COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c., To-night.

Abbott's Opera Houso -"Tho Silvor Kinß." 7.15 o'clock. Choral Hall-Grand Concert, 8 o'clock. Drill-shed - Auckland Garrison Artillery Parade, 7.30 o'clock Star of Temperance Lodge, 1.0.0. F., 8 o'olock. Y.M.C.A.-Dovotlonal, 7.30 o'olock. All Saints' School room—Concert, S o'clock.

Auction Sales, To-morrow.

Messrs B. Tonks & Co.-Watches, Jowollciy, Scllß.m.

Mr A. liuckland, Uaj market-Horses, &c, 12 noon. Mtß. Arthur—Produce mid Fmnitiiro, 11 n-m. Messrs Carblnoa and Taylor—Produoo, &0., 11 a.m. Mcßsrs Cochrane & Son—Housohokl Furni ture, 11 n. m. Mopsrs Vflllo ft Bradley-la tons Potatoes, 11 a.m.; Wnil<ato Turkoj c, 11.30 a.lll. Messrs Hunter nnd Nolan—Salo of Stock (Durham Yards), 11 a.m. Mr Geo. Sibbin-Groccriea, &c, 11.30 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will oloso ns undor :— This DAY. Fur T'.iur.anga, and Opotiki, por Wellington, nt S p.m. Friday. 12th Inst. For Cowco and Coromnndol, por Ooromnndol. at 11.13 a.m. For Gisborne, Naplor, Southern Ports, and Australian Colonies, per Waihora, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lottorsijmd newspapers, at noon. Late letters till I.2ojpjm. For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, Waipu, \Vnlra garol, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Waitakl or Ulenolg, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Etitorprlso, at 5.30 r.m. Saturday, 13th inst. For Port Fltzroy, Tryphenn, and OkußU, por lona. at 7 a.m. For Walwera, Te Kara, and WarkwoHh, _0., por Rose Cusoy, ot li) a.m. Fur Katl Karl, Aongateto, Tauranga, ole, por Rotomahana, at noon. Fur Thames, per itotomahana, at 11.30 p.m. Thursday, 18th Inst For Tonga, .Samoa, Tahiti, and Rarotonga, por contract stenmtr Janot Nlcoll, »t I p 111. Tuesday, Juno 23. Por Australia as follows :— For Navigator islands. Sandwloh Islands, United Stales of Amorica, Canada, British Columbia, Coutrnl end South America, and British *ml Forei —> West Indies, at 1 p.m For I'm ted Kingdom aud Continont Of Europe, at 1 P.m. Money orders. 10.80 a.m. Registered letters Rail nowspiipar-j. at ll.Sott.rn, Late lottors, boaring an extra foe of six ponoo in addition to the postage, will be rooeivod by the Mail Agont on board the steamer up to tho timo 0' billing. This mall will bo du«i in London on .Friday, July 31.1885. N.B.—Tho Government steamer Stolla will leavo tho Bluff for West Coast Sounds on or about 22nd instant

Private leltor-boios mRy now bo obtained on npplii atlon at tho Money Ordor counter. Foo for _?ix months, IC3 ; fee for twolvo months. £1. S. B. BTSS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllco, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER.

A;(TKLA:.n)-Thls cvenlns:, 5.54; to-morrow moraine, 6.13, M anukau tiKATis—This ovculug, 8.14 ; tO-mor mow morning, 8.58. Kaipara lisaos—This ovonlng, 9.11; to-mor row morning, 9.55,

Stjnkkt.—This evoning—4.4l. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning—7.ls. Moon's Age.—New Moon, 13tb, 10.21 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENINU. Waitaki; s.s , Crawford, from Whangarel

Wellington, s.S;, Stophouson. from Tanranga Aurora, sch., watt, from Noumea

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Waihora, s.s., McGeo, for Russell Lizzio Guy, brigantlno, Stevens, for Kaipara Christina, sch., Evanncn, for Russell TO-DAY. Wa'.atah, ech, Krau=-o,for Picton Krrbmhllda. sen, Bathurstfor Whangaroa

IMPORTS.

Por Sam Mendel, from London—6 pockets Kent hops, 5C boxes starch-John Reid & Co.

Per 9am Mondel: 1 enso wads, caps, and car tridge casos.—D. Evltt, Queen-street, Auckland. Per Aurora: 40,000 oranges, 150 hides, 100 sacks maize, 00 cases coral.

EXPORTS.

Por Loch Naw (to ba loaded at Meroury Bay) I 240,000 ft sawn timbor. Per Suva—92 tons sugar, and a qnantity of salt and sundries.

Inwards, CoAffTWlßß.—Olivo, from Whanga rei Heads, with 27 kauri logs; Violet, from Thames, with ll.OOGft. sawn timber. Outwards, Coastwise .—Margaret. forMata kana: OHv.', for Kawau ; Zillah, for Oreat Barrier. Tbe bnrqii3 Ansdell left Newcastle for this port on Ju.ie 2, with coal and bonedust. Tho bi'.rciuo Wonona ha 3 been berthed at tho Railway Wharf. The s.s. Waihora left for Russell last evening. Sha is to return hero early to-morrow, and pro ceod South about 3 p.m. ThA brltffiutino Kyno is discharging her cargo of oopra Into tho ship Walmuto for couvoyanco to London. 1 ••': • Thes.s. Triumph.loft Wellington for Sydney yesterday, with a large curso of Southern pro iiuco. It "he obtains a full return cargo at Sydney, she is not likelyto call Newcastle, and muy come on to this port direct. Tho ship Moblllo Bay. which Messrs Shaw, Sofil' and C°- recently announced would load, nt London for Auckland, to sail In April, has had hor destination altered to Otago. for whloh port she was to have boon deepatohed on April 25. Tho brigantino Irtpwing and schooner Handa lalo were loading produce at Timaru for this port on tho oth inst. The barnuoLoch Nnw has haulod off from tho Railway wharf, preparatory to hor doparturo for Mercury Kay. wluthor she irocecds to load timbor for 3ydnoy. Tho ship Kathorine (lata Baron Aberdare) under charter to the Shaw. Savlllo, and Albion Cornmny. which loft London for Auckland on Atiril 18. in in change of Captain Spille, and con- Bigned lb Air A. ilcather. ■''ho ship DuchrFs of Arcrylo was to leavo Lon don fbr this port aDout May 21. The outtor ffiluo. 17 tons register, owned by Captain Adams, of Kaipara, will loave this port at an early date for Samoa, in oharKO of Cantata Mincham. The outtor is likely to be sold at tho Islands..'

Tho ship Cruearlor has almost oomploted tho discharge of her London cargo. On Saturday Bhe will haul oil! from the wharf to make room for tho Sam Mendel. Tho Crusader loads here for Londou, and will bo berthed whero tho Wal mate now lies, when tho latter vessol. has com pleted hor outward cargo. The ss, <\rgyle, which took over tho Galr loch's running on tho West Coast whilst tho latter voasel was undergoing repairs, shoutd artivo hero Sunday evening, lifter which she Is likoly to bo laid up for soinu timo. The schoonor Aurora arrivod from Norfolk Island and Noumea early this morning. She left V__.ea on May 23; had calms for four days Sci thonco strong northerly winds and thick **ather till making Throe Kings on tho Oth Wat.: thonce till arrival strong winds from "VV. and S.W. pravailed. Tho-s.s Wellington arrived from Tauranga eariv this morning with tho following passen gers • MessrsLonoh,Brabant, tkcon, J. Morales, Clark Taylor, Hwt, Burke, Itov. A.. 11. Boucher, Bishop or Wniapu, Mrs Clarke and 2 ohildron, Misa Stuart. Mrs Carr.

Tho dlroet Bteamor Aorangi, duo here on Juno 23 briniis a large numbor of Government iinr.ilßraT.to, of which 71 aro for this port. A list of names appoars on tho fourth page.

Tho D s. Waitakl arrived from Whangarei last evening, with tho following passengers :-Mlss Harrison. Master.-! Harrison and Wilson Mes dames Wilson, Aldorton and 2 children, Messrs Davis Dlxoa, Allinson, Kacholder, Coldham, Tucker Joints. Watson, Hancock, Hamel, Flux, 3 natives, and 10 In the steerage. Messrs Donald and Edlnborough haverocelved a. telegram st-itmg that tho as. Janet Nicoll, ■whiohleft Wellington yesterday, hasafull cargo Vvf produce for Auckland. The steamer will arrive here about Saturday night. Alter .Tißchireing sho will be dooked for cleaning. preparatory to leaving for the South Sea Islands about Thursday next.

Tim brigantlno Western Star, which is now inline at Dunedin for Auckland, Is a remark __lj linn looking vessel ot 121 tons register, and ______ vers "recently by Mr Joslah Beer, of THverton. under tho special survey of Captain Thomson morlco surveyor at tho Bluff. The ihnloof her timbers are thoroughly seasoned, and si builder has strictly followed the sugges tions oifevo . him bt Captain J., U. Russell. TinwVssurveyor. Herframcworkisofseasoned r-irmi which te said to bo most excellent timber triihkt purpose! her stanchions aro of totara. m_\ tho ?OP sides and decks of tho best kauri tfne- Sh™s"astened throughout with conner i, 1 ia in every roopect a faithfully-finished 5£««1 Her rigging is of Besscmer's patent aWiiiuid too n.as'R are of black pine, grown in f^Riwrton district. Sho is 105 ft long overall, o'lVt • •i - Ai" with a depth of hold of Sft6in, and io Ijui't tii c'rry over 100,000 ft of timber in a dranght of Oft Bin.

THE SAM MENDEL.

vhn trrniv: Sam Mendel watt tsken In tow by « A_. '~. in • > '.vhina insido ot Tiririri early *!" . vA,A_'; and about midnight she 4 ■•' '„, ~,, |, ~- :l t rhc pivMli-r L'vouiid. for tho "A' ',;. ,"f oi clv:-,'i:ia-' a qiv.ntity o( explosive matM-'pl Bh" will bo toworl aloDßHirteof Queen- A A'A". •' on Saturday morning, and bo bortKea at the outer western tee. where the rro ; dor now lies. The first other cargo will to ai-charged at 8a m. or. Monday. The cam MnmVl is a «"«iron barque of 1,031 tons register, Sf, "ol the No* Zealand Shipping Cob SEnrtered vessels. Sho vinitcd this port pre- SSvnalv about aT months aj;o, in charge of Cap taiinPorsaon, who still has command. Thechlcf officer U Mr James Campbell, and tho seoond rir'-er Mr Tliomns Woodward. This voyage, lust concluded, has been an unusually lengthy ono, and quite a Blngrlar parform anoe tor tho Sam Mendel. Captain Peis- Bon attributes this misfortune to adverse wonther Ho reports having loft London nn February 2nd, butowing to head winds, was flntalned in tho Channel for Bixteen days, the land being cleared on February 18th. In floeaTtho vessel's progress was impeded by con trary windß and foggy weather as far as the Leewln, the Equator haying been crossed on MarchUth. AftorppßtagTasmanla.thaflrstfalr weather waa experienced, and from thonce till

•trrlval fresh winds from W. to B.S.W. pro vailed. Tho Sam Mondel, notwithstanding her long trip, nrrivos in port in good trim. Sho brings a full cargo of general merchandißO valued at £10,1500, particulars of which havo recently been published in tho Star.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Galrloch, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara Hannah Mokau, b.b., Windsor, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Hannah Mokau, s.s, Windsor, for Waitara Qalrlook, b.b., McArthur. for Waitara

Tho s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara at 11 o'clock this morning, with aoargo of stook. Sho loft again for tho same port at 3 o'olock.

Tho Northern Co.'s s.b. Gnlrlooh arrived from Waitara at II o'olock this morning, with 71 hoad oattlo, 300 shoop, 1 horso. 11 piecos maohinory, 5 cases buttor. 3 cases seods, and the following P'issongers:—Messrs Frear, Young. Bnto. Bell, McKay, Martin, Claro, nnd 3 stooraae. Sho re turned thither at 3 o'clock, fairly patronisod with passengors and cargo.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—Arrived: Waihora, from Auokland, 6 turn. GisiioitNK, tills day.—Arrived: Suva, from Auokland, early. . Waitara, this day.—Sailed for Onehunga: Hannah Mokau, at 6.35 a.m.; Galrloch, at 6.60 "Wkllinoton, yesterday. — Sallod: Janot Nicoll, s.s., for tho North; Kentish Lass, barque, forHokianga. __~_._* . Timaru, yostorday.—Sallod: Taupo, s.s., for Auokland. ._,__,. Mkluournb, Juno 10.—Arrivod: To Anau, from Hlult. Sailed, this morning: Wairarapa, for Bluff. „ „ „ Pour Chalmers. June 10.—Sailed, Roto mahana, for Sydnoy, via tlie North. Passangor for Auokland : Miss Goodwin. Port Chalmers, this day.—Sailed Motloy for Auckland.

Births.

HOQO.-On June 2, at Kamo, tho wife of O. Hogg of a Bon.

Marriages.

DOLMAN—MURRAY.—On March 27, at Hong kong, by special licenso, H. 11. Agata Dolman, third daaghter of Frederick Dolman, Esq., of Dunmoro. Devonshire, England, to Alexander 8. Murray, Manager South British Flro and Marino Insurance Company, Caloutta.

Deaths.

JOHNSON. — On Juno 10. at Costloy-atreot, Robert James Johnson, youngest son of Chas. and Annie Johnson ; aged 2 years i months. JONES.-On Juno 10, at his late residence Vlotorla street West, John, the beloved hus band of Mary Jones, late of Bhropßhlro. England ; aged H years. Tho f nnoral wUI take plaoe to-morrow (Fri day), at 2.30 p.m, Friends pleaso accept Oils invitation. LUCAS.—On June 10, at her residence. Pake kohe East. Margaret, tho beloved wife of Frederiok Lucas. Deeply regretted. The funoral will leavo hor late residence to morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Frionds please accept this invitation.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1885.

Ia Ok* urn* that laclti Militanoa, For tht WTOBf Oat nwli nslitanot, For tht faturt Is tha <i»tano«, Aad tha food tlut wa in io.

The Hon. Mr Ballance's lettet on " Protection" has brought a hornet's nest about that gentleman's ears. Among the members of the Cabinet, tha Minister for Lands and Defence has been specially unfortunate in pro voking hostile criticism; his Protec tionist proclivities have furnished to Southern critics the motive for attack which was afforded by his Native policy in the North. The "Otago Daily Times," alluding to his letter to the Wairau Liberal League, says :— " In the letter in question Mr Ballance enters the domain of political economy, and, as an economist, his claims, we suspect, are of the most slender kind. Usually diffuse and somewhat prolix when he commits himself to paper, he has on this occasion contrived to cram more fallacies into a small compass than ever we have seen done by a New Zealand Minister before." Our Dunedin contemporary then mentions the known Protectionist opinions of Sir Julius Vogel and Mr Stout, and it warns sup porters of the Government against allowing their " party loyalty to com mit them to the adoption of principles which are as plausible as thoy are dangerous to tht real welfare and pro gress of a nation." Other journals speak in much the same strain. Mr Macandrew, ia addressing his constituents, made mention of the great preponderance of the agricultural over the manufacturing industries in the colony. He said : —

We should bear io mind that although there are in New Zealand sources of enormous wealth other than agriculture, yet that tha futuro prosperity of the colony depends upon this. It is a remarkable fact that six-tenths of the whole population of New Zealand is agricultural, according to the last censns returns in 1884. The figures ore as follow; the total population was 540,877, classed as follows:—Agricultural, 323,938; manufacturing, 11,446; other occupations, 150,827; not enumerated, 54,666;—t0ta1, 540,877. Under the head manufacturing are included woollen, boot makers, tailors, ropeworks, soap and candle workß, leather, paper, coachbuilding, saddlory, furniture, tanners, implement makers, hats, biscuits, ironf ounders, fellmon gers, wool scourers, rope and twine makers. §0 that you see there'are 30 times as many peoplo returned under the occupation of agriculture as there are under all the other manufacturing industries jput together, These are figures which might afford in teresting pabulum in discussing tbe ques tion of Protection and Free Trade.

The evidence which these figures afford, that only 11,446 persons out of a population of 5401887 are engaged in manufactures, is unquestionably a powerful argument for the Free Trader. It must be frankly admitted that in a country like New Zealand, which is more than self-support ing in every description of agricultural produce, the farmer can gain nothing except a better local market from Pro tection, and if the agricultural interests represent nearly two-thirds of the entire community, they would be taxed by Protective duties to build up industries which, may only be abje to stand by compelling the whole community to pay continuously a

higher price for commodities they re quire than would he charged under a system of Free Trade. We think this question should bo looked at fairly, without any attempt on either side to conceal or disguise the real issue. If a manufacture employing 100 persons, which cannot live without the support of a high protective duty, is brought into existence and sustained by ft heavy tax upon foreign imports, it means that the whole popula tion of the country will pay a higher price for that articlo than they I need pay, and that they suffer loss to that extent in order to support those ioo people. This proposition is as plain and undeniable as that 2 and 2 make 4. And herein lies tlie danger of extreme Protection. No tariff should be so prohibitory as to create industries that are not natural to the soil. For example, it would be worse than folly in this colony to tax all cotton goods heavily enough to set cotton mills going, Tlie country would be impoverished, and the people robbed of comforts in a measure beyond all chance of compensation before these mills could stand alone. On the other hand, it appears a monstrous anomaly that we should pay shipping charges, brokerage, and commissions on our wool to London, manufacturers' and wholesale dealers' profit and freight back to the colony on the manufactured goods, whon a little assistance from the State will enable an industry advan tageous to producer and consumer to overcome the troubles of infancy. There is not so much difficulty in discriminating in this matter as out and-out Free Traders assert. A tariff of id% per cent, has built up several thriving woollen mills, and supplied the community with a splendid cloth nt very little above the prices at which English cloth could be imported sub ject to a low rate of duty; but a duty of 50 per cent, would not establish half-a-dozen cotton mills.

Mr Macandrcw suggests 10 per cent, as the larger amount which the colonists should be willing to pay for a locally-manufactured article as compared with one imported Irom abroad. We doubt whether 10 per cent, represents the difference which persons who desire to maintain a good standard of comfort for the working population in New Zealand would consider a fair margin between the English price and the colonial. But Mr Macandrew's suggestion goes upon the lines that should be observed in establishing any system of Protec tion in this colony. We believe the present tariff is heavy enough, and that any further relief and assistance to industry now must come from remis sion and relaxations on ' articles re quired in manufacture rather than from more extravagant duties.

The main arguments for a moderate tariff aid may be summed up in three propositions—i. Every community, to become great, must have variety of employment; in this respect the pre ponderance of the agricultural industry in New Zealand is a source of weak ness, 2. There are natural products and resources which can only be developed by protecting them for a time from excessive competition. 3. It is not for the good of the people of this colony that labour should be de pressed tothelowlevelcurrentin Europe, and unrestricted free trade tends, with the irresistible force of the law of gravitation, to that result. The ques tion of using these duties for revenue purposes, which is only n secondary argument, but still an important one, need not bo discussed. An exorbitant tariff under the pretence of Protection would, however, do the masses of the population an incalculable injury and wrong—first of all by impoverishing them now, and making living dear; and secondly by creating unhealthy special interests, which would continue an incubus upon the country, making new demands at the expense of the whole community for their sustenance, and impossible to throw off without in dustrial disorganisation and individual injustice.

Resignation of the Gladstone Ministry.

Mr Qladstojib has gono to Balmoral to tondor the resignation of his Ministry to Hor Mojesty. Having stakod thooxistonco of his Cablnot upon tho dotails of tho Budget, ho was bound to adopt thntcourso. We do not anticipate, howovor, that tho Conservatives will accept tho responsibility of forming a now Govornmont. To oxtornal critics tho palpablo want of loaders is an obstaclo, but that consideration would hardly suggost itsolf to tho mind of tho Marquis of Salisbury. Ho has self conli denco enough to undertake tho govornmont of England upon his own shoulder* A more potent reason against tho formation of a Conservative Cabinet at pro sontis tho want of a majority iv Parliament. Tho Gladstone Government havo, it is true, boon dofoatod,and till tho constitutional eon soquences of tho rejection of a Ministerial moasuro attach to tho voto by which thoy wore overthrown. But tho combination of advoreo elements and conflicting opinions against thorn doos not constitute a majority out of which a now Ministry ablo to con duot tho businoss of tho country can bo constructed. Tho situation is vory similar to that which arose in 1573, whon Mr Gladstono was dofontod by the Con servatives in union with tho Roman Catholics upon tho Irish Univorsity Bill. Mr Gladstono tondorcd his resig nation, and it was nccoptod by Hor Majosty, and Mr Disraoli was sent for. Ho doclinod, howover, to undortako tho forma tion of a now Govornmont, and tho Quoon colled upon Mr Gladstono to again aecopt tho duty, an offico which ho entorod upon in obedience to tho Koyal command with vory great reluctance. At tho closo of tho sossion he romodollod his Cabinet, among other changes gotting rid of Mr Robort Lowe, who.had mado a mess of tho Ex chequer, and undertaking that arduous Eortfolio in addition to his duties as First ord of the Treasury. Ho then appealed to the country boforo I'ar liamont again met for business. Wo fully anticipate that tho course of ovonts on tho present occasion will follow this preeedont. Tho . ombarrassmonts attending a ro-construotion aro, how ever, much greater now than in 1873. Fow peoplo give duo consideration to tho extra ordinary task which Mr Gladstono has per formed In holding tho extreme wings of Liberalism togethorwith amicable reprosen- . tation in the Cabinet. That the hoir of tho' Duko of Devonshire, representing the old Whigs, should have been persuaded to harmonise with Mr Chamberlin, is the outcome of a management or sub jugation of natural instincts, not less extra ordinary than we have sometimes soen exhibited in those singular animal collec tions of "happy families" which aro tho delight of country fairs. In re-constructing, is tne Radical element to be reduced or strengthened? Are the Whigs to givo place to more advanced Liberals, and what about the Irish party? These aro knotty questions. Mr Gladstone might perhaps forestall his meditated retirement by leav ing tho Marquis of Hartington to recon struct:, and he could attempt the recall of Mr Forstor,. and possibly Mr Goschen, unless the latter gentleman has irrevocably gone ovor to the camp of tho Philistines j but either of theso procood ingß might make the Radicals fly oil at a tangent; and fortified by the Home Rulers, the Cabinet would bo in a worse fix than ever. If ro-construeted at all, the present balance will probably be maintained until the dissolution, although Lord Rosoborry may be substituted for Lord Derby, and a few other changes may bo made.

When the Gladstone Government met the new Parliament in 1880, the House of Com mons was composed of 353 Liberals, 237 Conservatives, and G2 Home Rulers. Con siderable changes have been made through bi-elections, and thero have been notable defections j but the latest divisions prove that there was, until within the last few

days, a substantial Littoral majority in tho House, which randors ib difficult to dofino tho onusos that precipitated tho defeat of tho Ministry. A Press Association despatch to-day, however, throws light upon tho subject. ItappeorsthatG2 Liberal members abstained from voting ; and wo infer from tho furthor announcement that the Radicals are jubilant at tho result, that the disaffected section was largely composed of "the mem bers below tho guugway." It is also stated that tho Ministry aro boliovod in England to havo courted defeat in order to prevent a disruption of the Cabinot. If this is so—nnd recent rumours of sorioug dissensions over tho renewal of tho Irish Coercion Act, render it nioro than probuble -- tho idea that tho want of a strong foreign policy has boon tho causo of tho Ministerial down fall is effectually disposed of. Tho Radicals havo, lor a long timo past, boon dis atietlod with tho Govern ment for moddling [at nil with Egyptian and other oxternal affairs. The rogrofc of tho Tory organs ut tho result of the motion, and tho national astonishment is also accounted for. This nows affords another roason for disbolioviug that tho Conservative loadors will accept Hor Majesty's commission at this juncture, and already tho Grand Old Man is announced as tho loadorof tho Liberals in tho approach ing olectlon campaign, ho having subor dinated his desire foi- rotiromont in tho in terests of his party, whon throatonod with disruption.

Tho stcamor Janot Nicoll docs not leavo on hor trip to tho Islands until Thursday next, 18th inst., nnd tho Chiof Postmaster announces that the mail will closo at 4 p.m. on that day. Letters of introduction from iroru His Excolloncy tho Governor and Sir Julius Vogel to tho Consuls at tho different Islands aroboing provided to tho dolegatos of tho Chamber oi' Commerce, who will also bo supplied with otnor facilities for obtaining tho most roliablo information regarding the Island trado, &c. Mr S. 13. Hiss, Chief Postmaster ut Auoklond, nccompanioa tho eteamor on departmental business.

Mr John Sheelmn, former Nativo Minister, who was recently returnoil as M.U.K. for Tauranga, is reported to bo lying dan gerously ill at Nupior. In consoquonco of this nnwoleouio news, Mr Win, Kelly, who contested tho soat with him, has abandoned his contompluted proceedings to upeot tho oleotion.

Captain Macgrogor, munngor of tho ISorthorn Stoamuhip Company, proceeds to Kawau this ovoning in the s.s. HtafTa, with the schooner Fanny Thornton and a scow, for tho purpose of resuming operations in iloating oil' tho Macgrogor from Kawau. Tho Macgrcgor will bo lifted as boforo, bo twoon tho schoonor and scow, and run as far up the' boaeh as possiblo, after which repairs will bo ellceted, preparatory to a voyago to this port boing attempted.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Allow me, through your valuable columns, to (hank publicly tho Vonorablc Archdeacon Mauusoll for his kind mid Christian sympathy shown towards tho Female Prison Gate Brigado and its work, lie has bcon iho Jirsl and only one of all the ministers In Auckland to call und inspect tho Home, and to give us an en couraging word in tho Master's iiumo. — Yours truly, Fius. W. Buynto.v, Hon. Secretary.

Ernest Brnbnzon is to bo ehargod at tho Polico Court to-morrow ■ with carrying loaded firearms in v railway carriage. It will bo remombeiod that it was by tho dischargo of his fowUng-pioco that tho young man Nicholson was killed somo weeks ago.

Constublo Mitcholl loft for his now sphere of duty ut l'noroa to day.

A most successful mooting of tho l'oneonby Baptist Band of Ilopo was hold on Monday ovoning in the Chapol, Jervols Road. The following progromuio was gono through :— Rooltution, Air 11. Tattorsall; overture, Miss Scott; recitation, " Tho Collegian and the Portor," Mr O. Crults; solo, Miss E. Patterson ; reading, "A Welsh Goat's Lec ture," MrF. W, Gaze ; solo, "Home to My Darling Again," Miss A. Shopherd ; speech, Mr Loylund, son.; eolo, Mr J, Bigolow. During tho ovoning tho Chairman, Roy. .1. 11. Jones, in presenting prizes for recitation to Masters W. Barry, Angus, John Nichol son, and John McLeod, took occasion to make a few remarks on tho importance of Band of Hopo work. A vote of thanks lo Mr Loylund and tho friends who had as sisted to mnko tho mooting a success brought a very pleasant ovoning to n close

Of tho "Silver King," which is to bo produced in Auckland tor tho first timo to night by tho largo and ellicient company of Messrs McMahon and Loitch, tho "London Dramatio News " pays :—"lf ono cared to note what vnriotlcs there can be in the stylo aud character of modorn drama, it is only necofsnry to journey as far as tho Princoss's Theatre, whoro Mr Wilson Barrett has recently revived ono of tho vory best plays of Its close, 'ThoSilver King,' n piny that owes its success to the clover collaborationof Mrllorman and Mr Honsy A. Jones—-aplay that starts on ono of tho finest motives that liastoooutly occurred tonnydrnmntistlnany country. For years past wo bnvo got our best dramas from Franco, but Franco has given us no play so good as 'Tbo Silver King, If sho woio wlso, sho would tako it, adapt it, audplny in itpioftrjnco to any ' Thoodora that was uvor written. At llicso times, when laughter Is often so forcod, it is pleasant to find a piny in which can oc casionally bo enjoyed tho luxury of a 'good cry.' Tho pocket• handkor elilofs aro freely used in ' Tho Silver Ring,' nnd good, honest pooplonro none the worse for a shower of tears,"

Tho official declaration of tho result of tho goneral elections In connection with tho Houso of ItoproecntativoH of the Auck lund Parliamentary Union is plotted in .another portion of this Issue It will bo .-con that a number of prominent mombers buvo beon divorced from thoir constituencies, and that thoro Is a considerable infusion of now blood. Mr 11. 11. Luok (late Premier) and Mr W. MeCullough (Minister of Lands) had a lone interview yostorday with the Govornor (ail Frodorlok Whitakor), in the eotirso of which "His Excolloncy remarked that tho situation had been con siderably complicated by Mr tusk's retire ment. Thoro was only ono similar caso in the entire list of English precedents, and as tho host means out of a dilommnj ho suggested the resignation of tho Ministry. Accordingly, Mossrs W. Goiiio.McCullough, and \V. Coopor forwardod tholr resigna tions later in tho day, nnd It now rests with tho Govornor to "send for " whomso ever ho plonsos. As a consequenco aspiring members nro a-tiptoo with exportation. Tho names of Mossrs P. A. Philips, A. Uoardman, and 11. Worthington aro being talked ot in connection with the Speakership,

At a vory pleasing ontortninment given by tho ArK of Eden Lodge, No. 52, 1.0. G.T., on the Oth inst., tho following friends ably ossistod in carrying out tho progrnmmo, with Mr Rondall in tho chair. Mr E. C. Can dolivored a tolling and graphic speech on temperance. A piano solo was givon by Miss A. Allies, songs by Bros. MoiiKtes (2), Solby, Mnsson, McLoughlin, Townsond (2), Williams, and Niblock, and recitations by Bros. Cavill, Walker, Morcor, McLoughlin, ond Mr Henry. Tho audionce, which was fairly good consider ing the woathor, showed their appreciation by ropoated applauso and good behaviour.

Wo understand that tho rosldonts of Point Chovalier and surrounding localities intend to petition tho Postmaster-Genoral through tho Chiof Postmaster of Auckland for tho establishment of a post-ollico in a centrally-situated part of tho locality. Undor present postal arrangomonts, tho residents of Point Chevalier and neighbour hood ore ottßged' to send to the Nowton Post Ofiice for their correspondence—a dis tanco of nearly four mile?. This is an in convenience that shoald bo obviated in these enlightened and progressive times. A public school is also needed at Point Chevalier, and an application to that effect is likely to bo made to the Board of Educa tion ore long.

An instructive lecture was given last evening in tho now Eden Hall, Summer street, by Mr Wilcock on " Tho Sadducees' Question," Luke xx., v. 27 to 38. Tho k-ctu'er explained that these weekly lec tures were intended to set forth the views of friends! who held tho doctrine of con ditional immortality in accordance with tho literal teaching of tho Sciptures. The subject under discussion was not to much tbo question of hho Sadducee-i and their non-belief in tho resurrection, as with Christ's complete an__.v/or, and as to whether there was n state of absolute death. The question was argued with con siderable ability, and many passages quoted in support of the viows enun ciated by Mr Wilcock that Christ was Lord of tho living and the dead, and therefore there was no absolute death, nor immediate transition from one ttoto to another, but a sleeping in the realm of silence until the awakening morn of the resurrection. Several questions were put and answered, and at the close it was announced that on Friday, the oth inst.',' Mr Rees would lecture on "Paul's desire to depart, etc."

Several actions aro about to bo brought against tho Devonport Ferry Company for domogo to clothing, caused by soot emitted from tho Company's steamers. It is said that the directors are now taking the best legal advice respecting their liability. They have spent upwards of £300 in vainly endeavouring to prevent the nuisance complained of.

Proceedings are being taken against cab men, express drivers, and porters who aro in tho habit of trespassing on the railway station platform seeking hire. Two alleged oll'ondora named Adlam and Porter aro to uppour at tho Polico Court to-morrow. Intending subscribers to the Pomionby Gunboat Fund can now pay in their con tributions to tlio Bank of Now Zoaland, at which an account has been opened. The funds can only bo oporated upon conjointly by Ilia Worship tho Mayor, tho Chairman of tho Harbour Board, and Mr J. 11. Withe ford, tho originator of tho subscription. Mis Hutchinson was recently compelled to resign tho Matronship of the Fomale Prison Gate Brigade, owing to ill-health. Tho Committee havo, however, prevailed upon her to continue as Lady Superin tendent, and it is their intention to engage a liousokooper in order to take the hoavy work off Mrs Hutchinson's hands. The Female Prison Gate Brigade's report for the wook ending Juno 6th is as follows : —Roceived into Homo, 3 ; loft, 2 ; remain ing, 7 ; number of bods givon, 59 ; numbor of monls supplied, 190 ; donations in broad, Mrs Howio, Messrs Evans, Waters, and Waddoll; meat, Freezing Com pany, Messrs Garrott, Wood, Bar nott, and Hulme; underclothing, Mrs Citsholl and "A Friond." Boots and groceries aro required,—A. Hutchinson, Matron in Charge.

Wo would call attention to the extensive salo of jewellery, watchos, alborts. diamond rings, lockots, bracelets, &0., to bo hold by B. Tonks and Co. to-morrow, at 11 o'clook. Tho collection is perhaps tho most extenslvo that bus over been snbmlttod to publio auction In this city, and tho sulo is to be without the sllghtost restriction whatover. Mr John L. Hatswoll, grocer, who has sull'ored very considorablo loss by tho disastrous lire In.Princcß-strett, Informs his friends and customers that ho has takon promises In Short liuiilstroet. whoro ho will carry on his business until tho orectton of now promises In Prlnces strcot, noar tho Auckland Institute. Tho mombers of the Romuora Social Union will commence tholr dancing season in tho distrlot hall, on tho ovonlng of tho 18th hint. Motor water consumers are notified that all quarterly Bupplios due on tho Ist Inst., and unpaid foron Monday noxt, will be cut off. FirtK at Lornk-stkkbt.—Tho Chairs and Furniture rescued from tho liro at our faotory, together with our extonslvo stock of Carpets aro now olTorod to tho publio at Cloarlng Sale Prices ut our temporary premises in Wellusloy street ICnst. Discount on Carpets from Is to 7s In tho, _B.—Garlick and Cranwoll.

Chambers's colobratod sowing machines 20, Duoou-slroot.

Lingo Meat Buyors will aoe, on Friday and Saturday, a grand display of Choice Meat, to bo sold at prices favourable to tbo purchaser. Tramway tickets given to peonlo living at a distance.—U. Iluhnu Butcher, Queen street.— (Al)vr.)

TABLE TALK.

Parliament opened this afternoon. Unexpected political crisis in England.

Tho liro fiond ugain on tho rumpago to-dny. A hen-pecked man is not always shrewd. Now South Wales Parliament is pro rogued till 25th July.

The inventor of a Hying machine la eoarly to bo pitied. Hon. Mr Tolo is recovering from his , illness. Tamahoro Hotel, Waikato, which was lately destroyed by liro, is not to bo rebuilt. Tho Qtiooiißlantl Parliament is to moot on Bth July. Hon. W. RobinßOn left Wellington for Sydney yosterday. Dr. Fortcscue, of Sydney, hoe died thero of typhoid fever, which is very prevalont on account of tho scarcity of water. Christchurch Protection Association has remonstrated with Mr Roooo, M.H.R. for Stinmoro, bocaueo ho spoke against pro tective tariffs. Tho boy whoso hair is cut by his mother soldom takes oil' his hat, whon thoro are any girls mound. Major To Whooro, M.H.R., is lying ill at his residence In tho Lower Waikato. F, Liardot and .1. S. Harris, who wore out shooting gamo on Walrarapa Lako, in tho Wellington district, havo boon missed nearly throo wooks, and it is feared thoy have boon drowned. Government havo nccoptod tho tondor of Messrs Cranwoll nnd Co., of Dunedin, to supply 150,000 croosotcd sloopers, at a cost of £20,009. A bill prohibiting tho omploymont of bar maids will bo introduced in tho Now South Waloß Legislature this session. There is to bo no exhibition in connection with Wellington Fino Arts Association this year, but it will bo merged in tho art branch of tho Now Zealand Exhibition. A man ongagod on tho soaffolding at tho Post-ofiico towor, Sydnoy, foil 145 foot, and was killed on tho spot. Herbort Allendale has been committed for trial at Wellington for oxtonsivo jowol robbery. A publio mooting at Christchurch lost night passed resolutions in favour of the Government taking measures to facllitote the sottlomont of working men on the land, and introducing cheap money, in accordance \\ ith Sir Julius Vogol'e scheme.

The body discovered at Ca veil's Flat, Otago, has boon identified as that of James llarr, a ewagsman. Poisoning is suspected to havo caused death. Aiatnia Bridgo Hotel, near Oamaru, was destroyed by nro yesterday morning. The insurances amounted to £750. At Timaru, yesterday, Trongevo, chargod with an assault on Mb wife, was found guilty, and soutoucod to throo years' hard labour. Mr John Graham, of Mangapai, was killed on Tuesday ovoning by _ tree which ho was foiling crushing him. Deceased was aloao A-licn tho accident happenod. At Dunedin £.180 havo boon raised and handed to tho Univorsity for tho pnrposo ! of founding a scholarship open to womon.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship tho Mayor and F. L. Prime, Ksq„ J. P.]

Aixeghd Assault.—Walter. Walkor appeared In answer to a charge of assaulting John Barko whUo assisting Constablo Cahlll In tho oxocu tion of liis duty on tho 7th inst—Mr K. Coopor, in dof onco, pleaded not guilty.—Sorgoant Pratt explained tho olronmstnnoos, and callod wit nesses.—Constablo Timothy Cahlll doposod that ho was on duty in Albort Btreot, and while ho was struggling with Dunn, who had beon sentenced for carrying firearms, a man named Burke oame to assist lum. whon prisoner interfered and pulled Hurko away.—By Mr Cooper: Dunn was drunk, but was ohargod with carrying firearms. Was trying to handcuff Dunn. Burko was holding Dnnn, whon Walkor shovod Burke away. Told Walkor not to lntorforo. Two mon, Montague and Clordon, wore thoro. Did not toll Montaguo that he would got fifteen shillings on giving ovldonoo.^Constable Kelso deposed to hearing Walker say that ho had mado a mistake, in shoring Burko.— Sergeant Pratt wUhod to recall tho first wit nous, but Mr Coopor said it was a moßtimproper proceeding. - Constables always trlod to extract confessions from prisoners, but thoy never re mombored anything against them.—Sergeant Pratt: You have no right to make such a«ser tlons. You know you aro beaten,—John Burko, living in Albort-stroot, deposed that tho con- Btnblo callod him to assist in tho Queen's name, and he did so.—By Mr Coopor: The constable asked Dunn for his address, and as he refused to give it. ho prooccded to take him into custody. Prisoner shoved him, but tho wall Eroventod him from falling. Wm. Montaguo, utchor. hearing a ory of murder, ran to soe what was »ho matter; saw Bunn on his back and the constablo bonding ovor him. Heard Walkor say "Let him get up and ho will walk." Ho turnod his bnok: told Walkor ho was foolish for lntorforrlng. —IMr Cooper addressed the Bench In defence—Tho defendant, a sailor, Frederick Gordon, butcher, and Wm. O'Moara, gavo evidence In defence—Tho Bench con sidered tho matter, and thought that prisoner bad interfered, but as ho had suffered four days imprisonment, ho would only be fined 10s and costs. ...

Disohderly.—Alice Olsen. alias Miirphy was lined 10s and costs, for disorderly conduot last night in Queen Btroot Ufvknbive Language.—John Hutchlns was charged on summons with using indecent lan guage towards Carolino Amelia Allom on the 12th April, whereby sho wont in fear of her lifo. —Mr Cotter, for dofondant, pleaded not guilty. —Mr E. Coopor for tho proseoution.—Carolino Amelia Allom deposed that she was a widow. Hor husband died on tho 12th April. Hutchlns came to her houso for a watch. Her mother handed it to him, and when asked to return it, he sworo he would not give it up. His lan guage was very bad. Hor Bister desired him to conduct himself better. Ho said ho would have tho watch. (WitnoßS handed a paper to the Bench, containing the wordß). Sho had also rectived an offensive letter signed "John Hutchlns," of date May 25, claiming the watch, as her husband had not paid for ir.—Croas oxamined by Mr Cotter: She feared he would repeat tho offence. Ho always pointedjto herin Queon-street, with "That's her; what's tho time ?"—Jane Brown, Bister of tho preced ing, depotod to missing the watch and hearing defendant's language — William Brown, billiard - marker, and John Held, forwarding agent, advanced £5 to the late James Allom, and he gave Hutchinß £2 10s for tho watch. It was about the 20th Fobruary. Ho saw tho money paid by Allom into Hutchins's h'jnds.—Mr Cotter addressed the Benoh in de fence and said thero wbb no necessity for bind ing detendant over to keep tho peace.—John Hutchlns denied using the language. He had not been paid for tho watoh.—Annie Allom, moiher-in-law to prosecutrix, handed the watch to Hutchins, knowing it to be his, and fearing Bomeono might steal it. Heard ho bad language. Sho was not under tho Influence of drink.—Jas. Allom, eon., and Thomas Kcwegaveeyidenoe.— Tho Bench considered that defendant had com mitted himself/ and ordored him to be bound ovor on his own recognisances in £25 for three months, and te pay costs, ,

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.)

(Received June 11—12.45 p.m.) I Mr Howard Vincent Advooates Federation. London, June 10.—A paper on "Aus tralia " was road by Mr Howard Vincent at tho Royal Colonial Institute, in which he advocated the Federation of the colonies.

The Hon. W. H. Smith supported tho ' remarks made by Mr Vincent 011 Federa tion. ' The Channel Fleet Sails for Bantry London, June 10, — Tho fleet undo r Admiral Hornby has sailed for Bantry. South Australian Loan. London, Juno 9 —Tonders for tho South Australian loan of £1,150,000 at 4 por cent, were oponod to-duy, when tho amount ap plied for was found to be £3,750,000. Tenders at £100 Os will receive 31 por cont. lof tho amount applied for abovo that in full. The averago price of the loan is £100 8s lid.

AUSTRALIAN.

South Australian Polities,

Adelaide, this day.—ln tho Houso of Assembly tho Hon. J. W. Downer (Attor noy-Genoral in tho Bray Ministry) proposed a voto of wantof conlidonce in tho Ministry. The dobato is oxpocted to last several days. Exploration of Now Gulnoa. Sydney, this day.—An oxploring party, under tho auspices of tho Australian Geo graphical Society, started for New Guinea to-day. The Drought In New South Wales. Sydney, this day. —Rain fell hero yester day, and it is hoped will continue, as water is still muoh required.

POLITICAL NEWS.

(11Y TELKORAPII—OWN COIIKKRI'ONDENT.)

Wellington, this day.

Tub Govornmont stoamor Hinomba, with mombers of tho Legislature from tho North, arrived hero from the Manukau at 4 o'clock this morning, »ftor a 30 hours' passage Thero was fearful weather nil tho way down, Captain Falrchild alleging that in all his oxporiouco lie novor renumbers such a gale. The voesol shlppod sous constantly, and her 'tween decks wero full of wutor. Tho brass gun on deck, which had not been movod for eight years, broke from its lashings. It took tho vosbul 21 hours to breast Capo Egmont. All on board woro vory sick. Tho Duty on Tea and Sugar. It is anticipated tliut tho principal altera tions in tho tarilf will bo an increasod duty on toa and BUgnr. Wellington merchants,^ who on thoeo matters appear to get early information, aro cloaring thoso commodities out of bond.

GOVERNMENT TO COBBLE THE LICENSE FEES.

A Threatening Danger.

(UY TELEOI'.AI'ri—OWN CORRESI'ONDEXT.)

Dunedin, this day. Tub "Star" states on good uuthority that Govornmont, in amonding tho Liconsing Act, propose making tho liconeo fees colo nial property.

ACCIDENT TO THE STEAM ROLLER.

Tun Corporation stoara-rollor, othorwiss known as tho " boetlocrufihor," mot with a most unfortunate accident to-day. It was at work at tho foot of Viotoria-suoot, opposite the Union Bank, whon tho earth suddenly gave way bonoath, aud ono of tho prodigious whools Bank a distanco of a couplo of foot. An attempt was mado to back it out again, but in vain, and It woe found necessary to lift tho mnchino by moans of blocks of wood and screw-jacks. Tho position was a most critical ono, as thoro was good reason for believing that tho hole which had thus mado ltsolf un pleasantly npparent was situated diroctly over tho old sower.

JUVENILE THIEVES.

For somo timo past complaints havo been made by the rnilwoy authorities of th» larceny of oil drums from tho neigh bourhood of tho workshops, nitherto, the pollco have boon unable to discover the offenders, bat Detoctivo Jonos managed to drop nicely upon some of them, at loaet, to-day. He was loaving for New market in tho 'bus, ond was surprised to notice that his movements wore carefully watched by sevoral lads. After proceeding a short distance in tho 'bus, he got off and returned to town. On his way, ho observed tho simo boyß with tho drums in their possession, ond apprehended them with Bomo difficulty. Tho boys, who are not now offenders, nro named William Mumford, Thomas Smith, and Honry Dngnoll.

ANNUAL LICENSING MEETINGS.

Mount Roskill.

The annual mooting of tho Mount Roskill Liconsing Committoo was hold at the Public Hall, Avondalo, on the 10th inst Present: The Rev. R. Somervillo (Chair man), Mossrs Bollard, Carr, und Conolly, with the Clerk, Mr Seaman, and tho In spector, Mounted Constablo Kolly. Tho minutes of tho previous meeting wero con firmed, and a favourable report was re ceived of tho Avondnlo Hotel from the In spector. Mr Bollard expressed a most favourable opinion as te tho management of tho hotel during its occupancy by Mr Braloy, the present licensee, nnd a renewal of the licotiso was granted for the ensuing year. Tho poll re local option will bo takon for this district oarly in December, that being the month in which it was takon in ISB2.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day,

Cambria.—The leading stopo above tho eastern drive at No. 3 level yiolded 351bs of specimens yesterday afternoon, and gold is visible for the length of two feet. Tho orushings at both batteries show an appre ciable Improvement upon late returns. New Manukau.—lOlbs of pickod stono havo been obtained in driving on tho leador intersected near tho shaft at the battery level.

COROMANDEL.

Success.—The mino manager reports :— In Btoping north of tho crosscut thoro has been but little gold met with ; only lino gold in prospecting, and ono small dab of about 2oz; but the ground is improving in appearance. Timbering up will be started at once, when this block will bo in good working order, and something bettor looked for than what has been lately.

OPERA HOUSE

The Wybort Reove comedy season was brought to a close last night with a benefit to Mr Reeve, "Impulse" being reproduced for the occasion. There was a good atten dance, and the performance proved highly successful, while the popular and talented beneficinire received the most flattering tokens of admiration from his audience. The Company now proceed South to pursue their tour of the colony, and wo wish thorn a warm reception and prosperous business wherever thoy may go.

"THE SILVER KING."-TO-NIGHT.

Messrs Leitch and MacMahon and their specially-selected dramatic company open at the Opera House to-night with "The 3itver King"—perhaps the most successful drama that has been written for the lust four or five years. It has achieved an im mense success in England, America, and Australia, and in the Ssufch it' created a perfect furore. The rule excluding children in arms" from tho performances will be rigidly enforced during the present season

THE LIBERAL DEFEAT.

MR GLADSTONE RESIGNS OFFICE.

Parliament Adjourned till To-morrow.

(BY CABLE.— COFYBJOIIT.)

London, Juno 10, A meeting of the Cabinet was hold yester day, at which it was resolved that tho Ministry should resign, in conseqnonco of their defeat on tho Budget. Mr Gladstone ncooidingly proceeded at onco to Balmoral to inform Hor Majesty the Queen of the decision arrived at. Parliament has been adjourned until Friday.

THE CAUSE OF DEFEAT.

Sixty-two Liberals Abstained

From Voting.

Rumoured the Government

Courted Defeat

(SPECIAL TO PKE.SS ASSOCIATION.)

London, Juno 20. Sixty-two of the Liborals abstained from voting on the Budgot question. Tho defeat of the Government has caused great astonishment on the Continent. An impression prevails at Homo that Go vernment courted defeat so as to prevent a disruption in the Cabinet. Tho Radicals aro jublicant ovor tho ro. suit of tho motion, It is believed that Mr Gladßtono will con duct an election campaign.

ALLEGED BRUTUAL ASSAULT.

The man Bonis Lynch, who gained unenvi able notoriety some timo ago by biting a friend's linger oil', has again been distin guishing himself. Early last evening he proceeded to the residence of his mother in-law (Mrs Catherine Rectos) in Chapel street in search of his wifo. He was under the influence of liquor and was oxcited, and Mrs Keete3 caruo on the verandah with the objoet of pacifying him. He, however, de clined to listen to hor, and it is alleged handled her very roughly. Whether he struck her with some weapon or with his fiat is not known, but it is noverthelesl the fact that a moment later Mrs Keetes was discovered lying on tho ground in a pool of hor own blood, with tho brutal fellow bending over her. Her son William heard the noise, and seeing what had happened seized a wooden mallet used for mashing putatoe.vi and struck Lynch twico on tho head with it. This had tho effect of divert ing his attention frornMrs Keetes, who made her escape. Tho poor woman, whoso bead and faeo woro covered with blood, im mediately wont in search of tho polico, and gave information of tho occurrence to Con stable Kearney. Tho constable took her to Dr. Tennent's surgory, where tho doctor discovered that sho hud two sovoro contused wounds on tho crown of the hoad. These are believed to havo been caused by blows with somo blunt instrument, and are serious in their character. The Constable desired tiio woman to prosccnto her assailant, but strangely enough sho declined. Tho parties are said to be constantly fighting amongst themselves.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Auckland Cavalry,

A meeting was held at Robson's Rooms last ovoning. Captain Seccombe occupied tho chair. Mr Woolfield was elocted First Lioutonant, and Mr C. H. Osmond Second Lioutenant. Othor business transacted was not of public interest. A parado has been ordorcd by Colonel Lyon, and will take plaeo in tho Domain at 3.30 p.m. on Satur day. City Guards. This Company nppoars to bo fully doter minod to assume tho promior position, both in respect of attendance nnd drill. Thoro was a splendid muster of 84 all told last ovoning, including Captain Isaacs, Lleut onant Bonnott, flvo non-commissioned officers, and four raw recruits, who wore handed over to Sergeant Montgomery for instruction. Sergeant-Major Haslam put tho Company through a course of manual and marching exorcise?, which were credit ably performed. Captain Hume, formerly of tho 74th Highlanders, was present, and nt tho conclusion of tho drill complimented Captain Isaacs on tho appearance and disci pline of his company, The inspection parade was announced for Wednesday, and it was intimated that fines would bo enforced for non-attendance. Thero will bono weokly drill noxt Wednesday, owing to tho Drill shod boing otherwise ongagod, but the Company will muster on Thursday evening, and, headed by tho Garrison Band, will march to St. Matthew's School-room, where a coucort is to bo given under tho patronage of the corps. Collogo Klflos. Tho usual weekly drill of the Auckland College Riflos took place at tho Drill-shed last evening. There was an attendance of 55 in tho ranks, excluslvo of the officers of tho Company, Captain Sloman and Lieuts. Tonke and Houghton. Tho Company was put through an hour's steady drillandmorch ing oxerefso undor tho Instruction of Colour- Sorgoant Birley, and the men nre showing signs of attaining a proficioncy highly eroditablo to themsolves and thoir instruc tor. Honorary Captain Carl Schmltt was present in uniform, and intimated his desire to meet the Company at Ellerslie on Satur- j day next. It will be scon by advertisement elsewhere that in' pursuance with this re quest tho Company aro to assemble at the Auckland Railway Station at 2 p.m. for convoyanco to Ellerslie, when, after refresh ments have boon partaken of at the invil;a tation of Honorary-Captain Carl Schmitt, tho Company will march to Auckland by way of Roinuora,

ORGAN RECITAL.

Mn J. B. Akkes (organist of All Saints' Church, Nelson) gave last night, in St. Patrick's Cathedral, an organ recital for tbe benefit of the organ fund, Despite the unsettled state of the weather, tho attend ance was good, and the receipts will pro bably amount to £30. Bishop Luck was present, and also the Rev. Fathers Walter McDonald, Downey, O'Gara, Egan, Lcnihan, Tuckwell", O'Reilly, Costollo, and Mahonoy. A pleasantly diversified programme was presented, and in its performance tho capacity of the musician as well as the rare sweetness and power of the instrumont were satisfectorily demonstrated. The recital was opened with a charming allegro by Ruck, played with ease and ability, and then followed an offertoire in G, by JLefebure-Wely, a char acteristic specimen of the French ecole d'orgue. A pastorale by Henry Smart, distinguished by that composer's pen chant for suave and tranquil mel ody, was interpreted with a dis criminative regard for the lights and shades, the solo portion being particularly good. A " postlude " by Riuck, involving a change of manual, was capitally performed, and an " Aye Maria " by Chorubini was marked by dolicato treatment. Herr Schmitt's spirited " Choral March " rocoived a very effectivo rendering, and tho beautiful overture to Weber's "Der Froischutz," so suggestive of forest glades, tho rustling of leaves, and the rise and fall of a woodland breeze, was expressively played. The recital propor closed with an allogro moderate by Riuck. : In tho course of the evoning Miss S tophenson sang very acceptably "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," from Handel's "Theodora," and Gounod's " Aye Maria." The organ, we understand, was built by Bishop and Sons, of London, and has 1,368 pipes, 30 stops, and three compo sition pedals, besides two to great organ, and two to swell organ. It is enclosed in a handsomely decorated case, and the bel lows are blown by hydraulic power. The total cost is about i'7oo, of which some £350 has been collected. A Belgian organist was engaged by Bishop Luck while on the Continent recently, and he is now on his way out to Auckland.

Cambria shares have been sold at 12s Gri to 13s. Tho news telegraphed last night by tho mino manager, that ho had secured 351b of specimens from tho low level drive is considered to pretty well establish the fact that the ehot of gold has gone down. There is now nearly 300 pounds of specimens on hand. Land Mortgage shares are in request, buyers at 25s 6d; Bank of New Zealand are wanted at £21 10s, and none offered-; and gas and insuraneo shares command fair rates, with a groat absence of sollers.

FIRE IN FREEMAN'S BAY.

No small amount of excitement Wai M castoned in town about ten o'clo o W h morn,ngbythecla„gin K ofthe nr e b J 8 It was reported at the Fire Bri gade J k that the fire was in *m_J_*£** thither ; the Brigade proceeded «£* as possible in the company of a _i_ n y crowd of excited men- S,Xfe On their arrival at the foot of v- ? ren' street West, they were ta&Jpft 11.0 (no was out, and while a that tendenfc Hughes and seve °1 oT^ men proceeded to tho scene to £a___, * selves, tho othors returned to il.* Brigade appliances. The fire it tlw had broken out in a small e a WPP? ared> shed in Custoins-streot Cs? mJ m Messrs Holland and Butler as ___ US.°? *>? tory. Mr Atkinson, the S^WfiT ing somo oil in a cauldron, when lh l toil boiled over and ran into the £« result, of course, was that t__ n hs ascended to the ceiling and set fire tT?? woodwork there. A similar occur™,/ __ happened once before, and the fire occasion was extinguished with™ SS* culty by the hanSs employ'Sub premises. Consequently Mr AtkW ~8 no alarm, and quietly Jt about h» putting out tho lire. He was th, gaged, when somebody outalde s?£ smoke and (lames, and breaking «T. , "8 disc of an adjacent fire-alarm £!£*! catcd with the central station and bells in motion. When Sunerlnt!,^" 19 Hughes arrived, the worftt^ ventilator on the roof was still on fi~. v c the flames thero wero quenched by ™ , the firemen by means ola bucket of 2" Tho damago was very slight, and S covered by £5. s ' ancl w»U be

FIRES AT HAWERA, NELSON AND DUNEDIN.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRBsa A=BOOUHOK.)

Hawhba, this day.- R. Favillb, charged with attempted anion at Oeo, has boon committed for trial A six-roomed house belonging'^ s Collins Normanby, was burnld do Wn _> nine o'clock last night. The origb ofth firo is unknown. Insurances-fom building, and £260 on furniture,' °n

- NBLSOJf.thisdsv. A boarding-house known as Bess LoS™ in tho occupation of R. Snelline, waX troyed by fare at three o'clock thl' m£ . cry little was saved. The buildß owned by Mrs Askew, and was in.urulT the Mercantile Union for f 850. *hill turo was insured for £300, but tho oto ii unknown. w v

puNEDiN, this day.-A shed adjoiiuw th. old Scotland Hotel, used as a S mnn di, dr lMt n*ht &CS £1.30. The building was insured for £200 _. tho Australian Mercantile Office. ™

THE HERALD GAIRIOCH COL LISION.

Captain Savory'a Certificate Suspended, Tms afternoon, Mr H. G. Soth Smith, R.M., delivered a lengthy judgment h this caso. Ho exonerates the master and crow of the Gairloch, and attributes the collision to tho default of the master of tie Herald. Ho concluded that the Galrloch'* lights were burning^nd ought tohavebeen visible to the Horald, if they were not in fact soon by them. He also thoughtthat tbefore sail was not sot so as to afreet tho navigation of the Gairloch or to bring the master within tho terms of the harbour regulatiohl It seemed clear, both from the general' tenor of the evidence and from the nature of the damage sustained by the Gairloch that the Herald ranintotho Gairloch. andnot the Gairloch into the Herald. The matter of the Gairloch gave a consistent acconnt of the occurrence from the beginning , k_ shewed that he ported, then hard-portedailhe ran his vessel ashore in his effort! to avoid collision. Turning to the erfl-; ! once of the Herald, the Court found those elements which made the evid ence of the Gairloch trustworthy entirely wanting. The Court were oi that the master of the Herald did not know his proper course after rounding tie black buoy. Tho judgment concluded: lam cf opinion that the evidence disclosed great want of care on the part of the master of the Herald, Captain Savor's certificate is suspended for three months, and he is ordered to pay the costs of all ■ witnesses subpamned nt his requeßt, The.'■. other certificates will be returned.■ •'■■-'■'",' A

A DASTARDLY SCOUNDREL

On Saturday afternoon last [_j» the

' " Waikato Times ") as a young girl, fifteen ' years of ago, tho daughter of a settler to '' | the Rangarirf district, was returning home I from Mercer, she was stopped by'*'swag* man, who attempted to pull her off her' horse. The girl's screams brought to theY spot two lads who happened to be la tie vicinity, and the scoundrel made off in the direction of Mercer, though he avoided the ; township, and was seen afterwards going along towards Auckland. The father of the-•> girl communicated with Sergeait Gillies en Sunday, and the police are 'Making strenuous efforts to arrest the offender. Ho is described as a man sft Sin high, of fair complexion, sandy bushy whiskers, light moustache, and wore at the Sine faded dark clothes. He also carried*, watch. Later, Constable McKnight has wlred.tp Super*.., intendent Thomson that he ljad iirested a man on suspicion, and had taken.hfajfl Morcer, where ho was identified. _.

SPORTING NEWS.

The; following winning payments in eon, nectioii with the Auckland Easing Cliip Steeplechase Meeting have been made, less tho usual 5 per cent:-Mr.W. Profit^ Macaroni r _lst Great Northern SteepleohM*,: £335 ;: Mr"W. Percival-(ns) St. DnMtai, Ist Maiden and Ist Selling Steeplechase* £200; Mr Howard-Alfred, Ist Hurdlp Race, £100; Messrs Duder Bros.— Derby, Ist Novel Race, £60; Mr J. i Chadfficfc- Whalebone, 2nd in Great Northern Steeple chase, £50 ;Mr B. Thompson—Pjpi, 2na|? Hurdle Race, £27; Mr Carina-Fair Play, 3rd in Steeplechase, £25 j Mr D. Harford- Hawthorn, 2nd in Maiden Steeplechase, £12. Total, £799. i ,■:■:■ For the forthcoming Metropolitan Juml; -cap at Sydney, Welcome Jack and several othor New Zealand horses are entered.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

IN BANCO.

E^win Latimer [Clark and B. 0. CtABJ. SKN.-Motion for new trial, Mr Forwood for. plaintiff and in support of motion and *§##*. Cooper for defendent. The grounds on wbltf tho motion was made wore: (1) IhsteUiMW trial tho plelntlff had discovered ■•wfw which, if adduced on the occasion referral ra would hare materially affected the tmj-m that tho jury at tho trial WOW 'W®sL dirootcd; (3) that the vcrdlot was aralnil m wolght of evidence; (I) that dofendsnU iefl donco was, In eoveral respects, untrpe anoim proper. The material evidence allcgefiW{ been disrovorcd was tho original agreement, »7 which certain land was taken up. and for? brick yard, which showed that the plajnufiffjj interested thorein to the extent of ft hatt-ff Cooper's answor to tho grounds of « tion was-(l) That it was not W«Ws|g allege that material eyidenco had oeeu discovered, but that suoh evidence coma not havo been foreseen, Md^JffiS hardly be allogod in yiew of thei totU*t»J defendant was examined as to the BfMffi»2 tho agreement In question; 2 MfgJßgZ direction te tho ury was Perfectly by WMO seeing that ho merely left the jury to dIOTMnA ate as to tho credibility of father °r son- »ntt that moreover a iudge's direction could onffg attacked on a point of law; (3) that •""'J? verdict being against the weight of ertdenor, this was purely a matter for the judge « ««£ mine; (1) that the credibility ot : was for tho j nry alone to aecide.-HlB BtoMW held Mr Cooper's argument and WMWJSJS refused tho motion, and allowed four guinea" coats to Mr Cooper's client. . T_attaer IN BANKWJPTC V.-Bl » W»M a"« Clark—Motion for I^UA^W. «g a Cooper adpeared in support of ?!ss"%£__ Mr Forwood in oppOsition.-Mr <^° O^SnS ihat tho application wafi made under swu™ 31 and 49 of tho Act of 1883. and which bad been put in, showed that the (ieow. owed the petitioners more.than_the sun« *~ mentioned in tho statute. ruptoy had already been committed, atia^ , sale which lud been isßuedhad I been renuy marked nulla bona; and that ««™™j"££ received no consideration in respect or > , g claim.-Tho petitioners were IS. gM fi.thorand brother, against whom he baSDnra^ several uiißuccißSful civil actions. Thopeuw, wasdismissod with costs.

All interested in the cave of dnflgg ! should attend the meeting of the An W a branch of tho Educational Jw«Sf&* held in Wellesley-street school to& (Friday)evening., underconsideration is "P°!WXuMI»' [ tions of tho Board of Education,•»« "£ * portanco should secure a full attendance members and able discussion,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1885.



TMPORTANT \TOTICB. MILNE AND CHOYCE HAVING JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Bought by thoir Buyers at a Discount of 50 PER OENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS PRICES, Havo resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE PRICES For tho purposo of olearlng them out at once. The following fow QUOTATIONS will prove the Oonulncnoss of the Reductions. OK VERY HANDSOME MANTLES AND 00 JACKETS, In the Latest Styles, FOR .8 s. d. £ s. d. 15 0 A Bargain even nt 2 6 0 2 5 0 .. .. 315 0 8 10 0 .. .. 6 15 0 4 5 0 .. .. 6 16 0 5 5 0 .. .. 7 10 0 5 19 0 .. .. 9 10 0 B 10 0 .. .. 10 0 0 7 10 0 .. .. 11 10 0 819 0 .. .. 18 10 0 The above are REAL BARGAINS, and we would bog our friends to call and secure them, as they are sure to go immediately. MIL.NE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. TUST PUBLISHED " AT ALL TIIB DOOKSHLLBRB, AICKJN'3 ANNUAL, A BCfcIESTIO MEDICAL GUIDE. AND -» SATISTICAL RECORD op Tint POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTION, (JtO. ALSO, NOTES ON HEALTH AND HYGIENE; With othor Valuable Information. Pkicb ta One Shilling), OR EYE, EAR, A_ND THROAT DISEASES. DR. SCH WARZBACH, M.D., having recently returned from Europe, maybe consulted at Mrs Srders's, Albert Park, Auokland. dally from 10 to 1.. Dr. S. limits his praotioe exclusively to the treatment of Diseases of the Eye, Ear, and Throat Former patients aro Invited to call. ~T\O not buy Books, Stationery, or Faaoy Articles for presents until you have seen FREDERICK MOUZER'S Shop Window in Victoria-street (corner of Albert-streot). Every thing marked in plain figures. Ail New, Choice, and Cheap. . , SPECIALLY CHEAP CLEARING LINES : -85 Girls' and Maids' Black and Fancy Cloth Jackets, from 3s 6d, according to size. The above are under half warehouse price. 23 Ladles' Blaok Cloth Fashionable Jackets 1 new this season; balance of warehouse stook purchased at a very low price; to be sold at about half their value. 960 Pairs Girls', Women's, and Men s Hosiery. Travellers' Samples; a great bargain; In great variety. 510 Doeen Coats's host Sewing Cotton, white and black, 200 yds, Is 3d doss., numbers 10 to 21 only. Ntoe lot Wool Goods, frcm 6d, Austrian Rugs, 6s 9d; worth 9s 6d. Having an over-stook of Cheap Clothing, will, previous to Stocktaking, sell at about 20 per cont discount White Calico, 2Jd yd; Grey Calico, 2d. Crowdson's Celebrated Calico, lid yd; Is 3d by tho dozen. Large lot of Remnants, very cheap, flood Coloured Moleskin, Is 4Jd yd. New Umbrellas, Fur Capes, FriUlngs, Ulßtors. PATTERNS FREE BY POST. Freight Paid on Parcels over £2 In value. ■WILLIAM R, BRIDGMAN, 283 Uppbr Queen-st. T^R. E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. CM., -*-^ls'irßt-olass Honours University of Glasgow (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying-in Hospital, Dublin), HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE IN UPPER QUEEN-STREET, In the houso lately oeoupied by Col. Haultain. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At home—9 to 10 a.m., and 7to 8 p.m.; also, At Aickin's, Tho Pharmacy, Queen-street tM .OI 2to 1 o'elook in the afternoon. N O T I O a. DR. WILKINS, E. R. C. S., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is at his Surgery for General Praotioe and Special Practice -Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases -Mornings and Afternoons; Sundays, 10.30 to 12.30. Consultation Feos very moderate. Dr. w ilkins spent seven years at Moorefields Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crttohett, two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary • Melbourne. Adjusts Spectaoleß to Bight (, Consulting Rooms-Oueen-atreet Au okland. '



XjIIRE. TjIIRE. TpIIRE. ; SALVAGE SALE OWEN AND GRAHAM'S STOCK. W. G. ALLEN, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER. Jervoib Road, Ponsonby, Begs to notify the Residents that ho has PURCHASED A CONSIDERABLE PORTION OF OWEN AND GRAHAM'S SALVAGE STOCK, And will Sell the same In thoso Commodious Promises In J or vols Road. Ponsonby. UREA'tMIARbAINS. MUST BE BQLD IN TWO WEEKS. COME EARLY AnITsECURE THE PICK OF THE GOODS. Trams nnd 'Buses pass tho Door. FREE PASSES per 'Buses and Trams. ALLEN, DRAPER. Jervois Road, Ponsonby. S A|L VAGB SALE. TjIIRE 1 FIREI! FIRE II I I SALVAGE 1 SALVAGE 11 SALVAGE! 11 J. FERNANDEZ having this day Purohased a portion of tho Solvago at tlie Into tiro at Messrs Owon and Graham's Warohouso. ho Is now selling Wondorful Bargains in Drapory and Clothing. Como and Soo. F E R NAN" D B Z, Drapku and Clotihuh. Newton. T. & H. Cooke Bog to Inform their frlonds and tho publio that thoy havo REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND 6REY STREETS. apBO fWL NOTICE. I havo received my Third Shipment of AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, JUST OPENED, PER THE COPTIC To whloh I Invite the inspection of my Patrons - and the Publio generally. H. L. POSSE^NISKIE, merchant tailor _t» habit makeb BhobtlaniHlbkbii.