COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Opora House—"Tho Two Orphans," 8. Theatre Royal—Waitomata Mlnstrols, 8. V.M.C.A.-Dr. Lawry's "Medical Talk," 7.30. North Shore Gardens-Dcvonport Naval Band, 7.30. St. David's M.LS.-Paper on " Now Zoaland Musiolans," by Mr J. Earlo, 8. Prlmitlvo Methodist Anniversary Soiree- Upper Pitt-street, 0 30. Auckland Volunteer Engineers, Drill-shed, 7. Ponsonby Naval Artillery, Ponsonby Hall, 7. l Cook-stroot Hall-Mrs Ballou, " M.diuroship,' 7 30. Dovonport—Loflgo Albion. 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Cochrane and Son-Housoliold Furniture, 11 a.m. R. Arthur-Household Furnltare. 12 noon. Gabriel Lewis-Drapery, &c, 11 am. Vailc and Bradley-Fancy Goods, &c. 11 a.m. Messrs Rich _rr.Bon aid Jackson — Salo cf Apples, 12.30 o'clock. Carbines and Tnylor-Produco, Groceries, T.CC3 and Shrubs, 11 ani. B. Tonks and Co.—Apples, 11 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls will closo as under :—

This Day. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern ports, per

Suva, at 1 pin. For Russell and Kawakawa. por Manapouri,

at 1 p.m. For Thanios. per Koluku. at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parut, Waipu, Whaa garel. Kamo. and Mangapal, por Ulcn.lg or VV'altakl at 5 p.m.

Wednesday. 22nd inst,

For Kail Katl. Ao_K_t_to. Tauranga, &c, per Kotoraahana, at s a.m. For Thames. ;.ei Kotomulianß. at 8.30 a.m. For Wcstport. per Waroatea, at 11 a.m. For Wan^aroa, per Flcetwlng, at 11 a.m. For Coromn nd( 1. per Coromundol, at 11.30 a.m. For New Plymouth and Southern ports, per Oroti, at 1 p.m.

Thursday, 23rd inst.

For Walwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, &c,

per Rose Casey, at 1(1 a-m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern port?, ncr Manapouri, at 11 a.m. (Signed) ROBT.KAYE, Acting Chief Postniastor, Chief Post-office Ai ickland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tiIGH WATER

Ai*CKi.-..-.-->- to morrow U-ori:ing,2.ll; to-mor row afternoon 3.21.

Masukai: ii.ADe—To morrow morning, 5.21; to-morrow evening, 6.1. Ka_.aU/i il!_Aij_—To-morrow morning, 6.21 ; to-morrow afternoon, 7.1.

Sunset.—This evening-5.1. Sunkise.—To-morrow morning—" 1). Moon's Age.—Full Moon, 27th, 2.3 p in,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, from Whanßarol Manapouri, s.s , Logan, from the Monti) Glenelg, s.s., Johnson, from W'hangarol

TO-DAY

Feorloss, briganlUo, Hears, from Kaipara Zealandla.. P.M. s.s., Webber, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENINU.

Argylo, s.s , Amodco, for Mercu-y Bay , k-lansmau. s.s., Farquhar, lor Rusaoll Wellington, so., Stephenson, for Tauranga Columbia, schooner. Conway, for Napier Saxon, schooner, Martin, for Russell

to day. Zualandla, P.M.B s. Webber, for San Francisjol Cabarfeidh, barque, llugho', for Duatdin

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Cororanndel. from Coromandel. to-day, 5 p.m, Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day, 7 p.m.

Enterprise from Thames, to-morrow, 6 am. Wellington, from Tauranga, tomorrow, early Janot Nlccol, from South sea Islands, July 31. City of Sydney, from San Francisco, July 26 Kalkoura, from Plymouth, August 18

[For projected departures see shipping ad' vortisomer.ts and mull notices.)

IMPORTS.

Por Zealandia. from Sydney—llo packages machinery, 110 cases stout.

Per Manapouri, from Mclbourno—loo cases beer, 73 pk_;s. titling., 85 pkgs. tea, '21 pkg_. tobacco. 50 cases cha" pj-gnc. From Hobar.: 3io cases fruit. From-.iiuthern ports: 4!) pkg.i. tobicco. 8 caecs wine, 38 cases beer, iso boxes candles, GO sacks oatmeal. 100 ca?os jam, 19 cases tea, 3 Ssackspatatoes, il c^ses bacon, 22 boxes . o_.p, 70 sacks boncdust, HO telegraph poles, 5 octaves whisky, and sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per Zealandia, for Honolulu: 60 sacks pota toes. For San Francisco: 13 cases gum. Per Jessie, for Sydney (to be loaded nt Mer cury Bay): 150,0 Oft timber.

Inwards Coastwise;—lsabel, from Cabbage B .y, in ballast; Waitemata, from Whangaroa, with 31,000 ft balk timber.

Outward, Coastwise. — AVnitemata, for Whangapoua; Superior, for Ngun_uru; Ghost, for Patea.

The brig Wild Wave anived at Newcastle from Kaipara on July 11.

Particulars of the wreck of tho Auckland schooner Kriemhilda appear inanothor column.

The brigantine Stanley left Port Chalmers for th_3portyeslercay. ___—

The barque Killarnoy arrived at Melbourne from Kaipara on Jnlj 1.

Tho brig Albo-t tho Good left Melbourne for Kaipara on the 2nd Inst.

Tho briganlinc L:ok Out is loading at Sydney for this port

The schooner Waitemata arrived et Sydney on the 10th inst., and tho schooner Seabird, also from Kaip_r_.. on tho 13th ln>t.

Iho brigantine Peerless arrived from Kaipara thi. morning with a cargo of limber for the Union Sash and Door Com par y.

On the 11th instant the brig vision left New castle for Kaipara, and the barque Loongana sailed for Hobart.

Tho brigantine Louis Montgomery arrired at Hokianga from this port yesterday.

The s 3. Qlonelg arrived from Whangarei last evening, with the following passengers: Misses Sloano and Marshal! (1). Mess.3 McCawley. Rata, Cameron, and 3 natlveß.

The barque Cabarfeidh sailed for Sydney, via Mercury Bay. this morning. The three masted schooner Jessie cleared at the Customs lor the S imo pprts this afternoon.

Captain Kennedy has resumed tho command of the Hauroto; Captain Molntoah, of tho Tekapo, gets the Te Anan: whilst Captain •Vnder.on. of the Hauroto, will tike the Tekapo. Captain Popham has beon .ransfered to the Rotomahana, while Ciptain Carey is on leave.

The p.°. Devonport has been chartered to take up the Vivid's rnnning between this port and Riverhead, while tho latter vessel is under going repairs.

Masters of yes.els are cautioned to look out for logs floating near Cape Colviilo, tho raft which broke adrift off Ouutau not having beon re covered.

Messrs Sims and Brown havo ready for launching at llicir North Shore yard a small cutter which will reg'.str about 20 tons. Tho firm have now in view the construction of a eehoonor of 10 about tons register, suitable for tho South Soalslauds trade.

The s s. Waitaki arrived from Whanearol last evening, with tho lollowing passrazors :-Mrs Hewitt, Miss Hewitt, Mersra Neill, Cook, Hay thornthwaite. Dr. Clarko, Captain Peacock, J. J Hobbs. Totthill, seven In the atecrago.

THE ZEALANDIA.

Tub H.M.S. Zealandia lott tho bouy in Laven der Bay, Sydney, at 3 1 j p m. on the 16th Inst, and cleared the Heads at 1.15 p.m, i sho was abeam of North Cape at ll a.m,. received pilot at 11 ''0 p.m. and arrlvod in Auckland at 12 5 tbls morning. Experienced moderate and fresh southerly winds witn frequent squalls and showers. Passengora for Auckland: Saloon- TWr and Mrs Sirowld, Mr Gerald Massoy, Mr X Phillip, Mr W. Cameron, Mr W. J. Bell. Steerage-Mr F. Briarley, Mr A. Gregory, Mr and Mrs Bryden, Mr J. Sullivan, Mr W. Muno, Mr and Mrs Cameron, and Mr W. Thornton. Tho Zealandia resumed her voyage for San Francisco, via Honolulu, shortly after 2 p.m. Passengers from Auckland: W. H. Alsopp, A. pTleopp, J. J- Austin. Dr. P. E. Paton, 0. D, Trvin llr. F. R. Day. Miss Hewitt, A. Bennett, j W Coe, G. Garden, H. Wills ami wifo. J. Tracy Badgor, E, Cobbett, J. M. Lalng, Mar qul- of Tean, S. Aloxandor, W. L. Maxwell, and 18 Bteerage. THE MANAPOURI. Tho s.s. Manapeurl arrived last evening at 5 o'clock. She left Melbourne on July 7th, oallinK atHobarton the 9th, and arriving at the Bluff on the 12th at 5p m. Left next day, calling at Kast Coast ports, leaving Glsborne yesterday at 10 30 a.m, and arriving hero as abovo. Ex perienced fine weather across and up the coaßt, but head winds and Bess from Gisbome. Pas sengers'—From Melbourne: Missee Fur nea. (2). Hobart: Mr and Mrs Hux tablo and one steerage. Coastal—Saloon: Miaaea Ivey, Leokie, Fenton, Harding, -Mrs Soutter and 2 children. Mr and Mrs Thomp son Rev. and Mrs liuseell. Dr. Boad, Messrs Fenton Cameron, Maofarlane, Williamson. Mailer Gibbins, Marsland, Hales, Brailaford, Fiolay Nelson, Pitcher. Rutland. Harding, Walters Clarkson,Stalrs,Prietor,Martin,Lowlß Londsdale, and 40 steerage; Katoliire-Rtta Com cany Mi. We are indebted to Mr J. M. Rams- Sen, purser, for press parcels, roports, etc. A STORMY PASSAGE The brlgantlno Aurora, owned by Cteorgo F. Mason of Sydnoy, and well known at this port, has completed a lengthy and tempestuous voyage between Newcastlo and Lj ttolton. She reached tho latter port yesterday, altera passage of 32 dayß, during which very heavy weather was experienced. The captain roports having experienced exceptionally heavy weather from June 13 till close to the harbour. Thero waß almost a constant succession of gales from the eastward, with fearful seaa. All hands were l_opt almost constantly at tho pumps, and a portion of the cargo had to be thrownoverbo.ird. The Aurora, after discharging at L. ttelton, is to .tad with grain for this port.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL Penguin, s.s, Allman, from tho Bouth

DEPARTURES. Penguin, a.s., Allman. for the South Hannah Mokau, s.s, Windsor, lor Waitara

The Union Co.'B s.s. Penguin arrived from the Bomb at 8 30 this morning wirti the Southern portion if ihe outward 'Frisco mall. 25 sacks malt, 10 Back- lime. 87 cases and 4 qr.-cssks brandy, 8 cases and 8 kegs butter, 19 hides, 2 bales «kl_j, 23 packages, and the following pas _epger_ -Miss liewett, Mesdauios Wobihouse, Blundell, Klni{, Mewir. .Scotland, Johnson, : Sttllle, Dowel, Alexander, Barker, Learmoath, | k

Notices to Correspondents.

.Wager.—Tho money found on thetablo in the Chinese gambling house was confiscated.

Births.

I READ.—On July 11, at Mount Edon Road, the wife of William Read of a daughter.

Deaths.

WAL9HAW.—On July 20, at tho residence of her .on-inlaw (W. A. Harvwy), Charlotte street, Now North Road, Ann Walehaw; aged 51 years. Dteply rogretted by all who knew her.— Sydney papers please copy. Th". funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the vrrmg that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we tan do,

The settlement of the Afghan frontier question proceeds but slowly, and at present no important change can be reported in the situation, which re mains critical and a source of anxiety to all the component parts of the British Empire. That tension of feel ing which was experienced a few weeks since has worn off, a fact which may be explained by the customary effect of habit, and which is not due to the change of Ministry. For though the authorities conducting the negotiations on the British side are different, there does not appear, so far as may be judged from the cablegrams, any altera tion in the policy pursued. Lord Salisbury and his noisy lieutenant when in irresponsible opposition said many brave and fervent things, and manfully shook their fists in Russia's face; but they have been placed in a very delicate and difficult position in having to make their words good sud denly, without warning or time for explanation. This unlooked-for shock, this frigid dose of political soda-water, has sobered the gentlemen in ques tion, and their strident voices are quiet. They have before them a very difficult problem, which cannot be solved with bilter speeches. It is action now, not talk. And they find that they have to adopt that policy which in Mr Gladstone was almost treachery, and certainly rank cowardice. There is this fortunate cir cumstance about the utterances of the Marquis of Salisbury before he found himself unexpectedly in power, he enunciated no definite policy _he dealt in generalities, as thus: —" My idea of the mode of dealing with Russia is, not to extract from her promises which she will not keep; but to say to her this or that is the point, beyond which youshallnotgo, and if you do go beyond it, we will spare neither men nor money till we drive you back. I do not say what that point should be, I consider that is a matter for strategists to de cide." The opportunity has arrived for the author of these words to fix that point beyond which the Russians may not advance. They are at the Zulfikar Pass, on the River Hari Rud. (on which, about 90 miles to the south-cast- j ward, IJerat itself stands), at Ak Robat, and at Fenjdeh, if hot also 28 miles'

south of it.at Maruchak. The proposed Russian frontier runs through these three places, all of which are said to lie within the fertile zone of Herat, and to be separated by desert from the oasis of Merv. The dispute at present is about the first and the last. Eng land objects to Russia's commanding the Zulfikar Pass, and appears willing to give up Maruchak provided Russia will retire from Zul fikar. There does not seem to be much dispute about the ownership of Maru chak ; that is to say, it is generally re cognised as an Afghan outpost, which was anciently a large and prosperous town, but is now a heap of ruins. Very recently the Afghans were repairing the inner wall, and making the place habit able for troops. The importance of Zulfikar consists in the fact that it commands the western ap proaches to Herat, being on the same river, and that it also gives control of Meshed and the Persian dependency of Khorassan, the granary of Transcas pia. But in any case, even if Zulfikar is retained by England, it cannot be said that the new frontier will be a scientific one. It will be neither ethno logical nor geographical. Between it and Herat lies no high range of rugged mountains; nothing mote than a range of low hills, under a thousand feet in height, and crossed by numer ous passes. The mountain barrier theory is a myth, which recent infotin ation has completely dispelled.

The Afghan Frontier Commission, whose task is an exceedingly delicate one, is now under the command of Lieut.-CoJonel J. West Riilgeway, an officer of great experience. He was appointed to the Indian "political,'' i.e., diplomatic, service by Lord Mayo, fifteen years ago, and served through cut the last Afghan war. When the campaign closed he was made Foreign Under-Secretary to the Government of India. It will thus be seen that he is a man thoroughly competent by know ledge and experience for the important post he now holds.

The East and West Coast Railway.

An extraordinary report reaches us from Wellington, to the effect that, besides alien ating a million acres of the public lands for the construction of the wild mountain rail way to connect Christchurch with the West Coast, the colony is to be asked to guarantee 3 por cent, interest on tho capital employed by a London syndicate which i_ prepared to take up tho scheme on thoeo terms. It is incredible that the Govern ment would submit any such scheme for the approval of Parliament. The Govern ment can bonow money at four por cent., and if this gigantic job to revive the waning value of Canterbury lands is to be forced on the colony, and there is no escape, it would be for better for the country tc make tho lino a colonial one and construct it piece meal, as funds will allow. The throat which has been used to make tho construction of this railway a quid pro quo for tho Nor thern trunk railway and tho San Francisco service, ought not to hinder tho Auckland members from doing their duty, ro gardless uf consequences. If those undertakings havo no bettor claim upon the colony than tho East and West Coast railway syndicate havo to interest in addi tion to tho land grant, it is high time they were dropped, Neither Auckland nor any other district has a right to make Claims upon tho colony which aro not defensible on the broad grounds of national policy. Tho champions of tho East and West Coast railway have failed to show that their lino will do anything for Now Zealand, apart from Canterbury, to com pensate for tho permanent nnd heavy national burden which it will inovitably imposo.

Today is tho anniversary of tho doath ol Robert Burns, Scotland's national poot. Burns died at Dumfries, July 21, 1790. 89 years ago.

Tho Zealandia, which sailod this after noon, had ton boxes spocie, valued ut .150,000, shipped at Sydney hy tho Bank ol Australasia, and consigned to tho Califor man Bank, San Francisco.

lireat reductions aro boing made In tho railway workshops. It is paid that about tifty hands have been discharged during tho last few weeks.

Tho Auckland portion of the Uuapehu's English mail left Wellington to day for tho Manukau, via Wanganui and Taranaki. It may bo expected horeaboutThursday night or Friday morning.

Cambria have been in demand at 12s 6d. The fortnight's retorting from plato amal gam is considered vory satisfactory (5420z5. of retorted gold), and the manager reports 501bs. ot specimens from No. 3 level. Darwins are wanted, at 6s 6d. La Monte Sydicato shares are still much inquired for at a high premium. Ivanhoo aro being firm at 7s 9d to Ss ; Crown at 4s ; Scott at Is 9d. Sharos in the Kenilworth Licensed Holding (Karangahako), aro wanted, Gas, National Bank, and Timber Bhares in requost.

An inoffensive-looking youth, about 19, waß committed for trial this morning on a charge of robbing his mistross of £S, at her cottage at Onehunga. He had beon six years in Mrs White's service, and his only excuse for having committed tho robbery was that he wanted to sco tho districts of tho Waikato, and took n holiday for that special purpose.

Joseph John Barton, of Newton Road, a suilor, filed a petition in bankruptcy to-day.

Detective Hugho3 proceeded to Otahuhu this morning with tho man Richard Buchanan, who has been arrested on tho charge of breaking and ontoring the Otahuhu Railwayetation. Ho will appear before Captain Jackson, R.M., to-day, Detective Hughes conducting the prosecu tion.

A special meeting of tho Chamber of Commerce will bo held lo morrow, atS p m., to further consider tho San Francisco mail service.

At the annual mooting of tho Dunedin Jockey Club yesterday tlio roport showed that tho club commenced the year with a debit balance of £321 and ended it with a credit balance of £603. Some £0736 were given in stakes, i'l3oo more than in the previous year.

Tho approaching boating season is ex ported to bring forward various whaloboat races on an extensive scalo. At the Mer cury Bay regatta, to bo held shortly, it is proposed to have a whaleboat race, with about £60 for the first prize, whilst at tho North Shore Regatta, to bo held about November 9th, there will also bo a contest in racing whaleboate, for a first prizo of about £75. An effort will be made to havo the dates of these regattas fixed so that Southerners and athers may be able to take part in both.

Tho usual quarterly tea mooting of tho teachers and senior scholars of tho Nowton Congregational Sunduy-school was hold last evening. About 40 persons were present, Tho Secretary's report stated that there were now 332 scholars on tho roll—average attendance for the past quarter boing: Afternoon, 220; morning, 193 ; showing an increase of 27. Tho largest attendance on an afternoon during tho quarter was 250. A long discussion then ensued on tho advisability of starting a fund for tho erection of a new school. A committee was appointed to inquire into tho matter. The remainder of the business was of a routine nature.

A meeting was held lost night in Lind's Hall, Northcoto, for the purpose of re forming tho Northcoto Band of Hope. The hall was well filled. Mr R. H. Douso occupied tbo chair, and in a brief speoch introc'ueed tho business of the meeting. Addrceses were given by Mr D. Goldie, President of tho Band of Hope Union, Messrs It. French and J. Flewellyn sotting forth tho danger which threatened the children from tho drink and drinking customs, and tho necessity, in ordor that they may make tho most of themselves and be bettor fitted to discharge life's duties to socioty, their country, and their God, to be" trained by pre cept and example in the principles of total abstinonce. A capital programme, including songs, violin solos, and recita tions, was gene through. The audience much enjoyed the recitations of Miesou Froude, Carlaw, New bold, and Horbert, from Auckland. The old members received a numerous addition to their numbers. The meeting will in future bo held fort nightly. At the close of the meeting the visitors were supplied with refreshments. A hearty vote of thanks brought the pleasant gathering to a conclusion,

A meeting will be held this evening in Robson's 'Dining Rooms by sons and old colonists and schoolmates of the late Mr John Sheehan for tho purpose of consider ing tho erection of some suitable memorial to Mr Sheehan'a life and labours. Tho meet ing has been called by Mr Thomas Black.

Savornl side-lights, cabin lilting-, and other gear belonging to the steamer Annie Milbank, which wero washod ashore during the recent galo, have evidently been misap propriated, and the attention of tho police has boen drawn to tho circumstance.

Tho concert to bo given in tho Thcatro Royal this ovoning for tho bonclit of Mr Georgo Morris promises to bo a groat suc cess. Tho Waitemata Minstrels never fail to draw, and on this occasion they havo issued an immensely attractive programme. Tho Ponsonby Navals, Rifles, Auckland Fire Brigade, and Artillery Band all oxtond their patronage .

Lato yesterday afternoon a seaman bo longing to tho barque Sam Mondol foil from tho 'tween docks to the bottom of tho hold. Dr Walker was immediately sent for, and on arrival found that tho man bad not boon injured beyond tho infliction of a few slight bruises.

The mail steamer Zealaudia, which ar rived from Sydney about midnight of yester day, brought U saloon and !) steerago pas sengers for Auckland, and 1.7 saloon and 110 steerage passongors in transit for San Fran cisco. Amongst tho Auckland passengers was Air Gerald Massoy, poet and locturor, who coininouces n courso of lectures tit the Opora Houso on Sunday ovoning next.

Tho collection of ovens, colonial ranges, otc , which Mr H. H. Smith intonds sond ing to tho Wellington Exhibition to-morrow, havo been on view at his premises for tho last few days, and havo attractod v con sidorablo amount of admiring notico. Per haps tho chief oxhibit is a largo wrought iron kitchen range, sft, long, with copper boilor (tin insido), and furnished with polished fastoners, hinges, and plato rack. Tho other ranges aro respectively 4ft.. 3_ft., and 2ift. in length. Another interesting oxhibit consists of a coppor boilor. All tho ranges arc portablo, and nro littcd with furnaces.

Mr P. Buckland, M.H.R., has presented a handsome silver goblot to bo given as a prizo at tho coursing match to bo run on tho -Oth July, 18S5. It has boen placed on view in tho window of Ronayno's stationary ostabliahment, Queen-street, where it has attractod an amount of attention owing to it j size aud beauty.

The pissago of Iho Manapouri botweon Gisborno and this port was prolonged by unfavourable weather, so that she did not arrive until 5 p.m. yesterday instead of about noon. Amongst the passengers were the members of the Radclift-Rita Com pany, which opens at the Theatre Royal on Monday ovoning next.

Tho Now Zealand Smelting Company, recently formed to work tho La Monte ore saving process, received 110 packages machinery from Sydney por Zealandia, and are now in possession of their full plant.

Tho anniversary soiree of the Upper Pitt street Primitive Mothodist Church will be held this evoning. Tea on tho table at 0.30, and church mooting at 7.30. Soveral ministers and friends will deliver addresses ; music and singing by the choir.

Tho members of St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Society held their fortnightly meeting last evening in the school-room. Dr. Dawson occupied the chair. Mr Alison Tebbs read an interesting paper on " Spec trum Analysis," illustrated by numorous experiments. At tho closo of tho business, votes of thanks to tho Chairman and Mr Tobbs concluded the moeting.

The drawing of Jacob Faithful's consulta tion on tho Wellington Steeplechase took placo in tho presence of a numorous com mittoo of subscribers and representatives of tho press. Tho consultation closed with 2,009 subscribers. Tho principal cash prize of .C7O went to a lady in Napier, and tho others worowcltdistributedovor the province. Ravonswood stays in Nupior, Flemington went to Tomoana, King Arthur toKaikora, Berrington to Auckland, Erebus to Tara dale, Komoo to Wanganui, Macaroni to Waipawa, Orient and Faugh-a-ballagh to Napier, Billy go-by-em to I'etano, Bobbio lo Fcathorston, and Fair I'lay to I).inovirko.

" Hiiwko's Buy Herald."

Tho Female Prison Goto Brigade report for tho week ending .1 uly 19th is as follows : —Received into Homo, 1 ; left, 2 ; remain ing, 5; beds given, 45; meals supplied, 251. Donations in food: Broad, Mrs Howio, Mossrs Evans, Waddoll, and Tromnino ; beg of sugar, Mr Buchanan ; milk, London, Bolfast, and Devonshire dairies; moat, Mossrs Wood, Garrett, Ilulmo, Burnett, Fisher, ond Mead; fowl for tho sick, Mr Kob.on ; bacon, Mr How; lli.li, Auckland Fish Company. Donations in clothing : 2 parcels, A Friond ; clothing, Mrs Potty. Needs: Groceries, vogotubios, and clothing. Home quiet and ordorly. Good charwomen and washerwomen in Homo.---Annie Hutchinson, Superinten dent.

Tho members of tho Railway Hand givo n complimentary benefit lo their band master. Mr Ronayno, on Thursday week, July .'!oth, at tho Choral Hall, A good pro gramme of solos, instrumental and vocal, has been prepared, and the affair will wind up with a dance,

Tho To Aroha Prospecting Association obtained t'.irco loads (about-1 tons) of stuff from tho hill noxt to tho township, anil had it crushed at tho Albumia Battery, Thames Tho result was 24ozs. 7dwts. of molted gold, which is considered vory satisfactory, Tho gold realised £2 18s Id per oz.

A dastardly attack was made last night upon tho coloured pieman whoso stand is near tho ontrinco to the Theatre. A man namol Driscoll asked tho pie-vendor for a hot mutton turnover upon "tick." Tho poor follow replied that "tick" did not pay, and ho refused to supply pies on such terms, whereupon Driscoll knocked bim down, anil having roughly treated him, made off with rapid strides. Ho will, most likely, be called upon lo answer for his brutal conduct in tho Police Court in the morning.

The solid silver cupj for light brahraas (cock and hen) to be presented to tho first prize winners in each class at tho Poultry Show ore on viow at theshopof Mr Stephens, bootmaker, Queen - street. Tho cups are valued at £8 Bs. Tho following is a list of the gentlemen who have subscribed through Mr T. A. Dean, Ellerslio:— S. Morrin, .tils; Edward L. Green, .CI Is; T. A, Dean, £1 Is ; \V. L. Mitchell, £1 Is ; Enoch Salt, 10s (id; A. Isaacs, 10s Gd ; a friond, .10. (id ; J. Smith, 5s ; J, Leonard, 2s lid ; F. Parry, 10s fid; G. Grubb, 2s 6d ; Apploby, 2s lid ;J. Hughes, 2s (id; W. 11. Hall, 2s (3d ; Abbott, 5s ; Clark and Edwards, os; T. Kilgonr, Nowmarkct, 2s 6d.

A concert and ball in aid of tho funds of tho Newmarket Bras. Band was given in tho Newmarket Hall last ovoning, and was a great success, tho hall being crowded, Tho programme was carried out most satis factorily, it consisting of overture, "Salu tation," band; song, "In the Gloaming," Mr Button ; song, " Ask me Again, and I'll Not Say No," Mrs Maxwell; comic song, " Dear Little Innocent Things," Mr J. U. Montague (encored); song, "Tho Lime Trees," Miss Cannell; Sailor's Horn pipe, Mr R. Doblo (encored); comic song, "Larry O'Brien,"Mr W. O'Hoarn (encored). Part If.: ovorture, "On Parade," band; song, "Alas! Those Chimes," Miss F. Cannell; Jockey's Hornpipe, Mr A. Hughes (encored); song, "Love's Request, Mrs Maxwell; and patriotic song, " Cry From tho East," Mr J. R. Montague. Tho per formers wero accompanied on the piano by Mr Wiseman. The concort concluded with an original farce, " The Bloomor Costume, or Tho Figuro of Fun," the principal parls in which wore taken by Messrs A. Hewson, A. Taito, F. Allen, H. Winchcombe, and J. Otway. Tho hall was afterwards cleared, and dancing was kept up until an early hour this morning.

Madame Paulino Rita, Mr John l.adcliflf and Company arrived last night by the s.n. Manapouii, and will open at tho Theatre Royal on Monday next, July 27th, for a short Beason. The Company will remain idlo for a few days for tho purpose of en abling Madame Rita and Mr Radcliff to onjoy tho beauties and surroundings of Auckland, and also to givo tbem a little rest, as they havo been travelling very rapidly, with bad weather against thorn, for tho past four months, Their debut hns been looked forward to in musical circle.1, in Auckland with considerable interest. Thoir appoaiance horo is horaldod villi the announcement that tho lady has reigned at the Opera Comique, Ciiterion Theatres, Crystal Palace, and Charles Halle's con certs, and the gentleman a Professor of tho Academy of Music, a member of tho Trinity Council, and of the Savage Club, London. Madame Pauline Rita rrmos to us with an artistic reputation as a cantatrico of the highest possiblo order of merit. That she is a cultivated and accomplished singer hss been amply proved by the enthusiastic re ception and press encomiums they have re ceived. In reference to the flute-playingof Vlr Radclifi', 1... has been described as playing liko ono inspired, hid power of, execution, combined with brilliancy and | purity of tone, is simply wonderful, and we can safely promise a musical treat of rare excellence.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES

(liV OUK LONDON CORKIiSrONDENT.)

[Per s.s. Ruapeiiu.]

London, Juno 5,

Tho Loan Operations,

It is a coincidence that on tho same day I (Thursday last) as the Agents-General met to discuss tho proprosed increase in stamp duty on colonial securities, tho announce ment was made of a new issue of Now Zea land 4 per cent, consolidated stock. It is called a new loan, but in effect it is one with tho million of stock placed hero last January. Tho terms aro tho same as re gards dividonds and redemption. Tho minimum price of 97_ percent, is the same, and the wholo will rank pari pitssu with tho entire amount of existing 4 per cents. Now that the war scaro seems to havo passod, money is oxcoptionably cheap and plentiful, so that it has boen confidently oxpectod during tho week that tho million and a half of issue would be moro than covorod, ovon at an advance upon the mini mum. Sinco January last the avorago price of allotment was 99J. This anticipation has not beon disappointed. The tenders -were opened yesterday afternoon at tho Bank ot England, and tho applications amounted to about £0,800,000 at prices varying from £100 15a 6d to £97J. The minimum tenders at £100 8s Od will re<'civoabout34 per cent, of tho amount applied for, while those abovo that price will be allotted in full. The average prico obtained is £100 6s 2d. '.Vest Coast Harbour Loans. On this result becoming known, it was announced that tondors would bo rocoived by tho Bank of Now Zealand for two now harbour loans, ono for Groymouth and the othor for YVestport, both guaranteed by tho Now Zealand Government to bear 4 por cent., and to bo issued at 95 per cent. minimum,

THE CASTLETOWNROCHE MURDERS.

Tho Prisonors Before tho Cork Magistrate.

On Monday, June Ist, the inquiry into this caso was openod before the Cork Magis trate. The suspicions hinted tho woek boforo wore fully confirmed. David Browne, brother-in-law of Sheehan, now stood besido him in the dock, or rather eat, for Browne's mental condition was such that he could not koop his feot. In appearance and manner, ho was a completo contrast to his brother in-law. Sheehan is a dark, resolute-looking little man. His demeanour was cool, not to say insolent. Browne is a large, flabby, fat man. He seemed sunk in hopeless anguish. It had been at first decided that the inquiry should be private, but it was afterwards determined to admit representa tives of tho press for a reason stated at the oponing of the Court. Mr Eaton, the presiding R.M., said his attention had been called by the solicitors for tho prisonerstoan artielowhich appeared that morning in the Cork "Herald," and which, if that had been a Court of Assizes, would havo amounted to very serious con tempt of Court. It was most improper, and was calculated to prejudice tho caso of tho prisoners by an assumption of their guilt, and utteranco of state ments which could not be rectifiod from ovidenco. This was tho principal reason for departing from thoir first resolution that tho inquiry should bo private, namely, that the press should have access to report tho proceedings. On tho second day ot the trial tho excite ment of tho crowd outs-ido the County Court of Cork was great, but comparatively sub duod. Tho ovidenco of Fitzgerald, as to tho (if.ding tho remains of tho .bodies in the well, was givon in a very matter of tact style.

Detective Walker will be hoard in ovi donco noxt week.

New Australian Cruiser

A hundred and fifty sosuion havo loft to join tho new armed cruiser Stirling Caetlo at Malta Sho will then proceed to join tho Australian Squadron.

Now Zealand Affairs in the House of

Commons,

Tho Houso of Commons met yostorday after tho W hitsun recess, aud after somo discussion it wont into Committee of Supply on tho vote for tho Colonial Office. Mr Gorat, who has beon figuring for somo time as a champion of tho nativo races, complained that tho Government had broken faith with tho nativo chiefs of Now Zealaud, dospito tho existence of a solemn treaty. Mr Ashloy, Under-lSocrotary lor the Colonies, {jointed out that by giving responsible government to Now Z.aland tho country had abandoned every right to interfere in its internal affairs, ilo believed tho nativo chiefs had not substantiated » real act ot injußlico. Thoroupon Loid Randolph Churchill jumped up, and demaudod why no reply had boon given to tho Maori memorial. In an elo quent speech ho contended that tho Im perial Government had tho most absolute right to interfere for tho protection of native races. Then Mr Gladstone roso and said no final judgment had yet been givon on tho caso submitted by" tho Maoris. Having said that, ho contented himself with enlarging upon tho contention of tho Under- Secretary for tho Colonies.

Wheat Crop,

Tho first lot of tho now crop of Now Zealand wheat camo to hand last week. It is a samplo of rough berry of lino quality, and in perfect condition worth 34s por (161bs. It is doubtful in Mark Lane, how ever, from tho accounts rocoived of the condition in which most of the wheat was harvested, whether the bulk of tho shipment will be equal to this first instal ment of 1,021 quarters which havo already arrived. International Parcels Post. It is officially announced that the Goneral Post • office is engaged in negotiation for tho establishment of an international parcels post with most of tho British colonies and foreign countries generally. This will be a very pretty nnd interesting experiment, but when shall wo havo a Postal Union that shall embraco most of tho British colonies, and abolish the anomaly which the " Pall Moll Gizotto" calls attention to—that a lettor may be sent to Chira, Tahiti, the Fare Islands, and othor outlandish regions for 2_jd, while it costs 6'd to send one to Australia or Now Zealand. Advances on Wool. In on important case decided in the Court of Queen's Bench last week, a rule was laid down of great interest and value to shippers of wool. Where cash advancos aro made against wool deposited with the leading merchants, who also hold bills from tho borrowers for tho amount of tho ad vances, then, if tho borrowers go into liquidation, tho tenders can only prove for tho bills after giving credit for tho valuo of th<3deposited wool,

SUPREME COURT.-In Chambers.

THIS DAY.

(fio.oro His Honor Mr Justico Gillies.)

Phouate, etc.—Proboto was granted in re John Boyd, Wm. Anscll. Wm. Foreman. Joseph Craig, Alexander Floming (deceased), while letters of administration were ordered to be issued in re Anne Langford Skottowo Reed, Mary Elizabeth Ellison Anderson, Helen Lamb, Charles Mcllroy, and Edwin Elwnll Davies (de ceased).

MoNTEFioiti- & Co v. BYcnorr & Co.—On the application of Mr Richmond a commission to lake ovidenco at Noumea was mado in favour of Jlons A. Dcmazaics, returnable in three months.

Appointment ok Guardian. —Mr .Ami Bennett was appointed under "The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act. 1865," guardian of his infant children.

Payment of Claim.—ln the matter of tho interpleader summons issued by the South Brit ish Insurance Company re Webb v. Foloy (rival claimants for insurance on Lyceum), an order was made by consent for payment of the £200 in the hands ot tho Court,

Adjourned.—ln re Goftctan v. Nobo, tho summons to set aside judgment, and for loavc to defend, was ordered to stand over for 11 days, defendant to disclose defence and plaintiff undertaking to stay proceedings for the time mentioned. The further hearing of dispute between A. C. und Pho_be Pclley as to title to certain money in the Savings Bank was ad journed till Friday, and the consideration of Susan Jnnc and Ann Bennett's petition in re Fairburn's estate was adiourncd till tho same day.

CABLEGRAMS.

(REOTEB'S TELEGRAMS.) & — (Received July 21, 1.40 p.m.) Fc'doration Enabling Bill.

Melbourne, this day.-Mr Service has received a communication from tho Queens land Governmorit.agreeing to withdraw their protest against the postponement of the Federation Enabling Bill, and accordingly telegraphed to Mr Murray Smith, tho Vie , torian Agent-General, instructing him to withdraw oppositioa to Clauso 31 as originally framed by the Convention, Sir Alex. Stuart subsequently telegraphed to Mr Service stating that the Government of flew South Wales is desirous to rotain tho clauso in its present form, and that in view of the other amendments they wished to introduco in tho measure. Tho agroomont proposed by Mr Servico is impossible. Mr Service thereupon wired to Mr Murray Smith to use his utmost endeavours to let nothing stop the progress of that bill. Cholera Increasing in Spain. London, July 20. —Tho cholera is again increasing in Madrid. _ Tho Royal Horticultural Society oiler assistance to any of tho colonies exhibiting "rowing plants at the Colonial Exhibition. " The expedition which has been litted out by tho German Government to scientifically explore New l.uinoa will be under tho command of an ox-ollicor of tho army.

THE AFGHAN QUESTION

RUSSIAN MILITARY MOVE

MENTS.

RUSSIA TO RECEIVE MERU €HAK AND «IVE IT ZULFIKAR.

lllY ELECTRIC TKLECKAI'II.— COI'YBIGHT.J [renter's telehuam.] (Received- July 21, 12.45 a.m.) St. Petersburg, July 20. The Russian Press gonerally regard Iho Russian mov.monts duo to foars on tho part of Goneral KomarofT of an Afghan attack. Ho is stated to bo completing preparations for assuming the defensive, without occupying tho defiles commanding the Zulfikar Pass. Lonlon, July 20. Tho " Standard " this morning expresses tho belief Russia is to receive Meruchak in return for waiving her claims to the Zul fikar Pass.

RUMOURS ABOUT THE MINISTRY.

Tho Treasurer's Retirement Positively Denied. (l)V TELEGIUI'H — PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER). Wellington, this day. The rumour goes that the weak-kncod action of the Government with referonco to tho Whitmoro Enabling Bill has con siderably disgusted Colonel Whitmoro, and that ho has issued a remonstrance to tho Ministry, and that thoy, in reply, have promised to hurry it on and make it a Min isterial question. Tho gossip re tho reconstruction of tho Ministry this morning assumes tho phase that Sir Julius Vogol is to retire, and colour is, of course, lent to it by tho fact of tho potition from the Treasurer being recently submitted to Parliament. When I distinctly put it to Mr Ballanco whothor it was not probable that Sir .1 ulius Vogol was likely to rotiro, ho said emphati cally "No; you havo my comploto assurance that whon Sir Julius resigns, wo will all loave tho Treasury Benches." Tho Nativo Land Disposition Bill. Mr Ballanco also denies that thero is tho slightest foundation for tho statement published th's morning that ho intends dropping tho Native Lands Disposition Bill oftor pocond reading. Whon i mentioned tho matter to him he said, "Auyono who knows John Ballanco, knows that it is not cha'actoristic of him to introduco a measure and get it read a second time without disposing of it in tho Houso ono way or tho othor."

ABBOTTS OPERA HOUSE

Tlio Two Orphans,

Tins lino drama was produced last evening to a fair audience, for the first timo in Auckland, by tho Silver King Company. Tho cast wus a vory poworful ono, and somo of tho sconic effects woro lino, particularly tho garden of the pavillion of Dv 80l Air, in the socond act. The play is essentially French, andthoroforeacomploto change from tho " Lights o' London." Tho two orphans, Louiso and Henrietto, arrive in Paris exporting to bo met by a friend, instead of which Henrietto is carried off by a libertine, and poor Louise, who is blind, falls into the hands of an old .crone, who, taking her home, makes her sing in tho streets for money. Tho eldor ot tho two orphans, upon recovering her sonsos at tho residence of her abductor, makes such a powerful appeal that one of his companions, Armand Chevalier de Vaudray, swears to assist bor, and in doing so slays his erst while companion, and tho first act concludes with tho effoctivo tableaux as ho and Henrietto are leaving the garden. Tho two orphans are then dragged through an amount of trouble until tho eldor sister is imprisoned on a falso charge, but ultimately escapes through tho grati tude of Marianno, whom sho had onco befriended, and who now repays her by voluntarily taking her place. Poor Louise, in the den of Madame La Fronchard, is sadly ill-treated, Jacques (Mr Jowett) being most brutal; but she finds n true friend in Piorro, the othor son of the old crone. The curtain falls upon an effective tableau in tho house of tho La Froncbards, whoro Pierre has just stabbed his brother for maltreating the two orphans, who havo again bocome united ; and, as usual, all onds happily, Louise finding her father and mother, and also being promised that her oyosight shall bo restored, and tho old hag La Fronchard being com forted with tho news that her son Jacques will not die from tho stab in flicted by his brother, but will still survivo to be hanged, for vhich his mother crios " Thank heaven!" The drama is interesting from the very first, which is maintained until tho end. Miss Maggie Knight sustained her previous excellent repu tation in hor delineation of the character of Louise, and Miss Kato Douglas np- S oared to equal advantage as her sister [enriette. Mr F. C. Appleton was very effective as Pierre La Fronchard, as was also Mr Frank Gorald in tho character of tho Chevalier do Vaudray. Madame La Fronchard was represented by Mr XV, H. Hubert, but this appbarcd a little overdono, tho voice being much too heavy. Miss Gwynne lier reck created a favourablo impression as Marianne la Fronchard, and Mr Harry Donglas made a lino Count de Liniere. Tho minor parts weie all equally well por trayed. During tho evening tho' orchestra, under the leadership of Mr H. Weinberg, played the ovorturo, "Fra Diavolo ;" selec tion. "ThoMihado,;" waltz, "IsarLiedor;" march. " Teutonia ;" gallop, "Hespor." Tho "Two Orphans " will be repeated this evening and until further notico.

NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAIL WAY.

(,;_ TE-EOKAM.-rABLIAMENTAIty ' REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. There is grumbling in Auckland at the slow progress made by tho North Island main trunk railway. I have ascertained that tho Auckland members fear that there will be opposition to tho lino, and consider Z hJtttr to " lav low," and take no stops to J L Itae. It i- thought probable tl a the Canterbury members wil make their support to tho North Island railway a ,7 ° Jwyw to the Northerners support lor the East and West Coast line.

AN AUCKLANDER IN LUCK

Some people are always having slices of good luck cut for them by Fortune, and Bomo dosorvo thoso slices. Such a ono is an old resident of Auckland and the Thames goldiiold, whon the latter was in its palmiest daysofpuehingproaperity.butwho, somo years ago, left here for New South Wales. Nearly overyono remembers, or should remember, Mr O'Connor, tho European who, when old To Hira drew a definite ftfikati lino at Ohinomun, which ho would not lot tho pakeha gold pros pector pass, succeeded in becoming not only the friend, but tho resident and confi dential advisor of the Maori chief. Well, Mr O'Connor, as has been said, went away from horo to Now South Wales finally about twelve months aco, and was at onco attracted by tho reports as to the auriforous and argontiforous character of tho country at Port Darwin, in North Australia. Doter mined to sco for himself, and being an old and exporiencod miner, ho wont North, and spent several months in tho Port Darwin dis trict and as a result, discovered somo very valuable silvor-bearing lodes, which he im mediately took up, so far as tho mining laws of South Australia, on whose territory Port Darwin is situated, would permit, A syn dicate of Australian capitalists having satisfied themselves of tho. genuineness of Mr O'Connor's discoveries, havo thrown in thoir lot with him, and a fortnight ago ho left Sydney again for Port Darwin,where ho will carry on active operations backed by a poworful company.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day Tho Cambria Yield.

Cambria.—The fortnightly retorting took placeto-day, andresultedin a payable roturn of 54240z5. retorted geld, for which 352 loads of general dirt and 1701bs. specimens were treated. Cambbia.— Fifty pounds of specimens were bagged this morning in tho hanging wall of the drive at the low levols, Moasataiaki—The manager has obtained half-a-dozen pounds of picked stonofromtho slopes in tho leader in tho hanging wall ot No. 9 lode at the tunnel level. Williams, tributer, who has the same lode in hand about 30 feet underneath tho Company's workings, has about lOOlbs of fair stone. Caledonian. — About lolbs of picked stono have been obtained within the last week from tho stopes on the Red Queen leader. The crushing will bo stnrt.d as soon as tho alterations to tho Herald battery aro linished.

Queen ok Beauty.—The new proprietors have bogun operations, and coiours of gold aro found in tho main lode near tho cham ber of No, f> level.

Kurunui Hill.—Tho manager has rc coiv.d authority from tho directors to proceed with tho erection of a wator-wheel, wherewith to work the battery.

ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS TO VISIT THE COLONY.

(BY TELKUKAI'iI I'RESS ASSOCIATION.)

Dunklin, yesterday. The following letter was received by to day's mail:—"72, Locksloy-streot, Burdett Road, London, May 30. J. H. Chapman: Dear Sir, —I havo much pleasure in inform ing you that tho London Rovers' Football Club has decided upon a tour in Australia and Now Zealand during tho summer of ISSG. Wo purpose leaving England about tho end of February, so that after play ing in Australia wo shall visit your colony about tho Ist or 2nd of July. Our Committeo would bo deeply gratified if tho Otago Football Union would be kind enough to arrango matchos with tho best Clubs and Unions lor that dato, say tho third week in July and tho following weeks. We would bo glad to play tho O.F.U. if they can raise a team. Tho Committee of the London Hovers would like mo to mention that nil matches played will bo under the agree ment that wo receive half of our oppononts' gato money, and also that any expense in curred in arranging matches will be gladly defrayed by us. ¥our team plays under tho rules cf ' Tho English Rugby Football Union.'—Edwin G. Parson", Hon. Sec,"

POLICE COURT.-This Day

(Before Messrs Stevenson, Parsons, and La | Roeho, J.P.'s.) Tins Rum.—Jamos Morrison was charged with larceny of a bottle of rum, value __ 6d, on the 18th instant, tho property of Reuben, a Fijian.— Mr K. Coopor, in defence, pleaded not guilty, and Mr R, Graham stated that the native, know ing that it was a trick played upon defendant, did not wish to press tho charge.—Sorgt. Pratt called the prosecutor, that i he Bench might hoar tho facts, but ho objected to appear.—damnol Cox said ho had lost sight of Reuben.—Mr Cooper considered that it was monstrous to sup pose that a man of Mr Morrison's respectability and social standing Bhoulit stoop to such a con temptible action.—The Bench dismistc-t tho ease.

Fkolicsome. — Sidney Brabazon, Charles Stoko3, and Goorgo Cunnell wore charged under tho Polico Offences Act with maliciously removing a number of gates in Mount Kdcn district oa tho 3rd inst., ihe property of Henry Waite and other residents.—Mr Browning ap peared in this cas-, and stated that tho summons was left wi'hMra]_r-.bazon who had not Bconher son for a fortnight and did not know whoro ho was. The other two lads wcro present —Mr Waite said the two boys were led into it by others, and as thoy had expressed their ti.core regret and apologised, ho was willing to whhdraw the charge. He was willing ulbo to withdraw tho charge against Brabazon it ho would apologise—Mr Browning .aid tho boy Brabnzon was in his oflilco for a year, and he was sorry that he left,—Mr Mahony appeared for Conncli and apologised. —Mr W. Colo who had boon a sufferer by losing his gardon gate, acquic.ced with Mr Waito's views, and h .pod taeir lonioncy would bo of f uturo service in regulating their futuro conduct The charged wore iinal'y \v iihclrawn upon payment of expenseo.

Wani_ki.ing Cows.—George McCaslin was charged wilh depasturing three cows in Hopc toun-street on the 17th inst.—Defendant said ho might as well plead guilty, lie knew nothing about it. He wished, however, to address the Bench.—Mr Goldie eaidho wished to make afow remarks first. -HoL'aeliin: Well, fro on. you aro older than me. —Mr Goldie: Your Worship, this man's cows aro a perpotual nuisanco, and this man has been convicted 18 timos.- Dofendant: Thoy aro not my cows a' ail, at all; they belong to the old woman. I got no cows, nor don't want any. There aro 5:) cows, all of a colour, wandering in Hopctoun stroot. Mitsus would bo glad to soil the cows to Mr Goldie, at o bargain.—Mr Goldie: Don't feel disposed to go into tho milk business.—Defend ant: Then don't you summons mo again. I'll sco that the cows aro sold at once.-Adjourned for a woek.toglvc defendant a chance of selling thcin. B

Breaking and Knieking—James Alfrod Glovor was charged with breaking undontoring a houso nt Onehunga on the Ulh insta_t, and stfßling therefrom tho sum of £S, tho property of Sarah Jane While, of the City Club Hotel, thortland street. —Sergeant Pratt opened tho case.—Tho prisonor was undefended.—Sarah Jano White, licensee of the City Club Hotel, deposed tbnt she occupied a cottage at One hunga ; it was tho country residence of herself ana daughters. The prhoner had been In hor employment, Sho loft somo money in horroom, in a fancy box, viz., 5 £1 notes, 2 sovereigns, 3 half sovereigns, and somo loose silveri, All the money was taken, with the oxcoption of one h df-BOveroign The prisoner was iv the house on that Tuesday, and know the box in which Bho kopt her money and jawollery. On leavlnß for Auckland, she left the prisoner 11 charge, but her room and the box wot i locked up. The prisoner camo freuuei.tly to Auckland. She left Onehunga on the 27th ult., and returned to Onehunga on iho 6th inst. ibe prisoner left tho hotel at 7 o'clock, and she (lid not buc him again until he wos in thelmnds ot the police. Was accompanied by Mles Ague;; and her grnndeon. Found Iho houso lockod up. A neighbour kindly got in through tho window. She kept tho knys of tho rooms but the prisoner had a key of the outer door. Found her room closed and nothing ap^arecf ly disturbed. Did not discover her loss until the /th, when ehc found that_!Bhad been abstracted from the box. Prisoner was not permitted to enter her bedroom. Tho key which piisoner had was found near the outer door.—Agnes v\ Into, daughter of tho last witness, corrobor ated. Prisoner had been six years in hor mothers service. He was a general man. By the Bench: The prisonor was treated aB one of the family. - Detective Doolan, stationed at the Thames, arrested tho prisoner on warrant, on tho 17th, at Gruhamstown. Told him tho chsrgo. He admitted that his name was Glover and that on the day in question he went into Mr.i Whiten bedroom, opened a drawer ii-id from :•. sn;a'.! ';:•-. .;_sl_y'...f.i'. • ■~■■]■ ■ '..',- ~. . iu;ric;y. Found a ire. -a,,. :.:.:. AFiFvdi'FilZ which ::. utsla.U.a .he '■.;■.:,a, .-,■. .. __,-,- jr. •' !"V_- un'cTVT,. ■• ,'i::.;:'-^-;'- ■M-./l^'Whtte hi ;5J v 103',? t_? e _.puw** Had W>ntaU'ih« money he took. Had been on a trip to tho Waikato and enjoyed himself immensely. - This being the ca_« the depositions wero read over and prisoner fully committed for trial. This was all the business.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP

* ' ' i (BY OUK ..FECIAL, fIEPOBT^ ' Wellington, thla d ' In tho course of his election can. P8 - ''* 1 Bradehaw, in basing his claim fo/'f' a I on tho Employment of Females Adt, V 1 tioncd that ho had received cong.at_u! 1 messages regarding that measure f ro y \ Emperor oi Russia and other foreign W* tateß. Tho statemont having be ' credited at tho time by a good mon sons, 1 may mention that I haw? J?1 shown autograph letters received 1? member for Dunedin Central from &* Cantaonzeno (Councillor of Embassv,rs tho coronation of tho Emperor of b'* from tho Minister of Trade and cJH at Berlin, and from General 'T^ Ponsonby, on behalf of Q tteen yS_ffc All tender Bradshaw their sincere thiS. ; his eflorts in getting so salutary a 5? ■'• enacted. Sir George <j rev was aJ^a"^ getting these* letters f/r 7«TB-_-' public institution, but tho owner i_ 7& ing to part with them. " ""^ Arch HiU Gully Bridge, Plans for the bridge across Arch'fc gully have been received, the o-MT being £3,500. Tho cost of the woT*l c feared, will prevent the Government SiS* tnining the work. "JO, Mr Adam Porter and other intoi ' exhibitors at the Exhibition are herft^tf Porter etatos that the anuex forcarrL.ws' so dark that unless a better-lighted t?*' is found bo will not open his eslfu? Sovoral persons also, who have-seai^l, exhibits, stated that thoy will br , creditable, and second to none from $ city. w l In tho House this afternoon, Mr DoW Stewart gives notico that tomorrow']!, will ask the Government (1) Whether ik! will arrange for tho granting of longf^Z medals to elliciont volunoeers of at l&tS years sorvico. (2) Whether they will jjy notice of all bills introduced affecti_»j_t morcial or goneral interest to be forSj to various Chambor of Commerce." S Whethor thoy intend to take any*! I towards getting reduced the present Ki| I scale of cable charges on messages be.»i I Kcw Zealand and othor colonieß, ,i 1 Tho Goldfields Committeo have lidi. 1 strange bungle in reference to the petilfe, I of an old West Coaster, Reuben Writ I Last year a largo number of West1 Co* 1 residents forwarded a petition to the How. 1 stating that Waite was a pioneer ottS 1 West Coast Goldfields.and asking th-taj. 1 consideration might be shown to him in I his old age. The first signature to % 1 petition was " Patrick Newman, Cjjuj, I Chairman," and the Goldfields CommltJ' after due deliberation, recommended^ Government to give Newman insteodc. Waite some consideration. This ij tin report as taken from the appendices to ifi journals of the hour:—" The Qol____, and Mines Committee have the faoQcmi'fa : report that Patrick Newman is onecftht I pioneers of the West Coast Goldfielcli, m has undoubted claims on the colony^ mj his petition is therefore referred to lit Government for1 favourable considerajni, This year Waite has bimeelf peti tioned Parliament to grant him gom .consideration in his old age, sti&j that the petition of last i>e6Bioii?y' been favourably reported upon,', jsi that effect had not been given to th; remit The Goldfields Committee having hwit latter petition before them,have perpetuste. I tho blunder of last year, for they reportu I follows :—"The Committee does net"» its way to take further action in theiiate, and refers the former report to thexmi. sideration of the Government." Regarding tho cablegram which 1 as. nounccdhad beon received f rom Londonji.. ing favourable accounts of the proapechol the West and East Coast Railway tMijSjjil Canterbury being takon up in Englaij,l may state that I have since heard that the amrunt of Government guarantee requilred is 3 per cent, on the amount expended.; _i addition to this little bon ton for the, Co* pany, it ib to receive a quantity ofhnjtj each side of tho line. Now, as Gover-801, aro bound to keep sweet with their Cafe bury and Westland supporter., while I great many other members will object.) the guarantee, I quite expect there mlUi lively times when tho House is ukeiilt tatisfy tho evor-open man of Canterbnip Tho Lifo Assurance Policies ActAin|i. ment Bill, to bo introduced by the Ire* J surer to-day, has only one operative dins, which prescribes that every assignment uli policy ut-.dor Life Assurance Policies A., 1884, shall, in future, be bytransferendi^ on such policy, and shall be registewij.l book provided for that purpose. The "lan of assignment to purchasor " under the| is reponled. ;_:■ A roturn of immigrants fromJutyH'' 1884, to 21st of May last, laid on the % shows that during that periodil, nominated immigrants havo arrived ill colony, equal to 1,116 statuto adults. * a distribution among tho provincial _i# was: Auckland, 305; Taranaki,43; Hnui Bay, 8-1; Wellington, 190 ; Marlboro',!!: Nelson, 28; Westland, 29; Canted*); 224; Otago, 285 : total, 1,202. Tho.tt passage money paid was £17,071 ltei;i tho cash given in the colony for nomiuW immigrants was £2,004 10s. ===== ■

THE DISTRICT RAILWAY BOARDS.

■ • :m§ (BY TELEGRAPH— I'ARLIAMKNTAM. ; :; REPORTER.) Wellington, this day,:.' I have a distinct assurance of Mi-WtJ that tho District Railway Boards Bill'S not be dropped, but that it willbeciuiisi through all its stages. They aasars* that they intend to submit thej»; of their important measures before^* Houso for their approval or othend»,j am at a loss to account .for this cti»ng6« front as my informant that the bill ffM* bo dropped obtained it from a MinuM* source. _ ... My informant anent the Eailway Sm, Bill has just informed methatif theGo«W ment intend to go on with the meaSnwlK/ j havo changed their mind in three days. —=

THE EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY.

—' • — .. tm Extraordinary Rumoni'S,^* (BY IELEGK/.riI.—PABLIA-IKNIABr v REPORTER ) Wellington, thisW The greatest secrecy is obsorved .regMffS the result of tho Canterbury and vi Coast Railway legislation. An jntfflj took placo with Sir Julius Vogel yestenii re the East and West Coast Railway. J? "Times" this morning says:"K»* mourod that the Government have ,ap« to guarantee to the extent o_3per?ft on the Company's debentures,. J* that in return for such concession U*; bury, Nelson, and Westland memW! N bound to give a block vote for SlNg and the Government on all vital qnM|T that may arise during the remainder*? sossion." It is also stated injto-day BWS that a compact may not improbablyy entered into between the GoveremaMWj Northern members to the effect liKv. consideration of the latter giving "'W a loyal and united support, M>n' B~i,J renew the San Francisco mail contnwgj abandon tho Nativo Land DisponWg after its eecond reading. I offer tDWg ports quantum valeant, but.with i i»™s clau_o that X entirely discredit T authenticity. * _

WRECK NEAR WHANGAROL.

Total loss of tho AuoMand Se_«f| Krlemhllda. ' The well - known, schooner Krieffll* which for many years has been eng«_*L the timbor trade, running regal"l? ;v twoon this port and WhangsrWiF become a total wreck midway W^jjJ; the last-named port and R'-issell,.. left hero on Friday last in charge «S tain Bathurst, and with a crew consroj of J. Miller and A. Petereen. SWJj, bound for Whangaroa, and had on 10 hou.se - blocks and a few.paeMgg sundries. Sho appears to have P"j tho Bay of Islands on Saturday. S then mot with a heavy fWjfy, drove hor "ashore in the vicinity - , •Bay. All efforts made i»v *" ,^ to <_uy. the r y.o^d un-j in». n::d she speedily btwu*» Jj, v.-red:. The e.w reached dtodH :;!'.!- v.-idict-d to 'I. r.sT^uroa, lroa3ajl pun nowßof th- wreck was forwsw^ Auckland. The Kriemhilda.wai vms of 36 tons register, built et Waipu V&jM She was owned by the Auckland «■ . Company and was uninsured. . ff

THE AUCKLAND EVEMING STAK. TUESDAY, JULY £l 1886.



jßmos, Faniet, Jull. McGulro. Rev. Brown, Master James, and 14 steerage. She left again for tho South at 3 o'olook. The s.s. Hannah Mokau left for Waitara at 3 o'clock with a general cargo. ■» TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. Russell, this day. — Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, G. 30 a.m. Waitaua. this day.—Arrived: Gairloch, from Onehunga, 1 a.m. OAMARU, yesterday.—Sailed: Hauroto, for Sydney, with 600 tons produoe. 37 draught horses, and 18 Ayrshire cowb. Sydney, yesterday.—Arrived: Rotomahana, from Auckland, PILSENER LAGERBEER FROM THB KAI3EH BREWERY. Solo Agenta for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTUo STORES. ALBERT-BTREET, AUCKLAND. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL, Alter TUESDAY, JULY 11, Dr. E. D MACKELLAR may be consulted at tho house known as ST. MARY'S PARSONAGE, PARNELL. HOURS OF CONSULTATION: At Home-9 to 10 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. At Aickln's-2 to I p.m. daily. Tolephono No. 337. SPRINKLED WITH BUT NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. Tho undersigned begs ntorm ne Publio of Auckland and Country Settlers that at the late Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He became the Purchaser of all the CJIothinQ WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY WATER, BUT WHICH ESCAPED tlte EL AMES, AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HIS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET As the Promises Bre Small, a Speedy Clearance must bo effected, so he Is NOW HOLDING A MOJSSTER SALVAGE SALE 07 THE SAME. Having Bought the Goods at a Rldioulimc'-y Low Figure, he li enabled to SACRIFICE THEM AT & ANY PRICE. SPECL.L NOTIOK.—Tbe Goods we offer for sale ore Quite *i:ee fbom any Damage by Fire, and are only Slightly Wet with Fresh Water, as an Inspection will prove. A RARE CHANCE FOR HEADS OF FAMILIE3 AND WORKING MEM. j.T evy« MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, QCEEK-ST-tEET (Oppositb MoArthuh ft Co.'s). Milne and Choice Bog to announce the purchase of several ULKARINCJ CLEARING LINES, LINES, From the Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that the Goods are marked at a vory small advance on tho cost. M. and C. con now therefore submit the following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LARGE QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also, CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE, FORTY-THREE DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, 4c. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUEEN AND WELLKSLKY-STHEET-, AUCKLAND. ri OLDEN riEil TjILOUR, MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEST IMPROVED ROLLER PROCESS, BY RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BELFORD MILLS, TIMARU. The First Shipment is Just to Hand. TO BAKERS- Do you want a White and Glgantio Loaf ? The GOLDEN GEM Flour will recom mend itself; it excels both In oolour and strength. TO STOREKEEPERB- Note the Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- If you doslre (and who dons not?) to obtain a superior and reliable flour, insist upon having the "GOLDEN GEM." The machinery by which It Is manufactured Is upon tho Hungarian Roller Process; it has reoently beon erected at vast cost, and there is nothing to equal it In the Southern Hemisphere. The undersigned is the solo agent for Auck land and the Province, and has mado arrange ments for regular shipments. A parcel of fifties (conspicuous brand) packed in sacks is en route In the Ohau. Orders are now being booked, and will be flllea STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRIORITY. ALFRED JOWITT, WHOLESALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE mkbchant and impohter, Customs-street Easx,



ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Havo beon recognised as the BEST for half a century, ~i G. BARTLETT, J\» 151, QUK-.Jf-STItEET. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery In great variety, and mado to ordor or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wedding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. We have much «i.a.\dDibi"LAyok pleasure in stating our extensivo al IRON terations aro com pleted. At con- l^ BEDSTEADS slderable outlay x wo havo enlarged our Show Roomß. TT Many of our GARLICK friends will be , fairly astonlslied ~[) ] & at the enormous -"■ i CRANWELL'3. variety m Bed steads, Carpets, "VT and General -*.! Household Furni- turo presentod to j their view as they ■*• j travel round our luuuonso promises. C I , , . , O ABsertniont of GARLICK ~,,. _,„ & j£ CARPETS CRANWELL. At Reduced Prioes. YOUB GAR^ ICK CRANWELL. Young people about to Stan TT I Housekeeping H will find it to their advantago / -_ to Furnish from (J .iiniimriM our Establish- w BEDROOM, ment, because at , r jittink . nnOM we keep bo many {J '<"!*»«• KUUM, ?^ 8c can° £su^ 00da!i 0 DINING-ROOM, SSS.SSSS toVr* »" KITCHEN nlsh a house from „ vitpvititpi? £20 up to an? J_l_ *U_l«liUlV__ amount from our Warehouse. AT GARLICK GARLICK & FROM & CRANWELL. I CRANWELL'S. pARLICK jj> pUANVVELL'S, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. J. __. COOPER Bega to inform hiß friends and the publio gene rally that he has REMOVED HIS HAT MANUFACTORY to the PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY T. & H. COOKE. Note the Address— 11. VICTORIA-STREET, T. & H. Cooke, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERB, &c, Beg to inform their friends and the publio that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS.



A meeting of tho unemployed was held last ovoning at tho foot of Grey-street, but from tho appearanco and actions of tho audionco, thoy had gathorod moro for fun than anything else. Addresses were delivered by Garrard and others, ono person speaking at great length against the City Council increasing tho rates, which he considered meant increased rents to be paid by the poor working man. Be also alleged that whatever promises of retrenchment were made by tho City Council, the Town Clerk's salary would not be reduced, "no, not even 2A per cent." The mooting ultimately broke up in disorder, the main tpoaker being hustled and chased down Queen etrtot.by hoodlums and larrikins. He was ultimately rescued by Sergeant Kiely and Constable Itoulos, who kindly saw that ho was allowed to proceed home without being further molested by the mob.



On Sunday evening last tho second evangelistic service in connection with tho Newton Gospel Temperance Union was hold in tho Protestant Hall, Karangahape Road. Previous to tho meeting a numerous choir, under tho leadership of Mr Shackolton, SHcotly rendorod a soleetion of hymns from tho Gospel Temperance Hymn Book. Tho singing was much enjoyed, numorous passers-by stopping to listen, Mr IV. Ambury occupied tho chair. Suitablo addresses wore given by Mr 11. H. Douse and the Roy. T. Adams. The Fraternity of Mutual Imps of Auck land will give their first general matinee on Saturday afternoon next, July 25, at Abbott's Opera Houso, which has beon kindly given for the occasion by Messrs MacMahon and Leitch. The programme is a varied one, and promis ,s to he very interesting The. _o_a__edietta, '• Uncle. W id," unci i_nac.;,_i _;cei.c-:; ::-on_ "Black eyed Susan,'' will be played by " The Silver Kinjj; Company," between which pieces a caret'ally selected olio will be given by local ladies and gentlemen. Chambers's celebrated sewing machines. J, Queen-street. ,