COMING EVENTS.

Meeting, tec, To-nlg&t. Abbott's Opera Hoaso-"Tho Silver King, 7. i.j o'clock,

British JToto! — Sr«;tinf! cf Journeyman Bnkors, 8 o'clock. y.M.O.A.—Dovotiotml, 7.:<0 o'clock. Temperanca Hall-Kntortalnmcut, 8 oVlock.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Mr Tl. Arthur-Salo of Watches, Jewellery, &c., 12a.m. Mcrsra Cochranc and Son - Land and Property Sale, U n.m. Mr A. Buckland—Pokeno Cattlo Sale, 1 p.m. Messrs Carbines nnd Taylor-Palo of Fruit, Produce, Groccriop, Furnlluro, &c, nt v a.m.

Chief Post office Auckland

Malls will eloso as umlor !- Monday, ljinst. For Waitara and Southern ports, por Gairlocb, For Coromatido', per Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitfirn and Southern por;s, per Orjti, at 1 p.m. Kor Thames, por Rotomahnna, at 3 p.m. For Russell. Kakaknwii. Herd's Point. \Y anca roa nnd Montre-mii. per Wellinclnn, at 5 p.m. For Tuuranga. liolorim and Opotlki, per Clans man, nt 5 p.m. For Whitlangu, Upper.Mill, and Tairua, per Tonn, at 5 p.m. For Maugawal and Kahvalca, per Ruby, Rt 0 p.m. For Thames, por Entorprlso, at 5.:V3 p.m. Tuesday, ICth Inbt. For Tnranaki and Sonthom Ports, por Hawea. at, 7.J0 a m. Por Hotomahnna no follows: — For India. China, Japan. Mcditeranean I'orts, anil Continent of Kuropo. at 3 p.m. For Aiiali'iUiun Colonies and United King ilom, via Suez and Urimlisi. or Naples (par Orient steamer), for loiters, lie, specially so prepaid and n'lrfrrsscrl, nt I p m. for money n.-ders, rrghternl letters, nnd newspapers, nt 3p m. L:itr> liters for Sydn.-y nnd Melbourne only, nt, |..'O p.m. United Kingdom mail will be duo in London Monday, ,'ircl August.

Private letter-boxes may now bo obtained on application at tho Money Order counter. Foo for sis months, 101; foo for twelve months, £1. R. H. mS3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Po3t-ofllM\ Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKK. An< -IKT,ANV>-Thls evening, 7.'2j ; to-morrow morjing, 7. IS, AUnuka i; uK-Aiw—This ovoning, 10.5; to-mor mow morning, 10.28. iiAR'AKA Ui:.U'«—This evmiliw, U,5; to-mor row morning, 11 2u. RUNaET.—This ovoning—J.Js. Sunkise.—To niorruw morning—7.l i. Jloon's AOE.-Xcw iloon, 13iS). 10.21 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. lona, p. 3,, Amoileo, for Great Barrier Clansman, e.s.. Farqnhar, from Kusscll Wellington, 5.3., Stephenson, from Tauranga Janet Nico'l, s.s., Jlutton, from the South Argylo, 3. a., Daniels, from Onokuuga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVEXINO. Waltaki, e.g., Crawford, for Whangarol Uienol^, s.a., Jolmaon, for V/liang.irci

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

lona, from Ureat Harrier, nuout midnight Ooromandcl, from Coroumudel. to-day, S p.m. lllawua. from Tarauaki. etc. (at Onchunßu),

Sunday, about 10 :i m. Rotomiihuna, fr in Tii;iino?, MonOnv, 1 p.m. Rotomahana, from Melbourne and south, Mon-

day noon Ulanapouri, from Syduor. Tuesday Taupo. from tlio South, Wednesday Araw.tla, from Fiji, Weutiesclay Triumph,fro.;i ;:.Vi!;u.y. early AoraDgi, from Plymouth. Juno 23 Austraaa, I com Sydney, Jnuo 23 Zoalandia, from San Franeiscp, Juno 27 Klmutaki, from Plymouth, July 7 [For projected departures sco shipping ad vuitiscmenls und mail iiolicos.]

IMPORTS.

Per Irene -2jO s.ic!:s oats.—W. S. Whitley.

Por Sam Mondcl: 1 case wads, oapn. and oar fridge cusoj.—]>. Kvitt. (iuocn-street, Auokland,

Per Syren— 78 tons shale, 85 tons coal, 699 bags boncduat, 3 drays.

I>twakt>s CoASTwisE.-IJreom, for Tauranga, in ballast.

Outwakds Coastwise.—Ocean, for Morcsry Bay and Opotiki; Agues Martin, for Russell.

A toprail schoonor. probably tho Sovereign, from.Oamaru, was inside Tiritiri ut 3 p.m.

Tho brigantino Seagull wag going into Wlian' garoa whon tho Argylo passed.

Tho brig Syren, which arrived lato yesterday afternoon, left Sydney on May 30. Had strong northerly winds until tho 7th instant, then a gale from tho westward for twelve hours. North Capo was passed on tho 10th instant, and fresh south-wc-st winds woro experienced along tho co.ist. Tho Syren has been berthed on tho western side ct Queen-3treet Wharf.

Tho s.s. Ipna mado Only ono trip to Mercury Bay this week. Sho loft for the Great Barrier at a a.m. to-:lay.

The barque Italy left Lyttelton for this port yesterday.

The barquo Notero has cleared at the Customs for Lyttolion with CO cratoa, CD doors, and 12 bunnies sn'shOß.

Tho brigantino Clansman wns floated out of dock this morning, and berthed on the western sido of Qaeon-atruet wharf.

Tho ship Crusader hauled off from Qiioon- Etreot wharf tills afternoon, and tho berth which Fha vaoat eil is no w occupied by the barn ne Sam Mendel, which wa:i towed up from tho powder ground by the Awhinu. The Sam Mendel will break bulk on Monday morning. Tho s.s. Janot ;Nicoll arrived from Southern POrtS:»t!l P.IT>. P^BOnßoroj-Mr |Mtt MISS j-MiuiiuioWli, Hcsaro T. Pavitt, J. W. Neal, Tifßn. C. Mclntyre, H. Martin, She brings ;a cargo including 209 cases oranges, besides wheat potatoes, llonr, etc.

Theß.F. WolliDgton nrrivod from Tauranga early this morning. Pr.gjengers: Miss Ball, Mr and Mrs Clarko and dauuUrcr, Misa Jackson, ?;If:3Bra Wiisht, Writ;loy, P.;arv.ar, Waumsloy, 2in steerage. Cargo: iSScaokanw.iza, 231 sacks potatoes, 13 packages sundries.

Tho s.s. Clansman arrived from Russell and Northern ports at 5 n.m. to-day. Passongora— Moasrs McLaren, Popo, Hebketh. Jackson, AMon, Collins, Napior, Cronan, J. McLane. Flavell (2>, Taiwhangn, Jlia? Baldwin, and 3 steerage. [Cargo: 18 tuns oil, 300 Backs and 88 cases gum, 200 Backs oj sters,

Mr Mewburn will lauuch from Mechanics' Bay, about a fortnight hence, a new cuttor of about 11 tonsregistcr. Sho is ((.shallow draught •vessel intended for tho coaßtal trade, and she is very strongly put together. All tho timbor U3cd in her construction has been well seasoned, tho timber 3 being of purlri and pohutakawa. The diniOMiOM of tho cutter are:-Length of keel, SJft; beam, lift; depth of hold, sft.

BARQUE OFF WHANGAROA.

Thd barquo reported by Captain Farrrahar, of tho Clan3man, as hafint;- been oil' Whangaroa at 10 a.m. on Saturday, was not tho whaler Swallow, but evidently a larco iron ves=el< bound for this port. Tho barque was paBBOd be tween Whangaroa nnd Monganui, land was bound this way. Having the wind from S.S.W., Bhe was makine very littlo proKro-s, and was likoly to bo dutained off tho coa9t. Sho w)U pro bablyprovoto bo the Grasmoro, now 80 days out from London. The s.s. Argyle arrived from Onohunga at noon to-day. Captain Daniels reports having passed a largo barq.no, bound inwatds, Off Point Kodney.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Welmnoton, yestorday.—Sailed: Rotoma- Hana for Nortborn Ports. Passongors:—Misses Haleg and Cook, Mr and Mrs Matelli and infant, .Mriind llr.-i'lliicUotl, Airu Cliflbnl, Mr arid iira Buldwin, Mr and Mra 1 Lobinßon, Messrs Gentry, Humphiies, Sidoy, -Bratlo, Lacoy, Kmpson, Kotbschild, Rdtiicrford and Vallanco. WnANGAUKi, this day—Arrive'), from Auck land : Waital;i, (i a.m.; Glonelg, 0.15 a.m. Waitaba, this day.—Arrived: Gairloch, at 8.30 p.m. ycsttrdfir. S.illca, to-day, for One hunga: Rowena, 6.55 a.m.; Hauraki, 7.60 a.m.; Gairloch, 0 2) a.m. New Plymouth, this day.—Sailed: Orcti, lor Onohunga, i).:>o a.m. Giieymoutii, this day. — Arrived: Herald, from Auckland, 8.10 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofilco. this aay. MEB3BB B. Tonks & Co. completed their ox tonaivo salo of watches, jewellery, and diamond rings yosterday, with satisfactory results. Noarly all tho valuables woro sold, and about SX 00D changed hands.

South Sea Island Trade

SrR Jri.ii's Voukl'h woll-monnt efforts to es tablish more cxtondod trailing rotations bo twoon Now Zealand and tlio Ulandti of the South Pacificaru not mooting with that hourly rosponso from tho commorcial community to which thoy soem ontitlcd. A subsidised mail scrvico to tlio Islands has bcou established, with tlio special object of en couraging trade, and thu Colonial Trensuror has invited oach of Iho Chamber.-; of Com morco to sond a dolo^ato at tho Government exponso, on tlio first trip of tlio steamor, to inquire and report upon tho possibilities of interchange between thoao fruitful lands and thin colony. Yet, Rlrango to any, two of tho Chambers—thoso of Wellington :ind Christshurch- decline to avail themselves of tho oiler. Tho reasons for declinaturo are so curious an to merit attention. Wolling ton morclmntflallirm that tho visit would bo usolohb, becauso tlio timo allowed ashoro at tho different ports is too nhort to admit of tho noccssnry information being obtained ; thoso of Chrlstchtuch, on tho other hand, seem to bo of opinion that tho information might bo got, but would be of no uso when obtained. That both aro mistaken will, wo hopo, bo shown by tho dolcgatoa of tho Auckland, Duncdin, Napier, and other Chamber.", as well as by tho roproeontativo of tho Cantorbury Industrial Association, who all proccod by tho Janot Nioall. Mr G. (;. Stead, a well-known commercial authority in Cliristchurcli, has been wiiting to tho local press, decrying tho idort of com morco with distant and Bcaltorod islands with a more handful of European popula tion, whon a lucrativo trado with Quoon.s land might be bo readily established, A paper road beforo Iho Cantorbury Indus trial Association has proved Mr Stead to bo altogothor mistaken an to tho oxtont and importance of tho Island trado. At Tahiti alono, tho writor of tho papor had soon 140 tons of llourboingunloadtd from Valparaiso, and ho urged tho importance of Ncm- Zoaland securing tho Island trado boforo Iho oponing of tho Panama Canal brought European tradors into tho field. So long oa this colony is languishing for lack of an adoqup.te outlot for its products, it would bo tho height of folly to allow a maikot at our very doors ■to bo Biipplicd from Amorica or Europe Mr Stead is enough to admit that a lino of steamers would rcquiro to bo subsidised, and that even then tho Queens land trndo might not pay. This stultifies protty nearly tho whole of his objections to tho Island mail ecrvico. It is unnecessary to remind commorcial mon that an aboriginal population, in that stato of transition at which European food and clothing aro boing adopted, mako as protitablo customers as European colonists. That tho day of small things must procodo tho day of groat things ia but tho natural ordor; and if Tahiti, Samoa, and Tonga aro scarcely ablo as yot to oll'or glowing inducoinonts to tho trader, it siiys all tho moro for tho patriotic foresight of Sir Julius Vogol. So long as two-thirds of tho Island trado go to Sydnoy and olsowhoro, and only about ono-third to this colony, our statos. men would be falso to their obliga tions, and our commercial mon blind to their own interests, if thoy failed to uso evory legitimato offbrt to foster and extend commorcial rotations with tho populous isles of tho Pacific Archipolagocs. In a few days tho lino now steamor Janot Nicoll will arrivo in Auckland en route for tho Islands, and wo aro glad to know that tho significance of this oceurronco is fully appreciated by tho merchants of this city, and that thoy do not intend to pursuo tho purblind policy of Wellington and Christchurch.

Two cseos of importance camo up at tho Polico Court to-day. Tho charge of carrying loaded firearms in a railway carriago, which lod to the recont fatal accidont, was dis missed, on a technical objection raised by Mr Williamson. Donis Lynch, nccusod of a violont assault upon his mothor-in-law, failed to appoar in answer to summon?, and a warrant was issued for his arrost. J)r Tenncnt deposed that tho plaintiilliad beon so soveroly injured that sho was unablo to leave her home. Dotails aro given in our Police report.

Mr R, Hobbs, M.H.R., will not loavo for Wellington till Tuesday. Messrs Thomp son and Moss were amongst tho members who loft by tho Waihora yesterday after noon.

Aii oleotrio arc light of 3000 candlo power is to bo shown on the end of Quoon-etrcot AVhorf to-night. It was made by Mossra Fletcher and Company, of DunciHn, and is to bo used as an experiment, according to arrangement with tho Auckland Harbour Board.

Our readers will regret to learn of tiio in tended departure of Mr Joseph Bennett for Sydney, where he intends to reside per manently. For very many years past Mr Bennett has been closely associated with mining enterprizes, and has taken an activo part in floating many local industries. Ho is to be entertained at dinner at the Club to-night.

His Worship the Mayor has given notice that he will move at tho next meeting of the City Conncil: (1) That the footpath round the Harbour Board Offices, Quay-street, be formed, korbed, and channelled, (2) That a meeting of tho Finance and Stroots Committees be called, for the purpose of considering how to reduce the heavy ox penditure under tho hoading of day labour,

Constable Kolso arrested a man named James Simpson to-day, on a charge of stealing clothing from the residence of Geo. Purchas. It is alleged that ho saw tho door of the house open and went in and took the things off a table. Two carpen ter's rules with tho natno of Mr Haslett on them, and a pair of scissors wore also found in his possession,

Tho clearing of salmon, candlos, toa, and sugar from tho Auckland Bonds during tho week, in anticipation of new duties being imposod on those articles, lias considerably augmented tho Customs receipts. Tho duties nt the port for tho weok just con cluded amounted to £11,523 18s 3d.

In consequenco of tho laxity which ia said to prevail in roforonce to tho prosecution of parties for open Sabbath desecration, of which the law takes cognisauco, some of our citizens aro contemplating the early formation of a Sabbath Observance Society, in accordanco with tho rules of the Now South Wales Sabbath Observance Associa tion, which was established upwards of twenty years ago. Theso rules havo been writton for, and when recoivod in Auckland tho movemont will take a definito and prac tical shape,

Tho nowly-formod Band of Hope con nected with tho Primitive Methodist Frank lin lload Church promises to bo a groat success. Thoy havo had only live moot ings, und havo already fifty members on rolled. Tho Comrnittoo aro exerting thom sclvoh to cultivate tho minds of tho young, aril aro to givo thorn a good hour's amueo mont on Wcdnosday cvoning next. Ad mission in froo to membors, but this doos not debar othovs from coming and joining.

Tliero is joy in Mangaro. Macrae's notorious bull has been shippod down tho coast by tho Waihora, and prospocts of poaco botweon tho neighbours arc im proving.

Attlio Harbour Hoard mooting on Tuesday tcnilors will bo rocoivodfor ironwork, timbor, ship clmndlory, and carting. Mr Owon will move; " That tho Board do nowdocido as to who plmll introduco tho Auckland Harbour Board Hill, ]SSf>, to Parliament now in ses sion." Mr Koid will inovo: "That tho quostion of providing shed nccomodation on tlie Railway Wharf for facilitating tho ex port and import trado by direct steamers bo roforrod to tho Works and Tariff Com mittee"

Tho polling for tho oloction of nino Councillors for the nowly-formed borough of Newmarket is proceeding to-day, and is ox citing very groat intcrOit among tho froo and indopondont. Thoro arc no leas than 1!) candidates, viz:—Morars Ebone/or Burgofß, Ocorgo Bishop, Job Ball, William Edgorloy, Thomas Uillobrand, John .Tonkins, James Mason, Jolin Toarco, Cieorgo Kont, Cooigo Taylor Keotloy, Italph Kcosinct, (icorgo Morris, William Morgan, John McNoill, William John Suiter, Jumes Tnito, Francis A. Whito, William Charles Walkor, and Charles Whiskor.

Bishop Covvio will administer tho apostolic rito of confirmation at tho church of St. Thomas to-morrow evening. Tho front soati will bo rosorved for tho candi dates.

Wo bog to acknowlodgo rocoipt of a pam phlet containing tho two sermons delivorod |jy Pastor Thoma.H Spurßoon at tho recent opening of tho Baptist Tabormiclo. They nro in Mr Spurgeon's boat manner, earnest in spirit, rhetorical in Htylo.and choice in diction. Tlio lessons which they inculcate could hardly bo moro persuasively onforccd or moro powerfully set forth. A papor covor to tho pamphlet beam a vory faithful representation of tho Tabornaclo upon its front. Copies of tho brochure may bo had at tho moilonito charge of Mvpenco. The formons wore reported rcrbuthn by Mr Jas. M. Gcdiiia (of this oilico), and thoy aro pub liohod by Mr Thco, Cooper, son., at No. 8, Lower (jucon*strecti

"l'onny Headings," which usod to bo a fuvourito form of cntortainmont at Homo, aro about to bo introduced here. A popular ponny ontertainmont will bo given this ovon ing in tho Tcmpcranco Hall, under tho aus pices of tho (ionpol Toraporanco Mission. Mr Bridgman will occupy tho chair, Mr Wm. Knott, of Shofliold," will deliver tho opening addrops, nnd a number of amateur vocalists will assist.

Tho following tenders for a shop on I'on nonby Koad for Mr C. Cato have boon received by Mr E. lioll :—Burns nnd Kcncaly, XVX; Chnlmora and Aldorton, .ClfiO ; Sakey and Symo, i'-0^ lls ; Davios mid Kvans, i'l77; Darriball, £17S; Mtiis loyand Co., £107; A. Konny, .Cl.'tS; Upton, f-.'14; Kccd, .L'l.'iO ; Flcwellyn, £100; Brown and ltnoburn, A' 229.

Owing to thonb.^onco of Mr 8. Vallo from town, tho portfolios in tho Parliamentary Union Ministry Imvo not yet boon allotted. A mooting takes place on Monday, at which fio desired result will doubt ecs bo accom plished.

Tho Wyborfc Rcovo Coinody Company loft by tho Wuihorn yesterday afternoon on tluir Southorn (our, accompanied by Mr Lachlan Mcdowan, in (ho capacity of busi ness nmnagor. Mr Mcdowan may be ox pected back in August, and until thon his genial counteiiauco will bo .sadly miesoJ.

Two printer's errors occurred in Mr J. Milno's letter last, night. In Mr Black wood's remarks, tho words, "tho intoroct of tho ('owpnnt/," nhoifld /oad, "tho intoroat of tho cmnlrif." In tho cocond instanco, "'J'lio C'luaid Company could not do tho FOrvico in M days" i-hould read, "could row do tho sorvico."

To tho Editor: Sir,—l think it is high timo aomoth'ng was dono to keop tho foot way dear. Yostorday it was impossiblo to pins tho promisos carried on by Coombes and ("o. Huroly such a firm, doing such an enormous trade, could afford to pay a con stnlilo of their own to keop order.—Yours, otc, CITiZRK,

A ploasing entoriainmenr, under tho managomont of Mr .1. 11. Kdmondos, was given in St. Jamos's Hall last evening. Thoro was a largo attendanco (tho Kov. K. F. Macnicol in tho chair), and most of tho items woro vory woll rendorod. A choir, principally composed of tho Sunday-pchool children, which Mr Kdmondos had brought to a creditable dogrco of proficiency in sing in;.:, contributed various sacred selections, and other performances woro glvon ns fol lows : —Solo, " Whoro is My Wandering ISoy To-ni'>ht 1' (oncorcd), Mr Kdmondos ; song, "Tho Enerlishman," Mr Carter; recitation, "James and tho Shoulder of Mutton," Mastor Thos, Carnio ; rooitation, " Young Loclinivar," Mastor McGibbon ; rocilalion, "Tho Starless Crown," Mastor Jno, Smith; song, "Kulo, Brittania," Mr (.'alter; duot, "lliintingtowor" (on cored), Master J. Morcor and Miss Mary Heidi fong, "Logio o' Buchan," Miss Morcor ;eo!o, "Tho Bonutiful City," Mies A. Hoid ; solo, "What Shall the Harvest Bo?" Miss Snoddan ; duot, "Givo Mo tho Wings of Faith," Mips M. Keid and Master Jl. McGibbon; part song, "Weary Gleaner," Missos Julia Bruco, Agnos Bruco, Mary Hoid, and Annio Uoron, Mastora John Morcor, W. Morcor, J. Drummond, and McMurtreo. Tho choruses woro woll rendered by tho choir. At tho conclusion of tho ontortainmont a vote of thanks was passed to Mr EdmondcH for tho subcoss achieved.

Thoro was a laugliablo foaturo in tho mattor of tho two runaway horsoa with thoir traps on Friday morning. It appears that the driver for Mr Corloy, bnkor, of Hobson stroot, was delivering broad far up Upper Queon strcot, when hia horso bolted, and run like mad down town, swerving, how over, to tho loft as ho neared tho iircboll, foot of (iroy-stroot, whoro ho camo to griof against the fence of tho triangular onelosuro, upsot tho cart, and scattered tho bread and enkes about in all directions. As, how over, Corlcy's horso camo thundering post Aloxandraatroet, Schisehka's liorse—which was quietly standing a little way up that Bfcroot, harnosued to tho grocory trap— pricked up hia oars, dashed off at a gallop, and mado a bao-lino for tho wharf. Schis chka and his staff woro at tho back of the storo, but, hoaring tho hubbub, rushed to tho front, and Beoing a cart upsido down with tho wheels spin ning around and a brown horEO with hoofs " pawing " tho air, laughed consumodly at tho, in truth, ridioulous eight—a veritable "Borlin bustor," Whon thoir mirth had, however, somowhat moderated, a neighbour rocommended tho grocer to look after his horso and trap. "Oh," said he, "that ain't mine; that's a brown horao, mine is a grey, and stands in Alexandra-street all right." "Well," said the neighbour, " I'll allow ho was there, but by this time I should say your horso and trap" are at tho bottom of tho wharf I" Had Josiah Martin been thcro and takon an instantanoous portrait of those bowildcrtd grocers, as with 2.30 paco thoy reached tho spot whore tho horse and trap were not, he would havo immor talised himself, aud tho way thoso Germans mado tracks down Queen-street, hatless and with aprons spread out like banners, would havo been a sight for a Frenchman.

"Harold Glynde" is to bo repeated by the Bund of Hope Union Choir on Tuesday,23rd, in St. James s Hall.

Sunday services will bo held to-morrow at the churches as notified in the usual column.

Mr Charles Bright lectures on " Chris tianity Docked in Freothou!?M Titles ; or, The Jackdaw Dres3od in Peacock's Feuthors," at the Opera House to-morrow night.

ltev. C. Worboys preaches the second of tho series of diecourees on "Faith and Free thought" in Pitt and Vincont streets Church to morrow evening, The subject will be "Chris tian Freothought."

Professor Brookes announces an art union, comprising 16 prizes, including large and hand somely framed paintings of the winners of the prizes, and a presentation gift of a beautiful church pipe organ, containing 170 pipes. Tho number o£ tickets is limited to 250, very muoh below tho value of tho prizes. Tickets may be obtained at tho o/licc Goodaon's.

Births.

McANENY. —On Juno 9, at hor resldonoo, Union-street, tho wifo of Francis K. MoAneny Of a daughter. MUNDY.—On June 11. at Chnrch-Btreot, Pon eonby. tho wifo of A. W. Mundy of a danghtor.

Marriages.

BATHOLIMEW-STONESTREKT.-On May 25, at St. Matthew's Church, by tho Kor. Mr Tobba. Jamoft BatUollraew to Bmily Stono streot, oldo3t daughter of Mr W. Stonostroot, Auokland.

Deaths.

CROMWELL.-On Juno 12. Aloxander Allen Cromwell, jun.; aged 28 yours. Tho funeral will loavo his fathor'B rosldonco, Arch Hill, to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends ploase accept this invitation. SHARPE.-On Juno 13, Thomas Harris Sharpo '> p Red 41 years. Tho funeral will leave h!s lato residence Hrey-street, to-morrow (Sunday), at 8 p.m. SHEEHAN.—On Jnno 12, at Potano. Naplor, John aheolmn, M.H.R.. eldest son of tho lato David Sheohan ; aged 39 years. SlMPSON.—Matilda, the youngest and boloved daughter of J. and M. Simpson, gently foil asleep In Jesus, June 12: aged 11 years. The funeral will leave her f athor's rosldonoe, Burlolgh-stroet, for tho Presbyterian Burying ground, to-morrow (Bunday),atSp,m. Friends please aocopt this intimation. WILSON.—On June 12, at Auckland Hospital, James Wilson, 'Devonport, of heart disease and dropsy. Tho funoral will leave Vlotoria Wharf, North Shore, to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends pleaso accept this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1885.

For th» caun that look! Mslottace, For tho wrong that neoli resintancs, for th» future la the 4istano«, Ana tho good that we can do.

The Queen's refusal to accept the resignation of Mr Gladstone, although not unprecedented, is somewhat unex pected. The course pursued by Her Majesty proves that she is no lay figure in the Government, but exercises au independent and intelligent judg ment upon all public affairs submitted for her approval. Many instances of this are recorded—perhaps the most notable being her modification of the wording of a violent despatch to the American Government over the Trent affair. The demand for the release of the Commissioners detained by the United States was couched by Lord Palmerston in terms so offensive that a rupture between the two countries would have been inevitable. The Queen took the despatch to the trince Consort, who was then confined to his room by the illness which proved fatal, and, with his approval, every offensive line was erased, and the letter reduced to a firm but courteous demand that was instantly conceded by the American Go vernment. Secretary Seward has since stated that the greatest anxiety

prevailed at Washington with regard to this letter, popular feeling in both countries being excited to a pitch which would have made wtt unavoidable if the British de mand had been couched in words humiliating to the honour of the American nation. Her Majesty is now fully cognisant of tho fact that her Advisers represent a majority of Parliament, and, so far as can be known, of the country. She is also aware that negotiations of an extremely critical character are proceeding with Russia, and that a weak and disor ganised Government just now would bo a national calamity. It is, besides, not unknown to the Queen that a general election must lake placo imme diately, in consequence of the complete change in the constituencies caused by the extension of the franchise and the alteration of borough boundaries effected under the Representation Act, which has passed through both Houses of Parliament, Her Majesty has, therefore, exercised a wise discretion in satisfying herself, before she dis penses with the Advisers whom Parliament has given her, that it is the mature wish of Parliament that they shall be changed. She does not consider that the motion on which they were defeated involved a question of such national importance as would warrant the resignation of the Cabinet unless there were other reasons behind. It now remains for Mr Gladstone to furnish those reasons or accept Her Majesty's objection as the expression of her continued confidence, and her desire that he shall remain in office. Huch a wish must have all the force of law with him. He is the last man to deny his Sovereign his counsel at a critical juncture in the affairs of the nation, and unless there nrc very strong reasons for his retirement, he will doubtless proceed to make any changes he may deem necessary in the constitution of his Cabinet, put through imperative political measures, and go to the country. This is the only satis factory solution of the present difii culty, and Her Majesty, by bringing it about, will have given a new proof of her wisdom and fitness for the high office which she has so long and so honourably filled. The decision will cause surprise, not because it is un usual] for its obvious propriety makes amend for any paucity of precedent, but because Her Majesty's prejudices against the Prime Minister havo been somewhat notorious. In this, as in many other things, however, the Queen of Enjland h-is shown that her duty to the nation stands before every personal consideration or prejudice. She has acted in a manner in every way worthy of a great Queen.

HITMAN REMAINS FOUND AT PONSONBY.

A person called at tho police station this morning and stated that ho was tho occupier of a house previously tenanted by Constable Mitchell, and Bituated in Prospect street, Ponsonby. Ho said that he opened a trap door in tho floor, and discovered an old well, in which were a human skull and some bones. The police havo as yot taken no action in the matter.

GREYMOUTH AND WESTPORT HARBOUR LOANS.

[BY CABLE.-COPYBIGHT.]

London, 11th Juno. Tenders for the loan of £100,000 for Grey mouth Harbour Board wero openod to-day, when the total amount tendered for was found to bo £276,000. Tenderers at £95 10s will receive 36 per cent, of application ; above that amount in full. Tendors for tho Weatport Harbour loan of £150,000 at 4 por cent, wero also opened, tho amount of sub scriptions being £302,000. Tenders for tho latter at £95 will receive 98 per cent.; above, in full. Tho Press Association special despatch says:— Tho tenders for tho Weatport and Groymouth Harbour loans of £150,000 and £100,000 respectively wore oponed to-day. Tho Woatport loan was covored twofold and tho Groymouth threefold. In each caso tondorors at £95 10s will recoivo 30 per cent., abovo that amount in full.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, F.Bq., R.M.)

Drunk.—Four persona were ilned for this oll'enco. Assault.—Win. McGregor was charged with aaHnultlug Henry Borsboom on the 12th Inat — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Prosecutor, a restaurant keeper, ontho whart, deposed that prisoner had hoon lilh w&ltor, and on. lilschWßinß him, struck complainant in thooyc. (Mark invisible). Homo other ovldenco waa taken.—Fined 20u and coßts. JjAKCKNY.—Wm, Slmpaon, charped with larcony, waß romanded until Monday.—Arthur Iluntor wan remanded for medlcul examina tion.

Without a Ticket.—James Drummond was charged oa summons with a. broach of tbo Public Works Act by using a ticket on the Auckland and Onehunga railway on the 23rd nit,, tho time of tho tlokot having expired.— Dofendantploaded not guilty.—Sorgcant Pratt explained.-Samuel Burns, railway guard, do uoscil to demanding the ticket of defendant at Which had passed.—Defendant said ho waa not. nwiire of tho fact, but left his pronor address. Hurt nohUontiontodofraud.—Fined 6sandcosts. —John Lomerand Joßeph Copo woro charged under tho Bnmo Aot with trespassing on tlio Auckland Hallway Station and plying for hire on tho 2nd Juno,—Mr Karl appeared In defence, and uukod for a rouiand, as no had not boen able to prepare the dofenoo.—Remanded until Saturday noxt

Violent Ahbaui.t.—DonU Lynch waschargod with wilfully assaulting Catherino Keatos in Chiipcl-Mtreot on tno 10th lnst, by striking her on tho head with a heavy mlssllo or stono.—Mr, Napier appeared for tho prosecution. Defend ant did not appear, but had boon duly served with a mmiuioiiH.—Mr Naplor said ho should not bo ablo to go on with tho case to-day, as tho unfortunate woman, Catherine Koatos, had re ceived three vory Bovere outs In tho head, and waa in a very precarious situation.—Dr. Torment was oxamlnod as to Mrs Keates'e wounds. Ho had boon attending MrgKoates. Uor wounds wore extremely sorloUß, and she Was quite un able to givo evidence. Sho was considerably ndvanceu in years.—On tho application of Mr Napier tho caso was romanded until Tuesday, and n warrant to Issue for defendant's approhen sion. ho bavlugdisrcgarded the summons.

Tiik MvitnKK fIiiAHOK. — Thoodoro Coollo D'Anguler, ullii' Maxwell,waa again brought up on a cliargo of wilful murder on or about April sth at St Louis, America, and on the applica tion of InHpootor Thomson, tho prisoner was remanded fur eight days.

Lunacy.—A man named Arthur Planta, a nativo of Switzerland, was committed to tho Lunatlo Asylum today on tho medical testi mony of Drß. Tonnont and MoMulleu. CAItUVINO Fikkahmh. — Krnest Randolph Brabazon was charged "That ho did, on tho SCtli May, commit a broach of the Railway Hy-lnw9 by oarrying loaded flrearmn in a rail way carriage to wit, a loaded, singlo-barrellcd pin'llro breach-loading gun, on tho Auckland and Kalpara Hallway. Mr Hudson Wil lluiiHon. Crown Solicitor, appeared in defence, mill contended that this case should not liavo been brought Into Court. — Charles William Nicholson, railway guard, doposod that on tho 25th May he waa a guard to tho train botwoon Auckland »nd Kaipara. De fondant Hot In at Walkomltl. and not out at Mount Kdon station. Thoro wore numbors of passengers sot in Ihoro with guns. Ho cautioned thorn In tho usual way. Bolloved de fendant was amongst tliom. Know of tho young man being nhot, but could not state how thu fatal accident occurred, as ho was not on tho spot at the timo. —Cross-examined by Mr Williamson, He colloctod all tho tlckota from defendant's company, oxcopt one wluoh a moinhnr h«d loat. Could not swoar that Mr l!rnba/.on was tho losor. Ills cußtom was to oaiition poisons with guns. - Amos Kyos, HWtlon mastor at Mount Kdon, doposod that tho lino on which the aooldont occurred was on ono of tho Auckland rallwnys. —Herbert Urabazon doposod to his brothor going on to iho platform with a loadod gun, but ho did not hear Guard Burns wnrn tho young mon about tho Runs.—This was tho ovidenco.— Mr Williamson, In dofonoo, said thoro was no proof beforo tho Court that tho railway by-lawo applied in this caso, and that tho Hallway whoro tliouccidont happenod did not conio under tho I'ublio Works Aot of 1852. This wob a railway used for reclamation purposes, and conse quently thoro was no offence Dofondant was olhukoil with carrying a loaded gun In a railway carrlngo, whereas It was really on tho platform, and tlio conviction could not bo uphold.—lllb Worship finally dtsmlssod the Information. Tkksi'Ass.—Kdward Adlam and Froderlck Portor woro charged with Iroapnaslng on tho Auckland railway.—Adlam pleaded Rnllty. Ho waa a Hconsod oxprcssman.—fia and costs.— Portor plofdud not guilty.—Mr Naplor, In do fonco, said ho had sovorsl objections to oiler. Defendant was simply romovtng luggago for passengers from tho South, and was engagod by tho expressman.—Dlsmlssod; costs, £3 18b.

TABLE ITALK.

" Suver Kino " wins golden opinions'1 Ono of tho cables across Cook's Strait is believed to bo brokon.

Sixtoon hundred sheep passed through Tuuranga from Napior on Thursday,

Two children of Mr F. Russoll, Herd's Point, diod vory suddenly on Thursday night.

A Duncdin publican, who withdrew his application at tho last moment), is now ask ing tho Supreme Court to compel tho Liconsing Committoo to hear tho applica tion afrosh.

Frank Jenkins, a Cantorbury station hand, committed suicido by hanging at Mount Soinors yostorday.

Harris, ono of two mon supposed to be drowned in Lako Wairarapa, has turnod up all right.

A lire inquost held at If avoloek as to the burning of Kaituna Valley Hotol resulted in a verdict that tho promisos woro wilfully and feloniously cot on tire by a poreon un known.

Tho Hoad-mnster of Rangiora School, Canterbury, is charged with drunkenness and neglect of duty. The Committee is inukinc overy investigation. A lad named Osborno got his log fractured in Kawakawa coal mines on Wednesday, through a largo piece of coal falling on him.

Tho far North has got a burying ground scandal. Last issuo of tho "Luminary" dovotoa a column to commenting on tho enormity of using a brandy bottle from which to sprinkle " holy water" on the grave of n deceased settlor. Josoph Mandol, tobacconist, Wellington, for working a totalisator on his premises, was yesterday fined £20 and costs. Tho money (£3l and cheques for £12) which was soinod at tho time was ordered to bo for feited.

A ganger named Georgo Payne has boon found drowned in Lake Waihola, Otago. Ho was subject to epileptic fits.

A number of Manitoban fanners, discon tented with their lot, are talking of emi grating to Now Zealand and Victoria. Tho ♦' Northern Luminary " throws some doubt upon the goldfiold discovered at Bay of Islands proving payable, and says the bank assay of 2ozs. to the ton is unreliable.

At the Prince Albert Hotel, Nelson, a bricklayer named Passoly has been killed by falling six feet through a trap door into a cellar.

A very attractive entertainment was givon last night in the Nelson-street school room by the teachers and pupils, assisted by a few friends of the former. The school* room was prettily decorated with flowers and ferns, and there was a crowded audiS enco. Misses Hossack -and Barton sang " The Maiden's Prayer " very feelingly, and the fine old duet "All's Well" waa spiritedly rendered by Messrs Hart end Black. Songs were contributed by Mr Edwards, Mies May King, and Master D. Dunningham, while the school child ren and Mr CranwelPs choir also gave of vocal music. Mr Handley also performed two harp soloe, and A. Stewart a pianoforte solo, while recitations were capitally rendered by J. Ballantine, R. Lacon, F. McMillan, May King, Mason (a boy 12 years old), V. Bal lantine, S. Whittingham, D. Dunningham, and, to crown all, by Mr Hart (the popular Head-master). Of the juvenile effortp, thoso of May King and Master Mason were particularly good. After the Chairman atd Mr Hart had suitably thanked the friends who had assisted in the entertainment, the National Anthem was sung and the audi ence dispersed.

To our Customers: We shall bring for ward tbis day some Special Lines in Clothing at nominal prices, and the damage ia nominal.— Samuel Coombes and Co., Canada Buildings, Quoen-etre9t,-[ADYT.J

HEATH OF MR JOHN SHEEHAN, M.H.R.

With a feeling of profound regret wo an- r nounce to our readers the fatal termination of the illness which prostrated Mr John Sheehan at Petane a few days ago. In our last issue, it was stated that hia life had been despaired of, and while copies of the paper were still fresh from the press he breathed bis last. Ho died at twenty minutes past four p.m. yesterday from inflammation of the brain. Thus cloaes prematurely at the age of 40 a life which opened with singular promise, and a public career which has been idontilied with tho history of the colony for nearly twenty years, Tho deceased gentleman was tho eldost son of the late Mr David Sheohan, ono of the earliest sottlors of Auckland, former proprietor of tho Governor Browne Hotel in Hobson-stroet, and for many years a mem ber of tho Provincial Council. Mr Sheehan, senior, was known and respected throughout tho province, and Mrs Sheohan was loved and honoured for lior unostentatious bonofac tions and her great kindliness of heirt, The subjoct of this notico inherited these amiablo qualities, blended with tho natuial bonhommie and vivacityof hisrace,unsoured by any rancorous feeling towards those who differed from him. Born on tho sth of July, 1544, in Auckland, it was also hero that ho was reared and educated. For a considerable time ho attondod tho school of Mr li. J, o'Snllivan (now Chief Inspector of Schools under the Auckland Botrd of Educa tion), and amongst his classmates were Mr B. Mitchelson (M.H.R. for Marsdon), and Mr Cadman (M.H.R. for Coromandol). Mr Sheehan was an apt pupil, and on finishing his scholastic course in 1862 ho entered upon tho study of the law a? articled clerk in the office of MrMorriman, then Crown Prosocutor. During tho Wai kato campaign of ISC3 ho sorved as Sergeant in tho Auckland Cavahy, but dospito this interruption to his studio?, passed his legal oxuinination and was admitted to practiso at the Bar in 1807. In these early yoars Mr Shoehan was tho most brilliant of a circlo of young colonists whoso essays and debatos earned for the Catholic Institute a reputation which still clings to it. Ho was a ready, fluent, and forcible spoaker, and having anatural prediloction for political lifo he soon had tho opportunity of proving his capacity to servo his country in the forum. Ho was elected to tho Provincial Council towards the closo of 1869, as a member for tho Northern Division, and in December, 1870, he was loader of tho party which dofeated the responsible advisors of Mr T. B. Gillies, who was then Superintendent of tho provinco. Ho accopted'oflieo us Gold fiolds Socrctary, and addressed himself with characterintic^enorgy to tho work of his department. In the succeeding yoars he manifested his indopendetico of judg mont, tolerance of belief, and breadth of view by his strong advocacy ofanational, free, socular, and compulsory eystem of education, notwithstanding tho fact that in doing so ho had to oncountor tho very de termined opposition of his Roman Catholic co-roligioniats. Neither clerical disfavour nor private influenco ever caused him to recede ono inch from the position which ho then took up and maintained on this ques tion both in Provincial Council and General Assembly. Ho retained offico in tho Pro vincial Government until 1875, and Becured election to the Houso of Representatives as o representative of tho Northorn Division, being the first young Now Zoalander to onter tho colonial Parliament. Mr Julius Vogel was then in tho zenith of his power. When Sir Goorgo Groy emorged from his retirement and blazed forth upon tho political firmament, Mr Sheohan becamo his principal satcllito, although rcllocting no mere borrowed lustre. His popularity was unbounded.and in tho general oloctions of 187G ho was roturned for Rodney ovor tho heads of sevoral rival candi dates. As ono of tho foremost mem born of tho young Now Zealand party, ho was largely instrumental in aiding Sir George Groy to dofcat tho Atkinson Ministry in 1877. In tho Groy Cabinot ho accopted tho portfolios of Native and Dc fonco Affairs and Justice, and his subsequent success,with tho co-oporation of Sir Goorgo Groy, in allaying native troublos at Hiku rangi, Waitara, and Wanganui, togothor with his firm and judicious control of depart mental affair?, render his administration memorable Although for eomo yoara pro viously Mr Shoohan had boon residing and practising his profession at Napior, ho was olootod as Sir Goorgo Groy's colloaguo in tho representation of tho Thames during the general oloctions of 1879. At tho opening of tho now Parliament his party suffered dofoat and resigned, and throughout tho ensuing session tho ex-Native Minister was at his boat, for it was in tho hoady strifo of opposition that ho figurod to his groatest advantage, his spontaneous and spark ling wit, roady badinage, brilliant but novor caustic sarcasm, and forciblo argumentation rendoring him almost un rivalled as a party spoaker. At the last gonoral eloctions he contested tho Napier coat against Mr Orinond (ox-Superintendent of Jlawko's Bay),and was dofoated. Sinco thon ho has boon quietly practising his pro fossion. Wlion tho Tauranga soat was vacated a fow months ago, through tho olovation of Captain Morris to tho Jie^islo tivo Council, Mr Sheohan offered himself ns a candidate, and after a spirited contest defoatod Mr W. Kelly by 12 votes. Ho came on to Auckland, and congratulations poured in upon him from ovory part of tho coleny. On Thursday wook ho loft for Wellington via Napier,and had just reached the latter town when ho was taken ill. It was not until a fow days ago that any serious alarm was felt for him, but once tho disease do volopod itself it h astonod rapidly to tho molan choly ond. The deceased gontloman loaves a widow but no issuo,and the surviving mem* bors of his family ar6 a brothor (Mr W. PT Sheohan, of Hobson-streot, and four sistors. Ono of thoEe is married to Mr Richard Dignan, of H.M. Customs, and another to Mr J. B. Graham, of tho Colonial Insuranco Company, Mr Peter Dignan and Mr John King aro the executors. It will bo remotn bored that Mr and Mrs J. B. Graham and Miss Sheehan loft yestorday afternoon for Napior by_ tho Waihora, but they would not arrive in timo to eeo their kinsman oro ho died. We understand that tho funeral will take place on Monday next,

Our special correspondent telegraphed from Wellington this morning :—

General regret is expressed hero at the nows of Mr Sheohan's death, which reached hero this ovoning. Personally, he was one of the most popular men in the House, and when the announcement of his election for Tauranga was received the other day, politicans of all shades of opinion expressed pleasure. Government have decided to offer the use of the Hinemoa for the conveyance of Mr Shoohan's remains to A; ckland.. A number of the Wellington friends of Mr Sheehan spoke to Sir George Groy about the matter this morning, nnd Sir George Grey telo phonpd to tlio Cabinet which was sitting at tho timo, asking that the use of tho stoamor should bo offered to tho deceased statoman's relations. Ministers considered tho matter promptly, and in five minutoa informed Sir George Groy that if the rela tives desirod it, it would bo done Sir Georgo Groy has tolegraphod to Mrs Sheehan asking to know her wishos on tho matter, but a roply has not yet beon received.

Thames, this day,

The death of Mr Sheohan is the general topic of conversation hers, and unfeigned regret is expressed by 1.-is numerous friends and tho 36 to whom his truly generous nature was known,

CHRISTCHURCH, NELSON, AND WEST COAST RAILWAY.

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

CHRiSTcnr/RCir, this day,

Mr Cl] C. Bo when this morning received a cable from the East and West Coast Rail way delegates in London to the effect that prospects are hopoful, pnd thoy will pro bably be able to send a definite answer in about a week,

A RANGER AND SOLICITOR FINED FOR POACHING.

Dr/NEDiN, this day. In tho Qucenstown poachinp; cases ranger Pennefath6r, and Mr Tanner, solicitor, were each fined 20s and costs for poaching. Tho charge of assault brought by them against Constable sToung wua dismissod with costs,

CABLEGRAMS

Block in the Suez Canal.

(BY CAHIjK-COPYIUCIIIT.)

London', June 11.—The Suez Canal has been blocked by a sunken dredger. It will be fully a wook before tho obstruction can bo removed and traffic restored. [A later message says it will tako a fortnight to clear the passago.] New Zealand and Samoa. Tho "NorthGormanGazotto," in an article on the Samoan question, considers the claims put forward by New Zealand in regard to that island are untenable. Objections to a Colonial Navy. Official papers have been issued which de fine tho difficulty thero is in tho way of cre ating a colonial navy. London Wool Salop. At yestorday's sales 127,000 bales were catalogued. The tone of the market was irrogular.

AUSTRALIAN.

RETURN OF TROOPS FROM THE SOUDAN.

Sydney, this day,

A telegram from Albany states that tho transport Arab, with tho Now South Wales Contingent aboard, arrived there yesterday. During the voyage one death occurred. Tho troops aro in excellent health and spirits. The Arab is expected to reach Sydney on Sunday, Juno 21. Voterinary- Surgeon Willows, of tho Contingent, died and was buried at sea. Tho telegram fur ther statoa that 19 men are invalided. Tho formal reception of tho troops will take place on Monday week, the 22nd instant. Defeat of tho South Australian Ministry. Adelaide, this day. Tnu debate on tho motion of want of con fidonco, introduced by Mr Downer, ter minated in tho Houso of Assembly at an early hour yesterday morning, when upon division being taken it was found that tho vote was carried by a majority of four. In consoquenco of this tho Ministry have ro signed. Tho Hon. J. W. Downer, the mover of tho voto, has been charged with tho formation of a new Ministry. Tho Molbourne Bank Robbery. Melisournk, this day.—The police are still actively engaged in searching for the proceeds of tho Simpson's Road bank robbery, and a bottle was unearthod by them in Studley Park yesterday, containing about £200 in notes. Melisoutcnf., thia day. — A conference of Now Zealand and Molbourno fire under writers is sitting here, with tho object of trying to securo a uniformity as regards the practice of insuring in both colonies, Tho Wrecked Steamer. Sydney, this day. — The Australasian Steam Navigation Company's Cauors, which was wrecked yesterday, was uninsured. The loss is estimated at £42,000. Copious Rainfall. Heavy rains have fallen throughout tho colony, and tho drought is practically at an ond.

THE ENGLISH POLITICAL CRISIS.

Mr Gladstone's Resignation Declined.

(BY CABLE.— COFYBIOHT.)

London*, Juno 12. The "Timos " this morning states that Her

Majoety the Queen has declined to accept tho resignation of Mr Gladstone and his colleagues without being furnished with further reasons for their retirement. The Queen is expected to leavo Balmoral for Windsor immediately.

VOLUNTEER NOTES

Queen's Own.

This corps, which has now been supplied with arms, had its weekly drill last evening, when thero was a very fair muster. At tho conclusion of tho drill notice was given of tho monthly inspection on Wed-

nesday ovoning next.

Riflo Match,

Tho old members of No. 3 Company (City Guards) havo challenged tho present members to firo a riflo match at an early date. Thero is every probability that a match will bo arranged.

Naval Brigade Inspection.

Thoro was it splendid muster of nearly 300 men at tho monthly inspection of the Naval Brigado last ovoning. Thp following was tho parado state: —Garrison Band under Bandmaster Morris. Auckland Naval Artillery: Captain Leßoy, Lieu tenants Parker and Sn.ith, and 95 rank and iilo, being a splendid 'muster of 98 out of a possible 100. Devonport Navals ; Captain Fenton, Lieutenants Dacre and Gerrard. and 50 rank and file. Ponsonby Navals: Captain Morpeth, Lieutenant Miller, and 51 rank and file. Auckland Coastguards : Captain Ingles, Lieutenant Grant, and 50 rank and iilo. Lieutenant Parker wbb Acting-Adjutant during the parade, and Major Shepherd, in tho absence of Colonel Lyon, iuspacting officer. Tho hal was not largo enough for battalion movements, and tho men were therefore put through a Eeries of company exercises. A march-out took place subsequently. Tbo Drill-shed. Thoro is a strcng fooling in Volunteer circles that tho Drill-shed should bo en larged. At tho present time it will not accommodate moro than one-third of the local force, and even thon the men cannot be exercised in battalion drill. If some of the Auckland momber3 were communicated with on the subject, it is moro than probable that thoy could induce tho Defence Minis ter to have tho necessary enlargement made. The ground surrounding the shed has recently been filled in, thus giving ample room for extension.

MINING NEWS.

(BY lELEQK4FH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Find (Waiorongoinai).—Cleaning up has given tho satisfactory roturn of 4050z5. from 270 loads of general dirt.

TAKAPUNA LICENSING COMMITTEE.

Tho Flagstaff Hotel.

Tnr. Takapuna Licensing Committoo hold a Court this morning to consider whothor a ro nowal o£ tho liconso of tho Flagstaff Hotel to Micbaol Corcoran should bo granted. Tho at tendanco was large. There wore on tho Board: Mcßsra Brown (Chairman). Edeon, Bartloy Williamson, and Roy. A. McCMlum. Mr Cottor appeared on behalf of Mr Corcoran, and Mr K. Heskcth for Mr Seccombo, tho owner. Tho charges against tho conduct of tho house were read by tho Clerk. Thoy were to tho effect that tho hotel had benn improperly conducted. and that drunkenness had booß permitted, liquor having been supplied to tho following persons • while they were intoxicated: — O'Rrien. Crabb, Moore, Me- CaueiiD, Joikins, Bowden. Mr Cotter aiid he had an application to make to the Bench for its consideration. The applicant had been for i ho last 22 or 23 yearn boen fho licensee of hotolp. For sixteen years 'f this timohewai in Auok lavid, live years in Coromandel, ond tho re maindor at Nort li fchcrc. It wns quite possible that coming recently from a country place, ho had not been as careful aa he mi^ht in respect to tho early closing of hia houso and tho kcODing away of objcctionablo characters. Mr Cotter reforred to the large influx of people thathad taken place to tho North Shore in conseqiienco of the dock and fortification works, and the review, and dwelt en the difficulty of drawing theline between tho condition of a man when ho had enough and whm ho had ton much liquor. He proposed t iat without going into the evidence, the Com mitteo should ronew tho license, reserving to themselves the right, under Section 67, tocanco it at any quarterly meeting if there wero ano further complaints. Mr Hcsketh endorsed the desirability of (hie coursp, except that he would opposo to cancelling the license If uMr Corcoran failed to give satisfacton, ho would expect >hat tho license bo transferred to somopno else.—The Chairman said they had no dosire to bo harsh, but repeated com plaints had been made respecting the manner in which the liotss had boon oonduoted. Thoy must take cognizanco of ib.3 reports of tho Inspector in tho interests of the public The Committeo thtn retired to con- Bid< r their decision, and on their return an nounced that they would adjourn for an hour for ludo\ and on resuming would hear the ovi dence.

PARLIAMENTARY

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

mtmoUßßp™?xet>o STßSt)

Thirt™™ members weTfaft J* today. All the Minims ;i he Mrßryce acted as leader of the n^ 8"4 pro tern. Not a single caucus L" 0" held, and the House may be said toT *** a pack of cards, neither shuffled Z ab' 9 as a consequence of tho flaw? CU>d gossip is very scarco. e8e > Political The sale by Sir Win. Fox of v „ Estate to a publican is <££&?*»* touched a penny gained in th« ? d>v« has ever denounced so «?,„ , tlßffi» he ««, I'owever, there if °"± .. Alfi moro inconsistency in BB fii bly no bodily to a publican uS\ Weß^ its soil to grow barley to bo-mode L 08in R for brewing. Westoe was at t°nia« rather celebrated for its barley T?° tim« certain grim irony in the fact of Sbfe-'BB Fox being succeeded as Lord o ffi ulliM» of Wostoe by a publican. the Manor Th»» pross ro Ptesontatives to-diu, i Mr Morrison, of the '< i?,2 y ,i]^i Herald," Chairman of 'the §£&*« and Mr Humphries, Manaeer rf tv H; Association, as Vice Chairman T , Prefi» tho Wellington pressmen, there J? U? D 6 twenty journalists in tho gallel W Bbou' Mr Macandrew presents' a netir or eight feet long againat thol m X BeTen of barmaids, emP1°yment

Sir Gcorue Grey and the Local n Bill, Co"«

As mentioned yestcrJav -Cn intend re-introducing tho Local rS^?™o" and Mr Tole has promised to ™ "/* Sir : GeorgeGreycoJcer n in g thel£ff of incorporating the principle ofSi ber for City East's Enforcing ofT,,, mem- Eill with the Government mV/ure*1' Tho Now Legislative Commit,.. lion, Mr McLean is arranoinw • . of Legislative Councillor"to co D » roeont wholesalo appointment; nf 1"* bers to tho Council. Some n f T blue-blooded old memberse7 Dr » B ,f ■*•' annoyance of aff Whilo conversing with a Minister r iv matter yesterday, he hinted that G OT6 k ment .created tho new "Lords" mm quence of the treatment which 6ovnrZ Me; measure received in tho Council lalS A New Champion of TemperauM, Mr Wakefield has been Eelwtwi fcj't., sides as the standard-bearer of the tJ hlh oncca party in the House. We """per- Leave of Absence. On Tuesday a month's leave of absent. will be applied for on behalf of Mr (W and a week for Mr W. F. Buckland U^ r', Amendment of Mercantile law Hon Mr Stout's Mercantile Law ' irt Amendment Bill repeala clauses 67 and 58 and provides instead that in case of UV ruptcy or insolvency, the lender of mooey at rates of interest varying with thaZSt shall not rank with other credit P North Island Trunk Railway Hon Mr Richardson this morning "y formed mo that plans for the next uSh™, of the North Island Main Trunk iff! are ready, but he was unable to give to date when tenders are to be called. ' Tho Public Wortai Statement, All the material for tie Public Workl Statement is ready, but, of course it«ai not be printed until Government see how their financial proposals are received. Meeting of the Cabinet, Ministers went into Cabinet at il this morning to consider the legislatire work of the session. It is understood they contem plate introducing several new polioy bills, Excursions Already Commenced.

Members made a trip in theflldemba to Hatswell Point this afternoon to inapecttbe fortifications. '•• :; ..'.. )7 r ' Colonel Whitmore'o Appointment

It is probable there will b«/B«no adverse criticism in the Honse of Representatives when the bill, re Colonel Whitmore comes down from the Upper House. Several members :- with -whom 1 have consulted state that they object to tho course pursued, and point out that the Disqualification Act ehonld he strictly adhered to and no exceptions made,l They do not consider the .circumstances of Colonel Whitmore's appointment' jauf ficiontly pressing to justify' the, ebon* of action taken. The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr Buckley), in the Legislative Council, introduced 'the Bfll) qualify ing Colonel Whitmora to apoept hit soat, and proposed that the WU ehouli be road 'a second time on the nest sitting day. Mr G. McLean proteetcii against a question of such importance be ing hurried through in that way, and dfl clared his intention to demand ." a call "of the Council, so as to compel every member to record his vote. If this ammo is taken, the honourable gentlemen who are now ab sent from duty will have to come np;

OPERA HOUSE. - "The Silver King." '

"The Silver Kino" was repeated M night before a crowded house, and jras X; ceived with manifest tokens of pleasure, The scenery and mounting 61 this piece are remarkably fine, and an intense interest is sustained from beginning to.end by ttl variety of incident and character, Thg piece, which combines many damatii! situations of entrancing power with mag nificent spectacular effects, has bit th) popular taste, and is assured of a good foci Intending patrons should bear in mind &$ the performance commences nightly at a quarter to eight o'clock. The following outline of the plot of "The Silver King ■' was, at the laßt moment, "crojtdedont of our critique in yesterday's ifiue':— Wilfred Denver, a man in easy.cirem stances, returns to London from the Dew ruined by bettings and render reoklesa by drink. While in this state, he ja aocoßtedW a former suitor for bis wife's hand (Geoffi^f Ware), and becomiug infuriated by .pu taunts, follows him with a loaded raw, intent upon revenge. .Entering wares house unperceived, he disturbs asangra burglars, and in self-defence they chtafr form him. Immediately afberwaidßjWg* himself makes his appearancßJ!*n*ißßiiot down with Denver's revolver by Ctpw Skinner, the leader of the band, a fasMo? able burglar of the type portr4yed,.by ttw Warden in " The House on the Maw., The burglars make go6d their escape,^ Denver, recovering from tMt»porj«« seeing Ware's dead body, fe":#MKtsi think that he has committed hrarder. us hurries home, changes his clothes, W« » sorrowful leave of his wife, and catchestn? express for Liverpool, En mil be jumps from the train, and: .fortunately>.« for a few miles further on itcolW with some petroleum cars, •' ana » consumed with many, of its,,WmM». Denver, the supposed fugitive murderer,» reported to have perished in the &*«M*? suspicion being thus allayed, he make^ liis escape to America. In the coo«°' three years or so he amasses *t°™*Yl the silver mines, and returns to Engtoas reformed and penitent wan, Mtt >S, secrotly relieve the dire poverty of hB'«W and their faithful servitoi1 BanielW' At this stago a casual remark w™°A overhears leads him to suspect thei borga" of the crimo with which he hw hitherto « preached himself. He ho'^tbWß^ follows them to their lair, n«h. uS» resolved into certainty by tion, and then proclaiming b<j»gg rejoins his delighted family as the I»*«? gang are brought to justice.

TELEGRAMS.

CußisTCiiußCir, this day.-At WJ* yesterday, a stable and shed WojgW to David Wootton, carrier,, at tt oom i was burned down. It was insured m Standard office for £105. The cauee 01 w> lire is not known.

Dunedin, this day.— Dnrlngj*o^ three days over £12,000 6}^ duties, principally on sugar and pea.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING SIAK, SATUKDAY^ JUNE 13, 1885.

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XpIRE. J? IRK JjU RE SALVAGE SALE OWEN AND GRAHAM'S STOCK. W. G. ALLEN, BRA.PER AND CLOTHIER, Jehvois Road, Ponsonby, Bees to notify the Residents that ho has And •will Soil the same in thoao Commodious . Promises in Jervois Eoaa, Ponsonby. GREA'jTIiARGAINS. MUST BE SOLO~iN TWO WEEKS. COME EARLY p AOT, SECURE THE PICK Trama ana 'Busos pass the Door. FREE PASSES per 'Buses and Trams. ALLEN, DIUPBii, Jervois Road, Ponsonby. SA L V AGE SALE. EIRE.— J. i'crnanilei:, Newton, having nnrchaaod a largo portion of the Salvasre Horn the great firo at Messrs O w on and Graham a Warehoußß, ho la now giving Extraordinary BirKalnß in Men's and Boy'H C!o<h.n ß . The goodj are only damp, not burned. Boy s Col oured Moleskin Trousers, 36 6d; Men's do, is Ca: Bimcd Trourera, 4s lid: Men'- Strong •Tweed Suits. 18s Gd; Boy'a Strong Knickfir Suits, 4s 6d; Boy's Co'.tnn Slilrto, Is each; Amorioan Paper Collers, 6d box; Boy's Strong Tweed Trowser Suits, 123 6d; Men's Hard and Soft Black Felt Ha«B, 23 61 each. All other .ttooas equally cheap. Xnsppction invited.- I'erttandcz, Drapler and Clothier, Nowton. T^ 0 ~T ~I C 1". Any Person or Peraona found Removing Tlmbor or Firewood ofl'Lot 9, at Walkomiti, or what has been cut ot tho same (at present occu pied by Mrs Binaoll). will bo prosecuted, By | (jraeroftheMortgageo.



T M P 0 II T A N T . TO" O T I C E, ; MILTNE AND CHOYCE iiAvixa JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT 01' EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Boußlit by tholr Buyers nt a Discount of 50 PER CKNT. OFF MANUFACTURERS PRICKS, Have resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE FIUCES For the purpoao ol clearing thoni out nt onco. The foUowlnit row QUOTATIONS will prove tho Hcuuinonoss of tho Reductions. OK VKRY lIAND3OMK MANTLES AND OrJ JACKETS, In tlu) Latost Stylos, FOR s b. (i. £ s. a. 1 fl n A Hfirfr.lin oven (it 2 fl 0 2 S 0 .. •• 3 15 0 s io o .. .. fl is a i 5 n .. .. n 15 o 5 5 0 .. .. T 10 0 BID 0 .. .. » 10 0 n io o .. .. in o ii 7 10 0 .. .. 11 10 0 8 19 0 .. .. 13 10 0 Tho fibovo nro REAL BARGAINS, and wo would bOR our Manila to cull and ficcuro them, un they aro sure to ro immediately. MILNE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STRKKT. ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. FREETHOUGHT PLATFORM. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY) EVENING CHARLES BRIGHT Will Lecture on " CnniSTIANITY DKCKKD IN FREKTnOUOnT Titles; oij tup. Jackdaw ra Peacock's Feathers," Showing tho real siKniflcance of such forms as "Christian Secularism." "Christian Kroethought." &o. Vocal and Instrumental Solecticns of Music. Discussion Invited. Doora open at 7. Commenco at 7.30. Admis sion : Dres3 Circle, 2j ; double ticket (lady and gentleman), 2a i Stalls, la; Pit, (id. _^ "TSTT O~S. JANET NICOLL, j*Rg?*£2§&> v £3e FItOM SOUTHERN wratttefatSsma Consinnoos aro requostod to pixy freight and obtain dollvory orders from the lindenlgnod without delay. I'.ireo importing tbo discharge of vessel will bo lauded and stored at consignees' risk and ex pense. Ship will commence to diachareo at 8 o'clock MONDAY inornintr. DONALD AND KDINBOROUGH, 30, Quoen-strcot. Z*Tsk ~Q! Hl v CR U SAMI, KJ CAPTAIN SCOTLAND, FROM LONDON. «2Ss3jsi=j£i& All Claims against tula teiscl must be rendored in duplicate at our o/llco on or before TUESDAY, tho 16th instant, othorwiso thoy cannot bo iccoguised. CRUICKSHANK AND CO., Agonts. 18, Qneen-street, Auckland, 13th Juno, 1335. A FURNISHED and Unfurnished Room to l-)t in Hobsonstreot.—Apply for Ad dregs at 3tah Office. A LARGE Vnrioty in Ladies' Umbrellas, . from 28 Od to 21a, at Shalders, Son, Brown, and Co.'a. TRY our 2s lid Corsets (good shape and make).—Shaldon, Son. Brown and Co. A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The THIRD CONOKRT of tho soason, con slstifcf? of Mondelssohu's ''St. Paul." will bo Riven on TUESDAY noxt, tho 16th lnatant, commencing at S p.m. Full rehearsal on MONDAY, at half-past 7. 11. N. GARLAND, Hon. Sec. Ist ° T J ° E> All Clalm3 against the Brigantine IRENE having reference to hor Inward cargo mast be presented at tho Offlco of tho Undersigned on or beforo Noon o! TUKSDAY, Juno 16,1855, or thoy cannot ho recognised. ARNOLD, HINES & CO., Agenta. Customs and Fort streets. HAMES GOLDEN CROWN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NEW ISSUE. A Call (tho 3rd) of la per Sharo has thin Any been made hy tho nirontoro of tne above Cora prar, pujitwo to the [undersigned, at tho offlco of tho Company, 83, Qneen-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, July 8,1835. F. A. WHITE, Managor. Auckland, June 11.1885. TH~AMES GO~LDEN CROWN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). NEW ISSUE. Shareholdora in tho above Company aro re quested to take notice that all Shares on which calls remain unpaid on the 19th instant will bo advertised for sale in term 3 of tho Mining Com panies Act. By older of the Dircotora. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, Juno 12,1885. WOLtHi'S SCHNAPPS is known and appro elated throughout tho colonioa. CLOTHING desperately low-priood at Shaldera, Son. Brown, and Co.'a. SPECIAL lines in Dolmans (handsomoly trimmed), 30s to 455; worth double.—Shal ()cr?, Son, Brown, and Co. /Christian fueethought, or V^ Christian Stealing of Freathought Thunder by Charles Bright, at the Opera House, Sunday night. "SmRESH BUTTER (first-class quality); £} wholesale and retail.—At Fredk. White head's, No. 95, Victoria street, Anckland. THE AUCKLAND TABERNACLE. Tho Sermons by Mr Tnos. Si'UUQKON may now be had of all Bookrollera. O" URTStock of Boys', Youths', and Mon'e Clothing iB Marked at a Discount of 4s in tho Sl.~ Shalders1, Son, Brown, and Co. UST Opened, at Shaldera, Son, Brown, and Co.'s, the New Shades in Silk Gloves, to match fashionable dress materials. nnHREE young Men can have Board and JL LodglnßS. Uoo3 tablo, bath, piano, no children Torms, 13a per weok, — Address at Simons'g, Grocer, Wyildham-strect, ■ npHE new fashionable Spot Drees Material 3- can bo had in any shade at Shalders, Son, Brown, and Co.'s. T>ORROWED PLUMES, or Stealing of JLJ> tho Livery of Froothought to Sorvo tlio Ohuroh in; hear Charles Bright at the Opera Houeo, Sunday night. USIC LESSONS.-Mr W. H. Wobbo, Teacher of Pianoforte Singing, Har mony, has vaoaneies for a few pupils.—Address, 198. Qucen-stroet, opposito Albert Hotel. MONEY to Lend at low rato of interest on froehold securities.—Apply Richard son and Jackson', 81, Queon-streot, and Durham stroot West. IVrONEY! MONEY! MONEY!-Sovoral i-TX Sums of Monoy to Lend on Freehold Securities, at 8 per cent., in sums of £100 and upwards. -D. F. liivana. Land and Kstate Agent. OUR Trimmed Hats and Millinery Bon nets cannot bo surpassed for cheapness and elegance of style.—Shaldera, Son, Brown, and Co. (MHRISTIAN SECULARISM by Charles \j Bright, at the Opera Houbb, on Sunday night; diecussion invited. "PIANOFORTE, SINGINS.HARMONY. JLT —Mr W. H. Webbe has vacancies for throe pupila.—Address 198, Queen street, oppo site Albert Hotel. mHE "Victor" Knitted Opera Shawls— JL White. Blue, and Cardinal—half price.— J. M, McLachlan. Will wash; wear four times as long as German goods. W^ ATERPROOFS. Waterproofs. Water proofs.—Gentlemen's and Ladies'. Re markably choap, at Shaldois, Son, Brown, and Co.'s. OH AS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, High street (near Shbrtland-street), has always for sale and to let largo and small houses in the City, suburbs, and country districts; also farms, improved and unimproved, in various parts of tha province. Several eligible building allot ments for sale in the City. Sco lists in Evening Btaw and " Herald " A GOOD, useful, full-size Shawl for 5s 9d at Shaldera. Sou, Brown, and Co.'s. LOST, on Thursday evening, Young Black Hamburg Rooster from Mr F. Goodacre'rt, Exirouth-atreet, Newton Road.— Finder will be rewarded on returning the same T~vO not buy Books, Stationery, or Fancy Articles for presents until you have seen FREDERICK MOUZER'3 Shop Window In Victoria-Btroet (corner of Albert-street). Every thing marked In plain figures. All New, Choice, and Cheap. LANKETS, Sheeting, &c. No better valuo to bo had than ours.—Shaldorß, Bon, Brown, and Co. _ ■pENOV ATE yonrfailingframoiiwitb. Wolfe XV SciiNArrs, '



A BEAUTIFUL lot of Millinery Orna ments at Shaldors.Son. Brown, and Co.'s. BUT NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. Tho undersigned begs to Inform tho Public of Auckland and Country Settlors that at tho lato Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He becamo tho Puroliagor of all the (3lotiun(J WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY PAMAGED BY WATER, but wnicn ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO UTS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET. As tho Promises are Smal\ a Speedy Clearance must bo effected, so lie 1b NOW HOLDING A MONSTER SALVAGE SALE OV THE SAME. Having Bought tho Goo-ls at a Ridiculously Low Figure, ho H enabled to SACMFICK THEM AT §3" ANY PRICE. -^ SPECIAL NOTICK.—Tho Ooods wo ofl'orfor Balo MO (JUITE FHEE L'liOM ANY DAMAQK I)Y Firk, ana nro only Slightly Wet with Fresh Wator, as on Inspection will prove. A It ARE CHANCE FOR HEADS OF FAMILIES AND WORKING ME*. J.~L EVY' MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, (JITEKy-.STBEKT (OPPOSITK MC'AUTHUK & CO.V). A COUNTRY HOTEL FOR SALE. A First-Class COUNTRY HOTKL to be Sold. For particulars, apply to W. J. SUITRR, Kybor Pass Road. PBINCIPAL^ONLY DEALT_WITH. OST~RoKißtered Collar off nock of Colllo Dog; numbor known. Holder liablo to prosecution under Bectlons 21 and 22, "Doga Registration Act. 1530." Return at once to Ro^iatrar to aavo proceeding. yiCTOHIA RIFLES. The Mombers of all Ranks will assemble at tho I'rill Shod on TUESDAY next at 7 30 p.m., in lull dross with Aruiß and Aocoutromonts for inspection. O WEN MAHON, Captain. qi'ECIAL NOTICE. For tlio convonionco of Customorß rosldont In U ppor Symonds-street and Mount Eden District, wo have arranged a BRANCH OFFICE (With Telephone connection), at CRUDQE AND NORNTON'B, WINSTONE'3 BUILDINGS, UPPER SYMONDS-STREET, ' Whore orders left for FUEL, CAUTINO, HORSK-FKED, &c, Will rccoivo prompt attention. Note.—A largo Covered Spring Waggon aud Spring Carts for Removal ol Furniture. W, & G. WINSTONE, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. ADAM B E D E IS NOW FORMINO HIS ANNUAL SERIES OF COMPANIES ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1885, To be Run First Week in November. 1000 Members at I To bo Divided as 10a Each I Follows. FIRST HORSK ~ .. .. - £500 SECOND HOH9E ........ SOO THIKD HORSE 100 OTHER STARTERS (DIVIDED) .. 601 NON-STARTKKS (DIVIDED).. .. 7CO Total ... £2000 It la particularly requested that oarly applica tion for Shares will be mado, as each list will be drawn as noon as filled, in tho proeenoo of tho Prt'Bs and a Commlttoo of Subicrlbore. Roßiilta will bo forwardod to Subscribers immodlstnly after drawing, and tho next list procooded with. Any Subsorlbor drawing a horso In any Hat will bo allowed, if ho bo desiros it, to invest in tho following list any sum not exceeding Four Pounds wi'hout remitting any furthor cash,this amount to bo ultimately deducted from prizo monoy. NO. 1 NOW OPEN. Application by letter only, enclosing two stamps, with oxchango on cheques, or by money order, bank notes, or drafts. Registered lottors or telegrams will not on any account bo ro oeived. If bank notes are sent, ploaso uno two onvolopes, ono soalod nnd placed insldo tho other. P.O. ordors preforred when procurable It will greatly expedite business If an addressed envelope is enolosed with oppllcatlon. Address- ADAM BEDE, Care of H. N. Abbott, Box No. 2, l'oat offlco, Auckland,



With their usual liberality, we under stand that during the Great Salvage Sale Samuel Coombcs's and Co. are eivine JY™ oSusea.-[l 6D Ov^f amWarß! 3toamb°<^ «4 Cheapest books and stationery in New Zealand to be had at H. White's, Btationer. next to Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street.-[Advt l 2 0(" e ß treet? elobratedß9Wing machin6s''



The Sunday evening services of Ponsonby Baptiet Congregation will bo condnotedin Pon sonhy Hall, until a new and larger place of wor- Bhip ia provided. One of the results of the Franco-China i War has been an advance of from 3d to 4d per lb on all Chinese tea. With a view of bringing before the public a really good and reliable tea at a reasonable price. B. Row, the well-known grocer of Victoria-street, has juat shown us a sample of pure Indian tea, which he purposea ■ Jllinpt at tho low price of 2s For lb,—(Advt.) i



A Pretty Fix.-Dunng the sale now going on at CkwmbM |» yesterday. Mr Coombes happened to °J had to put up with some v^ aiSwftoW morning'from the P^SJf 4 W to commnnicato with him. i-noni» never been seen in »nr t h^'£re ß slielaW Island slnco the last great salvage *»<> this flrm.-[ADVT.J rhutivi FIHE AT LOBNE-STEEET.-TWI W» Furniture rescued from tie fireS™ <&> together with our extensive «[»• are now offered to the PJ^J^foWeffirtt Prices at our temporary PjegJSJgan i> » ? street Hast. Discount raparsed m , „ in tho &-Garliok and Oranweu. . , A choica and valuable •**& ewpllery, forming the stock o ftggffifcj is leaving Auckland, will be o^™^ atfU lute Sale at Artfrnrt Mart oiraw f o roK»£ Tho opportunity Is most »T b o,W%. oWD pri«'« Ing guaranteed goods at theofaoa™,£ reW &»g Mlny rare bargains aresuM^^lioliegW the stock must bo dlflpwea Ofc *•» at noon,-[ADVT,J