SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„,„„ to- , „,,. „ (Thlß Evening, —» „ _ HIGH WAI.ER < T<wuom)w Morning. 0.29 SUNSET.-Thls Evening. 1.57 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 7.13 MOON'S AGE:—Now Moon, 23ru, U.IB a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Penguin, s.s., Cromarty, from Fiji Aurora, s.s.. Ives, from Oawaru Rowena, s.s.. Scott, from Mercury Bay Guam, brie, from Japan , _. , Southern Cross, s.s., Hutchinson, from Uisborne Fanny Kolly.ketch, Williams,from Wluuiguwa Saxon, schoonor, McOlymont, from Lyttolton

DEPARTURES.

Arawata, s.s„ Popliam, for Sydney Macgregor, s.s , Johnson, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Saxon—7.lo saek3 Hour, 20 sacks biscuits, 2lßsaoks oats 00 sacks potatoes, IS wheat.

Por Penguin—ll sacks cocoanuts, 551 bunches bananas, «71 mats siißar, 170.'acks flour, 4 '> sacks peanuts and sundries. The Penguin has also 789 mats sugar for SyiHiey aiid 4,.W«'mats sugar for Wellington.

Xx Aurora—2lo sacka flour (red lion brand). 60 100's Hour (red lion brand). 120 50s flour (red lion brand), 200 sacks fe^d oat-.-G. W. Binney.

Per Aurora-500 bags oats. 200 baga wheat, 500 bags potatoes, SO bags malt 30 tons flour.

Inwards Coastwise.—Progress, from Wha ngapoua, with timber.

Outwards Coastwisk.—Sovereign of thet Seas, for Waihe_ie; Progress and Nollio, f«F Whangapoua: Nightingale, for Kaipara, via Whangarei; Violet for Coromandol.

« A schooner "put back" (supposed to be the Mary Campbell) was signalled.

The brie Guam left Kobe (Japan) on April 19th, passed Cafollno Islands May 19th, crossed the Equator on'the 26th. was off sandy Cape on theSOth June, made Three Kings on the 12th inst, and arrived in harbour this morning, after an unovontfnl passage. Tho Guam brings a full cargo of rice for Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co.

•The s.s. Arawata loft for Sydney via Russell last evening. Passengers:—Miss Farrcll, Mrs Gibbon, Messrs Gannon, White. Raymond, Kerr, Bodkin, Wrigley. Puokett, Bailey, Geergc, Ke«i, Clist, Soutter, Burnes, Miss Reynolds, Mrsßodkiii, Captain McCarthy, Mrs Ko.p, and 20 in tbr. steerage.

Tho s.s Penguin arrived hero at 7 am. to-day. She left Lovuka at 7 a.m. on the 10th, and ar rived at Sava at noon; loft Suva at C a.m. on Hth, and arrived at Navau at 8 a.m.; loft same day at 4.30 p.m., arilvingnsabovo. Experienced light south-westerly and south-oasterly winds, with flue weather to arrival. Passongors: Saloon—Mrs Splnks, Atiss Martelli, Hon. J. Borry, wifo, infant, and servant; Mr W. P. Howard, and 14 ill tho stoerago. We are in debted to Mr W. RAVotherspoon, purser, for press parcels. Sec.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—Arrivod: Arawata, from Auckland.

Wiunoakei, this day.—Arrived: Macgregor, from Auckland, (i a.m.; Waitaki, from Auck land, 6.40 a.m.

New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived: Hawea, from Onehunga, 7.30 a.m.

The Bad and Worthless.

aro never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of n family modicino, and it.is positive proof that theremedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable fttally modicino on cattli, many imitations sprung up, nnd began to steal the notices In which the Press and tho people of the countrjOiad expressed tho merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to indnee suffering invalids to use thoir stuff Instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put tip in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, i« which the word "Hop or "Hops" were used in a way to Indtioc people to bollevo they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, so matter-what their style or name is, and Especially those with tho word "Hop' or " Hops " in their name, or In any way connocted with them or their name, aro imitations or counterfeits. Boware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bnnch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Sonle's name blown In the. glass. Trust nothing olso. Druggists and Chemists aVo warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiix Globe as tthderi—

This Day.

For Thames, per Enterprise, at 1.30 p.m,

Thursday. 17th Inst For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapu. Cralgieburn, Wark worth, etc., por Rose Casor, at 10 a.m. For Gtsborno, Xapier, and Southern Ports, pcrSouthorn Cross, at I p.m. For Whitiangi. Upper Mill, ana Tairua, por Neptuno, at o p.m. ,„ , , For Riiasdl, Kawakawa, llokianga. &c., por

For Ti'inranga. Ohlnomutu, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m.

Friday, 18th h)gt. For Cowcs and Coromandel, per Coroniandel at

1.30 p.m. „ , , . f_*i__\ Tuesday, 22nd inst. er s.s. Australia as follows— For Sanawicn Islands, United States of America, Canada, BritiSh Columbia, Control and South America, and Britfth and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. . For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, it 1 p.m. ,_.,.. , For moiioy orders, registered lotters and ewspauerJ; at 11.30 a.m. Late lettors. bearing an extra foe of six pence in addition to tllb postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the timo of sailing. Thiß mffll will bo due in London on Sat urday, August 30th, 1881. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmastor. Chief Post-office. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

July 16. 18M. Abbott's Opera House—"Rip Van Winkle,'' 7.15 p. in. Theafco Royal — " Withered Leaves," and " Fortuho's Frolics," 8 p.m. Union-street Wcsleyan Chapel—Band of Hope Union Choir, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall, Princes-stroct — Soiree Dan saute. 8 p.m. Franklin Road—Exeolsior Lodge Entertain ment, 7.30 p.m. Early Closing Association — Meeting at V.M.C.A. Rooms, 7.30 p.m. Eden Hall—Lecture by Mr Wild, on "The Resurrection," 7.30 p.m. St. Sepulchre's School-house—Mr Moss and Electors of Parnell, 8 p.m. Maraotal—Mr Buckland and Electors, 7 p.m. Ararimu—Mr E. Hamlin and Electors, 7 p.m. Avondalo Hall—Mr Do Lautour and Electors of Newton, 7.30 p.m. Panmure Hall-Mr Lawry and tho Electors of Manukau, 7.30 p.m. Mount Albert Hall—Mr C. Atkin and Electors, 7,30 p.m. Insurance Buildings-Supporters of MrNew mau, 7 p.m. St. James's Hall—Mr Swanson's Committee, 7.SBpm. Oddfellows' Hall, Parneli-Snpporters of Mr George, 7.38.p.m. St. Patrick's Hall—Special Meeting H.A.C.B. S»cicty, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

CAREY.—On July It, at tho residence of Mrs Evans. Chapel-street, the wife of R. Carey; Fort Charles, of a son. COOW.—On the 15th July, at Newmarket, tho wife of George Coon of a daughter. Both doing well. DENDY.-On July 16, at O'Neill-st., Ponsonby, the wifo of Arthur R. Dondy of a daughter.

Marriages.

BTEVENSON-MURRAY.-On July Ist, at St. James's Church, William Ellison Stevenson, Auckland, to Martha Percy, eldest daughter of Thomas J. Murray, Avondale.

Deaths.

GEORGE.—The remains of tho lato Richard George will leave the residence of his mother, Manukau Road. Parnell. at half-past three o'clock to-morrow (Thursday). Friends please aocept this intimation. WOODALL.-On July 18, Ellen, wife of Josejb VVoodall, at hor rosidencc, Hackett-street, Ponoonby, aged 39 years (late of Hcrelord and Pontypool, England).—Home papers please copy. Funeral will leave her lato residence at 2 p,n>; to-morrow ('Wiursday). Friends please accept this intimation.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1884.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs rssistaaet. For the future in the distance. And the geod that we can do.

The address delivered by Mr Tole last night to the electors of Eden completes the series of speeches by the three can didates for this district, and we may now discuss the merits of the issue which the electors are asked to decide The question takes something like this shape ; —What has the gentleman who, in three well-contested elections received the confidence of the Eden electors, done since %0. forfeit their esteem 1 Has he be,en fixU& to any of; his pledges. Has he been neglectful. of tlie local interests .of his con-! stituents or of Auckland. Has any1 new political jjieasyre arisen with which lie is out of harmony ? Has he become identified with any political job? Is he opposed by any more able politician who offers the electors a better service 1 An answer in the affirmative to any one of these questions might be suffi cient to warrant the electors in putting off the old lore md giving their con fidence to a new one. In order to supply an answer, it will -be necessary to glance at Mr Tole's political career. It was in those days when Sir George Grey was entering upon.active politi«al life, and had set in motion that wave of ■democracy which has since flooded the land, that Mr Tolej then little more than out of his teens, came forward to vindicate the pluck ,of yo.ung Auck land, and first wooed and won the hearts of Edep against all the influence of an old resident. He had our heartiest support then. Again, when. Sir George Grey went to the country as Premier, and the head of a g*at

colonial party, Mr Tole had a severe battlo to fight. No_ one pretended to compare him in political experience, in ability, or public service with his opponent, Sir Frederick Whitakorj but there was a distinct party issuo before the country; not Mr Tolo, but his political chief, was being tried; and again the young gladiator received our warmest support and sympathy, and once more the vows were renewed in Eden. The borders of tlie garden were then greatly extended, and in the following election, Mr Tole was chal lenged by another political veteran, Mr Header Wood, but his election was a virtual walk over. The electors of Eden have thus spent eight years upon his political education; they have expended much energy; havo taught him the highways and bye-ways _of their'garden; have poured their griev ances into his ever-sympathetic ear ami wherefore shouhl they tutu away from him now .

To the query last propounded, Mr. Allan O'Neill, as far as we can gather from his speeches, makes reply that he also is a young Ancklunder and anxious to serve his fellow-colonists ; that he is besides a supporter of the present Ministry, and they have large claims upon the help and good will of the North. The first reason is a good enough one for contesting any consti tuency. The privilege of representing tho people in Parliament is an object of honourable ambition to evory young man, and we hope Mr. O'Neill will not be discouraged by his first failure— although it would be prudent for him to enter for preliminary training some of tho lower public bodies that arc open to him. It is only at times of great political oxcitomont, when the electors feol strongly and have an end to serve, that they will accept of a per fectly raw recruit. The second reason is, according to tho forecast we have mado of the probable results of these elections, no reason at all, becauso Mr. is supporting something that will have no existence within a month after the country has declared its will through tho ballot-boxes ; and as an advocato of Liberal legislation, which is the common ban's of their claim for the confidence of the electors, Mr. O'Neill stands at a decided disadvan tage against his opponent, who appeals to a gootl past record, ami not to a pro blematical future.

"We must now sock for Mr. Atkin'a reasons for asking the electors to trans fer their support from Mr. Tolo to himself, Tlie primary ones aro : (1), That he has long been identified with industrial business, and that tho large and important section of tlio people to which he belongs is without represen tation in Parliament ; (2). that he is a local resideut; and (3), that he is an Independent Liberal. The first is the best reason of the three, and if it wore addressed to a manufacturing consti tuency might have considerable weight. But the manufacturing industries ate not so badly represented in tho General Assembly as Mr. Atkin would have us believe. The best evidence of this is the readiness with which concessions in the tarift' are obtained by any manu facturer. Thero aro several members —Mr. Swanson notably — who havo made it part of their rocess duties to visit manufactories with the object of ascertaining how they could be helped ; and the willingness of the Commis sioner of Customs in accepting sugges tions, and tho facility with which they havo been passed through the Assembly, show that if tho number of technically skilled mechanics in the House is few, the sympathies of a majority of the members are with the manufacturer, and Parliament has only to bo satisfied that a concession is reasonable and equitable to secure its being granted. We believe such concessions have been made in Mr. Atkins own business. His second ground of appeal is running localism too far; the interests of Eden are nearly enougli allied to thoso of Auckland city to justify us in classing thorn all together. The third plea for election will scarcely be pressed as out bidding the Liberalism of Mr. Tole.

And this brings us back to the live propositions with which we set out in the present article. Four out of the number go by default; neither of his opponents challenge Mr Tole's position on those grounds. Both of them, no doubt, cherish in thoir inmost hearts the conviction that they could challenge him on the fifth ground—that of personal fitness for public life. In the plan we have marked out for ourselves, however, we are bound to judge by results, and these lead us to cast the verdict unhesitatingly in favour of Mr Tole as tho one among the three candidates who can offer the con stituency and Auckland the best service in Parliament. He brings to it a longer experience of parliamentary fife and practice, powers of expression ripened by his eight years' training; he is thoroughly conversant with all Auck land matters, and knows the genesis of every local movement within the electorate of Edan. On the one question from wli.cn his views seriously diverge from thoso of a 'majority of his constituents, he is more firmly bound than one whose general acquiescence would allow him some freedom of action, and the sincerity of Mr Tole's promises to support the present system of education have been tested in several trying division 3.

Reviewing the whole circumstances, then, and after an attentive perusal of the speeches of his opponents, we come decisively to the conclusion that Mr Tole is the best man for Eden. Young and enthusiastic, with recollec tions of a loyalty to him that is almost unique in local political history, he svould be more than ungrateful, did he Tiot use every faculty that he possesses to bring honour upon those who have already chosen him three times, and who mean to send him in with all colours flying on Tuesday next. View ing his successive candidatures for this constituency with a sort of paternal interest, we cannot avoid a passing huzzah to the young Irishman in his new defence of the old battle ground, and if the figures that are run up at the several polling stations on Tuesday next do not tell us that Mr Tole goes bjtck to Wellington for Eden wo shall begin t,o suspect that we havo lost the faculty of presagemont, and a new generation has prison that js beyond our ken.

Those, however, who still feel some confidence in our judgment, we would strongly exhort to vote for Tole.

While not unappreciative of the favours of our many correspondents, ft may induce thorn to send only imperatively necessary communications when we state that wo have now on hand letters enough to fill two complete issues of the Stab. With half-a --dozen election meetings each night, and six nominations to-day to report, as our correspondents will perceive, something must go, and reports of public meetings have prior claims over private corres pondence.

The interesting opera "Rip Van Winkle," adapted from Washington Irving's famous stoiy, was successfully repeated last night at Abbott's Opera House, and considering .tho numerous political and other attractions was largely support^,' Tho adventures of Rip, his years of drowsiness, and his scold ing wife were admirably portrayed. This amusing opera will be repeated to-night.

Mr John Cornwell, of Anglesoa-street, writes that ho took lirst aud special prizes in cochin cocks, and first and special prizes in cochin lions at tho Poultry Show ; also, MrLowisson's silver cup for tho best puirof cochins of any variety in the Show. Mrs A. E. Wood, of Devonport, writes : —" Al though iho prize-winners in tho Langslian class were from my stock, they woro not ex hibited by me, Mr Rolleston, Mr Percival, aud Mr Parker taking first honours. In cochins I took socond prize with part ridge cochins nino months old."

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sat in banco to-day, and disposed of a fair amount- of business. Mr Mapioi applied for a writ of prohibition to restrain tho District Judgo from carrying out his intention to grant a now trial of the case of Eggs v. Webster. Mr James Russell opposed this application, and His Honor gavo judgment in his favour, tho writ being rofiisod. Mr James (lalbraith was admitted to practice as a barrister aud solicitor, and James Featherstoiio was granted an order of dis. charge from bankruptcy.

It is worthy of remark that Mr Couplnnd, who presided at Mr Del.autom's meeting in Ponsonby Hall the other night, was today tho seconder of tlio nomination of Mr I'eacock. Tliis is not, we believe, owing to any sudden change of opinion on Mr Coup laud's pait, as ho was always favourable to Mr Peacock's candidature ; but being pressed to take the chair at tlio meeting of the opposing candidate, ho did so with v good grace, and carried through the busi ness most impartially.

His Worship tho Mayor and Mr Moody, J.l\, occupied tho Bench to-day at the Police Court. Three drunkards wero lined. Richard Young, unsound mind, was medi cally examined anil discharged. Ah Wall was charged with striking Alexander Malay on tho Hth instant at. the Governor Gimlun Dining-rooms. Mr Jackson for complain ant. The caso was proved by several wit nesses, and defendant was ordered lo pay costs, and enter into his own recognizances in £'25 to keep tlio peaco for throo months.

James Galbraith, M.A.. L 1..8., L.A., (Scotland), has been admitted as a solicitor and barrister of tho Supremo Court.

In Chambers yesterday Mr Justice flillies orderod that the sum of £480, which bad been paid into the Court by Mr Goorgo Staines as tho proportion to which the deceased podlar Haywood's relatives were entitled, should bo handed over to tho solicitor acting in thoir interest.

Tho Theatre Royal was largoly patronised last night, and Sims's entertaining comedy, "Crutch and Tooth pick" again represented, followed by the laughable farce, " Founded on Fact." A change of bill will tako placo this evoning, when Hrougliton's charming comedy, " Withered Leaves," will bo per formed, and (lilbett's three-act comedy "Fortune's Frolics," commencing at a quarter to eight.

Tho thirty-fourth anniversary of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated last evoning by a ball in the Lome-street Hall. Thero woro about ninety couples present, nnd a most onjoyablo even ing was spent. Mr J. Mulhimpey nuido an efficient M.C., and members of Committeo worked energetically. The music was pro vided by Morris's Band, and tho catering was done by Mr Dallon.

The Rev. S. S. Boyd announced during tlio ovening service at the Epsom Hall oil Sunday last that ho would deliver a lecture on "Tho Rise and Fall of Ancient Babylon " in tho Epsom Library on Thurs day evening next at half-past Seven o'clock, to the members and friends of tho church as woll as tho general public, It was also intimated to tho congregation that the following gentlemen had been eloctcd managers of tho church, viz. : Messrs Gardiner, Charles Boyd, F. Pawry, S. (.undo, Evans, .lainioson, Neal, Osborne, Crawford, Kaig, and Mears.

Wo havo been shown some splendid samples of locally-grown tobacco, which aro by connoisseurs to be tho best yot produced in Now Zealand. Thero are various kinds, all of which havo been grown by Mr Zurnbiihl, at Lake Tnkapitna, in ISS2 and 1883. Most note worthy of tho lot is a lino sample of Havana tobacco, which is tho natural sweat, ing k'lid. Tho leaf of this is so lino that about 150 loaves go to tho pound. A sample of this sort is to bo sont to tlio Auck lad Museum, for tho information of tho public, and Mr Zurnbiihl has specially in view its value to M. do liar veil, tho Belgian agent, who >. s expected to arrive in New Zealand in a short time. Mr Zurnbiihl, who is growing for tho Auckland Tobacco Company, has coiisidornblo know ledge of tobacco culture, and ho has also manufactured somo cigars and plug tobuceo to show tho quality of tho leaf which ho produces.

An accident occurred near the junction of the Remuera nnd Newmarket roads yes terday which resulted in tlio total destruc tion of Mr J. Philson's trap; and but for the greatest good fortune would havo been attended with serious injuries to Mrs Philson. That lady, accompanied by Miss Taylor, was driving to Remuera, and on nppronohiiig tho bridge one of Hancock's drays coming along tlio centre of the road. Mrs Philson pulled close in to the side, but the space was insuffi cient to givo tho vehicle a clear pass ago, and it caino into violent collision with tho ponderous dray. Both wheels of tho trap wero knocked off, and the splash board shattered and driven with consider able force against Mrs Philson's chest. Sho was also thrown out against a fence, sustaining somo slight injuries to her throat. Happily, thoso aro*fnot of a dangerous character. Her companion oscaped unhurt. Tho trap was left a complete wreck. Wo constantly hear complaints of tho nogligonce of drivers in not moving to their own side of the road in ordor to allow lighter vehicles to pass, and tho accident abovo recorded is one of a class which" should cause more vigilant action to be taken for onforcingtho "rules of tho road."

An excellent concert in connection with the West End Rowing Club took placo in the Ponsonby Hall last evening. Several choruses woro ably rendered by a special choir, and solos wero rendorod by Misses Culpan, A. Hargrove (encored), Richard son, McMillan, and Brassey, Mrs Judson. Messrs Burnham, Taylor (encored), Edwards and Knox. Two trios by Mrs Judson, Messrs Hemus and Edger, wcro well rendered, the Misses Culpan and Main played a pianoforne duet, and Miss Minotti Contributed a pianoforte solo, whilo Miss Richardson aim Mr Edwards gave a vocal duet. Tho last item on tho programmo was tho quavtotte "Romanza," after which the JSational Anthem was sung. A feature in the concert was a beautifully executed programme from the Star Office, in which floral representations contributed towards a most pleasing effect.

To the Editor : Sir,—Although your i columns aro crowded now with election news, I hope you will bo good Enough to in sert this letter, lest the Benevolent Society should suffer through Mr Selby's belief that it is a sectarian body. Its Committeo is composed of Jews, Romanists, Anglicans, Baptists, Independents, Wesleyans, Pres byterians, and, in fact, per.ois of all shades of belief; and the poor peoplo who are re lieved are helped regardless of thoir own creed or nationality. Having told Mr Selby and his friends this before Sunday, and challenged them to produce proofs to the contrary, I am surprised that ho should afterwards have stated what ho did; and whon ho stated that wo did not approve of thoir sugges tion that the Hospital should get the pro ceeds, it had been moro of tho truth had he stated that wo, having suggested the Benevolent Society nnd thoy tlie Hospital, wanted to divide tho proceeds betweon those two bodies,, because tho Hospital was well provided for and did not need funds. Thoy would not listen to the Benevolent Society handling the funds at all, so I suggested the present arrangement. As a member, I felt constrained to explain this matter, and I regret that the explanation was necessary. —Yours, &c, F. G. Ewington.

A case, which seems very much liko per secution, came before tho Police Court yesterday, in which Thomas Ready was charged with depasturing a horse in Alten Road, in contravention to the by-laws of the City Council.' Mr Earl appeared in dofence, and Mr Goldie, Sanitary Inspector, pro secuted. The evidence showed that the horse had been impounded on the sth inst. by Constable Kelly, and at once released by the owner; that Mr Wells, park-keeper, had given permission for the horse to graze on the spot, provided ho was tethered. (His Worship, however, ruled that Mr Wells had e-xceeded' his powers in granting the privilege.) A suVnmbhs was then issued by the police, but, mi tho advice of the Town Clerk, it was withdrawn. The case was then taken up by the Sanitary Inspector, according to instructions, and tho evidence failed in securing a conviction. Counsel characterised this as the weakest cnso over brought into Court within his knowledge, and asked for costs, which the' Bench could not allow. Defendant lost two days at Court, about 30s impounding fees, counsel's fee, and expenses of witnesses, who would have proved that Ready's horse was safely tethered, and that Mr Hodges had not got the right horse by the head.

Edward Bickcrlon and Elizabeth, his wife, wore chargoil, tho former with obtain ing sum. of money from John S. Milno and Alfrod G. I'ulleng by fulso cheques, and, with his wifo, with obtaining £11 worth of goods by similar moans from Thomas Hill, grocer. Mr Maddon appeared for Mrs Biekerton. The Bench, having heard tho evidence of witnesses, discharged tho woman and committed the man for trial.

The dead body of Mr Richard George was found Hosting in the hnrhour between tlio wharves this afternoon. It was in a very advanced state of decomposition. An inquest was proceeding this afternoon.

The anniversary entertainment of tho Havclock Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room, and largely attended. Ad dresses wero delivorcd by Messrs Can- and Wilcock, songs and choruses by members, and a performance on the bolls by Mr Kenyon. Tho whole was entertaining and satisfactory.

We are requested to slate that. Mr D. Sullivan, of the Opera Company, sang "The Old Sexton " at Lorno-stroot Hall on Sunday owning, and not Mr U. Symon.

The mail steamer City of Sydney, which left here on 34Hi Juno last, arrived at Han Frnnni-no on tho Nth inst., two days In advHiico of timo-tablo date.

A fire broke out last night in tho farm buildings of Mr John Phillii.ps at l'aeroa, near Helensvillo, and tiioy as well us a valuable stock of valuabjo im plements were completely destroyed. Tho horses, however, wero saved. The in surances aro : Farm buildings, L3OO in tho Now Zealand ; agricultural implements nnd farm produco, 1,1,000 in the Union; and horses, 1.700 in the Union.

The early closing movement certainly appears to bo taking hold of the minds of intelligent persons, for everyone who walked down Queen-street last Saturday night could sco how ompty and dusertcd were tho drapery establishments. The as sistants, at all ovonls, must huvofolt grati fied at tho success of the lnovomoiit, and would, no doubt, hopo that the working classos will keep in mind the aim of tho early closing movement. A correspond ent writes :—" 1 learned from a roliublo source that those pamphlets of Mr W, It. Vinos have been purchased, and thoy nro to havo a largo circulation at the hands of the Ladies' Commit Ire of tho Bluo Ribbon Army. 1 would suggest that a large number be given to tho Sulvu. tiou Army captains for distribution, and so tho whole working class would havo before them tho best arguments for shopping early, and assisting the poor hard-working draper. 1 am cortaiu it is tho desiro of nil intelligent people that this movement be successful, and it is hoped the active Com mittee who wero appointed last week will continue to work energetically until thoy have accomplished their laudable task, t.'rent thanks nro due to Mr Win. Rattray for tho prominent part he has taken in closing his premises ut six p.m. on Saturday, and may his niiblo action stimulate others to a like courso."

A musical and literary entertainment in connect ion with the Remuera social union takes place to-morrow evening, and the dance on Thursday week, tho 24th inst,

l'rofos.-or do Bernard will hold a soiree dansanto this evoning in the Masonic Hall, Piincesstroot, at S o'clock. Pupils aro de sired to be in attendance ut 7.15 p.m.

Madame Farnvcl, drcssmnkor, from Paris, ailvcrtU.cs In another column that, oiviuK to In crease of business, she lias removed to 12, Shortland-st. Madame Faravel mademotttof thu costume., for the lust chess tournament, and as ln-i- skill unit Kood tasto are well-known lo the ladies of Auckland, wo have no doubt her new establishment will bo well patronised,

The Italian Bedstead is a now and vory pretty stylo. You will lliul a UrifO assortment Of Iron anil Hrntis anil Nickel-plated lledstcads at tho Cheap Kuruiahlmr Warohonso, (lurllek itniH. ran well's, Qiiocii-atrcut, Auckland.—lA tlTt. "ROIK.HON CORNS^-a.v i.„ w..i.'."ii» u .i, _■_ Coin.." Qiil-k Kllt'l, tutti'l'l.U', isiimniimt Liiu-. Conn, *.ul%

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CABLEGRAMS.

(UY CA81.8.-COPYHIOHT.)

[mPHOIAL TO I'llK&S ASSOCIATION.)

(Received —July 10, 11 a.m.)

Lord Ilosoborry on tho Rocidlvlslto Question.

London, July 15.—Lord Uoaoborry, in withdrawing the motion before the Houso of Lords regarding tho rccidivisito scliomo, explained that tho position had greatly changed since M. Courbotliad reported un favourably on tho main object of tho bill, and that M. Favro's last demands in the Stato Committee fur restraint and compul sory labour havo quite reversed the policy of tho bill. Prices of Frozon Moat. The frozen mutton ox the steamer Iborin, from Australia, is realising 5d por lb, and that from the Aorangi, from Now Zealand, !Ud per Ih. (Received—July 18, 1.10 p.m ) Molbourne Harbour Loan Floated. London, July 15.—Tho Molbourno Har bour Trust Loan has boon covcrod throo fold. Tho average is about £100 ss. ThoiO wero 108 tendors, tho total amount ton dored for being £700,300. Thoso at £100 Is (id will receive 3 por cent.

[IiKCTER'H TKI.EOKAMS.]

London, July 15.—A lator mossago says : It has transpired that the Govornmont will support Lord VVomyss's motion for arriving nt a compromise on the subject of tho Franchise Bill. Tho Cholora in Egypt. Alexandria, July 14.—Tho outbreak of cholcru hero is as yet confined to a single case, and that did not prove fatal. Earl Dorby and the Rooldlvisto Question. London, July 15.—1 n the Houso of Lords last night, Enrl Granville, in reply to n question, stated that he had mado nn unroot appeal to France's sonso of the comity of nations with roforence to tho con vict question, and it was impossible for the British Govornmont to do more. The Australian Crlclcotors. London, July 14.—1 n tho match at Leicester the homo team wont in first, and wero all disposod of for 143. Tho highest scorers woro:—Hay, b, 33; Warron, c, 32.

SCARE ON THE PENGUIN.

Great excitement was caused on tho wharf this afternoon by a sensational occurrence on tho Penguin. A message was sent to tho Police Station to tho ollect that tho crew were all armed with knives, and in a stato of mutiny. Sergeant Gamble and Con stables Berne and Carroll were despatched to quell the rebellion. Thoy found that a quarrel had taken placo betweon somo of the men and an engineer, and tho lawful orders of tho officers had boon set ntdofiance, Onooftho belligernntsnamed George Dan-ell was taken into custody, whilo another offender managed to make his escape when tho bluo-couted custodians of tho poace hovo in sight. Poaco was restored by tho sergeant, and Darroll will be brought up at the Police Court to-morrow charged with disobedience of lawful commands, and being absent from tho vossol without leave.

MINING NEWS.

[by teleokapii.—own correspondent.]

Thames, Tuesday ovening,

New Prince Imperial. —About lSlbs. of specimens were secured yesterday afternoon in tho leading stopo nt No. 0 level, Hand or Frirndsiiip.—Driving was com menced on Monday upon No. 2 and Mariner's lode at No. 4 level of tho Imperial shaft.

. MoANATAißT.—Christie, tributer, crushed 5J tons for 25 ozs. Catron's crushing of 9 loads yielded 26 ozs.

Alhorn-ia.—Dabb, tributer, crushed 14 loads, nnd obtained 43 oz.<i; 10'dwts. gold. Moan ataiari.-A successful trial of pump ing machinery was made this afternoon, and by means of 8-inch singlo lift pumps reduced tho wator SO feet within 3 hours. Tho plant will be taken over by tho engineer after working 48 hours. Instructions have been received to prepare for the commence ment of operations underground at an'early date,

Caledonian Low Level.—The prospect ing tunnel at the (34Q feet level is 545 feet in length, and is still advancing through splendid country.

Dart. —McCurdy, tributer, banked 2ozs, 9dwts. gold.

The manager of the Success G.M. Com pany reports .thftt the reef in stopes is im proving, and small solid dabs of gold have been met with in the face. Tho reef south of level has shown colours of gold in prodl pecting. : • '

THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN.

SIR MAURICE O'RORKE AT ONE HUNGA.

Siu G. Mauukie O'Roiike addressed tho electors of Manukau at tho Masonic Wall, Onehunga, last evening. There was a largo attendance, the building being crowded. Amongst thoso present wero sovoriil ladies. Sir Maurico was accorded three cheers on entering tho hull. His Worship tho Mayor of Onchunga (Dr. Scott) was voted to tho chair, and brietly introduced tho candidate to tho meeting. .Sir MaCKIOK OR'ikke came forward amidst enthusiastic cheers. Ho thanked the Mayor for presiding and tho audience for assembling in such largo numbers to hear his political viows. It was only right that ho should appear beforo them when about to entor upon the campaign. He had to thank them for their many kindnesses, and for putting him forward in a position from which ho had been chosen to till some of the highest offices in tho country. It was now nearly a quarter of a century siiico they or thoir fathers first selected him from the ranks of tho peoplo to represent them in the Houho of Representatives. It was satisfuctiry to him that, no individual hud yot como forward from tlio 500 electors of Hint town to ehallongo his position. Last year, the man who opposed him caino from Mangero, and the your previously from Ellerslio, and so it would lie at the hust ings tomorrow, tho man who was to oppose him having come from 0110 of tho country districts. Ho did nut wish to challenge the right of tho country districts lo put forward a man against, him, but it was gratifying to him that, no man bad coma from Ono hunga to contest tho scat with him. The speaker proceeded to refer to the events of last sossi.m. He said the outcome of the session was only what had been expected. Sinco 187!) tho Opposition hail been divided and split up into two sec tions, ami oven in the lust session tho Go vernment itsolf was in a position of embar rassment. In ondeavouring to romody a mistake which had occurred two years ago, in re-imposing tho grain rates, they hud sot all Canterbury in it blazo, and a large sec tion of tho Houho against them. Hut they had manfully dono their duty in preventing tho loss of treasure that was occurring. Tho siieakor proceeded to refer to the unjust distribution of tho expenditure on railways, and pointod out that tho North had received tivo millions and throo-quartors Ichs than the Smith in this direction, and yet there was great hesitancy in entering into n con tract for the construction of tho North Islund trunk railway, and thus giving us soino portion of tho public works of which wo had been defrauded. All wo had got yet in this direction wore engineers' re ports, Hying surveys, and inspections. Sir Maurice O'Korko mentioned the thrco proposed routes for the trunk railway, and said that whilo tho Southern people wishod tho Rangitikei terminus lino to bo con structed, ho trusted that notwithstanding tho notorious d.Hsoiislotis which occurred amongst tliem, tlio Auckland members would bo firm in insisting upon tho construc tion of the lino via tho West Coast, that would open up tho good Taranuki lands. Anotlior question of importance nt tho pro- Bout time was that of nntivo lands. It might bo said, Why interforo with tho freo purehaso of native lands? but ho asked what clmnco would suiallsottlorfl have of obtaining lands, seoing the chicanery and jobbery in connection with tho Native Lands Courts, unless tho flovornmont nequirod tho lands und disposed of them to settlors at fair prices. They would probably wish to lienr his views in roforenco to tlio recently imposed proporty tax. Thoro woro at tho prosont timo forty thousand persons oxomptcd. Ho considered that tho man who was worth £500 ovor and above his lawful debts was not a very needy person, and hodid not think itwashardon the man who possessed £500 that ho should bo compolled to pay something towards main taining tho credit of tho colony. Therefore, ho thought tlio proporty tax was a fair one, seeing thut it did not roach the poor man. Two other questions of importance were thoso of annexation and federation. Ho could not say that ho was smitten with a grcatlove fur annexation, which was per haps a milder name for tillibustering. Ho asked if wo had so far fulfilled our duty to tho natives that wo should go annexing theso islands of the South Pacific. Wo all expected, no doubt, that the day would soon como when theso islands would bo under tho British Hag, but to most colonists this question would appear to bo inoro an Imporial than a colonial one. Tho scicuro of thoso islands by Australasia would load to largo ox ponditure and responsibilities, and ho could not sco that there would bo much ultimate goin. Tho question of federation presentod itself to his mind in a much more pleasing light. Wo woro now throo millions of souls in theso colonies, and ho thought wo should bo drawn togothor by closer tios. But ho thought that some of tho proposals of the Sydney Conference wero of nn iron-handed character. Ho would profor to sco tho Federal Council In a linger city than Hobart. It should bo in a largo city, whore it would bo omonnblo to tho pross nnd strong public opinion ;or ho thought tho Council might sit in the larger cities of each of the prin cipal colonies periodically. Ho did not nr> provo of tho proposal that tho Council should havo tho power to intcrfcro with tho luws of tho colonies under its jurisdiction. But ho was not thoro to propound any system of fodoralion. If ho had boon hero last month of courso ho would havo heard tho cry, " Register, register, register 1" That, of courso, was a duty thoy owed to their country. Ho did not know how many would bo equipped with that weapon on tho polling day, but he cared littlo how tho privilege was exorcised so long as tho doc tors gavo thoir votes to tlio host of their judgment. Thoro was another cry similar to that he had mentioned, and it was that of "Educate, educnto, cducato!" But ho thought it a pity that tho instruc tion in our schools should bo confined to tho rudiments of learning, such ns reading, writing, arithmetic, and a littlo natural science. Learning was n powerful lover to advancement in this world, and ho thought it was the duty of parents to en deavour to havo thoir children sent to the Grammar Schools nnd thenco to tho Univer sity Collogc. It was his lot to have helped somo to pass into highor positions than they had beon born to, and ho hoped that ho would still have the opportunity to do so. Peoplo who wore not swayed by a desiro to provide for themselves a com potoney in a freehold homostoad and elevation for their children in tho ranks of socioty woro unambitious and unenter prising colonists. Ho was not content to sco old colonists continuing to dig and dolvo instead of retiring to a competency in thoir old ago. It wnß said that brain work was harder work than manual labour, but he denied it. There could bo no comparison between the man sitting in his study with the aroma of a cigar around him and the man who had to plunge into tho Waikato swamp. Ho commended literary pursuits to tho young men of the colony. Ho was not thoro to ilincli from fair criticism, aud what objections thoro wero to bo brought against him ho did not know. (A voice : Thero are nono). Somo peoplo said ho had been too long in his position, but ho was scarcely to blamo for that. They who had kept him in that position so long should participate in tho blamo to some extent. Ho aid not want to recapitulate what ho had dono for Onehunga, but in reply to his dotructors ho would ask what had ho not dono ! Ho could point to the rosorvo ho had obtained for tbom nt Green Hill, and tho bridge erected between Mnngoro and Onehunga at a cost of £18,000, tenders for which were called for by the Cabinet, of which he was a member. Had ho not obtained for them an expenditure of £8,000 for a railway wharf! Was it not he who obtained tho reserve on which thoir town hall stood, and who prevented the two ncros at Bycroft's springs from being cut up and covered with littlo shanties, saving tho water from pollution ? He claimed credit for having saved that roservo, at a time when they were offered 500' acres at Te Aroha. Ho was now bearing up for Mount Smart. It cost him a year's labour to got a station at Rout's Corner, despite the pro testations of the railway people that no train could stop there. 110 could take credit for tho fact that there woro threo railway stations within the boundary of Onehunga. It was not in a selfish spirit, but for the good of tho town, that he had secured the scoria deposit at Mount Smart.' Then he would remind them of his latest achieve ment in securing a roservo of fifty acres. Until recently this town was without a place to play cricket or football, to hold a race meeting, or even to bury the^dead. Fierce opposition was mado by somo of tho Auckland members to the granting of this reserve, and it took tho exorcise of all his tactics and determination to carry it through tho'Houso of Representatives. And even then tho opposition was so intense that the hostile feeling was carried into the Upper House, ana it was only by the efforts of his friend Mr Dignan and that gentleman's friends that they secured the reserve by a majority of one. He mentioned all this to show that it was' not such an easy matter to get justice for'the town of

Onehunga. Then again, when he was down at tho last session of the Houso, he intro duced a bill providing for a Harbour Board for Onehunga. He had to thank the Mayor und tho Onehunga Chamber of Commerce for their assistance in promoting the bill, and he trusted that whoever was sent down would bo instructed to push that measure on. It was true that tho Auckland Harbour Board had promised to take over the harbour and manage it free of charge. But if this woro to happen, ho hoped that the first work dono would not bo to erect a wharf at tho White Bluff, construct a short lino to tlio Kaiparu, and thus shorten tho distance to tho Waitemata. If this wero done, and the steamers and trallic were to stop nt tho White Bluff and thenco bo diverted to Kaipara and Auckland, then ho could say " Farewell,Onehunga,to all your future prosperity.'' Probably then tho Auckland City Council would bo prepared to tako over their municipal affairs, and givo thorn v tasto of their popular & rate. This would bo an advance of only Is in thoir tuxes. Sir Maurice proceeded to refer to the telegram of J. P. Maxwell to the Government, in which he said that the proposed loeul charge of tho Onehunga harbour would be detrimental to railway interests. It was, ho asserted, by the vexatious churfjosof this gentleman that tho railway interests wero prejudicially oHbdwd. Ho was strongly in favour of I lie vesting ol tho haVljour in a local Harbour Board, which would have a revenue of fully L 1,500 or L 2.500. If thoy found that, they had not sullieiont revenue to maintain llicm solves, then it would be for them to amalgamate with tho Auckland Harbour Board and City Council on their own terms, and not on those proposed, lie did not wish to refer in detail to all the ser vices ho hud rendered tho constituency, but he reminded them of tlie establish men t of tho lighthouse at the Heads, despite the as sertions that it would bo a snare to tho un wary, the connection with tlio Heads by electric telegraph, and the effectual buoying of the harbour. He would not detain them longer ; already ho farcied he saw the Hush of victory in their faces, but he trusted that they would roservo their energies till tho polling day, and then acquit themselves like men, dealing honourably with their adversaries. Tl oir watchword should be, " Advance Onohunga, advance tlio harbour and advance Manukau electoral district." Tho speaker was loudly cheered on resum ing his seat. In reply to questions, Sir Maurice said : (1) He was not in favour of any alteration in the education system, but if any parties had a griovunco in tho matter of division of grants ho would bo prepared to hear them, and if thoro was a grievance to endeavour to rectify it. (2) Ho was not disposod to substitute a laud tux for tho property tax. (.')) Ho had never yet boon bound by any pledge to follow any man or party, and ho declined to do so now. (-1) Tlie oniy dilfer onco botwoon himself and tho Chamber of Coinmero in reference to the Harbour Bill was that he did not think that the Government should be relieved of tho expenses of tho pilot department. But whtn ho was assured that thoro was ample provision to meet those charges, ho con ceded tho [»int and bocatno a hearty sup porter of the bill. He would rather that the harbour should continue to remain under the control of tho General Govern ment than that it should be vosted in tho Auckland lf.ifbour Board. (5) Ho would support a grant of 1.'J.000 for division amongst tho Horticultural Societies of Auckland. Ho bolioved it would not bo impossible to havo a small botanical garden in their fifty-aero reserve. But at all cvonts thoro was a placo admirably suited for tho purpose at Ono Tree Hill, which ho hoped oro long to see laid out as a botanical garden, pleasure grounds, &c. (6) He had kept no tally of the times ho had mot his constituents, but he bolioved ho had mot them as often as they desired to see him. Ho had often received their thanks, and had been accorded substantial rewards from them. But ho had met them often enough for tbom to renew their expressions of unwavering confidence in him.

Mr J. B. Jackson moved a voto of thanks to tho candidate for his address, and ulso a vote of confidence in him as tho represonta tivo of tho Munukau district. Sir Maurico thoroughly understood tho business of a member of Parliament, and ho had re poatedly been choson by the House of Repre sentatives as tho best member to preside ovor tho proceedings. Mr G. Vaczk seconded the motion.

A forest of hands was hold up for the motion, and only about a dozen aguinst it.

Tho excitement attendant upon the taking of the bliow of hands culminated in a personal combat botueeu partisans of tho two candidates in tho body of the hall.

Tho vote of confidonoo was declared car ried almost unanimously, and Sir Maurice O'Rorko having returned his thanks, tho mooting concluded with a vote of thanks to tho Chairman and cheers for tho candi date.

MR GEORGE AT NEWMARKET.

Mr S. T. Georgo nddrossod tho electors of Puraoll in tho Newmarket Hall last even ing. There was a large attendance. Mr McColl occupied tho chair. Mr Goorgo gave a longthy speech, in which ho referred to tho business of last session, and lie then referred to the Thermal Springs Act, which ho said prevented the railway from being made. Natives should be allowed to deal with their own lands under certain restrictions. The Waste Lands Board should bo elective or swept away altogether. Tho national insurance scheme he severely criticised, and the pro perty tax, ho contended, was altogothor objectionable. Ho was strengly in favour of taking railways out of the hands of tho Government and placing them in tho hands of a Board. After a nmnbor of questions had been answorcd, a vote of thanks and confidenco was carried unanimously.

MR NEWMAN AND CITY NORTH ELECTORS.

Mr Joseph Newman mot tho olcctoi-s of City North last night in tho Tomporance Hall, which building wns crowded. Mr Carr was voted to tho chair, and introduced the speaker in the usual way. Mr Newman was greeted with applause on rising. Ho commenced by relating sovornl incidents in connection with the early history of Auckland. Ho might bo asked what claims ho had to come forward as a candidate for City North. In answer ho would state that ho was one of tho oarli est settlors in Auckland. Ho claimed to hnvo been tho first Commissioner of Public Works, as ho had cut with his own hands the first pathway from Freeman's Bay to Commercial Bay. When ho nnii-ed hove there wore only two weather-board houses; he built the first storo here, Tho spoaker referred to tho early institutions in Auckland, and claimed to have taken an actjve part in politics, and in furthering tho interests of tho people. He was a member of tho first corporation of Auckland City, and represented the old constituency of Franklin in tho first Pro vincial Council. Ho had also repre sented this constituency in the Gonoral Assembly. Mr Newman passed on to speak of his occupation as a farmer. He laifi claim tq having introduced the finest kind of wheat grown in Auck land, and which wus known all over tho colony as "Nowmap's -wheat." Besides this, ho had aided in bringing into uso here improved agricultural machinery, and also in securing a better kind of sheep. In this latter connection ho mentioned that through his instrumentality tho lleeco of tho sheep he had spoken of had been doubled in woight. On these grounds the speaker based his right to coino forward as a can didate for tho suffrages of the electors' of City North. Touching tho education question, ho said he would oppose denominational grants. Ho thoroughly agreed with the present system. Ho thought, however, that something might bo done to lessen its cost, and would favour the amalgamation of all school endowments for the purposes of primary and secondary education. He thought that those parents who wished for higher education of their children should pay for it. Mi- Newman referred to his action as a trustee in connec tion with the foundation of jiho Rawlings scholarships, which', ho said,' proved that he was desirous of assisting in the educa tion of the children of tlie poorer classes. It was probable that the means would shortly bo forthcoming for the establish ment of four moro scholarships. On tho matter of taxation, he was in favour of the property tax, as ho considered it was the least oppressive. (Several interruptions hero occurred, which rendered it impos sible to hear tho speaker's remarks.) Furthor taxation should fall on incomes. The speaker stated that ho would support nominated emigration. In regard to customs duties, lie was disposod to place these so that our industries might bo fostered. He would also favour the admis sion of tho necessaries of life freo from duty. Ho bolieved we would, in a fow years, havo many large manufactories amongst us —that we would have our Manchesters and Birminghams. With respect to the ques tion of Borrowing, Mr Newman stated that he would support it in moderation, and as necessity might demand ; but he thought that eventually the country would bo able to support double the present debt of

the colony. Ho was in favour of the completion of thetiunk railway, and was in harmony with tho Government in borrowing money lo carry it. out. Regarding the laud tax, the spoakor said it was an empty bag, and that consequently nothing could bo got out of it. There was no "unearned increment." He know many farmers, for instance, who were prepared to sell their land for a sum equal to tho money spent on improving it, without taking a shilling for tho land itself. Mr Newman then touched on tlio timber trade, and said we should not import any Umber, seeing that we had the finest kinds of if here already. After expressing his opinion that Major Atkinson offered the best claims to support, the speaker thanked the audience for their "joyful" hearing, and then proceeded to answer various questions that had been handed to him. He would oppose grants in aid of denominational schools, and also to orphan homes when the cost of the latter exceeded that of similar Government insti tutions. He would maintain the city elec torates as at present. Ho would support nominated emigration only. He agreed in making the electoral roll the basis on which licensing committees should bo elected, if the franchise were extended to women ; ho would also maintain tho present Act intact, and was not in favour of the amal gamation of city licensing districts. As ho had said in his address, he preferred a proporty tax to a land tax. 110 was not in tuvour of only ono vote for each and every man, but considered that in proportion as property contributed to tho maintenance of the State it should be represented, lie would support a Grey-Atkinson combina tion if such combination could work for the good of tho country. Ho favoured educa tional endowments. 110 would agree to the placing of a small duty on the exportation of baulk timber. Ho was desirous of en couraging the manufacture of rolling stock in tho colony, lie had never been a share holder in a timber company until within the last month. lie would oppose the establishment of distilleries. Ho was determined to go to the poll, notwithstand ing tho way in which he had been treated that evening. He thought every man should exorcise his own religious belief free from restraint. Was in favour of triennial Parliaments. He saw no reason why church property should not lit taxed if it' oppressed any section of the community. He was opposed to Sir.Julius Vogel as a leader. Was in favour of licensing gum-diggers rather than leasing gun-fields. Although ho was in accord with tlio oiglit hour., movement, ho did not think legislation was needed in the matter. He considered that there should bo some alteration in the constitution of the Legislative Council, but maintained that two Chambers were necessary. He was disposed to place a heavier licensing fee on clubs than^that paid byhotels,and thought thoy should be under police surveillance. Ho would insist on tlio abolition of Bellamy's,

Several disgraceful interruptions oc curred during Mr Newman's address, and whilst he was attempting to answer the questions handed in, and it was quite ovident that a large proportion of tho-<o present were bent on making as much fun as possible out of the meeting, and also determined to oiler as much obstruction as they could.

Mr Ifodgo proposed a voto of thanks only to the candidate, and Mr l'hilpot seconded. An aniondnieiit expressing thanks and con fidence was proposed by Mr C. G, Hill, and seconded by Mr Tremain. Tho amend ment was lost, and the motion carried, after which a very rowdy meeting broke tip in eonfuHion. Three cheers were given for Sir Georgo Grey.

THE NOMINATIONS.

CITY EAST.-SIR GEORGE GREY ELECTED UNOPPOSED. The nomination mooting for this eloctor ato took place in the R.M. Court at noon to-day. Mr Thomas Cotter, Returning Oliiccr, presided, and there was a fair atten dance of the general public. Proceeding., opened by Mr Cotter reading the writ, ad vertisement of the meeting, and tho clauses of the Act bearing upon the nomination of candidates. Mr 11. Keksisu proposed Sir George Groy as a lit and proper person to repre sent this constituency in the House of Representatives. In doing so, ho said that their late member stood so far above all others, that he was likely to bo the only candidate for City East. He hoped, how ever, that Sir George would not be sent down without friends to support him in his actions. Electors should not forget that tho power of wealth was arrayed against Sir George Groy, and this was a power which was not to be lightly esteemed. Men might have thoir own convictions, but in many cases they did not like to vote in opposition to the views of their employer or manager. (Cries of "No.") Ho con gratulated tho electors that they had still the services of Sir George Grey placed at their disposal. Mr Thomas Gke seconded the motion. He eulogised Mr J. M. Clark as a public spirited, and worthy citizen, and cotn monded him for his action in standing aside to allow Sir Goorge Grey to bo re-elected for this constituency. At the samo time, the candidate whose nomination ho now supported was second to none in his qualities as a public man, and in his honesty, ability, and disinterested desiro to furthor the interests of the people at large. No othor candidate being proposed, Mr Cotteh declared Sir Georgo Grey duly elected as Membor of tho Ilotiue of Repre sentatives for Auckland East. Tho an nouncement was' received with loud applause. Sir George Grey expressed his gratitude to the electors for again placing him in the position of their representative, and his ac knowledgments to Mr J. M. Clark for his courteous treatment of him at the present timo. He would like to say a few words on the land question, which was a burning one just'now in all the civilised countries of the world. The Land Tax Bill prepared by himself and his colleagues was a complete solution of tho difficulties which surround this question, its proposal being to tax what was known, as " the unoarned increment." In speaking on this subject at Otahuhu tho ether night, ho had been misunderstood, because ho hadnotfully onteredintothoques tion as ho had done on othor occasions. In contrasting the taxation of tho large land owner with that of tho labouring man, ho ought to have added, and intended to have added, that the former would pay about L 2.400 a your in tho shape of property tax, But he would also have said that such an annual payment was a small return for a man to make who had got a present of LSO.OOO from tho people of Now Zealand, against their will and with out thoir knowledge, As to the operation of the land tax in tho case of owners who had paid the full enhanced value of city and other lots, he advocated the appointment of a commission to inquire - into tho facts of such purchases, so that no hardship should occur in individual cases. Ho concluded by declaring that it was his ambition to assist in founding a new and groat Anglo-Saxon nation in this part of the world ; no higher aim could animate any man than this ; and he thanked the electors of Auckland East for once m,ore enabling him to take part in such a great task. (Applause.) The proceedings closed with three cheers for Sir Georgo Grey, and with cheers for Mr Cotter for hi? ponduct of the meeting.

MARSDEN.-HON. MR MITCHELSON ELECTED UNOPPOSED.

The Hon. E. Mitchelson was proposed by Robert Thompson, Esq., and Seconded by John McKay, Esq.,"J.P., and elected un opposed, ' Settlers from all parts of the oloctorate were presont.

CITY WEST.

Tho nomination of candidates for tho representation of Auckland City West in the hew Parliament took place at noon to-day in St. James's' Hall, Mr 11. W. Francis (Retiring Officer) presiding. About 70 or 80 pereons were present at tho beginning, but the number afterwards increased'to about 300.

Tho Returning Officer formally opened the proceedings, and then invited nomina tions.

Mr C. S. Wright proposed Mr J. M. Dargavillo. Ho had on a former occasion asked them to give their support to Mr Dargavillo. They did so, and ho asked thorn if tho gentleman had not fulfilled all his promises and faithfully subserved all their interests. [Cheers, and erics of "Yes" and "No."] Ho had a still stronger ground for nominating Mr Dargavillo on this occasion, as he was tho candidate of the Liberal leador. Sir Geo. Grey had told them that ho wanted Mr Dargavillo in Parliament, and they would return him too, he felt assured, notwithstanding the vilifica tions of both newspapers. (Cheers). Mr Charles McMaster seconded the nomination amid cheers and hisses. The speaker said that Mr Swanson's assumption of the position of working man's candidate was an insult to the peoplo themselves. Ho ought to ho ashamed of himsolf, if there was any shamo in him. He was one of tho Judnses of the Auckland party, and the

peoplo would, show him on polling day what they thought of such men. (Cheers.) Mr li.. J. Smith nominated Mr William Swanson. He referred to Mr Swanson's long political experience and his lengthy retention.of the .Newton seat, during which ho was at. the beck and call of every elec tor. [A voico: "As a usurer."] Mr Swanson was never indisposed to attend to the wants of his constituents; he was ever ready to present petitions and to follow them through the House as a cat did a mouse. (Cries of " Rat, rot I" and loud cheers and laughter.) The result of this notion was generally to tho in terests of the petitioners. Mr Swan son was a man [Voice : " No, a long-tailed rat," and cheers] who was always in his place in tho House; he was never found unavoidably absent. He hoped that on the polling day they would [A voico : " Keep him out" and cheers] return him at the head of tlie poll. (Cheers and hissing.) Mr Edwin Tbemain seconded the nomi nation. He had known Mr Swanson as a public man for 20 years, and he was not a man to seek their acquaintance merely at election time. He knew the people wa9 ever ready to converse with them, either in the street or at his house, and spared him self no pains to secure redress of grievances. No man hud done more to foster local in dustries and to promote the temperance cause. [Cries of " Time" and uproar.] The speaker was quite unuble to obtain a further hearing.

Theso wcro all tho nominations, and the candidates were therefore invited to address the meeting.

Mr Daegavii.l-1- was received with loud and prolonged cheering. Ho said that it was not he who was endeavouring to keep Mr Swanson out of Parliament, but it was Mr Swansou who was trying to keep him out. Had ho forfeited their confidence (cries of "No !") or done anything in opposition to their interests 1 (Cries of "No Ino 1" and cheers). Ho defied tho newspapers to show that he had. He had had the misfortune to attack certain great institutions, and he could not help thinking that Mr Swanson was being dragged out unwillingly in these interests in order to dofeat him. He ex pected the electors, however, not to desert him on this occasion, and not to sacrifice him to the wealthy powers that be In Auck land, who wanted nono returned but their own subservient followers. (Cheers).

Mr Swanson mounted tho platform with difficulty by the aid of a stick. He. was received with cheering, determined hooting, and cries of "Rat, rat!" He donied that he had ever been a " rat," or a slave to any man. Ho went to Parliament as free a man as over breathed, and he still belonged to the party which ho had ever served. (Cheers.) That was tho party of the people. (Renewed cheers.) He had got them triennial parliaments, manhood suffrage, while Sir George Grey only talked about them. He had never relaxed his efforts in tho popular cause. (Cheers.) Somebody had said that ho was not a working man; well, that person could not be long in the country. There must bo in that crowd some ho had worked for, some he had worked with, and some who had worked for him. (Cheers.) He was, too, as free from mone tary institutions as his opponent or any other man in tho city. Tho enndidato went on to explain what he had dono in the further ance of local industries, and why he had retired from Newton. Mr Dargaville was quite right in saying that he did not care about getting into Parliament again, but still he would consider himself lucky if he won this election. [A voice :" I guess you will," followed by cheers.J After some further remarks, Mr Swanson, incited by loud cries, went on to relate the story of " the compact." It was interrupted, how ever, by a person handing him a Blip of paper containing the intimation that Sir Georgo Grey had boon returned unopposed for City East. Tho news was received with cheers.

A show of hands was then taken, with the following result :—

Mr J. M. Dargavil'e 80 Mr Wm Swanson 33 Messrs Smith and Tremain demanded a pell.

Tho usual thanks were passed to the Re turning Officer.

CITY NORTH.

There was n largo attendance at the Tem perance Hall, where nominations were an. nounced to take place. The Registration Officer (Mr S. \ r. Collins) rend the news paper notification, after which he suggested that proposers and seconders should refrain from addressing the meeting, in order to savo time.

Mr Robert Bartley said that the con test for Auckland North was not so much a question of men as of measures. The mem ber ho intended to propose was one who would give a hearty support to the Atkin son Government. (Disapprobation.) He proposed Mr Joseph Newman as a fit and proper person to represent Auckland North in tho forthcoming Parliament.

Mr James Lye seconded the nomination, He refrained from comment.

Mr J. P. Kino proposed Mr Thomas Thompson as a fit and proper person to re present tho constituency, ffe had known Mr Thompson for more that 20 years. He had held tho position of Councillor and other public positions for over six years in this town, and ho had always been an upright and straightforward man. (Ap plause. ) He could pledge his wo*l that Mr Thompson was not a strict Greyite, and ho would not follow any man. Mr W. G. Connolly seconded the nomin ation. He did not know whether Mr Thompson was in favour of Atkinson, Vogel, or Grey, but ho knew one thing—he would have the interests of Auckland at heart. (Hear, hear.) If he was asked to support the progress of Auckland he was sure he would consent.

Mr Newman then addressed the electors. Ho said they had a full opportunity of hear ing his say last night and he did not mean to make a lengthy* statement now. All he now wished to say was that he was glad to have an honourable man like Mr Thompson in the field against him, and they would be glad to .hake hands after tho election. .(Hear, hear.) Ho hoped the electors would carry ont the same sentiment, and keep the eamo object in view, viz., tho prosperity of Auckland—tho prosperity of New Zea-; land.

MrTaosirsoN next came forward, and was received with prolonged applause. He agreed with Mr Newman that the contest should be carried out in a friendly manner, and he and Mr Newman would shake hands (A voice: And have a drink) after tho contest had closed. As he intended to address the electors to-morrow evening, he would not say much now. When his name was proposed ho only heard one dissentient voice, and if that gentleman would state his grievance he would endeavour to speak on the subject. He then referred to his connec tion with the City Council, Inpoliticshesaid ho professed to bo a Liberal, pureandsimple. All matters in tho Liberal interest, whether brought forward by Sir George Grey or any one else, would receive his hearty support. He pledged himself to follow no man. He; recognised Sir George Grey as the Liberal lender, and he preferred Atkinson to Sir Julius Vogel. Mr J. Bell rose to state his grievance. There were, he said, families who, when the hot weather set in, would be swept away by foyer. (Laughter.) He had a grievance of this kind, and ho mado an appointment with Mr Thompson to discuss the matter, and he ''never saw him yet." "(Up' roar apd yeUs of "Sit down.'1) Hecquld assure them Mr Thompson was one oftlie Tramway Ring Company, and Ll.OOOwas boing spent to cut down Karangnhnpe Road for that Company. Mr Bell retired amidst universal hooting. A show of hand's' was then taken, and resulted :— " " ■ ''" .

Mr Thomas Thompson ... 75 Mr Joseph Newmah "... .;. 14 Mr Newman demanded a poll, and the Returning Officer said it would be held on tho 22nd of-July. ' ' A vote of thank's to the Returning Officer concluded the proceedings.' '' ' '

NEWTON.

Tho nomination for tlie Newton electoral district took place at .noon to-day. There ' were about 100 persons present. ' >'" _ Mr E. P. Hulme, Returning Officer, pre- . sided. Having read the writ and the ad vertisement notifying tho election, he then called upon persons who desired ts nominate 1 candidates. '■'* A

Mr Thomas T. Masefield came forward ; j and proposed Mr Thomas Peacock as a fit "-A, and proper person to represent Newton in ', the House of Representatives (cheers). He m believed that in him they had an honS&t ; ; gentleman of sound Liberal views. He had ; been twice Mayor of Auckland, ahd during '.: his term of office he had w-orked hard in'the IS interests of the people. He had secured the m Albei-t Park for the people, and civic con- jj3 trol of the Domain. He had always put his Aj~ money into the local industries of the place, y; and in so doing had assisted to provide work -.vj for the labouring classes. He had alwayS. _ .£ advocated the support and extension of woe' educational system, and had taken a great y| interest in the city schools. He had alspy^ shown a determination to protect the inter?. »fi| ests of this part of the colony iit'rnilway _ ' works. He was a resident afiiongst them, . •." and as such he deserved their support. , "" -"' ' " 11 __________

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, JULY IG, 1884.



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