COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c* To-night AMjott's Opera House-" Tho Shaughraun," 8. Lome-street Hall—Anniversary Dinner of Engine Dilvors, &c, 8.30. V.M.C.A.-Dr. Lawry's Medical Talk to Young Men, 7.30. St. David's Mutual Improvement Society- Paper by Mr J. Earlo, 8. Toraporanco Hall-PubUo Meeting of Auok land Liberal Association. St. Stophen's Presbytorian Band of Hope Bntertainmout, 7 30. Devonport Hali-Mlnstrel Entertainment, 8." Mount Eden MothodlatFree Church—Leoture, " The Truth " by Rev. Thos. Spurgeon, 7.30. Tomporanco Hall—Loyal Pioneer. Lodge, N.1.0.0.F., 7.30. Franklin Road Chureh—Rovival Meetinß, 7.30.

St. Thomas's Church—Conversazione. Auction Sales To-morrow. C. H. Osmond—Drapery Goodß, 11 a.m. 8. Cochrane and Son-Salvage. 11 a.m. B. Tonks and Co.—Mirrors, Sec, 11 a.m. G. W. Binney-Apples, Poars, Seed Potatoes, Bntter, &o. B. Tonks and Co.—Apples, Onions, &0., at 11 B»m.

Riobard?on and Jackson—Fruit Sale, 12.30.

Chief Post -office, Auckland.

Mails will close us under :—

This Day, Per To Anan as follows:— For India, China, Japan. Mediterranean Porto, and Continent of Kuropo, at 3 pjn. For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisl or Naples, por Orient steamer, for letters, etc.. specially so prepaid and adaressed, at 4 p.m. Formonoy orders, reulfltered Jettera. ana newspapora, at 3 p.m. Late letteis tor Sydney and Melbourne only, at 4:20 p.m. Tho Unit-d Kingdom Mall wiD ho due in London on Monday, 17th August. For Kati Kati. Aongatete, Taurangav etc., per Kotuku, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kotuku, at 5 p.m. For Rnssoli, Kakakawa. Wangaroa, ana Mon (tonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Wban garol. Eamo, and Mangapal, per Woitakl or CHenelg, at 6 p.m, WEDNESDAY, July 1. For Norfolk Island, vet Southern Crow, at » For Waltara and Southern ports, per Galrloch, at II v.m. For Coroßiandol. per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Hokianga, etc, per Kowena, (via Manukau), at 11a.m. For Ttittinoß, per Kntorprlse, at 2.30 p.m. Thursday,. 2 July. For Walwera, To Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tuumngu, and Opotikl, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For WhiUanga, and Upper Mill, per Argyle. atSpju. Friday. July S. For London, via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth {par contract steamer Aorangi from Ly ttelton) per Kotomahana, at 11 am. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Thla mail will be due at Plymouth about 16th August. Por Rotomahana as follows:— For Gisbome. Napier, and Southern Ports, and Australian Colonies, at 11 a.m.. For France, Algeria, Mauritius, Madaeaeear, Oapo of Good Hope,-etc., (per French Packet from Melbourne, at 10 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and. newspapers, at 10 a.in Late letters till IL3) B>PU (Si«nou7 ROBT. KATE, ( Acting Chief Postmaster. 1 Chief Post-office, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This evening, 8.45; to-morrow morning, 9.0. Manukau Hisadh -Thla evening, 1125; to morrow mornlDK 11.40. Kaipara Heads—To morrow morning, 0.25; to-morrow afternoon, 0.40.

Sowskt.—This evonlng—4.49 Bonmsk.—To-morrow morning—7.lß. Moon's Age.—Last Quarter, 6tb, 0.5 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Malietoa, sch., Godfrey, from Russell Orifflu. sch., Olson, from Russell

To Anau, s.s., Kenned«■, from the South

* ' TO-DAST. Waitaki, 8.5., Crawford, from Whangarel Glcnelfr. 8.8., Johnson, from Whanfjarei Fanny Kolly, ketch, Williams, from Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EYESING.

Clansman, s.a., d'anpihar, for Tauranga Argylo, i.e., Amodeo, for Mercury Bay Aorangi, 8.8., Turpln, for Wellington AruwiUa, b.0,, Oiomorlr, (or Fiii Kawatiri, s s., for Westport

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Cbroinmulel. from Coromandel, Thursday, 5 p.m Rotomnhana, from Thames, to-morrow, 1.30

p.m. Enterprleo, from Thames, to-morrow, 2 am. Clansman, from Tauranga, to-raorrow early Rotomahana, from Sydney, to-morrow early Rimutaka, from Plymouth, July 9 K&ikoura. from Plymouth, August 13 fFor projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.)

IMPORTS

PerTeAnau, from Melbourne: 83half-cheats tea, 60 cases genera, 18 cases sewing machines, 10 bales bags, 8 barrels coffee. From Hobart: 275 cases fruit, 34 coees onions, 305 bags bark, 32 tins paint. From Southern ports: 207 Backs oatmeal, 24 sacks barley, 129 saoks potatoes, 28 canes bacon. 50 boxes candles. 50 cases ginger ale, 83 cases meat, 12 horses, 302 sheep.

EXPORTS.

Per Aoranfri, for London—7,oßo carcases frozen mutton. 83 pieces beef. 201 cases gum. 43 cases cheese. 119 bales wool, S boxes Bold, 201 pkg>. sundries.

Per Arawata-S2O cases kerosene. 2.500 feet timber. 300 pkgs. biscuits, 142 sheep, 120 cases milk, 60 cases canned goods, 150 cases salmon, 81 kegs beef, 101 racks grain, 40 boxes soap, 92 bags potatoes, 29 hhds. ale, and sundries.

Per Miroiha—2,ooo feet timber, 198 pkgs.iron, 33 mate sugar, 38 koga beet, 46 orates biscuits, 43 boxes potatoes, and sundries.

Tne barque Wenona goes from this port to Whangaroa. The barque Italy was docked this morning tor an overhaul. The schooner Dovonport left Lyttelton (or Kalpara yesterday. The 8.8. lona, Captain Crawshaw. entered outwards at the Customs to-day for levuka. i The brigantine Ransom, whioh left this port on May 23th, arrived at Snwarrow after a very rapid passage of 7J days. The .schooner Mlmlha has cleared at the Customs for Samoa. Paßnengers:—Messrs J. Gilmer and J Lundon, ThoßOWßCOwbuiltbyMoßsratanoandßrown, and whloh we have previously referred U>, was annohed at Whangaroa on the 13th last. The barque Samuel, of London, passed Tirl till this moraine, and was coming up harbour in tow of the A whins late this afternoon. The Wairarapa's excursion to the Sonth Seas has beoapostponed, and sho will sot leave this port till Autfuat 13. *jward3 Coastwise. — Waltemata, from Whangaroa. with 30.000 ft timber; Rata, from Whangaroa, with SJ.MiG ft timber. Outwards Coabtwisb. — Waitemata, for Whangaroa; Bata, for Otakl; Beaay, for Parui Bay. A Bliglik error occurred In oar report of the ratio between the Oamarn and Ada C.Owen. Instead of the latter having been victorious, tho Ooniatu jvon by nearly 0 hours. The us. Arawata left for Fiji, via Ruesell, early last evening. Passengers :—Messrs Bent >ey and Jardlne, Masters Craraoxd (2). Dr. Schwarzbach. Mesdamoa Take, Muthescra, Morris, Spinks, Miss Morris. The 8.8. Waltaki arrived from Whangarelthis morning. Passengers:- Messrs Louis, Flavell, '♦ahony, Cradock, Kalley, Nicholas, Appleton, it ' —»; Antony, McCroney, Lowe, Jones, Adams, Ryiu Tohnson, Griffin, Mesdames Hill, Bratley and child. ~ nrriyed hgm wh , mgarel 'rhoß.s.Qleti. . h tjja following paßßengera: -thls niorninK Wlw MoKenzie, Jtmes, Mr and W**% ? oulsv o Mii rV o riß.Williamij,McKenzie' MrsEaaton.MessrsJoiu McLennan, H. Simp- Rev. J. McLean, Messrs r art vsuurni T«nf Hammond, Kutaford, Kin(rorle«,. Ott *fH*«S tons snndrieß, 5,000 ft Umber. The ss. To Anau arrived fromi MflbouJbO and Southern ports ats.4spm. ywteffoffS 1* O.'jHope.T. Clarke, J. H. Lyons, J. Mellard. Ed&ombe, Wrl K ht, Braascy, M. Browne, D. MflKab, A. Whitaker, T. Cooper. H.Bhera, GrossnVanT D. A. MeLeod. Mclnniß, Maofarlane, and Wffiamß. Mr and Mrs Button, Rev. T. W. Dunn, Mrs Braßsey, two children and nnrse, Mlssob Davidßon, Lyon, and Kobottpm. Mosdames Harriß, Macfarnme, GWod, Boylan, and oWld, Williams, child and servant;. also thirty-eight in steerage.

THE AORANGI.

The Now Zealand Shipping^ Company s Aorangi left for London, via Southern ports, at 9 o'clock last evening. Her cargo from this port la valued as follows :— Frozen mutter, 7,080 oatcases, .. •■ iC7'°?§ Frozon beef, 4.6591b .. .. •• •• » Gold,3SloozWwtl2gr ",^ll Gum.ZOloaaßS .... row Cheese, 6.7201b .. ,™ Wool, 119 balw» •• ••■ I' 69'1 ' 69 ' '' : Total declared value £22,138

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Bum, thlß day.-Arriyed: Tarawera from Melbourne. 8.10 am. 'Bio db Janbibo, Jnno27.-TheShaw,SavlU. and Albion Co.'a s.a. Arawa sailed homewards thia morning. The moat cargo is iugoodpon dltion. , Sxsmnv Juno 29.-Tbe «.<(. Hauroto arrivfli? bete last nlsht bom Wollinnton. Catk Town, June M.-The New Zoaland ShiDDlng Co.'s R.M. s.s. Ruapehu sailed this riorning tor New Zealand. ■^aitaba, this day.-JVrrived: Gairlook and Hannah Mokau. Jrom Onehunga, 880 a, to. Ballad, yosteraay: Hannah Mokau, for One hunga, 9 25 p.m. WBtLraoTOH, yoßtorday.—Arrived: City ol Mbrenoe, ship, Leaak. 95 days from London. During tba voyago a lad named Frederlok Btrutton fell from aloft and was killed.

PRSoengors for Auckland :-Meßurs Alrie, MoPhoreon and Foarco.

COMMERCIAL.

Bmmra Stab Office, this day. Mr D. F. Evans offered several desirable pro parties to-day, situated In Wyndham-street, Great North Road, and Ponsonby; but the offers were unsatisfactory and they were all withdrawn. They are open for private Bale of the auctioneer.

Mr.J. R. Randerson reporta that at property sale held at Mercantile Chambers this day, the allotments situate at the corner of Brighton Road and Eldon-street, ParneU, realised £160 Mr Edward Forster being the purchaser. The Mount Eden properties were withdrawn, no_ reaching the reservo. ___^_

SECOND EDITION.

REVOLT IN AFGHAN ISTAN.

REBELLION AGAINST THE

AMEER.

THE BXBXl! CHIEF SEIZES £1,000,000.

(BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHTJ

London, June 29.

News is to band from Afghanistan of &> Beriouß rising which haa taken place in that

country,

Isa Khan, aided by Russian allies, has broken out into open revolt against Ab burlah Khan, the Afghan Governor of the province Khunduz, in the north-east of Afghanistan.

He is stated to have taken forcible poa. session of the town of Khanabad, a short distance from Khanduz, the capital of the province, and has there seized treasure belonging to Abdurrahman, the Ameer of Afghanistan, to tho extent Ol one million pounds sterling.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

[ukueer's tblecbams],

(Received June 30th—3.30 p.m.)

Sues Mall.

Albaxy, June 30.—The P. and O. R.M.S. Carthage arrived here last night with London mails to May 29.

THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE

STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER.

(ST TKI.EOKAPH. PARLIAMENTARY

KKrOUTBB.)

Wellington, thia day, 4 p.m. In consequence of Sir Geo. Grey's motion of Wontof-Confidence, the Fbbmibb said the Government would not e,o on with the business, and moved the adjournment of the House to enable the matter to be settled this evening,

Births.

BUTLKR.—On Jane 29, at her resldonce. Ormonde Villa, Angleseft-rtwet, the wife oil Krneat Butler of a daughter. BMTTH.-On Jnne 3d, at her residence, Pratt street, the wife of Chas. Smith of a daughter, WHITCOMBK.-On Jnne 21, the wife of G. W. Whltoombe, baker, of a son.

Deaths.

BRADLKY.-On June 29, at the Hospital, John Bradley. The funeral will leave the Hospital to morrow (Wednesday).

MoQUOID.-On June 28, at Ponnnby, Margaret, the beloved daughter of Themaaand Augnita MeQuoid ; aged 19 years. The funeral will leave -Norman's Hill, One honga, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 2 p.m., for Epsom.

WHITE.-On June 30, at his parenta' raaldenee, Wellealey-Btreet West, Claud Harold, the Joungest and beloved eon of James and Mary ana White. The funeral wilt leave tho above address on Thursday; July 2. at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1895.

r« tfc* •«tu» that iuk> anbtua*, For thi moot that u«a rttUbuiMi lot tht fatar* la lII* 4UtUMi And «.« «ood thai w» in do.

The Government are yielding on the tariff1 question, and' it is believed in Wellington that when the Customs Duties Act is brought down, the schedule of duties will be a totally different thing from the resolutions attached to the Financial Statement. The Premier, contrary it is said to his own more pugnacious wish, has sent a reply to the Free Trade members, reported in another column, giving a distinct assurance that the many sug gestions which the Government have received will be carefully considered before the Act is brought down. The information conveyed to the Premier with the resolution, that 47 members, holding both Free Trade and Protec tionist views, were opposed to any in crease in the tariff duties, except with respect to the duty on spirits, doubt less gave a fillip to the Ministerial anxiety to place itself more in accord with the House and country. The resolutions of protest passed by our own Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with those adopted by other represen tative mercantile associations through out the colony, are thus well timed;

and we think the Chamber acted wisely in not entering into details. The Chamber takes a safe stand in declaring against any further increase in Customs duties on any pretext whatever. Out of the tot.il revenue raised by taxation last year— namely, ,£2,123,215— there was raised through tie Custom-house (exclusive of beer duty) the enormous sum of £1,41 1,102. The proportion is ex cessive, and the country will, we believe, insist that any further revenue required by tho State shall be raised in some other way than by imposts on the food and clothing of the people-a system which is as unjust in its inci dence as it is wasteful and burdensome to the taxpayer, and ruinous to com merce.

The Dangers of Scoria Pits.

The fatal accident in a gravel pit at Three Kings last Friday draws public attention in a startling manner to the condition of the ecoria quarries around Auckland. It is a regrettable but seemingly inevitable fact that the loss of valuable lives is always needed to coll for protective measures on railways, and in quarries and mines, just as it requires a ruinous fire in some tewna to procure a firo • engino and enrol a brigade. Tho man jußt killed was working in a pit probably not one iota more dangerous than no veral others in the neighbourhood. To mention but one instance, a flagrant one; tho great quarry in the side of Mount Eden on the main road is likely to be the scene of a bad accident one of those rainy days. A fe<v months ago it appears that operations were stopped, and the residents of tho district congratulated themselves that the cessation was for good. But they were labouring undor an illusicn, which the more energetic exertions of a, new proprietor painfully dispelled. Stables were erected Within the area of the working?, and excavation re commenced with Vigour. The walls, so to speak, of tho pit wore perpendicular before, but now their bases were under mined, and tho upper masses at present bo overhang as to seem to be nodding to thoir fall. No one can say on what day a hugo avalanche of black scoria will not descond on the hapless diggers beneath, entombing them together with their horses, with no possibility of immunity to life and limb. Thore are throe reasons why somothing should be done, supposing it possible to do anything at this late hour, to put a ?top to tho operations now being actively proceeded with. First, they aro dangerous. We have already said enough in support of this statement, which a visit to the place in question will amply corroborate. Seoondly, tho unsightli ness of the huge cavern in tho side of tho mountain is an offence to the eye of everyone who passes. Far into the mountain at ite highest and most imposing part the yawning gulf extends, an incalculable injury to one of the most remarkable of the natural features behind tho city. Every visitor to Auckland goes out to see Mount Eden, whose fame has reached to tho ends of the earth, and everyone regrets the dis figurement around its base. Thirdly, tho damage already done Is irreparable, and it is imperative that no further injury be per mitted. The immense gap can never b« filled in ; its walls may sink down and form a steep slope; but the outline of the hill can never again be made perfect. Rumour says that the proprietor of the pit has designs upon an adjacent allotment, and would like, by extending excavations thereon, to widen the mouth of Hades, and proportionately increase what is already a perpetual public wrong. It is evident that some precautionary steps should bo takon at once, if only to prevent immediate acci dents, leaving other considerations out of tho question for the moment. The mom bers of the Mount Eden Domain Board are suroly not without feeling in,this matter, though perhaps the extent of their powers is not quite clear, Their predecessors in office took the first wrong step wbon they disposed of, for a mere song, tho allotments at the mountain's foot; but that is no reason why their successors should allow tho blunder to magnify into an everlasting injury, not merely of tho beautiful reßervo which they are supposed to manage for the public benefit, but of the numerous proper ties lying round the boso of tho mountain.

We understand that there ia a consider able demand for interest in La Monto's syndicate, and already come portions of the propeity have been transferred at nearly 50 per cent, premium. The Thames popula tion seem to bo thoroughly alive to the im portance of this new industry, and pegging off leases is the ordor of the day, .Numer ous claims have heen secured at Tararu, Karaka, and other districts, and many of the reefs may prove most valuable nnder the furnace treatment, as in many cases large assay value is shown, but under the stamps the returns are not payable.

In consequence of the forfeiture of scats through non-attendance at the first two sittings of the session, a frosh infusion of now blood has taken place in the Parlia mentary Union House of Representatives. Amongst this last batch of legislators Mr James Ah Kcw appears conspicuous. After this, who shall say that the Mongolian is played out!

His Worship the Mayor bos received the following reply to the telegram sont by him yesterday, in accordance with a resolution carried at the meeting to arrange for tho representation of Auckland at tho Industrial Exhibition: " Shall be in Auckland about July 12th to confer with you. Incidental expenses will be allowed.—Julius Yon Ha ast."

Denness, tho young man to whom the license of the Queen's Head Hotel has been nominally renewed, is now on his way to San Francisco in tho ss. Australia. Strangely enough, ho neglected to settle with his creditors before leaving, and several of them are very wroth. Not only were they victimised to the extent of their " little bills," but they had been, induced to extend pecuniary assistance to tho levanter. Indeed, it is asserted that one of the com missioners who refused the license went to a part owner of the hotel and represented Denness's pecuniary difficulties in such a pitiablo light that he generously lent the young fellow £40 to help him pay his debts. He managed to get several other equally acceptable donations, and then invested in a ticket for 'Frisco, and did the Pacifio slope. Dennes, who was formerly barman for Mr Kidd, was betrothed to a very estimable young lady, to whom he was to have been married shortly,

Settlers near the Waitakerei Ranges complain sadly of the ravages committed upon their young fruit trees Dy hares. On account of the rough nature of the country, and the great amount of cover adjacent, it is impossible to hunt down these pests with hounds, and it is not easy to get a shot at them. The damage that can be done in one night by these animals, when amongst young fruit trees, is really astonishing. They appear to peel the bark off the stems of the trees by way of amusement, as it is generally loft ying at tho foot of tho tress.

There appears to bo some doubt whether Auckland will be represented Ih the band contest at the approaching Exhibition. It is not certain if the Garrison Band will go, while a difficulty appears to have arisen in the way of the Artillery Band, who may, perhaps, be excluded on the ground that they are not entirely a military band. The members are all honorary members of tho A Battery of Artillery, but it is said that this is not sufficient. It is, however, under stood that Mr F. D. Fenton is endeavour ing to have the rules altered so that they may compote. A meeting of Volunteer officers is to be held to-morrow to take the question of the representation of Auckland into consideration. There is a strong feel ing in Volunteer circles in favour of the Artillery Band competing.

A number of carpenters who left for Kawau in the Staffs on Saturday afternoon hsve since been engaged effecting repairs on the 8.8. Macgregor,under the direction of Captain McGregor. The s.s. Glenelg called there last night on her way from Whangarei for this port, with the object of assisting to tow the Macgregor into dock, but the weather proved unfavourable for such an attempt being made. The Mac fregor had been floated further up the each than she was during the previous week, qnd repairs were thus executed satis factorily. After the s.s. Clansman arrives from Tauranga to-morrow she will proceed to Kawau to assist the Staffa in a further attempt to bring the Macgregor into port.

The tenders for the lime-kiln in connec tion with the Auckland Brick and Tile Company's Works at Henderson were opened yesterday, but on account of the chairman (Mr F. Lanigan) being detained at the inquest in Ponsonby, none wore accepted. The works of this company are very extensive, and when additions are completed, over thirty hands will be em ployed. This has had the effect of causing several cottages to be erected at Henderson for the accommodation of the workmen.

Master mariners at the Thames are peti tioning the Harbour Board of that place to bring the Thames and Kaueranga Rivers Opposite the township, about a quarter of a milo from the shore, as a harbour, instead of carrying out the proposed Rocky Point harbour works, which would cost £127,000.

Tenders have been accepted for fending the Devonport Domain, which is frequently vised for cricket, football, nnd other sports, The ground is also to be improved by the planting of trees, etc.

Detective Hughes has not •& very high opinion of the value of Chinese money. Amongst tho property Beized at the Chinese gambling house on Sunday night was a number of perforated coins. The detective wns anxious to ascertain their value, and asked ono of tho prisoners how many would raako sixpenceworth. "Oh, about a bnsholfull," was tho reply.

Tho final meeting of the Committee in conneotion with the late concert in behalf of Mr Rasmussen was held on Friday, when tho Secretary (Mr W. Tremain) brought forward the balance sheet which shewed the gross receipts to bo £50 6s, while the expenses amounted to £14 17s' lOd, leaving a balance of £35 8s 2d, to be handed over to Mr Rasmussen.

The concert to bo given by theDevonport Navals this evening in aid of the drill-hall fund is oxp.-ictcd to be a great success. The patronage of the other companies is boiog invited, and the A Battery of Artil lery decided last evening to be present.

A tot* and public mooting was held last ovoning in the Newton Congregational Sunday School-room, Edinburgh-street, in connection with tho Christian Band. About 80 membors and friends were present. The tables wero presided over by Mrs Adams and Misses Buchanan, Waldon, and Wes tern. After tea, the chair was taken by the Rev. T. Adame, pastor ot the Church, and appropriate addresses were delivered by the Rev. W, Miller, of Onehunga, and Messrs Reuntree and Smeeton. Music was rendered at intervals, Miss Buehill presiding at the harmonium.

The second inciting ot the Auckland Lodge of "Imps" was held on Sunday evening, and a very pleasant evening was spent. A large number of candidates wore initiated, and a still larger number .were proposed.

The local agents of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company appear to be very exigent in tho matter of reservation of bertbnge accommodation for their steamerc Not satisfied with tho fact that the 8.8. Aimingl was moved away from tho Queen- Btreet Wharf early on Saturday morning, to mako room for the expected mailboat, which did not put in on appearance until Sunday afternoon, they wrote indignantly to the Harbour Board, pointing O'lt that the berth should havo boon reserved from tho previous night. Tnis means that with our limited wharfage accommodation a berth is to be kept idle, and merchants put to serious inconvenience from the time it is barely possible the mail steamer may arrive until flho goes away again. The discretion exercised by the Harbour Master proves to have boon a wise one, and it will be time enough to complain when the mail ntouraor has beon delayed.

Constable Hammond brought down from Hamilton last night a prisoner named Joseph Wilson, who has been sentenced to four months for stealing a watch. He was lodgod in Mount Eden gaol. A lunatio named Monaghan was brought from Gis borno by Constable Marsh and sent to the Asylum.

Tho Committee of the Sailors' Rest aro hard to please. The proposed alteration in tho Harbours Act to make provision for the grant of a cite for a Sailors Homo does not suit them as thoy consider its acceptance would involve tho transference of the Costloy bequest from tho present trustees, which thoy regard as impossible. They thereforo wish such an alteration in tho Act jih will enable them with tho addition of the Harbour Board representative, tho Mayor, Chairman of Chamber of Commerce to to utilise tho site and erect a building there on. In fine, thoy do not want the constitu tion of the present Committee disturbed.

At tho Official Asignoo's office to-day, James Thomas Cains was examined, lie stated that ho had been In tho colonies 30 yearn, and bad been in business for himself as a carpontor and trader at the Bay of Ulnnrla for 18 yours. Ho auiio to Auck land in 18S3 with over £500. He obtained employment as a journeyman, and ultimately began to take small contracts^ Tliu cniiHoof his present difficulties had been bad spoculationsin property. He purchased a property in Ponsonby for £1,000 paying £500 down and agreeing to pay 9 per cent on the remainder. This property no after wards sold at n loss of £200. Owing to other bad speculations ho had lost every thing he possessed excepting his tools, worth about £5, and an estimated surplus of £16 10s on furniture, which is secured by a bill of sale. He estimated his debts at £238 Ids 6d.

In Jacob Faithful's consultation on the Hawko's Bay Steeplechase, Macaroni, £460 not, went to a clerk in a lawyer's office in Napier: K<w»<<«r*«» not, Ml to a billiard marker at Taradale; and Denbigh, £112 10s not, wont to an official of the Dunodin Jockey Club. Tho balance of the prizes wore protty evenly distributed over the colony. Jacob Faithful announces anothei consultation on the Wellington Steeplo chase.

Tho valedictory services at St. Thomas's Church on Sunday lost were largely at tended. There were 130 persons at the early communion. The musical portion of tho morning sorvice was rendered by a full choir, and a number partook of breakfast provided by Rev. Lloyd Keating. Tho Rev. J. W. Alloway assisted at the services of the day, and the Kov. C. D. DeCastro preached a suitable aormon. In tho afternoon a desk and inkstand wore presented to Mr Keating on behalf of the children, and addresses wore delivered by Messrs Austin, Cornish, and Laing. Mr Keating made a pleasant reply, and hoped the people of St. Thomas's would treat his successor in the same gener ous and confidential way. The evening service was crowded, and the day's proceed ings gave unmixed satisfaction. The parting soiree to Mr Keating will be held this evening in tho school-room next to the church.

Tho apples sent Home by Mr iflillen, of the Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural So ciety, reached England in splendid condi tion, and were presented to Dr Hogg, the famous pomologist.

The market'is quiet, bat all Bank and In surance stocks are experiencing an up ward tendency, and it is very diffi cult; to mako buyer and seller mc-or. Gas shares are much Bought after, and are almost unprocurable. In mining matters are still very brisk, especially in Karnngahako stocks. Scotte Ivanhoes are a«kod for at 1h 8d and 7b; Crowns, 4s 6d, Sellers in Cambria havo been neglected to day, pending fuither ropcrte of the de velopment of the mine. Sales, yesterday, 12s; sellers to-day under that figure.

A meeting of jonrnoyman bakers was held on Saturday evening at Robson's Rooms, for tho purpose of forming a new trade society. A secretary and treasurer was appointed, and the meeting was ad journed for the consideration of rules and matters of detail.

The anniversary of the dedication of St. Sopulchro's Church was ilulf cplebrated yesterday, and tho altar, pulpit, and windows of the church modestly decorated with loavos and flowers. Communion was celobrated at S o'clock by the Rovh. J. K. Davis and Plant. Tho evening was very wet, consequently the attendance at the evening service was email. Eveninjiprayors were said by Beys. Taylor and J. Kft Davis, and tho lessons read by Archdeacon •larko and Itov. John Haselden. A full char was present, and the anthem was takaf from Psalm 84, "A Day in Thy Courts." Bishop Cowie preached a practical discourse from Acts 4, v, 2', " All men glorified God for that which was done." The burden of the sermon was, praise due to God nlono ; all God's works alike praise Him, but man's recognition of God's glory was rather of a spasmodic and occasional nature; we should endeavour to glorify God in our lives. Seeking self-praise was a sign of'man's weakness ; men's praise doth of ted make men weak. When an undergraduate at Cambridge words of flattery were spoken of Bishop Selwyn in the Bishop's/presence. He seemed to wince under it, and when the speaker closed the- Bishop rose and said, " Give God the praise." Bishop Cowie gave instances of the self-abandon' ment of General Gordon, who independently gave his heart to duty. Among young persons the excessive prize-eiving tended in an opposite direction to that expressed in the text, and even in Her Majesty's service there were soldiers who wore proud of their honours, medals, and decorations. Even among citizens this desire for self-glorifica tion was frequently evinced. He was re cently struck with tho remark of a fellow citizen, in connection with a public institu tion, that he felt no lerjger interested in the work (far which he wan eminently qualified) because he had not-been elected on the Committee of -Management. The. praise of men was not to be sought. We should not allow ourselves to be influenced by petty desires, but strive to cultivate an uneelfieb spirit in the path of duty,

Mr ABbott baa induced Messrs MoMahon and Loiteh to extend (he season for a month. This will provide a pleasant winter series of dramatic productions, the repertoire of the present Company including many popular plays. .

Rev. T. W. Dunn, who has been lecturing successfully in the Southern districts of the colony for some time past, returned to Auckland by the Te Anau last night. It ■will be remembered that" he was granted leave of absence to visit his aged mother in the Old Country, and the fact that he was engaged in a, lecturing tour was recently brought under the notice of the Presbytery and strongly commented upon.

A meeting will be held in the Newton Church, Edinburgh-street, under the aus piceß of the Blue Ribbon Order. It is the intention of some of the Committee to have a torchlight procession; bearing a six-foot poster, prior to the meeting being opened, in order to call the attention of the resi dents.

The necessity for carefulness in the use of firearms was again exemplified by an incident that occurred at Drucy last Satur day. An Auckland gentleman waa out shooting, when a pheasant rose within tempting distance, and he immediately proceeded to bring his fowling-piece to his shoulder. While raising it, however, he must have touched the trigger, which was at full-cock, as the gun suddenly exploded. Fortunately, the barrel inclined from his body, or the results might have been very serious. With admirable presence of mind, he fired the other barrel and brought down his bird.

The Defence Department have authorised tho payment of £20 as an award for the very satisfactory manner in which Mr Jns. Hurst, Secretary to the Mutual Intercolonial Mercantile Association of Auckland, con ducted the recent gun cotton experiments. Mr Hunt's efforts in the interest of our defences, from a scientific standpoint, have merited the warmest sympathies from both military and official circles at Wellington and elsewhere.

The President of the Auckland Women's Christian Temperance Union, the senior of the nine central Unions in the colony, has forwarded to Wellington, per Ohau, the first instalment of the petition in favour of pro hibiting barmaids. One petition sent .to Mr Peacock contains 6,317 names of adult per sons ; the second, to Hon. H. Chamberlain, contains 6,207 names. Tho President (Mrs Bramo) also forwarded telegrams to the Premier, to Messrs Chamberlain and Pea cock, as well as to Major Stewart and Mr J. C. Buckland, the latter of whom bave both shown personal interest in the matter.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Bootmakers Union was held last evening at the Workingmen's Club. The business transacted was merely of a routine nature. Mr Brown, one of the principal members of the Garden Party, which opens in the Lome-street Hall, is an old Auckland boy, who has returned to the sceno of his youth after an absence of nine or ten years. He is said to be exceptionally Rood in his line of business. He travels under an assumed name, but his face will be remembered by his old schoolfellows.

A number of workmen have this morning commenced laying a wooden crossing over Queen-street from the new Arcade build luge to the Colonial Bank.

The following practical expression of sympathy with the work of th« Prison Gate Brigade has been received by the promoters of that movement from a little girl in Parnell 1—" Mrs Hutchinson—Dear madam, —Having read In the newspapers that the poor people in whom yon take so freat an interestars in want of under-linen, lmvo collected during the bit three days the sum of £2 0a 7d, which I hope you will make use of for that purpose. lam uorry that it is not a larger sum, but the only time I have to collect is after school in the afternoon. I should like it to be acknow ledged in the newspaper, so that people from whom I have collected may we that the money has been delivered safely to you. I hope you will get more money to carry on your good work.—Believe me to remain, dnar madam, yours very sincerely, Bessie Halustt."

Mr T. B. Hannaford kaa received a letter from Captain Burton advising him of the shipment of the first volumoo of the new Arabian Nights series, for which Mr Hanna ford has been appointed chief agent for New Zealand. *

The Calllopo Dock Engineer (Mr W. Erring ton) reports that the works there pro gress steadily. At present the contractor is preparing tho hoisting gear, and expoots to nave it under steam in three weeks' time, when operations will be greatly accelerated. The bore for water is now down 206 ft, and if the Board approves, it can bo carried to a depth of 300 ft.

The following is the report of the Female Prison Gate Brigade for the week ending 20th Inßt.:—Received into Homo, 5; left the Home, 2; remaining in Home, 11; number of beds given, 46; number of meals sup plied, 180. Donations in food: Bread, Mrs Howie, Messrs Evang, Waddel, and Waters. Meat: Messrs Hulme, Barnett, Wood, Oarrett, and Mead. Milk : London, Devon shire and Belfast Dairies. . Clothing: "A Friend," 2 parcels underclothing; under clothing and flour, Mrs Davidion; Mrs Woods, counterpane ; Mies Mary Morris, l pair blankets ; '" A Friend," 1 pair boots and shoes; Boylan and Tanfield, crockery ; Cooko, looking glass; Shaldors and Brown, 10s; Oarlick and Cranwoll, 10s worth; Dickey, knives and forks; Bridgraan, oil cloth. Needs [Underclothing, clothing, nndgroceries. Disciplinogood.—A. Hutchin -son, Superintendent.

At the Opera House on Sunday evening, prior to Mr Bright's lecture, a ceremony, novel to Auckland, though frequently per formed elsewhere, took place. This was the public naming of a child, and its dedl -1 cation to Rationalism. On the curtain rising, the spectacle presented to the audience was greeted- with much applause. Banners, inscribed with the names of, cele brated Freethinkers, were hong round the stage. The children of the Progressive Lyceum occupied the back ground with their teachers, all dressed in their regalia; In front a number of ladies and gentlemen occupied seats on either side of the chair,, which was taken by Mr W. Cooper. A violin solo by Mr H. Weinberg, fol lowed by a song, Bung by the chil dren, was succeeded by the ceremony. The child named was the infant son of Mr W, C. Donnee, and the dedication, group consisted of Mr. Bright, " Ivo," Mrs "Ivo," Mr and Mrs Dennes, the infant, and little Mm Flo Dennes, «nd her brother Harold. Tho two latter were most exquis itely dressed, and their appearance was hailed with a round of applause. The cere mony was a simple one, Mr Bright deliver ing a phort speech, ttating, that, unlike christeol'g, baptism, and confirmation, no magical power or mysterious valuo was attached to the ceremony. It was merely a public declaration by the**parents that they would allow their eM'd the previlege, which was its right, of thinking (or itself unin fluenced during its early years by the illusory re war Is or the imaginary terrors of any syttem of religion". Mr Bright then delivered a lecture on " Anne Besant, the Heroine of Freethought." ' During the evening Mr J. A. Crab sang " The Bay of Biscay," Mr R. W. Scents rendered with fine effect, "Here, Upon by Vessel's Deck," and Mr Weinbnrg played "Auld Robin Gray " on the violin in a most effective manner. There km a crowded house.

A now service of song, entitled " Little Minnie," was rendered last evening by the choir of the United Methodist Free Church, in the building at the corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets. The church waa crowded, notwithstanding the unfavourable aspect of the weather. The service of eong was delivered in a manner that reflected credit on the choir. Mrs Worboya, wjfo of -tho pastor of the church, gay&^he connective readings with a "enunciation that could dasily.be heard all over the building. Tho plot is very touching. It deals 'with the abolition of slavery in South America, and one of the characters is court marshalled and sentenced to be shot, when his sister, Little Minnie, goes to Washing ton and pleads his cause with sufficient eloquence to obtain his reprieve. The music is of that sweet plaintive style that moves the emotions of the audience. At the close of the service a collection amount ing to £S 13s was gathered, which is .to be devoted to the funds of the choir. " Little Minnie" will be' repeated on Saturday evening at the Temperance Hall under the auspices of the Blue Ribbon Army. Those who have not yet listened to this service of pong would do well to attend. The follow ing was the programme: Choruses—" Glory be to God, 5' "That Beautiful Throne,' "Tim's King," "Will the Angels Come to Me," "The Easter Hymn," "Are we Sow ing," and " Peace ;" solo—"Angels Ever Bright and Fair" (Miss Warren); quartette •• Lift the Heart" (Mrs Willow.Mißs Derby-t shire, Mr Willow, and Mr Allington); duo. —" By and By " (Miss-Warren and Mr G Warren), duet, "Good-bye" (Misses Dunn and Hill); double - quartette — " Night ".Misses Warren, Tudehope, Hill, and Mrs Willow, Messrs Knight, Ailing tan, Willow, and Knott;' solo* " Minnie a Prayer," Miss Dunn; dosing with the anthem, " O Come, all ye Faithful." The "Dead March" in Saul was performed on stringed instruments in an adjoinipg room during ona portion of the service.

The necessity for further wharfage accom modation is about to be met. At to-day's meeting of- the- Harbour Board the Works and Tariffs Committee recommended that the engineer should be instructed to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for a tee off Quay-street, 300 feet by 120 feet, also for two sheds, say 200 feet by 30 feet It was also recommended that the engineer should be instructed to submit plans, speci fications and estimates for re-decking and covering with wooden cubes and providing necessary new piles for the outer western tee of Quoen-street Wharf.

Colonel Reader was amongst the passen gers from the South by the Te Anau last night. He proceeds to Sydney by tho eamo vessel this evening.

Messrs W. and J. Winstono havo ac cepted the Harbour Board's offer of £500 in full settlement of all claims on account of their Hobson-Btreet wharf contract.

The Auckland Naval Artillery havo ap plied to the Harbour Board for a site for a boatshed for their pinnace " Victory " and clitter "Chanticleer." In making this ap plication, Captain Leßoy has abo taken the opportunity tp suggest the reservation for similar purposes of a site for the Ponsonby Naval Artillery and tho Coastguards, as he believed each company intended to havo a boat of its own.

The steamer Aorangi left the wharf at 9 o'clock last evening, but shortly afterwards dropped anchor near Rangitoto Reef, owing to the unfavourable weather then vailing. She resumed her voyage for London via the South at 3 this morning.

This morning, as a boy in the omploy of Mr Hulme, butcher, Queen-street, was tak ing a basket on the: horse, the animal be came frightened, and threw him violently to the ground. Constable Hansen was quickly in attendance, and assisted the lad over to Mr Henderson's, the chemist, where hie wounds were attended to. These proved to be nothing more dangerous than a con tusion on the head.

Two brothers named Golwood were fight ing on the barque Nauphante last evening, when they tell into the water. They were, however, speedily hauled on board again, and one of them was subsequently arrested for drunkenness.

Dr. Lawry will deliver his first " Medical Talk," to young men only, this evening, at 730, in the Rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. These talks are free to all, whether members of the Association or not. All young men are invited.

A meeting of the Committee of the Auck land Gardeners' Horticultural Society was held at Newmarket last evening, and not* withstanding the inclement stato of the weather there was a good attendance, the following gentleman putting in an appear ance :—Messrs C. S. McDonald (Chairman), H. R. George, W, J. Palmer, Thomas Phillips, junr., D. Sanders, A. Griffiths, W. Mclndoe, H. Gevit, D. Mclndoe, Skelton, Allen, Dawson, and O. Smalifield (Secretary). The business before the meet ing being the revision of the schedule of prizes for the show to be held in November, a large number of special prizes was added. During the evening a telegram was read from Mr Collis, Secretary at the Ex hibition with reference to the Society sending Auokland • grown fruits to the exhibition to be held at Wellington in August. It was agreed to send any fruits forthcoming. Persons willing to send fruit of any description can do so by leaving them at Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, Dur ham-street, and Mr James Mason, Seeds man, Queen-street, Messrs C. T. McDonald and H. Gent (members of the Society's Committee) undertaking to 'pack and despatch them to Wellington, where they will be taken charge of by a responsible persori appointed by the Society. All exhibits will be labelled with the name of the exhibitor, and tho locality in which it was grown, - The latest date for receiving exhibit will be July 20th,

An amusing altercation occurred in Queen-streot last evening between a female rosident of Ponsonby aud several young fel lows, and resulted in the irate female thrashing one of her tormentors with an umbrella, to the intense amusement of the spectators. The woman, who was under the influence of liquor, dropped bor purse on the footpath, and a bystander picked it up apd restored it.. She appeared, however, to mistake her intention, and words led to badinage, in which some of the bystanders took part. ..One young fellow said some thing which provoked nor anger, and she ■truck him several times on the head with her umbrella. Ho lost no timo in making his escape, and left her undisputed mistress of the situation.

Nothing further has transpired respecting the larcenies from the Berosford public school, but there is reason to believe that they have been committed by pupils at the dismissal of the school. The following is a list of somo of tho articles stolen:- -John Crimond, overcoat; Cora Clarkson, um brella; LenaMackey, Tamo' Shantorcap; Edward Johnston, black cloak ; Catherine Gillivray, black Jacket; T, Peters, over coat ; Annie Phillips, cloak. Mr Carter, actinghead master of the school, has placed tho whole matter in the hands of Constable Bernard.

INRUEST AT THE HOSPITAL

An Inquest ■was held thia afternoon before tho coroner, Dr. Phllsoti, and a jury of twolvo, of whom Mr George D. rtevan was foreman, on the body of John Bradley, who met his death accidentally on Sunday evening in Upper Queen-street Mrs Susan Slovens deposed that Kho was unacquainted with deceased. On Sunday last about 8 o'clock p.m. she was walk ing up Upper Queen-street with her husband, ana when opposite Turner-street she hoard a cab coming down at a quick paco, but not furiously. Tho cab was drawn by two horses, and there iras no driver on tho box. A few yards higher up tho street eho saw a group of people standing on tho side opposite tho Baptist Taber naoklo. She went over and saw (deceased laying on the roadside admidst them. She heard some ono had gone for a doctor who shortly returned with Dr. McKellar. He examined tho man and discovered a wound on Mb head. The doctor said that the wound was not serious. Witness heard tho man ask for water, ho was sensible. Tho water "vvoa speedily procured by a young man from a house on tho hill side. The man could not drink tho water. Shortly afterwards ■ Alfred Crowthcr arrived and Bald, " halloa Jack." The deceased replied 'Halloa Arthur," and asked after the horses. Alfred Crowther replied that they were all right The doctor held him up, but he com plained of a pain in his neck. I'o was thon re moved to the hospital. Douglas Duff identified tho body. He said deceased was about 30 years of age and was singlo. When he last saw him he was in good health and perfectly sobor. That was on Sun day morning at 10 o'clock.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—<Vwn correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Colonial Exhibition.—The Warden has warmly taken up an effort' to obtain due representation for the goldfields districts at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition which which will be opened in London next May. Circulars have been forwarded to the mine managers and directors, soliciting their co operation, and with a little monetary assist ance, which Government is oxpected to render, a suitable number of mineral and machinery exhibits are likely to be col lected.

■ Rooky Point.—A crushing of 30 loads of general stuff has yielded 29ez«, of gold; which is about payable.

New Prince Jmp*bui..— The return for tho past month's operations is 194Jozs. molted gold, for which 171 loads [of quartz were reduced. „„. --"

UNION INSURANCE COMPANY.

CuMSTcnracH, Monday. The annual report of the Union Insurance Company shows a credit balance of £20,285. slt is proposed to pay the usual annual divi dend of 10 per cent., absorbing£lo,ooo, and carry £10,285 forward to next year. The directors state that if the bill now before Parliament proposing to allow insurance companies to register with limited liability becomes law, they will consult with the shareholders as to registering under the amended Act.' They ajsn say they do not advocate those clauses in the bill requiring deposits from foreign companies.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Both Smith, Esq., 8.M.) Drunk.—Ten persons, male and female, were punished tor this offence. Police Offences Act Mary Ann Derrick, having no visible means, and being an habitual drunkard, was sentenced to three months' im prisonment with hard labour. Larceny.—James Gillies and William Owen, described as oyster boys, were charged with stealing pannikena, crockery ware, blankets, tea, sugar, and flour, value £2, the property of Q. B. Hotham. of the Island of Waiheke /on the 2ist in»t.-Sergeant Clarke arrested the prisoners.—Prisoners pleaded not guilty.—Ser geant Pratt said the settlers of Waiheke were subject to constant depredations by oynter boy* w%?i? pS£?ted by »i Ua ßo—Mr Hotham said he did not wish to punleh the pi ieonors, as othera. not in charge, were equally guilty. A sheep was found on the beach a few days sinne, with its throat cut and partly skinned, and it was almost impossible to keep a turkoj- or fowl upon the island. In all future oascß, however, Mr Hotham intended to punish all offenders wllh Buch punishment as the law allowed.—The prisoners were discharged with a caution.

LORD SALISBURY'S EGYPTIAN POLICY

PROBABLE RE-OCCUPATION OF

DONGOLA.

(by cable—copyright.)

[EBUTEB'a TELEGRAM.]

London, June 29,

The "Standard" this morning, in an article on the Afghan question, hints that the re-occupatiori of Dongola by the British troops is possible.

Troops Ordered to Cyprus.

The detachment of the Guards which have been detained some time at Alexandria on their way home have been ordered to

Cyprus,

Ministerial Appointments.

London, June 29,

Baron de Worms has been appointed Secretary to the Board of Trade; Lord Bury, Under-Secretary for War; and Mr R, E. Webb, Q.C, Attorney-General.

»^The selection of Lord Randolph Churchill as Secretary of State for Ijpdia is being opposed by tho Coneorvatives.

Federation Enabling Bill.

London, June 29,

The Government intend to proceed with the Federation Enabling Bill this session.

SIR GEORGE GREY ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

(BY TELtOBAPH. —PABLIAMENTABY REPORTER )

Wellington, this day. I have just had a long talk with Sir Geo. Grey on the situation. Ho complains of tho attempts that are being made to widen the breach bat ween himself and Mr Stout, but ho does not seem to think a coalition between Major Atkinson and Sir Julius Vogel likely. He thinks Major Atkinson's influence is much smaller than it was last session. He this morning re ceived a telegram from the Christohurch Libeial Association, asking him not to speak in the financial debate till after Thursday, on the evening of which day a mass meeting is to he held to discuss the Ministerial policy, and he has not yet made up his mind whether he win speak to-night or not. He did notetate directly, but I inferred from his remarks that it is quite probable that when he does speak he will move a resolution adversu to the Min isterial proposals, and also compel members to take sides. He expresses freat danger at the present state of politics, he opinion is gaining ground that a dis solution is one of the eventualities of the session.

LATER.

Sir Geo. Grey has just told me that if the opportunity presents itself he will speak to day, and will in all probability move a reso lution expressing his views on the Ministerial policy.

VOTE OF CENSURE MOVED.

3 p.m,

This afternoon, Sir Goorge Grey gave notice to move a vote of Want-of-Confidence in the Ministry,

GENERAL SCRATCHLEY'S MISSION.

[BY TELEaBAPH—PBESfS ASSOCIATION),

Wellington, this day. Majok - General Sukatcjilky has had several interviews with the 'Government respecting the contributions by New Zea land towards the cost of the New Guinea Protectorate. It ia understood that his visit is purely in connection with New Guinea affairs.

LEASING OF ORAKEI NATIVE RESERVE.

At the Supreme Court in Chambers to-day, considerable time was devoted to an in quiry into a petition from Paora Tuhaere and others for leave to introduce a bill to Parliament authorising the sub-division and leasing of tho native reserve at Orakei. Mir Dufaur appeared tor Paora Tuhaere and others of the petitioners, and Mr F. Earl for Taurua To Toko, who urged certain objections, viz., that the names of Paora Tuhaere and Mr E. T. Dufaur jal»fiiil*l not opptwr in tire tiilj. a» tho' pot"Soiiß to grant the leases without any super vision whatever; and further, that Paora Tuhaero'e name should not appear as that of the person to veceive and distri bute the rents. Ttiese powers, he argued, were too large to place in the hands of private persons. The estate was an im mensely valuable one, a large number of natives were interested, and an experienced officer like Mr Percy Smith, for instance, should be selected to discharge the latter duty and supervise the grants of loasea. Mr Earl also pointed out that no provision was made for reserves. His Honor con* sidered it a very important matter, and premised to show to tho Council engaged his report befoie sending it on to Welling ton.

SPORTING NEWS.

THE MELBOURNE CUP WEIGHTS.

Am ndod Lint.

MAboubnb, this day. The following are corrections and additions to the Melbourne Cup weights :—Hon. W. Robinson's Vanguard, Bst 111b, instead of 6st 81b ; Happy Thought., 6st 81b, in stead of Bst 111b; Coronet, 7st 101b, instead of Sst 61b ; Silver King, Sst 61b instead nf 7st 101b. Add Warwiok,7st 91b; Thunder bolt, 7st < 51b ; and allot 6st to the last nineteen, hqrses as published, beginning with Bonnie Doon ; read Faro for Favo; Louise for Lewis : and add Winchester (late' Manchester) 6st9lb,

: The list of weights previously received will be found on the fourth page.

Wellington J.C. Steeplechase Meeting. .- .. ■■■ :■ Napier, this day. Tub following weights were declared last night by Mr Evett for tho . -

Hurdle Handicap.—Master Agnes. 12st 71b ; ttavonswood, 12at 21b: Jim, 12st; Macaroni, 12st; Scrutineer, list 121b; Tho Druid, list 101b; Orient, list 101b ; Moody, list 101b; Director, list 71b ; Romeo, list 51b ; Borrington, list 21b; Faugh a-ballaeh, list; Claudo, 10»t 101b; Erebus. lOst 81b; Quflp, lOat 61b j Bllly-go-bT 'em, lOst: Mirol, lOat; Xgmont, Oat 101b ; Uon oaster, 9st 71b; Uiomedes, 9at 71b; Porotara, 9at 61b; Kly, Ost 51b : Jack Oar, Oat 51b; Loch Lomond,9stSlb; Mountaineer. Bat: Dangerous, Oat.: Flemlngton, Ost; Planet, Sat; Bobby, Ost. Wellington Stketleciiafk Handicap.— The Lad, 12at 71b; Bavenswood, 12st 61b; Macaroni, 12st Gib; Moody, 12st3Ib; Scrutineer. 12*t; Tho Druid, Hat 121b; King Arthur, list 101b: Jim, llßt 71b ; Orient lOat 121b ; Director, lOst 101b ; Berrington, lOst 101b; Romoo, lOat 71b; Faugh-a-ballagb, lOat 41b ; Pastime, lOst 21b; New Year, lOBt; Billy-go-by-em, 9st 101b; Ere bus, Set 101b ; Quilp, Ost 101b ; Nukuran. 9st 81b ; Fair Play, Ost 51b; Doncastor, Bst «b; Dlomedes, 9st 21b: Flßirdngton, Oat; Mountainoer, 9at; SUver King, Oat; Sly, 9st; Bobby, Ost.

HARBOUR BOARD COM PENSATION.

TnE Harbour Board's claim for compensation in respect of the Mechanics' Bay endowment which the Government proposo to annox has uudergono several considerable material modi fications Bince it was first made, but both Board and Government still remain at loggerheads From the Undcr-Secretary for Public Workß tlio following letter has just been received :— " Sir.—l am directed by tho Minister for Public Works to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 20th ult,, forwarding a resolution passed at a recent meeting of your Board accepting, with certain modifications, the proposals made by the Government with a view to an amicable settlement of the Board's claim for compensa tion in connection with certain lands in Mechan ics' Bay taken by Proclamation for railway purposes. In reply, lam to state that Hon. Mr Richardson has given your letter very full con sideration, but he is advised that no extension of the railway goods yard can conveniently be m»de in the direction of Queen-st, the only extension that is reasonably feasible being on the. intake, and that tho modifications of tho Government s proposals now suggested by the Board would, therefore, if adopted, render reasonable accom modation for tho public and tho railway impos sible. I am, therefore, to express the Minister's regret that, under these circumstances, he is unable to concur in the proposals contained in your letter as above, and hopes that your Board may, on further oonsidoratfon of the Question, sco their way to accepting the proposals which Hon. Mr Richardson made to you when in Auckland.—l am, &c, C. M. O'Connor, Under Secretary for Public Works." The letter has been referred by the Boird to the Works and Tariffs Committee.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OCR bPBCLU, JREPOKTHI).

Wellington, this day Exolußlon of Temperanoo Advocate, from Licensing Benchos w .':" The advent of Mr Morrison, v delegate ■ from the Auckland LieensedTrade C, ■' : is attracting B orne attention here just now^' in consequence of the existence of a fidiJ in favour of increased stringency in the J i ministration of this LicelaW aV^iJc" "Press "last night devoted a fe^'to th! contention of the Auckla ßd ffiith«t ; members of temperance Bocieti^.i. i) be excluded from parMcinS• ihoald ministration of the Act Sh* I takes up the cudgels for $L **"** pointing k out that there is „», tween the "interest "of tha \w». ''■ ■ gaged in the liquor traffic*&' terest" of temperancei advocates, and co& I on to say the former have dim«(-\C. fr 9* interest individual .^cSS^^fe % moting the trade which the iffi ~LE* * platesastradetoberegulateS^S • by Btnngent enactments. ; The latteTia merely a general interest, void of any sdfi.K or pecuniary element in promottagths welfare of society, discouraging habite aid customs which are universally aoknni, ledgedtobo the bane of eivilitation T» carry the argument of the licensed vietn&i lers to its ultimate conclusion, it «,nrfj be necessary to exclude from ti» ""■ licensing bench not merely those actaall. engaged in the trade, but all who mi operate with or foster the trade by eanmm ing intoxicants. If the* w^ffiS then it would be only fair to eiclufle tt* totallers, but then there woold be nohMo leffc, and the law could not beadminiiteMrf» which would be absurd. ThisTS^ Parliament will no doubt decHe to »W the petition of the Licensed VictnioiaS" ' League, and to leave the law aa it stands. Possible APlgJjtmea^Mr:Stout M Notwithstanding the distinct deniai-bv" all the members of the Cabinet that then b a probability of Mr Stout relinqnislunß' office with a view to ha appointment m Chief Justice, the " Post" to-nightindulier in a , leading; articlel ooontenanciaß Ac rumour to that effect. I miflte M s following extract from the article, ta question;—" No leader of a Barliamm^ tary Opposition ever enjoyed a finer opening for a slashing attack than Major AtJdnßoa-, did on Friday night. No Oppositioril««i<* ' ever took less advantage of his opportuni ties. Major Atkinson was tame JUMtfi£i effective from beginning to end. People are asking why he wasjo. Why he seemed to take so little interest in the matter I* Why he omitted so many vulnerablepbJiitßFi Why, in fact, he was so haK hearted, -and spoke apparently under restraint! Therr are those who look on the whole per formance of Friday night as, a kind of stage combat between the two cfteL a make-believe engagement gone throiigh for-—tb.e edification of the audienw, but accorßlng-to^a ,weU:understoo4w"; rehearsed programme. -There.arenuttbMr of a circumstantial nature abroad ■wfich: point to a conclusion'.<6£\this chufffiiM > Whether there is any foundation fortheiooi1 i not, we cannot say. That the Chief Justfe has for some time contemplated reaignatlaa is generally understood. If ho should"] retire, Mr Stout undoubtedly ooald, v a '■' matter of professional and political right, claim his seat. Mr Stout's retirement iroald break up the Ministry, and VogeV would certainly be entrusted with the funaatiii oi a new one. : The desire of tho CoImU Treasurer's Canterbury supporters,it tarell understoodjgooa and has always gono,iii th» direction of a Vogel-Atkinson alliance. The Auckland Queen-street influencs ia knmra. to be strong and bitter against the weteot' Native Minister and his policy.'^ttew fore, there should be any break-tip in the present Ministry, it requires no prophrt to predict what would happen. 1 iWj3«hj|'; tinuous Ministry would be priicticallj' restored to office, with Vogel;-(ffle^'te! original members and leadws;r^Mto. his old associates and bfe.old ipontiim.; Major Atkinson's return to. effioWwoala! lead to a reversal of tbe-^tiTSJfM^r which Mr Ballance has In such s short time so successfully bitiated. sll might endanger the progress of the North island trunk railway. >The .^nflaaiw o( native land rings would onoe more be es tablished, and industrial eefiUemont la tl» progress of the North Island would certainly bo retarded. By no possible etretch of tha term could the word Liberal be applied t»» Vogel-Atkinßon oombiuation such as wbold now certainly bo formed if the two 1 coalesced. A thoroughly Conservative and strongly protective administration would undoubtedly result We therefore trust , ,that the current rumours ftre, but idle gossip. Then, -nhilo we have to admit o«r Fears that there may possibly be some truth 9 intbem.MrWakefield.whoianowanAtkln -3 son right-hand-man,scouts the ideaofacoall; . tion between Vogel and the TaraDokt Major, , and says it may have suited Major Aikia-i' r son last seesion, bat the Vogel bubble bs» ] pretty well bunt, and tho goMeo glamour , faded away." ■■ " —'^fSfiS 1 Bating of Friendly Societies'*«»«* 3 The Eating Act Amendment'inttoduod '< r by Mr Turnbull excepts the property ol 8 friendly, societies from being regan M ' rateable property under the Act, r New South Wales an a Vlce-Rogai < In vice-regal circles the appointment«! Lord Carrington to the Governorship« f New South Wales is regarded bs aneridwct . .of the intention of the Imperial anthorift* f to make that colony the vice-regal centra I of Australasia. ' • ;' ,-i > Employment of Females Amendment. r Mr Levestam's Employment of TMialtf; • Amendment proposes that -females';;w' 1 ployed in fruill-preaerving or ] M-tonw J may work more than eight honrsifcotipS: | more than ten hours, subject to. the fefl^1 1 ing restriction^-they shall receive PW: ' time for additional work, and shall not M employed overtime for moreiShanfonrjWw in any week. If Saturday Sb notßditaib for a half-holiday, the fown^Connd ...or. Town Board may appoint "another WiW, females and young persons* Mill b»™ holiday from 2 p.m. without lose of PWj. Mr Peter Furgusfln, of Te;Aron%,MtWC here on Sunday with a petition 4iHng flg/ the £1,000 promised by^liitrnach for, ,W tramway to the new batteiy sit? p? »' 5 pended by the new" Battery XJOBRW • Probably t*e petition wilt be fw'fw 1 I today by Mr Fraser or MrWhyte^- Mr Macandrew asks if the attteftj j of the Government baa been ciiw to the •perations in: : the ' WTO? States of America towards deepWW l of channels and rivers and tidal «tn»|e«B , a system introduced byCaptain B*m*M ; seeing the immense saving that migWaff ' effected in the expenditure of :HMW>nt«- River Boards in n7w Zealand,« t^gfe I tions respecting Captain Rakeß^ •WSiS correct, will the Government take *ny««», towards securing the advantage of, 9F • eystem to this colony 1 ' ' !.«iLf!" Mr Hatch asks if it is the intention dm Government to introduce an amenelmwt^; • the New Zealand Government m^Wy Association Act, 1884, to enable %#»'; ; ciation to transact busuwM in Great aom especially. ';'' ; Tho Bootmake»MiM»t»»t'.; ", | The following letters signed by w ! firms,has been sent to the Hon. T«*W*s "Sir,-We the undersigned topOTto"^ ■ manufacturers of boots respectfully to direct your••tton*£ 1 .% Z following facts: First, that the extr* m will not in the remotest topw^^S ! to increase the consumption 0? ~W^ and Bhoea in the : colow,^ yl factories alresdy in \ e^jenW^P^ been- established sufficiently long " enable them to bold their «;fg. Q ported articles. Second, the. \&WSk> already had the desired effect ■&&&%%' shutting out many of the were formerly imported! *™Z^ has ' grindery for manufacturing F^wypJ, hitherto Been admitted duty Iree. . gO,q O , if the new tariff, aa to^n°s J^tZviiif vernment,is carried.it will ff 7WS ,d on the whole community, b^S^rippt cially on working men struggl"* , J largo famUies." ; . o^^e&yorifc I ft is expected that Sir Gwjjr*Xi|ihe ' Hurstwiilfollow Mr Da«-™« .*??'...., financial debate^«^£%hii .t**' Miwsters state *r «? J» i fence are complete BO "i c-nJcaky OB necessity to conWt General Scrawny defence matte"** , , „ .f iv ettton The first^overnort ball Of tW*^ will be gi'en on Thursday nteht,«o» sitting «»at evening is certain.

/Beware of packages of ty**B&&s £r porting to mako genuine Hop^flltt^J^ preparations and fluids said 10 conwn .a" proputies of Amerioan Hojv Bitt«H^ rf spring up on account of the grejt P»P■£• &,m the genuine, which ia on& £»', "^ ™nh~thp square-panel amber colour^ botUM^iw uunies" Dr. Soule "and " Hop, *»™3?er- olneeT io the glass, andisthe best family meaiomo» made. Head. ~ * HJ drunkard's cure. Kead. j,£JH Chambers'a celebrated owing machlnO* 20, Queen-Street.

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNIJSG ai'AK TUESDAY, JUNE &b 16&&;



p OLDEN r(BM TGILOUR, MANUFACTURED BY THE LATEST IMPROVED ROLLER PROCESS, BIT RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BHLFORD MILLS, TIMARU. Tim First Shipmknt ib Just to Hand. TO RATCKRS— Do you want a White and Glgantio Loaf 1 The GOLDEN GKM Flour will recom mend ltaelf; it oxoela both in colour and strength. TO STOREKEEPERS- „ Note tho Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractive. TO HOUSEHOLDERS- . If you desire (and who does not?) to obtain a superior and reliable flour, Insist upon having the •'GOLDEN GEM." Tho machinery by which it is manufactured is upon the Hungarian Roller Process; it has recently boon erected at vast cost, and there is nothing to equal it In the Southern Hemisphere. Tho undersigned Is the sole agent for Auck land and the Province, and has made arrange incuts for rosnl&r Blilpmontfl. in sacks Is en route In the Ohau. Orders aro now being booked, and will be filled BTBICTLY IN ACCORDANCES WITH FBIOBITY. ALFRED JOWITT. WHOLESALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT AND IMPORTER, Customs-street East:. TMPORTANT O X I C E. MILNE AND CHOYCE HA VINS JUST BECEIVKB A SHIPMENT Of EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Bought by thet Buyers at a Discount of 00 PER CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. Have resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE PRICES Hot the purpose ot olearlng them out at once. The following few QUOTATIONS will prove the Genuineness of the Reductions, QX VERY HANDSOME MANTLES AND 00 JACKETS. In the Latest Styles, fOB it B. d. B 8. d. 1 so A Bargain even at 2 5 0 2 5 0 .. •• 3 IS 0 sio o .. .. a is o 15 0 .. .. 615 0 5 8 0 .. 7 10 0 5 18 0 . .. .. 9 10 0 810 0 .. .. 10 0 0 710 0 .. .. 11 10 0 819 0 .. ~ 13 10 0 Tho ohovo mo HBAL BAUOAINB, ond m would beg our friends to call and aeoure them, as they are sure to go Immediately. HAVING BOUGHT A LARGE QUANTITY OF PERFECT GOODB PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS FROM OWEN & GRAHAM AT A DISCOUNT OF 25 TO 60 PER CENT., We shall sell them at ..:.... PROPORTIONALLY RKDUCIJp PBICEB. Tint* Abb Certain to be Sold At Once. MHiWE AND CHOYOE, QUEEN-STREBT. T. & H. COO KB Beg to inform their friends and the publlo that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUIEN AND GREY STREETS., ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BEST for half a ' century. ; THE NEW GOODS r^THB NEW'GQDDS THE NEW GOODS | THE NEW GOODS ' Are now opened oat FOR THE WINTER' ! FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER ■OR THE WINTER. A\ The Stock la the largest •I and best selected In the oW, \A and to \ MEET THE TIMES I MEET THE TIMES „„„ * MBKrTHK TIMKS TUB; MEET THE TIMES NE W* Several lines in every De , partment are marked at ZEAL AN jV Prlo6S „, a ninißA| SPECIALLY CHEAP (JLOTHIfIw. SPECIALLY CHEAP «.^y. An « ' SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 153 & 160, ■ •iMii-atntt, if "■ The Juvenile Departmeat baa reoalved oloee attention, and parent! will find DURABILITY AND DURABILITY ' AND ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABItnT ECONOMY Combined i» the leading feature, In Bo^,v^ a/Xl Bulks geveralnewand oholoe styleaf are now being shown.



T\o not buy Books, Stationery, or Fancy ArUoloa {or presents until ion have teen FREDERICK MOUZKR'S Shop Window In Victorta-atwret (<x>rnor of Albert-street). Every thing marked In plain figures. All New, Oholoe, and Cheap. QPRINKLED -WntH WAXBB, BUT NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. The undersigned beiw nform no Publlo of Auckland and Country Settlors that at the late Sale ot MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He booame the Purchaser of all tbe QlotiiinQ WHICH WAS ONIV SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY WATER, BUT WHICH ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HIS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Aa the Premises are Small, a Speedy dearanoe most be effocted, so he Is NOW HOLDING A MONSTER SALVAGE SALE 07 THE SAME. Having Bought the Goods at a Ridiculously Low Zflgure, he is enabled to SACRIFICE THEM AT 1^" ANY PRICE. "«1 SPECIAL NOTICK.—Tho Goods we offer for oala aro Quite Fkkb prom Ant Damage by Fins, and are only Slightly Wet with Fresh Water, as an inspection will prove. A RARE CHANCE FOR HEADS JOB1 FAMILIES AMD WORKING MEN. J.~L BVY MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, QUBBy-STBEET I (Opposite MoArthub & Co.'b).