SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

itr -i. ii- ~•_■_• J This -Veiling, 2.2 111 i! UAlEß{., o . morrow Morning, 3.50 -UNSET.—Thii Evening. 5.0 >t<'VRTSB.—To morrow Morning, 7.2 MOON'S AGE.-FIIII Moon, 7th, 10.40 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST kvkning.

Mangr cgor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei U'nitnki, H. 11.. Crawford, from Whangarei iona, s.s., Aiiumlco, from Great Barrier

TO-DAY.

Pelham, laique. Muim, from Groymoutli Ada C. Owen, brie .mine. Dixon, from Raro tonga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Loira, barque, Thow, for Hokltuign Christina, soli.. Evanson, for Mongonui

TO-DAY. Griffin, schooner, Olson for Russell

VESSELS EXPECTED.

LosnoN. — lonic, h.r., sailed June Ml VVunganiii, ship (Q.V.P.S.), May 2; Gleiimore, Imniue IQ.I_S.I'.), June 7 ; Waikato, ship. June 17 ; Fiilh uf Durnock, slup, Alay 11; and Wai kato, ship, Juno •_■. Antares aud Loch Feigns, loading. Nkw York.—lrene (via Dunedin), March 31; Nettie (via Wellington), April 15. Manilla.—Jcrfulcon, schooner.

Java.-Florence Trent, barque, sailed May. SOUTHERN PORTS. — Endeavour, schooner Pot and Armistice, barques, from Lyttelton Marshall S., brigantine, from Dunedin.

IMPORTS.

Per Ada C. Owen, from Rarotonga-5,000 gallons liinr-j nice, 120 tons copra, &1 bales cotton, H bales fungus.

Per Pelham, from Grey.mouth—lso tons coal.

Inwards Coartwise.—Nellie, from Whan gapoua. with :10,000ft, timber ; Manu, from Tai rua, with -23.000 ft" limber: Pukapuka, from Wado, with 8 tons mangolds, 8 tons carrots; Start, from Mongonui, with 21,< 00ft timber.

Ootwaijds Coastwise. — Mahurangi, for Ohere ; Nellie, for Wfuvngapoua ; Christina, for Mongonui; Pukapuka, for Mangatce ; Start, for Mongonui.

Tho barque Pelham. which lcftGroj-mouthon July 25th, arrived here this „_ternoon.

The barque John Knox left Oamaru for this port yesterday, with a cargo of wheat, bran, pollard, and potatoes.

The s.s. lona returned from the Great Barrier last evening. Passengers: — Messrs Moore, Aleock, Stenhousc, Ouida, J. Silva and Williams, Mesdames Flynn nsd Seagull..

Tho brigantine Penpont left Greymouth with coal for this port on thesanioduyasthePclliiim, which arrived hero to-day. She should put in an appearance vory soon.

The s.s. Neptune has boen docked for an over haul, having sustained some slight damage through coming in contact with a floating log on her last trip from Mercury Bay.

The s.s. Macgrogor arrived from Whangaroi list evening, with the following passenger;— Mrs Lowe, Messrs J. Elliott. J. Edwards, Stephenson, J. S. Clendon, McAllostor, Aubry, R. Bull.

Captain Wm. Swaino, recently arrived from New York, has boon appointed muster of the throe-masted schooner Handa Isle, and will tako her to Brisbane via Mercury Bay. Cuptaln Arndi's injuries prevent him continuing in charge, and ho will bo an invalid for some con siderable time.

Tho following passengers arrived from Whan. garciby the s.s. Macgregor Inst evening: Mes. dames Samifods and 2 children, Keyte, Ros-, Hannah, Kindlayson, Misso3 Mullaby, McLeou Messrs Peaterson, Paton, McKay, Barber, Rob, ci-son, Kiian, Sullivan, Cocker, Reive, Seng-r ---iving, Blromer, Wright, Howard, Borthwic., Hnnnnh. L. .11, WhlMaw, Masters Robertson, nnd L- ell.

'fho barque Cabarfoidh came to nn anchorage oil'tho wharf this morning. Her passage was a very rough one, as will bo scon from Captain Goodman's report, as follows:—Left Newcastle on July 2lat. Nt 8 a.m , with light breeze from tho N.. which continued up to tho 23rd; then got the wind from tho N.E., with thick squally weather, and it backed round to tho E.N.K., blowing a heavy gale with heavy cross sen. At midnight on tlie 25th, tho galo was at its height, blowing with hurricane force, the sea breaking continually on board. One heavy sea burst the boat lashinge adrift and .mashed her to pieces. On ihe 27th tho wind backed to tho 8. and then to the \V\. and continued thus right up tilt the North Cape \va. rounded at I a.m. on the 30th. Was oir 'i'irltiri at 3 a.m. en 31st. Since had light S. nnd W. winds. Cargo: 507 tons coal, 2,000 felloes hardwood, 300 spokes.

THE PARNELL.

Tho hriijantlno Parnell, fears' for the safety of which vessel have been entertained, arrived safely in tlio Manukau at 4 o'clook yesterday aftornoon. Captain Mclsaacs report- bavin* exporienc-il vory heavy weather sinco leaving Auckland. The life-buoy which was found near Waiuku was lost overboard during dirty weather on Sunday last.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney. July 3!.—Sailed, yesterduy af'er noon: Hauroto, for Wellington. The steamship Tarawera left Newcastle yesterday for Now Zealand.

MELBOURNE, July 31.—Arrived, this morn ing: To Anau, from Bltilf.

WELLINGTON, this day.—Sailed: Hlncmoa at S p.m. yesterday, for Onehunga via Raw hia Tauranga, this day.—Arrived: Glenelgl from Auckland, 8.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. MX JIU'KED , HUCKLAND'S WEEKLY BEI-OKT. At the Haymarket on Friday, 23th instant, fodder ranged from 3s to 5s lid tho cwt., with v good inquiry. Largtr than usual quantities of grain were sold ; maize, at Is Id to Is 7d; barley, _s 10d; oats, from 2s 2d to 2s 8d the bushel; chalT, from £3 to £512s Gd the ton. Horsts were in better demand than for some time. Young heavy draught, £30 and £31 10s; medium draught, *13 to £19; riding horses, up to £19; and a pair of buggy pontes, £& The salo or implements occasioned a large audience. The ploughs brought good values, but the otherimplements were at low values. On Tues day, tho hides and skins wero in larger than usual supply, and good inquiry. Hides ranged from 2_d to Id the lb; tallow, from 22s to 27s Gd the owt; sheepskins, from Is 5d to 2s lOd each; ■ wool, from 3Ja to G}d the lb. At the usual monthly sale at Papakura, on Wednesday, more was but a limited number yarded, but all werj_ fully competed for, and improved prices ob tained. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy cattle were plentiful and in fair demand atlate values. Store cattle scarcely represented. Fat cattle in full supply, prices very irregular; only good quality maintained late values; inferior wero lowor in price. Fat sheep were in less than '•- average number, and better worth; good wethers bringing fully 3d the pound. Pigs plentiful, and in fair request. Prices for cattle ranged from 211s to 24s the lOOlbs; aged ewes, in low condition, Si each. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Horses: The market has been but sparingly supplied, and the demand was slack. Less than the usual number changed hands at about the previous week's rates. At the Durham \ards, on Tuesday, there were a good many entries, ' but for several tho prices wanted could not bo rcclied, but there was no notewonh. alteratton In value. Wool, hides, and skhs: SuDDly moderate. Hides sold on Tuesday at the Durham Yards at from 2Jd to 3 _d; skins, from Is 9d to 3s • wool, lid to 5d por lb ; tallow, 23s Cd to2iisperewt. Cattlo: There has been less than -—- an average supply, but prices did notmateria ly alter Scarcely so many were penned at the Newmarkat Yardß as on the previ bus week, and the prices remained unaltered. Waikato aver ring -ivere-Lake, 8 steers. £9 15s; Sturges, 8 head. Ss; Walker. 1G head. £8 2s. Sheep ■were in adequate supply at Newmarkot on Tuesday I'rloe's receded, as compared with «i„ nrerione week, fully Is per head. PiRS: Plentiful. Dairy-fed pigs sold at 3d per lb, live woifiSt; bush pigs, from 2d to 2Jd.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

wiummnd DairyPßODUca-Wholesale: But ter fresh, la 3d and Is 6d: Butter salt, 8d to lOd; Cheese, good factory, 5Jd toOJd: Canterbury do.. VI to Ed -Ebbs, per doz., Is; Lard, per Madder, id to 7?d-Bacon and Hams. Provincial, 6dt_B_; Hams' 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon bare9d; Hams only, lid; Jams, per case, sdois Si 17s Od to £1 18s *d: Honey in bulk. 4d por lb. Rfitifl • Butter, fresh. Is 6d. Is Od: salt do.. lOd to l«-Cheese.colonia].9d to lOd; Eggs, per doz.. Is 3d; Lard, per lb, 8d to 9d; Bacon, per lb, 18d to Is; HE?oub "market. — Wholesale — Superfine flour silk dressed, per ton. £12 : do, do, house- KntiT£ll- hundreds. ss; fifties, Ills per ton extra mAs and bags free; Southern do. £915s to £10 ; temper" ton. skoks Included, local. £6; Boutherm do. £5 10s ; sharps. £6: cabin bread, ___?S> intmoal. do. £13 5a to £13 15s; maize 4s Cd to Is 9d; out. 5s 6d to 2s 8d; potatoes, £3 IBs to £4 nor ton: pearl barley, do., £23 to _24. JCADHi GUM. FLAX. &0.-ffhe market re mains weak. We quote: Poor ordinar... ..a -o-___.l_t>oa ordinary, 35s to 38s; superior, £40 £d^p4-SB?Ea3t Coast. £52 to £56. Supply for file past waok. 105 tens; flax per ton. £18 to £21; tow, do.. £7 to £9; fungus per lb 2d; eoooanut ftbro. per cwt, 15s to 17b !: beeswax, 9d to 10d lb. Coal and Firewood Markets—Coal: New. castle (ship's sld'e). 28s to 30s per ton j yard 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, __sfi_- screened, 30s Bd; ditto at tho mines, 13s Bd- sh'ip? sf side? 265: Waikato. 8s to 12s; iv Auckland. 18s to 225; Kamo. 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, Ss6d to 12s at^ra, 19s 6d to 225; Whangarei, at mine. 9s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household. 21s; delivered, 23. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to JOs'per ton: delivered. Us; out. 17s to 18s. Building Materials.—Timber. Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, Us; Becond-elass, 8s; best, planed, tongued, and srooved. flrst-elass ISb Bd -medium. 12a: second ditto. 10s 6d. Mills: _£_«_'best lis; second-class,ss Gd; baulk,.Bs 6d. Ww'Sand 'palings, sft (sap), 10s; «t (heart) Ss- lift Us: ti-trcerailß,£3 10s por 101; punrl nnatq Ifi 10s to &t 10s: shingles. 16s per 1,000; g&W«.iii)jit aa; y*g£m S* Roirina- Quotations. Bricks at Avondalel, &pS?l%^nhir__.Mßto»io^v«^«. toeOs. Drain pipes at works), per 100 (6 Inches bore), 10s; 1 inches, Us; 3 inches, 9s: 2 inches, £2 10s por 1,000; sooket glazed pipes, 19 inohes; 2s 6d per foot; 15 inches, 2s per foot; 12 inohes, is 6_ per foot; 9 inches. Is per foot; 6 inchos, 6d per foot: 4 inches. Id per foot. „„,„„„,„. MAs.oRBS.-Bonedit-t. Sydney. £8 to £8 10s, aoeortfing to quality; boneflour, £910s; Auckland £8 to £8 10s: Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6, bags included; Hurst's chemical manure, £11 10s.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under t—

This day. For Hoklanga, per lona, at _ p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Wan garelpKamo, Tangihua, and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For ThamS, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Gishorne and Napier, per Thomua Russell, at 5 p.m. S+TurajAY, 2nd inst, For Waterford, Tauranga, &c, per Roto mahana, at 8 a.m, For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangl, Matakana, Manga wai. etc., per Rose Casey, at .0 a.m. For Waitara. &c, per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Waira rapa, at 5 p.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, at 1 p.m Mon0 ay, Ith Irst. For Coromandel. per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, ver Waihora, at ■ _ p.m. Tuesday, sth inst For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Haweal at 6 a.m. | ' TaESPAY, 19th inst ' Per s.s. Zealandia, as follows— For Banawlcn 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 Europe, at 1 p.nj. For money ciders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tlfe postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board tha steamer up to the ttpue of selling. , Thla mall will be due in London on Satur dajr, September 27th, 1881.

N.B.—The s.s. Coptio will leave Lyttelton, for London, via Rio de Janlero and Plymouth; on August W. Expected time of passage, 43 doys. S. B. BIS?, Chief Postmaster, Chjof Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

August 1, 1881.

AliKitlVOneraHouse- "Htivbo Hlouo,"In nolit of Miss Annie Loaf, 7.15 P.m.

I_orno-etvect Hall—Grand Limelight Exhibi tion of English and American views, vocal and instrumental music, See., 8 p.m. Theatre Royal-Grand Walking Contest. V.M.C.A.—Professor Tucker on the "Violet crowned City, or Athenian Life nnd Thought in tliu Time of Socrates," 7.30 p.m.

Devonport Wcsleyan Church-Social Gather ing, 0.30 p.m.

Drill Shed —Monthly lnupvctiou of Naval A. tillery, 7.30 p.m. Upper Pitt-street School-room—llurbinßcr of Pence Entertainment, 7.30 p.m.

Deaths.

CONWAY.—On the Ist August. ISSI, nt lus lale residence, Pompallior Terrace, Ponsonby, John Conway; wired 17 yoars. Tho funeral will leave his late residence at 3 p.m. on Sunday next, the 3rd inst. I< fiends are respectfully Invited lo attend.—H.l.l'. MOOXKY.-On July 31st, 1881, at his residence, Sprlng-sti-eot, Onehunga, Patrick Mommy ; aged 32 your.. Wellington ami Win .;uuui papers please copy, The funeral will leave his late residence U. morrow (Saturday), August 2, at 1 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. ROBERTS.-On Ist Augus', at her parents' resi dence, Ponsonby Road, Ann Sybelona, the youngest daughter of John and Mary Roberts. Funeral private.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1884.

For the oause that lacks asolstanoe. For the wrong that needß resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the geod that wo can do.

The political augurs in Wellington and Dunedin are veering round in their prognostications to the point which we indicated some days ago as possessing the balance of probability—/.?., die fusion of the Opposition, temporarily at least, to oust the Ministry. Tlie negotiations, if any, between Ministers and Mr Ormond have apparently not produced a combination. Mr Ormond is an extremely cautious man, with an eye ' well open to " the main chance;" he would never commit himself unless quite clear that his union with the Atkinson party would bring an addition of strength large enough to give them .1 majority in tlie House. Of this he can have no as surance. Probably, Captain Russell, Mr Richardson, Mr Wakefield, and one or two other members would be at tracted by an Ormond coalition, al though Mr Wakefield in his heart believes he, as Colonial Treasurer, will yet become the Financial Saviour and High Priest of New Zealand. There are attractions about a clean sweep of the Treasury Benches—seven portfolios to distribute instead of the two or three which would be open to the incoming members of a Coalition Ministry, and the number of claimants for ollice among the ranks of the Opposition is considerable. Failing in their overtures for coalition, it is improbable that the Ministry will await an adverse vote of the House. Having clearly as certained that they are in a minority, they will, no doubt, resign soon after Parliament has reassembled, leaving their successors to submit a policy. His Excellency may or may not ask the Premier's advice on the question of his successor, but if he should do so, we are by no means so certain as our Wellington correspondent appears to be that Major Atkinson would name Sir Julius Vogel. He has a legitimate choice between Sir George Grey, Mr Montgomery, Mr Macandrew, and Sir Julius Vogel. Mr Ormond has no party in the country, and can therefore no more claim recognition as a leader than Mr Ballance, Mr Wakefield, or Mr Richardson. Among the four leaders of the Opposition, Major Atkin son is strictly bound to select the one into whose hands the formation of a new Ministry ought,' on constitutional grounds, to be placed ; but in view of the wide differences in the component parts of the Opposi tion, this is a matter in which there is ample room for very considerable diver gence of opinion, and every man may determine it prospectively in the manner most suited to his own inclinations. If the Premier's recommendation should, however, prove to be in favour of Sir Julius Vogel, it may probably be accepted as the prelude to a Vogel- Atkinson coalition.

Colonial Defence.

! Sir William Jervois was sent horo in order to press on tho work of Colonial Defence, which New Zealand, conspicuously among the ' Australasian colonies, has failed in attending to. At the Coster banquet on Wednesday, Hig Excel lency spoke of the great progress that had been made in Australia in protecting tho coastline against foreign-invasion, and said the precautions thus taken would make New Zealand, a% the most vulnerable point in the Empire, more liable to attack. Major Cautloy's plans for the defence of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, nnd tho Bluff, would soon bo ready, and ho hoped the Government would undertake the execution of them, if necessary, by vote from loan. The system submitted will embrace tho employment of torpedo boats in aid of the shore batteries. Suc cessive Governments havo neglected this important work, and our cities are at the mercy of any foreign Alabama that may bo equipped by an enterprising pirate in time of war. Some people oppose all proposals for expenditure on defensive works on the pretext that our unprotected condition will appeal to the benevolent sentiments of the nations with which England may be engaged in war. For tunately their childlike faith has not been put to the test. We should have a more thorough belief in Russian magnanimity and forbearance if our protests against confiscation of private property wero backed by a well-organised battery at the North Head served by hardy volun teers, Englishmen are not wont to rely for the security of their hearths and homes upon the tolerance of other nations, and we misjudge tho spirit of New Zealanders if they are not as ready to fight for what they hold dear with as much bravery as any other British subjects if the Government will only furnish them with the weapons of defence.

The Star to-morrow will consist of a large double issue, containing further chap ters of the powerful tale " Hand and Ring," " Random Shots " (by Zamiel); two com plete tales—"My First Introduction to De Tremens and Co." and "Parson Stickler and Ensign Sparkes f" "A Lady's Letter from London," "Coptain Cook's Endea vour and Captain Crutchley's Kuapohu—a Contrast" (by our London Correspondent), " Thought Heading and Clairvoyance," "Phases of Melbourne Lifo," "Gerald Massey " (by ' One Who Know Him"), Gos sip from Stago and Studio, Sporting and Aquatic Notes, the Gardon (by Hortus), &c, kc.

Mr Macdonald, Chief Judge of the Native Lands Court, will return by tho train from Waikato to-night, and be at the office to morrow.

The projected conference of Chambers of Commerce which is expected to meet at Christehureh promises to be of consider able service in drawing attention to ques tions of importance to the mercantile and general community. Yesterday tho Wel lington Chamber, in appointing two dele gates to the conference; passed a, resolution that it is desirable that the introduction of the decimal system of coinage and th_ metric system of yeighte a#d njeasures should be discussed. Amongst other sub jects which the Chamber agreed to refer to the delegates are railway management, re vision of Customs tariff, and establishment of tribunals of commerce. Messrs J. B.; Nathan and E. Pearce are the Wellington -.■•■./ .

Tho fact that at, Iho recent election for Wniteinata not a single caso of double voting occurred speaks woll for tho political morality of that electorate. 'Twas not always thus. In tho good old day. when Provincialism nourished liko a green bay treo and tho system of open voting was in voguo a oandidnto for a constituency of which tbo Waltemata of today was n compononf part jiollcd Hi Auckland resident-: at Devonport ami thon rowed them lo Stokes' Point. Notwithstand ing this, and tlio fact that Uiu Return ing Ollicot' and ono of hi. opponent's. scrutineer, wero drunk, tho clover politician lost his oloction by a feu- votes. Only the other day this gentleman was hoard to remark that had lio not been con tident of winning, ho could easily havo polled his 4f> friends again at Lucas's Creel;. Apropos of this it may bo mentioned- that there was a si range anomaly in tho old provincial or dinance regulating elections, ns, whilo tho voting was open, thoro was no provision for comparing the rolls with the poll sheet, ami so this form of illegal voting was carried on with the greatest impunity,

By tlio steamer Jfinenioa, which is ex pected to arrivo in (ho Manukau Harbour on Suuady next, Ji.rC. W. Adams,(ieodotic Surveyor, arrives for the purpose of taking sidereal observations,with a view to doter mino accurately the latitude of New Zea land, and its true moridinn. The observa tions will probably be taken at Gisbornc, Napier, and Tauranga, and other points on tho Fast Coast. Tho ollicers of the Hine moa are instructed to keep a look out for tho derelict vessel reported to havo been seen on tho West Const. The steamer will probably call at Kawhia.

Cr. Devoro has given notice that ho will move nt tho next meeting of the City Council "That tho western side of Frank lyn ltoad from England-street to Freeman's Hay bo kerbed and channelled."

Detectivo Hughes to day arrested a man named Mulvihlll on a ehargo of cruelly to a horse. Tho prisoner was riding a horso, on tlio back of which was a sore fully a foot long. Whon the saddle was re moved a portion of the flesh was found ndhoring to tho saddle-cloth.

Tondors wero opened today by Mr \V, 11. Skinner, architect, for tho carcasses ol two shops in Wakolicld-street. Tho following is tho list:—Sliailer, brick, i'HSI), concrete 1790; Lynch, i'SOl, £757 S Clayton, £7C5, £(IG_<; Woods, £701, -045 j Frankhnm, £754 : Loigh Bros., £713, 1081 ; Hewson and McNaught, £710, i'(>:S-; Fuwkes, iCOOj Todd, ilillO 5s (id, £6_o 10s _d.

To tho Editor : Sir, —Kindly allow mo space to correct a few mistakes in your ro port of my lecture. It was not in Mr Max. well's report that the length of the lines was mis-stated, but in tho financial state ment of Major Atkinson for ISB3. 1, bow over, said I presumed the Tren.urcr got his information from tho bond of tho Railway Deportment, Tho average cost of tho New Zealand linos is £7,207, not £5,000. The faro of £4 lOsOdis not from the Waikato to tlie Bluff, but from Waikari, in Canterbury, to tho Blutl'.—Faithfully yours, Samuel Vau.k.

The deaths in Auckland district for .fitly wore 82, of which 31 were in tho borough. The births woro 212, of which 111 woro in tho borough. Marriage licenses issued in July wore 59, of which 25 were solemnised in tho Registrar's ollico.

Mr 11. G. Wade, architect, lias accepted Mr E. 11. Smith's tender, £510, for tho erec tion of two two-story shops in I'ntte.on street to tho ordorof Mr Theo. Cooper.

Tho inaugural meeting in connection with St. Luke's Young Men's Improvement Association was held last evening, when I lie Roy. O. B. Munro, tho President, delivered a lecture on "Livingstone: llis Life nnd Travels." There woro about ">0 persons present*nnd Mr.l. M. Lennox occupied (he chair. The lecturer gavo n well - con structed and graphic account of Living stone nnd his parents, and then proceeded, by moans of a largo map, to indicate the various journeys which tho groat traveller made. His connection with Moffat in Africa and his soarch for tho source of the river Nilo wero next doalt with j also sevoral incidents relating to tlio people, with whom Livingstone camo in contact. Tbo lecture was attentively listened to, and at tho closo Mr Munro was complimented for his production.

Tho monthly mooting of tho Mount Eden Domain Bourtl was held in the City Council otlico this morning at 11 o'clock, Mr Thos. Thompson in tho chair. Messrs Bridgenian, Lawry, l'ottor, nnd Udy wero also present. Tho ordinary accounts wero submitted and Fussed. Permission was granted to Mr lewson to fence n right-of-way from his property to tho mountain across tho plantations, on tho eamo conditions us thoso granted to other residents. Tho question of seoriu supply was con sidered, and regret was expressed that tlio demand was so far in oxcess of tho supply, and much disappointment to curlers and others resulted from this cause Mr Lawry was unanimously elected Chairman of tho Board during thonbsenco of Mr Thompson, whll.'t performing Iris Parliamentary duties, and tho Secretary was instructed to inti mate to the manager of the Bank of New Zealand that Mr Lawry would, until further notico, sign tho chequos for tho Board.

In tho " Church Gazotto " for this month thoro is an item that, whilst it is nn able and instiuctivo one, is also most interesting especially in these times of theological con trovorsy. Wo refer to a lecture on "Scienco and Religion " by tlie Bishop of Molbournc. The loarnod Prolate, in treating upon these subjocts, shows that thoy aro totally disj tinct things, both essentially truo, and yet not contradictory. Ho rofors to tho quibbles to which touchers of a former time used to resort to reconcile apparent anomalios, nnd shows that inasmuch as such anomalios nro unreal, no such reconciliation is necessary ; but that such necessity vanishes on explanation. There nro other oxtromoly interesting articles in tho number, es pecially one on "Tho English Church in Java," from tho pen of the Roy. Philip Neale, late chaplain thoro, and at present a temporury resident in Auckland. Tlio other items aro—" English Churchmen in Rome," and a paper on "Tho Church Army," on organisation recently formed in England. Thoro avo somo interesting ac counts of diocesan work, particularly in tbo country distriots, where tho Roy. J. Hasoldon is working nctivoly as organising secretary. There ore several smaller notices, which, with oxtracts, &c, make up an extremely interesting number. Mr Neville Burnett, we are glad to see, lias consented to supply somo notes on " Church Music" in future numbers.

At tho meeting of tho City Council lust night some discussion took place upon Miss Leaf's request for that august body's patron age for her benefit concert to-night. Jlis Worship tho Mayor throw down the gage of battle to all sticklers for precedent by promptly moving tho unhesitating consent of the civic fathers to tho suit of their fair petitioner. Cr. Dovoro at once responded with a stern reminder that hitherto the Council had inflexibly pursued tho straight forward course of refusing its patronage to nil concerts except thoso in nid of charitablo objects. Ho therefore opposed any departure from this policy. Cr. Thompson having as certained that tho Council was bound down by no formal resolution, but was left to decide each case, upon its merits, warmly seconded the motion, pointing out thnt Miss Leaf was an Auckland girl, and therefore entitled to exceptional consideration. Ono or two other Councillors were averse to in vidious distinctions, and therefore suppor ted Cr. Devoro, buttho greatmajority taking their cue from Cr, Thompson,, recognised Miss Leaf's greater claims for consideration over previous applicants. They pointed with ploasuro to the fact that sho belonged to Auckland, and was doing it credit by her rapid advance in her profession. As a consequence, the patronage requested of them it was duly resolved to grant. Lot us hopo that it may assist in securing for tho fair beneficiairc her merited guerdon—a bumper liouse.

A very interesting ontertainmont was given last evening by the friends and mem bers of tho St. David's Band of Hope. Roy. T. Mackenzie Frasor, M.A., occupied tlio chair, and introduced tlio proceedings by prayer and introductory words. Two of the young lady members were successful with their recitations, viz., Miss Katie Robertson in "Tho Sober Man" and Miss Jessie McPherson in " Topsy's Apology " (humourous). Master Tommy Bevan failed fn his pieco owing to bashfulness, but he promised to do better next time. Mi- McPherson gave a laughable story about a "Jerusalem Donkey" which Dr. McPherson purchased at Edinburgh. The long-eared brother was guaranteed to be extremely docile, but ho proved to be a "terror," keeping all the old maids awake all night, and setting tho dogs barking, and cocks crowing, within a radius of two miles. In the obsonco of Mr Jessop, ono of tlio audience gavo an account of a littlo boy in Grafton Bond who wus stung by a bee; followed by a scries of bee lessons. Mr Bell gave a short reading on the .' Formation of Habits," and Mr Campbell gavo a "Chijstmas Sketch," which was well received, although out of season. Messrs Bell and Taylor sang a duet ' Love at Home," in a pleasing man. ner. The ontertainmont was closed in the usual way. ~- , '. ■'

Tho following ca»e was takon yesterday afternoon in the Resident Magistrate's Court, before ,I_d;;o Smith :—McCrno v. Westnoy : Claim, .Ui, damage for trespass. Mr Tboo. Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr Thorne for defendant. Tho plaintiff, Geo. li, McCrae, a eooperiiiHigh-street possesses a farm at Mangero. Tho defendant, Wm. Westnoy, is also a farmer in the neighbour hood, and in consequence of dofondant's cattle (1-1 horses) trespassing on his land, the l I'lT-iont action was brought. Tho ovi cleuce disclosed a bad ami acrimonious slate of fooling, threatening letters, and summary vengeance with a revolver. Mr K. Walluco said there was more disturbance at Mangcro sinco plaintiff had resided there than there bad ever been before. From a paradise, Mnngoro had been reduced to a pandemonium. He would not veiituro, however, to say who was most in fault. Other witnesses were oxaminoJ, and counsel havo raised several points of law, llis Worship promised to givo his decision at an early dale.

A horso belonging to Mr Comes, of tho Thames, died rathorsuddenly yesterday. It had been placed in the box for shipment por lloloinahana to Auckland, but gave up tlio ghost before reaching tho steamer's deck. The funeral at sea was an imposing scene, and took placo at tho Sandspit.

Tho monthly inspection of tho Naval Artillery was held lust evening. Thoi'o was a full niustorof nionibors, also of tho Band, under Bandmaster Hunter. Tlio mon were put through certnin oxereises in a very satisfactory manner. Tho officers ap peared in their new uniform, which gave gavo them quito n fresh appoaranco. Tbo petty officers' clothing was made by Mr ,1. ¥, Loplno, military tailor, of Wakefield street, and the lit, stylo, and pilot-cloth, ovidonced more than pecuniary interest in tho work. At tho closo of tho inspection the men wero marched through tho stroot, led by tho Hand, discoursing music sweet.

Tho question as to whotlior or not the Salvation Army Barracks wero entitled to bo exempted from rating liko other placcH of worship agitated for somo time lust night tho minds of. our municipal tribunes. A request for this oxemption had been made on behalf of tho Army by Mr J. Castles, but tho Logal Committee de clined to recommend it, ns tho ground on which tho Barracks stuiiu had boen leased undor a dood which mado express provision for tho payment of ratos and taxes. Cr. Aickin, maintaining that all religious bodies should be placed upon an equal footing,' moved that tlio prayer of the votaries of tho nowost religion should bo ncooded to, • Cr. Montaguo, in seconding the proposition, gavo tho Army credit for doing somo good, nnd therefore was opposed to any exceptional troatmont of them. Ci-h. Field, Rattray, and Upton followed in a similar strain. Crs. Mnso lield, Thompson, nnd Fleming presented tlio legal aspect of tho question, and for that reason sternly opposed tho desired con cession. Tlio Mayor was inclined to waive this consideration, and in saying so re marked that tho Salvation Army, not wit li standing all its peculiarities, must bo ad mitted to confer a real benefit upon thoso who attended its sorvicos. Cr. Woymouth domurrod to this assertion, and advised llis Worship to speak inoroly for himself. The question was then put;, whon Cr. Aickin's amendment was lost by 9 to 7. Conse quently tho Army will havo to boar its share of city rates.

The United Mothodist Frco Church Hand of Hopo held a soiree in tho Pitt and Vin cent-street School-room last Tuesday even ing. A good toa was provided by tho Ladies' Committee, and was fully appre ciated by tbo guests, who bosioged tho tables. Tho ontertaininunt was commenced by the audienco singing Jloylo's woll-known M>it\x "Tho Crystal Spring." Tho choir was takon by tho Rev. S. Macfarlano. Songs wero rendered in a very creditable iiiannor by Miss It. Wnrron, Miss A. Derby shire, Mr Abel nnd otbors. Plnnoforo selec tions wero given in good stylo by Miss A. Piatt, Miss' It, Wnrron, and Miss M, Townly. A capital and amusing speech was given by Mr Mason, who is a good specimen tof a empernuco man. Amongst tbo re citers woro Mi T. Clark and'Mr 11. Tatter sall, who recited in thoir well-known stylo. Four dialogues woro gone through by mombors of tho Hand of Hopo, including the "A.B.C."dialogue, which caused some merriment. A very pleasant entortnininent was brought to a closo hy singing tho Doxology, ufter which somo new members wore enrolled.

To the Editor: Sir,--Will you bo good enough to insert tho question put to tho Liberal candidate for City North in full, as it concerns farmers aud nil persons inter ested in tlio land. It proposed that the Government lands should bo leased in 100 aero farms, by public auction, for farming purposes only, optional for 7, 14, or 21 years, tbo unearned increment to bo added to tlio rental ut tho end of each number of years. At tho expiration of tho lease tho farm to bo re-let; tho incoming tenant to pay all improvements, necessary buildings, nnd unexhausted manures, kc. ; tho increased valuo of land through increase of population or construction of railways to go afterwards to the rightful owners, the people. Farmers will not have to compote with tho increased vuluo of land cousod by land monopoly. The same would apply to nntivo lands niter handing ovor tho present valuo to tho native owners ns yoarly rental.—l nm, &0., A Fkiknii to tiik People.

An animated discussion was ovokod at the City Council meeting last night by Cr. Montague- motion prohibiting drays from being loaded at the timber mills in Custom houßO-stteot Wost ond on to tho thorough fare. Ho disclaimed any dosiro to interfere with local industries, and statcil that he had simply taken nction in.this matter at tho request of a large number of ratepayers^ C rent complaints had boon mudo concerning tho obstruction both to vehicular and foot traffic by tho practice of backing up drays to the mill frontages nnd allowing them to loud thoro. This difficulty could be easily obviated, viz., by tho drays being turned parallel to tho street lino, a id loaded in that way. Ho had not boon aware when he gave notice of his motion thnt n by-law providing for this very nuisanco was in forco, otherwise bo should havo called upon tho proper officer to oxpluin why it hnd not boen enforced. Cr. Thompson, in seconding the motion, hoped that it would bo made applicable to all tho streets of tho city. Cr. Montague accepted this alteration. Cr. Masofield moved as an amendment, and Cr. Aickin seconded, that tbo matter should bo referred to the Legal Committee Tho latter gentleman con tended that vory littlo obstruction was caused to the streot traffic by tho oxisting practice of loading drays. Cr. Upton, in supporting tho amondmont, thought n littlo conversation botwoen tho proper Corpora tion official and tho officors of the Timber Companies would suflico to remove tho entire difficulty. There was an enormous timber tradein Custom-houso streot, and somo degree of obstruc tion was naturally to bo expected thorefrom. Cr. Montaguo replied that tho rnlo which bo wishod enforced was re spected in all the othor streots of tho city, and he saw no reason, therefore, why Cus tom-house-street West should form an ex ception. Upon the question being put, tbo amendment was carried.

Tho "Australasian Skotchor" of July 2Sth C-iitnius a picture of tbo design for the Auckland Froo Public Library and Art Gallery. Tho descriptive letter - press accompanying tho illustration says :—Some timo ago tho city authorities of Auckland invited dosigns from architects for a now public library and art gallery for that city, adjoining the Albert Park, and thp first prizo ef £200 has beon awarded to tho design bearing the motto, " Litoriu, Sciential, ot Artes," from tho 27 designs sent in, which was proparcd by Messrs Grainger and D'Ebro, architects, of Molbourno. The site was a difficult one to arrango tho building to, but tho se lecting committee have reported that thoy consider tho external appoarance of the design admirably suited for a public building, well adapted to tho sito, and its general arrangements very good. Tbo style of architecture adopted is early French Ronoissance,and is representa tive of tlio goldon period in whl-h the greatest inducements were made for the advancement of arts and literature. Tho principal entrance is situated at tho inter secting corner of the two streots. The genoral frco library, 78ft. x 34ft. j the special reference library, 30ft. x 15ft. Gin. ; and ladies' reading-room, 23ft. x 23ft., aro on the first floor. The lending library and general reading-room, 52ft. x 34ft, ; librarian's office, 23ft. x 23ft; news paper-room, 34ft. x 27ft.; and foreign news paper-room, 2Sft. x 24ft,, are on tho ground floor, and the librarian's quarters are placed on tho second floor, while arrange ments have been mad. for further exten sion. The fine arts portion consists of the art gallery, 105 ft. x 32ft. ; arte lecturo-hall, 40ft. x 32ft. ; with recessed platform, 23. t. x 13ft.; local museum, 34ft. x 18ft; water colour room, 34ft, x ISft.; engravings room, 28ft. x 23ft. The students' and professors' rooms aro on the first floor, whilo on the second floor are placed the curator's quar ters and two class rooms, each 34ft.. x 27ft. The wholo of the building will be carrifed ont in cut stone, with fireproof construction.

To the Editor: Sir,—At a meeting of^tho Early Closing Association I am reported to havo expressed myself as of opinion thnt 9 o'clock is tlie best hour to closo on Saturday nights. This is not correct. I proposed a resolution at this meeting to tho effect that tho hour sought for be 8 o'clock (personally I prefer ,0 or even 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoons) ;,but because the majority pre sent, knowing tho mind of their various em ployers, showed clearly thnt it would bo im possiblout present to secure a general closing at an earlier hour than 9 p.m., I consented to allor it to the hour lnontioncdrutherthan risk tho continuanco of the present de moralising late hours. I might add that the prevailing impression amongst many shop keepers in Queen-street is that if tlioy wero to closo early on Saturday ovenirj before public opinion is educated on th. subject, what trade is dono would be diverted to other channels. This may or may not be truo, but it is to bo sincoroly hoped that the public, who really aro to blnmo in this matter, will endeavour to do their shopping early, so us to secure a general closing of all city and suburban .establishments at 9 o'clock on Saturday nights and 0 o'clock on week evenings,—Yours, Wm. 11, Smith.

Mr \V. 11. Wobhe gave a pianoforte recital at his rosidonco lust evening. Amongst tho items contributed wore : Over ture to " Masainollo," (Auber), Wely's " Les Cloches do Monastero " ono sonata by Mozart, a fantasia on " Faust," ond Lutoui's "Urnndinothor'sChair";also threo of the performer sown original compositions, two of which wero given for tho first time in Auckland, Mr Wobbo's fantasia on tho "Oik Folks at Homo " seemed te bo quito a favourite

Referring to the letter from Mr A. Camp bell ro "Sunday concerts" in our lost night's issue, wo nro requested by Mr Thomson to slate— " That Mr Campbell is totally and absolutely incorrect when ho insinuates therein vaguoly (aud more plainly in his letter in tho 'ilorald' of tho 28th inst.) that tho polico action ro tho proposed Sunday concert was taken in con sequence of the appoarancoin the * Herald' of a letter on tho subject signed ' Citizen,' as that letter did not appear till tho morn ing of Friday, whereas Mr Thomson, on returning to duty on tho previous afternoon (Thursday), ut onco decided to take stops to stop tho admission to the concert by paymont, nnd intimated such intention to tho Crown Solicitor in an interview with him that afternoon. Before taking action Mr Thomson was, however, desirous of con ferring on the subject with His Worship tho Mayor, and mudo several efforts to sco him, but owing principally to tho alteration in tlio hour of meeting of tho City Council, was unsuccessful in seeing tho Mayor on Thursday, and next morning, without oven knowing llis Worship's views on tho matter, formally notified to Mr Abbott tho illegality of his proposed coureo of pro ccdut-Q /a Sunday concert. Such action on Mr Thomson's part was quite independent of ' Citizen's ' lottor (or any other outside influence), and, as is hero shown, was docided upon on tho day previous to tho up poaranco of said letter."

Tbo mombers of tho A Buttery Artillory are requested to assemble at tho Mount Kden Range to-morrow (Saturday) for the purposo of competing In a handicap mutch for a number of prizes. Thoso who have not rocoived their ammunition cun obtain It by applying botwoon 8 and 9 p.m. this evening at tho Drill-shed.

To-morrow, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., tlie Auckland Provision Company will bo open ut the KimiT Corner ytull. City Market, for the Buleofeheupp.ovlsloiis.-A. HuiTANY, Manager. -lAdvt.l

An exhibition of limelight viows illustra-. tlve of a trip from Kngland to the Falls of Niagara, and supplemented with vlows of the abbeys, castles, and cathedrals of England, takes place this ovi-ning In tho I_orno-blrcct Hall. Selections of vocal and Instrumental music will be interspersed, and Sir Isaac Solby. Kreeihoiight lecturer, will deliver a recitation in the course of the ovoning.

We understand that Messrs Hallifax and Dean have now definitely arranged to repeat, with onoortwo additions, thonowhlstorlosacred concert, in the Opera House, on Hunday even ing next. On this occasion ticket-holder:, who were unable te obtain admission last Sundny will seeuro preferential treatment. They will b_ admitted ten minutes prior to those who may henceforth obtain free tlckots. Tho number of tickets isstiod will be regulated hy the seating capacity «f the building, and as cure Is to be taken in their distribution, a thoroughly repre Hontativa audience Is expected. Nomonoy will ho taken ut tho doors, but a collection will be made As tho Inst concort resulted In a pecuniary loss toth. promoters, tho whole of the members of the Opera Company knvo now generously glvon their Bcrvicos frco.

The Children's Fancy Dross Dnnco to 1)0 given in tho Remuera Hall on Monday evening next from six to ton o'clock, promises to bo v great success. The tickets for onlookers nro limited, hut there will ho v largo number of little ones present In varied costumes, und the sight will no doubt he a picturesque aud interesting one.

The timo table of the North Shore forry steamers, showing which of tho boats ply to and from tho Devonport Wharf, will be found in our advertising columns.

Row's General Grocery and Provision Scores, Victoria stroot, nro brought under your notice as supplying the lion Quality ot Groceries ut wholesale prices. Your orders called for and goods ilellvorod In all parts of the town and submbs.-lADYT.I

Tho Italian Bedstead Is a now and very pretty style. You will llnd a Urge assortment of Iron anil Brass anil Niekel-platod Itcdsteaiis at the Cheap Furnishing Wariihouso, Gnrllck ami Cran well's, Queen-street, Auokland.—(Ad vt

LATE MINING NEWS.

(11V TKLKOttAI'II—OWN COKBKBPONPKNT. )

Thames, this day. New Piiinck Imi'bbiau.— A later telogram says :—" This morning's breaking down in tho western drivo ot No. 6 level produ.xd 501 bs of specimens."

SCINTILLATIONS.

Miss Leaf's benefit to-night. Tho Governor is back In Wellington.

Earthquake yosterday in Oreymouth dis trict.

Tho Opera season is drawing to a close. Steamer Hinemoa loft Wellington for Auckland yesterday, Jeremiah Savago has beon accidontly drowned at Castlo Point Boach, Wellington. Now Plymouth Cos Company have de clared a dividend of 10 per cont. Three misories of a man's house—A smoky chimney, a' dripping roof, and a scolding wife. Rather suggestive.—A dofoatcd Parlia mentary candidate is announced to lecture on "Tho Destruction of Calves In Auck land District"

In tho year 1882 more than 114,000,000 postage stamps wero sold In Russia. The aggregate length of the streots of London is 1,966 miles. Sankoy, tho singing revivalist, has lost his voice through illness. It is proposed to build a new theatre in Wellington. Tho steamer Waihora is te tako 000 tons of conl from Ru-soll next week. Andrew Aikonhoad, farmer, Oamaru, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. The Equitablo Investment Company, Dunedin, liavo declared a dividend of 10 por cont. Tho prico of gas in New Plymouth has boon reduced from 12s 6d to 10s per 1,0.0 feet.

The Russian Government is trying to got tho railroads to reduco their rates on grain. Mr Milnor Stephen is still "healing" at Dunedin, but local doctors dispute his alleged cures. A death from typhoid fever took place this week at Kaukapakapa. There aro about half-amillion members < f the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, with a cnpital of five millions sterling. Only threo students attended the German classes in tho Otago University last year. A shoemaker's workshop at Christehureh was burned down yesterday morning. If; was insured for £50. Sam, why am de hogs de most intelligent folks in de world 1 Because dey nose obery ting. Tho temporary building to be erected for St. Paul's congregation is to seat 400 per sons, and will cost £1,000. • " Whon I look at tho quackery and speciosity of tlio times, I determine to cast all toleranco to tho winds," said Carlyle on ono occasion to Stfrling. '' My dear fellow," was tho answer, " I had no idea you had any to cast." When the steamer Coptic arrived at Port Chalmers, she had to Ho outside the bar for nearly 24 hours waiting a tide to carry hor over. Samuel Wilson, one of tho " noblo Six Hundred" of the Balaklava charge, who recently died at Christehureh, was buried yesterday with military honours. Returns for quarter ending June 30th show that the banks of this colony had liabilities amounting to £10,733,625, while thoir assets were valued at £18,400,288. The notes in circulation are a little over a million' sterling, while the coin 'and bullion on hand is worth nearly two millions. Advance Parnell ! The aristocratic suburb has at last secured the serifices bf a professor of the tonsorial art, and its "curled darlings" rieed no longer make a long pilgrimage to town for the com pletion of their toilet. Mr Geo. E. Reviere has opened a shop next Raynes's the butcher's.

FREE LIBRARY AND ART GALLERY.

Tho Plans Condemned,

Thr Special Library l'iiins Committee presented the following report re Grainger and D'Ebro's plans at a meeting of the City Council last night: —"Your Committee havo to announce that after consideration of tho report upon the working plans for tho Free Library and Art Gallery designs forwarded by Messrs Grainger and D'Ebro, they recommend tho Council to intimate by telegram that, consequent upon tho numer ous unauthorised alterations nnd departure from original designs, tho Council decline to accept tho plans so received, and that a copy of tho report now submitted for the information of tho Council be forwarded in tho ordinary course of post to Messrs Grain ger and D'Ebro," The following detailed report was also received from tho two local architects whom tho above Committee requested to examine tho working drawings and specifi cations : — " Gentlemen, —In compliance with your request, wo kjjto carefully examined the working drawings nnd specifications of tho abovo mentioned proposed building, und having closely compared them with tho original dosigns have tho honour to report: (1) Tho frontage to Coburg-street is re duced, and tho Wellesley-street frontage also ; the projecting parts of both fronts havo 1-0 less projection. Tho pilasters have not half tho projection as shown in the originals. (_) Tho tower is altered in many respects, being much plainer and deficient in boldness, through tho omission of breaks and projections shown in tho original design ; one of tho entrance door ways to tower is also omittod, and a number of tho upper windows. (3) Tho circular turrot for stone stairs is altered, being much plainer in external finish;. two windows havo also been omitted. (4) All ornamental ironwork on root is omitted. (5) All pilasters and other projections on eastern side of Public Library aro omitted, and tho circular end of same is much plainor than in tho original. (0) The nroas and iron railings at back of read ing-room aro omitted, and tho iron railings in Wollesley-strect are very inferior, being common squaro iron bars, very wide apart; in tho original drawings there aro two flights of stone steps, loading to reading room, protected by wall; for which ha? been substituted tho one flight and inferior railing abovo-mentioned. Tho porch, ac cording to working drawings, is only carried up ono story, instead of two, as shown in the originals. (7) Tho caves ol roofs, with good bold projections, and some of them finished with cnntilivers, are altered to a simple 3 0,0. galvanized iron spouting, fixod to 7x 1 facia board. (8) All parapet walls and gutters shown in tho origi nals aro omitted, and common oaves spout ing substituted. (_) .Tho roof of Public Library is altered, the skylights and ceil ing lights being omittod. (10) The roof of Art Gallery is also altered materially in re gard to lighting. (11) Tho lecture-room is altered in many respects • tlio original design has a circular glass dome in roof. Tho lecturer's platform, with coved ceiling, is also shown circular on plan, but accord ing to tho working drawings, instead of tho dome is substituted a rectangular sloping lantern ; tlio room is also rectangular, an d in every respect inferior to the original. Tho raised benches, seating, and platform are omitted, (12) Tho platform of lecture room is also altered to flat-pitch roof, und considerably lower. (13) 'The windows in eastern siilo wall of Library arc in tho originals shown to bo circular headed, to correspond with the front, Instead of which they are speci fied to be square-headed. (II) Tho front circular-headed windows aro smaller nnd inferior in finish to Ihe originals. (15) The lidies' reference-room nnd room ovor it arc altorod, having Hat ends instead of circular. (10) Tlio fireplaces in students' and pro fessors' rooms nro omitted, and also the lavatory adjoining. (17) In the original drawings, tlio gallery front of library is shown to bo ornamental ironwork, for which has been substituted two ordinary wooden turned balusters; and instead of cornice, us shown, is finished with plain bended facia board. (18) Tho foundations of nil walls do not agree with the originuls, for instead ol being woll into tho ground, thoy aro very little bolow the surface. (19) Tho whole of tho internal finish is vory inferior, and rot at all suitable for a building of this class. (20) The ends of library, instead of being finished with covos, panelled and moulded, as shown in the original, are finished with struightvorticaltonguedandgrooved boards. (21) All flat ceilings aro formed with 9x J P.T. and O. boards. They aro too plain for Bitch a building. If ceilings bo of wood, thoy should bo panolled and moulded. (22) All cornices (except tho semicircular end of library) aro of wood ; not half the size as shown in tho original sections, and much plainer. (23) Tlio stairs aro not as shown in tho originals, being much plainer nnd lighter. Instead of continued handrail, common nowels aro introduced, with 2x2 wooden-turned balusters, sjiaced nt 10_ centres. (24) The handrail and balusters of turrot stairs aro very common, tho hand rail being 1J x 4 half-round iron, and the balusters i square iron. (25) Host of tho window sashes aro not thick enough, being only 1J thick, glazed with 21oz. glass and hung with hemp sash-line. Thoy should be at least 2$ thick, glazed with 260z. glass, and hung with stool ribbon or other good sash-lino. (20) Tho architraves for windows and doors are very small, being only 5 inches wldo. Thoy Bhould be at least 7 inches. (27) Tho folding doors should bo glazed with polishod plate-glass instead of 21oz. glass, as specified. (28) All tho lock furni ture, os specified, is of a vory common des cription. (30) The timbers of all roofs are very light, us aro also many of tho floor joists, especially thoso specified ox 2. (31) All timber should bo strictly heart. Market able, as specified, docs not nltogethorexcludo sap. (32) The louvre ventilators on roofs will not be waterproof. (33) All slates should havo 4 lap instead of 3 aud 2§ as specified, and should bo fixed with copper instead of galvanizod iron nails. (34) Tho sum of £20 only is specified for chimney pieces, which are of wood, for tho whole building ; they should bo oither of slato or etono. (35) A colonial ovon is spocified for kitchen, instead of a proper cooking tango. (30) Common lodgo doors aro speci fied for offices in yard; they should bo framed bead and butt doors. (37) Tho space botwoon tho bottom floors and ground is too littlo ; it should bo at least 18 inches. _ (3S) The drain pipes would bo better if 9 and 6 instead of 0 nnd 4, and nil joints made good with strong coment instead of clny. (39) The concroto for foundations of towor would be bettor if composod of shingle and Portland cetnont than of ash and limo, as spocified, considering tho groat weight tho foundation has to sustain. Instead of perforated dish stones, it would bo bettor to use grated sink traps, with syphons to prevent tho oscape of sower gas. (40) The coment for plastering exterior should be composod of sharp fresh water sand wnsued free of all loam, and best Portland cement instead of groundashandcement as specified. Tho whole of back wall o( building, from circular end of library around to porch at ond of Coburg-street front, should be comonted in tho very best manner, instead of being coated with cement wash as speci fied, which lattor certainly would not pre vent tho damp penotriuing tho walls. In addition to the cementing, wo would strongly recommond that tho inside of ox ternal wnlls of library and Art Gallery should be battened nnd lathed before plastering, so that tho books and pictures may not bo in jured by tho damp. With this object in view, we would also recommend fireplaces in these rooms, as they aro not montionod in the specifications or shown in tlio draw ings. The plumbors'work is of a very in ferior description ; for instance, all tho flats on roofs are spocified to bo covered with galvanized flat sheet iron, instead of which they should bo covered with G W or 7 H best quality milled lend. Tho floor in tower should also bo covered with load instend of iron. (43) The W.C.s aro vory common, tho lavatory basins aro small, and the waste pipes of lavatory nro only 1 inch in diameter. The bath is very inferior being only an oblong box linod with zinc, and no traps are specified for urinals, lavatories, or bath."

The Mayor remarked that, greatly i s delay was to be deplored in tho erection o't this long desired Free Library and Art Gallery, it would be hotter to have no building at all than one with so many im perfections as wero indicated in the report. He therefore moved the adoption of tho Committee's roport. Cr. Holland seconded the motion, and in doing" so, said tha. many other fault, than those enumerated could be pointed out. One notable change, which was also quite Unauthorised, was the substitution of sawn timber for hand-dressed timber.

Cr. Aickin' suggested that the Committee should be asked to say whether or not Major Wales (designer of the plans which took the second premium) should be at once asked to furnish working plans, without any fur ther reference to Grainger and D'Ebro. Cr. Devoro considered that these architects throughout the whole matter had

disgracefully deceived tho Council. They had doubtless" found that a building ac cording to their plan would largely exceed their estimate, nnd had therefore reduced it in order to bring tbo cost within the prescribed limit of £21,000. Tho work appeared to hnee been scamped whereever it was possible to do so, and after this ho thought the Council should avoid any deal ings with thorn. Thoy should at any rate be now told that as they had not complied with the prescribed conditions, they would havo nothing more to do with thorn. Cr. Masoliold preferred to await tho archi tects' reply before doing anything decisive, seeing that it would not involve much rle-

lay. Cr. Thompson also recommended delay, warning tho Councilatthesametime ogainst carrying things in a high-handed manner. It was safer to wait and see what the archi tects had to say for themselves. The Mayor mentioned that Mr Wade, who represented tlio firm in Auckland, and who had boen present at the meetings.of the Committee.und could not gainsay what was said, would send a separate report. The adoption of the report was then put and carried,

THE BREACH OF PROMISE.

Elforts to Discover Anderson on the

Rotomahana Fruitless,

It was stated in our last evening's issue that there were reasons to believe that James Anderson, against whom an action for broach of promise of marriage had been commenced by Miss Wilhemina Popsmith McKay, was supposed to have left by tho Rotomahana for Sydney via Russell on the previous day. A warrant charging him with child desertion was issued, and tho polico at Russell wero»instructed to affect bis arrest, Telegrams received by Superin tendent Thomson to-day convey tho intelligence that the search of the vessel was made, but no trace of Anderson was discovered. There were, however, grounds to justify the belief thnt he was on board. One of tho stewards informed tho constable that before the steamer left the Queen-street Wharf, n man answering tho description given of tho fugitive accosted him, and producing a handful of gold, ollered him v sovereign if he would secrete him until tho vessel had cleared the Now Zealand coast. Tho steward declined, ond referred tho man to tho purser, in tbo direction of whoso office he wont. Not hing was seen of him subsequently. There can be but little doubt that Anderson was a passenger by tho vessel. In tho present btate of the law, Anderson cannot bo ar rested on his urrival at Sydney.

SUPPOSED LOSS OF A SCHOONER.

(liV TELEGRAPH - I'RESI. ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. It is considered probable that tho derelict vessel seen of Kawiti Island is tho schooner Clyde, now over four weeks out from Sydney to Foxton, She wan commanded by v Captain Grant.

TE AROHA TRAMWAY.

(IIV TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Cambridge, this day

At tho meeting of I'iuko County Council last night, the question of tho management of Te Aroha tramway was discussed at con-

sideiablc length. Cra. Chopmell and Gould attacked the maiiugetiient generally. There appeared to he something radically wrong cither in tho plant or tho working of it. They had given tho tramway a sufficiently long chance to redeem itself, but this month was the only ono upon which n surplus had been shown. Mr Firth supported the pre sent management, and attributed tho non success to other causes, Ho said that raoie mines than were ut present working were expected to contribute material, ond that other batteries were expected to bo erected. Again, tho Company's battery had been guaranteed to crush 500 tens weekly, where as it only crushed 3CO. Ono of the best mines on tbo field, tbo Eureka, after the expenditure of a iargo amount of money, including £500 for wire tramway to connect w i th tho main line, had been found un payable. This alone made a vast difference in tlie traffic on the tramway. Mr Chepmell said the present chargo of 4s Gd was pro hibitory. Mr Firth said had things turned out as expected, the charge would have been about la 3d. It was then agreed that tho Government should bo asked to instruct their engineer to report on the tramways and working. Respecting the locomotive on tho tramway, Mr Chepmell drew atten tion to tho fact that £700 had been paid for this, and it had never been used. He suggested that it should be sold for what it would bring. Mr Firth admitted that the purchase of this engine had been somewhat premature. No action was takon in the matter.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship tho Mayor and Mr Primo, J.P.)

Drunk.—Two persons wero punished.; 5s each.

Forgery.—Charles Palmer, a young man, was charged with forging and uttering a cheque for tho sum of t'9 on tho 30th ult. with intent to defraud.—On the application of Sergeant^ White, as another similar offence was in course of investigation, the caso was remanded uutil Tuesday next. Remanded.— Percy Halo Janorin, embez zlement ; Mr S. Hesketh (for Mr Cooper) in defence ;to be taken to-morrow. George H. F. Btandis, embozzling sums of money belonging to Professor Ellis; remanded until Tuesday. Thos. Quinn, blacksmith, tailing to obey an order of the Court to Slip pert his wife and family, arrears £11 os ; re manded until Friday next. A General Row.—George Vazoy was summoned in answer to charges pf assault upon Thomas Ash and Goorgo Taylor, and Georgo Taylor was charged with punching George Vazoy.—The particulars wero most amusing, but after due consideration the parties consented to square their differences rather than contribute to tho public treasury of fun.

The Missing Watch.—Thomas Homan, a fishdiawker, was charged with stealing a gqld watch and chain, value £20, tho pro perty of Henry Richmond, hotel-keeper.— MrHeßkethsaidfromwhathehad'just heard thoro Beomod to bo a great doubt about the man's guilt. — Sergeant White said he could not understand this state of things. There seemed to be ..onie under-current at work to defeat tho ends of justice. He might say that the work of tho clerk was now so heavy that it was frequently difficult to get depositions taken dott-n, and other necessary work done. Tho lato Mr Tonks was awaro of this difficulty, and on ono or two occasions sent ono of his clerks to tako down evidence.—His Worship coincided with the Sergeant's remarks, and consid ered that extra clerical assistance was much needed. Mr Cunningham's hands wero top full of work.—Kate Richmond, wifo of Henry-Richmond, licensee of tho Cosmopol itan Hotel, deposed that on the 22nd ult. sho was wearing a gold watch and chain. Thoro was no bar on tho chain. On return ing to bod she missed tho articles (produced), estimated valuo £16. Know tho prisoner. Did not authorise him to tako them. Did not see the prisoner that day. He supplied tho hotel with fish. Sho did nst go out that day ; stood for a sliort timo at the streot door.—Bernhardt Levy, pawnbroker, Vic toria-street, deposed that prisoner called at his shop on Saturday evening Inst, the 2Gth ultimo, and asked for a loan of £2 on the watch and chain. He refused to tako it in, as the detective had warned him and given the number of tho watch, saying it had boen stolon. Kept the watch, and prjsonor left. Gavo information to tho police.—Detective Walker arrested tho prisoner on tho charge. Prisoner said ho found tho watch and chain outside the hotel door on tho iron grating in West Quoon-strcet.—Tho depositions wore then read ovor, and prisoner was fully com mitted. ,He resorvod his defence. ' Forging a Cheque.—Frederick Orren was charged with forging a cheque for £3 2s6d, with intent to defraud.—Mr S. Heskoth appeared in defence ; Sergeant White pro secuted.—Tho main evidenco in this case hasalready beon published.— Wm.Chappell clerk to Mr Percival, Secretary of tho Auck land Racing Club, deposed that ho had known prisoner for eighteen years. Saw him on the 23rd February, in Queen-street. At prisoner's request he furnished him with a bfank cheque at the office of the Club. 110 filled in particulars for prisoner, but he did not sign the cheque in the office!—To Mr Hesketh: Knew nothing against the prisoner ; he occasionally took drink.'—The prisoner was then committed for trial; the same bail allowed.

This was all tho business.

WELLINGTON TELEGRAM.

(FliOM OUR OWH COIU.F.SIONUENT.)

Wkjj.inotos, this day "V New Zealand Defence Scheme- Noticino the Governor's speech at Mr : Coster's banquet, tho "Post" says:-«/ regard to defence works the chief difficult" will bo to find the funds for carrying the ? plans out. Tho ordinary revenue will eer tainly not supply the needful, and a loan f ' '-'"' sucli a non-productive, even if necess'.' * purpose, will not be regarded with nS.' ■>, favour in the present state of public f«ni:, * Wo fear that Major C*utioy' 8 Ppl___ sft_f i for some time be carried into effect n ____ though tho valuable professional assi'eCca % of bis Excellency is so kindly offered tn i " c_lnny." ' mo The "Post" on Mr Coster, ' Of Mr Coster it remarks :-" His „_ Wm avoidable absence is to be regretted public grounds as veil as on account of b" cause. The compliment paid him by I 6' i mercantile men of Canterbury, who in a,- ''■*' matter may be taken to represent mo ß l 'f truly tho public feeling of the count™ HI generally, is, ho.vever, unmistakable _i_rf_B well deserved, as is also the substantial'" $ testimonial with which he is to bepreaented ___ Wo hogo he will soon bo well and strm.' W again to pledge his friends in the"son! -M gold beaker' in which His ExcoUenCvW 11 night pledged his health." ""T'Mt t Tho Atkinson-Ormond Coalition. It is currently roported that Male. ■ Atkinson is making a desperate effort tn bring about an nlliance with Mr Ormond "'•' and is ovon willing to resign the Premiw ship in that gentleman's favour rather tl-an Ti sco Sir Julius Vogel obtain office, _m* negotiations so far are understood not a*-M promise much chance of success, and the '' " feelers " thrown out amongst members ns - - to how such a combination woulil1 be -Si gardod have not been received bo cordUUv I ns it was expected they would be- VMH Ormond is probably too shrewd a man t_ H be easily caught. Arrival of Members. Captain Russell, tho newly-elected mem bor for Hawke's Bay, is at present in Wei lipgton Sir George> Grey, Mr Stout, and "' other Opposition leaders are expected here early next week to consult.

Tho Ministerial Tactics. iz\M Ministers have not yet finally determined --' whether to meot Parliament or resign. If *' they do the latter, Sir Julius Vogel will ' - certainly be sent for. His health is rapidly- - improving. . c, £§H Tho " Times " this morning indicates the ' probability that tho Ministry will resign ' immediately Parliament meets, without waiting for any adverse vote.

NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

(BY TELE-RAW.;—OWN COHRESPONDENT,) i Wellington, this day. Mr 11. 11. McArthur, the member for ." Mannwatu, camo out as a boy te New Zea land, in 1856, and after following various occupations in different parts of the colony, , , ho accepted, in 1874, a situation as sub agent to the Emigrants' and Colonists' Aid. Corporation in the Manchester Block. On - Mr Halcombe resigning the position of agent to the same Company some two '" years ago, he was appointed to the vacancy, ■ post he still, holds. Mr McArthur has been 1 connected with local politics ever since bis I arrival in Manawatu, havingbeen the Chair-yS man of the Manawatu County Council for ."'> some yoars, and lately Chairman of the ■ . Norua County Council. Ho is also Chair- -■' man of the Manchester Road Board, having ': been a member of that body since its con- in stitution in 1874. . Mr Robert C. Bruce, of Rangitikoi, belongs to the class of small farmers. He went to sea in 1858 as a "middy" on a London East Indiaman, and arrived in New Zealand in 1800. After " knocking about' tho colony for a few years ho returned to 1 sea life, principally in American ships, and m ultimately settled down in Rangitikei in f 1577. Since then, with tho exception of a'. f| year spent in revisiting the shores of the (§ Old World, ho has lived a very secluded life 1 in the bush, where ho is the owner of a small farm. is

A LAW-BREAKING LEGIS LATOR.

AUegod Flagrant Conduct of a Logfg- /

latlvc Councillor,

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. The "Post" of lost night calls on the Returning Officer for Foxton to prosecute i the Hon. C. J. Pharazyn under the Corrupt i Practices Act. It says:—" The Returning | Officer is certainly called upon to vindicate ' the law by instituting proceedings against : C. J. Pharazyn for his wilful and deliberate M violation of the Act which he himself f helped to pass. We say wilful and de- liberate because the facts admit of no M other interpretation. At the late election! for Thorndon Mr Pharazyn might have Im pleaded ignorance as an excuse for voting, J and in fact did sq ; for after he had voted,.!, and wheti the possible consequences of. his m having done so were pointed out to him, he ■ actually went back to the booth and made .. the preposterous reque;t that his voting .. paper might be taken out of tho ballot-box. m On that occasion his breach of the law was : quietly passed by. His being then allowed to escape seems, however, to have en couraged him to commit further irre'gu. larities, no doubt under the impression wifS he could do so with impunity.:.Jmt. last. I week's election he actually attempt-iT to 9 vote for _Te Aro, on which roll his name m appears in tho black list of disqualified per- -S sons. The attempt is in itself a punisbahle _ breach of the Act. His subsequent voting aSff! Tinakor iKoad can scarcely have been underSf| any misapprehension, and as q matte-. o_§§ fact, it is well known that Mr Pharazyn - boastod publicly of his having so voted, ' and commented en the absurdity of the lavr under which he was allowed to vote at Tinakori Road, but was not allowed, to '■" vote at To Aro. If, as we have no doubt If will be tho case, the Returning Officer doea ri his duty, despite all the influences whiph wijl probably bo brought to. bear to ehield>he is offender, Mr Pharazyn will certainly i__d^| that the law is neither sp' absurd nor.spS powerless as he seems to think. A sub;. \ V stantial fine and three years' further:l electoral disqualification will, perhaps, open '* his eyes a little. It is time indeed that his* defiance of the law was checked, for we be- :: lievo that he has regularly voted i at all Mayoralty and Municipal Coun- >: cil -elections during the last throp M years, as well as at the Assembly $ elections. In each caso his doing so yaS | an offence. The Legislative Couhoil will, we S imagine, also take some cognisance of'the § illegal action of one of its members. :In -| future, it would, we think, be well if the 11 hon. gentleman's friends were tp adopt the .-J kindly advice given by a Nelson paper, and'fi lock him up whenever an election is going si on in the neighbourhood. __ Vj Tho Returning Officer fry Foxton elec:'■; i torato has instituted proceedings against y tho Hon. C.J. Pharazyn for having voted y at tho recent election for Foxton. Atthe;.; election in 1881, Mr Pharazyn was convicted ;■) undor tho Corrupt Practices Prevention; J Act, and thus disqualified for three years, '~';.-.

SAD RESULT OF RELIGIOUS EXCITEMENT.

(by t_legrai.i—press association.)

Ciiristciiurch, this day, A dressmaker employed in ono of the f largost drapery establishments In town has y been driven out of her senses by religrioiii! :;»; hysteria aggravated by Salvation services. y; at which she was an enthusiastic at- ? tender. The break-up of ' hor reason ■■'■'f was sudden, and manifested itself In a form which was likely to lead to muc|i un- •-. pleasantness had not restraint been }mmc; y diately enforced. The unfortunate girl js 8 y now an inmate of Sunnyside. Her afflic tion is so violent thatisbe'hae' to he placed in a raided room

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRID

Ay, AUGUST 1, ISB4.



S J_N BW JLWEEDS, y . . . ' w H. L. POSSENisKIB .l' w "^ Begs to announce the completion of hia M 64 WINTER; IMPObAtIONS, >_ b Consisting of g ALL THE LATEST NOVBajTIBS « .-. IN . -.. JJ_ «0 WORSTEDS AND TWEEDS ■ j* In the Home Markets, '> A H. L. FO 8 SEN IBS lE, J X ■-."'.'; *KP<>BTEB, J 3 SHORTI__NI>-_.T„AUCKLAND. , ?



Special Advertisements. -mrr O T I C E. The New Zealand Sugar Company (Limited) desires to notify that they will bo prepared to Offer Refined Sugars for salo iv September, j. F, BREWSTER, Manager. Auckland, Ist August, 1361. BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK OF* (GIRLS' and LADIES' VELVETS Ife^T^nToASHMKRB To bo CLEARED at 15 to 20 Per Cent. DISCOUNT. Velveteens. In Slate and Olive. 2s 6d yd.; worth Lot^MSood Coloured Silk Velvets, various shades, Is 6d yd.; worth 6s 6d 200 Whito Linen Damask Tablecloths, 3s (id, 3s 9d, 4s 6d. 6s 6d ; worth double „ Mn ,_ Urge Lot New Battern Floorcloths, all widths Great Variety inßemnants, marked low Having a Large Stook of Dress Goods, have Re du&sd a large lot to very Low Prices, from 3_u Wido Navy Cashmere, Is 2Jd yd. Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 7s Od Qrey Calico, 2d yd. «27S WORTH of WAREHOUSE SAMPLES Just Receivod, in .treat Variety, will he SOLD CHEAP. WILLIAM B. BRIWGMAN, TUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, Ilppsn Queen-street. TjIAELT QLOSIS6. . WILLIAM KATTI-AY Bogs to inform his Patrons that in future he will CLOSE HIS ESTABLISHMENT AT SIX O'CLOCK ON SATURDAYS, And respectfully requests thoir co-operation by MAKING -DBIEIR SATURDAY PURCHASES BEFORE THAT HOUR, ; yVf ILL IA M ]_> ATTR AY, 178, 180, IS2, QUEEN-STRSET. i MILNE & CHOYCE Have decided to } CLOSE THEIR PREMISES t AT : . SIX P.M. ON SATURDAYS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. Commencing SATURDAY. JULY 19th Instant. 1 This being done in the Interests of the Early Closing Movement, M. and C. would beg their patrons TO SHOP EARLY, ■And so enable them to make It a PHBMANKNCY. THE CHEAP CLEARING SALE OF , WINTER' GOODS j STILL BEING CONTINUED. r WELLESLEY and LORNE-STHEETS.



TAUPIRI EXTENDED COAL-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF TAUPIRI COAL. COAL from Other Mines In the Waikato bolntr now Introduced Into the Auckland Market. Consumers of TAUPIRI COAL are Requested to be Caroful In giving their Orders In future to ask for " TAUPIRI COAL," FRANZ SOHKRFF. Secretarj. Auckland. May 26,1881.. ..:.' ■•'■'. . j JU S T O P E N E i>, Another Thousand LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S FASHIONABLE WDOTER HATS AND BONNETS, At tho Low Price of ONE SHILLING EACH, Worth from 5s to 15s. This Lot is superior to the Previous Ship ment, and comprise many New Shades and Colours. Ladles are requested to come and in spect these Goods before purchasing elsewhere, as tlioy cannot possibly he equalled m any other Shop In New Zealand. Please Note the Address— FERNANDEZ, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, Karangahape Road, Newton. REMEMBER I THE PRICE 18 ONE SHILLING EACH. THE SNAKE BOOT REMEDY ron RHEUMATISM and GOUT.- The Cimicifuoa (Acre* Racemosa) ofi Black SNAKE ROOT Has been lono celebrated A3 A RHEUMAT-SM RtME-fc THIS PREPARATION IS THE MOST OIR.TAIN TN ITS _.r___r_. AND RARELY TAIIA TO AFFORD BELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. .6_. >E» BOTTtft.AT MW-Ut'B. ' IH_ ?HMtt_lV_ if ' OWOSUi'WH- 0. N.Z. toUtt- St ■



CATARRH OF THE BLADDER.-etin.i_ir irrita tion inltami-nllon. nilKldue. ami similar tfciiqilaluti, cnr__ lij



I FU?S, AND BUGS, ..„l]__,' to _ec_, »____, . nt » Iwt. tmg£,r«t_,|uil«l-_opl, B -. c_li_oßu.W_l__wlSt^,l.__,Sii'S Kcinpthorne, Pressor * 0_„ Agent., Auckland '



Fortunes made in business.— Professor Holloway died worth'a million of money, mado by selling pills and ointment; Moses and Sons, y the colebrated London tailors, have waxed ex coeding'rich by selling ready-made clothing, y old Jacdb Townshend mado a fortuno out or Barsaparilla; Horniman 'has teonvfertcd tea into. ,~. gold : Bass. Guinness, and Alsopp, with a now . Of othors, havo supplied tho thirsty with beer,. with golden results; Barnum, the great Amort | ciin thowman, has made enough dollars to nil a m church by humbug; and Eaton, of the co operative Grocery Store, next to the Criterion y Hotel, is rapidly making his pile by supplying . tho public with a splendid white sugar at Ufa perTb; Canterbury Rolled Bacon, 8d; Eaatt, ,;? rolled, guaranteed-Sides from 8d; CheeSeiM-, .*& Fresh Buttor, from 9d to Is. hlghesfprioe! Wax ;.j Candles, lOd; other Candlo,, 9d. His bargains. y> must bo seen to be believed.-[Advt.J -~ -