COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, Ssa., To-night. Abbott's O»era House-" The Librarian," 8. Epsom Hall-Concert, 8. * , Masonic Hall-Lodge Ara, 7.30. Loyal United Service Lodge. 7.3a Robson's Rooms—Auckland Coursing dab, & Working Men's Club-Bricklayers'Labourers' Society, 7.30. Ponsonby Baptist Church — Anniversary Soiree, 6.80.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Cochrane and Son—Plated Goods, &c 11 a.m. Richardson and Jackson—Salvage, 10 30 ajn. i Useful Requisites, 1 p.m.

Tonks and Co.—Fijian Sugars, Dried Fruits, &c, 11 a.m. Gabriel Lewis—Wines and Spirits, 11 a.m. Vailo and Bradley—Drapery, Clothius, &c., JIA-m-

A. Buokland—Stock, Remuera Yards, 1 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Kails will olose as under :- Thib Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 30 p.m. Thursday, 25th lost. Jfor Walwera, Ta Kapa. and Warkworth, per Ross Casey, at 10 a.m. For Glsborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Walrarapa, at 11 a.m. For Wellington and Southern ports, per Hino moa, at 1 p.ni* For Tauranga and Opotlki, per Staffa, at i pan. Fbtoay. 26th max. For Oowes and Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Friendly. Keppal, Samoa, and Savage Islands, per Maile, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Paruo, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mnngapai, per Waltakl or Glenelg, at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies, p,jj Zealandia, im mediately after arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Penguin, immediately after arrival of Zealandia. For London via Rio de Janiero and Plymouth (per lonio from Wellington on Ith July), per Penguin (for specially addressed correspon dence only) immediately after arrival of Zea landia from Honolulu. Due at destination about 16th August.

Private letter-boxes may now bo obtained on application at the Money Order counter. Fee for nix months, 10a; iao for twelve months, £1. (Signed) ROBT. KAYB, Acting Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AooKLAHD-Thls evening, d.53; to-morrow morning, 5.15. Mancxau HKADa-To-morrow morning, 7.83; to-morrow afternoon, 7.55. Kaifara Heads—Tomorrow morning, 8.83; to-moirow afternoon, B.SS.

Sunset.—This evening—l.47. Sunkise.—To-morrow moimin?—T.l7. Moon's Age.—Full Moon, 27th, 10.87 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

I.ABT EVENmO. Italy, barque, Rapp, from Lyttelton Wnlwera, schooner, Fankau, from Gisbome

TO-BAY. Arsfyle, S.S.. Amodeo, from Mercury Bay Sand fly, schooner, Burrell, from Tonga Lapwing, brlgantine, Nlcoll, from Tlmarn Oceola, brigantine, Wigmore, from Dunedin Handa Isle, sohooner, MoDonald, from Ttmaru Colombia, sen,, Conway, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Waitaki, s.a, Crawford, for Whangarei Glenelg, s.s., Johnson, for Wliangarei Wairarapa, s.s., Chatflold. for Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Triumph, from Sydney, early Caromandol, from Coromandel, tomorrow. 6

p.m. Kotamahana, from Thames, today, 9 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-morrow, 10 p.m. Aorangi, from Plymouth, via Hobart, to-night Wairarapa, from Russell, tomorrow, eariy Argyle, from Mercury Bay, to-morrow, early Ohau, from Southern ports, Saturday Zealsndia, from San Fraaoisco, Saturday Blmutaka, from Plymouth, July 9 Kaikoura, from Plymouth, August 18

[For projeoted departures Bee shipping ad vertisements and mail notice?.]

IMPORTS.

Per Lapwing, from Lyttelton-l,«6focks (5,784 bushels) oats, 1.3i6 sacks (5.881 bushels) wheat, 250 saaks flour, 280 sacks bran, 230 sacks potatoes. Per Oceola, from Uunedin—3,o63 bags oats, on sacks oatmeal, 150 sicks flour, 200 eases lam, 4 ,123 cases acid, 800 coses powder. .

INWABDB, OOASTWISB. — COTalio, from MOT . cury Bay, with 26.000 ft timber; Colombia, from Russell, with 76 tons coa1. - OBTWABDB, Coastwise. - Krlemhilda, foi Whangaroa. The brig Syren cleared at the Customs' to-daj for Bydney, via Kaipara, in baUaat. oastle to-day irithooaMor this port™ '*"**"*~ to the Wellington "Post." the b.b, Wakatipu beat the s.s. Trinmph by five houit « on their lost trip from Wellington to Sydney. The barque Imacoa arrived at Newcastle from ," this port on Jnne 11. The barque Notoro is loading at Lytteltonfoi thia port. The steamship Great Kaatern 1b now spokec of as a floating hospital for the troopa of Egypt The Pelham loaves the wharf on a trial trip a< 1 p.m. to-morrow. Tho schooner Waiapu will leave on her usua! Hast Coast trip to-morrow, calling at Mercury The schooner Uanda Isle, which left Timarn on the 11th inst, arrived here thia afternoon, unfavourable weather prevailed throughout the passage. The N.Z. Shipping Co.'a Aorangi, expected here to-night, is described on the fourth pago. After discharging her inward cargo the , Drigantine Motley will load cargo for New liork. The schooner Mlmlha, recently bnilt by Mr Niccol, junr., of North Shore, will leave for Samoa shortly in charge ot Captain Joss. Tho barque Italy left Lyttelton on Jnne 12; had light winds and fine wonther for two days, then strong gale from N. to N. W. till Saturday last, off East Cape, thence till arrival last even ine, moderate winds from S. to S. E. ■ ■- The brlgantine Lapwing left Lyttelton on the • 18th inst; had light northerly winds for two days; then thick dirty weather, with wind from 8.M., veering to S.W. On Sunday, at S a.m., passed East Cape; had light variable winds till arrival off tho reet at 5 a.m. day, and came up harbour during the morning. '■'. The brigantlno Ooeola, which arrived-early this morning, left Dnneriln on the 12th inst. at noon. Had moderate N.W. winds tiu abreast Cook Straits, then got a heavy N.W. gale, whloh continued till the 18th inst.. after which S. and S.B. winds prevailed, Kast Capa having been passed on the 20th inst. ■ The Tongan Government Fchooner Sandfly left Tonga at noon on the 16th June, withßtrong n'W.B. winds, hauling to S.B. until reaching the parallel of 27 30 a, when it fell calm for 2t hours. On the 28tb, a breeze sprung up from i the N.W., shifttag in a few honrs to W. and S. W., increasing to abriskwle with heavy sea. Thence till arrival this afternoon had moderate weather and wind from S. to K.S.E, { The b.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning. Passengers:—Meßses MoCau, Htockoj, Jobson and Mocatts, Mr and Mrs King, Rev. Mr Bruce. Cargo: 250 saoka malm, 93 sacks potatoes, 28 pigs, 41 eases cheese, t- horses, 25 saoks gum, 71 sacks wheat, 60 packages sundries. The "Taranaki Herald" Is informed that an i endeavour is being nmdo to mako New Ply . ; mouth the port of arrival and departure for,a ,gew steam service between New Zealand and Sydney. The vessel in view is a fine new .. steamer, car ylng about 1,400 tona of general cargo, and fl ted up with a refrigerator. She is , now on her nay out from Europe, and is spe cially adapted for working at the breakwater.. 1 r* The s.B. Pelham, which leaves for Wellington and Greymouth thia week, is in charge of Capt. Gregor, and ihe chief engineer is Mr Pock, who has superintended tho alteration of tho vessel from a barque into a steamer for several lnontho •past on behalf of the owners, Mc»srs Kennedy Brothers, of Greymouth. The Polham is to bo employed regularly in tho coastal trade oon , neoting with Greymouth. She is fitted with a comfortable cabin, and has accommodation for about a dozen passengers.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Gairloch, b.d,, McArthur.Jrom Waitar*

DEPARTURES.

Oreti, s.s., Robertson, for "Wanganui Gairloch, 5.0., MoArthur, for Waitara.

The Northern Co.'a Qairlooh arrived from Waitara at 8.30 thia morning; with 74 head of cattle, 438 sheep, 2 horses, 11 bales cheep skins, 12 cases samples, 2 tons meat, a quantity of sundries, and a passenger. She returned thither at 3 o'clock, with passengers and cargo. . The s.s. Oretl left for wanganui and Taranald at 3 o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whanqabei, this day.—Arrived, from Auck land: Gtlenelg. at 7 a.m,; Waitaki, 7.15 a.m. Waitaba. this day.—Arrived: Kowena, from Onehunga, 7.15 a.m. Russell, thio day. — Arrived: Wairarapa, from Auckland, 7.45 a.m. Greymouth, this day. - Arrived: Herald, from Manukau. She leaves again on the return voyage to-morrow.

Lyttblton, this day.—Arrived: Allegiance, ahi p. Roberts, 90 days tram London.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this flay. Messbs Samuel Cochbanb and Son sold thia day at their roomß, Queen-street, a number of ; freohold propertioß under the Hating Act. Tho - 101 l owing prices wore realised :—Parißh of Tau piti: Lota 363, 861, 367, aßd 368, containing 20!) ~!Oor «>, Zs 6d per acre. Parish of Mansrapiko: Lot 103, containinK 50 acres, fronting tho Man gaj,ko River, 5s 3d; Lot 15, containing 50 acren, iroi ting the Mangapiko River, Ss 8d : Lot 306, containing 50 aores, fronting the Mangapiko "•TOVgj,ss»d:Lotlo4,containingsoacrea,fronting tho Mangapiko River, 5a 9a. Parish of Whanga- S?a no r: AS* 8 ™ ana 71. containing 60 aorea, 6s OT; Lot 91, containing 50 acres, 5* 9d ; Lot 117, if£ lISiJ lnI nfS ,12 acTeß; 3a 7d. Parißh of Kui^ *fwajtn: Lot 106, containing 119 acres, 3s 6d. Messrs B. Tonka and Co. Bold the KUerßlie Krand stand, for removal, for £100. The bidding «100. Mr Cameron was the buyer. 120 oases ftPPlw brought 69 6d to 10a porcaTO. .Jno. nmtt from Franklin Farm, Hobart, Offwed by Moeurß Bioharaßon and Jaokson, was E2W?AthB *& thß flneßt thathasboen broui<ht Into the markot. The allotments did

Births.

O'DONOHUE.-Oji June 23, at Seaflold Tlew Road, the wife of J. J. O'Donohue of a son.— Wellington papers please copy. WUITEHEAD.—On Jnno 21, at her residence. Sunnyslde, North Shore, tha if lfo of Edward Whitehoad of a son ; both doing well. WILSON.—On June 18, at her residence, Arch Hill, the wife of G. C. Wilson of a son; both doing well.

Marriages.

D'ALMEIDA-COOPER.-On May 25, at tha residence of tho bride's father. Parnoll, by the Rev. R. Bavin, Jaolntho St. Clara D'Almelda, of S. Miguel, to Frances Clara, eldest daughter

Deaths.

McGILLIVKAY.-On June 22, llarold George, dearly bolovrd son of Captain MoGillivray ; aged 9 years 7 months. Tho funeral will take place to-morrow (Thursday), leaving the residence of Mrs Stirling, Symonfls-street (opposite City Road), at 8 p.m. Friends respectfully invited.

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1885.

Fpi th» mow that Ucks aubtuta, For tho vnof Uut nwli railttui*, Sot th* bitiii* & tlu ilitim&f, And th* food that w» «aa A>

The Tariff proposals of the Govern ment have been condemned from end to end by the country. The Colonial Treasurer admitted in the House last night that the disapprobation was of a very marked and widely-spread charac ter, and he prepared the way for aban doning any portion of his proposals. Major Atkinson declared that in his experience he had never known a Budget provoke such universal con demnation. Our Parliamentary re porter telegraphs that Ministers and members of the House have been com pletely inundated with telegrams from all parts of the colony protesting against the protective duties. And at a meeting of importers and clothing and shirt manufacturers in Wellington yes terday, one manufacturer declared that the tariff was so badly drawn that he would have to.discharge thirty hands if it passed, owing to the imposts on trimmings and other articles used in making up. Perhaps the most significant protest of all, however, is one received ■ yesterday by Mr Stout from the manager of the Mosgiel Woollen Factory, which runs as follows:—" The directors of this Company regret that the Government has seen fit to propose increased duty on woollen goods, as the woollen in dustry in the colony, in his opinion, does not require it." This telegram confirms what we have said already about the pernicious ten denoy of the Treasurer's proposals to unduly inflate industries which are already well established. If a manu facture cannot exist in New Zealand on als per cent, tariff,we are much better without it—the circumstances are either unfavourable or the industry is badly managed. A 15 per cent, tariff means that consumers in New Zealand pay at least one-fourth more for their goods than they would if trade were free. And it should be remem bered that the revenue gains little from such imposts—they go chiefly as a bonus to the persons who produce in thecolony instead ofimporting. Assum ing, for example, that the Mosgiel Company manufacture .£BO,OOO worth of goods in the year; the revenue loses by that production 16^ per cent., namely, but the people still have to pay a sum nearly equal to that amount in the price of Mosgiel. tweeds, as compared with what they would pay for English goods imported duty free. The Company, according to their last balance-sheet, pay about to wages, and earn £&s l3. in profits on capital—in all, .£13,913, so that the! present tariff gives almost £1 for £1 ' bonus on the gross distribution of earn ings from the mill. If this is not enough, the mill had better shut up. But it is enough, and the manager pro tests against any more duty,for the very

sound reason that a prohibitive tariff would call into existence a lot of un wholesome mushroom mills, which will be liberated by extravagant Govern ment aid from the necessity for exer cising that care and skill in manage ment that has made the Mosgiel Mill a success. What we have said of the woollen industry is equally true of boots and shoes. That industry is already thriving, and steadily develop ing a healthy growth, without greatly over-taxing the users of boots. Adopt the prohibitive duties proposed, and the industry will be forced into un healthy growth, the revenue will be defrauded, and the people fleeced. We observe that Mr Moss hag given notice to ask Ministers to pro duce the information which has induced them to believe that these two industries stand in need of further pro tective aid. The question is a perti nent one, and the reasons given in reply must be very strong indeed to reconcile the working masses to fur ther taxation upon such necessary articles of clothing. Under the present tariff men pay a shilling a pair bonus to the local producer—under the revised tariff they will pay is 6d a pair. As the revenue will be less under the higher tariff than under the existing one, all who are not engaged in the boot and shoe trade—which means the great multitude—will require a good deal of persuading in order to con vince_ them that a proper philan thropic enthusiasm for that particular manufacture should reconcile them to giving sixpence a pair more on all the boots used in a large family. The proposal is simple robbery of working men and thoir families; it will reduce the purchasing power of their wages, and diminish their comforts.

The Herald-Gairloch Collision.

We learn that an effort is being rnado to obtain a mitigation of the penalty imposed upon Captain Savory by the Court of In quiry into the Herald-Gairloch collision. We entirely sympathise with the move ment. Captain Savory's treatment by the Court appears to us to havo been singularly harsh, compared with the light sentence in the Wellington-MacGrogor case and the penalties commonly imposed in cases of marine casualty. Tho Court by taking away Captain Savory's certificate for threo months and saddling him with tho whole of tha costs has gone a very long way towards ruining him. If there had been any ovidonco of gross negligence the verdict would havo been none too severe, and wo should bo exceedingly sorry to say ono word against the meting out of adequate punishments in all cases where marine casualties happen though the culpability of officers. But inr this instance there was nothing of the kind ; tho casualty was a puro niis adventuro such as might happen to the most skilful officer. The Guirlooh came suddenly round a point of land as tho Herald approached it, and tho vessels, running towards each other in a channel not more than 80 yards wide, at a conjoint speed of 16 knots an hour, wore in collision in tho space of two or three minutes. When the accident happened, Captain Savory was at his post of duty, and undoubtedly did everything, to the best of his judgment, to avoid tho collision. Every interest prompted him to do this—not merely for tho sako of his refutation as a master, but as having a pecuniary stake in tho steamer lie com manded. That thero was flurry when tho vessels came so abruptly in sight, wo can well understand, but that thero wns any culpablo neglect tho whole facts disprove. In the opinion of captains of undoubted oapacity, who are thoroughly acquainted with the spot whero tho accident happened. Captain Savory has been harshly punished for a misfortune which might any day bofal tho most competent officer trading to tlia Manukau. Tho Wellington authorities will, therefore, wofoel confident, bo wisely der ailing tho powers placed attheirdisposal by law, in relaxing the unmerited sovority of tho punishment which has crushed ono of *».. «r.n«f WH.wnrkins.nnd meritorious otfi oers in tho coastal service.

Tha direct steamer Aoraiif:! should put in an njjpaaranca daring to-night. She will be xieitod by tho lloalth Officer im mediately after arrival, nud when passed she will be berthed at the oi;d of Qneon street Wharf, All the Auckland immi grants, a list of whoso naraeii wo Imvo al ready published, will bo received by their friends, who when nominating thorn promised to provide occupation for them hero. Other passengers will probably be sent South by the AVairarapa on Thure day. The market ia very quiet, and there aro very few transactions to note, though (hero is a eteady demand for r.ll iosurunce ttocks at advanced raiea. Bank of Now Zealand aro firm at£2l 10a ; Colonial, about. 425. New Zealand Shipping nro aekod for, but at very low rate?. Nothing doing in other stocks. In mining, tho principal shares asked for aro Ivanhoe, buyers 0a; Crown (Karangahake), buyers 3s ; and tho demand seems likely to increaso. Sellers of Cambria about 9s 6d ; Golden Crown, Es 6d. Mr Watson, for many years manager of the Waiwera Hotel, where he wna excocd" lngly popular, died this afternoon at the Hospital. A young man named Hurry Swales is suffering from rather severe internal in- ] juries which he sustained whilo playing football on Saturday. Another player butted him in the abdomen, causing the injury in question, and two doctors have since been attending on him. Swales is a resident of Ponsonby. The timber trade in Auckland has been very brisk lately, and the local mills have been working overtimo until a week or two ago. Some idea of tbo extent of the manufactur ing trodo carried on horo may be gathered from the fact that the Auckland Timber Company alone has 300 men employed in its Custome-streot mill. The annual meeting of the Bible Society was held last night,"but our report, with tho report of the Ponsonby Wesloyan soiree, is crowded out of this issue Cr. Garratt has given notice for tho next meeting that "Roads either be closed while the steam-roller is on them, or the machino bo only used at night." The noon prayer-meeting in connection with tho Sailors' Rest was to-day attended by 14 eeafaring men. It has now been held every week for nearly twelve months, the first anniversary being on Wednesday next. ' The man Clunes, who ia in custody on a charge of [forgery, was formerly in tho Armed Constabulary, and stationed at Cambridge. Only two days after the alleged commission of the offence with which he is charged, ho called at tho Police Station and complained that ho had been robbed of the proceeds of a cheque, which has since proved to be tho valueless ono that caused his arrest. Mr Gilflllan, Local Secretary of the Ex hibition Committee, has received the con ditions of the band contest at Wellington. John Delanoy, a debtor, was examined before the Official Assignee to-day. He stated that he incurred his debts chiefly as a cattle dealer at Opotiki. Subsequently he lost on small contracts in Auckland. His total indebtedness was £178 ; tho only assote two horses, one lost a fortnight ago. The Liberal Association is circulating petitions in favour of a land tax, as opposed to a property tax, for signature. Mr F. Jeutie had one of these petitions on a table m Queen-street to-day, and it was signed by a number of people. Joseph Morland, clerk, of Newmarket, rued a potition in bankruptcy to-day The concert on Friday ovening in aid of tho Trinity Church Building Fund is ox' pectod to be a great success. The services of the string band quartette from the Choral Society have been-secured, while the pro gramme includes the names of some very talented vocalists from town. Tho Wellington divorce case, Fordham and Boyd, has boon amicably sottfod. A man named Wilson was thrown from a horse near tho Captain Cook Hotel in Kyber Pops this morning, and sustained injuries toKhis thigh, shoulder, and tho cnlf of ono log-, lie wasatlendod to by Dr. l.ond at the Hospital. Tho injuries aro not oi <i serious character. lh Booth has concluded his temperance rou,?irm in Wellington, and b.is been pro eented with a cheque and a silver mounted ??»* eg6r inkstand. During the mission, 1873 pledges were taken, and 3704 blue ribbons distributed. Tho choir presented Mrs Booth with a portfolio of New Zealand scenes.

Among the applications for patent* gazetted are.: — Walter Greenshlelds, " Automatic Paragon Suspender"; George Black and Joseph Grant, "The Sir Garnet, or Seamless Boot," and "The Afghan Front-spring Boot"; Joseph Harrison and A. G. Hughes, Cambridge, '-The Self acting Household Fire Alarm"; Willis Gorman Dodd, San Francisco, "Water Jacket Smelting Furnaces."

There was a large attendance at the Theatre Royal last evening on tho occasion of the entertainment by the Thespian Dramatic Club in aid of the funds of the Crimean Veterans Association. His Worship the Mayor and a large number of the officers and men of several of the local Volun teer Companies were present. In the first part of the programme, Mr Ed wards sang "Let Me Like a Soldier Fall" with great success, while Mr Leedham's comic song, "As If You Didn't Know ;" and a hornpipe by Mr Edmonds were most acceptable. The drama, Con way Edwards' "Heroos and Veterans," was well played. All the amateurs participat ing being so successful in their impersona tions that it would be invidious to partiou krise.

When the schooner Sandlflyleft Tonga, everything there was very quiet. The re ligious disputes had been settled by almost all the people going over to tho Free Church.

The difficulty of disposing of house sewage has not made itself apparent to at least one resident of Knrangahape Rood. The other afternoon a lady was passing o shop in that thoroughfare, when she was startled by a shower of dirty water falling on her umbrella. Looking up to ascertain tho cause, ehe saw a woman withdrawing through the open window a bucket, the contents of which ehe had just tossed on to tho roadway beneath. The astonishment of the lady on tho footpath was excusable.

Wo were shown to day by Mr W. Priestley four doors ■which have boon manufactured under Mr Burgess's supervision at the Auckland Timbor Company's mill for exhibition at tho Now Zeuland Industrial Exhibition in Wellington. The doors are beautiful specimens of artiatio workman ship, andare certain to attract a considerable amount of attention. Theobjeotofthoexhibit is to illustrate the different varieties of kauri timber, and how far the workmen have been successful may bo ascertained from the fact that tho doors contain nineteen shadea of kauri. Soveral of tho panols aro of mottled kauri and rimu, while the frames and other panels include figured, curly, waved, and splashed kauri. The doors are well-finished BDd French polished. Tho3o of our readers who take an interest in unique work of this character should make a point of inspecting this exhibit boforo it is sont to Welling ton.

The: Governor of the Grammar Sohool have arrangod to offer Professors Brown and Shancl £75 each for examining the Grammar School. Professor Tucker gives his sorvicos gratuitously.

A fine of £1 was inflicted in DunecMn on an employer in a caso whoro n message boy, for his own amusement, went to work on Saturday afternoon.

The Singer Manufacturing Company notify in another column that their head cilico for New Zealand has been established at Wellington. Tho Company has branches in every important contre in New Zealand. Tho celebrated 'sewing machines of this Company are thus supplied by it direct to New Zealand purchasers.

It is not often,that wo hear of the distance between Wellington and Auckland being accomplished on foot, but tho feat has just been completed by Messrs W. 11. Pulford (son of Mr W. 8. Pulford) and Mr F. J. Greenwood, both of this city. They arrived hero from Wellington on Monday night, having walked the distance of nearly 600 miles in 20 days, or, inclusive of stoppages, in 25 days. Their longest day's rocord was 47 miles, and they were com pelled to cross one river no loss than 47 times. It will be remombered that they also walked from Greymouth to Christ church after tho disbandment of a theatrical company with which they were connected, and sinco then they have been through almost every part of tho colony on foot.

Mrs Leavitt, the able nnd energetic dele gate of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, has returned to Auckland after a successful tour in the South, and in a few days will learo for Sydney in order to pro secute hor mission throughout Australia. A special meeting of tho local branch takes place in tho y.M.C.A. Rooms at *hree o'clock to-morrow aftomoon to welcome the lady back, hear from her lips an account of her tahnuraln tha South, and sneed her with a light heart upon her way. It i» earnestly desired that tho members of tho Society should assemblo in full force, a»d that its friends nnd well-wishora should also practically manifest Uieirsympathy by thair presence An old darkey named John Doson, who runs 11 handcart in town, mot with a pain ful accident yesterday nftornoon through tho stotie-throwing propensities of come juvenilo larrikins. Ho was going along Customs street West, when some stones j thrown from the cliff near Chapel-street struck htm severely on tho head, and made i it necessary that he should seek medical' [ aid. Id itos stated fit tho licencing mooting ; yesterday that Mewro Brown and Camp bell, owners of the British Hotol, To Aroha, propose shortly doubling the aceoiamoda tion. The Rev. T. W. Dunn, of Tukckoho, who has boon lecturing in Now Zealand on 11 Physiognomy" for eomo months pa3t, in at prosent in Dunodin, whore hia delinea tions of faces seem to take well, tho leoturea being largely attended. The wrestling match between Graham, of America, and Unnoy, of New Zealand, which ia to take place on Saturday night, is likely to ba followed by another contest botweon the young American and an amateur from the South. A good pro gramme is in course of preparation for Saturday's contest, which will como off in tho Theatre Royal. At tho Magistrate's Court Timaru, Jane Costegan, plaintiff in the lato breach of promiso caee, was ordered to find surety in the sum of £25, to keep tho peace especially in regard to the defendant Douglas. A conference between members of the City Schools Committee and teachers was held in tho Wellealey-street School last evening to consider tho advisability of re commending alterations in tho rules and regulations of tho Board of Education. Mr W. Gorrio occupied tho chair. A groat many clauses in tho prosent regulations es peciallyaffectingteachera were eliminated as being unnecessary. They included:(l) that uncortificatod toachers are required to attend examination, and render thomrelves liable to forfeit their appointments through non attendance; (2) that tho Board will deal severely with acts of insubordination; (3) that teachers of sowing, when employed, will bo paid at a rate not exceeding £10 per annum j (4) that in certain schools, where the number of girls is largo, tho Board may appoint a head master and a mistress, and allow tho school to be carried on as a joint rather than as a mixed school, etc. Clauses 4, 5, and 6 in the appendix weroalso struck out.inoluding the following:—"At every standard oxamina tion all scholars in fair attendance shall bo expected to pass ono standard, and the teacher is required to present them for examination." The amend ments and alterations wore : (1) teachers cannot take any offico that may interfere with other school duties ; (2) the discipline in schools must bo mild, yet firm; (3) every teacher shall, within one month after taking charge of any school, forward to tho Board (formerly private Inspector) a written report upon the state and requirements of the school. An ontertainment was given last evening at the Tabornaclo Schoolroom in aid of a library fund in connection with ono of the elocution classes. Pastor Thos. Spurgeon presided. The musical portion of tho pro gramme was undor tho conductorship of ilr W. H. Andrews, Miss A. Dowar accom pany ing on tho piano. The following selec tions wore creditably rendered :—Pianoforte duot, Christmas Quadrillo, Misses Holloway; chorus, "Now Pray wo for Our Country," glee party; song, "Apart," Miss Edgar; gleo, "Bail! Smiling Morn," glee party; pianofoito solo, " The Bells of tho Monas tery," Miss Stewart; pianoforte eolo, "La Fleur-de-lis," Mr H. Brown ; part song, j "I Know a Maiden," glee party; song, "Khrin on tho Rhino," Mr Konderdino; gong, "When tho Dowdrops Brightly Glisten," Mr Jenkin; glee, "Awako, Lyre," glee party. The part song, "I Know a MaiiJen" (with distant echo), was exceptionally good, and called forth much applaueo. Mr Bukur recited, "A Ttuincd House," nnd Mi»a iYoudo fileo recited with grout efl'aot. Mr Hop kins gavo a loading. A dialogue entitled, "Too Lato for tho' Train," was capitally given by Messrs C. Gaiter, 11. Brown,, and £'. Stewart, An iutoiwliiig foaluro of ilio evening mi? i.h~: pftwoiit-itioii to the President (Mr. T. 11. Jtiopkius) by the pastor on behalf of the memberß of the class, of an, illuminated addrosß, accom panied by-two valuable books. The meet ing closed with singing the National Anthem.

Another case of larrikiniam of a gross type has been reported to the police. Yes terday a coloured porter named John Decent, was drawing a heavy load along Customs-street West when a gang of lads assailed him with a shower of stones. He was struck on the head and sustained a painful contusion, The matter was re ported to the police, and proceedings are being taken, in consequence against three boys named William Barnes, Peter Me- Namara, and Thomas O'Donald, each of whom is 14 years of age. The residents at the foot of Chapel-street, where the occur rence took place, complain strongly of the practice of stone-throwing by boys.*

The annual meeting of Lodge Ara, 1.C., was called for high noon to-day, for the purpose of installing the Master-elect, Bro. J, R. Hanna, into the chair. There was a vary large attendance, including the officers of the District Grand Lodge of England, the W.M. and efficers of Remuera Lodge, and the W. Master of St. Andrew's Lodge. The Sustaining Master was Bro. O. H. Powley, the present Master of the Lodge, who in the most impressive manner conducted the ceremonies of the day. On the dais were Past Masters Bro, W. Lodder, District Grand Master), Wade, Suiter, Robinson, Niccol, MoCullough, Nelson, Dr. Kidd. S. Young, Elliott, Dr. Walker, Wright, Gamble, Waddel, and others. The other officers of the lodge installed were Bio. A. Kidd, Senior Warden, and B. Vosper, Junior Warden.

Tho Mount Albert Total Abstinence Society hold their fourth anniversary to-morrow night In the Mount Albert Public Hall, when an address will be delivered by Rev. 0. Worboyß. A oholce programme of selections, songs, find recitations has also been arranged; Admission Is free.

The anniversary entertainment in con nection with the Graf ton Road Band of Hope will bo held tomorrow evening. Rev. R. Bavin in the chair. Glees, anorlifinal anniversary poem, recitations, and music by tho Kingslaud Brass Baud make up an attractive programme.

Chambers's celebrated sowing machines, 20, Queen-street.

Cheapest books and stationery in New Zealand to bo had at H. Whito'o, stationer, next to Banlcof Now Zealand, Queen-street.-[Advt,

To-morrow's " Spectator " will contain Passing Events, by " Currioulum;" " A Stranise Advonturo," by the same writer; " There's a Big Thina In It," a tale of an Auck land detectivo ; '• New Daniels Come to Judß mont:" " A Grammar School Governor's Criticism;" " Teetotal Warnings," by " Censor;" Poetry, by "Fern " ("Tucker's Lament");" The Soft Goods 'Boycotting' Explained," Portrait of Suptitntendont Hughes, of the Fire Brig ado, Out and About, Whims of the People, Bric-a-brac, &0., &o. A grand number. Price, 2d.

ALLEGED ARSON.

Warrant Issued for tbe Arrest of Lewis Daro.

For some weeks past Detective Jones has been investigating tho circumstances con nected with tho destruction by fire of tho shops in Victoria-street occupied by Lewis Dare, clothier, and several other trades people. It will be remembered that the tire originated in Dare's premises, and nothing could bo adrancsd to account for the cause of the outbreak. The result of Detective Jones's inquiries was of such a nature as to lead to several interviews between Superintendent Thomson and Mr Hudson Williamson, with the result that a warrant was issued to day for Dare's arrest on the change of setting fire to the promises with intent to defraud. It will be remembered that on the night prior to the fire, a man named Whitelaw, who had occupied one of Dare's rooms, quarrelled with his landlord, and loft. Whitelaw was one of the first persons on the scene when tho fire broke out, and he found Dare, and his wife, and family in one of the passage?. Dare said to him, "You must have left a candle burning in your room," but this Whitelaw denied, and to make sure, he asserted that ho went with another man named Ersby to his (room, and found no fire there.] These fact lcds to other inquiries being made, with the result already stated. These irjceeding are not taken at the instance of the insurance com panies interested Dare's stock was insured or £850, and Mr J. B. Graham nays ho has no reason to believe that it was ovcr-ineurcd, Dare, he considers, had stock worth more than that amount several days before the fire, and whether or not it was removed remains to be eeen. The value placed by Dare on his stock was £1,800. Dare Arrested. Dare was arrested in Queen-street by De tective Jones just aa we wero going to press Ho made no answer to the charge, but ex pressed a dosira to get bail. He's a Germaoj and only 25 yoars of age.

A PONSONBY SENSATION.

The Human Remains Mystery Cleared

Tun mystery connected with the discovery of a quantity of human remains at the late residence of Constable Mitchell in Pon sonby has been cleared up by a report on tho subjoct from tho constablo himsolf to Superintendent Thomson. Mitchell, who before leaving England was what is termed a fourth-year hospital student, says that with tho object of refreshing his rnomory in OBteology, he collectod tbo bones In question on tha beach at Otaki, when stationed there about five years since, and on his transfer to Auckland, brought them with him. "•Vhen packing up for removal toPaeroa, he found he had not room for them, and he was reluctantly compelled to leave them behind, and not caring to bury thorn In the yard, where probably they would get unearthed again, tho constable threw them into an old disused well, which was nearly filled up, but took tho precaution to cover the bones carefully with rubbish and secure the lid of tho well.

FATAL ACCIDENT WITH FIREARMS.

(BI TELEOBAPH— tBMSS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, Tuesday. A tereu'lv sad accident, resulting In the death of Charles Seed, aged 14, second eon of Mr Wm. Seed, Secretary of the Customs Department, occurred this afternoon. It appears that the deceased, along with another lad named Vennoll, armed with a revolver and a breech-loading fowling piece respec tively, went forth to destroy a cat that had killed a pet canary, butnot comingacross the animaljthey, in fun, assumed the character of a policeman and bushranger, each pro penting his weapon at the other, -when sud denly that held by Vennell exploded, and tho charge entered Seed's heart. Death, of course, was instantaneous. Vennell's gun had a Morris tube inserted, and was charged with a bullet, The greatest sympathy is expressed for Mr Seed in the death of his son, who was a rery promising lad.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Gordon Rlfloa.

Asowr ii members of this Company mustered last evening under Captain White, Lieutenants Leigh and Fairs, and super numeraries, and were pnt through a coarse of manual and marching drill by the captain. The whole of the uniforms have now been supplied.

North Snore Garrison Artillery.

There wore only fifteen persons present at tho meeting convened for last evening, and it was stated that only 22 mem bers could be relied upon. The meeting waa consequently adjourned for a week, to permit of an effort being made towards securing the necessary number of members.

Victoria Rifles.

A number of members of this Company were present at the Veterans' entertainment last evening, but notwithstanding this fact, about thirty mustered at the Drill-shod,and wore put, through a series of exercises by Lieutenant Selfe.

Queen's Own.

The members of this corps have boon invited by Capt. Keep to lunch at Ellerslie on Saturday, when the programme will be somewhat similar* to that of the College Rifles, These company out-door parades are becoming popular. Mr White has made a start on the uniforms, but as the material is being manufactured at Oamaru, and is coming to hand slowly, they will not be completed for live or six weeks yet. Tho Company ovideutly intends to becomo very efficient," if wo may judge from tho fact that if; is drilling four or five titnoe a wrejek.

Veterans, ami Bevcniiort Navala.

Tho Veterans had v, good muster laat ovoning, and after tho Company had boon fciqnGi'J, it marched, in company with tho Garrison Band, to the wharf, where the Devonport Navals where met on their way from the North Shore; The two corps marched through town, and subsequently proceeded to the Theatre,

WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION TALKED OF.

MR ORMOND NAMED AS THE

LEAOER,

(BY TELEGRAPH— PABLIAMENTARY BE-

PORTEB )

Wellington, this day. The discontent arising from the recent Ministerial financial proposals appears to be increasing, despite tho Treasurer's state ment that the tariff was not to be regarded as of cast iron, and many formerly staunch supporters of the Ministerial party, such as Messrs Macandrew and Barron, intend voting dead against it. The last move on the political board is to induce Mr Ormond to take the lead of the Opposi tion, and move a direct vote that tho Ministerial proposals are not satisfactory to the country, as at present the member for Napier has not been consulted, be only having arrived last night, but it is believed that should he consent he would have a majority of the House with him, the feeling being that Sir Julius Vogel's predominating influence in the Cabinet is too great.

Sir Georgo Grey thinks Ministerial defeat is certain unless they agree to very great modifications.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE.-COPYHIGHT.)

More French Troops for Madagascar

Paris, June 22.—The Madagascar ques tion has again occupied tho attention of the French military authorities, and the Com mittee of the Chamber of Deputies has given notice of an attention to a?k for a credit voto1 of twelve million francs, for the purpose of despatching 3,000 troops to reinforce the French force undor the com mand of Admiral Milot in Melagasy wafers.

Western Paolflo Affairs.

London, June 22.—The English Govern ment have approved of the joint report preparod by Mr Thurston and Dr. Krauel on the Anglo-German Commission on Western Pacific Affairs. The German Government aro now considering it.

Cable Charges with Now Zealand.

Mjslboubne, June 23 —The Committee of the Melbeurno Chamber of Commerce havo decided to take immediate stops to obtain a reduction of the tariff on the New Zealand cable.

Confession of a Bank Robber.

The prisoners charged with complicity in the Simpson's Road Bank robbory were brought up at the Police Court to-day. One of the number named Yates turned Queen's evidence, and was accordingly dis charged. Mr Chomley, Crown Prosecutor, informed the Court, in his opening address, that Yates had made a full confession, and had testified that the robbery had been planned months before it was committed.

MINISTERIAL DIFFICULTY IN ENGLAND.

Lord Salisbury's Troubles,

[BY ELECTRIC fIELEGBAPH. — COPYHIGUT.

[keuthr's tbleobam.]

London, June 22, The difficulties which have occurred in the formation of an administration by Lord Salisbury have not yet been surmounted, and it h considered probable that the Liberal party'will again return to power. >In that case Mr Childers would not resume the portfolio of Chancellor of the Exchequer. Later. It ia understood that a re-arrangement of Ministerial portfolios has taken place as follows { — Lord President of the Privy Council, Viscount Cranbrooke ; Lord Privy Seal, Earl Marrowby; President of the Board of Trade, the Duke of Richmond; President of the Local Government Board, Mr Balfour; Vioe-President of tbe Com mittee of Council of Education, the Hon. B. Stanhope.

(special to press association), (Received June 24,1,45 p.m.)

London, June 22,

Mr Hugh Holmes, Q.C., has been ap pointed Attorney-Gonoral, and Mr John Monroe, Q,C, Solicitor-General for Ireland.

Her Majesty the Queen has arranged a compromise between the loaders, and it has now been agreed to pass tho federation Enabling Bill.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

Unfortunate Result of a Juvenile Foot-

ball Match,

Footballers during the present season hare so far had a singular immunity from serious accidents, but wo have now unfor tunately to chronicle the fatal termina tion of an accident sustained by a son of Captain McGillivray in a foot ball contest at North Shore last Wednes day. Tho lad's name was Harold George McGillivray, and he waa about 9 years and 3 months old. Whilst ploying football, he receivod eerious injuries in the ' groin, which oonlined him indoors. Immediately Dr. Parkinson was gent for, and as the lad did not improve, he hvid ■a consultation with Dr. Laweon on Satur day last. The case appeared to be of a very serious character, and Captain Mc- Gillivray was 2requeßtsd to have the lad removed to tho" Hospital so that some lurgical operation might be per formed. He succeeded in making thia arrangement, and speaks highly of the care and attention displayed by Dr. Bond. Master McGillivray was conveyed to the Hospital on Sunday, and was immediately attended by Dr. Bond and one of the visiting staff. The lad was put under ohloroform, and the necessary operation was performed. He continued to sink, however, and on Monday night his injuries terminated fatally. The cause of death was strangu lated hernia.

CREDITOR'S MEETING.

Tub adjourned meeting of the creditors of A. W. Gardener, chemist, Devonport, was held this afternoon at two o'clock, in the Official Assignee's chambers, Mr Lawson presiding. The main business of the meet ing was to consider the debtor's statement of his accounts. The debtor is still in charge of the business for oreditors. Since last meet ing £36 has been collected and goods sold. The business at North Shore averaged about £600 a yean The interest and principal paid back since beginning business was £919 The debtor said every penny received went into the business. Some of the inter est paid on loans was 20 per cent. Mr Chadwick asked if the debtor knew that

it was unlawful to transact business without proper books. The debtor said there were other persons in business who kept no books. The meeting did not think this sufficient answer. One creditor said that the state ment did not afford a full view of the business. £1,676 has been paid away since he went to Devonport, and £1,919 paid for interest and principle. The most of the borrowed money was got in the Queen street business. Mr Chadwick showed that if books had been kept, the debtor could not have been ignorant of his positiion. Mr. Gardner seemed willing to give all possible infor mation to the meeting and answer what questions he could.

The question was asked—" What shall we do for the estate ?" Mr Sharland said that a full investigation should be made for "the debtor to clear himself. The present in debtedness of Mr Gardner is about £1031 14s. The debtor aaid that he had Mends who would guarantee Ss. Gd. in the £, and this was his offer. This amount to bo paid in ten days.

TELEGRAMS.

TJio East Coast Soat

Napieu, this day.—Thomas Tanner, who unsuccessfully opposed Mr W. 0. Smith at last general election, has beon asked to stand for Tauranga, and boon prourieed the support of Mr SUcohan's Committee and of Trade and Labour Society. Mr Tanner is a lfree Trader and Proviiicialish

CiiiiiSTCHLH'.cjx, this day.—At the R.M> Court yesterday, Win. JVlohr1 and A' F JDougksworo committed for frifdon ar-hhi-'A of assaulting a;i old man mimed Treirrvvyn'ii ou Madras railway bru! K e at midniL'bt'on Saturday, and robbing Lim of a parcel con taining a suit of clothos. Pharoah Douglas who_ "was acoused of being concerned in the affair, was discharged.

FIRE IN QUEEN-STREET.

ALLEN'S WHOLESALE! WAREHOUSE

GUTTED.

Great excitement was caused in town last evening by an alarm of fire rung out shortly before six o'clock. " The outbreak was found to have occurred in the upper portion of tho building in Queen-street known as Hesketh and Aitken's seed store. The top story is occupied by Mr John Allon, wholesale soft goods warehouseman, and contained his stock, and it was on this floor that the fire originated. Mr Allen closed his part of the promises at five o'clock, and left for hie home in Ponsonby, and about half an-hour afterwards several persons in Queen-street observed smoke ascending from the roof and windows. The alarm was rung, and the Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps were on the ground in a few moments. By this time, however, the whole compartment was on fire, and the flames were blazing furiously above the roof. Leads of hose were taken up the etaircase.and also through the front window by means of a ladder. The task of the branchmeu was not by any means a pleaeant one, dense volumes of smoke rendering it a difficult matter to get at the seat of the fire. Thepressureof water, however, wasgood, and within tea minutes from the first alarm tho fire was practically got under. The smould ering matoridl had to be saturated with water to prevent any danger of further outbreak, and consequently a great deal of damage has been done to the goods by water as well as by fire. While the Brigade were engaged in the extinction of the fire, the Salvage Corps covered Messrs Heeketh andAitken^ Btock with tarpaulins, to protect it as far as possible from damage by water. An inspec tion of the premises to-day shows that the damage to the building is confined to the top story. The roof and ceiling have been destroyed, and a good deal of damage done to the walls. Very great damage has been done to Mr Allen's stock, which was prin cipally opened up. Piles of blankets and other drapery goods have been charred and further injured by tho smoko and water. Mr Allen fays )m stock was worth £3,000, and he estimates tho damago ot nearly £2,500. He wan insured for £2,200 in tho Colonial Office, mid £700 of this amount was ro insured in the Phrenix. The insurance people expect that only one half of the policy will bo loss. The middle Btory was unoccupied. Meesrs Hesketh and Aitken's stock was injured to the ex tent of £120, but they are insured for £•200 in the South Britißh. Mr Davidson carried on the business of wine and spirit merchant in tho rooms behind Hesketh and Aitkes's shop, but his stock has sustained no damago. The building was insured by Mr A. Buckland in tho South British for £1,000, and the damage will be covered by £200 or £300. Nothing has been discovered respect ing the origin of the outbreak, but there is nothing suspicious connected with it, There was no fire used in the top story yester day, or indeed at any other time. Mr Allen baa been in business thero for a couple of years. Wo are told that one or two grenades would have been Euffi cient to have killed the flames if they had been used by Constable Christie at the time ho entered the premises after the discovery of the firo, and that even if the Fire Brigade had had a supply they could have completely extinguished the firo with less than a dozen grenades. We believe Superintendent Hughes has ex pressed his desire to have a supply, and also that it is the fact that the Fire Brigade and Police Stations in America are supplied with them. As to the fire at the Public Library chimney, it is said that one grenade would have beon more than enough to have extinguished it. Another Alarm of Fire. The Fire Brigado had left the fire in Queen-streot for a very short time, when, about eight o'clock, a second alarm was rung out from the city bellp. A telephone message from the Police Station intimated that the outburat was at the Free Public Library, and thither the 'Brigade at once proceeded, followed by a great orowd of people. It was found that the kitchen chimney of Mr Shillington's residence was on fire, and that there was no cause for Borious alarm. Several firemen mounted the roof and covered the chimney, whilst the hand pump was applied from below, and in a few minutes all signs of danger hod disappeared.

AN IMPULSIVE IRISHMAN.

Public Apology by a Priest,

(From Our Special Reporter.)

Wellington, this day. Mr McAlistek, Mr Tole'a private secre tary, is an exact type of a fino generous hearted hasty young Irishman. It appears that Mr McAlister hoaiing that a priest at Wairarapa had aspereed tho character of his eister, n Mrs Redmond, he at once ob tained loave, and took train for Mastorton, On interviewing "his reverence " astowhat ho had been saying against the character of his sister, the priest (Fathor Tracy) replied, "Your Bister has no character." .McAliater naturally lost his tompor and gave the priest a tongue lashing. Some friends of tho priest secured the enraged private secre tary, Mho was handed over to tho village bumble and illegally incarcerated. The matter was, however, eubeequontly settled, and the following advertisement in this even ing's. " Post 11 and "Press" explains itself:— " Masterton, June 22nd, ISSS. To Mr J P McAlister, Wellington. Sir,—l beg to re tract all the statements which I have made against th» character of your sister, Mrs Redmond, and declare tho same to be un founded, and to express to you my regret for having taken tho steps which I took on Saturday last, 20th met., causing you to be given into custody.—Yours truly (Signed) Patrick Tract, Catholic priest/

THE CHARGE OF SMUGGLING.

Captain Mnnro Fined £SO.

Wk oontinue our report of this case from lasl evening :—

Michael Jordan, fireman, working his paesaee rom Kosario. South America, said between Mauritius and Dunedin ho went down with the acconfljnato and relieved theapprentlceatohang ing some of the snear from one baft into another. Tiiey used empty bags brought from the Mauritius. A piece o£ tin, sharp at the point, was inserted between tho plaiting of the mats, and the sugar ran out into the empties. A email quantity was taken out cf eadn, apparently making no difference in the bags. Before arriving at Dunedin ho filled one bag. When they arrived at Lyttelton six or seven bags were filled in the same way. Ten of these baiß were put away by him in the tank, under orders from the mate. Mr* Mason was the chief officer theD, but left the ship at Lyttelton. Tho sugar was used as ship's stores.—By Mr Hesketh: Did not know why Mr Mason left the ship. Could not say that the bags of sugar were paid for by the captain, and that the nate wa3 discharged in consequence of not keeping proper tally. Would not say that the cargo was put on the sugar to prevent its boing pilfered. The vessel was full of cargo.— John Jfarreli, ablo seaman, depoeed that he shipped at Lyttelton, and was set to work at the sugar. Ho helped to lower bags of sugar from tho tank to tho lazaretto. The captain was not on board at the time. Had plenty of sugar coming to Auckland. It was white crystalised. Never had such sugar nt sea beforo. Put the fcugar m tho tank by Davis's order.—James Brady, seaman, shipped with the last witness. Saw tho apcrentlce shifting the sugar. The apprentice called bis attention to it and re innrked: ' we shall have augar on the cheap now. Hp had a diaputo with the captain about washing paint work. The captain placed him in irons. Ho told the captain ho would bo one with him, and when ho got to Auckland he would round upon him.-Mr Hesketh: And you carried out your threat f-Wttaef s: I did; I in formed tho gentleman there (Mr Hill.)-Henry White, apprentice, deposed to chitting tho sugar from ihe tank to the lazarette. He would be afraid of ("ailing again with the captain His l'fe would not be safe. Ho bad been told by Mrs Munro that if he went against the captain it would be hot for him.— By Mr Hesketh: Tbe captain made the sugar reeler. He worked sometimes nt the donkey engine with Mr Davis. - This was tho S^ir'T tJ e Prosecution. For the defence, Mr Hoßkoth called Captain Munro, who deposed that he arrived in Dunodin t.bout a month ago. Hio cargo was sugar for Dunodin and Lyttelton, excepting Bhlp s .storeß, wliioh were put in ac Liverpool. Had been in the sugar trade 14 yearß. At Dunedin iho tally was wrong by 20 pockets. Mr Mason was roeponsioltf. He left money for tho deficiency, which was returned to him by the asonta. He know there wua Mauritius sugar on board. After deliver ing cargo at Lyttelton. made ontrieaatLj ttelton aim Dunedin. His wife genorally made returns of stores. Heard tho boy's statement about making an inatcuraent for extracting sugar. It was untuirs; ha did nothing of the kind;' Ho aekod Mr Parker to allow him tea and sugar out ofthebtorcp. Hogavehimeomo. Told Mr Parker that the crew a sugar was untlcrnoath the wheat, and ho could not get at it. Ho knuw (hero was sugar in the ship somcwhcr.\-By Mr William- K",V?£' 8 Munr° ,B"M'>i«<i tlio victunUing bill. Mr Williamson: Who ia tho captain of the ship ? Liiptiun: "I suppose you think Mrs Munro "is tuo captain, and a very good captain Bhe would uiu.uo, 1 assuro you. I cannot boast of groat education, but sufficient to pass tho Board." -Agnes Munro was examined. She did the clerical work for hor huabund. At Dunedin ana Lyttolton sho made returns according *, ln, s'r"Ctiona from tho Customs offlcors.-By Mr Williamson: oho did nrv. know anything [■••out i:omßL!.iir w.i.j;:, ;■},. hn '■ never been asKert

i.i.>givene<ji,untßo! f.up-.r , ;,-.: k>;oW (hat sucai1 was a.duiii'.mi i ~. i v i. Cook, cabin boy, depoKO-.l to hrwjn;; •)!,■ com elation lie tv,o;:ri the ciqitr.in an.! Mr P.-vk«<-, nnd that thu captain said ho' could not get tho sugar, as it ■™.s buriea under tho wheal>-Tliis closed ipu (Ud id. -Mi TW <i t' i tho Court, in dtfence. - His Worship, jn, Riving J'iiS^ujuii^, ciun.-.'liiCicJ Hie: <^ap tom at lault in not making a due report, but whether wilfully or not, he would not pre tend to say; it waa tho master's duty to see that a proper declaration was made within a certain

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

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W night, but Ngb^iJJ* there is a good deal biwrb. n B n P> buryVogelitee.who.asHa'veaSdrt object to the constitute of the Mill!^ like the taxation proposals of the f '^ ment as little as they Hk o ih * I ~ **' Radical politics, and lo £ S^^ pearanceg go, of all the vuln6rafeftnUP the Ministerial policy, M«bb most vulnerable^'. t he mftt 0" umte an opposition. For th« T'^ *** weakness of the Miniate l 8 ??•» «« their extreme anxiety to meef tlr^l^ everybody on all subjects. I&'mSt^" of nicknamed them the "mJ™ I**^ Ministry. 11 ■™c°mmodatiag Colonel Botiltala. Mr Wakefield in tie «s„*,» Government "jockeyed" ColnSi S^ th 6 out of the paymalteraUp o Dl^ Auckland, and then offeiel himK? at trip as salve. I have hoardl WS y(% it is intended to offer hhSI2E? 1 T under the Hospitals and ChaVffi^ tion Act, and the fact that hf- Instil» specting New BottSi %s?%j"||f:h -institutions favours this idea Are* HiU and fcjjj^^ Mi- Peacock aeked the Mfnt.fcu ,■« Works whether the Sfifif 0 Bist inopeuing communiimHrml I "Ottl(12M> Hill and KfigSSSSS^Awk separated by a gully 130 fit v?' M* distance between the t w f' nn t?P »^ reality only a quarter of TJP& h> existing circumstances all whtel hSFt* to go three aud aquK JS^°ias from one to the (ff^'1"'!* replied that theplansbiidWn Jr 84?^ the engineers. One (*£(&» temporary nature, andconsiefedoJ ahri,? a which, with approaches wS ' . d^ei The other (Mr W. H.| a 2\ *m ««. pensive affair, estimated tocoELfV* near £10,200. This mZ CSS* 1 culvert, and a 50 foot bank: «i n^ 6 compensation claims., The (CJ. " M promised nothing definite, and Z S were handed to Mr Peacock? W? ott' The Cofflta Meth. Mr Hobbs gave notice to-day for a le w committee of members representing,!.™! districts to inquire, into^d S^ Mr Hobbs holds that the Act of Si: is inoperative from the fact that S whose trees are infected will not'WUT. mation, as it would nisnlt li|K taxed at bo much a true. MrHohW.H 6: is that the mattershouldbeworkSft Resident Magistrates, imd M \m Sfk considerable trouble ik wU(*&tlL r maUon from America regarding 4X Omission of Tlako County, I am given to understand thai the Pisfen County was left out of tie sohednla of mvw i field counties in the wSS and Powers Bill by mistake/llr' \K has made a note of it, and will i^wae. thing to say on the matter whoa' Mil v discussed. Mr G. F. Richardson has been '&&* Chairman of the Local Bills ftroST and Mr Turnbull of ttje Fublid tMm Committee* Land on the Trunk Un (i To-day Mr Bryce asks whaionanfeof land is provided for eeWeinenWontr tin line of the North Island Hallway, and where The Taxes on Woollens and Boots, Mr. Moss asks also; ii tho Government will communicate'td the ]louße h&|&niu tion which has eonvin«id .them tlikt fc manufacture or boots and uhoa Bod woollen goods reqniresiuifthjSrpMtMßobto enable them to continue these j dustrieß. New Bills. Leave to introduce the following iillj «i!i be asked today: Mr O'Connor, Friondly Societies Act Amendment; Mr Tumbril, tho Hating Act Amendment Mr 'I'ijlol Justices of the Peace Acts Amendment; Mr Xole, Divorce and M Canre< Act Amendment; Mr 0. BucktandJ the impounding Act Amendment; Mrfeeddon, the Miners' Act Amendment, CostofPoUee. Mr Seddon moves for a tutam turning: —(1) The number of police in ili« colony, and the cost per head of maintaining tame. (2) The number of ebonite aid Dorougla in the colony, and the ni of police in each county and borough saparaWy. On Friday Mr Wilson iska if Gflwrnmcnt intend adopting postal di the colony. Annexation of Tonga. Private intelligence haß reached berethat petitions are being circulated ia Tongs praying for annexation w Important Law Amendments. In committee last night iMr Domle Stewart managed to cany the whole of hi» amendment on the Administration ,\Art Atnondment Bill. The effect of tte» practically is: (A) Titlo of purchaser « mortgagee from an executor or attain!* trator is not to be itupeiiohable, although tho latter is acting improperly, (BS I»t' nn executor or administrator shall fetlgn uf be removed by order of tbe Court, (G;Tc enable an executor or adiininißtratof to ap point an attorney the came as a trustee. (D) To enable an executor to eonprowte debts or submit disputes to arbitration, Ministerial ReaWenoea The accounts for furnishing JSinitta1 residences during the recess amounted, |t« said, to £800. Presyterian Property Aot ( . The Presbyterian Church Property M vesta property held by • iie iPresbrtetfM Church in Dew Zealand ifftrOßteeseleHM by the General Assembly of Chriitchnrdi. Subsidies to libraries will be bonded tiiis year. • ■ '". ■'• ':■-■' ■■'"■'■' !- Mr Ormond took his seat iMt eTefflag^ .

"THE LIBRARIAN."

This famous comedy will bo produced fa the first time in Auckland to-night, irhoi the Siver King Company, who have become such warm favourite* w^th tie pnblic, w" be seen in now characters. The curtain rises at S o'clock, and the piece rani till about 10.30. Of this performance a Wel lington contemporary* says:-* hotting both hie sides" held full W» the Theatre Royal last evening, whetfJM intensely amusing comedy entitledigi»» Librarian " was presented to a cnmW house by Messrs McMahon.Bnd Mtcb« clever company. The mlrth : pro^»g episodes that literally 6tud the prodncflw proved irresistible, and theaudience wwe rippling over with laughter nearly W> whole time. After seeing Mr Geo^ Leitch as the Rev. Robert;awj* can easily understand how the J*™W> under its English tide o ,"Th« -™ Secretary," created such! »tonM «3 ment, and has continued to * i»* ( ;«3 houses for months at a stretch, tt"*™"? impossible to describe the m _" ; the comedy, owing *o.it« peoate.W etructlon, but the audience «MJ£Vv. state of merriment all through W»jTr; The Rev. Robert Sparerib.mu«t«« be seen to be appieciated.. "'l^rf, acting of a Bimple enrate who » fied tt the wickedness of ,*•■*£ Babylon was intensely •*££ His make up, bis gestures, and BW» tion, his meek milk-and-*^ nieanour under the meet:^»S provoking circumstances, *Bd S,lTtfi appeals "If I only had a ;fcun!' *S enforced fast, formed a whole «>f?««3 comical that Timon of Athens not, have resisted roaringl^W'S. he been present at the Jheiito"" »^ MrLeitch's singing of *' Tbe£*£i*<rf a Man Who Died," at the command_ mesmeric enthusiast who .»"**S bio an offer of refreshments, and »«"»"L ICB with her "pasßOß,"so tickled tbojoaw^ that we lost count of the pwwpWJ*g d that greotedeach attempted concW^ the song. Those who want • »»J£j{. laugh will got more than their ■« J ( worth it they only drop f, t0 S,bt Leitch in this song. A>*«««ll*^Jii e »i if ho can hope to achieve fj?"*?™* Ro t, e tt than bio impersonation of tie BW*^■■„ Sparerib. which «^J^ I? flr dS* umiteble. Incidental to^herP^,, Maggie Knight will «ng "ConsUmco. An important lnoetin" ira !»j the !'iako County Counoil'a * " t ,, to avail thomedvos of^tho «®r o« from the Mhustor of i»Ji'.' , 4 ; tn (o the w - i i toiifiuwP 10 very largely sigtifd, and Air ieigu posis pewonally taking tl»» -W ort to bngtonthis week, and sparingnoe jt havri the matter referred to swol4 once. i



T IGHT BRAHMA PRIZE FOWLS.— JLJ T. A. Dkas will offer a few more oholoe pens at Arthur's Mart on FRIDAY Next, at 12 o'clock, Ht to compete at the coming Show. Two valuable silver cups will be awarded to this variety. Note.—Mr Dean will not exhibit. —EUeralie, near Auckland, SHPECIALLY CHEAP CLEARING LINES: ---35 Girls" and Maids' Black and Fanoy Cloth Jackets, from Ss 6d, according to siae. The above are under hall warehouse price, 33 Ladies' Black Cloth Fashionable Jaokots; new this season; balance of warehouse stook purchased at a very low price; to be sold at about halt their value. 960 Pairs Girls', Women's, and Men s Hosiery. Travellers' Samples; a great bargain; In great variety. HO Dozen Coats'a beat Sewing Cotton, white and black, 200 yds, Is 3d doa., numbers 10 to 21 only. Nice lot Wool Goods, {rein 6d. Austrian Ruks, 6s 9d; worth 9a 6d. Having an over-stock ot Cheap Clothing, will, previous to Stocktaking, sell at about $9 per oent. discount. —' White Calico, 2Jd yd; Grey Calico, 2d. Crewdson's Celebrated Calico, 4Jd yd; is 3d by the dozen. Large lot ol Remnants, vevy cheap. Good Coloured Moleskin, Is JJd yd. New Umbrellas, Fur Capes, Frillings, Ulster*. PATTERNS FREE BY POST. Freight Paid on Parcels over £2 In value. WILLIAM R, BRIDGMAN, 28S Upper Queen-st. SPECIAL NOTICE. I have received my Third Shipment oi AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST OPENED, FSB THE COPTIC, To which I Invite the Inspection ot my Patron* and the Publlo generally. H. L. POSSENNISKIB, MERCHANT TAILOR & HABIT MAKER BHOBTLAND-BTHKKT. R, E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. G.M,, FirstolassHonoursUniver&tty of Glasgow = (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying-in Hospital, Dublin), HA3 COMMENCED PRAOTICIL.IN UPPER QUEEN-STREE^nk In the house lately oooupled by Col. HSvutain. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At home—9 to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m.: also* At Aiokin"b, The Pharmacy, Queen-street, (rora $ to i o'clock in the afternoon. —— NOTION. " " DR. WILKINB, F. R.C. 8., CONSULTING AND OPBRATTNO SURGEON, Is at his Burgery for General Practice and Special Practice-Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.30 to 12.80. Consultation Fees very moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent Beven years at Mooreflelds Eye Hospital, Condon, undor Messrs Bowman and Oritohett, two at Throat Hospital, London, seven , years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Bye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjußts Speotaolea to Sight.— Consnltinu Rooms— Queen-street. Auckland. JUST PUBLISHED AT ALL VBB BOOKSELLERS, AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIC MEDICAL GUIDE, AND BATISTIOAL RECORD 07 JHH POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTION. &Q. ALSO, NSTKS^ON HEAJ/TH AND HYGIENfIV wftliott^ Valuable Inf urination. Price «.< One Smiiraa, FRE.— J. Fernandez, Nawton, having purchased a large portion of the Salvage from the great flro at Messrs Owen and Graham's Warehouse, ho Is now giving Extraordinary Bargains In Men's and Boy's Clothing. The goods ore only damp, not burned. Boy's Col oured Moleskin Trousers, Ss 6d: Men's do, 4s 8d; Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid: Men's Strong Tweed Suits. 18s 6d: Boy's Strong Knloker Suits, 4s 6d; Boy's Cotton Shirts, Is each; American Paper Collers, 6d boxj Boy's Strong Tweed Trowser Suits, m 6d; Men's Hard and Soft Black Felt Hats, 2s 6d each. All other goods equally cheap. Inspection invited.— Fernandez. Drapler and Clothier, Newton. . TMPORTANT "Anr O T I €> B. MILNE AND CHOYCE HAVING OUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND . JACKETS, Bought by their Buyers at a Discount of «0 PER OENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS PRICES, Have resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPBRATE PRICES For the purpose ot clearing them oat at once. The following few QUOTATIONS will prove the Genuineness of the Reductions. OK VERY HANDSOME MANTLES AND JACKETS, In the Latest Stylos, JOB £ b. d. £ b, d. 15 0 ...... A Bargain even at 2 6 0 2 5 0 ...... .. .. g!5 0 810 0 ..„ 515 3 *60 ../... .. .. 815 0 5 5 0 .. .. 7 10 0 SJ9 0 910 0 6JO 0 .. .. 10 9 0 2jo 0 ...... .. .. mo 0 819 0 .. „ MM 0 The above are REAL BARGAINS, and we would beg our friends to call and secure them, as they are sure to go immediately. MIIjNB AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET, DISEASES OF THE SKIN.— a DR. LEWIS, havintf made a special study of Skin Diseases, both at Home and at Hptorua, New Zealand, may be consulted as follows: At King snd Sons' Chomiste,Queen street, 11 to 12noon, daily; atHaßlett's, Chem ist. Queen-street, 12 to 1 p.m.. daily; at his Private Residence, College Road, near Three Lamps, 9 to 10 a.m. and 5.30 to 7.80 p.m. Q.OLDEN riBM TmLOUR, MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEST IMPROVED ROLLER PROCESS, BY RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BELFORD MILLS, TIMARU. The First Shipmbnt is Just to Hand, TO BAKERS- Do you- want a White and Gigantio Loaf 1 The GOLDEN GEM Flour will recom mend itself; it excels both in colour and strength. TO STOREKEEPEHS— Note the Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- If you desire (and who does not?| to obtain a superior and reliable flour, Insist upon having the "GOLDEN GEM." The machinery by whioh it is manufactured is upon the Hungarian Roller Process: It haß recently lieen erected at vast cost, and there is nothinit to equal it in the Southern Hemisphere; 1 Ti le ""denied is the solo agont for Auck land and tho Province ond haa marto arrange ments for regular shlpm cnr3. A parcel of fifties (conspicuous brand) packed in sacks is ere route in the Ohau w Orders are now being booked, and will be nilea stbictly in accordance ■with priority. ALFRED JOWITT, WHOLESALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT AND IMPORTER, CVSTOMS-BTBEEI EABK



FURNITURE s K.XJti;Jcj CARPETS FURBITURK TjlTT>"lj* CARPETS FURNITURE W} I XLJjJ CARPETS FURNITURE iTTTTStR CARPETS FURNITURE _lj XJIV-CJ CARPETS SALVAGE FURNITURE SALVAGE FURNITURE BESS THAN 1 PRICE. LESS THAN 3 PRICE. WE SHAfcL SELL OCR >*/% BRUSSEL CARPET 3 FOR 5 s 6 P' AND gS ONES FOR 4 s 6 D> FOR A FORTNIGHT DURING OUR SALE. Qftßi'lck'&"OßAN WELLar<; SeiifagChairs _ Less than Half Price. > WE'ARE" REALLY' 'seiilng "ail' Carpets' 'at Great Reductions. Tapestry, Is 6d por yard. SALVAGE TABLES for OffloeVand'Parlours. Salvage Chosta Drawers, Washstands. ALL"' KINDS "" OB I FURNiTURK'' AT' RE DUOKD PRICES at our TEMPORARY PREMISES, WELLESLEY-ST. EASTT SUITES OF F'tfRNITUR" E 'rWucED." " " " j OCOABIONAL CHAIRS REDUCED, , r PERAMBULATORS REDD^kD. SEOUHB SOME OF THB BAB«AINS is FUENITUBB AND CARPETS AX rXARHeK AND /^RANWBBtU Tbmpo«a«it Pakuisbs, ■WBSKLESLEIW3»REET BAST. OBMO W D 8 SWISS CIGARS Hare been recognised as the BBST for halt a century. "VTBW STORY! NEW STORY I IN NEXT SATURDAY'S "STAR" SUPPLEMENT Will appear the Opening Chapters of A SHIP OF '49, A ROMANCE OF CALIFORNIA, IN THREE PARTS, BRET HARTE.