SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

«W» WATER }.™^Ka^ n ™ MB S>< :N~.SKT.--T,MS «v,.,;;(.r.t:,5.20 SUKItBK,-To-Morr.y..v KornlnK, 6.17 JMOON'd AGR.-Laat Quarter, I7tli, 136 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

LABT EVENING.

Argyle, 5.8., Crawford, from Whangarei

TO-DAY. Albatross, schooner. Murphy, from Suva *^i

DEPARTURES.

LAf.T SCVENING.

Wellington, s.s., Kurqnhfir, for Tauransa

TO-DAY. Camillo, brie, Craig, for Lyttolton Mazeppa, eohooncr, Armstrong, for Rarotonga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

. San Francisco—City of Sydney, Tnenday , . Melbourne, via South - Penguin, Thursday Tarauakl and South—Hawea, Tuesday ! Husaell—lona, Monday s. Pengnin, Monday j Tanranga-Glonelg or Wellington, Monday and *~** Thursday

IMPORTS.

Per Syran, from Newcastle—2ls tons coal.

EXPORTS.

.tr Por TeAnau for Bißbornc-20 mats sugar, 3d caaua kerosene, 5 boio* ca»dle3, 2 sacks oyßtwre, 10S sash weights, i ca;es biscuit", 101 packagos sundries. For Napier—2s cases koroseno, 20 cases bisouits, 19 boxes noap. i bundles treca. 8 sucks oyßtora. 18 bundles tow, 10 ovens, 72 pieces uxohitraves, 2 o»ses and 38 fhoata Iron, 48 pack ages sundries. For WoUinßton—Wcaaea peaches. 80 boxos soap, 6 colls rope, 13 oil casks, 6 bales ' paper, 13 casks ojstorg, 6 caans oil, G bales paper 25 oases sundries. For Lyttt'lton—2 sacks 1 cocoanut, 2 caeca ink, 2 cases stationery, 7 par cels sundries. For Dunodin—26 empty hogs heads, 100 ompty cases, 12 paokaiies sundries. For Melbourne—4 cases. Por Mazeppa (additional) for Rarotonga— 40,000 feet timber, 94 pair sashes, 1 trunk boots.S 0 Inwabdb CoastWlßK.—lJzetto, f rom Thames, \< with 1,000 feet timber; Four Sisters, from Matakina, with 35 tons firewood; Magic, from Ngunguru, with 23,000 feet timbar. Outwards Coastwise.—Magic, for Ngnn guru; Lizotte, for Thames. .In Thebrtganttne Flirt trrlvod at Mercury B&y ' from Fiji yesterday. The brizsntino Aratapu loft Lyttolton bound for Auckland yesterday. , . The eohooner Fetu Lele sailed for Rarotonga On Wednesday morning. • The bria Syren arrived from Nowcaatlo last evening, after a passage of 11 days. The brigantineAnttaona was expected to leave ■ ■ Suva for this port, in ballast, about Jnly 25th. Tho brigantine Korealls hai ontored out at the Customs for Melbourne via Kalpwa. The,oohoonor .Marion cleared at tho Customs . for Roso Island, in ballast, to day. Captain , Short ia in command, Passenger :—Mr H. G. • Oarr. ' Tho ship Rakaia was berthed on the northern side of the outer western T of the Queen-street wharf last evening. The following telegram was posted outßido {i the.Harbour Hoard office to-day :—" Knssell, Angustll. Largo.barque passed bound South at 4 p.m. Wna S.W. and moderate. The Northern Steamship Company's s.s. Argylo having been dookod this morning will not sail until 4 p,m. to-morrow, Saturday. " -Tho s.s; Argyle arrived from ■whangaroi anil Kawau la»t evening with 6S eaoka gum, 8 oases fruit, 12 boxes eggs, 2 cases chairs; 4 cases poul try, 10 hides, 13 packages sundries, and the fol lowing; passengers.— From Whanfjarei: Miss Smoaton, Major Withers, Messra a. M. Ruat, Joseph Bennett, Williams, J. D, McKeiizie. - -Merrick,2 others,and 6 steerage. From Kawau: - Messrs Thomas Melvlllo. J. Macfarlarie, and .DoDSOD.t; tii ' ■ ■!■ Tho sohooner Albatross arrived from Suva at - 3 a.m. to-day. Captain Murphy reports :—Lef t Suva on July .27, and experienced strong Bontherly and'SE winds till reaching tho parallel of 30'S; thence fresh westerly brepzeß till Satnrday, August 6th: about 30 miles cast from Cavalii Islands, tho wind suddenly shifted to SW, blowing strong ; Sunday morning sighted Great Barrier, and, as the wind was baoking Jround to westward and overy indica tion of a heavy sale, stood in for the land and ;' brou&*b!t up' in Kennedy's Bay; Monday and Tuesday, hard wosterly gale; Wednesday, tried to beat round Capa Colvlllo, but was forced to run into Port Charles: left Fort Charles at noon on Thursday, and arrived at midnight. The Albatross; .brings no cargo, except some 300 bunches bananas, and tho following passengers —Mm Howard. Master Howard (2), Miss Smith (4), Mra Smith, Master Smith (2(. .. "

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE.

'. .', Kowonfc s.B. Scott, f orWaitara ■'■•■* The ba Rowena after several days detention through bad weather, Jef t at 9 o'clock this morn ing ifori"Waitara,' -with 160 saoks bono dust, 8 spools wire, 6 bundles hoop iron, 200 mats sugar, 1 cask glue, 20 boxes candles, 2 hand trucks, li cases Bpirltf, 6 caaes drapery, 40 packages Bundry merchandise and the following passen gers: Messrs Nolan, Share, Griffiths ana Han cock. Sho Js expeoted to retnrn hither about Monday, and to leave again on '.Tuesday for Hokianga. The steamers Tui, Lalla Hook and Hannah .iMokau, are expected to arrive with oargoes of stock from Waitara some time to-morrow^ morn ih'gi'-The two latter ore announced to,return thither at noon the same day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RrjSBEiX, this Aay. Sailed: Glenelg. Passengers: Messrs Hold ;Bhip, .Push, Yates. Ponds, Shephard, Lorell, '.'Mrs Johnston and Miss -Vnson. s iw-.ii • : ; Waitaha, this day. - Lalla Koohh and Hannah Mokau, for -Onohunga. •, — - .... t.iii el ;>:<'..■' :■■"■' •■■ GI9BORNK, this day. Arrived: Oreti, s.s., from Auckland, at 8.30 < tt,m.'-:. .''■'■'■ '' -' " ' ' ' " " , ■ New PfSMOUTH, this day. ' Arrived: Taiaroa, s.s,, from Onehunga, at 6.45 B,m. '-:;"..'..: ''V ■ - ■ ■ "" ': ■ .■:■..: Lyttbltom. yesterday. ■ Sailed: Richard and Mary, for Tlmam. ! ».„.....,.- '- Port Chalmbrb; yesterday; ■ r t Sailed: Penguin, s.s., for Northern ports. Passengers for Auckland: Mrs Bock and child, Messrs Swallow and Viokers. i .

COMMERCIAL.

BVflt! It ' Evkninq Stab Office, Friday. Messrs B. and A. Isaacs held a dearlng sale on Wednesday last prior to their going Into new promises. There was a large attendance, and the prices realised were satisfactory. ■ :

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

' , MB AtFBBD BUOKLAND'B WKICKLY REPORT.— 'At the Hayniarkot, on Friday (sth inst.), fodder was in fair supply, with an improvement in value, oaten and meadow hay bringing from 3s '3d'"to "6s per owt.; small loads of hay, 21a to 20s; and straw, Us to2osperload; oats, 2s 7d to 2s lOd per bushel. The horseraarket was moderately filled, and tho majority'of those entered were disposed of at good prices, heavy draught brought from £25 to £33; medium 'draught,£ls to £26; light harness horses and hacks. £5 5s to £13155. At the Haymarket on Tuesday the improvement in prices noted la at woolc was fairly sustained. Hides ranged from 3J to 4}d; full-wootled sheepskins, from 3s 9d to -6sid; inferior, torn Is Id each;.tallow, 23s 6d ■per bwt- -it vVaiuku on Saturday there was an avSrasJainnstor of stock. Springers were dull of sale, but all others were in brisk enquiry, particularly young cattle. -;•• i ,■ At Remnera on Thursday, dairy cows were .again in full numbors ; well-bred' Rood cattle "fairlyI'competed for, but medium cattle at mo derate'values; calves maintained their late values,- bat grown store osttle were lowar in price, iya^oattla In full supply, 170 head yardad; the greater'part heavy oattlo of flrat-class quality; medium and inferior stpok were at low values, from 22» the lOOlbs; 'troll fatted cattle at the opening o£ the sale brought 295, but foil as the sale proceeded to 263 tho lOOlbs. Sheep were also equal to requirements, and last week's .values ; barely, snstalned; best wethers brought 3JS the lb," and the ewes 17s each. , - , ,-■•.,;, ■MBSSBS'SUNTBH AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. —Horeea: There has been increased activity in the,market. About an average number have j •been 'brought forward, which met a steady I demand. At the Durham Yards on Friday quite an average were submitted by auction. Competition was good throughout tho sales, and there was a slight upward tendenoy in prices. Wo quote hacks, £& 15s to £21; light har ness, £13 19s to £18; medium, £23; heavy dranght. HSU sb.- Hides and Skins: At the usual weekly sale at the Durham Yards, skins and hides advanced slightly in prioa. We quote hides 8J to M; sheepskins, 2a Id to 6s 5; tallow,22s 6d; wool, 7d to 9J: Cattle: There has been a fair amount of, bnslness done, and quite the usual numbor of dairy and store stook have changed hands. The weather was unpropitious on Taea day, consequently the Newmarket sale was not BO large as usual, but there was a very largo muster on Wednesday at Pukekohe. Dairy oows have been plenti£ul,and prices wero satisfactory to vendors; but the same can scarcely ho said of stores, not that there was a decline in value, but a rise was expected.- At Newmarkei on Tuesday, there was not an average muster of tot beasts, do less than three cargoes being bar bound in the Waitara, and many of those oooupying the butchers' pens wore not sufficiently up in condition, but prices had an upwardtendenoy, as compared with last week. Sheep i The yards were well filled on Tuesday at Newmarket, and prices ruled in favour of the fcuyer, as. compared with the last few weeks, riwing no donbt to large shipments from both the nast and West Coasts. We quote: Wethers, 16a 3d to 22a 3d; lot of itore sheep, 8s 6d to Us. Plga were in moderate numbers, and good demand.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

,tr <iS Wholesale. • Retail. s. d. s.O. s (1. b. 6. Butter, te,lb 1 3-0 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Beat dairies 1 6-0 0 Battaiyfs.lb 16-19 Butter, Bit, lbO 8-0 0 Butter, Bait 010-0 0 Cheese (local) 0 5-0 0 Cbeese (ooL) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 44—0 5 Kggs.doz... 13-0 0 Kzeu.doz. 1 o—o 0 Lard,lb .. 0 o—Olo Lard,lb(tins) 0 7—o 8 Fowls,eaeh 2 6-3 0 Bacon and Hams, Duoks, each 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—olo Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeyß .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (in Bacon, lb .. 0 13—1 0 oloth) .. 0 IOJ^-1 0 Hams, lb .. 1 o—l 3 Bread, id to 4}d per 21b loaf Jams, per oaue, 6 doz. 32a 6d. to 355~ ■ r Bgfjfl are coming In very freely, and a general reduction in price may be expected very soon. "Wo bear of lOd only being paid in a few instances this week. Butchers Meatj : '•: Ji'Hi:il "jii - Retail. Roasting Beef .. 0 ito 0 7 Boiling Beet 0 4— 05 Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. _ 0 0 — 0 ih ~ fore^iuarter 02J ~ 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter •) hind-quartet |", -. •• v '.~u ° Pork and Veal .. 0 6— 07 Steaks _ _ 06— 0 8 Chops and Sausages .. .. .. o 0 — 6 6 Tallow beat (wholesale)—mutton. 32a fid mhted,.2fia. ..,•-_ , *!"• ■"■'tl '■■ ■' Flour Mabkbt. Wholeaale. ..,,... H -.,. H ■ Superfine Elour, silk dressed, per ton.. 12 10 0 Bine Flour, ditto, housob old ..£lllo—l2lo 0 Sharps, per ton ... .. .. .. 60 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. .. 812-13 0 n Oamarn, per ton .. .. _ „ 12 0 0 aajj, Dnnefiln, penl ton ...... .. _ 12 0 0 aß&Oanterbiir>,perton.. .. «. _ 12 0 0 p|Uran per ton (sacks included) fi3los-6 0 0

Cabin Bread .. .. - - •• 18 0 0 Oatmeal l? 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale s. d. s. d. fi s. £b. Malze?(Syd.) 3 9—lo Hay. medow , "(Oal.) 0-0 0 ton pressed 5 0-6 0 iiriin i 1 10—3 11 Lucerne, do b o—o w " & 3 9-4 0 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 Oats .. ..2 6—2 9 Chaff .. ■•S 1»-*J" Wheat (fowl) 3 0-3 3 Hay (oaten) 6 0-5 10 Potatoes, £3 10s to &3 155. Retail. s d s d. d. a. B. d. MfdzH hnsheli 3-4 6 Lucerne, cwt.7 6—B 0 Oats ditto 2 9-3 3 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 B?an looks' 6 0-6 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 WheatTowl)3 6-S 0 Chaff, ditto B JW 0 Hay owt 6 0-0 0 Potat'es.dltto3 b-4 b m!&n^W»4 0-4 3 Wheat seed 5 6-6 0 Skeds.—Retail. g d. b d. s- d- B- d- Rvecrass ..7 0-7 B Cocksfoot.bl.6 6-7 / rtaflSi do 7 6-8 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 9 Itedc"over,ibO 11-1 0 Ratstail, lb. 1 6-0 0 WhiteCloverl 1-1 3 Timothy.lb. 0 7-0 0 Alsyke,lb ..0 0-1 3 Luoorne.lh. 1 -0 0 OoweraßS, lbl 2-1 3 Rapo. lb ..0 5 0 0 Woolpacks in quantity, 3s 3d to 3s 6d each corn sacks, 8s to 9s 6d per dozen. Fencing -ivire NO9. §77 and 8. assorted.£l6losto £17por ton oal and Firewood Market. COAL.-Nowcaatle (ship's side), cargo 358 per ton "yard, 40a to 455. Bay of Islands, at yards, 25s 6d; screened, 283 Od; ditto at the mine, 12s: stop a side, 23s 6d. Waikato, at mine, 5s ; m. AmJkland 17s 6d to 225; Taupiri, at mines, 6s 6d tp 12s ;at yard, 18s to 245: delivered, 26s to 29a. wanSaJe'- at m ne, 8s Cd; yard (steum), 17s; household, 223. Miranda, at yard (housohold . 18s; stoam, 18s. Knmo (hbusefiold), 28s, 30ado lverod; Btoam.23s. FiREWOOD.-Unout, at wharf (cargo), 8s to s per ton: dolivored, 12s ; cut. 14s to IBs. Kauki Gum and Flax Market. rQum is easier. Tho following sales have been effeoted sinco last Friday :-t.ood oi-dinary Kaipara and Wnangarei at £34 to £35. Kast Coast, £-13 to £-15; recoipts for August, quality £19—£22 por ton Tow 7 — 9 »„ Fungus 4d. perlb Building) Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft., best 12s 6d • second olass. 8s ; best planed, tongued and grooved, first-class, 14s ; seoond ditto, 10a. Mills: Cargo, best, 9a6d; sec-class, ss6d. Baulk, 6s Bd to 6s 6d. New Zealand Palings, sft (sap), 10a; 6ft (heart) 12s; Oft, 13s Tl-tree Rails, £3 10s per 100; Puriri Posts. £6 ; Shingles, 14s 6d per 1,000; Hobart Town Palings, sft, 17s; 6ft, 19s; Hobart Town Kails, 90s, selling quotations. Bsioks (at Whau,) 45a per 1,000; Town Yards, £2: delivered, £2 10a. Drain pipes, per 100, 6 inches bore), 30a; i inches. 14s; 3 Inohes 9s 2 inch es, £210s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 inohes 2s 6d per foot; 15 inohes, 2s per foot; 12 inohes, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, 6d per foot; & inohes. 4d per foot. Lime, slacked. Is per bushel; quiok lime in Baok'lß Cd to 2g* Special Advertisements.

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Mail Notice.

Mails wili^Close as Under.— This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 13th instant. For Waltara, &0., por Lalla Kookh, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, MahuranKi, Matakana, Manga -1 wai, eta, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Paruo, Waipu, Whan sarel, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 3 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Tairua, per Gem, at i p.m. Monday, 15th instant. For Coromandel, por Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For waltara.eto., por Rowena, at 11 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wanguroa, and Mongonul, per Wellington, at i p.m. •■■ Tuesday. 16th Instant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Hawea, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 16th instant. Per B.S. City of Sydney, as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amerioa. and British and Foreign West ludioo, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters boartng an extra feo of Blipeuoa, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Aeont on board the steamer up to the time of sailing,- ■;. ■■ ' This mail will be due in London on' Tuesday, September 27, 1881. s. B. Bias, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 12,1881. Drill-shed.—Auckland Volunteers, 7.30 p.m. Pitt-street Wesleyan Band of Hope Knter tainment, 7 p.m. Lome-street Hall—Pollards'LUlputlan Opera Company: 8 p.m. Kpsom Hall.—Epsom Mutual Improvement Sootety'B Meeting, 7.30 p.m. Y.M.C.jS Lecture on " Novels," by Rev. D W. Runoiman, M.a., 7.30 p.m. Theatre Hoyal—DeLias' Australian Specialty Company; "KastLiynne," 8 p.m. Wellesloy-street Kaßt Sohool. — Leoturo on Roman Hißtory ; Mr Wonhington, 8 p.m.

Birth.

FOLKY.—On August 12th, at Howiok, tho wife of I. Foley of a daughter.

Death.

FOLKY.—At HowtoK, on August utu,'infant dantshter of T. Foloy. MAN'DKB On Anguat 11th, Agnes Mander, I rollot of the late Samnol Moore Mander, and daughter of the late John Chalmers, aged 32 years. The funeral will leave tho residence of kar mother, Mrs. A. McPherson, Kaet-street, near to Y. Warren's, on Saturday, 13th instant, at 3 j.m. Friends ore invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong; that needs resistance For the future in the distancej And the good that wr can do.

The cable announcement that the House of Commons has refused to accept the Lords' amendments to tho Irish Land Bill, is one of grave interest. Though certainly, not unexpected, the action' of the House of Peers is bold, not to say rash; and it is a Course whichthey will have to reconsider and ultimately reverse. But what inter mediate steps will be taken before j this consummation can be be brought about 1 This' is a question to which precedents enable us to give' a probable 'reply. Two crises ., analogous to. the present have , oc curred within the last.half century, the first arising over the action of the Lords with,respect to the great Reform Bill. The opposition of the hereditary legislators tc this' popularly-demanded measure was strong, obstinate, and deeply rooted, The Bill;was stigmatised as revolutionary, subversive of the constitution, and heaven knows what besides,the Bishops being par ticularly ' vehement and ingenious in their denunciations of it. The. then reign ing monarch, William IV., was with creal | difficulty induced by the Ministry, and then not until they had tendered their 'resignations and boisterous sounds of ill omen were heard in the country, to sanction the creation of a sufficient number of new peer 3to carry the measure. The bare threat was quite enough; a number of the opposition absented themselves when the final division came on, and the famous Bill was made law. i The second case analogous to the present deadlock happened more recently, viz., when Mr Gladstone's Irish Church Bill was under discussion. In the summer of 1869 the measure in question passed its third reading in the Commons, and was sent up to the Lords, where a: number of amendments were inserted. On the 15th July, the Bill, as amended, came on for re-consideration in the Com mons, but the main principles on which the original Bill had been constructed were re affirmed and the obnoxious amendments with unimportant exceptions thrown out. The feeling in the country at the same was strong in support of the Ministry who, how ever, required no encouragement to main tain a firm and consistent attitude, i Again the subject of new peerages was everywhere talked of, and once more that exaggerated conservatism which has been for so long tho most prominent characteristic of the Upper House was frightened into submission, and the Bill, essentially unaltered, became law. It is likely that in the present instance the same threat, or perhaps the mere mention of it, will have the desired 'effect, and make the Peers as gentle and submissive as heart could wish. All that is required is for Mr Gladstone to offer to advise Her Majesty to call "her trusty and well-beloved" Parnell, Dillon, Healy, Biggar, Sullivan and Company to the House of Lords, and the latter would at once be alarmed into sanctioning anything. And if the lion heart of the Premier' should shrink from making such a pronosal as being of too extreme a character, he might take the milder course of presenting Mr Chamberlain, Sir Charles Dilke, Joseph Cowen, and a tew other Kadicals for the acceptance of the Peers, This would pro bably bring about the result desired. Should, however, the Lords remain obsti nate and the Queen unwilling to create any more"Peerages, of course the Cabinet mnst resign and appeal to the country. But it is hardly ~ probable that matters will be allowed to go so far as that.

Councillor Aickin deserves thanks for moving at the City Council last night, in favour of immediate representations being made to the Government with reference to the earthwork of the railway station reclamation. The wall is now advanced enough for the filling in to go on simul taneously, and if no vote ia taken this session, another year's dalay to the city and a year's loss of interest upon a very large outlay by tho colony will ensue. The resolution carried at the City Council meet ing last night ought to bu supported by similar motions by the Harbour Board and Chamber of Commerce ; and if these fail, a public meeting should be held to remon strate against the continuance of the unsightly lagoon at tho entrance to the city, which has been created by the Government works at a sacrifice of very valuable allot ments previously let by tbe Harbour Board. Our only chauce of getting anythiug done is by the people looking after their own interests, for their representatives appear to be fast gasleep when important questions like this, and the committee for direct steam communication with England are before the House.

To-morrow night's "Saturday Supple ment " will contain : The opeuing chaptors of a story of a. Lancashire cotton famine, ontitled, " Probation," " Back to Reason " (a doctor's story), "Kept Alive by Absorp tion," "The Greek Brigands," "Marvellous Case of Thought Heading," " Hindus Adopting Christianity," "High-Priced Beans" (an amusing story), Sunday Head ing, poetry—" Lines to Auckland," "Dan gers of the Ocean," " There is no Death "— and a variety of interesting reading. Tho Chairman of the Chamber of Com merce acting under authority from the Com mittee, wired the following message to tho Premier, this morning :— " Business seriously obstructed iv delaying passing Rebate Act. Chamber urges passing reso lution of House that duties paid in full from thi3 date should be subject to rebate.' Mr E. W. Bennett has been appointed assistant clerk in the City Council office. This result was f torn tho first a foregone con clusion, and the inviting of applications was a mere formality. Mr .Bennett is a, capital penman and is courteous and obliging witlw all. He worthily fills the place of Mr W. W. Day. By sheer inadvertence the name of the Key K. if. Macnicol was omitted from our report of St Jamea' conversazione. He oc cupied tho position of chairman on that oc casion, and though the prominent part which ho uccessarily took in the proceedings was noted, the name was not mentioned.1 The omission was purely acccidental. The.sums of money placed in racing sweeps are enormous. Mr J. J. Miller states in his spotting pamphlet, which we have received by post, that last season he received and disbursed In sweeps £36,000 on the Melbourne Cup, £14,000 on the Champion Race, and £2,000 on the Australian Cup. £50,000, therefore, passed through the bauds of one man, in gambling, upon two races. , i A meeting of subscribers to the Regatta Club was held last evening for the purpose of considering the revised rules and regula tions, Captain D. H. McKenzie occupied the chair, and nine members wene present.. February Bth was fixed as the end of the club year, aud the following rule wa9 adopted in regard to the time allowances : - In Champion Sailing liaces no time allow ance. Yachts under six tons, fifteen seconds per quarter ton. Yachts six to fifteen tons, twenty seconds per ton It was also decided that the Secretary should be elected annually. " The Coming Man" was the subject of Professor Eraser's last lecture of his series of discourses for the season. The lecture"1, ia his opening remarks, drew a comparison of the Individual man with tho race of life, and reviewed modern theories as to the origin of life, and glanced at the various j agencies which aided the march of progress. He considered that the moral growth of peoples of the century had been great by means of legislation in favour of the work ing classes, factory children, and greatly due to the exertions of energetic, self-sacrificing, and benevolent men. . He instanced the tendency to the arbitration instead of war for tho settlement of national disputes, the wonders developed by constructive ability in the telegraph system, the telephone, the Suez canal, steam and postal communica tions, as indications of a happier future for the coming man. The lecture was instruc tive in demonstrating that man is capati* i Samurai means!*" The cv aniDg closed by reading character by the hand, and the pre sentation of a phrenological map to each visitor. , ...

In the "Melbourne ltcview " for July—a copy of which we have received from Mr George Kohertson, through Mr Finch, bookseller of this city—appears an article by Mr Robert Stout, the late Attorney- General, on " Titles for Colonists." Mr Stout introduces the correspondence between' Sir George Grey and Earl Carnar-' yon with reference to the bestowal of titles upon a number of colonists, some of whom were in opposition to tho Ministry in power at the time; and argues that' the- Homo Government have no right to confer dlstmc-j tions of this kind without consultation with the Colonial Government. Mr Stoat also discusses the question whether such titles should be conferred upon colonists at all. This number of the "Review" contains articles on " .Drunkenness, Desertion, and Disease lv Merchant Service," " The Argu ment from Design," "Charles Dickens," '' Federated TJ nivernities," '' Three Old Victorian Magazines," " Modern Languages at the Melbourne University." It is altogether an excellent collection of papers, By enlisting in the cause writers iv all the colonies, the " Melbourne Review" is rapidly winning for itself an Australasian reputation and status.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sat in Chambers this morning, und'granted in rq John Hemus and Jeremiah Casey (de-i ceased). Mr Martin v. Davrach. Mr E: Cooper applied for and was granted an order charging the defendant's debt upon, certain shares which he holds in Tiernan's Freehold G.M. Co. In the case of Kasdar v. Folmer, Mr James Russell, on behalf of behalf of the plaintiff, applied for an order under the imprisonment for debt abolition Act, for an order of committal to goal. The application was refused.

In a very interesting letter written' by ' the Bey. Alexander Keid when on his way to England and published in ihe " New Zealand Wesleyan, " the Rev. gentleman saya of the San Francisco tramway system : " In all the principal streets tram-cars run, drawn by horses. In four of the longest streets the cars are moved by traction engines, which are stationary at one end of the line. \ou see the car gliding along,; up and down the deepest gradients at which no horse, or ordinary locomotive would look, and the descent of some of which is a sore trial to unaccustomed and weak nerves, and you can discover no motive power. In the centre of the space between the rails you perceive an iron groove, under which is a wooden box, in which is a wire rope, extending all along the line. This rope is kept in perpe tual motion by the engine, distant three and a half miles. The engineer. of your car, by moving one of these two cranks, which he holds, grips the ander ground rope in motion; and away you go up the hill, and down the other side, and alonf; the level, rejoicing liko a strong,man running a race. Isn't it nice 1 Don't you feel your humanity ennobled by such a triumph as this? Now this lady at the corner wants to get on; the engineer simply loosens hold of the rope, by moving one hand, and applies the break with the other, and we are still. Her ladyship is seated, und we are off, like a bird on wing, a ride of three and a half miles for five cents 12U). Mr J. C. Smyth gave an excellent [ illustrated lecture last 'evening, before the members of St. Andrew's class, on the " Life and Times of Frederick the Great." A num ber of' ladies were present, Mr Smyth proved, by his diagrams,, that he was an artist, as well as a student of history. The f early life of the Prussian monarch was traced with constructive ability, and his numerous battles and victories delineated the positions of the contending forces shewn on the plans; such as his fight iv favour of his claim to a part of Silesia, and his conquest over.' the Imperialists at Mollwitz. The "seven years war" was particularly noticed and his intimacy with Voltaire, which may have in fluenced Frederick's religious ideas. At the close of his campaigns, Frederick was left to the peaceful possession of his ac quired dominions, and devoted his time partly to literature, but mostly to reform ing the laws encouraging art, agriculture, science and the training of his soldiers. Several anecdotes were related in favour of the King's character. In short, it was a well-arranged lecture on the character and doings of one whowas ajkiug. The criticisms which followed were generally favourable, and a vote of thanks was given to the lec turer. The chairman (Mr Held) announced that on next Thursday evening, Bret Harte and his writings would form the subject of reading and criticism,

A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce is to be held on Tuesday next, at 2.30 p.m., to consider the matter of tho reclamation for a railway terminus. The City Council has already taken action upon it, and ihe Chamber's representation will, therefore, come in timeously.

A rowing match will take place to-mor rout evening at half-past two o'clock, be tween two men from the Thames and two Auckland men, for £10 aside. Course from wharf around hulk and back.

The following tenders have been received by E. Burtley, for the erection of premises for Mr Hobbs in upper Queen-street :—H. Shailer, £666 ; C. Rhodes, £627 ; J. Hol land, £620; Mackrell, £635 ; Cume, £598; G. Rhodes, £595 ; H. T. Jones, £575 ; J. Morris, £558; Baildon and Stephenson, £555; T. Constable, £548; J. Heron, £545.

Mr Robertson, of the Lake, has imported fifteen fowls of the very best breed from the celebrated roosts of Lady Groyder, of Ips wich, Englaud. They include Dark Brahmas, Bulf Cochins, Black Cochins, and Black Laognhangs. To keep tho strain per r feet Mr Robertson has set apart separate paddocks in which each breed will have a distinct run. We have no doubt that fowl fanciers and breeders will hail with satis faction this valuable addition to the provin cial hen-roosts, and Mr Robertson's enter prise will bo well rewarded by a demand for the eggs.

Mr J. T. B. Dines, Secretary of' the Pioneer Lodge, No 1. LO.G.T. sends us a full report of the meeting of that Lodge, showing that it is uutrue that any resolu tion was proposed or considered for wind ing up the Lodge. The Lodge has more over upwards of sixty members not fifteen. The statement furnished us last uight was signed by a person professing to be the W. S. ot the Lodge, but the signature we have vow reason to believe, jwas a bogus one, assumed by some rascal, who cherishes petty spite against the Lodge. We have handed the lotter ovor to tho Lodge, and hope the members will be able to discover the delinquent, who is evidently an unmiti gated liar.

The Committee ot the Chamber of Com merce held a meeting this morning, at which it was decided to send a telegram to Wellington complaining of the unfair representation of Auckland upon the Direct Steam Service Committee, Otago, having three members upon it, and Canter bury and Wellington two each,while Auck land has only one,viz.,Sir George Grey. Tho Chairman accordingly telegraphed to the Premier on the subject, besides forwarding a message to Sir George Grey, and Messrs Swanson and Tole, requesting them to sup port the Chamber in urging upon the Government the desirability of according Auckland a fairer representation upon tho Committee. .It ia evident that Mr Macandrcw, in securing the appointment of such a Committee, is inspired with sinister intentions regarding the San Francisco service, and; unless, a vigilant watch is kept upon thcsß Parliamentary proceedings, Duucdin may secure an advantage at the expensoof colonial interests and the pnhlio convenience. The prompt action of the Committee of tho Chamber of Commerce deserves commendation.

The concert ami ball in' aid of the Stan away family took place on Friday evening, August'6th, in the Aratapu Hall. Through tho enargy of the Key. Mr Baker (who is always willing to promote a charitable object) a Managing Committee wiib formed, aud bills, announcing the pcr formanco, were to be seen iv the Aratapu stores, the Cosmopolitan Hotel at Te Kopuru, and tickets were to be obtained at the above mentioned places, and at almost nil the stores and hotels on the river ; and, as an evident proof of the warmheartedneßS aud appreciative spirit of the Wairoa public, ttie hall was crowded to .excess. The concert was admirably conducted by Mr .Chadwick, and opened with i a piano forto solo, " Tho Chimes," by Mrs Baker, who also accompanied the glees and solos throughout the evening. The glees, "Now Pray we for our Country," "Soft Winds around us," nnd "Fair Cerca," were ren dered with nice precision, all the voices harmonizing well. Song, "Why are you Wandering?" by Mr J, Lindley, school master at Te Kopuru, was sungwlth good taste and judgment, and was deservedly applauded. Next followed a duct, " Lar board Watch,".. by. Messrs Ludlow.and Phillips, the voices blending beautifully. Many of the andienco pronounced this duet the gem of the evening. A solo, "Oh Charming May/ was sang very pleasing by Mrs Chadwick. " Kuby," by Mr C. Hud son, of Mangawhare, was only fairly ren dered. This gentleman usually sings well, but the song was not exactly adapted to his VOli*. •**• ruuujM 'J«Hohl»r1 flip audience with an "Evening Song. An encore was demanded with such irresistable force that he graciously re appeared and bowed his acknowledgements, Tlie duet,' "Slowly and Softly," was sweetly rendered by Mesdames Chadwick and Stackpoole. Mr Ludlow's fine voice was heard to gwat advantage in the song; " Our Jack's Come Homo." An encore was almost imperatively demanded. The Carnivale and the National Anthem brought a very successful concert to a close. After the hall had been cleared and re-arranged the ball commenced,- crowds remaining to join in the mazy dance.

Lord Brougham once said that he hoped tho timo would como when every working man wonld be ablo to understand and to appreciate " Bacon." William Cobbott said that he hoped tho time would soon oome when every poor man would bo able to have a good piece on his table. ' It was b, very landablo feeling that actuated these two estimable men, and we are pleased to find that, what was only a desire with them, 1b now accamplisod; for at the Central Stall, City Markot, every Saturday, Bacon is marked bo plain that it is easily under stood and much appreciated; and To-morrow's Prices will enable every poor man to have a big piece on his table; tho quality is unsurpassed, and it will bo sold from Gd to fld (Canterbury prize); Cheese, 7d; Double Roso Butter, Is i Taranaki Fresh Butter, in rolls, Is; and other things equally cheap. — Auokland Provision and Dairy Produce Company. —A. Bettany, ..Mariaßor.■/,,."■■,, '.' .■ '-,''.','

■■ The prospectus of the Arch Hill Brick and Tile Company is published' In another column. It Is evident that from tho enormous Halo of bricks and tlloa now boingusedin the suburbs, most profitable returns will be made to investors la this new venture. There are 6,000 shares of £1 each- 350 paid-up, and 5,650 not paid-up. !The promotors retain the 350 paid-up shares, and otfor to tho public the 5,650: Is payable on application. Is on allotment, and oalls of 18 at intervals monthly! The directors are good men, and have business and practical exporienco. Already 1,000 Bhares are applied for. ....

WRECK OF THE BRIGAN TINE MEG MERRILIES.

(Pbr Schooner Albatross.)

Captain A. Murphy, or the schooner Albatross, which arrived in harbour from! Suva early this moruing, reports the wreck' of the fine Auckland-built brigantine Meg Merrilies. The particulars of the casualty,: as far as known when the Albatross lett (July 27 th) ate as follow:— ; The Meg Merrilies, which has recently been engaged in the labour trade between Levuka and the surrounding islands, landed' 82 labourers at Suva, and on July 20th left that port bound for Levuka, in command of Capt. Hughes, a gentleman well-known here. About three or four hours after she had got' clear of the harbour, while beating along the reef, it is said that she missed stays, '. and'before headway was recovered tliei'sfca set her on the reof lying between Suva'and, Laurbala Bay, about eight miles distant from Suva. . The vessel was washed up so fir that before next low water she was high and dry, and so much bilged both sides that the water was washing in and out, and clean through her. It is generally believed j that the Meg is a total wreck, as the hands were engaged dismasting her when the Albatross left. 'No general survey bad been held on her up till then. The Meg Merrilies ia owned by Mr Cole of Fiji. The vessel herself is insured in the New Zealand office for £2,000, £1,250 of which is re-insured* making the Company's loss £750. ~.,,..

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

A match will be played in the Domain to morrow afternoon between the fifteen seleoted to play asainet Waikato and a team of all comers. Fifteen : Webster, Ryan, Whiteside, J. Sibbin. Henderson, Davy, White, McGeohie Mearns, O'Connor, Sims, Henrr. Lynch, Biggs, Newell. Allcomers: Macky, Martta, Bkeen, Braund, Burgess, Beal, Yon Stunner, McKay, Stewart, Culpan, Courtayno, Fisher, W. Sibbin, 'A loxander, Annosly (2), Campbell, Carter, Pear son, Hanua, Forder. ArnolLNicholson. Joughin, Colemanl (2), Leckie, Clayton, W. Henderson, Hardwick, Twiname, McCormick, Dufaur, Har rington, Johnson, McKellar, and Innis. A football match will be played in tho Domain to-morrow (Saturday) between St. Stephen's and Parnell Football Clubs; kick-off at 2.30 p.m. St. Stephen's: Mahara (2), Paraone, Hatona, Zenetahi, Natae, Pumipi, Peutawera, Taimana, Mokena, Kauera, Huirena, Mete, Keeti; emergencies: Y. Taimana, Mokena. Parnell: J. Leoky (captain), F. Twiname, Hardwick, Whtteaide, Morgan. Talbot, Kilfoyle, Dewar, Watts, Cox, Cole, Willis, Pulman, K. Twiname, Ridings; eaereenoies: George and Hill, A football matoh.will be played in the Domain to-morrow (Saturday) at 3 o'olook sharp between theSelwyn and Parnell Grammar School Foot ball Clubs. The following will represent Selwyn: Wooler'(Captain), Speight. GledhiU (2), Alderton (2), Maolde, Bruce (2), Brown, Pulman, Cole, Madigan, Mellos, Skinner; emergencies i X, Twiname, J. Miller, H. Winchcombe.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

Drunk.—One woman was punished for this oii'ence.

Drunk and Uisordbkly.—Jas. Hyland was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in William-street.—Prisoner admitted having boon disorderly, but said he wan not drunk,— Constable MeConnell aud Sergeant.Clarke both deposed that the prisoner was drunk in Albert street at 1 o'clock this morning. Some boys employed in the "Herald" office complained that he had assaulted them. l Jriaoner would not go awuy.—Hyland said he wanted to go home with two oomrades, but wa3 not allowed to do so. The boys threw stones at him.—Fined 10s and 2s costs, or, in default, ordered to tako 48 hours' Imprisonment with hard labour.— John McArthur was oharged with having boon drunk and disorderly in Chancery-street. Pri soner pleadod guilty.—Sergeant Clarko said thore was a great row in the Auckland Hotel, and a crowd of half-drunken sailors and bush men gathered. It took five oonstablea to clear tbo street. Fined 20s and costs, or 13 houis imprisonment.

Vagkahoy. — Minnie Burke, alias Sophia Burke, was charged with a breach of the Vagrancy Act by having no lawful visible means ot eupport. sergeant Clarke and Con stable Strathearn proved the change. There was another charge of injuring a, urinal in the lock-up valued at 12s Id. Mary Blddick and Constable MeGilp gave evidence His Worship said ho Would not pass any sentence for vagranoy tiiis time, but if prisoner came up again for disorderly conduct, she would moat certainly (jet twelve months' imprisonment. —On the second charge of damaging tho uriDal, sao was j ordered to pay a line of ss, and also the oost of tho damage.—Mary .Ann Biddick was also charged with having i.v lawful visible means of support.—Sergeant Clarke and Constable Strathoarn proved tho ohargo.—Hia Worship said ho would give prlionor a week to leave Chancery Lane. It uhe: did not make herself scarce in that time, she would bo brought up again, and would get six months. Trainiwo school. — A boy named Franois Manning was committed to the Naval Training School on tho application of his mother. Wade Smcgglwgi Case.—This case will be found in another part ot to-day's iasuo. J

HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL, DEVONPORT.

booial gather ng, in conneotion with the Holy Trinity Ohuroh and Sabbath - school, Devonport, was held In the Public Hall last evening. After tea (to which about 200 persons eat down) had been disposed of, the room was cleared, and short speeches, musical selections, etc, wore delivered, the chair being taken by I His Lordship tho Bishop of Auckland. The chairman opened proceedings with a short and intoroßting address, in whioh he urged upon the congregation tho neceesslty for •united effort while engaged in the work of tho church, and also touched upon Bovoral matters pertaining to baptism and tho the Sabbatn-sohool. The report of the Sunday school during the past year was read by tho fupeiintendent, Mr W, H. Brown. The num ber or scholars on tho books waa 124 boys, and1 95 glils; total 219. wilh an average attendance of 110. Tho Btsff ot teaohors numbered 20 in all —i male and lfi female. The Bohool being too small, Boinc of tho children are taught in the church, under tho superintendence of Miss Warm. Mr Brovu is Keneral superintendent. A scholars' and teaohers' library is kept in con nection with tho school, tho former oontaininij ÜBl, and the latter about 100 volnmos, Teacher's meetings ara hold weekly. The senior classes are taught the lessons published in tho "Church Gazotto," and children's services aro hold twice a-year. Mr Brown also addressed tho mooting on the progress of Sunday-sohool work. Tho Hey. J. Bates spoke on parish work and sovoral matters pertaining to the Sabbath school : and Mr V. G. Jtwington on " tho Kduca tional Functions of Sundayriohoola," contending that thoir object was to exorcise a sympathy to bias young minds in favour of reltelon. ;.... Tbo magical portion of tho programme included: VOverture," Miss Philson; "Hark. Sweet Mueio Swelling," choir; songs by Mrs' RovHand Mr Smyth, and a duet by Mrs War briolc andMisa Swiderton, and "The Watch on tho Rhine," by tho choir, . ' Prizes wore presented to the successful com petitors in the Bishops Examination aa follows: Ist prize, Miss-Morris; 2nd, Miss AHcb Burgess; 3rd, Miss Clara Burgess; itb, Miss Harriot Burgess ; Sth, Miss Alice Burgess. . Votes of thanks woro passed to His Lordship for presiding, and to the ladloa and gentle men who had anisted to make tho gathering a success, after which tho doxology was sung, and tho mooting oonoludod.

TONGA NEWS.

(FROM 008 OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

THE REV. W. BAKER'S LAWS.- DESIRE FOR ANNEXATION.

Tonqatabu, July 21,

The month of June, 1881, will iong bo remem bered by tho Inhabitants of the Friendly Islands,

on account of the groat meeting or " Katoaga,'1 that took place In honour of the opening of the King's Wharf, which had bean for some years In,course of construction.' The new wharf Is built entirely of coral, or coral rock ; it is about

twelve or fourteen feet wide, and stretches over tho shore veer as far as deep water. The harbour presented a lively appearance, there being at anchor • forty schooners and open boats (rom tho neighbouring groups of Haapai and Vavau, .that had ;arrived loaded -with native visitors. The whole o£ tho buildings wore covered with vines and evergreens, flags and banners bearing under the bright tropical sun, everything "pre sented a gay and festive appearance. Grout crodlt is due to tho Premier of Tonga, Mr Baker,, who ' himself superintended the wnole for the aotivity. and good taste displayed in ail the arrangements. All Tonga natives aro great speakers, and never at a loss for a word, but they are ladly in want uf ideas. The speeches wero all a repetition one of the other, fulsome praleo of the King and his Government being sounded in all the keys of tho gamut. Mr Baker's speech was listened to with interest; he said that the Uo vernment was out of debt, and announced several itnportant changes, whioh he intended introducing shortly. On the following days the real business of the " Kutoagu" began, that la tho interchange of presents botwoon tha neigh bouring islands and Tongitabu. Tongatabu contributed mostly native produce and pro visions, while Hn&pai and Vavuu presented boats, money and " trade." As everybody tried to make the biggest show possible with what he, had to glvo, this part of tho ceremony wai very noisy and amusing. On two occasions tho speochlfyinK and singing wero resumed after dork, in order to display a vary gqod illumina tion 'ot coloured lanterns and ' zings," which, being a novelty to them, were much admired' br''the natives armed

with white wands. Tonga, la getting civilisedi Tho only objectionable part of these large native meetings seems to be this: although tho.'people o( Tonga are nominally under a constitutional government, they are a till, in reality, at) much uerfa as ihey were 59 years ago. Only their masters are changed, Jas a K-oud many of the old chiefs' have been pat aside, orhave lost their power in favour of tb.o friends and supporters of tha present King. > A little event fraught with much si«mflcanco for the future of Tonga, and whioh caused much annoyanoo to the> ruling Dowers, took :Place the other <ay. , A deputation of eight young okief 8, acting in their own name, and in the name of a largo number of comtnonorsi waited on the Deputy Comtnissiioner, and told shim it was their wish to become British'sub-; jects. . Of oourae their wish could not be compiled with, then and .there, . but it may be satisfied in anotbor way, at no distant date. Although ' England does not wish to annex these islands, still she will not resist the will of the people it it points that way; and this is tho first time that such a wish has bean indicated by any, of the Tongans. Tha King and his ministers are furious; naturally they Wonld bo the ones to lose by any change; The immediate cause of this petition was tha inequality existing between whites and natives in Tonga. Since his return from New Zealand, Mr Baker has oaused several new laws to be passed. A. pound has.lately been .built-in: Nukualofa, and the owner of any horse that has been impounded, must pay five dollars for its release. *. horse belonging to a European was impounded, and tho owner wrote to the Govern-: ment claiming damages if the horse was not at onoe released without oharge, and Mr Baker had'iinmodiately to comply with' his wish. Natives in tho meanwhile had to pay their five dollars according to the new law. Again a party of whites went on board two vsssels in harbour, and thereby infringed a new. Quaran'inelawof the very exißtenco of whloh they .were ignorant at tho time. Mr Baker, not i beingable to touch them, caused their native boatman, a poor Tongaman whom they had pressed iii to their service, to be summoned for the offence of his employers, and fined fifty dollars by the Native Police Court. The Tonga man was advised to summons one of his employers before the Consular Court te recover the amount of his fine. By so doing, the whole matter would be ventilated before the Deputy, Commissioner, and the whites, whom Mr Baker did not wish to taokle, brought into it. This was done, and subpoenas Issued to Mr Baker and others as witnesses in tbe case. What did they do i Remitted tho man his fins on condi tion that he did not bring the case on before the Consular Court, where members of the Tongan Government do not like to figure when their oauso is weak. I

It may bo thought that the Premier deserves some sympathy for being thwarted in his efforts to carry out his new laws, particularly as the laws are really good. It is only the way they are passed that is objectidnablel But ft may also be Bald that an ex-reverend of tha Wesleyan communion is hardly the man to make a Premier of, and that a less ambitious, but equally efficient title, suoh as Receiver- Goneral. for instnnco, would have suited (Mr Baker better, and better pleased his "friends." All that this Government wants is arevenue, and nobody who knows anything of the large sums of money whloh Mr Baker caused to flow Into the mission coffers when chairman of the Wesleyan Mission here, can deny his financial abilities. The old proverb about the shoemaker and his last, is as true now as it was eighteen hundred years ago, Copra has gone down nearly one half in value Blnce last year, and, consequently, business is very dull. Natives received at the rate of Is per 25ibs of green copra a few months ago; now, they only get Is for BOlbs. Most of them having no accqaaintance with the Home markets, look upon this as a dark conspiracy on, the part of the white traders to enrich themselves at their expense. If the Premier wonld introduce some capital into Tonga and start sugar or coffee plantations, he woold wear a crown or assume imnerlal honours without anybody disputing his right to do so: . ■ . ■ ■••

THEATRE ROYAL.

A very effective representation of. " Tbe Colleen B»wn"-was given last night at^th6 Theatre Koyal. Tho parts had been well'dis tributed, and were strongly sustained. Although bereft of the nominal principals, it is quite evident that the company has not suffered materially by the loss. It contains members who are well able to supply the places so suddenly vacated by Mr and Mrs Garden. Miss Tanner makes an admirable leading lady, and Messrs Klliott, West, Welsh, and McGowan are indisputably very oapabloaotors. Their strong points are now having a chance of being Drought into full relief. ' The popular emotional drama, "East Lynne,"is announced for performance to-night,, Miss Jenny Watt Tanner taking the dual voleo£ Lady Isabel and Madame Vine, and Miss Maggie Knight that of Barbara Hare. Mr F. Marshall makes hiß debut to-morrow night.

CABLEGRAMS.

IReuter's Telegrams.]

LONDON, August 10. Three per cent consols remain at 100|; the market rate of discount has been raised to 2| per cent; the bank rate remains at 2£. New Zealand securities are without quotable change. Adelaide wheat ex ware house has advanoed to 50a per 4961b5. Ade laide flour ex warehouse ha» risen to 36s 6d per 2801bs, New Zealand wheat ex ship is buoted at 59* 6d fn advance of Is. Australian tallow continues flat at un changed quotations. IRKECONCILABLES IN FRANCE. PARIS, August 10. M. Jules Ferry, President of the Council of Ministers, made a speech to-day to the electors of Nancy, in the course of which he warmly denounced tho action of the " Irreconcilables " in France. REFORMS IN ARMENIA. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 10. Earl of Dufterin, the British Ambassador to the Porte, is urging the Sultan to initiate the necessary reforms in Armenia. It is understood that his Majesty is obstinate, and that Lord Dufferin ia consequently bringing pressure to bear with a view to gain his end. CIVIL WAR AMONG THE FENIANS. NEW YORK, August 10. Reports from Chicago regarding Irish revolutionary convention now in meeting there state that considerable discord has already manifested, itself among the agita tors, between whom there has been great wrangling on the subject of finance. THE IRISH LAND BILL. LONDON, August 9. The Irish Land Bill was again before the House of Commons to-day, when the further amendments by the House of Lords wero rejected. It is expected that the Lords will be obstinate in insisting upon their amend ments.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Friday.

Arrived, Wednesday evening, Union Company's steamship Ringarooma, from the Bluff.

DIXON'S PATENT GAS,

At a meeting of the Koyal Society last night, Mr Cosmo Newbury read a paper on the subject of Dixon's gas. The speaker ridiculed the patentee's specification, and was confirmed in his opinion by others who addressed the meeting. Finally a motion was carried unanimously, declaring that kerosene is the Bole illuminating ingredient of Dixon's gas.

THE CHARGE OF CORRUPTION.

SYDNEY, Friday.

B. R. Baker, Minister of Mines, has resigned his portfolio, in consequence of a recent debate in the Legislative Assembly regarding the expenditure of the vote to the Melbourne Creek Copper Company. Mr Julian .Salomons, Q.C., has been ap pointed Sole Koyal Commissioner, to enquire into the charges which have been made in this affair. ; -:■■:;.

MORE SMALL.POX. SYDNEY, August 11,

A case of supposed small-pox: has been reported to-day from the Surry Hills, where several cases occurred, in June, but the disease in its present stage is not suffi ciently developed to enable the doctors to givo a decided opinion as to its nature:

TRAMWAY ACCIDENT. SYDNEY, August 11,

, A shocking accident occurred. on the tramway last night,, causine the death of Mr George Oakes, a member of the Legisla tive Council.

THE MAIL STEAMER SAILED.

SYDNEY, August 11.'

The Pacific mail steamship City of Sydney sailed this morning for San Fran cisco, via Auckland.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT TARANAKI.

(BY TELEGRAPH,— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. \ A fire broke out at.3 o'clock this morning at Murphy's boarding-house, alongside the Oddfellows' Hall. It was first discovered by MrMayX tt« «p»»t, o » I ,nro, -trim. ~«.> awakened by a smell of smoke in his bed room. He got up and went downstairs when he saw the dining-room was" on fife. He.at once gave the alarm, and aroused all in the house. Before the water or much aid : could be obtained the fire had a good hold on the building, and then there was no hope] for the Oddfellows'f£all, which was only ■eparated from tho house by a twelve feet passage. There was time, however, to get the piano and musical instruments belong ing to the Philharmonic Society from the hall before it caught fire, but nothing could save the building which soon was in flames. A crockery shop adjoining was :also burnt,! and a shed at the back, i Here the fire, was' stopped. It was a beautiful night' with scarcely any wind blowing or the destruction would hare been'heavier.! The Insurances as for can be gathered are : Murphy's insured on building, £400 in the Union; Oddfellows' Hall, on building.' £500 South British, and £550 in the North-; era, , Turner, on building, £10.0 New Zealand, and £100 in the National. '■'■ Water; waa very scarce. . •; ; .■ . ;: , ; JLater.—The insurances. ~, The following are the correct insurances : —Murphy's boarding-house: Union, £400 on building; Standard, £200 on - furniture, i Oddfellows' Hall: National, £5500 n build-! ing and £200 on musical instruments (all' ■saved); South British; £400 on building and £100 on furniture. Turner's crockery, shop: Northern, £150 on building and £100' on stock (saved); N.Z., £100 on'building.) Driller's shed: Standard, £100 (only partly! damaged). Total insurance, £2,250.' '-'* \

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE.

Thb fortnightly meeting of the City Schools; Committee \yas held .last evening, ■when: there wore present: Messrs W. Gorrie (in the chair), McMaster, 1 Schmidt, Thwaites, i and Waymouth. The question: of free evening classes, at Wcllcslcy-street. school was introduced. A. letter from the Board stated its willingness to allow the average number of boys attending the night school to be'added to the attendance at the day school in calculating the' Head Master's salary. The Head Master wrote saying that a definite subsidy would be necessary, and he suggested £100; and an under standing that the classes should not Be carried on during January, February, and March. This proposal was declined, and Messrs Waymouth and Thwaites were ap pointed a sub-committee to take further action in the matter, with power to convene a special meeting if necessary. A letter from the Board acknowledged receipt of application from the Committee for increase of school fund, and stated that it was under consideration. ' The Board also wrote in reply, inviting the Committee .to confer either by sub-committee or otherwise with the Executive Committee of cho Board on the subject of making pormaneut appoint ments to fill the vacancies of assistant master at Nelson-street school, and of second assistant-master at Wellesley-street school.—A sub-committee, consisting of the Chairman, and Messrs Schmidt and Way mouth, was appointed to confer with the Board.—The Chairman said the sub committee would endeavour to come to an understanding with the Board to obtain the right of being consulted as to the appoint ment of pro bationers, as well as of pupil and [other teachers.--Mrs Dawson complained that her daughters Maria and May Brinsden had been dismissed by Mr Wor thington from Wellesley-street school with out any insubordination on their part. The dismissal, it was stated was in consequence ofsome offensive remarks signed "E, Daw son." having been scribbled in the exercise book of one of the girls. Mr Worthington sent them away until some apology was made. He subsequently. wrote a letter to "E, Dawson," which was returned through the Post-office unopened. Some discussion followed in which the action of the Head master was severely criticised, and even tually it wasagreed on the motion of MrWay moutb, seconded by Mr Thwaites.—"That the Dawsons be written to, requesting them to forward a written statement of the cir cumstances under which the children were temporarily dismissed from the school." Mrs Brabazon wrote stating that she bad forwarded her resignation as assistant teacher to the Board, owing to sickness in her family. The resignation was accepted, and the secretary instructed to forward a letter of sympathy to Mrs Brabazon.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

WELLINGTON, this day,

THE TARANAKI HARBOUR.

The " Post," to-night, describes the New Plvmoutli Harbour Board Committee's re port as " remarkably plain and outspoken." Of its recommendation to the Legislature to at once take steps to stop further progress of the work, to take over thejassets and liabilities, and after providing for the latter, to devote the land fund to it 3 ordi nary purpose,the " Post" remarks:—" This is very proper and reasouable advice, which, we heartily hope, will be adopted by Parliament. It is perfectly monstrous that 25 per cent, of Taranaki land fund, includ ing confiscated laud for the acquirement of which the whole colony has paid so heavily out of loan, should be handed to the JNew Plymouth Harbour Board to be uselessly cast into the sea. It his high time that an end was put by Parliament to this piece of folly and extravagance." THE PAYMENT TO MR WESTON. It is ascertained that £17 was the amount of ten per cent, refund to Mr Wcston. An opposition member calculates that this was equal to 7s 6d per inch for his vote bused upon Mr Weston's height. ! PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE. , The Parliamentary Privileges Bill, as pre pared by the Statutes Commission Con solidates without amendment, five acts re latiug to immunities of both Houses of Assembly, and the privileges of members during the session in relating to the ex emption of attendance in Courts. It also incorporates the provisions of Private Bills Evidence Act. '. : THE CHAMPION TALKER. Mr Seddon, who boasts of being the , champion talker of the House, received this morning a decided snub. Because the Vufjraut Amendment Bill was taken just before half-past 12 and his Gold Duty Abolition Bill, which was next on the order paper, could not be taken owing to the rule 'that no business was taken after 12.30, lie' threatened to talk against time. As soon as he commenced, all the members, except seven rushed frantically from the house, and there wasa count out. The bell was r«ng, and a score of members were seen peering in at the various doors,, grinning in a Mephistophelian mariner at the disconsolate Seddon; but they refused to come in, and' the Speaker adjourned the House for want :of a quorum. ■ . ; ' REPRESENTATION BILL. ! ; Tho Representation Bill is out torday, but the provisions already are generally known. The colouy is divided into 91 elec torates of one member each. Within 31 days of the Act coming into operation, the Registrars of electoral districts are to form a new electoral roll for each district in the manner provided by the Registration 6i Elections Act, 1879. The tolls are to be formed from the present ones. No person can be put on the roll after the issue of the writ; The schedules are not yet attached, but a note at the end of the bill says they will be circulated as soon as possible. DX. POLLEN'S PENSION. It is understood that the Pensions Com mittee will report oh Dr. Pollen's'and other pensions to-day. It has, I believe,: been decided to recommend the validation of the whole of the ponsions under notice, and make better provision in future. Several members ot the Committee wished to deal with each pension teparately; but it was ultimately decided to treat the whole in one report and in the same way. " Major Atkinson's ill-advised crowing remarks at the conclusion of the no-confi dence debate are omitted from " Hansard." A deputation of Otago men waited on the Premier, .yesterday to solicit Government aid.for the new dosk, although they ad mitted that the present dock would accommodate any vessel that ' could at presentget over the bar, ! Mr Hall asked them to tint thfiir nrnnnanla in Turifincr

Legislative Council.

, , Thursday. . The Council met at 2.30. , " 1 The Gaming and Lotteries Bill wasre ceived from the Lower House with numerous amendments, to some of which the. Council assented; others, however,' were not agreed po, and managers were ap pointed to draw lip reasons for the disagree ment. ~ •; ..■,. ■/,...';,..- .-;,'; [I

House of Representatives.

, . , . , ~ , / Thursday JUDGE WESTON'S PENSION. f " ! .. Me George gave notice -to' -ask the Government on what ground they re funded the ten-per-cent rednction to Mr Westqn, ■ ..-. (, |S ~,-; ■->. ■ > , :; : f CHTJEOH OP ENGLAND TRUSTS-, .'••In 1 the House Mr - FULTON ' brdught up the report of the CommitteeotLthe Church [ of; England: Trust ■Incorporation Bill! * It recommended that leave be given to the promoters to withdraw the bill. Leave was. granted .accordingly, and, the,' bill-with-' drawn. • ' In reply:to-. Mr Reeves, /Mr 'Johnston said he would carefully consider the feasi bility of considerably reducing tho ■ cost 'of' ordinary and delayed telegrams. Any; large increase of business, however, would' necessitate an increase of staff and additional ■wires. He would have_ calculations made! to see if this expense Is likely to be justified.: As a first step he would consider whether if was possible to make an early reduction in; the cost of delayed telegrams. ':; ■{i-.<.!,;'.;ii ■ gM'BBSrffSTATfpJSTQ issjl'j bnt : in reply to Mr Tole, Mr Hall said the, traffic at Ellerslie station did not justify the appointment of a station-master there, ft. SHARBBEOKEKS' - ACT. i Replying to Mr-Barkon, Mr Dick said I the Government would scarcely be able this session .to amend, the Sharebrokers'• Act, 1871t-bo as to.make, brokers liable for share transfers through their agency being duly stamped. These transfers could not, as the law stood, be registered until they were stamped. '; l' •„ - . ■, compulsory education.^- ;;;. : Replying to Mi- Hutchison, Mr Dick said that where1 the compulsory section of the Education Act was in operation the police had instructions to take cognizance of children arrived at school age,' who did not attend school. - '"" ; ' •; ELECTORAL.' ROLLS. ' ; Replying, to. ,i£r, Ballanck, Mr Dick said he was not aware there had not been strict compliance with the law as to having supplementary electoral rolls printed, and instructions had been issued for strict com pliance in future. • ■ -•' - READ A SBCOND TIME. . The following Bills were read a second time after some debate :—Onehunga Gram mar Scliobl, Rangiora.High School, Akaroa High School,'Waimakariri Harbour Board Loan, Waimate Racecourse Reserve, Inver cargill Gas Works Site, Roxburgh Recrea tion Ground Management, Christchurch Municipal Council .Empowering. ■: ; FENdING BILL. Mr Bkyce moved the second reading of the Fencing Bill, which he explained was, in effect, a transcript of the Bill of last ses sion. It aimed at consolidation of the variousprovincial Acts.. The Bill was one demanded by all classes,. The bill was read a second time. . , V DURATION OF PARLIAMENT, Mr Murray's Duration of. Parliaments Bill was rejected. Ayes, 3; noes, 6,3. .. PENSIONS BILL. In committee on the Pensions Bill, Mr Rolleston insisted that the Bill ought not to. have been brought down by a private member. Ho admitted that the granting of pensions ought to be . reviewed, but he denounced the Bill as opening a door for Parliament to go behind contracts already made. , Mr SWANSON said that the matter was a pressing one, arid yet the Government had failed to bring down any proposals on it. En that case it was their duty to aid in jetting the- measure passed. ■ ■ Sir. G. .Gkey denied that the Bill pro pbseU going behind past transactions! It simply meant to deal with the future. They icnew;that pensions had been given illegally, md what was asked was that Parliament should be enabled to. check such practices n the future. If they saw papers laid on :he table showing that a pension was about ;o be given unlawfully, they could prevent t either by resolution or otherwise. They iad'*that power at present,' arid'to 'save a' 3ill that was.otherwise good, he suggested ftafcfthe .objectionable, clause, clause. .8,; ihould be struck out; •■'}•• After further'discussion, Mr Shrmiski, vho was in charge of the Bill, consented to ilause 8 being struck out, which was agreed 0. " .... . ;,,..,. Anew clause was added, on the motion of tIc.SAUNDERS, and the Bill ws*s reported as tmended. ADOPTION OF CHILDREN'S BILL. Mr Tole's new clause and amendments fere' agreed to after discussion. Some new clauses proposed by Mr J. B. ?ISHEK were added. The Bill was reported with amendments. ' VAGRANT ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Bowen moved the. second "reading of he ("Vagrant Act .Amendment, Bill, He aid he had been asked to take charge of he Bill, but he only did so on condition of

) introducing several important alterations in committee. Tho main one would be that whipping .should only be inflicted for a second offence and by sentence of th» Supreme Court. * u». Mr Seddon having announced his inten tiou to speak for an hour against the Bin' the House was counted out at 12,35.

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council took place last night. Present •-.%. Mayor (Mr J. M. Clark) and Crs. Goldie Fleming, Moutague, flemus, Aickin, Off er ' Thompton, Waddel, and Crowther. ' Correspondence.—Letters were ceived and disposed of as follow:—From T E. Dufaur, re main sewer.—Writer to b informed that the Government has bee communicated with, but that no asswerh yet been received. From J. E. Pound! (manager of Union Bank) protesting arainat asphalt being substituted for flags in front of bank premises.—Resolved to adhere to decision already arrived at, Mr Pounds' being allowed to have the flags, provided he pays half the cost of the asphalt. IW Hughes and George, requesting, on behaU of Uharles Cleal, that certain works in Karanguhape Koad might be so carried nut as not to injure his property — It was agreed to elope the gro«nd M desired. From W. Thome, on behalf of J Albers re encroachment in City Road, pro' posing that the matter should be left to the arbitrament of two surveyors, the Council in the event of an adverse decision to. pay the cost of the survey.—Agreed to. Prom the Secretary of the Auckland Timber Com pany, statins that the directors were willing to erect the overhead tramway In Customhouse - street, upon the con ditions specified by tho Counoi!.— Referred to Public Works Committee. From Mr« Laphain, of Union-street, who described herself as a lone woman of 87 years of age, complaining of her ratei hav ing been increased, and protesting against being held liable for the library rate.—Re ,'ferred to Finance Committee. From L. D. Nathan, enclosing cheque for half coot of lamp, and asking to be relieved from further liability.—Resolved that the lamp should bo removed, unless Mr Nathan retain it in its present condition, paying half the cost as heretofore.—From J. Bill, ington, thanking the Council for acceding to his request re new buildings in Patteson street.—From P. Herapath, architect, ask ing, on behalf of J. W. Prime, a con cession re width of brick dividiug walls, similar to that made to J. M. Lennox. — Granted.—From the Secretary of .the Grammar School Board of Governors, forwarding resolution recently passed ;by the Board with respect to co-operation in regard to the line of Alten Road, and stat ing that the Governors had granted a right, of way over their ground to Wynyard-s triot the entrances to be secure against hones and cattle; from S. McPherson, objecting to certain works in Graf ton Road; from the Under Secretary for Public Works, stating the steps that are necessary in tak ing laud under. the Public Works Act; from li. Whitaon junr., complaining of the filling-in in Elliott-street; from Hey and Honeyinaii, claiming longer notice for re moving from their premises. — Referred' to Finance Committse. From W. flood, ob jectiug to the kerb being raised in part of certain properry in Queen-street. •-•._,. ■•{ A. REQUEST FROM THE LADIES. —Cr Montague presented a petition from 70 ladies engaged in business, praying that the City Baths may. be thrown open on Satur day -and Sunday afternoons, for the con venience of females.—Referred to Works Committee. .7 ■; - Street Crossing. — A petition was received praying for the construction of an asphalt crossing across- Queen-street from the Thistle • street.—Referred to Works Committee. - Return of Deposit.—A petition was read from nine licensed plumbers, praying that their fixed deposits of £5 each may bo returned to them, as the guarantees.against injury which they were intended to be, is no longer rendered necessary.—Referred to Finance Committee. ; Works Committee.— The report of this Committee' recommended:—(l), That the lane running between Gore and Fort streets be temporarily repaired j (2). that, there 18 no necessity for extending the footpath in Pitt-street, as requested by, Mr Lennox, but that he may put up single stones to support, pillar, posts, or that, it canbekerbedon his paying half the cost: (3) that the Council pay half the cost of >a three-rail fence between their property and that of Wallace and Sinclair; (41 that the work necessary to be done in Upper Union street be undertaken as soob as the weather* permits; (5) that the. necessary drainage works in Liverpool-street be proceeded with; (6) that Charles Allen's application re signboard in Victoria-street West be not entertained, he having failed to supply the required -information.—The fi teport was adopted, the drainage works in Liverpool street to be.done by the contractor at the Surveyor's estimate. ■> ■. : ■■'■■■ Finance Committee.—The report of this Committee was read. It recommended: (1) That at the price named the Council do not entertain Mr Jas. Williamson's offer for the sale of the Surrey Hills estate • (2) tbat half the license fees derived from city stage carriages, and. drivers, plying to or through Parnell be paid to the Council[ of 1 that borough commencing with' the present year ;,and (3) that, with: regard to Shipley and Webb's compensation claim, the pre vious decision.of the Council be adhered to. —The report was adopted;l Uiiiiui-.iiwjfJ , jPakk Committee.—The Park Commit tee submitted a report containing the fol lowing recommendations :-(l) That tie rtrees in Hepburn-street be left in their pre sent position; (2) that an open drain be cut at thebottom of the -gully in the Western Park with,two or three ponds in its course, -forming, waterfalls, and, wliere required, trees be planted oh side of main walks, jhe plans or the proposed alterations and improvements, in ( con nection with Albert Park were submitted for a consideratiori"of the Council with,anestimate of the cost £3s6B, exclusive of 12 chains of iron fencing, £582. ■ These/were . referred to the Finance Committee.' Before adopting the report the second clause' was ampliliedm by.-,,, the ; addition -of > o!ffia following words:—"No tree to ;be •planted within eight feet of the path, and that a new path be laid off on the western side flf the Park and that a coating of fine gravel ba pnt on the paths." tajßißfcW?! Addejcss,—ln passing Mr Slater's claim of 20 guineas for engrossing and illuminating the civic address to the Royal Princes, a discussion arose as to what should be done "with the now useless work of art. It ; was.,. movedr that' it u,ld, v £ e hung ap in the Mayor!s tbom to which an amendment was proposed "that it be placed in the Free Public Library. Only two votes were recorded for ; the amendment; and the motion was consequently carried. : Corporation Solicitor.—Letters were deceived from Messrs Tyler and Cotter stating, in reply to the Town Clerk, that if offered the post of. Corporation solicitor, they would each be happy to accept it, and from Messrs Hesketh and Richmond stating that they could not conveniently accept it The Finance Committee had previously recommended the appointment of Mr Cotter, and the Mayor now moved and Cr. Goldie seconded, the adoption of the recommendation.—Cr. Waddel moved as an.amendment and Cr. Montague seconded That Mr Tyler be appointed Corporation Solicitor." Tho voting was as follows : *or the amendment—Crs. Waddel Monta gue, Aickin, and Fleming. Against it— The Mayor, and Grs. Hemus, Crowther, Goldie, Offer, and Thompson. Mr Cotter therefore secures the appointment. Insurance.— Tenders were received from ;he National, Victoria, North British and Northern Companies for the insurance of c. Corporation property, and singularly all four tenders were precisely the same, viz. :-Brick buildings, 10s per £100; iron, 12s ; wood, 19s.—Cr. Goldie said it had been agreed to give the preference to local companies where their tender was the same ■as that of a foreign company, and he there fore moved that the tender of tho National be accepted.—Crs. Aickin, Offer, Fleming, and ; Crowther, thought the prices were not low enough, and were of opinion that pri.' vate'individuals could obtain better terms, ilt was consequently moved as an amend- iment,,.that no tenders be accepted. The 'motion was carried. ■ Union-street.-^The following tenders ;f or kerbwg and channelling this street were Ireceived :-George Fernley, £382; W. [Klfby and Co., £283 (accepted); Alexander [Archibald, £333.—The Engineer's estimate '■ was £350.:,' . ; ■; s i jFranklin Road.— The only tender for jthe work in this road was from W. Kirby and Co., £543. The Engineer's estimate was £620.-The tender was accepted. Assistant Clerk.—2s applications were received for the situation of assistant-clerk. Mr E. W. Bennett (who has been on trial for some weeks) was appointed. Railway Station Reclamation.—The standing, orders having been suspended, in order to permit of a motion being brought forward on this subject, Cr. Aickin moved, "That the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Minuter of Public Works, asking him to put a sufficient sum on. the estimates to provide for the-coln pletion of the reclamation at the proposed. railway terminus in Custom-Houee-streot." Heisaid that the Government had omitted to place anything #n tho estimates

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. AUGUST 18.



W. KATTRAY'S . Git bat Continuation Sals op : . HOUSEHOLD DKAPERY. THE WHOLK STOCK TO BE SOLD THIS MONTH, , J * mmmm^ —■»———■ ii i' 'NBW BARGAINSI ~~NBW BARGAINS! ALL-WOOL FRENCH MERINO. Wholesale Price, 2/3 J. Cash Sale Price, 1/11. TWILLED CARMELITE, 1/3 ana 1/6. A few COLOURED SILKS (slightly spottedj, at 1/11 and 2/11 per yard. POMPADOUR DRESS MATERIALS, ■ reduoed from 2/9 to 1/3. ; . ' i ,r ■ 1 ' ■'■~" /■Reppas at 7/6, reduoed to Cash Sale Price, 4/9 per yard ' Ab W. B. 1b relin- — qulshlng the Fur-1 blankets. nisbing Depart-) blankets. rnent, ho is now) 104 Blankets; usual price selling Reppes at 22/6; Cash Sale Price, loss than coat price 38/6 per pair 114 Blankets; usualprlce 1 , 30/; Cash Sale Price, : V 22/6 per pair. ! WHTTB: FLANNELS, full yard wide; usna price, 2/3; cash sale. 1/9 - COLOURED COTTON SHIRTINGS, worth ; /10, to be cleared out at 6d ' WOOL GOODS—Operettas. Collarettes, Scarfs, ' &c at half price. Cash sale price of Wool Goods from/6 1 BLACK AND COLOURED CORD AND TASSELS—An Immense Variety, from 1/3 LADIES' WHITE LAHORE SILK SQUARES __—Cash saleprice. 1/3 _^ _ *>',;lOy ■' j FASHIdNABLE~iDREAM LACKS, in all widths Point ov Cabdiwai,, Regency Lack, Point CORALtINB AND BRKTONNE LaCE Ladles' Jersey Gloves, from 1/ per pair . Ladies' Black Silk Mousquetaire Gloves Ladles' Black and Coloured Lace Gloves, very choice » A Large Assortment of Ladles' and Children's ■ Coloured Silk Gloves ■ ; Ladles' Spun Silk Hose, Black, Navy Blue, Old Gold and Cardinal " FASHIONABLE MILLINERY, To be sold at less than cost. ... ■ 100 MEN'S TWEED SUITS, 77/6; Sale price, 50/ i GENTS' LINEN COLLARS, Newest Shapes reduoed to/9 , Boys'" Prince Arthur," '• Sailor," " Boatswain," and "Captain" LINKN COLLARS, re duced to 17 Reversible Waterproof Buggy and Carriage Rugs, reduced to 25/ and 30/ 1 COLONIAL AND AMERICAN FORTMAN -1 . ? . . , TEAUX, Reduced 50 per cent. 1 BOYS' JERSEY SUITS, Reduoed to Cost Prioe. . ••■ AY.R. tenders his thanks to tho; I' public for the unprecedented '"■■' •■" I support accorded him in this sale. , THANKS. ■< Over £10,000 worth of Stock re | mains to be sold, and must bel I cleared even at Cost Price before ,rJi:.<i- •■:■'••■ \ Removing to New Premiseß. Mm L..i.- .'■--■■■ ■ ■■~:..-.. (A. Great Pile of Remnants , | have accumulated, and on RRMWANW J every FRIDAY and SATUrt- KKMNANTS.K DAY during this month I Decided Bargains will be had . - .\. in Remnants. ' ; W. B, A T T R A V*Y * 62, QUEEN-STREET, Oppobitb Bank: of New Zealand. : : —; —— ; —~: 1 *K'''t>--*:- "' i ' 1 1. ..;. .-;•(; .. m ■ ■■'■■ 1 fy RAPIDLY SELLING! /Q TDAPIDLY QELLINGI RAPIDLY SELLING! RAPIDLY SELLING 1 RAPIDLY SELLING I DOAK AND WATSON'S Bankrupt Stock of - Drapery and Clothing AT THE : QITY -CTALL AROADB. BAN KRU P T ST O OK |^(OODS AT TOTALF-PRICE, '•■; -■•■J 1 . -~ . , ( :'',.. ( GARLICK & CRANWELL, . I X { . CITY HAlIi AEOADB. X B % I ■ 2i a #



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The annualjmeetlng of members of the Epsom Mutual Improvement Society, will be held this evening, commencing at 7.30 i o'clock. |