COMING EVENTS.

Mooting, ao„ To-night; Opera House- ' Tho Mcrrymakess," 8. Theatre Royal-Thompson's Colossal Diorama Of tho Soudaii War aud NilO Expedition, S. Onchuuga-Profcs3orßrooka's Panorama. 7.30. Lodwo St. Andrew's Ball-Musonic Hall, 7.30. Auckland Naval Artillery-Klccion of Lieu tonant, 7.30. Auckland Teachers' Instituio-Gencral Moot ing, 7.30. Mooting of Auckland Ratepayers-City Mar ket, 8. Foresters' Hall-Locture, " Tho French Revo lution." (Co., by Mr J. G. Cox, 7.30. Salvation Army Domorstration, 7.30.

Auctlon Sales To-morrow.

P.. Arthur-Builders' Materials and Tools, li noon.

A. O. Stoven-Trcos and 3hrubs, Avondalc, 2 p.m. J. H. Hamor & Co.-Fnrnituro, &o„ 2 p.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Malls wIU closo .13 undov :—

Tins Day.

For Whongaroi Heads, Parua, "Walpu. Whan garol, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Glonclg

or Waltaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 29th inst.

For Port Fitzroy, Trypheua, and Okupu, per

Argylo, at 7 a.m. For Walwera, To Kaps, and Warkworth, por

Rose Casey, at 10 a.m, For New Plymouth and Southern Ports, per

Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Kail Katl, Aongatoto, Tauranga, otc,

per Rotomahann, at 2.30 p.tu. For Thames, per Rotom.ihana. Nt 3 p.m.

Monday, 31at instant. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga, tiotorus, and Opotikl, por

Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Kus-ioll and Kawakawa, per Rotomahann,

at. 4 n.m. For Wkltiatfga, Upper Mill, and Tairttn per

Argylo. at 5 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Herds Point, >\ mi; garoa, aud Mongouui, por Clansman, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September l. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Penguin, at 7.10 a in.

Tuesday, 15th innt. Por Australia as follows :—

Pur Navigator Islands. Sandwich. Islands. United States of .America, Canuda, British Columbia, Central and South America, and Brltleh and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m

For United Kingdom and Contlnuni of Europe, at 1 p.m, Money orders, 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and newseaperij. at 11.30 a.m.

Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of ntx pence In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mall Agont on board the steamer np to tho tlmo of er.lll.cn, This mall will hu duo In London on Friday, October 25,1335.

(Signed) 3. B. BIS 3, Chiaf Postmaster. : popwfllco, Auckle-nd. *

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

ACCKUJfii—This evening, 8 23; tomorrow morning, 8.15. Maxukau Hkadb—This evening, 11.8; to morrow morning, 11.25. Kaipaß/i >li-*aiih—To-morrow morning, 0.8; to-morJow afternoon, 0.25.

SUNriT.T.—This evening, 5.32. BUNRIBE.—To-morrow morning, 6.29. MOOM'S Age,—Last Quarter, Sept. 2,1,55 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVEXISO. Wai'taki, s.s., Crawford, from Wbangarci

TO-DAY

Wellington, s.s,, Stephenson, from Russell Hawk, schooner. Jacobs, from a cruiso Orpheus, uchooner, Taw, from Long Island Pl.utwmg, »ehoou.;r, -Maodoiiald, from Rutsoil Saxon, echconer, Martin, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENISCf, Clonsman, s.s.. Furquhar, for Tats-anga Saucy Kate, schooner. Bathurst. for Mongonui Arxylo, s s., Amodeo, for Mercury Biy Glenely, s.s,, Johnson, from Whangtwei

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, lpo. Coromandel, from Coremandei, to-niornrw, 5

P m. , eiausupin, from Tauranga, to morrow, early Ente.-p-iie, from Thames. Sunday, 3 a.m. Argylo. from Mercury Buy. to-morrow, early Suva, from Southern -..ores, tomorrow Doric, from London, August 31 (For projected departures sou shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.)

IMPORTS.

Por Orpheus, from Long Island: 80 tons guano.

Inwards Coastwise —Norah, from Kennedy Bay, with 29,6001t 10-s; Saxon, from Kunsell, with 101 tons coal; Pawn, from Whtuignioa, with 22,500tt timber.

Outwards Coastwi.=it: —Petrel, for Wha ngaroi; Norab, for Kennedy Bay; Maim, for Tairua; Lagoon, for Coromandel; Norval, fur Russell.

The baniue Claribel haß cntorcd outwards for New York.

Tho three-masted schooner Sadie F. Ca'ler has been berthed at the Bailway Wharf.

The schoonor Aurora will leave for Norfolk Island about Tuesday next, if sufficient induce ment oflbrs.

Tho whaling barque Triton was at Long Island when tho Orpheus left. She had not been very successful up to that time.

Tho schooner OrphcusarrivedfromLonglbland to-day. She sailed thence on the 10th August/ had north-west winds to 25deg, south, followed hy south-east winds to SOdog. south, and west and eouth-we3t winds from there till arrlvih

The s.s. Waitakl arrived from Whangarei Is--t evening, with tho following pas-iongere :— Messrs Lovy, Kelly, and Whitalaw, Mosdames Rnld and Fuller, Mts3 Cottle, and four steerage. Cargo: 90 sacks n;um, 70 tons coal, 19 sacks bacon, 8 boxes butter. 3 tons sundries.

Messrs Cruicksbank and Co., agents for the s.s. Triumoh, announce that she will leave Auckland for Wellington and Southern Ports, on or about tho 7th September next, carrying passengers and cargo at reduced rates.

The b.s. Glenelg arrived from Whangaroi at 230 a.m. Puflsongern: Misses Laing, Wilson- Mesdnmos Powlesland. Georgo. Messrs Powlea, land, fliomi, Krownson, Oldbrown, Hunter, 0. McLean, McK< nine, Pc ;rson, Adams. Cargo— 20 sucks gum, It boxes butter and eggs, (J eacka hides, 3 tons sundries.

The s.b. Wellington arrived from Russell, Whangaroa, and Mongonui at 4.30 a.m. Faa sengoro: Messrs Silva, Young, Davis, Oxley, Murflo, Hewitt, Mia*i Hamilton, Mrs and Mihj Nenbitc, Scope Soroth, Mr Hart, Proctor. Cap taid Phillips, Rev. Arch, Clarke, Miss Slatpr, Key. X Burrowa. Mr Sydney Taiwhanga, Mr and Mrs Wallis and family, Mrs Clendon. Miss Webstor and 2 children, Mr Forwood and Master Forwocd, Mr lirown, O'Connor, O'Con nor, Nelson, Mr and Mrs Hoilingwood. Wilson, Aden, Conor, Mrs and Miss Itonnett, Matheson, and 9 in tbo steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. — Sailed: Penguin, for Northern porta, Passengers: Miss Coveny, Mrs Bray, Meaara Smith. Sauudera (2). Oxley, Bray, OUohdcll, Leaner, Halliday, and Dalton. Lyttelton. yesterday.—Sailed: Rotomahana. for tho North. Passengers for Auckland : Mesdamea Smith and Johnston, Miss Mulgan, Messrs McDonald, Whitakc-r, and Smith. MsLBOUitNB, Augußt 27.—Arrived, thia morn ing : Tarawora, from tha Bluir. Taukanqa, thia day.—Arrived: Clansman, 8.D., from Auckland. 6.30 a.m. Waitaka, thia day.—Arrived: Gairloch, 8.8.. from Onehunga, 11.5 a.m. Gisuobnh, thia day .-Sailed: Suvb, for Auck land. 8 a.m. ; Wellington, thia day.—Sailed: Kaikoura, s s„ for Port Chalmers, 2.15 a.m. Loss of a Boat and Throe Lives. BLUKK, thia day.—On tho return of tho Har bour Boa-da tug Awaroa from StewartV ißland On Tue»dav evening. Captain Tyson reported that a boa; accident h»d occurred on Alouduy in Patterson'* Inlet, oft' Native Island, and that it was foared three men named William Chasland, William Fortune, and John Brown had betn drowned. The boat lett Kapitlki about, U a.m. to go to Uingaringa to attend a native funeral, and when last aeon was under Bail off the eaat end of Native laluml at tho time a tqual! was coming on. Tho ru Jd:r wasfouudneximorning on liulh.r's Point. Captain Tyaon took a seurch party of live, and atenmod roundsoveral islands, but found no trace of tbe missing men.

COMMERCIAL.

KvEWNO Star Office, this day. Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Rei'Oß"'.— liorpea; Themarkethaa been rather dull, tho number offered scarcely up to the avorage, and buyers/knowing that, a shipment from Wanganui were in transit, defem-d pur chasing, consequently there was less thun usual done. The Durham yards wore moderately full on Friday, conipetitiou was fairly gnod, and draught stock sold at an advanco on ratos recently ruling; othor descriptions without alteration. Wool, hides, and skins: On Tuesday, tit tho Durham yards, no heavy, well - conditioned hides wore pitched, 3}d being the value o£ tlio best offered; skins, from 2*i 7d to 3s 2d; tallow, £16 por ton. Cattle: Thero has been increased activity in tho market, the supply has not been a largo ono, and prices, particularly of fat stock, havo advanced Bllghtly. The Newmarket yards wera fairly supplied on Tuesday with all desoriptions of stoek-i*', fact thero wore an unusually lurso number of Btoros, but dairy cuwn and f,it h.'.is:s were in moderate sunpiy. Stora p.teeih tind at; upward tendency in vain*, notwithstanding ih'. a^proaclung fair amltatbcas'-ts wim:.-worlli item 10.* so '-0« per: hoi'.o inure wpa on tbo |ir%vlou.i ivw*. ; dairy | Hioek nic'iouUnt.i.'ii.'uo;.. .;i'-;-mj v,Tr.'; penned * ia limited. r.uii.lrti'B, Ijt.ing [aineivj-i!!.,- local j onfci, a*".d piira*- -idvaii' <-.•! ■~,:■■■ _:s__-, -:.p_-..: ! ai.' *;*'"d wether* I'iga* A |;oon many wc-rn i va-'Ci'il. ''srviiii \ cry ranch iv quality, em. J i-e'rr*. r_r. ■ .1 from Id lo Hi per lb I'vv •■.-. * '111. * ''r.i)*s-'*K '.. V,', liinxkv .\:u> Co. ropurutiu'- i ~| H..-,l'-lv* ■ '.'.IV -•>. ~'• Oil '* ai''*'..'.'. '..' '■..'.,)!. !'.'„'W; : * liklii-' *uvi ta'liiw, Uif: ir.'.rl.-W was w«l'- a.>)ek'.;.i willi ''i'ioi*. ixd laicc.'s were v 'Jis.-lc .■■■.■.'■■■r. I l.'iTti'clf.-.'-i I'-acvius -J..U* al ircr. U,.' K. ;;-,.l ; medium. 3d to »...: ; iLierioi-. i.'d to'ljd por lb; buloheia' oroii.i-ordd bkiiu, 3s *v to 3s lid ; sta'lou, 1-) 8d to 3d each; tallow, up to £18 per Mr Alfhed Bucu.and's Report. —At Remucra. on Tiiur-iday. dairy cattlo sold better than last week. Few stare cattle yarded. Fat cattle were In moderate supply and better demand. Good steers steady at 23s tho ICOlb. Good sheep in thort supply, and advanced in nrico 'ully 3i each. Fat calves plentiful, but in good inquiry, and a full market of writ-fatted ' pigs sold freely atnear Id tho lb, and a fow pona ot fat lambs brought from 17s to 23s each.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

if arm and Dairy Produce.—Wholesale: Batter, prime fresh, is; Butter, salt, Od to IDd ; Cheese, Hood taotory, 6, to 6d; Canter

bury do.. 5Jd to s)d; Egg«, dozen. 8d; Lard, in bladders, 7ld : Bacon and Hams, in cloth. Pro vincial, «d to*!}; Hams.B}du>Did; J^t-^co" aud Hams., new cure-Baoon only BJd; Bacon and Hams in equal numbers, 3d; HanuL only IOJd ; Jams, por caso, 5s doz., £1 12s8d to £1 13a Od; Honey In bulk. 4d per lb. Flour MAHKKT.-Wholesalo.--Superflnoflour, silk drosscd, per ton. £10 10s; do, do, household, £910.i hi) ndreds, ss; fifties. 10s per ton extra; sacks and bags free ; hundrods, ss; fifties, 10s extra; Southorn do. £9 : bran, por ton, sacks in oludod, local, £6; Southorn do, £o 10s; local sharps, £6; 6outborn do., £5 10s; 15s; oabin bread £10; oatmeal, do, £11 lis to £12; oats, 2s 2d to 2s 3d; maize, 2s lOd to Ss Id ; potatoes. £1 5s to.«! 10s por ton; pearl barley do. £19 to £20 ; beans, 3s 3d ; onions, £14; fowl wheat, 2s 7d to 2<i 9d. . .. Kauri Gum Flax, &a — Poor ordinary, nominal. £39; Rrood ordinary. £32 to £34: BUporior. £35 to £40 and upwards; East Coast. £15 to £17; supplies for August up to date about 460 tons; flax por ton, £18 te £21; tow. do., £7 to £9: fungus per lb. 3d: cocoanut fibre, ■por cwt, 15s to 17s. Tho market Is Armor, but prices remain unaltered. Coai and Firewood Mauicbt.-Cool : New castle (ship's side), 27s to 30s por ton; yard, 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yardß, 30s Oil; screened, 30s Od ; ditto at tho minos, 13s; ship's sido, 265; Waikato. 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 18s to 225: Kamo. 12s per ton at loading ground ; Taupiri at mine, ss Od to 13s, at yard, 19s Od to 225; Vi'haußarel, at mine, Ba Od ; yard (steam). 17s; housohold, 21s; delivered, 235. Flrowood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s 6d to 9s per ton ; delivered, lis; out, 17s to 18a. Huildinu Matkriai.9.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, bcßt, Us; second-class, 8e bd; best, planed, tongucd, and graved, llrst-class, lfe 6d; medium, 133 : second ditto, 10s Od. Cargo, best (at mills), 10, Od; second class (at mills), 0s; baulk. 7s. Now Zealand palllngs, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart). 13s ; Oft, 14; ti-truo rails, £3 10s por 100; P«ri™ posts. £6 103 to £7 10s; shinglos 10s nor 1.000; Hobart palings, stt. 19s; oft, 21s; Hobart rails, 100s, soiling quotations. Bricks (at Avondalc), 35s to JCs por 1.000 ; town yards, 15s to oas; de livered, 60s to 60s. Drain pipes (at works) por ICO (G inches boro), 40s ; 1 inches, lis ; 15 ilnohos, 9s ; 2 inches, £2 10 por 1,000 ; eockot glazed pipes, IS Inches, 4a por foot; 15 Inches, is bd per Foot; 12 inches, 3i por foot; 9 inches, 2s por foot: 0 inohos. Is per foot; 4 Inohoß, 9d por foot; 8 inchos, 7d por foot. Manurhs. — Honeduat. Sydnoy. £3 to £9; according lo quality: bouetlour, £»; Auck land £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maldon Island, £_; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to£C, bags In cluded : Hurst's chomical manure. £11 10s; animal manure, £710s.

Deaths.

SULLIVAN.—On August 27, at her rasldonca, Cross-street, Newton, Emma Maria Sullivan ; asrod 28 yean.. The funeral will IcaTe to-morrow (Satur-ayl, at 3 p.m. Friends are invited.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1885.

For Ux> ciuta that lucks Assistance, For th* wrong tkat needi resistance, For tha future in tbe distance, And the good that wo ca* do.

The debate and division on Major Atkinson's resolutions, and the amend ments meved thereon, bring out very strongly the fact that there is a com pact little section who, while opposed to the Gcvernment, but more especially to the Colonial Treasurer, still refuse to vote under Major Atkinson's leader ship. Messrs Montgomery and Mac andrew avowed themselves to be of this number, although the former ac knowledged that the Major had behaved with magnanimity and self denial in the negotiations to combine the hoitile elements of the House against the Ministry. The defeat of Major Atkinson's first resolution by so large a majority as 51 to 39, notwith standing that Sir George Grey, Mr Hislop and several anti-Atkinsonites supported it, proved that the member for Mount Egmont had no chance of leading the Opposition to victory. The results were more unfavourable to the Government when the facetious member for Dunstan took the lead, nevertheless Ministers had a work ing majority. It was enly when the Radical member for Oamaru tabled his amendment of no confidence "in the Ministry as constituted" that matters became serious for the Execu tive. Mr Moss and others who had voted with the Government before, now turned against them, and • the whips warned the Cabinet thai they were probably in a minority. Then ensued a struggle and raking up of Absent members. Ministers at lasf. succeeded in rallying cnougfc sup porters to give them a tie, and desired to force the question to division, but by the carrying of Mr Barron's motion for adjournment, which became really a test of the rela tive strength of the two sides, the final division was postponed till to-day. The fate of the Ministry now turns upon one vote, which, it is believed, will be given against them. From a conver sation with our Parliamentary reporter. this morning, we learn that the Premier^ anticipates defeat, and is disinclined to '

ask for a dissolution. Should the molion be carried to-day) therefore, the onus of forming a Government will be thrown on the Opposition—then their real difficulties will begin, The defeat of the Government would very probably lead to a com plete disintegration of its ill-assorted following. If Sir Julius Vogel were withdrawn from politics, a considerable number of the Canterbury members would drift over to the Atkinson party, leading to a complete re-adjustment on new lines. This, however, will pro bably not follow immediately, and there may yet be experienced no little trouble in forming even the " Govern ment for administrative purposes only," which is said to be the expected out come of the new leadership. The atti tude assumed by Major Atkinson, if sin cere, may, however, assist in giving sta bilitytosuch a Government till the close of the session. The division-list, on the motion for adjournment, furnishes an index to the position of parties. The only Auckland members who voted with the Government were Messrs Grace (East Coast),Cadman (Coroman del), Eraser (Thames), T. Thompson (Auckland North), and Tole (Eden).

[A telegram received late this after noon declares that the defeat of the Cabinet is certain, Mcssis Scobie McKenzio and Cowan having declared in favour of Mr Ilislop's resolution, |

German Annexation in the Pacific.

The action of Germany in laying claim to the Caroline Islauds, in tho North Pacific, boars a strong family likonoss to tlio pro cedure adopted by tho eamo Powor in Now Guinea. In tho latter territory it was well known tbo Dutch hud old established rights, while British sovereignty had also boon duly, if somewhat irregularly, proclaimed ovor it; yet Germany stepped in, and by hoisting her flag on a portion unoccupied by any othor Europoan Powor, managed to socuro possession of tho groator portion of that vast island. So in tho Carollno Islands, Spain was known to havo estab lished certain rightl over them, which woro willingly recognised till round ; but tho Germans, with their pains taking powor of mastering dotail, got to kuow that Spanish sovereignty was not firmly established over tho group, and onco more thoy stoppod in, and are in a fair way to mako good thoir claim, despito tho action of tho populaco of Madrid, who havo assembled to tho number of 110,000 to protest against tho seizure of tho islands. The dospatch of Spanish and German war ships, and a forco of Spanish troops, to the seono of contention may bo passed ovor as a pieco of puro bluster signifying nothing, for Spain is too poor aud Gormnny too politic to light over such a small question. Already Gormany has announced that hor anuoxation of tho Carolino Islands is subject to tho'Claims of Spain, and wo had it stated in a recent cablo message that tho probable sottlomont of tho dispute will bo that Germany will retain the eastern and Spain tho wostern portiou of tho islands. This will bo quite in accordance with tho Now Guinoa precedent, which soems to form tho modol of Gorman annexa tion projoets.

In this viow of tho subject, it requires no prophetic gift to sco what is meant by rocont German action at Samoa. What has boon dono in tho Westoru and Northern Pacific will shortly bo repeated in tho South Pacific, unless the British authorities act on tho patriotic advico of tho London "Daily Telegraph," and numerous colonial journals, and anticipate Gorman action by proclaiming Samoa a British colony. Thero would bo no element of injustice or oppres sion in their adopting such a course, for they havo tho plain and proasing petition of tho Suuiouti King, Parliament, and people, praying for tlie establishment of British sovereignty over those rich and im portuut islands. Will the Imperial authorities movo it) this matter? Or must New Zealand forco their hand,as Queensland did in Now Guinea! Or will Germany I>o allowed quietly to establish her sovereignty in tho Samoiiu Group of islands, in opposi tion to British iuterosts, the advancement of trade and civilisation, ami the direct wishes of the jiooplo themselves.' What ovor answer may b« given to tho iir-»t and second questions, we feol -sure that tho reply to tho la»t will bo a decided nogntivo. And appearances favour tho conclusion that the initiative must bo taken by Now Zea land in tho work of securing to thosu islands tho blessings of s»ttled government. King Maliotoa has, by the last l'acilic mail steamer, forwarded lottors to His Excel lency tho Governor, the hon. tho Premier, and Sir Geo. Grey, respecting liii. earnest solicitations for British protection ; and, to givo forco to liLi petition, it it the King's intention to visit this colony shortly, accom panied by hi* Parliament. OarCovernment, though formerly pay lng deference to tho timid Colonial Suorotary's wishes, can scarcely ho justified in longer rofraining from action, when tho wishes of the Snmonns are pressed by tho King and Parliament in person. At any rato, thoy should imme diately make frexh representations to the Imperial Government on tho subject, in the hopo that tho preset)! Secretary of Statj for the Colonies will bo found loss timorous and more alive to British interests than his predecessor.

_ Writing on tlio subject of the San Fran cisco mail sorvico, the " Federal Austra lian " says:-"Sir Julius Vogol desorves , tho thanks of tho Australian community for his proposal to continue the Pacific mail service. Its extinction would be a far ' groator blow to the Australian commerce ' than to that of America. The United States, in its enormous commercial ranifica ' tions, can afford to ignore the trade of theso colonies. Not that she would do so wil -1 liogly, for it is not a trait in the American character to throw away business, no matter how small. But if tho business is i going to cost hor the subsidisation of a line * of steamors.and if its volume is too small to * justify such an outlay, sho vory naturally withdraws from the enterprise, Sir Julius V;.o-|, wo cbeorve, i** about to rail for tenders for an eighteen days' service. This is an additional advantage, since under tho old arivmgoirmnt ii*u Pacific <-ompany ran H'ime'' fi(.ii) hvonty to twenty ...no day-* in-.iiakiiir; i.iie run between San Francisco j and Auckland. Thro-. d iy.- v.-ill thus be ; savorl in landing the Amorioaii mail liom ; San Francisco, " And doubtlof"* there will • be. a itoamer voady in Auckland to sal! for Sydnoy immediately on the arrival ol tho i incoming mail .hip. Thi- ntep will benefit merchants in .Now South Waies Copending upon the American route for tbeir letters. Victorian merchants will also find thoir business facilitated by the saving of timo which will bring their communications to them some days earlier. It cannot be doubted, therefore, that tho measure in augurated and carried by Sir Julius Vogel is a most judicious one. The Union Com pany, which is in overy way a first-class line, will bring the mails on from Auokland to Sydney. We are glad to see an Austra lian company receiving such encourage , ment."

Invitations havo boen issued by tho Lon don Chamber of Commerce lor a congress of th« Chambers of Commorco of the Empire, to bo hold in London in 18S6 in connection with tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition. Itisuotproposed todiscussqnestions aftariff, but tlio topics will probably include such eubjoctsas Imporial federation, emigration, postal union, Stato guaranteo of war risks, and the advantages of tho motric system of weights. It is proposed, if the idea moots with approval, that o committco of the Agonts-Gonoral shall sit in London, with ono commercial representative resident in London, nominated by each Chnmbor of Commorco taking part in tho congress. This committoo will be entrusted with the duty of drawing up a programmo of ques tions and regulations, under which tho busi ness of tho conforonco will bo conducted.

sho has also annoxed nil tho islands botwoon tlio oquator aad the Bth degroo of south latitude, and the 141 st and 154 th dogroos of oast longitude. This will give her pos session not only of tho Bismarck Archipel ago, but of numorous islands adjoining tho north-east coast of Now Guinea which havo not. boon previously indicated, and some of which havo already borno the English nag.

ments would bo carefully considered. In addition to tho 67,000 square miles which Gormany has secured in Now Guinoa,

over an application for cortain land endow-

evening iti tlio Epsom Hall. Although the ivuiiii...- v.;«) somewhat unfavourable, thoro was n good attendance. Mr Frank Lawry occupied tlio chair. An oxcollont pro gramme was gono through in a creditable manner. Our L'apakura correspondent writing on tho ISth instant, says :—Tho usual meeting ;of tho Pupakura Debating Class was hold lust evening, wiion tho question, " Should tlovornmont grant bonuses for tho en couriifriemout of local industrios ?" was argued at great length. Tho negatives gained tlio cane.—Tho railway authorities aro having portion! of tho railway reseive planted with trees. Ah this is tho third soason that the work has beon done, it looks as if something was wrong.—The hitherto mild winter has onablod tho farmers of this district to have thoir ground in a very forward Btnto for cropping, which is being carried on vigorously. —At tho last meeting of tlio Town Board, a memo, was received from Hon. Mr Tole, stating that tho previous roquost of the abovo Board

A most, successful concert took place last

T. Maseliold v. J. Kelly ; claim, £41 17s Id. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £40 17s Id, with costs £0 13*,.—Malcolmeon v. Hitclions; claim, £3 3s, for making in ventory of furniture. Judginont was given for tho plain till", with costs £2 Is,

that tho particulars might bo amended.—T,

to press yesterday:—B, C. Roberts v. W. T. Davis; claim, i'l 10s, for dishonoured cbequo. Tlio caso was adjourned in order

Resident Magistrate's Court alter wo won

The following cases wore takon at tho

Tho Morrymakois gavo another amusing variety entortainment at tho Opera llouso last evening, most of tho items on tho pro gramme being very well recoived by an ap preciative audience. Another performance will bo given this evening, and there will bo v change of prograuimo for to-morrow. . With roforonco to tho caso of Speed v. Wastenoys, reported in our columns of yesterday, we arc informed that Mr Speed's claim was for £48 His, subject to a deduc tion of IS, with which ho credited Mr Wnstoneys, and not i'3'2 us stated. Judg ment was given for £17 Ms Id. Tbo diorama of tho Soudan War waß exhibited again at tho Theatro Royal lust evening with great success. At the con clusion of tho entortainment tho usual dis tribution of gifts took placo. Mr White ford, Napior-stroet, received tho tea and coil'oo service, while Miss Hlioppard, Wind sor sheet, Parnell, was tho recipient of tlio miirblo wnshstnnd.

\Yo would again remind ourroadors of tho Camollia Show to bo hold in tho Haymarkot, Oueen - street ontrunco, to-morrow, open from 2to 9 p.m. It is for a good object, and deserves a liberal patronage. An ad vortisomont appears in another part of this issue.

Tho rogularmonthly mootingof tho Dovon port Wesloyan liand of Hopo was held in the Wesloyan Church. Thoro wcro a good num bor of uierabors and frionds present. Roy. l'arsonson occuped tho chair, and gave an instructive address. Tho following pro gramme was most creditably gono through : Recitation, " How tho Lesson went Homo," Miss Elizabeth Guilding ; song and chorus, Miss Koso Guost and Choir; rocitation, "Short and Sweot," Miss Edith Hookor ; ilialoguo, "Daro to do Right," Masters John Guost and Arthur Ford ; song and chorus, Miss Minnio Henderson; dialogue, "Our Band of Hopo," MiH.soa Kato Giles, L. Giles, and b\ Hunt; rocitation, " The Raindrop," Mies Rebecca Oxonhnin ; reading, " Boauti ful Snow," Mr Fichton; rocitation, "Tho Magic Wand," Miss Koso Guest. Melodies wcro woll sung by tho choir, undor tho training of Mr Fichton, and much or.joyod by tho audionco. Tlio mooting cloeod with tho benediction.

Tho following tondors wore opened by Mr R. Muckay Fripp, architect, for tho orection of a house and stables at Howick :—Mills, ,t'6;>7 ; Hutchinson, £025 ; Robertshaw, £590; O'Connoll, ±'57-; Taylor and Mit chell, £5.7; Whito and Mcluis, 1)520; Thoß. Lynch, £480.

In Supromo Court Chambers to-day in re Gouk v. Kennedy Bros., motion was niado for special jury, The action for which the jury io required is brought by Mr D. Gouk, the local shipbuilder, for tho ro covery from Konnody Bros., of Oroy moutU, of the sum of £1,010 2s 'id, which is alleged to represent tho value of tho work don. lo and mulcriuls suppiiod by plaintiff for defendants' steamer, named tho Pel ham. Tho defendants say in effect that thoy paid the expenses and supplied tlio materials agrood upon for tho repair of tlio Polham, and that if plaintiff had done any further work or supplied further material thoy would pay upon being furnished with particulars, but these thoy never find had, Tho motion for tho jury was granted.

Tho newly-arrivod Marist Brothers wore entertained at a social gathering in tho Sacred Heart School last evening Ihe following mombors of the clorgy, in addi tion to tho guests" of tho ovening, wore proeont:—Bishop Luck, Rev. Fathers Wal ter Mncdonald, O'Sullivan, Downey, 0 Gara, Lonihan, Tuckwcll, and Egan. There was a largo attendanco. Bishop Luck opened tbo proceedings in an interesting speech, in tho courso of which ho touched upon the object of tho Brothers in coming to Auck land. Thoy wore, he said, men who did not toil for money or distinction, and whoeo heroic solf-sacrifico and dovotion were every where recognised. Ho wished them every success in tlioir work. During the ovoning songs wcro rendered by Miss Swan, Mrs O'Connor, and other ladios, and Mr Jen nings, and a violin solo by Ml' Hiscocks. Mr Georgo Clutsatn porformed tlio dutios ot accompanist. Tho Artillery Band.uudor Bandmaster lluntor, was presont, and por forniod tho following selections during tho evening: -Selection from " Wober's Mass in G;" valso, "Emerald;" grand selec tion (by special requsst), " Maritana ;" grand contost selection from " Kalliwoda's Mass in G;" vnlao (by request), " Seo saw ;" grand contest fantasia, " Honoria ;" grand fantasia, " Prido of Ireland." At tlio close of tlio concert Roy. Father Walter rotuinod thanks to Mr Hunter and his splendid band, and also to tho ladies mid gentleman who assisted in tho musical department, and also to ladios who so kindly provided the baskets.

Addresses wore doliverod at Bishops court yesterday by tho senior miesioner to the clergy. Tho first was at 10 a.m. and another at 3 p.m. Holy Communion was colobratod at 8 a.m. Breakfast was par taken of at 9 a.m., at St. ,fohn'3 Collogo, and lunch at 1 p.m. at Bishopscourt. Tho majority of tho clorgy took tea together at tho Collogo at 7 p.m , after which thoro was evensong sorvico in the church. This even ing tho mission to tho laity opons in St. Mat thow's Church at 8 o'clock, when addresses will be delivered by botli missionors. Tho genoral public will bo admitted at a quartor to eight o'clock, the north door of the church being open to tho workers at a quartor-past seven, who will be admitted by tickot, which, if not already procured, can bo ob tained of the various incumbents of parishes. A special hymnal will bo used, which can bo procured at tho parsonage or in tho porch just prior to the timo of service. "An Ex-Volunteer" writ.os complaining of tho bohaviour of some of tho Volunteers in uniform in town on Saturday night Ho says : —" It should bo a study with tho officers if they find a Volunteer disgracing iiiir.soli'in uniform to expol bin? :i' or": ■ width is certain to have a salutary tdtv.-l upoi' the others, . . . (n making theso ffi-.i ,'nir,.;.rk-i in tbo wav ol deprecation ..if the conduct of some ol the \ .jlmiteers, I •*;> n.'.i v.- ~n uio Eivgiitosl i.c to; t He ..il- *.*o hat to oa'd attention i,u what 1 <■■<■, j coive lo :'*. a g'OV,ili); evil, and ono v/hic'., : !il persisted iti- H I'lji-lain to bri.;;.. rordeiupt i lon tho liltoiy \ olv.'it.eer force ot .'uif*k- j i land." I Compiaini.-: havo hcoi. coetuVed regarding a nuisance at present existing in that aristocratic suburb, Parnell. This time it is in the shapo of two dogs, which aro evi dently suffering from a virulent formof mango. So sad has become their condition that tho tail has absolutely rotted off one of tho unfortunate brutes. Still they are per mitted to exist, and wander about to tho danger of littio children, who, as is usually the case, persist in fondling them, oblivious to all danger. As tho dogs are now loath somo to look upon, it would bo well if thoy were destroyed, more particularly as one of them is not registered,

Tlio Roy. T. W. Dunn gavo his vory amusing and instructive lecture on "Paces, and How to Read Them," last night in St. Andrew's Schoolroom, Symonda - stceot. Mr A. 801 l occupied tho chair, and brioily introduced Mr Dunn. Thoio was a good attondanco, considering tho unfavourable stato of the weather. A scries of faces were shown on canvas, illustrativo of tho loctnro, embracing tho features of men eminent in philosophy, discovery, learning, and song, and tho lecture's remarks upon tho characters of Byron, Wordsworth, and othors wcro strictly correct, proving- moot satisfactorily that tlio locturor was a care ful student of character. Sovorul inking anecdotes and capital yarns boaring on physiognomy wcro told in a highly humor ous manner, and put tho audionco in ox collcnt sprits.

Mention was mado in our Wednesday evening's issue of an indecent assault com mitted on a child of tontlor years. Tho ac cused is, wo learn, now undergoing a sontonco imposed upon him for nnotlior otl'cnco, and was picked out by tlio child from a group of prisoners as tho man who assaulted her. Tho accusor is a girl of be tween eight and nine years named Stovons, and sho assorts that sho was taken into an oyster saloon, whoro tho olf«nco was com mitted. The accusod will bo brought up at tho l'olico Court in a day or two.

Tlio choir executed a number of vocal selec tions with great credit, and special praise t-. due tho soloist.—Mrs Johnston, Mrs Edgor, Miss llurloy, and Messrs Barnes ami Smytho—tor tho very efficient help which I hey rendered. A collection was taken up in aid of tlio church fundi.

Mr Ash ton Bruce gave an organ recital in All Saints' Church lust night hetoroa large congregation of pcoplo. The Rev. W. Culioi (MUUUI-.utj puJlded, .slid lo the course of some prefatory remarks ho ox plained that owing to the illness of several members ol" the choir, some of tho vocal pieces would havo to ho omitted from tiio programme. Mr Brace's organ - playing was greatly enjoyed, tho pieco which gave the greatest sati-fao lion being l.of.'buro-Woly's oH'crtoire in A.

Tho Salvation Army Barracks wore crowded us usual hist night, ami the utmost fervour characterised tho proceedings. There will be a grand demonstration to night, and Marshal Bootli and Major Barrett will both deliver addresses on tho occasion.

,1. .1. Holland was rc-clectod I'ronident, aud ether ollicere wore appointed as follows :— Messrs.l. 1... Holland and .Stephenson, Yico- Presidents: Mr 11. Thomas, Captain (ro elactod); Mr W. Hoard, Vico-Captain; Mr W. R. Moll, Secretary (re-elected). Tho financial condition of tho Club was shown to bo sound and satisfactory,

The annual meeting of tho Holland Cricket Club was held on Wednesday even ing at the residence of Mr,!. 11. Moll, Great North Boad. Thoro was a large attondunco, and Mr E. Waring occupied tho chair. Mr

and two thirds in bills a* three and six months, guaranteed by '_>. W. Kiu,< ; tho bankrupt to pay wages and other preferen tial claimi in full, together with costs of bankruptcy proceedings,

At a meeting of Albert Berger's creditors tliH afternoon, tho Assignee was empoworod to sell the estnto for 7s Od in tho pound, one-third cash to bo pnid on 2nd September,

A special excursion to Waiwora has been arraugod by tho Northern Steam Jiip Com pany. The s.s. Clansman is to leave Queen street Wharf at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and will return horo on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, thus affording business men an ex cellent opportunity to visit this picturesquo locality.

Professor Thomas delivered tho lirst of a course of six lceturos on geology and mining at tho University Collego Buildings last evening. Tlio lecturer dealt with tlio various geological thoorics respecting tho formation of tho earth, ttio nature and depth of thoonrth's crust, tho division and chemical components of rocks, und the effects pro duced upon the earth's surface by the action of (ho air and by ruin. The discourse was an interesting ono, and (hose of our ronders who take an interest in geology should make a point of hearing tho other lectures of tho course

Tho cabbies aro in troublo again. It is said that they nro in tho habit of leaving their vehicles unattended on tho stand, and that the practico is ono of danger. An enterprising policeman was seizod to-day with the happy thought that it would bo well to prosecute them, and ho took tho names of sovoral of tho alloged offendors for that purposo,

At the Board of Education meeting this afternoon, a letter was read from Mr Upton, resigning tho position of Chairman of that body on account of ill health. The resigna tion was accepted with regret, and Mr S. Luke was oleeted to till tlio chair till tho expiry of tho term. It was rosolved to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Upton in recognition of his valuable .-orvicos.

Tlio steamer Annio Milbank, which is now in Mechanics' Bay, has been pumped out, and repairs arc boing pushed on rapidly by Messrs Uigolow and Sens, so that it is expected tho vossel will bo in working order again about a fortnight hetiee. Tho damago sustained by the steamer was chielly con fined to hor upper works, tho hull having suffered very little injury.

Mr (leorgo Staines, erstwhile Pooplo'.s Champion, had a grievance to agitato with the Council last night in respect of works in Uppur QueeiieU'cot. Iv connection with it ho piously adjured tho civic fathers to pay greater attention iv future to (lie Golden Utile.

Girls' High School, cannot take any action in tho mutter.—(Signed) W. Stkadman Alms."

Tho Committee appointed to visit tho Gills' High School reported to tlio Board of Education this afternoon as follows : — "Your Committee having considered tho resolution of the Board dated 17th nf.July, ISBS, relative to the establishment of a pre paratory branch in connection with tho

Blasting operations are in progress at the ond of tho Railway Wharf undortha direction of Mr John Taylor, foreman of works for tho Harbour Board, for the purposo of increas ing tho depth of water by tho removal of rock. This is dono by an iugonious inothod. Two holes aro bored by tho drill through two iron tubos situated about four foot apart. When tho rock has been bored for about tht'cefcot, two4lb cauißtors'of dynamite aro dropped through tho pipos. Thon tho latter and also the punt are moved away, and several small packages of dyna mite aro prepared, one package having a fuse about threo foot long. These latter aro dropped as near us possible to where one of tho largo canisters are, and tho whole ex plodes by concussion, the result being most satisfactory. Beforo this inothod was adopted a diver hud to bo employed iv tho work, but now his services havo been dis pensed with outiroly,

Our weekly rnnrkot price list, which appears in this issue, contains sovoral altera tions from previous quotations, principally on potatoes, wheat, and eggs. Eggs aro worth Sd por dozen wholestdo, and primo butter (wholesale) will realise Is per lb. Tho gum market has improved slightly, but thoro are no alterations from previous quota tions,

Wo rogrot exceedingly to hoar that, acting upon tho advico of Dr. Stockwoll, it it Mr Upton's intention to resign hia chair manship of tho Board of Education and membership of tho City Council, and retire altogether from public life. It appears that for Bomo timo past Mr Upton has boon in a low state of health, and this has cul minated in a breakdown which has confined him to tho house." Dr. Stockwoll insisted that porfeot rest, and especially abstinonco from harassing night mcotings, is abso lutely indispensable tohisrestorationtosound health, and acting upon this advice, Mr Upton has reluctantly resolved to givo up tho various public positions which he now occupies. Tho decision will bo received with very general regret. The requisition which had been taken up by a number of independent citizens, nuking Mr Upton to Stan.' for the Mayoralty, received over 400 ■jig-natures in two days, but thin unfortunate occurrence will of course prevent bin acceptance of tho invital io*). M r Mackuch nio, we learn, ha» also boon hiluoneud in retiring from tbo Council by tho ».orvou» drain ' roßultiiig from froipioni night ; meetings. Mr Upton'B reiiignalion «.',;.',*■ forwarded So tho Board of Educatao/. io day. Xiie skarcmarket is a littio brisker to day. There is a considerable demand for Crown sharos, Karangahako ; buyers at 6s 3d, and no quotod sellers. Cambriaa are steady at 255, sellers. Dovon, 3s 3d. Imperials are held for Bs. Mercury Bay Timber shares havo been inquired for at 10s 6d, and Colonial Banks at 425. There aro sellers of Bank of Now Zealand shares at £21 10s. The City Council is threatened by Mr W, «andon jbth an action for £450 damages -.rosptfl of depreciation to preptrty l^ugliWthworks ii? Lorne-atreOt,

A highly interesting story by tho lato Hugh Conway, author of " Called Back," will appear In our Supplomont to-morrow. It is entitled " Tho Bichwa : A Clorgyman's Tale." Among important items of English nows roceived to-day, it Is stated that Messrs Parnell and Davitt have adjustod their differences, and the Tories aro intriguing to havo tho former discarded »s loader of tho Homo Rulo party. A moat extravagant statement is published to the effect that Princo Bismarck is pulling the strings in order to aoouro tho return of tho Tories at the English Genoral Eloction in November next by persuading tho Russian authorities to do or to refrain from doing something or other. Tho canard is too ridiculous to roceive further notice, and may bo sot asido along with that other rumour which doclares that if tho Tories are dofoated Russia will soize Herat. The cablo is ovidontly being used for thediasomination of Tory olectioti cor ing "squiWs." A curious statement is made regaiding tho visit of the Czaiowitch to Kremsir, to moet tho Emperor and Empress of Austria. It is now oltcitod that tho Czar and Czarina accompanied their son, and it is added that tho Hun garian population aro dlssatisliod at tho mooting of tho Emperors of Russia and Austria. This moans that thoy intorprot tho Imperial meeting aa a blow at Pantlavism.

SECOND EDITION.

THE KOGONFIOEHCE MOTI

Majority Claimed for Govern ment.

Wellington, 3.4G p.m. The Govornmont whips no claim a majority of one.

At the Supremo Court in Chambers to day, on tho a P! ilication of Mr Cottoi (City Solicitor), an ordor was made for a special jury of twelve to try tho compensation claim of £2,000, brought by William Kirby against tho City Corporation. In the Oiler divorce case, Mr Hosketl. appeared in support of a summons settling tho custody of tho children upon the ttlfo. There was no opposition, and the custody was settled as prayod.

With regard to the non-appearance of Mr E W Morrison at tho meeting of rate payers at Mount Albert last evening, to explain matters about tho proposed bridge over tho Arch Hill gully, wo are informed that it was tho result of some slight mis understanding. Tko ratepayers had pro mised to send a vehicle to bring Mr Morrison, and iv order to bo woll posted, that goutloman interviewed the uiatTJX Engineer (Mr Hales), and obtained fuller information to lay before tlio meeting. He waited at tho City Council Chambers until 8 30 o'clock, and as no cab came, naturally concluded that tho meeting had been post poned on account of tho bad state ot the woathor, otherwise ho would have proceeded to tho mooting in another vehicle The strangest part of tho affair is that a cub was forwarded, and tho man returned with tlio ' news that Mr Morrison had already started j for Mount Albort.

A fine sample of Auckland frozen moat was to bo seen this morning at the premises of Mr Geo. Keynes, butcher, Par nell, in the shapo of a bullock and two shoop that had been in the Frozen Meat Company's chambers since Ist April last. Tho meat seemed to bo in line condition.

Tho Chairman's report submitted to the Board of Education this afternoon contained the following recommendations :—That the Mount Roskill School Committee be re quested to havo school site surveyed, that arrangomo-its bo niado with Committee at tho request of the Minister of Education for admission of children from Industrial Home to Newton West School; that appli cations for salaries from Messrs A. Gerriog, 0. Lippiatt, and Misses M. C. P. Taylor, M. A. Lumsdon, E. McGill, and M. J. M. Harris bo considered at the end of tho quarter.

Information was given to Sergeant Uon no'.ly this afternoon that a man named Morish Sheohan was lying ill and destitute in a house off Groy-Btrect. It appears that Shechan is suffering from the offocts of injurios to his sido, caused by falling over a bucket in his kitchen. Ho will cither bo sent to tho Hospital or tho caso placed in the hands of tho Relieving Officer.

Fifty applications have been recoivod for shares in tho projected Swiss Cigar Com pany. Mr Lahr, of Commercial Chambers, will receive any further proposals for tho allotment of shores.

In tho caso of Craig v. Compton, referred tc in our last evening's issue, judgment was givon for defendant. Mr Forwood appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Thco. Cooper for dofondant.

Two fine essays woro read last evening at tho mooting of tho Bercsfoid Mutual Im provement Society. Ono by Mr Fowler on "War and Poaco," tho other by Mr Airston upon "Heat." Both essays wcro well criticised, and tho writers received tho thanks of their associates, Tho Rev. T. Norrio preached in tho Turanga School-room on Sabbath, tho 23rd inst., to a largo attendance, tho evening being lino and tho roads good. He (selected as his toxt, 2nd Samuol, chap. 3, v. SS, " Know yo not that thoro is a prince and a groat man fallen this day in Israel?" and in tho sermon paid an affectionate tribute to tho momory of tho late Kov. T. Ho- Konzio Eraser, referring in feeling terms to tho groat loss sustained in tho sudden removal of ono so eminont in gifts and graces, princely culture and attainments. Ho also adverted to tho great comfort ex perienced in reflecting on tho useful life and triumphant death of tho departed preacher, and concluded by practically en forcing tlio many solemn lessons taught, by such impressive events.—(A ComiiJsroN- DiNT, August 25.) To tho Editor : Sir, —In justico to ono of tho manngers concerned in my letter of last evening, it is only fair to state that tho Southern mon whom wo expected to receive work in placo of tho old hands had not received any, nor has tho manager any intention of giving them any in tho present state of tho trade. To correct a wrong impression which has got abroad, is my excuse for troubling you with this. — Yours, &c, Secretary Boot Operatives' Society.

Tho ratepayers of Grafton Ward will be pleased to learn thst although they losp the soivioea of Councillor Maokeclmie, who is vory generally held in high osteora, there is some prospect of inducing Mr Georgo Holdship to undertake tho duties. Mr Holdship's practical experience and acknow ledged business capacity should be of much vnluo to tho city at a time when closo at tention to tho largo interests involvod is im perative. Councillor Mackecbnio will bo much missed. His utterances at tho Coun cil board always commanded attention, and personally he was much respected.

A correspondent, writing on tho small bird nuisance, makes tho following sugges tion :—"That tho farmers should form a sort of Co-operative Society, so that on a given day ovory month or six weeks they could arrange to lay a quantity of poisoned grain, and thus scare off or kill a groat numbor of theso posts." Tho Victoria Football Club, of tho North Shore, which is loading for tho Junior Cup, havo been tho recipients of a handsomoly worked banner, given to thoin by a few of thoir lady admirers of Dovonport. Thoy play tho ronsonby Juniors to-morrow (Sa turday), on which occasion thoy will hoist thoir banner for tho first timo. Spoaking on tho subject of education at tlio rocoption of the Marist Brothers last evening, Bishop Luck said the Catholic poople had always hold that no education was good that did not carry with it a sound religious training, and this was tho moaning of tho many sacrifices that had been mado from time to timo. 110 hold that in tho matter of education tho State had mado encroachments not only upon tho Church, but also upon tho domestic hearth. Ik was

tho duty of tho parent to educate tho child ; but tho loarncd and intellectual statesmen of this nineteenth century sought to prove that tho Stato must educate tho child. But tho Stato stoppod horo. and loft the bunion of roaring tho etiild upon tho shoulders of the parents. Tho prosont system of educa tion tended to doHtroy a respect for authority in the child ; and thus ho was growing up without forbearance or a love and respect for his superiors. A benefit concert in hid of John Austin Smith (who has been ill for tho past 22 months) took place in tho Lome-strict Hall last night, but was indifforontly patronised. Tho first part of tho evening was devoted to a minstrel chair perform ance, Mr E. W. Scoats acting as inter locutor, and Messrs Kirby and White as corner men. After an overture and opening chorus, songs wore rendered by Messrs K. W. Sceats, W. Kirby, A, Bartley, C. E. White, and W. George. Tho second part was oponod by Miss Hargrave. who played a valso upon tlio pianoforte Mi lt. W. Sceats sang "Tho Gallants of Eng land" ond "No, My Courage" Mr Sullivan (a promising bass) gave "Tho Old Sexton" so nccoptjbly as to elicit an encore, and Miss Hargravo was also encored for her rendering of " Lovo'a Bequest." Mrs Nikorema Pontotaru, a comoly Maori lady, sang " Thy Face" and " Homo, Swoot Homo" very correctly, and in response to a recal, sho graciously repeated part of tho first selection. Mr W. George contributed the song, "Old Messmates," and Mr \V, Kirby gave an Irish song in character. Tho co;u".?.vt concluded with a farco, entitled "Myeforioi-ity." A dmico was sub.-oiuonth "hold. The .'.l'.i.'i.'aii'j Timber Company arc. now j jim-T i " l' tl" '! "''" ■•" I Salvation Ai_n.—Kni-ius"! Booth ha,! ! itenldcd to pruloax l'*>.r, \ *,- Hi Tn'rV" '■ '• > ,*S(j;.U'..!il..-!r unci :,■]': \ { -^{ ;,..,,jiiu«'i'Kj H*-"- ,:'«,i ! _"-.«?.• [Air. [•]. Tin. W-jki.n (.;. ri). M L ,., 1: , ')'..,,.,. * s ! iinnftutl m.jvetiic-nt ii* nnnv-.. ~-iset' tWiV-■■< i ' Jiisinow. Italy Is nioviuß wvi-ij .'•.*,Vtaon-oh, I llfei* v no.ii,;: tow.,r.i 11,-..-,.i j. ..."1. ,...-. V' I ink towiril i orinosa. Spun iv bi.in X ' moved and wf, m kt>' l^m^y Isn.ovinß in Africa. <' fnmnVJ.' nload"loVlD|,'OUtllfr.w HIICS Of KOO'iS X,'S orr KOW' tho following prices :- Prime Canterbury bacon, Sd to (id if ; local bacon and aSSJP » I f ante" r .B_ lb! Primi bacon, fromid ; S™ ?„ h««o, (id, other dairies. 31 lb ; just I9?h i„' ,° 0 kOBB primo salt butt, r, Gd lb ; onions, b,i nJ^ ourr? t,;' i? 1!1; sul'anas, Cd ; jams, hon«,P?r f,°K': 5" B' KniKhfd jams, Gd per tin honey in lib sootions, Gd ; honey in bulk, from vJdlb; wax candles, lOd, PJdbythobox: Rood sperm.candles, 64d; flour, loib for Is; and!,«» ?s J . S? tB equally as cheap, at Eaton's Co-opor tiave Stores, Hobson-Btreet,-[ADYT.]

CABLEGRAMS.

(REUTEIt'S TELEGEASIS.)

(Received 25th—12.15 p.m.)

Russo-Austria Imperial Meeting,

Vienna, August 27. — Tho Czar and Empress of Russia, who with tlio Czarowitch havo boon on a visit to Kremsir to meet tlio Emperor and Empress of Austria, aro now on their way back to St. Petersburg. The Hungarian population arc expressing dis pleasure at tho meeting of the two Emperors. Tho s.s. Rimutaka. Rio i.c Janeiro, August 20.—The New Zealand Shipping Company's It. M.s. Hiinu taka arrived here from Now Zealand Inst ovoning, with her meat in good condition. England nnd Egypt-Withdrawal of Troops Countermanded. Alexandria, August 26.—The order calling back tho three regiments of British troop? to England has been cancelled by tho War Ollico. The troops, however, had already embarked, and now remain on board'tho transports awaiting further in structions. Sir Chas. Warren Rccallod. London, August 27.—The "Daily News" this morning announces that Sir Charles Warren lias been recalled to England from South Africa.

AUSTRALIAN.

The Victorian Budget,

MELBOURNE, this day. The Budget pro posals brought forward by tho Colonial Treasurer (Mr Service)' havo not been fuvourabty received, and vory general dis satisfaction is being expressed with some of them.

RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH. POLITICS.

INTENTION TO SEIZS HERAT,

(11V UABLI;

— CUI'YKIGJIT.)

London-, August 27.

Owing to representations made by Prince J Bismarck, Russia has abandoned the idea of endeavouring to throw discredit on tho Tories respecting their negotiations for the settlement of tho Afghan difficulty, so as to injure them at the forthcoming general olections. If tho Tories aro defeated, it is expected that Ruesia will seize Herat.

THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

PARNELL AND DAVITT RECONCILED,

Tho Torlco Discard Parnell,

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Rccoived, 28th—12.15.)

London, August 27th. A reconciliation has been effected botwoen Messrs Parnell and Davitt, their difference of opinion on matters in connection with tho control of tho Land League having been adjusted.

The leading Tories aro urging candidates for Irish constituencies to disavow Mr I'arnoll as their Loader.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR SI'IUCIAJC JIEPORTF.B).

Wellisgtox, this day. It is an open secret that tho Hon, Treasurer is a trillo fond of a game at cards, and last night, in tho course of his speech on Major Atkinson's motion, ho glibly and apparently unconsciously lot drop some of tho slang incidental to the fascinating game of poker. Referring to a financial matter, he said Major Atkinson had gono "a thousand better und then a thousand more."

Cantractsaffecting tlio purchase of the dis trict railways by liie Government were yes terday considered by the Public Accounts Committee, who examined Mr C. V, O'Connor, Under-Secretary for Public Works, at some length. Tho Committee's inquiry is lo be a thoroughly searching ono.

Messrs Menteith and Buchanan, who aro not accounted for in tho division, on tho motion for adjournment bad gono homo without pairing. Mr Montoith is claimed by tho Government, and Mr Buchanan by tho Opposition.

SPORTING NEWS.

At the mootiug of tho Pakuranga Hunt Club thia afternoon, it was decided that the races should bo held on October 31st next,

Foul Shot and tho two-year-old full sister to Mitrailleuse, which have been under French's charge at Papakura, woio brought down by yesterday's afternoon train, and havo gone into E. Kelly's stables at Ellorslio. It is stated that Foul Shot has boon sold for 600 guineas, but tho naino of tho purchaser has not transpired,

Tho thoroughbred stallions Woolbroker, by Goldsbrongh—Corisandc, and Loonidas by Traitor, wore ollered for taio at Buck land's yards to-day, but neither fetching tho reserve of 00 guineas, they were passed in. Tho jumping horso Misfortuno was disposed of for £17, and tho heavy draught Clydosdalo entire Broadalbane found a pur chaser at £20.

Tho well-known stallion Cheviot (a full brothor to Sir Modred) was shipped from Christehurch to Sydney yesterday, at which placo ho is to bo disposed of.

A MOST UNFORTUNATE MAN.

The inquest on tho body of John White man, who died at tho District Hospital on tho 25th instant after having endured ter. riblo privations through boing lost in tho bush near Rotorua, concluded yesterday afternoon after wo wont to press. Very little additional evidence was adduced. Dr. Bond stated that the probablo cause of death was tumour on tho'brain, accelerated by inanition, but doc'incd to express an -opinion as to whether decoaeed was injured by his long journey from Rotorua to Auck land. Tho jury, alter a brief consultation, returned a verdict as folUvs: "That deceased died through starvation and ex posure, and that tho jury considered groat blamo attached to Dr. Gindcrs for not taking him into tho Rotorua Hospital when requested to do so." Whitcman appears to havo been peculiarly unfortunate, for when taken in hand by tho police, a woman who kept a boarding-house refused te take him iv, and ho had, liko a greater Ono, to bo housed in a stable. Even hero ho could not obtain rest, for ho had to bo removed when tho buildings wore in flames. Constable Abrams then attempted to get him into tho hospital at Sulphur Point, but this was also r..fused, and tho unfortunate man had to bo brought on to Auckland in tho middlo of winter. Under theso circum stances it is little to bo wondered at that at last exhausted nature gave way and tho man found rest in the grave. Those who aro acquainted with Constable Abrams will feol confident that ho at least did all in his powor for tho unfortunate outcast.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Tin*; mombors of tho Ponsonby Rifles aro warned by advertisement in another column to parade for Government inspection by Colonel Lyon in the Gas Company's paddock at 3 p.m. to-morrow. It is hoped there will bo a fuil muster. Tho Veterans also aro notified by advertisement to attsnd at tho DiHlv-hed tomorrow at I''lo, for battalion drill.

UNKNOWN

■ - -__!>• (tiY T**;...:■ • v:■ ■■11- ov;:, e-n.i.\. *\. ;*, -;t .1 TiiA.nr.*., tlii* day. . CA.-jiuiiA.—Thu loading t-topc above Hu. 3 level, car* ot tlio wio.o, has ronchcit bho run of gold, and aOlbs of specimens were obtained this afternoon, and a rich show of gold was left in iho back. Nliw Manukau. — Driving has been started at the northern end of tho mine from tlio Cure old workings on a promising leader at No. 2 level. Magnolia.—A trial crushing of six loads from the Gibraltar lodo gave 20ozs 13dwts gold. Littlk David. — Dunlop, proprietor, crushed S loads for llozs lSdwls gold,

WANT-OF-CONFIDENCE.

The Ministry Believ catft . Minority.

lutonso Excitement i a th

(BY lEbEOEAPn-P ARLUM I'OETKR.) ll

On our fourth page to-day We _ count of the want- t f. CoDfi( j en **_i tho House last night, up th "H , Major Atkinson's resolutions bJ*** defeated by 51 to 39, _ IfrLJ* ** ; ment by 42 to 39, Mr Hislon *** make a no-confidence J^**. Macandrow's amendment. W *■ our reporter's account of th»\ C"lft"l! : ■ proceedings. "Suai

At two a.m. Mr Hislop moTed ;„ . dum to Mr Macandrow's moti™. ■ -'• That tho Govern.^ ">: * does not possess tho confix House," During the Jr^tfeS oi the evening Mr lli ß l o p __ PtocNk in front of Sir George Grey _Z\__ a, «W held sotto voce conversations tISH ber forAueklandCityßait Thi N having been spoken to bY tlm 108I 081*1*! ; House suddenly thinned, Z 5* * f was continued by Captain R U! , ell tt6 % " Messrs W. P. and J. n Sm_ lowed. Before the latter hS^tt rumour wont round the trail '"^l I important change had taken Z_^« l ties. 1 ar, once spoil downstair. ,?K- '■ tho whips and members in ?_}._*S excitement. Mr Hislop _ «k_ VN I mot, and in reply tomTa^, 6*"* ho informed me that there v__TV*k against tho Government on ___ *_) Almost immediately afterwards ft 6* a Government supporter, infoniS H it was just the matter of £?__\ tho.Govu'nment would w^gjfl* excitement was nitieaeribable « '* who had gone home to bed after ,fr division oi the evening, undertH.;L "^ that tho crisis was .ver . the Government were ', a k" sent for post haste, and 1 *" them arrived in the Housj *? '; habiliments disarranged, as __ , i ? had dressed for a lire Mr o! P "* kenzie, who was ill in bed, ___* by the whips of both plrt# fused to pair either for o r ''." tho Government. While all tU,^ bers, including Messrs Hobbs _Ats_ were swarming round the three MaoriS bers and attempting every knnJ f? blandishment to influenclto* Mr O'Connor, a staunch __ supporter, was put up to &&,,]£* Buckland, and in the conrse oh,, patently inspired speech, admawl necessity of an appeal to .the ££| This was regarded as a sign of (2! ment weakness, and then serenlZ bers called out "Adjourn," The,,*: of adjournment was about to bepili, Mr bKDDos, fearing thitftTOliJSli the Government, commencedtotalt^' time on the question of adjounumS i very prohhc source from which tjZi ideas for a Etonowalling speech __\ talking for ten minutes, &__] . an immense pile of Parliamentary tn! from which it was surmised Myi intended to draw inspiration, he _ 1 stopped, acting no doubt underEl lions, I

Tho Speaker then put the a_j' ■ adjournment, and when he ruled "_ir noes have it," a division was cafe, ft.l ensued a scene which almost taut description. One hon. member, _\_\ not apparently mado tip ____': which way to vote,was seen tm__._ gangway near the library entrance, Ei hesitation was noticed in a moment M" lynx-eyed Seddon, who jumped to _ft and seizing his arm, sought tole_d_in_ to the "noes" lobby. Sir George Cm, however, with an agility eurpriiWlal years, placed himself on the clgij of the hon. member, put hie imrni his waist, and endeavoured to ptraii him to vote with the "ayes." X were surrounded byhalf-a-scoresfitsila gesticulating wildly. Aetraggitildl almost bo described as unseemlyfc_p_ for possession of tho man, baimiW/ Sir George Grey led him off tritm^ii tho "ayes "lobby. The_v_ion„i_i'.

—Ayes, 41; noes, 41; nd tht bk gave his vote with the "ay«," en tk ground that further comideratiotisk.'. bo given.

After tlio division, a curiou cte stance regarding the votinjr " .-: Mr Wakefield, who had paired jM: Hon. Mr Richardson, inadvertent!;» mained in tho House and voted witia, ayes, and some excitement wAi quently caused by the monitor fa S_?:: rushing excitedly about tho kbbj, ; denying indignantly that ho hadtjita -. ably broken his pair, as was■ being !,. stated by the Government whips, WjS[ nov,-, 4.15 a.m., the opinion Government aro certain to be to , especially as Mr Hislop's motionis_w| at Sir Julius Vogel,'who, al 1 tail ■;.. quently pointed out, i 8 regarded ¥y ma j ority of the House aa a political m}■ wiiotn it is desirable to get rid of, The following was the division mm v ; adjournment queetioi moved by ill w * Ayes : Aihvright, Atktnron,Bruce,BiJ« J. C. Buckland, W. ?. Bnckland.M*, Dargaville, Dodson, Ferguß, M_ Grey, Hamlin, Hirst, Hislop,,» Hurst, Johnson, Joyce, Lake,M_«< Miteheleon, Moat, Montgomery, »^,- : Newman, Ormond, Peacock, J. Xrimble, Wakefield, Whyte, W*J»; sell, Downio Stewart, Sutton, »* Tyke, Reese, Richardson, firey, «»■■■ - Noes. - Ballance, Bevan, _*:.; Brown, Cadman, Cowan, Dwic«|B» bort, Fraser, Carrick, Gore, Grace,o** liakuene, Harper, Hatch, H*«s&' . house, Ivess, Kerr, Lance, I*-n>«.^ tarn, J. McKenzie, McMillan,,o vm O'Conor, Pearson, Wi Pere, Kwß^ , Seddon, Smith, Steward, Stent W Thompson, Tole, TurnbuU, VOg*»"»,-_ and W. White. .^ Pairs-Ayes: MesersLMkoaodM* Koes: Mossrs Pratt and Macaadim ||

LATER.

Opinions in the Lol>W»

Tho Government In a W** I

Wellington this (tyill^ Mr Stout has just infe^^J ;' believes tho Government at-press a minority of two, bo that*•«■ . Ministry hangs on Mr Scob..H_^|| Members are in a ferfflflntofß^ and that the position of Q> balance may be gathowdfa"" «■,; . Ministers themselves, th» «M that their fate depends on J^J that of the member of MoanU*^'. already informed you, Mr WJ^j was absent last night, ****£,», when waited on by «^f_M Opposition and Government la?o sitting of the Hojeth^, Premier was again »b°»*'J&ifc A ■. I was fortunate enough to> »>»W way to the office, •"■gg&H ing tho situation. Messrs Downie Stewart and lW* with Mr Hislop, as ho «g£tf Govornmcnt will sustain» v „ » Ho also informed •jgWl ; ovonthowaßd__nchnodto«g^ | lution, but preferred gi^g,*!: j chance. This is f r'fX . anticipations fon»&ffyS»»' .' last night's debate by *■"? j supporters. bT_«V : .:* i As the position taken uf \W J mono last night in «WK7*..' supporters to "stouo«UJ proposal. and then *>* ,i,' Barron's motion i i , ih,, following <»«^ .-,.. :,;,.,,,■: Joyce nw lf;^ ■-'■ ■■ * : •. :.:;., ~; ilt. ; the Covem^Jrf ■ .:;.":•.' without ff*_d( ™. found that thoy ha£?« " ~,-, c-.'i/iiv divided. '"%*#. ~; "->.',] ii.ii.flatioiiConTO*^ '" c ih,:,motion of adjournment -jtfSj - Sir George Grey o» thM^g : cc adircct vote.of no^-jftj amendment. fc»r » &fee». » > of thiscoureo hemg .^ ~ uext approached MrJ ~f, his hearty ■ »PP™' rite

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK. FKIDAY, AUGUST 28 1886.



DR. O. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Late in praotice in Yiotoria-Btreot, Ijondon). Having commenced prnctioo in Auckland, may bo consulted dally. At Home-8 till 9.30 a.m., 1 till 2 p.m., and C till 8 every evening. In Town (at King and Sons', Chemists, Queen street)—lo till 11 a.m. BESlDKNCE—Westminster Lodqh, Kyber Pass. Two doors from Symondg-stroot. qPECIAL CHEAP LINES. !toQA f>_ QD WORTH OF WARE XZO'k Z O HOUBE AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES have been pur ■ ohased by WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN At a Heavy Discount, and wIU bo Sold Cheap to oloar quickly, comprising some very Choice Goods in endless variety In Gloves, Hosiery. Handkerchiefs, Sunakades, Umbrellas, Net Cur tains, Ladies' Mantles, Corsets, Jaekota, Capes, Ladioa' Underclothing. Aprons. Pinaf ores,Cosles, Collars, Collarettes, Children's Blouses, Robes Infants Wrappers, Hoods, Bub Bonnets. Mon's Shirts, Hats, Scarves, Boys' and Men's Clothing. £25 Worth of the Newest Lines in Feathers. being and exceedingly choice lot in plumes and Ostrich Flats. As Ido not usually keen these goods, will be sold oheap to clear quickly Large Lot of Windsor *_a_rves, beught at Owen , and Graham's Sals, from 8d to Is, worth Is 6d to 2a. Sound goods : Not haviDg t«om for China. Mattings, will sell thtfsn in stock at a great reduction Balance Winter Stock of Blankets, some slightly soiled, at a great reduction Splendid Stook Of Twoodß, from cheap to very good, very much reduced in price Being rather overstocked ia Clothing, will allow 20 per cent, discount for a short time to clear, * as stock is too large in this department I Large Lot of Remnants at very low rates. 238— Upper Qoben-stbiet.—2Bß



jy[lLlSE AND CIIOYCE Bcs to announce tho purchaso of sevoral CLEARING CLEARING * LINES, LINES, prom tho Wholesale, previous to their Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that the Goods are marked at a very small advanco on the cost. M. and C. csn now thorofore submit tho following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LARGE QUANTITY OP COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTBRS, Also, CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. \ FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENB BLACK SILK FRINGE. FORTY-THREE DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, &c. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUEEN AND WELLEBLEY-STREETB. AUCKLAND. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as tho BEST for half a oontury. NOTICE. DR. WILK IN S, F. R. 0. 8„ Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is at his Surgery tor Goneral Practice ana Special Praotlfto—Kyo, Ear,and ThroatDlseasee —Mornings and Afternoons; Sunday.*, 10.30 to 12.30. Consultation Fees very moderate. IJK. Wileinb Bpont aeven years at Moorellelds Eye Hospital, LondoD, under Messrs Bowman and Orltcliett, two at Throat Hospital, London, Beveu years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat Inflttnary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Bight.— ContraltinK Rooms—Queen .treat Auckland. LAWN-MOWING MACHINES. SHARPENED, By Special Steam Maohinory, At Greatly Reduced Prices. Guaranteed to work equal to new. J. STONE, ENGINEER. MANUKAU ROAD, Nkwmauket, f\y. V. r. RUSSELL'S "ENGLISH i.J vmii; l'Oi- r:oß!'Ui.iiiN'.;\r" mu,*tuot 1,8 coufoumlctl with tho M-cnilefl Auti-Fato, "'.'■ ...iicicti1..!"!! or, .u'P*i**ri**o,i ;•) till, aoln Asii, aryy, ■■■■■~■)•,:■.]■.. I'.i.o^.n.i. ;.* co. jl.'»..^!TEl),i ai-.a Ue'.i-.il bv.ili Clic.".n.t.. b -_ _.„ fi T .jT 2\" I.',i, lifivKN'-S'i'HKST. Chpouomoi.ol6, -V'alc'i.'!!), Clocka, and Jer.ci lory la ijrotA '-.uiety. and mado to or.'ter or rop:;i!'.-:tt; !•'.'/*■.-. Mott.i, iCi'..-;t,.gcnieut anil Wed ?—a 11-'"!;-1- Oidoro by post carefully oxceutcd. TQIRESH MALTED PHOSPHATES. AI-KIN'3 INFANT' 3 FOOD. After Baron Leibiq'b Recipe. Guaranteed pure as mado from local cereals. IN ILB. CANISTERS, PRICE Is. This food approaches more closely the compo sition oi mother's milk than any other. THE PHARM AC V, ,j_% QUaEN-SyßEp.-^..^ -



{A CARD ] i DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, lato , Medical Ofllcer and Public Vaooinator, , Huddersileld (England), may bo consulted athis • rosldonoe, Onohunga (opposite Mr GUman's, , Chemist)— i Morning 9 to 10 Aftornoon 1 to 2 Evening .. ' oto 7 , TIT RS. S. H. 0L A R K'S JM. GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND : SERVANTS' REGISTRY OFFICE, 310, . QUKEVfITREETi Tolephono Na 348 Walt. lug Rooms for Ladles and Servfmto. Every faolllty given for immediate engagomosta. Oor respondenoe respeoLfullyTnvltoc from Ladles In Ml parts of the Provincial ulstrlot. Referees* Joseph Banks Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storago Ca: Thoe. Buddie, Esq.. Solloiter j 1). ' J. McLsod, S_an„ Manager A.M.P. Society; E. B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas _;J, M. Shera. Esq. (Share Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Eaq. (Wilson* and Hciton). Agent for Austra lian Mutual Provident Society. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOB THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER for the wjnter for the Winter. The Stock Is the largest and beet selected in tho ally, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES _*■*«*■ MEET THE TIMES TEE MEET THE TIMES NEW Sevoral lines ip every De partment aco marked at ZEALAND Pri<x* n* nirniKC SPECIALLY CHEAP CLOTHING SPECIALLY CHEA p SPECIALLY CUKAP FACTORY, fIPBOL*__LY CBEA_>. 168 & ISO, Qseoa-atreefc, The Juvenile. Department has reoeived oloso attontlon, _hd purenta will find prm a nn.TTY AJffD ECONOMY DUBABIUTT ECONOMY durability ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY Combined U the leading feature. In Boys' to)} Bults several new and choice style* we now Ming shown. took- r\ U T FOR THE BLUE BOOT!! BLUE BOOT 1 I BLUE BOOT I I LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! Of C. BROOKHIS'S GREAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES I BOOTS A SHOES I BOOTS &. SESIOB I BOOTS Ie SHOES I BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN BYER. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK. ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD. C. BROOKE3 bogs to Inform his Customors and tho Pnbllc gonornlly that ho has DISPOSED OF THE GOOD-Wn.L AND FITTINGS TO Mr J. C. SMITH, of Upper Queen-st., And hopes ho may thnre the patronage so ltborally accorded htm during his 19 years in the trade. 08. way also add that Mr Smith has secured the services of his kite Assistant, so that Cus tomers will meet with tho same civility and attention as heretofore. C. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET. Auukxanu. O. BROOKES will PBy all oul-Btanding Ao counts an on before 22nd August, 1835; and also expects alt Book-debts to bo paid to him in tho same space of time. C BROOKES.