SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER{^~Mo^g. 9 .9 BUN3KT.—Thi* Fvonln*, 4 51 dUNRISE.-Te.-ino.r..w Morning. 7.17 MOON'S AGE-l i,st Quarter, 12.1 i. 7.21 P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Glenelg, s.s., Crawford, from Russed

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. lona, 5.8., Amodeo, for Whangarei Wellington, b.s., Stephenson, for Tauranga

TO-DAY. Taiaroa, s.s.. Parsons, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Endeavour-109 eaoks Tartar oils, 190 (aoka lipstono Bldnoj po-.atoes.-Q.S. Jaklna. Per Jane AndorßOn. from Dunedin, I£o sao«B oats.—Adam Lay bourn & company.

EXPORTS.

Per Agnes BeU: 48 pltgs sugar. 10 oaseß brandy, 4 cases whisky, 35 OBBes ole. SO oases kerotlne, 16 paokages flour. 12 capes wine, lb p .oksgea salmon, 10 drums oil, 40 packages rtoa, 12 bundles wire. 2,759 pieces tlmbisr. 52 k.gn beef. 50 oases rotted meats, 12 sheep, 60 boxes BOap. 50 oases bisonlts, 21 bags potatoes.

Inwards CoASTWi»B.-Vlxen, from Rna kaks, with 85 tons firewood.

OUTWIRDR COABIWIS..— OpOtlkl, for RUB -sel l; Pukapuka, for Wh.ngapara ; Vixen, for Watni-to ; RMa, for Walara.

The following steamers are duo next week :- Hawea, from tho South (at Manokau). on bun day, about noon; Rotomahana, from Melbourno via Southern ports. Monday, at 10 a.m; Mana pouri, from Sydney, Tuesday afternoon; Southern Cross, from Giaborno, Saturday. In the last "Now Zealand Gazette"appears an important notico with roforenco to the navi gation of the Thames River.

Tho barquo Clydo hauled offiiito the stream today, preparatory to sailing for Sydney. The Glenelg left Russell at 2 a.m. to-day, and Is thereforo duo about 1 p.m. Hho brings tho following passcngors:—Messrs Simmons, Lar kins. Qreenleaf, and Doonin.

Tho Taiaroa left for Southern portß e»rly thla morning. Pafßongers : Mesais Oakdale, tarr, Twiflt, Ralner, Mrs Kajner, and 11 Btoorage. The brigantine LookOut haa ontotod out at the Customs for Kaipara.

Tha sohooner Agues Bel! cleared at iho Cob toma for Rarotonga this afternoon, with a full general cargo. Tho tchooner Transit, from thla port for LyttoltOE, put Into Napior }o«terduy, having carried away her main boom, and list Bomo ot her canvas during a heavy gole.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Rotomahana fur Sidney, via *_c_. land and Naplor. Pasiengeis :-Mr and Mra Potter. Mr and Mies O. Rcc-iliae, Mr Hamil ton, Hon. Mr Williamson, M.UO., Meaara Glover, Smltnson, Bhaw, Prlrmssia], Ov.,rton, Mouotlor, Leddrlngbam, Bowliy, Isaara. Hoy man, Thorpe, Gardner, Cooiier, chatlleid, Moßae, Boaby, Rotherwlok, Kennedy, Wll llama, Ashmore, Clayaon, and Jomloaon.

Mail Notice.

MAILS WILL CLOB- AB UNDBH I THIS DAY. For Waogaparapara. porPukapuka. at 1 p.mi Monday, 9th instant For Tryphena, per SohUi Carolina, at 8 a.m. For Waitara, etc.. per Maogregor. at U a.m. "or coromandol, per C ,romande>. at 11.30 a.m, For Whltlanßi, Upper Mill, per Dou.lae, al 3?p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 1 am. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu. and Opo-ltl, per Gleno'K, nt t p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Welllnttton, at 1 SO p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday. 10th Instant. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawea. at 8 n.ni. For Waiwera, Kawau. Omaha, and M-takan-, per Roso Casey, ot 10 a.m. For Noumea, per Peerless, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. 10th Inst For Noumea, per Poerless, at 11 a. m. For Taranaki and Southern Forts, per Hawea, at 8 a.m. Tuksday, 17th Instant. Per b.3. Australia, aa to.low :- For Bandwtoh Islands, United State* ot Amerloa. Canada, British Columbia, Central »nd South Amerloa, and British and Forelurn West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ot Kurope, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee ol aixponoe. In addition- to tha postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the st-unar up to the time of salting. This mall win be due In London, on Mon day, August 27th. 1883. Hi B. bibs, Chief Postmaster. Chlol Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Jcly 7, 1883, Abbott's Opera House-Diorama of the Ameri can War, 8 p.m. Theatre Ro> at—Mr Poooley'a Conoert, Scot ilah Music and Kong, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A-Dovotlonal, 7.30 p.m. Fronoh Literary Sooloty. 8 p.m. Hazell's Rlclsg School, 7 P.m.

Birth.

CULPAN.—At Ponsonby, on Juno 6, tho wifo of J. G. Culpan of a daughter.

Marriage.

CONLON—LUBY.-On Juno 23th. 188.1. at St Benodlct's Church, Nowton, by tho Roy. Father Downey. 0.5.8.. Patrick Conlon to Maria Luby, both of County Roscommon Ireland. NEVILLE-LUBY.-On Juno Uth, 1883. at St. John'e Church, Parnell. by tho Roy. Father Fynes, V.G., James Novllle to Catherlno Luby, both of Ireland.

Deaths.

GUNNING.-On July 0, Patrick Christy Gun. ning, aged 33 yoara, Tho funeral will leavo his late roaldonco, Wakofield-street, to-morrow (Sunday), at half-past 12 o'clock, for Onohunga Cemetery Friends pleaso accept this Invitation.

HUNTER.-On Oth Instant, at tho resldenoo of John Wylos, Devonport, Ann Hunter, aged 62. Tho funornl will tako place tomorrow (Sun day), Bth Instant, at half past 2 p.m.

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

SATURDAY. JULY 7. 1883.

ror ths causa that lacks aaaistaa For tha wrong that needs reai-tanca. For the future In tha distance. And tha eood that v* can do

Wbilb people in these colonies are practl. cally considering the question ol mall ser vices, how the time between here and London can bo reduced to 36 days, and whether the direct ocean tonto or the trans continental service via Amoilc* is likely to prove fastest and cheapest, peeple at Homo arc theorising a century in advance, dad demonstrating the possibility of a sixteen days' service between London and Australia. This Is no wild and lm praoticablo dream; on tho contrary, it is so feasible that it might be accomplished within a very few years, if the idea wero taken in hand as it deserves to be ; but, considering tho gigantic nature jf tho work, tho vast amount of capital re 3nired, and the obstruction from official ensity and selfish vested Interests which will have to bo overcome, it may safely bo affirmed that the present century will not see the undertaking commooced, Tho scheme is no other than to construct tbe much-talked.of railway through the Valley of the Euphrates, connect certain "missing links "on the European continent, and complete the railway system of the Indian Empire—tbe result being to make a continuous line of railway, broken only by a few ferries, from London to Singa pore, This distance of 8,000 miles could be covered in about njoe days, travelling at the rate of 3? miles en hour, which is a moderate calculation in the present day, There i would still remain a sea voyage of 2,100 miloa botween Singoporo and Australia, which, being traversed in seven days, would landroaila and passengers at. Port Darwin, on the northern coast of Australia, in sixteen days from leaving London. From Port Darwin every part of Australia might be reached in three days, if proper railway lines were constructed, and already two lines are in progress to connect Brisbane and Adelaide respectively. Tho project is so far from realisation that we need not specuiato on its eifoefc on New Zealand, but it can, of couj-e, be seen at once that we can never hope to have so speedy a service as Australia unless by running steamers between tbiß colony and tho railway terminus at -ingapore. li io not improbable that political events may force on the construction of tho Euphrates Valloy Railway much quioker than present indications chow. Tho late war in Egypt demonstrated tho extreme liability of the Suez Canal to obstruction, and military ou'horitles aro agreed tbat the question of providing on alternative route between Bii aln and her Indian Empire is a work pf the first Importance, So long ago as 1858 it was recognised by a high authoti'y that "the Suez Canal was secondary in importance to the Euphintes Railway, which affords the only means of stemming Russian advances on Central Asia, and which directly covets the Suez Canal." A line which would j>ivo England an immediate control over her Indian pos sessions, and at the same time provide her with tho moans of effectually .checking Russian pggressivenoss on her Indian frontier, may soon be a political necessity; and if it ever should be constructor!, its commercial utility to India, Australia, and other colonies will be very great. Meanwhile, it is satisfactory to note that, with the means at our disposal, onr mail servico Is efficient and nearly fclf-support'iig, while

the.commercinl service by sailing ship and steamer between London and this colony ii nearly all that could be tlesircd. For :\ future generation must be reserved the pleasure of travelling to London and back in the time which it now takes us to do the single journey.

The Municipal Loan.

TUB loan proposed to be raised by the Auckland City Council, not being ono under the Municipal Corporations Act, but powers to borrow being songht under a special .Act of Parliament, there was no legal necessity for the voice of tho rate payers beiug taken on the subject. The Council have, however, acted wisely in placiog their proposals before the public,! and at the poll which is to take place on Tuesday next, we hope the ratepayers will manifest a due interest in the impcr. taut subject submitted to them. As we understand it, the poll cannot affect the amount of the loan or the mode of itsexpeu. diture; hut the simple question to be de cided is whether or not the i_oo,ooo loan shall be approved of, for the purposes named in the announcement in our adver tising columns. The necessity ot this loan has been more or lesb urged since tho suburban districts joined the city, and the public mind has been pre tty well propared for deciding the, question by the very full discus-ions which have taken place in the City Couucii during the last two woeka. Firmly convinced us we arc of tho need for a loan, we hope that no nartow consideratious or petty local interests will interfere with its being approved of and ultimately floated, but that the result of tbe poll ou Tuesday wil oo an almost unanimous endorsement of the City Council's policy. A view of tbo subject is suggested which ou^ht to commend itself to those ratopayeis iv the new wards, who incline to grumble at their burden of taxation being made to much greater, aud who Ihorefore are upt to think they are being unfairly troatod. The increased taxation only equalises all tbo divisions of tho city in the matter of rates, while, with regard to tho new wiirels, it is only threepence more thau Is preseity paid by con-utucrs of water in thoso wards ; and as the Council intend to lay tbe mains throughout uusupplieel districts without delay, it niuy bo said that the extra taxation over all is only 3d per £, Now a slight examination will show that for this extra threepence the new wards get more than value in the voto allocated to tbem for drainage and con struction works. To Ponsonby ia allo cated £28,000 for that purpose, a sum which involves an annual charge of £1,510, white tho threepenny rate, which Is all thai it pays in return, only real pcs £434. Karangahape, iv like manner, gets £18,000, tho yearly charge on which is £1,000, and tho additional rate reali»es £250; while Grafton, getting £14,000 from tho loan at an annual charge of £770, only contributes £100 from tho extra taxation to be levied, Taken all through, therefore, It will bo soon that for works on the new wards the City Council undortakos responsibilities which are only met to the extent ot 25 per cent, from tho additional rate leviable, and of courso tho deficiency must be made up from City Endowment rovenue and other sources. If the residents In the now watds wish thcirstrecU and draluage improved they will support the loan as tbo only meana of securing the desired end, and from what wc have advanced thoy will see that thoy are receiving at least as much aelvantaßC from their union witli tbo city as they had ever any reason to sxpect.

Tho first meeting of creditors in the estate of William Gregory Clarke, »ur veyor, of Newmarket, waa held in the Supreme Court-house this morning, when Mr Thomas Macffarlane was elected trustee lhe debtor's liabilities aro stated at £277 9', and his assets at £228, tbe latter being mado up of debts valued at £178, and oi £50 worth of household effects, over which, however, Captain Braund holds a bill of sale.

At yesterdays meeting of tbe Hoard of Education, the Chairman (Mr Laiabloy) drew the attention of tho Board to the cir cumstance that Mr Macandrow had just moved in the House of Representatives that physical training in our public schools should be made a more essential feature in them, and said tlut it should be s.ttisfsc tory to the Board that they had recently takon the initlativo In that matter. Onr readers will remember tbat that was one of the reforms which Mr Laishley announced on his taking office that ho proposed to bring forward ; nnd that ho brought for ward, after notice, a motion directly In point on tho aubjoct a week or two sfoce, which tho Board then passed.

Tho Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion entire horse parade haa been fixed for Saturday, tho Sth of September. Tho As sociation has also appointed tub-committees to revise tho programmes for dead and live stock respectively at 'he aanual show in November, whllo tho guarantee given by owners when removing stock at the end of tho first day's show has been reduced from £5 to £1.

ihe Choral Society's practice on Tuesday next will ho exclusively fot soloists and orchestra. Chorus members are not ie quired to attend on that evening.

Tho statoment In yesterday's issue that Messrs Armstrong and Co. rented thoir rooma from Mr |Helghton, was incorrect; tho offices aro rented from Messrs Lrgge and Armstrong, Southern produce mer chants.

A man named John Brown was irrcsted this afternoon by constable Collla on a charge of stealing a shawl, value 12s Uil, tho properly of Elizabeth Leonard.

In a letter from Hokianga to a business firm in tho aity, the following occurs :— "We arc having a very wet lesson up here. I have seen a report in tho papers stating that the fever was raging among all the natives of Hokianga, and that several deaths had occurred. Such a report ia en tirely false. One or two females (natives) died some short timo ago about thirty miles Irom hero. What thay diod from, I cannot say,. but as to fever, I am glad to aay that such a disease ia not amongst any of the natlvoa or Europeans Iv this dis trict."

To tho Editor : Sir.—Now that the share holders of the Mntual Fire snd Marine lo aurance Cnmpany have confirmed tho action of tho directors in selling the business to the Union Company, it is to be hoped that they will at once be paid tho balance of thoir share, It is bad enough to lay out the money for eight months without any Interest and loose twonty-livo per cent, into tho bargain. "Itis an ill wind that blows nobody any good," and in this case the old adage comes truo. The general manager drawa his salary whilo Cthe ompany existed, and is paid the hand somo aura of £1,150 to cancel hia agreement and at oncu walk into another good billot. Then tho liquidator gots £50 for a few days' work, and aa yet tho shareholders do not know how much their loss will bo. To those last two gentlemen tho Company has been a veritable Godsend. It is to be hoped he will nt onco notify the shareholders of the amount of their loss, and thus wind up a short-lived nnd inlquitously managed company.—l am, Sec, Shareholder.

Preliminary announcement is mado of a promised performance which should prove highly interesting, viz,, tho production of Rosaini's "Barber of Soville," by Professor F. O. Coilllau's Operatic Society. Tho piece has been studied for nine months, and as great attention is also being given to the monnting of tho piece and tho costuming of performers, n successful rendoring may bo anticipated. Further intimation will bo eagerly looked for.

The monthly inspection ot the Naval Artillery took place last evening, under tho command of Captaiu Leßoy. Lieutenants Parker and Smith wero also presont, Thero was a total of 50 rank-anel-file on parade, After undergoing inspection by Major Shep herd, tho Company went for a march out, headed by the Ganiflon Band, under Band master Morris.

i Tbo annual prize contests for vocal and instrumental music, reading and reciting, by members of Bands of Hope under tho auspices of the JJnion, commences on Monday, July 10, in the St, James's Hall, and \yill be continued tho two following 'evenings, Twenty-tour prizes, amounting in valoo to £10, have been offered by tho Union, and sixty-four competitors have entered, representing thirteen societies. It is anticipated that some of the prizes will be hoavily contested. The first evening's programme will consist of vocal and insttumontal music, by members under 16 years of ago, and vocal aud instrumental music nnd reciting, by membors undor 12, Thu second evening will bo devoted to loading and reciting by members under 10, and reciting by members undor 12. The third will comprise vocal and instrumental music and reading and reciting, by members over 16 and under 21 years. Iho prizes will also be praaented on the ovoning. Par ticulars appear in our advertising columns.

I Mr Superintendent Thomson received a I telegram yesterday afternoon stating that I I tho bodies of Fougncy and Welsh, supposed j I io have beeu drowned at Bat-Icy, Kaipara, I have uot yet been recovered, but a coat J and other thiugs belonging to Foughey | 1 have been found. [

The American War Diorama was re peated last night at Abbott's Opera Housi before a largo gathering of persona of all ages. The passing scenes, illustrations, aud explanations gave general satisfac tion. At the matinee this afternoon there was a good attendance of young persons, and .every child received some trilling toy or present. The recipients of tho principal gifts last evening wero—Suite of furniture, Mrs Young, Ponsonby ; dinner service (54 pieces), Mrs Wharton, Aheorcombie-atrcet ; tea anil coffee service, Mr Sterling, Union ntreet.

Mr Pooley's second Suturday evening concert will" bo held this evening in the Theatre Koyal, and will consist entirely of Scottish music and song. The pragramme ia specially attractive, including somo of the best songs of the land of Burns. The singers who will appear bear well-known names — Madame Pooley, Miss Tapper, Miss Hargravc, Messrs Worrall, Hanna, Moreton, and other?. Pianoforte solos by Mr Ralph Hood. Glees, etc., by the com pany. A great attraction will be afforded by Mr Simon Fraser and Mr C, Driver, who will appear In full costume with tho Scotch pipes.

The Auckland Agricultural aud Pastoral Association iutend to givo greater promi nence at their stows in future to poultry exhibits, and nt a committee meeting belli yesterday it was resolved to hold an iutrim poultry show next month. Mr Buckland offered the use oi his largo central store lor the purpose. Messrs A. v, Isaacs, W. F. Buckland, S. Morrin, and F, Lawry were appointod a committee to carry out tho uirangements, and a sum of £50 was voted with which to defray ex penses. The profit will be appliod to the procural of uniform fowl-coops for the annual show.

It will be observed from an advertisement iv another column that the City Council now oiler a reword of £50 for the discovery of the miscreant who cut the water hose on tho occasion of the recent Market fire.

Tho Rev. Chas. Carter (pastor of tho Ponsonby Baptist Church) delivered, before a large audienco in the V.M.C. A. rooms last night, bis interesting descriptive lecture on " Ceylon." He related a variety of personal expoiiences, remarked upon the llora and fauna of the islaud, gave a capital sketch of the character, habits, and social condition of tho people, dealt with their ancient Buddhist beliefs, end referred to tho progress and success of missionary effort, besidos treating incidentally of other mattors. Tho lecture was a lengthy ono, but tne interest of tho audience waa sus tained from beginning to end. Sacred songs wero sung at intervals during the evening by a good choir, On the motion of the bey. S. Maefarlane, a vote of thanka was passed by ucclamation to the lecturer, and the proceedings terminated with the Benediction. Mr F. G. Ewington was the chairman.

To the Editor : Sir,—ls there a by-law in force In Auckland which would mako it compulsory on owners of drays to uso brakes. If so, I think it might be very judiciously enforced in Shortland-street, whore almost any timo In the day a sinele horse may bo seen almost vainly struggling to check tho momentum of over two tons of flour as ho descends the grade. luatead of using brake?, the owners evidently trust to the poor animal's instinct, which tells him that to succumb would be certain death.— ANOUIS IN IIEHBA.

A fresh start is shortly to be made in connection with tho Young Men's Christian Association. It is proposed to commenco various evening classes lor young men. In our advertising columns will bo found in timation of classes for shorthand and book keeping.

We obsotvo that Mr James W. Whyto, of Ouchunga, who for more than 20 years has siu'ccitsfully carried on business there, is retiring from it, and, in consequence, is aolliug off his varied and valuable stock at a large reduction in price. It will be well for the Onehunga public to note this.

Mr T, 15, Hannoford writos that hia offer to tho City Council was not to furnish com plete plans for a lowa Ball on any ground the Corporation might think lit to purchase, but ou tho city's own triaugular property junction of Queen and Grey-strceta with out one penny beiug expended iv the ac quirement of land,

To the Editor : Sir,—Allow mo a small apace in your cstlmablo journal to make a suggestion which haa not yet beon brought under public notico re tho Town Hall Bita. It is this : Tho Council already possess an admirable lite where now stands that build ing of galvanised sheet iron ugliness mia named tho " City Markot." Lot it bo ro movod, and In its place bo erected two arcades in tho firm of a' cross, over which could bo the Town Hall, Art Gallery, Free Library, and Museum. Over tho centro of tho cross lot there ho a dome and clock tower, and unelorneath the dome, and in the contre of Iho four enai of the arcades, a statue of our respected Mayor, with drink ing fountains Mowing out of each of tho four sides of the pedestal, The grand en trance to the Town Hall could bo from Queon-ttreot I thluk it would cost leas monoy to remove tho Market building than purchase the proposed site at tho junction of Queen and Grey-streets. Whilst I am writing I will raako another suggestion to tha Auckland Society of .Arts, viz., to hold in tho spring a Christmas cird designs oompotitlon ; designs to bo oxhiblted at tho Choral Hall; prizes to rungo from 10s to £5 ; no competitor to obtain mole than one prize, and not to exhibit moro than throe original dosignt; ths cards to bo sold at close of exbibltion, procoods to go to the Soclaty. Now la tho timo to move iv tbe matter, so nn to allow the compotitora time to get their doaigns oiccuted.—Yours, &c, G. H. Falknbb.

Larrikinism is assuming a diabolical and eorioua aspoct in Onehunga, as two events which have occurred within the la»t fow daya sadly prove. Tho first case was nn assault on a little boy of eight yeara old, named McQuoid, who was interrupted on hia way home. Two boys, whoso names are known, and who, we hope, will get duo puni-hmont, mot the child and commenced llogginc him with a long-thonpod whip which fastened ronnd the child's neck. Tho hoy was naturally frightened, and acronmed for help; but instead of un winding the thong, tho larrikins dragged bim along for a considerable diatanoe until the poor boy was nearly chokod and black iv the face. Tho parents wero alarmed at the .state of tho boy when ho reached home. He could scarcely apeak, and waa unable to take any nourishment. Pr. Scott was fent for, and that gentleman con sidered the case hopeless, and that lock jaw would intcrvone. Yesterday, however, tho hay was ablo to swallow a small portion ot solid food, so that hopes are now enter tained of bis ultimate recovory. Tho second case did not end so well. Tho boys with their long whip ontcrcd a paddock and ho gan to whip a liorso belonging to Mr Roo in a most unmerciful manner. The poor animal in trying to escape from his savago tormentors, endoavoured to leap the fence, but in making tho attempt, was so muoh lacerated by a stake, that its entrails pro truded, causing interne agony. In this in stanco the injuries proved fa'al, and the un offending animal was destroyed. We under atand that those Onehunga ruffians will shortly have to answer for their cruol actions beforo the Magistrate

In Mr Newman's letter on "A Cause that Lacks Assistanoo," published in our last evening's issue, a typographical orror occurred. Tho words, "but whon it be como a choice between thieving children," should havo road, "but when it becomes a choice botween starving children," &c.

Tho monthly inspection of the A, Battery of -rtillory took placo on Thurs day oveuing last. Thore was a fuil muster of the company", 52 of all ranks being on parado, nnd the remainder accounted for. After tho inspection, the company were put through the manual exercise and a aeries ot evolntions. which weie very creditably executed. Gun dctachmonts wore then formed, and the wholo of the battery went through fiold gun drill, as a battery in the march and in action, At tho" conclusion of tho drill, Major Shep hord addrossed tho Battory, expressing his entire satisfaction with tho very efficient manner in which they had performed their duties. He said they wore smart, soldier liko, of good physique, and a credjt to their officers, but ho thought ho had detected talking in the ranks, which was a serious broach of discipline. It might, however, have ooiue from tho side rooma. During tho partido District Orders were road, con taining tbe gazette notice of tbo promotion of Dr. Tennant ta the rank of hon. surgeon, with tho rank of major in the volunteers. Wo understand that Captain Payne and the officers of A. Battory are moving the Government with a view to havo Major Tennant tr-ÜBferrsd'o A. Battery. After the company was dismissed, they adjourned tithe Park Hotel, and drank Dr. Tennant. fceilth in bumpers, nnd a resolution was unanimously passed congratulating him oa his proti o'ion.

To the Editor : Sir, —A letter appears ia your last night's ia<mc re the Auokland To. liacco Company, which is evidently written by someoue whose Interest .seems to bo antagonistic to the Company. Othcrwiso he would have had the manliness to see the promoter!., or at |lea?r, have given his name for reference, before sending such a statement for publication. We court the fullest inquiry, and as thero are several residents in Auckland who know the pro petty, reliable information can be obtained. For the benefit of the pnblio, we will be obliged if you will reserve space for a "plain statement of facts " In jour Mon elay'a issue —We are, &c, MKTCALF* AND HILL) [Wo shall endeavour to find space for tha promised communication.— Ed. B.S.J

At a mooting of the Auckland Society of Arts held yesterday afteruoou, Miss Stuart and Mr E. Bartley were elected to fill tbe vacancies on the Committee. The generous offer of a Silver medal by Herr Carl Schmitt for a music »l compesition was thankfully received, and the Committee determined to open a competition in the art of music, and to include this subject in the programme for next year. Mrs J. McCosh Clark has also offered to give a silver medsl to the winner of the largest number of first-class certificates at the noxt annual competition. The Committee have resolved to offer a prize of £20 for tho beat deaign for a certi ficate of merit to be adopted by the Society --the designs to he sent in by the 10th September next.

On Monday night a treat is promised in connection with St. Matthew's Mutual Improvement Society, When Rev. E, Gulliver, Wardon of St. John's College, will give a lecture on " Fairy Tales,' with musical illustrations. Admission is free.

A locture on tho " Story of Itish Agita tion" is announced by Mr J. L. Kinsella for noxt Monday evening. Tho subject iB a most attractive one, and should bo followed by an interesting discussion.

To tbe Kditor : Sir,—ln nnswor to Mr J. H. {Buchanan's remarks,tbat ho carried out Mr Macll'urlaue _ ordora, and only disre garded "my suggestions," allow me to atato tbat he contracted X% perform the whole of Mrs Makin's whares concerning the tombstone, coping included,for the sum of £10; and I woalef ask if it ia business like to receive £7 6a aod leave tho work un finished J Haviug placed full particular! of tho traniaction in the bands of the Public Trustee at Wellington, I ahull leave the matter for bis investigation, and merely add that it is considered only common courtesy to prefix Miaa or Mrs before a, lady's name.—Yours, &c, SARA .PlLS buru, Passillora Lodge.

Announcements of Sunday services will bo found In another column.

Original verses on tho late Rev. John Hobbß and Thos. Buddla appear In to-day. sup plement of the BTAU.

The Rev. Alexander Reid will preach In tho Arch 1111 l Wesleyan Church to-morrow evening.

In another column tenders aro called for the lease cf refreshment rooms at Meroer Rail way Station. '1 ho last day for receiving otters la the 11th Instant,

To-morrow at 3 p.m, the annual services In connection with the Orange Order, will be oonduoted In the Pitt-street WeMeyan Church, by the Rev. Archdeacon Maunsell, assisted by the Roy. A. neld.

Wo would call the attention of our renders to tho special sermons to bo preached to Orangemen and others to-morrow morning and oveniug in tho Primitive Methodist Church, Aloxandro-stroet, and In tho afternoon in tho Pitt street Wosloyan Churoh,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Wintkr Fabric— Frieze,

Second popular concert to-night. Hatters are the people oftenest caught napping,

A tic vote -Whon two people agree to get married.

The British Lifeboat Society bos now 273 lifeboats.

Otago footballers decline to alter dates to Butt tbe Auckland players. Mr Jamieson, landlord of the Masonic Hotel, Wellington, ia missing. Tho amount of salaries, pay, and pensions received by mombora of the Uoueo of Com mons Is £162,940, and the acreage owned by members of this House is £2,121,C31, pro ducing an annual revenue of £1,843.216.

"Tales for the Marines" are now pub lisbed soa-rially.

The dancing-master'a motto : Beware of the fuet wrong step.

Football fixtures aro—Dnnodin v. Christ church on 21st; Dunedin r. Wellington on 21th inst.

During last year 711 persons were saved from wrecked vessels by the Lifeboat Socioty of Great Britain,

The son of tho Kcv. Dr. Stuart, of Dunodin, has beeu killed by accidentally drinking cyanide ot potassium.

In 26 months, 69 murders wore com mitted in tho city of Chicago, and in only ono ensowas the murderer hnng.

Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association recommend Government to appoint a Minister of Agriculture. MrTyrell, of the "Woatport Star," has been presented with an illuminated address and purso of sovereign*, in token of sym pathy with him in the recent libel action.

Christchurch Hospital Board have been investigating a medical dispute, a-ining from Dr. Robinson, the house-surgeon, having interfered with a case under charge of Dr. Wilkins, and caused the failure ol ao experiment to transfer the cornea of a rabbit to a human eye.

SPORTING NEWS.

Sporting mon will no donbt bo glad to hear that tho New Zealand Stud Company have purchased tho well-known aire, -colinus, from Mr Stead, of Christehurcb, and he will arrive hore during the courso of the next few dajs. Although the price given has not been made public, I am In formed by Major Walmsley It is a long one. Leolinus is by Caterer ont of tbe Melbourne mare Tasmania, Caterer beiog by Stockwell. He was bred by Sir Richard Bnlfcley. in 1871, and wi-b imported from Eng land by Mr Stead a few years ago, His performances in England while on tbe turf were exceptionally good. Aa a throe-year-old he won the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Ascot, beating Atlantic (winner of tho Two Thousand), and tbe St. James's Paluce Stakes, beating Ecossais. Ho ran seoond to Organist for tbe Cheater Cnp, fourth for tbe Derby, a olose second to Apology for thcLcgor, was only beaten a head for tbo Grand Duko Michael Stakes at Now market, besides winning many other races. Asas'ro, Leolinua promises to be equally Buecpssful, and tbo fact of his getting Loot, and Leonora during his first season lo New Zealand says a deal for him. The company are to bo congratulated upon their enioi prise, and that they will have luck with tho recont addition to thoir large atnd, must bo the wish of nil truo sportsmen. A lad named Voile, lately In the employ of the Hon, G. McLean, has gone into Major George's stable, having been engaged as light-wolght.

Taiaroa'a owner has taken 1,000 to 40 about him for tho N.Z. Cup.

HIPPONA.

(For remainder of Sporting Ncwe see Supplement.)

DUNEDIN GAOL INQUIRY

[BY TELEaBArU.-FRHSS ASSOCIATION,]

Dunedin, Friday. The gaol inquiry was continued to-day, whon tho evldonco of Warders Cartor, MaoNamora» and Crawford was taken. Warder MaoNamara dontcd that ho or othor warders had In any way illtroated a prisonor. Ho had boon disrated by the Minister of Polico for not reporting Wordor Norman whon drank. Ho would still Bweiar on all tho Bibles In Now Zealand that Norman waa not drunk. Ho admit ted laving mado a statemont (produced), in whloh ho said that Norman was "mud dled"." Mr Phillips, tho prcsunt governor of the gaol, also gave evidence. He said on coming oro ho found thatagoodnumber of mon hadnot socks by Instructions of tho previous governor, bnt ho had issued them to all. Ho found that a prisoner was exceptionally treated in being aliowod newspapers. Books wero also alio wed to him, and a light up to half-past 9 o'clock. By witnosa'a orders, the light in tho prisoner Read's coll was put out at tho usual timo for extinguishing the othor lights. Nino bottles of brandy had been used in the gaol during the last blx months of tho last year. Witnosß had had experience in gaols in Gibraltar, England, and Mew Zsaiand, and had never known et playa bolng given. When he came hers he found that prisoners had been allowed to remain at tyork la the gaol after their sentence had ex pired, and wero pale). Therefore an application was mode to him to ao the earns thl.g, but he would not permit It, as he had no authority An alteration in the gaol hoi id In.n was nepes eaiy in order to keop the ma c and femae i rlaoners from oomlng into contact This 010 od the evldenoo to Xv> takoi In Dunedin, and tho C'jinmlßfilou leave tor Chrlstohuroh and Welling ton on Monday

DYNAMITE TRAGEDY IN DUNEDIN.

Horrible Wife-Murder and Suicide.

Two Bodies Blown to Pieces.

[B. T-L-GRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION ]

DUNEDIN, Friday. Shortly after six o'clock this evening, the residents of Manor Place were startled with the intelligence that a murder and euicide had been committed in the locality. It seems that at about that hour Mr Donald Cargill and hia brother, whilst conversing at the corner of Leos-street, hail their attention attracted by a Dickering light some fifty yards up Manor Place. Thoy took it to ptoceod from children playing , with crackers until they suddenly heard a loud report as of tho firing of some explo sive material. Hurrying up tho street where the sound came, they were terrified by finding a man's body hanging over a fence along-ide the street line, and the holy of a female lying prostrate at the man's feet. Both bodies were headless, tho pavement being strewn with brains aod covered with blood. The sight waa sicken ing beyond description. The bodies, which presented a most ghostly appear ance, wero removed to tho morgue by Con .table Parker,

On inquiry, it was learned that the victim of this terrible tragedy, tho first of its kind in the colony, was Mrs Stephenson, and that the murderer was her husband, George Timothy Stephenson. Mis Stephenson is well-known in Dunedin. -he tor some time past has occupied the position of head milliner at Saunders, Mcßcth, and Co. Sho was a daughter of Mr Steuhou.se, of Mait land, and has been separated some time from her husband, who has quite recently been engaged ac groom for Campbell, Crust, and Co.

The parties, aa is well known, have been on bad terms for some time, and Stephen son, through being denied accens to bis children, of whom he had two, haa beeo known to entertain feelings of revenge towards the wife and her parents. In May last ho was charged, at the instance of Mr Stenhouse, at the Police Couit, with threatening conduct, and was then bound over. It is said that he has peraLteutly dogged the footsteps of bis wife for weeks. It ia surmised that this evening he fol io wad ber home from her place of bu.ines', and overtooK her in Manor Place. Of course, what transpired at their meeting can never he known, as no one waa near at the time. It la believed dynamite was the explosive subatance used. Stephenson waa not the baokeratMosgiel, but was cuauv yeora a clerk in the Bank of New South Wales In Cromwell. He after words was proprietor of a quart- mine in tint district, oat of which he made a considerable aunt of money. Afterwords, about 1878, ho went to Taranaki, where bo resided some time. His wife hod before then left him.

Further Particulars.

Further particulars concerning tbe murder and suicide show tbat Stephenson had been beating bis wife with violence for some time, saying that one or both of them would die. To-night he had followed her home, and overtaking her on the footpath, he grasped ber by the breast. He tnen fired oil' the dynamite cartridge, holding it iv bis right hand, and pointing it at hor head. She screamed out when he caught hold ot her, bnt no one was close enough to render asalatanoe. Tho effect of the explosion wa» to blow thoir heads almost entirely away, and the ono half of his face and aide of the bead. He had evidently premeditated tho murder, and, it ia presumed, his owo death also, aa he must have been acquainted with the properties of dynamite. In his pocket afterwards was found a cartridge similar to the one It is conjec tured he did the deed with. It had a head fuse inserted at one end, and tied by a piece of throad. To the fuse was a match, head outwards. He evidently struck the match, then waved tbe cartridge in the air after the fuse caught to make it bum brisker. This was the blue light seen by tho Carjills. On him also was found a latter drawn up to the Minister of Justice, asking that tho separation order obtained hy bis wife Bhould be Bet aside. He had been drinking from time to tim. for the last two or throe years, and recently has boen several times before the Police Court for drnnkenness, Dnring to-day he had at tempted to get the children away from his wife's oontrol, having taken one of them away from school, bnt the little ono tan away Irom him.

Tbo affair has created tbo greatest excite, ment in the neighbourhood.

Latest Particulars.

DUNEDIN, thla day.

A portion of deceased's bruin and scalp were feund twenty ynrels away from where the bodies weie discovered, and this morning oso of the male deceased's fingers was picked up in Moitland street. It is (aid that Stephenson procured tho dynr.mito from the mine at Hindoo, and that he had oxpressed his in tention of taking it to a qnarry at Ander son's Bay. The inquest takes placo to night. The explosion was plainly beard at the north end of the city. Stephenson's grievance principally ia that ho wns denied access to hia children, and tbat a protection order was granted in bis absence, whilst every obstacle was put in tho way of getting it reversed. To settle doubts oaused by brooding ovor these things, had evidently driven him to desperation, as, when talking of his trouble, ho spoko and acted like a madman.

Reminiscences of the Murderer

(BY TELEGRAPH.-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Stephenson, of tbe dynamite tragedy in Dnnedin, la almost a native of tho colony- In early days his father was a school master at Hntt, and Stephen son, jr., was for aomo years in the employ of the Bank of New iiouth Wales at Cromwell, Utago, He left tbe Baok when the tush to the Car-tick rangos took place-1 tblnk in 1870. He had a claim tboro called tho Caledonian, half • way np tbe hill ou tho road leading to the Heart of Oak and other claims. Forming the Caledonian into a company, or aeUing out, I forgot which, ho went north to Tauranga., and engaged in aome land (.peculations at Makota, having for his agent Mr J. C. Young. I forget the name of tho block, bat it was ono that tho vercoes had long been trying to acquire. Failing to do any good with the land which was proclaimed by Mt Sheehan, fie petioned Parliament for com pensation, and received under the Bryco regime an award oi £200. He stayed some time in Auckland after receiving bis award, but appears to hove drifted into the ranks of brokon mon before tho end came. Ho will be well remembored at Tauranga.

DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.

Great Domage to Property at Coromandel.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORBLESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day. Tbrridl- floods havo taken placo, and all the bridges have boon washed away or badly damaged. Thero Is also groat des truetlon of private proporty, and tbis Is con sidered tho highest flood cvor known here. It ia still raining.

THE MARKET FIRE.

A Ctote to tjte Hose-cutting,

Tub offer by tho City Council of a re ward of £50 for the discovery of tho villain who cnt tho wat ar-hosa at the recent fire, coupled with tho investigations of the polico in the samo direction, seem likely to be rewarded with success. V, c understand that two young mon have been found who are able to threw some little light on the matter. They were returning from a ball at I'onsonby when the alarm was rung out, and they at once hastened to the scene oi: the fire. As they paßsed by the Market in order lo obtain a favourable view of the Fiio Brigade operations, they saw in the obscure light a man engaged iv doing something to the hoae. They were hurrying excitedly along at the time, and therefore had not tbeir suspicious aroused, but on subsequent re-flection over the incident, nnd a recollection of the man's posture and actions, they feel con vincpd that he must have been cutting the hose. They ore not by any means suro as to his identity, bnt it is quite probable that they will be able to recogniso the figure again, Tbe detectives aro actiy.ly prosecuting thoir enquiries, nnd this clue may happily set them on the right track. h

CABLEGRAMS.

(Reuteb's TELRCRAM-)

Alarming Spread of Cholera in Egypt.

ALEXANDRIA, July 4.

Notwithstanding the severe precautions that have been taken to prevent the spread of cholera, the disease continues to make no abatement. The large inceaae in the Dumber of deaths at Masfarah and Daman hur, and tho appearance of the disease at fresh points, has convinced the doctors that It is Asiatic cholera of an epidemic type. Two of tho guard forming the-cordon lotiud the infested districts havo been seize, with the disease, and have died.

BRITISH AGHNT IN EGYPT (Received July 8 -11.30 am.,)

LONDON, July 6th,

Itia announced that Sir Auckland Colvin. financial adviser to tho Egyptian Govern ment bas been appointed British agent and Consol-General and Minister Plenipoten tiary iv Egypt, sinco Sir Evelyn Baring re signed.

THE SECOND SUEZ CaNAL,

Count de Lesseps will shortly arrive,in ( London at the invitation of the Cabinet, to conclude the agreement securing the neces sary land, and airanging other prelimina ries for th; re-construction of tho second , canal through the Isthmus of Suez, FItANCO-CHINIfSE WAR THREAT ENED. HONGKONG, July 5. Li Hung Chang, the Chinese Prime Minister, who visiteel Shanghai to enter into neno'.iations with M, Tricon, French Ambassador to China, with a view to a settlement ol the conflicting claims of Franca and China iv Annum, has left ; Shanghai, having beeu unable to come to any satisfactory agreement with M. Tricon. Tbe latter. It is understood, has been in formed tbat any further _urleying can oply take place at Pekin, DEATH OF THE DUKE OF MARL BOROUGH.

LONDON, July 5. "

The death is announced of tho Right Hon. John Winston Spencer-Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, K.G., oged 61.

(Received July 7th—12.20 p.m.) COMMERCIAL.

LONDON, JulyS.

Consols declined _to IOOg. Baok rates of discount remains at 4, and market rate 3§ per cent, Total reserves in notes and bullion in Bank of England, £11,300,000 ; reduction of £1,400,000 during tho week, Proportion of reserve to liabilities has declined to 35 per cent. Colonial breadstuff's continue dulL Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, remains at 465; New Zealand wheat, ex warehouse, bas declined to 42s to 455, according to quality; New Zealand wheat, C.F.I, ie quoted at 43i; Adelaide Hour, ex store, remains at 35s ; Australian tallow dull and unchanged at 40s tor best beet, and 42s fid for beat mutton,

ISrECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received July 6—11.30 a.m.) THE COLONIES AND NEW GUINEA. LONDON, July 6. The "Standard" considers thst the indignant attitude of the Australasian Colonies is fully justified by tbe conduct of the Imperial Government in relation to, New Guinea, It expresses doubts as to the probability of federation amongst the colonies being effected at on early date, RUSSIA AND THE PACIFIC. Tho St. Petersburg press is urging upon tho Russian Government the necessity for the establishment of a Naval Station in the Pacific. PROPKSSOR HDXLEY. Professor Huxley has been elected Presi dent of the Royal Society. RE-OPENING OF THE NEW GUINEA QUESTION. It is believed in official circles that con aiderotion of tho New Guinea annexation question will very Boon bo re-oponcd hy the lrupeial Government. ROYALIBT MOY-M-NT IN FRANCS, M, Paul de Cessagnae is urging through the press that a Bourbon dynasty is prefer able to a Republic. LONDON, JulyS. Mr Thomas Archer, the Agent-General for Queensland, will entertain Sir Anthony Mutgrave at a banquet on Friday night. Mr Archer has issued a pamphlet in which he denies tbe accusations mado against the Queensland planters of slavary,

AUSTRALIAN.

FRENCH ANNIXATION OF NEW

HtBBRIDE- DENIED,

SYDNEY, July 6,

The French Consul at this city has taken occasion to deny emphatically the statement made in Brisbane to-day that a French war steamer had hoisted the French flag on Mallicol and Erromanga Islands, iv the New Hebrides Group,

MELBOURNE, July 6.

The wrock of the ship George Roper has been abandoned, nnd will bo sold by auction to-morrow.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

Man Drowned from Steamer

Devonport.

A MAN whose name is believed to be Mor ton, was drowned from the steamer Devon poit, late this afternoon. Ho waa an employed at tho Sugar Company's works, and with tho other men he was returning to town by the steamer Dovonport. When a short distance inside the hulk ho attemp ted to climb on to the upper deck, when his hand slipped and he fell overboard. Captain Ro.ntree threw a life-buoy close tc him, but ho mode an attempt to reach it, when he rose to the surface. The vessel's dingy teached tho spot just as he sank the lost time, and half-a-dozen other hoata OHiiic up too late tto render assistance. Tho body has not yet been recovered.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq.. 8.V.)

Drurkknne'B.—John O'Brien and Campbell Smith were linen 10s eaoh

Prohibition Ohdek.—Mr Theo. Ccoper ap pllrd on the pa>t of Mrs Mo"aslin tor tn order to restrain publicans fmm supplying George Mcßsiin with ittoxicaiiig liqucr..—Ann MoUaslln gave an account ot jesrs ot suffering and misery which'sho and her family bad en dured through Mr MoUaalln. drinking habits.— MoCaaUn appeared, and said It was the be.it thing tbat could be done for him.—His Worship granted the order. ,

Breaches op By-Laws.—The following; oases were dent with on tho Information of Mr noldle, Sanitary laspector :—Meßsrs Smith and Caughoy. sweepings In passage; withdrawn — Lawrenc; Fillings, unolo.in passage.- Mr Cun niuKbam said tho Bnmmons baa extra printing uoon it, tor whloh the Court waa not responsible. Tho printing was s-.ruok out. — Defendant pleaded guilty undo? peoular olrcumßtancoa ; 20a and oosts.—William Wesion, almllar case.— Defendant said he had no hand In soitterlna the reiußO, oabbago leaves. Sec ; he was only thero enoe a week.—Mr Goldie said dofendant was legally guilty; 20s and oosts.—James Anderson, flirty yard; gunty ; 101 and ooata.—Dantol Sul livan waa oallad.— Mrs Bnlllvan anpeared.—Mr Cunnl' gh»m: You are not Daniel.—Mra S. . r.O, I'm Phoafo, Lib wife—Mr i-toldiospotte, in this Instance) on bohalf ot tho poor woman, who "as In distress; withdrawn on payment ol cn'ts.— JohnSobmischa, trrocor, u-oiean.vard.— Defendant said it was Impossible for him to Kent. th« yard e'ean ; he in. overran by neigh bours' fowls ; 10s.—Thomas B Hannaforei, almllar osao: not guilty.-Mr Go'dlo explained. —Mr ilanniiford and he had actually Informed the Inspeotor of th» dirty atate >'f tho yarn, with a view to bringing the riaht po'Sin to j nst'ce in stead of which tie Inspector bad rounceo upon Dim.—Mr GOldio acknowledged ho had loceived ahtto- from defendant, but on going to the plaoe, he found that Mr Ha< naford waa the real offender or his towia. Several witnewea were examinod on both Bides the obitf being Mr Propser, bootmaker, who showed that iho nulsinco was causod by tbo stench from Mr Hannaford's fowl ya-d.-To Mr Goldie: Tre fowls wero ahnt up when yon wrro on tto proiniß*a; bell^vorl defendant to be a con?c'ou tlona man. (Mr Hannaford horo loat his temper, and was cheok'd gently by His Worship) Watson Petty Bald ho sow dofendant this morr.lrgwi ha broom hia tn hand ;the yard was now swept; had soon potato oarings thrown Into tho yard. (Mr Hannaf ord t No; corn and bti of bro ed) Mr Po.ty considered that dofen dfvnt did Lie heat ti keep iho yard olean.—Mr Hannaf ord: Your W. r hip. my stook of poultry oonalsta of 10 or 12 fowls. — Mr robmlschi dspoaad that the nuleam o wi-ii oausrd by defen dant's fowls; they wero always s-c niching, an* had osuaod a stoppage of the drain.—Dofendant addressed tbe Court at groat length with a view of shotting that tbo n —sanoe was caused on the one side by Mr PrCßßer. and on the o her by Mr Sohmlsc^a; ho would also rem-irk that this oho'EO would never have bof-n brought bnt for the »nimu j of Mr Goldie, In ;-ons. qnenoe ofo petition whioh ha sent to ihe City Council some j ears h.o. Mr (.oldie dc.lnd ihis: ho had mcro y acted aa a public ofil-or in tho public Intoiest.— Kiued 10a.-Goorsu I'hwaiteß. William Rainbow, ard Julius Pot«ra<m we;e lined re spectively for possessing unroglßtored.doga. (Left Sitting).

Ths Brazkv Serpent.—Like 11.0 brazen ser pent that tho great Jo wish leader lifted high in tho Bight of tho perishing follow em. whereby they wore saved from oeath, tho dli cavorors of Hop Blttors havo placed bofore BUffell:. ', ailing mankind, a remedy which enablos them to light & iseaso with conquering advantage, t.: >.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUIt SPECIAL liKPORTHR,t

WELLINGTON, this day, Deputation of Canterbury Members,

A deputation of Canterbury membeti waited on the Cabinet at 8 o'clock last evening re the Westland Railway. The Government said they could not agree to complete detailed surveys of ell the gag. gested lines, which would cost £30,000 but if the deputation would name two' lines, the Ministry would have them hurvcyed with such degree of acni. racy that the cost of construction conM be estimated. Re the extension of the line northwards, they were prepared to extend the line to Ked Post, which would cejt £30,000. The remaining £150,000 of la,t year's vote would not bo touched till next session. No works wouli be gone on with on the East Coast line ot the central line, though the Government would not undertake to say what would be done ot a further date regarding these lines, it will thus be seen that tbe Government havo been compelled to yield to pressure and the weaker goes to the.wall. ' Rotorna Rax way. Mr Peacock has recsived a communication from the Rotorua Railway diuctora to the effect that they are fairly satisfied wiih the offer of the Government re the lino, bat they requested that it should be definitely stated in writing. Mr Rolleston, I under stand, to-night forwarded the requited document.

Reports on Petitions.

Ke Sergeant Soall's petition for a fair io. quiry into Lis system of musketry, the Petitions Committee report that the cess was dealt with finally during the session oi 1881, and tbe C ommittee have no farther recommendation to make.

Ro the petition of George McAnally, of Mercer, praying for relief, he having been dismissed in a summary manner from the telegraph Department, the Committee re port tbat they do not consider it desirable to make any recommendation, bs it involves a question of discipline. Tho Petitious Committee have recom mended the case of Col. McDonnell, of Wanganui, to the favourable consideration of the House. Col.(McDonnell joined the Defence Force in ISG3, and was from time to time till 1880 in action. Re was forty, three times under fire, and was wounded several times.

St. John's College Removal.

Tbe Examiner of Standing Orders en Private Bills reports with reference to St John's College Removal Bill that the -tend ing Ciders have not been complied with, documents relating to bill not being depo. sitod in the Examiner's office in time. Government Printing Depart ment.

The report of the Govemment Printing Department shows the revenue of the de partment for the last year for "Gazette" advertisements, tale of publications, eto,, to have been £3,009. The average num. ber of employees was 113.

Mr E. G. Wright is regarded as the oom<. ing Railway Minister. Mr. Montgomery on Decentrali sation. Mr Montgomery's decentralisation motion does not attract much attention, though some of tbe older irrcconcilables of the Provincial party are, of course, determined to air their opinions on the virtues of Pro vincialism aa against the present system when the motion comes on for discussion, Mr Montgomery has, I hear, prepared a formidable speech. A few days ago I telegraphed re general discontent at the great and increasing Wel lington influence. This very influence Is used as an argument in favour of dece-trali. sation, and it ia not for me to say a move. ment thus quietly and somewhat wearily commenced will not before next election have become a question ot tbe House,

Mr Moss and Sir Ceo. Grey.

It seems a pity that the almost complete 1 unity of action that has for so many yean . existed between Sir George Grey and Mr Moas should have been interrupted, Mr Moss feels very strongly against tbe Land Companlea Bill, and feels sore that Sir George should not have given to him, hia M oldest henchman, an indication of the post tlon he intends talcing up with respect to tho bill. Sir George Gre^r has, no donbt, ex cellent reasons for refraining from expres- ' aiog hia intentions, and it may be that Mr Mosh acted hastily on the et tv brute incident ■ in the House on Wednesday night It ia generally believed, though I do not state it . I authoritatively, that Sir Georgo Grey-action 1 in moving that his name be removed from I the Public Accounts Committee, ia dne to I the strained relatione between himself and the member tor Parnell. It will here membered that Mr Moss was recently P elected chairman of that Committee. .'M

Uie Land Company's BUI. The directors of the Land Company state that the Insertion of clause six in the bill was a mistake of the draughtsman. Indeed, one of them informed me that if the Company had power to buy land he would not be a day in tbe concern. They have no objec tion to the Government taking np the por tions of the bill affecting public policy v long as they carry it through, and adoption of this course wonld givo any other corporal tion that may hereafter be formed the same privileges as those which would ba enjoyed hy the New Zealand Land Com pany. Mr Fish raised a laugh in the House last night by referring to tin Minister of Justico as "the Minister for some obecuro place—Picton, he thought it , was called." Besiding in the provincial district ef Wellington, and repteeeoting constituents outside that province, an Messrs Shaw, Insngahuo; Conolly, Picton; and Jitzgernld, Hokitika. All■ three are Government supporters, and of ten out of the 11 regnlar dustmen are also Ministerialists, it may well he said thai Ministerial strength lieein Cook Straits.

The Estimates.

From a pretty careful examination ef the Estimates now before Parliament, It appear! that the following divia'on of acoounte may be approximotely mode :—Total amount of estimates tor the year, including PoWia Works estimates. £31,fJ38,276. Of tbia I amount i1',654,848 goes for interest and sinking fund; for salaries and wages, £1,7G8,000. This latter sum, of conise, includes < ivil List Pensions. Commi*-len« of Insurance, and sums paid to memOOB acd officers of Parliament, _ There la, of course, no exactness in the est* culation, there being numberless «*""•■:• such as Hinemoa, £8,000, Stella, £6,M>, in which labour has to bo apart from main tenance of vessels and analogous Charge* Class 8, education, is lnrge-£39-,000-W the railway service is much larger, WUW £636,000. Plate-layers and all kinds „ railway labourera are included in this sub. Class 5, post nnd telegraph, in Ugh* although every Bmall payment made te • .-.. country postmaster ia included in the sura of £124,000. In the Public Works estt mates, salaries of permanent pfficera only amount to £30,142. Taking, however, ti most moderate estimate possible, there «■ no doubt of the fact that the annual coat« . the Civil Service ia far in cxceßß of bbW» poyments made for interest and nMWg 1 fund on loons, and it is alao firmly B»"fJJS in the minda of members that the W»» Service is annually increasing largely.. A return showing the salaries and lMg» of service of clerks of Kesident Magistratw Courts for the principal oentres has «e"J laid on tho table. It shows i Anoka* 0- Clerk, £300, 24J years' service; cletK, *£'?• 13i years; clerk, £100, six months. »« linVon: Clerk, £300 16 years; ** £225, 4J years; clerk, £90, 3J W" Christchirch : Clerk, £300,19years{ elet^ £150, 6 years ; clerk, £130, 8 years} »«£ £70, two years. Dnnedin : Clerk, »*» 23i years; olerk, £225 r 178 years!°^ £100, 5 years; cadet, £60, 1| J*»,,„.

It Saved My Life.

Tho valuo of human life is WBJfffl^^ portent that anything which tends ffi"^ iongation is entitled te the highest o^ggH; Spoakingto ua rcconily on this suhleot,,t*K3 Nelson, W. proprietor NelsonJMtfgß Huron, observed: I suffored so with ™*£& tism that my arm withered, and Ph«g could not help me. I was ta despair oirar when someone advised me to try Sl»;2__,.__. ff I did so, and as if by magic, I waaj &***?*(& lieved, and. by tho continued unei 01 «« "g entirely cured. I thank Heaven '"WJ^StB this wonderful remedy, for if _f_?J^V_fm has also curod my wife-Port "riimdsS. Commercial, U.S.A.-Sold by all Ciwnuj Price Threo SbiUings.-M. LK\- & Do-' ■ M°"

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THE AUCKLAND EVENINU STAK, SATURDAY JULY 7



Speoial Advertisements. ENGLISH TWEEDS, SCOTCH BAXONY3 IRISH HOMESPUNS. r%> SEVEN OABES J-V 4 rx bhip warwiok, 4 4 CABE3 EX CLYDE 4 M. M U R C H I E, Merchant Tailor Se Importer. Bhortiand-etrost AUCKLAND. ■yU-AITEMATA FLOUR MILLS. johTTamb Has for Sale- Fine Flour— in Sacks, 100's, and SCs, J. L. do. do. do. do. Silk dressed do. do. do. Wheat Meal do. do. do. Sharps Bran owl Wheat Oats _abln Bis nlta Fancy do. FFICE: 31, 4UEEN STREIT AUCKLAND. "INDIA AND CHINA TEA I WAREHOUSE." No. 95, Victoria-street. TEA PRICK CURRRNT: "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA," A combination of some of the flnost, the atron.est, and the rlobest flavoured Teas Imported. My aim with this Tea la to have something lit for anyone s table on any occasion. PRIOE. Q?. PER PUU."<D. "FAMILY MIXTURE," A moat economlo hlgholass Family Tea. both tha India and China being selected with meat oare bo as to secure flrst-orop Tea from the bert-known growths, well manipulated loaf, ripe In the oup, and thoroughly and soundly cured. PRIOE, 2-- 6 0,JPKR POUNU' "TEA EXTRAORDINARY," •Phis Tea has attained a popularity and wide which is only oompatab c with s__a atniy and attention to the tastes of a large class of the general oom munltr. PSIOE, 2?' PER POUND' .PLKNDID __ «* DARJEELING- FLAVOURED MIXTURE," GUARAMSBD A BLB»D OF PUBS INDIA AND China Tsab. „_____,_ PRICE, 18. gD, PKB POOND. In tho Onp thle Teo la a marvel of cheapness, QUABANTEBD PnRH riHOICK BIR9T CROP BROKEN LEAF 0H « paNYONG CONGOU." Price, ja gD.porlb. "PURE CHINA TEA SIFTINGS," ' With capital body and flavour. ■ftl). PER POUND. GENUINE INDIAN TEAS, In Original Paokages. from la. 6d. per pound. FBEDK. WHITEHEAD, TEA IMPORTER, 95 VICTORIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. VINT'S WHISKY. A SCIENTIFIC PACT. New Whisky la maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, ooloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38 rearshat present hold Immense Btock of their Old Well-matured Whisky, and cam ensure to the trado-through their Agents-a really PURE OLD. UNADULTERATED. AND BRANDY. In btilk and case, to bo bad from A. HEATHER, AGKNT. Head Colonial Office i Melbourne.



Francis 3. Shortt's popular Shilling Art ! Union is now open: twenty magnificent prizes. -Apply for tiSketa, as soon as possible HO. Queen-street-1 Ad vt] I have inst received 12 Gold Bangle Bracelets. 12 Latest Fashion Lour Hrooohes. _\HrLewlason. Queen-atieet.-i advt J • Siocer machines, 2a 6d per week. Re pairs, needles, etc.-D. S. Chambers, 70, Queen street ~ It la Indispensable, The Auckland Directory, now on sale by all statlonors. Price, 5s The only fashionable dance of the periods The New Walts, now danced ovory where in ___-i!_«_ Australia by tho upper class. Tho Ku^^-1 most waoef ul of waltzes; onco learnt «2l?b£ S» advantage to any other No -'" Ss?'lntr iSodexertiona required; simply gliding. KIHSS by I>rofosßor Bernard at all bia clobsob, Ta.???T2™*_eot Hall, Tuesday, 8 to 10 p.m. $rms,^o &. See advertiscmenta.- days, when rapid decay of the . .1 1» «n mtent with all classes, it may not be to^i?Mt^tomanytohear that Mr Crosse. SP^S^lUon to our list of dentists, is an l^^Uw method known as tooth pivoting, expert or rHomB""". ordinary stop- Tnepro^te as pamiess as oxU 4 cte f. pin|?H^_^S-vvn being simply removed and tllo,d^ y hr S utlfl^al one. False palates and I 6 "I^Jm'taeev description aro thus entirely taßtenln'?™ith jUtho.gh this method of in dißJfnlß arttflctal teeth baa long been known to &te,fflmoresortedto.asit«oulresgreat & to ensui-perfect success. Mr George Bonnington, Chemist, Christ. ctar'hTto fiSroduclng his' celebrated Cough Iwtoiral Into Anokland. Hia Pectoral Oxymel Is known aa Irish Mosa, and Ib admirably adapted to promote expectoration, easo the breathing, loosen tbe phlegm, abate fovor, allay the tickling Bena&tlon -which occaaiona tho cough, and for all local ufflocUom. Buoh as whoezlng, Irritation of the throat, Ealpltatlon of tho heart, hoarseness of thei voice .influenza. *_ it affords a Bpeedy relief; whllo in moro SironiO disorders, as periodical coughß or ln vetorote osthma, it is equally va'noblo in its effect* though, of courso, longer por.overanco in tho use ol the medicino is required. For tho nuraery it is invaluable, being agreeable to ho SS and useful in ol cases of whooping SsHj or common cough arising from oolds. Ask at any Chemist for nnmorous Testimonials, £0,-lAdvt.)



Special Advertisements, R. C R 0 S S E _, DENTAL SURGEON, May bo Consulted at his Rooms, Queen-street (opposite Darby-treet). Hours: 10 to 5. {j\ RB A T fe AL E OF A. W. Mace-s MRS J. SMITH having bought tho Bankrupt Stook Of A. W. Maco, will offer tho same together with hor own largo and well-assortod stock of Drapery, Clothing. &c„ at a Great Sacrifice, in order to clear. The Stock la new, and wel ohosen. Tho following lines will show the Enormous Reductions :— Black and Cold Velveteens, from Is 9d Cold Satins, from Is lid, all shades Silks reduced from la lid to 3a lid, aU winter shades Satin Cloth, 53e1, worth 10Jd Useful Flannel, 83d, worth lid Blankets, from 5a lid each Men's Pilot Coats, reduced from 28a Sd to Men s Strong Trousers, 6a 9d Boys' Suits, from 5s lid Youths' Good Tweed Suits, 18s Bd, worth 24s And all othor gooda at equally low prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Jt; M I T H O M 1 T II DR4PER & CLOTHIER (Nest United Service Hotel), queen-street. r|"iHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE I "Or wn" Flour, In saoks. lOCS and JO'S Champion" do, do. do, "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Fowl Wheal JpKKMiSES TO BE Re.BUILT. In conßoquoooo of our Promises being abont to bo re-bullt. Wit ARK HOLDING A/-IKBAT riLEARING QALE ijTRKAT -;__ARI.NG OaL or Tn« wholb or oub IMMENSE AND VALUABLE STOCK. EVRRY £ RTICLE IS MARKED DOWN TO COST PRICE, OB UNDER. IN VBRY MANY CASKS A MERELY NOMINAL PRICE IS CHARGED. OALE "VTOW f\N. OALK HOW V/N. N.B.—Cur Friends and tt-e Publlo generally are Invited to make an early oall, and eecaro the Undoubted Bargains. Milne and Choyce, q'jeen se wellb3ley-strkbtß. us t t> ccci vc d. US T XV E 0 E IV B D FOUR HUNDRED (£150) AND FIFTY POUNDS Wt-RTH OP warpujuse AND TRAVELLBBS' SAMPLXH or DRAPERY riOODS, KAPERY VXOODB, IN GREAT VARIETY. Hosiery, Women*, Girls'. Men'a. and Boys' Btaya. Underolothlnst. Umbrellas. Tabloolotha Blankets. Sheata, Laos Curtains Muslin Curtails _ „ ,„ __. Towe f. Clothing, Laoo Squares, Boyß' Bults Braces. Belw. Leather tugs, Dolmans Collars Table Covers in variety, Olotb Jackets etc, Sea, Sec The abive having been purohaßOd at a large disoount, have been Marked Low, and will be found worthy ot attention. Splendid Lot of New Flooroloths, new pattern* (vl Wiethe), from Is fid CARPETB AT REDUCED PRICES I Tapestry Carpets, la lid yd ) w.m Kidder. Carpets. 2s lid yd > vory Felt Carpets. 451 n. wide, is 6Jd yd) vor7 ouo"1' EORKOOKS 3 LONGCLOTH. 3JD Yabd. c PBR CBNT. DISCOUNT oa all Cosh " Purchases 20s and upward?. VVilliam R. Bridgman'S, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEEN-BTREBT. 158 & 160 THE JQuoon -fit im & 160 uueen-st, 168 & 160 NEW ZEALAND Queen-nt 158 & 160 Queon-Bt 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY Queon-Bt 158 & 160 Ciueen-st 168 & 160 ABB NOW DIBFLAYIN- A Cueenst 153 & 160 „ ? "SSS^r 168 & 160 Grand Stock (,iuoon-st jjg _ m iw & 100 op ?s_2S_s: 158 & 180 Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW ZEALAND MADE Quoon-st 158 _; 160 vueen-st 168 & 160 PIECE GOODS FOR Ciueen-st 158 Se 160 Ciueen-st. 168 te 100 THE SEASON. Ciueen-Bt 158 & 160 BUeeD2t!8 UeeD2t! ill 160 Tho Cheapest and Most KeeSiit JS 5 JSS Durable Goods over foeon-st 158 & 160 vebiie. 9 u? en-(£ 158 & 160 Ciueen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Ciueen-et 158 Se 160 New Zealand Blankets C^eenst 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Queen st 158 Se 160 New Zealand Blankets Queon-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Blankets Ciueon st 158 Se 160 —— Ciueou-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels Ciueen-st 158 & 160 Now Zealand Flannels uueen-ot 158 & 160 New Zealand Flannels yueon-Bt 158 Se 160 Now Zealand Flannels Ciueen-st. 153 $z 160 New Zealand Flannels Ciueen-st. 153 — W0 -~—— Ciueen st 158 £ 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Bhlrtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-et 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Shirtings Queen-Bt 158 & 100 Queen st 158 & 1-0 New Zealand Knitting 9|}«>n-Bt 158 fe 160 Varna Quoon-st 158 & 160 New Zealand Knitting S™en-st iir itr ibd Yarns Queon-st 158 ft 160 New Zealand Knitting ft"""* •trQ tv ifo yarns yueen-au HI NewZealandKnittln Arna gueen,t New Winter Hosiery, just landed, EX GEORGE BEWLEY, A SPLENDID STOCK or WINTER TTOSIERY. INTER JILOSIERY. FROM J. & R. MORLEY'S. 293 PACKAGES BIBBED St PLAIN BLAOK & NAVY MARONE & CAR DINAL GRENAT Se SEAL BROWN WHITE Se SKY BLUE CLARET & "CHOCO LATE STEEL & CLERICAL LADIES & CHIL DREN'S hose & half hose. William Rattray. draper, clothier. &. hosier, 178.180, & 182. queen-street. FLESII FORMING FOOD for Infants. ICKIN'S FOOD for INFANTS is prepared locally trom malted cereals, according to the recipe of Baron Liebig. It is an approVED substitute for Mother's Milk; Fatten ing, NounisniNa, and Invigorating. Sold in Canisters at Is. 6d. AT THE PHARMACY, Queen-street.



Specia Advertisements V° UFU CRNI'sH YOUR HOUSE CHEAPLY FROM GARLICK St CRANWELL rUUfITUR WAR-HOUSE. IRON BEDSTEADS- ] ~ 480 in stock, now to SO- GARLICK lect from : French, Half Tester, Pour Poster, & CRANWELL, Stump Cots.Chairßeds,! Stretchers, Child's Bed-] Queen-Bt„ steads with half sideß,| Double Iron Bedsteadß; Auckland. from 25a to £10. _ SPRING MATTRASSES- Rowcllffe's Wire Spring QARLICK Mattrass, Stuffed Bos & CRANWELL and Lath Mattrass. BEDDING ready for de- QARLICK llvary (to At any size & CRANWELL Bedstead) — Hair, Ida pok, Flax, Flock, Fibro| qaRUCK Maitrasßea. Feather & CRANWELL Beds, Pillows and Bois-| tcrs. Palliasses; a large: QARLICK stock always on hand. & CRANWELL BEDROOM Furniture— ! Great variety of Wash- QARLICK stands and Tables; & CRANWELL very pretty Queen Ann Marble top Wnshatand: QARLICK and Table, with glass; & CRANWELL attached; also vanoiiß] low priced patterns for QARLICK ordinary rooms: Chest! & CRANWELL of Drawers, Ward robes, Toilet Glasaea, QARLICK immense stock.' & CRANWELL DINING. SITTING, and Drawing-room Furut- QARLICK turo - Suites in stock & CRANWEEL very cheap, and Furni ture for any room made ■ t?co Md6ccaaional°Cha^ GARLICK AU§™ffN Ca'Bent Wood & CRANWELL Fumlturo — Without _ • F . nrniR i. your doubt tho largost vur-Lftn *nrnisw lour iety of Chaira In this Hnnaa stylo to select from In nouse Auckland: Piano Stools, r"n_ »m v Arm, Folding. Rooking CliEAilA, and Children's Chaira. wvwirniTtni'Bt v AMERICAN CHAIRS- EXPEDITIOUSLY, Importors direct from New York. Af,D KITCHEN FURNITURE T „ nI _ 01 , 0I „ - Fcudera and Firoirons, IHOROUGIUA. Carpets, Floor Clotlis, , • IJnoleum, Matting, Chimney Glasses, &c GARLICK &0, & CRANWELL, YOU can Furnish Quoeu-at,, WELL from tho . __. . City HaU Aroade. Auckland.



Half Asleep!-"I novor," wrote a young lady to a friend, "go to church or lecture but I am half asloop, and I never know afterwards what tho Bormon Or lecture was about." It was a plain case of nervous lethargy, produced by want of action of tho liver and dfJießtlve organs. Sho was porsuaded to try Hop Blttersi and now she writhe: " Ho* intelligent and bright aro aormona and lectures now, and how glorious tho ■world wo live ih ia! Hop Bitten are indeed _ blesaing to me." Notice,



Wo have made Concrete a SPEW'S practically acnuaintcd withi its ****»&££ Studied how to roduoo its Cost by_"X-„ Plans and Specifications tobuU it powro^J for Buildings, Tanks. &0., CTISATLY. »»-.,, prepare.'- to give Parties SPKCIFYIKO «J*s Km umb:, the fullest Information. Jgygj Work of all kinds undertaken by r™*£ L^d tract AH Mahurangi Limes a™ not alike, , none of Wilson's is gennmo without Uieir« Mark-J. Wilson npd Co., 81. Queen stwe*, ADVT-J