COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &o„ To-night. Opera House-" Diplomacy," 8 p.m. Masonic Hall-Mons. Blbron's Seleot Danoing Class for Adults, 7.30 p.m. ,__■■' .._., Lodge Pon_onby-OJdfcltows'na-l,Ponsonbr 'MMra-oHall. Newton-Mark Master Masons, s.°Tamea's church-Presbyterian Conference. P^oron "Tho Sabbath,"Mr John Buchanan, 'Newton Rifle Volunteers, HazoU's Riding School. 8.15 p.m. ....... Parnell Garrison Artillery, Parnell Hall, ..SO p.m. Auction Snlos. To-morrow. Messrs Voile and Bradley-Drapery, &c, at 11 o'clock. , Mr A, O. Steven-Drapery and Fancy Goods, Messrs E. and A. Isaacs-Ale, Stout, and Spirits, 11 a.m. Mi-Gabriol Lowls-English-made Furniture, 11 a.m. Mr G. W. Blnncy-Oleosrap-S and Steel En gravings, 11 a.m. Messrs B. Tonkß and Co.-Engtlsh Har moniums, 11 a.m. MrR.C. Oreo iwood-Fnrnituro and Eftccts, Manuka- Road, Paraoll, 11 a.m. Mr Alfrotl Backland-Storo and Fat Cattlo, Remuora Yards, 1 p.m. _______

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Malls will close as under :—

This Day. For Greymouth, nor Herald, at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heudo, Whangarei, and Kamo, por Clansmau, at 5 p.m. Thursday, Juno _. For Waltara and Southorn ports, por Hannah Mokau, at C a.m. For Watwero, Te Kapa. and Warkworth, per Rone Casey, at 10 a.m. Fori W*aitarn, Now I'lymouth, etc. per Argyle, For Herd's Point, etc., per RoWena, at 11 a.m, For London, via Rio de Janeiro, and Plymouth (per Tongariro, leaving Wellington Sunday, "rh Juno, per Tarawcra, at 11 a m. FoMnoney " orders, registered letters and newspapers, at " 10 o-in. Mail will bo duo at Plymouth on Thursday. 19th Ju'y. For Thames, per Kotomahana. at 4.30 p.m. For WhltlanU, por lona, nt 5 p.m. Friday. stit inst. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga and Opotlki, per Clansman, at sp.tr, Monday, lath Inst. For Tonga. Samoa, Tahiti, nnd Rarotonga, per Jaiet Nicoll, at S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-oftice, Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AocKL-SD-Thia evening, 1020; to-morrow morning, 10.41. Manukau Hkads—To-morrow morning, 1,0 i to-morrow afternoon, 1.21. . Kaipara H_ads—To-morrow morning, 2.0; to morrow afternoon, 2.21.

Sunset.—This evening—4.l6. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning—7.lo. Moon's Age.—Last Quarter, 6th, 11.44 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Tarawera, 8.8., Sinclair, from Sydney Clansman, s.b., Farquhar. from Tauranga Glenelg, b.b„ Scott, from Kawau

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENINQ. Monapouri, s. s.. Logon, for Sydney Waitoki, s.s., Crawfoid, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Carl Both: 1,0.0 cases oil, 25 cases turpen tine, 35 cases sewing machines. 33 cases scales, 24 cases tools, 47 cases axes, 50 kegs nails, 183 reels wire, 67 packaßes hardware, 200 caßes clothes pins, 50 barrelß beer, 35) cases cornflour. 200 cases saraaparilla, 106 cases drugß, 10 caseß tobacco, 85 coecs school slates, and sundrio3. Per Mailc: 0,000 oranges, 86 bales wool. Per Wotero—l,l9l sacks Canterbury potatoes, 20 tons Wood's flour, 3'jO sacks wheat, 130 sacks onions, 10 sacks peas.—G. S. Jakins.

EXPORTS.

Per Ferdinand, for London: 2.GIG cases gum, 177 casks tallow, 427 cases pearl shell, 16 bales cotton. 251 tons copra. 42 baloa hemp, 31 bales tow, 30 sacks bonc3,B bales leather, 250 bales llax, and sundries.

Inwards, Co»stwisk.—Norah. from Oreti Point, with a load ot machinery.

Outwards, Coistwise. — Margaret, for Omaha.

The schooner Sandfly arrived at Tonga, from this port, on May 10, a.ter an 8 dayß passage.

The brigantine Mynle was at Tonga on the IStli inst.

The brlganlinc Seaxull has entered out at the Castoms for llokianga, where she will load timber for Townaville.

The barque Notero was berthed at Queen street Wharf last evening, and commenced dis charging to-day.

The barque Ferdinand cleared at the Customs to-day for London, with a full general cargo, as per export list.

Repairs to the s.s. Gairlooh arc almost com pleted, and she will resume her running on tho West Coast very shortly. She was floated out Ot dock this morning, and towed alongside of the wharf by the as. Glenclg.

The s.s. Herald was docked this morning tor cleaning. '

Tho brigantlno Mar-hall S. arrived at Sydney from Auokland on May 21, tho passage having occupied three weeks. •

The barque Pak Wan arrived at Newcastle from this port on May 28.

The barque Cabarfci-b, which left Kaiparaon May 10, atrived at Sydney on May 25.

The schooner Eillan Donan arrived at Sydney on May 26, nineteen days from Mercury Bay.

The schooner Ma'.le came up harbour last evening. She left Tonga on May 18, and Eva on May 23. Had froah trodo winds to 26° S„ and thence head windß and fine weather till arrival. Passenger: Mr Blrkett.

The three-masted schooner Waratah was borthod alongside of the barque Loongana this morning, and commenced to tranship flour to the last-named vessel. The L-wngana goes to Sydney, and the Waratah to Pic ton.

The barque Carl Both csme up harbour last evening in tow of tbeAwhina, and berthed at the Railway Wharf. She left New York on January 15, and Wellington on May 29, ond was tnaide Little Barrier on the Ist inst. After that the passage was extended by calms and light winds.

The s.s. Clansmau arrived from Tauranga early tola morning. Passengers:—Mesdames Bodell, Boylan, Metcalfe, Baker, Misses Kelly, Humphries, Harvey, Dr. Dalzell, Mesei-Holl, J. Bodell. Whitelaw, C. A Baker, Chatfleld, Ashton, Moody, Pratt, and throe steerage. The Clan-man is tq leave for Whangarei at 6 this evening.

The s.s. Manapourileft for Sydney at 5 p.m. yesterday, with tho following passengers:— Suss Wilson, Mesdames Moßonald and 5 children. Stone. Holland, Marks, Tsine, Hold ship, Messrs Dodgshun, Severn, Holdship, Tatne. Bell (2), Stone. Clark, Logan, Eoßtham, Mfßlnie, Mercy, Hartman, Rev, Mr Dudley, Rev. J. S. Hill, Colonel Haultaln. 26 to the steer age, and through passengers from Southern pt-ts.

THE TARAWERA.

The s.s. Tarawera, Captain Sinclair, from Sydney, arrived at Queen-street Whaif to-day at 1.30 p.m. She left Sydney at 5 p.m. on the 29th ult., and encountered moderate head-wind from E. to E.N.E. throughout the passage. Passengers :-Mr and Mrs Richardson, Mrs and Master Wood, Mr, Mrs, and Mlsb Hay, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Captiln Petersen, Messrs Bloom, Dignan (2), Mason, Bennett, and 23 in the steerage. We are indebted to Mr D. Dalgleish, purser, for press parcels, reports, &c.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Oreti, ss„ Robertson, from Wanganui and Taranaki ... „_ .. Argyle, s.s, Daniels, from Waitara Rowena, s.s., Norbury, from Waltara

DEPARTURES.

Oretl, s.s„ Robertson, for Wanganui, via Tara naki

The s.s. Oreti arrived from Wanganui, via Taranaki, last night, with 40 head of cattle, 300 sheep, 1 horse, 0 casos and 3. kegs butter, and the following paßsoni-ors :-Meßß_ b Prince. Bain, Chlng, MUlward, Plynn, Edwards, Wilson, Culpan, Taylor. MclntOßh, Baller,_ Jones, Jen kins Noary, and five steerage. She left again for Wanganui, via Taranaki fairly patronised with passengera and cargo. _ , _, The Northern Company b steamers Argyle and Bowena arrived at 1 o'Uock to-day,with cargoes of stock.

LAUNCH AT THAMES.

(BY TKLEGRAPn-OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Thames, this day.

A email schooner of about 18 tons reaiater, bout to tho order of Messrs Mo Arthur and Co., for tho Samoa trade, and named the Lefoa. was launched this morning at Stone's yard, Short land.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.-Arrived: Manapourl. *«Sn Auokland, 6.50 a.m. The b.s. Arawata left /S FIU Isst^ght, vvlth 10 head cattle, 60 sheep, £&--J tow coair This morning at 8 o'clock the Stoa^o-rl left for Sydney: passenger: Mr W. P^KendaU; cargo; 450saoksoysters. Whanoabsi, this day.-Arrlved: Waltakl, Jrom Auckland, 7 a,m. N«w Plymouth, yesterday.-Arrlved: Roto. _t£%m_&nukau. 10.20 p.m. Sailed: Rotorua, tw Wellington, lMop.m. Wellinqtos, yesterday, - Sailed : Janet NlooU. tor the South; Suva, for Auckland, via intermediate ports. * Port Ohalmkbs. yeaterday. — Arrived: Triumph, us., from Lyttelton. Melboubue, June 2.-The Rotomaha-a aaUed this afternoon for the Bluffi

COMMERCIAL.

BVBirrao Star Office, this day. Messrs Richardson and Jackson sold to-day, by order of the mortgagee, house and grounds at Kawakawa for fIISO. The Cobden-street pro- DSrty was withdrawn until Saturday ne_it. The sale ot fruit and ornamental trees from Messrs Mason and Macdonald'snurseries will beheld on Friday next Messrs John Held and Co. sold.the residence of Messrs Clark, photographers, for the sum of m>. ••'■•;

Mr G. W. Blnney'a fruit sale was well at tended. Apples brought 6s Od to 9s Bd per case. ■WS-f&Mtag- of oleograpi« c d X theological, historical, descriptive and ru_al. Among tie first, conaplonousa.ro Dr. . Ch_-mers-^c_anKmthemghlands.;"SpMls^ Monks atSov_le7land"Cranmer at lraitors Gate/ There are also, portraits of Gladstone, Bright, nnd other English BtakMmen; atae.the CbeSeaSage (CarlyleF, ln middle l"?'.^.e"^ and Rhenish Bccnery, soripturo Illustration., cattle historic, and ocean views, also repreßen taUons of Sic marvels of the 18th century, and oiotureaof the Queen's residences. Mr Greenwood, to-morrow, sells household furniture at the White House. Manukau Road, Harnoll. I

Births.

GOODWILL.-Qn June __, at the residence of her mother (Mrs B. Butterwell), Ventnor, Mount Eden, Mrs C. H. Goodwill of a son. HOLROYDE-On June 2, at Devonport. North Shore, Auokland, Mrs Charles James Hoi royde of a son. PETERBON.-OH^Jima 1. at her residence, Exmouth-street, Newton, the wife of H, Peterson of a son; both doing well. SEABROOK,-On May 28, the wife of H. H. Seabrook of a daughter.

Marriages.

MaOLINTOCK-HEIGHWAY.-On May 26. at the residence ot the bride's father, Eden Ter race, by the Rev. J. Robertson. M.A., assisted by the Rev. W. J. L. Close, Thomas, fourth son of the late W. MoOlintock, formerly of Larue, Antrim, to Annie Coopar, youngest daughter of F. H. Heighway, formerly of Madeloy, Shropshire, England. WHARK-COLE.-On May 28, at the Regis trar's office, Auokland, John Whark, second son of John Whark, Wolrarapa, to M. A. Cole, second daughter of John Cole, Hawera,

Deaths.

NIMMO.—On May 7, on board R.M.S.S. Zea landla, James, eldest son of Mr James Ntmmo, of _Cdinburgh,Scotl___d ; aged2oyears. Interred at Honolulu. OGILVIE.—On June 2. at hor residence, Vie toria-street West, Isabella, the dearly beloved wife of John Ogllvle; aged. S8 years. The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow. June i, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully Invited to attend,

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1885.

For the oaniß that lacks aisietanoe, For the wrong that ntedt reiiitanos. For tht future in tie -itanca, And the cool that we cv -»■

Tin. objections of the New Zealand Government to the Federal Council Enabling Bill are likely to be met by the concessions of the Secretary of State and the Governments of the neighbouring colonies. The Bill as finally brought down by Earl Derby contains two new clauses, inserted for the purpose of satisfying the scruples of New South Wales and New Zealand. One of these clauses permits any federated colony to withdraw at its own discretion from the agreement, and the other permits its Legislature to over ride, so far as it is concerned, the past decisions of the Federal Council. Vic toria objects to the insertion of these clauses, while New Zealand thinks they do not go far enough, our Govern ment demanding, in addition, that no legislation of the Council shall be effective until afterwards adopted separ ately by the Legislature of each colony. Some correspondence has taken place with Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queens land, on the last-named proposal. That gentleman suggested, subject to the approval of Victoria, that the Bill might be so framed that any colony joining (if it joined on the condition of Federal Council legislation being final) would only be bound subsequently so far as its Legislature had approved of and adopted each separate Act of the Council. The Government of New Zealand have now signified that this proposal would be acceptable to them. It appoars to us a much better way of avoiding any dangerous interference with the perfect self-government of the colonies than that which is offered by Earl Derby's clause confer 'ing power to withdraw from the Council and annul federal laws within a colony. That proposal is, indeed, utterly im practicable, because it wov'd be fatal to forming a federal fleet or raising a federal loan, or any federal under taking involving the expenditure of money on joint account. Any colony could diminish the security for the debt or withdraw part of tho moans voted to pay the fleet.

Any colony whose Legislature adopted a federal measure committing it to an annual payment for any federal purpose would remain bound by that undertaking, and the Very fact of being so committed would tend to extinguish the desire for withdrawal. At the same time, the fact that no law passed by the Council will have any force in a colony until it has been re-enacted by the colonial Legis lature, is all the security we can pos sibly obtain for the integrity of our local autonomy, In many things—as for example mail contracts —the Lcgis lature of the day commits its successors to a continuous expenditure, and inability lo repeal, therefore, although it should produce caution in accepting a law, cannot be urged as a*fatal objec tion to its adoption when the Parlia ment of a colony has fully satisfied itself that the measure would be ad vantageous to the country. The inser tion of these clauses in tho Federal Council Enabling Bill will not finally commit New Zealand to federation, because the Imperial Bill contains a provision that the law is only to have force in any colony after adoption by the local legislature. But the Cabinet's approval of the Bill,subject to modifications made upon its own suggestion, would, we presume, imply that the Ministry are prepared to recommend the union of New Zealand with Australia in setting up the Council under the amended conditions.

The foundation stono of tho now Frco Library and Art Gallory will bo laid at threo o'clock tomorrow afternoon by His VVorthip tho Mayor, and tho Volunteers aro expected to furnish a guard of honor on tho occasion.

The polieo aro taking proceedings against Mr Hobort Stevenson, ,1,1., of Newton Road, for having obstructed tho trnmcara in Ponsonby last night, by driv'ng along tho Hue ahead of them in bin buggy. A charge of assaulting ono of tho {drivers by striking^him with his whip, is also lfkoly to arise out of tho samo incident.

Sales of Cambria, woro made today a 7s 9d.

The scow Noroh rcturnod from thojwrock of tbsThomasßusaollto-day with a full load, including the steamer's shaft, propeller, steam winches, machinery, etc. Tho boilor wosready for transhipment |when tho'Horah left, but it proved too large for tho accorao dation|available^on the scow. Fine woather prevailed during th.epa.sage up,

A fire broko out in tho Thames Hotel to day, but was discovered and promptly stamped out by Mr Stewart, who burned bis leg during tho process.

A lad named George Scott was admitted to the Hospital to-day suffering from a fractured leg. It appears that he was bring ing horses overland from Napier to Auck land, and was thrown at Cambridge, thus receiving the injury stated.

Mr Wm. Kelly, tho unsuccessful candi date at the late Tauranga election, has instructed Messrs Hesketn and Richmond, of this city, to proceed by petition against the return of Sir Bho.eh._n, on the ground of corrupt practices, Numerous allegations of breaches of the Act will, be made.

There are reasons for tho gravest sus picions that tho recent firo in Victoria street was not accidentally caused. Tho matter is .low in tho bond# of tho detectives, and if foul play has been at work, it is to bo hoped that the crime will bo sheeted homo to the perpetrator. No less than three of the unfortunates suffenrs by this fire woro uninsured.

Tho Band of Hope in connection with the Dovonport Presbyterian Church met last evoning. Thore was a good attendance of tho children and their friends. Suitablo addresses were given by tho minister of tho congregation and Mr D. Mitchell. Several songs and recitations by the children gave great pleasure to all, About fifty names were onrolled,

The objection made by the police to the renewal of the license of the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, to Mr Corcoran was on the ground that the house was ill-conducted, that drunkenness was prevalent on the premises, and that the house was frequented by persons addicted to drink. Mr Alex ander contended that there was no ground for the police report, seeing that a convic tion had never been obtained. It was the duty of the police to secure a conviction before making such charges against the proprietor. Constable Hutchinson, under examination, said that for a time there was drunkenness at the house. The report had reference to the period since Mr Corcoran had the transfer of the license. The house, ia his opinion, was very ill conducted.. The application was thereupon adjourned till Saturday next.

Mr J. A, Pond's valuable address, deliv ered at the meeting of the Auckland Institute on Monday evening, is published in cxtenso as a supplement to. tbe Juno number of the " New Zealand Farmer." The address covers a wide field, and dis cusses a number of subjects of special in terest to agriculturists, such as scientific fertilisation of the soil, average product of cereals, insect enemies and modes of cop ing with them, observation of the weather, mining and manufactures of the colony. Mr Pond speaks with the authority of a man of high scientific attainments and large observation, and no one can read his lucid remarks without being benefited, The June " Farmer" is now on sale at all booksellers, and at the Star office,

At. an extraordinary meeting of share holders of the Queen of Beauty G.M. Co. held yeßtcrday aftornoon, tho resolution regurdiug tho winding-up of the Company was confirmed. Mr 1). G, MacDonncll was appointed liquidator.

Sergeant Gillies, A.C, for many years stationed at To Awamutu, and who so dis tinguished himself in the capture of Winiata and other Maori outlaws, has been transferred to Mercer. A testimonial and a silver tea and coffee service havo been pre sented to him by tho residents of Te Awamutu,

Mr Soo, M.P., oF Now South Wales, has ust returned from n visit to tho Hot Lakes.

I.arrikinism continues as rampant as ever in Symonds-stroet, Surely, aftor all the complaints that have been made, the police might take some steps to check the nuisance

'At tho Inst weekly meeting of St. Andrew's Bible Class, tho Roy. Mr Carriok, on behalf of tho members and frionds, pre sented Mr W. Ferguson with a gold chain and pendant. In doing so, Mr Carrick ro ferred to Mr Ferguson's approaching de parture for Scotland, and testified to tho good fellowship which had ahvays existed between him and the members of his class. A conversazione in connection with St. Andrew's congregation will bo hold to-mor row evoning in tho Choral Hall to bid fare well to Mr Ferguson.

The clearing-out auction sale by Mr T. M. Jackson of goodß remaining on hand from tho late Oriental Fair took place at tho Choral Hall yostorday, and realised £30. This makes tho total rosult of the fair £1,350.

Tho question of tho proposod Sailors' Homo has again been roviver). It was agreed at the Harbour Board mcoting yes terday, on Mr Reid's motion, that_ the matter of tho resorve and its relationship to tho Costley logacios bo referred to the Finance and Logal Committees to report upon.

Mr Waring, painter, of Point Chevalier, while painting a two-story shop in Union -1?troot yesterday, slipped from tho parapet and foil to tho ground, a distance of 18 feet. Ho landed on his feet, and sustained a frac ture of tlio small bonoa of both ankles,

Tho quostion of allowing Mr D. E. Mc- Donald ono quarter's salary on his retire ment, in consideration of his thirteen years' services, was brought up at tho Harbour Board yosterday afternoon. Tho Chairman moved the resolution, and Mr D. 11. McKonzio supported tho proposal, which was strongly opposed by Mr J, M. Clark and MrGoTdio, and was ultimately rejected by a decided majority.

Among those who left for Sydney by the Manapouri last evoning wore Colonel Haul tain (who goes to ropresont Now Zealand at the welcome to tho New South Wales con tingent on their return from tho Soudan), Archdeacon Dudley, Roy. J. S. Hill, and Mr G. Holdship.

" Diplomacy " at tho Opera House is a genuine and unqualified success, and the audiencos which nightly witness it fully appreciate tho dramatic treat with which they are regaled. Lastnighttherewasancther capital houso, and tho applauso was .inter mittent from boeinning to ond of tho perfoimanco; while, at the closo of the socond act, Messrs Wybort Reive, J. B. Steele, and R. Stewart, and Miss Alice Deorwyn recoived an enthusiastic call bo foro the curtain. Tho same " bill " will bo prc.-onled to-night.

At tho solicitation of tho Gospol Tom poranco Mission, it has been arranged to repoat tho annual gathering programme performed by members of Band of Hopo in St. James's Hall on Queen's Birthday, Members aro requested to attond the prac tico this evoning in tho Newton Congrega tional School, nt 7.30

Tie first of tho Ponsonby " At Home's " will beholdon I. ridayoveningnoxt. Intend ing members who havo not as yet applied for tickots should not fail to do so at otico, us tho Committee havo decided to limit the number. Memboi-R aro remindod that tboir ad,illusion cards must bo produced at tho

Tho dispute between tho Frozen Moat Company and Harbour Hoard on tho subject of whnrfagoaccomniodation is still unsettled. Tho Board has roforrod Messrs Whitakcr and Russoll to their previous letter, in which thoy state that they did not think it noco. ■ sary to provide further wharf and shod accommodation at tho Hallway Wharf at prcsont, but tho Board woro taking steps to hivefuturodcop water accommodation when required.

At tho mooting of thoOnehunga Borough Council on Monday, tho Town Clerk was instructed to draft n potition to the Govoraor to onlnrgo tho borough by taking in a portion of the foroshoro. An applica tion from P, McCarty to remove stono from the Recreation Reserve was rofuscd. Tenders woro received for concreting the footpath at. tho corner of Queen and l'lincos Street, but the Council considered tho cost too great. In roply to Sir Julius Vogel's circular, it was decided to send a roply that the Council prefors to remain as at prcsont. Tho Council's credit balanco was stated at JL'.luS 7s lid, with liabilities amounting to £555 8s -Id. Tho Council then roaolvcd itsolf into tho Local Board of Health for tho purpose of considering Dr. Scott's account of fcos for ropo. ting cases of infectious disease, Somo of theso roporis woro mado during tho timo that Dr. Scott was Mayor. Tho Board,nftor somo -Uncus sion.dooidod on rocommondingthopaymonli of tho account in full.

A coroner's inquest on John Nairn, tho Inmate of tho Old Mon's Refuge who died at tho Hospital on Monday from tho offocts of self-inflicted wounds, took placo at tho Hospital yestorday, Tho modical evidence showed that tho causo of death was tho shock and tho loss of blood. Tho iury re turned a vordict to the offoct that tho docoasod died from a wound inflicted by his own hand whilo labouring under aberration of tho mind.

Tho first of tho sorics of balls for tho soason was hold last ovoning in Waite's Public Hall, Mount Eden, and was very fairly attended. Theso select dancing parties aro under tho managomont of Mr Waito, Mr Reed (musician and violinist), and nn able M.C. It is proposed to con tinue those soloct dances ovory Tuesday ovoning during tho winter, commoncing at eight o clock, and closing proclsoly at ton. It is also proposed to give nn hour's in struction to ypung porsons inoxperionced in tho pleasing art from seven till eight o'clock on danco evenlngß.

Tho regular monthly meeting of tho Cnion-strcot Wesloyan Band of Hopo was hold on Monday night. There was a modoratoly good attendance, and the con ductor occupiod the chair. A number of readings and rocitatlons woro given by mombers and friends, and a very pleasant mooting was closed with tho Bonediction by tho Chairman. Somo six new members signed tho pledge at the close of the mooting.

Punctual to date as usual, and reploto with tho latest information, " Gardner's Penny Timo Table" for Juno was issued yesterday to tho public, It ia now on salo at all tho stationers', together with the handy " Monthly Diary,"

The prop:sal to incroaso the length of tho now Calliope Dock by 100 feot was discussed at tho meeting of the Harbour Board yes terday afternoon, Tho Mayor stated, on the authority of Mr Errington, that the total cost of the work, including the ad ditional length of 10 J feot, and the increased pumping power necessary, would como within the proposed £120,000. Mr C'ark said that according to prosont plans the dock would havo a greater depth of water on tho sill, but would not be so long as the Fitzroy Dock, Sydney. It was agreed, on Mr Clark's motion, "That there lo pre pared a dotailcd estimate of tho extra cost of machinery required, and a separate es timate of lengthening the dock now, and lengthening the dock after completion,"

There was a large attendance of members and visitors, among whom were a number of ladies, at the meoting of St. David's Mutual Improvement Society, held last evening in the School-room. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev. T, M. Eraser (Pre.-i1' dent), Mr Angus presided. The literary business consisted of a sketch of Long fellow, with readings and reoitetlons from his works, Mr Blackrnan opened the pro ceedings with an essay on "Longfellow— his claims as a poet, and the several causes of his popularity." Recitations were given by Mr J. Renner, from "Tales of a Way side Inn ;" by Mr Angus, from " Evange lino i" and by Mr Thomas Knight, "The Village Blacksmith." Mr John Earle gave an address on the true method of criticism. The evening was pleasantly passed, and general satisfaction expressed both by members and visitors,

Consols are down to 98_ ; New Zealand securities have risen from 1 to 2 per cent.

The war fever is abating, Only one Volunteer presented himself at Wellington School of Instruction, which was opened yesterday.

Mr Goblinsky, landlord of the City Hotel, is seriously ill, through the bursting of a bloodvessel.

There are 145 persons in Mount Eden Gaol, and 327 in the Wha'u Asylum.

The usual weekly practice of " St Paul," last night by the Choral Society was highly satisfactory. The orchestra and chorus numbered over 150. The concert is to be held on June 16th, find .promises to be ono of tho best rendered by tho Society.

As showing the recklessness of insurance agents in seeking commissions, Mr Ryan, bootmaker, of Victoria street, asserts that only a day or two before Monday', fire an agent called at his shop and unsuccessfully attempted to persuade him to insure his place for what he considered five times its value,

A meeting of the Auckland Coursing Club, for tho purpose of paying over the prizos won at the recent coursing meeting, was held lout night in Robson's Dining Rooms, Mr A. E. Isaacs (Presidont) occupy ing the chair. The rules having been re ferred for revision to tho Committee, upon the motion of Mr T. McEwin, the President handed over his gold cup and a cheque for £5219a 3d to Mr W, F. Buckland, tho winner of the first prize at the coursing meeting. In making the presentation, ho said that ho had little doubt but that the best dog won. They had imported a gentleman as judge, who he believed had given great ' satisfaction, and he had now great pleasure in presenting the gold cup and cheque to Mr W. F. Buckland. Mr Buckland said ho was proud, indeed, of having won the cup ; much more so than of having won the cheque attached to it; not that ho was satisfied that the best dog had won, for ho thought he had a better. But Chloe was a very good bitch, and it would take them all their time to put her out. In presenting the second prize (£26 10s) to Mr J. McCabo (owner of the runner-up, East Lynne), tho President said that a stronger supporter of coursing could not be found. Tho other prizes wero then dis tributed as follows:—M, Dervon and R. McDonald, £15 17s 9d each ; J. McCabo, jun,, J. McCabo, sen,, and Abernethy, £8 16s 8d each; M. Hognn, J. Abbott, Watson, VV. Percival, Chormside, and Saunders, £4 8s 4d each ; total, £154 4s M. It was decided with regard to the Puppy Stakes, which are to be run in July next, that entries should be made at a time to bo fixed before the end of June.

Tbe third anniversary of the Guiding Star Lodge, No. 11,1.0. G.T., was celebrated by the usual tea meoting and concert on Mon day evening at the Ellerslie Hall. The tea meeting was a great success, no less than four relays having to be attended to. The after mooting was presided over by Bro. Longbottom, G.W.S , when tho following programme was rendored with satisfaction to all: —Pianoforte duet, Misses Adams ; addrosß, Chairman ; glee, " Who Will O'er the Downs,"Marson family ; song, " Jessie's Dream," Sis. Cottingham; recitation, "Skying tho Copper," Bro, Walker; duot, "Very Improper," Mr W, and Miss Marson ; song, " Dreamland," Sis. Light foot; recitation, "The Madman," Mr C. Marson ; duot, piano and violin, Miseea Adams; address, G.W.C.T. Hill; song, " Silver Rhine," Mies Marson ; duet, " Lar board Watch," Sis. Cottingham and Mr Marson; recitation, " The Auld Sark Sleeve," Bro. Robertson ; song, " Wrecked and Savod," Mr Marson; song, " The Land lady's Ditty," Mr Adams (encored); glee, "The Sparkling Water," the Marson family; recitation, " Bingon," Bro. Mor gan ; song, "A Night with tho Baby," Mr W. Marson (encored); eong, " The Heart Bowed Down," Mr Marson j farce by four ainatours; concluding with the National Anthem,

Tho Auckland Timber Xjompany, offer cheap job lots of useful tlmcer previously to stock-taking, and wi'l deliver free at North Sbore districts lots o( over 3.033 feet. How to Get Sick.—Kxpos. yourself day and night, sit too much without exorcise, work too hard without rest, doctor all tbe timo, take all the vile nostrums advortlsed. and then you will want lo know

How to Get Wki,i„—Which Is answored in three words—Tako Hop Bittere! Head,

Concrete.—Why havo timber buildings whnu concreto ones are so cheap, dry, and oan bo eroded quickly . On sale. Hydraulic Lime Uricks, Kn.lt and Fresh asntl, Pipes, Sec. J.W will meet customer* from 1 to 3 (except Satur dtiy t<>. to kivo free Information on concrete.— J. Wilson & Co.. Customs-street West, opposite Uloo-on's Hotol.-(ADVT.|

THE MACGREGOR.

The _.s. Glonolg returned from Kawau this morning early with Captain Macgregor and others who have been employed in connec tion with tho lloatingof the s.s. Macgregor. Wo learn that the hulk Gazelle, which had lillod with water on Saturday, was pumped dry on Sunday night. Thon several attempts were made to got the Mac- Gregor further ashore, but with a small measure of success. An effort was made last night to cast her over on tho opposite side to that on which sho now lies, in order to givo the diver access to a hole caused by the rocks, but this had to be abandoned, Tbe Macgregor now lies with her bow to wards tho shore. At high tide her forward ond is about a foot above water, while her stern is submerged. As tho tides were "taking off," Captain Macgregor decided to postpono furthor operations for a fort night, whon advantage will bo taken of the spring tides. Ho loft Mr Blackwell in charge, nnd returned to Auckland in the Glonolg. ■

THE SOUTHERN CROSS PETROLEUM WORKS.

CifEisTCiiurton, this day. The directors of the Southern Cross Potroleum Company have received tho fol lowing tolegram from their works:—" On Friday last the depth of the bore was 260 ft, boring through tho samo stratum. The rock is soft. Oil is showing; freely in the rock. Gas is coming in such quantities as to bo troublesome,

AUCKLAND LIBERAL ASSOCIA TION.

A of.nkral mooting of the above Associa tion was hold last night In tho Temperance Hall, the President (Mr H. D. Farnall) in the chair.

Cobhespondew-e.—Letters were recoived from Sir George Grey, the Secretary of the Helen.ville Liberal Association, the Secre tary of tho Patriotic Party, Christchurch, enclosing copy of Land Tax petition with signatures received to samo, and regretting that tho petition did not embrace Income Tax ; and from Secretary Amalgamated Joiners' Society, Christchurch, also for warding copy of Land Tax petition with signatures attached. Accounts, etc.—Accounts wore received and passed for payment, and contracts let for printing 200 copies of resolutions,, 1,000 copies ofjPremier's address, and 1,000 copies of Mr Duffus's paper, "A State Bank." It was resolved to sell the Premier's address at 2d per copy, and to forward him 100 copies for private use. Land Tax Petition.—The Secretary re ported what progress had been made in ob taining signatures to this petition, and stated that copies of it, together with cir culars, had been sent to 38 kindred socie ties, trados and labour councils, etc.—lt was resolved to havo these petitions re turned on or before tho 25th inst.

Review,—Mr Duncan reviewed tho work of the Association sinco its formation, and in tho course of his address dwolt upon tho duties of Liberals, and the principles which should over guide and distinguiih them. Local Option.—Upon this subject it was resolved " That the President and Secretary be requested to draft a copy of petition to be circulated for signatures and presented to the House of Representatives and Legis lative Council, praying them to so amend and reform the lavy that .every person on the electoral roll of the colony shajl have the right and power to vote for local option, and election of licensing commissioners, and that females over 21 years of age, although not owning property, shall also have a vote for local option." The question of division of districts for local option purposes was postponed for consideration till next meet ing. This concluded tho proceedings,

TELEGRAMS.

Effects of Temperance Agitation.

Chbistchdrch, this day.~At Christ' church North East licensing meeting yestei • day, the Chairman expressed pleasure at the marked diminution in the drinking habits of people, a. shown by the police re ports. The Inspector said he attributed it to the recent activity in temperance affairs. Christchurch, this day.—During the year ending April 30th, there were 149 con. victions more tor drunkenness' than during the previous year.

Resignation of Mr Grigg.

Ashburton, this day. —Mr Grigg, M.H.R., has resigned his seat in the Bouse1)

Dunei-IN, this day.—Miss Sparry, of Wellington,' has been entrusted with the task of painting a portrait of Mr Macan drew, to be placed in tbe University H»u

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY, CABLK.-COP-1-iaH'.r.)

(Received Juno 3rd-10.30 a.m.) Obituary.

LoNDO-t, June 2.—Lady Hughos, wife of Sir Walter Watson Hughes, a discoverer of 1 the' Wallaroo and other copper mines in South Audralia, is dead. (Received June 3rd—11.15 a.m.) Australian Grapos In London. London, Juno 2,-The grapes per steamers Orient <?nd Pekin have averaged 7s 6d per case. Tlio Adelaide Loan. It is expected thpt the Adelaide loan will be above par. English Tenders for Colonial Work. Fifteen tenders have been received for the construction of a new biidgo over the Hawkesbury River, Kow South Wales. The tenders havo been referred to a com mittee of engineers for consideration. Gigantic Strike of Ironworkers. London, June 2. —One hundred thousand Ironworkers are out- on strike in the United States. Statues for Sydney Art Gallery. The series of busts of distinguished Eng lish statesmen which have been executed for the Sydney Art Gallery by Mr Woolnor, R.A., being now completed, the statues will be shipped to Australia at once.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA.

ISSUE OF A BLUE BOOK

The Proposed Arbitration

(BY cable.— copyright.)

Londok, June 1. The " Daily News " today states that King Christiau of Denmark has been requested by England to arbitrate between that country and Russia on the Afghan question, and His Majesty lias consented to act ia that capacity.

A second Blue Book on the Afghan ques tion has been issued, tho tenor of which dis plays the unyielding attitude of Russia, and the feebleness shown by Lord Granville in the parleying on that difficulty.

THE OPENING OF PARLIA MENT.

The Hinemoa Takes Northern

Members.

(by telegram—own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. It is probable the Government steamer Hinemoa will lea.c hero on Thursday for Onehunga to bring down the Northern members of Parliament for tho opening of the session on the 11th inst.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPIt.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day, Martha Extended (Waihi).—The payable return of 240Jozs of retorted gold has been obtained for the last weeks' operations. Cambria.—Tho lode in tho face of the eastern drivo at No. 3 level manifests a considerable improvement, and ono of the veins of which it is composed carries mineral and shows colours of gold. It- is cidont that tho descending shot of gold cannot now bo far distant. Moro Specimens from tho Cambria. The underhand slope at tho intermediate level yielded 3501bs of specimens this morn ing, A good show of gold remains in tho roof. Waiotaui.—Tho monthly cloaning-up for this Company took placo yesterday, when 2770zs retorted gold woro obtained fr.om 211 tons general stuff. Waitekauui, — Kiely, tributer, has crushed 100 tons of quartz for tho excellent return of 2750zs gold.

Improved Crushing Ai-pliances.- The propriotois of the Sutro claim, Karanga hake, have erected a Baxter stone-crusher, Mackay amalgamating paw, and a settler in connection with tho Hauraki battery, and by theso moans they expect to save 20 por cent, more gold and silvor than is ex tracted by tho ordinary crushing process. Thames Golden Crown.—The manager has oponed a chamber at the westward sido of tho now shaft at No. 2 level, and in doing so obtained about lOlbs specimens yester day from the mineralised lodo discovered thoro. It is probable that prospecting works will bo begun on both the lodes now in hand before the sinking of the shaft is re sumed.

LitiHTiKa Mines uv Ei.eotkicitv, —Mr Princo. electrician, inspoctod tho Cambria mine yesterday with tho view of arranging for the illumination of tho underground workings by electricity. Tho system which ho proposes to introduco is a spocial adap tation of tho Swan incandescent light to mining purposes. He bolioves that a saving of £20 per month can bo offected in tho cost of lighting tho mino, and ia confi dent that if tho electric light is once intro duced, it will find favour with the owners of mines throughout tho district. Tun Hodson Company's Liquidation.— Tbe liquidator of tho Hobaon Company has ovorcome one of tho greatest dillicultios in having prevailed upon Air Comer to give a transfer of tho title of tho mine and battery, which have hitherto boon withheld. Those valuable properties will now bo realised upon, and if sold to advantage, it is possible that the shareholders may receive a small dividend.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor and Mr Duncan, J.P.)

Drdnk,—Two porsons were puniehod. Darceny. — Ueorge Murphy and Hdward Adlein were charged with .stealing two dozen wine bottles from tho residence of Ada Mandol, of Venus Villa, Grafton Road. — Prisoners pleaded not guilty.-Constable Hobaon arrested tho prisoners.—Ada Mandel deposed that pri soners called at her villa yesterday morning, and asked for bottles. They woro refused. Thoy used very bad language, and said thoy would havo them, or they would pull the houso down over her head — Prisoners said they woro en gaged by Miss Mandel to chop wood, and she gave them a glass of brandy. They wanted the bottles tor chopping tho wood,—Sophy Pearson, an Inmate, dopojed that prisoners were most outrageous; broke Into tho wine cellar, and ordered the servant to make them tea and toast.—Sergeant Donnelly gave evidence and produced the bottles.—Seven days' im prisonment. Destroying a Mirror.—John Con_idino was charged with breaking a mirror, value £10, the liroperty of T. T. Anderson, oa the 2_th ult.— temandod until Friday.

Striking a Wife.—John Frederick Johnson was again brought up on a charge ot violently assaulting his wife, Daisy Johnson, on tho 25th May.—Prisoner said he knew norbing about it —Constablo Hutchinson deposed that Johcson resided at the NonU frhore, and was a man o' intemporato habits. He arrested prisoner on tho information of the woman.—Daisy Johnson, who was in a very weakly state, doposed that her husbandcamo homo drunk and st-uck her violently on the head with toinohardstib- Btanoo. She fell sens-lees, and v\hen sho rose she was covered with blood. He was repeatedly beating her but had rover before seriomly attacked her. Sho did not wish to punish him. It wa3 all through the drink.—Dr. Dawson stated that the woman had a wound at the back of her bead, but she refused to permit him to examino her. He saw the wound yesterday, and it was dangerous, but if she took care of herself sho might recover. The woman was very nervous.-By His Worship: The man occasionally worked. His wife was in receipt of remittances from England. — His Worship told prisoner he was a fit BUbjeot for the blue ribbon.—Prisoner said ho haa lour young children.—The V*ife wished for a pro hibition order against her husband, and protec tion from his Uowb.—JPiiaonor was willing to do anything rather than go t_ prison The prohibition order was granted, and prisoner, on his promise to reform, was discharged. Driving Sheep.—John Rist was oharged with a violation of the by-laws by driving a number at sheep through Queen street at 10 ' a.m. on the 39tb April.—Constable Hansen gave evidence.—Mr Browning appeared in defence. —John Borratt deposed that the sheep got round his tram-car, and he was detained four minutes in Queen street,—Mr Browning produced a permit granted to Mr Alfred Backland, The sheep unfortunately got scat tered, being frightened I y larrikins and dogs on the wharf, and Hist had done his bestin the matter. -John Rist deposed that ho had driven sheep lor years tor Mr A. Buckland. The route was by the reclamation and Parnell. They were interfered with by the circus, and broke away, and when broken there is no .topping sheep—Other evidence was taken and Mr Browning's address.—Tho Benoh deolded that the polioe had done their duty in the matter, but as there was no intention to break the law, the case -was dismissed.

A Wise Deacon.—"Deacon Wilder, J wa nt you to tell me how you kept yourself and family so well the past season, when all the re_t of ub nave been sick bo much, and have had the doc tors running to us so often." " Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. I used Hop Bitters in time, and kept toy family well, and saved large doctors bills. Four shillings' wbrth ot It kept us all well and able to work all tho time, and I will warrant It has coat you and most of the peignbours £10 to «100 apiece to keep slok the same time. I fancy you'll tako my medicine Sjio.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

A PKO he 'nata session of the Auckland Presbytery took place at St. Andrew's Church at 10 a.m. this morning. Present— The Rev. J. Wacky (Moderator), Rev. 1. Somervillo (Clerk), Revs. D. Runciman, A, Carrick, Munro, Macnicol, S. J. Neill, T. McKenzie Fraser, Boyd, Riddel, McCallum. Norrie, and Bruce, and Mr Batger and Mr Dinwiddie elders. . The Rev. Mr Dunn in Trouble. A communication was obtained from the Pokcno and Pukekoho Church agreeing to tho Rev. T. W. Dunn obtaining leave of absence for six months or more, for the purpose of visiting Great Britain. It was stated that Mr Dunn bad obtained leavo to go homo to visit his mother four months ago, and he had not yet left Now Zealand, having been lecturing in the South on physiognomy. Tho Clerk read a telegram from Mr Paterson, Secre tary to tho Church Extension Committee, as follows :—" Sorry no man availablo for Hamilton. Presbytery ought enjoin Dunn return. Absurd lecturing through country, neglocting charge. "—The Rev, Mr Runciman said Mr Dunn had got leave of absence by an appeal to the feelings of the Presbytery, and had, instead of 'going home, been lecturing on physiognomy. This was a course of action that the Presbytery could not overlook. He had deserted his charge, and had committed a breach of ecclesiastical law— fugitation, he thought. Tho Clerk said that it was not fugitation,but misrepresentation.—Tho Rev, Mr Runciman moved that Mr Dunn be called to appear before tho Presbytery on the first Wednesday of July, to give an account of his conduct in not visiting Britain in accordance with the tenor of his application for leavo of absence.—The Roy. Mr Somervillo seconded. — The Roy. Mr Macnicol said that ho considered tho motion of tho Rev. Mr Runciman scarcely wise. They had no evidence that what was stated against Mr Dunn was true, and would it not be better to wait till after the expiry of tho six months ?—Tho Key, Mr Munro said until tho ond of the six months ho did not think they could deal with Mr Dunn. If he did not return at the end of that term, they could ' cite him for breach of duty. He moved an amendment that no action be taken till after the expiry of the leave of absence.—The Rev. Mr Mc- Callum thought that a telegram should be sent to Mr Dunn, warning him that the Presbytery would deal with him summarily if ho did not return at tho end of »ix months. —The Rev. Mr Somerville said he had reason to believe that when Mr Dunn applied for leave to go home to see his aged mother, ho had matured his plans for a lecturing tour round the colony. He had had a number of tickets printed here : " The great lecture by the Rev. T. W. Dunn." Ho said that Mr Dunn had been guilty of mis representation, and should be called to the bar of the Presbytery. _ The Rev. Mr Run ciman then amended his resolution, so that it read " The Presbytery, having reason to believe that the Rev. T. \V. Dunn has not availed himself of the leave granted by the Presbytery on the Ist of February for six months to visit Scotland, but that he is still in New Zealand, resolve to adjourn till the first Wednesday of July," and that in tho event of the Clerk finding that Mr Dunn is still in New Zealand, he be in structed to cite Mr Dunn to appear at the said meeting on the first Wednesday of July." This motion found universal favour, and the amendments were withdrawn, the resolution boing unanimously adopted. Hamii_to>*. — The Rev, Mr Boyd, of Epsom, was appointed to preach at Hamil ton for two Sundays.—The Presbytery ap proved of the action of the Cleik in recom mendingtotho Church Extension Committee tho romoval of Mr Raeburn from Hamilton to Wairoa (llawko's Bay.) Howick. —A committee was appointed to visit Howick and to confer with parties, and to ondoavour to arrive at an amicable settlement of difficulties, and report at noxt mooting. Tacranoa.—llev. Mr Neill reported that tho commis&ion had inducted Mr McT_.onr.an at Tauranga, Hour or Meeting.—lt was agreed to send down to tho Kirk Sessions the question as to whether tho hour of meeting should bo changed from morning to evening, and roport at next meoting of Presbytery. This was all tbe business.

THE WELLINGTON JEWEL ROBBERY.

(BY TELEGRAPH—I-ESS ASSOCIATION,)

Christchurch, this day. The man Allendale, arrested on tho charge of being concerned in the jewellery robbery at Wellington, was brought up at the R.M. Court to day. Threo watches which ho had pawned in Christchurch were identified by Mr Rash, an employee of Mr Jonnes's, as part of the stolen property, and prisoner was remanded to Wellington,

HARBOUR IMPROVEMENTS.

Proposals by tho New Harbour

Engineer.

At tho meeting of tho Harbour Hoard yes terday afternoon, a lengthy report on pro posed harbour improvements was submitted by Mr John McGregor, tho newly-appointed Harbour Enginoor. Ho made a number of recommendations respecting proposed and existing works, and then proceeded:— Before submitting definite recommenda tions on tho subject of wharf and shed ac commodation, I am of opinion that a general plan of harbour improvements should be considered, and that all future estimates of wharves and shipping facilities generally should form part of a clearly defined scheme for tho conservation and improvement of the harbour as a whole At present I can only indicate briofly the direction in which I think the Auckland Harbour should bo dealt with for tho purpose of converting it into one of tho best commercial harbours in theso colonies, capable of accommodating the modern type of Jocean-going steamers, in addition to the great variety of sailing ships and steamers that must always con tinue to bo used in the coasting and inter colonial trade of Now Zealand. With the above object in view, a permanent quay frontage line should bo laid down on the south side of the Auckland Harbour, start ing from Okahu Point, with a slight concave curve towards the sea, to a point nearly opposite Resolution Point; from thence along the 4J fathom depth in a straight line up the harbour to a point opposite Freeman's Ray, and from thence by a slight convex curve to join the projecting reef opposite Ponsonby Point, The eastern and western ends of this fiontago in shallow water should be formed of half-tide training walls, only, but the straight line from opposite Resolution Point to the spit at the western side of Freeman's Bay could be made a very fine wharf frontage, with an avorage depth of 25 feet along the whole length of 13,200 Hn. feet at low water. Behind this main quay, an eastern, central, and western tidal basin would be formed, enclosing the natural bays along the fore shore, and provided with such wharves, jottios, cranes, and goodß sheds as the trade of the port from time to time required. I have no hesitation in saying that the most important work for im proving Auckland harbour is the establish ment of the frontage lino sketched out in this report, Nearly all the works at prcsentedconstructed in the harbourare pro jected from the foreshore at right angles to the ebb and flood tides, interrupting the cur rents that should bo made to do useful work in scouring and maintaining deep water berths along a training wall and quay frontage following approximately the natural configuration of the harbour, and. guiding the currents instead of intercepting them. The present railway approach to the port of Auckland does not encourage extension of tidal basins and deep-water 1 wharves to the eastward of Mechanics' Bay, but if ever the'railway comes round by Hobson's Bay, entering the city from the eastern end, the conditions would be com pletely altered, and the railway connect tions to the wharves, jetties, ond goods sheds could then be made very perfect at this end of the harbour. Before the next Board meeting I hope to be able to submit a general plan showing definitely the line of quay frontage that, in my opinion, should be adopted, the areas of tidal basins, the positions of the entrances, extent of wharf accommodation with available depths of watef. and such reclamation works as may be found absslutely necessary for railway and road approaches." Amongst other im provements, Mr McGregor recommends that the steam ferry tee should consist of a floating pontoon oonnected by means of a hinged bridge, and rising and falling with the tide. Its position should be between Queen-street wharf and the proposed No 1 jetty. Estimated cost, £2!.5. 'Two jetties are proposed from Quay-street, one being 400 feet long and 70 feet wide, and the othor 30 feot long by GO feet wide.

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ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING.

City East L*cct>«Siv -" '";' ■ Tire annual toeoUne of - ' ; ;*- ; Licensing District Tl - M 1 M y : *a& -■■' Court at neon to-day. jil^M'-'-'' Joseph Newman (Chairman) j £T *"* ' B. Hill, J. Buchanan, and\ Cotter appeared on behalf 0 f *_. t• ' • " Victuallers' Association, and Mr,* 4 tendent Thomson rep. egenteH ~ "■»*--* There was a large aCfioft^ Victuallers and of the geS gj Mased a-terestwasms^^; Thomas Evans, Globe TW^i for transfer to J. T HuS ' %•*■ ' - for applicant. Temporary wir Cott<»-••'■' permanent. y Wan«fw _u<j e Patrick Kelly, Provincial Hotel V to James Lang. Mr Earl f_» ' **?*-* Mr Thomson said the pX_!M^t - tion. Transfer granted dn° &J* Hugh Mcllhone, Queen's -.«_._.\.:' transfer to G. Y. Dennis! ifc(L Ho**V , applicant. Transfer gtanted r --* tiois^r-saS^' MrJThomsonsaid this _C^,_SW go ng alteration, and fi« &U^ being provided. The house S^ conducted. The Chairman Sh*!?** in this hotel was all tßaU_%> Renewal granted. d hi^iH , Harry Bennett, Clarendon Hotir; "., cation for renewai. Mr CoW*. ®_!'appli- cant. Mr Thomson said three-*? ***. had been provided. The rh_.T W' eBC,P" there were one or two divisions ft ■'_*•■■"■ which the Committee would n 0K 6 **- being m accordance with thaTr? Thomson said he understood tL rwT ' tee required the partition^ tSfiT^r The Chairman : Yes. Mr Gitf» doira' that the proper course to adopt wM judicial interpretation of the AZz.- Bta the word " bar" in the Act MB* _< by a Court. It was not for eve^to* Committeo to decide what W,^fe* not a bar, and it wag left to tn«T„__!m authority to tell if a publican EftSW theASt, TheChairmaCSe'lfc had been gone into fully tiffSSft: considering tbe matter of urateßik.- The Committee last yTfJ**. fused to renew the license 'u_l_t the- upstairs bar were reinov^S the same would be done in rajaS!.* 1 diviaionsinthebars, Mr (J.t(»^ffi.' was what was a rule of thumb. tvSi), > present Commissioner decided _«___*£! one side of Queen street might not bsSf out en the other. Last yeVoSiK tho street upstairs bars were allowed SiS on the other they were disallowed &S mitted that the interpretation sho^S left to the Committee The ChairmijS the Committee considered th 4 InSS r tion clear enough that a barshoalilS of one room opening on. the street,'*' Mtfi Hesketh appeared for the owner; aid _*S ' for a definition of the meantagofwijifer The Chairman replied tl_atVsS partitions in a room it Wonlife H into rooms. Mr Hesketh said hs did s| think the Committee had power"tom_k_ I those conditions with'the licenses. "DM _I j understand that if these 'conditions* Wm ! not complied with the license wonld_ot__ ! granted. The Chairman replied ffifeaj the intention of the Committee.. MtQjttet said in giving that definition ttw'didS I intend altering the definition given" by th» I Legislature. The Chairman qnoteS^o. 63 with reference to the objecton-to the granting of a license, Mr' Cotter read from section 81 a Hat of tho objections to tho granting of a license.".^ pointod out that the division in.tsrswjj not a specified cause of objection.*?* Ho Chairman said that the Committee aado tho condition because, they consider^ It within the interpretation of the vc!»ok They were prepared to gr^nttbeiiceiiww thoso conditions. Mr Cotter. 'said* he thought a test case should h__vo be__'i_k__ in the first instance, Renewal gquitfti; '• J. Caffrey, Auckland Hotsl, «M__t-_i for renewal. Mr Thompson saSf^t it ' would bo seen by the report that the 1.0.8' required renovating. The. _ros<SjjEws. unfortunate inasmuch as Mr w«njxl|mjl| had blocked up tho windows of:six bed rooms, and rendered them practically ase ; less. The licensee had o'tJy-a ebortisaift and could not do much unless the'ia^wss extended. Mr Cotter for applicant, Tip Chairman said a long petittep agaiiist thp granting of this license had bwri liaceii.K!, and he would ask the -Clerle::-i»Vread ' it. Mr Cotter objected to the Com mittee taking any cognisance -of ■ tjij 1 petition, It was informal as all the name. were on a separate piece of-paper rtothtf on which tho body of the petition -wm written. It was quite possible that lis signatures had been obtained for a petition favouring tho rene**._l of the license, Ea [ sides the Act required that all names to petitions should have certain ■ particulate apponded to them, and that the*iiu»oi . without such particulars should ibeibitk out. Therefore all three names should bo struck out. The Chairman said the: _oi_v mittee did not agree to the interpretafipQ,,. Thorewasno objection to tho character»of the applicant. Mr Cotter, formally applied that all names to which tne 'specifieaj-r ------ticulors were not appended should be Bff_tt out. The same course was.adopted on Thursday With regard to t_» the schedule to clause 67. MrCottwasW " ■ did the. Chairman see the words'in tho. schedule, " signature of receiver of signs tures." The Chairman said that theMjfc tion was fatal to the petition. The Ghair man said that the Committee h_d ; vlaW' the houeo, and finding that the wind-ira of six bed-rooms had been built i-j'iateijd^ to withhold the license." MrOtftwiAw/ there any other obiectsons? The Chut? man : Yes, we consider the house unnecei ■ eary. Mr Cotter then applied for'Mi adjournment till next*Monday;■W^.'rt'' 10 a.m. for the purpose of 'answerlii^tM*. objections. John Darby, Greyhound Hotel, apphca tion for renewal. Mr Thoin-Onfflattt passages and staircases* had been; frwlf papered. Tho Chairman said that;*" was one partition in the bar that wqinrw removal. Renewal granted.; , ■,/__!•' G. Y. Dennes, Queen's Head, appWjO for renewal. Mr Cotter for applicaotv* Thomson said there was no objeolw". though a fire escape was necO-Saff.;;'!'" Chairman said that the transfer ofli«_M had been granted last Courtdsy onthe» tion that there should be no Sunday MM- Tl»ey had found that Sunday Wdagliu since been carried on—perhara not M.sflM_.-.. an extent as formerly, but .conßideraWJ., They were therefore prepared to posl TO the matter under the 63rd sectfe., that tw house was not needed, and refu-0 v«ww» and also on the ground that there has : W Sunday trading. They had reColv^« • petition against the house which,;. Boweror, was informal. Mr Cotter said, to an. *PK cation for a renewel, the applicant brß?n*w faciei a right to a renewel unless t«™ *£ an objection, and they know^wta tho objection was. Surely the Bench we* not act as both accusers and judge?.- «» objectors should appear and _?w ewj and then they would to answer. The Chairman t-~«*?ff to refuse the license. Mr Gattsr^! . took exception to the remark, ™|2 should not "intend" to refuseitbj^ before they have heard the objMW'; « oath. He spoke strongly against ™ "back-stair's influence." Mrßetk« .: that the Bench should read thei «ff of the Act together and;noMW. ; If they had an adjournment-W«" jectors should appear and.'.?:»,, h ,, '• ence on oath. The Chairman said M"-* case now stood they were not PW^ d ■ , grant a license, but on an ad)ff St i» 1 the production of evidence, tbevm# » : .. . prepared to modify theirviewi.-,; iw . till June loth, at 10 a.m. At this««p the Court adjourned till 2 p. m. On resuming at two o'clock, - , -/v John Endefn, gailtvay■lteWß^ffl..: .: : application for renewal. JSmbW'^^jj J. T. Hurre)l, Globe Hotel, »PP^, for renewal. Granted. _.-.' - ijj,, A. Fernandeis, Brltomart Hotel, «PP"-** : tion for renewal. Granted. „-y Ciijj.. Zeziah Rowbotham, Swan ROta,^ cation for renewal. Granite* A^ applied under section 163 ■*«& be confirmed to the opplhfnrt MSfaf. ■ BW. Eamlty, WynyardArnM.WT: r renewal; Granted,11 w^l nodic-^® ' James Lang.ProvindalHoteLiW^^ ;; ,= for renewair ■ M* Earl »r »PP^t: - : Granted. ', , „ ... .nniicattoß A. Kidd, Commercial Hotel, .PV^f. for renewal. Granted. . .-.Ucatloii 1 G. B. Baxter, ft*gft^ for renewal, Granted; the ing that since the last m^J^ the house had been much improvca--^ J. Matheson, Masonjo HoW, M^ t i^ :: for renewal. Mr Cottet *W«SS the . as the levels of Prinoes-street aw M^w , owners of the houee, the MMoniOßW^y^ prepared to erect a new house at ~. , £3,000. Granted, -■ , „ ,„,. SP ph>' F. O'Dowd, Caledonian Hotel,-api.., tion for renewal. Granted. . j^i, George Isles P-itf'S' application for renewal. V.^wetel, >P Elizabeth Patterson,/•**£*"<■;>. ,-A plication for renewal. Grantee '" j

11HE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1885.



_____________________ mHE -JJBW pLOTHING Tj*IACTORY, 158 and 160, queen-street Contractors to thx New Zealand GOVERN MENT RAILWAYB, POST-OFFIOES, VOLUNTEER Corps, &c, &c. Are now propared to enter Into Contract for the Supply of NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS IN ANY QUANTITY, The Organisation of tho Factory being speoially adopted for turning out LARdI- SUPPLIES IN THE MOST INEXPENSIVE AND EXrKDITIOUfI MANNER. ARMY AND NAVY CONTRACTORS. Estimates and Drawings Supplied on the Shortest Notice, HEAD OFFICES AND FACTORY DOWLINGSTREET, DUNEDIN. NOTE.-Ml-ASURE3 FOR ALL UNIFORM, may bo entrusted to the Managers ot the New Zealand Clothing Factory Branches in the following Centres, viz. :— Dunedin Nelson Falmoreton N. Invercargill HokitUta New Plymouth Oamoru Greymouth Napier Waimate Reefton Waipawa Tlmaru Wellington Hastings Ashhuiton " Masterton Gisborne Christohurch Wanganui Thames Lyttelton Hawera Auokland. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE N_CW GOODS _ TED. NEW GOODS Are now opened out > FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER. The Stook Is the largest and best selected In the city, and to .;_ MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMEB mm. MEET THE TIMES _ THE MEET THE TIMES NEW Several lines In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND P^ces 1,1 g_ _?■__■_. TKa SPKCIALI/XT CHKAJ? _ t_ Ij O TII lIN « SPECIALLY CHEAP »,. ..„_,-_ _, -_■ SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 & 160, ftuee-t-atreet, The Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Comblned Is the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy Sill ts several new and choice styles are now being shown. N O T 1,0 B. DR. WIL XI NS, F. R. aS., Consulting and Operating BOROEON, is at his Surgery for General Practice and Special Practice—Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases • —Mornings and Afternoons; Sundaya, 10 30 to 1 12.30. Consultation Feea very moderate. Dr. I Wilkins spent seven years at Moorellelda Eye . Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Critchett, two at Throat Hospital, London, seven 1 years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and 1 eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Infirmary 1 Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight.— 1 Consulting Rooms—Oueen-Btroet. Auckland. j ALBION HOTEL, j CORNER OF I HOBSON AND WKLLESLEY STREETS. AUCKLAND. The above Hotel Is now open, under entirely now management, as a First-class Family Hotel. I The comfort ot Visitors to this Establishment trill be made the study of the Proprietor. Private Sitting-rooms. Special arrangements with Families. M. C, YAXLEY, . Proprietor. FIREWei.k ■piTT> TGI I S ALVAQE I I h'TRTT ? FROM EtRE AT F Tririi j garlics: & cranwell's JL JK/Jti] lOARLICKI OARLICK £ ORANWELL _- FIRE' FACTORY. A SALE OF ALL THE SALVAGE STOCK Will be held during THIS MONTH in those Premises corner of Wellesley and Lome streets, lately occupied by Messrs Milne & Choyce. ALTERATIONS\ Extenßive Alterations £lteratJoSs 1 ALTERATIONS ALTERATIONS! In tho ALTERATIONS JQuoen-s'treet Premises ALTERATIONS I Now Goino On. ALTERATIONS I ALTERATIONS/ gabliok&Cranweli, -~^?r SW. lqnK contemplated altering the CITY HALL to suit our huainesß. and as the improvements necessitate taking down all the plastered ceiling, we ore forced to remove one HALF of our STOCK, so have taken for ONE MONTH ONLY that LARGE WAREHOUSE IN STONE'S BUILDINGS, WELLESLEY-ST. EABT, lately ocolipied by Messrs Milne and Choyoe, where we shall sell the SALVAGE FURNITURE, And at the same time SELL OFF our Large Stock of CARPETS At an IMMENSE RE-JTTCTION FOR CASH, to ralaeFunds to defray Builder's Expenses both at Faotory and Queen-street Premises. 18 PER YARD DISCOUNT ON BRUSSELS CARPETS OVER _a 8d PER YARD, DD PER YARD DISCOUNT ON TAPE3TRY CARPETS OVER 2s PER YARD. This Is equal to from 4s to 7s in the £ DISCOUNT, FOR CASH AT TIME OF PURCHASE. SALE COMMENCES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3. Our Ordinary Business will bo carried on ln the Front Portion of on r QUEEN-STREET PREMISES at our usual LOW RATES. GARLICK & CRANWELL, BOUSE FURNISHERS.



SPECIALLY CHEAP CLEARING ~ I___~S>» 35 Glrla.' and Maids' Black and Fane? Cloth Jackets, from 3a lid, according to size. Tho above are under half warehoUHOl.rioO. 28 Ladies' Black Cloth Fashionable Jackets; lewthlsseason; b-Janco of war^ouM stock Mrchasedot a very low price; to be sold at about half their value. 060 Pairs Girls'. Women's, and Men'sHpslery. Travellers' Samples; a great barßaln; In great variety. WO Dozen Coata'a beat Bewlng Cotton, white and black, 200 yds, Is 3d do_., numbers 10 to 2. only. Nlcu lot Wool Goodß, frcm Oil, Austrian RngS. (is 0<l; worth Ss Cd. Having au over-stack of tllieau Clothing, will, previous to Stocktaking, "till at about 20 por cent discount. White Calico, 2Jd yd; Grey Calico, 2d. Crewdson's Celebrated Calico, JJd yd; Is 3d by tho dozen. Large lot of Remnants, very choap. Good Coloured Moleskin, Is 4Jd yd. NOW Umbrellas, Fur Capes, Frillings, Ulsters. PATTERNS FREE BY POST. Freight Paid on Parcels over £_ In value. WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN, 288, Upper Qjjeen-ht. T. & He COOKE Beg to Inform their friends and the public that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. THIS DAY, THE NEW PREMISES WILL BE OPENED With the Bulk of the Present Stook, together with a LARGE SHIPMENT, JUST TO HAND, EX ARAWA. OF ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FROM THE LONDON MARKET, MILNE AND CHOYCE. FOR EYE, EAR, AND THROAT DISEASES. DRSCHWARZBACH,M.D. having recently returned from Europe, maybe consulted at Mrs Spiers"-, Albert Pus, Auckland, dally from 10 to I. Dr. a limits bU practice exclusively to the treatment of Diseases ot the Eye, Ear, and Throat Former patients are Invited to caiK ' OST PUBLIBHBD AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS, AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIC MEDICAL GUIDE, AND SATISTICAL RECORD OF TUB POPULATION.. VITAL 3TATISTICS, PRODUCTION, t \c. ALSO, NOTEB ON HEALTH AND HYGIENE, With other Valuable Information. Pkicb ._. ... On* Shilling. DR. E. D. MACKELLAR, M.D. CM., J* irstclaßs Honours University of Glasgow (Edinburgh, Paris, Rotundo Lying-in Hospital, Dublin), HAS COMMENCED PRACTICE IN UPPER QUEEN-STREET, In the house lately ccoupied by Col. Haultoin. HOURS OF CONBULTATION": At horue-9 to 10 a.m., and 7 to Bp.m.; blbo, At Aickin's, The Pharmacy. Queen-street, from 2 to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. T\o not buy Books, Stationery, or Faßcy Artiolcs for presents until you have seen FREDERICK MOUZER'S Shop Window in Victoria-street (corner of Albert-street), Every thing marked In plain figure.. All New, Choice, and Cheap.