SPORTING.

To Correspondents.

W.-Mr T. Shoenan's gelding, The Lad. that won the double at the S.A.J.O. Steeplechases, was got by Messenger from Stella. T.K.It (Parnell).—The Hon. J. Whites colt l-hil Athol, about whom so much has been B,.ld.isan English bred coit by Blair Athol- Phtlltna, foaled in Australia. INQUntER.-Btockwcll is by St Albans-Edolla; Prodigal, by St Albans-Zlllah (full brother to Mr U. O Brlen's Tasman.) The Buncdin owned colt .Captain Wobster, is by St. Albans-Pussy. W.lt-.-jing'a mile and a-half for tho Hawkes bury Ha-idicop. with Sat... in 2.3t>3, ia tho fasu st vi.record for tho colonies; but it is ro cordii'l tint the American horse, Luke Black burn, ran the name distance in 2.31. Devoni-ort.— MrC. J. Lcfovro headed the list vi winnihg owncra in England last year, with £20,727. and Lord Falmouth was next with £i\«i. During the last 5 years Lord Fal mouth has won In stakes something over £82,000.

NOTES BY HIPPONA.

I have to acknowledge tho receipt of a neatly got up little book containing the programme of the Canterbury Jockey Club for tho season of 1884-Ss,also list of winners of previous races, nominations for the N.Z. Cup, and all two and three-year-old events closed up to the Ist of July. As intimated by me last week, the Spring Meeting-has been fixed for November 11th, 13tb, and 1 Ith j the Summer Meeting will take place as usual on New Year's Day, and the Autumn Meeting on Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 14th and 15th. At the three gatherings the Club propose to give away in added monoy the largo sum of £7,500, which shows an increase on last season of nearly £1,500. Several alterations have been made in the programme, and it may be noted tho next Derby will have 500 soys. added toit, while theunfortunateowners whoso horses run second and third in the K.Z. Cup will respectively receive 200_sovs. and lOOsovs. out of the 6take Hurdle races have been substituted instead of the steeplechases, and I am glad to sco that horse-owners have not been overlooked in the matter of payments to the fund. Tho Erogramme altogether is one the Canter ury Jockey Club may point with prido to. During the week, the local sportsman who races under the name of "Mr Robert son '■ received an offer from Christohurch for the purchase of hiß rising two-year old colt by Musket out of Slander (half brother to the speedy Billingßgate). Mr Robertson in reply refused to put .a prioo on him, and I understand that under any circumstances he does not core to port with the youngster nt the present time. On reference to the nomina tions for the C.J.C. Welcome Stakes, run in November next, I find that the colt's name appears in the list, so that the would be purchaser evidently has his mind bent on securing that rioh two-year-old race. The committee of the Auckland Racing Club have been busy during the past two weeks going over the rules which the Club are to race under for the future. In the main, I understand they are a copy of those in force by the Victoria Racing Club. From Australian papers to hand this week I gather that the Melbourne Cup handicap has been most favourably received in all quarters. Owing to the coursing and V.X.C. Steeplechase Meeting, the betting has not yet settled down, but two important moves have been mode, Garfield for the Derby being conpled with Sweet William for the Cup to win £40,000, and ; with Maroney to win £15,000. Maroney is '. a Sydney horse, nominated by Mr J. Foul sham, and was got by Captivator from ' Meta. "Vigdant" in the "Melbourne • Sportsman " thinks the twelve best handi capped horses in the Cup are Sweet William, Warwick, Dirk Hatteraick, Jessie, I Despot, Sir Garnet, Garfield, Boolka, Con ,; jocturo, Claptrap, The Broker, and . Trumando. "Augur" has commenced an ' extended analysis, and down to 7st, 81b. he likes best the chances of Le Grand, Swoet I William, Warwick, Bristol, First Demon, and Despot. In the " Town and Country Journal "Martindale" writes as follows:— Ono that strikes mo as being exceedingly well in is Ned o' the Hills, and the owner of Stockwell cannot complain. Wallangra at 7st. lib. should have a chance; and were Recovery to come to the post he would .be well master of 7st. Further down the list there is nothing very striking, and perhaps, the best are King of the Gipsies, Lord Clifden, Cairngorm, Helena, Trem ando, and Tomboy; and the three I like best are Stockwell, Ned o' the Hills, and Reginald. ~ The "Victoria Racing Club Steeplechase Meeting was to take place at Flemington this afternoon. According to last accounts, Prospect and Ringwood were held in most esteem for the Hurdle Race, and Fame, Bryan O'Lynn, and Katunga for the Steeple chase.

Mr James E. Tonkin, of Bathurst, New South Wales, has kindly sent me a copy of his work of reference entitled " Tho English, American, and Australian Sporting Calendar." Xt comprises 157 pages, ana contains the latest records performed in English, Australian, and New Zealand racing, trotting, coursing, pedestrian ism, aquatics, cricket, shooting, bicycling, billiards, and in fact nearly every known British sport. The volume is beautifully bound and printed, and from a perusal of it I have no hesitation in saying that it is well worthy a place in any sports man's library. Copies of the Calendar may be purchased at the principal Australian booksellers', and at the Ben Franklin Print in^ Office, 319, George-street, Sydney. The nowly-formea Wellington Jockey Club seem to have scored a success with their first meeting, there being excellent racing and a good attendance. Early Bird, the winner of the big Steeplechase, is a Nelson-owned horse, ond was got by Day Dawn out of the old Sir Hercules mare Chance.

From a private source, I learn that Sir Garnet was backed to win the Melbourne Cnp at IOOO's to 35 to win a big stake the day the s.s. Te Anau left Sydney for here. Sir Garnet is a full brother to The Assyrian, and belongs to the clever Adelaide division who owned First Water last year. Besides the Musket—Slander cols, French Is teaching a rising two-year-old filly by Musket—Rosarina the rudiments of her profession. This is from the " Town and Country Journal": —We learn from a very reliable source that the owner of the New Zealand racehorses, Welcome Jock and Oudeis, has decided to send them on to Melbourne per next steamer.

Although we were not acquainted with the fact until Saturday last, it seems that Dirk Hatteraick and Sardius were both scratched for the Melbourne Cup on the Ist of July, the former at 9.10 a.m. on that duto.and the latter at 5 p.m. This week,the much cracked up Merman wos withdrawn. The first forfeit for the race is due on the 4th of August. Swordsman was raffled on 'Saturday last for £100, and was. won by a well-known Queen-street Boniface. Tivo or three of the local pencillers have doable event books open on the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, and are offering 300 to 1 "if not

There ore close upon thirty horses qualify ing for the next Pflkuronga Hunt Club Steeplechase Meeting. Toastmaster has again been distinguish ing himself in England. At the Doncaster : &pring Meeting he carried top weight, Bst. Sib., and won the Spring Handicap of 500SOV8. by six lengths from 13 ether starters; It was a rather sensational victory, fdr when the horses assembled at the post Toastmaster suddenly jumped the rails, got rid of his ridor, Watts, and had a gallop on his own account. At one time it appeared doubtful if Watts would catch the horse in time to get back to the post, and 100 to 4 was laid against him, but eventu ally the horse was caught, and as the starter gave him a little grace he cantered back and was sent off with the others. I?ong before reaching the distance he had spread-eagled his field, and ran the mile in the extraordinary time of Imfa. 39secs., which is the fastest on record.

A new sixteen page paper has made its appearance in Sydney in the shapeof the " Australian Sportsman and Licensed Victuallers'*' Gazette." It is most credit ably'got up,, and the illustrations are particularly good. The well-informed *' Tout Cela " is at the head of tho sporting department. Boolka.was scratched fer the Howkesbury Handicap and Metropolitan directly his owner saw the weighta-i. Not a few think his impost of 7st. 71b. in the Melbourne Cup is the blot of the handicap. A Le Grand is first favourite at 10. to 1 for the next Champion Stakes (writes "Nemo"), but by, the time the forthcoming A.J.C. and Spring Meetings have joined the past,*it is pretty well certain that he will nave to give way in the quotations to what ever may prove to be the crack three-year old.

A Wellington paper records that while Horry. Lunn was exercising King Arthur the other week, he received a fall which resulted in a broken nose and'very severe cuts and bDnises.

;"■ 'iMartindale " thinks Reginald is the beet twojear-oIS in Victoria,

From the Uangatikoi district "Sir Launcelot" learns that Armourer, the Victorian-bred son of Tubal Cain and Soa Shell, has furnished into a racy-looking gontleman, and as he is fairly thrown into tho New Zealand Cup, his owner intends to have a cut in for it. This colt was very much over-grown ob a three-year-old, but being now rising five, thers is no saying but that ho may yet turn the tables on his erstwhile stable companion, Turquoise. Should that be the cose, he will prove a very hard nut to crack with only Gst. in the saddle.

"Vigilant" of tho "Melbourne Sports man" predicts the Caulfield Cup winner will come from one of tho following ten : — Malua, Archie, Chuckster, Napier, Sir Garnet, Hurricane, Capri, Claptrap, Baron yon Mueller, and Conjecture. In future the nominations for the C.J.C. Derby Stakes will not be due until nfter the Autumn Meeting, instead of after the Metropolitan Meeting as heretofore. Hippodamia started in soventeen races last season, nnd only succeeded in winning thr. o Consolation Handicaps. The steeplechaser Bateman, who ran third for the recent Hawke's Bay Steeple chase, was ssld last week to Mr W, Stock, of Napier, for 24 guineas.

THE RACE FOR THE EPSOM DERBY.

History ot the Dead Hoat.-Excitlng

Soono.

(From our Own Correspondent. )

London, May 31. Derisv Day broke cold and cheerless, but the weather had little effect on the attend ance, which was, as is ever the case, "tho largest on record." From eight in the morning till two in tho afternoon tho 18 miles of road between London and Epsom was one unbroken line of vehicles. The two railway companies despatched no less than 128 special trains from various stations in the metropolis to the Downs, and in addition excursions were run direct to tho course from all the great provinci 1 cities. Once again I was amazed at the orderly manner in which the extraordinary traffic on this day of days is managed. Arriving at Victoria coon liter noon, I found hardly any crush to speak of. We filed on in line to the platform, where tho train filled, and left in about three minutes, its place being Immediately taken by another. Ar rived on the course, I repaired to tho paddock, where the Derby horses were having their toilettes put to rights. The three I fancied were Mr Rothschild's Talis man, Mr Gerard's St. Medard,and Mr Ham mond's St. Gatien. Wood rode tho latter, ond that, in itself, was enough to make many people go "nap" on the colt. At a quarter to three precisely fifteen runners were telegraphed, and a few minutes later Mr Long's Condor headed the parade and exercise canter, in which St. Medard and Talsman seemed to go best. The feature of the betting was the general decline of the favourites, who were all o point or two easier when the full strength of the field was guaged.

The Derby Stakes of SOaovs each, h ft; oolts, 9st; fillies, Bat 91b; second (cccived SOOsova, and tnird liOsovs; about a mile and a half, starting at the New High Level Starting Post. 189 subs.

Mr J. Hammond'Bb c St Gation, by Rother hlll or The Rover—St Editha(C. Wood) .. t Sir J. Willoughby 's br o Harvester, by Sterl ing— Wheatear (S. Loatea) .' t Sir J. Willouehby's eh f Queen Adelaide, by Hermit—Adelaide (P. Webb) 3 Also ran:—St. Medard IF. AfAcr), Talisman (T. Cannon), Loch Ranza (J. Watts), Brest ( \. Wainright). Waterford (J. Osborne), Bedouin (Giles), Richmond (C. Loatcs), Bcauchnmp (C. Bowman), Borneo (W. Piatt), Condor (11. Mor gan), Woodstock (J. Gootcr). Hopeful Dutch man (G. Marks). The betting at the start waa: 5 to - agalnßt Queen Adelaide, 6 to I against St Medard, 7 to 1 against Talisman, 10 to 1 against Richmond, 100 to 8 against St Gatien. 100 to 7 against Har vester,

The field was sent away to a splendid start, the whole fifteen running well to gether for about a quarter of a mile. St. Gatien then showed! in front, but Wood pulled him back, and Borneo took up the running, followed by Richmond and Water ford. As they swept round Tottenham Corner the colours of the former and Borneo were still prominent, Queen Adelaide lying in a comfortable place behind the latter, with Harvester and St.- Gatien on the outside. By this time the chances of St. Medard and Talisman had been extin guished, and Beauchamp also seemed to be dropping behind. Entering the straight, Queen Adelaide was blocked r>y Borneo, who prevented her getting through, and by the time the latter compounded Webb had resolved to take tho outside. Meanwhile St. Gatien drew well to the front, closely pursued by Harvester.at the sight of whose colours in such a position the crowd literally yelled with mingled surprise nnd mortifica tion. The pair drew right away from Queen Adelaide and Waterford (who as sumed third and fourth places respectively), and then .a race such as has seldom been seen even at Epsom ensued. Opposite the Grand Stand St. Gatien led by fully half a length, and loud shouts proclaimed his easy victory. Loates,' however, was by no means done with. Ascending the hill he drew his whip, and administered a severe rib-binder to Harvester. The colt answered with "the utmost gameness, literally seeming to leap forward, and the pair ran post the judge's box locked together so closely that no one save that sapient functionary himself could pos sibly say which was victor. For a minute the betting ring literally boiled with excitement, all sorts of wagers as to the result being taken and offered. Then the numbers went up 1 and 15 in a line with 2 (Queen Adelaide) third. The latter, I ought not to forget to mention, ran a great mare at the last. She was over hauling the leaders rapidly, and but for her ill-luck in being blocked would have been very near winnin». Waterford was fourth and Brest fifth. The result did not please the populace, and very little cheering ensued when Sir John Willoughby and Mr Hammond elected to divide. St. Gatien was emphatically the " sharps " horse, all regular followers of the turf being on him to - man, but the Btrange doings in connection with Harvester made his port of the success the reverse of palat able. Had Queen Adelaide or St. Medard won, the great B.P. would have cheered for ever. The timewasunusually good—2mins. 46secs. Value of the stakes,. t4,600. Both Mr Hammond and Sir John Willoughby throw in for good stakes, though the latter has not exactly broken the ring a; he hoped to.

THE GARDEN.

Calendar of Operations, July 19.

[By Homes.]

[Hortus ia willing to answer any queries. Cor respondents must give tholr full names nnd iddressoß, though not for publication.]

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Sewage Water (Liquid Manure).—The above will materially assist tho growth of trots and shrubs growing on poor land. It may also be given to conifers of all kinds. But it is as well to bear in mind that only thoso trees or shrubs whose appearance shows a lack of nourish ment will be benefited by it. Trees which aro doing well are better left alone, as j ou may send them into a too rank growth by using too much of tho above. If you have a super abundant supply, your cropping ground, Uowcr borders, or even tho lawn, will tako any quantity. The best time to give it to tho la wn is in the winter, if your drainage is geod, cropping tho ground and flower borders in the spring, while tho plants nro growing. Old ex hausted fruit trees derive much benefit from

it. Cricket v. Football (Old Bat)l—lt would bo utterly impossible to keep a flrst-class sricket . ground up to the mark where football was played in all weathers, especially in wet weather. The ground you refer to will soon " bo spoiled if a few rtioro matches aro played thereon. The -gross will get ki led out. I have often seen criokot played on tho samo gn und when the weather was Hntu tod for tho game. No truo sportsman would either play cricket or football on a good ground while it is in a wet unsuitable state; by doing so they tenfold increaso the expense of keeping such ground in order, also making wo ground un auited for first class play in fine woathor. Tho other questions raised in your quory I would ask you to obtain the advice of a solicitor upon. Guano (Manure, Ponsonby). — Tho above makes a capital nianuro, either in a liquid state or thrown about the cropa whilo thoy aro growing.afterwnrdaatirringthoaoil. Guano or any other concentrated manures should never lie applied to iho soil in the winter time, as tho heavy rains will d'ssolve thorn, and tho substance bo carried olfbuforo active growth sots in in the spring. Apply it, therefore, only in the spring and early summer, whilo the pliints are in active growth. If uaod in a dry stale, sprinkle it over tho crops in showery weather. (2|. For light soils 1 should say that manure in a liquid suito would be bettor than stable nianuro or straw; but for heavy, reten tive land the latter is preferable. In other ease, tho more you uso tho bottor.

Pkun'inq thk Vines Umdku Glass (Qrapo, Xe-vvtown.) —Xow is the best lima to pruue. It the canes are young, I would prnne thorn back, taking off about two-thirds ot last season's growth If the canoe are eld they will require to bo »pnrred back, loaviug only about two oyes on each spur. In the uprlng, if both oyes bur.it into loaf, retain tho boßt and rub out tho weakest. After pruning, have all the reugh bark stripped off the oanos and apply llie mixture recoinnioudo'lin these columns on the 11th June. It will answer your case admirably. After pruaing and dressing, give the bouse an overhaul, clean ing it thoroughly. Don't fix up your vine permanently to tlis wire till tho bads begin to swell for bursting in the Bprlng. Thoy are best tied in the form ot a half circle till thon.

YOUNG Fruit Tiiebb <S). — I esnaot tell whotlu r it is the spider which Is doing the injury or not; but continue dusting the lime —or, o Iter, make up a thick Urns wash and paint the limbs and brandies ot th« tree. It will not injure the shoots. It might have tho effect ot stopping tho Injuries you spc.uk of. Bones at tub Roots or Trees (Constant Roader).—Whon planting a young tree, if you have any large bones place them around the roots of the treo, but not immediately in con tact witli the roots of tho nowlv-plantod troo—a little distanco from thorn. In the wring, whon the roots start to grow, they will soon reach tho bones, which wIU soon, and con tinue for a long period, nourish tho tree Bone will never do any harm, but good. Ground bonos should be mixed with the soil wli. n planting—about a quart of such is sufll ciont for oach tree at planting As the tree grows, moro oan be supplied by spreading oa the surface and pointing tho ground.

Pruning.

Now is the proper time for pruning the ordinary orchard trees A few lines oa the subject may be of a little benefit to some amateurs. The first ebject to be observed ia to make up your mind as to what shape you wish the treo to assume. Then prune ' the tree so as to cause the branches to grow in the required direction. In doing bo sometimes good fruiting wood has to be sacrificed, especially on troes that have not received proper attention in the past. After the habit or shape of tho tree bos been attained, tho real science of pruning has thon to bo learned. I may say that all pruning that follows has for its object Uie keeping the tree in a good healthy con dition, and the production of good crops of fruit. So recollect that every cut of the knife has either the above tendency ar the opposite. The knife may be used in such a manner as to keep tho treo in a perpetual state of rank growth, so that it would be impossible for the tree to produce much, or even any fruit. Trees which are growing fast, or rather making much wood, will not require much pruning of their branches. With trees in this state, the more you prune the branches tho greater will be the growth next year. Reduction of the upper branches will only couse the sap in spring to break out with another rank growth, increasing the evil. Therefore, those who have strong growing trees todoal with must try to check this rank growth, and the way to do it is by cutting the roots and leaving the branches alone. Again, those who have trees which are making little or ne growth, and it is desirable to increase such growth, murt thin out a num ber of the upper branches. Apply some good rich manure to the roots, forking the same into the ground, which will tell in the spring by causing the tree to come forth with fresh vigour. There is one matter which I would like to impress upon all who intend to prune, namely, that every root or branch you cut from the treo will cause a certain action either in increasing or decreasing tho growth, and consequently will act either to decrease or increase the quantity or quality of the crop cf fruit. The best primer's great end is to strike a medium where nice, hardy, short-pointed wood will be produced every Benson, pinching in the summer so as to curtail too great an activity in growth, and watching every season the action of the season before, so as to be a guide for the future. No precise rule can be laid down, as every tree will require some different treatment, according to the strength or otherwise of the growth. Young trees newly purchased from the nursery should, in my estimation, be cut back to within nine or twelve Inches of the ground, that is if the young tree has been grafted low, leaving four or five buds on the tree. These, when they burst, will make the main limbs for forming yoar future tree. They should be pinched or thinned out so as to suit your requirements. They should also be tied out to form theappearance of an umbrella for the first year or so, till they get cot. The above is the beet for most young trees to assume. Bomo varieties will not easily take that shape. Pears especially should be pruned so as to assume in form the appearance of a pyramid. In pruning peaches always try and' induce an annual growth of new wood, as it is from wood of the preceding year's growth that the fruit is produced. Old peach trees past making much wood should have one-third of the thick limbs cut away this season, one-third n£xt season, and the balance the third season, thus renewing the trees with a fresh growth, and bringing them into it j good fruit-bearing state much quicker than by planting young trees again.

Rose Growing.

(Continued from last week.)

Pruning.—The spring is the best timo for pruning the rose; the time will vary accord ing to the season. If early, they will noed to be pruned early ;if late, late. During August is the usual period. Allow the sap to rise a little before pruning. While _ pruning, don't be afraid of tho knife. Cut out all wood over two years of age, al«o all ' weakly shoots; strong shoots should be pruned te t«o, three, or four buds or eyes; of course, the fewer eyes that are left whon pruning the fewer shoots, and conse quently the fewer flowers, but those flowers will be of much better quality. When cut ting back always cut to a bud pointing out wards, so as to lerjp the inside of the plant as open as possible.

Manuring.—Rb«es are strongfeeders, and will take almost any quantity of manure. Pig manure is the best in cold, strong soils ; in warm, dry soils, cow manure is prefer able. Stable manure is tho next best when the other two are not easily obtainable. The best way is to apply tho manures well rotted, in the spring of tho year. Dig them into the ground. Where the appear ance would not be objectionable, top dress the beds with fresh manure in thespring, while the plants are growing ; this will greatly increase the chances of first-clnss flowers. Liquid man ire male from water in which either of (he above manures has been seeped will answer the purpose.' - Removing Suckers.— Constant attention should be given to the removal of all sucker growth as soon as it makes Its appearance. Where plants..have. been grown for a con siderable time without being moved, -suckers are sometimes a great'annoyance. The suckers draw too much of the resources of the plant from its legitimate course, weakening the plant and flowers. Whenever they appear, trace them to the base from which they proceed. Cutting them clean'off from the roots is the most effectual means of getting rid of them. If, as I have often seen, a method of only cutting them off where they appear above the ground is adopted, they simply keep on making fresh growth and increas ing in numbers. Insect*—Perhaps there is no plant in New Zealand more troubled with one of the

aphides than the rose. An occasional syringing with tobacco water, and frequent syringing with clear water, will greatly chock the ravages of this insect. They seem not to be able to stand .its effects.

Mildew ox Ko.hes.—This is a trouble some pest to deal with. Sometimos when we get hot muggy weather we soon find all the rose-bushes covered with tho destruc tive fungoid growth. Apart from the un sightly appearanco it gives the plante, it does them a groat deal of harm, and com pletely spoils any chanco of autumn blooms. As soon aseverthe pest makes itsappearance apply sulphur in some form—either dusted on the leaves or in water, also give plenty of cloan water all over the foliage.

PROTECTION VERSUS FREE TRADE.

Whatever may be the differences of opinion between persons of judgment as to the advantages to bo gained by a nation in adopting either a Protective or Free Trade policy, no doubt can oxist in any thinking mind as to the desirability of assisting, by judicious protection, the infant industries of nn infant country.

Here in New Zealand themechanics ond originators of manufacturing industries have been extremely apathetic, and have made very little effort to obtain protection for their nursling trades. Being for tho most part men with more courage than wealth or influence, thoy havo felt that to obtain any thingfor themselves, advorse to tho interests of the great importing class, would be almost impossible. This may have been true enough in the years that havo gono, but the population interested in tho prosperity of manufacturing trades is now very largo, and tboir influence, in proper combination, would, we feel convinced, be fully equal, if not more powerful, than tho combined in fluence of the importing class, that is, for any just and unopprossivo measure ; and it is our earnest hope that some such combi nation of manufacturersandartizaiisi'Aroiii'/A -out the colony may be brought about for the purpose of establishing _ moderate protec tive tariff upon manufactured goods such as it is possible to manufacture in this country with a reasonable prospect of profit to the maker, if not crushed out of existence by an imoorteror importers selling such articles at a loss, lot fear tho poor struggling in dustry may (Irmly establish itself on tho market. We shall gladly lend our aid to any scheme for combination to proteel our infant iiuhutrie.*, and invite suggestions on the subject.

We would not think of recommending the introduction of a high tariff upon any goods, nor are we by any means snro that a permanent protective policy is good for any community, but wo think it proper to nlaco before our readers the results of both policies applied to tho same country and people. Previous to the advent of Bismarck as a power in European politics, the industrial progress of Germany had been retarded by confused conditions and a lack of unity. The Franco-Gorman war welded the diverse elements into a compact nation, and placed it in a good way for an era of industrial development. Bismarck introduced free trade, the main reductions being made in 1872 and 1873. Tho system was given o fair trial. Being disappointed with tho economic results of free trade, be reverted to a high tariff in 187S, the schedules going into eitoct in 1879. Thiß enables'us to compare the oporation of the two systems in Germany within tho space of a dozon years.

German manufactures during the free trade period exhibited a rapid decline, and it was not until the protective system was proposed that the recovery became pcr oeptible. This statement is confirmed in the statistics of tho prodaotion of iron oro, pig iron, and finished iron and steel. While Germany abounds in iron ore, somo of which are of superior quality, unfortunately but few mines are found in proximity to coal pits, and important ore deposits of great extent are far from cool. This industry was on the wane before the stimulating effect of the protective polioy of 1879, as will be seen from the following table :—

PRODUCTION OK IRON OIIH IX UHUMA.VT. 1872 fi.Bfti.673 tons 1873 8,177,526 „ 1871 8,137,168 „ 1875 1,730,352 „ 1876 4,711.983 „ 1877 4,880,048 „ 1878 8.462,050 „ 1879 8,859.439 „ 18S0 7,238,680 „ If 81 7,593,771 „

Tho significance of the abovo table is bettor appreciated when it is remembered that the duty on iron was reduced in 1873. " From this time," said ono of the directors of Krupp's great works, " wages began to decline, and with this decline the produc tion of iron ore decreased, and it was not until tho prospect of a now tariff, and its subsequent enactment again stimulated the iron industry, thnt the produotion of iron ore increased, and is to-day greater than ever before."

When the duties were reduced in 1873, the production of pig iron began to doclino from 2,250,00J tons in 1873 until it reached only 1,615,000 tens in 1876, while tho num ber of hands employed En this industry decreased more than 10,000. The total number of furnaces in Germnny in 1876 was 435, of which number 210 were blown out. The increase in the production of pig iron during tho lost four years has been very great j in 1880 nearly reaahlng 2,800,000 tons; in 1881, 2,900,000 tons ; and in 1882 exceeding 3,000,000 tons. In finished iron there has also been a great increase in tho last few years, as the fol lowing table shows i— PRODUCTION Or FINISHED IKON AND STEEL IS GERMANY. 187t 2.174,839 tons 1875 2.H5.337 „ 1876 1.989,163 „ 1877 1.953.H3 „ 1878 2,125,820 „ 1879 2,190,859 „ 1880 2,570,783 „ 1881 2,911.080 „ 1882 3,170,937 „ In 1876 the industries of the country wore suffering from stagnation, none more than the iron trade. The great works of Herr Krupp hod been reduced by 3,000 hands, ana other large works showed pro portionate diminution. This will give some idea of the condition of German in dustry when the tariff agitation began whioh ended in the increase of all duties. The following figures will show the effects of the new tariff upon iron and steel. Ac cording to the official figures of the Iron and Steel Association of Germany, during 1879, 325 establishments in Germany em ployed 152,979 workmen ; in 1883, the some establishments employed 206,150 workmen, an increase of 52,171 workmen. Inlß7othese establishments paid in wages 112,600,752 marks; and for the year ending in 1883, 177,052,200 marks. The average yearly earnings of a workman under free trade were 731 marks, and under protection 859 marks, an increase of 128 marks in the earnings of every man. In still more con densed form here is what four years of pro tection have done for the iron industry of Germany from 1879 to 1883 :—

Pot.-eiiUot __ . ■ , InrrMSß. workmen employed .. .. 83.0 Wages paid .. .. .. 57.2 Average wages paid each workmen 17.1 Not only has the ironworker beon bene fited by higher woges, but the manufacturer has enjoyed an increase in his dividend, for the financial statements of 107 companies show that while the averago free trade dividends under protection reached 1.99 per cent., the dividends undor protection reached 5.16 per cent., an increase of 3.17 per cent. This is a trial of two opposing systems in one of tho European Great Powers, and the result must powerfully impress the minds of all interested in this most com plex question. We desire to turn the attention of the industrial classes in New Zealand to this subject. It is one that will force itself upon their attention, nnd having given it due thought they will oxpressjlthe results of their deliberations with that moderation which ever insures the respect and co-operation of all desiring right.— Australasian Machinery Market.

Remember This.

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It you are wasting away with any form of Kidney disease, stop tempting Death this mo ment, and turn for a cure to Hop Bitters. If yon are sick with that terrible sickness Nervousness, you will find a "Balm in Qilead" in the use of Hop Bitters. If you are a frequenter or a resident of a miasmatio district, barricade your system against the scourge of all countries—malarial, epidemic, bilious, and intermittent fevers—by the use of Hop Bitters. If you have rough, pimply, or tallow skin, bad breath, point and aches, and feel miserable generally. Hop Bitters will give you fair ikln, rioh blood, and tweeteet breath, health, and comfort.

In short, they cure all diseases of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidnoya, Bright's Disease. £500 will be pail for a case they will not cure or help. Druggists and Chemists keep.

That poor, bedridden, Invalid wtfo, sistea mother, or daughter, con be made the picture of health by a few bottles of Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer 1

NEWS OF THE MONTH.

SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS,

AUCKLAND, N.Z., July 19, 1861

As the present mail loaves, polling is pro-" cceding throughout the colony for the elec tion of members of the House of Representa tives. The Ministry having been defeated by a combination between the two sections of the Opposition and several deserters from their own supporters, there is no very definite issue before tho electors ; but there is nevertheless a keen interest manifested in the contest. This is evidenced by the fact that out of the 95 constituencies in the colony there are contests in all savo 11. Among thoso returned unopposed is the ox-Premier and ex-Governor, Sir George Grey, who sits for Auckland East. Hon, Mr Mitchelson, Minister of Public Works, is the only member of tho Government re turned without opposition—a striking testi mony to his personal popularity, and to tho general appreciation of his capacity and honesty, when it is remembered that he only entered Parliament two and a-half years ago,

an untried politician.

The imposition of o land tax is being pressed as an elcctionooiitig cry by tho ad vanced Liborul section led by Sir Georgo Grey. Trade and Labour Counoils through out the colony havo made it a test question to all candidates, and tboro can bo no doubt that tho now Parliament will contain not a few members pledged to support such a measure. Tho Land Tax Rill drafted by Sir Georgo Grey projwses to roiso the bulk of tho State rovenuo by " taxing tho un earned incremont;" and as it is understood that such a policy would striae at tho root of land speculation and large estates, it i» vory popular with tho working classes, who aro more or loss tinged with land nationali sation viows. It is impossible, however

that the land question can bulk largely in deciding tho eloctions, as local and porsonol preferences will operate in tho choieo of representatives ; nor is it likely that noxt Parliament will legislate in tho direction indicated, as questions of public works, borrowing, and loan expenditure aro sure to engage its attention to a largo oxtont.

Sir Julius Vogel, who recently arrived in the colony from England, is from tho North Island standpoint a disturbing clement in politics, and from the South Island point of view a great cohesive and amalgamating power. By various public utterances he has contrivod to aggravate tho feeling of jealous rivalry which exists between the two great divisions of tho colony, and by casting In his lot with tho South, and dangling be foro the people the prospect of a fresh loan expenditure on public works, is leading what threatens to be a powerful South Island party in noxt Parliament. It is, of course, impossible to tell what may be tiio result of tho polling on 22nd inst., but a general opinion prevails that though the Government party will receive a large sup port, and Sir Geoogo Groy will have a small body of personal supporters, the Vogel party will bo tho largost section in the House.

The following are tho Immigration and emigration returns for J uno:—lmmigration: Auckland, 559 ; Wellington, 224 ; Grejo mouth, 3; Lyttolton. 4; Timaru, 2; Dun edin, 51; Invercnrgill, 304: total, 1,147. Emigration: Auckland, 311; Wellington, 111; Napior, 11 ; Weßtport;,3 j Groymouth, 4 ; Lyttelton, 9 ; Dunodin, 80; Invorcnrgill, 311: total, 840. Arrivals: From United Kingdom 462, Australia 624, and 71 from other places. Departures : For tho United Kingdom IS, for Australia 652, and 170 for other places. ChiiiMO: 4 arrivals and 37 departures.

Canterbury Railway League continees te agitate in favour of the construction of the line to connect Christehurch with the Wcs*. Coast. Parliamentary candidates are asked to support the making of that lino either by a syndicate or by Government.

Beth Houses of Parliament wero pro rogued at 2 p.m. on tho 24th June by com mission, tho Commissioners boing Sir Wil liam Fiteherbort (Speaker of the Legislative Council), Sir G. Whitmore, the Hon. K. Oliver, and Dr. Grace. The formal proroga tion was postponed until July 24th.

The birthday of Queen Victoria was cele brated on June 18 in accordance with Her Majesty's expressed wish on account of her recent bereavement in the loss of her son, the Duke of Albany. At noon, the Artillery, A Battery, under command of Lieutenant Norrie, assisted by Lieutenant Geddes, gathered on the brow of Albert Park, 40 in number, and fired a royal salute of 21 guns. At Wellington His Excellency the Governor held the usual Birthday Levee, which was largely attended. The day was observed as a partial holiday throughout the colony. His Excellency Sir Wm. Jervois has gone to Australia in connection with tho de fences of Victoria—o subject which his long experience and high qualifications render him peculiarly fitted to report upon. He reached Melbourne on Saturday, 12th inst., and at once commenced inspecting the harbour approaches and defences. The Hon. G. M. VVaterhouse has been chosen by Sir William Jervois to act as Deputy- Governor during His Excellency's absence in Victoria, which is expected to last about three weeks. The choice of Mr vVaterhouse has been sharply criticised in some quarters because of its being an ap parent slight upon the Chief Justice of the colony, and upon Sir Wm. Fitzherbert, Speaker of the Legislative Council.

During tho month trade has been rather depressed, especially in Otago and Canter bury. The temporary overplus of workers in Auckland has completely passed away, however, ond by the -snd of our short winter all cause of complaint in industrial and commercial circles will disappear. At Christehurch within the past two weeks thero hove boon frequent meetings of tho "unemployed," who agitated for Govern ment to provide them with work. That Homo readers may understand how lightly tho doprossion is felt, we may say that a largo body of unemployed mon at Christ church refused to work for 4s 6d a day, but stood out for another shilling. Ultimately, a number of thorn accepted the offered aid on the condition that Government supplied them with sleep ing accommodation, and provided rations at the rate of lOd per diem. We imagine there are thousands of labouring men in the old country who would consider 4s 6d a day excellent wages, without the added at tractions of cheap board and free lodgings. By not knowing facts of this kind, people at a distance get very erroneous notions of the state of trade in Now Zealand, and the interests of the colony and of intending colonists suffer in consequence.

After a chequered career extending over 22 years and nine months, the Auckland Domain Board held its last meeting on July 2, and peacefully yielded up the ghost. Mr Borstow was in tho chair, and there were also present Messrs Peacock, Sutton, Mac keohnie, and Aickin. A telegram from the Government stated that a notification vesting the Domain in the City Council had been gazetted that day, and that hence forth money could not be charged for ad mission. The Educatien Department wrote 1 asking that the arrowroot plants in tended for distribution amongst native schools should be held over till next season, and requesting immediate de livery of the olive plants. All this was agreed to, and after voting the Secretary's salary till the end of the year, deciding to hand over their remaining plants to the City Council, and passing votes of thanks to Chairman, Secretary, and Press, the Board dissolved, never to meet again. It is anticipated that under the control of; the City. Council the Domain will be greatly improved "and rendered more attractive as a place of public resort than it has hitherto been,

The system of ten o'clock closing was inaugurated in connection with onr hetels and billiard-rooms on July 1. A few minutos after tho hour named,both public house bars and billiard-rooms were in dark ness. Interested individuals kept watch with tho object of ascertaining whether the mandate of tho Licensing Bonchea wob carried into effect, but they had no reason for complaint. The new rule already ap pears to have exercised a most important influence on tho habits of the pooploj Hitherto, Queen-street has been thronged "with people until after midnight, but any one who has passed through town after 11 o'clock during tho last cSiple of weeks must have observed tho change. Ten m'nutos after the Opoia has concluded, tho city presents a quiet and deserted appear anco, and save for a solitary policeman or two, there is not a soul to bo scon. Every ono seems to havo gone home to his family, and there can bo but little doubt that in this respect the now system is a potent power lor good in the community. It is generally supposed that tho early closing of public houses has beon carried in to eil'ect without any consideration for tho publicans who are so seriously affected, but this is not tho case. Compensation has beon allowed to somo extent, tho license fees having boon reduced by tho sum of £10 — from £50 to £40. Many of tho hotol keopers claim that they aro gainers by tho change, the saving in gas, fuel, and salaries being considerable, independent of tho re duction.

Wo are glad to obsorvo a substantial sign of tho slackening of tho monoy market. Tho Bank of Now South Wales has tukon tho initiative in reducing discount rates for good business. Wo aro credibly informed that this Bank quotes 6 and 7 per cent, for three and four months bills, and S per cont. for bills ovor the latter currency.

Tho steamer Wairarapa started on hor second oxcursiou to the South Sea Islands at tivo o'clock on July 7. She is officered as on tho provious trip, and Mr \V. F. Wheeler accompanies tho vessel as ropro- Bentativo of tho Union Company, Tho total number of passotigoi'B is (59, including 11 from Sydnoy; from Melbourne, 10; Auckland, 7 ; Dunodin, 12 ; Gisborne, 2 j fielding, 1; Wellington, 0; Christehurch, 13 -, Glasgow, 1; Nuuoby, 1 ; Southbridge, 1 ; Manchester, 1 ; London, _ ; Thamea, 1 ; Oamaru, 2. The programme of excursion is exactly the same as wa* arranged for tho previous voyage, and the Wairarapa will return to Auckland on August 3rd next.

The high excellonco of tho choose manu factured at Pukekoho and Mauku Cheese Factory is fully established in tho local market, and thero is an oarly probability of the product finding its way into othor places. A letter lately received by the man agor, Mr Horaco Walpolo, from Mr It. Arthur, auctioneer, states that the general opinion is that it is the host cheese which has beon in tho market for many years, and is in ererv way superior to that which comes from Canter bury. A rontleman representing a large Queensland firm, lately on a visit to Auck land, ordered half a ton of this cheese to be sent on trial, and if reasonable freights can be socured, he believes a good trade can be done in exporting it to Queensland. A local retailer who uought 117 oheesos, and had cut up many for his customers, says it is tho most regular sample ho over saw. Tho prico realised by tho Pukekohe choose is Cd per lb., but Mr Arthur states that if it woro sold as low as othor brands of cheeee, ho could cosily clear large quan tities.

Wo hove beon shown some splendid samples of locally-grown tobacco, which are by connoisseurs believed to bo the best yet producod in Now Zealand. There are various kinds, all of which havo been grown by Mr Zumbiihl, at Lake Takapuna, in 1882 and 1883. Most note worthy of tho lot is a fino eamplo of Havana tobacco, which is tho natural sweat. ing kind. The leaf of this is so fine that about 150 leaves go to tho pound. A sample of this sort is te bo sent te tho Auck lad Musoum, for the information of tho public, and Mr Zumbiihl bos spooiolly !■ view its value to M. de Harven, tho Belgian agent, who is expected to arrive in Now Zoaland in a short timo. Mr Zumbiihl, who is growing for the Auckland Tobacco Company, has considerable know lodge of tobacco culture, and ho has also manufactured some cigars and plug tobacco to show the quality of the leaf which he produces.

MEETINGS.

At the last quarterly meeting of the l.oyal Ponsonby Lodgo of Oddfellows, the following officers wore elected for tho en suing term : - Bro Walter C. Bruco, _N.G. j Bro. Alexander Smith, V.U. ; Bro. M. P. Macdormott, E.S. Tho oflicors having beon dflly installed by V.U. John Rulo ana I\G.C. W. Lipscombe, a valuable gold watch was presented to tho retiring N.G., Bro. W. G. Allen.

At a mooting of ladies held on tho Ist July, it was agreed that nn institution be established te bo called tho Home for Friendless and Fallon Women. Officers were eloctcd as follows:—President, Mrs A. Sinclair ; Secretary, Mrs W. H. Smith ; Treasurer, Mrs James Williams. Com mittee : Mesdnmos S. Macfarlane, J. Bramo, C. J. Hutchinson, Dewor, R. Davis, Mc- Douald, Loverook, Waterhouso, Dando, F. Lt. Prime, Beach, Gaze, A. P. Williams, and Misses Belford and Davey, with power to add te their number. It was resolved that instead of working en the cottage home system, the institution be a public one.

Sucooss would seem to bo attending the working of tho Farmers' Co-operative Asse ciation formed in Canterbury threo years ago. At the annual mooting, hold on July o—Mr Perrymnn in tho choir—the report showed that thero wore 1,212 shareholders, holding 5,010 shares. The wine and spirit business had beon discontinued. Seven por cont. dividend was declared. The Profit and Loss Account showed tho receipts, in cluding discount on cash payment and balance from last year, to be £2,975; balance available for appropriation, £877 10s sd. The retiring directors wero re-olectod. One* sixth of tho preliminary expenses has been written off.

The annual meeting of the Newmarket Hall and Literary Institute subscribers was held on 7th July, Mr G. Bi'hop in the chair. The secretary (Mr W. Dinnison) read the minutes of last meeting, which were confirmed. He nlso read the balance showing the receipts to bo £178 lis. Ex penditure : Debt on hall, £51 5s (in full); books, £21 12s '10d; furniture, £4 15s ; management, £47 lfls 2d ; balanco in hand, £53 2s. Tho balance-shoot was unanimously adopted. Tho old Committee of Management were re-elected, viz., Messrs G. Bishop, J. Taite, W. Morgan, J. Webber, and W. Dinnison. At a meeting of the Committee held afterwards, Mr Bishop was elected Chaiiman, Mr Morgan Treasurer, and Mr W. Dinnison Secretary.

Auckland Society of Arts.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Society of Arts was hold on Juno 30 in the Museum Building, Mr J. M. Clark (Presi dent) being in tho chair. Tho Hon. Secretary read alongthy report and balonco-shcot. In tho former the Com mittee recommended the design by J. D. Schmidt for tho first in tho competition of designs for certificates of merit; that of Mr J. G. Trevithick being highly com mended as entitled to special mention. The cost of 400 copies has beon £21 ; this numbor would bo sufficient supply for six or eight yoors. Tho prize medals were deeigned by Mr Toutenborg, tho motto being supplied by Professor Tucker, and is translated as follows :— " With household gods our fathers' arts we bring." Special prizes were given—£s by Mrs Clavton for shaded drawing from tho round ; by Mr Isidore Alexander (a lady's set of jewellery) for tho best drawing by a lady ; by Mrs McCosh Clark (silver medal) for the highest number of first-class certifi cates ; by Messrs Broemhall and Co. (£2) for tho best set landscape photograph. The competition for music was a new departure, and the thanks of tho society were given to Mr G. F. Tendall, Professor of Music (Cbrißtchurch), and Judge Fenton for their services as judges. The public schools competition was the source of keen excitement, and about 500 senior scholars from tho city schools visited ' the exhibition. I

The ontrici for competition comprised 250 works, valuod at £420; and for exhibition, 550 works, tho aggregate valuo o£ which exceeded £3.000, rxcluslvo of tho Maekclvie pictures. The paintings oxhibited were considered greatly superior in average ability to thoso of previous years. The salo of works, representing £363 10s. was substantial evidence ot their appreciation by tho public, Tho Art Union drawn on 30th April represented £139 The Chairman in moving'tho adoption of tho report and balance - sheet, commended the City Council for providing rooms for the School of Art in tho Art Gallery, and trusted that a teacher would be engaged for it. The School of Arts should, he thought, com- Srehend night classes for operatives and others ally engaged in other occupations. And especially ho advocated the study and practioo of technical drawing Mr Clark went on to refer to the liberality of Dr. Campbell in providing many admirable modols, and to suggest that in future our artists should give greater attontion to iignro painting. . . Mr Maokochnie seconded tho motion, which was then passed. ' Tho Chairman then presented the prizes, after which the officers woro elected for the ensuing yoor. Mr Josiah Mar!hi desiring to re sign tho office of secretary, Mr J. L. Holland was elected for the ensuing year. On the motion of Mr Mokeohnie, secended by the President, a unanimous vote of thankß was patted to Mr Martin for. hia valuable services,

BOYNE ANNIVERSARY

Twelfth of July Celebrated by the

Orangemen.

The anniversary of the Battle of tho Boyne was celebrated by tho Orangemen of Auckland on July 12. Bxtensivo prepara tions had been made for tho oc casion, the programme including a pro cession to, and service at Remuera, a sorvico in the evening, and procession and divine service tho next day. Tho weather was in every respect favourable to tho demonstration on the date named. The Protestant Hall in Ttewton «-as the ap pointed rendezvous, and from the hour of noon tho vicinity of the hall presented an animated appearance. Crowds of people wearing tho " colour "assembled in the neigh - bourhood, bright flags and banners waved in the breeze, two bands enlivened tho pro ceedings with the strains of national airs, whilo tho gay sashes of tho brethren, and the bright colours of the banners imparted an attractive and lively appearanco to the scone, about 20 lodges being represented. There woro also delegates from I'ukekohe, Newmarket, Otahuhu, Aratapu, Kihikihi, Wangaroa, Cambridge, Napier, Mount Albert, and North Shore. Tho procession was headed by Hunter's Brass Band, fol lowed by a carriage in which were the Deputy Grand Master (Mr G. W. Gledding), Treasurer (Mr Morrison), Grand Sec rotary (Mr Carnahan), Grand Chap bun (Roy. W. S. Potter), and Bro. Hooker. Roy. J. W. Dunn, who oppoarcd on horseback, roprcsonted tho R.W.G.M., Mr D. Goldie, who is absent in the South. Tho Orange Drum and Fife Band, under Bandmaster Hicks, ateo took part in tho procession. There were upwards of 200 brethren in tho lino of march, while a number of private carriages followed. On tho arrival of the procession at Remuera a sermon was to have been preached by Rev. U. B. Monro. It was intended to return by way of Newmarket and Kyber Pass to St. James's Hall, where the flags and banners woro to bo left and prepara tions made for the soiree in tho evening.

Tho Orangemen havingmarched in proces sion to St. Luke's Church, at Remuera, on tho 12th of July, service was conducted by Rev. G. B. Munro. Tho rev. gentleman addressod tho membors of tho Society from the text: "Prove nil things; hold fast to which is good.'' Ho Raid that from the early ages down to the timo of the Reforma tion mon trusted to the fathers to interpret tho Scripture, and think for them; but since then men thought for themselves —thoy proved all things, and when proved, they held fast tho good. The liberties they now enjoyed, which were bought at such a cost, wero good both to Protestant and Roman Catholic alike, and, whether or not Roman Catholics valued those privileges, they should, and hold them fast, for they were good. He urged upon all present to buy the truth and aoll it not, and, though it may cost a great deal, it is woll worth preserving. The wholo addross was fraught with sound atlvice, and listened to attentively by a full church.

The annual soiree was held in Si James's Hall on the same evening. There was a very largo attendance, and tea was served in two relays. Rev. T. W. Dunn, Past Grand Master, presided over the public meeting held subsequently. In his intro. ductory address the Chairman said he felt proud of the whole proceedings that day, and he trusted that their motto would bofrom thatuntilnextyearatnllovents—"Forward." Ho askod them never to forget the liberties for which their forefathers bled and died, and though the Irish race should feel proud that the liberties which Britain now enjoyed wore gained on Irish soil, by tho ever memorable bankß of the Boyne, yet they as Britons should also feol proud—for thorn they were as great a boon as they were to tho sons of tho Emerald Isle. He asked them as patriots, as Protestants, and as Orangemen to hold to the death what they now enjoyed, and let theirwotehwordalways be, "No Surrender." There were some people who said " Your Society should be a matter of history and a thing of the past," but so long as Popery had an existence there wos need of this or some similar society. 1 hey would remember that Gladstone had said : " That tho timo had not yet oome when froo nations can profitably forget tho power behind the Papacy.' That timo had not arrived, and consequently the time had not como for the Orange Society to pass out of oxistenco. It had yet a mission to fulfil and work to do, and thoy asked God to give them tho strength to fulfil that mission. Another reason why the Society should exist was that they should keep before the people tho facts of the Revolu tion, in which our forefathers fought and bled for tho free principles which wo now possess. Thoy must strive to keep these •things beforo tho people, who appeared, alas, to bo forgetting tho grand principles that tho Revolution Drought us. He pointed out that Roman Catholics did not consider themselves so much subjects of the Queen of England as tho Pope of Rome. Some might say this was far-fetched, ond that the allcgianco of Catholics was true, but only ro contly, papors published in England had Raid :—" VVo know tho voice of the Pope is the voico of God,and we must obey the Pope rnthor than the Queen of England." Thore wore, in fact, two kingdoms in England to day, one being ruled over by tho Queen, and the other by tho Papacy. The speaker con cluded by nn appeal to his audience to be jealous of the liberties and principles which hod beon won for them by their fore fathers. Mr Bramo also followed in a ■ lengthy address, after which Mr G. Mo- Bride, R.W.G.M. of the Middle Island, gave a short address on the duties of Orangemen. MrGlndding urged upon them i moro unityand brotherly love, and hoped the time was not far distant when they would have both female and juvenile lodges, and that the youth should be so trained in the principles of Protestantism, nnd when they grew older they would tenaciously hold to them, despite tho sophistries of Rome. Mr Cowley, who sang the " Orange A.8.C.," was loudly encored, to which he responded with "That's Where you Make the Mis take." Votes of thanks were then moved by Messrs Carnkba* and Morrison to the choir, tho tea-makers, and the Chairman, which were carried by acclamation. The Chairman having briefly replied, the pro ceedings closed with, " Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow." The pieces, which were excellently rendered by the choir, under the leadership of Mr Frith, were as follow s—" Forward bo our Watch word," "Strike, Strike for Victory," "■Orangemen, be True to Your Principles," ■."Fair Flora Decks" (glee), "Laughing Chorus," "Let the Hills Resound, ana " Hail, Smiling Morn." The brethren met according to arrange ment at the Protestant Hall, Newton, at two o'clock afternoon of the next day, and marched in procession to the Opera House, whore divine service was held. Between 150 and 200 took part in the procession, each member wearing the orange sash of the order. The Opera House was crowded with an orderly and re spectable assemblage. The hymn, "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus," having been sung, Rev. T. W. Dunn road a portion of Scripture, and prayer was offered. Tho hymns, " March to the Battle Field " and " My Father Looks Up to Thee," were also sung, and a chapter of Holy Writ mob road by Dr. Maunsoll. Rev. R. Bavin then delivered an address. Ho said ho had a profound conviction that the best way of dealing _ with error was to submit and emphasize tho opposite truth. This way was the best to demolish tho fortresses of darkness and error. He would draw their attention to the text in Colossians —"Christ is all in all," and ask them to look at it in. its bearing on the doctrinal Christian system and on our every-day lifo. While all other systems of the world might be considered or worked out independent of their founder, it was not so with Christi anity, for really Christianity wos Christ. The rev. speaker proceeded to point out that Christ was all in all in tho Mosaic dispensation. He carried into effect the great scheme of redemption, and in all the works of dispensing the gifts and graces of the Holy Ghost Ho was all in all alone, no other assisting. Again, Christ was all in all not only as priest, but also na prophet and king. This being so, he was to our Christian religion all in all. Thus far doctrinally, and now he would look at its practical side. People seek for peace, but to possess it they must have Christ in their souls. They seek guidanco in life, but thore was only one guide, and that was Jesus. The highest goal in life should be to live in Christ. Again, Christ was all in all to us in death, for while we could not do without Him in life, we could not do without Him in death. The rev. speaker proceeded to attack the system of justification as taught by the Church of Rome, and said that if they wanted truth and light they should let Christ be to them all in all. He warned the audience against the wholo system of Rationalism, whether it be Arian or Unit arian, on the ono hand, "and against the errors ef Romanism on the othor, and re minded them that thoy must rely upon Jesus Christ alone. A collection was taken up in aid of the expenses fund, and another hymn having been sung and prayer offered by Dr Maunsell, tho service terminated, Tho choir of the Alexandra-street Church was present on the platform, and led the singing, while Mr Firth presided at the harmonium,

ACCIDENTS AND INQUESTS.

A station hand named Stokes was killed on July 10 in Awatere, Marlborough, by a fall from his horse. He was abad horseman, and subject to fits.

John McCormick, while coming down the Koranui Coal Company's incline, Wostport, on July 14, was caught by a loaded truck and killed.

Ellen Adams, a vagrant, whose husband is in prison charged with housebreaking at Dunedin, has been killed on the railway near Dnnedin station. She had been run over by a train and was dreadfully mangled.

Captain Jones, of the Auckland schooner Queen, which arrived at Hekianga from this port on Juno 29, reports by telegraph that when the vessel was off the North Cape he loßt one of his men overboard.

Alexander Menziea, brother of John Men zies, sen., of the Touranga Hotel, is missing, and it is feared he has been drowned, Ho was subject to fainting fits, and it is feared he may have fallen off the wharf.

A fatal accident occurred on July 8 at Totara Point, a lad named Charles Robin son, employed by tho contractors for the Thames - Kopu Railway, being jammed between a waggon and the bank, ond hor ribly crushed to death, The young man John Taylor, oldest son of Mr Robert Taylor, died on the 6th July in tho Hospital. It appears that a few days previously deceased was following his usual avocation at the Whangoroa Timber Mill, when a large log fell upon him and caused serious internal injury. While a lad named Richard Brooker, aged 17, was engaged bush felling at Porirua on June 30, a tree fell on him, crushing his leg, which necessitated amputation. ■ Brooker was removed to the Hospital, but died soon afterwards.

A man named John Webboy, dairyman, aged 37, was found dead at tho bottom of a cliff at Oriental Bay, Wellington, on July 9. He left his home in search of cows at five o'clock, and it is believed that ho had nn epileptic fit and fell over the embank ment.

A fatal mining'accident oopurred in tho Waiotnhi district on July 11, the well known tributer named Thomas Quaelly, working in the Golden Age section of the Moanatairi mine, being smothered by a fall of earth from the drive in which he was working. Deceased was an unmarried man, about 50 years of age. In Wairarapa district lately, an incident occurred showing the danger of import ing such animals as stoats, ferrets, and weasels. The child of a shepherd was found dead with a wound in its throat which it is believed was inflicted by a ferret, one of these animals having been seen in the hut where the infant was asleep. Information has boon received to the effect that an elderly man named John Wilson was drowned at Paeroa on June 23 while endeavouring to get aboard the steamer Aroha. The body was found a few minutes after the accident, but life was .extinct. Deceased was formerly a publican at Thames, but has been some years resident in Ohinemuri district.

A seriouß accident occurred on July 11. A pair of horses bolted with a brake at \Vood villo, and at the Manawatu Gorge, the brake, with tivo occupants, was thrown over the cliffs into the rivor-bed. Two of the ladies wero injured, but the rest escaped almost unhurt. Of tho injured, the wife of Rev. J. Worboys is in a critical state from internal injuries, and Mrs Lowrie had her foot crushed.

On the afternoon of July 4 a young man named Evans, 22 years of age, who wos em ployed by Mr Rollinson, storekeeper, of Northcote, mot his death by drowning. H* was stepping from the Northcote Whorl on to the barque Thames, when be lost his footing on some copper with which the rail was covered, and fell into the water. Being unable to swim, he was drowned be fore assistance could be rendered. Evans was a single man, and leaves a sister re siding in Auokland. Mr J. C. Firth hod a narrow escape from death on July 3. He hod ridden to the Rail way Wharf with the view of inspecting the reclamation works for the Meat Freezing Company. Hereigned uponthenorrowspoce on tho top of the pitched embankment, and did not notice the approach of a locomotive before too late to get out of his dangerous position. Tho horse curvetted, but Mr Firth, with great presence of mind, managed to turn his head and leapt tho rails, just clearing the locomotive by a foot. Mr Superintendent Thomson has reoeived a telegram from Constable Ryan, at Mercer, stating that a boy, ono year and eight months old, son of Mr James Keith, Maungatawhiri Volley, was drowned on July 15. An inquest wos hold on July 16. The coroner was Captain Jackson, and the foreman of the jury Mr John Johnson Dougal. The witnesses were the parents and Dr. Dakiel. The child wandered unobserved to the Mongatowhiri Crock, at tho crossing where the current is rapid, and 'was carried into deep water. A verdict of " Found Drowned " was returned.

The sudden death of a child under cir cumstances of a peculiar nature took place on the sth July. The deceased was a boy two years and nine months of age, and the son of Mr Daniel Slode, of Wellington street. He was in good health the day before, but sickened during tho afternoon of that day. His condition was not, however, considered very serious. On the morning of hit death he became much worse, and Dr. Bayntun was called in, but too late to render any assistance, the child having expired before he reached the house. It is said that a girl named Forney saw the deceased eating berries on the 4th of July, and it is considered possible that he may have beon poisoned. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

An accident of a most shocking character happened on the Auckland and Onehunga railway line on June 30. The half-past eight train from Auckland to One hunga was within a few yards ef the first bridge from Remuera station' when Robert Bennett, the driver, saw a man lying on the lino. The unfortunate fellow saw the train approaching, and screamed out, bat although the brake was applied, the speed of the train could not be checked in time, and the engine passed over the prostrate body of tho man. The train was stopped at once, and a search revealed tbe fact that the indi vidual run over was a man named Patrick Reilly, aged 70 years. He was convoyed back to Newmarket, and expired before medical assistance could be obtained. He was frightfully mutilated, his hip bones were broken, and a large fracture had been mado in his skull.

On June 30 a painful feeling was created in town by the intelligence that a lad named Ford had shot himself at North Shore. On inquiry we found that the report was unhappily true, the main facts of the case being as follows : —A young man named Philip Ford, aged 16 years,, son of Mr Ford, baker, Devonport, was going out to shoot about noon, accompanied by another lad named Green. They were proceeding toward the IN arrow Neck, when thoy started to run in order to leap a fence which lay in thoir path. In doing so, Ford slipped and fell, and the fowling piece which he carried, loaded, wat accidentally dischorged. Tho full charge of shot struck him on the head near the ear, and inflicted a deadly wound. Tho lad Green nt once gave the alarm, and had his unfortunate companion taken homo, but his injuries wore so severe that ho died almost immediately after removal. The occurrence has created a painful sen -Botion, both in Devonport nnd on this side of tho harbour.

A very heavy squall passed over the har bour shortly after 11 o'clock on June 29, and several"small boats which were sailing about were for a short time in an exceed ingly dangerous position. Mr Richard George, of Parnell, was out in the 13ft. open boat Secret, and met the squall, which came down from the westward, when his frail craft was off the RailwOy Wharf. The young man evidently miscalculated the forco of the squall, for, instead of lowering tho sail or taking other usual measures to avert a capsize, he brought the beat sud denly into tho wind, and she went under almost instantly. Mr George, who was the only occupant, wos thus left in tho water. Several boots put off to the rescue, but before they could reach him he sank, and though strict search was made, he was not seen again. The water police dragged for his body during the 29th of June, but without success. Mr George was a young man about 19 years of age, and resided with his mother, who keeps a shop in Par nell. The deceased was a sailinaker by trade.

During June 29 strong westerly winds, with frequent squalls of a very violent character prevailed, and did considerable damage to property in Freeman's Bay. About 11 o'clock in the morning a large wooden two-story building, which Mr Horsley had in course of erection for Mr Richard McCabe, ironmonger, in Patteson street, began to sway with the action of sudden squalls. The building was so far completed that it had been weather boarded, the chimney was erected, and the roof (corrugated iron) was on, but tho front of the place being open, save tho wind great power over the structure. One squall moreviolent than any preceding one struck the house soon after the hour given, and the whole concern

collapsed, the upstairs portion falling to the westward.while the lower half tumbled in the opposite direction, and against, onother new two-story shop and residence, occupied by Mr McCabe.Mr Henderson, and their families. The total damage done to the building alone is estimated at about £50, and the collapse of the new shop will mean a further loss of £150 or £200, which made a total of £300. We understand that Mr Horsley has consented to make good the damage done An accident of a most serious nature hap penedon the 11th of July at the block of four-atory buildings which are being erected for Mr Georgo Holdship in tho thoroughfare leading from Fort to Customs street. It appears that a man named James Crotty, who resides in Victoria street, was working on the roof of the structure, when he essayed to lift some timber, and in doing so lost his footing. His faco struck the woodwork of the third1 story in the descent. Fortunately, he managed to catch hold of a beam on tho second story, and held on there until he was rescued from his perilous position by Mr Anderson, tho foreman, and some of his comrades, Dr. Tennont, who was called to attend on him, found that his nose was broken, that the skin had been torn off his arm from the elbow to the wrist, and that several serious abrasions on the body had been caused. The injuries were dressed by Dr. Torment, and the man was taken to his home in Victoria-street.

An accidentof a serious character occurred on July 16th at Canham's wood yard, in Symonds street. A man named Michael McNamee Stepped on to the saw bench with the object of reaching a piece of cloth with which to make an apron, and foil back on to the saw, which was working at the rate of several hundred revolutions per minute. He sustained dreadful injuries before he was rescued, his right arm being completely out off slightly above the wrist, and the left severed immediately below the wrist. There was also a severe lacerated wound extending rom the middle of the thi^h across tho knee-cap. It was considered advisable to have the man removed to the Hospital, and Dr. Bond having been communicated with by telephone, ovorything was in readiness for tho reception of the patient, who was carried thithor on a litter of sacks.. The medical gentlemen could offer no hope of recovery, and McNamee expired Boon after his admission to the Hospital from shock to the system and exhaustion. He had previously been placed under chloroform, and the partly severed arm re moved. Deceased was employed by Mr Canham as carter, and was a steady young fellow of 24 or 35 years of age.

FIRES.

Tub residence of Mr Patrick Mora, Alford Forest, near Christehurch, was des troyed by fire on June 30.

The shop and house occupied by James Lane, shoemaker, Christehurch, were des troyed by fire on July 9. The stables and outbuildings, belonging to Mr Jackson, butcher, Papanui, were destroyed by fire on July 9. A four-roomed house at Fine Hill, near Dunedin, owned and occupied by William Johnston, carpenter, was burned down on July 8.

A two-roomed cottage on Ferry Rood, Christehurch, belonging to Mr John Orr, Ashburton, was destroyed by fire on June 30. The origin and insurances unknown. A large house and stable at Koikoura, near Dunedin, owned by B. C. Calverley, were burned down on July 5. Insurance, £300 in the Standard Office.

A seven-roomed wooden house in Moray Place, Dunedin, owned by G. Peacock and occupied by Mrs Scott, was burned down on July 6. A house and stable at Pine Hill, near Dunedin, owned by Cornelius Bunbury, were burned down on June 23. They wero insured in the New Zealand Office for £050.

On July 8 a fire broke out in a small cot tage in Dunedin which had been on fire the previous evening. This time it was com pletely destroyed. The police regard the matter with suspicion. A fire occurred at Pirio-street, Welling ton, at 1 o'clock on July 8, which destroyed two cottages occupied by Messrs Hook and Duries respectively. The buildings were owned by Mr Kershaw, of Kilbirnie. Fire broke out at four on July 9th at Skilliocom's fellmoogery, Ormond. Four thousand boles of Blieepskins, eight boles of pressed ond scoured "wool, and the build ing w-ere burned down.

A detached bakehouseat Te Awamutu,the property of It. D. L. Duffus, Otahuhu, was destroyed by fire at one o'clock on June 24. It was in the occupation of John Class. Nothing was saved. Tho stock was uninsured.

A fire broke out on July 15 in the farm buildings of Mr John Phillipps at Paeroa, near Helensville, and they as well as a valuable stock of valuabje im plements were completely destroyed. The horses, however, were saved. The in surances are : Farm buildings, L3OO in the New Zealand; agricultural implements and faim produce, LI,OOO in the Union; and horses, L7OO in the Union.

A fire broke out a little before 8 on July 15 at the Education Board's book depot, Go vernment Buildings, Timaru. Everything was destroyed, but the loss is covered by insurance. The probable loss is £150" of the Board's property, and about the same of the private property of tne secretary. Tho conflagration is supposed to have origi nated from the embers of the previous fire. A destructive fire occurred at Papakura on June 2, destroying a large barn, owned by Mr C. WaUis, which contained thirty or forty tons of hay, a new spring trap.o chaff cutting machine, tools of various kinds, and a collection of agricultural implements, all of which were burned. The loss occasioned by the fire exceeds six hundred pounds, no part of which was covered by insurance. There is no clue by which the origin of the fire can be traced, as the family were away from home at the time of the outbreak. This is the first year that Mr Wallis has not had on insurance effected upon his born and its contents.

A house owned rod tenanted by Mr J. Foster, an old resident at Blenheim, was burned down on June 24. Nothing wm saved but a few sticks of furniture. The supposed cause is sparks or embers of the kitchen fire left burning when the inmates retired to rest. The insurances are:— Houbo, £208 in the Standard Office; furni ture, £100 in the New Zealand Office. The house was new, and cost 1 500. Another Are broke out on the roof of an old house tenanted by Edward Purser, at 6 o'clock this morning, the causu being sparks from the chimney, which ignited the shingles. The damage was very slight. Tho insur ances are: —House, £100; furniture, £200; both in the Norwich Union Office.

A large fire occurred at Cook's Hotel, Hawero, on July 4. The place was com pletely gutted. The fire broke out at the fire-place of one of the sitting-rooms, and quickly spread, having a firm hold before the Brigade set to work. They managed, however, to prevent the whole building being destroyed. Some of the furniture nnd stock was saved, but the placo wos quite a wreck. In surances : £1,000 in Northern ; stock £700 in New. Zealand; buildings) £500, National. A man named Thomas Kilroy, who was sleeping in sue of the rooms, was suffocated, and his body was found afterwards, slightly charred. He ap peared to be dazed by the smoke, as he was found on his hands and knees on the floor. He could easily have escaped otherwise. Early on Juno 21 fire was discovered to bo raging in the New Zealand Timber Company's sawmill at tho Freeman's Bay extremity of Cus toms-street West, and the hold it had gained proved to be so complete that only the charred w,? 10T£ rIV- o£ §3. structure could be saved. When the Fire Brigade, under Superintendent Hughes, and tho Salvago Corps, under Captain 1 icld, putmanappcarancothe flames completely enveloped the building, and were even fasten ing upon tho stacks of sawn timbor alongside, be vcral loads of hose woro nt once run out, and the further progress of tho flro was soon arrested and its limits were thenceforward gradually but surely circumscribed, until no thing but hissing ombcrs and a blackened skeleton with its turned or oharred contents, were left. Had tho -wind boon strong instead of extremely light, tho adjoining stacks of timber, and possibly also Duthio's shipwrights' shed and other buildings, would havo gone too. The destroyed building was erected by Messrs J agger and Parker about three years ago upon tho site of a former mill, which was also burned down, bince then it hns boeaused by the N&v Zealand Timber Co. for sawing purposes; is other mill further eastward boing reserved for the processes of planing and manufacturing. Iho contonts of the former comprised ono breaking-down saw, ono travelling circular saw, two bench circular saws, and two deal frames for cutting panels, besides n boiler and engine, shafting and belting, and some £3,000 worth of timber. The debris is said to be prac tically worthless. Tho building was a wooden one, about SO feet by 71 feet, and roofed and lined with galvanized iron, It had one chimney stack, which still stands. The building and contents were insured in the South British for £1,000; portions of which were re-insured with the National and other Companies, but Mr Jagger <the manager) estimates the loss at £1,100 over and above that amount. Fortunately, the Company had provided for such an emergency as lire, for at the last annual meeting a sum of £3,000 was carried over to depreciation account, which hadformorly stood at £850. „

"It's a Wonwskful MltniaiN'u, and has cer tainly done me good," is tho report of a lady '■ v who was suffering with oppressive breathing nnd distressing cough—the common symptoms "Af, in lung diwasu. tfno spoke of Aiokin's Svrun of hiueal; plus with liypouhosphites of Lina k and Quinine, as ix.my others have done. It ;. does not require 'faith. A lHtlo experience will ,; provg its value to the sufferer. Address: "The Pharmacy," QuceMtreet. w ,

fftE AUCKLAND EVENING ST Alt, SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1884.

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SIR, —Parliament having been dissolved, and a general election being about to take place, It Will in a few days be your duty to exercise the most important right you have under our Constitution—the right to vote for and elect for your district a gentleman to repre sent you in the General Assembly, A crisis in the political affairs of the Colony, of peculiar moment to the interests of this Provincial Dis trict, has arisen, and eve y man who sincerely desires the prosperity and advancement of Auckland ought therefore to exercise his vote in favour of that candidate whose return as a Member will best promote the furtherance of that prosperity and advancement The House of Representatives had, at the timo ot the dis solution, been divided into throe distinct Sanies : (1) tho supporters of the present Ilnlilry, under the lea'lorship of Mnjor Atkin son: (2) the followers of Sir Georgo Grey ; and (3) tho Canterbury-Otago party, led by Mr Mont gomery. By the alliance of Sir Georgo Grey and hi» followers with Mr Montgomery's party, and the secession of some of tho.former sup porters of the Ministry, a voto of want of con fidence in the present Ministry was carried, and resniltod in. the late dissolution. The present Ministry have during their term of office shown themselves to be men of ability and integrity ; thoy have been actuated throughout by a desire to deal fairly with the interests of this Provincial District, and the important position of Minister of Public Works is, for the first time, held by an Auckland Momber—Mr Mitchelson. At the time of their defeat many public works of great importance to tho North had beon projected, and the completion of the trunk railway, con necting Auckland with Wellington, had been decided on, and would shortly have been carried out. The action of the Auckland Mom bera who, following Sir George Grey, allied themselves to and voted with Mr Montgomery, thereby caused the defeat of the Minbtry, ond at once indefinitely stopped tho carrying on of these works. Unless in thoensuing Parliament their supporters' are in the nnjority the Ministry will be compelled to vacate offlco, and a Ministry formed from tho most powerful section of tho Opposition—mainly Southern men, animated with foclinga of prejudice to wards the North—will take their tlacc. The plain question, and the only question, there fore, which you will have to decide is : Whether the return of these gentlemen «ho. being candi dates for seats in tho ensuing P rliarmsnt, can be trusted to support Major Atkinson and his Ministry, will be of the most advantage to our district; or the return of thoFe who, being fol lowers of Sir George Grey, desire to overthrow the presont Government? The la'e action of Sir George-Grey and his supporters in assisting the Southern party in their endeavours to de feat a Northern Ministry leads but to ono con clusion: That the elestion of theso gentlemen will leave this part of the Colony at the mercy of Mr Montgomery and i-lir Julius Vogel, ond our interests and rights will bo ruthlessly sacrificed and denied. A meeting of representa tive residents of Auckland has been held, and the position ot matters having been fully dis cussed, it was unanimously decided that the continued existepee of the present Ministry was essential if this district is to continue to advance, and to obtain that justice -which has so long been denied to if A committee was therefore formed at the meeting referred to for the purpose of promoting the return of those gentlemen who can be trusted to,act -with and; support the present Government. By one way only can you secure your plain rights, and that is by.returning _ united body of men to Parlia ment, pledged to support that Ministry who. by their conduot in the past, have shown that they, weredeterminedtoaot with justice to you and' your fellow Battlers, even though that deter-; mlnatlon might cost them I ho loss of office.— For the Committee, John.'Chambers,- Chair man.—Auckland, July?,-1881. " "' ' ' '