden Ephod," the last of the cnnrne of leoturea entitled " Gideon, the Soldier of the Lord" will be delivered to-morrow even ing in St Matthew's Church ; the attendance has been hitherto very large, and no doubt by that, there will be an equally large and appreciative congregation present at this, the concluding discourse ol the eeries. J

PARLIAMENTARY

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)

WELLINGTON, ,tbtt, day. ! MR SPEIGHT, EXPLAINS.' s\l) Mr SPEiaHT made a personal explanation in the House yesterday wtfch; brought upon Mm a perfect howl of derision. I« arose in,, this waf: Oa Wednesday/last Mr...|Brb^Vn moved the'adjournment of the debat^at an early hour; an understanding haying been come to between both parties tfidt the 'division was to take place daring the next sitting. Mr Brown stated that this was done for the convenience of the Govern ment. ' Major Atkinson repudiated thiir in strong terms, and Mr Speight then got up and said he was surprised the Colonial Treasurer should have thought proper to reply to Mr Brown. He should have known that gentleman better than to have taken any notice of what he said. This remark was so pointed and' uttered in: such con temptuous tones that the House seemed astonished, and it was a subject of much lobby discussion that night and next day. Indeed, yesterday it was staged that Mr Brown intended to bring; the matter up as one of privilege, and Mr Speight told ote member that if he did so he (Mr Speight) would make it warmer for him. However, he appears to have thought better of it, and to-day ho brought the affair up as a ques tion of personal explanation. He quoted what had appeared in a local paper of what he really did say, and to the utter astonish ment of everybody flatly denied that he had said anything of the kind, stating that what he really did say was thatthe Colonial Trea surer should not hare taken so much notice of such a trifling matter. At such a pali pable " misstatement " the reporters almost fainted, and a perfect howl of derision greeted him from all parts of the House; bat he still stuck to AYhat he had just said; and asserted that when "Hansard" 'ap peared it would be seen that it would bear him out. Of course members are allowed to correct and tone down their speeches, and no doubt " Hansard " will bear him out- Nine reporters, however, who re ported his very words on Wednesday last) and a host of members to-day agreed that Mr Speight to-day made a mis-statement of facts and the press representatives considGi it a reflection upon them. They in tend to have the " "Hansard" repor ter's notes transcribed \ as . . .origin ally taken, if possible, in ordef to show the matter up. I send this because the press representatives haviDg telegraphed what Mr Speight really did say, his denial might bo likely to reflect upon them. I understand: the Speaker has the original proof copy of the speech' containing Mr Speight's words,, and this -will be called for in due course. ■ ■■■'.•' ■ ■- ■ RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION BILE! !

It is not1 iitnprobable".that: tho. Kailway Goii'structicn Bill' wiir.be hrdught down .early, ne^t week, and there is every likcli* hood of a strong combination' Being formed to pet it passfedi' Of course, as I tele graphed some time ago, Otago^CanterbHryj and Wellington,; .wiU-gOyin ,for,,jt< toj-ge.t lines long looked'for completed." It does not yet appear what Auckland is likely to receive by .the Bill; but-peopleihete say. it will be her own fault if she does not come off as Well as'she ought, ■ ! "r; '• ■' j ' '_ '. ;■ ; __„' ' '

GOVERNMENT CAUCUS. j; The Government held : a caucus to-day, but all the information to be got is:that it' was '" Highly satisfactory/, and thb Go- f vcrnment "intended to keep matters. " steadily in' View." Memberawere pledge^; ,to secrecy, but I don't think they did very much at the caucus either to keep quiet or boast about. -. - ' EAWPJRACTITIONERS'BILL. | Mr Hesketh's Circular against SirGco,. Grey's Law Practitioners' Bill is attracting, some attention am'6n£ the1 legal1 fraternity here. ' : ■ ' '■"'" ':':

Legislative Council

Friday.' |

The Council met at 2.301' ' i . : BILLS ADVANCED.

' The' Medic al Practitioners Society "Bill (Dr. (Jrace),' was read a first time. The Tnspection of •. Machinery Bill TVas reid a, 'third time, and.'the Port Chalmers Come tery Bill a second time. Other business was postponed. .<■ ■ .•• i The Council rose at 3, 40. " ! . ,' :

House of Representative.

, .Friday, j

The House met at 2.30.

PETITION AGAINST A WARDEN.

'' In the House to-day,, the Goldfields Committee brought up a report in the peti tion for the removal of Warden Robinson; to" the effect that the charges made against him, were entirely unsupported, arid that in future no petition preferring charges againat a judicial officer should be received until the charges had been investigated by the. Minister of Justice. The report was referred to the Standing Orders Committee to consider its recommendation. ! * .

Mr DeLatjtouk said the petition on which the report proceeded had been for warded to him, and he had felt bound tb present it, although he hslieved its asser-1 tions were incorrect. He moved that the report be remitted for consideration to the,- Standing Orders Committee. : '■ •; Mr Speight agreed in the opinion that, the right of petitioning Parliament had been greatly abused. Jtie knew of a case in which : a disappointed suitor had exhibited a peti tion outside the door of the Court to have the magistrate removed, and. had got the signatures of all disappointed litigants. He hoped tho House would protect officers from gratuitous insults of this kind. The motion for remitting the report to the standing Orders Committee was then put. and'car ried. ,' .. ,r. . ... . .

DEATHS IN LUNATIC ASYLUMS,

:< Replying: to Mr Andrews, Mr Rolles- TON.said.that he was-in accord with the: hon. member as to the desirability of the Press being'communicated with; so!that l( i|s reporters might have an opportunity' of being present at inquiries into the death of patients-in •■Lunatic Asylums; and1 steps would be taken accordingly. ; ."■";': :';;'.Jr';'"l

.yy,;i;: ■.{TB&'DIVOnCEK'LAMS.i ■■■: 2a ;<■•■!. ! ,' ---, . Keplying to Mr Seddon, ~Mr Hall said the amendment of the divorce laws proposed' last session was before the Judicature Com mission with'a-view of providing the neces sary machinery for giving effect to" auoh amendment,',;. ,-r; ~;'". '.'i-. .', .i

US/E'6F EIBCE ARMSBY BOYS,

j.vKepiyingitoiM^STßVßNSiiMr^DiCKHaid that restrictipns in. the use of fire-arms were.; enacted by, the; Public .Works "Act, and when tl^e. Consolidation Bill wos undfer consideration facilities would be given for the-honr-member introducing a--clauae prohibiting ]the/indjscriminate use of such arms by boy*: • : . • ■ r ». .: '• '.''".:', '' .coifsci^kso road' boards.: : t '• „>> '.Eeplyiagto Mr Fjnn, Mr HALL!sal'd t . if it was necessary when the coQnties scheme was under consideration provision:,' could, be: made :to . compel Councils and Road Boards to comply with section 113 of the Public; Works Acit, a provision ;that; at < present was being .neglected.,,,, ~,.,..., ,_. ■jannim-- r> >' V I ».i '.•!'■'•■•■ REDISTRIBUTION OP''SEATS:-'.' ■'•!■■? | "' ',' I Replying to Mr Barren,—Mr HXiaJ fi said-that the .Redistribution of-Seats Bill 'wWrcady, and would be introduced with-; out ; delay. When before ' the House, ample opportunity would be given for its' consideration, until which time the Goveru . menfr did not consider it requisite to afford an opportunity to ouable the House to indicate its opinion as to whether it was desirable to increase the present number of representatives. •,,.,•' ;. . '' JJOMAIN BOARD; ' r| ' Replying to Mr .ANDREWS,—Major Atkinson said the ■ Government did not intend to bring down a Bill'this session to amend the Domain Act to make Domain Bourds elective. BILLS ADVAKCED.

Tho following Bills were read a second | time :—Crown Suits, Diseased Cattle, i Public Reserves, Employment of Females 1 and Others, Companies, Bank and Bankers Act, 1880, Amendment.

The Borough of Hamilton Boundaries Bill passed through committee. The Gaming and Lotteries Bill occupied the House all night in committee. Clause 8 : Use of totalisator.—Mr KEEP hard objected to this instrument being legalised, and moved "That the proviso in the clause 'except the same be used in con formity,' &c, be struck out."

On the question that the clause stand as printed the House divided. Ayes, 30; noes, 27. Passed as printed.

Clause 9 : Chinese fan-tan,—Mr George invited Mr Dick, who was in charge of the Bill, to explain what fan-tan was.—Mr BOWEN thought this should certainly be done. He questioned whether fan-tan was much worse than a game at loo.—Mr Speight hoped Mr Dick would not corrupt their morals by doing anything of the kind. —Mr Bkyck suggested that fan-tan was Chinese for chess.—Mr Reeves thought it might be as innocent as kiss-in-the-ring. Mr Dick admitted that ho knew nothing

'^bout the natute'of, the game. Thev~m n .t navesepn thafihe Chinese had been bWht dp ..in-various parts of the colony charcefl with'playing this gdme, and it had baS declared illegal; by the Bench. The Bill had dome down from the Council, and nn doubt the members of that body knew 5i about it.;—Dr WAIXIS said fan-tan wa° a game where a lot of j Chinese stood round i table' on which a lot of counters were thrown clown. Then one Chinaman swept all the cduntera up. except one, and it de pended " which corner of the table that counter was nearset who won -L After further discussion, Mr MACANbuEw suggested that the matter should be left to Jihejo.ca! government bodies*— Mr BAEiios moved, "That the words 'stcheck pool' b e ius?rtedS J> —Agreed to on the voices.-iQn ttie question that the clause as amended be •passed,-:-.-the Houße...divided—A yes,^g9. noes, 14. ,•■ . :;■ ; *

Clause 12, penalty.'—Mr Barron pro posed, "That the penalty of £100 be Btruck oat, so as to leave the Justices no option but to commit the offenders to gaol.','-. put, "That the words £100 stbd part of ■ the" question."-r-The House divided —Ayes, 2S ; noes, 24. Clause 13, penalty on persons receiving money ob condition of paying money on event of any. bet.—Mr ANDEKWS propqaed "That the penalty be imprisonment ■with out' the option of a fine." The House divided on the question': " That the clause remain as printed.—Ayes, 30; noes, 13. Clause 15, exhibiting placards or adver. tising betting-houses.—Mr STEVENS argued that it would not'be fair to expose the .pro prietor or ■ publisher of a newspaper to the penalties of this clause, simply because he . might, though inadver. tently, 'publish an advertisement,— Mr 'UeLautouk thought that it was the person who caused the advertisement to be inserted, and not the newspaper proprietor, who was aimed at, and he suggested an alteration leaving out that impression. —Mr DICK said that the penalty, even in its application to ithc newspaper, was nothing uncommon. They wereliable for.adyettlse ments of a libellous character. StiUJw would not oppose the amendment.—Clause passed as printed. , , Clauße 18 : Penalty for establishing !a-lW tery.- Mr ANDBEWS moved that the portion of the.,clause empowering the Colonial Secretary to grant licenses for the disposal of works of-art, &c.,' by lottery be,e.ttu.ck out. To this' clause were added' the'wotas " or literature," " mineral specimens," and '''mechanical taodels;" which was carrigcli— ,The, House, dividedon the question .that the clause as" amended pass. Aye's, 26 j^js, 10. • ' - •• ■

Clauses 19 and 23 w'ertspassed-as printed, The House rose at 1 a.m.

THE WRECK OF THE SAM SON.

18»I TELSGRAPH; —PRESS ASSOCIWIOIJ. ■••■ ■ Bill ■'• ■' ' , -'' ' " :•■• \i: <!•',)

, .■;. NEW i BLYMOUTHi Friday? A Preliminary inquiry into the wreck of the feamson waß-;,held: at Waitara to-dfty, ThVevidence wtt'taken ttc the effect ;^t the Samson arrived at Waiiata.on Saturday erening.and without waiting for the signals the captain took the'steamer 'over the bar, A short time after the Samson was over the ■bar she Eprounded, Theheavy current down thjß river drove her upon the wreck,,pf the ttateraon, and a hole .was driven in her^pt tom,: rendering her a total wreck.!, I rjsQ

UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY.

The regular half-yearly meeting of this tlbrnpany took place yesterday afternoon, "in the company's office. Mechanics' BayJ, and VasJargely attended, Mr W. S. Laxirifpre« sided. .(•■■•:■.:■..:■.• '■-'■''.-' ViJ:- > ~ The Secretary. .(Mr E. t Waymouth) read the subjoined, report; "The directors lmvo much pleasure in sabmittioK. the following as' the result of the operations of trie half-year ending 30ih Jane,' 1831: .Net profit,, £7,603 Uu.sd-; ana undivided profit at^lsc December laßt,-iBM67 165, : 2 d { t0ta1,,5510.371 2s 7d,': Availabla for divldenfi,. thef olio wing, appropriation of which iarecomqiendod: To payment, of dividend at the rate of I2i percent per annum. £597216.) 4d; to balanbo carried, rto ~profit and loss . (new account), £4398 833 d; t0ta1,£10,371 2s7d. You:will have to eleot :i »'director Jn the room of Mr i Joieph Howard,' who retires by rotation/ bat is eligible; and offers himself for re-election ; and aleo> an /a uditor for the ensuing year, and fix the amount, o£ hib remunera tion.i The .-, dividend will, be payable ' .on and.after, Tuesda y; next,' tbo 2nd of August. The ■ balance-sheet was. as follows :—Debtor, Jane'3o, 1S81:. CapitaLp-19,326 shßres at £5, '£96,630;1e53 unpaid,'£*fl 17a—£96,188 3s';.pre mium, on shares sold, £38,625,105; amount owing byJ obmpany,* 554.-665 17a lOd; profit and losa available, for, .dividend, £10,371 2s 7d: T6tal, £199,850 ISs si. Creditor, June 30, 1881: Mill*,'™ ■plant, machinery, wharfs, booms, dams, boats, &c. £15,823 la 7d ; leaseholds, £250; vessels, £3(l9ll2sfid ;• consignments, £96J 10a Id ; proper ties, £24,315 53 Bd.; srindry debtors.£l2,BßS lOs'Sd; stock tools; goods,: stores,. Sec.,' £88, 43i 0s lOrt; bills 'receivable, £2283 14s 6d; cash in band, £3109178 7d-£045312s ld>. Total, £199,850 13s Sd. The profit and loss account showed a balance to credit of £10,3712s 7d;!>: •.;,:.■:•, - ;ii,l .

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of ~the report and .balance-sheet, eaid that it was one with. which the shareholders bad every reason to-be satisfied. Debentures to the extent, of £40,000 hadi beenfissned, and of these £30,000 had been disposed of, which'was considered sufficient to meet fhe requirements.of the company. They bbre interest at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum, and had been sold .at par, without any ex pense for negotiation. - They had a currency of seven years; but it had been thought prudent to stipulate that the royalty on-the timber felled, which'was written off by the company every year, should he applied; to their reduction. The .advantages of this arrangement were' an annual reduction- of the amount payable by way of interest, and diminution, of" principal. The mills were all in good, order, and the company had never been in. a better condition as regards the supply ,of timber-, . , , . m -.[ Mr L, S. Nathan seconded the motion.

1 In answer to Mr Ravage,1 the Chairman said that the increased debt of the Company was owing to larger bush operations, con. tracts,; <&C.. -, i- ,:; ■.;■ ,■,..... | _ ■:Mr Vickcra said that there was a report to.the eilect that one of their directors was interested .in other ■'~ 'saw-mill Companies. :If'it were true, "the fact shouldbe-known". ■>■ The'Chairruan replied that he had 'heard of the report, and the eentlemau to whom 'feferred waS present. That gentleman had given'the report a complete denial. ; ,\ Mr P. Comiskey,said-hes was very.much ttbliged: to Mr' Vickers' for' hfinging'this matter forward. '.He was the !inan referred to. It was Baid that he was connected.\^ith some other timber company. He was sure the meeting-would accept his statement that he was not connected with any other timber company either Jn.the province orin the colony, nor had he a shilling interest in any other either ' directly ;.'or 'indirectly. This company had his best;'services, and as long as he' remained a difectpror a share holder, it would continue to have them.

Messrs Hughes and L. Dj • Nathan also disclaimed apy connection with rival Com pany's which wouia. conflict ;with;, their in terests in tne Union Sawmill Co.':

Mr A. Boardman spoke upon the debt Question. ■ ■ ;~He said that two' 1W three ,yearSjJ;igo -tteJi:.. debt . was .fSO.'OOOi.-not wlthstanding the' sale ; of :d£4ooo'worth1 of shafes-it'.wfis:fs4,ooo. In June, 1879, it '"was £52,000. but in December the same "year it had increased to £58,900. fast it had been decreased to £B2;000, but now they found ; that it had increased againj'to;, £54,^60.,,, He <■■ believed,, the causes of keeping up this • debt were fatal to the interests'of the company unless the debt was wofked off' by increased capi fail. .If the company, .was to be in debt at 'ai(lj let it be to their dwn shareholders, not to a money corporation, and rigorous efforts should be made by the Board to reduce the debt. Be urged that the stock be atohee 'reduced." In addition to this, the land in Kaipara might be turned into cash. Mr ■Boardmun -also suggested the advisability of •having a commercial manager in addition to ■the machine manager (Mr Monk). The Chairman reminded the-raeetinfj of the crisis that occurred in the Soutli last I year, which cut off their principal market, arid he felt quite sure that they wonld rather have 4 per cent, than an absolute loss of capital. He alluded to the arrrwige ments made for the reductiou of the sinking funk. As to the stock, they1 were assured by their manager that it;was (required; 'and as to the other matters referred to by Mr Boardman, he thonght -they-might safely be left in the hands of the directors'.

Mr Joseph Howard was re-elected a director, 'and Mr John Buchanan re-ap pointed anditorjat a fee of £30. It was also decided that the directors, as soon as venient, should call a special meeting, ts consider the propriety of increasing*''the directors' qualification, and to take early action to carry out the Wishes of the share holders thereanent."

i The business was brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the officers of the com pany and the chairman.

THE" AUCKLAND""EVEMSG "STAJi." SATDRDaY. JtOCT^BO,



-y%r h a'"-;N:,; .'g^a/'k "e"|l; %>Frenoh Cashmere, Is 9d to lß6dper yard „j .< i > Batln Cloth, Is 4d to 2s :, ■.■; -■ , ; f •■ CoL Diagonal Cloth, from lOd per yard „, ' ~.,81a0h Lusters, from la > ■.--..-■ .; | Fancy Qambronn, from 6a , . • : "Wmceyfl, from 6id ' Plain and Kmboased Velveteens, from 3s lid > a SPLENDID VALUE FOR CASH. < |j \ ' £gent for the Auckland Mnsic Warehouse. "; ■ yrjrr H A' N G. A R E I SEED POTATOES (LAPSTONE KID • •:..-.. -if >■ NEYS) ' :.,.! ; .,,,. : , .. i; At .H., A..McEEAN'.S. ; -■ :*j ■ Also,; •'■••■■'■;•■■ : '<'. Garden Seeds. Agent for Pond's Homoeopathic Medicines. <jj AN D E S & . C O,i O HAMILTON, t ~Have Opened Out, in their .New.store, a :, r Maonifioent Assortment of , HDHINA, GLASSWARE, TOILETWARE, . / ' VASES, LOOKING GLASSES, ■ &C. &Cn &O, [ . ,;; <■' SANDES & CO., | HAMILTON. Vjii'l Agents Aackland Stbnimo Stab. !



SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONCON. Established 1710. Insurances affected upon almost every des cription of Property at the Current Bates of Pre miums. Total aum insured, 1879, £262,492,461. Claims arranged by the Local Agent and paid With promptitude and liberality. • ■ fr W. SINNKY. Agent, Queen-street.



Bpeclal AdvertißOTJentß. j, TDUSHBRO^' AND'■■T^BmgMAN "%. ®J Havii'riWirecelvfaß Choico siblp igfoJZf ment <tir MKLBOUBNK -M&D& <•;>'/ ■' CLOTHING- O'their-order .direct, ■■-ill x' oomprifling—', ..'"J '.' J.J ' ii i /%■, GsafcLoNa/TwraD Tboubkbs, '% ' a\ ■■'••'',!Trootbbs>ani> Vests, ,a ':fi\ \'i\ Botb'suits, &c&o.,fi:a m A|S(Ctoss;azes to^flt Bxtta^tgg^or f/-M§ Ns/'/A Slendes-MenV?"*^:^.. •RU^aBRODK&'BRIDGM^' '\ Have Received, ex Te Anati, a Fresn SUPS'o y3LYN FLANNELS '"^ KUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN Have always in Stock a Venr Lwee INGS,J and Hosiery. ,H sHßK»r a & s sG^of M o^ COATSr-UtitiTERS and MAOIN - -~; ■ ;tOBB COATS to eeleot from.; ci,"6 -t"^ ing .'• !I}>].'; OF UVBE"? DKBOBTpriON. ; RUSHBROOK.& BRIDGMAN ~ Have lots oC Special Lines in ; S^B-uMBRELLAS j • ■-.. i! : JACKETS and ULBTKRB wi v s ■ ~, ; , v TRIMMINGS, &|C., &C GENKEAL DRAPERY OF EVERY DESCRIP TION AT LOWEST BATES.



6%Disoounttfsin the &) allowed off aIICABH Purchases of 203 and Upwards. OUSHBROOK & TVRIDGMAN, •Junction Dbapery Warehouse ... (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), r ' Upper QtJEEN^sTEKET, ~.,,...:,.. -.; r, -■; AUCKLAND. TT .A, M O 7l O A L. DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. OFFICE: No.^c.B 00™ British Insurance Company. . , • KAMO COAL . ~ i ' Is Dklivbrkd from Depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SIiACK, ; And is Guaranteed SUPERIOR TO NKWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. TIT INK b & DT A L v. ::- , WHOLESALE AND RETAIL - I CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, BHORTLAND-STREBT, . Beg to inform the Publlo that they have Opknbd their New Warehouse SPLEND* ID WA HS ASOKTMENT ... 0F .,.,. . ,„.. .FURNITU.RE, The Latest Novelties, ahb Thb lubwbst iThelr Btookof CARPETS* for Variety. Quality. aid Prioa has never been surpassed in, ~••■ Auckland. '" • ~'"-• ,',!■' A larseaßßortment of LINOLEUM and FLOOR . J CLOTHB in all Widths. . . ; MATTINGS, MATS, and RUGS to great .. ..variety., ' ''' ,'■,'., The Newest and Latest Patterns in Crktonwbß and Trimmings. Silk and Worsted Raps, Coteleines, Tapeßtry, and Damask Coverings. , . ' Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers. Lace, Net, • and Muslin Curtains. ' A large and, well-assorted Stook. of all the Nowest.Patterns in Toiletware. . j Agents forVthe Iron Venetian Blinds—"The Blind of the Period." These are the only . perfect blinds made. The-Largest Stock of Brass and Iron BED STuaDS and COTS in New Zealand to choose from. ■'■■ Ci >'■'.: ■ ) ' A choioa assortment of Dolly Varden Down. - ■■ Qoiltsi Blankets, Bed and Table Linen, Towels, Toilet Covers, fee. &c Inspection Invited. WINKS & HALL, Shortland-street. I



r* BSE AT REDUCTIONS ;■■>: ;'■!!? O; i 1 :.>'.■!"■ V.IN ■•■.•' ■ ' "Winter Drapery.' ' ' | • TlffllHE AND nHOYUB Aro now Selling at .Groatly. RSDUCEU PBIOBB BALANCE OF WLNTEK STOCK • , ' os 1 millinery, mantles, jackets, ulsters, ~; , : . .,,.. ...... . Skirts, ~ ...., ..." Mantle asd Ulster Cloths, i .;• DEBSS MATERIALS, ladies' and Cihldren's Costumes, ■'" Hosiery, Fancy Wool Goods. ''C-':'nrA--."- ■■••''' JUST TO HAND; Vr. /.■/■;•;••• ! '■■ l:,';^^pltJßß NEW .EVENING SHADES IN : 11-j .■— ~ COTTON SATTEENS. ' ~ /'..V;:,.'•.;'.j:':'', A few lines of : .! ' - Underclothing Exceedingly Cheap Remnants keom all Dbpaktmsnts. : MILNE cS: CJELOYCE, ;•■■■... ■ .' At/CKLAND.: f-/'/ ■';:';',.■ l • t .-:■■■'.' rnHE O ALE . ... r . , 9^..— '! -



DO A X AND WA T S 6;-' M' V- J '■;■■ ~T;-Bf NKRUPT STOCK .v:.',).?1.;-. i .■■■■.'■'■ 1^ R AiPEK ; Y ANi> l[ CIOTHINS f2 iHOifcall'i'fß ':<> •■•■ii-i ■.-.•;*•■■ :.'■■■rir ' irioiit •■'■;■•'■ WILL COMMBHCK ON .'.'. ... "', ! •'■ " MONDAY, JST, 1881,,; [ "~'\ "' ' .';.. AT THE .<,!!,£:, :, PITY HAIi^ROApB. . j vr <•■'■■ fui.j'.■■ •■ .-'.. •.i.-itf/t | Rood's at >|^ALV,pfe;i:dE. GAKLICK &CR AN WJELL. i



TjiIRE INSURANCE AT MODERATE ,|J7v '...■' KA.TBS.. THK NORy7IOH UNION FIBKINSUKANOB ,;..,•, (. sociKir , :' : USTABLIBEED 1797) Is prepared to accept Risks on every description of Property at MODERATE RATES Of Premium, such Rates to be ascertained at ', thelrOfflee. . Having the reputation for : ÜBBBAXjITY AND PROMPTrrUDK In the Settlement of Claims, and the whole of the Premiums received in New Zealand being INTBBT3D IN THK COLONY. The Institution must command. the support of ■ .- the loßurinK Public. ,: WILLIAM T. J. BELL,' Principal ,'Agent for the Provincial Dlstriote of Auckland and Taranakl. Noiß.-Removed to New Offices, 81, Qneon street (nearly opposite Fort-fltreet). TtrEW ZEALAND INSURAJJfUiS J3l COMPANT. Capital.. _ _ T _ _ ff1.000,000 Reinsurance and Reservo Funds - £150,000 LIBERAL CONDITIONS. MODERATE RATES, PROMPT SETTLEMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. SO, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. QKOBafi P. FIERCE MMfwr, (



THB 4m "VTEW ZEALAND CLOTHING' J3I FACTORY. * TheProprietora of tta ./\ 'ff New Zealanp Ciothino Faotoby take this opportunity of informing the ! publlo that they are not'holdlng a ; GREAT CLEARING SALE. ;^ Their bWness being established on ■ such a sound footing as tha CASH principle, too expedient of holding ..„.-.... . CLEARING SALES . to get rid of accumulated rubbish is obviated. ■ They nevertheless still continue to . SELL j A Sinqlb Abtiolk at the Wholksalk PRICE; And any Goods sold bad not unproved ot . ' wilt be exchanged with the same oourtesy with which they were SOLD, or, if desired, the Money will be Re turned. Auckland Branch, qdeen. street, (Opposite Theatre Royal), And at Albert-street, Thames. J. FITZSIMONS, Branoh Manager.



The moat trivial affeotion with which we are troubled Is what Is commonly called colds, and yet, trifling an they are from a superficial stand point, tbey are but inductors or conductors of many dire diseases. If they do not end in pneumonia or some pulmonary complaints, they fall on the kidneys, und here is just tha point at which Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic bohnapps comes to our aid, and by its soarohing, permeating, and pocvaaive action on those organs, restores them to their normal condi tions.



"• Messrs Garlick and Cranwell having purchased the Drapery- and Clothing Stock oj Do»k and Watsonß' at sneb a low rate, will sell it off at Half Pkicb. It is a new Stock-the Bankrupts only caving been in partnership about six months. It will be cold for Caali payment, at a lower rate than any Stock over offered in Auckland before. Two Dresses for the prico o£ ono; Two Butts of Clothes for the price of one, .Examine the Stock and satisfy yourselves. Salo commences at the City Hall Arcade on Saturday, 30th July.—(Advt.)