COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-nislit. Abbott's Opera Houao-"The Silver King." 7.15 o'clock. Choral Hall-Choral Society's Third Concert of tho season, " Mendelssohn's," " St. 1 aui, a. Ponsonby Hall—Ponsonby Riflcß, 0.15. St David's Mutual: Improvement Society- Paper by Mr Edwards, "The Problem o. Poverty," 8. Drill-shed-City auard;i, Victorias, mil Vete rans, 7.30.

Auction Gales To-morrow.

P. Tonka & Co.-Island Maize, 11 n.m. Messrs Richardson nnd Jackson-Houses nr.d Allotments, neon. Messrs Vailo nnd Bradley-Household Furni ture, 11 a.m.; Live Stock, 2 p.m. B. Tonics and Co.—Oranges. c!c , 11 a m. Messrs Cochrane and Son—soo Vols, Books, 11 n.m, Mr B. Arthur—Fruii-, 10a m.; Jewellery, noon. Mr A. Buokland—Drury Cittlo Salo. Carbine** Taylor— I'roJuce. So., II n m. W. Dowdon-At it a.m.—Fruit, Fore A, mil Ornamental Trees.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Mails will closo as under :— This Day, "cr Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. Per Rotomahana as follows: - For India. China. Japan. Mediternnean Ports, and Continent of Europe, lit 3 p.m. Por Australian Colonies and United king dom, via Suez and Hrindisi. or Naplos (por Orient stoamer), for letters. Re. specially 80 prepaid and addressed, at 1 p m. For monoy orders, registered lottors, and newspapers, at 3p m, I_ato letters for Sydney and_.loibournoonly.atl.2op.nl. United Kingdom mail will be duo in London Monday, 3rd August. For Thames, por lvotuku. at 5 p.m. For Whaugarol Heads, Parn., Waipu. Whan garoi. Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki or Glcnclg, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 17th inst. For Herd's Point, etc., per l.owona. Nt 11 a.m, For Corotnandol.porCoromandcl.at 11.30 a.m. For Groymouth. per 'I'aupo, at 1 p.m. For Haabiii, per Carl Doth, at. 2 p.m. For Waitarn and Southern ports, por C.airloch orOroti. at 1 p m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.3D p.m. Thursday, ISth lnat. For Apia, per Tnfun. at 8 a.m. For Gisborno. Napier, Southern Ports, and Australian Oolom-s, per Mnnnpouri,nt II n.m. For Tonga, Samoa. Tahiti, and Raiolon_!ii, p*.r Janet Nicoll, at I ti in. For Thames, per Rotomahins. at 1 p.m. For TdUranga and Dpotikl, por Clansman, at 3 p.m For Whithinga and Uppi r Mill, per lona, at 5 p.m. TmriisDAY, ISth inst. For Apia, per Tiifua. at S a.m. For Tonga. Samoa, Tahiti, and Harotonga, per contract steamtr Janet Nicoll, at 1 p in. Tuesday, Juno 23. Por Australia as follows :— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands. United State;? of America, Canada, British Columbia, Control and South Amerloo, and British and Fcrelzn West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Karopc, atl p.m. Money orders. 10.30 am. l.ogisterod lottors and newßoapttrs. ut, 11.30 a.m, Lite lottorp, bearlnK an extra foo of six pence in addition to r-ho postage, will bo received by tho Mall Agent on beard tho steamer up to tho time of Bailing. This mull will ho dim In London on Friday, July 31.18&3 N.D.—Tho Government, stoamor Stella will leave tho Bluff for West Coist Sounds on or about 22uil mutant.

Private lottcr-boxos may now bo obtained on application at tho M-.noy Order counter. Feo for six month3,lo3 ; fee for twelvo months, £1. S, B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AociKT....i<-Thiii evening, 9,27 ; to-morrow morjiug, 0.13. Manukau llkahs- Tomorrow morning, 7.0; to-morrow afternoon, 0.23. Kaipaka Heads—To-morrow morning, 1.7; to-morrow afternoon, 1 23.

Sunset.—This evenins—4.l3. Sunrise.—Tomorrow morning—7.l7. Moon's Ace.—Firs'; Quarter, 23th, 127 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENIXG, Waitaki, 8.8., Crawford, from Whangarei Glcuelg, a.s., Johnson, from Whangarei TO DAY. Cleopatra, cch., Hulcmerer. from Lyttelton Hincmo.i. flovt. b s., Fairc-iild. from Napier Manapouri, s.s, Logan, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Wellington, s s., Stophonson, for Russell lona, s.'s., Amodo.o, for Mercury Bay Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Ciromandcl. from Coromandcl, today, 5 p in. Kntcrprise, from Thames, to-morrow, about 2 a.m. , , „ Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, about 3 p.m. Taupo, from tho South, to-morrow -Vrawntn, from Fi.il. to-morrow, early lloraltl,from Groymouth,Thuraday.abontSp.ra, Triumph, from Sydney, cariy Aorangi, from Plymoutu. June 23 Australia, from Sydney, June 23 Zealandla, from San Fraucisco. June 27 Illmutalca, from Plymouth, July 7 [For projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.]

The hiigantino Nightingale was beached at Sydney on May 21 to disohurgo hor cargo of timber prior to undergoing repairs.

IMPORTS.

Ex Cleopatra: 301 sacks potatoes. — vv. J ; Hurst and Co. Ex Ansdell: 857 sacks bonedust.—W. J. Hurst and Co. Xx Syren: 310 sacks bonedust. —W. J. Hurst and Co. Per Cleopatra—l,olo sacks potatoes. Per Manapouri: 670 half-chests tea, 52 caso3 tapioca, 500 bags boncdu.t, 170 cn3es fruit, 30 luirrels and IGO bn grt sugar, 100 bags rice, 00 sacks Hour, and sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per CElus: 50 kegs beef, 1 0.0 foot timber, 30 cases moats, 21 cases biscuits, 100 boxes pota toes, and sundries. The Cuttor (Klua cleared to-day for Apia, Samoa, whither sho goes in chargo of Captain Mlncham. Inwards, Coastwise. — Zillah, from Great Carrier with 10 tons llrowood, 200 po3ts, 200 foet house blooks; Ruapaka, from Mangawai, with 21 kaur logs. Outwards, Coastwise.—Vonus. forOpotiki; Norval, for Russell; Uuapaka, for Mahurangl. The barque Sam Mondel is putting out her cargo iv good order. Tho s.s Janet Nicoll was docked this morning foroleaulng. The barquo Alastor left tho Wharf this morn ing, and le now at anchor, waiting for orders. I iTho schooner Sovereign is loading at Oamnru for Kalpara; not tor this port, ns has been pre viously stated. Tho Auckland schooner Eillim Donan arrived at Nowcastlo from Sydney on J uno 7, a".d is now loading for this port. The brleantino Marshall S. has been purchased bvMr H. P. Falser, of Sydney, for the sum of £1,550. Sho i3to bo engaged in tho island trade The brigintiiio Look-out arrived at Sydnoy from Kaipara ou Juno !), tho passage having occupied 20 days. Tho briitantino Aratapu loft Sydney for Kai. para on June 10.

Appl^aHoii has been made for a liconso for the s.B. Kotoiti as a tug-boat.

Tho barque Cabarfeiflh (Hughes) left Sydney, for Auckland, via Nowcastlo, on June B. Tho new steamer ordered by the Dovonport Ferry Company is to be completed by Christ mas. A fall description of the planß appears on the fourth page. The achoonor Cleopatra, which was signalled yesterday 'afteimocn, cnchcrcd off tho North Head leib last nip;nt. and came up harbour tc rtav She left Ly ttelton on tho 30th instant and had stormy weather during nearly the whole ™Ssage. Sho haa commenced discharging on tho western side of Quccn^strcet Wharf. The brigantino Omaha was to loavo Chatham Islands about this date with cars o for Lyttelton. At tho latter port Bhe is to load for this port, whoro Bho is to bo docked for a general over haul. ~ , ■ _, _ The barquo Altair, whloh arrived from Lyttelton lato yesterday, was berthed at Queen street Wharf this morning. Sho brings two passengers-Mrs and M alitor Munro. Tho s s Glenelg arrived from Whangarei at 11 cm. yestorday. Passengors :-Mesdames rnnk Grunby and Wilcox, Miss Dlngwoll, Messrs J Reid. Gor.ion, Poul. fn. Cook. McKotizie, Hint.well, and 2 prisoners. Cargo: 31 sacks gum, 8 hhds ale and sundries. A now fishing beat for Penis Holland Is in course of construction at Bailey s yard, this rraft is to bo carver built, coppered, and copper fastened throughout, her dimensions heme --Length, 30!t; beam. Sft Bin; dopth, -Ift 3in. Tho steam launch for R. C. Green wopr: is rapidly approaching completion, the planking having baen ilniahed. The Government steamer Hinemoa arrived from Wellington nnd Napier at_B.33 a.m. to-day. Captain Fni-Child reports having left ttelast namod port at 5 30 p.m. on Sunday, and had boant'ful weather during tho voyngo. Passen gers -Hon. Mr Wilson, M.L.C., Mrs Sheehan, Miss Sheehan, Mr and .Mrs Graham, Mrs Graham, Mr and Mrs Knight, Messrs Shemn, Mcllhone and Garriok. The s s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last Rvcning with 110 tons coal. 30 sacks gum, 20 Disks and 10 cases butter. Passongers: Messrs Forbsa. Finlayson Lynn, Anderson. Wright, Ba.t«s. Whito, Atkinson, Po.vlesland, Aubery, McLeod, Kayo, Smith, Owon, McKenzle, Boss, Hesdrikson, Wlnnhip. Somervllle, Gordon, Broadbent. Wiusll\ Boss, McKay, Hendrlk son McKay, Missel Macmillan, AVoolley, Cotton, Mosdamea Uoblo, Cook, and ten In tho ateerfgo.

Tho barquo Masaina, which arrived at Wel lington from Sow York yesterday, 112 dayß out, was In a hurricane on May 11. when sens broke over the vessel, and caused considerable dam age. Fourteen ot the main rail staunchions and other portions of her bulwarks on the starboirrl side, and ore ot the boats, were Btn.ished, sev eral sails wero blown to ribbons, and the chief mate had a very narrow eseapo. havinec beoa washed over the side by a sea, and swept bao't again by another.

THE AORANGI.

Tho N.Z. Shipping Company s Aoraegl, due here from Plymouth on Tuesday next, will bo berthed at the Queen-street Wharf to discharge her Auckland c.irgo and land passengers, after which sho will bo removed to tho end of tlio Railway Wharf to receive frozen mutton. She i. to take in about 7,000 carcases, and it is ex pected tho lot will bo .hipped within 21 hours. From hero tho Aorangi goes to Wellington and Lyttelton. leaving the latter port for Plymouth on July 5. Besidos tho Aorangi and Kmiutakn, wo learn that tho Eaikuura is to make Auck land her lirst port of call, about August 18, whilo theTong.iriro. which leaves Plymouth on Do Ist Augi.st for Port Chnlmcis, will mnko Auckland her llnal port of call.

THE MANAPOURI.

Tho s.s Manapouri nriivcil from Sydney at 10 am. to-day. Sho lift Sydney onthollth met. n> .. p.m . was abreast of Three Kings nt :t.:i'J V m. on 15ih. passed Tiritirl at S 30 a.m. on 'tllli. and reached tho wharf as abovo. Had fresh north easterly winds, with thick rainy wither, until making tho coast, and lino, calm weather , lunn-t ho rctnaiiiilcrof the passage. rastien._,'ers: For Auckland : Mr and Mrs W. S. Kimpton. Mrs Dovcrill. Aire Vote, Mrs Porter, -Mies Stone, Miss Hall, Major W. O. dimming, Ciploin Norrls,Cant ainl.'r.'iig,-Messrs Noniian.draingor, Keid. Vrubiha.v.lleiidcr.on. C.Heat,Turner,K. Kiuiptoc, .lonian, l'lilllipg. Brown and Hoopers Garden lnity, and 22 steorago. Wearoindchted toMrChas. H. Hudson, purser, for press par cels, report, fee.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA

ARRIVALS. Rowcna, s.s., Norhury, from Wailara

DEPARTURES.

Hawoa, s.s,, Himsby, for tho South

Tho s.s. Rowena arrived froti YVaitara this morning with 18 head of cattle, and 10S shoop. Sho loaves again for Hoklanga at 1 o'clock to morrow. The s.s. Hawoa left for tho South at 10 o'clock thisnnrnimr. Passengers:—Miss lilack, Messrs Rookfort, Williams, Wallace. llossnck Chap man, Walton, A. E. Lewis, Hobbs, Valentine, Baylls, Waters, Xasmythe.

TELEGRAPHIC SMITING.

Russkix. this day.—Arrived : Wellinglon, from Auckland, 7.30 a.m. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrived; Oreti, from Onohunga, 7.15 a.m. Tauraxoa, this day.-Arrived: Clansman, from Auckland, 7 a.m. W.utaiu, this day.—Arrived: (iairloch, from Onohunga, 10.15 a.m. GRI.Y. toi'Tit, this diy.-Satlcd : Herald, for Auckland, 11 p.m. yesterday. Sydney, Ihis day-Arrived, last night: s.s. Wakatipu; this morning: Triump; both from Wil Ington. The s.s. To Kapo loft N'owi'nstlo yesterday afternoon for Wellington

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1385.

For tha came that lacks aeaiatanoD, For the wrong that neela resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do,

The cable news with reference to the English political crisis has been of a very meagre description. Nothing much further, however, can be known until the Marquis of Salisbury's efforts at Cabinet-making have yielded some tangible result. His selection by the Queen—no doubt on the advice of Mr Gladstone — settles the oft debated question of the leadership of the Conservative Party. The House of Commons always views with disfavour the location of a Prime , Minister in the Jiouse of Lords; but

the Marquis of Salisbury is hardly the man lo relinquish the advantage which the Queen's choice, to say nothing of his own pre-eminence among the Con servative leaders, gives him. Although but poorly filling in the blank caused by the death of Lord l.eaconsfield, Lord Salisbury is, beyond doubt, the most able man of his party. He is a man of mature years and extensive political and diplomatic experience, but too rank and unyielding a Toiy to lead public opinion or govern England for long in these days of revolutionary thought. Having already filled im portant ofiices under the Crown, and being now selected to direct the policy of the country at a momentous crisis in its history, we judge that some further facts about the career of Lord Salisbury than are generally known will be ac ceptable to our readers. We reprint, therefore, the following admirable and concise biographical sketch, which appeared in a recent number of the j<; 1 .iverpool Tost": —

"Tho Right Hon. Robort Arthur Talbot (lascoi^neOocil, K.I i.,hotter known in public political life as tlto Marquis of Salisbury U tlio third peer, and was born at Hatliold on February 3,1530, and is now consequently iifty-tivo years of ago. Ho recoivod an Eton education, aftor which ho studied at Christ Church, Oxford, whore ho gra duated, and was elected a Fellow of All Saints' Collego in 1553, In ISO 7ho married Georgians Caroline, daughter of Sir Ed ward Hall Aldorson, Baron of tho Exchequer. His Parliamentary career commenced in 18j3, whon ho was elected representative for Stamford in tho intorcstof tho Conserva tive party, which scat ho retained till his succession to tho marquisate on tho death of his father, April 12, ISGS. In the House of Commons ho was known by his family name, Loul Robert Cecil, until tho decoaso of his elder brother in Juno, lSGti, whon ha assumed tho courtesy title of Viscount Cranborno. Tho first timo which Lord Salisbury held ollioo was in Lord Derby's third Cabinet, in lSlili, whon ho became Secretary of State for India in July, but resigned in tho following March owing to a differonco of opinion having arisen with regard to tho Reform Bill. At that time tlio noblo marquis w;i3 bittorly opposed to any oxton.ion of tho suffrage, and ho used prophetic words in Parliament forotclling the early doom of tho aristocratic principlo in English politics. Ho appears from that day to this to havo worked most itidefatig ably to bring about v fulfilment of his own prophecy. In .November, ISfi!), Lord Salisbury was elected Chancellor of tho University of Oxford in suo&sslon to tho late Karl of Derby. In 1871- ho and Lord Cairns, as arbitrators, conducted a long investigation into tho complicated affairs of tl.o London, Chatham, and Dover Railway Company. On tlio late Ciovern* meiit coining into olllco ill February, 187-1, Mr Disraeli reappointed him as Secretary of State for India. At tlio closo of tl.o war between Turkey and Scrviu dill'or oncos aro.-0 between tho former Power and Rttetia. Lord Salisbury was sent us Special Ambassador to the Sublimo Porto, together with Sir Henry Elliot, who acted ns Joint Plenipotentiaries of U roafc Britain nt tho Conference of Constantinople. Lord Salisbury left England on November '-'(.th, 1870, and en route visited Talis, Berlin. Vienna, and Homo. On December ".led tho Conference was opened after somo prelimi nary meetings had been hold at tho Russian Embassy. At the same timo the new ccn slitiition of tho Ottoman Empire iva_ for mally promulgated by tho author, Midliut V sha. Tho Marquis of Salisbury took an •slivo part in tho Conference, which held sovon meetings. In January, 1877, ho held an interview with tho Sultan, at which he mado two proposals, which, if not accepted, would, ho said, necessitate his leaving Con stantinople. These were that thoro should boa mixed Turkish and International Com mission of Supervision, and that tlio lir.-t appointment of tho Govornora should be ratitiad by tho Powers. They wore re jected, and Lord Salisbury returned homo. On April 2nd, 1878, he succeeded tlio Earl of Derby as Socretary of State for Foreign Affairs, when ho at onco wrote a memorable despatch, in which ho enunciated tho policy of tho Government with regard to tho Eastern Question. Shortly afterwards his lordship, together with Lord Beacon., licld, represented Croat Britain at tho Congress of Berlin. On July "Oth he received tho Order of tho Carter, and in tho following August tho freedom of the City of London was con ferred upon both himself and Lord Boacons lield. Ho went out of ollico at tho last general election with tho rest of his party, but at a mooting of Conservative Poors on May 9th, ISSI, was olected leader in the Houseof Lords. As a Parliamentary speaker, ho was characterised by Lord Bcaconslicld as 'a master of jibes and Holds and sneers.' In the list of 'Groat Landowners,' Lord Salisbury is represented as pces.ssing estates in sovoral counties in England, as follows :- Dross Annual Acres. Vnluo. Ilott 13.359 1.18,372 • Doraot 3.118 2<M2 Lancashire 1,71111 7.1W) Essex 703 2,(13. Middlesex DUO 121'J Bedford 80 i:n Nou'olk SO 12) Wilts 12 12 20,202 £33~AYi

The Direct Steam Service.

Tin: Now Zoalund Shipping Company have communicated to tho Chamber of Com merce a list of dates of doparturo of stcaraors for Auckland, which will effectually romovo tho just causesof complnintthatwcro experienced by merchants nt this port o.wmg to tho omission of Auckland from the benefits of tho direct sorvico. A con siderable timo has elapsed since tho Chair man of tho Company promised to meet the wishes of our importers in this matter, but no doubt largo changes in tho Company's arrangomonts could not bo mado immediately. Mr Coetor is now in England, and tho now timo-tablo is tho fruit of his consultations with tho management in London. It complies with both requests mado by tho Chamber, namoly, that a fair eharo of tho steamors shall como to and take their final doparturo front Auckland, and that thoro shall bo n long enough notico ahead to enablo shipper;. in London to givo tho preference to steamers oading for this port. Tho lottorconvoying tho directors' decision in the matter was sontby tho local agontto tho President of tho Chamber of Commerce, Mr John Ktid, yes torday, in the following terms :—"Dear Sir,—Referring to the communications which have passed between your good self and tho Chairman of this Company (Mr J. L. Coster) prior to tho lattor's departure for London, I have now tho pleastiro to inform you that arrangements havo beon mado for giving tho commerco of this port moro direct steam communication than lies lately boon afforded to it. Tho Now Zealand Shipping Company's steamers will pay frequent visits to Auckland during the next fow months, as tho following details will show :—Ii.M.S. Aorangi loft Plymouth, 9th May, and makes Auckland first port of call. Is expected to arrive 2.'lrd inst, It.M.S. Ilimuttika left Plymouth, 23rd May, for Auckland; is duo 9th July. Ii.M.S. Kai koura will load for Auckland and Southern ports, leaving Plymouth 4th July ; duo in Auckland ISth August. It.M.S. Tongariro leaves Plymouth, Ist August, for Poit Chalmers, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland —making Auckland her final port of call.—l am, Sir, yours faithfully, John Batgfb, Local Manager."

In compliance with a reiucst from Colonel Whitmoro, Captain Fairchilcl, of the Government steamer Hinemoa, has been employed to-day in securing ono of tlio submarine minos out oi tho water neat tho .North Head. This is intended for exhibi tion at Wellington, and will be convoyed thither by the Hinemoa, which is expected to leave this port to-night. When tho steamer Manapouri arrived from Syclnoy to-day, an old woman was handed over to tho police charged with tn veiling wit'ou'; a tickot. Sho appeared to be a foreigner, and could neither give her name, nor any other information, 'In granting the renewal of the license to the Flagstaff Hotel at tho North Shore, the Committee has resumed to itself the right, under section 76 of tho Act, to cancel it at the next or any subsequent quarterly meet ing within the year if tho inspector should submit another unfavourable report. [||At the meeting of tho Harbour Board this afternoon, a letter was read fiotn Pilot McGiliivray, complaining of alleged objee tionablc conduct of tho master of the brig Aivhina in towing tho Altair into port, and also on a subsequent occasion. The Chief Harbour-master appended a memo, in which he said the treatment the pilot received was, in his opinion, manifestly unfair, and, in fact, unjustifiable, I

Tho North Shoro "at homes" aro to bo resumed in tho Dovonport Hall on Thurs day evening next, and will conlinuo fort nightly during tho season. Tho Commit tee havo seemed tlio services of lliiniikoii's string band, which will provide tho danco music.

Wator consumers' rate notices for tho half-yoar ending on tho 30th inst. arc now being issued, and tlio amounts duo roquiro to bo paid on or before that dato, or occu piers will bo liable to havo supplies cut oil. Tho lino for cutting off and turning on tho supply is 10s, so that all concerned should note in good timo and savo tho cost.'

The weekly return of tho Lunatic Asylum is a follows": —Remaining last week, 320 ; admitted since, 2; died, 1 : remaining, '-!l!> males, lOSfemalos : total, 327.

At tho 11 o'clock Mass in St. Benedict's Church on Sunday hint, -Miss Donovan played tho Dead March in Saul upon tho organ as a tribute of respect to the memory of tho Into Mr John Sheehan, M. 11,11.

Mr Eagloton wishes to record an instnnco of sterling honesty. On Saturday last, Mr Eagloton advertised through out columns Hurt ho had lost a sum of money in Queen street on tho night boforo. Mr Smith, stay ing at the (loo.i llopo Dining Booms, seeing the advertisomont, and having found tho money, promptly returned it.

Mrs Lcnvitt, the temperance advocate, is expected lo arrive from'the South on Mon day next. Sho will probably deliver sovoral addrossos hero beforo proceeding on to Sydney.

Tho Brown and lloopor Gardon Party, which has beon playing at Adolaido recently, arrived hero by tho Manapouri this morning. Thoy open hero at an oarly dato.

Tho ferry steamer Birkonheod was in trouble during the fog yesterday morning. After leaving Northed o, Iho first land sighted was Shelly Poach, and it was somo timo beforo tho passongora could imagine where thoy had "fetched." Indeed, the vessel was so close to tho shore that one vcnturo.-iimo individual was half persuaded to jump for tho hyid, After resuming her passage, tho ferry boat got into unpleasantly close quarters with the Crusader, in tho middlo of tho harbour, and it was long after hor proper hour when she reached tho wharf safely. Tho skipper doesn't appreciate fogs.

Captain Fairehihl, of the Hinemoa, in forms us that on tho way up from Napior ho called at Oroti I'uint, and saw the wreck of tho Thomas Russell. Ho says that tho boilor, which recontly broke adrift, is in n dangerous position amongst somo rocks, and that if it is allowed to remain Ihcro until another storm comes on, it «ill probably bo lost. Captain Fairchild has informed Mr C. Bailey of the circumstance, nnd the boiler being worth about J. 2,000, further stops will be spec lily taken te got it to a place of safely.

Mr John Fisher, who.o muuo was so long connected with tho bu-iiicss of meat ..alu.-. ---iiiaii,;ii-d who built up the largo busiucsscm ricd on by the Fisher Company, afterwards amalgamated with the Frozen Meat Com pany, has become tlio purcli.v-er of tho latter Company's retail liu.-inc-s. and will > again carry it on. The Frozen Meat Com pany have resolved for tho present to con line thoir operations to tho wholesale, ship ping, and preserving trade, although thoy uro not precluded from 10-ciiteiing Hie retail trade ii I hey should subsequently consider it advisable, Mr Fisher.-thorough knowledge of tho trade and long experi ence all'n-il t> certain guat-anteo that Ihe family liui.hu. ■ in his hands Hill bo well ait.no 1 le. Tho Wellington football team, which is te make a Southern lour in July, will le chosen from tho following:- Backs: A. Thomson, .1. Kilncr, .1. I'orry (Mtislcrton), A. Huberts, iidrbtoilier, Morlet, llim.li berg, A. W. Thomson (Fielding) for wards: Campbell, Co.ipor, King, Williams, l.rown, Webb Shaw, Gibbis, Holmes, I'euiso, Eld on, and llyUid. The following tenders for tho erection of a villa residence nt Woodville have been received by Mr .1 A. .Vi»".' ward, architect. ICdcu Vale i'.oad :--W. A. Prober!. i'J,",' Ills : .1. .MHonmiehio, .CiSO: Moll'atl and NigliHngalu, i'-Jfi!' 3.- ; A. F. Cd.li, A-J'K): A. Kenny, C 307 ; C. K. i\igc, CMS: C. 11. Olive, L'3-.i : Chalmers -idd.M.ertun. ■0: V. il'i anC-.■'•-... i. :-• \V. -I. Savers, e':i 10 : I.ovat.t ..ml I'utt, .C.iO: J.-unieson and Tucker, '.3.-.1 10s. The new Whan Coalmine railway at Whangarei ii on the verge of completion, and it'in expected thai trains will bo run ning within the next few day:-'. Constable Graham has returned to Auck land from Paeroa, whoro ho Ims been stationed; for a number of years, lie will do town duly for the present.

Somo mounter cabbages, imported from Taranaki, all rawed attention in Auckland to-dtiy.jJi&Thoy weightd from eight to four teen pounds, and were in splendid condition. A gentleman who anived t > tiny from Karntig.'ih.il-o informs us tint things have takonnchangofortliubotterlnlb.il district, in consequence of tho decision to make a trial of the La Monto'gold-saving process. Tho furnace is to be elected without delay. Constable Cordon arrived from Whan garei today villi two prisoners. One is a lunatic iKiituv.l Thomas Jnggcr. and lie has

been committed to tho Asylum. William Taylor, tl.o other, \m* gone to Mount Edon to serve fourteen days for vagrancy anil having no lawful visible means of support. Mr Myitis Child Yaxley, liccnfco of the Albion Hotel, corner of Hobson and Wei losley-strcots, died suddenly yesterday after noon. Tho deceased gentleman, who has

nut been very long in tho colony, was only ."J years of age. ifo lrul boon slightly ail ing fur simo timo, and was attended by Dr. Bayntun, who will, il is undorstood, certify as to the cause of death. A stall'of engineers are at present making tho 'survey and taking tlio levels for the

now lino of railway from (ho present Hail

way Wharf at Whnngaioi lo Gruhamstown, about four miles distant, and oppo.-ito the new cement works at Limestone Inland. The terminus of tho railway will then bo in dcop water, and colliers vill bo nblo 10 load tit tho shoots in any state of tlio tide.

Last night (lie first meeting of tho tiew'y elected Arch Hill ltoad Hoard was held, when Mr K. W. Morrison was elected Chairman, Tito Secretary, MrJ. 11. Joint, ing, win: instructed to write to tho Chair men and h'tistccs ef tho Newton und Kden Terrace Highway districts inviting litem to hold a conference at an early date to tnko into consideration tho advisability or other wise of forming the three districts into a borutigli. This is meant as a preliminary step, and if the Itoad Boards approve of tho proposal, v public mooting will bo hold to consider it. Mr Charles 11, Walker, who asked oortnin questions at tho conclusion of Mr Plight* lecture, wri(o3 slating that he did not say that ho was a Cbrutuiiulphian.

Aii'ton \V. Gardner, chemibt and drug gist, wus examined in bankruptcy bofnre the Otlicial Assignee ye-stordny. llostatcd that ho started business in (juoon-strcot in October, 1881, with about £'210 capital. His expenses for rent, &c , amounted to .(.'lO a week, and ho lost money. 110 sold tho business to Mr Haslott, ami removed to (ho North Shore, whoro for the first year he did well. A medical practitioner had, howover, started in opposition there, and in conscqucnco bank rupt's business hud suli'orod. ilo estimated his present liabilities at .1911 4s Id, all un secured, and his assets at £350. A meeting of tlio Exocutivc Commit too of tho Women s Christian TompcratiCO Union was held at the Wollc-loy-etreot Ilto.ns, yOitcrJay afternoon. Tlio chief business was tho consideration of a request from tho Duncdin Wou.ensi' Temperance Union to the Auckland ladies to unite in petitioning tho l_cgi-littuo praying that tlio Liconsing Act may bo s* amtndcii ns i. make it. illegal for publicans lo supply liquor to children endcr sixteen yens of age. Tlio Committed readily acquiesced,

and moved, " That petitions ha prepared, and distii.tsfor canvass marked oil : copiiv. of polilbus to bo placed in the Auckland churches on .Sunday next for signature." '

The commercial delegatus who proceed to tho South Sea Islands by the m_.il steamer Janot Nicoll aro gathering in Auckland. Mr T. Pavitt, of Ghristchureli, and Mr J. VV. Neal, of Napier, arrived by the Janot Nieo'l on Saturday.and Mr J. L. Allan, tho representative of the Oamaru Chamber of Commerce, reached hero by tho Rotomahana yettarday.Sofaraswe areaware.tho Dunedin delegate lias not yet arrived. Whon at Wel lington, Mr Pavitt called on Sir Julius Vogel, and represented the necessity for a longer timo to make tlio necessary inquiries. In consequence, wo assume, of this, it has been decided that the Janot Nicoll shall re main at each island for three days instead of two, as originally intended. Mr Biss, Chief Postmaster at Auckland; proceeds to tlio islands to arrange a postal service between these countries raid Now Zealand. Tho Chamber of Commerce, by advertise ment, invito local merchants and other.! to se-d in catalogues or other particulars of preuueo and manufactures suitablo for tho South Sea Island trade, or to make requisi tions for samples of island products, seeds, or plants, which may tend to promote com merce with this colony. Chambers's celebrated sewing machines, , 20' Queen-street, i

Amongst tho passongors for Sydney, booked per Rotomahana, to leave this evon ing, aro Mr and Mrs J. Bennett, and Mr D, W. Mncdonald, lato Harbour Board Engineer.

Tho inquest on tho girl Margaret O'Brien, who died undor mysterious circumstances al: Mr Courtney's residence, failed to throw any light on tho cintso of death beyond the fact that the girl had been eating green lemons, Tho inquest has now beon ad journed, in ordor that an analysis of tho contents of tho stomach might bo mado.

All " at home" in connection with tho flood Samaritan Loilgo of Good Templars was hold in tho 'Temperance Hall last oveniug. Thoro was a good attendance, and Brother I.ye presided. During tho evening games and dancing, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, woro indulged in, and formed a pleasing enter tainment. Tho petition lo tho Legislature praying for a prohibition of tho oniploymont of barmaids in hotols which has beon cir culated in this district undor tho auspices of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union is now ready for transmission to Wellington. It is very largely and inlhioiilially signed, and ought to carry considerable weight, A meeting of shareholders in tho Canadian O.M. Co. was convened for 3 p.m. yostcr day, but lapsed for want of a quorum. An extraordinary mooting of shareholders in tho Telophono G.M. Co. was hold at Mr J. F. Clark's ollico nt 3 p.m., when a special resolution was confirmed by which tho dirootors wero authorised and ompoworcd to effect a Balo or other disposition of tho wholoof tho Company's proportyand assots upon such torms as thoy might think lit,

An error of somo consequence nppoarod in our report of tho Ponsonby v. Grafton football, match yesteiday. Romarking on tho play, wo said tho Ponsonby team did not play to thoir " forwards," as thoy should havodono. Tlioword "forwnrds"shouldhavo boon printed "backs," thusnltoring tho senso of tho romnrk, Ponsonby was exception ally strong in the matter of backs last Saturday, and had they depended moro on them than thoy did, tho result would pro bably ha"o been oven moro in their favour. Tho business of Messrs Clark Brothers, pliotographois, has been purchased by Mr .1. R, llanna, lato of tho linn of Horaus and Hauna, Tho lirst mooting of tho Pamoll Shake* spoaio Club for tlio present sossion was held last night nt Bishop's Court, undor tho pre sidency of Bishop CoA-io. Somo resigna tions wero accepted ntidsovcrnl nominations of now members were submitted, Mrs Goodhue, Min-i Mailing nnd Migsrt Walker unci Mi.ckeehnio and Captn'n Thomas wero appointed n committee. It was rO_o.vod that nil mombers should be rjading mom* hers and Dint their wives should bo honorary mouthers. It Mas furl hor ngrood that Imiii'ef •it.li tlio loadings .huuld commence til S p in. and bj confined to un hour atid n half in duration. The Club then adjourned to meet mi Monday week at Mrs Chamber lain's, when a portion cf " Othello " will bo read Mr W. Cuiiio last night completed his tide of forming a Cabinet with which to carry on tho executive work of tho Parlia mentary Union Houso of Representatives. It had been delayed pending the arrival from the Waikato of Mr S, Vnile, tho late Minister of Public Works. As this gentleman was reluctantly obliged through stress of private engagements to foiego his wish tc rosumo otlice thoro was r.o alternative but, tho nppoit.t timnl of a successor. In view cf this con tingency one had been selected, nnd tlio other port folios had meanwhile been allotted, The Cabinet Ins been definitely formed as follows: —Mr vy. (!orric(Prcinivr),Treasurer' ami Minister of Education; Mr \V. Mr- Cnllongh, Cohmial Scciotarv; Mr M. Xice.il, Public Works and Mines; Mr.l.M. (.eddis, Native Defence A Hairs and : Mr '1 hnm.'i« Henderson, Co.-tmuster General, ('..mm: -toner of Customs und Telegraphs; Mr W. -I. Napier, Attorney-General; Mr llud-on Williamson, Minister of Justice and .-ccretniy for Crown Lauds. On I ''ii lay evening tho Houso will bo opened by I'oinmi. ion in Kobson's llooms, and the business of selecting constituencies and of electing a Speaker will at onco bo pro coodtil with. On Monday next the Homo will bo opened hi duo form by "His K.vccl lency the d.mrnor," Sir Fredorick Whita kcr. A meeting of the Cabinet takes placo to morrow. LOVELY Ct.t.iis.-Tlioro are lovely climes and places in which thu oveninc zephyrs are loaded with malaria and tho poison of fever und epidemics. To dwell there, in health is initios lililc, without n supply of Hop Hitters ut hand. I'll.ise Hitters impart an cquallalnirstronKlh to the system, and prevent the accumulation of loudly spores of cohuikloii. He sure and sea. Fiui: at Lokn'i: street.—Tho Chairs and Furniture rccued from Ihe lire ut our factory to.'other with our oxteiHvo stock of Carnotß .ire now nlltiroi. to tho public at CloarlngSolo I'l i "i -I :>t our temporary premises in Woltesloy street Kast. llhicnuiit. on I'arpeUfrom Into 7s in tho ;.'.--Ciiilii.k and Crauwoll.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

s, (l:V !'..!:!.:; -Cil'YKlMlT.) NE VV P» RI rr [S II CABINET. LORD SALISBURY SUCCEEDS. I.uM'ON, Juno Mi. — It is undorstood in pulitie.il circles that tho Marquis of Salis bury has been successful in funning a now t'.ibittof, but tho names of his colleagues has not ns yet been mado public. The Itobolllon of Crete. CoNM'ANTiNOi'i,]., Juno I.'!.—Tho inhabi tants of ('rote havo ngrccd, in consequence of tho notion of European powers, to nccopt Suvft-i Pasha ns Governor of tho Island, and tlio rebellion, which appeared immi nent, litis thus t et 11 averted. loniio.m, Juno 13. TiIKKH per cent, consols J lowor ; 08 5 par cent. N.Z. 10-10 loon, I'lOl 15s 4Jd ; Now Zealand .ClO3 ; I par cent Now Zea land inscribed stock, til!) Ills. Thoro is no change in tho grain market. At to-day's wool salts 11,1100 bales wero catalogued, prices being still vory irrogular.

TABLE TALK.

"St. Pai'i," in tho Choral Hall to night. .London wlio.it market is dull. There wore 152 prisoners in Mount Edon Gaol on Saturday last. A favoutite desert with lawyers is auo it pudding. A National Rifle Association is boing formed in Tasmania. Mrs Leavittgooslo Sydnoy,via Auckland, shortly. Older of tho bath-Soap nnd towels for ono.

Queen Victoria's favourito novelist is Goorgo Kliot. Tasmania is promised an Electoral De form Bill this year. Tho Addross-in-Rcply will bo moved in tho Houso of Koprcsontntivcs at 7.30 this evening. The polico report, that di'unkonncss was prevalent among women in South Dunodin, is characterised as " uncalled for, unmanly, and untrue"

Tho manuscript ol Burns's "Tarn o' Shanter," scild by auction in London, real ised C 152. A bou I half tho members of Mr (I ladstono's late Cabinet woro widower.., Oscar V.'ildo now favours tho abolition of the coat and waistcoat. Urn—mm! Shirt sleeves ? .hiring ISS! 1,1 SO persons wore killed on railways in the United Kingdom, tho in jured numbering 8,023. Tho polling under tho Local Option clausaii of tho Licensing Act at Helonsville resulted in a majority of 22 against tho in crease. The numbers were :—For, 11 ; against, 33. Mr Stephen Bailey's hou;c at Oxford, Canterbury, was burned down on Saturday night, It was insured for 1.700 in the National oilico. [§p)unedin Fire Brigade havo resigned in coiisequonc3 of tlio proposal to establish a paid brigade in connection with tho City Council. Kavanagh, the carman who drove tin Phccnix Park murderers in Dublin, and turned informer, is reported to be confined ;a a lunatic asylum in Australia. His Excollency tho Governor is to be in vited to unveil the statue of tho lato W. 3. Moorhouso, which will shortly arrive and be erected in Christchurch Public Gardens. A ■ married woman named Harris, at Wellington, mado a deliberate attempt to commit suicide yesterday afternoon by throwing herself down tho hold of the steamer lonic, falling a distanco of 35 feet, ] ' She was taken to I ac hospital, protesting t that she was tired of life, and meant to kiS ' herself.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR JOHN SHEEHAN, M.H.R.

Arrival of tho Hlnomoa,

As wo anticipated yesterday, tho Govern- ; mont steamer Hinemoa, bearing tho body of tho late Mr J. Shoohan, and having some of his mourning relativos as passongors, mado tho harbour about oiriit o'clock this morning. Sho steamed straight up to tho Queen street Wharf, and at 8.30 camo alongside tho control eastern tee, upon which a considerable number of people had nlroady assembled, and whoro also tho hoarse and sevoral cab 3 woro drawn up. As tho vossel ran into her berth tho coilin was perceived resting upon the forohatch. It was heavily mounted with burnished brass, and the lid was profusely covored with choice flowors, nmid which a floral cross and garland wore conspicuous. As soon as the steamer had boon mado fast tho coilin was removed, under Captain Fan-child's directions, to tho hoarse, nnd the following ladies and gentlomen, who came up from Napiorinthe Hinemoa, entered the waiting carriages, which then formed into processional order behind the hearse, viz., Mrs Sheehan, Miss Shcohan, Mr and Mrs J. B. Graham, Hon. J. N. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Knight, Mr Shorrin, Mr Mcllhone, and Mr Garlick Seats woro also provided in the carriages for a number of rolatives who had awaited tho n'lival of tho steamer, viz. : Miss Kate Sheehan, Mr W. P. Sheehan (deceased's "rothor), Mr Geo. Young (father-in-law), MrC. E. Dodd (undo), Mrll. Dodd (cousin), Mr Jackson Palmer (wife's relativo), and Mr J. Keilly. At the Cnthodral. The cortege then set off for St. Patrick's Cathedral, a number of mourners following on foot. At tho Cathedral door the coffin was received by tho Vory Rev. Fathor Walter Macdonald, assisted by Father Tuckwoll, tho Very Rev, Fathers O'Sullivan and Downey, 0.5. U., and tho He v. Fathor Lenihan being alsoprosont. Tho coffin was placed upon a catafalque Burroundcd by lighted wax tapers at tho innor cntranco of tho chapel, and a portion of tho prescribed ritual for the ob sequies was then gone through. Through out the foronoon ladies and gentlemen wero constantly dropping in to pray for tho ropoße of the soul of tho flcceasod, tho coilin of courso remaining all tho timo on tho catafalque. It was laden with wreaths nnd cro.ses of llowors, amid which Mr Shcohan's favourito flower — tho white bloom of tho ti-trco — was conspicuous. A largo floral cross specially prepared by tho Misses Clara and Mary Tolo attracted particular notice. It wns artistically composed of whito rosos and camellias, daphnes, n/.ulias, and ti-treo, while tho verduro of forna and cypross con trusted prettily with tho predominant whito. Other crosses had boon sent by Mrs Slioohon, Mrs .1. D. Graham, and Miss Kato Sheehan. morning Masses. A mass for tho ropoeo of tho soul of the doeeaficd gontloman wns said in tho Cathedral at G. 30 this morning by Fathor Tuckwoll, and another wan said at 7 o'clock by Father Lenihan, while nt 7.30 tho Very Rev. Father Walter Mncdonald colobrated tho Requiem Mass which was announced on Sunday last. Tho members of tho family and thoir intimato friends wero present, Messages of Condolonco. During tho day tho oxecutors, Messrs Peter Dignan nnd John King, woro ongaged in supervising tho arrangements for tho funoral, and to thorn camo numerous messages of condoleuco for Mrs Shoohan, ns well as ollicial communications. Mr Fit/Gibbon Louch, C.E. of Iho Public Wo: k-t I. opnrtmont, piosontcd tho following telegram which ho had received :—" You nre appointed to represent tho district of Tauiauga at Mr Shuchau's funeral. This is your ollicial authority. — Thomas Wkiuley, Mayor of Taurangu." The fol lowing telegram also came to Mr Kint; from -Mr F. A Whitakor, cx-M.H.U. for Waipu, former pattnor of thodeceused : -"I am deeply _ orry that I am not in Auckland to day to follow tho remains of our mutual and dear friend to tlio grave. Captain Wake will fully oxplain. 1 havo w.'rcd my brother Honry to represent me. —F. A, WIIITAKKK." Tho Funeral This aftornoon moat of tho business premises in tho city had Hags flying half-mast high, and after two o'clock thoro was a stoady stream of portons iti mourning coatumo towards tlio Cathedral, whoro a mortuary sarvico, com. niencing with an opening prayor and the " Libera Mo Domino," and ending with tho " Cater Nostcr," was conducted by tho Very Roy. Fathor Wnltor Macdonald, assisted by other clergy. At throe o'c!q:k the funoral cortege move d oil from tho Cathedral honded by a carriage containing Iho sanctuary boys attirod in their surplices and bearing with taem tho holy wator thuiiblo and inconso boat and the anporsorium. Thon enms tho carriagos of the clergy, Fathor Walter boing in tho one immediately preceding tho near_o, which was supplied by Dignan and Com pany. Behind tho heateo thoro was a long lino of carriages, and a still lino of moun ore on foot.

Tl.o last obsoquiosat tho grave woro con ducted by the Vory Rev. Father Walter Mac Donald.

(l!Y TELEORAPU—I'RKf-S ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, this day. It is boliovcd that immediatoly the ques tions aro disposod of this afternoon, tho llottso will adjourn until tho ovening as a mark of rospoct to the lato Mr Shoohan. Tho Council will also adjourn during tho aftornoon.

THE ASSAULT BY OEMS LYNCH.

At tho Police Court today, Donis Lynch appeared in answer to a chargo of unlaw fully assaulting Cathorino Koatos, of Chnpol-street, on tho 10th inst. Mr Napior appeared for tho prosocntion, and stated to the Bonch that Mrs Kcatos, who stood in tho rolation of mothorin law, was not desirous of pressing tho chargo against tho prisoner, who bad oxprossed deep contrition, and paid medical and all other oxponscs. Although tho as sault was an aggravated ono, Mrs Koatos. with a woman's natural tenderness of heart, felt that she could not proceed with good graco against her son-indaw, especially as ho was on tho ovo of leaving the colony, Ho would ask tho Bonch, therefore, to allow tho withdrawal of the charge. Tho polico oflbied no objection, and prisonei was dismissed.

NEW CLASSICAL PROFESSOR FOR AUCKLAND.

(BY TELEGRAI'H — OWN COBRESrONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. In complianco with Sir G. M, O'Rorko's re quest, Mr Stout has proposed to instruct tho Agont-Genornl to engage a successor to Professor Tucker in tho chair of classics and English at Auckland University College Instructions will bo sent by tho outgoing mail, and the new Pro fossor is expected to arrive in Auckland by April. Professor Tucker leaves on tho 7th of November, and as the vacation extends from that date to April, tho University will save four months'salary. It has beon stipulated in future appoint ments that in cbbo tho professor should leave before tho expiry of his term he will require to refund tho passago monoy.

SAILORS HOME

Site at the Cornor of Quay and

Albert-streets,

A conference took place on this subject yeetorday afternoon between the Finance Committee of the Harbour Board, and a deputation from the Sailor's Rest, ooneisting of Bishop Cowio and Messrs Budd'e and Andot son. The que;t'on of a site was ful'y discussed, and both parties expressed the opinion that the present site was un favourable. After tho deputation had withdrawn, the Committee resolved, "That as tho site sot apart for a Sailors' Home (Lots 31 and 32, section 2, City of Auck land) is not considered by the Committee of tho Sailors' Homo and Rest to be a site suitable for that purpose, this Committee re commends that the perm's lion of Parliament he obtaitu d to annul the existing authority to next 31 and 32 as a site, and giving tho Board power to next portion of lot S5, a corner of Quay and Albert-streets (eqaal ;'g area to lots 31 and 32) as a site for a Bailor's Home and Rest, subject to such reguj Jations as the BcarJ may consider advisable, and upon the condition that tho Committee of the Sailors' Home and Beat shall undertake to erect a suitable bui'diug within twelve months from the time that such site is vested.;' ThisreCom- ■ mendation was under consideration at the ; Harbour Poard when we vent to pjjss, I

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABI_K.-COPyP.IGHT.)

Fearful Earthquako in Cashmere.

Bombay, Juno 13.—A series of fresh earthquake shocks is reported from Cash mere. Several hundred persons havo lost their lives in tho falling buildings. Death of tho Rev. Paxton Hood. ( London, Juno 13.—The death is an nounced of the Nov. Edwin Paxton Hood, ministor of the Independent denomination, and author of a largo number of works. He was Go years of ago. A Wcstorn Australian Loan, Tenders aro invited on behalf of tho Government of Western Australia for a loan of £500,000 at -t tier cent. The minimum prico has been fixed at .€O7 10s. Tcndors will bo opened on tho 19th instant. The Powers nnd tho Suez Canal. The Commission for tho intornationalisa tion of tho Suoz Canal, which has been Bitting at Paris for two months past, has concluded its labours. The main question of tho control of tho canal still remains unsettled, however, the matter having been referred to tho European Powers.

Tho Redistribution of Scats Bill. It is expected that tho Redistribution of Seats Bill will bo passed through tho Houso of Commons on Monday. Reports from tho vaiious agricultural districts state that tho harvest outlook is improving. It has been resolved to liquidate tho Now Zealand Grain Agoncy Company. Tho Sanitary Conference has adjourned until Novembor noxt. London Market Report. LONDON, Juno 12.—The total quantity of wheat afloat for tho United Kingdom is 2,7(10,000 quarters, or 130,000 quarters less than last week. Primo N.Z. mutton is s{d to sid. Tho Wool Salon. At to-day's wool sales, 10,1.00 bales wero catalogued, prices being still irregular. All descriptions of inferior and fauulty wools aro now about Id below last sales. Tho Direct Mall Sorvlco. TKNERIOT, Juno 12. —The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s R.M.S. Ruapehu sailed last night for Now Zealand, via the Capo of Cood llopo. (Received Juno 10, 1 p.m.) Wolcomo to tho Soudan Contlngont. Sydney, this day.—lt has been arranged that the landing and formal reception of tho Soudan contingent shad t.iko placo on Tuesday, tho 23rd, not on Monday, as at first proposed, Tho Wrecked Steamer. Tho steamer Cuhors still remains fast on the Evans rocks, und her breaking up is expected at any time, should heavy weather cimo up. Mkl.-OUUNE, this day. Application was mado yesterday for a now trial in the Mnlpas divorco case, but the Court rcfusod to grant tho applica . lion.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Heforo Ills Worship tlio Mayor an<l W. It. Stoiilienson, Justice of the Peace )

Drunk.—Throo poraons wero punished In the usual way. Lakl-licinism Pami'ant.-William Tint and James Cane wero charged with riotous conduct last night ut the corner of Sy moods and East streets—Prisoners pleaded not guilty.—Ser geant Pratt introduced tlio case —Arthur Dews I'oposed that hoarrctitcii the priDoiic;sat Bo'clock last night in Symonds street, nss-isted by Cjis'-abl) Clarke. In cons, quence of fre quont complaints, ho watched in plain •jiiiihea. A crowd of boys rendered tlio read impassablo. Tho two prisoners wero the leaders, and ho hill frequently warned them. Their language was rtlsj.rm.eful.—Coii- Htatilo Henry l.Hnrl.f) (N'owtfln) corroborated. —The mothers of the lioj 8. in teiirH, implore"! the llench in pltr.ous toi:e,i to forgive the r sons this time. Thoy wero gebernllj' genii liojs, but hue been led aetrny.-t'on'itable Duw. (logged one nf them for previous misconduct,—Tho llench im posed a II c of 20s in ..mil van: HI.KACIII'.B HOI-' KISMALKS KMP./IYME ,'T AND Oiiikhh ACT.—John Kendall, nf Ureysio-t was chargc'l unitor thi-i Act for iniKli-etiiu? to place a notice in his work-ioom 0:1 tho ISth irtf-t. on the Inforiiintiiiii of t-CrKOiint Gamble.- Jlr Itondull said )m luul m) intention of evading tlio ■ Act.—Fined 40s and e.^sts. Wm. Cox, I'ltt-Htreii, si'iillur charge.—Mr Cox said he would plead iiinoruneo of the Aef, and the room was not v ]>,_i-iiiiinciit work-room, but a show-room ; the. not'eo w« placed up at ouce.— Fined lOs and costs.—Mary Ann Pulleii, llo y s.in-Btrect. siuno od'enre, fined 10s umi coils.— H«niy B'ct'.charKod under tho fbiho Ait with employing Edward (.Indian on Saturday, the •_,. rd May.—Mr Hoskcth appeared in do fenoe. and for tho present he would plead not guilty for tlio purpose of ro ferrliiK to certain clauses of tho' Act Tin- Act reooKiilscd tho ox_optlonal position of afternoon papors. which must bo published, and made provision that females mitflit bo employed in printing otllei.s up to 1.30; but, by un evidont oversight b>jh had not been inclndod. Ho wished tho caso to stand over for a timo, ns it was likoly that an amendment would shortly be mado in tho Act. Ho hope 1 tho bcrceant would allow the enso to Stan 1 over, lo sco tho result of the proposed ninondment In tho now bill now beforo Parliament.—Serjeant I'rait oll'ercd no objection, «nd tlio ease wan a' journed for three months.— Thorn** T. Masofieid was charged undor tho s .mo net with euip'.o. inf? James Saxon and hdward Macdonald, two apprentices, on tho 2:trd ult.—Mr Campbell nupearcd in defence and explained that, while allowing that a technical bronch of tlio Act had been committed, he might say on behalf of Mr Miice field, that no had no dei-iro to break tho law, but this wns an exceptional case, and he hoped tho Honch would dismiss tho information.—Peritoant Gamblegavoovldcneo in this case.—Mr Mnsc field acknowledged t.j committing a broach of the law.—Finod 103 nnd costs.—Wm. Leys of Wyndham • stroot, was charged with fmnloyiDK Wm. Grey, on Saturday, tho 23rd ult.—Mr Leys admitted the ohargo but the. work was dono under pressing clroumstnnces. The boj'b work consisted in deliTeriiii; a num bor of ticitels. lUs ceso was similar to Mr Hrott's. nnd ho would ask that it be adjourned on tho Hiinio grounds. — Sorgonnt Pratt oifrrol no objection, nnd an adjournment for throo months was grunted. Assault.—The chorgo of assault by Donls Lynch on his mother-in-law (Mrs Kcates) was withdrawn.

I.AIUICNY 01' A GOLD WATCH, &C—JaUIOS Dunn was brought up on a chargo of stoaling a gold watch anil Albort chain, value £28, on or about the 2.1i\l Fobrnary, tho proporty of Francis Tiornan, ot Glarotice-stroot, Ponsonby.—Fraocis Tiernan deposed that on tho 23.-d February, in tho ovoulng, ho cleaned up and went into tho city ; put on his Rold Hotherham watch and chain. No. of watch 81,700. Ho purchased tho clinln from Mr llattlelt. Qucea-stract, in July ISBI. Have £7 10s for thn rhaln. Tho watch was a present. About 10.'0 that night he lett the city for Claronco stroot Drank heavily that day. in conscquoiice of meeting a frlond from tho old land by tho Uorto. Ho took too much, and at 2 o'clock tho next morning he found himself shivering on tho s ep of tho Em pire Hotel. Ho felt for his watch and chain, but thoy had dapnr.cil. Did not know the prisonoro. Ho recognised tho chain as his propsrty.—Sarnh Tiornan, wifo of the last witneaa, know tho articles producod as belonging to her husband Ho bought tfco chain beforo sho was married to him. fclho rotnembored iho night when the watch was lost —Jonn Barrett deposod that ho ho was iho liern.co of tho Novada Hotel, Ho know Mr Tiernan ; had known him fo' IB years. Tho watch and chan wero i Tiornan's possession In February. Witness gave a description of tho articles.—Henry Gre gory Bartlett. watchmaker, deposed to selling tho chain (produced) to Mr Tiornan in July, ISSI, for £7 10s. Tho pattorn was not uncom mon.—Constablo Cahlll deposed to c misting the prisoner on tho Sth inst, on nnothor charge. Pound tho albert chain in his noasesslon.-The rl.'positions woioread ovor, and prisoner com mitted for trial.

SPORTING NEWS.

The " Molbourno Sportsman" thus ex plains how Welcome Jack was omitted from tho Molbourne Cup nominations: — " It appears that Mr E. E. Jones, who was commissioned to ontor Wolcomo Jack for ] tho Melbourne Cup and other important races for which ho was eligible, filled up a form at tho A.J.C. office on Monday, but, being informed that it was necessary to enter on separate forms for oach race, ho did so. Owing to an oversight, however, the retries of Wolcomo Jack, while being handed in by tlio nominator from the desk at which they wero written, became dis placed, and ono—that for the Melbourne Cup—was left where it had been made out. Whon the full lists appeared on Tuesday, and Wolcomo Jack was not in c'.uo'el, Mr .Tones inquired as to tho cause, and wars surprised to hear that tho horso hid not been entered. The bundle of en tianco forms was immediately gone through without throwing any light on Iho caso,but at length the missing one was found on tho dosk where it had been made out tlio pre.'ious afternoon. Of ccurao nothirg could bo done in tho matter by the A.J.C. only to writo and acquaint the Victorian authorities with full paiticulars of the mistake." The Victoria Racing CI lb met aid cor.Brered the matter, but refused to acopt the nomination. Clarence was among the siarters for tho Sydney Tattersall's Grand National Steeple chase, won by Progress. Ho was served up a warm favourite, and loft the paddock at 7 to 4, but Corrigan, who rode him, and Cree, the rider of Joo's Indian Queen 11., both mistook the courso. There was great hooting when they returned to scale, and Corrigan, losing his temper, rode up to the crowd and struck savagely at several per sons with his whip. The stewards held an investigation into the matter, and it was decided that both Corrigan and Cree had beon guilty of a gross error of judgment only. Progress ran in tho colours of Mr Montague H. Smith, and was ridden by Roddy Mclvor.

The WaitomataMinstrels and thoir friends hold a sorlal f atherincr to-night in tho Newton Foresters' Hall. Elaborate preparations have been made for the even' and thoro is every assurance of a highly enjoyable evoalng for those who are privileged to attend,

MOKAU JONES'S GRIEVANCE

His Coal Scheme Thwarted,

(ISY TELKCIIAriI-.'U'EUIAL RKFOBTIB.)

Wellington-, this day. Mr Jones, of Mokau, ia hero with a griov anco. He had acquired from the natives 70 odd acres of coal lands—that is, out of 97 owners ho had obtained the signatures of 00, and on tho strength of that had agreed to tako £v.,000 cash and a coal royalty from some Auckland capitalist, for his rights, receiving a deposit of £-100. The native lands legislation of last session prevents the obtaining of the remaindor of the sig natures, and Mr Jones, when about to reap tho harvest of years of negotiation, is now thrown on his beam ends. Ho is naturally very wroth with Ministers, and predicts their speedy downfall.

MINING NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN COItREHPONDIiST.)

Thames, this day. Cambria.—When breaking down a portion of tho hanging wall of tho reef which wa3 left standing in the vicinity where tho golden stone was obtained in the drive at No. 3 level, tho manager bagged 301bs of specimens yesterday afternoon. The quartz is not all taken down, but a good show of gold and other mineral remains. Moanataiari.—A small quantity of picked stone was obtained in driving on the reef in tho hanging wall of No. 9 level at the tunnel level.

I)A_iwiN.—The quartz from the drive at No. 3 lovel is yielding fairly at the battery. Rniciir Smile.— Crushing started yes terday with 10 stampers. There is a suffi cient quantity of picked stone to ensure a payable return.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION

Kassala Still Defended,

London, June 13. Tiik report that Kassala had fallen into the hands of tho rebels is incorrect.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA

Parloying Suspended-Russian Fleet In tho Baltic.

(BY CABLE. —COPYRIGHT.)

London', June 13. Owing lo (he Ministerial crisis, Ihe Russian squadron, intended for despatch to tho Pacific, has received orders to romain in the Baltic. From tho same cause parleying on tlio Afghan question has been suspended,

"THE SILVER KING."

" Tiik Sii.vEi. King " has struck a bonanza lode at Abbott's Opera Houso. Last night the houso was again crammed in overypart. It is a lout; timo nco there has beon so brilliant a dress circle as that which has graced tho house each night eincothe open ing of this company. Tho drama runs with extraordinary smoothness, considering the number of changes of eceno through which the .spectator is carried in the development oi the plot. There is no weary interval, no awkward pause. Tho mounting of this ad mirablo play shows what can be accom plUbcd with perfect stage mechanics —scenes chango as though touched by a magician's wand. The interest in the plot and players is cumulative, and before the fourth act is reached the villains of the plot have become so identified with the malevolent characters they pourtray that hearty hissing-tho highest flattery of a Btago villain — comes spontaneously from tho irrepressible "gods," while the horo and horoino and thoir faithful old servant, whose acting alono would redeem any piece, are greotod with thunders of applause, te peatcd calls before tho curtain testify the abounding approval of the manner in which tho author's ideals aro roalised. Since Bland Holt's specialty pieces wero produced hero nothing nearly so stronn as tho " Silver King," in that style of drama, bus boon placed upon tho boards. Itspopu htity isa growingouo.the housos increasing rather than diminishing in numbers. This is not le=s duo to tho costly mounting of the drama by Messrs MacMuhon and Loitch than to tho intrinsic worth of the play—its racy and clovorly-arranged dialogues, its varied and well-drawn characters, its con trast of scone, and the dramatic effect of its situations, Altogether tho "Silver King" is a capital play, which is predestinated to havo a long run, and deserves it,

VOLUNTEER NOTES

North Shore Garrison Artillery.

INTm.ioENCE has been received from Wel lington that tho Government has accepted the services of this Company as an honorary corps. It is, however, so long since the services of the Company woiro offered that it is doubtful now whether the promoters can got together the men who orignally volun teered. Monthly Inspection To-night.

To-night, the following companies will muster ot tho Drill-shed for monthly in spection:—Victoria RifUe, City Guards, Hobsons, Veterans, Ponsonby Rifles, Newton t.ifks, and Garrison Band. Fines will be enforced for non-attendance, and it is ex poctol that there will be a very large mustor. Auckland Cavalry. This corps was inspected by Col. Lyon in the Domain on Saturday. There was a mustor of 30 men under Captain Seccombo, Lieut Osmond, and Instructor Hazell The latter officer put the mon through a varioty of exercises. College Rifles. About 43 members of this corps proceeded to Ellorslio by train on Saturday, under command of Honorary Captain Carl Schmitt, Captain Sloman, and Lieutenants Tonks and Houghton. After an hour's drill they wero entertained at lunch at tho Ellerslie Hotel by thoir honorary captain. Thoy marchod back to town in the evening. *' A " Battery Artillory.

About 30 men of this Company were engaged class-firing on Saturday. Ser geant-Major Ausell made top tcoro in the first class, and Gunner Meldrum in the second. About 16 City Guards were also engaged in practice on the range. Coastguards. This Company had a church par__do on Sunday, Accompanied by the Artillery Band, they proceeded to North Shore, where they wero mot by tho Devonport Navals. The service took place in Trinity Church, where Rev, Mr Bates, Chaplain of the Dovonport Naval Artillory, officiated. Riflo Match. Tho match between old and now mombers of tho City Guards is for eight men aside, with seven shots at each of tho ranges, Ponsonby Rifles. About 55 members of the abovo corps, under Captain McDonald and Lieutenants Coopor and Taylor, assembled for drill last evening, and were put through a courso of company drill and manual cxereiso by Cap tain Mahon, Tlio movements were credit ably performed, and at the conclusion Cap tain Mahon complimented the men on the absence of talking in tho ranks. Kobson P.ilies. Tho usual weekly parade of the abovo corps was held in the Drill-shed last oven ing. There were 34 rank and file present. The corps was under the command of Lieu tenant Clayton, who exercised the men in company formations, including wheeling, forming squaro, etc. The monthly inspec tion of the Company takes placo this oven ing.

Veteran Rifles. Tho Veterans paraded in tho Drill-shed last'evening, when there was a mustor of 45 in the ranks. The Company was drilled for an hour by Captain Anderson, assisted by Lieutenant Uitchens, and prior to dis missal the men were reminded of the monthly inspection this evening.

Wo aro requested to state that tho in quest on tho lato Margaret O'Brien has b?on postponed till Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Ponsonby Club Hotel. Messrs R. Tyndull and Co. have started business a3 butchers in the premises at the cornor of Mount Roskill Road and Charles* Btrect, Rocky Nook. Thomas Brown, who appeared in the Police Court this morning, is retfuestod to call at tho station for something which he lelt behind him,

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

<■* OUR S**__± REPORTER.,

Wellington, this day Some of tho special correspondents L tending to be gifted with presciences telegraphing on tho forecasts of tho Pnk? WorksStatementlhaveitfrom/Mnt 110 that what has appeared is all nonsense T material for tho statement «,_, ?' I<J Mr Stout and tho Agricultural Con... An Auckland paper recently a &i Mime era for their connection »- ft d New Zealand Agricultural Company t Stout informs mo that his solo conLi- r with it s of a professional characC «° n firm acted as agents for the BdbhSLi- '•' tors to the Company, and there KP* tion ended. "Onnee-

Mr Booth's Standard-bearer The "Post," in a spiteful little a Ai„i Mr Wakefield's appointment b, Jfrfe of standard-bearer in Parliament J? 0?1" Blue Ribbon Army, eay ß 3?No t0 th(! bo better able to depict the evils S temptations of Bellamys than th» i d member; and if he will follow the e «i! C?' of his chief, and only construct a S personal experiences, it will, no doXu found almost as interesting as tho thrift biographical sketch given so admira_.ilT Mr Booth himself a Few nights aeo f fV? ing to emulate tho virtues t&i_\_*_ young man who died.' \y e hone X escape the prematura fate of thatestimabl New Zealand and the Sydney Coming.,,. In the Legislative Council this aftZ ' tho Hon. Ceorgo McLean will give™ 0. 011 of a similar motion to that by Sir r Grey in the House ol Beprient»t& the subject of the New South WaV tingent. **">• Respect to tho Late Mr Shoohan, The Houso probably will adjourn _M afternoon during the time of Mr Shed, ' fur eral. "" ■ If Sir George Grey desires it Government will givo him tho opportunity of 2 the adjournment of the House after™, disposal of tho formal business this aft,, noon. lcr'

The Address-iu-Reply, _ The Address-in-Roply.comes on this even.

Government and the Licensing yoo« The statement that the Government dot pose making the publicans' licensescolordai revenue is authoritatively denied, Hon. Mr Larnaoh's Report. New Mining Legislation. The|Minieter of Mines will (submit to"-. House this session a reporton theminineh dustry, containing the results of his roan, visit to the goldtields of tho colony, and tiro bablyimportantalterationsontheuiiniui.inw will bo recommended, including reduction of rent license and miner's right fees also abolition of gold duty. It is eugeited however, that power be conferred on the bcal bodies to imr->Be a royalty for gold fields works. Mine owners will be' required to keep books showing the mineral output of thoir property, which will enable Government to ascertain more accuratelythe amount of gold and other minerals raised la the colony. At present, in consequence of the gold duty, Chinese and others smuggle a largo quantity of tho precious metal out of the colony, so that tho record of output got from the Banks and Customs is inaccu rate. ■ The Reform of tho Upper Boose, The Hon. G. McLean informs me tbatbii " call" of the Legislative Council is for the purpose merely of discussing the m-asuie for the reform of that august body, audit is probable ho will move in the direc tion of limiting the number of ap pointments which the Government may make ono year, and also of fixing tho number of members of which the Coun. cil shall consist. It will thuß be seen thai the original intention of tho hon. gentloruon of criticising the recent appointment hae very Ecnsibly beon abandoned. Tbe call will bo made for 30th inst, which wi 1 give absent councillors, not en .'eivo, a fortnight to be in their places, failing which they are liable to a penalty of £50. Mr McLean waj anxious that the call of tho Council should bo for the purpose of discussing the Dis qualification Bill as well as the Legislative Council Reform, but Government insist on pushing the former measure. Shorthand Writers for Courts, The Hon. Mr Tole's memorandum to bta colleagues regarding the appointment of shorthand writers for Courts recommend! the appointment of two reporters to each Supreme Court Judge. They will report civil, criminal, and Chamber business, Their services will not be required in the lower Courts.

(Continwd on Fourth Page),

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[PER s.s. Makapodri.]

Colonel Haultain In Sydney,

Sydney, June 11. All arrangements for the reception of the Soudan contingent are completed. The men will land about the same spot they embarked, and the route to the barracks will be the same. Some 3,000 volunteers will tako part in the demonstration. Colonel Haultain, the New Zealand representative, has had an interview with the Premier.

Some slight rain has fallen, but not suffi cient to affect the water supply question, The tender of Hudson Bros, has been ac cepted for augmenting the supply, . Tho Rev. Dr. Byrne has been appointed Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, An exploring expedition to New Guinea left yesterday. Captain E. Everell is the leader. When completed, it will consist of 25 persons. In the trade marks case, Hyde Tooman v. Witt Kowskie, Judge Manning made, some very strong remarks concerning com mercial morality, and a perpetual injunction was granted against the defendant. Sir Alexander Stuart has received numerous congratulations on his new dignity. Brisbane. The steamer with the returned islanders and Mr Romilly, Deputy Commissioner, has left Queensland. The Now Zealand Premier and Federation. Mr Service, Premier of Victoria, has telegraphed to tho Agent-General particu lars of the correspondence between Mr Stout and Mr Griffiths, Premier of Queens land, in reference to the proposal to alio* local legislatures the option of saying whether acts of the Federal Council shall have force in their respective colonies. Mr Service thinks Mr Griffiths made a mistake i.i assenting to Mr Stout's proposition. The object of the telegram to the Agent- General is to counteract the effect of sir Dillon Bell's representations for a conference between New Zealand and Queensland.

CALLIOPE DOCK WORKS.

Reporting to the Harbour Board on this subject, Mr W. Errington, O.E, says - "The lato inclement weather during the last fortnight has interfered with the pro gress of the works. Haulage by hone learns will be discontinued so soon as the c infractor has the necessary gear laid down, wl c i work will then be carried on by sleim power. The bore this morning is down zw fee 1, and I think might bo continued etw further to ascertain if fresh water is obtain able. Referring to clause 3of the Boara litter of April 29th, since which datel l two undo careful obseivation, I find that in hard material now beiog r< posited onw river face of thoroclamation,isnotinany"»y speeding into the harbour, but is g^*»uy Aiding its a.g'.e of lepose. t)g respectfully suggest that nothing be done towards protecting the face until the a«K excavations are completod. It wm W" probably be decided by the Board in w»j way they are going to leva *J«*H f outages. Tho purpo es for wb.cb they will be required, will then govern to.M** extent the method in which the facewW be dealt with.

Settler's Homestead Burned Down. Navier, this day.-The.homestead ot Joseph Hallett, at Pukettt.r. has oeen totally destroyed by fire. ™J__%£ some furniture were saved. He was">» in the Union Oflice-the houso for «-». and the furniture £125.



gPRINKLSD DL'T NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. Tho undersigned begs to Inform tho Publio of Auckland und Country Settlors that at the late Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GUAIIAM'S STOCK Uo became tho Purchaser of all the QlotuisQ. WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY WATER, hut which ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND 'IIIAT UK HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO Hit. PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET. As tho Premises are Small, a Speedy Clearance must be ei__e_ed, so ho is NOW HOLDING A MONSTER. SALVAGE SALE OE THE SAME. Having Bought tho Goods at a Ridiculously Low Figure, he is enabled to SACRIFICE TIIKM AT <&• ANY PRICE. "« SPECIAL NOTICE.—Tho Go_>ds wo o!F..r for sale aro Quite Fume from Any Dam.uif. uy Five, and are only Sb'stitly Wet with Fresh Water, as an inspection will prove. JL RARE CHANCE FOR HEADS OF FAMILIES AND WORKING ME^. j.T evy' MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 21-1, Qu£E>--ST_iEET (OITOSITE MCARTHUR & C'O.'S). THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOP. THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR TIIK WINTKR FOR THE WINTER. Tha Stock la tho largest and host solcctod in tho city, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES -„_, MEET Till. TIMES THE MEET THE TIMES N I. W Several linos In evory De partment aro marked at ZEALAND P«ces IH9 ATnUVr SPECIALLY CHEAP «.J_.WIIIIJ?_«* SPECIALLY CIIKAP mi_.in.iiuv SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTOItY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. 158 & ICO, eracon-atreet, _ Tho Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will And DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABH.ITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined Is tho leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy _?u: is Bovcral n ew and choice ityles are now being shown. IT^ISEASES OF THE SKIN.— jLP DR. LEVVIS. having mado a special Etudy of Skin Diseases, both at Home and at Kotorua, Now Zealand, m:iy bo ton. tilted ai follows: At King and Sons' Chemists,Quien' street, 11 to 12 noon, daily; at Hasluu's, ChemJ ist. Queen-street, 12 to 1 p.m., daily; at Ihb Private Residence, Collego Road, noar Throo Lamps, 9 to 10 a.m. and v 30 lo 7.30 P.m. BJ.OK. EYE, EAR, AND THROAT _} DISEASES. DR. SCH WARZBACH, M.D., having rocontly returned from Europo, niay bo consulted at Mrs Spiers's, Albert Park, Auokland, daily from 10 to 1. Dr. S. limits his practico exclusively to the treatment of Disoasoa of the Eye, Ear, and Throat. Former patients aro Invited to call. TTVO not buy Books, Stationery, or Eartcy Artioles for presents until sou havo seen FREDERICK MOUZER'S Shop Window in Victoria-street (corner of Albert-street). Every thing marked in plain figures. All Now, Choice, and Cheap.



-At la. t we arrive at the endlrfgjj l-r-c and . uccessful .jewellery lWng held lately with such snMO» * ~„ Arthur ann.-unc-s in MothW WW^ orrcW . will sell at his mart, Queen-street, kh» )al s the whole of the Btock, fittings, &c, regardless of jame. w j_ to be positively and absolutely the „ £ large ciSwd of buyers sure H beitne ™ such a genuine cloßnng sale ftßthu. if