COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c.. To-night.

Opera House-" The Pearl Divers," 7.15. Theatro Royal - Profcaeor and Mrs Baldwin, 8 Devonport Trinity Church-Sacred Muaic, 8. Mothodlat Lo.-al Preachers' Association— Meeting in Free Melho.liat School-room, 7.30. Auokland Tabernacle-Limelight Entertain ment in aid of Sundny-sohoo , 7.30.

Foro3tors'Hall_L*'cluro by Mr James Morrl", "Rovi«w of Mr McNau.t.t'a Reasons lor his Belief." 7.30.

V M.O. A.—Lecture. "Relioa of Unwritten History," by Joßiah Martin. Esq., 7.30.

Parnell Hall-Dramatic and Musical, 8.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

O. A. Stoven—Frui; and Ornamental Trees, 2 p.m.

It. Arthur-Homestead Sites, Northcote, 3 p.m.

Samuel Cochrane & Son-Fnrnitura, 11 a.m. L. W. Eaton—Fruit, 10 a ni. Jolin Loydoti—Household Furniture, etc., 11,

Chief Post Office, Auckland.

Mails will close as under :—

Tina Day. For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, Wafpn. Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Waitakl, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 15th inst.

For Port Fitzroy, Tryphen.i, and Oknpu, per Argylo, at 7 a.m. For Walwora, 'to Kapa, and Warkworth, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, nnd Kamo, per Glenolc, at 2 p.m. For Katl Kati, Aongateto, Tauranga, &c, por Rotomahana, at. t'.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 30 p.m. Monday, August 17. For Coromandel. perCaromandel.at 11.30 a.in. For Waitara and Southern ports, por Orori, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Augiut 18. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawoa, at It a.m. Por City of Sydnoy, as follows :- For Navigator islands, banrtwioh Islands, Unltod Statoa of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central snd South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, Et 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m, Money orders, 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and nowsoapora. at 11,30 a.m. Lato letters, beating an extra feo of six pence in addition to the postage, will hs recoived by the Mail Aijeni on' hoard the steamer up to the time or er.tUng, This, 'oiui wlli bo rlu" In Lonllor. ;m Friday, Sept. 25, IfSS

Tuesday. 25th inst.

Eor Friendly Islands, Samoa, Rarotongn, and Tahiti, por Janet Niooll, at 1 p.m. (Signed) S. B. BIS*?, Chief Postmaster. Chiof Post-offlce. Aickland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Ao"Ci*CL-«ND-Thiß evening, 9.32; tomorrow morning, 9.53.

MANUkAi* Hkads—To-morrow morning, 0 12; tc-morrovv afternoon, 0.3a. Kaipara Hicads—To-morrow morning, 1.12; to-morrow afternoon, 1 33.

SCNBKT.—This evening—s.22. So'NKlse.—To iiiwruv.- inoriiirfT-B 4j. MoON'a Age.—First Quarter, lSih, l."ti a.m.

TEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomatidna, from Thames, to-day, 1.30 p.m. Coroiuaiidol. from Coromandel, to-morrow, 5

p.m. Ar^ylw, from Mercury Bay, Saturday, early Clausnan, frim Tauranga, to-morrow, early i; Suva, from Southern ports, Saturday Kaikoura. from Plymouth, Tuesday City of Sjdnsy. from Sydney. Tuesday Janet Niooll, from Southern ports. August 20 Australia, from San Francisco. August 22 Dorio, from London, August 31 [For projected departures see shipping ad- and mail notices.]

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Gienelg, bb.. Johnson, from Whangarei Wnltaki, s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei TODAY. Wollington, s.s.. Stephenson, from Russell Arawata, «.s , Cromarty, from Fiji Qaeen. schooner, Jones, from Hokianga Aurora, schooner, Watt, from Nounieu, Griffin, (lehciG.cr.Cls.". from Rmsell Aijiarta ioh-onv.'. *-'i>, Tim. from Mongonui Fanny K'-ily, ketch VVillinn.i. from Mongonui

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, s.s.. Farquhar. foe Tauranga Argylo, s.s., Amoiiuo, fioui Mercury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Aurora, from Norfolk Island and Noumea —40 tons maize, 9 tons drum pipes, 1G Cdßlts and 70 hides, 9 bugs seed.

Per Arawata, from H"ij i—933 buncht a bananas. 29 drum- iuola^ses, 53(1 hacks cocoanuis. lo qtv caska whisky, 11 Baoks peanuts.

iNWAhDS Coastwise.—Paku, from Whanga rei, with 20,00jft timber; Dovuraa, from Whangarei, with 1(10 bushels aand; Petrei, from Whangarei, with 17 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.— Paku, for Tairua > Doveron. for Cape Colvillo; Petrel, for Thames 1 Fanny Kelly, for Monu-onui; Norah. for Ken nedy Bay ; Janet, for Whangarei Heads.

The schooner Orpheus left Noumea on the 25 ;h July for Loog Island, for the purpose of loading guano for Auckland.

The briganline Stanley and s.s. Gienelg were docked this morning for cleaning.

Tho a.s. Wellington arrived from Russell and Northern ports early to-day. Passengers:— Messrs A. Wilson, Caulton, Welby, Buohanan, Irving, Beale, Scott, btaby, Mrs Chrester, a prisonor, and i in tho steerage.

The Samonn schooner Fogola has been wrecked at Niuaf ou. No lives were lost.

The barque Norway cleared at tho Customs thl3 afternoon for Whangaroa. Passenger—Mr Amber Knowles.

The b.s. Gleuolg arrived Irom Whanaarei laßt evening with tho following passengers :-Hisses Howard and Holmes Messrs McLeod, Simpson, Sibley, Liurance. Owen, Coesar, Hart. McLean, McKenzie, McKay, Holingson, Conaghan, Waters, Smith.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last evening. Passengers: - Messrs Elliott, Lindsay, Rawnaley, Grahaine, Lynn, Mathias, Gould, J. McKay, Worthington. Dunklin, Noka, CarßO, Armstrong, Jobsoii, Mrs Mathias, and Miss Bvana.

The s.s. Wairarapa left Russell for Sydney yesterday afternoon with 160 tons cargo, ex Arawati. from Fiji, and the following addi tional passeogere :- Messrs Welby, Irving, Wilson, Coulton, and Mrd Keid.

The s.p. Tarawera left for Melbourne via the South at noon. Passengers for Napier:—Mes dames Neal and child, Cruickshank and Scott, Miss Graham, Mr Brown. For Wellington: Messrs Engster, Swanson, Hardy. It. Cook, Kcnrlck, Nolan, Firth, H. J. Hallday, R K. Graham, Major Wilson. Mr and Mrs Withy. For Lyttelton: Miss Binney, Messrs Heobold, Olair. Hartsbome, Auatin, and Poscon. For Melbourne: Mr Morris.

The U.S.S. Co. has decided to take the B.s. Hero off the Fiji and Melbourne trade, and to replace her with the Mawhera. The latter is a ve=»el of 531 tons gross register, and carries 600 tons of cargo. She has good passenger accommodation and steams well. She waß ex pected at Lovuka on or about the 19**h inst. The Hero is expected to anlve at Dunedin at an early date.

THE AURORA.

Tha fore-and-aft schooner' Aurora returned from Norfo k Island and Noumea early this morning, after a very stormy voyage, during which she is reported ta have behaved splendidly. CaDt-Wait reports:—Left Auckland 21th June for Norfolk Island and Noumea, with Keht southerly wind, which carried us as far as tho Kawau, where wo were becalmed 21 hours. Then got light S.E. winds, which hauled into the N 111., with heavy rain, on the 30th. When IU miles N.W. of Capo Brett, encountered a strong N.W. gale, which continued for 21 hours, tho schooner being hove-to. A heavy sea broke on biard and stove in ono eido ot the boat. Attotwards we had a continuation of N. W. nnd W winds till arrival at Norfolk ou the 10th Juiy Loft again on the llth. Arrived Noumea on loth. Left asraln 23rd, returning to Norfolk on thy 28th. Loft for Auokknd 29th. Had a rouah-weather passage. Took shelter in Ruaaell on th- Bth inst., and left on the 12th. with N.W. wind arriving as above. Passengers: -Mr P. Ivera'on, Misses Allen and Christian.

MISSING SCHOONER.

It is now nearly four months sinco the schooner Sea Breezo sailed from Lovuka for Sydney and no tidings of her have since come to hand There is, therefore, iio room for hops that sho has escaped serious accident. If not utter disaster. It io, however, quite possible thatonly tho former may be the case, and that ahe may have boon plekod up by some of the known dan gers lying between Fiji and Sydney.-" Fiji Times." July 22.

THE ARAWATA.

Iha ss. Arawata arrived io-dayat7a.m. She sailed from Levuka at ti a.m. on tho 7th inst. arrived at Suva at 11.30 a.m.,nnd sailed at*l.3o n m • passed Mount Washington at 11 pm„ arrived at Russell at 7 a m. on tho 12th inst., and sailed again at 6 pm. on the 13th inßt. Had strong S.and S. W. winds and sea throughout the passage. Passengers :-Saloon: Mrs Muiss and child Mini Peokhain, Messrß W. A. Morris, S. F Page F. W. Howard, F. A. Farrar, J. C. J. Potts Henry Anson, and 9 steerage. From Russell (saloon). Mrs Collins. Dr. Hall, Messrs Williams. Marshall, Parker and Bennett. We are indebted to Mr Robert Guy, pursor, for press parcels, reports, otc.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pout Chalmers, yesterday.—Sailed: Hua roto, for Sydney, via Wellington.

Sydney, August 13.-Salled, this afternoon: R.M S. City of Sydney, for San Francisco, via Auckland; Wakatipu, for Wellington.

Napier, yesterday.—Sailed: Suva, for Auck land, 1 p.m.

New Plymouth; this day.—Arrived: Oreti 1 from Manukau. noon.

Port Ciuh_khß, this day.—Sailed: Janet Niccol, for Auckland, via intermediate torts, at 9 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

BVBNINB Stab Oflice. this day. Mr Alfred Buckland's Fep.irt.—At the Haymarket on Friday. Augu t 7 loose fodder brought from 3s io 5s 3d the cwt. but the greater part from 3s 31 lo 1»; oats, Is lid to 2t; maize, 2s lid; wheat, 2a 5d to 2h 81 the bushel; chaff. £3 I7s 6d the ton. Go d horses were in hetteriiiquiry. Heavr .irau<bt sold ht £21 lis to £25; medium draught, £S to £16. Thedrauuhten tlroNever Mind Him. £80; thorough- r.-d Leoni. das, £20. At the hido and skin Bale on Tuesday, llth tat, hides maintained lato values; best quality biought 3|d and Id J the lb. Tallow, I9j

Ito 20a the owt.; sheepskins, Is Ud to 3s 7d eaoh. At Remuera on Thursday, dairy oattleat their profit ranged from £1 10s to £6 10s each. Fat ra*tle In full numbers. 30 trucks received from Waisato. Prices wore consequently irregulir, but somo drafts beinK withdrawn, prices ralhod, and en the wholo lust week's values w. re sus tained. Sheo? were yarded In much less num bers than usual and sold fairly well. Calves: Plontiful, and in request. Porkers: In btisk inquiry, and satisfactory prioes throoghout tho sale, and well-bred storo pigs wero at higher valuea than for some weeks. Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Re port.—Horses : Thnre haa boon nothing very notoworthy in the horse market; but a limited number woro brought forward, and thoro waa an ab-enoe of strangers; prices wero without alteration. An h vera«e number wore submitted by auction at the Durham Yards on Friday. Competition was Blow, but a good umnj changed owners that had previously failed to do no; priooa woro much tho same as the previous week. Wool, hides, and skins: Short supply, demmd good. Cuttle: Activity has charac terised the market. Thore was a Blight improvement in tho demand for dairy stock, ai.d a marked one for both atorea and tatl'e*stß resuliine in an advance of from 5s to 108 per head. Tho supply at Newmarket was ecaroely so la' go as usual but thoro was a good muster at I'ukHk'iheon vv e dni>bday. There was a alight impiovemontin tho valuo of good dairy cows. Storo steers wore in great request, and for fat beaats competition was keen at from 20s to 23s por 1001b. Thero woro no notewoihy altera ions on laiit week's quotations for other description* of stock. Sheep: Tho market yards were well filled on Tuesday, hut bidding was slow, and prices were exceptionally low, ranging from Is 4d to Is 7d per 81.. Piga vory Bcarce. Thero is an unaatisfled demand for dairy -fod porkers. Mebsks G. W. Binney and Co. report that at their weekly salo on Tuesday of wool, hides, skins, and tallow, a largo quantity ot hides camo forward, competition being keen for all good parcels. Firet-claBS heavies sold at from 3§d to lid ; medium and light. 2Jd to 3}d; calf skins, 3Jd to 4Jd per lb; butchers' and bred skins, Is lid to 3s 4d; station, la to la 3d each; tailow, £18 10s to £21 per too.

Births.

JONES.-On August 14, at. her roiidonoc, Swanuon-strce', tho wifo of D, R. Jones of a sou.

Deaths.

COP3KTT.—On August 11, at her residence, Arawa-street (oiF Oarlton-Gore Road), Auck land Jean Mat well Catnpboll, reliot of tbo lato ltobort Telfer Cirbett, M.D., F.F.P.S.G.. &c, J.P., formerly Senior Surgeon Glasgow Royal Infirmary, and late of Brooklauds, Tuakau. Tho funeral will leave her late rosidonco for Church of England Cemetery, Otahuhu, to morrow (Siturdaj), at 1 p.m. CROMWKLL._On August 10. at hia residence. Laurel Villa, Arch Hill, after a long and pain ful Illness, Alexander Cromwell; aired 72 years. Tho funeral will leave tho above address on Sunday next, at 3 pm. Friends will please accept this invitation. MARTIN.—On August 12, at Duke-strent, Now ton, of inflammation r.f the lungs. Alfred, tho belovid and only ion of Frederick and Juno Martin, late of Marton, Rangitlkoi; ag«d 18 years. The funeral will leavo his lata rosidonco on Sunday, August 16, at 2 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Inquiring Ratepayer.—The City Councillors who retire from ofllco on the 10th of next month aro:—A. Kidd (East). M. Montague (North), T. T, Masefleld (South), A. Devore (Ponsonby), E. A. Mackechnie (Grafton), and H. T. Garratt (Karangahape).

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 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.

There is a concurrence of opinion in the press comments on the Supple mentary Financial Statement, that the Colonial Treasurer has signally failed to grapple with the financial exigencies ol the colony. The measures he proposes are makeshift ones, which at the utmost will only overcome temporary difficulties leaving toothers the task of setting the finances of the colony in order. The Opposition press is not alone in adopt ing this view, which is re-echoed by Ministerial organs like the "Otago Daily Times" and the Wellington "Post." The country is, in fict, getting alarmed and wearied of Vogelian finance. The Supplementary Statement is an admission that the original Budget was wholly unreliable in its estimates, and after the revenue returns had made this evident, instead cf boldly facing the financial difficulty, the Treasurer has endeavoured simply to provide for his own time, by [post poning obligations that ought to be met, and paying out of loan for ser vices that should be defrayed from revenue. The House of Representa tives ir, also fully satisfied that the Treasurer has no magician's box out of which he can draw wonderful panaceas for all the ills a colony can become heir to. His remedy of endless borrowing and postponement of payment is not properly appreciated, and members are unwilling to follow where they cannot see the way. A majority of the House has unques tionably lost confidence in the Govern ment, and the expulsion of the Ministry now turns only on the question whether the Opposition can find a commons basis of action in moving against the Cabinet.

City Retrenchment.

Another step in the direction of retrench ment was made by the City Council last night through the adoption of tho recom. mendation that the City Engineer shall re duce his department to the ordinary standard, upon the basis of his late report, as soon as practicable, and that in the future ho shall report to the Pinanco Com mittee when extra labour is required. In our report elsewhere, some figures adduced by Cr. Upton aro given to show tho extent of the saving effected by the proposed new establishment. Although this reduction may at first Bight appear to bo very large, and such as will go far to put tho Council's finances on a thoroughly sound footing, it should not be forgotten that the effect for tho ourrent year will only amount to seven-twelfths of £13,500, as five months of the current year will have passed before this reduction oan possibly take effect. The Council has still ample reason for pursuing its in quiries into the possibility of finding further means of supplementing the step taken last night.

Our weekly marker, price-list will appear to-morrow. Butter remains at last week's quotations, but eggs have fallen to lOd per dozen wholesale, and le per dozen retail. The gum market is dull, and pricos un changed, the supplies for the month so far being about 200 tons.

The Grasmere troubles were to have come before the Police Court to-day, but have been adjourned till noon on Monday. The charge against Brown has been withdrawn, The market is quiet, but firm. There is a steady demand for Cambrias at 245, and very few sellers at that price. Devons have changed hands at 2s 9d to 3s. Manukaus at 2s lOd and 2s lid, and buyers at the latter figure. This Company hopes to commence work from the Waiotahi mine next Monday. Darwins are slightly weaker, but holders have every confidence in tho future of this mine. Saxons aro asked for at Ib 3d; Colonial Banks are wanted at 41s 6d; New Zeafar.d at £21 7s 6d ; Gas firm at £10 7s 6d.

At the Polico Court, before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M., Raymond Maltby was charged with stealing £25 on board the Janet Nicoll, the money being the property of Ernest Priztoff. The case was remanded till the 22nd, the steamer having gone South, Bail was enlarged. Other cases which came before the Court) are reported elsewhere.

Amongst tho passengers by the Arawata, which arrived this morning, was Mr Henry Anson, acting Colonial Secretary of Fiji, who iB on leave of nbsence. Mr Anson went South in the Tarawera this aftornoon in order to meet the Tainui at Lyttelton, and by her make a voyage to England.

A telegram just received by Mr H. B. Morton advißes the Whampoa'a departure from Foochow yesterday for New Zealand, with 160 tons cargo for Auckland.

Even apart from tho decision at the Rugby Union Football Association meeting on Wednesday night, tho Ponsonby Club Btrnds undisputed winner of the Senior Cup, while tho Victoria Club is loading for the Junior Cup. It waa agreed nt tho meeting that the Senior Cup be purchased at a cost of £10 10s, and the Junior Cup at a cost of £5 6s. A lady has preeonted badges for tho winning senior team, whilo tho />Fpncintion wilfprovide badges for tho winning junior team.

Our Wellington correspondent, telegraph ing to-day, states that Mr Dargaville has collected from the Auckland Members of both Houses £33 in aid of tho expenses of tho Artillery Band in the Wellington Band Contest.

In Chambers this morning Mr .Tiißtice Gillios granted probate iv re Tamati Ngaporo, Robert Graham, and Isnbolla Berger (deceased), and ordered lettors of administration to bo issuod in re John Down (deceased.) In re Kempthorno nnd anothor v. Kempthorno and others, Susan Kompthorne waa appointed trustee of fund in Court Loavo was given to register copy of will of W. D. Carruthers (deceased.) Tho hearing of tlio Harbour Board's compensation claim against tho Minister of Public Works was adjourned sine die.

The mail steamer City "f Sydnoy, with tbo homeward 81m Francisco lur.il, lull. Sydney for this port yesterday.

Tho Voluntecrdispliiy to morrow promises to bo (in unusually interesting 11110. Il will bo the largest .-ecu in Auckland for many yenr-e, and will comprise tho following tiiirtcen companies: — Auckland Troop Cavalry, Auckland Naval Artillery, Devon poit Navals, Ponsonby Navals, A Battery Artillery, 0 Battery Artillery, Engineers, Victoria Rifles, City Guards, Hobson Billot-, Votoran Rifle.*, Newton Kitlos, and Ponsonby Rifles. Tbo companies will muster in tbo paddock boliind behind Gov ernment House at 2.30 p.m., and march to tho Domain. Notices from tho captains of tho various corps appear in our advertise ment columns.

Tho City Council hns boen advieod by letter of tho dospatoh por Euterpe from Leeds of a stone-breaking machino, which both officials and Councillors doclaro was nover ordered. Meantime tho local agont through whom tho order purports to have come has departed for " fresh woods und pastures now." It is apparent that some one has either blundered or done something calling for harsher definition.

The prisoners, Charles Little and John Dignnn, or Dinnon, were brought up on the second and third charges of stealing a dingy and punt. Dignan was sentenced to two months' and Little tn one month's imprison ment in Mount Eden Gaol. The hearing of the charges of breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Charles Purdon, of VYhun gaparoa, and larceny of tho yacht Arid,will be taken on Thursday, 20th inst.

His Excellency the Governor has boen pleased to namo the battery at tho North Head " Fort Cautley."

Tho instruction given on Tuesday last by theHaibour Board to its Engineer to confer with the City Engineer with tho view of preparing plans of roads on proposed Free man's Bay reclamation is likely to lend to immediato action. At tho meeting of the City Council last night, tho City Enginoor reported as follows :—" The plans for pro posed new road between New street and Freeman's Bay aro about completed, and will bo submitted to the Harbour Board Engineer to-morrow for his opinion as to how they will work in with the proposed roads across tho Bay, and when dealt with they will bo laid beforo tho Council for con sideration."

Tho Mayor of Wollington is moving in tho direction of bringing tho Contagious Diseases Act into operation in that city.

Dr. Dalziel is gazetted as additional public vaccinator^for Drury district, and Dr. Hoyto as public vaccinator at Tauianga.

At midnight on Thursday the residence of MrJunie.l O'Shea, in Bed well street, VVol ington. was totally destroyed by fire. Thero was no insurance, but the furniture was saved

In ordor to encourngo small farmers to emigrato to this Colony, the Government of New Zealand have agreed to pay half the expenses of sending Mr \V. Courtney, of Taranaki, to England to lecture.

An advertisement headed "A Contrast," in which Mr Gerald Maesoy's namo was includod with the names of a numbor of atheistical celebrities, appeared inndvor tontly in our advertising columns on Mon day. This is not fair fighting, and tho advertisement should not have appeared. Mr Massey stands on his own bottom as a writer and lecturer, and ought not to bo prejudiced by boing classed with men whose opinions he, in many instances, strongly dissents from, and for whose act'.ons he is certainly no apologist.

Tho organ which Professor Brookes has as first prize in his art union is now on exhi bition at Messrs Hoffman and Co 's Queen street, where it will remain on inspection for a few days.

Profoseor Brookes's panorama was pro duced again at St. James's Hall last even ing. There was a good attendance, and the exhibition appeared to afford the spec tators considerable satisfaction. Tbo pano rama will be shown in the Tabernacle Schoolroom this evening.

A recital of sacred music is to bo given this evening at Holy Trinity Chinch, Devon pott, the object being to raise funds in connection with tho building of that edilico. A most attractive programme of vocal and instrumental solos, duets, &c, is to bo sub mitted, whilo anthems and sacred pioces will be rendered by tho choir, under the leadership of Mr Bartley, Mr A. Bartley presiding at the harmonium. No charge is to be mado for admission, but this laudable effort on the part of tbe choir will no doubt meet with a ready response from tho con gregation when the collection is taken.

The cab perambulating obstruction came up last night at the City Council, on Cr. Aickin's motion, when Cr. Goldio moved as an amendment that the question be deferred until a case now pending judgment had been decided. Cr. Aickin pushed his mo tion, to insure the matter being dealt with promptly by the Legal Committeo if the decision were adverse. However, through an error in counting hands, tho Mayor declared the motion to be lost, although the mover of the amendment detected the blunder. Citizens complain bitterly of the hindrance to traffic in such crowded thoroughfares as Quoon-street, caused by the practice referred to.

The funeral of tho lato Captain Wm. Smith took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the Hospital at 3 p.m It was at tended by a large number of friends of the deceased.

Iwo original tales wore read last evening at the meeting of tho Newton Mutual Im provement Society. One, by Mr W. Atkin, waa entitled "An Old Fogies Debating Socioty," and the second by Mr Edmonds ,-". n "Force of Habit." Both gentlemen re ceived special commendation from thoso presont. The president, Mr Smeaton, oc cupied the chair.

The Artillery Band, under the conductor ship of Bandmaster Hunter, will play the programme advertised for last Saturday, but which had to bo postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, at the Albert Park, at 2 30 to-morrow (Saturday).

A lecture will be delivered this evening m tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms by Mr Josiah Martin on " Kelics of Unwritten History," which will be a sketch of the progress of man in the most remote ages of prehistoric timo, illu6trated by a large collection of ancient weapons, bronze and stone ornaments and tools, flint and bone implements, diagrams, and pictures photographed specially for the lecture, and exhibited by limelight. Between 50 and 60 views will bo exhibited, and tbe lecture will undoubtedly be very interesting.

A special meeting of tho Waitemata Boating Club was held at the Waitemata Hotel last evening. Mr F. Kackstraw, who occupied the chair, expressed regret that he was unable to remain captain of the Club, and tendered his resignation, which was ac cepted. Mr H. Parker was elected to till the vucancy. It was agreed to accept a challenge from tbo Ponsonby Rowing Club to a football match, and a committee waa appointed to wait upon tbo Waitemata Minstrels with a view of having a benefit in aid of the Club funds. Mr E. Bailey was elected a member of Committee. The re port of tho Hon. Secretary showed that the Club was in a flourishing condition, it was decided to enter crews for regattas at North Shore and at Mercury Bay, and they will shortly commence training for approaching contests in racing wbaleboats. Proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

At the meeting of the Auckland Rugby Union Football Association a letter was received from Nelson, stating that a Union had been formed at that place, and inviting any team going South to call. As all the Southern Unions owe Auckland a visit, this call is not likely to be made for some time. It was agreed that tho Secretary should write to tho Tauranga Club, inviting it_ to send a team to Auckland, and guaranteeing one-half of the net proceeds. If the invita tion is nccoptcd, the match will bo played on the Domain on Saturday week or Satur day fortnight.

The winter entertainments whioh aro being hold in connection with St. Matthew's Church have so far proved most successful. Another of tho series took place laat night, when Mr Joaiah Martin delivered an in teresting and instructing lecture on " Vol canoes," explaining at tho samo timo their origin, and giving a muss ot vnluablo in formation concerning thorn. Key. J S. Hill kindly illustrated the locturo by means of an oxy-hydrogon light, which he lent for the occasion. Tho viows included lovely lake scenery and beautiful scenes on the Weat Const Road. Votes of thanks wore passed to Mr Martin and Rev. Mr Hill at the close of tho lecture.

Mr R. Arthur will to-morrow institute a new system of selling landed property, viz., by assembling purchasers on the ground, and as tho hummer falls tho buyer is placed in immediate possession. Tho land to be sold is situated at Northcote, on Beach Rond, opposite tho Bartley estate. The steamor leaves Auckland wharf at 2.15

Tho Band of Hopo Union choir had ar ranged to givo a miscellaneous concert in Ht. James's Hall on Monday, 24th inst., in aid of tho piano fund, but. ns the ladle* of tho Blu« Ribbon Army bed selected tho siimodnt..' for a wiul reunion. Hit- cilioir has postponed Ihe concert till tho following evening, Tuesday, 2,lth. At HlO usual pnic.iiot last nighl good progress was made with Iho now pieces, winch havo been selected from tlio Crystal l'.daoo pro gt'.-unmos, nnd arc much admired by the members. Full particulars of concert will shortly appear.

Dr. MucMulleii has forwarded to the City Council tho copy of a strongly-worded complaint re the unfurnished state of tho Mortuary which he forwarded to Ihe Colonial Secretary, but which that gentle man advised him to address to tho civic fathers. The doctor complained that the place was " ghastly nnd disgusting to the last dogroc, rt pointed out that ovon such noccssarics as basins, towels, and water wero absent, and that at night post mortem examinations had to be con ducted by candle-light. Ho went on to say :—" After tho last examination I mado, the wifo of tho gontloman whoso remains I had examined had to go to viow the body, as she waß roquirod to givo evidence at the inqueßt. The place had not beon cleaned sinco tho night before, and a largo pool of her husband's blood on the tablo greeted this poor woman's oyes, a sight which almost drovo her mad. The stomach of deconsed, which had beon placed in an ordirary chamber utensil for want of a moro fitting vessel, was placed in tho coffin on his legs. This, fortunately, was not soon by tho wife, but had sho seen it, what would havo boon her feelings ?"—Tho Mayor doubted the liability of tho Council for the furnishing or maintenance of the Mortuary, and the matter was thereforo roferrod to tho Legal Committee for the elucidation of this point.

An interesting entertainment was held last evening in Berosford-streot Hall in con nection with the Mutual Improvement Socioty of the Congregational Church. There was v large attendance The Kov. J. Robertson, M.A., occupied the chair, aud opened tho meeting with prayer, after which ho delivered a few congratulatory remarks. The following programmo was thon gone through in a croditable manner. Pianoforte solo, " Gipsy's Rondo "(Haydn), Mr J. P. Hooton ; recitation, " Defonce of Lucknow," Mr ,T. A, Airston ; song, "Carrier John," Miss Haylcs ; reading, " Buck Fnnshaw's Funeral," Mr J. Clarko ; Bong, "Tho Sailor's Grave," Mr C. H. Mur ray ; rocitntion. "Tho Death of Marmion," Mr W. J. Honry ; pianoforte duot, " Uolden Bells," Misses Hayles; reading, "Mr Bumblo's Courtship," Mr J. A. Airston; song, " The Mountebank," Mrs T. Webb ; reading, "Merchant of Venice," Act I. Scone 3, J. Insull; recitation, "Field of Waterloo," Mr F. M. Hny ; dialogue from " Tho Comedy of Murriago," Messrs Insull, W. J. Henry, J. Clarko, J. F. Colegrovo. This was excellently rondored and loudly applauded. Tho programme was brought to a close with anothor pianoforte solo by Mr Hooton. The entertainment was an unqualiiied succoss.

What an immense improvement I'■ Why, I did not think there was Buch a lame .-h iw Room In Auokland 1 Such are tlio remarks now being made by Visiters as Uioj gaze upon th-i stock if Furnishing Goods in tl c extensive promises of (lurllck & Cranwell, Houso Furnishers.—[Advt.J

THE S.S. KATIKATI SCUTTLED.

Additional Particulars,

By tho arrival of tho Glonolg from Whanga rei last ovoning wo are placed in possession of additional particulars concerning the scuttling of tho Northern Company'sstoamer Katikati, which was biiefly referred to in our last issue. Tho Katikati is an iron screw steamer of 30 tons register, which has been employed as a tender to tho s.s. Gienelg for a fow months past. Eurly yes terday morning sho was coming dowu tho river with a full load for transhipment to the larger steamor, when tho engiueor suddenly discovered that smoke waa coming into the engine-room, evidently from the hold. He guve tho alarm, and the hatches wero speedily removed to permit of investi gation for the cause. This was no sooner dono, howover, than a great volumo of flame burst out from tho hold, a largo quantity of luggago and general cargo in which was burning fiercely. Every effort was mado to got tbo fire undor, and as tho Katikati nearcd tho Gienelg, the crew of tiio latter camo on board, und as sisted in this difficult undertaking, but without success. Tho Katikati was then run alongside of tho wharf and was ecutttled there, thus putting an end to all danger of total destruction oi the vessel by fire. The damago sustained includes the loss of a large quantity of passengers' bag gage, general cargo, and also injury to tho steamer's decks, which will require to be partially ro-laid. Tho steamer sunk in shallow water, and it was expected that she would bo almost dry at low tide, so that no difficulty should be experienced in float ing hor again.

REMUERA HALL

The pleann y, "£100,000" was played last evening in the above hall by a company of amateurs resident in the neigh bourhood. The hall was crowded to excess by a largo and fashionable audience, who, from their frequent applause, evidently thoroughly appreciated the manner in which tho piece ivas produced. The principal lady characters were portrayed by Mrs J. M. Clark and Miss Woolnough in a highly creditable manner. Messrs. J- M. Clarke, Beveredge. and Raneon appeared quite at home in their respective parts. Mr Baker was very good as tho valet, and the make up of Mr Robin was splendid. Mr Digby Tonks appeared to great advantage as the intriguing "Major," and Mr Hutson represented "Mr Pennefeather" exceeding woll. The comedy was produced in a style that was flatttering to the powers of thoso engaged. Tho ever-amusing farce of "Box and Cox" was played at the conclusion of the comedy, and it is needless to state that the audience were kept in roars of laughter throughout. Miss Binney sustained the part of the crusty landlady very well, while Messrs Robin and Hutson displayed great powers as the two leading characters. The wholo affair was a decided success, reflecting great credit on all concerned.

TELEGRAMS.

Robbery from a Railway Station,

Napier, this day.—On opening the rail way station at Ormondville this morning, Mr Douglas, station-master, discovered that the building bad beon entered by tbo back-window ut night, and. two bugs con taining about £'i had beon stolon.

Blenheim, this day.—Mr Harry Mc- Kenzio has been elected Secretary ot Marl borough Racing Club.vica Mr W. F. Terry, resigned. A bankrupt fellmouger named Edwards was fiuod twenty shillings for assaulting the bailiff put in charge of the bankruptcy property by the Deputy Assignee.

Dunebin, this day—Tbo residence of George Smith, South Dunedin, was burned down at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. It was insured in the New Zealand office for £100.

CABLEGRAMS.

(special to press association.)

(Received August 14—11.50 a.m.) New Zealand Frozen Meat. London, August 13.—The shipment of frozen meat by the lonic is in excellent condition. Exhibition of Australian Fish. The Prince of Wales urges that an exhi bition of Australian living fifh, which would bo suitable for acclimatisation, should be made at the forthcoming Colonial Exhibition. Emigration to South Australia. The number of emigrants to be sent out to Adelaide has been reduced to 250. Australian Letters by tho San Foanclsco Route. The Amorican postal authorities are re turning all English letters for Australia sent via San Francisco that are not sealed in closed mails. . * [reuters telegrams.] Lord Carrlngton'a Departuro for Sydney. London, Augußt 13.—Tho departuro of Lord Carrington, the new Governor of New South Wales, has been definitely fixed for December 30. English Mission to Constantinople. Vienna., August 12.—tfir Drummond Wolff arrived here to-day, en route for Con stantinople. Tlio Ontbvoo.ll ot Small-Pox. Svusr.v, this day.—A proclamation ha* been issued notifying that nil veesels nrriving from French porte will be placed in quarantine, in consequence of tho presence of cholera at Marseilles. MK-Uornxß, this day.—Tho Mossagerios Mui'itinice p.e, Ocoanien arrived hero yester day from Hydnuy, the authorities refuting to givo her a bill of health. London Market Telegram. Under date August llth, the New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) reports : - Wheat: Harvest pros pects are promising. Adelaide is worth 36s Sd per 4961b5.; New Zealand average is worth 3Ss por 4961b5. ; New Zealand long berriol is worth 35s per 4961b5. Adelaide fa g. is worth c.i.f. off coast 34s per 4801bs. Adelaido to arrive ex Iron Ship is worth c.i.f. 36s 6d por 4801bs. August bills of lading: Present prices will probably be maintained. Tallow: Market doprossod, Good mutton tallow is worth 38s per cwt.;

good boef tallow is worth 27s per cwt, Hops -. Crop prospects here aro excellent.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Relief of Kassala.

[BY CABLE.-COPYKIGIIT. ]

London, August 13. It is stated that Major Chormside is under orders to proceed to Massowah, to act in concert with the Abyssinian forces in taking steps to relieve Kassala. Thanking the English and Australian Troops. In both Houses of Parliament last night votes of thanks were unanimously passed to the British forces engaged in tho Egyptian campaign for their services. In tho Houso of Lords tho principal speeches were made by the Marquis of Salisbury, tho Duke of Cambridge, the Earl of Huntingdon, nnd Lord Carrington, and in the House of Commons by Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, all of whom lauded the gallantry of New South Walos contingent, and assorted that the loyalty shown by the British colonies was adding new strength to the empire Later.—Tribute to Col. Richardson. In spoaking on tho motion for a voto of thanks to tho Australian contingent, the Marquis of Hartington said ho regretted that precedent prevented Colonel Richard son being mentioned in the resolution. He spoko in high terms of the excellont manner in which that officer had fulfilled his duties.

MINING NEWS.

[BY telegraph—own correspondent.)

Thames, thia day. Dkvon.—Tho rise above El Dorado level produced 151bs specimens this afternoon, some of tho stone being estimated a-i worth fully nn ounce por lb. The lode is about Bix feot wide, heavily mineralised, and nearly all constituont stringers contain visiblo gold.

EXCITING SCENE AT WELLING: TON HEADS.

Narrow Escape of on Engllßh Vessel,

(uy telegraph.—own correspondent,)

Wellington, this day. The English barque Coronilla narrowly escaped being wrecked at Wellington Heads. It appears that on Tuesday last, this vessel and the barque Ganges, both bound for Dunedin, sailed from Wellington, leaving tho harbour with a light breeze. Tho Ganges was tho 6rßt to got under weigh, and having the full strength of tho ebb tido, got well out to bod. The Ganges was followed about two hours later by the Coronilla, but before she cleared the mouth of the harbour, tho wind foil light, and the tide turned. Captain Carruthor's, seeing it was impossible to clear the land, dropped anchor, when the barque soon commenced to drag her anchor, and drifted towards the Barrett reef. The captain then hoisted a distress flag, as the vessel was. within a fow yards of the reef, with a heavy swell setting in. The boats were got ready, and the captain's wife and child wero sent ashore. 10 minutes later a steamor was seen coming down the harbour, which proved to be the Tui, for Foxton. The skipper of tho Tui took a line from the Coronilla, and successfully towed her out of danger. Captain Carruthers was, howover, compelled to slip his cable, and lost his anchors and chain. It is believed the ves sel has not sustained any damage. An official report will probably bo made on the arrival of tbe vessel at Dunedin.

Later.-Tho steamer Tui returned this morning from Foxton. The master confirms the statement sent re the Coronilla. He says the veseel had a most miraculous escapo, as both tho lines between the steamor and the barque had parted. It is uncertain whether tho vessel touched the rocks.

SPORTING NEWS.

THE AUSTRALIAN SPRING MEETINGS.

State of the Betting.

(by telegraph.— own correspondent.)

Ddnkdin, this day.

The "Star's" Melbourne correspondent says that Newstead will be quite as hot a favourite for tho the V.R.C. Derby as Bargo was last year. He has already beon backed down to 4 to l,and a commission some days ago, took all the available money at sixes, and was prepared to gq on. Dunlop is next in demand at 100 to 10, but a shade easier can be got either about Monte Chrieto or Uralla, which aro nominally at the same figure. Liverpool has been considerably backed for the Melbourne Cup, for which Coronet is first favourite at 100 to 6 (tknl, Commotion comes next at 100 to 5 (tkn), St. John being next in demand. For the Cornfield Cup, St. Lawrence and Velocipede occupy the pride of place, 100 to 4 and 5 being their price. Monto Christo and Kit Nubbles have been supported for the V.R.C. Derby and Cup to a large amount at Sydney. Favo has been backed for a few thousand to win the Hnwkosbmy Handicap and Metropolitan Stakes. Backers of Liverpool for the Mel bourne Cup started at .100 to 2 and left off at 100 to .J-

Tbo Cominftfoo of the Oaoliun^a Racing Club met last night, aud decided to hold the Spring Mooting on the 24th of October. Mr Jackson waa olectcd secretary, and Mr R. C. Webb tteaaurer,

Router cable* that the Now Zealand horses in work at Randwick are doing well. '" _ ..

Mr P. McNaught'a recent lecture, en titled "Why I Accept Christianity," will be replied to thia evening in the Newton Fores ters' Hall, by Mr James Morris. Admission la free.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER).

Wellington, this day. Ministers inform me that the delivery of the Public Works Statement has been post poned till Monday or Tuesday. Of course, the million loan will not be asked for till shortly before the close of tho session.

The " Times " yesterday gave the names of the probable new Ministry. Three portfolios are assigned to Otago, viz., Messrs Fergus, Fulton, and McLean. This is simply absurd, and one cannot help wondering at the editor's credulity in put ting it forward in all seriousness. If the proceedings in the House yesterday afternoon were uninteresting, they were sufficiently lively in the evening to maae onlookers think for the nonce that tney were transferred into some popular place oi amusement. The first order for considera tion was the Hours of Polling Bill, and it was repeatedly hinted that stonewalling tactics wero being pursued in order to talk out tho next order, Major Steward's Licensing Bill, which many lion, members did not think was a proper subject; for legislation unless introduced by tne Government. High words occasionally passed, and on two occasions, at least, tne Chairman of Committee had to act with some firmness. While the member tor Hokitika was stonewalling some one slippea a note into his hand, and ho caused a laugh by reading it "Out it short. B«v<»> ; "YVV ho said; "1 will cut tho bill shoit by sending it to perdition. ins meiviui-o ,-ot severely handled, bid thoso mcmbciJ who tried to keep back -tho Licensing Bill by proposing numerous amendments to Mr Barron's Lull bo as to keep tho Committee engaged on it until an onrly hour thia morning, whon thoy expected to get a thin onough Houso to count tho Licensing Bill out, had thoir calculations upset by Mr Steward and his friends, who, although supporting the Hours of Rolling Bill, suddonly threw in their weight lor the last motion to report progress, and so cleared tho way for tho Licensing Bill a lew hours before it was expected to come on. It is understood that the Government will take up the Hours of Polling Bill in fulfilment of their promise to Mr Barron. Mr Bruce, who worked himself from before tho mast to a seat in the Legislature, is regarded as one of the most straight forward and conscientious of members. Last night, while in committee on the Licensing Bill, he said that if it rested with him he would sweep liquor from the faco of the earth, but whilo it was sold he would take his glass. He subsequently bcasted that he knew more of the liquor traffic than a member who had preceded him, because he moved in a lower class of society. People generally brag about the gentility of the society in which they mix, so that the member for Rangitikei is a perfect rara avis, Thore was a funny littlo scene in tbe House last evening between Messrs Seddon and Fergus while in Committee on the Hours of Polling Bill. Mr Fergus in sinuated that dead mon had voted in Mr Seddon's constituency, whereupon Mr Soddon remarked that though that might be truo in the hon. member for Wakatipu's district, a Chinaman had voted under the name of McTavijh. Mr Dargaville presented a petition from over 200 residents near the Wellington Hotol, protesting against the action of tthe Licensing Committee. The long debate yesterday afternoon on the Gisborne High School Bill was to keep out a motion of Sir Georgo Grey's for the recommittal of the Law Practitioners Bill. The proposal to obtain the High 3chool thus obtained notoriety, but the lengthy debate has practically killed it for this session. Anothor innocent that will be slaughtered this session is tho Newmarket Reserves Bill, as Mr Moss has found it impossible to arrange with the Minister ef Public Works about tho roads proposed to be made through tho reserve to onable tho depart ment to close the present crossing in the old Manukau Road.

The Auckland Harbour Bill, No. 2, has been circulated, and is down for second reading to-day, being the next order of the day to the Gisborne High School Bill, and consequently it shared tho fate of that measure. It will be remembered that the Local Billß Committee threw out tho first bill, as it did not comply with the Standing Orders. It was advertised again in Auck land, and the Board, when commencing de novo, inserted a clause to provide a site for a Sailors' Home, and utilise part of tho Costloy bequest. Mcs-rs Jugger ?nd Morrison, tho Auck land Licensed Victuallers' delegates, watched the Licensing Bill in Committee from their seats behind the Speaker's chair.

Mrßradehaigh-Bradshaw yesterday raised a question of interest to railway employees. He asked tho Miniiter of Works whether it is a fact that seveial good and trusted engine-drivers and firemen, after being many years in the railway service, have been transferred without cause, and with out a single complaint} standing against their names, to lower class engines, and as many as fourteen notices of transfer were given in ono day without any reason being assigned therefor; whether pressure was used to induce certain of tho men to with draw their names from a petition dated 16th of May, sotting forth their griovanco, and whether it is truo that the notices of transfer were not enforced in cases in which the nnmos of petitioners woro so withdrawn. Mr Richardson replied that in 1833 the question of overtime was raised by the engine-drivers and firemen, and it was then decided not to alter the regulations, liut whenever the men expressed themselves ais t-atislied, they should be transferred to a dis trict where the train* running did not in volve working overtime. In May last, one fifth of the drivers and firemen on the Hurunui-Bluff line petitioned for overtime, and subsequently five men wore transferred to meet ordinary demands, and although they may have been engaged on smaller engines, their pay was not reduced. We have not heard the last of the Meiggs affair. Yesterday afternoon Captain Sutter, on behalf of Mr Ormond, gave notice to ask the Government whether they would inform tho House the date when the Govern ment received Meiggs's telegram re the offer from the delegates. Mr Wakefield intends asking tho Govorn ment whether they will publish in the "Gazette" the amount of all tenders for Government works which hove been publicly invited. At present, only the result of tenders for railway works aro published. Mr Dargaville, without notice, asked the Premier whether he was in a position to havo printed at an early date tho full text of the Australasian Federation Enabling Act as it passed the British Parliament, or failing that, whether bo would inform mem bers of the nature of the Act at an early date, so that it could be discussed before the session closed.

The Premier replied that papers laid on the table gave sufficient information of the terms of the Act. As to a day on which to consider the matter, the Government would bring the question before the House as soon as all the papers in connection with con federation were printed. Mr Sutter claims to havo the member for Kumara on tho hop over Kumara sludge channel. He assorts that by accepting the Government contract for tho sludge channel Mr Seddon has brought himself within the provisions of tho Disqualification Act. Mr Sutter intends bringing the matter before the House at an early date, when some in teresting disclosures are anticipated. In answering Mr Samuel's question whether tho Government would cause the Industrial Exhibition to be opened on Sun day afternoon, Sir Julius vogel said the management of tho place was in the hands of an Executive Committee, of which the Chairman was the Mayor of Wellington, and he would refer the matter to them, to deal with as they think expedient and right. It was true that the Wellington Museum was opened on Sunday afternoons, but no charge was mado for admission, while admission to the Exhibition of course could not be free.

In again bringing the matter of the Wnimea Plains Railway Company before the House, Sir George Grey read an extract from the annual report of directors, in which it was stated that the Minister for Works had yielded to the request of the directors on a question of Govornment rolling stock, and that a reasonable reduc tion hud been made. The Chairman had also stated that while formerly the charge was £95 por mouth, the amount had boon reduced tv £25 odd, thcroby causing a saving of about £70 per month. It wan for an explanation of that subject ho naked the question which ho did yesterday. Tho Minister for Works, in reply, stetod that the terms of tho arrange ment which the Government had concluded with tho Waimea Plains railway were laid on the tabic in print on June 17th last. Mr Steward considers that tho House last, night affirmed the principle of . female suffrage in the Licensing Bill, and informs me that had the House not been tired out he had sufficient strength to carry all the principles enunciated in the bill. He in tends getting up a deputation to the Gov ernment, asking them to bring down a bill themselves next session.

The return moved for by Mr Moss was laid on the table showing the names of tele craph and post-office clerks, who have been more than five years in the service, and whoso salaries are under £130 per year, There are no l«ss than 78 such telegraph ists whoso salaries range from- £100 to £125. In somo cases thoy joined as far back'as 1874. ..____ Tho telephone bureaus, which had been opened twelve months on March 31st last showed the following ro3ults: -Devonport: 1 414 messages forwarded ; 2,003 mes sages received ; revenue, £64 ; expendi ture £71. Newmarket: 609 sent, 587 received ; rovenue, £18 ; expenditure, £17. Northcote: 306 sent, 294 received ; revenue, £9; expenditure, £10. One hunga I 1,089 sent, 937 received; revenue, £35; expenditure, £28. Parnell: 1,893 sent 3,238 received ; revenue, £85; expen diture, £09. Ponsonby : 1,353 sent, 2,911 received; revenue, £53; expenditure, £57. Takapuna: l'i9 sent, 281 recoived, Upper Symonds-strtot: 946 sent, 1,364 re ceived ; revenue, £?1 ; expenditure, £32.

THE POLITICAL CRISIS.

Latest Developments and Anticipations.

(by telegraph—parliamentary reporter )

Wellington, Thursday night. On Monday afternoon last I telegraphed you that no action was likely to be taken "regarding the no-confidence motion until Friday afternoon next, when a motion would probably be tabled by Mr Ormonti," pnd now, writing at ten o'clock on Thurs day night, it would, appear that this pro phocy is to bo verified to tho very letter. Dunns this afternoon Oppositionists woro in a position to inturm me that cards had beon mado up and showed a majority for a no-eoniidence motion and also a majority in support ef a reconstructed Government excluding Sir Julius Vogel. At tho same time, the Government whips folt sal isfied that thoy also had a majority of at least three. Quito apart from both Opposition and Government estimate of their respective strength, I may be allowed to mention that it is my belief that each party can count on 40 supporters, and the available balance of tho House, say twelve members, are by no means certain voters of either side yet. On Major Atkinson's re turn, it is said that an informal meeting took place between himself and several of his most prominent followers nothing definite was decided on, nor will thoro be till they meet at 10 to morrow (Friday). At this meeting, a well-informed member writes me : " It is almost certain that an adverse motion will be agreed to, and if this is the case, it will of course also be decided who is to move it. Mr Ormond, I think, will be entrusted with the task." This information, though stated vaguely, is absolutely the position to-night, and I really believe tho Opposition gun is ot last about to go off. Mr Montgomery thinks that a motion adverse to the Government wculd have 53 supporters. Ido not think much of the estimate/ but if the wish is father to the thought, it shows Mr Montgomery is in earnest.

Latest.-This Morning's Caucus.

Wellington, this day,

The Atkinson caucus took place at 11 o'clock this morning, tho meeting unani mously agreeing to proposals made to them by leaders. It then adjourned till to morrow, to give Major Atkinsou an oppor tunity of consulting with Messrs Mont gomesy and Ormond. At to-morrow's meeting it will be decided when the notice of want of confidence is to be given, and by whom. The probability now is that the notice will be given on Monday, and that Mr Ormond will givo it. The leaders estimate that they will havo a majority of at least 5 against the Government. How tho Auokland Members Will Vote Mr Dargaville, who has been reckoned doubtful, is now prepared to vote unre servedly with tho Opposition. Tho Auck land members are " ticked off" as follows :— Opposition: Buckland, Grey, Hamlin, Hobbs, Hurst, Lake, Locke, Mitchelson, Moat, Peacock, Thompson, and White. The following will probably vote with tho Government:—Cadman, Fraser, Moss, Tole, and Grace. Will there bo a Dissolution! Authorities on Parliamentary precedents say that if the Government is defeated on a direct want-of-confidence motion, they are clearl) entitled to a dissolution I hear on good authority that Government intend proposing to refer the District Kail ways Purchase Bill to the Public Accounts Committee.

ST. BENEDICT'S.

A very largo and influential meeting of Auck' land ladies was held yesterday in St. Benedict's Church, at 3.30. Notwithstanding the very bad weather, about 100 ladies wore present. We recognised the following :—Mesdames Dignan> sen., Lee, Lynch, Burko, Callaghan, Brownott, Coleman, Dinnan, Fitzpatrick, Greenwood, Brannigan, Duncan, Brodio, Davison, Gusecott, Gregory, Kelly, Heighton, Keanny, Hockings, Lannigan, Lewisson. Mahony, Lowry.MoMauus, Larkin, MeGuire, O'Sullivan, Mclnteo, O'Mcara, McMabon, O'ttullivan, O'Brien, Peacocko,.Mul vany, Laughlin O'Brien, Mcllhone, Sheehan, O'Dowd, Smith, Swailes,)Twohill, Stone, Quaid, Woollams, Walsh, Williams, Fitzgerald, &c., &c.; and tho Misses Burke, Benjamin, Finui gan, Cottou, Frost. Callaghan, Hobbs, Coll'ee, Carrigan.Fitz, Kavanah, Gregory, Kelly, O'Sul livan, Lynch, Murphy, ODowd, Mahony, O'Donohuo, Shevlin, .Quaid, Swailes, Shiels, Tolo, Williams, &c. Tho Fathers 0,5.8. O'Sullivan, Downey, O'Gara, and Wissol woro presont. Father O'Sullivan, who presided, having opened the meeting with the usual prayers, warmly thanked all present in his own and the Fathers' names for the courage, zeal, and earnestness they Lad shown by gathering in such numbers regardless of the wet and rough weather. But for this at least 100 moro ladies would bo present. Several had written to ex press their disappointment at being forced to absent themselves, and promising their con tinued aid in every way in their power. The Key. Father then briefly recapitulated the nature, object, and features of the Fancy Dross Fair at all Nations," whioh they were inaugura ting with a view to reduce the debt on St, Bene dict's Church. It is not to bo a bazaar, although goods will beoffered for sale at the booths which will be called aftor cortain capital cities of tho world, such as Home, London, Calcutta, Pckin, Dublin, Paris, and Vienna. The success of the undertaking most depond on its artistic excel lence and the novelty and numbor of ita resour ces. AU the elements of such a success were at hand, and he folt sure thoy would be used to tho greatest advantage Certain resolutions would bo proposed to tho meeting which would embody the sentiments of thoso presont, and establish the work on a solid foundation, leaving further details to subsequent meetings. With out furthor preamble ho would mako way for tho ladies, proposers of resolutions. Proposed by Mrs Laughlin O'Brien, seconded by Miss Tolo, and carried, "That the ladies of Auckland comprising this representative meet ing, assembled for tho purpose of organising a Fancy Dross Fair of All Nations, approve of this undertaking of tho Bonedictino Fathers, and promiso their hearty co-operation in order to make it a perfect success." Proposed by Miss M. Tole, seconded by Mrs Swailes, and carried, "That tho meeting resolve itßclf into a committee, with power to add to its number, and proceed to tho appolntmont of booth-holders for the fancy fair and sub-com mittees for the direction ot theatricals, music, costumes, decorations, etc."

In a very Bhort time the working of six booths —City 2, Newton ?, Ponsonby 1, Parnell I—was organised, and tbe final arrangements for re freshments, flowers, and artistic sub-committccs deferred to next meeting. Proposed by Mrs Gusscott, seconded by Miss Hobbs, and carried, " That the ladies present invite tbo co-operation of their gentlemen friends in the various works to be undertaken." Proposed by Mrs Peacoeke, seconded by Mrs Woollams, and carried, " That the lady booth holders, with thoir respective friends, also the committees for music, theatricals, costumes, etc., meet at least onco a fortnight; and that steps be taken beforehand to so divide tho work at the time of the fair as to prevent tho weight of it and tho sacrifice of timo from falling un fairly on a fow." I JProposcd by Mrs Digrian, sen., seconded by Mrs \V. G. Connolly, and carried, "That the time fixed for holding the fancy fair bo about the 15th I ebruary, 188U, and tho choico of placo be postponed to another meeting." . Proposed by Mrs Greenwood, seconded by Mrs Brannigan, and carried, "That tho cos tumes of foreign countries and those peculiar to certain professions and occupations, provided they are correct and defined, may date up to the present timo ; but that the fancy costumes or .British, ladies and gentlemen must be of paat centuries or reigns, and indicate their distinct historic character; also that calico or any other material may be used." . Proposed by Mrs Hackett, seconded by Mrs Mcllhone, and carried, "That this meeting ad'ourn to Wednesday, the 26th instant, at three o clock, in St. Benedict's Church." Father O'Sullivan then said tho concluding prayers, and this most successful meeting broke

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Sweet is tho hour that brings us home, \Vhere all will spring to meet us. Where hands are striving as we come To be tlio first to wet us. \\ Uci! tin; world ban upont itufrown* and svii.th Aud caro baa sorely proat, You'll surely Und that a good tuck out \\ ill .'JI! j our nicely breasta. Tomorrow we shall be selling pumo Canterbury bacon, lid and lid; Akaroa choose, ud: fresh unci su.lt butler, fad ib; the beat trash butter, la; gusd local bacon, from 3d per lb; and 1,003 iiros, Must be Bold.—Uatou's Co-operative, ilobsou street.—[_,ovr.J

An amateur concert and dramatic per «SiVT:n aro to ' J£ £ive? to-oiKht In the Parnell Hall, by tho members of the Lawn Tennis Club A capital pion/auiuio has beun prepared for presentailori and a novelty will bo exhibit* d iv *J?JZF£. ot a Ihr°°-pedal piano, technically known as an orgauo. •»»—*

..AJ rea entertainment in connection with _-e6&oftS.aWpb e! -S*™*

THE VOLUNTEER FRACAS.

Two of the Dovonnort »._ . iii

The recent Volunteer fracas at ft I Shore camo before His Worskin !r 1 Seth Smith, Resident MagtoJ *l I Police Court to-day. Great m f "• peared to be taken in the cobs it TS the Court being crowded tJ* P^sent wera a large *mbl^__% rades of the accused. Colonel i tie^ pied a seat in the body #f th. r> '*" Ma, WilUamSlattery,ofNora£^ and Alexander Douglas, op fWfc shipbuilder, were called, and fiWi. summons charging them withT^! did, on the 3rd August, unW„, tth Auckland, by seizing him hH 0??)'. catching hold of hit hands fZ S against a fence, and then „ 4*>% detaining him against his will *•» Mr Brassey appeared for __ j_ , and pleaded fiot guilty. ""-Wak Mr Cotter appeared for ths «« and opened the case. Bo ealHivS although appearing froa, the ;„, 9S to be ono of the ordinary caeca (lati* was, he regretted to say, from «2, •**, of tbe parties, of a moro scrim, .il***! The prosecutor had someth n^ Sl* acting editor of a weekly paDar _M» m Auckland, and in which, on Jdv^'^is appeared, concluding as folL'^lf^ are (referring to another comZTil^ ■ hope, a little more efficient mil- 5* R than their comrades at the 'Eh .^ B present 11 peculiar bankrupt aZ^B ned might be likened unto tKsS W ■ n.^ed mob of FnlstoflV Thbl^ 01* H to refer to the Devonport K«3|7> ii' Volunteer,, of which' the Sift H members. This article appSiPl 11. end the assault wasS#frfl; Angus! 3, so that th^^^.fl between tho publication ofthtf»*7^H tho fracas. No communioaHoo^^ I sent to tho prosecutor i n _ £*» fl Mr Cotter then explained the to* 'J* fl alleged assault. He said t ft^ 1 would be given to show that it JJ1??0 fl tional amongst thememberaof thefV^' B that redress or reparation should W ■ tamed for the real or fancied in! Ml had been done to them by th. SSSPI H' of the article. The case Wnff?» I from the fact that the two men *_£__ B form. Liko cocks on their own i_Wl B would appear that the memberaof 3» B wore prepared to fight strongly _S* m selves, although their Msauti 2T fll upon a visitor who came to theitSi! B' The position was that unless tleT* H i aiiorded him some protection Mr«_ __\ would be afraid to go to theNort.2 fl and in fact he might mention tktffifl other means of intimidation, Bomet_»L H been said of ducking Mr Forde?_fl:: prosecutor, he explained, knew,enfeifl of Slattery.and nothing of Douglas, U fl cases were proved aa he had state ufl would ask the Bench to infficiV fl punishment, and bind the accused J?,m\ keep the peace. «"«-ti», m Edward Neville Reading Fordo _m described himself as a ionrn»llrfjL!] _*. that for some time ho vw aaSBT with a paper called the "Bp2iß- He held the position of editor. Heffiifl • write the paragraph marked ia __ H produced. From the date of wM__ fl. llth July-to the 3rd of AugartfcSB \ spoken to by either of the _-_JjlB; specting the paragraph. Ha*n_wJo Ponsonby, but some timebefcretiujjjfl August he had gone with hie nifa hi mt North Shore. He was only there tmfcflj and was a visitor stopping at tteHiaS flf- ' Hotel. He remembered the ereE fife the 3rd of August, on vthiA-Kfl a public entertainment ww gitsT Ir: the North Shore by the lUta-Baddi^ Wl' pany. He attended that entettalaoiestßi I at the intermission at nine o'clock. tanifl to the Masonic Hotel, which y_ fly'B.':; from the hall about 130 yardv- Joftu ■ V occurred until he was leaving fte B8 He was with Mr Corcoran, tat Mild, ■-. who was there also, asked him tew 4 fl to the concert with him, hnrriedly, a»m Hi they should not miss any of tt6atai.l|S j ment. As he passed through tWa™ flj of the Masonic Hotel in companyiJlß* Reid, he saw Slattery, and VnotitgliH slightly, said, " Good eveDing.Sii*w,'B He did not reply to tho salutation, tsstflj to step forward and slightly barttipiSa HI He said at the same time, "Loakk^nHl will have to apologise for irumltfiw»^W« company in the 'Spectator.'" ffitaßn walked on, laughing, thinking Slittajnflffl joking, and Reid asked him to hanjaM As he went along with Reid, aid to ?Wgi ing the doorstepof the hotel, Btattajc_|f|rS * oat, "You may laugh, but you will te' apologise before you leave-tin __'&!& Slattery and Douglas foUair^MijVll they were followed immedisisflfi fig * half-dozen others, ali in unifoi.Vffi : he got near the gate of .the 14km !: heard Slattery say, "He stahffijfy into that gate till be apologia^," pmflf added, "No; he shan't," -ttdflf entered the gate about a yard toJiJHKj in front of him. At the' moEOEI iKS (witness) tried to enter,-' Slitter? faßj * himself round in front of him, aadsiaJißK by the throat with his right htodWpßj (witness's) right hand with hi! left, Mmc same instant, Douglas seizing Ifi friflfc * left hand, and wrenched it violiiitiyWaiHß." him. He struggled to get insidawaißJ;' and succeeded in doing so, hut- i_Mjj gling, Slattery compres°ed hiatal^lpy herd, and bent him over Bidewiyy-Hl.--. low down over his (witness's) hiplfif|^' once called out to Mr Beid^jmft-1 ty'_\ ; a witneFg of this assault. I meantosmKjj them in the morning," aid i^^BJ to stand by him (witness), aadwiw^lß;. assaulted by a gang. Mr Keid^ljflb'* standing on the steps, which;*ffl.fflßr I paces distant from tho fence,,W»*l|"•;•; scuflle took place just inaide theto'-TO : Reid asked them to let him gft WSjW . ■ refused unlets he apologised.;;ln*fl-; ;i to that, bo said he had not fd^'Wß j; thing about them, and wuMm_W-\ anything having DeonWF' tto:'SjSll-*: remember anything having be«S*BV- Douglas then said, "loa-m^K editor, are you not?" Wtasa^FJß ;■ "No; I am the editor." ttefgH, ■: at once said, " Then you arei-i«*H|. and you will have to apolog» 'Mil told thorn he would not "PWJb : r them under coercion, but ti.gß* mon them and write to Colonel W*JB their conduct while in —ifo^ipMjßß asked them to let him jftJ»»_BIB ' 1-eid and Burrell, and on*M!B'■ refusing till he apologised, tyJwSJB left hand free from Donglas."-#.^M'- Slattery in the mouth, with i M*M:' leasing himself from bishckfe*Jte™« ately stepped back, but to do WJiHfl (witness's) right arm, and tojj_*_m' striking at him (Slattery) wttjJSs S_\ fully six of them mobbed WnnnWSfl'. V him down. Slattery feU .MtgfJjßfl and tried repcatodly to 3:JB ; whilo he was^ dowii, W_\'' would mark him. Ho JSiljjßN to Burrell, when Slatteiy^__M?, him "down," when Burrell cam^M Slattery and others «*%£___*> Douglas then seized hold of **___\ '■ lay on his back on called out, "Take his b-—W£u"(«; ------from him " Witness than OM'SKMB aid of the stick towards mij____m> : him taking it, and kicked. )&___{;. heels in the stomach. '^^3__\ ness and he jumped to ™W*f_W_m, wanted him to make a rinp-_»t, »-„■ °UHis Worship.-Did Slatw|gjJ| :j Witness. -1 don't thin \»£_\_\l Examination continued.--^^m_\. "ISO"; that would not 8W,3«.; would summons them an", : a?iSaß caso by fighting; Reid «W_mn_\ . then pushed him to^f 38. r^-Bi _1 told him to go into the M^H voices calling out, "DuckSri_B tide." He could In consequence of waa afraid to go }he To Mr Brassey: He ** *$§__[ evening of the i^ t___W___\ tho concert was undor tt-, _&&__■. Devonport Navals, and ft^-jßi:*' see a b—y !odo of i&J___\ did not say after the t «£*«K thing had appeared in B__i__:2 tary to which they have taken it as a joke. when asked to apologise. $$o__{ b—y North Sbm^J&m say after the assault, to »S|* tb. b—y North Shore poifoctly cool and calm J|jjM although hewasnots.lwa^"' p -jij« ■ ■ luostion he did say . tlsat ho would summons hifflMjjjiM;., day. Ko did not say '):i__W_____\ co.-.i Kluiitrv-roanya b"" ( "7L»|i,MB if i din in the gutter nieht. neclidnotcon B id«^| : , piignlkt. He had not ff'M__\ LSd '■■ -t i'oDsonby lately. Aj^Jfl,; tj anyone ufcer (^"JJ|,:' knotked out firo of *»«:.; He (iv! tell dme very well out of l&« had been niobbedby «-gffiH| dd not tell Mr W W.^m_\. had knocked over fiw W*Sltf-__i recollect boasting that h^ $p m& five Navals before Coastguards. OneiLSfillH not : gfven him a thr^K | hyy. i.

THE MJCKXAND EVENING SIAK FRIDAY; AUGUST 14 1885.



Milke and Choice Beg to announce the purchase of several CLEARING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From the Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that tho Goods are marked at a very email advance on the cost. M. and 0. cm now therefore submit the following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PKICES. LARGE QUANTITY OP COSTOMES 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 DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, &c. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUKKN AND WKLLEBLEY-STRBET3, AUCKLAND. AG. BARTLETT, • 154, QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jawol lery in groat variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wod ding Rings. Orders by poet carefully exeoutod. PILSENER LAGERBEER FROM THE KAISKIt BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH ft CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. QECOND TO -VTC-NE IN QUALITY AND VALUE. AICKIN'S CRATED BAKING POWDER, IN Jlb. and Ilb. CANISTERS. Manufactured of pure yeast gas materials AT THE PHARMACY, Queen-street. PRICE, IB (iv and 2s Cd. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the* BEST for half a century. THE NEW QOODS THE NEW GOODB THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER ITOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER. The Stook Is tha largest and beßt seleotcd in the oity, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES -rraw MKKT THE TIMKB TUB MEET THE TIMES NEW Several lines In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Prices I'lllTillVC SPECIALLY CHEAP _■ IjA* IBIS- SPECIALLY CHEAP _.-__„„ BPKCIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, BPECIALLY GHKAP 158 ft 160, _neen-atreet The Juvenile Department has reoelved olose attention, and parent* will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOM. DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined Is the leading feature. In Boya' Fanoy Bq] ts several new and choloc styles are now being shown. MRS. "S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND BERVANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Queevstreet; Telephone No. 845 Walt, ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagements. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladles in all parts of tbe Provincial District. Referees: Joseph' Banks E-q., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; ThOB. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; .1). J McLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Socioty; E. B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. wilaon, Esq. (Wilsons and Heitonl. Agent io? Austra lian Mutual Provident Society.



TT L. POSSENISKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR. Bhobtland-stbkkt, Auckland (Opposite Messrs A. Clark and Sons), importer of ENGLISH, SCOTCH, FRENCH. AND GER . MAN COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. A choice assortment of Fancy Vostings, Tailors Trimmings, &c. Tha Trade liberally dealt with. SPECIAL CHEAP LINES, i-VQA 93 OD "WORTH OF WARE- X.AO'k & O HOUSB AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES have been pur chased by WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN At a Heavy Discount, and will be Sold Cheap to dear quickly, oom prising some very Choico Snods in endless variety in Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs. Sunshades, Umbrellas, Not Cur tains, Ladies' Mantles, Corsets. Jaokota, Cnpes, Ladles' Underolothing, Aprons, Pinaforeß.Coaiea, Collars, Collarettes, Children's Blouses, Robes Infanta Wrappers, Hoods, Sun Bonnets. Men's Shirts, Hats, Soarves, Boys' and Men's Clothing. 828 Worth of the Newest Lines in Feathers, being and exceedingly choice lot in plumes and Ostrich Flats. As Ido not usually keep these goods, will be sold oheap ta blear quickly Largo Lot of Windsor Sonrvfis, beught at Owen and Graham's Sale, from 8d to la, worth la 6d to 2a. Sound goods Not having room for China Maltings, will soil thoao In Btock at a great reduction Balance Winter Stock of Blankets, some slightly soiled, at a great reduotion Splendid Stock of Twoods, from cheap to verj good, very much reduced In price Being rathor overlooked In Clothing, will allow 20 por cont dis -tint for * short t-iuo to clear, as stock is too large in thin department Large Lot of Remnants (it very low rates. 288—Upper QuhEN-sriiEET.—2BB DR. F. C. RUSSELL'S "ENGLISH CURE FOR .ORPULENCY " must not be oonfounded with the so-called Antl-Fatp. Full particulars on application to tho Solo Agent, KKMPTHORNE, PROSBER, ft CO. (UMI I'ED), and Retail by all Chemists.