SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

k'\lH WATKB {^^rw^rning. 1.0 SONBKT.—This Kvenlng, 4.45 BifVRISR.—To morrow Morning, 7.17 ■ ITO AffK.—Last Quarter, 17th, 2.13 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Manapouri, s.s.. Logan, fiom Sydney Manhegan, barquo, Poulson, fromJaya Claribel. barque. Peterson, from Wellington Oceola, brigantiae, Bezer, from Timaru Colombia, schooner, Conway, from Napier Norval. schooner, Edwards, from Russell Agnes Martin, ketch, Leslie, from Russell Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, from Whawtarel ; Macgregor, s.S., Johnson, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

Wellington, 5.9.. Farquhar, for Tauranga Gleneig, s.s., Stephenson, for Rnsaell Rowena. s.s., Norris, for Mercuiy Bar Heptane, 8.8., Mustard, for Mercury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Clarlbel .from New York-a2OO cases kerosine. From Wellington — 1,380 cases kcroslne and alto a Quantity of sundry oargo.

■ Per Manhegan, from Java—l,soo tons raw ■. Per Waihora, from Sydney—G6o gunnies and . 317 mats sugAr, 09 oases galvanised iron, 41 cases fruit, 2 boxes sovereigns (£10.000), 75 boxes dates, ISO bags tapioca, 578 rolls of mat ting and sundries. . ■

. .IwwarßS Coastwise.—Mercury, from Tairua, with ag.OOOft tlmbeJ j Fannie, from Whanga- I poua, with 23,000 ft timber; Columbia, from Napier andjntermediate ports, in ballast. • The following vessels have entered outwards at the Customs :-Ryno. brigantine. Bewick. I for Suwarrow; Toroa, schooner, Clarke, for i Suwarrow, • . • ; The s.s. rWaihqra left Gisqorne ai 9 ».m. yes terday, and is therefore due to arrive hore about ■.-. 10 p.m. to-day.

_The barque Clarlbel, from New York via i *^?lHngtpn, arrived in port this morning. She left tho latter part on Juno 9. The Clarlbel bringrpart careo from New York, including about 4,000 cases kero=>ine.

I , Thes.s. Mncgrogor arrived from Whangarei • last evening. Passehgors: Mossrs Tothill, 1 wif 8011 "" MftnD> HaTWanJ. Molnnls, Field,

Thos.s. Waitakl arrived ffdm Whangarei last fjfeijtasr with 120 tone coal. 70 sacks gum, and I the following passengers :—Mesdames Harrison 1 S? Hunter- Ml« GiKlHan, Messrs MoPherson, findlay, Munro. Bees, J. Hunter, f-A Appleton, Williams, Whitelaw, Catch. Friman. r Seccomb, Aldbrton, Smith, Wilkinson, and four :. in the steerage? • •-•' .Apassensror by the ship Dunedin, which ai -1 *ived at Dnacdin from London yesterday, states - that Ihe vessel had a rather narrow escape be ,jr.fore reachiotr port. The night was foggy, and land had not bean sighted when breakers were ; seen on tho woe ther Jjow. '"Bout shin I" was I immediately ordered, nnd the vessel answering t; to her helm managed to clear White Island •BMSly—a small rock off Ocean Beach, within view of Dnnedin, ■ .; ;.: . ■ >. , The s.s.'Manapouri, from Sydney, arrived in $! harbour at 830 a.m. to day. We are indebted I to Mr Chas. H. Hudson for press" parcels, &c, i oadthe following report :-Left the Company's I Wharf at 11 p.m. on the 12th test, and wan S abreast of Three Kings at noon on the 16th. .;. Had light southerly winds until making the 'j land: thence to Poor Knights light easterly, and for the remainder of the passage strong north-east, with drizzling rain.' Passengers :— , - Saloon: Mr and Mrß Shakspear and child, Mr m and Mrs Laybourne, Miss Robinson, Rev. T. IS Webb. Rev. L. A. Glnnane, Dr. W. E. Griffiths, ; Dr. Hauhaua. Dr. K. K. Griffiths. Messrs Gelli brand. J. R. Kerr. Schmidt, Millar. B. Ander am boo. P. H. Mason. Elphinatone. Horsfall Rat •i oliffo, Irving, O. Hart, J. A. low, J. McAuley, f ; Parkes. B. Button, Vanderbyl, pad JGjteerage.

THE MANHEGAN.

[ t] ■ The barque Manhegan,under charter to the |~ i Sugar Company, arrived from Java this morn i' S?^' wlUl a™l "cargo, 1,500 tons of raw material. ['; The barque anchored at tlie powder ground, but Igi: will probably come up the harbour after the weather moderates and (as she comes from an I- 'infected port") after having been passed by tho Health Officer. Captain A. C. Poulson, |- master, reports having left Java on April 13, and | experienced generally vert rough weather 1 during the passage. All on board are well.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Tv Kotohu, this day.—Loadinp: Onward, Aratapu, this day.-Arrivod: Robin Hood. I Ixiading: Waitemata, Look-put. ' • i' : ■; >. KAiPAnA HEADS, tills day.—Arrived j We ! noni, KlUarney, and Annie Wilson; Sailed: ! ' Vision and Pelican. Loaded: Camilla. : .. . Heads, this day. — Sailed: Camille, for j The Sarah Ann is loaded atPort Albert, and 6o3es down^o-morrow. .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

PBlufk, this day.—Sailed': Rotomahuna, last evening,for the North. '• Passengers for Auck land:—Mrs Murray, Misses Stewart and Tarlatan, Master Stewart, and 8 steerage.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs S. Coohknb and Son held a sale of property yesterday, withtho following result :— 1 Lot 88, Town of Cambridge East, C 360; lota 176 and 177, Brown-street, Ponstinby, 83 feet, 58s per foot. ,•:■-■ •"

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wax Globe as under i— This Day. For Lyttelton and Sonth.per Penguin, at 4p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, VVaipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgrogor or Waitaki, at 6 p.m.' For Waterford, Tauranga, etci, per Annie Milbank, at S p.m. For Thames, per Anno Mflbank. at 6.30 p.m. Wednesday. 18th inst. For Talrua. per Mercury, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.31 a.m. Per Walhora as follows :— For China, Japan, Suez, and Brindlsi, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colo nies, and United Kingdom, via Brlndisi or Naples, per Orient boat, for letters, etc., specially so propaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and - newspapers at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and. Melbourne only at 1.20 p.m. For Trypbona, Port Flbzroy, and Whanga parapara, per Rowena, at 3j>.m. For Gfeborno, per Southern Cross, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 19Ui inst. For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Cralgioburn, Work worth, etc., per Rose Casey, at 16 a.m. Per Manapouri, as follows— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brinidis, for lotters, &c. specially so propaid and addressed), at 11 a.in. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Doric, at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, 2tUi Inat. Per City of Sydney, as follows— For Sanawlon Islands, United States 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 Eurppe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and owapaporu, at 11.30 a.m. ImUi letters, beating an extra fee of Blx pence bi addition to the postage, wUI be received by the Moll Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mull will bo duo in London on Sat urday, August 2nd, 881.

8. B. BISP, Chief Postniustor Chief Post-offlco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 17, 1881. Abbott's Opora Houso—"Tho Lancashire Lass." 8 p.m. Theatre Koyal—Professor Anderson, 8 p.m. Aloxandra-streot Sohool-room—Open Lodge Entertainment, N.Z.0.Q.T., 8 p.m.

Births.

GLLLANDKK.—On Juno 16th,at Wairoa South, the wife of Charles Qillandor of a daughter.

Deaths.

TONpK.—On Juno 10,1881. at Masoflold'a Build ings, Joseph Tonge, foreman to Mr Masoflold, ironfounder; aged 46 years. Tho funoral will leave his late residence at throo p.m. to-morrow (YVndnosday). Ft lends please accept this Invitation.

WHALEY.—On June 17th, at Otahuhu, Louisa, the bolovcd wifo of John Whaler. The f UHisnil will leave her late reßidonoe on Thursday, June 19th, at 3 p.m. Friends will please to accept this Invitation.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1884.

For the cause that tasks assistance, For the wrong that nae-ia resistance For the future In the distance, And the good that we can do.

Ministers have asked, and His Excellency has granted, a dissolution of Parliament, and this afternoon Major Atkinson com municated the tidings to the expoctant House of Representatives. For some days it had been surmised that this was the turn which affairs would take, though the members of tho Cabinet kept their inten tions so close that up till tho hour of the House mooting, considerably dubiety, prevailed as to what would bo the actual course pursued. We regret that Ministers should have come to this deci sion, and should have liked to have seen a short session held and some very necessary business pushed through. The olectors ana their representatives would alike have been the better of a little breathing space before being plunged into the electioneering vortex. In the interests of tho Govern ment party, wo also consider a dissolution ill-advised. Thoir gain lay in play ing a waiting game, and in fcrcing their opponents to show their hand. In precipitating an appeal to tho country, thoy make themselves responsible for the inter ruption to business and wasteful expendi ture entailed by having two sessions in one year. They also go before the country at disadvantage, being forced to declare their policy and submit to the criticism of the Opposition. Regrets on the subject are, however, vain. We suppose members will now simply vote their own salaries along with other supplies, and then return with light hearts and full pockets to their con stituencies. Thero is a possibility of this programme not being carried out, for the Oppositionists talk of refusing supplies, and thus compelling the Ministry to resign. If, as: Sir George Grey says, the Oppositionists are now more consolidated than ever, they are able to do this, and we trust they will at any rate obstruct supply to tho extent of cutting off the double honorarium. We question very much, however, whether there will be any serious opposition offered to nn immediate dissolution. A few of those malcontents whoso action carried the adverse vote are anxious to meet their constltuenta—an anxiety which is shared by the latter, as thoy wish to call their representatives to account. It is thus improbable that a majority will be found to support the threatened obstructive tactics, and it may be takou for granted that in a very short time tho colony will be in the thick of a general election. The East Coast contest will in that caso require to be fought over again. It is a significant sifp of returning confidence in the present Government that tho seat formerly held by an ardent Greyite should have been gained by a warm Ministerialist like Mr Locke. Mr Rees, for whom Sir George Grey worked hard, was at the bottom of the poll; bnfr his rejection may be partly due to the disgust felt by the electors at the treatment they received from their late member in the same interest. Still, the fact of that election, like the Thorndon one, resulting in favour of tho present Govern ment is a promising augury of thoir return to power and place by tho will of the elec tors of the colony.

JThe renewal of a license to the Crown Hotel in Qrey-street was refused to-day, and that house will on tho Ist of July be amongst the things of the past. The reason assigned was that there were already suffi cient hotels in the district, one being only 20 yards and another 50 yards distant. The license of the Criterion Hotel was renewed, and the Bench declined to dispense with the necessity of lighting after 10 p.m.

, sMr Darcy Irvine, of Auckland, is, we learn, presontly at Wellington, undertaking the duties of Inspector of Agents for the Government Insurance Department, vice Mr Thome, discharged. Mr Irvine only acts temporarily, and may be expected back to his post in Auckland again. [Sixty-seven cases are set down for hearing at the R.M. Court on Thursday next. Amongst them are a number of actions brought by the Eden Terrace Highway Board for non-payment of rates.

i ' The present purser of the Doric is Mr G. Hunt, who was formerly connected with the Ifew Zealand Shipping Company's London office, but is "now on a trip to the colonies for the benefit of his health. Mr Hunt in tends to remain in Christchuroh for a time.

Thrpugh the energetic efforts of His Worship the Mayor and Mr S. Dando, pro : vision has been made in the single men's department of the Auxiliary Hospital for the accommodation of the diseased sailors of the Androklas—some half-a-dozen in number. There is no room for them in the Hospital proper, fhat institution being already crowded to such* an extent that four or five beds have had to be made up on the floor. The prostrated seamen will either be brought in to-night or the first thing in the morning.

Owing to dullness of business at the Cape of Good Hope, caused by a falling-off in the p'r6jpec|s of the diamond fields,' thirty-four persons took passage from there by the Doric. A few remained at Hqbart, and the rest will proceed South by the same vessel on Thursday.

4-t the Police Court to-day fiye "drunks" got the usua} treatpjen t. Thomas Bou cher, lor breaking a glass door in the Thames Hotel, was ordered to repair the damage and pay a fine of 10s and costs. Eliza Lestrange pleaded guilty to using obscene language, and was lined f5, with the alter native,-.of, <a month's imprisonment. „ A oharge of larceny as a bailee was preferred against Charles W._Langstone, but the hearing oft it was deferred till to-morrow. The case of Mr Adams, of the Swan Hotel, is reported in another column. - ■

On the subject of "Caution to Servant Girls " we have a characteristic letter from Mr T. B. Hannaford, which opens with the request:—"Allow me space to express my genuine regret at having allowed my pen to nave written the strong language' I did in my letters to Mr Ewington." He goes on to suy : "I have many and grave faults, I confess, but I vehemently declare that fraud and swindling are not of the number;" and the letter closes thus: "Error is human, forgiveness divine, and from the bottom of my heart I forgive Mr Ewington." This is neat, though it may seem rather cool to the general reader, while Mr Ewington will no doubt consider it "a- caution to snakes." In future the only genuine registry agent should be known as "the divine Hannaford."

An adjourned sitting of the District Court was held yesterday by MrH. G. Seth Smith, District Judge, for the purpose of hearing the case of the Union Sash and Door Com pany v. James Heron, in which £62 19s 2d is claimed for work and labour done and material supplied in connection with the stairs of the new Savings Bank. The defenco was that the work was unsatis factorily done, and that its full value was £36, which sum, together with the plaintiffs costs, dttfeudant was willing to pay. Mr Button appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Thoo. Cooper for the defendant. His Worship rosorved decision till this morning, when he gavo judgment for the plaintiff for £58 lGs Bd, with £6 9s costs.

In Christchurch the footballers are taking practical steps to carry out an idea which it was suggested in our columns should be taken up in Auckland, At a meeting of Uiristchurch footballers on Saturday night, it'was resolved to start a subscription list with the view of presenting tho Canterbury representatives in the Intercolonial Foot ball Toam with medals on their return.

Two days after the Doric left the Cape a short spoil W very bad weather was ex perienced, the sea frequently washing clear over the vessel's decks. On ono occasion Mr Olnoy (Mr C. H. Spurgeon's oldest deacon), who in a passenger for Christchurch, mot with a painful accident. He was walking on'deck when a big wave was shipped and threw him against the rails, breaking one arm just above the elbow. The injured limb was set by the dootor, and Mr Oluoy haa now re covered its use.

The attention of our roaders is invited to

the announcement elsewhere of Miss Dono van's grand annual concert, which takes place on Thursday week in the Choral Hall. A Hrst-olass programme is being arranged, and Mrs Kilgour, Misses Staunton and Stephenson, and Messrs Knox, Edwards, Boyle, Edouard, Angelo Forrest, and Horr Tutsclika will give their assistance. Miss Donovan is an accomplished musician, and has long since proved her title to the patronago of the public.

As showing the progress our city is making, we may mention that Mr Samuol Coombcs somo time since converted the upper story of tho City Clothing Mart into otlices, which arb all lot, and, like .Oliver Twist, the public usk for more. This has decided Mr Coombee to close the City Clothing Mart and convert it into an arcade of offices, with two shops fronting Queen-streot, We understand Mr Coombes acquired tho freehold of these premises somo short timo since

Tho monthly meeting of the Mount Roskill Band of Hope was held on tho I.2th instant, in the public school-room, and was one of tho most successful total abstinence meetings held in tho district. Rev. H. Miller, of Onehunga, occupied tho chair, and delivered an effective opening speech. Mr C. Taylor, of Mangere, also spoke on the subject of total abstinonco. The following programme was realised :—Mr J. Watts, violin solo ; A. Noal, Bong ; Miss Bishop, song; Miss VVatkin, roading ; Mr H. Wat kin, recitation ; Misses Carr and Watkin, a dialogue; students (Three Kings), 2 choruses and a duot; Rev. M. Miller, a recitation. On tho motion of Mr Joseph Greenwood, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Chairman and friends.

Professor Anderson will to-night resumo his magical entertainments in the Theatre Royal. Sufficient is now known of the high-class nature of the Wizard's perform ances to. render anyoulogium unnecessary. It is to be hoped that, dospite tho adverso weather, the professor and his talented wife may bo encouraged to complete a longthy season in our city, so that all may havo an opportunity of witnessing their clover feats.

The weekly drill of the Hobson Corps was held last evening. There was a good at tendance. After drill a meeting took place in the Corps' new room for the purpose of forming a shooting club, Captain Dignan presiding. On the motion of Vol. Little, seconded by Vol. J. O'Connell, It was unanimously agreed to form a shooting club in connection with the Corps. On tho motion of Lieut. Clifton, Vols. W. Jenninga, C. Little, J. O'Connell, and J. Collins wore appointed a committee to draft rules for tho management of the Club, to bo submitted to a meeting to be held in the same placojon Monday evoning next immediately aftor drill. Tho captain Raid he would now od journ tho meeting, ob many of tho membora wished to go to St. Benedict's concert.

■The monthly meeting of the Hospital- Committee was held yesterday at the in stitution, there being present:—Messrs Mackechnie (in the chair), Dando, Bull, Daldy, and Col. Haultain. Tenders for 12 months' hsuse supplies wore referred to the House Committee, with power to act. It was resolved that tho Relieving Officer should make out a list of persons who were in arrear with their fees, at the same time indicating those who should be sued. As there was reason for believing that many of tho out-patients were persons well able to pay for medical advice and assistance, it was resolvod that in future persons seeking relief in this way should produce to tho house surgeon a certificate as to their want of means. Similar action with regard to applicants for admission to lying-in ward was deferred. The Secretary announced that the Govern ment had made no communication re re commended appointment of assistant dis penser. Mr Garrett's offer to provide a hearse for tho more decent burial of the dead at a charge of 15s in addition to the charge hitherto made was accepted.

Tho Sir Henry Havelock Band of Hope celebrated its second anniversary last even in tho Alexandra-street School-room by an excellent -and well-arranged enter tainment. The room was completely crowded, and much enthusiasm mani fested throughout the evening. The Band of Hope Union Drum j and Fife Band fathered in Pitt street, under direc tion of Bandmaster ("'•lough, and marched via Hobson and Cook-streets to the Lodge, discoursing sweet music all the way. The chair was occupied by Rev. W. 8. Potter, who pleasantly introduced the proceedings, and catlel upon Mr A, Weir, the indefatigable Secretary, to road the annual report, which snowed that the band is quietly making progress, there being 148 members on the books against 94 of the preceding term. The receipts of tho financial year were £1111s 8d; expenditure, £11 2s 3d, leaving a credit balance of 9s sd. Tho programme was of unusual merit, and well carried out. The speech of the even ing was by the Rev. T. Mackenzie Fraser, M.A., on "Is the Temperance Cause a Good One 1". The address was thoughtful, argumentative, full of sound reasoning, and listened to with deep attention. Votes of thanks were tendered to the Chairman and friends, and the whole closed with the National Anthem.

"The Lancashire Lass," one of Byron's most popular dramas, was repeated in the Opera House last night with good effect. Of course, Mr Grevilie's impersonation of " The Party by the Name .of Johnson " is the feature of the play, and in his hands it loses none. of the prominence to which as a character part of great resource, in low comedy it is rightly due. He wasludicrously funny in the drunken scene of the third act, but the " foolery " of action was rather overdone through being protracted. -Still he gave a clever portraiture ■®fa well recognised stage conception. In point of merit, Mr Frank Cates comes next. Ho was happily suited in the part of Ned Clay ton, and if the Lancashire dialect did not fall trippingly from his tongue, at any rate he both looked and acted well his rdle. Ho has had no more congenial part to enact since " The Lights o' London " was with drawn. Miss Carry Nelson made a pleasing Ruth Kirby, and Misses Lucy Ashton arid Gertrude Duke did full justice to their respective characters. Mr MoFadyen, as Jellick, was altogether too feeble and lachrymose, and Mr Balfe's Robert Red* burn was marred by stiffness of action, although otherwise good enough. Mr Rogers made a capital Spotty, and Messrs Lissant and Barry O'Neill acquitted them selves with credit. The play will be re peated to-night, and to those who have; never seen it we can recommend it as highly interesting, as well as entertaining. The. mise en scene is commendable, and the per formance very satisfactory. • ' .

1 Professor Jules de Bernard, the popular teacher of : dancing and deportment, an nounces ;the openingVaf'his : second term, particulars of which will be found in our advertising columns,. ■■ The Ponsonby class Resumes to-night (Tuesday), and the select dieses in the Masonic ;Hall, Princes-street, {a-moiifow (Wedtiesday) riight.''' . ■ ■. ' /

The charge against Mr John Boylan for ill-treating a dog by throwing It out of his office window was heard* this afternoon. Mr Thorne for the prosecution on behalf of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Mr S. Hesketh for defend ant. A number of witnesses were examined, but the case broke down and wasdismUied.

The Rationalistic Association has re solved to mark its appreciation of the musical services rendered at its meetings by the Misses Keturah and Alice Campbell by making a presentation to them. The ceremony will take place next Sunday even ing, and not to-morrow evening as pre viously announced.

Mr Chadwick will commence his singing class in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association to-morrow evening in the lecture hall at 7.30.. The fee for sub scribers to the Association will be 6s, and for non-subscribers 10s. Ladies will be charged 6s per quarter.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[by telkoraph.] 3}

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day.

Franklin North and Rodney.

Lobby talk favours the assumption that Government will strenuously endeavour to obtain Franklin North and Rodney for their friends at next election. They have evi dently forgotten the Major, and the little incident about the Howick wharf last session. By the way, Major Harris has again given notice re tbo Howick wharf for next Wednesday week.

Auckland Petitions. Mr Swanson to-day presents petitions from 290 residents of Auckland in favour of the present system of education ; also from 142 Catholics of Ponsonby asking aid for Catholio schools; also from J. Gibbons asking for a grant (or military services.

Auckland Questions. To-morrow's Order Paper is just to hand in a very plethoric condition. It contains 19 questions, 20 items under head "Leave to introduce bills," 12 orders of tho day, and 23 notices of motion.

The questions to be asked by Auckland members, or of interest to Aucklanders, are as follows i—

Mr Peacock is to ask Government whether they will make arrangements for newspapers as well as letters being taken in postal receiving-boxes placed in the suburbs of the principal oities of the colony, Mr Tele to ask the Minister for Public Works if the Government will, as early as possible, appoint a commission of compe tent persons to inquire into and report on tho railway tariff and management of the rail ways of the colony, Mr Morris to ask the Minister for Public Works if ho will place some surface men on the Napier-Tauranga road in the vicinity of Taupo. Mr Tole to ask the Colonial Secretary if the Government will this session introduce a bill amending the Town Districts Act so that all districts formed under that Act shall thereby at once be excluded from the rating clauses of the Counties Act. Mr Moss to ask the Minister of defence if ho has any objection to state the grounds on which Volunteers of the Reserve are de barred from competing for district prizes, in apparent contravention of clause 20 of tho Volunteer Aot, 1881.

Sir Julius Vogel.

Sir Julius Vogel, who arrived here yes terday, says that his health has much im proved since his arrival in the colony. Ho has already been asked if he would stand for a Wellington seat in the event of a general election. Despite assertions to the contrary, there are those here who believe that Sir Julius Vogel would n*t be long in the House before Major Atkinson wsuld be found doing yeoman's service under his old chief, and a ministry combining th» talents of such monarchs of finesse as Major Atkin son and Sir Julius, assisted by the practical statesmanship of Mr Ormond, would be, to use a sporting phrase," hard to beat."

New Bills.

Among the hills are two initiated by Mr Bathgate, vie,, a bill for tho establishment of a State bank of Issue for the oolony of New Zealand, and the better regulation of banking within tho colony ; a bill to enable two incorporated companies to be amalga mated under a common title.

The following ore the orders of the day : —Land Act, 1877, Amendment BUI, second roading; Regulation Elections, 1881, Amend ment Bill, second reading; Representa tion Act, 1871, Amendment Bill, second reading ; Parliamentary Electors Bill, second reading ; Mortgages Re lease Extension Bill, second reading; Married Women's Property Bill, second reading; Alienation of Land Bill, second roading; Local Courts Bill, second reading; Bankruptcy Act Amendment Bill, second reading: ; Supreme Court Registrar Tara naki Empowering Bill, second reading; Committee of Supply, Committee of Ways and Means.

Mr J. C. Brown, M.H.R. for St. Albaos, has telegraphed to the effect that he will not offer himself for re-election at next general election.

Tho "Post" on the Railway Routes. The " Post" last night had an article on the railway question, which, it will be seen, bears out the Star's opinion as to what will probably prove to oe Mr Mitohelson's recommendation. The " Parliamentary crisis will, of course, postpone the settle ment of the route for the main trunk line, but we trust, although he may not have to make the Public Works Statement, Mr Mitchelson will take the oppertunity of placing on record the result of his per scnal examination of the rival routes, and the opinions whioh he has formed regarding them. The Engineer's reports wiH no doubt appear in . course; but it would be satisfactory to base the opinion of a practise! non-professional man like Mr Mitchelson to supplement professional re ports, and it will lie a matter of serious re gret if the country lose? the benefit of Mr Mitchelson's opinion, based on a practical examination. So many reports have gained currency as to what Mr Mitchelson's opinions are that we are almost afraid to venture on any special opinion on the eub loot; but if he does not place his views before the House we think they will pro bably be to the following effect:—That the central route from Marton is certainly the best, both in regard to the nature of tho country traversed and to be opened up, but that it will, although shortening tbe distance between Wellington and Auckland, involve the construction of a greater extent of new line .and consequent expenditure of L 400,000 more than the line starting from Stratford;. and that if the House is prepared to sanction the raising of thin extra sum, the central route should be adopted. If the" House, however, -is indisposed to materially exceed the L1,000,0C0 already authorised, Mr Mitohelson favours the Stratford line, as its cost will not exceed the £1,000,000 by more than about L 50.000. The difference of L 350.000 would be more than compensated for by decreased mileage and working ex penses, even without considering the nature of the country, and we trust that when the matter does come before Parliament for consideration, this comparatively small sum will not prove an obstacle to the adoption of the best route. ■

SUICIDE AT WELLINGTON.

(by telegraph.—press association.)

Wellington, this day. John Webber, a labouring man, aged 53 years, committed suicide by poisoning him self at two o'clock this morning. He is supposed to have been drinking heavily, and took strychnine, SSI/SBM

FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE AS SOCIATION.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

{. Hamilton, this day. At a meeting of the directors of the Farmers' Co-Operative Association yea terday, the following resolutions were unanimously, passed: — " That the 2,000 shares as mentioned in report as being Bet apart for the Auckland working classes in single shares, be altered to read that2,oooshareßbesetasideforAucklandand Thames withoutrestriction as to number of shares. That the Association be carried on under one management, and that one from the Auckland office. That Mr Hay act as solicitor for the Waikato business, andMrColeman as solicitor far Auckland. That Mr Yaile's offer te deliver a lecture under the auspices of the Association be accepted... That the directors keep in view in the future the erection of a flour-mil! in connection with the granary. That the manager be instructed not to advance monßy:oii cropij growing or ip g?pw.V . ~

LATEST POLITICAL NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.-SPEOIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this afternoon, Ministerial Intentions To-day.

Up to now (one o'clock) complete doubt exists as to what will be the nature of the Premier's statement in the House this afternoon. The Opposition caucus, which was to have taken place this morning, did not come off. It is stated on good authority that after the Premier's statement he will move the adjournment of the House till to morrow evening, when the financial state m.ent will be brought down.

A Consolidated Opposition and Its Taotics.

The Opposition seem thoroughly deter mined to refuse supply should it transpire that the Governor has granted an uncon ditional dissolution. Sir Geo. Grey says that the Oppositlan are more consolidated now than ever.

AUCKLAND LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The "Pest" devotes « leading article to the woes of Auckland Licensed Victuallers, w.hich concludes as follows:—"It will be Been from the foregoing that hotel-keeping in Auckland is not a very pleasant occupa tion at present. As we have said, the position is anomalous. It is asked by if1 good many how Good Templars reconcile to their conscience to sit as grantors and renewers of liquor licenses, but we have no doubt they have a ready answer to this. The predicament of tho publicans is a very peculiar one, and it is certainly not fair that after paying large sums for their licenses they should be treated, to use the words of a Christchurch commisnioner a few days ago, ' like thieves and felons.' How teetotal courts will use their ample powers will be watched with interest. If they abuse them, the English love of fair play will step in to insist upon some alteration of the constitution of committees to ensure Licensed Victuallers' interests being pro tected."

EAST COAST ELECTION.

Supposed Drowning of Returning Offloer.

(BY TSLEORAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Gishornk, this day. No further election returns have yet been received, Mr DownSj deputy returning officer, started out on Sunday, the mere being very much swollen. His horse has returned with the saddle, but without his rider, and it is feared that Mr Downs has been lost. In consequence of the Supreme Court sitting a constable cannot bo spared to go in search.

WATER SUPPLY FOR DEVONPORT.

Last night a public meeting of North Shore residents was held in the Devonport Hall to consider the propriety of securing a water supply for that beautiful and rising suburb. Thoro was a large attendance, and Mr Malcolm Niccol was called to the chair. Mr Glenny, in a short speech, moved: —" That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable to obtain a per manent water supply for the Devonport district from Lake Takapuna." In the course of his remarks, he said that a compotent engineer had taken the levels and particulars, and calculated that the whole work of procuring an efficient supply could bo done for-1.5,000. Mr E. W. Alison challenged the statement, but offered to find the money if an efficient water supply could be provided for the amount named. He expressed his conviction that an efficient water supply for Devonport could not be secured under £10,000. Mr Hubbard, who claimed to be a hydraulic engineer of some experience, also questioned Mr Glenny's statement, and in an able speech went into details to show the erroneous nature of the estimate. To secure a sup ply with 8-inch mains—which he considered was the correct size to use here—he showed that the total cost would be about £8,500. Mr Knox, engineer, replied tm Mr Hub bard, and some furtkerdiscussion toek place. Mr Glenny's motion was seconded by Mr Deveroux, and unanimously carried. The mooting, which had been rather protracted, then broke up abruptly, without passing the customary compliment to the Chair man.

RESCUE FROM DROWNING.

(by telkobaph—ows correspondent.)

Dakgaville, this day. At four o'clock this morning all hands were awoke on board the Durham by cries of. distress from under the whaif. Lights having been procured and a boat lowered, they found a German gum ■ digger named Green in a drowning state. They slacked the steamer's lines to allow a boat to reach him and resetted him from his perilous position. He had been asleep in a flat-bottomed boat beneath the wharf for shelter from the rain, when the tide rising had capsized the boat and contents against some object. On be ing safely hauled on board the Durham, the man abused Captain; Rawson for not saving the boat and tucker, demanded a change of clothing, on obtaining which he wanted five shilings compensa tion for loss of boat, and said he did not thank the captain for saving his life. He stayed about the steamer for one hour, with the dry clothes under his arm, grumbling at the treatment received, and when the Durham left he was on the wharf still anathematizing the captain, who had apologised for saving him and giving him a shilling. All hands had turned out without dressing, and were drenched by the heavy rain.

AMATEUR CONCERT.

Tub admirable variety concert given in the Opera Houuo a few weeks since for the benefit of Mr R. W. Scoata was repeated in the Theatre Royal last night, the pro ceeds being in aid of St. Benedict's Build ing Fund. There was a crowded audience, and as the peformance was under the patronage of the Benedictine Fathers, there were present of the clergy:—Monsiguore Fynes, and Fathers Walter McDonald, Downey, O'Gara, Lenihan, Vaggioli, and Paul. The first part of the entertainment consisted ef the orthodox " chair business " by the Waitemata Minstrels, Mr R. W. Sceats acting as interlocutor, and Mr P. F. Hanncken as musical director. An over ture and opening chorus were given by way of prelude, after which alternating sentimental and comic songs were contri buted by Messrs R. W. Sceats, H. Hargrave, W. Caradus, P. F. Hanncken, A. Hartley, C. Hanncken, J. Edwards, and T. Leedham. Then there was a statuesque tableau with limelight effects. The songs were sung with capital effect, and in most cases were encored, while the interculated "goaks," local allusions, and funnyisms were generally both clever and telling in their effect upon the risibilities of the audience. After a short interval the concert selections followed. The orchestra executed several airs. Mr Boyle sang "The Vagabond;" Misß Annie Hargrave, " Dream Faces;" MrT. Leedham, "Ma-jar Black;" Mr J. Edwards, "Alice, Where art Thou J" and Mr H. Hargrave,'' Not in these Boots;" The last four singers were encored. Mr Edwards's song being very cordially re ceived, and Mr Hargrave bringing down j " the house " with his comic contribution, j The entertainment concluded with Offen bach's operetta, "Theßarber of Bath," the characters in which were spiritedly sus tained by Miss Annie Hargrave and Messrs R. W. Sceats, F. Sceats, and T. Leedham. Herr Tutohska acted as conductor. In all probability the proceeds of the concert will amount to between £80 and £100.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION

THE SIKGS OF DONQOLA. Cairo, June 15. In.view of the advance against Dongola of the rebel army, the Government have ordered that measures-shall at once be taken to facilitate the retreat from the town of the garrison and inhabitants. "•

INTERCOLONIAL FOOTBALL.

SECOND INTERCOLONIAL MATCH.

The return intercolonial match between New Zealand and New South Wales was played on the Association Cricket Ground laßt Saturday week, in the presence of between four and five thousand spectators. The teams were placed as follows : —New Zealand: Braddon, full-back ; Ryan, War brick and Helmore, three-quarters back ; Roberts and Taiaroa, half-backs ; W. V. Milton (captain), Allan, O'Connor, Webb, Udy, E. Milton,' Wilson, O'Donnell, and Robertson, forwards. Now South Wales: H. Baylis, back; Belcher, P. Chapman, and Cleeve, half-backs; S. Chapman, and Fligg, quarter-backs; Oxley, Graham, F. Baylis, Lee, Clements, Sweetland, Walters; Pell, andH. Tange, forwards. The game, which was agreed to be played in two spells of forty-five minutes each, was started by the New Zealand skipper kicking off, the ball being well-re turned by Cleeve with a fine kick out of bounds. Helmore with a good run took it into the New South Wales quarters, but it was sent back by H. Baylis to the centre of the ground, where some fast loose scrimmaging took place, in which S. Chap man was very conspicuous. Soon after Taiaroa obtained a mark, and W. Milton had a shot at goal, but failed to score. Some fine play by Baylis and P. phapman took the ball into New Zealand territory, but Robertson by a nice piece of dribbling, trans ferred the game from there to the vicinity of the New South Wales stronghold. S. Chapman, playing in fine style, got the ball away for a time, but it was soon back again, and Milton, getting a mark, kicked along the line, and Robertson obtained an easy try. The kick was entrusted to Ryan, who scored a goal in fine style. Soon after the kick-off Fligg got a show at goal off a mark, but made a most miserable attempt at it. The green, playing up in splendid form, made things warm for their opponents, and soon after forced them to touch down. The Welshmen still kept the ball in New Zealand quarters, and Graham with a good run got very close to their line. Robertson was again to the fore in relieving his com rades, and took the ball along the eastern wing to safer regions. Sweetland, withafine run, again invaded the New Zealand terri tory, and being well backed up, Warbrick had a splendid opportunity to display his tackling powers, which he availed himself of to the fullest extent. Chiefly through the efforts of Taiaroa, the ball was taken into the New South Wales 25 yards, and after some good passing Helmore obtained the second try for the Maoris. W. Milton tried the kick, which was an easy one, but failed to score. After this the game was very even for1 some time, until Oxley by a fine run took the ball into the western corner of the Now Zealand ground. Some bad passing by the blues gave Fligg a show, and, getting past two or three op ponents, he- scored a first try for the green, amid great cheering. H. Baylis tried the kick, which was a difficult one, and failed to score. Half-time was then called, and both teams adjourned for rest and refreshment. Soon after resuming, W. Milton by a first-class bit of dribbling took the ball into southern regions. Tange got the ball away with some pretty dribbling, but soon after Allan got hold of the ball, and got across the New South Wales line, but was called back. Immediately after wards, Warbrick, after a wonderful run, got over lino; but this was also dis allowed, .much to the chagrin of his comrades. Robertson then made a good run, and, being collared, passed to Taiaroa, who scored third try for New Zealand. This try at goal was a failure. The New Zea land men were now playing in great form, and despite the fine play of the two Chap mans, Cleeve, and others, O'Donnell soon after scored another try. Ryan, who tried the kick, made a splendid attempt at goal. By the efforts of Sweetland and Oxley the ball was brought down into New Zealand quarters, and shortly afterwards the blues were compelled to touch down. After some good passing O'Connor made a pretty run and got over the line, scoring fifth try for New Zealand. Ryan soon converted thia into a goal, and all hope of victory for "our boys" was now pretty well gone. Such magnificent play by Warbrick kept New South Wales on the defensive, and soon afterwards Taiaroa obtained another try for New Zealand in a very easy man ner. The New South Wales players thinking the ball was taken off-side or out of the ecrimmage, allowed him to simply walk in without offering any opposition. Ryan was again to the fore with a fine kick, scoring the third goal for his s'de. Immedately afterward time was called, the game ending in a win for New Zealand by 21 points (3 goals and three tries) to 2 (1 try).

NEW ZEALAND V. BATHURST.

From the account of this match supplied by the Bathurst correspondent of the " Sydney Morning Herald," we learn that the weather was inclement, and consequently only about 400 spectators were present, The Ivew Zealand Captain won the toss, and, as there was a strong westerly wind blowing, he decided to take the north-western goal, which gave him a great advantage to start with. The team began operations at 3 o'clock, being placed »g follows:—Now Zealand: Full back, D. Braddon; three- Suarter-backs, T. Ryan, J. Dumbell, [. Roberts; half-backs, E. Davy, J. Taiaroa; forwards, J. O'Connor, .G.'Hel-" more, J. Lecky, P. Webb, Udy/R. Wilson, W. V. Milton (captain), E. B. Milton, and G. Carter, Bathurst: Backs, J. Brown and L. Byers; half-backs, R. Ashworth (captain) and J. Yeoman; quarter-backs, K. R. Jacob and M. Meagher; forwards, Ford, Dixon, Butler, Kendall, Tucker, Wyburn, Malachi, and Parker. Bathurst kicked off, and two or three scrim mages resulted in their opponents forcing them back. and keeping most of the play in, and the southern eastern goal, playing with great determina tion and wonderful system. The dark blues kept Bathurst in a continual state of defence, but nevertheless the organisation of the latter was most; creditable, and they succeeded in preventing any score until Taiaroa passed the ball to Lecky, who sent it on-to Dumbell, and the latter by a drop kick popped it very clef erly over the bar. The game had been both fast and exciting, and continued so. On the resumption of the game New Zealand again tried an ag gressive warfare, but two or three times, by good kicks and backing up, Bathurst changed the place of operations to the other end, which did not remain long, how ever, as the dark blues, by splendid forward play, always drove their enemies back, and forced them to touch down. There were several interchanges of this character, and New Zealand frequently made attempts to add to their score by drop kicks, but failed ; and three-quarters of an hour of down-right good play resulted in a total of four points for the drop-kick made by Dumbell in the early part of the match. Though by no means their equal, the local men gave the visitors a "very lively time, and it was with increased interest that the contest was watched. After half-time the wind having gone down, New Zealand, on changing ends, had not to contend with that disadvantage so much as their opponents had at the commencement. For a while the play remained about, the centre.of the ground, then at either end, both sides play ing tremendously fast, and at last, in the midst of a scrimmage, the ball was picked up by Davy, who, upon being collared, passed it to Carter, who in turn was collared, and passed it to Wilson, who dashed in and secured a touch-down. Ryan was entrusted with a try, but failed. Again the operations were re sumed, and, after some brilliant play on both sides, Lecky got another touch-down, and Milton, in the face of the wind and rain, kicked an easy goal. With no hope of avoiding defeat, Bathurst played up most manfully, and prevented a fourth addition to the score. The contest was fast and well played from the commencement, and the New Zealanders declare it one of the toughest, if not the toughest, match that they have played in the colony, and thai it is the best team that they have'met out of Sydney. They won the match by 11 points to nil, which is identical with the total made against Sydney in the first game. ' Our own correspondent's letter, descrip tive of the tour of the New Zealanders will be found on the fourth page of this issue.

WILFUL FIRE RAISING

(by telegraph,—press association.)

CHBiSTCHUKon, thss day. • A case of attempted arson occurred at Sydenham last night. During the absence of Mr Kingsford and family at Christ church, a passer-by noticed the weather-' boards of his house on fire, and after the ex tinction of the flames it was found that bundles of rags, saturated """ th kerosene, had teen pushed under the house and ignited. Tlie damage done was alight, ■

j. Balance of Slates on hand by Auckland Timber Company will be sold cheap.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESrONDEHT.)

Lokdon, May 2,

New Zealand Grill at tbe Health Exhibi tion.

Your Agent-General is not a man easily

discouraged. Most of us thought the

scheme for providing dinners of New Zea^

land produce at the coming International

Health Exhibition had been given up, but,

as a matter of fact, Sir F. D. Bell was only engaged in combating the difficulties in connection therewith, and now announces

that he has succeeded in procuring space, and arranged to carry the affair through under what appear to be extremely favourable conditions. .

I only heard this ■ accidentally yesterday afternoon, for. Mr Itennaway and the good people at Victoria Chambers, though always courteous, are by no means communi cative. Moreover, the Agent-General seems to have had reasons for wishing the scheme kept quiet till everything was fixed. Ariy how, none of us had an inkling the matter was still in hand till May Ist, when circulars were sent round to leading New Zealand merchants and shipowners by Mr Allsup (of Messrs Johnson and Allsup) asking them to take a small share in the responsi-

bility of the venture. Of course, 1 at once called on Mr Allsup, who has accepted the post of Honorary Secretary to the Committee of Importers carrying out the arrangements. He is a courteous, energetic, business-like gentle man, with a very pleasant manner; in fact, '"• just the person to make everything go smoothly and successfully. The burden .. of work in connection with the scheme falls almost wholly on his shoulders; ; indeed, he seems to have undertaken to look after even the smallest details. The great idea of the Agent-General and the Committee of Importers is to do away with any prejudices that may still exist against frozen mutton, and to prove to the public that it is in every way equal to the finest English. They will therefore show, the whole process of refrigeration, and '" provide a grill at which a chop of New ■ ..; Zealand mutton, with bread or potatoes, will be obtainable for the modest sum of Bd. Ample space has been placed at Mr Allsup's disposal by the Health ■ Exhibition . Commissioners, and I expect the "New Zealand Grill" will be a great attraction. The show consists of a Haslam's cold-air engine and three chambers with two glass sides, through which (if they, don't frost) the sheep will bo visible hanging up. Largo thermometers, easily read from without, will be placed inside the freezing chambers, and every possible facility given to inquiring minds who wish to understand the process. Besides this, the meat will oi "; course be cut up and cooked in the grill, so that even the most suspicious will have the ,

impossibility of fraud or substitution, brought home to them. My belief is this grill will be "rushed" just in the same way that the "sixpenny fish dinners" were last year, and that Mr Allsup will be hard pressed to find accom modation for even a hundredth part of his would-be patrons.- However, the venture cannot fail to do a great deal of good/and

if by its means New Zealand and English mutton are placed on an equal footing, the' shippers will owe their London friends a deep debt of gratitude. New Zealand mutton now sells at 6d per lb., which - doesn't pay the shipper, but as it realised the same rates as English, viz., 8d to BJd, there would be a handsome margin. • ■ I forgot to add that there will be a shop for the sale of New Zealand mutton ad jacent to the grill. This the Committee have turned over to n respectable butcher. The New Zealand Shipping Company's Shares. The confidence of the investing public in all ventures connected with New Zealand should be very gratifying to your colony. Mr Strickland tells me the extra issue of New Zealand Shipping Company's shares' have been almost wholly taken up, and this despite the fact that the prospects of many steam companies appear to grow blacker and blacker. The New Zealand Shipping Company, however, have good grounds for hoping they may escape the general reaction. Companies like the Cunard are suffering from being behind the times. Their crack new boats, the Aurama and the Servia, pay handsomely, but' comparatively old tubs like the Parthia and the Marathon more than swamp the profits of the others. Now the N.Z.S. Co.'b boats suit the trade exactly. They are brand new and very speedy; in fact, the only thing they have to dread is a falling-off in the trade, and that let us hope a steady demand for frozen mutton will make impossible. " Sir Henry Loch. The new Governor of Victoria does not want to go out through the Suez Canal. He has, therefore, approached the N.Z.S. Company with a view to seeing whether they will take him in the lonic on June 12th. The~matter is not settled yet, so I can't whether the lonic will call at Melbourne, or whether the new Viceroy" means to go- on to N.Z. and thence across by Union boat. I imagine, however, things will be arranged bo as to enable the lonic to - drop His Excellency at Port Philip Heads. Personal and General. I hear that a strong team of professional cricketers, headed by Shaw, Shrewsbury, and Lilly white, and supported by Dlyett, Bates, Flowers, Barnes, and Maurice Read, will proceed to Australia and New Zealand j for a lengthened tour at the cloae of the present cricket season. " Mr Batchett Martin, a well-known colonist who has written several interest ing articles about Australian litterateurs for "Temple Bar," contributes to the current. issue a capital notice of poor Marcus Clarke, and recommends all Englishmen, who take an interest in the recldiviste ques tion to peruse that thrilling novel of con-' vicfc lif«, "His Natural Life." Mr Martin lifts been elected a Fellow of the Colonial Institute. ~.,'' Mrs Lingard will not after all leave ton? don yet awhile for India and Australia. She plays the heroine of Messrs Comyns, Carr, and Hugh Conway's "Called Back," at the Princes Theatre. W. H. Lingard'a engagement at the Royal Comedy came to an end last Saturday. He may, however, take Lionel Brougn's place in "Nell Gwynne " when the latter goes to the Hay* market to play Bob Acres in the " Rivals." George Rignold's London season is turning oht far from prosperous. "My Partner,'* which was expected to be a big hit, has had to be shelved after a fortnight's run; ' Apropos of the supposed. earthquake the other day, a writer signing himself " Ulysses" sends the East Anglian "Times" a graphic account of an earthquake in New Zealand in February, 1855. "Ulysses" was at Wanganui at the time. • A company, to be called the Central Markets Cold Air Shares, is being formed in London with the object of providing facilities for keeping frozen meat depdts in various parts of the metropolis. Mr Thomas JDevitt and Mr. J. Moore (Devitt and: Moore) are first subscribers, and so are Mr Charles Green, Orient Co.;-Mr. John Bell, shipbroker; and Mr. Alfred Towns, meat salesman; ; :■

Mr Samuel Ramsbottom, who recently spent five months in New Zealand, and has two brothers settled in Auckland, writes to the Kendar " Mercury" of April 28 a long letter, in which he effectively combats the pessimist views of Mr William Bonskill (referred to by the last mail), and gives the colony an excellent all-round charaoter. - - Sir Saul and Lady Samuel (nee Miss Isaacs, of Auckland) went dawn to Rams gate the other day in order to make a presentation, on behalf of the Jewish com munity of Sydney, to Sir Moses Montefiore. They were, it is needless to say, received with great cordiality, and spent a pleasant afternoon at East Cliff. - ■ Sir Henry Parkes contributes an article on "Australia and the Imperial Connec tion." to the "Nineteenth Century" for " May. . . . _ Lord Derby will entertain the Agents- General of the various Australian Colonies, together with any distinguished colonists who may happen to be at home at the time, at dinner on the second Wednesday in June. . Tawhlao will be in London then, and may quite possibly be invited. . Shipping and Passenger Notes, The N.Z.S. Co.'s chartered steamer Fen stariton arrived from Port Chalmers on April 28 ; after a passage of 58 days. The run: home was uneventful in all respects. She brings 7,400 carouses of mutton in 6ist rate condition, but no cheese or butter. Some of this meat will be used at the open ing of the Health Exhibition. Messrs Blackwocd and Gordon launched the other day from their shipbuilding yard at Port Glasgow a screw steamer named the Clansman for the Northern Steamship Co., of-Auckland, She is a vessel:of;6so' tons, fitted with a pair of compound surface condensing engines of 100. horse power, and when completed is expected to attain a high rate of speed. .• ■ I. A large cargo steamer named the Austral lasian was launched at Gavan the other day. , The N.Z,S. Co.V sailing vessel Wairoa sailed for tyttelton to-day. MrLeonard T. Latree is the only passenger. '.. ■'■;.,' , The British Queen sails on: the 13th, butt, icarriea no first-class passengers, only second land emigrants.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1884.



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: CELLING OFF. ■ I SELUNG OFF. SELLING OFF. . MRS BWTTEBWOKTH, ~. .'. . , HAVING A '■ LARGE STOCK OF ..- •;. ■> - y. WINTER GOODS, CONBISTINQ OP '. " : MILLINERY. ULSTERS JACKETS LADIES" AND CHILDREN'S COBTUMEB UNDERCLOTHING • ■ ~ j BABY LINHN, So., &&. ■■■■■ HAS BKOUDKO TO BOLD A I CHEAP ■ CLEARING SALE, j COMMKNOINO ■■■ ) ~ FRIDAY, JUNE 13. Mrs BUTTERWORTH, ; j OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, 4 "QnEEN-SPTEBET. IM P' 6 B. TAN T, GENUINE, ' j , .CHEAP-,-.SALE. .; , MILNEi &€HOVCK, . " " Having decided to 1 SEDUCE THEIR VERY LAROE ■ii. ; i; AND BXTENSiyEiSTOOK, . .-. - ■ WiUholda CHEAP SALE ALL SEASONS GOODS. The Stook wiU be Marked at COST PRICE : ■ ' - - •■IN ;■ t -, ' .P. LAIN, FIGURES. I. ' ' SALE CdMMBNCJSP; . ■■- ;.: , : ( ■. ; o»;' ■■■■'• '•• : ■ FRIDAY, JUNE S. |' ' MILNE & CIIOYCE, '•'" : : ;.- i,: ;'-' !,,■ : : i;'-. .. ©Omer it ; ':'.' '■'. ■ -;. ;| ---\l i. WELMSLET AND LOHSF.-STBEETS, BItANICETS "' ! " ' VLANNBLS BLANKETS ' 5' . KLANNBLS BLANKETS FLANNELS BLANKETS irLANNgLS ' ; BLANKETS FLANNELS ; ITLANNELS 1 BLANKETS ifjANSTELS BLAJJKJBT3 FLANNELS BIiANKETS BLAKNKL3 BLANKKTB B^ IANN Sfflßf INOS . HOBIERY SHIETINGS HOSIERY ; "BHIBTING9 HOBDCRY ■ : - ! SHEBTIKOB , HOSIERY HOSIERY SHIRTINGB HOSIERY SB3BTINQB AT.T. NEW ZEALAND WOOIi ' ALL NBW ZEALAND WOOL ; AIE NEW ZEALAND WOOL ALL NBW ZBALAND WOOL . ALX. NEW SSBALAND WOOL _; "_^ puiiil i|Bp^ci EVERT BiZK AND PBKJB BVERY SIZE AND PRIOE EyEßir SIZB AND PRICE THE NBW ZEALAND CLOffflNG KAOTORY. ; v,. M 8 AND 160, QPBBN-BTBBBT, ]] Are now Showing ft - „_ OH, A -». D V A.R IE T V ; • , '■' ) '.. ■ OT'THB'-- ■'■ % ABOyE SEASONABLE GOODa Heads ot Families are Invited to Inspect before Laying-ln their Winter Supplies. mO; MEET THE TIMES, ■"• AND THE UNIVERSAL DBSIRB FOB i': CHEAP GOODS, And to serve those well who may favour him i.■;..' with their patronage, V WILLIAM;R. BRIDGMAN .:•.■;'. ---b now oflbrlng a large lot of Goods, purchased ' unusually cheap, at a trifle over cost price. 900 Yards heavy S9tn. White Flannel, slightly damaged, at lUd yard, worth Is Id Good line Scarlet Flanuol, lld ■ good heavy Bine Sergo, 52m, wide, 2s 3d yard 900 Yards heavy Dress Serge, nice colours, Bid yard, worth Is 3d Ladles1 Skirts, 3s Ud, worth Ss6d Job lot Chilnren'a Knitted Skirts, Is 2a, Is Id, Isfld, Isßd, strone : New patterns in Cretonnes, 41d, Bid, 9d Ladles' Stays, very cheap. Is Sd, Is 9d, 2a 63 3Bin; Grey Calico, 4Jd; 36in. heavy stout, 6d, worth 8d ' '. ' •: Large stock of Blankela. amongst which are some jeb lines, and'aro being sold vndsb SVABEQOUSK JPJUOE ; -': "• . j ; ■: . - Several large lines of job Dress Materials at very ■ ■ low prices j to oe appreciated must b^. IhjrSoSi of Ladifls1 Slack Cloth Jackets, •; Ulsters (in OlrV a^d Ladies') to be sold at a large discount off usuoJ prices • Having an overstock of Men's Waterproof Coats,' ; i wiH-be oleartd at a great rodnotioS^' s ;- Boys' Suits from Is Ud; Youths' Suits (Tweed), ITS e&y Men's Tweed Suits, Sis." ; . tCTION DRAPEKY WAREHOUSE, ITPPBR QUKEN-BTBEKT.



Special Advertisements. ANCE n^ORE! (JNCE IVI ORE! , • / £3q{ooo OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING TO BB SOLD AT COST PRICE & UNDER. NOTICE. *<£I SAMUEL COOMBES. & CO. Beg to inform the people of Auckland that they are /ntving UP DUSINESS Giving up JDusiness AT THKIR CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STREET. Ab it is in the Builders bands for extensive alterations for other purposes, and as the Stock of tha Clothing Mart, which amounts to over £12,000, and cannot be removed to Canada Buildings for want of space, a MONSTE R S >> E i fm BE HKLD IK BOTH SHOPS FOB FOUR WEEKS ONLY COMMBHCINO FRIDAY NEXT, JUNE ,20, When everything will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. i SAMUEL COOMBES & CQ. Would earnestly request tha Public to cat and sco for themselves, as they are deter mined that at this SALE SUCH SACRIFICES WILL BE MADE AS CANNOT BE REPEATED AGAIN SAMUEL COOMBES & CO CAN SHOW YOU THB LARGEST STOCK OF BLANKETS To Choosa Front LARGEST STOCK OF FLANNELS ANI j CALICOES To Chooss From LARGEST STOCK ok COUNTERPANE!: To Choose From LARGEST STOCK OF CARPETS ] . - • To Choose From LARGEST STOCK OF DRESS MATE -V:: RIALS ' ; I To Chooso From LJA.RGE3T STOCK OF LADIES ; JACKETS AND ULSTEfiS j To Choose From, LARQEST STOCK OF MILLINERY | ': To Choose From, LABteEST STOCK OF HOSIERY AND j :;;"'v ' . gloves'; •• ' iM ' To Choose From. LARftEST STOCK OF RIBBONS AND i. \: : laces ■ :';:.,, i To Choose From. LARGEST STOCK of MEN'S 4 BOYS' CLOTHING V ■ '■■...• .■_■■. To Choose Frojn. All of which will foe included in this Greaji Salp, and Sold at 9 j TREMENDOFS SA.]GRIFICEI ; j ■■_" :/.'-RjiMEM9gR: '- : \:: Both Shops will be CLOSED .on THUR^ • PAYf9f . • MARKING DOWN STOCK I . ■■• ■ . Not? the Addresses: ~• '■ 92, QUEEN .• STREET (next Aupkland ; .. : ..,_.v:-...'.-.jsotel) r and '.. [CANADA BUILDINGS, QUEENS*. VOOMBEB <k |L/O