COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night. Opera House—" Lights of London," 8. Boreaford atroet-Organ Rcoital, 8. Lodge Room. Insuranco Buildings-Inßislla tion. 1.0.0.B1. Star of Auckland, 8. Artillery Parado, 7.30. Auckland Cavalry Troop-General Mooting, 7. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30. Choral Hall-'Jonccrt, Auckland Glee Socioty,

8. Anciversmy Entcrtainmont ot Union-street Wosleyan Band of Hope, 7,30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Cochrano and Son—Fnrnitnre, &c, 11 a.ro. Hunter nnd Nolan-Stock, at Durham Yards, II a.m.

A. Budcland — At llaymaikot, First-class Huater, &i „ 11 a.m.; John Keid and Oo.—Loißehold Property, noon Richardson and Jackson—Crated Water, Trees, &o. George Sibbln-Grocery and Produce, 11 a.m. R. Arthur—Poullry, Produce, and Furniture, II a.m. Carbinoß und Taylor—Poultry, Cheese, fco., 11 a.m. r— V«ilo anA Bradley—Furniture proluce. &0., 11 n.m.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Holla will closo ns under :— This Day. For Westport, por Wareatea. at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, ana Upotikl, por Wellington, at 5 p.m. Friuay. 10th inst. For Wellington and Southern ports, por Kimu taki. at 7 a.m. For Ghborno. Napter, Southern ports (Chatham Manila, from L j ttelton, per Omaha), and Aus tralian Colonies, per VVairarapa, at 11 a,m. For Cowes and Coromandol, per Uoromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Whangarol Hoads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garoi, Kiiuio, and Mangepai, por Glcnelg or Wai tjiki at 6 p.m. For Tnamos, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 11th Inst. For Walwora, To Kiipa. and Warkworth, &».. per Rose Casey, at 10 o.m. For Kati Katl, Aongateto, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Kotomahana, at noon. Fn- Thames, per Kotomiiutinii, at 12 30 p.m. For Greymouth, via Onohunga, per Herald, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 21st lost. Per Zealand!* as follows:— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, United States' of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign Weat Indlos, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent Ot Europe, at 1 p.m. Money ordoin, 10.30 n.m. Registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late lettere, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent o» board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be dno In London on Friday, August 28.1885. (Signed) EOBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-ofllce. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR.

Aco;:i.aN!)—This aftornoon, J. 28 ; to-morrow morning, 5.2. Mandkau Ukadh—This ovoninff. "6; to morrow morning, 7.12. Kaipaua Hkaps—This evening, B.C; to morrow morning, 8.J2.

SUNSBT.—'f liii evening—l.s2. Suniusk.—To-morrow moraing—7.l7. Moon's Abe.—New Moon, 12th, 1.55 p.m,

AUIUVALS. LAST EVENING. Waitaki, 5.8., Crawford, from Whangaroi

Wellington, b.b., Stephenson, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES. LA»r KVENINO. Waitarapa, 3.8., Chuttiulct, forßusßoll

STKA.MEUS TO AimiVE,

Argylo, s b., Atuodeo, from Mercury Bay, to

morrow, oariy Wairurapa, from Ruseell, to-morrow, early. CoromanduL from Curomnnilcl, Saturday, 5 p.m, Entorprist', from Tha cs, to-morrow, 1 a.m. Hotoinuhana, from Tliamea. to-morrow, 9 p.m. City of Sydney, from Sun Francisco, July 26 Taupo. from the South. Saturday Glonolg, from Whangaroi, to-morrow, early Kaikoura, from Plymouth, August 18

[For projected departures boo shipping ad vortisemonts and mail notices.)

IMPORTS. Per Jessie.from Newcastle—Si)) tons coal.

The s.B. Rimutaka is expected to leave for Southern ports about mid-Cay to-morrow.

Tho brigantine Oamaru was docked to-day for n thorough overhaul.

The schooner Oisbnrno will Eail oarly for Mor enry Flay. Gisborne and othor East Coabt ports, with a full cargo cf jjen'Tal produce.

The b a. Wareatf a completed the discharge of her onnl Into thiißiuintuka to-day. She leavoa for Westport again this oveniDg.

'i'ho s.s. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning with thn following passengers:— Mr Hardy, ilisa Bailey. Miss ilacauly. Mr Owen Judge Wilson, Mr Askwith, and Mr Howlitt.

The wind continuesunfuvonriiblefor outward bound voisels. Sovorul '.vere. howover, ex pected to boat out o£ harbour lato this after noon, taking advantage of tho ebb tide.

The s.B. Ari?yl« should arrive from Mercury Bay and Tairua to ni >rr<nv morning. After dis chorgiiiK hero, sho will wi'l proceed to Kawau to t) iv tho s s. MacKrcnor into port.

The briEant.ino Ocoola cleared at the Customs to-day for Katpu-a, with 189 Backs oats, 382 sacks wheat, 8,000 brieko. 21 mats dinar, 117 saokß potatoes. lliO baga Hour, 20 bags salt and suudriea. From Mercury Bay thoOccola goes to Sydney with sawn timber.

Tho brigantino Peerless was to ha"/p loft Whangaroa yeßterday, with a cargo of timber for tho Union Sush and Door Company. After discharging here she will proceed to Mercury Bay, whero sho is to load for Sydney. The throc-mFstcd scboonor Jesßio also goes from this port to Sydnoy Via Mercury Bay.

Tho brigantino Western Star, which arrived at Napitr from Tiniaru recently and is now loadini; cargo for Auckland, shipped at Timaru for this port66o sacks oats, 20 sucks bran,2o bags sharps, 785 sackß flour.

The passengers by the Rimutaka have presen ted Captain Hallett with a very flattering testi monial; in which they acknowledge the uniformly considerate, courteous, and friendly treatment recoivod during the voyage from London, and also bear testimony to the admir able order and discipline maintained on the steamer.

The schooner Jcssio. which arrived here yes terday afternoon, left Newcastle on the 294iult. had S.W. winda till the Ist inst., then light and variable winds to the Three Kings on the 6th, and freah N.N.B. winds down the coast. On the Ist mat. tho Josaie was in Company with the barauoCabarfeldh, from Newcastle bound for this port. The Jessie is discharging at the Sugar Company's wharf.

The b.b. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei early thla morning. Passengers: Misaes Mao kenzie. Fleet, Meesrs Brookes, C. Otway, Rule, Kule, jun . Hartley, Fletcher. W. F.. W. Whve law and man. Cheery. Mallabond. W. McLepd, Quick. MaaeflHld, Woolcock, H. Turner, W. Sweeney, a nuliro, G in steerage.

Daring the time the Union Steamship Coro pany'a steamer Kingarooraa has been laid up at Port Chalmers, aha has undergone a most com nrehensivo overhaul. The whole of her machin ery has beon put in porfoot older, a new super heater bas been fitted, and she has received a now funnel, a new top has been placed in the house round the funnel, and new plates laid in the esrpontor'B workshop, while a now funnel has also been placed in the galloy. The whole of the saloon and state-rooms have boon ro pivinted and docorated, and the baths and lavatorlos havo been nowly painted; the Binoking-room has boun paintod and decorated, and tho holds throughout cleaned and paintod; the whole of her boata havo been thoroughly ovorhaulod and painted ; and the vessel is now in perfect order and roady for work at any moment.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Gairloch, b.b , MoArthur, from Waitara Staff-i, 8 s., Catnpboll. from Waitara Rowenu, 8.5., Norbury, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Galrloch, s.s., Mo Arthur, for Waitara Staff*. 8.5., Campbell, fcr Waitaia Howena, ss., Norbury, for Waitara

The Northern Co.'b Bteamers Gairloob, Staifa, and Rowena, awivod from Waitara this morn ing, with cargooß of Btock. They left again for the earns port this afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING

Russkll. this day. — Arrived: Wairarapa, from Auckland, 7 a.m.

Lvttelton, yesterday.—Sailed: Aorangi, s.s,, for London. Gisbobne, this day. — Arrived: Suva, from Auckland, at daylight.

Births.

FARLEY.- On July 7, at Wairoa South, the wife of C. f. D. Farley of a son.

Marriages.

KELLY-SHELDRICK.-On July 5. at St. Mary's Church, Onehunga, by the Rev. Father Paul, William Johr, eldest son of Thos. Kelly, to Lizz'e.eldest daughter of William Sheldrlok, of Onohunga,

Deaths.

HASLETT.-On July 8, at Curran-street, Pon sonby, Annio Aubrey, wife ot John M. Haslett, and youngest daughter of tho lato Matthew Marriner, Esq.; aged 27 years- Tho fanoral will loavo to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m.

IRVIN.-On Jaly 8, at his parents' residence, top of Wakefleld-streot, Alexandor. youngest and belayed son of James and Margaret A. Irvln ; aged 16 months. Tho funeral will leave his lato residenoo to morrow iFridaj). Nt 3 p.m. Frienda respoot f ully invited to attend.

WILBON.—On July 8, Margaret Liston, relict of the lato W. C. Wilson ; aged 78 years. The funeral will leave her lato residence Shortland-stroot, to morrow (Friday), at 3 cm.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1885.

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

The Ministry have been totally defeated on their ta»ff proposals. After allowing the additional 6d a gallon on spirits and winss to pass, the Free Trade supporters of the Govern ment joined with the Opposition in vetoing all the other proposed in creases. The chief fight took place over the tea duty, when Ministers offered a compromise by submitting an increase of only a penny a pound. The House, however, rejected the over ture, vetoing the additional duty by 61 to 24. As item alter item was struck out by the House, irrespective of whether the duties were protective or not, the Ministry were driven to admit the hopelessness of their position, and to accept a friendly suggestion that progress be reported id order that the Cabinet might review the situation. The Government had evidently failed to realise that the House was really in earnest in their opposition to further Customs taxation. The modifications upon his original proposals contained in the amended resolutions submitted by the Treasurer last night included some important concessions. The coal duty had disappeared, and soft goods were brought under a general ad valorem rate of 16^ per cent., subject to the total exemption of cheap union shirting, duck, dungaree, and a few other articles used in making up apparel. An effort had been made in other respects to forestall and arrest opposition. The House, however, refused to be charmed, and sternly pro ceeded to execution. The position 0 the Cabinet is an unenviable onei After the fullest opportunity had been afforded them of remodelling their financial proposals, they came before the House with resolutions of a very important character, upon which they relied to provide the revenues neces sary to meet the national wants and give effect to their policy. These measures have been thrown back in their teeth in a manner that was humiliating and offensive. Within the last few weeks the British Cabinet resigned because Parliament refused to sanction the duties on spirits and beer; in New Zealand Ministers are not so sensitive, and nothing short of absolute expulsion will remove them from office. At a meeting of Government sup porters to-day, it was resolved to place "before the Cabinet the alter native of swallowing their tariff bolus-bolus, or of resigning. The adop

tion of such a resolution is evidence of the extremities to which a colonial Ministry may be reduced in clinging to office. The Cabinet appears, however, to have met the dictatorial mandate in a meek spirit, and avow their readiness to submit rather than evacuate the Treasury Benches. They will probably surrender unconditionally on the tariff, and their other measures will meet tjie same fate, or bo mutilated beyond recognition.

A Reuter despatch to-day referring to the National Bank lossoa confirms what wo stated yesterday, that the deficit was not incurred recently, but is of long standing;. A profit of £8,000 stood to credit for trio last half-year's operations, but the direc tors have resolved to wipe off tho old Bcoros and place the Bank accounts straight before making any further division of profit?. It is as well to correct the idea that this deficiency has arisen through tho recent business de pression in tho colony.

Mr G. Aickin wag to-day elected President of the Chamber of Commerce, and by virtue of hia office, will again take his seat at the Harbour Board.

There is a good market for all local stocks. Gas aharos are asked for at £10 15s, whilst there are no sellers. Bank and Insurance shnroH aro very firm, with an upward ten dency, Thero are buyers of Sash and Door shares in the market, and very fow sellora. In mining theie Is little doing. A demand sot in this morning for Thames Golden Crown, and scrip changed hands from 5s 3d to 6b. Cambria buyers, 12s 6d ; Ivanhoo, about Cs. Nothing doing in other mining stock.

Mr Keir, clerk to Messrs Seccombo, has had his arm Beveroly injured through fall ing out of a buggy from which he was alighting. Ho was taken to Dr. Torment's Burgory for treatment.

The departure of the steamship Rimu taka for Southern ports has boon postponed till midday to-morrow. This may be partly attributed to delay in getting at tho Auckland cargo. It appears that a largo quantity of Southern cargo was stowed on top of consianmenta for this port, and hod to be discharged before the latter could bo got at. Tho Rimutaka will take on her passengers for Southern ports, but Bho is not likely to have much cargo from here. So far only a few packages havo been booked. This ap pears but small encouragement for the Steamship Company, which havo arranged to make Auckland the first port of call in tho colony, for many of their fine steamers and exporters will no doubt consult their own interests in remedying the defect which we have drawn attention to.

The vessels in harbour to-day woro gaily decorated with bunting in honour of tho marriage of Mr Thomas Birch, wharf manager for tho Union Company, to Miss Brown, daughter of Mrs Brown, late land lady of tho Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore. Mr Birch, in remombrance of this aus picious event, has been presented by tho receivers at this port and other friends with a hadeomo marble clock.

The dofenco haß now boon filed in tho libel action of Elliott v. Hancock. Tho defendant admits the publication of the "Short Sketch" of his colonial life, and admits further that the statement made therein concerning tho plaintiff is false, but denies that it amounted to a libel. As a further plea, he avers that if it is libellous, ample reparation was made by tho transmission of a written apology to plaintiff eevoral days boforo the writ waa served.

The man Buchanan, who haa boen ro manded to Otahuhu on a chargo of burglary, eorvud for a number of yearn in the police force, and waa formerly clork of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Ashburton.

Tho ]K>rtmanteaus and Gladstone bag: sent to Wellington Exhibition were manu factured by Mr Goorgo Hatfiold, Albert street.

Tho Auckland Glee Society will givo a grand concert this ovoning in the Choral Hall, in aid of the Female Prison (into Brigade. The programme io opooially at tractivo and full of promise. The object being a good one, there should bo no lack of patronage.

The Grammar School Governors have ac cepted the services of Professors Shorn), Tucker, and Brown to examine and roport on the achool, and have requested thoco gentlemen to perform the duty in such timo and manner as seomc to thorn best. Notico is to be sent to the Headmaster informing him that the Governors havo dotormlned to have an examination of tho school, and that the gentlemen named have boon authorised, to conduct it.

Tho Sanitary Inspector givßs tho city a clean bill of health. Ho has rocoivod no reports of infectious disease within tho past fortnight. #

A meeting of tlio Crimoan Yoiorans' Association was convened for lost evening at Robson's Commercial Rooms, Quoonst. Tho hour advertised was 7.30 o'clock, but probably on account of the inclement state of tho weather, tho meeting was not held until after eight o'clock, and evon then there was not a largo attendance Tho business transacted was moroly of a routino nature, rocoiving subscriptions from, members and rot urns from tho last concert.

The second lecture of the course in con nection with tho Young^ Men's Christian Association will be delivered to-morrow evening by the Rev. C. Worboys, his sub. ject being "The Dark Continent," witi reoollections of his three years' residence in Sierra Leone, West Coast of Africa, Aji able and instructive lecture may bo ex pected. Mr Worboys will speak of tho physical and general characteristics, scenery, and climate of thisinte'estingcoun try. Much useful information will be given about tho inhabitants, thoir physical and mental character, proverbs, songs, Sc, and a mass of interesting facts. Seats aro reserved for season ticket-holders till 7.20.

The time for receiving tenders for Mr Edson's new medical hall has boen post poned to Saturday next. The new building is to be erected in Queen-street, adjoining the premises occupied by Mr Mearß, book seller. It will be three stories high, built of brick, and will go back a distance of 40 feet. On the ground floor there will be a shop for Mr Edson's use, and 10 feet of tho frontage will bo devoted to a show-room for Mr Joeiah Martin'B photographic gallery, which will occupy the first floor, and also part a workshop, to be erected behind the main building. The upper Btory will be used by Mr Martin as a work-room. The new building should be a handaomo addition to the number of fine structures in tho main thoroughfare.

Professor Bibron gave a soiree dnnsantc to his pupils and their friends at the Mnwmic Hall, Princes streot, last ovening. There were twelve dunces on the programme, the music being supplied in an excellent manner by Mr E. Itoteeon. A most enjoyable even ing was Bpont by all present, and at the c'oso Professor Bibron intimated that in addition to his usual classes, he intonded giving similar re-unions at short intervals throughout the season.

Mr Palmer's nursery at Newmarket is still under water, owing to the recent heavy rains and the fact that the City Council, in depositing the surplus earth from tho cut ting in Kyber Pass, have effectually closed the natural surface drainage from Mr Pal mer's property to the railway lino. That gentleman has written to the Newmarket Borough Council asking them to attend to the matter, but that body decided not to interfere, and referred him to tho Auckland City Council.

The boys of tho Church of England Grammar School are giving tbo first of a series of entertainments, designed to bo at tbo middle and end of each term, to morrow (Friday), in the Pnrnell Hall at eight o'clock, in aid of the Sports Fund, which includes aleo tho reading-room, gymnasium and workshop. It is to bo hoped that the old boys of the school will show that esprit de corps which has always distinguished thorn. The entertainment to bo held on Friday next ie to be musical and dramntrc. The one in August at the end of the present term is to be gymnastic,

At the close of the recent cricket Eeason, Messrs Wriggleaworth and Burns, the Wellington photographers, gave a valuable trophy to the local Cricket Association for presentation to the best all-round cricketer of the season. The matter has been decided by voting, and the premier position has been accorded to Mr J. P. Firth, Mr Harry Roberts coming next, and Mr fl, Lawson third.

To the Editor: Sir, —Now that wo have a genuine medium amongst us, not a mere amateur who maybe expected to make mis takes, I should like, with your permission, to put to her a question. Many in Auckland are anxious to know whether Mr Mackolvio, our great benefactor, is living or dead. It would be a small thing for the gifted lady to set our minds at rest by telling us plainly if the gentleman is dead, when he died, where he died, and of what complaint. If he is not dead, she might say what the next benefaction to Auckland will be, and when we may expect it.—Your*, etc., Inquirer,,

For some time nothing much has boon T heard of the Onehunga Iron Works. Work 1 has, however, been still going on, altera tions having beon mado in the furnacos. .Experiments with the iron-sand have now boen recommenced, and it is to be hoped that they will prove successful. It ia understood that Lioutenant-Colonel £ Reader, who left horo for Sydney by laßt week's steamer, !mn received loave of absonco for six months on full pay, owing t to ill-health. It is considered probable that ] he will retiro from the servico at tho ter mination of his leave. Captain Gudgoon, • A.0., is acting in his place as Under-Secre- ( tury for Dofonce. ■ ; We understand that His Worship tho ■ klayor has forwarded to tho proper quarter ' tho necessary documents to obtain for the young man Alfred Goorgo Mabin modals for his gallant behaviour in saving at three differont times and places, a woman, a child, and a man from boing drowned. To tho Editor: Sir,—ln your issuo of Monday evoning, I notico a letter signed "Mercator," and on Tuesday night, ono signed "A.8.," both complaining that their la?t month's gas bill greatly oxcooded tho month previous. In my caao it was exactly double, whilo the actual time of burning was, if anything, less. I think with them that some explanation should bo demanded by all gas consumers; that is, if they notice an unusual increaso in last month's accounts, as in our case. All who have Buffered will bo doing a public servico by forwarding their names to your ollice, co that if proved to bo the caao with all, eomo stops may bo taken to ascortain tho cause.—Yours, &c, John Bvanm, Jervois Road. At tho Oddfellows' Hall, l'onsonby, last evening, Mr J. Roes dolivorod a lecture on " Tho Conflict between England and Russia in Palestine," tho object of which was to chow how tho prophecioa of tho Old Testa ment concerning tho Jewish peoplo wore to bo fulfilled. Mr Rees roferred to the scattering of God's people at prosent over every country under the sun, and thon wont on to argue that tl i wholo testimony of prosent ovontß wastoi "ids tho ingathoring of tbeso pooplo to . partakers of the highest glory. Tho iHirkish Empire, ho paid, was in tho last stage of decay. Russia claimed to bo tho heirs of thoir estates, and when England could no longor maintain tho moro somblanco of authority in Asiatic Turkoy, sho must tako care not to allow Russia to havo possession of Palestine which would imperil our route to India. Whon the Turkish Empire was broken up, and that wobld not bo long honcci, he bolioved that England would establish a protectorate over Pnloß tino, and that sho would take all necosßary stops to rystore the Jews, who would flock back thoro by tons of thousands from every quartor of tho tflobe. The Jews, being an exceedingly wealthy pooplo, and having a vast controlling influence, would rebuild thp.c city, and so fulfil the anciont prophecy. Thore was a largo attendance last even ing at St. David's Mutual Improvement Society, including many ladies. In tha absence of tho Prosidont, Mr McPiioraon occupied the chair. Tho business consisted of preliminary routine matters, arranging for tho soiree, which was fixod for tho 28th, and the reading of an essay on "Moore and His Iriah Molodies. The writer of the essay dealt with tho travels and chiof incidents in Moore's life, and dwelt at some longth on " Lalla Rookh " and tho "Molodies," illus trating their social and soparato merit*. In tho Bpoochos which followed, thoro was quite a conflict of opinion as to which waa the greater poet, Mooro or Burns, Moore's countrymen avowing that Mooro was the purest and mveotest of human minstrola, whilo Scotia's sons Htmid up for Burns with an enthusiasm worthy of Hruco. Tho opinions on both sides woro oxprosaod with the utmost good feeling. The Chairman considered that further argumont would bo a wastoof timo, for it wan ovidont that Mooro was the bard of Erin, mid Burns tho wondrous chiol o' Scotland, and thore wag no gotting out of it. Tho subject for Tuesday ovoning noxt was announced, viz., "Alexander tho Great," by Mr Thomas Knight. With gonuino rogrot wo announce tho decease, at the advancod ago of 7S yoars, of Mrs Margaret L. Wilson, rolict of tho late W. C. Wilson (founder of tho " Now Zoa land Herald "), and mother of two members of thnt paper's prosont propriotory, viz., Mossrs W. S. and J. L. Wilson. The deceased lady wae a fair embodiment of those domestic virtues for which tho daughters of Scotia havo ever boon noted. In her homo she found hor most congonial ephore of action, and by hor warm • hearted, kindly depo sition sho ondoared to herself all who who woro brought within tho scopo of tho family circle, bosidoaproserving, unimpaired, all those tonder attachments of which tho mother of a family is always tho true centra. Coming to Auckland in 1841, tho day of •tiupo wharees hard times, nnd gonoral dis comfort, sho bravely proved hor capacity us a colonist'fl wifo, and by hor cheerfulness

and onergy courageously raetaincd hor husband in tho arduous strugglo of lifo. Tho largor opportunities and assured caso of brighter days only served to cnll into more activo exorcise tho unostentatious bonevolence and homely sympathies for which Mrs Wilson had long boforo oarned an honoured name, and this roputation clung to hor to tho last. She was a ttuo mothor in Israel, and old settlors and former em ployes of tho Wilsons will cherish hor memory. Mrs Wilson was only ailing for two days prior to her death, and she passed away last evoning very peacefully, at tho ripe ago of 78 years. Singularly enough she expired on the same day, about tho same hour, and in the samo month in which her husband died nine years ago. Sho leaves to mourn her loss two sons and a largo number of grand children and friends. Tho funeral will tako place to-morrow (Friday) at three p.m., from her lato residence, Shortland-streot.

TELEGRAMS

Tho Rabbit Flaguo.

Napier, this day.—The Porangahau Rabbit Prevention Committee have opened a further subscription list, and settlers in the Southern part of the province put their namos down for a voluntary rate of a half penny per head on all sheep in their posses sion last June. The object is to continuo the rabbit-proof fence on the boundary Hne between Wellington and Aawke's Bay pro vince.^ Fire Brigade Demonstration. I A fancy dress ball in aid of the funds for the Fire Brigade Intercolonial Demonstra -1 tion is to beheld on August 26th. When all subscription lists aro in, it is thought that over £500 will po available for prizee. Tho Demonstration takes placo in January next. At least threo Australian teams are ex pected. Floods. Tho lower jmrts of tho plain towards Clivo are Hooded, and the roada submerged. Haiti still falling.

THE OPERA HOUSE

Lights of London " To-nifiht.

These was another good attendance at th Opera Houeo lost evening, whon "The Two Brothers, or Sithors to Grind," was re peatod]moßt successfully. A strong attrac tion is offered to-night, when G. R. Sinis's popular drama, "The Lights o' London," will bo produced. This piece had a good run in Auckland some time ago, and should draw well now. Tho plot is familiar to our readers, and does not require repetition.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

The Board of Governors met this forenoon. There were present: Rev. C. M. Nelson (in the chair), His Worship the Mayor, Messrs J, Clark and Upton,

Scholarships.—A report was received from tho Head-master suggesting that the examination for sholarships bo held on the 29th of August, and adver tised without delay.—lt was resolved that the suggestion r<s time for holding examination for senior and junior fundation scholarships be adopted. Keys. Nelson and Gulliver were invited to undertake tho examination, the fee being fixed at three guineas each for each set.

Lease.—The Hellensvillo Timber Com pany applied to be allowed to assign lease. —Referred to Finance Committee, with power to act. Mr Clark's name was added to this Committee.

Payment of Salaries.—The resolution of 26th May referring to this matter was rescinded, and it was agreed that all salaries be paid on the last day of the month.

Auditors' Report. — The Provincial Auditors' report was recoived and ordered to be circulated.

Kkpairs.— Repairs to ecbool buildings were ordered to be effected at once, Mr Allright to report.

The usual monthly accounts were passed, and the meeting then separated.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR bPECIAi REPORTER).

Wellington, this day. Sir Goorgo Wnitmore's Appointment. Should the Whitmore Enabling Bill bo comOulaw, hia salary will bo £700 without 1 allowances, and, of courso, he will not draw ( his Legislative Councillor's honorarium of c £200 a year. It has transpired that the * Government offered Colonel Howitt, of Canada, £800 a yoar in addition to largo allowances for forago, otc. ] North Auckland Railway. ' Most of tho Auckland members havo J received copies of tho resolution paßsod by tho Rodney Council and othor omanatory from Mahurangi Vigilance Committe, advo cating the construction of tho North Auck- ' land Trunk Railway via Birkenhoad ; also, ( maps showing both tho proposed routos, and asking that a Committee of Southorn members be solccted to choose tho best copies, have been forwarded to tho Minister for Public Works. Country Postmasters. Mr Moat has givon notice to ask whother any increase of salary has been given aH promieod to country nostmastors in chargo of tolegraph offices wh.o had their hours of duty increased by the regulations issued in October last, by which officoa aro kept open from 7 to 8 p.m., and if not, why not. Mr Locke is to ask tho Government whether they will render ady assistance^ to wards maintaining the set vices of a medical man on the East Coast, between Tologa Bay and East Cape. Police In tho Colony. According to tho roturn laid on the table of the Houso yesteriay afternoon, to the order of Mr Seddon, thero aro 508 policomon in tho colony. Of those, 468 are ordinary policomen ; 10 are district con stablop, whoso salaries rango from £20 to £100; 21 are native constables, whoso salaries range from £10 to £50 ; and tho re ■ maining cix aro equivalent to ordinary constables. Tho cost of tho police for the ■ yoar endod March was £94,477 3s 8d ; tho ■ cost por head being £99 6s 4Jd. Bonuses on Industries. ' A papor proßonted on the subject of the [ development of local industries shows that up to the prosont timo the following bonuses ! havo boen paid :—Buttor and choeso, £500, ', New Zoaland and Australian Land Com pany, Duncdin ; earthenware, £250, Now J Zealand Pottory and Glass Company, Dun \ etlin ; gunpowder, blasting, and sporting, 1 £478, Mackloy and Co., Diwedin; linseed ' oil and oil cako, £GOO, Singer and Co., 1 Duncdin ; fro/.on meat, £500, Now Zoaland | and Australian Land Company, Dunedin ; ! papor (grey and wrapping), £1,500, E. Mc- Glashan, Dunedin ; Biilphuric acid, £1,500, Kempthorne, Prossor, and Co., Dunodin. • Thus, st ango to say, all tho bonuses wore t paid to Duncdin firms. 3 Management of Drug Stores. J Mr Hatch, who is by trade a chomiat, r is making efforts to legislate for the drug * gists of. tho colony. Ho has givon notico of j a bill to amend tho Pharmacy Act. It provides that no unregistered chemist shall ' koop an open shop, and also provides that it shall bo unlawful for any pjiarmacoutical chomiist to carry on business in moro placea Ihan ono unless each additional placo of ' businosß is placed under the personal 8 management of a duly registered chemist, 1 who shall give it tho same attention as is ' required at his head placo of business. i County Council Mooting. 3 At tho adjourned meeting of County Council representatives yesterday, tho fol , lowing members of Parliament wore \ presont: — Messrs Sutton, Russ 11, Me t Arthur, Wilson, Locke, and Buchanan. It wan resolved, "Thot tho proposals now bo { foro tho House.aa to local government aro ,' not calculated to develop a permanont f system of offoctivo local government in tho t colony." Alho, "That this conference is a of opinion that local government should re main in slatu quo during the present year, and that hinds bo providod to meet tho ? demands of Countios and Road Boards under the Roads and Bridges Act, and that 0 in the moantime a Royal Commission should issuo to inquiro into the question with a 9 view to facilitate legislation,"

TABLE TALK.

Wokst faro in the world—Warfare,

Artillery inspection to-night.—A and O Batteries, attention!

" I don't remember having soon you boforo," as the lawyer said to his conscionco. "Lights o' London " at tho Opora House tonight. A Montreal woman has recovered damages agninat her daughter for slunder. First-class programme for the Reresford street Organ Recital tonight. A Nowtonito Bays " borough" and borrow aro synonymous torms. Tho population of Stockholm increased botwoou ISSC) and 1884 from 100,000 to 205,000. Fourth anniversary of the Union-street Band of Hope to-night. Selections by Mir Pook's band.

Tho British Government has decided that tho railway plant now at Suakiin bo re tur-ied to London.

Thrco or four houses will have to bo ro movod in consequenco of tho land-slip in liobson-streot.

Upwards of 1,600 now eharos in the Wel lington-Manawatu railway have boen sub ecribod in the colony. " This is a nice time to como home, and a nice stato you're in," sho said. " Nice time I — nine state ! — Thanks, lovey. I thought you were going to scold me." Pettcngell, of Wellington, ■ defeated Donovan, of Auckland, in the glovo fight at the Empiro city. Brain foyer caused the third highest number of deaths from any one diseaao in Boston in a recent week, consumption boing first and pneumonia second. Legislators in hot water. —Wellington barmaids hold an indignation meeting on Friday to protest against the proposed repressive measure. Otahuhu Railway Station broken into on Tuesday night, £i stolen, and Richard Buchanan arrested on suspicion. Tho mail taken from Christchurch by the Aorangi was the largest yet sent by a direct Htoainer, and included 16,000 letters.

Hacre .Davis, a Maori working on Mr Maguire's reclamation, had his arm badly injured yesterday by an accidental blow from a spade. Heath coalmino at Oreymouth is again stopped, owing to the bursting of some pumping gear, and there will bo no output for some days.

S. S. Hutchinson, who was urrentod in Auckland, is now before tho Court at Dunedin charged with concealing property within four months of his bankruptcy. Mrs C. K. Johnson fell between the rail way platform and the train at Hamilton on Tuesday night, but with admirable presence of mind lay Hill until the train stopped, and was thorofore nut injured.

R.M. COURT-This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq.. 11.M.J

THKwookly sitting of this Court for tho rocovory of small debts was held to-day.

Judgments fob Plaintiffs.—W.F.Martin v. J. Crcevy, «3 18a, cobW £13s 6d; Morrln and Co. v. M. McKonzlo. £15 18s 3d, costs £2 7s; J. McAulay v. H Norgrove, £i ss, costs £Hs6d.; McArthur and Co. v. J. Sleigh, £32 la 7d, coals £1 19s; Cruickshank and Co. v. J. F. Stonninit, £8 8b Bd, coats £2 is; J. Lilowall v. H. Norgrova, £8 18a Id, costs £1 17s; R. Rowland v. J. toe, £118, costs 13a; J. C. Saarland v. W. OVuillvan, £11 Ha 6d; James Martin v. John Wayraouth, jun., £!) 15s Id. cobts£l !6s; A. H. Nathan v. W K. Osborne. £3 10b, coats £1 3s Cd; h. Mosea r. Thomas Penk £« 7s 6(1. costi £1 7s; F. 0. For wood V. G. Smith, £1 Zs 9d, costs £12s Bd.

DEFENDED CASES.

G. F. Kelly v. J. Barclay .-Claim, £16. va'ue ot a hoiae.—Mr K. Cooper for plaintiff; Mr Keetley for defendant.—The case turned on tlio question whether tho horso wag bought uncon ditionally or subject to approval The do fendunt deposed that he agreed to buy the horse for £16 if he suited. If he suited, he was to pay £8 down, and tho balance at three months, i he horxo turned out a duffer, and he did not pay Ho would not give £•> for the horse.—Judgment for plaintiff; coats, £3 4s.

JUDGMENT SUMMONSES.

J. Dickenaon v. H. J. Baker.—Claim, £17a oa. —Mr Theo. Cooper for creditor.—Order, Ids per week, or in default 11 days. R. Mitchell v. J. C. MoCorraiok. — Claim, £7 48 6d.—Mr Campbell for creditor.—Order 10 pay on or before 23rd July, or in default 7 days. J. H. Evans v. MouDt Eden Highway Board. —Claim, £5 58.—Order, oa per weeTc, or 7 dayß. li, Moses v. Adcook and Richmond.—Claim, £15 la. pronitasory note. — The debtor in this case was examined aB to bis means of pay ing the debt.-William Adcock deposed that he waa a butcher, and owed the balance claimed. Busineaß had not been briak, but he had paid regularly by installments. On Friday last, Mr Moses said if he gave him 203 he would not take proceedings. He gave him the money at great inconvenience, and to his surprise Mr Moses cent him a judgment summons the next day.— Honry C. Riohmond stated that he lent h's name to the transaction for Mr Adcock's benefit, knowing him to bo an honest man, and intend ing to pay the debt. Unfortunately. hi» license had been taken away, and at oresent he had no means of liquidating the debt.—Hin Worship eaid he oould not make an order under ths cir cumstances,—The case was adjourned for two months.

Adjourned, &c. — About thirty oases were either adjourned or settled out ot Court,

CABLEGRAMS

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COFVKIOHT.]

[recter's telegram.]

Tho National Bank

London, July B.—Tho National Bank of New Zealand published its half-yearly re t urna yostorday. The diroetors report that ihey are not in a position to declare a divi dend. A surplus of £8,000 for the transac tions of that period is to bo carried forward and placed to tho resorve. Tho Now Lord Woutonant. Tho official entry of tho nowly-appointod Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (Earl Carnarvon) into Dublin took placo yesterday. His Ex collency mot with a most entiliUßiastic re ception. Tho Katltoura. London, July 5. —The New Zealand Shipping Co.'b Kaikoura left Plymouth last night for Auckland, calling at Tcnenffo and Cape Town en route.

[special to press association.]

Rewards for Colonial Troops,

London, July 8. ■ Votes of thanks will shortly be passed by Parliament to New South Wales and to tho ether colonies for their offers of men for the Ssudan, and suitable rewards will be made to tho mem bers of the contingent for their borvicoa. £30,000 Voted for Princess Beatrice Thirty thousand poun a has beon votod to tho Princess Beatrice by Parliament. Mr Gladstones Attitude Mr Gladstone has endorsed tho Afghan policy laid down by tho Marquis of Salis bury. French Policy in Efgypt. Tho French Government have rectified the Egyptian convention. No-Confldoncc Motion. A no-confidence motion, tabled by Sir Wilfred Lnwson, against the mow Min:stry, has failed completely. French Measures In Tonquln. Latest intelligence from Annam statos that Goneral Courcy, who ia in command of the Fronch troops, has arrostcd tho Regent.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rEOTER's TKLEOBAMS.]

Opening of Queensland Parliament,

Bkishank, July 8,

Parliamont was opened yeiiterday by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Anthony Mus grovo). The Speech refers to the promised bills for dofraying the oxponi-es of members of tho Legislature, for introducing the prin ciple of local option in licensing matters, for shortening tho duration of Parliament, for amending tho Act referring to Island labour traffic, and for the conservation of water, and other important measures.

DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS.

Entries for the examinations for district scholarships havo been received from the various public schools as follow : — Boys. Girls. Auck'.and—Wollesloyßtrecit.. 13 15 Auckland—Bercstord-Btrott .. 1 6 Auckland—Nolsonatrcet ..3 0 Devoaport 2 2 UrafUn Hoad 1 — Newton Kast G 8 Paroml 5 — Ponsonby 12 10 Avondalo 3 1 Mour.tKdrn 1 2 Mount Hobson Girls .. .. — 4 Onchunga 1 7 Otahuhu 1 1 Muiißiiro 1 2 Tumakl Wobi 1 — Ota™ a l Urury 2 — Waluku 1 2 Maioro — 1 I'uluiiiuliou 2 1 Ararlmu 1 1 Wntroa South — 1 Pukekoho West S 2 Hurrlsvillo - 2 Tuiikau 1 — Pokeno Valley 2 — Whangarol 1 — Kaukapakapa 2 — Katikatl, No. a 1-1 THAMES. Kauaoronga Hoys' .. .. 3 2 Kauaerongn Girls' .. .. — li . Wafokaraka 12 11 Walorongomai — 1 WAIKATO. Alexandra II Cambridge — 1 Hamilton Kast 5 7 Hamilton West 3 3 Hantapu — 1 TeAwamutu — 2 Total 03 111

TE AROHA.

Heavy Floods

Tv Akoua, this day. The heavy rains of tho pa«t few days caused a very high flood; and tho low-lying lnnds on both sides of the rivet aro under water. Some timber has beon carried away, and a considerable number of eiloopers also from thoso lying stacked at the landing awaiting conveyance to Morriusvillo, and tho pro perty of Mr Darrow, contractor.

Mr P. Quintan's temkr has been accepted for tho convoyanco of material from Paeroa to tho site of tho LnMonto smoltor, Koran? gahnke. The contract hn.a boon taken a£ ft very low price. The Te Aroha railway and traffic bridge has bo»n formally taken ovor from Kola, contractor, by Mr Hales, in Auckland, on Saturday last.

The present flood plainly demonstrates the great necessity for tho Government to have several large culverts inserted in tho embankment approach now being formed to tho bridgo. If not provided in high floods, the water, being drivon over in the town Bide, must cauro damage.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. Bright Ssulb.—Tho manager obtained 201b8 of picked stone tbiu, afternoon in the rise above the low lovel.

Kuranui Hill.—More than sixty tri buters are now prospecting in different parts of the mine. A water-wheel will shortly be erected in the battory, arrange ments having been mode with tho county for water supply.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before K. Stevenson, Ksq., J.l',)

Drunk.-lhrco persons were punished for this offence.

Breaking and Kntkkino. — Klohnrd Buchanan, with a number of aliases, was brought up on a charge of breaking and entnr ing (ho Otahuhu liailway Uiatiou on tho night ot tho 7th in3t and stouling tliorcfrom £3 la notea and odo sovereign —Mr Thoo. Coopor in dofe'.oe. — Sorgeanl Pratt asked tor a romand to Otuhuhu. —Mr Coopor Bald thoro was no mjcesulty for a louiuml lo Otahuhu; tho enao could bo dealt with In Auek land.—Srrgoant l-'ratt said tlio witnesses wuro in Ottthuliu.—Mr Ooouor so.ld thoro was no con venience at the Otahuhu court. Ou tho last occasion the Muglßtrato had to sit on tho piano and tho ooimtabira on the tubloa. It, .was Btatod that tho Hoaident Magistrate would feel offonded if tho caae was token out ot hia hands. —Tho caso waa romanded until Tuesday noxt after which prisoner would bo remanded to Gtahuhu: bail allowod, vriaonor in £50. and two sureties in £25

DnuNK and Disorderly.—Patrlok Tarpey was charged with creating a disturbance in Lower Quoen-atroet.—Prisoner's memory did not Borve him. He must have boen drunk — Conatablou Lamb and Muckay described prisoner's conduct outellde the Waitemata Hotel. He was very violent.—Fined, Zos and COBtS. Neglectiso an Okdbk.—John Evans was charged with failing to comply with an order of the Court for the payment of 20a per week to wards the support of his wife ond family, made on tho 12th August, 1881. — Prisoner was re manded to Hamilton. (Before MOBsrs Btevormon and Prirno.) Assault.—John Woston wbb charged, on summons, with assaulting Henry Barron, on tho Bth ioßt. by ftrikinf? him on tho head and other wise ill-troitiughim. Sergoont Pratt conducted. —Henry Barron, residing at NewtoD, deposed that he was In tho Rising Sun, Kurangahane Road, at 8 o'clock. He was walning alone the paßaago, when the prisoner, who wua a stranger to him, fctruckhis head with a quart beer bottle There was no provocation. His head was deeply cut, and it bled very much. The wound was at tended to by a chemist. — Constable Henry Ciarke said he was called into the hotel, and on making inquiries, the prisoner said " 1 did it, but I'm sorry for it." Asked him why he did it. He replied, " I don't know."- By the Bench: I had been drinking all tho week* nm Willing to do all I can for proseoutor. Perhaps Mr Morrison will speak v word for me.—John Morrteon, leasco. deposed, that Barron an-t his friend wore talking loudly In the passage, when defendant caught up the bottle and struck Barron. It wsb done on the Impulse of the mo ment—Fined 10s and costs, or 11 days in Mount iiden.

This was all the business.

The Onehunga Borough Council are making considerable improvements in that district. A substantial kerb and channel has been laid in Queen-street, and the foot) paths are generally receiving attention.

Revised Bibles.—Mr M. B. Mears, Bookseller, Queen-stroct. has a few copies not otdeired. Buyers had butter ell at once and secure a copy.-[advt]

The Rev. Dr. Taylor's lecture on "Inci dents of Travel" will be given to morrow even gg in 8t- Sepulohre'a aohool-rOoni.in aid of Mt. Kos.'qll Ctmrohi

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Tho Annual Report.

The annual meeting of tho Chamber of Com merce w«8 hoW this afternoon. The President (Mr John Reid) occupied tho chair, lho re port of the Committee was submitted, wlucn reviewed the work don, by the Chamber durinatho year, with the details of which onr readers arc olrrady familiar. Special nical eduction, wharf accommodation, Indus trial Exhibition, dofonoo of Auckland UnnK lelknrtß amounted to £15.069. of which Bum Auckland contributed £111.007. Tho impor.s amounted to £81,2fi0. of which £70,»U wero re wai stated that the consideration of this im- Sinco then your Committees have' recnUcU npvoral Drinted aheets of n T-eutiou or U.o Lorn on Chamber o£ Commerce> «Wre«od to ler Majesty's Secretary of State for tho ■■oloniea Uricflv summarised, tho petition rXrn discloses that, tho exports to the Uni cd SS % Y,?rv«ft lnfofu m m eamon^ fr^^ralaSiJ'yonio, oontrib^d K%.S mcx P tX tc»dj g; be for the Chamber to Rive ramo expression of theiropinion upon this Importont. übjccU Ihe Committee recommend that a reply boson* U the London Chamber ?«'" "X,. 0! tho objects of tho Imperial federation League Statistical Returns, &o. Appended to tho report wore tabulated ntato oipSSdltu™ of tne Chamber for .the past year Tho comparativo totals of provinoial imports and exports wo^o as follow • — Year. Imports. Exports. 1881 W.910 211 gJ'fS-JS 1885 £2,000,265 fiUjSUTO Increase .. £90T021 Decrease.■ £75,962 The incroaso was mode upon tho following commodities :- Wool. 3 617.8911hs or an increase of 316,12i1bs in weight nnd«lG,ls7 in valno ■ cresorvpd moat. 4,HMcwt or an increase of3.2fi.scwt in weight and £10115 in value. The chief itomß of t oorea«a wero .- Gum, 6,071 tons, or a decrease of 709 tons 22 lioim.'oradccrea'o of 1,972.141 foot, value( fxf&ml leather. 2.027ewt. or a decreaeo of 211owt valued, at £83; flour, 130 tons, or a d<- creaYe of 2 825 tons, valued at £30.C03. nurtntr tho past year there had been a considerable ex port of manufaoturod articles, such as biscuits, alo. and beer, and such agricultural products as salted berf, buttor. and hidos. The Auckland railway statistics showed that thoro were 183 miles open for trafflo in March last, or 37 more than in tho prccedlnß year. The number o first-class pass^ngors hnd increased from 7M.408 to 97 927 and of second-class passenßers from IK2 097 to 3f>0.913 There had bonn an In crease of 1.369 tons in tho quantity carried, and of 42.810 tons in tho quantity of coal, &c, whiln tha othor chief increases had boon : Klrowood. 875 tons; chafl', 775 tons: wool, 82 tons; and ftonoral niorcnan diHC, 2.101 tons. Tho carriago of live stock had decroaeed by '.1.018 tons, and of timber by 2.357 tons. Tho incn-aoo of rocol rts lirul boon as follows :-From &H. 037 0s 0d to £«,557 12b Od for pasßontrers, from £58,511 5s 9d to £f!9,512 lfis HI for poods, and from £3,13618s 5d to £3,75310s 3d for parcols. oto, maklns: tho total increase fil!),B6g 8n lOd. Colncidontly the expenditure had increased hy £13.130 Ga sd, viz, from £57.305 11s 3d to £50.435 17s lOd. in Morch. 1881. tho receipts por mllo had been £1,121 Us 9d. and tho expenditure por milo £922 12s 2d, while in March last they wero £t,9"5 8s 2d and £1,588 0s 7d rfifiif!Otively,thUßßhow)ng an incroascd revenue of £813 13s 5d rer mllo, and an increasod ex pendlturo of £«65 8a 5d por milo. Tho followin comparative tablo showed tho tonnago which entered and cleared the flvo ohiof ports for tho yoars ending March, 18S4, and March, 1885, respectively :— Port. Year. Entered. Cleared. Total tons . ~ , (18M 149 71*0 .. 127.270 .. 273,970 Auckland ..-Jiggs .. Jsg,B7i .. 132,911 .. 291,818 Incroaoo .. .. 14,848 ,«r hi . 11K8I .. 100.900 .. 71.823 .. 172 729 Wollint;ton j 1585 .. 93100.. 00,439 .. 183,589 Increase .. .. 10.660 , ~ „ IWI .. rO.IBI .. 120.922 .. 181.083 Lyttolton ••■{ igSa .. 01.631 .. U4.150 .. 175.684 Dooroaso .. .. 5,39 „ ~ USSI .. 74.241.. «MH .. 117.109' Duncdln •• |i BB S ~ 105,801 .. 31.719 .. 1W.583 Incrcaeo .. .. 20,474 in <r /IWI .. 59.158 .. 81711 .. 123.8(19 Hluir .. ..} 188 5.. 5G.8/7 .. 71,115.-123,022 ' Inoroaso .. .. 4.153 Tho rccoip'a of the Oiamhor for tho year, in clticliiiK 11 bank balanco of .-CM 13s Bd. wnro Phown to have amounted to £255 4s Bd. of which tho subscriptions yielded £163 16s: and as the oxponditure only footed up to £182 2s 2d, thore is a credit balanco of £"3 2s Cd. ,TKo PRESIDENT, in rißing to move tho adop tion ot tho Committeo's report, said that tho duty was a pleasant ono, as he could Rivo the Committee credit for being attontivo at tho many meetings held, and moßt active in for warding the numorous proposals which wore brought brforo them. Ho spoke at somo length in explanation of tho tables of statistics laid before the Chamber, and showed that, on the whole, tho tables indicated a general growth of trade. A more favourablo result would have been shown at the end of December, but owing to tho alarm of imponding war during the early monthß of last half-year, the values of our foreign oxports Bhowcd a slight shrinkage. On tho othor hand, our coastal shipments were In creasing, and would continue to increase; and by the addition of frozan meat to our exportß, and the probable increase of gold-mining, next year will undoubtedly show a much better result. Great activity had beon shown during tho year in tho building trades, in ship building, and in manufactures of variouß kinds. Of tho latter. It was gratifying to know that 125 exhibitors had contributed samples of their work ti tho New Zealand Kx hibltton. Gum and timber figured largely in the Chamber's records of oxports and local industry, and neither article showod any sign of diminu tion in quantity. The question of forest conser vation was referred to, and a dosiro expressed for legislation in connection wi'h tree-planting; but tho conservation of existing kauri bimhos was not. considorod practicable Ho further referred to the objectionablo forms of bills of lading, whioh importers and exporters con demned bs giving them no security against the shlp-ownor. Tho Customs tariff was briefly rolorrod ti; as tho Chamber had bo recently ex pressed their opinions in favour of freo trade on tho Bankruptcy Act, native lands, and rail way management, there was litilo to wH to tho remarks in the Committee's report Ke commonded the lottors of tho London Chamber of Oommerro on Imperial foderation to the con sideration of tho Chamber. Ho coneidored tho Chamber to have dono somo good in agitating for Schools of Mines and Agri culture, tho Government, having promised to respond ihoir request, and moreover, to give a school of forestry. Mr Uoid concluded by ex pressing his belief that tho commercial pros perity with which Auckland hnd been favoured in tho past would continue. Ho thought, also, I hut the usefulness of lho Chamber could bi' greatly extended by tboir occasionally holding meeting" in tho oveningp, and having papers read on. subjects of pipniincncoaffecting trado Mr G haves Aickin soconded the report, which was ndoptod. In doing bo, ho alluded to tho duiios of tho Committee for tho ensuing yoar. Certain important questions must claim their nt.tontion. Tho first of which was tho North Inland main trunk railway. Ho urged tho desirability of tho loan boing rained at once while tho money market was favour ablo, and of pressing on the work more vieoroußly. Tho Minister of Public Worka was reported to liavo stated that ho saw no reason why the lino should not bo completed in three years; whilst, at the present rate of progress ,it would, he bolieved, take ten. Another matter of tho highest importance to the mercantile community was wharf accommoda tion. There wan no übo in blinking tho fact that tho facilitios for discharging goods and carrying on the trado of tho port were not so pool hore as in othor ports of the colony. This state of things was not creditable, and it waa within tho functions of the Chamber to aid in golting tbcßo doflcioncos corrected. Whilst considering a complete ucheme of Imrboor im provements, immediate (tops should be tskon to provide moro wharf and Bhed accommodation Another matter wns to ursro tho Harbour Board to make representations to tho British Admir alty in regard 10 the suitability of this port as a Naval Depot. Thero were now spocial favour able considerations which did not cxißt beforo— tho chief of theso boing the provision of a largo dock suitable for any cf Her Majesty's vessels visiting tho Pacific. The question of railway management must also bo kept steadily in view, and by continually bitting dire con viction inio the official mind, that business men should have a voice in the framing of the tariff. In the construction ot railways, the require ments of the districts north of Auckland fhould hive the advocacy of lho Chamber. Struggling farmers ouuht to havn »urh moans of communi cation provided for thorn, while tho local di° tricts might be left, to make tho connecting r mulh. Ho thought the Chamber phould make a spsoial effort to obtain end place at the disposal of Its members the fullest information with re ference to tho liudo of China, Japan, South America, and other countries which might be drawn into clooor commercial relations with this colony.

The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows:—President, Mr Graves Aickin; Vice Pretident, Mr A. H. Nathan; Committee: Meßsrs G. Harper, H. Brett, J. Robs, J. Lamb, J. M. Sheia, It. C, Carr, and G. Iloldship,

The recommendation mado In the report that Mr X Menzics, who has boon acting for some time past as secretary, should be appoint.d permanently to that office was approved. New Members.—The following gentlemon worn proposod for election as members of the chamber:—MecsraC. Atkin (Cousin and .Alkin), Edmund Bell, J. V. Churton, Jaa. Groom, M. Davia. V. Ireland, C. J. Sbarland, E. Way mouth, Hdward VVUhj>.

Chambers's celebrated awing machines, 20, Queen-street,

THE KAIKOURA FOR AUCK LAND.

The Now Zealand Shipping Co.'b s.r. Kal- M koura left Plymouth on tho evening of July ■ <th for Auckland and Southern ports, via 9

Tenoriffe and Cape Town. She is therefore clue to arrivo hero on AugUßt 18th, Tho I Kaikoura is ono of the largest vessel ; recently constructed for the New Zealand Shipping Co. She is in size and every itn- .Im portant respect similar to the Rimutaka, I now at this port, the rogistored tonnago of % both vessels boing 4,473 tons, and lliehv H engines being oach 4,000 h.p. Tho sal, I koura is in command of Captain W. C, ■ Crutchley, R.N.R.

THE WRECK OF THE HELENA.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PREHS ASSOCIATION) r

Wah'canci, this day. ■ The Helena, wrecked on Cape Farewell, hacE 9 a cargoof white pine fromthoWanganuiSash, v and Door Company. It is insured in the ■ Colonial for £2. r)0. The voeeel belonged 1q I Mr Duthie, of Melbourne. It ib not known M what insurances were on it,

THE POLITICAL CRISIS.

The Govornmont Told to Take Baciq

Their Tariff.

(by telegraph.— parliamentary" BEI'ORTEU.)

Wellington, thw d»y, A meeting of Government supporters ha« 3' just boon held to consider the situation. Th« mooting was convened by Meeera J. S, I Mackenzie, Harpez, and Major Steward' V, Tho latter presided, and forty members y were present, including Messrs Mont- n gomery, Barron, and othere, wbe I voted against the Government last night. M Mesßi-B Holmes, Mackenzie, Steward, I Dargaville, and Harper were appointed to' "ft wait on the Government at noon, and s>k: B them to withdraw their tariff altogether iSv for tho present year, and devise other I moans by which the necessary revenue could ■ be raised. This resolution was unanimously H come to, the feeling of the meeting being '.: ; that the country was not yet ripe for pro--11 tection. It was also resolved that the Go- :f s vernment be requested to modify the Local * Bodios' Powers and Finance Bill in tba-.J direction of omitting the power to :::;: borrow as against subsidy, and th*t:sg twenty-fivo years' subsidy do reduced to J five years. It was also resolved that tba I Government bo requested to make strenuous ■; I effortstoreducetheexpenditure. Areeolation v,; was come to assuring the Government that^j.Tl they bad the continued support of all thwe;*? present, but the Committee were instructed^! to inform tho Ministers that if they do not^i see their way to adopt the suggestions of ifA the meeting, they be advised to resign, ■•-1 Delegates are to report to a meeting of;,;-j Government eupporters at 2. ;; .

THE GOVERNMENT WITHDRAW THE TARIFF.

Wellington, this day, m|

The Government'Jias agreed to withdraw- VJ the whole of tho tariff excepting the 18$ -':-j ad valorem on textiles and fabricß, which item is now under consideration, : Tho Ministers recoived the deputation^ and it has been arranged to adjourn tbsi'j: House from 2.30 to 7.30, when a Ministerial! Statement will bo made, la tho meao-.i;, while the Government will hoid aconferene^ with their snpporters. The meeting wilfr bo held this afternoon at Sir JuHub Vogeli't, Maiden co. , | I was told this morning by one of tMH;j whips of the Government party that tto.j Government in reply to the deputation ej-jyi pressed their intention of resigning. From •] | subsequent information,!however, I beliey»-;*j that whatever thoughts they may have givwtS expression to of that kind, tho threat was f J merely used to alarm their supporters intoSj a more loyal allegiance, and that tht;|| Cabinet will abandon their tariff proigj posals. i

(BY TELEOIUPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) j

A meeting of Government supporlen this morning recommended that thsj Government withdraw tbe tariff Thy Government inJormed tho df-putstiou, from them that they would willingy ntym their recommendation except in the case (I wearing apparel. The reply will be eoD-ij sidered at a meeting of members to be heW| shortly before tne House meets.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Queen's Rifles. -~ TnBRK was a m\jsterof 20 men under Ci'i»i.-ta. ||j Kcop at the railway workshops last nitilit ltc;.f corps were exercised by Lieutenant Si Ifo. ; ~ College Rifles. : ihis Company had a very good muster in il» Jg; Drill-shed last ovonlng, The men werei pu* ■» through a vcriety ot exercises by wrgeam p Birley. ' ' City Guards. ; Notwithstanding the very inolement weatlis' .•;_ la st night, thore was a muster ol 65 mon, mtt <■ Captain Isaacs. The reorulte were insirnctw g by Sergeant Bojd, while Sergeant Dormer pm ,% tho main company through a useful conwea; fft platoon and BklrmlshinK exeroißef. Newton Rifles. ■ 'M Tho above company, having had 18 ttoffJ^Bi armß served to them on Saturday eventoßWi;l!| were instructed last evening for ™e,?"'"!f"H in tho manual exeroiso. There were J6pr«»Wj;|f under command of Captain Blrnie ano' *53:fM Gladdinß. Captain Birnie and <^' our- 60.CSs» : Cromarty were the instructors. The wnWRJfe ot the arms are expected to bei ready fJLrSS'wf bution at the Saturday drill. Consi°H Wf grumbling and dissatisf notion has been evtaW . amonsst the men at the delay In armttg "»■ | oompany, Rlflo Hatch. pjijr We would remind our rifle shots thjJW ; « entries for tho proposed P™& al, ffiSil close on Saturday night, at eight o olo«k %«•,:» Hazard's, Queen-street, at which 4™ e?^K«i intending competitors Bre to meet to oeCM» »• m tho time for firing the mutch.

THE CHRISTCHURCH WATER LOO CUP.

(BY TELEGRAPH -PRKBS AtSOCIATION,) Chkibtchurch, yesterday. TiiE Now Zealand Waterloo Cup meM commenced today, but the weather te »% propitious. A cold sou'wester, BttmW with rain, makes everything extremely dj* agreeable. Tho ground is also in avm sloppy Htato, and the attendance is luniw to tho most ardent lovors of the ipon. ■ ■ The following are the results o* * Waterloo Cup :—

FIRST BOUND. Braw Lass beat Arawa . •*"] Rockwood „ Napoleon | Figaro ~ Isaac . ! Bohemian Girl „ Madona .\ f A Bordeaux „ Moonbeam .v: Cardinal „ Wandering Frftf I Ringwood „ Moadinly^ Scotland Yet „ Stoneleign Hilda „ Enca H Waitangi „ Obstacle m Borgamot ~ Bolero - -\ Hercules „ Piako. s ,i Bed of Stone „ Honevdew Abercorn ~ I'arneU : ,« Hock If. „ Mab ,„.,.»;! Starlight „ Star and <Ws| Prin. Charlotte „ Cliquot ■.;#* Market Day „ Scipio | Bannagher „ Leioup , ,i Adamant „ Street Arab Moonlight „ Maraschino ~1 Beresford „ Deacalino 3 Irish Girl „ Muck 1 Salamander „ Manuka ; Succbbs „ Ragamuffin f Symphony ran a bye, ,| In the first round, the «nOBt,K*S§ course was between Waitangi andunsw « and odds of 3 to 1 were "WjM the former, who led last J"Tjj| divider, and did not allow n"0. 0"^! score. Bergamot was three length" "»£ & to tho hare than Bolero, and "^ 1 twice before the latter got iD. *2'ttjf| turns, Bolero running wide, again 1« ( £j:j gamot in, and after running up a E"^g hare, finished with a kill. . _. o»«ti Irish Girl had a slight advantage^* Musk to the hare, and keeping poew"~ till she killed, beat her pointless.

The programme for the organ w<a"il evening at the Bereeford-Btreet Cowtr^^ll g Chuioh in a vory attractive one, wffS&mm doe», choico eeloctiODS from tho »™SJaw*;B The uame of MiBS Peaoe WM, jß*Uy£M£ omitted from the anartetto, %«fflg*.B herd." in programme. Mrs CMawii* rsjgag the bodk." Come, Bver enjUtof i^OlOT*Bi the Misses Hayles wUI ttoßs*s3aJfamm Peaoe," both from oratorio, Judasy*""'1

THE AUCKLAND EVEMftG bIAK THtKSDAY, JULY 9 1886



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