SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rr im ujath-h /This Evening, 5.31 HUB wAfKR^ To . morrowMornlngiS ,so B UNSKT.-This Evening, 4.46 R|'VRIBE.—To-morrow Morning, 7.17: v MO IN'B AGE.-New Moon, 23rd, 6.12 P-m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Opotiki, schooner, Bassett. from Whangartl Hawk, schooner, Jacobs, from a cruise ■ Wellington, s.s.. Farquhar, frdmTauranga Omapere. s-s-tAllman. from Tauranga Oleneljr, s.s., Stephenaon, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

»,.„.. - LAHTBVKNINO.

Waitakl, S.S., Crawford, for Whangarei Macgregor, s.a., Johnson, for Whangaroi Kowena, 5.8., Scott, for Mercury Bay

TO-DAY.

Omapere, a.s. Al'man, for Greymouth Doric 5.8., Jennings, for Wellington

IMPORTS.

Per Omapore, from tho South—l9l Backs flour, 3) sacks oatmeal, 125 cases jam, 120 snoka malt, 25 cases tea, '25 drums oil, 1,016 saoks wheat, 164 saaks potatoes, 1,596 boxes candles, Uhhde., 2 casks and 6 cases nlo, 16 sacks oats.

Per Pelham, from Greymouth—436 tons coal* 36 tons coke.

EXPORTS.

Per Agnes Donald, for Gilbert Group—l,oooft. timber.

Inwards Coastwisk Lagoon, from Rangi tolo, with 31 tons stone; Janet, from Whan garei Heads, with 800 bushels lime; Bessie, from Kennedy Bay, with 22,000 feet Umber; Sovereign of the Soaa, from Walheke, with 30 bundle* shingles; Opotiki, from Whangarei, with 60 tons coal; Ataianta, from, Tairua, with 23,000 feet Umber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Norah, for Otaki; Leo, for Whaugarel; Lagoon, for Rangitoto; Janet, fer Whangarei Heads; Beßßie, fer Kennedy Bay; Atalanta, for Talma,

Tho schooner Qisborne is advertised to leavo or or about Wednesday next for Gisborno and fteßast Coast ■

The schooner Senator was hauled off from the wharf to-day, and the barque Pelham filled the berth thus vacated.

The a.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga at 1.15 a m., with 58 sacks gum, 33 sacks maize, and the following pawongors:—Mr Moss, Mr Wood, Mrs Massen, Mr Asher, Mrs Forrester, Hiss Kyana, Miss Maxwell Swendley.

The s.s. Omapore arrived from Tauranga and Southern ports at 430 a.m. to-day. She was de tained at different ports by bad weather. Pas sengers: Messrs McGlashan, 1!. Aitken, and four in the steerage.

Th» s,s. Glenelg arrived from Bussell and Northern ports this morning, with the following passengers .-—Mrs Tupe, Mrs Williams, Mrs Uibbs, Mrs Anderson, Mrs MoOilp, Misses Minchin, Smith, Itarls, Monoglmn, Rev. Mr Burrows, Messrs Yates, Murray, Christian, Minohin, Lane, Hook, Andrews, MoNiccol, Anderson. Clapcott, Manolor, Glover, Clark, Allison, Mclntyre, and six in the steerage.

The s.s. Dorle left for Wellington and Sou thorn ports en route for London at 8 a.m. to day, with original piunengers and cargo lor Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedln. She has yet on beard part cargo for this place, which will be transhipped in the South. From here the Doric takes cargo from London, as follows :— Kauri gum, valued at £3,079; preserved meats, t230; printed books, £112; sundries, 6220: total valu», £9,911.

The following are the movements of the Union Company's steamers arranged for the ensuing week:—To arrive—Rotomahana, from Mel bourne, via Southern ports, Monday. 11 0.m.; Hawea (at Onehunga), from Taranaki and Southern porta, Tuesday, early; Penguin, from Lyttelton, Thursday, To leave-Hawea, for Southern ports, Tnnsday, 10 a.m.; Rotomahana, for Melbourne, via Southern ports, Thursday, 'noon.; ■ , ■ . ~ ■

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Hannah Mokau, us.. Dale, from Waitara Argtrle, s.s., McArUiur, from Hoklanga

DBPABTUBE3. Stormbird. s,s.. Dolle, for New Plymouth Androkales, barque, Murray, for Auokland.

The s.s. Hannah Mokan arrived from Waitara at 2.80 yeaterdar, with -SO kegs butter.

The i.b. Stormbird left for New Plymouth at 3 o'olook yesteoday, with 121 packages, and Messrs Carr. Taylor, Smith, Veale, and Con stable Ward as passengers.

. The s.s. Argylo crossed the bar at 11 oclock to day.

The barque Audrokalia was towod ovor to the bar this afternoon by the s.s. Argyle en route for Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whanoarki, this day.-Arrlvals: Woltoki - and Macgregor, from AucKland, 7 a.m. . Waitara, this day.—Arrivals: Douglas, from ■ Auokland, 8.3S a.m. NbwPltmouth, thisday t —Arrived: Storm bird, from Onohunga, 9 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails toll Close as under i— ■:• This-Dat.' ■' ' •■» • ' For Barotonga, per Oamaru, at 4 p.m. For Waterford and Tauranga, per Annie MObank. at 6 p.m. - For Thames, per Anne Mllbank. at 5.30 p.m. Monday, 23rd inst. ;■ For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Btorm ■ bird, at 6 a.m. .';.■ .:, - ,For Waitara. etc., per Argyle. at 7.40 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a m. For Tairua. per Atalanta. at 9 a.m. ' For Thamei, per Rotomahana, at 12.30 p.m. For TanraDga, Ohlnemutu, and. Opotiki, per Olenelg, at 4 p.m. " '■.■- • • '■ For WMUanga and Upper Mill, per Roirena or .Neptune, ats v.m. It a, '■'*/ For Bussell, Ka.wakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonul, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. .■■•-,. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 3.30 p.m. ; .: ; i Tuesday, 21th Jnst: , /.».;;•: !'. For Taramaiki and Southern Ports, per Hawoa at 7.40 a.m. . - » For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha. Matakana, and Warkwortlu per Eobo Caagy, at 10 nan." For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garel, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor ■'- orWaltakl,atsp.m. " ' Per City of Sydney, «• follows- , ■ A For.Bandwieh islands, Unltod States ol Axnorioa, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Sidles, at 1 p.™. ■ ■: ]• For Unltod Kingdom and Continent of Burope,atlpjn. f. „,■-•■' '--■ -For money orders, registered letters and ■ewupapert, at 11.30 a.m. -; '- - Late letters, bearing an extra-fee ofslx - pence in addition to tpß postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the ' Steamer up to the tttuo of sailing. : .This mail'will fie <toS to london on Sat nxday, August 2nd, 18ST- ' - ' -'■■ - N.B.—The s.s. Doric will leave Lyttelton for London via Bio do Janiero and Plymouth on Wednesday. 2nd Jnljr. = Expected length of postage, 42 days. . . B. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Postofflce, Auoldahd.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junk 21, 1881.

Abbott's Opera Houso—" Hand and Glove," and "Jack Shoppard," 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Professor Anderson, 8 p.m. Ponsonby Rowing Club—Meotingof Members, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C. A.—Address on " The Higher Life," by Rev. J. S. Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

BEEHAN.—On June 11, at her residence, The •Castle" Drapery House, Hobson - street, Auckland, N.Z., the wife of William Beehan of a daughter. GEORGE.—On tho 13th June, at Epsom, Mrs H. Rees George of a son. WEBB.—On June 16, at her residence, Russell street, Parnell. Mrs Alt rod Webb of a Bon.

Deaths.

McLELLAND.—On June 20, the beloved wife of John McLolland, Manukau Road, Parnoll; aged 32 years. The funeral will leave her late rcsidonce at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Friends please accept this intimation. THOMAS —On June 19, at herresidenco, Mount Eden Hoad. Sarah Anno, the beloved wife of Frederick Campbell Thomaß; aged 27 years. The funeral will leave her late residence on Sunday, June 22, at 2.15 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. TYLER.-O» May 5, 1881, at To Hapere, Gis borne, deoply mourned by bia sorrowing wife and a large circle of friends, Edward King Tyler, socond son of Captain K. Tyler, R.N., and grandson of Admiral Tyler, R.N., com manding tho ship Tonnant during Battle of Trafalgar. WOODS.—On Juno 11th, George Woods, cldOßt son of John Woods, Lower Vincent street; aged 25 years. WEBB.—On Juno 21, Mary Jane, beloved wife of Alfred Webb, and daughter of Alex. Patorson. lato of Coal Island, Tyrone, Ireland; aged 26 years. Deeply rogretted. J'ho funeral will leavo her late residence ROseell-stTeot, Parnell, to-morrow (Sunday), Juno 22, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully in vitcdjro attend.

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

SATURDAY. JUNE 21, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong, that needs resistance For the futur#ln the distance, And the Rood that "we can do.

Major Atkinson read the Financial State ment in the House of Representatives last night; but in the absence of any proposals fer raising next year's revenue and making up the large deficit now existing, the docu ment ie devoid of general interest. From the summary which wo give of the statement elsewhere, it will be seen that it deals chiefly with details of colonial finance, and gives a clear and concise account of the present state of the Treasury. The Premier'a declarations of faith in the soundness of the colony are no doubt folly warranted by facts t but his con fident boast of being able to readjust financial' affairs without increase of taxation is too evidently a bid for popularity at the ensuing elections. He cannot deny that his over-sanguine tempera ment led him into seriously over-esVmating the revenue for lost year, and it is not altogether reassuring to find him still speak ing in the old, easy, optimistic vein. Still, itis a good thing for a man to have confidence in his own abilities, whatever they may be; and the next best gift in a politician is the power of inspiring others with like confi dence. Whether Major Atkinson possesses the latter gift, the general election now im pending must determine.

" Advice to Intending Suicides " is the title of a very seasonable and ably written letter which appears on the eighth page of this Issue. "The Garden" and other matter -will be found in the same part of the paper ; and on the fourth page readers will find the continuation of our special correspondent's report ot the cruise of the Wairarapa.

The nominations for the vacancy in the representation of l'onsonby Ward in tho City Council closed at noon to-day, the candidates being Messrs J. H, Upton, AY. j. Dalton, and Edward Cooper. *A poll will be taken on Tuesday week, the Bth instant. Mr Upton appears to be the popular candidate, and his return is con sidered most probable.

At the Police Court to-day, before Mr Smith, R.M., two " drunks " got the usual 5s antidote, and James Muldoon, for assault ing Alfred Edward Drain, was fined 40s and costs. Two cases were adjourned for a week. ■

No trace hoa been got of Mr Downea, one of the Deputy Returning Ofticers for the East Coast election, and no is believed to have been drowned in trying to ford a swollen river. His horse returned home riderless. The Deputy Returning Officer at Moliaka was also nearly drowned. He was qwept off his horse and under a bridge, but a native passing threw a rdpe and saved him.

Devoy, the Hallelujah bugler, who was so smartly captured the other day by De tective Hughes, will be brought up for trial on Friday next. He will be called up on to answer to the charge on forging two promissory notes, one being for £20 and the .other for £60. In the first case, the name of Alexander Mackie was forged, while that of John Pennalligan was used without bis consent in the second instance. Mr de Jongh is said to have unsuspectingly negotiated one of the notes, but the cither did not take Mr Dunnet in so easily, and the fraud was dis covered.

A' letter received at Wellington states that a team of English cricketers purpose visiting the colonies during the next season, and if suitable termß can be made with the principal towns of New Zealand, they will play a series of matches in this colony. The proposed terms are the same as those which were made with Shaw's' team when they visited the colony two years ago. The letter mentions one contingency which may occur to prevent the Englishmen coming hore. This is the possibility of the Aus tralian team now in England calling here on their way back, and playing through New Zealand, in which case it would not Be advisable that the proposed visit should be paid.

A meeting ef the Trades and Labour Council woe hold last evening. After some correspondence and telegrams had been read and discussed, the Council proceeded to elect a president in place of Mr Heslop, resigned. Mr Heslop stated that be regretted much that he was compelled to resign. The work of the Council had bo extended that he found it impossible to devote the necessary time to it. The Council requested Mr Heslop to hold office for a while longer, which he declined, and Mr Parks, delegate from the millhands, was duly elected to the office. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to. Mr Heslop for his past services, and after a lot of routine business had been disposed of, tbe meeting adjourned for a fortnight.

We are glad to be able to draw attention to an endeavour which is about to be made to bring our University College within reach of the majority of the citizens. The Professor of Chemistry proposes to give a course of six lectures specially adapted to artizans, beginning on Thursday next, June 26th, at 8 o'clock in the evening. ThVsub ject matter of the lectures will be such as is likely to be of interest to those engaged in the various handicrafts and in the management of their own households, and they will be illustrated with numerous ex periments. We trust that mapy of our readers will take this opportunity of ac quiring a little scientific information. The new Foresters' Hall, Karangahape Road, is now close upon completion, and proves to be an ornament to the thorough-1 fare in which it is situated. It has been faithfully- erected in concrete by/Messrs Morris and Co., and decorated by^fr John Henderson in' a very artistic .manner,*and will, we understand, bo finished in about one monthfromtbis date. The Committeeintend to signalise the openings by a grand ball and dinner. The mam hall is capable* of holding comfortably 500''persons, and is both lafty and well lighted. There are also ladies'waiting-rooms, &c, lavatories,"and a meeting-room upstairs to hold t l6O persons. The main entrance is spacious,, and, .every facility. is_ afforded for ventilation fort, Alargecellatextends^thewholefength of the'jbuiYding, its entrance being from Beresford-street. - Tbe building should be well patronised, and prove a•! financial success to the spirited .Court of Foresters, :who have erected it at a cost of £5,000, including site. • , ; v . ... - - ,

A little three-cornered duel took place in the Police Court yesterday op the subjoct of Mr Napier's.exuberant verbosity. That gentleman, in the cases in which he was engaged, had taxed the patience of the Court by long addresses. Again he got on his lees, when His Worship interposed with —" Please, Mr Napier, don't make another spiß3ch,"and with due courtesy, the young advocate bowed to the will of the Court. Mr Napier* at n later stage, accused Ser geant White of not speaking intelligibly, suggesting that he should put his questions to the witness through His Worship. The nettled Sergeant appealed to the Court for Srotection, as he did not like that Mr rapier should "jump down his throat" without due notice ; -it was too much of a pill to swallow. His Worship replied, with a calm smile, "Sergeant, we must bear with these things at times."

We understand that the local creditors of Mr Edward Lewis, wine and spirit merchant, intend to contest the inclusion ot his business in the bankrupt estate of Austin, Lewis, and Co., of Dunedin, of which it was a branch. It is doubtful, •however, whether they can do so success fully.

John Hill, contractor, of Poneonby, and John Sharp, farmer, of Te Puni, near Pukekohe, were adjudicated bankrupts this morning. The first meetings of thoir respective creditors tako place on Friday next.

Wo are informed that tho Town Clork was incorroct in stating to the Uity Council on Thursday night that the roturns of ward expenditure for April and May had not been mado out by tho Engineer, as they were completed some timo ago.

Mr D. H. McKenzie has resigned his seats on tho Board of Education and the City North Licensing Bonoh. Tho former body accepted tho resignation yostordoy with thanks for past services. Profossor Aldis ia Rpoken of as a probable candidate for tho vacant seat on tho Board of Education.

Mr H. G. Soth Smith, Resident Magis trate, has granted a re-hearing of tho charge of keeping a dirty yard on which Mr D. Lynch was recently convicted. The applicatioH was mado by Mr W. J. Napier.

Tho matron of the Old Hospital wishos to thank his Worship the Mayor for a bag of oranges sent by him to tho inmates.

From 9 a.m. till 12.45 p.m. today 130 fresh claims were received for registration on the various electoral rolls of tho city. The time is short, and those who have not yet taken the necessary step to secure en rolment will bo loft out in tho cold so far as tho ensuing olections are concorned unloss they hurry up.

There was a fair attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening, when Professor Anderson repoated his stago conjuring por formances. A change of programmo is f'in nounced for tills evening, when ten now acts will be producod. Tho Profesor announces that ho will perform an extraordinary vivi seqtion feat to-night. Tho illusion will con sist of cutting a living lady to pioces, and scattering members of the body in different parts of the room.

Pedestrians to and from Ponsonby will rejoice to learn that the City Engineer is taking steps to drain the muddy lagoon on the southern pide of Patteson-strcet (near the Gasworks) to which referonce was made in our last issue.

A very pleasant and largely-attended ro union of Professor Bernard's juvenile pupil* in the graceful art ofdancing was proceed ing in tho Masonic Hall, Princess-street, as we went to press this afternoon. In addi tion to the little folk present, there was a largo attendance of parents and friends in the capacity of interested spectators.

The dramatic critic of our antique con temporary has ovidently been wool-gather ing. On his authority the public are in formed that the " comic optra of Jack Shep pard " will bo produced at the Opera House to-night.

Mr W, S. Evans, a pianoforte tunor and repairer of 25 yeors_ experience in the United Kingdom, has just arrived in Auck land, where he intends to settle down and practise his profession. He claims to havo a thorough knowledge of music in all its branches, and in a circular which ho han issued he gives a list of tho distinguished persons by whom ho has been employed at Home. He has also received the patronage of His Excellency the Governor. Orders may be left for him at Upton and Co.'s.

Ida Louise Boylo, aged eovon yoars, the illegitimate daughter of Mary Boyle, who had been adopted by Mary Akorley, wife of a shipwright, was sent to the Industrial School on the information of Constable Bernard; also three littlo girls, Nellie. Ada, and Catherine) Treghowan, to bo brought up in the faith of the Church of England. The father of the last three was killed at Christchurch three years ago, and the mother, an Industrious woman, was unable to take necessary care of thorn, being obliged to go out to work. She was willing to contribute 10s a week towards their sup port. His Worship made an order accord ingly.

Sunday sorvlces are duly announced in another column. The Key. C. M. Nelson, M.A., will preach in the evening at St. Paul's Church on "Tho Excuses Made by Persons Who are Indifferent to Roligion. The Bishop of Auckland (Dr. Cowie) will hold a confirmation service at All Saints' Church at 11 a.m. Professor Aldis will conduct divine servico to-morrow evening at tho Mount Eden Baptist Chapel. A service of song will be rendered on the Hospital lawn in the afternoon by the Newton Congregational choir in aid of tho Fruit Mission.

The election of officers for the new session of the St. Sepulchre's Mutual Im provement Society will take place on Monday evening, after which a paper on "Public Opinion" will be reaa by Mr Batger. A full attendance) of members is requested, as important business will be introduced, and suggestions made in respect Of the new syllabus of papers and debates.

The charge of embezzling several small sums of money by Frank John Inchle, due to his employer, Thomas Hedger, butcher, of KyberPass, occupied the attention of the Court for a considerable time yesterday. Mr Napier appeared for defendant) and sesing that ft Conviction Was inevitable, offered to pay £i 8s Sd to cover deficiencies, and this offer was accepted, on payment of costs and a fine of 40a. The charges agaitist Charles William Langstone, charged with embezzling £6 ss, and Birceny as a bailee of a watch and chain, tho pro perty of R. T. Davis, broke down, and the cases were dismissed.

The annual business meeting of thoFrench Literary Society takes place this evening in tho V.M.C.A. Rooms (Wellesley-street entrance). Every member who can do bo is expected to attend.

The two most talented members of tho Dramatic Company at present performing In the Opera House take farewell benefits next week preparatory to leaving these shdrßS for Australia. Mr j. K. Greville, the well-known comedian, late of the " Yoiith'"and "Lights*oJLondon" Troupe, whose " Jarvis the.Showman " was such a popular impersonation,"receives his "ben." On Monday night, on which occasion a "bill" of exceptional attractiveness will be presented. It comprises the three-act drama, "Hand and Glove," the sensa tional act from "The Lancashire Lass," and.an original local sketch entitled " The Irish Volunteer," in which the bene ficiaire assumes the title rOle. Wo under stand that it fairly, bristles ■with, locn' allusions and " hits,'^while the draniafm personal—v\z., two new-chum immigrants, a volunteer Major, a red-hot Greyite poli tician and his daughter—afford abundant material for humourous dialogue, by-play, and situation. On Wednesday night Mr Frank Cates, a young actor of very great promise and aptitude, takes his "benefit" with the production of that thrilling dramatisation of Erckmann - Chatrian's " Polish Jew," which, under the name of "The. Bells," Henry ; Irving has rendered so;famoiiß. Mr Cates will essay the leading part in it. Both actors deserve well of the play-going public, and we hope that each of themjwill be honoured with an overflowing house.

Mr Henry Exley delivered an eloquent lecture last eveningin the JJewton Hall, in aid of tho Trust Fund.on "Milton and Cromwell, and their Times." There was a large attendance, but for want of space we are^obliged to hold over our report until Monday.

The Band of Hope entertainment adver tised for * Monday evening at Parnell promises,to bo very enjoyable. The Co mmittee.have issued a large and attractive programme, and the dialogues are said to be both instructive and amusing.

Students''attending the 'evening classes heldibyMrHegan'm St. Patrick's, School, Wyndham-street.'are ramindecLof an altera tion in the hours of attendance in adver tisement.

It will be noticed by advertisement on the front paee< of this issue that tenders,"re ceivable up tills noon of Monday next, are invited by, the Official Assignee Jor thepur ciase of the stock-in-trade and trade effects of|Edward Lewis & Co., wine and spirit merchants.' : :

LATEST POLITICAL NEWS.

'(BY TKk.KGRAPH.-SP]CCIAIi REPORTER.)

Wellington, this afternoon. SITTING OF THIS HOUSE TO-DAY. The House met this forenoon at 11.30.

Mojor Atkinson moved that the House go into Committee of Supply. Sir George Grey moved that the Govern ment be instructed to take the opinion of the law officers of the Crown with respect to the action of the Canterbury Land Board re Walker's case.

Mr Rolleston said Government intended to take tho opinion of the law officers and if ther'o was a fair case to be taken to the Supreme Court he would assist Walker in taking proceedings. The matter had already been referred to the law officers and under the circumstances ho thought Sir Georgo Grey's motion unnecessary. Mr Shriuißki "slated" Government for their action.

The motion to go into Committee of Supply was thon allowed to paBS. Major Atkinson announced that Govern ment had decided to' detain the Wakatipu from Monday till Tuesday to suit tho con veniencefof Government. A somewhat irregular discussion took place concerning Otajjo dummyism and game lenses. M r Tole rose and moved the adjournment of tho Houso. Sir Goorge Oroy and Gum Loasoe. Sir Cfeorge Grey put a question regard ing gum leases. Mr Rolleston said in tho year 1876 it was found while Sir Georgo Grey was Superin tendent of Aucklandthat tho only way leases could bo^ranted for working the gum lields was t>y granting largo leases. Sir Ooorgo Grey, he said, signed the first loaso, 'and ho thon proceeded to com ment on Sir *Georgo.'Urey's conduct in at tucklng'him^orfca system hoflmd nominally initiated. Ho<considered^it a pernicious Bystom, and thought hjmight bo improved upon./lloaccusodjSir Geo.Groyofwishingto projudico*him in 'view of*the coming- oloo tions. Ho said,' " Oh, heavens^ that there should bo a man ki thisilouse'who would do such'aching." Sir GoorgoGroy's action WQsnoithor honest nor upright.

Mr' Brown"*- here rose/And drew the Speaker's attention'to the language. Tho Speakor was understood to say ho disapproved of Mr»Rolloston'B language. Sir Goorgo Grey moved, " That tho words bo.'ta'kon down," but this was lost on tho voices.

Mr'Rolleston said he hod felt grieved that an imputation'should be cast on himself and Mr Mitcholson<; but if ho had used unpar liamentary language'ho was sorry for it. Ho thon continued "to give.the history of tho gum leases.fsaying that it was abso lutelyHmpossiblVtodig gum if tho land was divided.into small areas, as the value of the, gum did noUpay tho cost of surveys. It-was impossibloHhis session to bring down legislation *to meet the case, but it was unfortunntofcthat during a long courso of years attentions had not boon drawn to tho technicality. Should he bo in the House next session, ho would bring down a bill to meat the case.

Mr McKenzlo said 19 out of every 20 ia Otago would blame Mr Rolleston's action in not appointing a new board for Otago. Mr Tole Baid no was unable to find any proclamation signed by Grey in 1876 ro gum land. A Dummyism Debate.

Mr J. Green rose and defended tho action of tho Otago Land Board and Mr Rolleston's action respecting that matter, Mr Fish attacked and Mr Fergus de fended the action of Mr Rolleetcn and of. tho Otago Waste Lands Board. Mr Loveotain spoke in favour of elective Land Boards.

After other- 0 tngo members hod spoken on dummy ism, the House adjourned at one o'olock.

SAILORS REST.

Tire opening of the new rooms for tho Sailors' Best and Home, at 25, Queen-street, was colobratod last evening by a tea and Subllo meeting. There was a largo atten ance. At the after-meeting, tho chair was occupied by His Lordship Bishop Cowie. Miss Tilly played a pianoforte bolo, Mr Ewington gavo a reading, and Dr. Murray Aleoro and Miss Corbett sang a duot, after which Dr. Furchaci gave an interesting address, in which he related his personal experiences of Auckland thirty nine years ago. He concluded by express ing his ploaeuro at the progress made by tho Sailors' Rest, and congratulated tho management on tho opening of tho new rooms. I'rofossor Aldis, who was tho next speaker, referred to tho important posi tions whioh sailors occupied in tho economy of every nation, for without them tho whale fabric would fall to pieces. Every sailor, he pointed out, was a mission ary for either good,or evil. It should bo his objost to do good and it should bs the dosire of all those who cared for him to do good. Ho congratulated them upon the opening of tho now rooms,and wished them God-speed in the good work whioh had so far been prosperous. The Bishop in a few well* chosen words referred to the progress of the Rest. Tho state of things fifteen months ago he found exceedingly depressing, but a self-denying citizen of Auckland had loft a noblo gift to the institution, and the management had been enabled to rent the new rooms for twelve months. The management had not made the mistake of going too fast, and progress had been steady and satlsfactony. He congratulated tho seamen in having such truo, kind Christian friends as Mr Fell and others, and ho hoped that they all wou>d aspire to reach that true haven of rest in heaven. Mr Fell also addressed the meeting. During the evening a read jng entitled " ThePictnre was given by Miss Olive, and a trio was rendered by tho Misses Corbett, Maunsoll, and Kempthorne, while Masters Fell rendered a duet, and Mr Douglas two songs. Proceedings closed with the "To Doum," sung by a special choir, and the Benediction pronounced by the Chairman. '

MINING NEWS.

TE AROHA

Edubka.—Operations underground are being pushed on with good results, some of the stuff recently got from the Intermediate level northward being of very fair quality. The crushing going on at the battery con tinues to show up satisfactorily. Inverness. — Stoplng is the principal work now going on, and from the block over the upper level excellent oruehing stuff is being obtained, the reof varying from one to three feet in width, The' country, however, is very much broken, and requires careful timbering, thus rendering the progress somewhat slow. Driving is about to bo resumed on the reef southward and will be continued jundl com munication can be effected with the work ings in the upper part of the claim. There is a fair show of gold in the face to start ■with. i

Welsington.— Some verynice stone has been Sot during tho week in stoplng out tho leader, which varies iti size from 6 to 9 inches. There is o sufficient quantity of stuff now on hand for a fair trial crushing, and preparations are being made to forward it to tho battery for treatment.

THE LAMBING DOWN CASE.

Ronewal of tbe Swan Hotel Proseoutlon.

John AdaMh, licensee of the Swan Hotel, was charged at the Police Court today with com. mlttinga breach of the Licensing Act, 1881, by unlawfully selling liquor to Tfiomas Joseph Franks, on or about the 10th insl, while Franks was in a state of intoxication.—Mr Cotter appeared with Mr 8. Heskoth in defonco, and pleaded not guilty. — Superintendent Thomson said that certain sneering remarks had boon made in rospect of tho falling through of a similar charge in connection with the pro sent defendant, but he stated that ho had a large experience in criminal law, and was quito oapable of conducting the case. The temporanco party, however, had engaged Mr Theo. Cooper to prosecute In tho reeont in stance. Ho would, therefore, hand over tho case to Mr Cooper, who appeared for the proso cuiion.—Mr Cooper said no fully conourred in the decision of His worship on the previous oc casion.—Mr Cotter said that lt\ consequence ot tho indisposition of Mr Heskoth, he would ask for an adjournment for a week.—Mr Cooper said he did not think there was any necessity for on adjournment, as defendant would not suffer, MrCottorbeingquiteable to conduct thedefenoc Mr Cotter said that Mr Edwin Hesketh was his loader in this matter, and he had not had da. opportunity of consulting him; the defoNUtrttf was entitled to have the beatproftmio/HM talent he could get His Worship said Bofcould not soe how ike defendant could suffer; r and he thought tho case must go on. Mr Cotter said' if such was tho case ho could not<undertakT! to appear without Mr Hesketh; he,-simply ap peared to make the [application.—Mr Cooper said, as Mr Cotter was not prepared") go; 'on,, it was bnt fair to defendant that aa adjournment should be given: The ease was therefore ad journed until Saturday next.

CABLEGRAMS.

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[SPECIAL TO PBESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received 21st, 10.15 a.m.) The Sculling Championship.

London, June 20.— MrDeeble, of Sydney, publishes a challenge in the " Sportsman " to match a sculler (not Hanlan) against any man in the world for £500.

London, June 19.-r-The official trial trip of the South Australian gunboat Protector took. place to-day, when she attained a speed of 14.15 knots. The guns were also tested, and found to work admirably. The Protector will probably sail for Australia on Tuesday, calling at Malta and Aden en route. She carries a crew numbering 60. At meetings held in Boston ana New York, the prominent Republicans were opposed to Mr Blame's nomination to tho Presidency. O'Donovan Rossa's paper eulogises the candidature of Mr Blame. There is little doubt that if Franco per sists in her action in regard to the Recidi viste question England will endorse the measures taken by the colonies for the ex clusion of tho convicts from the Pacific.

The annual colonial conversazione has been attended with great success. Largo numbers were present, including tho mem bers of tho Maori Embassy.

[reutkr's cablegram,]

Uoro Freneb Annexation.

Paws, June 19. —It ia announced that tho Frenoh Government have formally un noxed the State of Combodia, in the north-west of Cochin China, and kitherto under a French protectorate. Australian Crloketers v. North of England* London, Juno 20. — The Australian cricketers commenced a match yesterday at Manchester agoinst an eleven of th« North 'of England. The Australians went in first, and were all disposed of for 91. The bowling of the home team was excellent, and dead on the wicket. The highest scorer was Giffon, c, 19. When the stamps were drawn for tho day the home team had lost six wickets for 187 runs. The Franchise Reform Bill was under consideration in the House of Commons lost night, and passed through Committee. An official liquidator has been appointed to wind up the affairs of tho Oriental Bank Corporation.

AUSTRALIAN

Sydney, June 20.—Valuable deposits ef Bilver ore have been discovered at Sllverton, 800 miles from Sydney.

"A RUMMY GO."

Spirit-Tapping in the Kyto»r Pass.

An exceptionally novel experience befel a resident of Newmarket during bis meander homeward on Saturday night. The ex perience was of such a peculiarly pleasant nature to htm that ho can even yeticoroely comprehend that it actually took place, and probably he would be induced to look upon the whole affair as the outcome of a disordered imagination were it not for the possession of tangible proof of the adven ture. He relates that no was sauntering down Kybor Pass in the vioiolty of the Captain Cook Hotel at tho reasonable hoar of half-pa** eu, wh«n he stumbled against some object, and measured bis length on mother earth. Examination of tho obstaclo revealed the pleasing fact that his reverie had been disturbed to some purpose. It was a spirit cask, and ita presonco was tally attested by a delightful aroma of rum with • whioh the air appeared laden, and which revived his jaded senses to an astonishing extent. The prospect of a cheap "booze" fully repaid him for tho fall, and he became convinced that a special providence hod directed hid erring footsteps, and caused him to stumble upon a most welcome piece of good luok. He raised tho keg in his arms, and in the excess of his ]oy hugged it, shook it violently, and replaced It on the ground. There was uo doubt ooncerning tho nature of its contents. Drops of the liquid oozed through on to his hands, and the most pro nounced odour of Jamaica rum pervaded his person. He was considering the best method of getting the consignment home, when his foot*teps were arrested by another obstacle, which proved to bo a basket full of empty bottles. A spirit-funnel was lying closo by them, and with the exclamation, "Fun'l never coa»o," our bero seized upon it, and proceeded to fill several bottles with tho liquor. The operation was concluded in safety, and with several rot ; piciouslooking bottles protruding from his coat pockets, and another clasped in fend embrace, the lucky individual proceeded on bis way down Kyber Pass. He had not gone far. however, when he was seized with qualms of conscience at'having left so much good liquor behind in the cask; Of course, ho could not remove the whole consign ment himself, but he bethought himself of - a comrade, who was also one of the " dhry sort," and whose, assistance in the laudable enterprise of securing a cask of rum could be relied upon. He lived close by, and our friend had soon roused htm up and placed the facts of the find.'before him. Number two did not require a second in vitation, and the spirits of the twain having been strengthened by potent draughts from the bottles, the Enterprising couple departed. They soon reached the spot, but alas for their expectations, cask, bottles, basket and tunnel bad all disap peared. There was not n trace of the, missing treasure, and nothing wag left fer the explorers but to return ompty-banded. They had, however, several bottles of good stiff " Jamaikey " to comfort their crest fallen spirits. Number •nt* is still astonished at the mystery, aid believes that a foraging party had rolled a cask from Hancock's brewery, and were filling the bottles from it, when his appearance surprised them. If this be so, the original possessors evidently lay in ambush afraid to interfere while he filled the bottles. Nntnber two' says he would be inclined to think the whole afiair wao a " have " if it were not for the liquor in the bottles.

TURNING THE TABLES ON THE SHERIFF.

(BY WSMWRAI'H—OWN COBRESPOSiHSNT.)

GlMBKipoB, this day. 'I'lirc first case of a aeries to bo instituted by Mr MaogroKOf Hay on behalf of tho natives whos« horses were aeiaed at Pukekura by the sheriff tinder writ of the Supreme' Court, was heard yesterday at tho R.M. Court The plaintiff! evidence wont to show tbatthehorse In question belonged to her and always did. and that she was not conoernod In the writ against the grantees of Rnkokura. The evidence of defendant was to the effect that thehone which ke bought at the sheriff's auction belonged to Wakataho one of party against whom tho writ was issued. His Worship gave Judgment tor plaintiff, the horse to bo returned, and defendant to pay £33 1' a damages and £23 costs. In tho event of the horse hot being riven up, defendant, to pay a further sum of £30. Tho decision caused con siderable uneasiness, as a large number of horses were bought at the sams pale. !

FIRE AND NARROW ESCAPE.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORKKproNDEHT,)

1 HiirfJt/rofl, this day. Shortly af t«r ten o'clock last night a flro broke out in the residence) of Mr J. A. 8011, Victoria- Btreet, through tho bursting of a koroslne lamp, which was bolng carried from ono room to another by his little daughter. Some ohild ren were sloeping in the house at the time, but were saved before the flro had time to spread. Almost everything else w«s destroyed. The house was the property of Mr Hume, a local bank manager. ' ;'

ALL THE ORMONDVILLE PUBS. CLOSED.

(by telegraph.—press association. )

' ' ".'Napier, this day. Tub Orniondville Licensing Committee, at their adjourned meeting refused licenses to all the houses.ln the district ;It is;reported that the publicans intend to take proceedings in the Supreme Court, and close their/houses to all eMßers. As a rctralt Of the decision; passengers Mr the afternoon train to Makatoka will have » sleep in the railway carriages or camp out for the night. Great indignation is expressed.

FLOODS AT NAPIER.

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10 ' ' Napier,'this day. Five chains of tho railway line .was washed away at Waitangi on Thursday night by aa en croachment of the Ngarunero River.' Trafflo yesterday was partially suspended, and during the previous night the river broke tiironph the beach, where works have been undertaken to open a channel. THe danger'ia now,removed, of the river onttins; Into the: Ahurtai Lagoon. The weather ij clearing, and; the river la falling, , '

ELECTION NOTES.

(BY. TELEGRAPH. —OWK COTIiiKSPONDENT.)

Thames, this day.—Matters political are becoming interesting, and it is now almost certain that only four oondldates will offer themselves for the the Thames seat. It is generally understood that neither Dr. Kil gournor Mr Bagnall intend seeking elec toral honours, and the field will be left to Mr Speight (formerly representative of City East), Mr Fraser (Mayor of Borough and ex-R.M.), Mr McGowan (a hard-headed business man, who has always been pro minent in local government), and Mr Me- Cullough (journalist).

Cambridge; this day.—Private informa tion has been received here to tho effect that Mr W. F. Buckland, is likely to con test Waipa against Messrs Whitaker and Jackson. Mr Lake, the Other candidate' spoken of, has, I understand, abandoned his intention. There is as yet no talk of oppo sition to Mr J. B. Whyte', in Walkato; [They must know vety little in VVaikato, to be unaware that Mr Buckland is in the field for Franklin North.]

Jneotlonoerlng Rumours from Wellington.

Wellington, this day,—ln view of tho approaching general elections, members have been canvassing among themselves the probable contestants for scats in the new Parliament, and I have received from a mem ber the result of this gonural comparison of. notes. From this paper I find that it is an ticipated that 15 members will be returned unopposed, viz., Messrs Barron, Bathgate, J. E. BrowD, Codman, Dargaville, Macnn dretv, Montgomery, Richardson, Steward, Tawhai, Te Wheoro, J. W. Thomson, Wakefield, and Whyte. The following notes are made against names of the other members :— Mr Allwright will be opposed by Mr Webb, Major Atkin son by a strong opponent, Mr Beet ham by Mr Lowes, Mrßryce by Colonel McDonnell and Mr Morgan, Mr J. Buchanan by Mr Ormond, Mr C. Buchanan by Mr Bunny, Mr Conolly by Mr Pilliett, .Mr Daniel by Mr Hirst, Mr Dick by Mr Stout, Mr Dodson by Mr Henderson, MrFoldwick by Mr Hatch, MrFergusby'MrMcFellar, Mr Fitzgerald by Mr Sevan, Mr Fulton by Mr Bastings, JW George by Mr Moat, Mr G. W. Green by Messrs Baldwin and Waltham, Sir Geo. Grey by Mr Clark, Major Hamlin by Mr Lawry, Major Harris by Mr Buckland, Mr Hobbs by Mr Yates, Mr Hurst by Mr Sheeban (probably), Mr Hutchison by Mr Fisher, Mr C. J. Johnston by Sir Julius Vogel, Mr Kelly by Mr Whitely King, Mr Mason by Sir W. Fitzherbert, Mr McDonald by Mr Driver, Mr Mitchelsoh by Mr Allan McDonald (who, before leaving for England, consented to stand if asked to be nominated), Capt Morris by Major Swindley and Mr Kelly, Mr Petrie by Mr Guinness, Mr Pyke by Mr D. McKellar, Mr Seddon by Mr Duncan, Mr Sbaw by Mr Reeves, Mr ShriMskl by Mr Hislop, Mr Smith by Mr Tanner, Mr Steven by Mr Arkwright, Mr Sutton by Mr Rußsell, Taiaroa by Mr Wesley, Colonel Trimble by Mr T. Bayley, Mr Watt by Messrs Ballance and Hutchin- Bon, Mr Wbitaker by Major Jackson and another, Mr Wilson by Mr J. R. Brown and Mr Izard. The following members retire i — Messrs J. E. Brown, Swanson, W. W. Johnson, and Mclllwroith. Mr DeLautour will probably go for an Auckland seat. Mr Driver retires from-Hokonui, and will contest Bruce. Mr Pilliet retires from Stunmorc, and contests Picton. University Representation. Vbe undergraduates of Otago University have presented a petition to the Legislative Council asking lor representation in the House of Representatives.

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Chkistchurch, this day.—Mr J. A. Wil liams, of Halswoll, announces his intention to contest the Avon seat with Mr Leonard Harper.

Dunkdik, this day. —Mr Buckland, of Tnmai, contests Waikouaiti.

Invercaroill, this day.—The election fever has seized the people of this district, and registration cf voters is proceeding on all sides. Every seat will be contested, and there are indications that the struggle will be very keen. For Invercarfnll, in addition to the present member (Mr !Feldwick), W. J. Hatch (who opposed him last election), Mr J. Kingsland (Mayor), Mr J. D. Me- Connell (Borough Councillor), Mr J. W. Mitchell (ex-Mayor), and W. Y. H. Hall (solicitor) arc announced. They will probably come out in the Conser vative interest, and if so, efforts will be made to solect from the number so as not to split the votes ; but it is doubtful if Mr Hatoh would agree to that, preferring to take his chance with the crowd. For Hokcmui (Mr Driver's seat), Messrs James Gardener, (runholder), G. Me- Leod (farmer and ex-woolmaster), T. Gruon (auctioneer), Cuthbert Cowan, and J. W. Bain are spoken of. As to Mr Driver's intentions, nothing is known locally. For Auarau (represented by Mr Joyce), Mr T. M. McDonald (solicitor) has been asked to stand, but has declined. Mr J. T. Thomson (late Surveyor-General) was likely to come forward, but is now suffering from severe illness. Mr G. Lumsden (who formerly represented Invercargill) has been spoken of for that seat, and for Hokonul also, but nothing definite is made public. For Wallace, Mr Daniel will probably have as opponents Mr H. Hir»t,Dr. Hodgkineon, Messrs 0. Mclntosh, J. M. Mclntosh, and J. W, Hamilton. For Matnura, Captain McKenzie will likely bo opposed by Mr G. F. -Richardson.

Blenheim, this day.—Mr Dodson offers himself for re-election for Wairau, for which seat the names of Messrs Joseph Ward, George Henderson, A. P. Seymour, and John Tucker Robinson are freely men tioned. As candidates for Fiction, it is maid that the ex-membor Mr Eyes, Messrs W, V. Ferry and Mr A. P. Seymon, are likely to come forward against Mr Conolly.

TELEGRAMS.

(l-HOil OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Accident to a Seaman.

Thames, this day.— Thomas Perry, sea man on tho steamer Enterprise, broke his leg this morning while discharging cargo. Boekr Point.—The manager expects a return of 3ozs. to the load from the crushing now in progresu.

[per press association.]

Hawbka, this day—At the meeting of the Hawera County Licensing Committee, held yesterday, the application for a new license for the hotel at Eltham was declined because the house is not yet built.

Ghristchcrch, this day. —At the ad journed licensing meeting at Rangiora yesterday, the renewal of a license for the Royal Hotel (Woodend) was refused. Two petitions were presented in favour of the license being granted, but the Committee said they were elected on tho understanding that the number of licenses would bo re duced, hence they would attach no weight to the petitions.

TURNBULL'S ESTATE.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Dunkdin, this day. At an adjourned meeting of George Turnbull's creditors, it was stated that the Bank of New Zealand was prepared to accept. £1,000 as their portion of tho amount due by tho bankrupt It was resolved that Turnbull's offer at £5,600 should be accepted for tho assets as pre viously stated, and tho Official Assignee to be required to arrive at a settlement with the Bank and New Zealand Loan Com pany on the basis offered by Ferrier. Ferrior then moved that the Assignee should be re quested to carefully investigate nay .cases of apparent preference, and authorised to obtain a legal opinion on the facts, and if advised to do so. to bring a test case into Court None of the other creditors voted on the resolution, which was declared carried.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[by telegraph.]

[FROM OUR SPECIAi REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day,

Departure of Members.

I* is understood that a large number of Northern members will leave by Bteamer to morrow, and thoso from the South on Mon day. Th 6 Financial Statement Criticised. The financial statement is condemned as incorrect and insincere. . Whilst professing to show the finances of the country in a hopefal condition, it actually discloses the fact that before the end of September no less a sum1 than LBoo r ooo will be required, and nothing is said where it io to come from. Railway Bridges at Klngslaml and Mount Albert. Mr Tole has been urging on Government the hecessity of constructing a crossing over the railway at Kingsland and Mount Albert, but the answer is that there, is no money available. The Minister of Works lias, however, directed an estimate of the cost to be prepared with a view to perform ing the work at an early date. The Honorarium Question. In the House yesterday afternoon Mr Holmes gavo notice that the House do not vote more than £50 honorarium to each member for this session. He then asked the Premier if tho Government would facilitate the matter to the attainment of that end, and tho Premier thought it would be a matter for tho He nee to decide, but would make a proposal to reduce the honorarium by one-half this session. :'. Mr Moss rose, and said it would be an improper thing to reduce the honorarium, but he asked if the Government intended to make the honorarium an annual instead of possiona! one, to prevent two honorariums being paid in one year. Major Atkinson said that they had no in tention of bringing down unnecessary mea sures this session. In reply to Mr Shaw, Major Atkinson said Government did not intend to bring in a bill altering the duration of parliaments. After an apgry passa?e-at-arms on the subject of West Coast Education Board, Major Atkinson moved the House into Committee of Supply, and proceeded to deliver the Financial Statement. The delivery occupied one hour. We give a summary of the Statement:— THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. In the outset the Statement deplores the fact of the deficit, and proceeds :—The total expenditure for the financial year ending the 31st of March, 1884, was estimated at L 3,661,497. Of this amount, L 1.645,694 was required for interest and sinking fund, and for the Civil list and other charges under permanent Acts, and 1.2,015,892 for the services for which annual provision is made by Parliament. The sums voted on the supplementary estimates, however, in creased the annual appropriation to 12,040,360. This sum, therefore, with tho estimated charges under permanent Acts, amounting to £1,654,604, gave L 3,686,054 as the total appropriations for the year. Tho total actual expenditure on this ac count during the year proved to be 13,681,320, being 14,734 less than the esti mated amount. The payments under per manent Acts ware 1506 in excess of the estimates, and those under the votes of the year were L 52,041 within the amount authorised. These are the net results. During the year 1882-83 the total expendi ture out of the ordinary revenuo amounted to L3,638,38i, as against L3,681,3?0 ex pended last year, the expenditure of 1883-S4 being, therefore, greater than that of. 1882-83 by about L 43.000. The classes of expendi ture mainly accountable for this increase are education, 112,290; and railways, L 53.700, but a saving of 139,200 was effected in the constabulary and defence services. The liabilities of this account on the 31st March, 1884, were estimated at L 166.757, being 18,773 less than the amount outstanding on the 31st March, 1883. The ordinary revenue of the year 18834, that is, the revenue exclusive of the receipts from land sales, was estimated in the finan cial statement, 1883, at 13,573,900. The subsequent increase, however, in the property tax of one farthing in the L brought up the estimate to L 3,658,800. The actual amount of ordinary revenues received and brought to occount by the Treasury during the year was 13,493,659, being thus 1165,141 under tho estimated amount. The main branches of revenue in which the estimated receipts have not been realised are Customs and railways. In Customs the amount received was ll 23,313 short of the estimated amount, which was L 1,520,000. In railways the amount estimated to be re ceived was 11,020,000, but tne amount brought, to account proved to be L 963,117, being thus L 36,581 undor the estimate. The estimated revenue during the year from sales of land was L 275,600; the actual receipts proved to be 1.232,545, being 143,055 tinder the estimated amount. The revenue derived frem cash aales was i 1163,758, and from aales on deferred pay ments 178,787. On the 31st March, the gross public debt of the colony amounted to 132,367,711, and the accrued sinking fundß to 12.792.508. The not public debt was therefore 129,574,903. Of this sum, how ever, there remained unexpended, L 597,912. During tho year there has also been raised tho second 11,000,000 of the loan of three millions authorised in 1882, .together with the 1250.000 authorised by the Colonial Inscribed Stock Loan Act, 1882. The debt has further be«n increased to tho extent pro bably of L 161.300 by tho conversion of a large amount of 4J and 5 per cent, five - thirty debentures into 4 per cent, inscribed stock at the Bank of Eng land. These increases of the public debt, amounting to L 1,411,300, added to 128,384,581, give a total of L 29,725,881. For _ the year ending 316t March last, Parliament voted out of the Public Works Fund 12,014,757, exclusive of the vote for land purchase, L 77,000. The actual ex penditure was Ll,27B,7lO.euclusive of the expenditure for land purchase, amounting to L 24,480, and also exclusive of the ex penditure under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, 1882, amounting to 1106,308. The chief items of expenditure wore : Railways, L 661.546 ; roads, 1222,243; public buildings, 1164,375; emigration, L1O7.O41; other services, L 123.202. The liabilities outstanding at the end of the year, exclusive of those for land purchase, amounted to 1997,443, which, added to the sum expended, 11,278,710, pelves a total of 12,276,153, as against L 2.014.757 voted for the year. The land purchase liabilities an 31st March, as shown by the return laid upon tho table of the House according to law, amounted to 1255,400, as against 1309,299 shown at the conclusion of the previous year, but as hon. members are aware, only 1200,000 was set apart under the Three Million Loan Act, 18S2, for the purchase of native land, the House having approved of the abandonment of such of the proposed purchases as the Go vernmentdid not thinkitdesirableto proceed with. OutofL3so,2o3standing to the credit of the fund available under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act, L106,39S has been expended. Of this, L 89.496 was on account of nmin roads, and 116,903 on- ac count of district roads. The liabilities out standing on the main roads accounts are 1160,483, and upon the district road aocount L 43.777. The balance of tho Public Works Fund remaining unexpended on the 31st of March last, including the balance—l3B9,ooo —of tho second instalment of the loan of 1882, not then received, amounted to £877,912. After alluding at length to the subject of railway construction and expenditure, the Treasurer goes on to say that ho would ask the authority .of Parliament to issue 1150,000 deficiency bills to provide for the deficiency in the Consolidated Fund to the 31st March last. These bills will bo in addition to the 1400,000 at present author ised to be raised in temporary aid of the revenuo. From the experience of last year, he says that 1400,000 of deficiency bills are barely sufficient to carry on the public ser vice without the risk of incurring serious difficulties. These difficulties arise chiefly from our having to pay at certain periods of tho year large sums for interest and sinking funds before the consolidated revenue has accumulated sufficiently to meet the neces sary payments. The revenue comes in irregularly from Customs and railways, and especially from the property tax, which is collected only once or twice a year. He proposes therefore, upon the present occa sion, as the property tax cannot be col lected within the curront half-year, to ask for further nower to issue deficiency bills to the extent of 150,000. With this addi tional amount of ways and means, and if the House sees fit to grant authority to raising the extra L 150.000 of deficiency bills to meet the deficit in last year's revenue, there will be no difficulty in making all necessary payments until the meeting of the new Parliament. Re ferring to the depression, the Treasurer says:—lt does not arise to any appre ciable extont eithor' from defective laws or errors of administration on the part of the Government. It does not arise from the withdrawal of capital or from the dis trust of capitalists. There is no Bign of such distrust anywhere. Capital can now be obtained in any amount, and upon reasonable terms, for any undertaking j

which will give a fair return for the outlay incurred., Capital has not, as a matter ittsM fact, been driven from our shores, either by our system of direct taxation, or by the. nature of our land laws, or by any otKer cause. Far more capital has flowed into the colony during the last three years than in any equal period of our history. Nor does .the depression arise from the large amount of ! interest wo have to pay upon, our publib - debt and private borrowing. We can pay ; 9 with ease all the interest we have under taken to pay, because the employihetit of ;: the borrowed capital has enabled, and is enabling, us to produce far more than the : share our sleeping partners draw in thewSf of interest, and this must be evident to any one who will look at the amount of our ex- I ports, and remember that this is the aui '■ plus after our population has supplied itself with all thechief necessaries of life, and espe cially when the enormous direct advantage to the producers, which accrues from toe community, is at least.two millions per year. The statement proceeds to state' the causei of the depression in language similar to that . employed by Major Atkinson in his recent public addresses. It closes thus:— Had it fallen to ray lot to have submitted a comp lete budget for the current year, nty pro-" posala would not have necessitated my ask- ! ; ing Parliament for any increased taxation ' for the purpose of carrying on the services of the year, as I saw my way to make both, ends meet, with a fair margin for continjtifi geneies, by moans of reforms under the pro»., posals for the reform of the Civil Service^ which tho Government have had under con sideration, by the savings which would hava been effected under our hospital and charit able aid proposals, and by the savings '; upon other votes to which we should have by the action of the House given effect. I would point out that within six months, 1 after the Hall Government took office, which. it did in October, 1880, the Government;' had to face a deficit of one million sterling upon the ordinary revenue, a deficit which i was in 1882 converted into a surplus, while j • the same year the taxation of the colony was largely reduced. The present deficit 4' is to be regretted, but it is certainly not a matter about which we need hare any, anxiety. It can be provided for without' unduly burdening any class of the com munity. Moreover, our credit never stood higher than it does in london at the present time. Our last 110,000 4 per-cent. loan: realised no less than 1100 6a 6d per cenij We have, so far as my judgment 'goes nothing in our present circumstances to dishearten ua—nothing but what should nerve us to renew our exertions with the i certainty that great prosperity will again reward our efforts.

At the conclusion Mr Dargayille said it was inexpedient to proceed wiih the! debate on the statement before members had time to consider it. He moved that the Committee report progress and atk leave to sit again. Mr Thomson (Clutha) said that as it was only a quarter to five.and the ordinary time" of adjournment was, 5.30 they should not V waste time, and he proposed having' hw little say now. He stigmatised the statement as an electioneering manifesto, and asserted his belief that the deficit would be found to be more than L 160.000. He reminded Major Atkinson that last ses sion he had been cautioned that he was eßti- i mating the Customs revenue too high, as the colony was then over-importing, and he found that the Premier had over-estimated the Customs revenue by 1123,000, and the railway receipts by 156,000; indeed, alto gether, the revenue hod been over-estimated by 1205,000. The Premier should be ashamed of this ; but despite his knowledge that the revenue was not coming up to the estimates, the expenses were 1180,000 more than the revenne of the year, and this despite the fact that they commenced the year with a Bor plus of 130,000. The unauthorised expenditure amounted to 160,000, so that adding the unauthorised expen- i diture to the deficit, they Tiad? pended 1240,000 more than they had received, or for every 2s they received they had expended 2s Id. He insinuated that Government had held over the accounts until after the expiry of the financial year so that the deficit would appear smaller ' than it really was. He spoke on till the S.JQ adjournment, and on the House resuming at 7.30, continued bis animadversions on the financial administration of the Government. Mr Dargaville said that the Committee played in debating the subject before they had time to consider the matter, but as it i appeared their intention to proceed with the debate, he would venture to offers few ob servations that had occurred to him. The first matter ' was in regard to colonial inscribed stock. In 1882_ the House issued a quarter of a million of colonial inscribed stock, it being represented by Government that it would bo an advantageous means of investment for . persons residing in the colony, the proceeds to be paid into the Public Works Fund. . The loan was to be disposed of gradually > for the benefit of the public. At the_ time ho took exception to the proposal, pointing ; out that it could not be but prejudicial to the colony, but so plausibly wns the matter.; submitted that tho House was induced to authorise it. But what did they find now? last year they were told that the;- Government had cot issued the stock . because of the depression, and now, though the depression was greater, the Govern ment; without giving the public a chance of competing, placed the whole sum,1 and.it.. was now at a premium in the English*' market. This matter, he thought, - de- ■> manded an explanation. Turning to the' Public Works Fund, they found the liabilities exceeded the assets by 11,300,000, and to meet this they had 1800,000. That meant, with only two months of the financial year expired, that the whole of the million loan was expended, and next year's loan anticipated to the extent of 1500,000. The .Premier was leaving the Treasury absolutely empty. for his successors, and large liabilities. He : ; referred to the vagueness of the report with reference to deficit bills. Perhaps the Treasurer had entered on a new era of defi ciency bills, concerning .which nothing would be known till the new Colonial Treasurer was in power. He thought the Premier should have brought hia state-'11 inent up to a more recent date than he had . thought fit to do. Major Atkinson here interjected that the ; figures with reference to April and -Mayif-' appeared in the statement. Air Dargaville accuced Major Atkinsen '■■■ of wishing to y-lace his suceeseor at a dii- ; ; advantage, and said that Major Atkinson ; had not effected any retrenchment in the Civil Service. He gave Mr MitchelsonJ; credit, as that honourable gentleman, had; , not been more than a few weeks in office , before he swept away a whole department :> as useless. Mr Mitchelson was a straight ■<■* forward business man. . \

. ' Mr Richardson, following, made reference to the curt nature of the reports laid before the House, especially those re-^ ferring to the North Island Keilway. These works could not be proceeded' with till a far more detailed state ment was laid before the House. He took advantage of the privilege accorded in Committee of Supply to speak on any con ceivable subject, and to criticise the management of the railway.. Mr Bathgate followed. The Committee then reported, and the House adjourned till 11 a.m. to-day.

OPERA HOUSE.- "Hand and Glove."

A capital "bill" was presented at the Opera House last night, consisting of the three-act drama " Hand and Glove," and a well-known oomio afterpiece entitled "Captain Charles.'l Tho drama is well-ooDßtructed, though alter a peculiar style. It opens In a rather melo dramatic fashion with a conspiracy between a recklesß adventurer named Colonel Raven and his decidedly fast wife, whereby the former is to marry a consumptive cousin poßS&sed of title and wealth. All goes well with the course of villainy through two acts. The Colonel hastens his cousin's end with doses of slow poison, but just as the game is about won she discovers the perfidy of hor false lover, revokes a will made in his favour.and dies after penning a denuncia tion of him as her poisoner. The play develops into broad and extravagant farce.at the opening of tho third act, with the first appearance upon tho scene of Hand and Ulove, a couple of petti f oggiu g and outat-elbowß lawy era,united in parl norship, but always intent upon outwitting each other. Colonel Haven, bent upon finding and discovering the damning evidences of his guilt which his cousin had left, drops across the legal jackals, and, while one assists, the other ctit'Ckinates him, and, in the hour of seeming triumph, he becomes corcplttely foiled. Mr Grevillo's "Hand and Mr Cates' "Glove' wero the ttroDg parts of the .ploy. Mr Cateo' make-up was really admirable, and both gen tlemen played with capital effect. Miss Lucy Ash ton a Lady Lexboro' (the poisoned cousin) was tho beßt o£ the fcm mine impersonations, whilo Miss Nelson gavo an apt impersonation o£ Mrs Haven, and Miss Duke made a very credit able Judith Max» ell. Little Miss Masters played a child s part both intelligently and prettily. Mr Balfo'B Oolonel Raven was spiritedly sustained, and Mr Lissant did full jußtioe to the role of the Doctor. The after-piece was very considerably marred by Mr McFadyen's inane laughter- and. poeuliar modulations ef voice. Misß Nelson. Mr Balfe, Mrs MoGowan, and Mr Lissant, however, by iheir acting, saved itf rom downright failure. The same "bill" b« repeated to-night, supplemented with a portion of the stirring drama " Jack Sheppard." " Hand and Glove is alone worth the price of admission, and as the Company is a roally hard-work ins and well-deserving one, we trust to sco it rewarded with a bumper house. ;

fHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, JUNE si. 1884,



Special Advertisements. . ,'.X\ISEABBB Of; TH'E;;B ?& ARTHUR RICHARDSON, MtTJ., . SPBCTAUST AND OPBBATOB ON D I 8 B ABE 8t OF TEE EYE, MAY BE CON3ULTEIIAT HIS RKBI DBNOB. KARANGAHAPK EOAD. ' From Ito3 In tha afternoon. ...-.• After April Dr. Rlehardson will net attend In Townvbut from 1 to 4 at his own Residence. T riOSGRAVE, AND ; fiO. Beg to announce that they are holding a I ! SAIjB'OB' THEIR WINTER STOCK.' v,N ORDER TO^^, AN BNTIRB ; ALIi GOODS WILIi BE BOLD AT - COST PRICE. THE STOCK, WELT. KNOWN AS ONE OF THE LARGEST and MOST FASHIONABLE IN AUCKLAND, ■- - '"■. "'.',- . ■;. ... ■. WAS • '■■" >!•■: ' ' ' 'SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THIS SEASON'S WEAR / • "■■■ .. - - '-: IK; ■'~ ' ■' •■ ■• ,: ■»',•■ THE LONDON AND CONTINENTAL MARKETS. • - T riOSGRAVE 'AND /NO. .PESIRE TO DRAW SPECIAL ATTENTION L; - . . to shbib ENORMOUS STOCK oj ■;•: •'.•■■ MEN'S AND BOYS'CLOTHING, HATS, :■ &c. &0., tec, i ALL OF WHIC« WILL BE OFFERED AT ; , COST PRICE, : JNOIB THB AdDBESS— T /iOSGRAVE AND fiO., 204 AND 206, QCEEN-STRBET.1,.; .J, H.« WITHEF 0. RD, ADVERTISING AGENCY, 11,'... HORTL AND STREET, ! AUCKLAND, N.Z. Advertisements reoeived for Auckland Papers '" and tor the yarious^NeWi Zealand and ' ■ Auatrail in Journals. • , TO NEWSPAPER PROP«IETORB. PUBLISHBRB, to OTHERS. J. H. W. Is In a position to carry out any Special i Canvosslni! Work required, or to Nugotiete any:Burine6B. Monetary or . ALL ORUEIId WILL UKCJMVi; IMMLEDIATE' EAND OAItKFUL ATTKNTION." lffii'aflilirfllr'Bi i ' .h -.' '' '■ ■' '■'■!.- :■':■■■• i ■■■



Special Advertisements. T> ICHM ON D 'pf Ih L. 50 CHOICE~TILO^tWENTS FOR SALE, ON BABY TERMS. J. T. BOY LAN, Colonial Bank. • lithographs now ready.



IMPORTANT, GENUINE, €HEAP SALE. MILNE & CHOYCE, Having decided to REDUCE THEIR VERY LARGE AND EXTENBIVE STOCK, Will hold a CHEAP SALE. OF ALL SEASONS GOODS. The Stock will be Marked at COST PRICE IN PLAIN FIGURES. SALE COMMENCED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6. MILNE & CHOYCE, Corner of WELLESLEY AND LORNE-STREJSTS.



TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. le.-ONE SHIUJNG.-18. TO THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND. I. FERNANDEZ, Having purchased from one of the Largest Wholesale Houses In New Zealand their Entire Steok of One Thousand (LOW) Ladles' and ChUd rem'a FashionableTWlNTEß HATS and BON NETS, has deeMed to sell them at the LOW P&CE of ONE SHILLING EACH. The Colours are Black. Brown. Mjrtle, Navy, Grey, and White. They comprise all the Newest Shapes in Beaver, Velvet, Plnsh, Fur, Felt, Squirrel, Satin, &c. ; The above are really beautiful New Goods, and. the moat Wonderful Value evar ofifered in Auckland. ' , In consequence of the very large number purchased, and for the convent'nee of myous tomers, I have fitted up a Show-room ex ''pffiCtTthi^dresar-FERNANDEZ. Draper, Karangahapo Road, Newton. Qome early for first selection.



JELLING OFF. SELLING OFF, SELLING OFF. SIRS BMTEKWORTH, .- ■■:•-.■ •• BAvme a LARGE STOCK , or WINTER GOODS, CONBIBTINQ OF MILLINERY. ULSTKH3 JACKBTS LADIBS' AND CHILDREN'S COBTUMEB UNDKROLOTHDia BABY ISNEN. &c, &0., HAS DKOIDKD TO HOLD A CHEAP CLEARING SALE, OOMMENOWQ FRIDAY, JUNE 13. Mbs BUTTERWORTH, OPPOSITE CITY MABKET, Qdeen-ktbeet,



mo MEET THE TIMES, -*• AND TIB! UNIVERSAL DKBIRB MB CHEAP GOODS, Ana to serve those well who may favour Mm with their patronage, .■■,.■ ; WILLUM B. BRIDGMAN til now offering a large lot of Good*, purchased unusually cheap, at a trifle over cost price. 800 Yards heavy 29in. White Flannel, slightly _jjama«ed, at lttd yard, worth 18 4d :£ . Good heavy Blue Serge, ffiln. wide, Zsßd yard 800 Yards heavy Dress Serge, ofce colour*, ■ Sid ■ swd, worthlaSd ~.,.,, , . " ' L*ffles'^ltkte,3sUd,woltiiSsßa - ',:'.■ . Wot Children's Knitted Sklrta, Is 2d, Ja Id, Is 6d; la Bd, strong a; . : New pattens in Cretonnes, Md, 6M, 9d Ladles' Stays, very cheap, is Sd, Is M, 2a U Ssln. Grey Calico, 4Jd; 38to. heavy Btout, Bd, I worthßd -~ >»j t ,..sv Large stock of Blankets,:amongst which are • some job Uses, and are being sold undeb WAREHOUSE PRICH '. ■■ ■ • - Several lane lines ofjob Dress Materials at very low prices; to bo appreciated must be The stock of Ladles' Black doth Jackets, | Bisters On Girls'and LadieaS to be sold at a . large discount off Usual priflSs Havingan overstock of Men's Waterproof Coats, i will be olearedatji great reduction Boys' Butts from 4s Ud; T&raths1 Bnlts (Tweed) 17s 6d; Men's Tweed Suite, 21b, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, . ■ DPPIB QUKBN-BTKKBT. ' — ~_■ ■. - % ■, THE NEW ZEALAND OLOTHINQ . FAOTORY . j Display an immense variety In MEN'S ' ; and BOYS' CLOTHING, etc., made of the coleb rated MOBOIEL TWE€DB, ■ . unequalled In VALUE and Superior Fitting. The most economical and durable goods ever manufactured, i Garments to fit every figure always j . In stock. Auckland Branch: j .". 158 & 160 QUEEN STREET. I J. FITZBmONS. BnUKhHmaier. Mm 8. 80MBRVILLB,; ■: WELLEBLEY-BTREBT (OOTOBITK ABBOTTS OPBAi HOUBI>, Has Received, per Mall Steamer, ' ABBADTUTUIiASSORTMENT ■"-■.."■.'.. . 0* ' '. ]:-.r FRENCH AND ENGLISH MILLINERY. • PHRISTOFLE AND CIE. PARIS. \J Makers of Finest PIiATEDWARE of all dnds, FORKS and 9POONB heavily plated on hard, white metal. „> ..,., ...-.■ - ~; ;. iCHBISTOFIiB makes only ONJi QUALITY, thorery beat known. ■ .... ~ -.**. ***<=&• pieeo onAKANTKKD by' the name 'S SS nJ' :lllld'll"1«' ) «l>t»t »«ver thereon . Btarawnl. Buyers wantlnfe good value are ad- Vised to get OHRISTpFIiK'I BLATa, ", *a i-.;™';*J^^l*B!«lelAganciy-i-«- *.«..-* V{ W. ElisabetK-street Melbourne.



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM and QOUT.-The CiMicirua* (Actcli RacemobaJor Black SNAKE ROOT has been long celebrated AS A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. tHIB REPARATION is the most Certain in its cffcctb, and RARELY FA»LS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. 5«. I*ER BOTTLE, AT MCMN'S, Attfc PY\MU»kCV SwOSttt BM4K. Of N.l. aUttH ST.



Facts.—Close confinement and careful atten tiojvto all factory work gives the operatives pallid {aces, poor appetites, languid, miserable feelings','poor blood, inactive liver, kidneys, &0., and all tho physicians and medicine in the 'world cannot holp'them unless they get out of doors or uso Hop Bitters. None need Buffer if they will use it freely. See. Economic Housewives.—Now is the time to maUe.your house comfortablo at small coat. Take auvamage of Uie Clearing "Kumnant' sale of carpets, floorcloths, &c, now being held at'the Furnishing Arcade, Garlick and Cran well. Queen-street—[Advt].



" Time is, thou hast. Employ the portion small; Time was, Is past, Thou canst not it recall." If you wish to avoid vain regrets, and economise time, procure a good watch. Don't be led away by technicalities, such as Compensation or Chronometer Balances, or by a large number of jewellings, which, except in high-priced watches, are misleading shams; but Bend P. 0.0. or call and purchase a watch of A. G. Bartlett. whose long connection with the manufacturing branches of the trade enables him to *ell and guarantee sound, plain English Levers at £3 lus. Repairs executed on tho premises.—A. 0. Barm-ett. Watchmaker and Jeweller. IM, Queen-street— \ Advt.) Rev. T. McKenzie Fraser, of St. David's, will illustrate his sermon to-morrow evening with the remarkable narrative of "Muokle Kate." .This story of conversion was published by Mr Fraser many years ago in Scotland, and elicited such wide interest that the little brochure had a, circulation of 100,000 copies.



. Hot too Late I^JS'.ectors Who have • neglected to place their names on the roll should do so at once Forms of application at the Stak Office." ;• • '■■■■■; . ■■ ■■• _." '..' .