COMING EVENTS.

Btaitlnsa, _s., To-night.

Opera Hoits.i --" Queen's Kvl.loncc," S Devonport Halt Hila-Rstcl'irCompany, 8 Fx'Ocm.i--on3'ili!l-1.c.1./o AM.7.30 Kden Ulill —Mc.linu to fOl lll a Musical Society, V.3J

Drili Bhcrl_3p2ci.il Moottngof Hobson Corps, 7 Devonport Naval Artillery, 7.30 8 J. Matthew's Debating Society, S Wdinbnr;;h-strcot Band of Hope —Entertain-

me.nt, 7.30 I'arliaincntary Union, 7

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Samuel Cochrane &Bon-Clcthing,&c,ll a.m. V. ArUiur—Groceries and Oilmen's Stores, 10 a.m.

R. Arthur-Household Furniture, Books, &c,l2a m.

Alfred Bueklaml, Ilaymarket — Wool, &c.

Hunter and Nolan, Junction Yards —Fat Oittle, 1 P in. Vailo and Bradley-Furniture, &c, 11 a.in. G. IV*. Binu'iy- Potatoes and Fruit. 11.30 a.m.

Tonka an .1 Co.—App'os, &c , 11.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

M.i.Uy wiU closo aa under :— Tins Day.

For Tnamo'i, per Enterprise, at J p.m For UusjL'll a.id Kawakawa, per Waihora at 1 p.m.

For Tauranga. Rot raa and Opotiki, per Wel lington, at 5 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wan garoi and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Whltlauga, Upper Mill, und Tairua, per Argylc at J p m.

Tuesday, August 1. For Waitara. per Hauraki. at 7 10 a.m. For Kntt Karl. Aonuateto, Tauranga, &c., per Rotomahana, at 7 n.m For Thames, cor Rotomahana. at 7.30 p m For Waiwera. Kawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Rise Casoy. Nt 10. a.m. For Taranaki aud Southern Ports, por Rotorua, at 11 a.m. For Thames, por Kotuku. at 4.30 o.m For Whangarei Heads, Paru>», Waipu, Whan garei. Kamo. and Mangapai, per Gienelg or Waitaki at 5 n.m. For Gisborne, Napior, and Southern ports, par Suva, at I p.m.

Wednesday, sth intt. For Coroiniiiidel, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m, TUESDAY, AllilUjt is. I'cr City of Sydney, .aa follows :— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Inlands, t:«lred Sf-nrcn of .» .■**>. Cnus-Li, British ''"o'.'init.i..., f"r*-.:rr*i ..-.r.d Soutii Ajnerica, ai"*d il-'i -''\ .!*." ?■ ; c.'.t:: '.'-'*'.■■■: <.';*:l!e:\ at 1 p.m l:o' Un.tii iLiiii.-ilcni! ?.*id <.k)Lit.Jnon;: of Europe, it 1 p.m. r.:.onoy orders. 10.30 a.m.. Registered totters a-m vp '..'*•.I'ipors. at 11.30a.m, Late letters, boarias ao u-itra fee of 511 ---pencn It. Addition to i*ha pestßge. will bo roce'vod '-.j- t'-.c" Mail A i^4-»ll on boir^ th. . btoamer up to tbe time of s-Ulngi Ttii- 1 Mai; v*"i he tin? tn forsnor, np Friday, Sept. 26 tSM (SlKned) HOBT. KAYK, AOIIIIK Chief l'ostniaster. i-lii-f P«*'t-offli;e. Aicklind.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER. V... lii.Af.u-This evening, 1115; to-morrow/ UiOl'-lillg, . viiNiis '.r HKADo—To-morrow morning, 2.25 ; to-morro.v afternoon, 2.10. Sau'aiu HB.\ns—To morrow morning, 3.25; to-m.jrrow afternoon, 3.40. Si'nbkt.—This evening—s.ll. Su-N-iiis:-:.—To-inorro'.v morning—7.o. Moon's Age.—Last Qua. tor, Aug. 1, 9.31 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVICNINO. Wellington. ?.s , Stf-.phensjn. from Whangarei Arayl.;, 3.0. Au.oteo, irom Great Barrier Suva, s.s., Hutchison, from Southern ports TODAY. Waihora, 3.3 , Mo'ice, from Southern ports D..iap-:re, s.s., Smith, from Southern ports .Huso AL, b.,rquo, Bj.ll, trom Xewcastlo Awhinii, s s., McLool, from Moroury Bay

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Omapi.re, e.g., Smith, for Greymouth STEAMEUS TO ARRIVE. Gienelg, from Wh .nyarei. to-night Waitaki, from IV'han.arui 10-ni.ht Janet Nicoll, from South rica Islands, nowdue Ku*-:*,-nris*3, from Thames, to-morrow, G p.m. llotoniabona.lrom Thames. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Coromandel. f com Coromandel, to inoriow,sp.m. Kaikoura, from Plymouth, AugUet 18 Doric, from L'jndoii, August 31 [For projected departures see shipping ad yorlu and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

~ ose M.. from Xoivesstle—l6.oooft hurd "•';' J\- •v.is coal, tij tons bonedU3fc. WOOU,3oSt* -~., f rjxl Southern Ports_So tons Per OiiLipe*. \- Kuapi*hu,sl cas-es acid, 180 general cargo. «.. i po-.ii'oos. Sin li~h plates, S tacks il-rar. Tlio eueiv -.ackagifl sundries. piccc-j limbir, and 100 » , ,- . °m ports-101 sacks For buv-i, from tout-. 2G sicks bones, 200 boneilus', lij pieces timber, . .i or , 33 'uullocks, bun lies plates, SO boxes canu. audsundiias. The bri*?anti-o Western Star arrived .a para from Napier on FricUy evening la3t. The Northern Steamship Company announce that on anil after this dace the steamer for fau ranga will leave the wharf at 5 p.m , instead ol 7 p.m. as previously. Tho s3. Omapero arrived from Dunsdin, O ..marn, Timaru, Wellington. Napier. Gisborne, and Tnparoa early this morning. Passengers : Mr Franklyn, and 2 steerage. The brigantine Linda Weber has been berthed at tho Railway Wharf. The s s. Suva, which arrived from Southern port 3on Saturday tveninv, brought, two paa v. eensera—Messrs Kecno and l.'oates. Tho N.Z.S. Coinpj.ns'3 Kaikoura, which left Cape of Hood Hupe (or Auckland on July 2*>, is 0 c-ill off Otago Heads to land mads. The barque Gtrasmcre entered out at the Cus toms to-day for Portland. Oregon, whiiher she will Bail about ihe end of this week. ■The barqueUo3l; M. left Newcast eontt 019 th, h-il liglr .-> VV. winds till the 20.1 i, then change able weather till the 2Jtli. followed by variable wir'.jfrom 11. tj W., which continued till tho North Capo was passed on F. iday night; thence till arrival here this morning, experienced strong S. VV. winds. Th« s s Wellington arrived from Whangarei at 010 p.m. on Sunday with the following pas-. B ..y. L ,y,:_Mjrs WHion. Mrs Tucker. Messrs Lari;m'i, Homo, Fraser. O'Brien, C. Storey, A W. MoKenzie, Ilninoy, Weston, Stone, Duhing, Hainton, and A. McDonald. The Auckland lumpers were gratified this morning when the master of th-i »hip Katberine onzage. Captain Neariog (stevedore) and. a number of Union men to continue tho discharge otitic voaeoi. The cargo is now being put out rapidly. A new cnttf r of about 30 tone register, built by 11- GcO'".'. Niccol. son ot Mr H. Niccol, was 1 uinched from North Shore on Saturday last. The vessel is Intended for the coastal trade, and . «iil be in ohargo of Captain Youlden. She is a nice-looking cfafr, well put together, On lines winch, while giving her a fair rate of speed, makes hor a powerful and good cargo-carrying boat, and she should prove very useful in that caoacity. Her dimensions aro: length of keel, S*)fr,t beam, 10ft; depth of hold, lift Uln. She has baon christened the " Petrel." A now coal basket, for which Mr H. Rofton. oE Grey-street, has applied for a pateet. was brought under our notice to day. The improve ments which havo been made on the baskets at Dresont In general use are of a very simple chancier, but yet are so important, that we have no doubt Ihey will speedily be adopted by all owners whose vessels traffic in coal. The fault of tho ordinary coal-basket is that the bottom wears and drops away from the sides long before tho latter aro worn out, and on some vessela they have to be replaced about every two months. To remedy this great defect, Mr Rat ton has worked through his basket two bars of iron which, crossing eaoh othorat the bottom, form four rests for the basket, and then running np tho sides terminate in an eye, to which tho "am,- cr.i be attached. Brides these ihe baskets arc strengthened by six iron clips, which bind the top sides together very strongly. 'Ihe cost of tho now basket is les3 than that paid for the old style, tho saving being effected by the rope slings being done away with entirely. The alterations havo been approved by several Auckland ship-owners, who havo already given orders for baskets on the new principle.

THE TAINUI AT PORT CHALMERS.

(BY 1 ELEGRAPH.)

Port Chalmers, Sunday. The Sb'iw, Savill, and Albion Company's s.s. T-it'i'iii a.'i'iveil from Plymouth via Cape Town in.i't'il./i.f.rt today, the parage, exclusive of ileient'ioiis. having occupied 11 days 30 rnmntcs. Bhe brings 3,000 tons cargo and 231 passengers: 'V.'o"n- Dr. ErMow. Second cabin: Misses iVd'-r Cabin, Hamilton, Haynes, Douglas, Starke. Neilson, Mr and Mrs Hesford and family (5), Messrs Mom (2), Baker (2), Parker, Miller 15), Mnir, Fellows. Steerage. F Lodr. IleLong, Puaan, *;obmson, Mr O. J. Powell. Mrs Powell. C. Powel . Wm. Powell, Winifred Powell, Marlon Powell, Hugh. Powell Arthur Powell, tv'atkln Powell, John Moating, Bridget Mealing, Caroline MeaUnK, Edward Heating, Christina Wiles. W. Taylor, Alfred Mesares, 11. Keflord. Janet Handiside, R. Handiside, DavM Handiside, Catherine Han diside. Ellon Handiside, Alexander Handiside, Margaret Handiside, Alox. Pryde, Mrs Pryde, Mrs Wells, Roland Wells. Blanche Wells, Madge Wells Jamos Allans, James Stevens. Mr and Mrs Ball, Thomas Ball, Charles Ball, Wilkinson, Baker, George, P.. B. Lye, Mrs dye, Ellen Lye, Montigue Lyo, Russoll and family (5). Meßsrs Albones, Bouiter. Bull, Corkdale, Davles, Gunn, Forbes, Foster, Garrett, Harrison, Humphries, Kitto, MoKoilav, Gardiner. Foster. Wbiteman, Turner, Warren, White, Watkin, Yates, Wol loy, and Worrell..

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Oreti, 8.3. Robertson, from Wanganui, via

Taranaki .... ™ .. Staffu. s.s. Campbell from Waitara Hannah Mokau. s.s . Windsor, from Waitara Gsirloch, 5.8.. McArthur, from Waitara . Roio-uh, s.s., Neville, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Hannah Mokau, s.s., Windsor, for Raglan and

Kawhia „ . Staff* s.s., Campbell, for Waitara Oreti, s.s,, Robertson, tor Taranaki

Tho Northern Co.'s s.s. Staffa arrivrd from Waitara on Saturday evening, with 560 cases nieit, 103 Bhoep, 'JO plecos moat, 47 eaßks tallow, and G tons sundries. Sho left again for Waitara at 1 o'clook to-day.

The Northern Co. b b.s. Galrloch arrived from Waitara yesterday evening, with 754 sheep, 80 plecoß meat, 10 boxes butter, 16 packages, and tho following passengers:—Messrs Kxton, Hart, and Aye steerage

Tho b.s. Oroti aabnd from Wanganui via j New Plymouth at 3fifi«»eßterday. Passengers! —Mr and Mrs Aka*&«tfireo children. Messrs Martelli, Rao, Bu«fr- OOnlishaw, Haraer, and threo stoerago. Sho loft again at three o'clock to-day for Taranaki, The s.s. Rotoiua arrived from Southern Ports. at noon on Sunday with the following pas* song, rs:—Two Slaters of Meroy, Mudamefl Soott, Balfo, Messrs Sbarland, Wodab, Mo Gre,<or, Galloway, Cartwrlght, J. C. Clayton, Noli.n, Hunter, A. G. Horton. and two steerage. She leaves again for iho South at one o'clock to morrow. Latest train for passengers at 12 noon.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Te Kopubu, this day. The schooners Annie Wilson. Devonport and Marmion, and barque Bella Mary, are loading here. Aratapu. this day.—Tho scow Noro_, and brig Albert tbe Good aro loading at the mills. Pout Albert, this day.—Tbo brigantine Oceola i 3 loading at Nichols ill's Mill Co Sydney. Hblei-sville, this day.—Tho brigantine Western Star arrived here yesterday at the Hoads, from Napier, with a general cargo. She will load again at tho Helensville mill.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, Sunday.—Sailed: N.Z. Ship ping Company's Rimutaka for Loudon at 1 p.m., with a full cargo, Including 16.000 oarcases mutton. -■■ ■- ' .. 1 ■ ' _j

COMMERCIAL.

Evrninq Star Offloe. this day. Mossra Cochrane and Son sold to-day, 8 aores ot land, si'-uato ac Panmuro, fronting the Tamakl River, at £5110s per acre.

Births.

MINCHAM.—On Angus* 1, at her residence. Abercromble-street. the wife of Captain W. S. Mincbam of a son.

Marriages.

BTURTEVANT-STUART.-On July 28. at Auckland, Gefirjje, eldest son of Mr George Stnrtevant, ot Newton, to Annie, second daughter of Mr Samnol Stuart, of New North Road.

Deaths.

i BAHJSY.—On August 2. at Hnntly. Waikato' Ada, tho beloved daughter of Isaao and Maria Bailey ; aued IS months. COX.—At the Auckland Hospital, from iijnsles received at a football match. Arthur A. Cox, late ot To Kopuru; aged 20 yoars. Halifax (Yorkahire) papers please oopy. Interment private. EYRE.—On August 2at M« parents' residence. Chanel Square, after a short illness, Albert Joseph Eyre ; aged 10 years. The funeral will tako place to-morrow (Tuesday), at 8 p.m. Friends respectfully invited- ROBB.—On August t, at her father's rosidenoe, Qneen-*troet, Onehunga, Emily Pr»»oce, thu bolovefl daughter of Jamea and Jessie Robb ; aged 19 years. Interment to-morrow (Tuesday), at 4 p.m. Fi'ieodn please acoept this Invitation. WELLS,-On Augußt S, at Onehunga, after a long nines-, Seymour Wei's, late of Pitt street, Auokland ; aged 66 yoars.

THE "STAR'S" CIRCULATION.

We hereby certify that the number of Copies of the " STAR " issued for the- monih of jcnh ALONE was 270,800, AVERAGING PBR MEM |0 4-15, «>hieh shows a» INCREASE IN JUNB, 1885, OF 54-9 COPIBB DAILY On the circulation ia November, 1884, when our last examination teas made, JNO. MILNE ) Publlo J. WAYMOUTH I Aocountante.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The movement among the iron workers for the formation of an association for mutual and social im provement appears to have been taken up with very great enthusiasm. The meeting on Saturday was very largely attended, and included representatives of all branches of the trade. The en gineers are already enrolled in one of the most powerful and ably-managed societies in the world. The organisa tion of this society has probably had a great deal to do with the high place which engineers take among the mechanical employments. For in telligence, no class of artizans rank higher, and none have done so much to give England that indus trial pre-eminence in the world which is universally assigned to her. It is generally acknowledged by employers as well as workmen that this organisa tion has also been of vast service in the execution of those great works in

manufacture and shipbuilding which £re the marvel of the age. Workers in I iron are the fathers of all other indus tries and manufactures. We live literally in an iron age, and upon the skill and ingenuity displayed by the workers in that and kindred metals, the entire development of a country's industrial resources turns. This fact, while it cannot but produce gratifying reflections in the minds of aU who are engaged in any capacity in connection with this noble industry, also warns them of their heavy responsibili ties. Any unwise course adopted by the iron-workers, any decline in skill, or lapse in the productioa of inventive talent, would place the country where it occurred at a disadvantage as com pared with other countries where greater energy or greater genius was shown. No amount of combination could make up for want of skill and in telligence among the men, and we appre hend that some conviction of this kind lies at the root of this association which has started into life with the avowed object, as set out in its rules, of mutual nnd social improvement. It will, we think, be found that the true path to'prosperity and power lies along the track thus indicated. Coercive combination can do very little good, and may do incalculable evil. The union of one class to force another class into subserviency to their in terests produces counter-organisation, and industrial power is wasted in the conflict that ensues. All the good that has been produced by organisa tions either of capital or labour has accrued where the unity of interests of both, and the higher claimsof the people at large have been clearly recognised. No combination of one class of workers to exclude a particular description of machinery required by another class of workers, for example, would be justi fied or could"succeed. Any wrongful exeicise of power of that sort would act injuriously all round, it might succeed in temporarily injuring the growth of a particular industry or branch of trade, but could do no good. On the other hand, an intelligent con sideration of the circumstances of the local trades and the national wants may lead to our being better supplied by the men and the appliances we have in the colony than by thoso beyond its borders. If the new Association begin with an intelligent acknowledg ment of that fixed law of trade and industrial progression—that the highest value must command the market, they will prove a very useful factor in building up the industrial power of this young country.

"Next of Kin" Frauds.

A msroßY of the mothoda which havo boon invented by ingenious rogues to extract money from an unauspocting public would prove very entertaining reading, and would fill a volume of no moan dimensions. Ova of the latest items to find a placo in such a record would be the " Next of Kin " frauds which have lately been run to earth iv England. The contrivance was not pir tioularly nrtvel ; it has been put into operation many times over, but on each occasion, iucluding tho last, with marked success. Toll a numbor ot people that they aro eutitled to a large sum of unclaimed money, and thoy will proceed forthwith to exhibit tho soft side of thoir nature, and to freely part with thoir cash. It appoars that two men named Gregsby and tloward, tho fonnor of whom was described as a lawyer, and whoso aliases wore innumerable, had been worktug this scheme in London, nnd found it pay handsomely. Thoy choso somo not un common name, such as Clarko or Cooper, and announced that largo fortunes awaited porsons bearing ono or othor of thoso appellations. Accordingly, thore was ujrush among the Clarkes and tho Coopers of tho land to see who would bo first in the scramble for wealth ; and it was statod in evidence that in ono day no less than 291 letters woro doliveret! at tho offices occupiod by Gregsby and Howard. Considorablo skill was exhibited by theso thiovos, who never killed tho gooso laying tho golden eggs by attempting to extract largo sums, but asked merely for a Bmall amount to defray curront ox poneea. Post-office orders from Canada, Australia, and Now Zealand woro received by them, for ihoy had agents all over the colonies. This is the reawn why tho matter is of concern to the public here. It has boen provod boyond a doubt that many oonfldlng oolonists have token the tempt ing bait and lost thoir money Hence tho warning is not uncalled for which will put such on their guard against attractive advertisements voided so as i to raise golden hopos in tho broahts of scores of Impecunious readors. Tho fate of Gregiby and Howard is instructive. The latter was sonteneod to five yoars penal servitude, whilo the former, having been found guilty, will receive his reward nt next Sessions. Thoy will find plenty of timo in which to evolve othor nchemos for making money without working for it-n snare which, by-tbs-by, was the cause of their victims' loss.

During tho course of bis sermon Inst even i»g, the Roy. Mr Macniool, pastor ol St. James's Presbyterian Church, took occasion to state that ho waa "justly proud of the fair and honest manner in which the daily newspapers put religious matters beforo the publio."

Messrs Brown, Barrett, and 00. have bean appointed Auckland agonts for the Mannheim Insurance Company, which is now doing business in Auckland, The capital and assets of the Company amount to £279,402, of which £56,402 is reserved for risks not run off and outstanding claims, £23,000 reserve funds, and £200,000, of which twenty per cent, is paid up and the remaining eighty por cont. guaranteed by acceptances. The Company underwrites marine risks of all kinds on goods and hulls. Claims can bo made pay able tn foreign countries with tbo agents of the Company.

A curious cane is puzzling the doctors at Kihikihi. The other day a little girl of eight years was kicked by a horße. Part of her skull was broken, and some of hor brains knocked oat. The child is alive, conscious, and able to speak. She appears to be doing woll, and there ia some chance of her re covery.

The temperance entortalnmonts given on Saturday evenings in tho Temperaoce Hall are becoming very popular. Tho last waa largely attended, and proved an excellent meeting. Mr Brame occupied the chair, and an address was delivered by tho Rev. H. W. J. Miller, of Onehunga. Several musical items were also given in an accept able manner. The Onehunga Band of Hope supplied a good programmo, which included part songs by the company led by Mr Bell, violin solo by Mr Homeyer, comic song by Mr Holtman (encored) two original rocitations by Mr Bell, recitation by Mr. A. Soinervillo, and pianoforte pieces, by the Messrs Robb, Fleming, and Stevenson. Next Saturday evening the entertainment will be given by the Newton Band of Hopo.

The silver medals won during tho Ton sonby Rowing Club Trial Fivo contests last season were presented to the successful competitors at Mr Stanford's Ponsonby Club Hotel on Saturday evening as follows : —Senior Trial Fives: J. Edmonds, M. Kirby, T. Moore, J. McKay, and W. Scott. Junior Trial Fives: C. Campbell, W, George, T. Hamori, J. R. Sloan, and T. W. Duff. Trial Fives (all comers): M. Mc- Lean, A. Warbrick, H. Barton, T. Leodhnm, and J. Stichbury. The medals wore handed over by Mr J, B. Morpeth (captain), who, in performing this pleasant duty, made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion.

Some few weeks ago wo drew attention to some remarks of an interesting nature respecting our local fisheries, which were the result of a discussion on Mr James Burtt's paper on "Chile," read before the St. Matthew's Literary anil Debating Socioty. Fromraprosontatioiissub=bquontly made by some persons practically inter ested in the question to tho President, it has been deemed desirable to devote an evening to the special consideration of the matter. To-night tho subject " Fish, Fish ing, aud our Fisheries" will occupy the attention of the Society and its friends, several gentlemen of the greatest experi ence in the question boing expected to take part in the proceedings. The meeting, whioh is open to the public free of charge, will oommence at 8 precisely.

Tho Medical Relief Act which our cable grams hav'o mentioned several times pro vides that no person shall bo disqualified from tho exercise of the franchise by reason of receiving medical relief for himself or his family. Tho bill was introduced into the House of Commons by Mr Jtsse Collings, member for Ipswich, who appears to have i carried the measure against the (Jovern ! ment. Lord Salisbury waa strongly j I opposed to the principlo of the bill, but, ; judging from a cable published in Satur day's Issue, his opposition was either with drawn or else defeated, for the bill has passed the Lords. It was said that had it not been carried, one-fourth of the now olectors in Somersetshire would havo been disfranchised.

A settlor from the Waitakeroi District states that on Saturday morning about 11 o'clock thoy woro visited with a tieinendoua shower of hailstones, which covered the ground to tho dopth of two inches in aomo neighbourhoods, nnd romaitied un moltcd for several hours.

It is notified by advertisement that the next dance of the Remuera Social Union takes plaoeou Thursday night next, at tho Remuera Hall,

It is proposed to establish meat-prcserv ving works in Waikato, and a mooting for that object, aud to consider the depressed condition ol tho livo stock market, is con vened for Wednesday noxt at Hamilton Public Hall.

The parishioners of St. Sepulchre's will give n soiree on Thursday evening next in the Symonds-streot schoolroom, as a well come back to the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley, on his cafe return from Australia and the South.

Mr Gifford has sent two pictures to the Wellington Exhibition, one of which was co highly esteemed in Auckland that two offers of purchaso woro made, but as the artist had decided to forward them to Wel lington, ho declined the offers. The chief picture of the two pourtrayed a heavy sou rolling in on tho Oamaru beach.

This month's " Church Oazottp" is a moro than ordinary readable number, tho papors being both varied and numerous. Amongst thorn is an ablo criticism of an articlo in last month's number on " Oeli cioncios " in Sunday-schools, wherein it is shown that the standpoint taken by tho writer of tho article in question is ti false one, and that children must bo led into Sunday-schools and controlled there by tho influonco of personal affection and not by the stern discipline of the school master. Other interesting items ore "Tho Recollections of tho Waikato War," by a missionary: an extract Irom Canon Liddoti's Bonnou on the " Episcopary," and a pa por on "Order in Sunday-schools." Thero is nl.-<o Iho usual local intolligonco and extract matter.

Extensive preparations are being mude for the production of "Pinafore" at the Theatro Royal this week for the bonutit of the funds of tho Auckland Coast Guards Now scenery is being specially painted by Mr Briggs, scenic artist. Colonel Lyon, Major Shepherd, and tho officers and men of a number of thu Volunteer companies, uud Superintendent Hughes, of tho Eire Brigade, havo promised thoir patronage.

Noonan's Green Leaf Company have been performing in Wuikato, and although tho weather has proved greatly against thorn, their varied outertainment has boon greatly appreciated. Tho " Waikato Times " says : — " It was woll worth the prico of admission to hear tho singing of Mr P. B. Montague, who is tho possessor of a unique voico ; in fact, it was difficult to boliovo tiiat tho singer was not a fomalo dressed in man's apparel. Mr Aloxander was simply im mense in his comic ditties, and his recita tion of ' Shanius O'Brien ' was highly ap preciated." As the first nights wero very wot in Cambridge and Hamilton, Iho Com pany have decided to givo one night more in each placo Thoy thon go to Puke koho, thonco to Newmurket, tho North Shore, and Unohuuga.

Another death occasioned by injuries received whilo playing football occurred yesterday morning. Tlio victim this time was a young man named Arthur C. Cox, who was internally injured about about threo weeks ago, while playing v match at To Kopuru, Nurtboni '.Vuiroa. In tho course of tho game ho received n kick in tho loft loin, which disabled him for a muuicnt, but ho afterwards resumed play ing.'under tho impression that ho was not s.iiuusly hurt. On iho following day, however, ho was unable (o go to work, and grew worso so rapidly that it. was doomed advisable to forward him to tho Auckland Hospital. This was dono, and I l*o unfortunate young man has boon carefully treated by the houso surgeon, but tho caso proved beyond his power, nnd yesterday morning Cox died from gangrene of tho bowels. He was only 'JO years of ago, and much respected by th.iso who wore ac quainted with him. His parents uro at preseut in Auckland, making the necessary arrangement for tbo funeral obvequies. As L)r. Bond has givon a certificate of cause of death, it will not be necessary to hold uu iuquest.

A decision under the Masters md Appren tices Act, ISCS, was given on Saturday uftornooii by Judge Smith. Tho particu lars of the ca-o have already appeared, and the points argued .-it longth by Mr Cotter, for tho prosecution, and Mr \V. J. Napier, in defence. Tho prosecutor was Wm. S. Simpson, a bricklayer, mid tho defendant Henry Miles, recontly Simpson's apprentice. At tho request ol Mr Cotter, His Woiehip promised, if ho could find time, to put his judgment in writing, of which tho following is tho substance : -

His Worship said the apprentice was ad mittedly over nineteen years of a;;o at tlio present time, Imving completed his 10th year of ago on November S), 1834. He could not, therefore, bo compelled to servo ns an apprentice under the 9th section of tho Act. But his desertion to.ik placo before he reached tho ago of 19, and tbo desertion was a continuous act. Tho ques tion, therefore, was, could he bo compelled to serve his master for the timo he was absent by virtue of tho 17th soctinn, which says, " Wherever ho shall bo found " he shall bo compelled to serve, &o. ? Ho (tho learned magistrate) was of opinion that this section must bo constructed to moan within a reasonable timo, nnd a reasonable time was evidently intended by the Justice? of the Peace Act to mean six months. The complaint laid could only go back six months, and ovon allowing time, the apprentice was thon two months ovor tho ago beyond which tho statute declared tho apprenticeship not binding. The complaint thereforo did not discloso an offenco under tlio Act, since the only desertion which could bo regarded took placo subsequently to tho dofondant reaching 19, though in fact he had boen absent for a considerable period both before and since that timo. Tho defend ant must consequently succeed. Costs refused.

I A capital breakfast delicacy, having the additional merit of boing tho product of local industry, is procurable at tho Auck land stores, but is not half enough known or appreciated. Wo refer to the mullot in tins, from. Masefleld and Son's canning works at Batley, on the Otamatea River, Messrs L, D. Nathan and Company havo favoured us with samples of this fish canned twelve months ago, and wo have no hesitation in pronouncing it superior to the canned salmon of which such largo quantities aro consumed in tho city. In will bo remembered that a sample for warded to Bellamy's was so heartily appreciated by tho colony'? legislates that a largo order followed. Tho "Oamaru Mail" of July 24th, noticing this industry, says: " Tho agonts for tho sulo of tho Kaipara cauned mullet havo forwarded to us a sample of that delicacy, in order that v.o may bo placed in a position to express an opinion as to its merit. Tho appearance of the package which contains the fish is at tractive and substantial, and equal to that of anything of tho kind that is imported, which fact shows that the producers are carrying on their operations systematically, and with the best of appliances. But, what is of more importance, tho fish itself is of splendid quality, and perfectly preserved. Wo can confidently assert that it is much superior to any imported tinned fish, for, instead of being insipid, as is the imported article—moro or less—tho flavour is fresh and pleasant. It is gratifying to learn that the Kaipara waters teem with theso fish, and that the facilities for preserving and conveying to market are perfect. Thus thero is ovory reason to believe that another permanent and lucrative industry has been established in tho colony. When it is con sidered that tho present imports of preserved fish amount to £45,000 annually, tho im portance of Iho Kainura industry, which should have Uiooffe'-toi provcutinu; the send-

a, sum vi money, and of a much lar^r £v,_ in the future, will bo realised. It is stated that so popular has tho product of tho Kai para Fish Preserving Works become that, during tho past nine months, GOO cases (about, 30,0001bs.) havo been turned out, and that the ready sale which haa beon secured is indicative that there is a possibility of disposing of a much larger quantity. For the sake of those who have undertaken this enterprise, and of the colony, we hope that the most sanguine expectations regarding this new industry will be realised."

The "Bible Standard," always vigorous and interesting, has well stood its ground during the five years of its existence, and the iesue for the current month shoWs no signs ©f decay. The editor opens with an article on the revised version of the Old Testament and Conditional Immortality, a doctrine in which the writer of the article thoroughly believes, and gives passages to show that the authorised revision favours Conditional immortality; of which he is an accredited teacher. A review of the Rev. Mr Bull's discourse on "Sheol," from the editorial pen, also appears in the current number of the "Standard." Other readable papers, such as "Life Precious," "Death - bod Testimony, aro worthy of perusal. Touching the purity of tho Bible, the writer says :- " It ia tho purest book of the age. It throws a veil over tho indecencies of the times through which it has passod. At tho time of tho translation into English, no book of pooms, or plays, or anything else for the masses, was as pure in language as was the King James translation (1611). Tho poems of Chaucer, who died about A.D 1400, called, 'A Woll of English Undefilcd,' aro so obscene that no ono dare read a pago soloctod at random beforo a respectablo audience to-day. There aro books of j Laurence Sterne, a clergyman who died ! about 1780, which will not bear reading ia ! publio."

A juror who was summonod forsorvice at tho Supreme Court this morning oallcd upon us to complain that when he and twenty-nine others presented themselves at the Court they found I bat there was nothing for them to do, as tbo case for tho trial of which they had been sum moned had been referred to arbitration. Ho considered that under theso circumstances the olllcers of the Court might so far have studied the convenience of jurors as to have notified through the press that their services would not be required. It does seem to us a hardship that so many men should bo withdrawn from their usual avocations and brought to Court for tbo performance of a service that had been ren dered unnecessary by a reference of the matter to arbitration, The adjournment must there fore have been contemplated, and that being so, the jurors might easily.liavo been warned not to attend.

Cambria shares have been In demand In con sequence of a wire from the mine manager reporting 301 bs of specimens from the winze going down from No. 3 level. This of courso makes the shares much more valuable. Other wise the market is somewhat easier, lvanhoo's have come back in price, and are now quoted at (sellers), 7s. All our standard stocks remain linn. Colonial Hanks, Gas, and New Zealand Insurance aro all wanted at full quoted rates. A man named Milne was observed to-day by Constable Donovan ill charge of a vehicle while in a state of helpless Intoxication. He was placed in the vehicle, and tbe constable took care of him while Sergeant Kelly led tbo horse to the station. The man will bo charged with the rather serious oU'eneo to-morrow.

For tho spoeial behoof of the residents of Devonport the Kilu-Radelill' Company give v concert in that charming suburb to-night, In honour of the event the Devonport Naval Ar tillery Hmd parade to-night on tlio Queen-street wharf, aud proceed across the water with the liieniherK of the concert party by the 7.M boat. At the other side tho Naval Artillery will be drawn up, and, preceded by the combined forces —.Madame Hltu, Mr Itadelill', Messrs Cliitsnm and liranthatn.-will be escorted to the hall, Ihe band duly * emnuling them on the way. A very attractive programme has been prepared for the occasion.

A special address will be delivored at tho Yotug Men's .Meeting by tho Roy. J. 8. Hill tomorrow evening, at 7 30. Tho subject will be "How to Succeed in Life."

Chamboio's celebrated sowing machine". 30 Quoen-etroet

Tho following valuable testimony to tho worth of tho "N. '/,. Farmer" is peculiarly valuablo as coming from tho proprietor of "Garden and Field," an agriculturalpapor cir culating in South Australia. Mr A. Molineux writes:—" Your fourth number is so good that I feel lorry you did not sond ovor the llrit. second, tti.d third. The "N. Z. Farmer" is a credit lo agricultural journalism, and I can honestly say, without tlio elightost uoslre to flatter, that it is tho best colonial journal of tho kind that I havo ever ha'! the pleasure to tp*a "

ADMISSIONS TO HOSPITAL.

Tun members of tho honorary staff ot tho Hospital recently wrote asking tbe Govern ment if tho Committee possessed the power which they wore exercising of directing tho admission of patients to tho Hospital with out reference to tlio medical staU'or resident surgeon. Dr. Grabham senta memo, in reply stating that tho admission of patients is outircly a medical matter, and the function of tho Committee is simply to furnish tbom with information regarding tho timo and mode of admission, and givo him tho re commendation which will direct tho medi cal ollicer of tho Hospital to oxnmino. This is tho view taken by tho Wellington Com mittee, and in an accompanying letter the Hon. Mr Buckley considers the Auck land Committoo would do woll to udopt tho system which is in force thoro.

FIRE AT WHANGAROA.

JsKWSi reached town to-day of tho total destruction of tho Masonic Hotel at Whangaroa by firo. Tho landlord was Mr Thomas Davis,and from a telegram received by Superintendent Thomson for Constable O'Hoilly, wo learn that he did not succeed in saving anything. Tho inmates had a vory narrow escapo, tho flames having a good hold boforo tho alarm was given. The firo took placo last night.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Moody and Mucdonald, Jueticos

DnUNK.—Fivo persons were punished for this oll'enco.

Disoudshly—James Gorman was fined 20s and costs for disorderly conduct in Alt)ert-et.

A Shadowy Stoky.-llutih Storey and John Cain wore charged with lighting on Saturday night in Wyndham-Btroof.—Storey, a notorious character. d.nied lighting; he merely gave Cain *i punch.—Cain, an elderly man, stilit lie n.iau suultcd by tho prisoner without any provocation on his part.—Arthur Cain und Angus Hell gave eviiioneu to the clt'tct that they were stroll* era, ai.il whilo walking in Wyndhani-street thoy wore attacked hy a party of larrikins, Storey loiding thu attack.—Constable Carroll arrested iho prisoner. Saw ihem on the ground, but did not see Cum strike—Tho Bench discharged Cain, and oi tiered Storey to prison for one month.

Oil'oicNEtiANauAOn.-John Pork was charged with uiting obscene language in Lorno-streel on Sunday uiuht—Constable Chrlnto deposed that prisoner was turned out o! a btotliol et midnight, n.d used fearlul language (producedl.—Prisoner said he did not uaoohsoenolankua^i>, but profane. —I he Bench : What language did you use ? The prisoner used several lilihy expressions, nnd sji I tho words constituted bad lar-iruaßc, but not obscene.—The Bench considered that thnlauKUago was both olloisivo and obscene, and eentenoci". Pork to three months' hard labour in Mount, fcdeu.—Prisoner looked aghast, aud on leaving tho dock, tasked for a drink of water.

OUTiiAunoua Coxduot.—Fred. Bachbold was chargvd with diuiikouness, assaulting Con stahto Ilnnfcn-tintl dnmagiuK his uniform. 335, on Sunday evening. The prisoner, a seaman, pmiled and said he had no recollection of tho affair.—Constiblo Hansen said there were a number of sailors outside tho Auckland Hotel. They had been lighting, anil wero very rowdy. The prisoner wbb like a madman; kicked and bit him, anil tore his jumper. Arrosted him will assistance.—Mr Kvun lirown gave evidence Haw prisoner strike tho constable four times.— Carl Peters and other wltncseos testified nsainst tho prisoner.—Sergeant Gamblo and Constable Herbert gavo a doscription of tho scene. A crowd gathored round, including a numbsr of larrikins, who urged tho prißonor to heat tho b policemen.—The Bench satd larrl kiulsm was a disgrace to the ctty.-Sargeaiit Pratt fald that eiuco some of tho loaders l»ad a taste ot Mount Edon, larrlklnlsm had not been quite so rampant in tho city.—The Bench said ovory convicted larrikin ought to bo sent 'o prison without tho option of a flno.-Pined £20, and Bss duraages and costs, or 3 months'lmprison ment.

Daniol Dooley was charged with assaulting Constable Herbert.— Prisoner denied the charge. —Countable Herbert deposed that Doolny was actively engaged in tho Backhold crowd. Ho wasyelling, hooting, and lighting right and left —William' Power, cabinet maker, and others oirorod evidence. Tho prisoner, when ho found li'insolf in the arms of the police, wept like a child, anil seemed to lose all power of resistance. —Prisonor: I'm just as innocent ns a baby—Tho Bunch found the prisoner guilty. Lirrikiniam must he put down by tne strong hand of tlio law.—Fined £5 and costs, or ouo month's imprisonment. Attempt to Muudel!.—Win. Henry Wake ham, remanded from Monday last, was again li ou^'ii. in- *i*. a iiii'ir*!*-^1 f'--'*oiiiutia!y and wil fully wounding with an axe his wife, Mary Wake ham, with intent, etc.—Sergeant Piatt said that Mrs Wakeham was gmdually getting bettor, hut not vet out of danger.—Mr Cotter, In de fence, said under th.ise circumstances ho could not, ask for ball. - Remanded until Monday next. Breach Of Public Works Act—Jeremiah Sullivan was charged with committing a breach o this act by passing ovor iho,rails of the Auck land sect on of the New Zoaland Railway.—Mr Theo. Cooper pro. ecutod, acd asked the Bench to inflict a noiniiinl penally, as in the case of . Lomcz. Tho objectof tho Government In prose cuting in these cases was| rather to prevent accidents than otherwise. Tho unfortunate de fendant having lost a leg was 11, .bio at any moment to a mishap Defendant made an ablo drfenee.—Charlis v.'obator, signalman, and P. McGovern gave evidence as to seeing defendant croaa the line, and warning him ot the danger.— Fined Is; costs, £S) fl*. Joiopli Cope was charged with a similar case, aud pleadod not wilfully guilty,—Mr Coopvr said that defendant had previously been con victed of crossing tha line, and he *-till persisted Induing. He would, therefore, r.Bk iho Bench, after hearing evidence, to inflict a heavy fine.— Evidence of witness in Suilivan'o case was givon—l'Tnep 201 and coats. : V.air W.<ißhit), .'en..' me .fftc Mount. l.Moii at n:;,-,-, I can't W, :*i iciij .*..— -j I'"' .**..*.:***.. ii 1-.C*-;-, «*.o ".uomr.teil ordorcii io )iiiy .'tixmaiiui'iiancr, •.!*.! cn-.fs Breach oif City is.-i.awm. -a charge *■ gain*-> Robert Kitetii-, a cab driver, for plying for hire at v. placo nol appointed hy he City Cjuucd. was remanded until Saturday. CtiARQK of Embezzling, —'I homas Franz Holz was charged with embezzling the sum of £8 Os ltd, between the months of July, 18; L and June, 1885, tho moneys of the Court Htar of Auckland Foresters' Society,—Mr Theo. Cooper for tho prosecution, and Mr Campbell in defence. —A3 one of the Justices was compelled to loavo the Bench on Important business, it was agreed to take the casein tho morning at half-past 10 o'olook. Thia was all the business.

TABLE TALK.

RitA and Ratcliff at Devonport. A commen-tator-Toe ordinary boiled

*"" Queen's Evidence " at the Opera House agThere are one million of Irishmen in Aus -1 Ponsonby still further ahead for thaSeuior Football Cup. , Tho fiery charger-The red-headed hotel Charges of peisonation in connection with the Tauranga election. Wellington agonts of tho Coptic have not beeu ndvisod of her arrival at tho Cape. Sixty million gallons of water woro used in extinguishing fires in London last year. Tho Cambridge-Taupo road is in a very bad state, owing to tho late rains. When a man is just about to snoczo, you couldn't buy him off with a consulate. Auckland Liberal Association consider the question of the unemployed to morrow evening, Archibald Forbes .is preparing souvenirs of America and Australia. . Rev. R. Bavin lectured on "Divine Claims of tho Bible" at Grafton Road Wesloyan Church last night. A woman may be as truo as steel; but thon, you know, somo stool ia too highly tempered. , Un d'U that Mr Kelly is taking proceed ings in the Supreme Court against Air Grace. M.H.K,

Now Zealand Smoking Company com mence the erection of their first furnace on the site of the old Imperial Crown battery at once. „ Yale College has adopted the entire K.e vised Version of the Scriptures for chapel reading. . Tho To Aroha tramway is still losing money. On tho last month's work there is a deficit of over ±'34. Admiralty has ordered 900 cases of pre served meat from the Gear Company, V\ el lington, for tho China Station. „ "Fish, Fishing, and Our Fisheries, forms the subject of a discussion at St. Matthew's Debating Society to-night.

Pasteur, tho French scientist, recom mend^ vaccinution for pleuro-pneumonia, having begun experiments on tho diseaso. Tho tenders for tho Auckland Gas Com pany's shares, of which 500 woro disposed of, ranged from £10 7s Gd to £10 10s. Tho posts for the new telegraph lino from Cambridgo to Taupo havo been put in for a dUtanco of nino miles from Cambridgo. Chairman of tho Rodney County Council has been instructed to take stops to onforce tho provisions of tho Timber Floating Act. Anothor wrestling match between Ronny and Fagan takes placo on Saturday fort night, £50 a-aide. Deposits of £10 a side already made. Tauranga Improvement Company pro poses to provide bathing accommodation in ordor to make that placo a summer

resort. Mr E. W. Page, of Sargood, Ewon nnd Company, has been presontod by bis follow employees with a diamond ring on tho occasion of his leuving to join Messrs Donald and Edinborough in the Island trado. MrEdgcurabe, formerly proprietor of tho " Bay of Plenty Timos " and afterwards of tho "Tauranga Telogrnph," is at present employed on the staff of tho Melbourne "Argus." Thorburn's tender of £370 10s has beon accepted for tho first section of tho Pahi- Maungaturoto Road. Six tendera wero re ceived for tho second section, but woro all greatly in oxcoss of tho estimate, and fresh tenders will be called.

THE COMING DRAMATIC EVENT.

" Tho Pearl Divors

Thursday evening next will witness at the Opera Houso a production that will make a considerable stir not only in theatrical circles, but amongst tho general public, which always hails with eager interest any thing that partakes of the exceptional on tho dramatic stage. It has beon gonorally known for somo time past thatMeesi- Mac- Mahon and Loitcli woro at work upon one of tho recent great Parisian tuccosscs,which will be staged in a munnor calculated to provo a revelation to play-goers in this quarter of the globe. It is announced that "Tho Pearl Divers," which, with its unique and marvollousscoiios and situations, will bo presented in all complotoi.css at tbo Opera House on Thursday ovoning noxt. As an instance of tlio remarkable character of this play.brief allusion may bo mado toa couplo of its many striking scenos. That which constitutes tho culminating point of tho intense dramatic interest of the story represents tho bottom of the sea wherein a doa-Uy struggle is seen tv take placo between two prominent fignros in the cast in their capacity of divers. This scono will, through tho aid of the latest develop ments in econic and mechanical art, be a marvel of realism. None the less so will be that wherein, during a heavy and vividly realistic thunderstorm, a terrilio downpour of real rain descends in torronts upon tbo stage, drenching actors and scenery alike, and leaving the beholders in nmozemont. Many weeks huve been spent in getting all the elaborate appliances into Oi-dor for theso effects, and the result of recent trials of threj scene? at night re hearsals hns realised the highest expecta tions of tlio management. Aftor the con clusion of tho Auckland season, "The Pearl Divers " will be produced in Melbourne and Sydnoy, whithor al! tho ecenory and appli ances will be conveyed from horo. It should creato a sensation.

THE FOOTBALL CUP.

The contest for tho possession of tho Senior Football Cup now waxes interesting. Pon sonby, which has maintained tho champion ship for fivo successive seasons, is well ahead, while Goidon, a young club, and tho veteran Grafton, are nock-and-neck for second place. Gordons havo scored six wins to thoir opponents' fivo, but Grafton hns played ono match less than they. Newton stands next, for while they havo only won four matches, they have also drawn threo. The older Clubs of Auckland nnd North Shore aro far down tho list, and aro only saved from tho bottom placo by tho once promising Albort. The following tables shows the position of tho various clubs so far : — mA• _ v & h " .2 1 a ° sa£ 3 5 £ Ponsonby ..10 11 1 0 — B5 IQordon ..10 0 2 2 — 34 (Grafton .. fl 5 2 2 — 31 Nowton ..It 1 1 3 — 15 Auckland ..10 3 6 2 — 11 North Shore 10 2 8 0 — 11 Alboit .... 10 1 8 I—l tThose clubs havo an undecided match in tho flrst half to ploy oiF.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"Oueon's Evidence."

On Saturday evening the abovo building was well filled downstairs on tho occasion of the production of Mossrs Jones and Potitt's world-famed drama, "Queen's Evidence." Ko doubt to many of tho audience it was an entirely now piece, but tho regular theatre goers will recognise this drama to bo iden tical with ono put on the boards by the Louise Crawford Company under tho title of " Life, or tho Castaway." Still, tho piece was so differently performed that those persona who had previously soon it played would be equally delighted with the superior ity of the prosent production with thoso who had never yet seen tho drama. Miss Maggie Knight as the heroine, Kate Medland, sus tained her previous reputation as a good all-round actress, and Miss Kate Douglas appeared to equal advantage in the character of Ada Somers, the good angel of tho piece. To Miss Gwynne Herrick was allotted the purt of Laura Sydney,tho gush ing young school miss, in lovo with her tutor, and it is needless to say that the oharactor was woll portrayed. The boy Arthur Medland was represented by Miss Edith Appleton, to whom too much "praiso cannot be accorded for her clear enunciation and self-possesped manner. Mr Harry Douglas appeared in the role of the English gentleman. Sir Frederick Sydney, with )ii. uitial cucc.CJi.-. This gentleman has v special gift in this direction. Mr IV (J. AppWton as Gilbert Medland, tho " pji'sceiitc-d husband," displayed hi-1 power* of delineation, -and Mr If, ]-;, Jovett, as tho villain, Matthew Thornton, >.vas equally good. Mr Robert Vernon n> the ,l.;m Isaacs with the " heye like a beagle" repeatedly brought down the house with his amusing words and actions. The minor parts were all fairly represented. The scenery is good in the second act. Several timos during the evening the company were called before the curtain, bo that this strik ing drama has evidently taken the fancy of the public. " Queen's Evidence " will be repeated this evening,

CABLEGRAMS.

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(Received August 3—lo a m.)

A Melbourne Borough Loan. London, Aug. I.—The South Melbourne municipal loan of £80,000 at 5 per cent., with a minimum of £101, has been placed in the market. Tenders will be opened on the 7th inst. In city finance circles October is considered to be tho beßt time for the issue of the Sydney loan,

Suceoss of the Egyptian Loan. Eighty million pounds wore subscribed to tho Egyptian loan.

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Wheat Market.

London, August 1. - Tho market is drooping. Threo of the coast cargoes havo been sold at 34s 3d, Forward ship ments, no sales transacted ; ex-warehouse, 3Gs. Louis Eiol Insane. Ottawa, August ].—Louis Rid, the chief of the insurgent half-breds, taken prisoner by General Middleton, has been examined by medical experts, who pronounced him insane. Princess Beatrloe's Husband. London, August 1.-A bill providing for the naturalisation as an English subject of Prince Henry of Battenburg, husband-elect of the Princess Beatrice, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August Ist—3 30 p.m.) Sydney, Saturday.-The City of Sydney arrived from Auckland on Saturday morn ing. The Hauroto sailed on Saturday night for Wellington. Champion Wrestling Match. Melbourne, August I.—The wrestling match for the championship of the world took place to-night at the Exhibition Build ings, when Professor Miller, of Melbourne, defeated Donald Dinnie, the well-known Scottish athleto. Heavy Insurance Losses. .Brisbane, this day.—Tho insurances on Mossrs Moroheid's stores, which were burned on Friday, aro as follows :~ Commercial Union, £10,000; Queen, £0,000 ; Alliance and British, £5,000 each ; Royal, £4,000; Northern and Union of New Zealand, £3,000 each; Colonial Mutual and Now Zealand, £2,000 oach;

(" AllE " SI'ECIALS.)

Federation Bill.

London, July 21.—The Colonial Secre tary is desirous of haying tho Australian Federal Council Enabling Bill passed with out any alteration, excepting tho with drawal of tho ametidment enabling any colony retiring from tho Council to abrogate legislation previously passed. Sir haul Samuel, Now South Wales Agent-General, haa roquested Colonol Stanley to delay the passage of tho measure to enable tho colonial Governments to arrive at some unanimity respecting it. London, July 22.—The situation between England and Russia is regarded as more peaceful in charactor. Tho Emperor of Russia has issued ordors strictly forbidding tho troops on tho Afghan frontier from tak ing any aggressivo action. London, July 23.—A llussian commis sion, with Mr Lessar us president, has been appointed to proceod to tho Afghan frontier and to enquire into tho siato of uffairs thero. The commission is expected to arrive at the frontier at the end of August.

Mr James Gavin Duffy has written to Earl Carnarvon, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, suggesting that tho system of Govern ment followed in the Australian colonies should be conceded to Ireland.

Tho Russian Govornment aro endeavour ing to delay any decision being arrived at with England on tho frontier question. Russia's motive for procrastination is stated to bo a closo proximity of a Parliamentary general election in England. She entertains the hope that tho Conservatives will not como back with a majority. London, July 27.—Russian authorities havo sigi ified thoir willingness to withdraw their troops from 7'ulfika pending the com pletion of negotiations now proceeding with respect to the occupation of that plnco. Russia, however, expressly stipulates that in tho event of their troops being with drawn, Zultika must not be occupied by tho Afghuns.

Latest nows from the Soudan shows that the death of the Mahdi has not affected the rebellion, as the hostility of Osmaa Digna continues unchecked.

The Right Roy. Dr. Moran, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, is to con duct the service at which Rev. Dr. Walsh is to be consecrated Archbishop of Dublin.

RUSSIA AND ENG LAND.

TIIE ZIJLFIKAR NEGOTIA-

TIONS,

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London, August 1. It is believed that Russia will keep the Zulfikar Pass question opon until tho noxt general elections, when thoy will endeavour to throw discredit on the'tories in regard to tho present negotiations.

THE COROMANDEL LEAD DEPOSITS.

It is satisfactory to loam that steps are boing takon to tost the value of tbe lead doposits which aro known to exist at Coro mandel. Wo understand that at tho in stance of a syndicate of Auokland capitalists a gentleman has brought up half a ton cf tho oro from Cadman's Creek, Coro mandel. It will be shipped by one of tho outward bound vessels, a portion being sont to smelting works at Swansea, Wales, and the remainder to Spain. A thorough tost is to be made. The promoters of this venture beliovo that the industry is ono likoly to prove highly remunerative. The oro is said to exist in large quantities at tho placo in question, and tho seam from which this Bnmplo was taken is 20 feet thick.

SPORTING NEWS.

New Zealand Cup Acceptances.

The following acceptances were recoived on Saturday night for tho New Zealand Cup, 2 milos, run in November next:—

Turquoiso.. ..9 3 Minerva .. .. 012 Hlnckllose .. fl 1 Hermitage .. 0 11 July 8 13 Strenuous.. .. Oil Johnny Faulkner 8 10 Tho Poet .. .. 0 10 j"u-iltcr .. .. 8 fl Mojiia .. .. fi II Sou'wester ..8 8 Archduke.. .. 6 9 Nelson .. ..8 5 Soudan .. ..6 0 Necklace .. ..8 4 Hanlan .. .. fi 7 Administrator .. St Fusilnde .. ..6 7 Lochiel .. ~7 13 Percenter ..6 7 Lady Emma .. 712 li. fhy Perkin Ike 7 9 War beck—Mis- Captain Webster 7 II forum-, .. ..6 4 Consul .. ..7 7 Spade Guinea ..6 2 Wapiti .. ..7 f> Hollywood (lato Charmer .. ..7 2 Purest. Kin?) ..6 0 AipiiiH Koso ..7 2 ,?übcz.ihl .. .. 0 0 Tako Miss ..7 0 Mmaiiaka ..6 0 Everton Lad ..7 0 1 eon .. ..On Tasmania.. .. 7 0 Tiger Tim .. 6 0

For the Canterbury Cup, thoro aro 22 nomina tion-, Mr J. Marshall nominating Turquoisoanil Necklace, and Major George. Nelson. 'Ihe Derby has Xl acceptances, and tho Welcome Stakes 15. Mr Marshall Is rtproiented in tin latter by the Musket—Tiania colt, and Major George by Caribou.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of v family medicine, and it Ib positive proof that tho remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had beon tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters waa the purest, best, aud most valuablo family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notices in which tho Press and the people of the country had expressed tho merits of 11. 8., and in every way trying to Induce Buffering invalids to use their stnfl ln3te.ii.tl. expecting to make money ou the credit uud good inline of H. If. Many others stand npitrumsijii! r.p tn similar stylo to 11. 8.. with variously devised iinnies, iv which the wok! " Kup or "Hoys" were used it, 11 way io indue,' people to br-liovo thoy were the same as Hoii Bitiers. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name Is, and especially those with the word "Hop' or " Hops " in thoir name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations 01 counterfeits. Bowaro of them. Touch none of ! them. Use nothing but genuine American Hoj Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Soule'a name blown In the glass. Trust nothing elße. Druggist* and Chemißta are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeit!.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR hWCU^awoa^ WELLINOTON.ttIia,, Mr Moss tells me that he is con ad carrying tho bill sect to him by th 'v °' market Borough Council, so far a/ •!*' power to put up one building fo^ 8 Hall or other public purpose, J* 1 ■ Auckland members oppose even tM. ..» Newmarket Council is in _ ffi™ «l % The last part of tho bill will not b h^ as the objoction is strong to d C- attiai> breathing spaces in towns, and »?"? g "P cargill bill was rejected on that eroLa * Mr Brown has no intention of n his Now Zealand Currency Bill «,■ Pres '~g It and the Pawnbrokerst BiluT "*?**. Act will be included among thesl?ll^ll' innocents. «"g the Bl aaghte

EAST AND WEST COAST RAIL WAY.

(From Our Speciai Rkjomib.)

Wellington, thi, da , 1 A leader irt the "Post" on the rail, F proposals says :-" Even Nelson and Wert I land members, we are inclined to th' V will be divided if it comes to a direct vol' ' It will simply be the colony again.,. \v f promoters of the railway contract *k l: is a rumour, however, that theOn, F ment, foreseeing this result, will vst ' If deavour to evade the issue in some wav ,"5 I let the matter drop, or get it hung Jt. I longer time. It is to be hoped, how >'■ that the House will not permit anvtlii.! 0! ; this sort. _ This mischievous and Q1 : able business has actually spoilt then ■■" sent session It lies in the way »«V " business of tho country, and it must k ■ rid of at once and for all." DBW Ly

MIMING NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPOND^,)

'/ m Thames, thb day, M New Prince iMPsaiAL.-The quantity'oi F stone crushed from tho workings oa No I I (or Mariner's) reef during the mon_' o | July was 226 loads, which yielded \{. m retorted gold. The improvement at tbe * intermediate level, however, affords good ''■'■ reason for looking forward to better results in the future. Hand of Friendship.—The manager k renovating the eastward drive on Marinei1. reef at Mo. 4 level, for tbo purpose of con P tinuing it towards Waiotahi bonndan I which is estimated to be 100 feet _$__{ ! from the present face. Tiiaubs Golden Crown,—The wimeon I tho shaft leader was discontinued on Sate day, as the required depth has been at- '■■ tamed. No quartz has been broken wlile sinking tho last 40 feet, New Manukau.—A trial crushing of J loads quartz from the junction of Jfoa. 2 1 and 3 lodes, at battery level, gave 3joa & ; gold. Kubanui Hill. — Stackpole, tribntet : .'" in Kelly's section, crushed 22 loads general dirt for the excellent return of 95}ozs re- I torted gold Three successive partieahad I previously tried the block and abandoned it as unprofitable-an instance of the tin. ■■' certainty of mining affaire which ia byno means singular

Cambma. — The first breaking downing winze below No. 3 level took place todtij, 30 pounds of specimens were bagged,and gold is visible in the bottom.

COLLISION AT SEA.

The Walhora Collides with tie ■

Barquentine May.

Wellington, Sunday, The barquentine May, which left here foi I Greymouth on Friday, returned to fori |

yesterday owing to bad weather, and tit | captain reports rounding Point Hatsrf , about half-past six on Friday evening Its steamer Waihora, Captain MeGee, tl_l 1 left here on Friday evening for AiicM 1 via the East Coast ports, was in collia | with the May, carrying away thatteafi 1 bowsprit and all the headgoar, etc, fe ! VVaihorastoodbyheruntilitwasaicerlaM | that assistance waa not require!, and tit | then proceeded on her trip to Napior. Cap- I tain Forbes does not oare to give tktral 1 particulars of the collision until snob fa [,' as an inquiry has been held, which will In j| on tho Monday after next, wheii theWii- 1 hora returns. At the time of the oolliiisn 1 it. was very dark, but not thick. Tberem 1 no one hurt on either vessel, and the Ifni- 1 hora did not receive any injury, 1

MR GERALD MASSEY'S LECTURE.

Mr Gerald Massbv delivered last night ia

the Opera Houeo.before a crowdedandiew,

his-second leoturo, its title being "Hi

Devil of Darkness in the Light i

Evolution j or a reply to Man Fridii'i ? question to Robinßon Crusoe, *"H_l '■ dees God not Kill the Devil?'" -- , v declaring that most of tbe tolitf orthodox Christianity were butthe mmrcj |', fragments ot primeval myths common totl. mankind, but with their symbolio __■? i strangely perverted from its original* * nomical basis, tho lecturer went on to a* • that tbo popular Satan waa nothing»» * nor less than tho Egyptian Snt. He«a the power of darkness, and waß peraonß both by tho dragon and serpent, H«« . about the first deity worehipwd «I primitive man, for he typified U dragon of darkness, which was li* santly swallowing the M'> "■ disgorging it again. Betweon tie w|| thoro was on eternal conflict; hence» 4. univoreal myth of the twin to* *■. struggling even for the distinction of W born first and at enmity ever «ften*; -- The stories of Cain and Abel, and , , and Esau were but imperhct form" Ol » > myth. Again, too, tbe Trinity b « was a famous mythological symbol. W» * : Catholicism never gave much pro«*» to the devil, and from the contempt W ; upon him he was in danger ol « coming altogether obsolete when U* and Calvin arose to defy him. Since v* he had always been amestimporW'f of the stock-in-trade of ProtestantUffl. ' j , Protestant dovil was even mo»™S: ablo than its God. The latter was i*> * : of celestial weather-cock crowning £; summit of creation, and blown »w»y will by the breath of prayer. »£.■.; any calamity befel the nation,^ ■;. great praying machine ot «J ~; parson-power had only to •»"_,) motion in order to blow the **, round to the favourable ■ qnarter. ' , orthodox Deity was only an eUCT . j; , God of prehistoric savagedom, ana j but to bo pricked with the \ fJfj/ reason for tha sawdust to tunW«| , Thoro was a God, but ho W^JjB1 personified or formulated. He * operant cause that worked «ro"j?LiiPi. • tion. M for the devil, he only eS« our worser self. He was tM " *» the vices which we allowed » j^ggy us, und in a future life the ««»| vigour of the*-e same vices wou" "^h-„ it our only hell. Nature knew of M^L ou» redemption. A burnt finger,» a,, leg. and a vicious life could only "^c by natural methods. Pain wasi not Jj « but the warning signal that *• Wj J& being injured. Pain was the raw' : pqrfect conditions. The griping £^|-| pestilential disease, and filthy <*> a tion of the London poM *, J natural effects of our imperfect^ t , ditions the direct ooto.-meof pw^fe-l prietorship of the land that ff« "» # for all. Man's regeneration m»"" |# out by himself; his salvation lay*'" f / self. , . ~. rjtintf At the close of the lecture the t ("Ivo") announced that BfrMjJ^AA willing to meet, in public *<**«. Choral Hall or elsewhere MT«g^ | who thought ho could controvert*^ |~ , tions. He hoped at any.rate tWJJJ 1 1 • - to custom the challenge «oaM «* |v cepted only after he had gone. , Mr Bettany proposed tfiaf . irM *,Wl should be printed for genera c' and thai- the audience should un"B ggjj| * ' i'" lW\ b^^ler^'csofo"iM^j^' ~ H

All farmers, gardeners, andiru^i who do not want to s"ck 'f u yW»!f*ltt old-fashioned ignorance. wbUOJ progress leaves them **« J^^'B^K not? of tie fact thtt flw NJJ o Z^lfs* like every other good r^^g«4ra to keep them moving along. B«ni» .JW j|| with credit and profit to w^Sn,»M country. Send your ___\\* f *> *l I, monthi and judge for yoMW^- t Publisher, Stab Offloe. All<«'w,u, . , Ita

THE AUCKLAND EVENING sl'Ali i¥ONDAY, AUGUST 3. 18.



MILNB AND CHGYCfi Beg to announce the purohaso of several CLEARING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From the Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably loss than Cost Price, and that the Goods are marked at a very small advance on the oost. M. and C. osn now thereforo submit the following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LARGE QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also, CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. ■ TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE. FORTY-THREE DOZENB COLLARETTES, BOWS, &o. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUEEN AND WELLKSLEY-STRSST3, ' AUCKLAND.



jT L. POSSENISKIB.j MERCHANT TAILOR, ] Shobtland-siuke., Auokland (Opposite Messrs A. Clark and Sons), IMPOETBB W ENGLISH, SCOTCH, FRENCH, AND GER MAN COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS. COLONIAL TWEBDa A oholoe assortment of Fancy Vestinge, Tailors Trimmings, &0. The Trade liberally dealt with. G. BARTLETT, . IM, QUEEN-BTRHHT. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poe»y, Motto, Bngagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. O R M O S D S; SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BEST for half a oentnry. __. ___—, , . v THE NEW QOODB THE NEW GOODB THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THK WINTER FOR THE WINTER The Stock is the largest and best selected in the oity, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE~TIMEB THE MEET THE TIMES NEW Several lines in every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Prices riATIII«G SPECIALLY CHEAP CLOffHII-fa S p E ciALLY CHEAP ~. m «.«.« SPECIALLY OHEAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 & 160, tmeen-Btroot. _ The Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined is the leading feature. In Boys' Fanpy Suits several new ana oholoe styles are now being ibOTrii.



THE CELEBRATED WAIWERA 1 HOT SPRINGS. j Tho Walwora Property having been Pur chased by a Company. Tourists and others are notified fat all Information as to ChargoU, ' Dates of Departure of Coaoh and Steamer can ' be bad on application to A. SAUNDERS. Sttootary. No. 2, New Zealand Insurance BUildlhgs, Queen-Btreet. DR. F. G. RUSSELL'S "ENGLISH CURE FOR CORPULENCY " must not bo confoauded with the so-nulled Anti-Fats, Full particulars on application to the Sole Agent, KKMPTHORNE, PROSSER, _ CO. (LIMITED), and Retail by all Chemists. N 0 V t O -. DR. WILKVLNB, F. R. C. 3., Consulting and Operating: Suuoeon. hi at bis Surgery tor General Practice and Special Praotleo - Eyo. Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays. I. 3D to 12.i!S. Consultation Fees vary niodovSit* Un WiLkuis spont seven years at Mopreilolas Efc-e Hospital, London, under Messrs Euwinan aid Orltoheti, two at Throat Hospital, London, sovan years Honorary Surgeon Albart Hpspilal, and iiitUt years at Eyo, Ear, and Throat C_.rma.ry SAlDourne. Adjusts Spoctacles to Styht.— Odnsnlt—ig Rooms—Quean-street Auckland. _ THE~RESPIRAfOiiY —FUNCTIONS, IF AFFECTED, TUBERCULAR LUNG DISEASE. IV apprehended, At once relieved and checked by AIOKTN'fI SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with HYPQPi'IOSPHITKS OK LIMK andQUININE. A superlative pulmonary reparative, PRICE, Ss 6d. THE PHARMACY, QUBKN-STREHT. MRS. ~S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Quee* btrebt ; Telephone No. 315 Wait ing Rooms for Ladles and Servants. Every faolllty given for immedlato engagements. Cor respondence respeottully invited from Ladies In all parts of the Provincial District Re^hkees: Joseph Banks Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Soltoltor; D. J. McLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; E. B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M, Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers): J. 1,. Wilson, Esq. (Wilsons and HcLtqnJ, Agent for Aualia. Uan Mutual Providont ?ocloty. U S T PUBLISHED AT ALL TH!! BO3KSELLEBS, AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIO MEDICAL GUIDE, AND SATI3TICAL RECORD OP THK POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTION, JtO. ALSO, NOTES ON HEALTH AND HYGIENE, With other Valuable Information. Price _ Onk SmiaiNa TW"OTICE OF REMOVAL. After TUESDAY, JULY H, Dr. K. D MACKELLAR may be consulted at the house known as ST. MARY'S PARSONAGE, PARNEIJU HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At Home—o to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m. . At Alokln'a—2 to 1 p.m. dally. Telephone No. 837. FOR THE LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD. LADIES ARB INVITED TO USB PYRAMID SOAP, Tbe most economical Soap made in New Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. MoGLASHAN, Wholesale Agent, COMPTON'3 BUILDING. PILSENER LAGBRBEER FROM THB KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'tf STORES, ALBERT-STREET, AUCKLAND. SPECIAL OHEAP LINES. 4-*9SA 99 QD WORTH OF WARE £■£o* & a HOUSE AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES havo beon pur chased by WILLIAM R, BRIDGMAN At a Heavy Discount, and will be Sold Oheap to clear quickly. oomprUlng soms vory Choico Goods in endless variety U Glovm, Hostory. Handkerchiefs, Sunshadia, Umbrellas, Net Cur tains, Ladies' Mantles, Corsets. Jackets, Capes, Ladles' Undsrolothlng. Aprons. Plnaforeß,Coslos, Collars, Collarettes, OMldrMi's Blonscs, Robes Infants Wrappers, Hoods, Bon B«nnet», Men . Shirts, Hata, Soarves, Boys' and Men's Clothing. £35 Worth of the Newest Lines ia Feathers, being and exceedingly oholee lot in plnmee and Ottrtoh Flats. As Ido not usually keep these , goods, will be sold ohoap to oloar quickly * Large Lot of Windsor Starves, beught at Owen and Graham's Sale, from 8d to Is, worth la 611 to 2s. Sound goods Net having s&om for China Mattings, will sell those in stock at a great rednotlon Balance Winter Stock ot Blankets, some slightly sailed, at a great reduction Splendid Stook of Twoeds, from cheap to very good, very muob reduced in prloe Being rather overstocked In Clothing, wfll allow 20 per oont. discount for « short time to dear, as stook is too large in this department barge Lot of Remnants at very low rates. * 288—Ufpeb QosBN-rcraußKr.—2B3