SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER }™morrow Morning. 11.28 SUNSKT.-Tbls Evening, 5.13 BUNRIBE.-To-morrow Mor-iing, R 5S MOON'S AGE.-Lost Quarter, flth, 8,5. p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVBSUJO.

Ocean, fchconor. Rust,, from Opotlki _ Agnea Donald, schooner, Mnrray, from Karo tonga TO-DAY. Glonolg. s.s.. Stophonson. from T«""«? Wellington, S.s., Farquhnr, from KUBaen

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVBNINO.

Argilo, 8.8., Crawford, forWhnnsaiol

TO-DAY. Glenlora. barque Scotland, for Wolllntfon Young Dick, sohoouer, GroJnwcod, for Whan garoa

IMPORTS.

Per Agnes Donald, from Rarotonga-15 bales ootton?7islbs pearl shell. 1 bagsawOWOOt, WO bunohes bansnns, 45tona copra, 3 bales kapok.

EXPORTS.

Per Advance, for Atiu-40 tons biscuit, 8 kegs beef. 5 boxes soap, 1000 feet sawn timber.

INWIHDS COABTWiBE.-Adoh. from o Thames ; nhrintlns from Rusteil. with tb muib opai, Ocean from Opotlki, with 311 sacks maize; Lot from ivalheko. with 40 tons wood jUrttKOl, from Thames: Mans, from Mercury Bay. with 26 OPOtt timber. Outwarps Coastwise.-Merpnry.farTairus; S-a Breeze, for Rmaell; Curalie. for Resell oem. for Ngungiiru; Mariner for Rua-.el Zlllah, for Thatneß ; Adah, for Whangarel; Christina, for Knssell ; _oe. fnr Walheke; Orakel. for Thamea; Fanny Thornton, for Hokianga ; Mano. for Mercury Bay. There will bo no Union Company* steamer arriving from tho South ou Monday. The Hero, from Melbourne via Southern port£ Is exported here en Thursday morning. The Manapourl will arrive from Sjdney early on Wednesday; proooeding South at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The Talarna, from Wjl, may put in nn appearance on Tuesday or Wednesday. Tho 8 b. Wellington arrived from Kusaell and Northern pons at 8 s.m. to-day. l'mwet!- Mr and MrsMargott. Messrs Wilson, Paw lint:■>, Molesworth, Phi pps, Soally, Sexomett, Gordon, Larklns. Bromflold, McConiell, McKay, Mar tin, Ashwell, and P'irty |3). Cargo: 280 sacks gum and a quantity ot sundries. Tho S.S, Oretl is expected to arrive from Gl-, borno and Nopior about Monday afternoon. The schooner Ad ranee olear.d tho Cußtoma for Atm to-day. The barque Prospec'or entered out at the Onstoms for Sydney today. She goes thence Umber laden. Tho schooner Agnes Donald returned from a lengthy cruise among the Islands latela.it.nighi. She loft Raiatoa oa the 12th Jano; callod _t Rurutu, and left for Mauky on tho 17th, arrlylra off the hitter port on the 20th; was detained there until the 29th. For six days it was blow ing a gale from N.W. veering to S.W.. with ooStlnuol rain and tor/lflo equails at time.!. I'hence proceeded to Atiu and Rarotongii. arriving there on the 2nd July. Palled agalo for Auckland on the 6th. Poor Knights was made on Thursday evening last, aftor a perilous voyage, during which terrlblo weather was en connterod, and a largo quantity of cargo had to bo thrown over-board to lighten iho vessel. __f Thcnoe to port light northerly winds. Arriv»d ..'ttt,it>m. yeatorday. Pasießgars:—MraadMra / Goodman, Mr A. C. Edinborough, Mr Konna-t, and ono native.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

• DEPARTURKS^. --r .-™.^{{i- ( j^^j;te.V'll&W_tteif, for Waltara Howonn, 5.8.. Soott, for Wongamil

The Onion Company's ataamor Penguin la due from the South shortly after noon to-morrow, sue returns South, according to nnnonnoemeut, nt 1 p.m, on Tuesday.

The Northern Coaipanj'a'siloamera _Jao,ji_fror and Kowudo left to-day-tha (oncer abnut djy. light, for Waltora, wlt*i 40 tmiß Bundriea, and the latter at noon, for Wanganul, with 30 tona Of cargo and several passengora.

The 8.8. L»lla Rookh loft Waltara at 2 p.m. yesterday, and would urrlvo some time this afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

PoiiTCHAT,Mr,B3, Friday,

' 'Called: Hero, a.s.i for the Worth. Pasnengtrs for Auokland ;-Mr and Mrs Glover and 2 child ren, Misses liranr, and Kay, Messrs H. Hore, H. Webber, aad Southern. Fc; Sydney: Mr W. Hoggs. .' */•

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab offl.ee, Saturday.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WEEKLY BEPOBT.

At the Haymarkoi ou Friday, owU'g to the Wet weather, hay and straw were not so plen tiful oa usual, and fur tho same reason wer 0 slightly lowrfr ia valuo. Meadow bay broug t from 3d to Is 3i the cwt.; atraw, from iua to 46a the load. Elgty-two bales of preßsed 4 buy aVaraiid 3a 6d the owt. The coast malzo foui. d a buyer at la Gd per buahel. 'Ihere was a large number of horans broaght forward, and young ono* in good condition met with n ready sale. Mr R. Arthur reports of hia Friday's Bale, whioh was largely attendod: Fcwia, la 8d to 2a lOd oaoh; j angle game, 12a 3d to 3d; houdnnß. 63 3i; brahmaa, Za 6d to 3a 2d :! turkeys. 6s 8d : ducks, 2a 8d to 3s Id; geese, la 3d to 5a 31; emill ptga, la to 5a 61; seed potatoes, X ; mangoldf, la 84; onions, }d to 3d: oar. rots. 3a to la; pumpkins, 2s 6d to 3s 8d; apple?, 13d 6d to 153 3d per C6se and 2d to lid per lb; lemons, did to la per dozen; citrons, 2Jd to 3d; shaddocks, 7(1; jam (damaged), 5s li 1 to 5s 9i; oheeto, 2d 10 7d; bacon and hams, 2d to 9Jd; butter. 2d to lOd; oats, is to Id 3d; oata (laiaaged), 23 3d: incize, sa3d ; damaged, 3s 31 to 3s Gd; lollies, SJd; blsonits, 5d to 6Jd; box tea, 245; half-ohest tea, is 2d per lb: flour, £13 10-; sugar, 3Jct to X.A; salt, la 9.1 to sb; currants (damaged), 3d to 3Jd; sarainea, 5d 6d; ooffee, is 2d- to la 3d; bran, (id lCd; oatmeal, id por lb; Boao, 275; Unseed, 3d per lb. - Mr W, Dowden held hia usual weekly sale of produce, groor.rißS, eta, at his auction matt yesterday. '1 he following p'icoa were ob tulnod :-Pota.oef, £3 5a nerton; onions, Jdto Ji pet lb; fowl wheat, la 4d to 4a 9d per boshei; miize, IS 7d to ss: flour, 12a to 14a per 1001b b»g; bacon. 5d to 7d; too. la Id to Is 7d par lb. A large quantity of miscellaneous goods were dißDOaerl of at fair pricea Messrs Carbines and Taylor report :- Poultry : Fowls, Id 104 to 3s Ga; young pigs, 5s tossGd. The trees, .shrub?, Sto., fetched good priced, and werealloleared. Produce : Hams and bacon, 3d to 7d; cheese, Bid to 7J'l; salt butter, lOd to Is; baef, 2d, potatoes. £3 ro £3 10a; onions, id to *}d; pumpkins, 2d 6d to 3j ; carrots, 2d 9d to 3d; cabbages, 2a por bag: oatn, 3a lOd; maize. 4a61 to 5d 3d; bran, 7j ; sl'arpa, 83; flour, 148; oatmeal, 18j; chaff. 2d to 2j Gd per bag; tea, Is 2d to 2a; boxes, 11a 6 1 to 2lj ; ang*r, \\d ; oandlea, 73d; soap. 10s; mustard, 9a per dozen; Blaroh, 4a; oom flour. Grt; kproasne, la lOd. Household furniture, clothing, and sundries Were all cleared, • *

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

AUGUST 5, 1882. Abbott's Opera House—Thompson's Zulu War Diorama. S p.m. Kohloi's Wax Work?, adjoining Mr Phillips's Shop, Queon-atroot, 10 a.m. to 10 P.m. Frenoh Literary Class, Wellealoy-stroot, 7.50 p.m.

V.M.C. A.—Devotional Mooting. 7.30 p.m,

Mail Notice.

HAILS WILL CLOSH 18 UnDBB.— This day. For Thamos, por Kotomahana, at 1 p.m. Monday, 7th Instant. For Corornandol. per Corornandol, at 11,30 a.m. For Whltlongl and Upper MUI, por Vlngal, at For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotlki, por Wellington, at X x> m. For Russell, Kawakawo, Wangaroa, and Mon gonul per Glonolg, at X p.m. Far Thames, per Knterprise, at 6 30 n.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 30 p.m. Tuesday. Bth Inst. For Walwera, Kawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltara, per Maogregor, at 11 a.m. For Taranatd and Southern ports, per Penguin, , at 11 a.m. For Whangarel Hoods, Wolpa. Whangarel, and Mongapal, per Argylo. at X p.m. Tuesday, 15th Inst. Por r».s. Australia as follow :— For donrtwtoh Islands, United Btatea of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Karope, at 1 p.m. ._.,,.. , For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an antra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be rooeived by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. _ This mall will be due In London, on Mon day, Septembur 25tb, 1881. Si B. 8183, Chief Poatmastor. Chief Poet-ofltce. Auokland.

Birth.

BOOTH.-At Derwent Cottage. Devonport, on AuKust Ith. Mrs. JosoDh Booth of a daughter, aiLLANUKKP.—On Ist August, at her resi dence. Qrattan Crescent Auokland, tho wife of C. GManders of a son. BTICHBURY.-On August 3rd. at her resi dence, View-street. Parnoll, the wife of Wm. -tiohbnry of a son.

Death.

DUNCAN.-On August sth, at 72, Grey-atreet. Kllza Allan Watson, the beloved wife of Alex. Duncan, aged 11 years. TAir.-On August Ith, 1882, at Upper Union- Btroet, Mary Ann Hawthorn Talt, aged 5 yeara. youngest daughter of John W. and Janet Talt. The funeral will leave her beloved parents residence, Upper Unlon-st., near St. James'a Churoh. to-morrow. 6th Inßtant, at 3 o'olook, Frionds are respectfully invited to attend.

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

For the cause that lacks assistsnee. For the wrong that need, resistance For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

A cbisis of vast importance has now been reached in the Egyptian quarrel, and tremendous issues hang upon the course of events daring the next few days. This crisis may be said to be twofold. The labours of the Constantinople Conference are drawing to a close, and the result of these labours must either be the consolidation ot peace and peaceful relations, or an ebulli tion of warlike elements, leading perhaps to general war. A proposal made by Italy that the neutrality of the Suez Canal should be secured by a joint occupation by all the Great Powers has received the assent of Germany, Austria, Russia, and Turkey j but the French and British ambassadors have refrained from expressing any opinion, This abstention amounts to posi tive dissent from the proposition ou the part ot the two last-named Powers, tor it cannot be conceived that their plenipotentiaries were not supplied with full instruction* on such a vital point as this. Britain and Fiance, not without reason, claim a para mount interest in the great watery highway across the -Isthmus of Suez, and, as we have seen, they show a jealous sensibility in asserting that interest. They were will ing to admit Italy into partnership in their scheme, out of deference to the great com mercial interests which the latter Power also has in Egypt; but Italy for some reason has eeen fit to decline the Anglo- French Alliance and to throw in her lot in stead with the Central and Western European Powers. Italian interests clearly pointed in the direction of a Western Alliance, but probably fear, or the instinct of self-preservation, has determined her course of action in the exactly opposite direction. She has more to fear from Austrian ambition at home, than from French aggression abroad; the bulk of her trade is to the eastward ; and she may even dream of being able to check the spread of French and British commerce in a field which she may claim as her own; and so she has chosen a course which, while securing the friendship of Austria and Germany, is calculated to give a blow to French pretensions. The ministerial' crisis in France renders more problematical than ever the policy of that coun try ; but the present state of affairs at the Constantinople Conference proves that, in spite oi herself, there is no other couise open to Frdnce but an English alliance. This, then, is the first a3pect of the JSgyptian crisis, as presently developed:—A direct conflict of opinion has arisen'between Britain and [France—or possibly Britain alone-and the other European Powers, on the question ol inter ference in Egypt. The stand taken up by Britain is not only a very decided one, but she has enforced her policy by active inter vention, What will be the upshot? Will Britain draw back from the position she has assumed, or will the other Powers modify their views? <- ne of these two things'must happen, if serious complica tions ate to be avoided, Britain, we are convinced, will not, and ought not to fiinch one iota from her declared policy, so that the issues of war and peace may be said to hang ,upon the temper of tho other Powers, There is a clear casus belli; but in view of tbe great con vulsion which would ensue upon the out break of hostilities, the Powers may well pause and see if some way to avoid a terrible war may aot be be found, consis tent with the honour and interests of all,

The second aspect of the crisis has more imminence, but does not threaten a, general war. Supposing the Powers to agree ,io the action of Britain, it is evident that Tarkey will be a far fro»ji willing party to the arrangement. The other day we hinted at the possibility of Turkey patching up a hollow peace in Egypt; and it is now evident that the Sultan's object was as stated. lUppms m ibeP-rteba,,dm orders to Turkish newspapers that tbey must not comment in a hostile manner upon Arabi Pasha, « «^lfe_d^d to difficulty was expected on the arrival of the |

Turkish forces in Egypt; and in pursuance of his apparent plan, the Sultan declined to proclaim Arabia rebel until the troops Were landed. But with undoubted proofs ' ol the duplicity and perlidy of the Porte, the British Government were not to be hoodwinked by a movement which might really amount to allowing the reinforcement of the rebel army with a body of well disciplined Turks, well officered, aud pos sessed of improved munitions of war. If the Sultan—the Commander of the Faith ful — W ero to proclaim Arubi a rebel against his authority, the National rising in Egypt would be deprived of the powerful aid which it receives from the teligiouß fanati cism of the Arab i. But, backed by active support f-orn Turkey, ihe movement would sprtiul like wildliie and the subjugation of the lebela would I econie a niatier of great difficulty. The Sultan seems tno far com mitted to Arabi and the Nationalists to abandon their cause ; and that Britain ap prehends further treachery fiom him is shown by the stipulations that Arabi Pasha should be at once proclaimed a rebel, and that the Turkish troops should be placed under the command of Sir Garnet Wolseley. The Porte might nominally agree to grant the latter condition, though we have as yet no information to that effect; but the former stipulation is most strenu ously resisted. Earl Dufferin, ou behalf of Britain, has intimated to the Porte that the British forces will resist the landing of the Turkish army in Kgypt unless the con dition ia complied with, and has ap pealed to the Powers to join iv coercing lurkey. Judging by past events, we should not expect the Powers to join in upholding the British condition, but should expect them rather to declaro it outside the province of the Conference, and preserve an attitude of neutrality. Iv that case either Turkey must swallow tho bitter pill which Britain has prepared for her, or a collision with the English forces is inevitable The position is briefly this :-Tho Powirs have called upon Turkey to send a force to Egypt; that force is in preparation, and tho Sultan must either send it or alienate himself from the sympathy of those Towers who have hither to been friendly towards him. But if he sends it, m less on the hard leans dictated by Britain, In* virtually declares war against the luiter Power. Russia, Germany, and Austria have no Uoubta powerful incentive , to stir up strife betwei- Turkey and lit it iin, and in encournging the Sultau to resistance to the British demands are calculating on the effect being to haitcn the break-up of the Ottoman power, and*the consequent division of the spoil. Thoy had never a hetter opportunity of furthering that end. The British term-, though absolutely necessary nnd justifiable from our stand point, are most humiliating to the forte ; nnd it is not unlikely that, smarting under the double disgrace of treachery exposed, and so far successfully thwarted, and prompted by the vain hope of an Austro- German alliance, the Sultan may boldly venture all and join issue with England, his old and faithful ally. In Egypt, events arc pushing themselves to a solution. A party of Arabs has surprised a British outpost, and has subsequently been repulsed, and the rebel forces aro slowly approaching Alexandria nnd threatoniuc to attack it. If Arabi continues his aggressive tactics, tho British forces will be compelled to abandon their defensive atti tude, and make active war upon the rebels; and thus the military operations, by out running the devious march of diplomacy, may solve some of tho difficulties which at present beset tho Egyptian trouble en every ' side.

SATURDAY. AUGUST 5. 1882.

On the fourth page of to-day's issuo will be found a report of the meeting of tho Board of Education, and a letter on tho Parnell water supply. Mr J. Boland, blacksmith, of Oiiohunga, mot with a serious accident ou Thursday. He was engaged shoeing a horse wben the animal became restive and kicked hint on the leg, breaking it close to the unklc. The subject of liev. C. M. Nelson's ser mon to-morrow evening in St. Paul's dihe dral Church will be " Petty Dishonesty." A fatal accident occurred on the 20th July to Mr Alex nider, a storekeeper at utakcho, by a fall from his horse. At the inquest on the body it was shewn that deceased ban ridden at a rapid pace down to the Otakeho bridge, and wa3 thrown iv the descant down the hill. Deceased was generally respected iv the neighbourhood, aud for merly belonged to the Waikato. His lifj was iusuied In (ho Australian Mutual fur £250.

Mr J. Robinson's rotary rjuarlz crusher was in motion yesterday at the Phreuix Foundry of Messrs Fraser and Tinne. A number of old miners and machinists were present, and expressed satisfaction with tho ptinciple of tho machine. When doing full work the force is equal to one horse-power. When quariz is not being fed an ordinary mail can drive the crusher. A ton of hard quartz is reduced to four powders in six lours. Thocrushir was put in operation this afternoon in the presence of a number of persons, and favourable opinions ex pressed. It is tho intention ot tho Ficc Templars to hold a social gathering on the 28th of this month. An attractive programme will be prepared for the occasion, which will bo duly advertised. We aro authorised to state thai the law suit which has for some time been pending between Charles Rin?, as trustee of th estate of the late Hta Taurus, and the Success Gold Mining Company, Coroman del, relative to the posessiou of ihe ground worked by the company, has been settled out of Court, so that the company has now an undisputed title to their ground, Mr Robeijt Love, ageut for the Royal Australian Circus, who arrived a few days ago, is arranging for the opening,which will take place on Saturday next, This circus has made a very successful tour thiough the colonies since it was in Auckland four years ago, under the management of Mi- Henry Barton. Judging from the reports in our southern cmtemporatLcs, the circus is equally good under its present manage ment as on its last visit here, It lias enjoyed a large patronage through the south, and if in proportion to its merits, there is a treat in store for the lovers of equestrianism, A pleasant evening was spent by the teachers of St, Paul's Sunday-s hool at the Parsonage on Thurßdgy last. The whole of the teachers were present, and everything was most enjoyable. The object of the gathering was to say farewell for v season to Miss Pulman, a young lady who was initiated, when a child, into the infant class of this school, and who, by constant attendance and studious effort, became one of its most active teachers. Dunns' the evening the Rev. C, M, Neh-on, M.A., pre sented a handsomely bound volume, in the name of all the teachers'to Miss Pulman, ss a token of their esteem and affection towards her. A similar presentation was made to Miss Winchcombe, another lady teacher, now of Gisborne. We learn that the order for the payment of £500 to Robert Barlow,for his capture of Winiata, is ou its way from Wellington, and will most likely be paid to him in the course of next week. The delay in paying the money was contingent on the conviciioo of the prisoner. Superintendent Thomson forwarded Barlow's application,recommend ing prompt payment, as promptitude would have good effect in any similar case that might arise, '10-mcnusv evening's sermon in St, Mat thew's is entitled " The realisation of Jesus in Time aa in Eternity." It has a direct bearing, we understand, on some of the difficulties of the hour, and should, accordingly, prove interesting, especially as reference will doubtless be made to the loss recently sustained by the death of certain old and deeply respected m< rubers of the church. Announcements of Sunday religious ser vices will be found in the usual colump, Home Mission collections at the Anglican churches throughout the diocese. St. Matthews—Evening sermon by Rev. W. Teblis, All. A., on " Renlisation of Jesus in Time and Eternity." St. David's Presby icrian Church -Evening lecture by Rev. i, M. Fraser, " Moses." Lome-street Hall- Mr Jacob Pitman, " Symbolic Language of Scripture." Abbott's Opera House-JJr Geo. A. Brown, "Spiritualism Unveiled,": 6.30 pm. Evening service in the theatre. The case of Michael Breen, charged with wounding William Creighton, was heard yesterday afternoon before Mr Macdonald. Evidence was taken, aud Dr. Cooper, of the Hospital, was of opinion that the wound on Creighton's forehead was dot caused by an ase as had been alleged, but apparently by falling .against some ragged substance. Complainant gave his account of the

assault in a reluctant and unsatisfactory manner; in fact, he expressed a wish not to press the charge against Breen, who had suffered great provocation. His Worship having weighed the circumstances of the case, discharged the prisoner, recommend jl?g bim to control his" temper in future, fho Waxwork was again largely patronised last evening and to-day, while large numbers M&l^wlK wontrsTfX show. An excellent figure of Arabi Bey has "w, been added to the collection. Two eoncerr, "

The Service of Song Committee of the Hand of Hope Union bus been energetically engaged in the details for the production of "Jessica's First Prayer," for some time past, and having fixed opon Thursday next in (lie Choral Hall, a very succesful affair is anticipated. The programme offered is very attractive, comprising a reading by Mr Spurgeon of a highly interesting and pathetic narrative of " Street Arab Life in London," which will be illustrated by dis solving views, (specially prepared for the servicojand the singing by the Band of Hope Union choir under the baton of Mr Tude hope. Mr Denncs will exhibit the views with his limelight. A rehearsal takes place in the Temperance Hall this evening, at half-past seveu o'clock.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln tbe otherwise good report of the conference of the Auck land Presbytery in your paper of yesterday, there is an error into which your reporter was probably led by some want of clearness of expression on my part. lam represen ted as complaining of having experienced opposition in the matter of competing ser vices for the last twenty-eight years, where as my cause of regret really is that another service has lately been initiated at the sanio hour as mine, in the midst of a small com munity of settlers, to whom I have ministered during that lengthy period, in wfcat has been eminently a labour of love. Hoping that you will kindly give insertion to this explanation, I am, Ike, John MACKY, The Manse, Otnrs, August 4th, 18S2.

A musical and literary entertainment wad held last evening iv the Wellesley street Baptist Sunday-school. The pro gramme was select, and nicely in terspersed with speech, music, and song. Pastor Spurgeon occupied the chair, and prefaced the proceedings with one of his Happy, light-hearted speeches, to the en joyment of the listoucrs. Tho series of items were successfully realised as follows : Instrumental duet, Misses llolloway; (jlee, "Ye Shepherds, Tell Me ;" recitation, "Chargo of the Light Brigade," Master BaTry; solo, "Children's Voices," Miss Main; reading, "The Owl Critics," Mr Kolsoy; duet, "To tho Woods," Misses Main ami Sharp ; reading, from Artciuus Ward's works Mr Acock ; pianoforte solo, Mrs Vaile ; reading, " Walking with tho World," Mr Knight; duct, "Hearts and Homes," Misses Douglas and Cooper ; recitation, "The Bachelor's Complaint," Mr J. M. Hay. The proceedings wire brought to a close by the singing of the glee "Good Night."

We were glad to notice that Lieutenant Herman had a good house last night ou the occasion ot his benefit at Abbott's Opera House. Lieutenant Herman is not v stranger in this city, and during the Zulu War Diorama season, he has carntd a pleasant popularity under Mr Thompson, the proprietor. The usual distribution of gifts took place, aud the handsome harmonium fell into the hands of Mrs Met calfe, of Montague-street. Several of Harry Clifton's popular songs were sung by Mr It. Love, formerly of Ibis city, but now manaeer for the circus of Messrs Boss and Woodycar. The vocalist was well received and encored. Mr B. Lougue appeared in a sketch, with banio. a capital ventriloquial performance by Lieutenant Herman, entitled, "A trip through Funlaod," followed, and kept the audience convulsed with laughter during the remainder of the cveniug. The charac ters known as Tim, Ah Lee, Sandie, Cru soe, George, and Matilda, were successively introduced, and the clever change ot voice in the subsequent dialogue excited loud ap plause. The dialogue was racy, and spar kled with local allusions of an amusing nature. A boy, who was called on the stage by the ventriloquist, was astounded to heir the sound of voices proceed ing from his boots and trousers pockets, and never looked bo hnppy us when told ho might depart. The matinee this afternoon was crowded with children and their friends, and hundreds of small pre sents were distributed. This even ing a suite of furniture will be given away, and, owing to the success of the Diorama, Mr Thompson has decided to exhibit for a few more nights.

CABLEGRAMS.

[KKUTKR'S CABLEGRAMS.]

Departure of Two Generals.

LONDON, August 3.

Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood, who is to command one of the Brigades, and Major-General Sir E. B, Hanilcy, who has been appointed to the command of the second division of the briiish army in Egypt, have embarked for that country, HUSH ARttKABS BILL. LONDON, 4,6.10 a.m. The Lords amendments in the Irish Arrears Bill are to be considered in tho , Commons on Tuesday. CETBWAYO'S VII r, Cctewayo is to visit Her Majesty at Osborne shortly. THE ZULU KING'S ARRIVAL. LOW DON, Augusts. Cetcwayo, formerly the King ot the Zulu tribes, has arrived here. Hopes are frcily expressed that he will bo reinstated by the British Government AUSTRALIA V. LIVERPJOL. 1 he cricket match at Liverpool was re (•timid to-day. Tbe weather was fine, but the wicket was heavy. The Liverpool Club in thoir first iDniogs scored 112, A.. G. Steele being the highest scorer, with 50. The Home team being lgß behind the Aus tralians, followed on, and put together 137 runs in their second inuings. I'he Aus tralians iequiriu. 10 ntiis to win, went in for their second inuiugs.'but time only per mitted of their scoring six for this, loss of one wicket. The match was therelore drawn, the Australians having four to got, and nine wickets to fall, THE ARREARS OF RENT BILL. It is reported that the Lords are deter mined to adhere to the amendments made in Committee on the Arrears of Rent Bill, Both Houses of Parliament now stand adjourned, but it is understood thoy will be re-convoked for Saturday, 19th iust. , HOMEWARD MAILS. The Australian mails, via Brlndisi, which left Melbourno on June 20, were delivered here to-day. AUSTRALIANS V. GLOUCESTER. The Australian Cricketers commenced a match to-day at Clifton against eleven of Gloucestershire. The latterwentinfirst.and were all disposed for 108 runs. The bowling of the Australians was dead on tho , wickets, and their opponents were unable to make any stand against it. At the close of the day's play, the Australians had six wickets down for 191. Their play was excellent, and was much admired, The weather was fine, and capital wickets were pitched, the ground being iv good order. LONDON, August 3. Consols remain at par. Bank remains at 3 per cent., and matket late at 2&, The total reserve in noles and bullion in the Bank ot England is £11,250,000, or £1,150,000 less than on Thursday last, Large withdrawals of gold are now being made from the Bank of England for Italy, *>ew Zealand secutities are 'unchanged at the following quotations: — 5 per cent 10-40 loan, 107J ; 5 per cent. 1889 loan, 107: 4_ per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 101J, ex div, ; colonial breadstuff's quiet, but steady, at last quotation. The tallow market is quieter, and quotations for Aus tralian are unchanged.

AUSTRALIAN.

SMALL-POX IN SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, Augusts

ihe small-pox patient who was removed from a house in Waterloo on the 26th inst. to the quarantine station is now con valescent. No further cases have been re ported to the Board of Health. COMMERCIAL SYDNEY, August 4. Thp Suggr Company's No, I pieces per ton are £35, New Zealand wheat per bushel is 6s Id j New Zealand oats, 3s 3fl; maize, 6s Id. giJIPPI.NG. SYDNEY, August 4. Sailed, last evening: The Union Com pany's steamship Manapouri, tor' Auck land. Sailed, this afternoon : The steamship ; Wakatipu, for Wellington.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE

Mr Richard Moore Shoots

Himself.

He is not Expected to Recover.

Considerable excitement was caused in ; the usually quiet marine suburb of North Shore to-day, by an attempted suicide of a most deliberate nature, The perpetrator of the rash act is Mr Richard Moore, an i elderly gentleman, who wai well-known in * Auckland as a wine aud spirit merchant]! about ten or twelve years ago. He dis posed of his business to Mr F, Winter, and took his departure from the colony. After a lengthy üb.-ence, he arrived from England about eight months ago, having left '' his wife and family in England. Shortly ntter his return, he again commenced busi ness as a wine and spiiit merchant in Fort street with bid second son, but the partner ship was dissolved several days since, and the firm now cousists of Messrs William Richard Moore and Eraeßt Townshend, the senior partner having withdrawn. Mr Richard Moore has been residing for some time in a house at North Shore, opposite Mr Gardner's pharmacy. He appeared to be in his usual health and spirits this morn ing, and there was no indication from his deineaneur that he had any intention of taking his own life. Between 10 and 11 o'clock the housekeeper, Miss Seffcott, was at the rear of the premises, when she Heard the Report of a Pistol, proceeding from the front room. She says she was not at all alarmed, believing that Mr Moaro was cleaning out bis pistol, as he was sometimes in the habit of doing. The sound of a second shot, however, aroused hnr fears, anil running into her employer's bedroom, she found that he had , shot himself. The alarm wus quickly given, and by a moat fortuuato circum stance Dr. Parkinson, ol the North Shore, Was observed coming along tho road towards the house. 110 was called in, and found Mr Mooro in a conscious state lying on his bed with iho clothes covering him. He was only partially dressed, and had no coat on. 11l answer to the enquiries put to Mm by the doctor, tho vvouuded mau admitted that he hod attempted to commit suicide, and saiil lie shot himself twico with tho pistol, The first bullet struck him on the forehead, and be'ioviiijj that It would not prove fatal, He Deliberately Loaded the Weapon Again and shot himself in the pit of the stomach. Ho did not make any further statement, nor wus any reason assigned for tho rash act. Dr. Parkinson saya there was no appearance of liquor on his patient, and nothing whatever to lead to the assumption that he hud been drinking. It was apparent that after he Qred the second shot he got into bed without assistance, Up to the time 'of our reporter's visit, Dr. I'arKimon had not probed the wounds, nor had ho made any attempt td extri cate tho bullets, The preliminary exami , nation showed that the leaden missile from the first discharge struck tho would-be . suicide in the centre of tho iorehead, bctwoen the eyes. It appears strange that it should not havo had a fatal result, but thia singularity may be , oxplniocd by the probability that the bullet lodged in the frontal bone. The second wound was in the pit of , the stomach, and the hemorrhage from it ; was not excessive. It is impossible to say [ what course was taken by tho bullet, or through what region it passed. A wound in that part of the body cannot be probed, ' and it is therefore unlikely that this bullet t will over bo extracted. At the request of the y patient, Dr, Parkinson only applied tern, porary dressing, and in the meantime a \ message wni sent for Dr. Lee, who is an old Mend of Mr Moore's. This gentleman ' went over by the twelve o'clock steamer. ' Intelligence of the occurrence was also scut to Mr William Moore, son of tho injured mau, mill also Constable Hutchison, and both went over from town soon after the oc ! currcncc. 9 1 Ao Cause Assigned for the Act. Perfect quietness being desirable for the : ' patient, he has not yet been questioned at, \ any length concerning his motive for the rash deed. He did not assign any cause , whatever, and his conduct is rendered all the more mysterious by the fact he is re presented to nave been in good spirits this morning. Our reporter interviewed Mr Mooro, junior, but he says he has no idea what Induced his father to attempt his own life. The injured man ha? no relative other than his son in Auckland, and we under stand that the only person in the house ut the time of the occurrence was the house keeper who he aid the t-hots. His Recovery Doubtful. i Dr. Parkinson considers it very lmprp -1 bable that the patient will recover, the in? . jury from which the greatest danger is to be feared being the wound in the stomach. 5 He sulFers very little pain, and at the time i of our visit was quite sensible. Dr Lee Visits the Patient. Dr Leo visited the would-be suicide this afternoon. He found Mr Moore still con l scious and experiencing little or no pain, j Upon probing the wound in the iorehead he found that the bone di rectly iver the left eye was fractured axl scattered, It would have been t possible to remove particles of tho bone, but the medical gcntlomeu did not consider it advisable to do so whilo the patient was in his then week state. Both Doctors Loo* and Parkinson aro of opinion that the , abdominal wound will prove fatal, it being , most probable that the bullet has, in thi , case, penetrated on the margin of the i left lobs of the liver. Dr. Lee simptly re-1 dressed tho wounds of the sufferer and I placed him in as comfortable a position as ! • possiMe. He came to town about two • o'clock, intending to visit his patient iji the 1 Lvcnmg. The Latest. i The telephone message from North Shore j • at 3.30 p.m. stated that the patient was still alive, although there is no hope whatever of hjs recovery. He may however, linger on for sornp time. The , reason of the attempted suicide had not been discovered, nor had anything ad ditional been brought to light concerning the occurrence.

THE AGNES DONALD IN A GALE.

LOSS OF CARGO,

The schooner Agnes Donald has arrived from Rarotonga, after a protracted cruise among the islands in that vicinity, and like many recent shipping arrivals brings news of storms, galos, hurricanes, and contrary winds, which have rendered the passage a moat perilous One. Nothing ex traordinary occurred until the Bth July, three days after the vessel left Karotooga, when a heavy gale from the westward, veering to S.W„ was en countered. The weather proved so bois terous tbat Captain Murray considered it advisable to lay-to the vessel for three days. While layiog-to a large sea broke under tbe stern of the vessel, and carried away the rudder gudgeons from tho sternpost, thus disabling the ruader. Thero being no nppoavance of the weather moderating, and the barometer being very low, it was found necessary to lighten the vessel by throwing the deck cargo, comprising about 120 crates of. oranges, overboard, Kepairs were then effected \o the rudder, by getting it on deck, having it secured with chains and replaced, The gale having somewhat abated on the 11th, the voyage was re sumed, but, ever since that time, according to the master's report, they had nothing but continued W. and S.W. winds and dirty weather—the wind never stopping in the caßt for 12 hours—until arrival in 32* south on Tuesday, when fair weather set in and lasted two days. Then the wind was gpt from the northward with thick dirty i weather. Made' Poor Knights on Thursday , evening: at 8 o'clock, and had to heave-to that night. Got a northerly breeze next morning, which was carried to port, ar riving in harbour about 11 p.m. yesterday.

WRECK OF THE ELIZABETH CURLE.

Result of the Inquiry.

TffE preliminary inquiry into the cause of the t^rpekfjf f*he schooner Elizabeth Curie nt Cuvier Island, as described in our last issue, concluded at the Customhouse to-day. My Hill, Collector of Customs, and Captain' Fraser, Tfauticat'is. gessor, heard tbe evidence of Captain JdMri&ton, piaster of the vessel, the mate, and several sea men. The story rplrtted by each concerning the accident was very Jengthy, and the wbolp evi dence proved of such a complicated nature that the Collector did not feel justified in dealing S}th the case, A pautjeal inqwy before tjjp es'ideht Magistrate and Captain Frasor. Nauti cal Assessor, has, therefore, been arranged to take place early next week, probably on iTues. day, when the master and crow will again be examined as to the circumstances surrounding the wreck of the schooner,

TELEGRAMS.

FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT],

COROMANDEL, this day,

Tokatea,—Yesterday the manager put the picked atone through a single stamper for the excellent return of sixty-six ounces retorted goid.

(I'ER PRESS AdKNCY.'i

LYTTELTON, this day,

Au estimate made of the cost of lighting the whole of Lyttelton by electricity in conjunction with the lighting of the har bour, places tbe cost at £1,400,

OHKISTCHURCII, this day.

Failing the consent of the ratepayers to sanction a loan for water supply purposes, it is now proposed to form a Water Supply Company for the city.

INVERCARGILL, this day, SUPPOSED MURDER.

About three weeks ago a man named Wm. Chirm was found dead at Taylor's Fiat, Wa'au, and it is now asserted that the gun shot wound in his body must have been caused by a weapon discharged from a dis tance suggesting murder or manslaughter. Consla les have been sent to make further enquiries.

NEW INCUMBENT FOR ST. MARY'S PARISH.

Bishop Cowie haa received a telegram stating that the Rev. Mr Waloole has been appointed clergyman for St. Mary's Parish,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. K. M,-oaonald, V,\q„ H.M.)

Duumc-nnk-s. — John Donaldson, John Mitchell, and John P. Testoll wrro lined for this til JIiCJ. B-TBV is a Vix.—Hlizihoth Cullou, who waß diechargoi yesterday with a caution, was again i rought up for drunnonntss and unseemly con duct.-Ills Worship expri'Bdod surprise that Mrß Co'.lon. afror hor apparently sincere pro mise, should leave the Court and walk 1-to tho i.oarcat bu'riic-house ai d i«it drank.—Tho old wo'iian repeated her prcmlao without avail.— 10* and costs.

Trk M*OIC Hiho.—Herbert Lockwood wis charged with purloining a gold ring valuo £2 sj) ui-d it 8d In silver, on the 2nd inhtaut. the property of Samuel Pearooof Vowton Prltonor U young man of gooa address) p'eaaed nuuty. —Mr Pardy eald tho young inaa hid beon long ing at Poarce's and took occasion to take the minus.—Prisoner said It wus drink tu»r. caused him to oonrmlt tho error. — Iwj months' lm prlsonmont with hard labour. line BooTS.-OoorijO Dawuon, a lad of 11, pleaded uuiliy to eteal.ng v pair of boots (value 12s Bd), thn property ot his brother.—Mr Pardy I'ttld the prisoner took the boots out of hla brother's bedroom and be now regretted laying tbo Information.—His Worahlp: What did >oa .tike tho boots for?-Prlsonor : Uon'c know, sir; sold them for ss, paid 4a away and Kept is.— Ilia Worahlp discharged prisoner with a cau tion, rocoiumendlr, g a (rood whipping. „R-AOa op ICroklty to animals Aot. - Hlinoa O'Brien was obargod with a breach ot I hla Aot. section X. by 111-uslrjg a horse harnessed to a borough Btago carriage, on tho 31st ultimo. Defendant pleaded guilty ; he was very sorry, and It would not occur again,—Mr Cotter, for the prosecution, aald that under the clrcum- Btanooa, Mr Qoldie was not desirous of punish ing the boy—who was not the owner; hi under i'tool that the boy w&a compelled to drive tho hordo in an unfit oondiiion, or loae hta employ ment ; perhaps defendant would mute a state ment la tho Court to tho facts ot the caic—To diß Worship: Ills employer knew tho horse had a sore shoulder. —Fined 20s and coits. Tub assault on Mclvor.—Qoorge Wa'kor and CornollUß O'Brien agatn apptared on a charge of oisaultlsg and beating Hobort Mo- Ivor, on tbo 18th July.—Mr Pardy ro-fctated tho particulars ol tho cisc and called evldonoo.— Mr K. Bosketh watched the caso for the prl onore.—l'.obirt Molvor depoied that on the evening of the 31st July, ho was In company with tho prisoners In tho Foroitora Arms ; Walkor gavohlma clout on tho hoad; oould not bay why ho did it; tuppoaed It was the drink: ho remembered showing lUht, and then he got another knock ; did not light; wos overpowered: could not Rive a distinct bo count of tho ullTilr ; soveral persona wore at the bar; he fell and rooeived a violent kick on tbo forehead from O'Brien; did not think ho did It Intentionally; O'Brien gave him several slaps on the face, tilood trickled down hla face. Believed tnat nothing would have happened but fur the drink. —Mr Pardy: I don't suppose there would.— Complainant: As Boon as ho could get away he went homo. Hla mother sent for ur Waleer, who examined him. Had an altercation with a young man named Dunn, but hla Injuries wore Inflicted by George and Conn (prisoners).—To MrHeaßOih: Knew the pr'suners. Had worked for some time for O'Brien. Were always Rood ohoms. lie wan walttnu for a cutter to came in. Bad been drinking all day. Was previously at the Metropolitan. Was lOparatea from Dunn by Oonn. Did not give Troy a hammering Did cot consider they were drank booausethey k-pt their feet on to mother earth. Did not wUh to prees this charge. Was no ill-feeling in the ease. Conld not accurately describe what took piaco; Mr Combes handed him hi- coat and vest; oouldcotsay whether he felt ag.iuatthe hcool : got the wor*t of it, by jingo ; his mother put him to bed; could not tay no w many doctor s v 8lt«d him. Mr Murphy was In tho hotel; hla memory was shaken by tho olout; did not >,c mi Combes with a sponge.—Mr Pardy said he would not cross-question Molvor, as he was nvldeatly too hazy ■to remember anything o eirly.—Henry Walker, duly qnallfUd medical practitioner, Auckland deposed to the condi tion or Mo'voron the 18th ; his face was cov ered with blood; h» was vory muoh intoxicated. , r Waiker cescrlbed the wounds, whioh he atitchod and dressed ; tho small bono of the nose waa fractured: ho put the bone In it* true position ; the eyes weio black and almost closed. The little finger of the loft hand was broken at tho first joint. On the third day after the injuries symptoms of depression ot the brain set in; these wero relieved by suitable treatment; patient was in groat pain; signs it erysipelas were apparent. He was In a vary orlttctl condition, but Is now out of danger. The wound on the head might havo been oaased by a kick, or by boli g Knocked sharply against a stool or ioma hard subatanoe. —To Mr Hosketh; No other medical man b.aw him. Did not give orders to that effect. Simply desired that tho patient might be kept quiet,—Simon Combes, landlord of lbs Foresters' Arms Hotel. Albert-street, remembered tho throe mon coming to tho hotol about G p.m. a quarrel ensned between the men. Walker aßked Molvor and O'Brien what they would tako. He asked Mclvor what he would have. He made a beastly and lraper tinent answer. Ha rebuked him, and told him ho had better go outside it oonld net use batter language. Molvor seemed inolined to rußh at him (witness), wnen Walker gave him a baok handed slap, and said, " You havo been trying to klok up a ro# evert where you have beon.' Mclvor at once took off his coat, and waa squar' Ing at Walker. Witness and O'Brien tried to prevent a row. He was afraid ot his glasses going to Riuftßb. They had bat one drln kin his ause. Tried to get them out of the hotel. Cer tainly one drink would not pay for a dozen broken glasses. Did not believe tho man got the wounds in his house. Of courao he was more interested in looking after bis pro port v than Motvor's head,—Cross-examined by M; Hesketh: Was not acquainted with Mclvor. Tha prisoners wore peaoeably disposed, Mclvor's bad language was the cause of the row. caw Molvor Strike Troy, oalllng him a b —— our; Molvor also struck O'Brien, making use of impertinent words.—To His Worship: Wos not n pugilist, bat believed he oould tako his part lb a caso of emergency,—Duncan Murphy gave evidence mostly corroborative shewing that Molvor was the omjso of all the distur bance: his language was insulting and obscene, To Mr Hesketh: He was quite sober.—Mr Hesketh: why do you smile 3 are you doubtful 1 —Witness was quite BOber; Molvor first Btruck O'Brien, and then there was a set-to —This was the ovldence.—His Worship thought com plainant had made a fair statement, and shewed pretty oloorly that he was tbo ag gressor.—Mr Pardy said, owing to the critical state of Molvor, the police took up the ease from a sense of duty.—Mr Hesketh having mado a few remarks. Hla Worship found pri soners not guilty, and discharged thorn. This was all tno business.

The quarterly session of the Hope of Parnell Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held on Wed npsday evening, the 2nd inst. There waa a very large attendance of members. This lodge, financially, is in a very pros perous position. The following officers were installed for the onsuing quarter by L.D, Bro. Thomas r—W.C.T. Bro. Nicholson, jiinr,'; W.YT,, Sis. Leßoy, jur. j W.S., Bro. Patterson; W.C, Bro. Michol gon, senr,; W.F.S., Bro, Leßoy, senr. : W.T-, Bro. Whitburn; W.M., Sis. Frith; W.1.G., Bro. Voters; W.0.G., Bro. C. Cowan; W.D.M., Bro. Lolloy, junr.; P.W.C.T., Bro. Hunt. The monthly meeting of St. James's Band 0} Hope was held in the Hall last evening, the superintendent, Mr J. Gow, presiding. A very enjoyable evening was passed, re citations being rendered by Masters Burns, Reid, and Humphries, and Miss Clarkson, and a dialogue by Messrs Humphries and Chalkwell. Several hymns were also suog, Mr J. A. Sneddon presiding at the harmonium. The Band is- in a •■■■most flourishing condition, and upwards of one hundred members havo already been enrolled. To-morrow (Sunday) is the day appointed for collections i n all the churches of the Diocese in aid of the Home Mission Fund. Special sermons will be preached, and it Js hoped that the fund will he considerably augmented. The collections in tbe town churches last year amounted to £232 5s Id, being more than the previous year by £38 14s lOd, but the demands on the mission are increasing as the population incroases, Many people think that the Home Mission has something to do with the Home country, but this is quite a mistake. The Home Mission Fund supplements local subscriptions in country districts by grants, e.f,., a country charge moy inolude districts where services are held once or twice a month in five or six different places. The population being small, the people are un able to pay q, full stipend, so £40 or £50 is paid out of thpfundß of tbo Home Mission; expenses of clergymen who visit dis tricts where there are no resident ministers are also paid out of the fund.1 By appointment to Her Majesty's sub jeota—We are pleased to learn that D. S. Chambers haa been appointed (by tho public) Eewlng Machine Dlreotor for Auckland Pro vinclal Distriot. Persons wanting information on Sewing !_aohln-s should consult him first at 70, Queen-street,—[Advt.]

PARLIAMENTARY.

[By Telegraph ,—Speciai, Reporter.]

j WELLINGTON, this day. j '. Ihe Divisions of Friday Night, j - I THE Ministry, during the small hours this '. , 'morning, stood in perilous ways—how ; I perilous may bs gathered from the fact, ] I that Mr Steward booked 47 votes in favour \ ; of the Lotteries and Gaming Amendment Bill, which iho Government opposed, and ; which was read a second time by 43 to 17. * This was bad, but the division ou the ' Maori Empowering Bill was far worse even, ; as Mr Bryce made this another Ministerial question. Mi DeLautour, who was a pair, got locked in, and had, of course, to vote with the Government against the Bill he ; had drawn for Henare Tomoana. This gave the division 30 to 28, but when Mr De Lautour went out the next division was 29 to 29, and the speaker, of course, gave his casting vote in prolonging the life of the Bill, the Government motion being that the Bill be read that day six months, But the numbers 29 to 29 do not give anything like a fair idea of the contest of opinion, there being 1G pairs for the Government, and, of course, 15 against the Government, fhe following were the pairs as made out by thewhlpsandsonttome:—Against: Mason, Rutherford, Wbituker, Hnrst, White, Fulton, Watt, J. B. Brown, Milchelson, Levin, Beetham, Driver, McKenzie, F, W. Mcllwraith, J. Green, Kelly. For: J. C. Seaton, Brown,Sheeuan, Te Wheoro, Cadrnan, Ivess, J. McKenzie, DeLautour, Darsaville, Bathgate, J. W. Thomson, Seddon, Macdonald, Holmes, Steward, Pyke, This left lour men to be accounted for, who were, Sutton, Wynn-Williams, Pilliett, and Shrimski, and the full House is made up. Mr Sutton previously sup ported Tomoauo's Bill,and would again ,for reasons I need not care to particularise. Mr Shrimski was told by Mr J, C. Brown that he was wanted, and went off to bed; so had the four men been present the Government would have been no better oil. The funny part of the proceeding was that Mr Pilliei's vote was not had by the Goyernment in their strait. Several voted or paired for tbe Government because it was a Ministerial question. It was urged, in vain, on Mr Bryce, that be should let the Bill go into committee, and let a clause or so be dealt with, and have progress re ported on the Bill, when it could be put down on the Order Paper, aud not stand but a very poor chance of coming up again ttiis session. As he said, in answer to this argument, that he was tired of the whole allair (meaning the Government), and ho thought this would be a good chance for his getting out of ollice, and become a free ma-i auaio, the wilful man had his way, and had been pratty sulky, 1 am told, all the rest of the day. How the matter ha< been arranged, no one seems to know, but tbe general idea Is that it is postponed until Monday, and not settled, and this seems probable from the fact that the Loan Bills were put down low on the Order Paper so as not to come ou yesterday. The Con solidation measures extend a long way down the Order Paper. The Order Paper was ar ranged about eleven, so that the meeting of the Opposition about loan proposals could not have influenced the artangement of the Order Paper had the Government even known what took place. Yesterday's Sitting. — Unparlia mentary Language. The proceedings yesterday, so far as business was concerned, made up one of the most uninteresting sittings of the session. Outside of the legitimate business, how ever, Parliament occasionally displays singular vagaries. On Thursday night, one lion, gentleman relieved the monotony with a song, and last night the entertain ment was varied by ths member for M-itaura (Captain McKenzie) obliging the compauy with a very gsod specimen of gutter language in the course of bis remarks in committee on the Public Works Bill, He repealed a conversation he had bad with the laic Minister of Public Works. The conversation, which was animated through out, wound up with the following choice re mark by the hon. gentleman to the ex- Minister:—"You must take us for a parcel of by fools to suppose we would agree to anything of the kind." The remark was greeted with howls, and on being challenged by the Chairman, the member for Mataura explained that this was quite a common mode of expression in Southern latitudes. Further novelties, I hear, are rehearsed, but whether they will take the form of the sublime or ridfculous has not been made known yet. " Paddy Murphy " is reported to be writing a farce to be enacted shortly which, no doubt, will be played to a full house. Local Finance. Mr Pyke has given notice of his intention to ask the Colonial Treasurer on Tuesday next (1) " Whether it is intended to bring , down any Local finance Bills during the present session, and if so, whether he will intimate when these may be expected." (2) " Whothcr the Government will place , tbo county of Tarauaki on the same footing as other counties in relation to the Land Fund, or whether be will place other , counties on the same footing as the county of Tarauaki. District Railway Act. The following is the clause of the Dis trict Railway Act whicn the Government ; brought into Council and read, the Bill a l second time, but which Mr Oliver this afternoon asked to withdraw before the , Council rose, as it was a money bill:—" In j , lieu of the provisions of section 75 •of the said Act, the following | provision shall from tho passing of , the said Aot bo deemed to have been • and shall hereafter be in force. That is to ; say, every company shall be guaranteed . interest ou the cost of tho railway, not ' exceeding seven pounds per centum per ' annum ; such interest shall, to the extent of | five pounds per cent, per annum, ou such cost, bo raised by means of a rate in tue i manner hereinafter provided, and to the ■ extent of the remaining two pounds per annum on such cost, shall be a charge upon ; the consolidated revenue of the colony, and payable as provided by tho said Act or any ; amendment thereof, a hold attempt, it will !be Been, to appropriate money from the i consolidated funds, -and the Bill only 1 affected the Midd c Island. , Meeting of Auckland Members. At the meeting of Auckland members yesterday, Mr Shcshan presiding, it was , staled that an organised attenipt was being • made among Southern members to secure i the rejection of the One pillion Loan Bill. ■ The Auokland mmnbers resolved that if . that Bill were not oarried they should act , unitedly in preventing the passage of tho i three million loan. Leasing of Pastoral Lai\ds. The chairman of the Waste Lands Com mittee reported re tho dispo _1 of the Pas. toral Lands Bill as follows :— Having taketj . evidence upon the subject, and duly con sidored the Bill, we report as follows■:—1, From the evidence before the committee, it appears that with the exception of pastoral , leases in Otago, \yhich fall in in February, 1883, the provisions of ' this Bill would be practically inoperative for the next eight I years. 2. That with the exception of the pro visions which limit the tenure of pastoral land to two years, tho runs falling in next year can be advantageously dealt with under the law at present in foice. 3. That the committee will recommend an amend ment in tho Government Laud Bill, having for its object an extension of the tenure in respect of purely pastoral land?.—Sir GEO. GREY took exception to the report, stating that it was founded upon error- Mr j. M. McKenzie, Mr De Lautour and Mr DUNCAN expressed similar opinions, condemning the report. —Mr jfYKE said that as a matter of fact during 1882-83, something like 2,000,000 acres would fall in in Otago alone.— Mr Batiigiate was n uch disappointed with the report submitted. If there was oue laud law which demanded revision, it was that referring to iho pastoral lands, During the recent disposals of these runs; one or two absentee holders secured whole counties, _ Such a state of thing* was most reprehensible, and showed conclusively tha a change wss imperatively demanded, —The House divided on the question " That the report do lie on the tablo :" Ayes, 53; noes, 35. Questions. Replying to Major Harris's question about the employment of surveyors, Mr BOLLESTON said that the departmont had a staff, aud any extra work was lot on con tract, Iv answer to another question by Major Harris, Mr Rolleston 'said it was in tended to resume nomioated immigration, and proposals on the subject would shortly bo submitted to Parliament, replying to Mr Fish, Major Atkinson siid that if the namo of the printers »t the spurious labols, for using which Wilden and ainbther were convicted, could be ascer tained, they would be prosecuted. Petitions. Petitions were presented—By Mr Cad man from Hohspa Mataitera, Coro j mandel, to stop the removal of oysteis. By

Mr Tole, from David Grace, Durham street, Auckland, for a military land grant. By Mr Cadraan, from George Harcourt' metallurgist and prospector, for a grant of land. By Captain Morris, from James Farrell, detective, awkiog to be re-instated By Mr Sheehan, from Joseph O'Brien"' Aucklund, claiming compensation for loss re Thames Kailway contract. T_ e Petitions Committee report against the petitions of Robert Ridling and John McCarthy. On the petition of R. Sankey . no recommendation was made. In the petition o£ Kirhina Te Morenca Mangonui, the Native Affairs Committee' recommend if land is held by the Crown that tho burial place? within it should be protected. Cabinet Meeting.—A Rumour. A Cabinet meeting was held this morn, ing. It is stated that in consequence of Thursday's proceedings the Government has resolved to pass the estimates and con. solidated measures, and send members home. Elective Land Boards. The Waste Lands Committee report that Land Boards cannot be made elective with, out great alterations in the existing law' and they recommend that tbe whole qo.es! tion be relegated to the Government, to be considered during the recess. The Late Chairman of Com. mittees. In reply to Mr Dodson's query whether Mr Seymour, the late Chairman of Com mittees, had continued to draw his salary of £33 5s 8d per month right up to May Mr Dick said that the payment was made in accordance with the Act of 1867 which provided for the Speaker and Chair man of Committees remaining in office till the first meeting of the new Parliament, Bills. A large number of Bills were advanced various btages.—The Special Powers and Contracts Bill was read a first time.—The Prisons and Justice of the Peace Bills a second time.—The Aliens Act Amendment Bill was reported and read a third time and passed.-The Supreme Court aud Court of Appeal Bills were considered in com mittee, and reported with amendments,— The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. In com mittee on the Law Amendment, Criminal Law, Imbecile Passenger, Fisheries Inspec tion, Machinery Companies, and others of the Consolidation Bills. Longhurst's Case, A letter appears in last night's " Post" re Longhurst's case, from his mother, relative to Mr Dick's answers in Parlia ment. She concludes: "Mr Dick, if he had stated the whole truth, might havetold the House that petitions were sent in to him signed by nearly every person in Karoto and Makaro, to whom Geo. Longhurst had been known from childhood. These patitions were forwarded, I think, within a month after the trial. They alleged the belief of petitioners in his innocence, and they were signed by two of the jurymen who sat when he was tried. Fencing Railways. In committee on the Public Works Bill, Captain McKenzie moved that clause 31 be amended, so as to read, " Except for the purposes of a railway or other work to be made under a special Act, nothing in this Act shall authorise the commencement of any work or the removal of any fencing upon any lands until fences have been first made, so that all lands ad- • jacent to the laud taken or works executed under this Act shall be as effectually pro tected againt damage by trespass as before the commencement of such work."—The amendment was carried, and the Bill was eventually reported with amendments.— The Fisheries Bill was reported with amendments.

EGYPTIAN TROUBLE.

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Dissensions in Arabi's Camp. ALEXANDRIA, August 3. Humours are current that there are serious dissensions in Arabi's camp at Kafradowar. Countenance to Turkey. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 3. It is conclusively known that the Northern powers—Austria, Germany, and Russia—have iully decided to support Turkey in intervening iv the settlement of affairs in Egypt. The 'first detachment of, Turkish troops will sail for Egypt on Satur" day next. Dervish Pasha, who is to com mand the expedition, will accompany this detachment. England Speaks Plainly to lurkey. CONSTANTINOPLE, Augusts, The Conference of European Ambassa dors is continuing its sittings. The Porte has sent a communication asking its ap proval of the proposal that the proclamation declaring Arabia rebel against tbe authority of the Khedive should be de ferred until the Turkish troop 3 have been landed in Egypt. Lord. Dufferin, in reply ing to the communication, reiterated the declaration that the aims of England in Egypt were entirely unselfish, and that the British Government insisted that Arabi should be proclaimed a rebel by the Sultan prior to tbe debarkation of the Ottoman troops. The British Ambassador farther declares that unless the Porte agreed to these terms, tho British Government would adopt measures to prevent the landing of the troops in Egypt. The Neutrality of the Sues Canal. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 3. Tbe proposal submitted to the Conference by the Italian Ambassador, that the neu trality of the Suez Canal should be secured by the collective naval protection, has been discussed by the representatives of tho Powers. The plenipotentiaries of Germany, Austria, Russia, and Turkey have accepted the proposal, hut the British and French Ambassadors have not, it ia understood, yet given any definite decision upon the point. The Attack on the Outpost Position. ALEXANDRIA, August 2. Further accounts are to hand regarding the recent attack of the Bedouins on the British position near Bamleh. The state-' ment that the outposts retreated in disorder is incorrect. The picket was taken by sur prise, and fell back, but in perfect order. The Arabs fled on the arrival of reinforce menj:s from the camp.

SPECIAL DESPATCHES.

LONDON, 4th (5.20 a.m.) The Seizure of Sues. The marines landed and took possession of Suez in order to prevent the Egyptian troops setting fire to the city as threatened. The Indian Contingent. The numbir of transports chartered tp convey the Indian contingent is 31. Offers by Indian Princes. Several Indian Princes have made offers to the Governor-General io furnish either troops or money to assist in restoring order in Egypt, but these offers have been de clined with suitable acknowledgment. Meeting of Emperors, A meeting of the Emperors of Germany and Austria has been arranged to take placo on the Bth inst. Tory Approval. The Tory party generally support tho war policy of the Government. Pi^ess Restrictions. Owing to false and defamatory reports having been sent by representatives, of a certain section of the'press from the seat of war.thonumberof correspondents permitted at the operations is strictly limited and, stringent conditions have been imposed^ Arabi Commands 70,000, Arabi Pasha's force is now estimated at 70,000. inrkish SympatJiy with Arab,i. LONDON, August 2, 9.6 a.m. I The Turkish papers have been officially warned against attacking Arabi Pasha, as an amicable solution of the difficulty will probably follow the landing of the Turkish troops ia Egypt. Threatened Attack on Alexan dria. August 3. It is rumoured tbat Arabi threatens an attack on Alexandria. 'ihe British troops are massing in front of Alexandria, expecting Arabi's attack. Defence of the canal. Germany, Kussia, and Austria have con sented to join in preserving the neutrality of the Suez Canal, ai agreed to by the Con ference. , The British troops have occupied Snez,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STA&: SATURDAY. AUGUST 5.



QAMUEL pOOMBES & Having Bought tram Mesars. Owen and Graham the wholo of tholr STO CKOF OLOTHIN G (More or Less Damaged by Freeh Water), V . AT LESS THAN HALF ENGLISH COBT, . Will offer the Whole of It to the Public. IT WILL BE READY FOR INSPECTION TO-MORROW (FRIDAY). Alao, HAVING BOUGHT AT AUOTION A LARGE .ir.'t. PORTION OF THEIR DRAPERY, (Damaged by Freah Water), Consisting of HORROCKBES'. ORKWDSON'S. & FINLATf _ CALICOS, SHEETING CALICOS (Whito and Unbleached), FLANNELS, CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, HOLLANDS, &c„ &c. WE MUST CLEAR OUT THOSE BEFORE WK COMMENCE OUR ALTERATIONS NEXT WEEK. j gAMUEL C°° M B3S & 0°« *' *8 6, QUEEN-S TRE ET, Opposite Wyndliam-streot, Kepler Malt Extract, Vha undersigned, AS AGENT, has just opened ™ CONDITION the first shipment of tho following:- KEPLER'S HOCTBAOT OFMALT^ KEPLERS EXTRACT OF MALT^ KEPLER'S EXTRACT OF MALT, With HVPOPHOSFHITEB. KEPLER'S EXTRAOT OF MALT. Willi PEPSINS! kBPLER'3 EXTRACT OF MALT, Ts. With CHEMICAL FOOD. KEPLER- EXTRAOT OF MALT, With Bbef and Ibo_. KEPLER'S EXTRAOT OF MALT. With Oil and lodide of InoNi The "Lonoot" says :—"Keoler Malt Extract Is very good, and may be used with confidence." Peeond Report of the "Lancet "on the Kepler Mr.it it-tract:— Kepler's Extraot of Malt is as distinct an advance in therapeutics as was the Introduction of ood-llver oil. It is ono ot onr best remedies for atonic dyspoptlo. and Is undoubtedly useful in consumption and other wasting diseases." AGENT FOR AUCKLAND— GR A YES AIC KI\T TpsiPHA^ACy.Queemsj!,,. JJ{



Special Advertifaements. Tayr E D I C A L. DR. SCHWARZBACH may bo Consulted for Diseases Of tho KYE, EAB, and THROAT, at Albert Park (Mrs Splors's), Princes-street, Auckland. Hours: From 10 to 1. The ITire Insurance ASSOCIATION (LIMITKD). Head Office : CORNHIf.L, LONDON, EC. Capital fully Subscribed „..£1.000.000 Paid up £» Rosorvo and othor funds „£82.500 General Manaber for New Zealand : T. J. LADD. WELLINGTON. joent for Atjckiand Dm'raicT: C. F. E. X I S S L I N G. nr-BORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE I •I Crown Flour. In saoks, KWs and.BO's "Champion",, „ .• <• " Cantab' „ .. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Wharf Max, Auokland DALCIONE & ORIENT STEAMER. Wo aro now Opening up from above Vessels the VERY LATEST STYLES In MlUtaery (very stylish) Dress Goods Untrlmmed Bonnota Plain1 and Brocaded andHata Velvets Tho Now Flower Head Plain ond Brocaded Dress Velveteens Lace Goods Mantles and JaokeU Kanoy Wool Goods Ulsters Taffeta Glacos Hosiery KID GLOVES (Ist Choice), not to be . had elsewhere. Blankets I Towels Klannelß, Plain & Twill I Corsota Calicos S Mt?, n".l 9,, *„ Sheetings I Tea Cloths, &0- A Very Complete Assortment of BABX LINEN AND LADIES' St CHILDS UNDERCLOTHING. Boys' Suits I Collars Boys' Ulsters Shirts Boys' Hats I Hosiery TttuMa: b per Cent. Discount s_rCash. _Mn*"W'E AND CvHOYOE AIJCT_ANO, \%T INKS AND Q" AL L WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS and carpet warehousemen. shop.tland-street, - Auckland. Importers and Manufacture-so! ollklndso FURNITURE, IRON AND BRASS BKD3TEAD3 AND COTS, AND BEDDING. The Largeßt and Beat Selected Stock of BRUSSELS, TAPESTRy, VELVET PILE KiDDERMINSTEK CABPETS, & REAETH RUGS In the North Island. FRENCH & ENGLISH CRETONNES At Reduokd Prices. English and Amerloan PERAMBULATORS & VELOCIPEDES COIR AND FLAX MATTINGS AND DOOR MATS. Just received, a Large Shipment of FANCY DRAWING-ROOM ORNAMENTS CHIMNEY MASSES, AND CONSOLE TABLBB. k % Discount on all Cash Purchases TTTIN KS AND TT AL L. New Zealand For Clothing Factor] New Zealand n, T Arrrv Clothing Faotorj New Zealand ««*""•■ Clothing Faotorj New Zealand For Clothing Factor] NeT Zealand Style. Clothing Factor] New Zealand Clothing Factor; Nt w Zealand For Clothing Factors Now Zealand VabietT, Clothing Faotorj New Zealand _ Clothing Factors New Zealand *ot Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Value, Clothing Faotorj OUR MANUFACTURES CANNOT BE EXOELLEDI THE YEARLY INCREASING DEMAND IS THE MOST SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION! TWO PRIZE MEDALE AND CERTIFICATE OF MERIT awarded at Christchubch Exhibition, TRY OUR CLOTHING MADE OF THB CELEBRATED MOSGIEL TWEED Yon Will Get None Better 1 Auckland Branoh: Ne,w Zealand Queen-street, Clothing Faotorj New Zealand onnoslte Clothing Faotorj New Zealand °^°" °~ Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Theatre Royal; clothing Factors New Zeaiona and at Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Albert-streot, Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Tuames. Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Clothing Factors NewZeolono J, Fitzsimons, Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Branch Clothing Faotorj New Zealand Manager. Clothing Factor j ' Tii v l E i n, Having received LARGE SHIPMENTS OF GOODS, ■ Ex Peshawar and Manapouri, From tbe BEST MANUFACTURERS IS . ENGLAND, And as tbe Winter Season la no w far odvanoed he Is offering at 25 to 40 per cant; Less than usual Auokland prioes; 100U yards Homespun Dress-Serge, at 3Jd and 43d per yard 1200 yards PopHnott (all Fashionable Shades), al 53d per yard 2000 yards Rood Satin Cloth (all shades), at 6}d per yard 2000 yards Foul 6 Dress Serge (all shades), at B}d . and luld per yard 1000 yards French Beige (all wool and all shades), ot Old per yard 801) Kstamene Serge (all shades), at 10fd per yard 2000 yards Coloured and Block Cashmere, at Is Hid, worth 2s Cd 1500 yards Black Brilltantlne, at 6}d, 7}d. IOJd, and ll|d per yard 800 yards The New Beotlve Cloth, at Is lid and ls6d A Large Stook of Coloured and Black Frenoh Merinoes, Cashmeres. Beiges, Foul 6 Cloths, Sec, proportionately Cheap A Splendid Line of Tweed for Boys' or Men's, Suits, in dark, mid, and light greys, at is 6d per yard 200 pairs of 9-1.10-4, and 11-4 Blankets, at 25 % or 4s In the £ less than usual Auckland prioes, Grey Calico, at 2d and upwards White Calico, at 3d and upwards Welsh Flannel, at fi}d and upwards Colonial Flannel, at 14} d and upwards Crimean Shirting, at 9id and upwards All other Goods in the Drapery, Hosiery, Millinery, Mantlo and other Departments, Proportionately Cheap. TERMS-CASH AND NO DISCOUNT. Please observe tbe address— J". (JULLEN, IMPORTER, 250, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (Opposite Holland St Former's). N.B.— PATTEKNS SENT POST FBEE. "KTORWICH UNION FIXE INSUR JL3I ance aociETr. ESTABLISHED 179 7. Amount Insured exceeds ._ ..£150,000,000 Losses paid _ .....„..._ £3,704,000 THIS SOCIETY, Well known for its liberality in ita dealings, and for promptitude in the settlement ot claims, is prepared to acossft rises on EVERY INSURABLE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. LOSSES PAID by Oheane on Soolety's Bant- j crs in Auckland, without referoaoe elsewhere, immediately after produotlon of PROOF OF LOSS. WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Crurar Agent, Provincial Districts of Auokland and TaranaW. N.B.—All Monies received In New.Zealand are Invested in the Colony. ' *-', * *- 'ft...;. .



Special Advertisements Damaged Sheetingi BELOW ENGLISH PRICE !! JQAMAGED (|AI.ICO! BELOW ENGLISH PRICE I ! VyiLLIAM RATTRAX". having bought a Parcel of SHEETINGS and CALICOS, Slightly Enmaged by Rain Water, is now selling them Much Below ENGLISH INVOICE PF.ICE! _ _ - vy ILL IA M DATT RA V, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 178,180. & 183, Queen-strbkt, AUCKLAND.



Shakespeare says: "The more the morrler." Mr 11. H. Kocslnu ovldently thinks 'lii sanio. na he haa ooonod a Loan Ofllco in Vlotorla-street, opposlto the Hoyal Mall lintel, whnro be will boopsn to do buslne>saa a Pawn broker and Money-lender; wo do not b«o why Mr Kooalng should not do well, oa ho la very well known In tha city, and wo wish him overy succor S. Jones's Machines unpacking; Singer's eto., at 2a Gd cer week.—l). B. Chambers, removed to 70, Queen-atreet Advt.