SHIPPED INTELLIGENCE.

HfGH WATER ttf^M^, I(US BUNBKT.-Thls Evening. 4.18 BUNRIBE.—To morrow Morning. 7.18 IIP3N'S AGE.—Full Moon, Bth, 9.19 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVBNINa. Penguin, b.s., Cromarty, from Lyttolton Macgregor, 8.8., Johnson, from Whangarei WaitakT, 5.8., Crawford, from Whangarei Christina, sen., Evanson, from Russell TO-DAY. Roweaa, S.S., Scott, from Barrier

DEPARTURES.

LAST HVENffIO. ' Olcnelg, 8.8., Stophosaon. for Tauranga Neptune, a.a. Mustard, for Mtroury Bay TO-DAY. Freetrader, barque, McArthur, for Whanga paraparfl Seagull, brigantine, Norman, for Hoklanga Chief ton, brig, Munn, for Onmaru

VESSELS EXPECTED.

LondonI;—lbnlc, 8.8., sailed June 19: Lalro, barque, April 7; Glenrosa, ship, W.T.M.K., March 18; Wanganui, slu'p, May 2; Otaki, ship, March 31: Gyenrnore, barque, June 7; Frith of Dornook and Waikoto, loading. Kjtw Yobk.—lrene (via Dunedin), March 31; Nettie (via Wellington), April 15. JapaiC.—Guam, brig, daily expeotcd. JAVA.-Florence Trent, barque, sailed May. Australia. — Clansman, brigaiitlno, from Hockhampton; IJnda Weber, hrigantino, from Sydney; Loongana, barque, from Hobart. Southern Ports.—"Wave, Deflancn, Aurora, Jessie Niccol, Neptune, and Maria Virginia, from Dunedin; Mary Campbell, from Groy mouth; Anthons, brlgantinc, from Bluff. Souih Sba Islands.—Fleetwing, schooner, from Suva.

IMPORTS.

Per John Knox. from Dunodin—l,s6B sacks oats, G26 sacks produce, 100 sacks oatmeal, 270 sacks Rour, 5 cases chicory, ICO cases jam, 90 cases acids.

Per Penguin, from Ly Helton — 2,201 sacks wheat, 649 sacks potatoes, 42 crates biscuits, 17 cases bacon, 10 bundles ranges, 10 drums oil, and a quantity of sundries.

Inwards Coastwise,—Lagoon, from Rangi toto, with 30 tons stono; Rose, rttm Whangarei, with 800 bushels lime; Norah. from Otaki with 82,000 ft. timber; Coralio, from Mercury Bay, with 23.400 ft. timber; Devoron, from. Whangarei with 16 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lagoon, for Rang! ---toto; Adah, for Russoll; Roso. for Mahurangi; Norah, for Kennedy Bay; Agnes Martin, For Rnsscll; Coralie, for Whangarei; Waitemata, for Whangapona.

Tho schooner Fleotwlng arrived at Tauranga from Fiji yesterday. 11 'J Jtm .f

Tho barque John, Kriorr.i which was signalled lato yesterday, came up the harbour oarly this morning1. Sxio left Ounedin on the lßtlt Inst.

The Bohooner Hamla Mo, from Newcastle bound for Tlmara, was towed into Bluff yester day. Captain MoKcnziejbeinK aerloußly ill. The barque Freetrader sailed thb morning for Whanßaparapara, where eho will load timber for Sydney. ■ ■

Tho schooner Welcome entered outwards at tho Customß to-day for Kaipara.

Tho mail steamer* Australia is due to arrivo om San Francisco to-morrow, but she may csslbly put in anappearanqe to-night

The s.B. Pongum left Lyttalton at 9 p.m. on the 23rd, and arrivea horo at 6 p.m. yesterday. She brought a general cargo, but nfttyoSßengers.

McsaraShaw, Savill, and Co/s now steamer Arawa, intended to run in the direct service potween London and Now Zealand ports, has been launched on the Clyde;

The s.h. Macgregbr arrived, from Whanearei last evening with IB cases and JO sacks gum, 1 horse, 40 kegs butter, 10 boxes egga, 10 Backs fungus, 50 braco pigeons, and the following pns sonKera:-Me«dameß Harrison and son, Sweeny, Miss Mair, Master Malr, Messrs Gill. D. Stuart, Clmrmon, Lonnoll, H. Love, Allaway (2), Camp, boll, Constable Gordon, and 3 in tho steerage

, The s.s. Waitakl, from Whangarei last even ing, brought 180 tons coal, 2,000 ft timber, 12 sacKS gum, 15 kegs butter, 3 casks tallow. Passon gera: Messrs Hohla, Crabtreo, Baddlo. Master Buddie, Messrs Brown, Munro, Hohia, Molnnes, Nelcon, Main, Elba, Smith, Downing, Mias Bed lmgton Captain Dobbio, Mr Hoaley, Mißses Davis, Wilson, and Stnrge, Mrs Macdonald.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. ~, Doiglas, 8.5., Daniels, from Waitara and Kawhia

DEPARTURE.

uouglaa, s.a., Daniels, for Kawhia and Waitara

Tho Northern Company's s.b. Douglas arrived from Waitura via Kawhia at 11 o'clock this morninfc with 66 sheop. 18 bales fungus, 7 horses, 12 kega butter, 13 packages, anl thfe folloivlng passengers :—Mrs Cocke and family (3), Mrs Fell. Messrs Segga.J avis, Patterson, Cowio, Hamburg, Fell. Warnerd. Bell Peter son, Dellumore, and Coulthart. She lefc again for Woltara and Kawhia at 3 o'clock with 220 caseß and paokages. .

Tho s.s. Argyle should arrive from Wattara early to-morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Dunkdin, this 'Joy.—Sailed: Marie Vlrginio and Noptuno, for Auckland. - , WELLraoTos, thta day.—The Doric sailed for Lyttclton this afternoon.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Globe as ondebi—

Thib DAT,

For Whltlangi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, atip.m. . For Wangarel Heads, Parua, Walpu, Wan garei. Kamo, Tangihua and Mangapai, per Maogregor or Waltaki, at 5 p.m. ' For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

~ Batckday, 28th inst For Tairua, perMeroury, atßa.m ■ For Waiwera, Matruranfri, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. ■ For Wellington and Southern Ports,' and London, via Rio de Janeiro (per Doric) from Lyttelton, por fliuomoa. at 11 <i.m For Waterford, Tanratiga, &0., ■mnhana, at 3.30 p.m. ■ For Thames, per Kotomohana, at 4 p.m

per Roto

EMonday, 30th InsL For Coromandel, per Cororaandel. at 1 Lifi a.m. For Kuflsoll, Kawakawa, Suva, and Samoa, . per Ponfruui, at I p.m. Fdr einborne and Bouthwn Ports, per Southern Cross, at 1 p.m.

Tttksbat, Ist July.

Per To Anau as follows :—

for Russell, Kawakava. Australian Colo nies, and United, Kingdom, via Brlndisi or Naples, per Orient boat, for letters, etc, specially so prepaid and addressed, at Ip.m. For money orders, registered letters and nowspapors at 8 p.m. , - late letters for Sydnoy and Melbourne only at4.2op.m. ■ ' •■■"•■' ...■..■. ...-, ■[ And for Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar. Aden.- France, and Algeria (per- French Prtekotfi'omSydto)ilatS.3op,nV.-i- - For Australian Colonies, per Australia, immedi ately afterherarjrlvalfromHopohilu. ■ ! ForTaranakiandSonthern portsper Rotorna 'ißiniedlatolyafter;itrrivalof b.B -Außtralia. - ~ '■ i. .a & MSB, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlce, Auckland.

COMMERCIAL.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

• PAAitfAOTDAri«rPlu>DUCß.~Wholeßale: But ter, fresh. Is and Is 3d; Batter, salt. 8d to lOd; Cheese, good local, sd; Canterbury do.. M; Eggs, per doz., Is 6d }: Lard, per bladder, 7d to TJtt ; Bacon and Hamß, Provincial, 6d to 8d: Hams, Brt to M ; Canterbury Ham and Bacon in oloth, none; Hamaotilyy lid; Jams, jjer caao, taoz., £117a 6d to £1 1* 3d; Honey in bulk. Id per 15. Retail: Butter, (reeh, IS 34, Is 6d: ealt do., lOd to Is: Checso, oolonW, 9d tolOd; Eggs, per doz,, Is9d; Lard, per lb, 8d to 9d; Baton, per lb, 18d to Is; Hams, do., Is to Is id.— „._ . ..._ Floor Market. — Wholesale — Superfine (lour, silk dressed, per ton. £12 ; do, do, house hold, £11: hundreds. ss; fifties, lOspor ton extra. saoka and bags free; Southern do. £1010s to £10 15s; bran, per ton. Backs Included, local. £5 10b' Southern, do, £6! sharps. 86: cabin bread, do, £18; oatmeal, do, £14; maize. 4s Cd to 4s 9d ; oats. 2s 8d to 2slod; potatoes. £310a to £i per ton; pearl barley, do., £23 to *24. .Kaum Gum. Flax, &o.—The market re-: mains weak. Wo quote: Poor ordinary, 32s to 31s; good ordinary. Ma to 38s; East Coast, £6-1 to £66. Supply for the month to date, i'ZO tons; ; flu per ton,. £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £9: fungus per' lb, 2d; cocoanut fibre, per cwt. Ids to fla ; beeswax, 9d to lOd lb. , • !

. Com and Firbwood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's Bide), 28s to 308 por ton; yard, 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 26b Gd; screened, 30s 6d; ditto at the mines, 13s j Gd; ship's side, 265; Walkato, 8s to 12s; in! Auckland, 18s to 22a; Kamo. 12s per ton at' loading ground rTaupiri at mine; 8s 64 to i2s;: at yard, 19s6d to22s: Wnangarci, at mino. 9s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s , '235.' Firewood: Unout at Wharf (cargo), 9sto' JOa per ton: denYered.:l4s; cut. 17a to 18a. . j , BuraiiNQ Materials.—Timber: Boards and! scantling, 109 ft, beat, Us ; second-class; 8s; ( beat* planed, tonpted, and crooved. flrstclasa, I 15s6d;medium, ltessecOßd ditto. 10b6d. Mills:, Cargo.best.lls; second-clasß,sfl 6d; bamk,Bs6d. New Zealand palings, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart).! 13s; 6ft. 14s: tl-tree rails, £3 10s per 10f>; purirl' ■posrts. £6 10s to £7 10s: shingles. 16s per 1,000; Uobart palings, sft, 19s ; Gft, 21s; Hobart rails. -00s, aelliiiK quotations. Bricks (at Avondale), 403 per 1.000; town yards,soato 555; delivered.ssß to 6Q9. Drain pipes (at works), per 100 (6 inches: bore], 409; 4 inches, 14s; 3 inches, 9s; 2 inches,' £2 10a por 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 19 inches;1 2s6daerfoot; lSinohos, 2s por foot; 12 inches,' Is fld per foot; 9 inches, Is par foot; 6 inches, 6a! per foot: 4 inches, 4d per foot. » il: , ?'.; j Mandrks.—Bonednßt, Sydney, Sn 10a to CBlos, according to quality; bonenonr, £9 10b; Anckland £7 to £8 10a; Peruvian gaano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Huon guano, small l*ts, £5 to £8. 'Iviks included; Hurst's chemical manure, £U 10s. ■ «■?/ '■*'■ ■■ • . --■ . !

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

June 27, 183 L

Abbott's Opera House—" East Ljnne." 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Professor Anderson, 8 p.m. Y.M.O.A.—Leotnro by Professor Thomas. M.A.: "Amongst Hot Springs and Geysers," 7.30 p.m.

Trade and Labour Council—Meeting of Belegates, 8 p.m.

Births.

REID.—At Cambridge, Waibato, on the 27th July, Mrs A. Reid of a daughter.

Marriages.

McLKOD—DONOVAN—On June 17, at St. Mary's,, Onehuriga, by Rev. Father Paul, Andrew MoLeod, of Helensville, to Bessie, ' fourth daughter of Patrick Donovan, Esq., ot Epsom. '•'■. • ' , ■ /■''■' • • ■ SOMMER-ABSQLUM'.-On June 23i at Auck land, Mr John Botnmer to Amito, second daughter of Mr Win. Absolum, of Otahnhu.

Deaths.

TOIJKS.-On Juno 27th, at his late resilience, Remuera (suddeiJy). Benjamin Tonks. lato of Birmingham; aged 52 years. Tho funeral will take placoon Sunday, at 3.30 p.m. Interment at St. Mark's, Homuora.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1884.

For the causa that tadts aarfstanoo, Pot the wrong that needs resistance. For the fffture in tha distance, And the iteod that we can do.

Our Parliamentary crisis in New Zealand i g having its parallel at Home in the House of Commons, where Mr Gladstone's Govern ment is threatened with a vote of no-con fidence. llt is: usual for Liberal Govern ments to fall in questions of foreign policy, and therefore it is -ho surprise to find that; the proposals of Mr Gladstone for the.: solution of the Egyptian question form the' rock of offence which has created the pre- i sent crisis. Because Liberal Ministries have formerly fallononuecountofthoir purely commercial way of dealing with the; external relations of the Empire, it is rather. hastily assumed that the present Gladstone j Cabinet are doomed over their Egyptian) policy. We have no reason to apprehend such a result, if members of the House of Commons look atthematterdispassionately,: and do not allow their opinions on the Soudan policy of the Government to mingle with their reasonings, and cloud their; judgment'''regardhitf the Anglo1 • French' Convention: 'When the "Pall Mall Gazette's" statement of the terms of that agreement were published, we characterised the proposals as most extraordinary, if not altogether incredible; but it has been shown that the statement was greatly exaggerated, and did not at all fairly repre sent the basis upon which the two Greai Western Powers bad agreed to call together the Conference on Egyptian affaire. The actual agreement is a most politic, wise, and just one, and must commend itself to all who are not patriots of the ultra-Jingo school. France agrees to forego all claim to a resumption of thadiial' control,, which "has-proved-s» -unworkable j-and-in-returi England undertakes to withdraw her troops in 18SS, and allow stops to be taken .lor securing the neutrality of (Egypt and' of the Suez Canal,- As we understand It, however, Egypt is not to have absolutely independent powers; at antonomyVjbtit isito be subject to the. :o6nirol;of the, European Powers—Torkeyonly ranking as one among the rest—and the British evacuation will only take place on the advice of these Powers. The outside control is chiefly, if

not exclusively, to be in financial matters, and in order to the efficient protection of English bondholders' interests, the office of President ef the Egyptian Council of Ministers is to be held by an Englishman. Theso proposals, which it must bo re membered are subject to the approval of the proposed European Conference, are not surely of such an outre character ai to involve the defeat of the most Liberal Go vernment that ever held power in England. To secure the neutrality of Egypt and the Suez Canal are the most effectual means for conserving the interests of English com merce, -"while the presence of an English official at the Council of Ministers will bo a safeguard against corruption, jobbery, and trickery in financial mattora. The excellent results which have flowed from tho procla mation of tho neutrality of Belgium may be cited :w proving tho admirable naturo_ of this proposed solution of the Egyptian question. Both tho English and French Fresa are said to be dissatisfied with the agreement, and this is a pretty fair indication that the proposals are based on justice and equity, and not upon the interests of any nation in particular. Compromises, though always unpopular, are often necessary, and this is a case in which compromise appears the only true escapo from inter minable difficulty. It must not be forgotten that the only possible alternative to tho carrying out of tho scheme outlined in the Anglo-French Convention is the com plete annexation of Egypt to British rule. This the " Jingoas " very much desire, and if it should lead to a bloody and ruinous war, they would liko it all the bettor. There is another class in tho community, influenced by fanciful interpretations of prophecy, who believe that it is the destiny of England to " hold the gates of her enemies," and who as a matter of sentiment will favour tho annexation policy. But they may bo sure that in Franco senti ment on the subject is equally strong, and has a more substantial basis than prophecy, viz., the knowledgo that French armies have formerly proved their prowess in the land of the Pharaohs, and that French geniuß and French capital constructed the great waterway which makos Egypt an object of such vast importanco. BesidesJ as past history plainly shows, sentiment is a greater incentive to warlike effort with our Gallic neighbours than with English men. Tho carrying out of the proposed multiple contiol would allay nil jealous feeling, by giving no undue advantage to eithor Franco or England, and, sontimont apart, would socuro all tho matorial into roats of both countries and of Europe and civilisation generally. We thoreforo boliove and trust thnt tho motion of Sir Stafford Korthcote will bo defeated in tho Houso of Commons, and that tho amendment moved by tue member for Salford will be carried, declaring in effoct that, until tho results of tho Conference are known,the Houso rofrains from expressing any opinion on tho Anglo- French proposals.

Timber Floatage in Creeks.

Thkkk appears to be a good deal of misap prehension regarding the scope and purport of the Timber Floatage Bill introduced into the House of Representatives by the Hon. E. Mitchelson, and which we believo was only prevented from becoming law by the untimely dissolution. A lotter which we have received from " A Northern Elector" may be taken as typical of the state of feeling among settlors on the subject, a feeling which is entirely the result of a mistaken idea of the purport of the legisla tion in question. " If this bill is made law," write? our correspondent, " there will be bloodshed over it, as we Northern settlers are determined to stand firmly for our righte." Ho proceeds :—" Many of us have spent years labouring on the banks of these creeks in protecting the soil from being washed away, and in erect ing rough strong bridges at our own expense in order to havo access to and from our homes. One rush of logs would almost bring ruin in its wake to many of us ; but what do these men caro if it bring? money to thtir pockets?" %> show how unfounded are these apprehensions and de nunciations it is only necessary to quote the proposals of the bill itself. After making provision for the issuing of licenses to per sons wishing to float timber in creeks, and stipulating that owners, 1« bsocs, or occupiora of land on the banks of the creek may ob ject to the making of dams, eto , it is further provided :— "In t^e exercise of his license, the licensee and his servants or workmen shall not injuriausly interfere with tho ordinary navigation of any such river, stream, er tidal crook, and shall do, permit, or suffer, or cause to be done, permitted, or suffered, as little injury, spoil, or«Umageas possible to the lands on the banks or along the course of any such river, stream, or tidal creek. Tho owner of the timber, or other wood, substances, or materials, rafted or otherwise floated as aforesaid, shall be liable to pay to the owners and occupiers of any such lands compensation in damage for any actual in jury, spoil, or damage which shall bo done, permitted, or suffered in the exercise of the power granted by this Act." These provisions do not disclose any cause for alarm on the part of settlers, much lesa do they justify any talk of " bloodshed " and similar nonsense. Tho fact is that it is proposed to conserve the rights of settlers in every possible way, giv ing them the fullest power to object to timber floatage and to recover compensation for all damage done. To facilitate recovery, it is proposed that any claim under the Act maybe sued for in the R.M. Court, though it should exceed tho sum to which the ordinary jurisdiction of that Court is limited. If the measure also protects the timber merchant and bush contractor from exorbitant claims for consequential damages, it is no detri ment to honest settlers who wish for no more than just compensation, assessed by a competent and impartial tribunal.

A Supplement "of four large pages will be ■ given with to-morrow evening's Stab, eon ; tniniiig " Random Shots," by " Zamiel;" ' continuation of,the excitingtalo " Hand and Ring ;" two complete tales, " A Successful Advertisement for a Wife,' and "Six of One and Half-a-Dozen of the Other;". "New Guinea Exploration—Exciting Ad ventures with Natives;" " Crui?e of the Wairarapa"—Continuation of our awn correspondent's letter;; "News of'the Week," by our London correspondent; " A Strange Divorce " —Ensnarement of an Australian Heiress ; " Horrible Murder of a Woman;" "England and Fiance—a Con trast, or Tit for Tat;" " A Big Swindle— The Forgeries of Henry Fauntleroy the Banker;" " Tho Drama in London ;" " Reminiscences of a Waterloo Veteran," Gossip from Stage and Studio, Field Sports and Aquatics, The Garden, Sporting Notes by "Hippona," &c, &c.

At Mr Justice Gillies'a birweekly sitting in Chambers this morning, William Frank Buckland, James Frederick Haultain, Walter Dignan, and George Arthur Gribbin, were admitted and enrolled aa barristers and solicitors of the Court.

The ordinary weekly meeting of the City Council was held last evening, when a large number of applications of a varied character were received and disposed of. Our report of proceedings appears on the fourth page of this issue.

By telegram from Wellington, we learn that the provisional appointment of Mr Hermann Brown as German Consul at Auck land has been gazetted. The resignation of MjfjW. P. Campbell as trusteoof Cambridge Cemetery has been accented. Mr W. B. Fa^fand is appointed Registrar of Mar riages.

Mr Moss's meeting at the Parnell Hall announced in our last issue for Saturday evening—has been postponed till Wednes day evening next, being the earliest suitable evening in which the Parnell Hall is freo of engagement.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sat in Chambers, this morning, and disposed of a large number of formal application!-. Pro bate was granted in re Te Avioro, Agnes Wilson, J. E. Johnstone, D. B. Lud brook, Maria H. Duffus, F. E. Maning, J. B. Adnam (deceased), and similar applications in re E. X, Tyler and E. W. Otway (deceased) were allowed to standi over,.. .Lottera of administration were ordered to.be issued in re Catherine! Lloyd, Thos. Short, Joseph Tonge, and William Jones (deceased), while orders were made for probate copies of will in re Rebecca Hodge and William Ormiston (deceased). It was decided to accept one substantial surety in re William Chatterton (deceased). In Te Raihi and others v. Grice and others, and Pesetana and others v. Grice and others, the summons in each case to show cause why an order should not be made under rule 161 of the code was diemissed. In re Clark v. Clark and another, the name of R. ; 4 0. Clark, sen., was struck out as defendant, he being, dead.' In re McLeod v. Macfarlane, an order was made for the lodging of the accounts by the 18th inst. In 're, Merrick v. Walker and others an order was made to add W; L.1 C. Williams, F. D, Rich, and James iMlworth as defendants. Mr H. Williamson obtained an order for Mr D. A. Tole to restrain Mr McDonald from further quarrying operations on the inner side'of-his Mount Eden quarry, while a motion' for a changing order in re Bennett v. Harness was deferred for a fuller affidavit.

Tho approaching opera season is causing a deal of interest in musical circles, and the opening performance bids fair to bo bril liantly inaugurated. A full band rehearsal of tho music of tho opening opera was held on Wednesday, and the interpretation of the mnsicof Leeocq by so many able instru mentalists was most pleasing. The scenery in " Manola " affords great scope for effect, and as it is by the famous artist Habbe, who has for many years been rocognisod as one of tho foremost scenic artists of the day, it will doubtless be extremely effective. In the Grand Ballet of Nations, which con cludes the opera, there will be four distinct solo dancos in addition to tho dances by the corps dc ballet. The performers are attired in rich and beautiful costumes, typical of the various nations, which, with attendant banners and flags, form a most effective and striking stago picture, and has always created a furore. As tho box-office will be closed after 2 p.m. to-morrow, tho plan can be seen and tickets purchased at Mi- Lennox's Circulating Library, Queen-street, up to G p.m., when tho salo of tickets posi tivily closes.

MrJustico olilies hold a short sitting in bankruptcy this morning, when, on the motion of MrGreenway, the composition of 5s in tho £ accepted by the creditors of n. A. H. Kitchens, was approved. The Court also adjudged John Edward Banks, merchant, of tho Thames, a bankrupt, upon the application of Mr E. Hesketh, who appeared for tho petitioning creditor, Mr R. Walker.

A handicap sweepstakes pigeon match will take place in tho old racecourse pad dock, Epsom, tomorrow (Saturday). Mr Wattio has provided a largo number of birds, and sportsmen can depend upon having a good afternoon's sport. Mr Kirk wood will fulfil the duties of handieappor. The birds will bo in trap at 2 o'clock sharp.

John Mildouhall, gardener, Ponsonby, writes, returning thanks to kind frionds who subscribed £10 Is on his behalf, while ho was under treatment nt tho Hospital for diseased bono, which nocossitatod tho amputation of his right hand at the wrist.

The concluding cases at the II.M, Court yesterday afternoon were those of Sowoll v. Jaggor, claim i'2s, for architect's ohorgon ro Alexandra Hotel, and Russell v. Rossor, olaim £14 14s on a promissory note, In the formor Mr Buchanan appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Cotter for the do fondant. TUo plaintiff was nan-suited with costs, £4 19s. In tho latter caso judgmont was givon for tho full amount, with costs, Mr Hugh Compboll appoarod for tho plaintiff, and Mr Alexander for dofondant.

A ten hours walking match between T. Joromoand W. Sto^liins)n will take placoin tlio Lome-street Hull to-morrow overling for £25 aside. Tho contest will commence at 1 p.m. An exhibition of boxing will also take placo, E. Donovan, light-weight cham pion, meeting Burns, Greon, Martin, and othor amateurs.

A lettor from " Joah Hoy" statos that tho rosidonts of Uppor Queen-street and neigh bourhood aro very much disappointed at Mr Riplcy having lost tho liconso of tho York Hotel. It would bo nothing but fair, ho thinks, to givo Mr Riploy n clianoo to canvnss the neighbourhood. Wo suppose Mr Itiploy can do this a»d try to reguin tha license at tho next sitting of tho Court.

Rosidonts in tho vicinity of the Mount Eden Quarry will bo gratilied to learn that Mr Hudson Williamson this morning, acting at the instance of tho Crown Lands Com missioner, applied for and obtained from Mr Justice Gillies an injunction to restrain Mr McDonald, lessee of tho quarry roservo, from quarrying further on the side that he is at present working on, as thoro Is danjyr of the wholo of it sliding into tho pit. His Honor wild that It was high time that somo steps woro takon in tho matter, as tho quarry was absolutely dangerous to life. Ho was surprised that something had not been dono soonor. Mr Williamson explained that tho obst-aclo had bocn a question of divided authority.

At the Chamber of Commerce reading room there ia on view to the gonoral public a map of the North Island indicating tho various proposod trunk lines of railway. There ia, first ot all, the coastal ono from To Awamutu to Waitara, condemned on all sides as impracticable. Thon there. is the moro eastward ono advocated by tho Hon. Mr Mitcholson, junction ing at Stratford, and opening up a very fino country. This lino ie marked in blue, and may be fairly termed Mitcholaon'g lino, to distinguish it moro particularly from the others. Noxt to this is shown the central lino via Taupo, tho pot project of the Wellington party, as its adoption would secure to that city the advantages of the oxisting railway con nection with Tarnnaki without tho un pleasant divisio* of trado with Auckland. There is also shown the survey lino of tho proposed railway from Te Awamutu to the East Coast, functioning at Napier, and by thatmaking rail connection with Wellington via the existing Southern Hawke's Bay lino. Tho Hon. Mr Mitchelson brought up the map and surveyors' reports for tho informa tion of tho Auckland public.

Mr D. S. Chambers, sowing machinist, of Queen-street, has received ono of Griscom's electro-motor and automatic batteries for driving sewing machines. The battery will drive any machine, but the now Wilson is considered tho best, as it runs lightest. Our reporter witnessed a largo machine in motion, impelled by the electro battery, and was particularly struck with its rapidity without tho im mediate aid of the operator. There was neither danger nor smell. Tho motor con sists of two somi-circular electro-magnets, placed together so as to form a ring. The poles of these magnets project inward, and together with the wire coils with which they are surrounded, thoy form a cylindrical tube or sheath, within which revolves a Siomcn arma ture At high speed the machine Will perform 8,000 or 10,000 revolutions per minute. The battery is in common use in some parts of America. It is perfect in ac tion, sowing with cose the thickest cloth or leather, as well as tho lightest material. This remarkable apparatus in connection with a sewing machine may bo examined at the shop of Mr Chambers, who will explain particulars.

A meeting in connection with the Devon port Wesleyan Band of Hope and Temper anco Society was hold last evening in tho Public Hall, Devonport. There was a very largo attondance, and Mr Alfred Cox (Vioo- President) occupied the choir. Tho meet ing opened by singing 142 Molody (Hoyle's) and prayer by the Rev. W. G. I'arsonaon. Tha report of the past year was rend by Mr C. Porter (Secretary), which shawed that during tho year 05 had joined, making a total membership of 267. Finances are in a good conditian, leaving a balance in hand for the year of 355. A very excellent pro grammo was supplied by Mr Tanfield (con ductor), and efhciently rendered as fol lows : —Song, Band of Hope choir; recita tion, Master A. Pillett j song, Mr D. Crowlo; dialogue, "Moderation," by two youths; address by D. Goldie, Esq., President of Band of Hope Union, Auck laud; song, Band of Hope choir j recitation, "Temperate Drinking"; song, Mr Alfred Chad wick j dialogue, "Have you Tried It," by two young ladies and a gen tleman ; chorus, Band of Hope choir; address by the Rev. \V. G. Parsonson (Pre sident of the Sooioty); «ong, Mrs Captain Clark ; dialogue, " Caught *at Last," by Captain Leßoy and party from Auokland (given with great effect, and produced rounds of applauße); chorus, Band of Hope choir. A vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Tanfield,, and seconded by Mr A. C. Brown, was accorded to Captain Leßoy and Mr Goldie for their able services, and the sing ing of the National Anthem brought a most enjtyablo evening to a close.

" Ratepayer" writes alleging that tho City Council workmen havo left Russell street, Ponsonby, knee-deep in mud and porfectly impassable. Complaints also reach us of bad roads in other parts of Pon sonby.

The sale of pianofortes announced to tnke place to-day is, on account of the death of Mr Tonke, postponed until next week.

The reason why our groceries aro not so good and cheap as other people's is because we don't keep thora. We confino ourselves simply to tho provision trade, consequently wo keep a hotter ui'liclo, and soil 20 per cent, cheaper than any oilier house in tho trade. Wo havo a splendid stock for tomorrow: Hams and Bacon, 8d and Od pur lb ; primo rich Factory Cheese, 6d to 7d; best Butter, Is 2d.—Auckland Provision Com pany, Right Cornor Stall, City Market. P.S.— Our name was omitted yustorday from tho pub lished list of thoso who close on Monday, but we shall not be open, as wo are going to keep the Quoen's Birthday.

OPERA HOUSE.

Carry Nelson's Benefit,

At the Opera House this evening Miss Carry. Nelson takes a farewell benefit, and] will make' her last appearance on the Auckland stage. Sbeis announced to ap-! pear in the intensely interesting drama en-i titled " East Lynne," in which she will bo; supported by Mr J. R. Gre ville, Mr J. F. Me ; Fadyen, Mr Frank Cates, and company.; The performance will conclude with a1 musical comedy, " Sara Bernhardt in! Auckland, "'in which Miss Nelson will sing in English, Irish, Scotch, French, Italian,' German, and Yankee, and with Mr Greville a comic duet and dance. I

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY CABIIK.-COPYRIGUrr.]

[hpecial to tress association.]

London, June 20, Brown.

— Obituary: Kalkin

The Cholera In France,

In roforence to tho outbreak of smallpox at Toulon experts differ as to its nature, some asserting that it is Asiatio, and others that it is Sporadic. Several additional deaths have occurred.

Pahih, Juno 26.—Tho panic which arose at Toulon owing to the outbreak of cholera is now subsiding, and any further spread of tho diseaso has, it is hoped, boon stopped.

[redteu's cableuram.]

London, Juno 25. —Earl Kimberley will prosido at tho banquet to the Marquis of Normanby.

Steamer for Now Zealand.

Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Co's steamer Arawa.intendod for the New Zealand direct service, has been launched on the Clyde.

THE EGYPTIAN CONFERENCE.

(BY TKLEO RAPII —COPTEIOHT.)

London, June 25. Fr has transpired that tho Port© has ac coptod the invitation of tho British Go vorninont to tuko part in the approaohing IntornationalConferonceonEgyptianaffairß, but will roservo tho questiou of suzorainty. No Confldonoo Motion In Parliament. In the HoußO «f CommonH to-day, Sir Stafford Northcoto, tho leader of the Op position, gavo notice of a motion doclaring that tho Anglo-French agreement regarding Egyptian affairs will uoithor lead to the poacoof that country nor justify an English loan. Franco Also Dlssatlsflod, Tho Fronch Press generally expresses itself opposod tothoagroomonton Egyptian affairs arrived at by tho Uovornmont with England. London, June 26. At tho Conforonco on Egyptian affairs, England will bo reprosonted by Earl Gran villo and Hon. H. C. Childere, and Franco by M. Waddington and M. Do Blignloros. Amondmont to the No-Coufldonoo Motion. Mr It. A. Arnold, member for Salford, has given notice of an amendment to tho effect that tho Houso Bhould withhold ita opinion until the financial proposals oh the Egyptian question are disclosed,

THE MAIL STEAMER.

Tiik mail steamer Australia haviugloft San Francisco for Auckland, via Honolulu, on .Saturday, tho 7th instant, is expected to arrivo hero to-morrow, but she may possibly put in an appearance during to-night.

THREE HOUSES ON FIRE.

(BY TI'.LKOKAI'H.—rUKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Blknhkim, this day. A house owned and tenanted by Mr James Foster, an old resident, was burnod down at one o'clock this morning. Nothing was saved but a fow sticks of furniture Tho supposed cauHO is sparks or embers of the kitchen lire left burning when the inmate* retired to roat. The insurances are :— House, £200 In tho Standard Office ; furni turo, £100 in the New Zealand Office. The houf»o was now, and coit £500. Another fire broko out on tho roof of an old home tenanted by Edward Puruer, at 0 o'clock this morning, tho causo boing sparks from tho chimney, which Ignited the shingles. Tho damage was very slight. Tho insur ances nro:—Houso, £100; furniture, £200 ; both in tho Norwich Union Office.

Dunemn, this day.

A house and stable at Pine Hill, ownod by Cornelius Bunbury, were burned down yesterday. They wero insured in tho Now Zealand Office for £550.

A DOOMED MURDERER.

(BY TKI.HHRAni.—PIIESfI ASSOCIATION.)

WELLiKaiON, this day. The Governor has decided not to intorfore with the death sentence passed on Edward*, the Ormondville murderer.

FATAL DROWNING ACCIDENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH— OWN COKRBBFOHDMT. )

Thames, this day. Information has been received to the effect that an olderly man named John Wilson was drowned nt Paeroa last night while endeavouring to get aboard tho steamer Aroha. Tho body was found » few minutes after the accident, but life was extinct. Deceased was formerly a publican at Thames, but has been some years resident in Ohinemuri district.

SPORTING NEWS.

The following aro tho full details of the running for the

Hawke's Bay Steeplechase, of 400sovs.,

3 miles and n-lmlf Mr Pilbrow's Clarence, 13st 21bs (Lunn) 1 Mr Scott's Scrutineer, list (Heaton) ... 2 Mr O'Connor's Bateman, list 31bs

(O'Connor) • ••• 3 Chandler (list 71bs), Grey Momus (lOst 71b8), Druid (lOst 61bs), Diomedes (lOit 31bs), and Pastime (lOst) also started. Bet ting : 6 to 4 against Clarence, 6 to 1 against Scrutineer and Bateman, the rest from S to 10 to 1. Clarenco took tho load, followed by Druid, Pasbimo, Scrutineer, and Chandler. Scrutineer shortly afterwards took the lead, and the fivo horses named took their jump almost together, the rest continually baulk ing, and virtually leaving tho race to tho five.1 Scrutineer had the lead,with Claronce second, two lengths behind, Bateman close up, and the others tailing off until the plough was reached, when Scrutineer and Clarence were cased off, leaving Bateman to show the way over the post and rail fence, Clarence held hard, running fourth. Scrutineer subsequently went to the front again, and Clarence began to go to the front and challenge the leader. They rose almost together over the last hurdle, but the whip was then hard at work on Scrutineer, and Clarence's name was loudly called as the old horse forged ahead, and won by half a length ; Bateman twelve lengths away, and Pastime twelve longths from Bateman. For the last half mile it was patent that the race had re solved itself into a match between Clarence and Scrutineer. On weighing in, ringing cheers wore given for Lunn and Clarence. Time, 9min. 29socs. Totaliaator dividend : £2 10s on both machines.

Scrutineer won the Consolation. Six others started, including Chandler.

Wellington, this day.— B. Williamson's Wideawake has been nominated for the Maiden and Open Steeplechase at the W.J.C. Meeting.

RAILWAY RETURNS.

(BY TELF.ORAFU. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, thi« day. ' The following aro tho railway returns for tho four weeks ending 24th May : — NORTH ISLAND. Xot i & s. d. Revenue.: Kawakawa .. .. 413 16 8 7861 I Whangarol .. .. 288 15 4 109-10 | Auckland .. .. 7,915 12 S 7-fl7 i Napier 3,977 5 2 46-60 Wellington .. .. 4,381 7 3 73-43 Wanranui .. .. 4,325 4 6 6060. Now Plymouth ... 1,203 411 97-10 ! Totals .. .. 22,505 6 1 05-97 MIDDLE ISLAND. i ■ Xot ! • £ 8. d. Rovijnuo Hurunui-Bluft*.. .'. 68,992 19 6 4931 Groymouth .. .. 1,»28 1 0 71-38 Westport- .. .. 93119- 7 . 44-08. I Nelson 807 10 8 70-11 Picton 489 11 10 100-58 Totals .. .. 72,253 2 7 50-14 I -Grand Totals,.. 94,849 8,8,, 5100.! Raw's General Grocery and Provision Stores are brought under yOur notice as supply Ing tho best quality of groceries and provisions at -wholesale pricos. Your orders called, for and delivered. -Address Rew's, Victoria-street -[Advt.]

CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

New Buildings in Qnoon and

WeUesloy-streets.

Acting under instructions from Mr C. J. Stone, tenders have been called by Mr E. Bartley, architect, for a new and handsome block of tb roe-story brick buildings to be erected at the corner of Queen-street and Wellesley - street Eaßt. They are to be uniform in design and appearance with the buildings already erecteq at the corner of Lorne-atreet and Wellesley-utreot Boat, and with them will form one compact and striking block. The stylo of architecture is a modification of the Italian, and will lend to the structure a very pleasing effect. The windows are to be divided by quoins and Corinthian pilasters, and the third story is to be finished off with a bold pedi ment and finialß at the corner flanked on either side by balustrading. This portion of the entire block will have a frontage of 68 feet to Queen-street and 100 feet to Wol lesley-street. Of this Milne and Choyce take up the ontire frontage to Wellesley street, and 26 feet of that te Queen-street. The remaining portion of the building abutting upon Queen-street will be divided into two shops upon the ground floor, one of which has been bespoken by Messrs Close Bros., and the other will be to lot. The spaoe upon the first floor iB to be sub divided into offices. Part of the space on tho second floor is to be set apart for the purposes of a photographic gallery, and the disposal of the remaindor has yet to be dis posed of. A verandah resting upon iron columni and brackets will extend along the Queon-stroet frontage, and 30 feet up VVol losloy-stroet, while tho whole of the build ings will bo supplied with collarage ac commodation. Tenders are receivable up till Saturday wook, but in all probability tho time will be extended. Boroßford-street Church. Tenders havo boon called for the extension of Beresford-stroot Churoh, the present ac oommodation having proved insufficient for requirements of tho congregation. Tho work to be done comprises tho lemoval of the end of the Church behind tho rostrum and the addition of an organ-chamber, two now vestries, three class-rooms, and addi tional sitting accommodation for ono hundred persons. This will givo the build ing an additional lougth of about eighteen feet. The wholo of tho new work la to be carried out in strict accordanco with the original building, with upstairs and down- Btairs. Stores In Fort-streot. Tenders are being invited by Messrs E. Mnhoney and Son for tho construction,of a large single-story brick store in Vort-street. The building in question is for Messrs W. Me Arthur and Co., and it is understood that it will bo occupied as an auction mart by Mr 0. W. Binney. It will be situated on tho allotment botwoen tho Customs Hotel and Mr Willlams's flsh-cvringestablishment, and will occupy a frontage of 66 feet by a depth of 60 feet. There will bo throe front entrances, but tho store will not be sub divided. Tho front is to bo finished with ornamental pressed brioks.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.

[reuter's tkucukamh.]

Cairo, Juue 25. Tiik Subudir nf Dongola has arrived at Wady Haifa. He discredits the roported fall of Berber.

Rebels Retiring from Borbor.

Cairo, Juno 26,

Major Kltchonor reports that the rebels nro now retiring from tho vicinity of Berbor, and that tho desert route from Korosko to that place is safe.

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH ORGAN RECITAL.

Tii p. first of a Borios of free organ rocitaU projoctod by Mr Novillo 0. Burnett, the recently appointed organist of St. Mat thew's Church, was given last night before a crowded assemblage. Very (jneat judg ment and taste were manifest in the prepara tions. A list of selections from the great masters, chronologically arranged and Illus trative of quito a diversity of style and treatment iv organ music, had been drawn up, whilt the handsomely printed pro grammos which were distributed among the audience contained quite a fund of explanatory notes appended to each item that proved both interesting and instruc tive. Organ recitals of such a character, and carried o,ufc with so much regard to the dissemination of artistic infor mation among the people,' cannot fail to conduce to elevation of taste and the popularising of high-class music Tho recital itself was a genuine treat and Mr Barnett is an organist of undeniable ability. His tenure of office as organist of Christ ohurch Cathedral was a sufficient guarantee of this, but his execution last night leaves no room for doubt on the subject. The congregation, therefore, are to be con gratulated upon tho acquisition they have made, and lovers of music generally upon tho Initiation of a series of very select racltals upon "the king of instruments." The first number on the programme lost night was a characteristic fugue by John Sebastian Bach on the familiar psalm tune entitled " Saint Ann." It consisted of three movements, elaborated with the care and marked by the strict regard to form which are so conspicuous in this great master's works. It was played with great freedom of style Sand much grace and delicacy withal, lho noxt contribution was a very pretty adagio iin B flat from one of Haydn's sonatas. It proved to be really captivating, and was executed with a nice discernment of its beauties. Then followed the gem of tho performance «b far, in i ttie form of Handel's Concerto, No 4, adapted to the organ by Mr W. T. Best, and consisting of four movements, viz., allogro moderate, andante,, adagio, and allegro fugato. It wa« literally repleto with light and graceful melody, and the constantly varying harmonies were particularly fine. The exe cution was exceedingly effective. , Next in trder • came the andante with, variations from Beethoven's sopfnor, which served to indicate how indofeosiblo is the claim which that unique composer has to tho title of un rivalled master of harmony. Tho numerous combinations of instruments provided for in the score are very successfully simulated in tho organ arrangement, and the five varia tions form a charming species of fiorilUTt upon the fundamental theme. It was played with great skill of manipulation and a facility of treatment which showed the per former to be a student con annore of the most original of musicians. The fifth number was Mendelssohn's Sonata, No. 2, running through such sequences as grave, adagio, allegro andfuga. Theadagio was sweet und touching, forming a kind of dialogue for treble and baritone, and tho allegro was bold, striking, and triumphant, while the fuga brought out into the fullest relief tho organist's skill In rapid and tasteful exoou tion. It was a capital selection and was ad mirably played. An andante by Henry Smart, said to bo his last composition, was next given. It is a very pleasing composition, distinguished throughout by subdued sweetness arising from an under current of tender melancholy. It was in terpreted in a manner that set off its soft charms to much advantage. The closing selection was a grand offertoiro in the dis tinctively French style by Lefebure-Wely, aptly named the Aubor of the organ. It was light and florid in character, ornate with embellishment, variable in treatment, and Btrongly marked by its composer's affluence of unex pectod combinations. It opens in a dash ing and rapid manner, leading np to an entrancing little melody, which recurs at intervale throughout the remainder of the composition. The piece is well calculated to draw largely upon the performer's re sources, and to put his knowledge of technique to a crucial test. Mr Barnett played it in a masterly manner,, and thus brought to a close a' recital of exceptional brilliancy, and en joyable in a very high degree. With such a successful introduction, there can be. no question as to the popularity, of the re mainder. During the offertory, which, by ttie'way» yielded a sum of £16, Mr Barnett played an impromptu, and in the course of the"evening the following hymns were sung by the entire assemblage : "All People that on Earth do Dwell;" "Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand ;" "Saviour, Blessed Saviour;" and "Hark, Hark, My Soul." The proceedings were concluded with the Benediction,:which was pronounced by the incumbent, Rev. W. Tebbs.

My Art Union will be drawn on- Monday night, at 8 o'clock, at the Temperance Hall, Albort-street Seventy tickets left. Subscribers will be required to show their tickets to obtain admission,—Francis J. Bhortt,-{ADTT.]

■ Not too Late !—Electors who have neglected to place their names on the roll should do so at once. Forma of application at the Stab Office.

DEATH OP MR BENJAMIN TONKS.

It is our melancholy duty in this issue to record the death of an old and highly respected citizen of Auckland. Wo refor to Mr Benjamin Tonks, who passed quietly to his rest at aix o'clock this morning. Mr Tonks has been in failing health for some time past, hia ailment being an affection of the heart. About a month ago he had an attack whilo attending service at St. Mark's Church, Remuera, but though weak and ill, he did not take to bed until five nr six days ago. The dangerous nature of his malady was heightened by a disinclination to take food, and he gradually sank till death terminated his sufferings this morn ing. Dr. Haines attended him throughout j his illness.

The difceaaod gontleman was born in Warwickshire, England, in 1832. Early imbued with a desire to see new lands,, at the age of 19 ho sailod from Glasgow for Australia, landing in Melbourne in 1852. The gold fever was then at its height, and Mr Tonks, having spent several months in visiting tho several goldfields, commenced business in Melbourne as a merchant, with fair prospects of success. But " man proposes and God disposes." The climate of Victoria was not suited to his health, and, acting on medical adrice.he decided to remove to New Zealand. He landed in Auckland in 1855—twenty-nine years ago —having taken passage to this colony in a vessel commanded by Captain Wing, now Harbour-master at the Manukau. Mr Tonks, desirous in the first place of recupera ting his health, applied himself assiduously to farming at the Wairoa, and though he succeeded in itrengthoning his constitu tion.he found that pastoral pursuits did not put money in his purse, and removing to Auckland ho entered tho service of Messrs Connell and Hidings, auctioneers. Some timo later he entered the service of the Pro vincial Government of Auckland,and subse quently that of the Gonoral Government. But to bo a Tito Barnaclo all his life is not the aim of a man of Mr Tonks's energetic nature, and we eventually lind him estab lishing the firm with which for so many years his name has been intimately con nected. Twice aftor his arrival in Auck land he visited the Home country, and during hi* last visit he extended his tour, visiting America, France, Germany, India, Ceylon, and Australia. Ah a public man, Mr Tonks has proved himself cupbblu nnd energetic. In tho last native war, ho joined the volunteers us En sign (communion dated sth March, 1862). On the 22nd July, 1863, he becamo Liou tenant, and was promoted to a Captaincy on'the 23rd April, 1806. After the hostili tios had ceased, he received in Ju'y, 1860, a commission as Captain of tho New Zea land Militia. In less warlike, and no doubt more congenial capacities, Mr Tonks has ■ince been before the public in a variety of offices. He was elected a member of the City Board in April, 1871, and upon the formation of a borough, sat as a member of tha City Council. In May, 1871, was sleeted to the Harbour Board ; and on the 30th of October of the same year entered the Provincial Council, with out opposition, as member for Parnell. Contested the same seat in November, 1873, and was returned at the hoad of the poll. Became a member of the Provincial Execu tive, with the portfolio of Treasurer, on the 27th November, 1874, and hold office until leaving for England in May,1875, On his return stood for tho Mayoralty, then for the first time mods elective by trio burgesses, and was returned en tho 16th December, 1875, by a majority of 060 over hie opponent. He sat, ax ofhelo, us member of the Domain Board, Chairman ef the Local Board of Health, and member of tho Improvement Commissioner*. Wag elected member of the House of Representatives for Auckland City West on August 4th, 1876, with 657 majority. Of late years he has not taken such an active interest in public affairs, but for Borne time past he has occupied a seat in the Auckland Waste Lands Board.

The deceased gentleman loaves a wife and five children—four sons and a daughter to mourn their loss. Tho eldest son, Mr B. Dlgby Tonkß, tea membor of the firm of B. Tonks and Co. The second son, William, is an official of the Bank of New Zealand. Arthur, the third, is a partner in the firm of Nolan and Tonks, auctioneers at Hawera; while the youngest, Honry, is in the employ of Messrs T. and S. Morrin. We should not neglect to men tion that Mr Tonks was an enthusiastic Mason. Tho doceased gentleman -will be interred at St. Mark's Cemetery, Kemucru, on Sunday next, at 3.30 p.m.

A STABBING CASE.

Sorioas Condition of tho Wounded

A hah named Jo'jn Brown was brought up at tho Police Court this morning and re manded on the serious charge of stabbing a fishmonger on tho right breast with a knife. Joseph Welling, a fishmonger, states that at 11.60 last night he waa at the bar of the Imperial Hotel. The accused was also there. Welling accused Brown of being a loafer after free drinks. Brewn became Tory angry, and threatened to strike him. Welling pushed Brown, and he fell. On rising, Brown struok Wolling on the hood with a stick. A scuffle ensued, and the accused drew a knife and ttabbod Welling on the right breast. The bar man, James Lofevre, made a similar state ment, amd sent for the police. Constable Carroll came and arrested Brown, and took possession of the knife, and, considering that Welling had been seriously wounded, us the wound bled copiously, he procured one of Crowther's vans and conveyed the wounded man to the Hospital, where he was attended to by Dr. Bond. It appears that both men were under the influence of drink.

MASONIC INSTALLATION AND BALL.

Thb inßtallation of Bro. W. J. Suiter, P.M., as the W.M. of Lodge United Service, 421, 1.C., together with the rest of tho officers, took place last evening in tho Masonic Hall, Princes-street, and passed off with great eclat. There were present on the dais :•— Bro. G. P. Pierce, R.W.P.G.M., 1.0., and ihis officers; Bro. W. Lodder, D.D.G.M., 8.C., and his officers; Bro. J. Slator, P.G.S., S.C., besides some 20 past masters and a very largo assemblage of Masons. Bro. J. Rule, P.M., opened tho Lodge, and acted as Installing master. Bro. W. J Suiter having been duly installed according to ancient custom, proceeded to install his officers as follows:—Bro. W. G. Allen, S.W.; Bro. W. Craig, J.W. ; Bro. F. Roy croft, P.M., Treasurer ; Bro. J. W. Melton, Secretary; Bro. T. W. Allen, S.D.; Bro. T. Ballantyne, J.D.; Bros. Boyes and Barley, Stewards; Bro. Bowring, Organist; Bro. J. Goodaere, D.C.; Bro. W. Harling, 1.G.; and Bro. Tonge, Tyler. Bro. J. Rule, P.M., delivered the charges to tho W.M. and Wardens; while Bro. \V. J. Suiter, W.M., delivered the charge to the brethren in a very improasive manner. After many congratulations the Lodge wa? closed,- and the brethren adjourned in order to partake of the good things so temptingly displayed in the banquetting hall. lho requirements of tha inner man having been saSsfied,the brethren proceeded to the ball room, where the ladies had already as sembled. Tasteful decorations, designed with foliage and a judicious use of mirrors, caused the handsome little hall to look at its best. About 80 couples tookthefioor, and the ball was opened at 9.30 by Bro. Sir F. Wbitaker, P-.G.M., S.C., and Miss Clarko ; Bro. W. J. Suiter, W.M., and Mrs W. J. Rees; Bro. W. J. Rees, P.G.S., 1.C., and Miss Craig ; and Bro. Dr. Walker and MiBB Whitaker. The programme of dances was as follows :—• Quadrille (Good as ;Gold), polka (Old China), mazurka (Mascotte), lancers (Patience), valse (Venetia) schot^ tische (Home Blossoms), quadrille (Even ing Song), valse (Heoe), mazurka (Myrtha), lancers(Pet), Highland schottische (Original), valse (Light and Shade), lancers' (Queen St. Echoes), mazurka (Fairy Foot steps), Highland schottische (Scottish Airs), Quadrille (Les Serpents), valse (Dream: Faces), polka (Mascotte), D'Alberts (Wai temata), mazurka (Sweet Dreams), schot-j tißche (Les Cloches), galop (Forget-me-not), God Save the Queen. Hannkon's string j band supplied,the incidental music. The arrangements were very happily conceived, and admirably carried out by Bro. W. J. Suiter, who acted as Master of Ceremonies. Bro. W. D. Dallen also deserves a word of praise for his tasteful display of refresh ments and the highly successful character of his catering. ■ j

. ■ —i.vl) . —r~— —■ — ; ■Tfte' attention'-of: beds is directed to the. fact tfcat a mooting is to be held at thu Prince of Wales Hdtel to-niorrow evening for the par pose of arranging a. walking: match. •• ■ ■:•'- - ■■:■} _.-..- ' '"FrbfeßMr'.Thpmas'jziy'es a'lecture- this. evening in \ho ■ Y.M.Q.A. Ilooma, tlio tjitlo of, 'wh^fthw^' Among "Hot Springs" and Geysers.*- '."•'•

The Election Arrangements.

Wellikoton, this day. Parliament was dissolved by proclamation at noon to-day. All the writs were issued at 12.45, fixing tho election for 22nd July. The writs are made returnable by 6th August, and Parliament meets for despatch of business on 7th August.

Sir George Grey and the Electors of Auckland.

Sir George Grey yestorday received tho following telegram from Christchurch: —"To Sir George Grey, X.C.8., Auckland.—ln committee. UnanimoußwishSirGeorgeGrey contest Christchurch North. Please reply quickly. —G. Dorney, President Work ing Men's Political Association. Reply." To this Sir George sent the following reply :— "Auckland, June 20.—P. Dorney, Esqr., Christchurch, —Feel very grateful for tele gram ; am not forgetful of obligations I am under to citizons of Christchurch, which I will strive to repay; but am old—in_ all probability this must be my last election, and I owe to Auckland aud electors of City East and West a debt of gratitude increased during many years. Must fall in harness in their service if they permit it, but thank yourself and Committee for kind thought,— G. Grey."

City East.—Sir George Grey is in town, and may be expected to address the electors shortly. A corrasoondent, signing himself " City East," says that "if Mr J. M. Clark could only be persuaded to stand, he would command a strong and hearty support." This is no doubt true, but it would be un gracious to press that; gentleman unduly after his declaration ; and besides there is a pretty general opinion that Sir George Grey should be allowed to go unopposed at this time.

Eden. —Rumour assigns a large and grow ing number of aspirants for the honour of representing this electorate in Parliament. Mr Adam Porter is spoken of In the Govern mont interest, while we learn that a requisi tion is being got up to Mr A. K. Taylor, of Mount Albert, asking him to oppose the sitting member. A strong requisition will also be presented to Mr E. Heaketh, asking him to stand for tho representation of this district.

Franklin South. —Mr Hamlin, the Bitting member for this constituency, Ims issued an address to tho olector3, which will bo found in another column. He states that, if elected, he will bo a* sup porter of the Atkinson Government. Maxukad.—Mr Frank Lawry has decided to contest this seat with Sir G, M. O'Rorko. Mr Lawry, it will be remembered, unsuc cessfully contested the Franklin South seat with Mr Hamlin at the last general election. Bay of Islands. — Undeterred by the long indictment against him which has been issued to this electorate in anonymous form, Mr Hobbs declares his intention of again' Booking the suffrages of tho people. His chances aro considered good.

Coromandel. —Mr Cadman, the former member for this district, is likely to be op posed, but 6n what grounds have not transpired, as he has given very general satisfaction in tho past. Mr Bagnall is mentioned as a probable candidate, along with sevoral others, V*

South Island Constituencies. —Mr James Gannick is spoken of as likely to oppose Mr O'Callaghan for Lincoln. Mr T. Fergus is again seeking re-election for Wakatipu.

NArißß.—Our own correspondent tele graphs that it is understood Mr Buchanan libr consented to retire from this seat in favour of Mr Sheehan ; and the latter has resolved to offer himself to tho Napier electors.

Wellington, this day.—Mr H. S. Fitz horbert, solicitor, is a candidate for the Hutt. It is stated that Mr J. E. Brown, C.E., will contest Foxton. Mr J. R. Blair, Chairman of the Education Board, is men tioned as a probable candidate for Te Aro,

"Too Much of Vogel."

Dn.s'KDiN, this day.—Mr Wattien, who addressed a large meeting at Mosgiel last night, announced himself a strong Opposi tionist and follower of Sir Julius Vogel. He supports land tax, enfranchisement of women, Catholic claims re education, and land nationalisation in respect of lands yet held by tho Crown. He received a vote of thanks, but was told his address contained too much of Vogel.

Registration of Voters.—Tho total number of voters who registered to-day up to 3.15 is as follows :- Eden, 25; Parnell, 19 ; Newton, 33 ; City West, 23; City East, 13 ; City North, 20 ; Jlanukau, 49. This makes a total of 188.

WATER SUPPLY.

Tho Council Offer £10,500 for Edg-

etunbe's Property.

At the City Council last evening, the Water Supply Committee recommended, re letter from W. H. Connell re Edgcumbe's Western Springs, that the offer of sale be accepted, but the price to be £10,500.— The, Mayor moved the adoption of the re port.— Cr. Montague asked whether it was not necessary to rescind a previous resolu tion this the Bum of £10,000 be given.—The Mayer said that it was not necessary.—Cr. Thompson moved as an amendment that the Council adhere to its previous decision, viz., that the sum »f £10,000 be offered for |the property.—The question was put and the amendment was lost by one vote.—Cr. Garret* moved, and Cr. Montague seconded, " That the sum of £10,100 be given for this property." These gentlemen were of opinion that the smallest sum possible should bo expended.—Cr. Aickin asked whether they knew that there was any like lihood of getting the property for tho sum stated — Cr. Montague said he hud been con vinced all along that the property could be bought for £10,000.—The amendment moved by Cr, Garrett was pat to the Coun cil and lo«t.—Cr. Burns then moved, ." That the sum of L 10.250 be given." He consid ersd that the sum of LSOO was worth speaking about, and if tho Council bided their time they would get it for the original offer of Llo,ooo.—Cr. Crowtlier stated that at one of the Committee meetings tho Engineer said that the auxiliary supply at the back of the public-house could be carried into tho reservoir at;«■ small cost. It, was his opinion that the: Council must have tho estate, and ho believed they would have it. Ho voted for tho L 10.500, because it was tho result of "splitting the difference."—Cr. Fleming believed that if the Council stuck to principle and offered LIO.OOO they would get it.—Cr. Eattray called attention to some remarks that had fallen from Cr. Orowther, viz., that the same sum of money could not be realised on the property it it were cut up.—Cr. , Thempßon recalled tho circumstance i that at one time the late Mayor had agreed to give L 15.000, and when several members threatened to stonewall the question, L 13,000 was proposed. Then the property was offered by auction, and they knew the result. He would vote for every amendment until the matter was settled.—Cr. Masefield said | that there was little doubt that if all the Councillors believed the property could be got for LIO.OOO they would vote for it. Circumstances had altered their position, and he would vote for LIO.OOO if he thought it would be accepted. The sum of LSOO was a comparatively small amount under the circumstances. He did not think the Committee had done wrong in urging the Council to increase the sum.—The amend ment, " that L 10.250 be offered," was sub mitted and lost.—Tbe resolution, "that the sum of L 10,500 be offered," was then put, and carried by nine against eight. The following was the result of a division :-— For the amendment (L 10.000): Councillors Rattray, Marshall, Thompson, Montague, Burns, Garratt, Holland, and Fleming Against (£10,500): Councillors Stevenson, Mackechnie, Field, Devore, Crowther, Aickin, Masefield, Laßoche, and the Mayor.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and It is positive proof that the remody imitated is of .the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hopßßtors was the pureßt, beat, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up. and began to steal the-noticca in which the Press and.the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce Buffering; invalids to use their stuff Instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously doviapd names, in which, the word " Hop or '' Hops " were used in a way to induce people to believe they Were tha same as Hop Bitters. 411 such pretended remedies or cures, ao matter what their stylo or name is, and aspeoiaHy tb,Oße with Oje word "Hop' or. " Hop 3 " in their nanie,. or in any way connected w^h them or their ifaino, a.re imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of1 them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the whlto label, and Dr. Soule's name blown In the glass. Trust nothing e150... Dtnggiats and Chemists are warned against dealing in Imitations or counterfeits." ' j

CORRESPONDENCE.

To Sir Julius Vogel.

(Per favour of this " Star.")

Dear Vouel, —You're " out" again, mean ing to b6 "in" again. By "in "I mean Parliament, and by Parliament I mean another £27,0u0 if you can get it, and do get it my dear boy, if they— the people's misrepresentatives — will let you get it. I never expected that you would stay "at home," because, as theFalmouthians did not elect you to the Imperial Parliament, you did not feel "at home "in England. Here, wo have few fogs, more blue skies, and for you more dollars. You found this colony an excellent milch cow, and you more than fancy that she is not dry yet. Perhaps it will be your policy to'pour some milk down the throat of our colonial cow and then milk her.

Now, I do not believe in you at all. Granted that your brain power may be more in capacity than the brain power of four average colonists, I say let us put in five average colonists in the place which you want to get. Vogel—you are a dear man. We are all more or less adventurous, but you are an adventurer par excellence. The "nothing succeeds like success" style ! of thing may be well enough for Barnum, but too much oratory and two much finance thimbling is what we do not want. Why should a nation want a different order of work to that which is required of an in- i dividual ? Is the law of cause and effect or ~r oi demand and supply different in its appli- "' cation to nations ? If a community expends beyond its income, what magic can avert bankruptcy?

You are not the man forour present oriels. Many think that you are the man for the crisis. I dispute the fact. Now, Vogel, let -; us be plain. What do we now want ? We ' want a head man at the helm who is thoroughly cool because he is thoroughly . competent for finance and for organisation. Are you that cool man ? I admit the capa city and the "cheek." Where is the caution! That " coolness" which forces oneself down the popular path, that is not caution.*! Why should caution dam up the,BtrejMn,of■*. enterprise? Now, you do decidedly'wants that combination of mind where.-caution } and .enterprise are .blended in harmonious! proportions. You have a pretence of! caution—only pretence, dear boy—mero electro-plate—mere abyssinian gold, mv dear Vogel.

j A man is wanted at the helm of our Government, but if you are accepted for th» captaincy, it will be because the people ; think there is no fitter man. This nfay be true, but it is equally true that yon ars not the fit man for the post. A may be better than B for a certain post, but it is more sure, perhaps, that both A and B are not ? the right men. What you (really want is place and pay, and your new idea is the old one of pouring water into the pumps before you work the: handle. You wenld borrow loans, and then borrow more loans whereby to pay the interest—an interesting ", picture . truly ; especially when you, in addition to your pay as a Cabinet Minister, get Eome thou- i T , sands for floating each loan. -- Mtle me by gaslight (Parliamentary.)-a-. —loan ! Oh, yes; convert New Zealand » into a huge pawn-shop; hang but- three golden balls, and make your dear Julius the head man of our Antipodean Monaco.'Ths'' modern racial Hebrew is too strong fn You, dear Vogel, and if, for one object, ItVronr colony being mado a chessboard tmy&ur'l '! little game." , . 7 j Everything you promise can be equally' as well promised by inferior capacities, atad everything you would perform can be per-* formed far less expensively without you. Good-bye, dear Boy.—Stlvbster Dbw- BEAM.

The A.L.V.A. v. The Public.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, — It is to be regretted that the A.L.V.A. will occupy the position of dis turbers of the social peace and general welfare of the community. It is quite ad missible their being banded together as a: trade protection society; but when they.; assume to be a political organisation it is another matter. The law of this colony for bids Sunday trading in alcoholic liquors, and the L V.A. take their licenses knowing this law. The observance of this law, owing to several causes, was very lax. At the Tate election of licensing committees, both sides pledged themselves to strictly enforce Sunday closing. The candidates and pro gramme known as the Temperance ticket were returned by an overwhelming majority*; At the recent licensing meetings, Mr Cotter, solicitor for the L.V.A., repeatedly stated ' that for the future Sunday closing would be:' strictly observed. Now-we read that the consideration of thia question is adjourned to next quarterly meeting. The public will s not be trifled with on this important matter. Six days legalised sale works damage enough to the community. The Committee en trusted with the supervision of the traffic mustremembertheimportantrespoasibilities - they hold to the entire community. After all that has transpired on this subject, if the trade Will persist in defying the law, and. the wishes of the vast majority oi; the people,' they must be prepared for the consequences, which will be disastrous to the law-breakers. —I am, &c, CmzES. *

Early Closing.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l agree with much that was said in regard to early closing in last night's tub leader, and feel that : Saturday night's trading is not only injurious to health, but demoralising in its effects upon both employers and employes. Being myself an employer, I think I express the opinion of at least every draper in Quoen-street when I eajr that all the profit derived f «om the trifles sold on a Satur- j day night would not pay for the cost of gag,; not to speak of the injury done to health, ■ &c. I feel certain that if theE. C7:Associa tion was to act with anything like' earnest ness, the hours on Saturday night would speedily be shortened by a considerable de-' gree. But I will state a fact that will perhaps lead you and others to see that the fault lies -with the assistants thom selves. Some twelve ye»rs ago_ or -more, great trouble and1 pains were taken to god > up a large meeting to arousopublio atten tion on the subject of early closing. St. James's Hall was secured; Bishop Cowie Father Fynes, Revs. Reid, Macnieol,- Spence, Vines, and others, gave enthu siastic support to the mooting; ah audience of about 200 people were present, and out of that number not fifty of those-in whoso interest tho meeting was got up, one: of' the addresses being considered just the thing, it was arranged by the Com mittee that it should be printed In tract form. 5,000 were to be scattered broad cast. The speaker generously gave half tho cost of printing, and I am almost! ashamed to say that the tracts never left tha hands of the printer, there not being so much interest on the subject of early closing amongst the assistants themselves as ,to • subscribe the balance duo to the printer. I regret, sir,' to pubi lish these facts, but do so from tto desire to hinder the E.C. movement If in the event of a fresh start being made'by this Association, my letter has the effect of creating a deeper interest amongst the assistants in what principally affects them selves, it will not have been written in vain.—l am, sir,

A Retail Draper,

Our " Unemployed" Legislators.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —A cartoon worthy of a place in " Punch " was seen on the arrival of the Hinemoa at the Onehunga wharf this morn ing. Steamer approaching wharf. Now Zealand flag floating put on the breeze. Members of New Zealand Parliament all looking jubilant—for had they not 200 guineas in their pockets for a ;few' days* work (pleasant holiday), and they had every right to be pleased (if the people who are the paymasters are not.) Now for the picture on the wharf. A considerable number of townspeople looking on; when one worthy townsman conceived the idea that nothing less than a printed welcome would sufhee for the occasion; ao, timber being handy he got chalked in large letters on a smooth board, "Welcome to the Utf employed," and all the audience ap- Pla"ded happy thought. Nothing could describe the situation better. It wal duly hoisted up in a conspiouous place, and' was eyed by several of thfworthy members as the vessel neared the wharf. Sergeant Green, however, was afraid the inscription might cut too deeply, and wound the tender teelmgs of the above worthy members, and W.P^voke a breach of the peace, so-he pulled the unoffending 'board down trampled it underfoot, and finally threw^it into the tide. Jhoße on the wharf wefe highly-indignant that their well-meant in tentions should thug be frustrated, growled threats, and the owner of the board d» clared he would make him pay for it: and! thus ended the very latidabVdesire of onr *°rW to,wn ? men j of giving "Honour to. Whom honour was dueJTr-Yorira, AcJIW. » Onehunga,|JUne2sthj 1884; ft!"?-#*• *

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JUNE 27. 1884.



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT Or EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLIN WITH TARAXACUM —IS INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVED, OYaPCPSM, FLATULBNCE j ANO_ LOSS OF APPETITE. 2s. 6d. PIB BOTTLE' M fcW5, CWtttVS^. OUttU Srtfti£t. M>C¥>UNoi Special Advertisemßnts., j .CONBTOMSa AND OpiRATTOfI SORaEON, I



Special Advertisements. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. CONTINUANCE OF OUR GREAT WINTER CLEARING SALE. We beg to E a g non^e^norfe c r B to effect an WE HAVE FURTHER REDUCED OUR ALREADY VERY LOW PRICES, And that we are now offering our IMMENSE STOCK ATA LOWER RATE Than similar Goods have ever been sold at in Auckland before. . In our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT especially. SWKKPING REDUCTIONS have been made, And we are now soiling all descriptions of. MEN'S TROUSERS AND VESTS, SUITS. AND MERCERY, &c. FAR UNDER COST. Tho prfisont, an opportunity very rarely offered o( trotting tho very Best Quality of Goods at tho very Lowest Price, should ho oacerly taken advantage of. .Note the Address— T i"IOSGRAVE AND riO., 204 AND 206, QUEEN-STREET. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 13.-ONE SHILLING.-ls. TO THR LADIES OF AUCKLAND. I. FERNANDEZ, Having purchased from one of tho Largest Wholesale Houses in New Zealand their Entire Stock of Ono Thousard (1 000) Ladies' and Child ren's Fashionable WINTER HATS and BON NETS, has decided to sell them at the LOW Price of one shilling each. The Colours are Blaok, Brown, Myrtle, Navy, Grey, and White. They comprise all the Newest Shapes in Bearer, Velvet, Plush, Fur, Felt, Squirrel, Satin, &c. . ' • The above are really beautiful Now Goods, ani tho most Wonderful Value over offered in In consequence of tho very large number purchased, and for the eonvoni»noo of my ous .tomors, I have fitted up a Show-room ex ipreßßly for theso Goods. _„„„ . n-r,™., Please note tho address: —FERNANDEZ, Draper, Karangahapo Road, Nowton. Come early for first aolcotion. «• \r B W rp WEEDS, ft g JN E SV- JL WE E DS. m H. L. POSSENISKIE * "^ Begs to announce the completion of hla w WINTER IMBORTATIONS, H -^ ConsffijSng of jl ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES <1 WORSTEDS AND TWEBDS * tfl Jh«the Home Markets. &*• rj -* A H.L. POSSBNISKIB, w importer, 3 Shortland-bt., Auckland. ' ■ MRS R. SOMMERVILLE, MILLINERY WARDROOMS AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, WKLLEBLKY-9TBKKT, OPPOSITE OPKBA HOUSR. TMPORTANT, -*- GENUINE, CHEAP SALE. MILNE & CHOYCE, Having decided to REDUCE THEIR VERY LARGE -; AND EXTENSIVE STOCK, WiU hold a CHEAP SALE. OP ALL SEASONS GOODS. The Stock will he Harked at COST PRICE IN PLAIN FIGURES SALE COMMENCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6. MILNE & CHOYCE, j ■ ■ Corner of I ..':. WELLESUSY AND LORNE-STRBETS.