SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

uinrt watkr iThlB -KreninK, —. HIGH WATER Ifo-morrow Morning. 0.15 HONBET.-inila Kveninp;, 4.48 BlT^RJßE.—Tomorrow Morning,7.lß; WO >N'S AGE.-Full Moon, Brh, SUU p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Glonrosa, barque, MoKwan, from London Rowena, £b., Scott, from Mercury Buy TO-BAY. To Anau, 8 a., MoGeo, from tlib South Linda Weber, brigantine, MoKenzio, from Sydney.

DEPARTURES.

YEBTBHDAY.

Welcome, schooner. Fry, fir Katparn Wllwera, schooner, Anderson, for Whangarcl

TO-DAY. GaaU'seh., Austin, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Por Gienwsa, from London^-1 case not cur tains, 3 ca*ss trimmings. 1 case brasacornlocs, 1 balo black calico.-w3nku and Hall. P»r Glcnrosa-311 oases Curtis and Harvoi's" diamond cram .gunpowder, S- ca»os: Pigon, Wilks, and Laurence's gunpowder, 10 easte shot, 1 cose poroasSion caps, 1 case ctrttjsge cases and wads, 1 case gutf'lmplemonteMDi Evitfi,Quoen-atreot.• •' : ',•,■■ Por Glflnrosa, from London—Plain and coloflrod cottons, «700; iinon, £100: muslins, «200; um brellas, J3lCo:'apparel, £300; carpets and-ruga, ffiOO; felt hate and caps, £100; sheathing tolt, . «l 0; rails and general machinery, £700, paper, 336cwt; stationery, £30; upholßtery. £780; ton . bedsteads. 440; tinware, £50; brushwaro, «60 r pianos, £600; corks, £10; cartridges and dyna mite, £80; gunpowder, 79cwt; iron tanks, £20; lead shot, 1 ton; hardware, £800; pig iron, 75 tons; galvanised iron, 22 tons. Iron nails, 2 tons; animal oil, 59 gallons; olive oil, * IDogallons-, paints, £40; glue. Sowt.; flint glass -£30; window glass, «180; china and earfllon * • ware, £20; glass bottles, £10; canvas. £130; cordage, £80; lines, &c, £10; Blates, 17 tons; cqraent, 2,300 barrels; oigars, 85Mbs; brandy in bulk, 190 gallons; ditto in case, 667 gallons; rum, 1,800 gallons; goneva, £00 gallons; »L Sprdials, ULgallons; British spirits (in case), *.670gaJlons;TFed wine, 210 gallona; white wine, I 670 gallons; bcor. 111 gallons; flsh, preserved. m «16O; assorted oils, &l% & vinegar, 1,850 gallons; € foreignl oils, CO gallons; pepper and spices, ISowtj arrowroot, sowt.; tapiooa, 21owt; ver ■ • I 5 Patent groats, £10:_white salt, 130 tons: ioda (bicarb-t, 1220wt: calatio aoia, 4 • tonif; sWo s«d», 2 ton*.; candles, ,60towt.; dates,,j23«tt.; raisiuß, 16cwM ourrants, uiowt.; carjaway Seeds; lOcwt.: ginger. 2Swt."; sugar, • JSISSP ' confectionery, £110; apfchecary ware. ,S*"KJ2?>* sulphur, jfiOowt.; Baltpetre, lOowt.; * tartafloaold, 70-9lr; dream tartar, lowt.; con densed milk, £{60.; cornflour, £30; canary soed, I6cwL SJotol value of cargo, £11,809. * *•> * -

iNWAKDy Coastwise—Paku, from Tairua, . with 2oJ)ooft. timber; U'otara. from Waipu, with 19,000 ft. timber; Medpra. from Awanui, with . firewood: Rata, from Waiara, with 27 logs; Fann&,from Whangapoua, witlii27,oOoft. timber. • .JDutVards CqAsiwise.—Paku, for Tairua: Mahuranei. for Awftnul; Totara, for Walpu; \ BSata,,forWaiartf*?'anny, for Whanapous. JTie shin Firth of Doraockj jrblch icttLondon ftr this palt on May 11th. and passed Deal two days later, brings the following- passengers:— Second cabin: Mr F. A. Kir,toa. Thftd cabin: w. Verral, Mrs Coles'and two children, W. Beny and wife. W. V. iValter, G..L. Saycrs, RoDert Duncan, S, Newoombe, N. Newcombo.

THE BARQUE GLENROSA.

► The barque Gtymrosa, unaer Shaw, Savillaßd Co. s flag, and .consigned to Messrs L. D. Nathan - ana Go., arrived in harbour and anchored at.tho powder grpiind late on Saturday night-She comes in/charge of Captain McEwen, who re ports fto passage to have been a rather stormy - one on the whole, tho passage from the Docks havtag occupied 101 days.% The Glenrosa leJt Jjcmdon on March 19, had strong westerly gales channel, and unfavourable \veather con ••*■ tlnued throughout tha moilth. The N.E. trades, which were moderate, wers picked up in lati tude Sl' 43" N., longitude 21* 18' W.on AprUo. and they were lost ten days later in latitude 2°* 26 N. The S.E. trades wereentered In latitude 2* 50 8. and longitude 25" Iff "VV. on April 17. They proved moderate, with occasional squalls, and oontinued to latitude 25" S., lonjtitude 32" W-. on May 1, Westerly winds were then ex perienced and blew with severity, and on May 81; during a strong gale, several of the barque s sails were blown to'ribbons. Tasmania waß* passed on Jane 10, the Three Kings passed on ■ the 21th, and thence till arrival buttling winds prevailed.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

.The 8.8. Rqtoßuif arrived, from the^Spulh at , nooii: "on Stuiday: ' PaSScngersi—MeMames Pago, Brooks, Bright, and Jones, Misses Moore, Reeve, ClajfkjrSinclair,r Edgar; and Milno, Measra Henderson, Good, Burgess, Goddon, ■ Thisae.BaUejt.jEdson, Walker, tawry;Thomp ■ son,' -Tonkg, GreenloTign, Henderson, Captaw

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

. Bluff, this day;. — Arrived: Bingarooma, from IMbpnjner'Passairgers (saloon): Messrß Oakes (3), ana Walker.! " WraiaKOTOi^thficW.-i-Thiß NX: Shipping Company's barHhe Mer*oia, Captain Moaey, 97 days from London, ariv«d-last night; all well. Shaw, Savill and Co.'s barque Hudson. Gab tan Thomaa, 120 days from London arrived thia morning, af WraannßTSnji&l passage. Loch Cree, __^ June 27.—Arrived: Abiel Abbot, ■" ecHooner, .from Auckland IMarch>23).

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. At Cochranc & BbA's land ealo to-day, allot ments J and 6, parish of Mangatrai, containing 250 acres, bronght 3a per aero. Allotment 2, containing 110 aores,, brought 3s 6d per acre, and part lot I,' contolninß 110 acres, brought 4a per acre. ■■■' ■'.''»;■ : • "- ■ ■'■ •' ' .■""■:' ■'

Chief Fost-offlce, Auckland.

MmUS Wlli ei,OHB AB UNBKB I—

■'4,; '•' 'Tma Day. ■ y';: ;'"■ % : i For Bussoll, Kawakawa, 'Suva, and Samoa, psr.PonßTiih. at4p.m. jL'^,] ■ '" For Kuaaell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa,'and Mon gontil, pet Glenelg, at 5 tt.nt •' ; , ;.; For Touranga,. Ohtaemtitli;' atid Opotlki, per Wellinjtton-.'atsp.m; J ",,.'^' Z T For Whitiiingl arid Uppef Mill, per Rowena, at ■ Bpint'.''-" ■ ,-.'' "'' ■ ''.:' - "" For Whitiangi antt' Tairna, 'per Neptune, 'at sp.m. ■ - _ ' ; For Thames,Tper Enterprise, at 1.30 pirn, ; V Tobsday, Juiyl.

For Waterfonl and Tnurnnga, per Roto mahana, at,7 a.m. ■■•■•.' .; <t . ■: Far Thames, per ROtomahana. at 7.30 am. : For Waitara, eto.. per Hauraki, at 7,10 a.m. For Watwera, ICawan. Omaha, Matakona, and Waj&worth. por Rose Casey, at 10 a,m. . For Waiters, per Douglas, at U a.m. " : For Hoklanga, etc.. pel Argyle. at 11 turn. For Taranaki ans Southern ports, per Rotorua, at 11 a.m. ■ , ■■ - , i> .. ,'';'. i For Wangarei Heads, Parua,. Walpu, Wan garel, Kamo, Tunglhun and Mangapal, per- Wimagngoi or Waltaki, at 5 p.m. ■ Wkdnesday. July 2. !:.,•.)

JPer Te Anau as follows:—! ' r"': •■'■ For Australian Colonies, and' United Kkig-, dora, via Brindlai or Naples, per Orient boat, for letters, eU}., specially go prepaid and ad dressed,atlla.m. . • :■••..■ For1 money orders, registered letters and newspapers at 10 a.m.:. ■•:'•...-..•> Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only atll.2oa.m. -J/ ■~ ;■- iio i £■}■!&. l And for Mauritius. Seychelles, Madagascar, Aden, France, and, Algeria (per. French , Packet from Sydney), at 10.30_n.ni. ■■:.* For Waltaraj etc.. neriHannah Mokau, at 1 p.m. For Gisborne and Soirthtarit Ports, per Bouthom Cross, atip.m. ~ . . • ..- '•„;■.;; ■ i;u " ' ; 81. ft BlßS,Ch)ef Postmßster. • Chief Poßt-ofHca Auckland. ~ '

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Junb 30/ ISM.

"Abbott's Opera Houso-London Comlo Opera Company, 7.15 p.m. - Theatre Royal—Professor Anderson, 8 p.m. t Pitt-street Wesleyan. School-room — Gospel Temperanoo Mission, 7.30 p.m. | ,

St. Sepulohre's Mutual Improvement Socioty- New Programme, 8 p.m.

Otahuhu Public Hull—Mr Buoklahd and the Electors of Franklin North, 7.30 p.m..

Deaths.

FITZB.—On Juno ,29th,' Alfred James, infant Bon of James Fitze; oKed 5 months. The funerai will take place on Tuesday, Ist July, at 1 o'clock. Friends invited. GEARU.—On Sunday, June 39, at her late resi dence, Craoroftstreet; Parnoll, Mary Ann, 1 the dearly beloved wife -of Samuel Gcard ; aged SO years. .. ■■" The funeral will leave her late resldenoe at 3 o'clock on Wednesday next. Friends pleaso aocdptthis invitation. GEORGE.-Ott 29th June, accidentally" drowned hi the harbour, Bichard Gcorjro, eldest son of the late William Oeorgo, of Parnoll; aged 19 Tears. . . ■'* ": ~.-1" G.UNN.—On May 6,1884, at Mia residence of her .mother (Mrs Edwards, RhosCottage;Ruabon, North Wales). EUen, wife of Mr 'ihomasGunn, of Ruddlueton,.near Nottingham, England, formerly ofAuokland. • HIGKS.-On the; 7th Map 188J, at Alnwlok, Northumberland, Mary' Jane, wifo of J k »<3. Hicks, JEsq,, and shter.of Richard-A. Carr, ot Auckland ; oged 33 yeura. •■■■-■'-• MCDONALD.- On Juno aeth, at his mother's residence. Bakw-otreet, ■VVUllam McDonald, third son of Uie late William McDonald, of \ Mahurangi, after a long and painful illness; aged 33. a i The funeral will leave W« mother's residence : on Tuesday, at 3 o'clock. i • ; ;■-■-■

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

MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1884.

JTor the o»nso tnat laokß aßstetonoo, - For the wrong thataeads redstanot, For the future iij the distance, ■%■ And tho need that wo oan dor '4*

-~ -■■ r, ~. ■ |>| •.-.,, If, ~ ...I ■■ -,! wWab is inevitable: between France and England, unless the Recidiviste Bill is abandoned." Such (according to a cable, despatch) is'the .deliberate opinion of Earl Carnarvon and 'EonPßoseberry; ob the in ternational dispute ■ ■ which has : been ; developed by the ; proposal of the French Government to libdfato thousands of the most, abandoned criminala ' within' a few miles of the Australasian colonies. While we cannot see grounds to justify such an..extreme.wew of the question, we fully grant it ispne fraught with momentous issues, net only to these colonies, but to the Imperial Government. Lcfrd Roseberry, who, during, his recent tour in Australia, ni^t^bnse&^^'eqnv^rsa^it'iirit^'.'eplonial opinions on the subject, has proved on able advocate of those views. Lately at Dundee, he spoke, out boldly on this, important matter,.' and last month, from his seat in' tha: Jlouee ofV-feersy hes entered a vigorous and telling /■ protest against thgeontmued BhipAent of French,convicts to the; iPacifio. -, j{omipplly his lordship's remarks were merely, an explanation of the poetponement of his motioaon the subject,, but in reality they,amdunted to a' good deal :,mprg.. .; ; 'lrhaye'. jid^tppnedmy motion,'' he said, " because it is averred that a dis cussion might cause a false iiiipression in 'France, .where- it,is, most desirable'to avoid misunderstanding. And it would be affectation to deny that among the oppon ents of the, bill in France it is felt that such a discussion might do harm, and. resemble atuattempt to interfere in Jjer domenie con cerns. I needl h'atTO iay p?;idea of the sort haa crosseH'ttjrffi^aij^.Buti.wh^ is felt inFranw;.yi/tw-^iw,<iha(eJ«owish in Great Britain! tirjpTfevant; her, establish ing a convict depOt i« her own territory. ' disclaim any such idoa. It never occurred to me to protest against the erection or con stitution of a prison by the French Goverai m«nfr nrPrencb/I,territory. >" Our apprehen sions are widely different. ,We deprecate ij proposal to place me worst characters in France at liberty' qq a emalj island vithin

easy sail from some of our noblest ami moat attractive colonies, to which those ctjjlainals must, in the nature of things, male tho'r way with all convenient speed. There is a greatdiffe'renco between the two propositions. I am deeply impressed with the Australian feeling on this subject. I think it ia both justifiable and dangerous. But I certainly do not wish to hold out Australian feeling on thfs subject as any- matter for the con sideration of franco. If the Bill passes, her trade with and through Australia will prob alJly suffer, if not ceaso, from restrictive measures. That is a comparatively small matter to a great nation like France. But I do hold out Aus tralian sontiment on these points as a great danger for the country. If the Bill paßsri, Australia, ns two statesmen »n cautip j»as M. Barthldmy St. Hilalr and the Secretary of State,f6r the Colonies have; admitted, must pass measures to protect herself. Thoro is such a measure already,: which only needs the addition of a fow. words to mako it applicable. I- do not presumethat the Imperial Government would veto the, addition of those words. If it allows them, th'ero is an almost unavoidable risk of collision or ill-feolingin tho penalties they impose on captains, knowingly or un knowingly, bringing convicts or expirees to the colony. If it does veto them, such a veto would provoke a feeling in Australia aa regards,, Imperial Government of which I, for,1 one, decline to calculate the "consequences." These remarks, we learn, created a great impression both in France and England. Tho "Standard" considers them " well-chosen and fteffec tiye," and opines that they "cannot fail to produce a marked effect among, thinking people in France." The -Paris, papers nearly all criticise the speech at length, but their tone ia more reasonable and less hostile than heretofore ; indeed, it seems quitelikely that M. Ferry will shortly be per suaded to listen to reason and common sense, and will so modify the Bill as to make it un objectionable to British colonists. While we do not think the Alternative of war need be* dreaded, and while we would deeply, deplore any such catastrophe, wo are not prepared to abate one jot of our op position to the infamous French proposals. And trie common danger created by these (proposals will, wo doubt not, lead to such a powerful Australian Federation as will ■secure these colonies against any such dire possibility threatening them in tho future.

Tha criminal sessions of tho Supreme Court open to morrow morning, and will probably extend till Friday. There are figured upon tho calendar 24 charges pre ferred against 21 prisoners; but none of thorn appear to bo of an unusually grave character.

fgßank of Now Zealand Bhares were quoted to day at £21 10s, Standard Insurance at 11s. Tho only sale in mining stock was a parcel of Prince Imperial's at 14s. , Atnooj^hg of the creditors of John Daniel Behtley," engineer, w»s to haVi^. boon held, to-day, but lapsed for walit of a quorum? Another attempt to get a meeting will be made to-morrow. ?£ * A young man named Thomas Nightingale iwas participating in the enjoyments of an evening party several nights .-ago when he accidently fell on tho floor, and managed to dialocato nnd seriously injure his kneecap. He is now confined to the house, and under tie care of Bk. Wright.

'"The July number of the " North New Zealand Settler " has just been issued, and will be found to contain the usual excellent and careful selection of matter forfthe agri culturist.^fruj^-grower, bee-befiper, gar dener, &c.' Among the articles this month* is an able one entitled "Does Parsing Pay?" and there are besides*"'calend#^ l of. form operations, household hints, and items* of general interest. . ■

t 1 Amicus Curias" writes suggesting that Mr Abbott's friends should look carefully after him, as.his maudlin effusion of Friday night justifies the inference that the death of Cardinal is preying severely upon bis sentimental and poetic mind. Our corres pondent also condemns the publication uf such an exparte statement in referenco to a petty case which had boon -{nily enough reported. ,_ . :ji . -'''

to acknowledge the receipt of Mr C. T. Wren's catalogue of plants, ornamen tal trees, fruit trees, bulbs, ferns, and seeds of all kinds. The catalogue is a volumin ous document, giving* Dames of a large variety of trees, shrubs, and plantsj; and its usefulness to the grower is ennancod by the fact that prices are pivon. As show ing the resources of Mr Wren's nursery es tablishment at Mount Hobson and Fermi era, we may mention that hie stock of shrubs and trees number over 20,000 at the present time. His gardens are connected with the telephone system, which is a groat oon venience to parties ordering plants or seeds.

The last of Professor Anderson's myfttcal aid magical entertainments is to be given to-nlghfin the Theatre Royal, when, in addition to the high merit of the perform* anco, visitors will have a number of valu able gifts distributed among them. \

The following telegrams •were^" "receivod to-day :—From the New Union Beach: "Sevan pounds rich specimens obtained from cross load work, under' intermediate level. Gold still showing, find important." From tho Daft: " Struck No. 1 reef. No. 4 level; pot broken into." From the Cale donian Low Level: " Change of country at 640 feet level, good sandstone country show ing."

A fire broke out about a quarter to one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, in the rear ef a brick building in High-street, opposite the offices of Messrs Burton and, Napier, solicitors. The fire originated in a fireplace of a room at the back of an unoccupied shop next the London Loan and Discount Com pany, and appeared to be caused by some burning embers having penetrated through the fireplace from the adjoining premises, and ■• set fire to a large quantity of papers with which the fireplace of the empty building had been filled." The smoke was seen issuing from the building by Mr Moses, whose office is adjoining, and also by Mr JTergusson, and these gentlemen im mediately took prompt' steps to extinguish the fire, a plentiful supply of water being fortunately at hand. No material damage has boen dono, as the dense smoke attracted attention so speedily that the fire had not time to ignite the woodwork,

The football matches arranged for last Saturday, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, were:—Gordon defeated Newton by 9 points to 2,' while the Grafton and North Shore match resulted in a draw. Ponsonby defeated Albert by llipoints to nil. . \yfiltiside secured the hrsttry from a flDe dribble nearly the length of the field byftlacky, and Arneil converted it into a goal. Maoky also got a mark in front' of Albert's goal line, and Arneil also obtained a goal from this. McCorinell scored the other try, but Arneil'a kick at goal was a failure. Farnell defeated Home Bay by, ; C points to nil, tries' for tho winners being obtained by Mackie, Brown, and Schofleld. Arawns defeated Otahuhu by 19 points to nil, tries being obtained by Caradus, Dow ney, Bennett, Murphy, and Tait; T. Mpis kicked a goal. Roseberry'proved victorious over the Rovers by 5 points to nil. Goul stone converted a try obtained by Hammond into a goal for the winners.

■TOhen some employers of labour in our retail stores are urged to close their places of business at a reasonable hour, and cease working their hands both day and night, they fall back on the old excuse, "Oh I that would ruin our business," and they cannot be induced to give any new scheme a fair trial. They are deeply impressed with the fact that nearly as much trade is done on Saturday; night as is done during the week, and this trade is very dear to them, for it is principally a cash trade. Time after time efforts have been made to secure united action amongst employers, that they might close pearly on Saturday, and' often the rimch-wished-for state of things has been nearly accom plished, when' some "black "sheep" has broken faith with the rest, and thus the old condition of affairs has been resumed. In proof that the benefits derived from early 'closing are not mythical, we may state that about twelve months ago a firm of grocers whoeo rejail trade Was—an^ is still—one of the most extensive in town, determined ; to give early closing a. fair trial, and since that time the above has' been closed every Saturday.at ( 6 .p.m^, although,others are iept open till^ren, 'eleven, ; and even later. .Tho result is that they, can do. ■more I.wo||ki4iS il :tne time -they, have 'than undor the old arrangement; the hands are brighter and pore, willing to work, and Sunday is as different a day 'to what it used to be as is possible. , The firm has never had cause to regrit' tha'.jjhange — things have in every respe6t gone better with them ; and we are assured that if any fur ther change is made it will be in favour of closing still earlie.r^, Butchers,- it isjjointed but, have some slight excuse if or law hours bwing to the perishable character of their goods, but as for drapers, grocers, and many other tradesmen, they could just as well close early as late, and their business could thus be transacted in much less time than at present, vvitlv more pleasure and'more profit.

Murray's Auckland Time-Table . and Diary for July is to hand. Thia handy sor-ial forms a serviceable and necessary compendium for citizens. It gives correct information on mail services, the calendar, cab and railway fares, steam communica tion, coaches, parcel and postago rates, stamp duties, fixtures, and a guide to tho Hot Lakes. It is neatly got up, and no local traveller should be without it.

Tho first of a series of winter onto'rtaiu; ments will be held in St, James's" Hall to morrow evening. From the programme wo notico that Mr J. J. Boak, tho elocutionist, Mr Jno. Reid, the popular bass singer, and St. James's choir will be amongst the por formers. , ?;.*'

Tho members of St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Association meet to-night at t S o'clock to draw up the programme for the ensuing session. It is urged that all xnombers bo in attendance.

A service of song, entitled "The Oiled Feather," will bo given on Tuesday evoning next in the Franklin Road Primitive Motho dist Church, as announced elsewhere. Tho story, in its original form, was written by tho Rev. P. B. Power, M.A., and published ns a tract by Hamilton and Uo. The story is woll constructed, bearing on social and domestic life, and tho-intervening hymns are suited to the narrative.

Tho members of the Arch Hill Mutual Improvement Class announce their first an niversary entertainment, to tako place in the' Newton Wost Public School on Friday evening next, July 4th. A first-class pro gramme has been arranged, comprising solos, musical selections, "Fairy-Bells," &c, by friends of the class, readings, recita tions, and dialogues by members, conclud ing with a humourous sketch entitled, "A Regular Tartar," ombracing seven charac ters, portraying domestic life in some of its phases. We understand that the pre sent position of the class is very oncourag ing, tho members taking great interest in tho meetings. It is expected that the work of,tho past year^will be crowned with a successful anniversary.

Professor Bornard's next soiree dansantc takes placo* on July 2nd, in the Masonic Hall. Pupils and their friends have been invited. Tg

The thirdjinniversary of tbo dedication of St. SopulchreS-Church was duly colobratod yestorday ( and the services wero largoly attended.! At tho morning soryice hymns 215, 353, and 2CO (Anciont and Modorn) were sung, and the anthem from Psalm 84, verges 4 to 7—"Blessed i,aro they thut dwoll in Thy house." Venerable Arch deacon Dudley,^Dr. Purchas, and Roy. J, K. Davis assisted in the service, and an excellent sermon was proachod by Bishop Cowie. An child ren's servico was hold in tho aftor noon, and. Un address givon by Kov, Wm. Calder; The anthem in tho ovoning was taken from tho sumo psalm, vecscs 10 to 12—"A day in Thy court* is better than a.thousand." Tho oroning sorvicajvaß con ducted and tho sermon was preachod byfho Rev. C. M. Nelson, .M.A., and listened to witff much attention.. The collections wore in aid of the church fund.

Tho monthly meeting of tho Onohnnga Bandof Hopewasheld ouFridayevcning,nni proved an enjoyable ovoning. Mr Fleming prosided, Rev. Mr Miller addressed tho meeting on tho obligations of Band of Hope children. Messrs Watts and Stovonson gavo a violin duet with success, aitd Edith Neville, Eva Tidmarsh, god Lillian Kovile recited temptrance pieces, which greatly pleased the audience. Rev. Mr Miller sang an excellent temporance song, which was well appreciated. For soino timo past tho meetings have boon disturbed by some of the **' larrikin " element throwing stones at the (building. The names of the offenders aro : known, and tho Committqp purport taking logal proceedings against them if the offonce is repeated. Action has been stayed on account of the social standing of tho parents of the rowdies.

■ There was tremendous excitomont in n popular Queen-stroot restaurant on Satur day night. A largo rat rushed in. from tho Btreot. The young lady attendants cast one look of unspeakable horror at tho intruder, and fled for their lives to the kitchen, caro fully closing the door aftor them. Whether tho rodont had boon suddenly smitten with the cHfcrms of tho affrighted damsels, whether his "inner rat" craved" for the delicacies which tho kitchen affords, or whether ho folt that ha was predestined to "go to pot," and, like Lord Byron, en deavour to raako "his calling1 and election sure" is one oG^hoso mysteries which, in all probability, will, in this world, never bo unravelled, but, at. all ovents, ho sped alter 'tho. Indies in hot pur suit. Nemesis was, howver, on his track. A canine ratter hod ospiod tho trespasser; a briof, exciting chaso ensued, and a speedy capturo resulted. A few pathotic squoals told the story of a departing life, and tho incautious rodont " passed over to tho great majority." Satisfactory proof having been afforded to tho young ladies of tho death of the monster, they re-appeared, stating, in explanation of their extraordinary conduct, that "they had not boon a bit afraid, but they didn't liko rats." This assertion was of course believed—by tho ladies. A brute of a fellow who wns proßont remarked that on Monday ho would forego his usual plate of "stowed rabbit."

A conversations in connection with the Devonport Mutual Improvement Associa tion will be hold in tho Devonporfc Hall on Wednesday next. During tho evening selections of music, both vocal and instru mental, will be rendered and some short addresses given. Admission will be free.

My art union will bo dr,awn to-night ai the Temporanco Hall, Albort-strpot, at olgh o'clock.—Francis J. Shortt.

POLICE COURT. -This Day.

(Before Messrs W. J. Hurst and D. B. Mac-

donald. Justices.)

Drunkennebs. — Six persons wcro fined, Thos. Joseph Franks, disorderly conduct, deli rium tremens.romanded until Saturday.

Too Bad.—John Armstrong was charged with assaulting Constable McClellan, and dam aging his official shako, on Saturday.—Prisoner did not remember ; he was drunk.—Constable McClollan gave particulars as to prisoner's rough conduct—Sergeant White corroborated, and said thcßO adsaulls wero very hard upon constable!", wheso only redress was with tho Court.—Prisonor said ho had just arrived from London as a seaman, and ho unfortunately took drink, anditdrovo him mad.—Tho Bench coin-

montod upon tho case, and ordered prisoner to pay £3 and 12s Gd damage, or 21 days. Obsoene Language.— John L. Smith was oharged with uttering obscene language in Wollesloj -street on Sunday night.—Prisoner said he was dxnnk.—Sergeant Whito stated tho case, and Constoblo Keony gave ovidenco.— Fined 10s and costs;; or, in dofault, 11 days. Nothing Like Leather.—William Clarkson

was brought up to answor to four charges of larceny, viz., stealing a pair of boots, value 12s Bd, tho property of George Higgins, pair of boots, 12a 0(1, the proporty of Tliomaß Proßßor, pair of boots, 10a, tho property of Peter Hurloy, and a coat,lsa,the property of George Cookeon.— Mr Brock appeared for prisoner, and on hl» be half ho would ask that a light sontenco might bo passed upon him. Tho prieonofchad Been advert) Bed for as the heir to an estate at ,York, becjueathod by his mother, and in a shprt Hmo ho would be tho happy possessor of a largo fortune. Ho (Mr Brock) was in communication with the solicitors in York upon tho subjoct. He hoped tho Benoli would sco lit to donl sum marily with tho prisoner, as ho would, shortly, if at liberty, loavo tho colony.—Sergeant Whlto said When ho referred to the prisoner's list of oonvictions, he found no loas than 12 previous larcenies against tho prisonor. — The Bench could Dot bo influenced by Mr Brock's appeal, and make one law lor the rich and another for the poor, and sentenced prisoner to six months' Imprisonment with hard labour. " An Old Woman.—Elizabeth Doghorty; oharged with having lft visible means, was remanded until Wednesday next. Stabbing.—John Brown was oharged with" stabbing Joseph Welling in tho breast with*.1 knife in an hotel on the 26th inst.—Sergeant White said he had received a telophono message from Dr. Bond to the offect that Welling was too ill to appear.—Remanded for eight days Suicidal.—George W. Hardie, of the North Shore, appeared in answer to a charge of attempting self-destruction on tho 17th inst — Mr Dufaur appeared for prisoner, and pleaded guilty. Hardie was a victim of drink, and now was about to join the Blue Ribbon Array, and proceed at once to. Australia. Prisoner ihad- suffered so muoh that he believed .ho' Would never touch drink again.—Charles Colton, of Lucas Creek, deposed that«on the 17th June he saw Hardio at Mrs Philllps's house. It was at 10.30 in the morning. He was weak and pale. Asked him what was tho matter. Ho said " Come in and I'll show you." He then exposed the wound in his arm and the knife. Tried to take it from him. but Hardio objooted; ho neoded it again. He totk the knife (produced) from him. There was a great deal of blood on tho floor and bed clothes. vVit ness describe* the wound. He admitted tho offenoe.—Croßß examined by Mr Dufaur: had mown him a year. Never saw him under the influence of drink. He was in a fainting con dition. Gave no reason for hie act.—To tho Bench: Hardie was perfectly sober when ho showed the wound.—Constable Hutchinson de posed to receiving information and going to Lucas Creek where ho saw tho accused, who said he had cut his arm, but could not account for the rash act. He was very low spirited, and wan about to proceed to Sydney to visit his mother. He said he had not been drinking recently. He removed him to tho Hospital on the follow ing day. He had £313s upon him, out of which his conveyance was paid.—The Bench considered tho case in all its aspeots, and discharged the r. rißOnor. ' ' William Cogan was charged with attempting suicide by cutting his throat with a razor in Hobson-strest on the Uth inst. — Dr. J. H. Hooper, a duly qualified medical practitioner, deposed to knowing tho accused, and being called to attend upon him on that day at a boarding house in Hobson-street. Ho found him quito naked, lying on a bed in a room upstairs. Dr. Hooper then described tho wound, par ticulars of which have already appeared in the Star.—Scrlfkat Donnelly also Rave evidence, and produced She knife with which tho wound was uillioUid. The prisoner was committed for ;trlal< ■' ,-; ;,.', ■;„•;; ; ... . I

OPERA HOUSE.-"Manola."

Despite dismal, rainy weather,* and miry Streets, the London Comic Opera Company had tho gratification of inaugurating their season on Saturday night Vith a crowded houso. -P.ublic curiosity and "expectation had been powerfnllj stimulated by the anticipatory notices which had appeared in the'press from time to time, and the reality appeared to give general satisfaction. "Manola," tho p^ece selected* for porform anco, is one of tho latest productions of Lecocq's light and fertile muse, and both in England and Australia has met with con siderable favour, it iapar excellence aspocta oular opera, .and therefore deponds largely for its .success upon a gorgeous sotting. In this respect Mr Difnning, tho ontorpris-i ing impresario, has left nothing to be, desired. The 'Scenery is, charming .and thoroughly appropriate, the aostumes aro rich, elegant and fanciful, and the Company aro both strong and effective. An outline of tho plot was given in pur Jast iesuo; and will thus have served to iudicotb tho naturo of tho business. The first act is played out> in the haU of a Moorish Castle—a tesselated pavement in tho foreground Vith a plashing fountain bohind at the entrance to a flight of spacious steps leading on to a terrace. Tliis is the castlo of Don B'raaioro, a Portu gueso grandee intent upominarriagp, and waiting tho arrival of his 'bride-intondunt, with her undo, an ItaliarHGenevul, Tho arrival of thebrido, however, isunexpoctedly precedod by that of Manola, the victim of an abduction planned by ajtjrold and blast noble named Don Calabaxas"an«l executed by hissorvant Pablo. Bcatrix,therealbrido,re cognises Manola as an old scTieolfollow, and "consonts to an exchange of parts in order to favour her escape with her lovor, Miguel. Dom Brasioro is roadily imposed upon, but Beatrix becomes impatient at tho attentions dosignod for herself being lavished uppn another. Hence much humorous by-play^ is the result, which Princo'Calabazas intensifies by his amorous approaches to tho ownocof ovory pretty face he eiJftDuuters. 'The lovors escape 1u tho garb of- mulote^rs, and tho nobles, with their attendants, follow'in pursuit. Tn tho second \act, the scene «hifts<*to tho pavilion of 'aUb'ther castle, whereq,t|Calabazaß is enticed into a dovecot in mid-air, and left to effect an in glorious retreat therefrom; A Spanish posudu, or courtyard* of an inn, forms the scene of the closing act, inAvhich true lore seeuroa its duo roward, amfvico is covered with confusion. The opera ia full of life, sparklo Mid colour. There are Court pagei attirod in handsome costumos of rich and bright ip};c*rials; .nwloteors and peasant women iri picturesque dress, and tko principals thdmsolves in various attire. Tho music', although by nojncans so frolic- H<iniu a.M that of ''MadSno Angot" or "Giroflii-Qirofla," is Btill Waractoristic of fits'composor. It Is bright, sparkling with a Bubduod gaioty, and at timtia rippling with merriment. There is not in it, liowoveiv any great opportunity for vocal display. Its numbers are Humorous ami pleasing — one duet particularly being sure to linger in the popular ear—but they are not striking. Tho orchestration is well scored through out, and tho choruses, if few, are very ■^taking." One does not look, however, to comic opora for tho eloinenta of durability. It is almoHt in Its oseonce ojihcmo'ral. The object is to catch tho passing fancy, to tickle and amuse, and m these respects "Manola" Is as successful as any worV of its class rocontly presontod hero. Iv is cer tainly mounted with great t&te and com pletenoss, the plot it, "amusing, and tho ■music agrociiblo. One of the most salient features of the*entire performance is tho Grand Ballot of All Nations which ends tho opera. Tho stage is filled with gracefully attired young ladies, who advance, march, and counter-march in couples, bearing the (lags of many nations, and forming a fas cinating tout ensemble. Associated with thia ballet there aro four solo dances, viz., an English hornpipe, an Irish ji^f a Scotch roel, and a Froncti stop-danco, by capablo daiiscuses, which prove highly acceptable, and add to the interest of the spectacle. Tho classic representation of Britannia is well designod. Miss Ivanovo, tho prima donna, of the Company has a clear and flaj iblo soprano voice of good quality, which is heard to most advantage in tho upper regis ter. In tho lower it lacks power and distinctness. She Bings with' ease and expression, and displays his trionic talent as well. The opening song, " Liko Trombling Dove," produced a favourable impression, but it was in the lesser concerted numborp that the lady had her bost op\x>rtunitios for exhibiting her ability. In the duet with Miguel, "Let Us Dio," sho was particularly good. ' ffllis number, liko tho "Olou Glou" nirejFin "Muscotto," is undoubtedly the gem efttho opjia, and it fairly brought down the houso. In the two part song (Manola and Beatrix) Miss Ivanova was also highly effeotive, as she was likewiso in the song to the moonat the end of tho first act The lady is a pronounced brunette, with mobile features and good address. Miss Loaf, as an old favourite, received, of course, a warm re ception. She appeared as Beatrix, and ac quitted herself welL In action she has acquired ease and confidence, and horflne mo/.zo soprano voice has' grown mellower. Her initial song, "Taken For Another," was given with milch archness, and in the two-part song (which, by the way^was on cored), oa well as ia other concerted pieces, especially a trio, her voice told with pleasing effect. Mons. Loredaa, who has a tight und well-cultured tonor voice, sus tained tho rfilo of Miguel very successfully. He sang a drinking song agreeatijffi and shared the honours of the leading.duet with the prima donna. Mr T. B. Appleby, who playod as Prince Calabazas, is a buffo artißt of no mean calibre. His claim to distinction rests upon his undoubted talent as a? comedian rather than upon vocal ability. In manner, speech and action ho was highly diverting, and his humour was all tho more effective from the utter self-consciousness of the actor. This is half the battlo, and Mr Appleby evidently knows it. Ho scored the first encore of the evening with his song on " Woman," and ahis remaining numbers were rccoived with evory mark of favour. Vlr G. Doan, a capital comedian, and really admirablo as a stage manager, ably imper sonated Dom Brasiero and: sang satis factorily the incidental music, while Mr F. Wentworth (formerly connected with Simonson's Opera Company) made a good Pablo, There is a strong and well trainod chorus of somo 40 toicos, arid their work was well done. The pages' serenade is an attractive item, and it wan vary pleasingly rendered. Both in balance of instruments and in individual proficiency of performerß the orchestra are excellent, and under tho leadership of M. Junckor, gave a good account of themselves. In con clusion, wo \vo4Jd say that the man agomont have Tdono everything in their .power to bespoak success, ana thoy cer tainly doEerye, it in bumper measure. "Manola ' is a good bill to open with,and should certainly outlive the wook.

SPORTING NEWS.

Cantortrary Jockey Club.

[BY i TELEGRAPH—PBESS ASSOCIATION. ]

Christohuroh, this day.. A general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was held at Warner's Hotel on Friday afternoon. Mr G. G. Stead ex-' plained.that-the principal business of the meeting was "to consider ,the, programme of the season as proposed,by the Committee. The Spring Meeting had £1,000 added to it, and the New Year's Meeting remained the same. The Autumn had £500 added to it, on the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Griffith. Mr Boss sug gested the establishment of an Oaks Btakes. tfghej: suggestion gaverisa to is discussion, during which the Chairman remarked that tho question of the' Oaks Stake's had been dis cussedfjjand the Committee were generally or opinion nthat the time had not yet ar rived for the introduction of such a stake." Howevor, there would be no harm done in the matter being brought before the Com mittee. On the motion of Mr Griffith, it was 'agreed to ask' the Committee to con sider whether it would not be advantageous to impose a penalty or penalties in future in the Champagne1 Stakes. • '' '

HEAVY FAILURE IN WEL LINGTON.

(by telegraph.— -press association.)

Wellington, this day. Mr W. Waking Taylor, one of the oldest Wellington settlers, on Saturday, through Mr E. Shaw, his solicitor, filed a petition to bo adjudicated a bankrupt. Approximately the estate shows liabilities at £90,000, asßets £70,000. A detailed statement will be filed next week '

CABLEGRAMS.

[BY OABLE.-COPYRIQHT.]

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Sitting of the Egyptian Conference.

London, June 28.-^Tho European Con ference on Egyptian 'affairs held its firei sitting to-day.

Commercial Report.

LoNDON.June 28.—Consols regain at 99J, ox div.; New Zealand securities—6 per cent. 10-40 loan, 104J; 5 per cent. 1889 loan, 103J; 4J per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 101£ j, 4 per cent, insoribed stock, 160 J. Colonial breadstuffs—Adelaide wheat off coast /r is quoted at 39s 3d for cargoes. Quotations ex store are unchanged. The Cholera In Franco.—Alarming Spread of the Disease. Paws, June 28.—News is to hand from Marseilles that tho cholera has made its ap pearance there, and deaths have already occurred. Latest advices from Toulon state that the mortality from the apidowic thore is now averaging six cases daily. It is probable that the projected ffite in this city ou the 14tn July, to celebrate tho anniversary ef the French revolution will be postponed, as it is feared the infeotion may be spread by the congregation of masses of people from various parts of the country, especially from those whore cholera prevails. Frenoh War Preparations. . , Tho.French Government have ordered vigorous preparations to be mode with the object of resuming hostilities against the Chinese in Tonquin. righting on the Chinese Froutior. '* '. Hoko KojKd, Juno 27.—The latest news from Tonquin Rtato that fur|hes fighting has taken place botween tho French and Chinese at Langson, on the frontier, tho Chinese being again tho'aggressors. Tho assaults of the Chinese were renewed at In tervals during two days, and hostilities* prooeedod for the whole of that time, neither tide gaining any decisivo advan tage. Tho loss-sustained by the Trench is set down at ten killed and thirty-two wounded. The Chinono loss is not known, but is believed to, havo been heavy. Ten ' thousand Chinese are reported to bo in the vicinity of Langson, and further fighting is expected to take place during the next Few days. Bngland and the Congo. London, Juno 28.—1 n the Houso of Commons to-day, Lord Edmund Fitz maurico, Under-Secretary ' for Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government intended to propose to the Powers the ap : pointment of a mixed international oara ! mission, to decide tho question! which had arisen in connection .with the Congo Rivur 1 and adjoining country. Th» commission ii :to be appointed oa.rtibo name basis as that which sat to rogojit* the question ef die navigation of, the. Danube, and will super sede the 'eilating* Anglo-Portuguese Com mission. * Intimidating tho Lord*, ' In the House of Commoni last night, , before the Bill for tho reform of the fran chise had been finally passed, Mr Gladatono ' uunU a speech, in which ha took occasion to warn tho House of Lords that the rejection :of the measure in that Chamber comld only !be attended with the gravest results to the nation. The Bill was then passed. At the annual dinner of the Oobden Club this evening, Sir Henry Parkes, 'ox-Premier of New South Wales, responding to the toast of the colonies, said that the legisla tion of the colonies would never take a direction hostilo to tho "'interests of the mother country. v Tho cricket match, Australians v. ; Gentlemen of England, was finished at Konnington Oval yesterday. The Aus , traliuns proved the victor* by 46 runs. Berlin, June 28.--The prorogation of the Reichstag took place yesterday, 'f he dis cussion for subsidy for establishing a line of mall steamers to Australia has been shelved, but the Bill will be re-introduced next session.

•{SI'ISGIAt TO WUSB3 ASSOCUTION.]

South Australian Gunboat.

London, June 29.—The South Anotralir n gunboat, Protector, sailed for Malta on Friday, flying the blue ensign.

Sir Henry Parkes, speaking at thoannuaj dinner at tho Cobden Club last night, said thore was no'ttopth of feeling in Australian! favour of protection.. "

' r ' Whore are they (Joins > The 46th.Regiment baa been ordered to proceed to Kencb (?)

The Outbreak ef Cholera tn Franoo.

It has boon ascertained that tho outbreak of cholera in Toulon orignttod on board of a troopship which had recently arrived from Todquth. |

The Australian cricketers are endoarour ing to arrange a aeries of matches in, America. I French Occupation of ifadagMcar. i The Madagascar Committee of tao french 'Senate bos recommended that large sams of money should be TOtod towards tho per manent occupation of Tamatave and four other ports oh the oonnt of •Madagascar, The German Reichstag has passed a Bill making accident insurance compulsory. Threoenedt Bombardment of CMmm Port*. . Admiral Corvibet, who is in command of the French fleet in Chinese waters will bombard one of tho chief ports unless im mediate reparation is made for tho recoat renewal of hostilities. London, June 28.—A Gorman Syndicate ihas purchased the Samoa Plantation Com pany '■ property. Tho P. and O. Co.'i now steamer Tan mania has been tried, and nude fifteen and a-half knots,

' Three coast cargoes of Australian wfaoat hare been sold for tho Continent at an average of 41s 3d, and two cargoes on the passage at 395. Store wheat is quoted at 41s, but the demand is inactive.

AUSTRALIAN.

! Australian Government and New Guinea. j Melroubne, this day.—Four Australian Governments have replied to Mr Service's circular, and have Intimated their readiness to contribute their share of £15,000, which it is proposed should be snbscribed for the appointment of a High Commissioner for New Guinea.

' ("Age" Specials, )

Australasia and the French Criminal Bill.

Lokdon, June 22.—The private opinion both of Earl Carnarvon and Lord Roseberry is that war. is inevitable between France and England unless the Recidivistes Bill is abandoned. Ther^are unable, however, to convince Earl Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, of the gravity of Hie situation. • -

Earl Derby, speaking at the banquet given yesterday to Mr Thomas Archer, late Agent-General of Queensland, stated that Mr Mcllwraith, ox-Premior of that colony, kad promised to support; measure* which the Australian colonies might find It neces sary to pass relative to excluding French criminals from Australia.

The representatives of the Australian colonies in England have arranged to give a banquet to the Marquis of Norman by on 9th July. Northern Territory Land Bill, j The Northern Territory Land Company, the prospectus of which was recently issued, is now being floated. Tha shares are, it is stated, being applied for freely.

LATE SHIPPING.

THBTE AKAU. ,„ ,' , ' The b.b. Te Anau arrived hera to-day from Molbourno, via Southern ports.at 3 p.m. Pas sengers (saloon):-Mr and Mrs Spragg and two children, Mr and Mrs A. D. Bennett, Mr and Mrs Todhunter, Mr and MrsOlendenl ntafc Ho». Mr and Mrs T«lo and servant, Dr and Mlsb Simms, Mr and Mrs H. Gray, Mrs and Miss Gerard, Rev. Mr and Mrs CrawhaU, Mesdames Kenny and two ohUdrgn and Ita Jones. Misses Morton, Williams, Mackin, Wil liams, and Bruok, Messrs Seymour. Monkman, G. T. Stewart, A. W. Haning, Jacobs, Cham berlane, Aylett, Brunwell. Habene, vallanee. Grierson, Grossman, jWilUame, Farwll. G. H. Moore, Pulford, N. H. Barrie, Kae, Duncan, G. Rutherford, McNaU, W. Lyons, J. Lockle, J G Harris, j. Ryan, J. O'Connor, Camoxpn, Q. Carter. J. Warbriok, Bloomflold, CaldweH, Boylan. J. Bmail, Savillo, Seddon, Dargavilled, Rev. Q. Rishworth,and'Crosßman, and 16 In the steerage.

The Linda Weber, from Sydney, Jnhe 16, brings 761 bags bonedust, 39 tons coal, 120 pieces cedar wood,9oofelloes. ...

ELECTION NOTES.

Sir George Grey is announced, to address a public meeting in the Theatre Royal on Thursday eveningat 8 o'clock.

Mr Peacock "intends to address tho electors of Newton towards tho end of the week, probably on Thursday oriFrid'ay.' A strong committee has been formed to promote his candidaturo, and his return is looked upon as almost assured. Thames.—The latest electloneeringtm dit is to the effect that Mr DeLautour will be requested to become a candidate for the Thames seat.

Cray NoRTH.—His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. R. Waddel) has decided to contest City North, as a supporter of the policy of the present Government. Ex-Counoillor Tnomp3on is expected to come out as an independent member. There is a feeling abroad that tho choice of Mr VVaddi 1 ' undesirable, as his duties as Mayor of the Olt/ fully engage his attention. . Franklin North.—Major Harris an] nounces that he will address tho electors at Oiahuhu on Thursday,, afc Howick on Friday, and at Drury on Saturday next. « Coroiundel.—Mr C. A. Harris, jun., is mentioned as an aspirant to the representa tion of Coromandel, and Mr W. If. Taipari, a native chief, has expressed hia willingness to enter the list if sufficient support is promised. * .

OTAGO.

Port Chalmers Lumpers' Union have passed a resolution thanking Mr Mac andrew for his past services on behalf of- the working men, and inviting him to again represent the constituency. ,-

CANTERBURY.

Chiustchurgh, this day.—Mr Pillictt is understood to have intimated his willing ness to stand again for Stanmora. Mr McKellar nor Mr Quinn will contest Dunsten. For Tuapeka seat, the contest will be between 6. F. Brown and .— Brown. „ *Danie^Rees«Pis out for Stanmoro,«J. L. Coster is definitely announced for Heath cote, and W. E. Samuels for Christchurch North. V

Between 2.000 mid 3,000 new names have been recently added to-the electoral rolls for Christchurch and suburbs. ,

Mr Saunderi will oppose Mr O'Callaghan for Linooln.

Mr Leonard Harper addressed the eleo tort of Avon district on Saturday night, and announced himself an opponent of the Government, A voto of '■ confidence was carried unanimously. -*,' ' - Mr Adams addressed the • electors of Cheviot at Amberley on Saturday night, and received a vote of thanks.

MARLBOROUGH.

Mr Joseph Ward announces his inten tion to stand for Wairau in opposition to Mr Dodson, A third candidate is .expected in George Henderson.. The nomination is fixed for the 15th Inst.. Mr W. H. Eyes had issued an nddross for I'icton in opposi tion to Mr Conolly. The other candidates, including Mr Pilliett, have withdrawn.

Check, on Electoral Roll Cramming.

t Duksdin, . this day.—A good deal of consternation has been caused amongst, those engaged in cramming the rolls, 2' the appearance of an article in c " Star, which contends that under the Regulation of Elections Aot the Regis trar cannot Insert on the rolls any new olaim—that Is, persons who will appear on the roll for the first time—that has been re ceived within 15 days of tho date of tho is trao of the writs It argues that the clear construction of the Acts of 1879 and 1881 is that" the Registrar*^ can- only , put on the roll up to the time of the issue of tho write such claims as involve transference from one roll to; another by reason of residential, qualification. 'Since the publi cation of the article, ,/011-stuffiing has sensibly diminished.

YESTERDAY'S GALE.

A Largo Building Blown Down in * - Freeman's Bay.

During yesterday, 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'olock in the morning a large wooden two-story 'building, which Mr Horeley had in course of .erection for Mr Rfohard McCabe, Ironmonger, in Patteson-" street, began to sway with the action of sudden squalls. Tho building Was no far completed that it had been weather boarded, the chimney was.. erected, and the roof (corrugated' iron} was on, but the,- front of the place being open, Rave the wind great power over the structure) One squall more violent than any preceding one struck the liou«o soon after the hour given, and tho whole concern collapsed, the upstairs portion falling to the weßtward,whilo the lower half tumbled in the (opposite direction, and against another new two-story shop and residence, occupied by Mr MoCabe.Mr Henderson, and their families. The concussion caused this building tp go considerably out of the per pendicular, the glass windows were smashed to atoms, the staircase shifted about two inches, tho kitchen chimney cracked, and the paper on the rooms In the ground floor was torn in several places, whle lamps, globes, etc, to the value of about £50, were also broken. -The Inhabitants were greatly startled by the shock, and no doubt had a narrow escape from injury by the falling timber and bricks. The first made a rush to the front door, but it would not open, and it was with some difficulty that they succeeded in leaving tho house by the back door. The total damago done to the building; alone is estimated at about £50, and the collapse of the new ihop will mean a further loss of £160 or £200, which making a total of £ 300, which, we understand, Mr Horsley has consented to make good.

MINING NEWS.

(BT TELEGRAPH.—OWN CC-RRESro'N&ISST.)

Thames, this day. Dabi.—No, 1 reef sw^tstruclc on Saturday in tho crosscut at No. 4^ lovel, but has not yet been broken down., The crabbing from midSrland itdpe tTinapirig'foY Ms"Velttrn" of more than an onnce per load, and a parcel of four loads from tho winze below No. 3 level will give almost 4ozs. to tho load.

New Prince Imperial. —Tho cross-cut at the 500 feat level communicated with the winze on No. 2 lode during Saturday night, but the reef has not yet beon reached. Adelaide.—The proprietors of this claim crashed 20 loads of quartz for the satisfac tory return of 31ozs. Odwts. gold. The reef yields on the average 3ft. of crushing stuff, and the gold is worth more than £8 per ounce. • •' : ■'••

Queen of Bkactv.— The orosscut in the Vanguard section at No. 8. level-has been resumed, and the manager, expects to meet with one or more. paraUel'lodes. Thexiso is, being carried unit No, 7 level in the footwall of the*Piak<j reef for the purpose, of communicating wrfcTi Piako Noi 7 leve};» Small block's on the leader will be stoped at once. ■ "v1;. '• ■ ■'• "'/■■ ,•

New Pkince ' Imperill,—-The return wired on Saturday was reduced after melt ing to ■ 5030z5. I 6dwts. Actual tonnage crushed, 690 loads..' *'. . Dabt.—McCullum, tributer, obtained 3oza from pioked stone. . : ••'<-;;v^

SUNDAY BOATING.

Drowning of Mr Richard George.

, A vest heavy squall passed over the harbour shortly after 11 o'clock on Sunday morning, and several small boats which were sailing about were for. a short time in an exceed ingly dangerous position. .Mr Richard George, of Parnoll, 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 Railway Wharf. The, young man.evidently miscalculated the force of the squall, for, instead of lowering the sail orjfaking other usual measures to j avert a capsize, he brought the boat sud denly into the wind, and she went under almost instantly. Mr George, who was the only occupant, was thus left in the water. Several boats put off to the rescue, but before* they could; reach him he Sank, and though strict search wae made, he was not seen again. ' The water police dragged for his body .during.Sunday afternoon, 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 noll. The deceased was a sailmaker by trade, and worked for Mr Boyd.

A Lady's Wish.—"Oh, how I do wish my akin was as clear and soft as yours!" said a lady to a trlendVYou can easily makoH so."answered tho friend. "Howr Inquired tho flrat lady. "By using Hop Bitters that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did it for me, as you observe." Read.

THE CRUISE OF THE WAIRARAPA.

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PONDENT.]

Sickness Interferes with the Programme,

*'-'." i ,, Russell, this day. Tiyj ; .Wairarapa arrived hero" on Sunday afternoon, the exxursionists -having been refuged permission to land either at Samoa or Tonga in consequence of ono of the sailors developing jn'easles the day before arrival at Samoa. The case is now con valescent. Thero is no other sickness. Pleasant Days at Fiji. - The cruise through tho Fiji Group tras an unequalified success. All tho passengers attended tho "Fijian at Home," given by Mr Hennings, tho German consul, on the night prior, to our departure from Leyuka. They witnesseed the ceremony of the pre parationof thokavabowl in true Fijian style, which, was followed by singing and dancing of Sampan Women, and a Fijian geke or dance, winding up with a European dance, Mr Gus. Coatea,--formerly of New Zealand Post office, presiding,at;.the piano. . The pas sengers returned aboard about midnight, highly pleased with this glimpse of life in Fiji. The steamer sailed next morning for Taviuna r and a pleasant afternoon was spent'at Billyard Brothers' sugar mill and plantation, eeyen miles "off, A substantial tramway opens up the .canefields, and the jjnanager placed an engine and trucks at the 'disposal of the visitors fora run through the plantation. On the following morning at daybreak the steamer anchored off Mango Island, the property of a Melbourne Com pany. ■ Here, beside sugar mill and cane fields, there are extensive plantations of coffee and cotton, with many objects of in terest. A large party of excursionists crossed tho island* and vieited the Limestone Cave, lie-embarking "at three .o'clock,* on ■'Saturday night the steamer •was cleat of the Fijian Group by dark ; eix*days of magnificent weather hav ing been devoted to an exploration of these islands. All the passengers were in splendid spirits. It was proposed to visit Keppel Island on the way to Samoa, but on arrival there the following morning the weather, was* so thick, and the approaches to the* island so beset with re,efs,that the steamer's course was shaped "for Samoa without at •tempting a landing. Arrival at Samoa. The East Cape of Upolu in #the Samoa Grtiup waa abeam at seven on; Tuesday morning, and anchor was cast in -*Apia harbour Before nine. Native boats swarmed off from the sHore, and forty canoes werelying alongside within h'alf-an-hour of the anchor being dropped. It then became known, aboard that a seaman who had been un well since shortly after leaving New Zoa land had been isolated, the two doctors aboard pronouncing bis" case to be measles. The Health Officer was signalled for, and came aboard ■ with the British Consul. Ajter inspection and considering tho case, a Consular Court consisting of the British, American,;, and German Consuls, decided to pla'co the steamer in quarantine, The native boats were there fore ordered away, and the passengers pro hibited from landing. The captains first idea on issue of this mandate was to start next day for Tonga, and a notice was posted to that effect, but some of the pas sengers demanded that the ship should con tinue its advertised route, and it was noti fied that after watering the vessel she would sail for Pangopango Harbour, on the island of Tutuila. On this, becoming known ashore, tho consuls refused clearance, and prohibited the steamer from going to PangopangOj Btating that no arrangements existed there for-enforcing [quarantine, j After remaining at anchor at Apia till! Thursday afternoon, the steamer sailed for Tongatabu, arriving on Sunday morning. Quarantine Broken at Tongatabu. - Rev. Shirley Baker, premier of Tonga, came alongside. On learning the state of of affairs he went ashore and sent off Dr. Buckland (brother of Mr W. F. Buckland, of Auckland). The doctor came aboard the steamer, and on his returning oh shore to report, Mr Baker refused him permission to land, on the ground that he had broken the quarantine Taws by going on board an infocted ship. The doctor offered to mvim ashore opposite his own house and take a carbolic bath, but two native policemen with clubs in their hands ordered him into quarantine with the steamer, permission "being given passengers" to land on the email uninhabited coral island_ of Fafaaj .which is set apart as a qGarantinej9tation. The. . paßsaengers now held a meeting aboard "to consider tho -situation. ; The majority were favourable to return to Auckland as speedily as possible, the course recommended by Captain Chatfield,- Some wished for air* opportunity of explor ing the reefs about Fafaa and adjacent is lands. . A resolution was finally carried to remain one day at Fadut, and then'proceed to Auckland "via Bay of Islands. In pursu ance of this resolution, tho steamer lett Tonga on Tuesday morning, arriving here on Sunday afternoon, after a protracted passage of over five days, the vessel coming under easy steam.

Passengers Think "Somo One Had Blundered."

On the whole, the passengers bore the failure of the second half of the expedition very Well, although an intense feeling of disappointment prevailed on board—a feel ing that was aggravated by a report which gained general currency that a case of measles Bad occurred in the forecastle of the ship on the New Zealand coast, the patient being removedasbore. It was felt that if this were true the vessel ought to have been thoroughly fumigated, and a sharp watch kept on tlioHO who had slept in the fore castle with the infected boy. Had that been done, the Bi'ck sailor cbiild probably have been transferred to the Penguin at Levuka, homeward bound, and the mishap, which frustrated the well-devised excursion, would have been prevented; no other case having arisen, either among the crow or passengers. * ■ Evoryone aboard is tßoroughiy satisfied with the manner in which the steamer was I fitted out for the ezcureion by the Union Company, and it is greatly to bo regretted that this mishap should have occurred to mar its complete success.' Tho disease itself caused no alarm among the passengers. Amußemonts on board, such as concerts, sports, etc., proceedod without interrup tion. Thoro was, howover, naturally a very strong feeling of regret and disappoint ment that wo wore doprivod of what had been looked forward to as the most interest ing part of tho journey ; although passen-, gers generally recognised that, considering the terrible loss of life caused by measles in Fiji a few years ago (many thousands dying), tho local authorities of Samoa and Tonga were fully warranted in taking strin gent precautionary measures. The "Ship Freo of Danger. — Sight Sooing at Russell. ■»

The Health Officer cleared the Wai rarapa without delay, and the vessel camo alongside the wharf to-day. The pasaqnge.rs aro being taken in the steam launch and the Bay Coal Company's 'steamer and boats to vijit Waitangi, Treaty Hall, and other points of interest nbout the bay. An entertainment ia to take place-on board to ..nightrand' the steamer departs for Auck land at four to-morrow morning. LATER. Russell, this afternoon.—The .rapa's passengers, after a cruise round the -harbour, examined the whaleship Alaska. The steamer leaves for Auckland* at mid night.

PSYCHE.

j The Choral Sooiety are presently engaged' j in ieljearsing "Psyche," a charming musical ;poem By Gado, which was specially com ;posed for the Birmingham Festival of 1882, ithe same occasion fqj; whioh Gounod's cele brated " Redemptibn " was written. The following facts regarding Gade's,career may be of interest at the present time: — ;*Dr. Niels W. Gade, one of the most promin . ent and excellent composers of the day, was born on the 22ni October, 1817, at Copen hagen; His first great work for orchestra was an overture, " Aesian," which received the prize medaf in- 1841, when Dr. Louis Spohr acted as judge. . Mendelssohn brought this same composition out in ona of the celebrated concerts at Leipzig under his conductorship, and at once recognieed Gade's great talent and offered him every aid.for improvement. ■With the support 6f King Christian VIII. of Denmark, Gade was enabled* to Visi various countries, and on his return froi* Italy to Germany, became co-director w^h Mendelssohn at the Leipzig Academy fon ! certs. In 1861, acting,as Court Conductor ,in his native place (Copenhagen), he ireceived the diploma of Professor. jG'ade is considered one of tie most i excellent composers of the ' present 'day, entirety" self-relying, antf althpiigh [he takes Mendelssohn as hisid*^ composer, ;he in no way is an imitate-- of thi great ■ master, bat retains his owp individuality. 'His ovorturos to "HumV't," "Scottish," iand "Michael Angelo.' as V>U as his charming cantatas, ''The /rusaders," " Erf-King's Daught»r>" a krfe number of choruses, etc., are Constantly on the pro grammes of European conce#rooms. • -*,* /

TELEGRAMS.

, Thames, this day.—At'the inquest on the body of the late John Wilson, W\p 'jury ex pressed tho opinion'Hhat Paeroa Wharf ia dangerous to the public In the absence ■■? steps. ■ ■ »., New Plymouth, this tjaj.—The Ntf^^ Plymouth H-arbour Board notify that fro| " and after to-morrow, July Ist, steamers «/■ vessels visiting thift port will be tendered* Breakwater, instead of at the roadstead. 1 ■ ■ ■ '--*, . /Wanganui, this day.—Volunteers ef th| district have'unanimously resolved to ri J quest'the Council of the New Zealand Bin ,- Association to hold the next meeting ifcM Wanganui. CnßiSTCliukcH, this day.—Mr McDonald1 •¥ one of the earliest settlers, and for many Wm years Resident Magistrate and Coroner fps 'm Lyttelton, died last night, agedOß years, I ■Seventy-two nominations have been re M ceived for the New Zealand Waterloo Cup ■ More nominations are expected. «S At a meeting of the Rugby Union ortJp Saturday, it was resolved to co-operate in' ' a1 presentation to Mr Sleigh, of Dunedin,' for his excellent management of the foot-" 1»-, ball tour. It was also resolved to raise the Canterbury portion of the deficiency on the**.* tour by public subscriptions. CiißisTciumcH, this day. —The city,; ■■>s authorities have decided to prohibit tho, ' further performances of the Juvenile Blohv dinj who recently met with an accident on ' the tight rope. . • The members of the St. Alban's branch of " the Christchurch Working Men's Political Association, formed a week or two ago, ,J have decided to dissolve and form a new as- *"*': sociation on more moderate and reasonable principles than those of the Christchurch ,* Association. One hundred tons of Malvern Hills coppeiiH ore is to be sent to England for the purpo' fcj.-.' of definitely ascertaining its value. iS-ij't Mr v George Gould has-given" £50 to th Ml Peonqlogical .Museum. - This is*hiu thirdiji donation this year. ■;.'■'. : Dunedik, Saturday. — The University lj| students, before adjourning last night, ip ™ solved " That in the opinion of this msetin» the proposed regulations for the B.A; ; ; degree. will tend to lower the standard for . | that degree," and " That the Chairman forward tho resolution passed, to the Qiao. *t cellor jjf the New Zealand University, andt 00 operate, with the students of. the Can.

terbury College in bringing them before the notice of the Senate." ; '""j i- Dunedin, this day.—Fifteen cases are on the criminal calendar,- including' child abandonment and abduction,^,'* '-' -'• "• Dctnedik, this day.—Ellen Adams, a vagrant, whose husband is presently in prison charged with housebreaking, has ' been killed on the railway near Dnnedin

Station. She had been run over bj a train and wag dreadfully mangled.

DROWNING AT SEA.

Captain Jokes, of the Auckland schooner Queen, which arrived at .Hokiango* ft*in this port yestdUay, reports by telegraph that when the vessel was off the North Cape he lost one of his men overboard. Neithet namo nor particulars are given., it"

MURDEROUS ASSAULT.

(by tkleojUph-pubss association*.)

1 • WELWNGTOs.tWs day. Early on Sunday morning, a murderous assault was made on a man namoc? Maher. It appears that Maher and a' mar,, named Franklin were drinking together on Saturday night,' and the latter accom panied Franklin to his ' home, where they drank a bottle of' .brandy. A quarrel afterwards topk place,' when it is * supposed that [ Franklin split Maher's head open with an axe, as he waa found lying in Franklin's houßo with ' a fearful gash on his left temple about five inches long. Maher was taken into the hospital, bnt faint hopes are given of his recovery. Franklin wssarrested yostcrday, and will be brought up this niorning. , * .:■:*■ j

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

WRECK AND LOSS OF SIXTY • ONE ' LIVES. ■■' ■; . ■*' ."

; Sx. John's (N. 8.), May 23.—The French Senorine, with fifty-three- passengers'and n crew of nine, sank to the eastward of the Great banks, and all or, board perished., Sho left St. Malo, France, on the 25th Of March, ladon with a general cargo, bound to St. Pierre.'and succumbed to the gale on th«!sth of May. :, ; ?'" ' ' [.#'J\ '• St. Joiw's(N.F.),.jra yi 24.—The follow-' ing are the only details obtainable of- the • loss of the French brig Senorine : Tho vessel left St. Malp on"March let, laden with salt, provisions and a general cargo and -was bound to St. Pierre. The »hlp'i, company numberednine men, all told, ana fifty-three passengers. About the 20th' of April she was signalled ih-the drift ice* orf the eastorn edge of the Great<bank; x; JJ few dayß after a strong gale arose frobi the southwest, and with various changes and veering f ihe continued on E«S way." On-, the same date, the first week in May, her bows and "sides were crushed in by ice,,-and she sank without giving any warning"; carrying down everyf seul on board. The British clipper schooner Consuelo passed by the scene shortly after' 1 wards, and picked up sufficient -Atbria andi general wreckage to identify with'certainW both the missing vessel and her'aptual* doom. No further particulars are aecer- tainable, nor erer will be. ■~''..;■.

SIX PERSONS BURNED TO DEATH IN CANADA.

Kingston (Ont.), May 19.— Therresidenav 4 of George Poters, at~Sharbolo, Lake, wa « burned frt'1 an early hour this morning '. : Peters, his daughter of 8 years, a ronnifv woman .named Bridger, «*nd three other? wore burned to death. It- appears that'the*- & horror was the resultof a spree. Peter* watf *' '. ,a labourer on therailway* and with him and his family resided five of his fellow,work- . £ men. Last' hightVas spent in dissipation"* ' '\ which continued until a",late hour. About ■"■■'* 1 o'clock Peters ' picked up '-a lamp | and started ,upßtairg,' and . when'" near •'; the top the „ lamp, fell from , ifes -■'"' hand, and in -an Instant the ! r 'ptai« way was in a blaze. The'flames spread 1 ' rapidly, and before the farajly ,moet of whom were on the upper floor, were aroused; their "*' •escape was apparently impossible. How ever,, Mrs Peters,. followed by two of hett' daughters, rushed through <he flames: and ' sifcceeded in getting out safely, aa didaleo ; John deters, a bod, and two of.the bbarderß Maggie Peters noticed "that her little slsterl w still lil tho burning building, and «3 ' a desperate attempt to rescue her, but she 1 was overcome by the smoke and wag taker* outrinselfsible. Her injuries, it is feared,- - are fatal. Mies Bridger was,an invalid, and " was unable to escape when the'alannWas given. It is supposed that Peters and ft* three other,boarders were so drunk that they did not know their peril-until tot> late

DESTITUTION AND DEATH.

Losdon, May 10.-Wides'prea/'affltitil twn and nearly a score of suicides haveMi•» flowed the failure of the Orienual Bank. ITo'i •failure since the,, suspend of «, e City * Bank of Glasgow has crfused such whola sale mm. The organ>«tion of the Oriental Bank corporation *rfs: pecuUar, in havim, over 100,000 sh^eholcfors, although ite capital was oafy £1,500,000, so that S individual hoTdings. of the shareholder, ' averaged less ihanflfi each. Having" l2< head offices at 40, Threadheedle-street !(<£ Sir William John Walter Baynef B^ J- Chairman or figurehead of the Board of Diwotore, ;it had branches at Bnmho ' Q.lcutfo, Madras, P6in t 9cfe &' pore, Colombo, 'Honekona ■& üß"' . classes ln .the English,cplSi^o^ Nof being organised on the limited *

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, MONDAY, JUNE SO. 1884. «



Special Advertisements. TMPORTAITT ANKOUNCEMEiiNT. CONTINUANCE O¥ OIIU CJREIT ■ .- WINTER : We beg to announce that in order to effect an. ENTIRE [CLEARANCE.* . :; WB HAVE FURTHER REDUCED OUR AIiBBADYVEBY LOIBV PRICEB,: Anil that wo are now offering our IMMENSE ; ;,;''. STOCK AT XI&WER B\ATB' ,: ; Than similar Gooda have ever been sold at in ™- :tt '■' Auokland-before. In our CLOTHING1 DEPARTMENT especially, SWKBPING REDUCTIONS have been made, - And wo are now Belling all descriptions of MEN'S TROUSERS AND VESTS, SUITS, .at-;" AND MERCERY, &0., , PAR UNDER .COST. ; v The present, an opportunity very rarely offered of ecoßing tho very Best Quality of Goods at * . tndv%ry Lowest Prioo, should bo eagerly a taken advantage of. .Note the Adkkkfw— % riOSGR4V# AND po., . 204 AND 206, SUEEN-STRBET. J TfibE W ■■ mWBE DS. ft gJS'BW WEEDS: ~ m - * H. L. POSSENISKIE « Begs to announce the completion of bis w * THTINTER IMPORTATIONS,; « -1 * '' Consisting ol ' ,i >'('■' Jz all 4 the latest! novelties WOESTEDS AND TWEEDS S ' W *jf In the Home Market* ■.:'■ P* o :■■•■'. •. is — *-?—■■-••■ .■"■';•■..'."-■. ft (§ H. L. P O,S8 ; B N I B.K .1% lfe «f •..; IMFOSTBB, ,:■ ' JS BHOBTI^ISD-BT., AUOKIAin). "'■• ' ™ •myf rRS 'R. iToMM E R V TLLIS,\ JuKL; JOLLINEKY WAR&ROOMS AND STRAW-WORKING KSTABUBHM|j|[T, , Whixksijuv-stbbkt.^ ■ ''■'■'■■ ■■"" " ;■■ : OFFOSHK OPKBA HOUBB. r;.-. i ■ : .••-: ■■■■



Special Adycrllgeuiciits. r-v 1 aII.AS BS"- Oir TH^i EYE, ARTflfe RICHABIiSbN; M.D., ~' SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE, ' MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE. KARANGAHAPE ROAD. From 1 to 3 in tho afternoon. After. April Dr. Richardson will not attend in Town, but from 1 to 4 at his own Residence. I CHARLES NEWBEKRY COB&ETT, , Bachelor in Medicine and Master in Sur gery, University of Edinburgh, now residing ia ■Auckland, having deposited ovldence with tho Roglstrar of Births. Deaths, and Marriages for Auckland Distrlctjghat I hold tho abovo degrees, hereby give noticfPthat I intend to apply to be Registered under "The New Zealand Medical Practitioners Act, 18C9," on tho sth Say of AUBUBt6HARLKS NEWBERRY COBBETT. "Auckland, Jane 30,1881. ... . j , j ■ ■■ TVR. C. NEWBE.RRY GOBBETT, «LJ Baohelorin Medloino and, Master in Surgery (Edinburgh), of- the University of Edinburgh, University London, and tho Kadcliffo Hospital, Oxford (late Resident Ac coucheur Rotlneda Hospital, Dublin), has com menced tho Practice o£ his Profession at Auck land, and may bo consulted in tho oity at Mr Aickin'aPharmacy, from.l2lßl a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. , / R. WILK IN S, F.R.C.S., Consulting and Operating Subgeon, Is at his Surgery for General Practice—Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases— Mornings, Afternoons, and Earnings. Consultation Fcos very Moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Mooroflolds Eyo Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crlcfiett. two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgoon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In firni&ry.Melbourne. Adi usts spectacles to sights. —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (noar Poat offlce), Auckland. TBIPORTAftT ANNOUNCEMENT. ~ A " IS.-ONE SHLLLING.-ls. , TO THE LADIES OP AUCKLAND. I. FERNANDEZ, Having 'purchased from one of the Largest Wholesale Houses in Now Zealand their Entire Stock of One Thousand (1,000) Ladies' and Child ren's Fashionable WINTER HATS and BON NETS, has decided to sell them at the LOW PRICE of ONET SHILLING KACH. The Colours are Black, Brown, Myntle, Navy, Groa and White. They oompriso all the Newest Shanes in Bcavor, Velvet. Plush, Fur, t Felt, SQuirreT, Satin, &c. • ± The above are really beautiful New GoodsS an* tho most Wonderful Value ever offered in Auckland, In conßequenoo of the vory large number purchased, and for ths convenience of my cus tomers, I ,have fitted up a Show-room ex-: pressly for these Goods. Please note the address: — FERNANDEZ, Draper, Karaoßahapo Road, Njwfon. > Come early for fitst solcotion. * » ''' ''T "il PO ■Ti T A Ni %J I !** •■ :qenuine, j"/,.'- CHEAP SALE. MXLNE & CHOYCE, ■ Having decided to . REDUCE THEIR VERY LARGE*,' 1"' AND EXTENSIVE STOO< . WiUholda I**, CHEAP SA^E.-; OF ** T ALL SEASONS GOODS. • The Stoyok will be Marked at .[4 ÜbST PRICE 'Ji 'J ' v .; in ~v, -P.LAI N FIG U RES -. ■~. . ■':-■■'. j ~ .. ■ ;■•,./, \- :■■ .-■'•: SALE COMMENCED . . 7 . *■ ,; ■■,'■■■'■'-." o» , ;■«s: ...... FRIDAY, JUNE 6. MILNE & CHOYCE, . ",.'»' ■, €Jornerof ~*<*--. ■ > WELLEBLBTT AND LOBNE-STKEEPg, ' ■ /■■'-.■ ■'■: ;• ■ ■'■■<>_.r**-~ '!,■■ ; -:. ■■' . a"• '".' U "'( j ■-..' -.: '• . -TrHE LIVER STIMULANT.-A I COMPOUND IXTRACT Of EUON.OMW) AND 1 PODOPHVLLIN WITH TARAXACUM —IS INCOMPARABLY THE BESf TONIC FOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVER,' DYBPtPSIA, FLATULENCE *ND LOSS OF : APPEjITE. 2s. 60. PER BOTTLE