SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

BWNi? KT.-ffhlt X, venlnn, 4.65 SUNKiqSL-To-moiTOWMornlnK,7.lS , MOON^a AOK.-New Moon, 15th, 0 JO p.m.

ARRIVALS. TO-DAY.

Arcyle, a.f., Orawford, from Whangarei AdaJi, ltd eh, Collinses, from Russell

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Wellington, s.s., FaHinhar, for Tanranga TODAY. Rotoma, H.«., Tozor, for tho Sonth

TNWAKBS COABTWISK.- Aflall, frOTTt RIWSOII, ■with SO tons manganese. OuTWAnDS Coastwwi!.-Ciom. for Ngunajirn. The schooner Clarindu hns cleared »t the Customs for Greyrnouth hi ballast. Tho Now Z»aUod BhtpplnK Company ha» re oolved aavlc»B of the saillnK of tho .Looh Awe from London for Auckland on^ the 28th Jmo. Tho Looh Fleet wm loadinß for this port at that a The 8.8. Rotorna left for MelbX h ne fi j'^s thnrn cortß at noon to-day, with Buy mats SuKar ex TalarM from Levuta, 7H p*«h buttwr. Mm Hn\i and two boysi, 'Mr and jvirs wiimoii, Mr aid Mrs Hosfonl, Meaura Crawford. Ford, Br»vlAtd«i« Mesdames Martin and Oraw ?«/ Moidaraii'a Teaee, Hefton. Slmonds. aSSSSr J? Sfil, and hill. motterglUandOom. pany, und F. Richmond.

COMMERCIAL.

Btbhins Star Offloe, ffrlday. MR AHfIHTO BUOKtAHD'S WB«KI,Y RUFOJIT. At ttio Haymarkct. on Tuesday, a small salo othiaos roaliwd lato values ; prices ranged from 31 to Sid tho lb. Sheopskliiß were also in less than uvoraKo number, thoir Prlgea rangedfrom 2s 3d to 3a lid ouch; tallow, &3 Od to 21s 9d tho °^At Bemuora, on Tbnreday, dairy cows were nnmeroui. bat In bottor enquiry than laat weoK. Pat oittio Vnasaally »leotiful, and generally of lurffo Biaa, At first last week's values were tHssustained bat towards the end of tho sale prlooß foil uliiehtly. Beof ransea from 18a for Sown to 25s tor boat quality steers, but.cattle or Second quality ware comparatively lower lv nrloe Tho sheep market was well sappllorf. andan Improve* domand for store sheep mani fested ffot sheep ware at last week's value*. Pirn were yarded In larger Uian averoge num be?; they ware mostly medlnin welghta, nnrt were In brink enquiry.

MBaSKS nONTBR AMD NOI.AN'B WKKKtT RHPOHT. Horaes: There has boen no noteworthy altere tlon lv tha market, and vory fow etrangai horses hwe been bronght forward. At tho Durham yJKMB on Friday, an average number wera entered and disposed of/but bidding was alow; oanseanflntlx, thesale was prolonged longer than iuaal, Vat nearly all lots were olearo.i. We OHpte 1 Cattlo-Tha market was fairly jupplled. and the demand wai stoady at both Newmar ket and Pukokuho. Tno mnstor was under the average, the weather being very severe. Dairy ntoea were fairly represented, but stores wore in very shert supply. Jfat etook wer» In adf anatennmoer. Prices for daiiT and fat stock were fully maintained, and, indeed, lor wail- Sttod uW an aavanoe to EBa per IMlba waaßtven. Sheep: There was more than the naval ntunber ot sheep yarded last Tuesday, orlnolpttlly shlpborne, and lato prices were fully BHBtaiiiscb Pigs: Short supply, and oorroß- PfflSnSSo'tfWt the montWy .Bale at Paeroa, held on tho Uth, tho demand for fat cattloalioweaamarked Iraprovemont upon past, sales, aad a full uwrkot of primo steers sold freely at 24s to 25s perlOOlbs. AtParawal.on Thu'sday, butohera cattle wore In limited supply, but those yarded wore mostly very prime and heavy weights. For this olasa bidding was spirited, and last wook's values of 23s to 2la per l'JOlbs wore fully sustained, but for small cattle not woll up in condition littl* demand wos nxporioncod, and prices wore nominal. Tho sheop pens wore well flllod wltli a draft of prime wcthera from tho walkato Land Association, which brought 19s to 22b each or 2jd per lb. Chaff, 5s por owt.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. a. d. a.tl. s d. s. a. Butter, fs.lb 1 0-0 0 Butter, fB, lb 1 3-0 0 Butter Bit, 1b 0 0-0 11 Butter, salt 0 0-10 Oheeia (local) 0 6-0 6 Cheese (ooL) 0 9-0 0 •Do^Cant. 0 6-0 7 Sfcgs.doii... 0 0-1 6 EgKl.dOZ. 1 8-0 0 Mifk, quart 0-4-0 0 Lard,lb<tlns)o 7-0 8 Lf&d.lb _ 0 0-010 ttaoon and Hams, Fowls, eaoh 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 (5-0 8 Dnoks,each 2 6-3 0 o.oth, .. 0 8-08 i= .1t,.. : 0 8-0 10 Bread, Id to Ad per 21b loaf Jama, per case, S dor, 308 6d to 37a Gd BUTOHEHB MKAT, Retail. , , ...-, lb. lb BOMttairßaot - - - - 0 sto7 o BoUlngßeef .. - .. .. 04- 0 0 Mutton, hind-nnartor „ „ -04 -0 0 „ lore-qnarter „ - - 02J— 0 0 Lamb, fore-qnarter 1... .00—00 -„ hlnd-qnartor ) ... ._* ~, ■ Ttulcrw beat (wholesale)— Mutton, 3(a mixed, SSfl to 888. Fr.orm Market. i - Wholeaale. . B B. d. " Stfrterflne Floor, rilkdreasod, porton- 11 0 0 Fine Four, ditto, household .. .. 13 0 0 ' ' Adelaide, par ton _ - - £15 IS 10 o Oamarn, per ton .. _ J513 Kw 12 0 0 :ip Duaedln, per ton ~ - ftl'2loa 1.3.0 0 Canterbury, p«r ton .. _ £1310a 13 0 0 Bran per ton (Bucks included) _ ... 70 » Bharpa, per ton ... - ~ ... 80 0 Cabin Bread _ „ „ _ _19 0 0 Oatmoal .. _ _ .. £17103 18 10 0 Pearl Barley «•._.._ _ «20 21 0 0 •'' Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. (! a, d. a. d Aa. « a • Maine (8y3.) none Hay me'dow ' .. (Ftln.l S 8-0 0 nonprossed 4 10-5 0 ■;) '.. * Coast) 6 8-0 0 Lnoerne, do 6 0-6 10 Onta .. ..3 8-4 0 Straw (load) (118-110 ■ Wheat (fowl) 4 6-4 9 Chaff .. .. 3 10-0 0 Potatoes, £3to3Hos. Hay (oaten) 5 o—6 10 Oaten chair, £6. Retail. • a. d. 8. fl. b. d. s. d. MalM (scarce). Lucerne, owfc.7 6—B 0 -' bushel ..6 9-8 0 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 - Oats, ditto ..4 o—4 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 ■ Bran. lOOlbs.. —7 S Chaff, ditto 5 6—6 0 Wheat ((owl) 4 8-5 0 Potatoes 4 0-4 C Hay, owt. ~ B I Wheat saod G 8-7 0 Herds.-- ftstall. h. cl. a. d. ' 0. d. s. d. > RyegroßS ..6 o—7 6 Cocksfoot, bl. 7 6—B 6 Italian, do. -.8 0-8 6 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 0 Reddlover.lbO &-010 RatataU, lb. 1 6-0 7 White Clover 1 0-1 3 Timothy, lb, 0 7-0 0 Alsyke, lb _1 2-0 0 Luoerne, lb. I—o 0 ' Ouwrtssei, lbl 2—• 0 Bapo, lb ..0500 Woolpaoka In quantity, 3s 3d to 3s Sd eaoh oora saok», 8a to Da 6d por dozen. Fencing wire Nos. 6. T and 8. assorted, fllfUOs to £17 car ton Coal and FmKwooD Markkt. Coal.—NowcmHu, cargo 383 per ton; yard, *t2a to 348. Bay ol Islands, at yards, ,2fw; ■weened. 36s Od; ditto at the mine, 12b ; gbijrti Bide, 23a (id. Walkato, at mine, ss; in Auokl&nAl 17s 6d to 2Z»; Tauplri, as mines; 8s to 12s ; at ynr(?,lßa to 21*: delivered, 2GB to 295. Whauwha, at mine, 8a Gd; yard (ateam), 17s; household, 22a . Kfimo (household), 25a, delivered ; steam. 20a. FnnnwooD.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 0s to 10a por ton: delivered, 13a to Us: eat, 14a 6d to IBs Bd. KAirm Gum and Flax Market. Sum qnlot. rather easier, Tho following Balofi have bean effootod elnoe last Fri day i—Good ordinary Kolpara and Whan garel at A37 to £40; Kast Coast, Ml to fllfl: reoelpta (or July, ao far, 100 tons. Flax.—Flneßt anality £18—JJ21 per ton Tow - - - -7- 9^ Funbub _ .. ta.perlb ~.. ■■: i Unir.niNO Mateiwai.b. Timbbh.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft, best, 14b; second olasa, 8a Od ; bent, planed, . tongoedandgMOved,flret-olasa, 15aOd; eeoond '■ ditto, 10a (M. Mills t Cargo, best, lla; seoond olass, 6s ; Baulk, 6s to 6a 6d. Briokb (at Whan,) slflfl par 1,000; Town Yards, £2: delivered, £3. Drain pipes, per 100, (6 inohoa bore), SOa; 4 inohea, 1 Ja; 3 lnohoa, Ss • 21noho8, £310a per J ,000 socket glazed plpea, 18 I inches 2s 6d per foot; 15 inches, 2a per toot; 12 nchos, la Od par toot; B iichea, Is per foot; 9 inchoß, fid per foot; 4 Inches, 4d par foot. New Zealand Palings, 6ft (sap), 10a; filt (heart ■ 13s; 6ft, 13s; Tl-troe EaUa, JJ3lOa per 100: Purlr Postn. «i Sa; Shingles, lls per 1,900; Hobort Town Pallnes Bit, 17s; 6ft, 19s; Hobart Town mils, DOa, sollins quotations.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jni-sr It 1882,

Abbott'a Opera House-Thompson's Zulu War Diorama, 8 p.m. Newton Ratepayers'Meeting-Star Hotol. 7.30 p.m. Pltt-streot Band of Hope-Monthly Meeting. 7.1S p.m. __^^__—.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Clobb as Unbsi,-

THIS DAT. For Whangarel Heads, Parna, Walpn, Whan garei. Kamo. Tangihna, and Mangapal, per Arayle, at 4 p.m. * For Thames, per Hnterprise, at 5 SO p.m.

Saturday, lfith Instant For Maneawal, per Vlngal, »t 9 a.m. For Waiwera, Uahorangl, Matakana, Manga wal, &C per Rose Caaey. at 10 o.m. For Waitara, eto.,'per Moogreaor, at 11a.m. For Waltara, etc., per Lalla Rookh, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Hotomahana, at 2.15 p.m.

Monday. 17th Instant. For Coromandel, per Coromondel, ot 11.3(1 n,m. For Glßborno. and Napier, perOreti, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonul par Glsnelg. at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohtnemutu, and Opotlkl, per Wolllngton, at < p m.

>. Tobbday, 18th lout. p^i'aranakl and Southern Ports, per Panßulff, FM^ffiswT3S^slaSair^nTte¥'sisitei Of Anwirioa. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Forelfrn West Indies, at 1 p.m. . For United Kingdom and Continent of Borope, at I j>.m, ' For moner orders rcprfstorod letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearinp; an extra fee Of sixpenoe. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Aeent on board the steamer np to the time of sailing. This mail will be dua In London, on Mon day, August 28. 1883.

3s B. BIS 3, Ohlef Postmaster. Chief Pcwt-oflloo. Auokland.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1882.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs retistsnea For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

The later telegrams from the Seat of War in Egypt throw a little light on the course which events have taken. The statement that the city of Alexandria is on fire in several places would seem to prove that the British Admiral has thought fit to bom bard the residential portion of tha city, in stead of confining his fire to the fortifica tions. If this be so, it is to be hoped that Sir Beaucbamp Seymour will be prepared to adducu satisfactory reasons for taking a step which, with our present knowledge, -we cannot but look upon as unjustifiable and unnecessarily cruel. Nor does there appear a sufficient reason for the Khedive's palace being laid in ruins by the bombard ment, JKo doubt its proximity to some of tho forts would render it liable to aecidenta.l iajury; but it ia scarcely possible that the extent of damages so In flicted would be snehas to warrant the de scription of its being "in rains," Further more, the Khedive is opposed to the defence of Alexandria which is being carried out under the direction of Arabi Pasha, Minis ter of War; and therefore, being friendly to the British demonstration (which he, Indeed, invited), we would have looked for his palatial abode being respected, But, as we learned yesterday, the Khedive is reported to have disappeared, and consider able anxiety prevails on his account. Then he was not at the palace when it was destroyed, and the probability is that it was occupied by Egyptian troops, and hence its demolition. As to the disappearance of the Khedive, this news must come from the fleet in the Alexandria barbeur, since we have as yet no news whatever from the pity itself, The conjecture is worth hoarding that the Britiih: Admiral had made arrangements for taking the Khedive under his protec tioD, but that this design has been frustrated by Arabl Pasha seizing the monarch; aad despite the recent - assurances of the Minister of War that he would hold the person of the Khodijjo,. sacred, it is possible that the latter has fallen a victim to the fury of the Egyptians. There ia a possibility, however, thatTewfik Pasha hag merely sought s<itety in flight to some other part of Egypt—perhaps feeing unable to reach the British fleet,

Our sporting column is crowded out, It will appear- to-morrow. The City Tarncock intends to cnt off the water Bupply to-morrow from all non. payers. During the past week the kauri cum markfet has been very quiet. The tow re. ceipts for July so far amount te 100 tons. The parishioners of All Saints' Church ore reminded of the meeting to be held in the school-room this evening, Hia Lord ship the Bishop will take the chair punc tually at 8 o'clock. The Loyal Good Intent Lodge of Odd fellows, Manchester Cniiy, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary by a dinner and ball on the 18th instant, in the Lornosfrest Hall. Dinner will be on the table at 8 SO, and the ball will be opened at 0 o'clock. The careful housewives of Auckland will be glad to learn that produce is going down. Fresh butter is quoted at la per lb wholesale, retail at la 3d. ' The retail price of eggs is Is Gdvper doz. The whole- Bale price of ' Rwvffiofa'l. ' hams and feucon is 6d to 8d : Canterbury. 8d to BJd.

'I he petition fiom ilia ratepayers of the Grafton Eoad Highway District, praying that their district be annexed to the city, has been signed by 185 ratepayers. The number of rtttopayors on the roll is 26G.

Kohler's Waxworks Exhibition will open at Kattray's Buildings, Central Queen-street, to-morrow. We have been requested to intimate that v matinee, for ■the convenience of ladies and children will take.place every afternoon at 2 o'clock

The anniversary services of the Ponsonbir Wealeyan Sunday School will be held on bun day next. Rev.Wm.Farsonson will preach in the aiornini; and Hcv. H. K. Dewsbury in tho evening. In the afternoon the Key. J, W. Spcnco will deliver an address to parents and scholars. The collections will be devoted to the school funds. 'Ihe anni versary soiree will bo held on Tuesday next. ■ Mr Thomas Spurgeon will give an even ing, on Thursday next, with " John Plough man," a book composed by his father, Chas. H. Spurgeou, and which has had a very ex teDsive circulation both in Knglaud and America. The readings will be interspersed with limelight views of tho JSfewiugton Taboruacle, Stockwetl Orphanage, and Mr Spurgeon's College.

day next. Rev.Wm.Farsonson will preach in the morninE! and Hcv. H. K. Dewsbury in tho evening. In the afternoon the Key. J, VV. Spcnco will deliver an address to parents and scholars. The collections will be devoted to the school funds. 'Ihe anni versary soiree will bo held on Tuesday next. ■ Mr Thomas Spurgeon will s»ive nn even ing, on Thursday next, with " John Plough man," a book composed by hia father, Chns. H. Spurgeou, and which has had a very ex teDsive circulation both in Knglaud and America. The readings will be interspersed with limelight views of tho JSfewiugton Taboruacle, Stockwell Orphanage, and Mr Spurgeon's College. A meeting- of the Auckluud Teachers' Association will be held to-mono iv afternoon in tho Wellcsloy-street Kaat school for tho purpose of electing oflicera for the onauing year, and discussing matters of importance. The secretary desires the attendance of members.

Tho Diorama was exhibited last night to a largo and appreciative audionce, the distribution of gifts as unual evoking tho livoliest interest. There will bo two performances to-morrow, viz.,a matinee for children and family parties, to which tic ketholders who failed to gain admission last Saturday will be admitted, and then thensual display in tho evening. Tho Diorama will bo shown again to-night.

At tho meeting of tho City Council last night, a final decision was como to on the subject of tramway construction, the terms of the fct. Helier's Bay Compauy boing accepted, subject to the conditions imposed by tho Council. Councillor!* Montague and Aickin announced that tbey had been informed that the company was prepared to take up the contract on this basis, so that the matter may now ba con sidered as definitely arranged. Four months ia the full extant of the period

allowed for preparing to start upon the work of construction, and eighteen mouths benco tho lines are to bo completed aud trains running upon them,

Mr Flegeltaub,represent;ttiveot the Gold smith Hall Company of Melbourne, intimates in our advertising coluums tha ihe has temporarily opened in Mr Bloom's old shop in the TheatJe Royal buildings. His stock i« a very extensive oii», aud waa especially selected for tho Christchurch Exhibition. Though gold and. diamond jewellery is tho principal portion of tho stock, Mr Flegel taub has a large assortment of silver jewellery, nick-nacks, pfcte watches, clocks, etc. All the "old iewellory it stamped 18 and 15 carat, and a guarantee is given with every article that it ia what it is ropreetnted. Tho value of the stock may be imagined from the fact that £1,400 as duty was paid on it at Lyttelton.

• A meeting of creditors in the estate of Alfred smart was to have been held to-day, but thero being none present, it was adjourned till to-morrow.

The Supreme Court was occupied until nearly ten o'clock last nighr, with tha trial of the two native*, Jiptha and Paknra, who were accused of having been the perpotra tors of tho outrago on a surveying party, at

Upper Thames, in 1879. Epiha was found guilty, and sontonced to three yoars' imprisonment, while Pakara, against whom tho ovidence was slender, was acquitted and discharged. Tho trial of Winiata, for wilful' murder, was proceed ing to-day, but very slow progress was made, and thero Is vory little probability of tbo case being concluded until an ad vanced hour to-night, even if it should be got through then. Mr DufMir is defeudia^ the prisoner. Should the trial be finished to-night, the charge of rape, ngainst William Hazlett, of tho Thames, will be taken to-morrow, and that will conclude the present criminal sessions of the Supremo Court. A gentleman returned from Makctu in forms the " Bay of Plenty Times," that the s s. Gemini was aiill on the beach at tbat place on Sunday oveniug, not having been able to «ot up the rfver to Te Puko.

■WO^pTCCt ITTO^A%sTfanan~tarii!l ot i percent, for war risks, We find that Miss Swan did meat her sister last Weduonday at Te Awamutu. Her sister noticed a peculiarity about her when she left. Shu missed getting out of tho train at Hamilton. The guard pro mised to see that she was put on the down train at Bangiriri. This ho forgot to do, and left her at Whangamarino, from which see wandered, and waa discovered on the line as already related. Her sister arrived from To Awamutu la3t night, and visited the unfortunate girl in the hospital. We are glad to learn that there wero signs this morning of the patient's speedy restoration to a sound mind,

The chief steward of H.M.S. Nelson, who spoke in complimentary tcims of the entertainment given the non-commitsioned and petty officers at Dallen's restaurant on Weane3day evening, did not actually s<ay i" they bad be/;n treated better in Auckland than in any ether place." Such may be the case, but the statement was not made either by the chiof steward or other officors at that gathering. An excellent concert wa& given in St. James's Hall last evening by the combined choirs of St.JJames's and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churches, There was a fair attendance, but the numbers present fell considerably short of the expectations formed. The concert was given in aid of the funds of the Key. Slocum's church at

Canterbury, An excellent programme was gone through, but it was a noticeable fact that by far the largest proportion of items was contributed by St. Andrew's choir. There were four part song?, in which the choirs united, and all being of a simple nature, it is unne&tssary to add that tlmy wero satisfactorily performed. Two piano forte duets by the Misses Cbapman were capi tally executed, while the only other instru mental item—a violin solo by Mr White— was a masterly performance, and the delight of the audience was ao enthusiastically manifested that the gentleman w/is com pelled to contribute another selection. Miss Samson carried off just honours amongst the lady vocalists,'her " Kathleen Mavourneen " being given with taste and feeling, and eliciting a loud encore. So far as the gentlemen were concerned Mr Menzies certainly deserves most praise. He pos sesses a fine voice, which was heard to advantage in the song, "Man o' War." Miss h. Culpan was encored for her capital rendition of the solo, " Bid Me Discourse," and a similar honour fell to the lot of Miss Tait, who sang " We'd Better Bide a Wee." The duet, "Softly the Summer WiDds,". by Misses Mackay and Mercer, was one of the best items of tba evening, and well deserved^ the encore which it elicited. Misses Barton and Mercer, and Messrs brook, Carter, and Tait, were also very successful in their respective selections. Mr J. G. Culpan performed the duties of conductor very efficiently, while Mr W. J. Rees performed the principal accompaniments.

Bootmakers', Dressmakers, Tailors', and Family Sewing Machines,—D. S, Chambers, Queen-street.-[Advt.l.

Prince Arthur Hotel,—Hubert Oram, finding his ground floor business increasing, la Klad to notify ho has on draught come ot the flneat ales in tho colony, at advertised prloiß. Bar, large glass of ale, 3d; outside, fd per quart; rooms and paseageg, all refreshments sixpenoe, except a small glass of ale, 3d.

Rew's New Season'/* Tea.—Those who have not yet tried Rew's Teas are invited to try a samnle packet. For amaplng utrongth, delicious flavour, and best value tor money, Rew's Teas are unequalled.

DROWNING NEAR MERCER.

THE BODY KECOVERED.

Several days ago, when thjeWaikato down train, reached Kangiriri, the boy who had been pumping water for the (engines repor ted to guard Stewart that a man had fallon over the bridge at Kangiriri inte the river, lie further stated that he had obtained a canoe, #ijd paddled out with the object of rescuing the man, but he sank before the lad could reach him, He odJv rose to the aurfacs once, The matter was reported to the police at Mercer, end they instituted a search with-1 out further delay. A telegram was re ceived by Superintendent Thomson to-day from Constable Graham, stating that last evening he recovered the body of the man who fell off the Kangiriri bridge on Monday last. Deceased has net yet been identified, but he is believer! to hava been a tramp, His apparent. age is about 65. Arrange ments have been macte for an inquest, when it is pretty certain that something will be ascertained regarding the identity of de ceased. ' i vv' :t. i I.X A' i

UNION OF PONSONBY WITH THE CITY.

Wk learn by a telegram from the member for.Stbwton to-day that Ponsonby will be joinedito the city oirtho 23rd of this month. No other district is included in this union.

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of this body was held latt night. Present: The Mayor, and Cou-ucillors Waddol, Thomp son, Goldie, Phillippg, Hcmus, Fleming, Aickin, and MQntague.

Correspondence.—Letters were re. ceiveJ and disposed of as follows :—From W, McArthur and Co., requesting that the footpath in Albert-street opposite Mr Kobe:ts's iron died should be repnined— writers to be informed in terms of a memo, by Surveyor that footway has fallen in through their retaining wall giving way, and that therefore they are requested to effect the necessary repairs ; from A. Clark and Sons, ata'ing that the foo'path in front of their premises was to be asphalted, and a^kiiic that the same be kerbed—agreed to asphalt aud kerb the footpath ; from John Muir, stating that he had been Bued for having his place in Custoui-House-street West in a filthy state, and asking Council to send and see if such, wore really the crts» —letter laid on table j from David Nathan, reciting circumstances nuder which he objects to pay for the step to hia' premises—the Council resolved to adhero to its determination to enforce payment ; from H. Sawkins, apply ing for permission to erect a circular sign board over his premises—granted, applicant, howovcr, to understand that board will have to be removed as soon;as tho bow building regulations como into forco ; from 8, Coorabes, asking for a supply of drain pipes in order to draiii hia propurty in Grey street—referred to Streets Committee ; from Oil and Soap Company, requesting leave to erect a factory in the city for the purposes of their business, a guarantee being given tbat no nuisance shall be caused thereat -refused ; from Hon. K. Whitukcr, forwarding copy of Bill to amend Auckland Improvement |Act so ai to facilitate ex change ot Armoury site, handing over Drill shed to Government, and graining use of adjacent ground aa a play-grouud for Wel lesloy-street school children — Several amendments suggested, which it was de ciacd. to transmit to Mr Wbitaker; from Ashton asd Son, complaining of annoyance

to which residents in Coburg-atroot were put by earthwork* there, and requesting tbat access to their dwellings might be aflbrdeit them —that the pathway is being pushed un, and will soon bo com pleted ; from Dunniughum and King, forwarding plans of two houses proposed to be crested in Ntl.on-stteet, aud requesting permit for erection of fame—reterred to Works Oominittco, City Surveyor to visit the ground and report, and solicitor's opinion to bo gained; from Judge Fenton, calling attention to landslip iv Domain street-referred to Streots Commiitae ; from superintendent Fire Brigade, rccomnicndiug purchase of a cast alarm bell, three feet in diainctor, from Sheffield, kCngland, and stating his opinion that tho liro alarm system at preaant fitted up would never bo in working ord«r— referred to Fire Alarms Committee ; from IA. Graham, asking that footpaths in Turner-street should bB repaired— writer to be informed that the work iB being done j from P. Darby.drawing attention to

the unsafe condition of the southorn side of Darby-street—writer to bo informed that City Surveyor has failed to see any thing unsafe in the street; from G. Ashton, complaining of tbo drainago of Wynyurd-stroet—resolved that pluce bo exnmined, and any neccs>ary repairs effected.

Freeman's Bay Drainage. — A peti tion wan rccoived from the residents of Freeman's BaV,prayinf; that a Dctter systom of drainage and sewage should be intro duced there,as during the late season very tew houses in tbo district had been left unvisited by fover,thocausobeingattributed to imperfect drainage.—Tho petition was referred to the Worts Committee. WATER SariTiY FOR FARNKLL.—ThB Mayor introductd this subject by submitting a memorandum wbicli he had received from tho Parnell Council asking lor answers to the following question*: -1. Will the City Council lay down an S-inch pipe to Mocha-

Nics1 Bay to connect with a similar sized t^Wfch^grri^P^ l i!J£O. til n.._yiS a Ac a.rn£ i !l < ! than ci«ht indioa would bo insufficient, looking to the probable requirements of tin borough ? 2, Will the City Council make an allowance for water used for

extinguishing lire?, and what will bo the amount of such reduction ? 3. For the purpose of removing sediment, &o, in the mains, more especially in that part of Mechanics' Hay where, there would be a teden'cy for such a deposit, how often would the City Council be" willing to flush

tin.) mniiip, mi as to ensure the supply being as pure as possible.— Hib Worship then read a report by Mr Krrington, stating that a perfect supply could be obtained by connecting with iho 10-iuch main. Thy scouring, he said, would cost fifteen or twenty thousand gallons of water per week. It appo*red that tha Stanley-street pipe to Mechanics' Bay was only six inches, hut a separate supply could be obtained from the 10-inch main.—The Mayor of ParneJl (Mr Walker) and Cra. Barber and Winks, were tlun received as a deputation. - In answer to a question, Mr Walker said that their Kngi neer had reported that a 6-inch main in Mechanics' Bay, would be insufficient, 'and that an 8-inch ono (wan requir«d, as thoir intention wa% to lay 8-inch mains in the borough. —1 he Mayor said tho nsarost point with which they could ion Meet with the large main was Symbnds-Bfreet.— M> Walker however, pointed out on a plan that the* connection could be mado at St. AndrewV , Church.'—As to the proposal for a reduction of charge for water used in extinguishing fires, the deputation was in'formpd that no reduction'could bo made. A's regarded flushing, there was already a blow off at Mechanics' Bay, and Parnoll, if coanocted would receive the same attention as tho city in regard tohaviug a pure supply. The deputation then retired,- and the proposi. tions wore discussed by the Council.—lt was agreed, after an animated discussion in the course of which Cr. Montague argued for a prior estimate of cost, to lay an 8-inoh pipe to tho boundary. It was also decided that no difference in charge conld be made in case of fires, and that the mains in Mechanics' Bay shown be blown off as often as required—The deputation was re called, and informed of the decision of the Council, and Mr Walker said he had little donbt but that they would be able to come to an arrangement at their meeting on Monday uigkt,

Accounts, Etc—yarious accounts were passed for payment, and returns were submitted from tho Treasurer's, Water works', and Surveyor's Departments, and from the pumping station.

Repairs, Etc.—Attention was drawn to the necessity for a urinal near the British Hotel, the state of Symonds-stroet, Alexandra-street, and other places re quiring attention. The tender of A. Archi bald, for the drainage of Albert, street (£44 14s), was accepted,

City Extension.-A telegram was ro ceived from the Premier in reference to the proposed extension of the city. He did not sea that a special Act of the Asssmbly was required, as the present Act was sufficient for the parpose.

Contractors' Liabilities.—Cr. Mon tague moved, " That in future contractors find sufficient sureties, or that deposits be made, so as to protect the Council against any claims for damages that may be caused by the negligence of the contractor or his employe1?." In speaking on his motion, he referred to the recent accident in West Queen-street,—Cr. Waddel, in seconding tho resolution, suggested that it be referred to the Works Committee, and this was accepted by Ur. Moatague and carried, Tj^ra accident in West Queen-street. —Mr Cotter, soiicitoE.of the ConnciJ, wrote reporting the judgment of the District Court in the ca«e Brunton v. The Corporntion, and as to whether he should ask for leave to appeal.—The Mayor moved that the matter be left as it is.—Cr. Waddel said he was unwilling to accept the dictum of the magistrate, and on the mttion of Cr. Mon tague the matter was referred to the Legal Cummittee, with power to act.

Symohdsstrket. — Councillor Aickin complained of the state of Symonds-stieet from the top of Wellesley-street as far as Karangahape Road. He urged that some thing should be done in the way of effecting repairs.-The Surveyor wa3 called in, and interrogated, when he declared that he had just finished the work of repairing Symonds streot, and h.9 thought it would now be proved all iigh|L ' : ■•' This concluded the business,

The police authorities have made soir^ arrangement for the accommodation of the jury in the case against Winiata, at one of the city hotels to-nfght, there beings very little probability of the case being-com pleted until to-morrow. .' , k

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ARATAPU, this day. Telephone communication was connected with Aratapu to-day.

RUSSELL, this day

Sailed: The whaleship California; also the Uingarooma, at 9 a.m., for Sydney. Sue was dotainod by a dense fog. The Glenelg, for Auckland, sailed this after noon, Passengors : Mrs Johnson, Masters Williams, and others.

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NELiftN, this day. TE WHITI AND TOHU IN CLOVifiK,

Te Whiti and Tohu are at present quartered ut the Trafalgar Hotel whilst a house at Suburban North is being made ready for them. They were taken for a drive yesterday afternoon, and will t»ke up the quarters preparing for them in a day or two.

O AMARU, this day.

A farmer named James Nowaom was killed at Duntroon yesterday by a dray passing over his chest.

DUNBDIN, this day.

In the Court to-day, Mr Carew, R.M., decided that tho present Licensiug Com mittee had no power to grant an ox en.ion of licenses after hours as under the old Act,

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Modifications of Government Contract.

WELLINGTON, this afternoon. Messrs Wkigiit and Daboatillb had an interview with the Minister of Public Works to-day ro the making of certain modifications in Government contracts, in the direction of the relief of contractors from alleged oppressive conditions, more espocially as regards arbitration regula tions. 'Iho more liberal regulations in force iv Victoria were cited. The Minister admitted tho forco of the representations, and promised to immediately make several alterations in the direction indicated, and take the others into consideration. A formal reply is to be given in the course of a few days. Wages on tlie Railway.

I hear it U intended, on th« motion for goin« into Committee of Supply, to move that the wages of the railway labourtra be raved tixpence per day. If so, there is every probability of it being carried. A rumour is being assiduously circulated in tho lobbies this forenoon that Mr Darga ville will to-day move a want-of-conudeuce motion. I havo direct information tbat there is no foundation for this.

ENLARGEMENT OF THE CITY.

MEETING OF ORAFrON RATEPAYERS,

A MEBTINa of the ratepayers of the Graf ten Highway District was hold at the district school, Nugent-street, hut evening, It was convened by tho Chairman of the Board, on requisition from a number of ratepayers, tor the purpose ot considering; the advisability of joining the city. Mr Thos. Maaffarlaae, Chairman of the Board, presided, and initiated the proceed ings by reading the requisition to the Board requesting that tho meeting be called, and tha advertisement convening tbo meeting. Ho then called upon some gentlemen who had signed the requisition to give tlioir views. Mr Patterson said that he, for one, hod signed tho requisition, and he thought the meeting should have been held before the petition had boon tent around in favour of joining the city. (Hear, hear.) Tho Chairman said the Board had given the matter gnat consideration, and had de cided to obtain the views of the ratepayers by sending round Mr Ashton, requesting tha signatures of thoae in favour of joining tho city. Mr Aahtnn...w«^p~f- tAv J--->j*ii «. „„„ i- «>mnn was scMorth tho advantages of joining tho city: seduction ii insurance rates, and comparative immunity from fires j a participation in tho valuable endow ments, tho revenue from which would aoon materially reduce the amount of the rate ; and good footpaths, This was the docu ment that had been taken round by Mr Ash too, and the petition had been signed by 183 ratepayers, representing a large majority of the ratepayers in tho district. After paying their current expenses the city had £10,000 to divide for the ad vancoment of the district.

Mr Patterson oxpresied a belief that the introduction of the water supply would not reduce the insurance. Ho thought that the Mayer's remark about "the richest part of Ponsonby being already liable " was very suspicious—it showed that the city expected something from tho suburb., instead ot giving tham (the suburbs) anything. He did not like the idea of paying for water only for the privilege of having the mains within 100 yards of the houses.

In answer to Mr Sooll, the chairman said all the rates would go into ene bag. Mr Soall said that was as he had sup. pound, and as the roads in the Grafton dis- ' trict wore in Rood repair, their rates would go to localities worse off in that respect. Mr Staines said that the action of the Board was unlike that of any of the other local bodies, who had called meetings and taken polls of tho ratepayers on the question, and he considered that tho Board, in sending round a petition without taking tlin voice of the ratepayers tn the matter, was most impertinent. Abuioa of a most abominable uaiurs bad b«en perpetrated by this Board, such as to get elected by proxies. (Thp chairman here rose,) Mr Staines continued addressing tht meeting: Don't let me be put down, if the chairman is rising to say tbat I am out of order. The Chairman: Abuse me as much as y«u like, but confine yourself to the question before tha mectiig. Mr Staines continued abusing the Board for refusing somp years ago to bring the L*oal sloctions Act into operation in the distri»t, and stating that members of the Board had been elected merely by the number of proxies they had in their .pockets. He believed In joining the city but tho petition had been got up in an unfair manner. It was the duty of the Board to have called a meeting of the ratepayers, as had Ponsonby and Karanga hape, and taken the vote of tbo people. Having referrtd further to tho " enormous abuses " of the Board, he asserted that tho petition had beon signed by two or three old women.

The Chairman: No,

Mr Staines said that was wlut he under stood by it. It was quite time that the Board should be extinguished. He pointed out that the City Endowments had been the property of the old Corporation, which took in all the districts about Auckland and consequently the suburbs had a right to a share of them.

Mr Patterson said the Board had done a deal of good at great personal sacrifice, and if any man in the room was dissatisfied he hoped he would stand up and tell it. In answer to Mr Soall, the Chairman said the petition had not yet been sent to Wellington. He would Here remark that whatever action the meeting took would not affect the petition in the slightest de gree. '1 he petition had been got up at the ex pensa of private individuals, and since it had been so successful it was not necessary to put the ratepayers to the trouble and expense of a poll. Mr. George moved, " That the ratepayers should take immediate steps to join the city and that the petition already signed be forwarded at once to Wellington." In moving the resolution, he said the advan tages to be gained were very great indeed. First, th«re was the extension of the water supply, and oonsequent reduction of insurances. The city endowments would also be advantageous. £30,000 was ai present the total yearly income of the city, £10,()00 of which amount was at present paid away in salaries and interest on loan, while the remaining £20,000 was expended on the city improvements. In a very short time this sum would be increased by fully £10,000 when other endowments would be included! The rates of the city for lighting, in cluding the library rate, were only 9Jd while the present rate of the Grafton-road highway district wa3 Is. They would thus obtain1 a reduction on their rate?. A proper system of drainage could not be effected without joining the city.

Mr Mackechnie seconded, Mr field moved, as an amendment,— " That it is nofc desirable at the present time to join the city," Mr George's motion was carried by a large majority. This concluded tho b.usk ness. ■ " "**3 l

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WELLINGTON, this day, Opposition Dismission.

It is doubtful now whether a want-of-con idence motion will come on, owing to the jealousy betweenOtago and Auckland mem bers. Mr Montgomery stands aloof, and Messrs Macandrew and Dargaville are evidently jealous of one another. Unsatisfactory Cablegrams. There is a strong feeling amongst mem berg re unsatisfactory cabelgrams about the war news. A misapprehension exists as to the scope and intention of tho Telegrams Protection Bill. A general impreision is that it protects Router. The tact is that if passed the highly auspicious telegrams of lteuter will be superseded. lauranga-Rotorna Railway. There is a difficulty about the Tauranga- Rotorua llailway being formed under the Land and Kailwny Construction Act, as it does not connect with a Government Kail way, and unless the law is altered it would have to be constructed under the District Railways Act. Otago Conference Yesterday a meeting of tho Upper and Lower House Otago members was held, to arrange for joint notion re the selling of the agricultural portion ef educational reserves on deferred payments. Fourteen were pre sent. A sub-committee wag appointed to draft a clause to introduce into Mr Dick's Bill now before the House. Te Kooti Alarmed. I have just heard that To Kooti, on hear ing of tho arrest of Winiata, left hu home at Te Kuiti, and has retired to a safe retreat in the rango? in the King country. Pie has taken with him his wives and imme diate followers. My informant is a resident of Poverty Bay, who is certain 10 be well informed. Obscene Language. Mr Scotland's remarks in the Council relative to obsceue language being used by members in the lobbies has given rise to an extreme souse of irritation. Amidst ex pressions of approval, Mr Doison to-day gave notice of the following motion : " That the allegation which appeared in the ' New Zealand Times' newspaper, date July 12 ill, under the head of 'Parliamentary intelli gence,' to the eflect that obsceue language is indulged in within the Parliamentary Buildings, is untrue, and a gross libel to the people of flew Zealand, and to their Representatives," It was lumoured to-day that Mr Scotland would explain, that hu remarks referred to only some members'of the Upper llouie, but he has said nothing on the subject. Auckland University, The Auckland Univarsity Bill is virtually the same as the Bill introduced during tho last two years. The sum of £4000 is aot apart for the maintenaace of the institution. Five or six professors, at salaries of £700 a-year each, are to be appointed. The governing body will consist of nine members, three appointed from the professors, three by the Governor, and three elected by the graduates, as soon as there are thirty graduates. Until this number is attained, the Governor will appoint the three "Graduates'members." Two of the pro fessors .are expected in January next. Either Government House or the old Court House, Eden Crescent,will be used as a temporary building. Defence of Colonial Ports. Replying to Mr Hamlin, the Defence Miaistor (air Bryce) said that the sum of £44,000 voted for Colonial' Defence some time ago had nearly all been exhausted. Colonel Scratchley's plans had been referred to the Engineer iv Charge of the North Island to ascertain the cost of carrying them out. Regret had beon felt by the Government that Colonel Scratchley was unable to come down to NowZealand,aswas expected, for tho'purpose of the reorganisa tion of the defence forco of the colony, and for tho purpose of perfecting the plan of de fence. That to a large extent accounted for the delay that had taken place, and the appointment of the Board of officers by the Defence Department, which might not have been necessary had Colonel Scratch ley been able to oome. Application to Admit 3lr De Lautour. The Supreme Caurt was crowded to-day itiwi iMu/ucn iv ncarmr xrarera'a applica tion to tha Judges,that Mr DeLauteur.wbo has boen articled to Mr Kees, bo admitted to the bar. Chief Justice Prvndergast and and Mr Justice Richmond were on the Bench, and raised tho objection that Mr jJoLautour had, while attending to his Par liamentary duties, not been " bona fide" and "continuously" an articled clerk. Mr Travers argued that experience in Par. liamentwas quito as valuable to an articled clerk as that ia a lawyer's office. Judge Richmond admitted that this was so as regarded forensic experience, but added, that a mau who through such experience might eloquently and successfully defend a man charged with s capital offence, might make mistakes in matters of detail which a boy who swept out tho office would not make. Both Judges alto availed them selves of the opportunity and tho presence of so many members, to refer sarcastically to the little legal knowledgo displayed by the majority of those wlio mado laws. Ultimately they reserved their decision as to whether Mr De Lautour be ad mitted or not, The large attendance of members was duo to the fact that many anticipating Mr DeLautour's admission desired to congratulate him, he being personally popular, and also because a rumour had got abroad that the judges would seize the opportunity to retort upon the Legislature for various remarks made in the House during the discussion on the Pensions Bill and Law Practitioners Bill. The expectation was fully justified. Petty Bobbery. An unpleasant incident has occurred in connection with the Public Works State ment. Most of the member.!1 boxes, whic are open, and many ot the reporters', which are locked, have been robbed of the printed c»pi«B. The same thing ocenrred in con nection with the Financial Statement. A reward has been offered. The constabu lary are on duty in the House for the de tection of the thief. General Notes. Mr Green's Eight Hours Bill, as finally passed through the House of Kepresenta tives, simply affirms that night hoars shall be a legal day's work. The effect of this will be similar to tbat produced by the similar declaration fixing the legal rate of interest. Major Harris has moved for an inquiry into tha manner of spending £300 paid to the Bangiawbia Highway Board for the construction of a road from Te Awamutu to Punin. A meeting of Canterbury members yes terday carried a resolution in favour of a special reduction of railway charges on grain and timber,applicable to Canterbury ODly.

Legislative Council.

Thursday,

TAKING A CHINESE WIFE.

In reply to Mr Holmbs, Mr Oliver said the Government would favourably consider an appeal, if it was made, to remit the duty of £30 impesed on the wife and children of a Uhinese store keeper at Dunedin, who arrived by the s.s, Bowen. .. THE TRANS-PACIFIC MAIL SERVICi, Replying to Mr STEVENS, Mr Whitakkr said he believed he would be prepared to state within a few days the propositions of the Government as to the English mail service on the expiry of the present contract. RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION. The Kailway Construction and Land Act Amendment Bill was read a third time and passed, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. The Justices of tho Peace Bill was passed through committee.. THE PENSIONS BILL. The debate on the Pensions Bill was re sumed.—Mr MANTELL spoke against the Bill.—Mr Reynolds having replied, the Bill was thrown out by a majority of one —Fer the Bill:—Baillie, Btett, Fraeer, Harti Henderson, Lahmann, McLean, Pha lazyn, Reynolds, Scotland, Whitak< r, Whitmore, and Wilson.—Against the Bill: —P. A. Buckley, Dignnn, Holmes, G. R. Johnson, Mantell, Martin, Menzles, Nuren, Miller, Ngatata, Peacock, Richmond, Wil- Hams, and Stevens, BILLS. The J)og Kegistration Act Amendment Bill has passed through committee. -The Affirmation in Lieu of Daths Bill was received from the Lower House and read, a first time.—The Auckland College and Grammar' School Bill was' read" a .third time, '

House of Representatives.

Thursday. qtjesxioss, Replying to Mr McKenzie, Mr Beyce laid the Government were considering the )roptiety of relaxinp;, or even soon repeal ng, the Arms Act, but until it was relaxed X repealed generally, they could not give greater facilities in one district than io another. To allow southern districts to liave free trade in sporting arms and ammunition, would be the same as allow ing it in the whole of the colony, and the time had not vet quite come tor this. Replying to"Mr FELDWICK, Mr KOU^i- TON said he did not consider persons acting as agents should be members of Waste Lands Boards. They were not aware of any in the position, but if there were, Govern ment would consider what should bo done. Keplying to Major HAKBIS.Mr JOHNSTON said Government was considering the ques tion of re-arranging passenger rates, and would then consider issuing return tickets on Fridays at single fares on the Auckland lines. _ Keplying to Mr J. C. BROWN, Mr DICK said the Government had noticed the case of poisoning reported from Christchurch, through using tinned meats. They would cause the widest possible circulation to be given to the circular from the French Government oa the danger arising from the use of solder in such tins, and would cause samples of tinned meats to be analysed. Replying to Mr Pkteik, Mr DICK pro mised that a geological survey should be made of the c»al measures on the north and east ot the Grey Kiver, northward of Kazorbaok.. BHjLS BEAD FIRST TIME. The Borough of Hamilton Boundaries Bill (Mr Dick), the Westland High School, No. 2, Bill (Mr Weaton), the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill (Mr Hutchison) were introduced and read alirat time. ELECTION PETITIONS. Mr ShkbiiAN moved, "That the Select Committee appointed to report on certain cases tried before the Election Petitions Courts, consint of the Hon. Mr Dick, Cap tain Morris, Mr Turn bull, Mr Wynn Wil liams, Mr Fitzgerald, Mr Weston, Mr Connolly.Mr Shriuiski. Mr Macandrev.'.and the mover, throe to be a quorum, to re port in three weeks." Agreed to. WESTLAND EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT. The Weptland Educational District Sub division Bill was thrown out. OTACIO HARBOUR. The Otago Harbour Board Farther Em powering Bill was further considered in committee. Mr Wright opposed any fui ther expenditure io the upper harhour. On the motion to fix the amount to be bor rowed at £200,000, the committee divided. Ayes, 55 ; noe?, 14. Further consideration was interrupted by the dmuer hour. At the comraencemdnt of the evening sitting, Mr FiSH moved the suspension of the Standing Orders, so that he might move that the House go into Committee on the Otago Harbour. The Speaker said it required 74 members present. Mr George opened the door of the Chamber, amidst a roar of laughter, and yelled out in the lobbies for members to hurry up. Hon. members, however, did not roll up in sufficient numbers, and Mr Fish had, very reluctantly, to keep quiet on the sub ject. FKNCINa ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Smith moved the second reading ol the Fencing Act Amendment Bill, explain ing that iti effect was tn enable settlers in btfih country to clear a greattr width on each side of their fences than at present al lowed. Mr Stevens supported, and Messrs B«KTHAM, PYKE, W. C. BUCHANAN, HursThouse, and Bryce opposed the Bill. It was read a second time. HAWKIRS AND PEDLARS. Mr Trimble moved that Mr Green's Hawkers and Pedlars Bill be read this day six months. Mr Pyke objected to the Bill strengly, and said it was most unjuit to country storekeepers. Hawkers, he said, were a pest. They offered for sale a lot of slops, and induced working men's wives to be deluded to purcbate, H« held that hawkers and pedlars should be looked after by the police. He ksew ot a certain hawker who wont round the country trying to raffle Biblea, and would hare c»rried out bis in famous Bcheme had it not been for the mi .»«...»....( ».. R .li««. Mr SHRIMBKT. was surprised to hear that members knew io much about slops. He would support the Bill to the latt, as he did not sea why such a class of industrious men as hawkers and pedlars should b( kept down. On division, the amendmgni was carried by 56 to 15. GOLD DUTIES ABOLITION BILL. Mi Seddon's Gold Duties Abolition Bill was thrown out on motion for going into committee. ■' Mr TOMOAKA moved the second reading of th« Native Committee Empowering Billi Sevtral members cried " aye." Mr Bryo* then got up, and said hf thought numbers were altogether too fond of saying "aye" without giving measures due consideration. This remark brought a chorus of " noes' from apparently indignant members. Mr SheehaN said New Zealand was the only place in the whole world where a sub* dued race had any voice in politics. The same Bill had passed the House last year, It had been said over and over again thai the Maoris should have proper laws and proper treatment. He hoped the Bill would pass its sec»nd reading. Mr STEWART said he was not one ol thoio who had said " aye, aye " without studying the BilL He had read it carefully, and hoped it would pass. Mr Tawhai next spoke, and as themes. songcr was bringing him a glass of watei remarked that he did not require it, ai Ik wai not going to make a long speech. He urged npon the House to pass the second reading, because since the present Native Minister bad been in office, he had done away with native assessors, and the Maori; considered it necessary .tor some kind ol committee to be appointed to manage theii interaal affairs, lie pointed out that the present Bill was in reality the iCative Minister's, as H..wss through him it waa asked for. Ho hoped the Bill would pass. Mr Macandrkw was surprised that Mi Kelly should oppose the measure. He thoaght the secret of the opposition was that it was it being made a party question, He considered it would be far better ii there were more "aye ayes" and "nc noes " and less talk, tie would support the Bill, as he considered it a most suitable measure.

The second reading was carried on divi sion by 33 to 24. 1 he House adjourned at 1.10.

ROBBERY BY BOYS.

Mr Jambs Whitjs, draper, of Parnell, in forms us of a most impudent robbery by boys, the particulars of which are as fol low :-Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock,Mr White's daughter, who was in the kitchen, heard the clinic, of money in the shop, and hastening to see what tho causa was, saw two boys leave the till and run out of the shop. She at once pursued, followed by Mrs White,' and an exciting chase ensued. The pursuit was taken up by several boys, and at length, nearly two hours later, one of the young thieves was caught. He denied having taken the money, but stated that his elder brother, then uncaught, had possession of it. The latter lad eluded capture, though with difficulty, but w.as eventually taken by the police last evening, through the informa tion of the younger lad. ile, it appears, told Mr Pardy that they were both accus tomed to sleep under Mr Laybourne's store, in Fort-street, and accordingly a nocturnal visit was nude there, and the second run away taken into custody. The latter, we are informed was met by a Humbtr of other boys ia the Domain, while being pursued subsequent to the robbery, and gave them 11s not to say where ho was, and they, on hearing of the tbeft, returned the money to Mr White. Tho boys' name is Knox.and they are re ported to live somewhere in Freeman's Way. They confess to jiave. successfully robbed tills and shops 'in iNewton and other parts of the city and suburbs, the elder committing the robbery' while the >oiinger acted os look-out. The police have the matter in hand, and Mr White'is prepared to appear against them.

Very little business was done on 'change to-day. Colonial Bank shares were quitted at 50a; South British, 62s 6d; Loan and Mercantile, £6 2s 6d. There were buyers of Standards at 16s 3d ; National Mort gage, 335; and Union Sash and J}oor at £8 17s 6d. (Queen of Beautys wore sold at 14s, and Premiers were enquired for at Vs.' Vaccination at arijQHme at Hill's Central Drug Store, opposite tho Theatre Royal, with Pnre English Cn.lt Lymph, Colonial Calf Lymph, or Humanised Lymph from healthy children.— ADVT. J . ■.: ■

THE BACHELORS' BALL.

The Choral Hall, last evening presented a really charming scene. The exquisite toste displayed in the decorations (as already described atjconsiderable length); the gay assemblage of the youth and beauty of both city and suburbs; the rich costuming of the fair ones in variegated huep, from the unpretentious whiu to the more showy cardinal, intermingled ' with numberless other Bhade3 in rich dress stuffs; the crowded hall, the animating dance, and the apparent effort made by everyone to please both themselves and others —all presented for the on-looker a picture of great beauty, calling forth much admiration. The Bachelors' Ball certainly proved the moat succe9aful affair of the kind yet given here. The weather was propitious throngh out the evening, enabling over 500 ladies and gentlemen to attend and take part in the splendid entertainment provided V by the energy of the promoters, Bpecial credit being due to the Masters of Cere, monies and Stewards, who worked with commendable spirit throughout. Commo. dore Erskine and the officers of H.M.S. Nelson, attended in evening dress, and Captain Kercher and officers of the Ger. • ■ ' man corvette Carola, in undress uniform, : . .Shortly before nine o'clock, the fine band from H.M.S. Nelson, under Band-master Daly, took up an elevated position in the gallery, and the strains of "The Times" were thence watted with arousing effect through the ball. The ball was opened by - Commodore Erskine and Mrs J, M. Clark, with Mr Hean and Mrs J. E. Macdonald vis a vis; Mr Harris and Mrs Isaacs, Cap tain Karcher and Mrs Murray Mosre com. pletiug the first set. LADIKS'DKESSES. The costuming, on the whole, was very rich and appropriate, a departure from many styles moat prominent at the Citizen's Ball being noticeable. The costumes gene ; rally were particularly marked by the i '' Colonial " styles, few of the recent London i fashions having been adopted. Dreßses were • mostly worn short, very tew trains • being observable. The " pointed bodice " " proved the more popular style, princess 1 robes being decidedly in the minority, • Piak, which was the colour most generally ' adopted at the Citizens' Ball, was almost I discarded, blue assuming the leading posi tion, cre"rae and white coming next in res pect of popularity, while cardinal aad piafc 'A were only patronised by a few, Tnere were many really pretty dresses; and it is a matter for regret that the crowded ball . room wonld not permit of a better vlevrof i maay more than it was possible to obtain ; f . last evening. The cre'me satin costumes i were generally the more striking and grace . fill, while gayer-coloured dresses were | decidedly in the minority. I append a [ deacription of the dresies, with wearers' namei, so far as it was possible to obtain T such with correctness : — f Mrs Aitken: Light blue silk, with rich t trimming. 1 Miss Aitken: Blue silk with lace, - t Mrs F. VY. Brookfield : Black silk dress c with wreaths of flowers; al«o head-dresßof a flowers. c Mies Ida Brookiield : Blue silk, trimmed . with tinsel gauze and fringe. a Mrs J. 41. firigham : Ivory white satiu, y Mrs J. M. Clark: White silk, trimmed i- with old gold. ' : Mrs Cotter: Black satin, trimmed with ■ cardinal, and silver fringe.. ,f Mrs Chins: White satin, with sashes 'of • . sky-blue of the sa.me material. a Mits Churton : White satin, trimmed a with lace, [. i Mrs Colonel Dawson: Black valvet, trim meet with black silk and crAme satin. „ Miss Coates : Blue cashmere. r Miss Dickey: Black velvot body with i:,; [\ old gold satin skirt. Miss Dunnet: Salmon coloured silk, with black velvet bodice. Mrs Daveny : Blue silk, 3 Ml«s Dayeny : White tarletan. s Miss Fairburn : White silk and net, | Misss Fen ton : White silk and lace. ', Miss Falloon: Pink silk, trimmed with 1 y white Bwansdown. a Mrs Greenwood: Cardinal satin with i, white lace. c Mrs Hughes : Violet silk, trimmed with m ■a white, and light cap. c Miis Hughes: Pale pink satin and crime - o lace. c Misi Mary Hahtoad : White lustre, with ■iS i- rich satin trimmings. l- Alias Harma : Pale blue satin and white lu-00. ,t Mrs Haines: Cr6me silk, trimmed with I o pompadour and white lace, c Mrs E. Isaacs: Cre'me silk, with fawn a coloured trimmings. c Mrs A. E, Isaacs : Pale blue satin, with I >t white lace. Miss Jennie Isaacs: White satin, trimmed \ with pink. Miss Kate Isaacs: Cre'me and cardinal 'i n satin, with silver fringe, g Miss Johnston : White silk, with pointed tunic of green satin, g Mts Laurence: Cardinal silk, trimmed §§ 1. with light grey. Mrs uiwford : Black silk, c Miss Lawford : Plain black velvet, d Mrs Lodder: Black velvet, trimmed with is black satin, and pink pleating around the skirt. Miss Lodder : Black velvet and cre'me satin bodice, with cardinal sash, c Miss E. Lodder: White and blue satin. >■ Miss Moss: White silk, with white plush c bodice. f. Miss Mowbray i Crime silk, with sprays tt of flowers. d Mrs Macdonald : Plum coloured satin, d with white lace. Miss Macdonald: Crime silk, with » lace. tt Mrs T. Morrin: Fawn coloured satin, ; r > with pale blue trimming. Mrs A. Nathan : White satin. '■ Mra D. Nathan : Black silk, with black ; ; r Spanish lace end pink silk trimming. c Mrs Nelson: Blaok grenadine trimmed c with scarlet and primrose, d Mrs Pnrchas : Black silk, and lace trim e iningg, c Miss Edith Purchas s Blaok satin, with '::U is black velvet bodice, and blue wreaths of ?» flowers. ir Miss Amy Purchas: Crdme satin, ailk ffi c lace, and enmsou saih ; wreatk of flowen c oa the head. « Mrs C. B. Stone ! Blue silk. • Mrs T. Philion : White satin. • Mrs Tobbs: Black silk, with pule blu 6 flowers, s Miss Taylor: Black satin, with cardinal l- satin bodice. if Mrs Yon der Heyde: Black velvet, with • o crdme net., . . j. t Miis Wayland: Pale blue satin, with 5 c white lace, t. LIST OF VISITORS. The following is a list of visitors as far ' as it is possible to obtain such :— Messrs R. Anderson, Alnslle. Arnold Mrs \: and Miss Aitken, Mr and Mrs Graves Alokou ■* Mr A. Alcken. .Messrs W. V. Blnaon. Boylan. J. F. Bwlan, • F. M. Burtt, T. Braisey, J. Baber, Mrs J Bnok i- l»nd. Burton. Bain, Mrs Baber, Mr and Mrs v Bull, Miss Hartley, Mr and Mrs W, f F. Buokland, Mr, Mrs, and Ming Babw, Mr 1- and Mrs - Boardm&u. Mrs and Misses Brookfield, the Misses Brewer, Mlts Browning, ¥ 0 Mies Bsssott. Mr and Mrs F. W, Brookfhld, . n Mrs Bloomfleld. Mr and Mrs H. Brett, Mlsi Bower, Mlbb Boylan. Mr and Mrs Brlgham. n *lrn Breen. Mrs and Mis tea Barstow, Mr T. M, „ Barstow, Mrs Benzonl, Miss B'uoe, B, Brown -0 lnR. d Messrs J. Coates. \V. Coleman, F. Churton, W. Crothers, W. Grow, Carrlck. F. Corbßtt, 'If I, Mr and Mrs Comlskey, Mr and Mrs J. M, m o Clark, Mr Choasemnn, Mr and Mrs Cotter, „ Mits Corbott, Miss. C. Oiokson, Miss Oaihell, H v Miss Clayton, Mrs and Misses Ooleman, < 0 Mins Connell, Miss (Jassen, Mr and Mrs ;(;?.'; s OhlDsr. Miss Colbeok. Mr and Mrs Cnlpan, Mr c (Jleghorn, Mr and Miss Coates, Miss Corbett. ■ , Miss N. Corbett, Mr and Mrs Cleghoro, Mr and » MissChnrton. . -i :. Mr H. Davlo, Mrs Dawson, Mrß Dlokson, li Miss Dickey. Miss Davaney, uaptain and Mm c Oaveney, Miss Donnett, Misa Donglas. Miss Davis, Uolonel and Mrs Oaweoo, Mr and Mrs . •" Devore. , Mr f. Karl. Captain B van*. Mr Krtnß. Mrs i. Eaton, Commodore Krakino, Mr and Mrs KUuos, Mr and Mrs Khrenlrled. Mr O. J. Kllor. 1 Mr Fairbnrn, Miss Falrbnrn, Mrs and Mies .1 Fen top. Mrs Fairburn, Miss Falloon, MIB9 . . Flood, Mr Fenton. Mr Green way, Mr H. E. Goldsbro', Mr Groomj > Mr Greenwood, Mr Grasaon, Mlsces Sbayle » Goorpe, Mrs and the Misses Goldsbro', and , Mrs H. Gllflilan, Mr and Mra F, N. George, , Mr and Mrß B. C. Greenwood, Mr and Mra Grlerson, Miss Graham. r Messrs E. W. Haniner, J. Hanltaln, T. Hen- ■ c dereon, — Holmes, H. F, Howard, Captain Hird. Meesrs Hazlett, Hemus, Miss Haana, ' Misa Hamlln, Mr, -Mrt. and the Misses HIU. Mr and Mrs Hales. Miss Ralatead, Mlsb Mary s Halsto&d, pr. Mrs, and Miss Hooper, Colonel f and Misses Hanltain, Mr, Mrs, and the Mlssea i IJugh'B, Misd Uarley, Mrs and Miss Thome, Mr Haan, Mrand Mra HuU. Mr T, W. Hioksori, b Miss Hull, Mr A. G. Hay, Dr and Mrs HonOj e man, Mrs' HAines. ■' ' -. j Messrs it. B. Isaaos, A, Hi Joneß.Mlnaas Jervla. Mr and Mra Barton lieland,. Mrs K. leaaos, • Mr and Mrs A. K. Isaaos; Misses Isaacs. " >M Miss Johnson, Mr, Mra, and Miss Jackson, Mr T. Jaokßon. '■ Messrs J. King, H. Kinder, L. it, KoeslnK, Mr 3 and Mrs Kelly. MissKeealng, Mrs K.Kseslng', 1 Mr K<-ith, Mr J. Klsellng, Miss Klßlllne. i Messrs P. Lundon H. Lundon. A, Lodder. 1 Lawr»noa, Mrs Lalshloy. Mrs and the Misses s Lodder, Mr and Mrs Lawfordf Mr Lodge. rMr . Lndbrook, Mr and Mrs Lewis, MUs L. Lawfard, j- Mlnsei Lodge, Mr E. P, Lvdjow. • ' ' I Mr, Mrs, and Miis Maseflold, Mobbw w. C Mowbray, • MaoEluiffan, Medaleeow, Dr ■ MoMillan, Missis K. Maoon,'3. B.'Mowbrar. , Mathlap, T. Mobelos, H. MboattO, Miss V. Mar- Si 1 tin, Mr Manro,'Mr and Mrs MeK»r, Mlea i Martdoa, Mi«» Mo AUnm, Major ana lira Mar ■ row. Mr and Mrs A. V. Maodonald, Mr '■'/& . „ f>J[.Mi "' ''• :■'■:■, ■ ....•••■■' .:": '"■■■■ •"■;:■ i

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. JULY 14



nHE aP CUTLEKT. THOM A*i B~A MU X h Haajußt rocolvod A NEW STOCK OF BEST CUTLEEY, r Or DIRECT FROM BHFMELD, TR» Consisting ot ■ ■ Ivor?. Dessert, and Table Knlvojj Bone Dessert Knives, from !)■) por doz Bono Table Knives, from 12u per don Pooket Knives, Solbmw, Razors, &o Also, Hlootro-piato Forks, Spoons, Cruets, &o. Alii 'rriß above seoDS abb belling vert CHEAP. Wholesale and Retail, THOMAS 8 A M U X L, ib. qukrn-btrrkt '- (Oppositb Town Clock). HOUSES "built on the weekly payment system.—Apply Waller. No. 2, Oration Road< off Xi per Pass. ANN'S Celebrated Fire ana Thief Proof Safes, various sizes, now landing.— B, and A. Isaacs, Agents. £B-§ £\ TO £10,000 LKNT on Bolldtnß ' 3b X" Booto»TPrtw*»toß, or on other terms ' to eait bonoweis. Allotments bonght and Houses bnUt on w»okly payment system. ' Mortaagee »nd Loans negotiated. Bee List of ' PropSSoa for Bale en Ith page. Six per ©ant, '. allowed on money dapanltea tor Investment.— C. VfiUAAMBOrt, Land. Kntato and Financial . Agent and Valuator Vnloan liana. ' TpONSONBIf HIGHWAY DISJTRICT. *" BLKOMON OF TRUSTEES AND OF AUDITORS. Unffoc Begnlatlon of Jjooal Bleotlona Act, 1876. Notlco is hereby given that an BLKOTIOKT will bo holden at the fonsonby Hall, on MON DAY, the Slat day of Jnly instant,- of Five ■ Qualified Persons to act as Trustees of the Pousonbr Highway District: and an Uleotlon, at same time and pises, of Two Persons as Anaitore of Acoonnts of the DUtriot Board. Nemlnatloni-Ia writing—for the respective •= «ar uri/iM w> M0KIN8TB? . ;" netnrnlng Offloor. l:'■ yoßßwm»y, Mta jmiy, lm,. , . • ;; f



Special Advertisements. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! I bare bought, at auotlon, a Lot of SLIGHTLY DAMAGED CARPETS, whioh will bo sold Ohoap. 38-Inob Felt Carpet, 1/21, worth 1/fi Very Wido 51-lnch Felt Curpot, 2/7 J. W«rth Hi UO Yards Dutch Carpet, 31 Inches, /S yard to Lot of Good Kidderminster Carpeta, 8/9, worth A Nioo Assortment of Tapestry Carpet*, ro dnoed from 2/6 27-inoh Flooroloth, 1/. 1/1 yard 38-inoh Flooroloth, 1/3. I/9, 2/6 Lot tit Coooa Door Mats to clear, 1/8,1/11,2/0 80 Hearth Burs, beautiful patterns, 6/11, worth Donble-wldth Boarlot Bopp, all wool, 3/. worth Orlmßon and Boarlet Moreen, 1/. worth V Crimson and Scarlet Oamaalc. 27 inohes, all wool rednood to 1/6, worth 2/6 Ladlea' Cloth Jaokets, Dolmans, ana Ulsters, greatly radaoed , , Fanoy Wool Squeirea, at half; prloe to olear, from /8 Towels from 2/5 per dor.on The above lines are spoolal, and worthy of at tention, and will be qnloUly sold at abovo prlcoa; alas, a Lame Lot of Job Linos, frorthy of attention. Viva % Discount (One Shilling) oil' Blvery Found for Cash, at WIBLIAM K. BRIDGMAN'S, JUNCTION J)RAPBBY -^ARKHOUSB, Ufpbb Qunswr-BiiiKST. Genuine Clearing Sale OF CLOTHING, U SHinTa^^^aißßV. & & SHIRrW NNR SB 03IKUy' & FLA.^NKL3, &C, &C, &O. gAMUKL (JOOMBBS (J O HaVinK PURCHASED TBB PBUUIBES at pteaent ocoupled by them, lntoad mak- In* Extensive Alterations to meet the seQnlrements of their in creasing Bnslnasa. Before the alterations are commenoed, it wll be necessary to KKDUOIt TBKIR IMMKNBB STOOK, . In order to do this, Saninol Coombes & C». WILL HOLD A OLKARINQ BALK Commonolng on FBIDAX NKXT. THE STOCK WILL BB BKDUOED IN BADE DEPARTMENT TO BUOH PBICK3 AS MUST KFFKOT A SPEHDY OLKARANCK. In this Sale will be Included the STOOK of the ABSTRALIAH OLOTHINO AND DfIiPBRV OOMPANT, PURCHASED BY SAMUEL COOMBE3 & CO, FOR OAB H. ALSO, ABOUT G6 CASES AND BALES OF OOOD3 JUBT BBINO LANDBD. Rkmkmbkb I—THE SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY MORNING. DOME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. QAMUEL r^OOMBES & /^O., Thh new Zkalaud Clothino Company, 88, QUKKN ■ST R X ffi T. Opposite Wyndhiuu-atroot,



Gtßeat Cleaking-out Sale OF WINTER DRESS GOODS WINTER DKESS GOODS WINTER DkESS GOOD& MANTLES MILLINBBY MANTLKS MILLINERY MAMTLES MILLINKRY AND GENERAL DRAFERY GENERAL DRAPERY PREVIOUS TO STOOK.TAKING. t'NTIKK STOCK RBDUOKD. Also, TBK PER OBNT. (or TWO SHIIXINGS In the Pound) DISCOUNT allowed on all CASH PURCHASES ovhb One Found. THIS Clearing Salb TO LA&T JSIX W^ EE X S ONiY After which no DISCO CTNT WILL BE ALLOWED. A JTINABURY & Q 0., 301 & 206. UKKN-BTKKIST.3 ITKHAVE KECEIVED A LiRGB QUANTITY OF LT>LAOK pLOTH T ADIKS' £> \j . tIAGKKTS, FOBCBASBD OIIEAr, AT THB KND OF TUB BHABON. THKY WILL UK OFFERKD AT LOW PRICKS. J, COBSBAVK & C° ■PROM THIS DATE, 5 PER OKNT 5 WiLii be Allowed ON ALL CASH PURCHASES TBOM Qnk Pound And Ufwabds. J. CQSGRAVE!& CO. UALCIONE & ORIENT STEAMER. We are now Opening np from above Vessels the VBRY LATKBT STYLES to Millinery (very stylish) Dress Goods Untrlmmed Bonneta Plain] and firooaded and Hats Velvets The New Flower Head Plain and Brooided _ Dress Velveteens jaoe Goods Mantles and Jaokets Fanoy Wool Hoods Ulsters Taffeta Glaoes Hosiery KID GLOVES (Ist Choice), not to be bod elsewhere. Blankets Towels Flannels, PlalnS: Twill Corsets .Calicos . Cretonnes greetings TeaOloths.fto. A Very Complete Assortment of BABY LINKN AND LADIES' & CHILD81 UNDBROLOTBING. Boys' Bolts I Collars Hoys" Ulsters Shirts Boys' Hats I Hosiery TBBMBI 5 BEB CENT, DIBOOUXt FOB 0188. MILNK AND ChOYCE^ ',! AUOKLAND, ;



Special Advertisements. rpHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH j HAVE FOX BALK t- I' 'i drown Blonr, In eaoka, IOCa and[so'a ( "Champion" „ ~ « .. , "Cantab' '.. » ] Sharps ~ Bran Kowl Wheat WHARF MiHi Auckland _ W. J. H URST & C°- HAVK ON SALK PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT TARTARIAN SKKD OAT 3 Bttliti'a i In. BONKDUBT BKIiL'S BONRffLOUK NKWOABrLTE BONKITLOUB VICTORIAN BONKDUST AUOKLANI) BONKDU3T PKRUVI4N AND OTHER GUANOS BUPKR PHOBPIIATK HURST'S MIXTURK. &0,, So,, &0. Also, PKIME TABLE POTATOES And, OATEN CHAFF (Superior Suinplo) MAIZE. OATS, BRAN BARLKY, VOWh WBKAT WOOD'S FLOUR. SHARPS nARLKYMKAL. OATMKAIj WK HAVK ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARKIVK. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OF KVBRY DESCRIPTION, ST KAM KNGINKS THKASHINO MAOHINKS. DRILLS. &C. &0., &O. \Y" # J # ELuRST & Co., 101, QUKKN-STRKKT, AnoklandL.



Smokers, whose Indulgence in the weed Is oonUnnous, should -asa Twt snoh a oordlal aa UDOIJHO WOLFB'B 80HIKDAM AEOMATIO BohSapm. for these palpable reasons: Tobaoco drama the saUvary Rlanda and deranges the nervous organism. It Is a powerful drug, that tells on the strongest constitution. It Invites dyspepslaT heartburn, Indigestion, nausea, often brSSSnaI on tremor. a»d ita fumes Impair the vision While this ollilr may obviate those results, It will certainly braoo the system against its pernlelous etteo*«; •