COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, Ste., To-night. Opera IIouso—" Jo," 8. Thoatro Royal-Profosfor and Mrs lialdwin, 8 St. James's Hall—Grand UcnclH Concert in aid Of Bro. Lawf ord, 8. ManonicHall Dcvonpnrl.-AdiournodMeeting Of North Sr.orc ReKMta Club 8. Forostera1 Hull, Holcinvillo-llo;pcr's Speci alty Company, 8. Methodist Convention-Free Church, Pitt and Vincent streets, 7.30. St. Matthew's — Literu-y Society, " Rail ways," 8. Parliamentary Uuiou, 7.

Auction Sales To-morrow,

R. Arthur—Hous-.-M.i JPmnituro, 12. Samuol Gocbrano c n.l S. n - Hooka an 3 Jewel lery, 11. George Sib-.in-AU--tracr,t 12. ' Alfred Bucklanil-Hayruarket, 12. Gabriel Lowis-Travoliiiu- baß*, &c, 11. Hunter ttod'Nolan—Kat Cutuo, ut Junction Yards, I.

D. IT. JSvMns—land un;l Cottiigea, 12. W, J. Dowden—Trees, &"., at 11.

Chief Post Office, Auckland.

Halls will oloso k.s itnucr :— Tina D.iy.

For T&ur&nga, Ilulurua. s'ul OpoUki. per Wel lington. nr.4 !., :>■. For^i • li, Kiwm K.nvi, U»fd« Poi.i*. U'an ija;O' i' '1 .Vlv.-i'iio .111. jn r 'Jl.'ii.- :'.n:\;«S '•p.m. Ft»- vVi'.n i.i,H, Uui.. r -vii!, wDit i'air.a, per Argjle. j>- oi;.U'. Foe M':n.awtU ur.i KaiwKa, i)er Ituby, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Au.ui'.t iB. JForT's-.-.p?. «•;' Rot "'::>".<iiiuu ati7.Boa.ro. For Waiwera, Kawau. Omaha, itud Matakana, perß >seCasoy, at 10n.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports Per Hawoa, ar.ll a. in. For London via Rio do .furiicro and Plymouth (per Taimil, from liytr.ltcn, on 22nd iuat.), per Hnwea (for specially tidrtressed ooires pondenoe only), as 11a.m. Mail will bo due at destination about Ith Octobur. Per City of Sydney, as follows :— For NaM^aror tdlaniin, ssM<d>9ian ituoudii. a-:i!,au ritAKv of America, Oanftds, BrltJib Oolumbih, C!«oii-ii: end South .'km»rica. stud British and Foreign Wf-at Xnrjvv. at 1 p.iii For UnitDd Kiugdoin ?.ni C'oa^inont of Europe, at 1 p.m. Moner t>rdi<ra. 10.30 a.m, RetiiEtore^ liUum and iwsKiKf'Tp, a* 1.1.30 a.m. Late i.titwrß, .maiiu:; «!'. er.ve. i«e ua' six peuce !;i Adduiaii fo'.o- pontage, will bo Btoarr.or up tc ri-.s tlnir 0/ ii'liapr, TV,..? irxij; --?■!< v.<! rtnc ia Ltmior- or. Friday. Sept. 25. IRSo. For Gißborue, aud Southern porta, per Suva. lit 1 p.m. For Katt Kati. Aongatoto. Tauranga, &0.. per Kotuku at 4 p.m. For ThuiiKw por Kotuhu. at 4.30 D.m For Whangarel Hoatla. Paru's, Walpu, \VTian garel. Kamo. ud Mangapal, per Glenelg; or Waltaki, Xt S p.m. ■\Vkdnksday, 19th inst. Fop Russell and Eawakawa, per Te Anau, at i p.m. Tuesday. 25th inst. Kor Friendly Islands, Samoa, Rarotonga, and Tahiti, por Janet Nicoll, at 1 p.m. For London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth. (from Wellington, perKuap' hu on August 30), per Wairarapa, at 11 am. Mai 1 wlllbo doo at Plymouth on or about 11th October. (Signed) 8. B. KSSS,. Chief Possaaster, Chiof Poat-offlco, A lukland. :

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

•AooKtASD—Tbia evening, 11.37; to-morrrjrw morning,—

Mandkao Hbaim—To-morrow morning, 2.1«; t(wnorrow aflornoon, 2.40. Kaipaba Heads—To-morrow morning. 3.17; to-morrow afternoon, 3.10.

SONBKT.—Thia evening— s:2l. Sunrise.—To-morrow morninsr—Gl3. Moon's Agk.—First Qaartor, 18ih, VIA a m*

ARRIVALS.

SATITKDAY EVENING. SuTOs B:S., HutohisOD, (roni Hie South YUSTEHUAY. Wellington, bj,, SopJiensjo, from Wlwrngaroi Argyle, a.3-, Amot co, from uveat iiarriei TO-DAY. Opotlki. sch. Cotlings. from Whar.prarei Reward, sch, Mcl)on«U. frnni Whußgarei Loaie, Bch., Svetx'Staan, from.iiookliaraptou Saxqa sch., M'irt!n. I'ism ttusa^U Maria Virginia, t i'i<aiitirie, CaviaUan, rrom Newc^llo

DEPARTURES.

BVIUBD-V KVKSWB. Glece'F, Juhu^o -, for Wubutsatei' TO DAY.

Aurora, tiigmUi-e, D.ivia, foi llt-lpai-a

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

KotoiKßhsiia, trom llianiea. to-day, 3.80 p.in» Ooroiuun'ieU from Ooroinamiel, to-iuoirow, o- Bnterpri«o, from Thames, tj-raorrbw. 5.30 p.m. Olcnoia;, from « imwsjurei, tbio evunuig Waitalii, from Whauirarei, this nveniaK Te Anau i ruin Alelbouroo and SautU, Tuesday

Hawe?i, at Matickau, from Soutii, Tuesday,

Kaikoara. from Plymouth, Wedneeday City of Sydney, fro n Sytnay. Tuesday Janet Nieoll, from Southern ports, August 20 Aiuatralia, from San Kraneiaeo, Auguot 22 j&oric, from London, August 31 [For projected departures aea shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.J

IMPORTS.

Per ionic, from Koekhampton — 120 tons bbnes. Per Sura, from Southern ports - 300 sheep, 250 tOns general cargo, ex Tainui, from .London.

InWahds Coastwise,— Opotiki. from Whan earei, with 581 tons coal; liati, from Kounedy Bay, with 2J,UOO£t timber j Theodore, from Awa- Hul, with iatons firewood ; Una* from Whanga roa with 25,00«t timber; Olive, from Cabbage Bay, with ll'lo^a■;-Howard, from Whapgarpa, With 34,200 ft timber; -Baxon, from Bcesell, with 9S tons coal.-

Outwards COAsTWissr.-Kata. few Weiara; Una, for Whangaroa; Olive, for Cabbapfe Bay.

The barque KO3O M: goes from'this- pert to Sydney via Mercury Bay.

Thesohoonor Annis Wilsdn lelt'Kalparufßß Lyttelton on Saturday" siteruoon. Tho b.s. Argyle arriveSfJOmdreat Barrisrat) 5 a.m. on Sunday. PasaeDßCTS^-Messrs Tu*aer, Solomon, Peters and Niccolft

The schooner Nelu, Captain Cjßyan; entered outwards at the Customs this »*torooon' lor Apia, Samoa. The SGhoonor Agnes Donald has I«?m Elb^p.d in the coal trade between Whangarei kbl this port. She entered outwards at the CuCWms-W" day withCaptainLowisasniaßt*. The s s. Arawata was berthed this morni.iK&t the central tee on tbo western Bide of Que'.^n otreet Whart. Sho will remain thereuntil Mon day, the 21th inst., the date of her departure for Fiji.

Tho b.b. Suva arrived from Wellington aßd . "-<. pier at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Passengers: Dr. V -is, Messrs Carruthers. Collins, Harford, liev*. Johnston, Potvley, Mrs Cox and child. Smith, t, Mrs Jarvis and child.

MlßsCo. antine Maria Virginia, from Now- The tilfc -1 /or this uort, was passed by tho castle, lioutk t oif the North Cape on Sunday, aohoonor JU>nV\ 'nia passed Tiri iri about noon 'Xhe Mario Vlr(^ signalled at a late hour thiß to-day, and vraa ,

afternoon. _ rlved from whangarei The b.9. Wellington *» Passengers:—Mr ana on Saturday at 9.15 P-ai-,- tain McHregor, Mr MUB Frttre and family, Co*. Mr Mescott, Mr Abercron.ber, Miss Hamirn, Mrß churyh- Berry and sons, Mr >>au£em •ward, Mr Cairns. --ookhainp iJSS nftd-on August 18. 0 a.m., passed North cSpt Md tteth S.W. wind to 'Xiritirl.

THE S.S. MANUKAU.-TRIAL TRIP.

.The a a, M;vnukan. whioh-hna yeoeutiy unaer- Si^Stitrv^r^B^ IS &?SH^ «H W° gVt dlamo?evf with a wean pltott c! 7ft flin.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

The Kailumra.

Port Chalmers, Suiday.-Arrlved, at 6.20 nm on Saturday: The KM. s.a. Kaikoura, cSta°°CrSey,from Plymouth. Heraotnal HteamiDß time was 38 dayi 11 houra 16 minutes, and h«r total time 40 (iur* 22 hours 5 minut-.a. She brings 191 passengers, all of whom have en iosedgoSu health. There have been lo deaths. Une birth occurred. Her cargo consists ot & packagea, and she bringa 267 bags or mai a, 41 of whioh are for Anokland, After dls iKL^n/chUdTel ©iffife^ and Mra S. J. Best and 7 ohildren, Mesßra Liwn. MoKenrie, SoutUerwood, Welsh, Wilson, ""gjtoobnb. this day.-Sailed: Te.Anau. to Auokluna, 11.15 a.m. Molntjre and 2 children. ■H ii-xiTKLTON.jesterdtty.-Ssiled: Tiiumphand ]■ I Hauroto, toe Sydney. Hi Bluff, yesterday. — Arrived: Manapouri' bom Melbourne, 3 i.m. Passengers for Auck' j Hi land: Mrs Brown, Master Hay, Messrs Edwards, IJHJ Hi Ooote, MoDonald, Bateman, and Walker. '

COMMERCIAL.

KvKNiNa Stab Offlco. this day. Messrs Cochhane & SON sold to-day an allot ment in Victoria-street for £70, and ten years' uncxpirefl lcaonf a cottage in Craoroftatroot, Parnoll, for £13 10*. Mr R. Akthor's weakly roport :—There has bean a good demand for produce of all kinds. Pntutoos (Auckland) all cleared out; could have sold largor quantity. Onions arc lower in price, not all cleared out. Choose and bacon good, all sold : a KOod demand. Buttor: A demand for flr<t-o!n«H, but little coming forward; second ers slp-v of sale. Good cheese, bacon, and pota toes uro wantud. Fruit has brought fair prices, well. Furniturein good demand. Friday: JVla.ket day sale at Mart. Tho attend mice was rot bo large as usual. The bupnly of poultry wan f»r below tbe average Prices KO id. Most pr duce, &c, was cleared out at i aft factory prlc s. Fowls. Is to 2a lid; turlteys, 2s 0.1 to 9i; ducks, !a 6d to 2s lOd: geese, «; pi>{f>, Sn to 12s; Plymouth rook fowls, 7i 6d to 20a; Spanish, Gi to 10'; potatoes, 3a 9d to Is; luruics, la to la ad; esrrota 2s to 2s 8d; onions, jd to 2d; whea^. 2* lOd ; o&ts, 2s Id; maiz?. 3a to 3j 3d; nbarps. 53 Rrt; br*n, 58 (id; chaff, 2n to 2s Gd; flour. SA to £tl; cheeso, 2Jd to lid; banon. Id to M ; butter, ad to 7rt: apples, 7b 3d to te; lemons. Old to M: lollies. l!d to 6Jd; biscnits, Sdgto6d; honey, in soetioua, 5d to 8d; extracted honey, i\A to Jd; tea, in box, 225; coffee, Is 2d; sugar, 2jd to Sid- Messrs Cakhinks and Taylor report the foUawing prices as obtained at their sale on Friday laet:—Poultry, etc : Fowls, fat. 2s Id to ( 2s 9:1; ditto, ordinary, Is 0.1 to Is lid; ducks. Is Mto 3s; turkey*, 4s to Cs 3d; pigs, small, Js to 8a 0d ; ditto, store, lla 6d tv 19a; Hamburg fowls, 34 to Ss 3d ; Spanish ditto. 53; Brahmas, 3a 2d to 13 7d: bantams, is to 1b 9d; Guinea pips. Is 2d; robbits. 6d to le; pigeone, lOd; gamefowla, 3a S3. Produce: Potatoeu, £3 10d to *M; carrots, £2 to £3 iOh ; onions, ljt 1. to 2d ; chei bo, .'d to &A ; hiwiin. SI to fid ; h»«ni», flfl *o 10^ ; Bilt butter. 8d; Bait beef, Ud to MJ; wlmat, 2t 8d per iiut-he1 ; oas,2s:v.; J.iai2i),3<: h"an,s'per 1001b; sharps, 5.1 Ud Tho grocuiios, Urupurj, fancy Kuud.<, etc., joM fairly well. Tho " larbour Board seotiong, leased by tho Komo Coal Company wore sold to-day. Section A brought £105, B £150, anrl C £121. The pur chasers were Messrs King, Walker, and Co.

Notices to Correspondents.

W.N.T.—Tho matter is usually one of Brrango ment between tho captain nnd Match Com mittee ; but the captain should have power to exclude a man whom he considers incapable.

Births.

MUNRO.—On Auguat 16, at her rcaidonce, Noriolk-streot, Ponsonby, the wife of William Munro of a son.

Deaths.

KVANS. — On August 16, at Hobson-street, Manuell, the youngest son of William John and Mary Evans ; aged 41 monthß, Private interment. FRICKER—On August 16, at Hepburn-street, Horbert James, ft fth son ol Walter and Francos Frlcker ; aged 1 years. In torment private.

KNOPMAN.- On August 16, Ada Floronoo, tho beloved daughter of John and Juno Knopman; aged 7 years and 7 months. The funeral will leave nor parents' residence at 1.30 p.m. BUTHERLAND.-Suddenly, at Mount Smart. Onehunga, on August 15, Donald Sutherland : aged 75 years. Tho funeral will leave his late residence for the Auckland Comotery tomorrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. Frienda will kindly accept thia invi tation. Friends in Auckland aro requoated to meet tho funeral at tho top of the Kyber Pass Road at 1.30 p.m. TAYLTCR —On August 16. at Great North Road, Daniel Honry, son of Henry and Pruth 'I'ayler, lately of Bolton, England ; aged 15 years. The funeral will leave his parents' residenco tomorrow (Tuoßila>), at 3.10 p.m. Frieuda ploaae accept thia invitation.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1885.

For tho came that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, Anil the good that wo can do.

The Queen's Speech, at the > ing of the Imperial Parliament, ro-states the hopes previously expressed by the Prime Minister, that the negotiations with Russia for a settlement of the Afghan boundary question will soon be brought to an amicable termination. It also declares that the difficulties sur rounding the establishment of good government in Egypt have been les sened by the death of the Mahdi. Beyond these announcements the Speech is a mere enumeration of the measures with which the Government have already publicly identified them selves. If the Ministry meditate a Local Government Bill for Ireland, the Marquis of Salisbury does not consider it a good enough card to play on the eve of a general election. Non debatable matters like the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the prevailing business depression, and the legislation to provide better housing for the poor, are very safe measures. There is a complete avoidance in the Speech of anything like a strong policy, such as we might have expected the Cabinet to place before the country before making an appeal to the people on behalf of the Conservative party. The Trade Commission can result in nothing. Its object is, no doubt, to ventilate the views of those who advo cate that recent offshoot ot Protection, " Fair Trade," but England is little likely to recede from Free Trade prin ciples. Nevertheless, the idea may proveatakingone to the businessciasses, who, feeling the pinch of aji almost unparalleled spell of hard times, would hail with joy any measure holding out the barest promise of a change. There is just enough of attention to questions of Home Reform to shew that the Cabinet has not wholly turned its atten tion to foreign affairs; but if the Speech is an epitome of the policy upo-i which the Prime Minister means to seek the approbation of the country, it is evi dent that he intends to ask the nation to repose its confidence in him upon the faith of a reputation which has been distinguished chiefly for its obstinate resistance to every Liberal encroach ment upon the rank Toryism of half a century ago.

Another brisk day in the share market. Moanatairi were in great demand, and rose quickly to 14s. There wore a fow sellers of Manukau, at ss. Darwin wero sold at 9s 9d. Caledonian were wanted, at 3s 6d, and no quoted sellers. Crown Karangafaake arc well thought of. Buyers at 5s 6d; eellere, 6e. Ivanhoo sellers, 7s 6d. Welcome are coming into favour ; a steady inquiry at Is Od, and no quoted sellers. Devons have beon in great favour. Sales reported, 4a 6d to 63, with few sellers. There oro buyers of Bank of New Zealand shares at £21 sa; Colonial Bank, 41s M ; Auckland Gas, £10 7s 6d.

Meisrs Shora Bros., agents for Messrs L. Steventou and Sons, advertise that they are making arrangements with persons who wish to go over to Melbourne to oxamine tho large and valuable stock purchased by Messrs L. Stcvonson and Sons on ad vantageous terms from Messrs W. Mc- Arthur and Co.

Mr W. G. Garrnrd writes complaining that the City Council keep single men em ployed on the streota while there are many married men with families cut of employ ment. Ho also asks on behalf of the un employed if Sir George Grey has forgotten to present to Parliament tho petition recently forwarded to him,

At the Police Court to-day, J. R, Craig, of Newmarket, was fined £1 and costs for allowing his horso to bo at large without proper guidance on the Remuero Road. Mr Mahony, who appeared for the Remuera Road Board, at whose instigation the information was laid, stated tho defendant and others were in the habit of committing these offences, to the damage of the roada and the danger of passers-by. The Board are determined to rid the district of this and similar nuisances, and it will be well for residents in this and other suburban districts to know that they cannot make use of the public roads for the purpose of depasturing their cattlo without rendering themselves liable to a penalty of £10 and costs.

While the Volunteers were marching up Grafton Road on Saturday, a man was thrown from his horse, and had a narrow escape from boinf* killed. Subsequenty, another man was thrown from his horso in the Domain, and his foot remaining in the stirrup, he was dragged about for a con siderable distance in imminent peril before he waß released. He, however, suffered no injury.

Certain of the ratepayers are determined that the recent discussions in the City Council on the subject of retrenchment shall not fail of fruit for want of further ventila tion. A meeting is called for tomorrow evening in the Markot House to discuss the subjects of " Waste, Taxation, arid Ruin," ; when probably the speakers will take a wider range than municipal extrava gance, and will arraign the policy of the general Government in the matter of heavy taxation and reckless expenditure. At all events a lively meeting will take place.

For some time past thero has been not a little dubiety as to the movements of the s.s. Coptic,which was fitted up as a cruiser, and was specially designed for the defence of Auckland Harbour. All doubt has now been set at rest by the receipt of a telegram from Sydney, in which Admiral Tryon in forms the agent of the Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company that tho Coptic has been ordered to London,

It is somewhat singular that the system atic• cultivation of basket willow is not undertaken in Auckland, for the plants are easily grown, and yield a most lucrative return. At present nearly all the material used up by the local basket-makers is im ported. A favourable chance for embarking in the industry of willow-growing offers itself now, as Mr John McLeod (by adver tisement elsewhere) offers for sale osier plants specially imported from Tasmania for basket-making purposes. Mr McLeod assures us that they are grown without much trouble, and that they are such enor mous producers that ono acre will yield between 3 and 4 tons of rods, for which Tasmanian growers are now asking between i 25 aud £30 per ton.

Before the A Battery of Artillery was dismissed oh Saturday, Capt. Payne read a telegram from Colonel Pearce, in which that gentleman stated that his resignation of the cpmmand of the New Zealan<f JSegiment of Artijlery bad beep accepted,

To tho Editor : Sir,—At present there is great depression in Auckland. I may say cay there are hundreds of men walkingabout tho stroots idle. It has been stated (and from inquiries made) that if the fare to Sydney were reduced, about 120 would go over. Would it not do for Mr Fraser to reduce the fare to Sydney to £2 each, if he were guaranteed 100 at above price, that is, to lay on tho s.s. Triumph on next trip ? By tho owner of above vessel giving answer through the columns of your paper, he would greatly oblige — Yours, etc., Walter Hayter and Others.

AYe understand it is contemplated to hold another, performance of Byron's comedy, "£100,000," at the Remuera Hall, on an early date. The perfect success which at tended the production on Thursday night last has contributed to this decision, besides which,, a largo number of resi dents and townspeople, who wore un able, from various causes, to be present on Thursday night, have made special re quest to have the comedy repeated. It is needless to add that the various characters, which wore universally admitted to bo very ably handled on tho last occasion, will be taken by the same ladies and gentlemen who then sustained them. The farco ef "Box and Cox" will probably also bo re peated, with unchanged performers.

By announcement in another column we obsorve that a change has occurred in the firm of Tuttlo and Co,, photographers, by the retirement of Mr E. B. George, who has only been a member of the firm for about a year. The business at 248, Queon stroet will be carried on by the original firm, and one of tho partners, Miss Florence Tuttle, intends coming hero from Sydney to assume the control of tho Auckland branch.

A case which has been sub judiee for the last sixteen years, rotating to the subdivision of the Kauaeranga No. 28 block, Shortland township, was docided by Judge Brookfiold at fcho .Native Lands Court, Thames, on Saturday. The block comprises 27 acres of the irost populous portion of the Borough of Thames', extending from Willoughby street to the Kaunevanga I'ivor and llape Greek, nnd has hitherto bet v vested jointly In tho Taif ari and Kiipanu fatnilloe. The northern half has now been awarded by tho Court to W. 11. Taipuri, and the rcmaindor to Matiu Kaimato and Miriama, tho descendants of Rapana.

Immodiatoly before 9 o'clock last ovoning, several boys ran down Quosn-street to tho Insurance Buildings and rang tho koopor's boll violently. Mr Piggott atked what was* tho raattor, and was informed —" a fire next to tho 'Herald' office" The firoboll was sot in motion, and tho alarm taken up by the other bolls. An iramonee crowd of people gathered in Wyndham-stroot, but no aign of lire could bo discovered.

At the meeting of tho Fronch Litorary Society on Saturday evening, the annual nomination of candidates for tho various offices took plaeo, aud resulted in the un opposed roturn of tho following gentlemen : —President, Mr C. do L'fiau ; Secretary, Mr Albin Villeval; TreasuroivtMr S. Clarlm ; Librarian, Mr J. B. Francis j Committeo, Roy. 8. Goldatoin, Messrs Thos Mahoney and Jas. M. Geddia. Mr Villeval, accord ing to promise, then described the imposing lunoral of Victor Hugo, and pronounced the orations delivorod on tho occasion by M. Mftdior Montjau and M. Emilo Augier (the latter on behalf of tho French Academy). This rosumts was greatly appreciated.

Farmor'feMassin B flat was vory offectivoly performed by full chorus and orchestra at JSt. Benedict's yesterday morning, and as a consequence tho church was crowded. Miss Stophcnsou Bang the soprano solos with nico expression, Miss Brannigan and Mrs Hiscocka shared tho alto solos, while those for tenor and bass respectively were successfully taken by Messrs L. Coupland and J. Knox. Mr Knox also conducted with his usual skill, and Mr Woin borg ably led the orchestra, in which material assistance was rendered by Mr Radcliu'(fiute) and Mr Geo. H. (Jlut sam (piano and doublo bass). Incidental to tho mass, Miss Stephonson and Madamo Rita sang vory eweotly, tho well known duot "Quia oat Homo," from Rossini's "Stabat Motor," while Gounod's "Avo Maria," adaptod to J. S. Bach's first proludo, was also executed with voieo, piano, organ, harmonium and fluto, Madamo Rita singing tho "Avo Maria" vory feelingly indeed. Mr RadclifFs llule obligato was really exquisite. As tho congregation rotirod, tho orchestra played, in lirat-class stylo, the "Gloria " from Mozart's "Twelfth."

Mr Gerald Masßey dolivorod last night in tho Oporn House, boforo a largo and atton tive audience, tho fourth lecture of tho series, its epeciul title being "Man in Search of his Soul during 50,000 rears, and How Ho Found It." It was a wonderful display of erudition and of patient research into tho mythological lore and antique ro cords of all nations. Tho lecturer traced the soven stages in man's evolution of tho consciousness of a soul, starting fr»m his primal conception of it as resident in the blood, and ending in the prosontday Spiritualistic notion of it as an otherealiscd entity, which survives the decay and dis solution of the body. Coincidently, bo showed how in tho course of this genesis of bolief, customs and habits still existing in tho world had sprung up.and how also some Christian rites had their origin. Ho also condemned the doctrine of conditional im mortality as an ignorant misapprehension of some of the Egyptian teachings on tho subject of a future life. The belief in the immortality of the soul was not started as a mere hypothesis, but us tho result of sub stantial observation and positive evidence.

About 3 30 o'clock last WoJnosday after noon an employe1 at Messrs Fraecr and Tinno's Foundry, Stanley-street, named Patrick Lynch, mot with an accident that was nearly resulting fatally. It appears that he was engaged noar a vortical belt, whon by some means a portion of his clothing got caught, and he was quickly drawn up to wards tho ceiling. Fortunately, he was turned in the passage upwards, so that hid legs struck tho ceiling instead of his head, otherwise death must have been in stantaneous. As it was, his logs were severely bruised, but, strango to say, no bonea wero broken. Another fortunate cir ciircstanco was that tho bolt was not very tight, and tho weight of tho man's body succeeded in dragging it off tho wheel, which saved him from being continually dashed about until tho revolving of tho belt had been stayed by the usual procoss. Lynch may considor himsolf very fortunate to havo escaped with nothing worse than a sovoro bruieing.

The North Now Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association having expressed a desire that the Trado.Socioties in tbe city of Auckland should cooperate with them in their endeavours to extend their business bo as to open shops for the retail disposal of meat in the city, the Typographical Society gave their agent a huaring at thoir general meeting, hold in Robson's Dining rooms on Saturday evening. Mr W. Dun can, on being introduced by the Chair man, said he appoared before thorn as tho representative of an Association which had been started in this city on purely co-operative principles. The first issue of 10,000 shares had been disposed of, - being paid up to 10a each, beyond which tho directors think it probable no further call will bo necessary. They had 1,000 shareholders. He did not think tho interest of his association and that proposed by Mr Rees would conflict. They both sought to bring capital and labour togethor so that each may be more mutually bone fitted. The speaker then proceeded to quote figures showing the wonderful results attained by co-operative societies in Great Britain. The company with which ho was connected had confined their operations hitherto to supplying country customers. They had not, hitherto, interfered in tho meat market, upon which the prosperity of tho country largely depended. Prices were, however, so low that the directors intended to open ehopa to compete in the meat business if they received sufficient encouragement. Mr Duncan went on to explain the advantages of becoming share holders, and said the Meat Tinning Company. now being started in Waikato, would probably be worked in connection with the new Association. The working classes would be greatly bene fitted, and he trußted that they would lend their aid to the movement. On the motion of Mr Grant, seconded by Mr Fisher, it was resolved, "That a vote of thanks be ac corded to Mr Duncan for his address, and that each member consider individually tho advisability of taking a few shares in the Association."

We published on Saturday the news of the acceptance of Mr J. J. O'Brien's tender of £46,849 for the construction of the Poro torau tunnel on the North Island trunk railway. The tenders declined were a3 fol low :— J. and A. Wilkie, Wanganui, £47,701; Hunt, White, and Lovett, Auckland, £49,517; Gavin and Golds worthy, Hamilton, £59,729 ; Edgar and Martin, Auckland, £64,695; M. Dana her, Auckland, £67,990; Larkins and O'Brien, Auckland, £74,791; Isaac Coates, Hamilton, £77,214. The following tenders were received for two six roomed cottages and two platelayers' cottages on the North Main Trunk Railway : —Accepted : Smith and Kelson Auckland, £1,412. Declined: Boyle nnd hlrasley, Kihikihi, £1,476; Maundtr and Co., Kihikihi. £1,667; J. Clark, Kihikihi, £1,787; Wrigley and Handcock, Auckland, £2 899.

Tho following tenders were received to day by Mr T. H. Holder for a villa resi dence at Ponsoriby :-G. C. Wilson, £340 ; Pooley, £410; Edmonds and Son, £419 ; Dickenson,* £448 ; Hanson, £457; Oliver, £405; Williams, £468; Masey, £470; Burnes and Kenealy, £473 ; Bartley, £479; Hutchison, £479.; Corbett, £480; Hay wood and Company, £485; Jamison and Tucker, £487; Thompson, £498 10s; White, £500(5 Mclntosh, £501 9e; Buck ley, £515; Kebertshaw, £520.

Professor Brookes's panorama was shown at the Tabernacle School-room on Friday evening last before a large audience, who thoroughly enjoyed the various views of the Soudan War, Jane Conquest, &c It is the intention of Professor Brookes to show again at an eariy date, of which duoannouncement will be given through the papers.

The whole of the stakes of £50 aside in the wrestHng match between Beany and Fagan have now been deposited, and the match will take place next Saturday in the Lome street Hall. Mr Barrett is stake holder, Mr Arthurson judge for Eeany, and Mr Wright judge for Fagan.

A largo number of the memjbers of Court City of Auckland, Ho. 3,978, A.0.F., as sembled at the residence of their late brother, Daniel DeKoff, Coupeland-street, Now North Road.on Saturday afternoon.and followed his remains to their last resting place,

Very early on Saturday morning a fire broke out in the mutton daughter-house of Mr Geo. Hulme at Ellorelie, and although every effort was put forth by the employes to stay tho progress of the flames, tho building was entirely consumed. Abowt a dozen carcases of, pigs slaughtered for Saturday's trade wero also destroyed, and as many sheep in a pen adjoining were burned alive. Tho beef slaughterhouse w detacßed, and thorefore escaped. Mr Cowey, who was in charge, is unable to oxplain tho origin of the fire. The building cost about £200, and was uninsured

At the conclusion of the review on Satur day, Captain Isaacs entertained his corps (City Guards) at tho Park Hotel, where they wero supplied with wolcomo refresh ment. Captain Isaacs congratulated the men upon their performance, and said he was especially pleased at the fact that the Colonel had. said, "Well done, City Guards," on tho occasion of both the marches past. He said a friend of his who stood at tho baso had informed him that theso wordß of commendation wero not applied to any of the other companies.

At the meeting of tho Parliamentary Union Houeo of Representatives to night, Mr Boardman is to move in the direction of preventing tho locking up of land by will or testamentary settlomont, while Mr R. J. Debney brings forward a motion re native affairs. Afterward tbo_ Repre sentation Bill will be further considered in Committeo, and Mr John Buchanan will reaumo tho debate upon the Abolition of Oaths Bill. Should time permit there are threo or four other bills to be discussed.

A course of lectures is projected in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and the first will be delivered on Thursday tho 27th inst by the Rev. T. VV. Dunn, the subject being "Faces and How to Read Them." Thia is the lecture which Mr Dunn recently delivered throughout the Southern provinces with Buch general ac ceptance.

Aliskbablkness.—The most wondorrul.ana marvellous succoss In cases where personß are sick or pining away from, a condition of misor ablencßa that no one knows whstailu them (pro ntablo patients for doctors), is obtained by the usa of Hop Bitters. They bogln to ouro from the first dose, and keep it up until pwfeot health and strength is restored. Notlna.

Freehold properties to be sold to-morrow oomprloe bush lands, town seotions. splendid villa sites, cottages. &c.,&c:,landat Waikomiti, Omarn Creek, Matakohe, Kaeo. Mongonui, Omaha, sections in township of Onehjinga, Panmuro, and Otahuhu, splendid volcanic allot lnontß at Edonsldo, Valloy Road. Mount Eden, at noon, at Land Mart of 1). F. Kvans, Auo tlonoer.

It will havo boon noticed by ad vortlßoment in Saturday!.' Issue that Mr Geo. H. Clutsam, tho talented young; pianist of the Kita- Radolitr Coucort Company, has elected to Bottle down in Auckland, and that in consequence he Is now prepared to recolvo pupils for the piano lorto. llli roorus ore above UolTman'a muxio warehouse. Mr Clutsara has acquired both brilliancy and graco in his stylo of playing, ho is Iprollciont in technique, and in every point displays tho Mulsh of a good sohool. Ho is a doeicied acquisition to looal musical circles, and in bound to make Ills iullucncc felt (or good. We cordially commend him to the patronage of the public

Wo havo boon requested to remind our readers ot tho annual tea mooting: of the Auck land Society for Promoting Christian Know lecgo, advertised for to-morrow evening at 6 o'olock, at tho Young Men's Christian Assoola tion, whon ladles and gentlemea In sympathy with the objects of tho Society are invited to at tond Tho annual report will be read, and olllcora elected for the ensuing year.

At tho meeting of St. Matthew's Literary and Debiting Society, to be held to-night, Mr A. K. Murray readß a papor on " Railways." Mr S. Vuilo and other gentlemen aro expected to join in tho discussion.

What an immense improvement ! ! Why. I did not think there waa such a large Show Room in Auckland 1 Such are tho romarks now being made by Visitors as they gaze upon the Stock of Furnishing Goodß in tie oxtensivo premises of tiarllck & Cranwell, House Furuißhors.-f Advt I

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

As a fisherman named Bruce was getting into his boat at the Railway Wharf, Whan garei, on Wednesday last, he by some means lost his balance, and fell into tbe water. The accident was observed by a coloured sailor on tho Waitakl, named Ruflino, who jumped off the wharf to tho drowning man's assistance. Bruce had unfortunately been seized with cramps, and was unable to do anything towards saving himself, and it was only after a struggle of some ten minutes that Ruifino got his man alongside one of the piles of the wharf, where he held on till rescued by a boat. Bruce was taken on board the Waitaki, where he was supplied with dry clothes and put to bed, and ap peared next morning to be none the worse for his involuntary bath. This is only one of the many courageous acts performed by Ruflino, and it would be only doing justice to thebravefellow if the-people of Whaßgarei (with whom ho is a genoral favourite) were to take stops to procure the Humane Society's modal for him.

TABLE TALK.

San Fbancisco mail leaves tomorrow,

Tho Onehunga ironworkers' motto— " Strike " while the iron is hot.

London whoat market is inactive. Artillery Band concert and ball to morrow night. Auckland quarterly licensing meeting* take place from Sept Ist to 7th, A complimentary benefit to Madame Rita and Mr Radcliff is being organised The British Admiralty have purchased an Ericsson "destroyer," a new pattern of torpedo boat. More than six milljons of negroes in the United States can neithor read nor write.

His Worship the Mayor will on Saturday present the prizes won by members of the Lawn Tennis and Bowling Clubs.

Nelson Railway League are organising an agitation in favour of the construction of the Bast and West Coast Railway. The yield of gold in Victoria has greatly decreased during the past six months. Quartz jnines are yielding more, but the falling-off is in alluvial gold. Hugh Conway's last completed work was a novelette entitled " Carriston's Gift," It' was to appoar in Harper's Bazaar. Under tho authority conferred by the recont Act, a batch of French recidivistes are to bo sent to Cayenne, in South America.

The crow of tho steamer Tamsui, now in Otago harbour, havo boon smuggling cigars ashoro and selling them. The police have made ono arrest.

An American editor offers a reward of fivo dollars for the boot treatiso on " How to mak-e out-door life attractive to the mosquito."

THEATRE ROYAL.- Professor Baldwin's Entertainment.

There was a good attendance at this place of amusement; and another very interesting performance- was given, The Committee chosen consisted of Captain Williams, of H.M. Customs, MesßrsMcArthur (Training Collego), H. E. Whitaker.T. L. White, Edwards, McGregor, Harvey, and Pirie. The Mayor declined to act. Several sleight -of - hand - tricks preceded the mind-reading performances. During the progress of the latter, the professor located a hole in the door thought ot by Mr McArthur, a pin hidden under the table cloth by Mr Whitaker, a pain in the lobe of the right ear thought of by Mr T. L. White. After; being blindfolded, Mrs Baldwin told Captain Williams the number of his watch, although he did not know it himeelf. She also described, an "S. Hayne Smith" copper- token, which Captain Williams took from his pocket, and wrapped in paper., The performance con cluded with the cabinet trick and the Katie King Mystery,

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP

(BY OUR bPECIAL REPORT*™

(BY TELEGRAPH—PAP.LIAMENTAB* REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. I have several times brought the c»se of tho underpaid telegraphists under your notice, and I am gratified to be able to give an evidence that the head of the Department is doing something to relieve the position of those officers whom miserable salaries havo reduced to a condition of P Bnury- Lately a private ciicular was >ss. ued *° ™°, graphiets; asking that those >" °na f n°' h a' dißtress should forward to the bead °* "1° Department a statement of their indebted ness, in order that the Department may assist them in recovering their Mlvency. It is said that upwards of 20 *«leerog huf have sought tho protection of the uariK runtcy Court during the part few ™™£ Mr Moat to-morrow will ask the Minister of Public Works if Mahurangi «f 18 bm"£ used in his department in accordance with a promise last session. , ~ A Mr Hobbs is to ask why the Auckland railway firemen have been reduced is per 'Notwithstanding that Captain Sutter brought forward the alleged broach Ot privi lege matter in an intemperate and lmper fectly,-prepared Bpeech, there is a growing feeling that there is more in it than at the first blush meets the eye. Humour hath it that documentary evidence disclosed that Mr Seddon is the registered proprietor of the land on which sludge channel No. 2 is situated. Wliether that be the case or not, the mom ber for Kumara appears to have been very uncomfortable, and his friends talk about introducing a Validation Bill. After con versing with several professional mem bers of the House, including one who has been consulted on the matter, I venture to express the opinion that the Committee will report to the effect that Mr Seddon will havo escaped the consequences of the Disqualification Act by the skin of his teeth.

THE WANT-OF-CONFIDENCE MOTION.

(I)Y TELEGRAPH— PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER.)

Wellington, thiH day. Mr Moss's attitude respecting the pending no-confidence motion is somewhat peculiar. He is certainly not a Government supporter, as he has systematically opposed all the measures they have brought down this eossion. Neither is ho counted on by the Opposition. He dreads reversion to the old state of things, which he believes would be the result of carrying a want of-con fidence motion in tho present state of parties. He thinks it would practically mean a return of the Atkinson party to power. He will vote with the Government unless Mr Ormond moves the motion un trammelled by the Atkinson policy, and on the understanding that Mr Ormond will insist on placing his Local Government policy, as disclosed in his speech of last session, before the House. Sir George Grey is still a doubtful supporter of the Opposition. He dislikes Sir Julius Vogol, but not with the positive political hatred he has for Atkinsonian politics. Ministers Profess Confidence.

Conversing with a Minister this morning, I ascertained that the Government enter tained no apprehonsion of the result of the proposed no-confidence motion. Even should the movo be successful, Ministers \£>uld at once appeal to tho country.

LATEST.

Mr Montgomery's Attitude—Tho

Troasuror Must Go,

Mr Montgomery has refused to move tho want-of confidence motion. It is rumoured thut sevoral "doubtful" membora bave agreed to vote with the Govornmont, pro viding Sir Julius Vogel retires immediately the voto is disposed of.

THE MAIL STEAMER KAIKOURA.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent. )

Wellington, this day. R.M.S. Kaikoura arrived here at midnight for the purpose of coaling. She left for Auckland at 12.45 this morning.

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELEGRAPH—OWN eORBESPONDENT.)

Tuamks, this day. Quken of Beauty.—The crushing is shaping for a payable return, the first 25 loads reduced having yielded 72oza hard squeezed amalgam.

Albuknia.—lrwin, tributor, has 1601bs specimens on band from the workings on the Success reef, and Bice obtained 201bs on Friday from his drive on tho Star of the South lode. Both parties are working at the Whau level, and the proprietors have reserved to themselves all the lower ground, which may prove of considerable value. NewManukau.—The manager measured up the drive on the leader at Waiotahi No. 3 level on Saturday, and found the face to be within 4 feet of the boundary. Opera tions on this Company's account will be started th% afternoon.

Cambria.—About 6751b5. spcimens, ob tained within the last fortnight, are being crushed today,andtbe retorting takes place to-morrow.

A considerable area of ground, situated eastward of the Saxon and Queen of Beauty properties, baa been secured in the interest an Auckland Company. It is reported that rich silver has been met with in Davy's claim at Kosomont Spur, Waihi, which has been purchased for cer tain Auckland speculators. Excitement is rife, and numbers of new claims have been marked out in the neighbourhood. Old Calkdonian.—Further favourable reports.are to hand this morning from the Old Caledonian mine. The stopes west of the winze aro still turning out good crush ing dirt, and a few pounds of picked stone. Some good stone was got close up to ths face of the drive, and 61bs. from the leading stope, which is being squared up to the face. On the whole, the leader is looking very well. Sinking has been started on No. 1 reef below No. 2 level, the reef being fully 3ft. in thickness the whole distance sunk.

Dunedin, this day. The escort brought down £25,000 worth of gold.

AUSTRALASIAN FEDERATION.

Tho Contribution for the New Guinea

Protectorate.

(BY CABLE.—COPYRIGHT.)

London, August 16. The Hon. F. Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has addressed a circular dcs

patch to the various Governors of tho Aus tralasian colonies on the subject of colonial federation. In it he trusts that New South Wales and New Zealand will now see their way to join the Federal body. After fully and carefully discussing their objections to the scheme, he expresses the opinion that the proposed Federal Council will prove equally valuable as a deliberative and legis lative body. Mr Stanley expresses great satisfaction at the pausing of the Enabling Act,-and is confident that, if wisely used, it will prove of great value to tho Australian colonies and interests of Great Britain. » . {SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE " AciE."] London, August 8. The lion. Mr Stanley, replying to a question asked by Lord Lymington, in the House of Commons, stated that the matter of arranging the proportion to be contri buted by each of the Australian colonies towards the cost of maintaining the British protectorate in New Guinea was still un settled.

It will be seen on reference to our adver tising columua that a conoeri will be given to morrow (Tuesday) evening, at St. Thomas's School-room by the members o( the locil Glee Club. The programme is a well-chosen one, varied and attractive, has been carefully re hearaod by the Society, and no doubt will be much appreciated by the residents in that neigh bourhood.

CABLEGRAMS.

[bectkb's telegrams.]

(Received August 10th—1.20 p.m.)

London, August 16.—A report has lately been current that Germany has annexed some of the Caroline Islands (over which Spain passed protectorate as part of the Phillipinelslands), with the viewof obtaining Papuan labourers for the newly-established settlement in New Guinea. The rumour lacks official confirmation, and is discredited in well-informed quarters. A Spanish man-of-war has beon on a visit to the Caroline Islands. London, August 15.—The Marquis of Salisbury will shortly visit the Continent, and will meet Signer Depretis, the President of the Italian Council. Marriage of Blsbop Selwyn. Bishop Selwyn has been married to a daughter of the late Mr Thomas Sutcliffe Mort, of Sydney. The Frozen Moat Trade. The frozen meat by the Orient stoamor Austral is selling nt 4d per lb. (Received August 17th-12.15 p.m.) London, August 14.—The 3 per cent, consols 99§. Bank rate 2 per cent. Market rate ljj per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loan 10s higher, viz., £105 ss. New Zealand 4J per cent. 10s higher, £102 10s. New Zea land inscribed stock is 10s lower, £99. The total quantity of wheat afloat for United Kingdom is 1,840,000 quartere. Prime Naw Zealand frozen mutton average price 4Jd per lb. Germany and Zanzibar. Berlin, August 16.—1t is generally be lieved that the Sultan of Zanzibar will comply with the demand of Germany and refrain from molesting the chiefs under her protection. Tne Telograpn Conference at Berlin. London, August 16,-It ia announced that representatives of the colonies of New South Wales and Tasmania have been ad mitted to the International Telegraph Cob ference. It is expected that the telegraphic committees now assembled at Berlin wilt offer to reduce the charges on Australian cablegrams by half-acrown per word for ordinary messages, and on press messages by one-fßurth.

THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN DIFFICULTY.

WARLIKE ATTITUDE AND PRE-

PARATIONS,

Lord Salisbury to Visit Europe

(Special to Melbourne "Age.")

London, August 9. It is rumoured that the Czar is adopting a more openly belligerent attitude with regard to the frontier question. It is fur ther reported that M. Giers is about to resign his position. The Russian fleet in the Baltic has been ordered to winter at Helsingfors, in the Gulf of Finland, and remain in readiness for active service.

Referring in the House of Lords to the Afghan frontier question, the Marquis of Salisbury declared his belief that Russia was dallying with the matter In order to gain time to obtain fuller information with re gard to the topography of the country. The Marquis of Salisbury is about to pay a visit to the Continent, vyhen if; is expected that ho will interview Princo Bismarck, and also M. Giers, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Russia has become very bellicose towards England. Extensive naval preparations are being made in Russian ports, and large supplies cf munitions aro being forwarded to the fleet stationed at Vladivostock.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Honour to Australians.

(special to press association.)

London, August 14. Foe thsir services at Suakim the Contin gent have been awarded a olasp, and a gratuity of £2 a-piece to privates, the amount being increased for those occupy ing a higher rank.

Lieutenant - Colonel Eichardson, Com mandent of the New South Wales forces, is gazetted a Companion of the Order of the Bath.

Promotion to Colonel Richardson,— Major Spaldlng Made C.M.G, Sydney, this day, It is announced that Colonel Richardson has been promoted to the rank of Major | General for his services in the Soudan. London, August 15. Major W. VV. Spalding, of the New South Wales Permanent Artillery, has been created a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. ♦ (SI'ECIAL TO MELBOURNE '• AGE.") London, August 8. In consequence of the critical state of affairs, it is proposed to garrison Suakim with Turkish troops.

ENGLISH PARLIAMENT PRO ROGUED.

Important Speech from tho Throno,

(reutkr's telegrams.)

London, August 14. Parliament was formally prorogued to day. The Speech from tho Throne alluded to the failure of the expedition despatched to relieve the beleaguered garrison of Khartoum, and while regretting that the object was not attained, expressed pride at the action of tho troops engaged in the campaign, and satisfaction with the skill displayed by their commanders. Tho loyal offers of assistance tendered by the various colonies were received with great pleasure. Mention is especially made of tho offer of New South Wales, the troops from which colony served with distinction in tho Soudan.

Referring to Egyptian affairs, the Speech stated tbat, although the death of the Mahdi bad to some extent lessened tha difficulties attending the performances of the various duties in Egypt that had fallen upon Her Majesty's advisers, the Govern ment were determined not to relax their offorts to establish good government and order in that country. The friendliest intercourse continues to be maintained with all the Powers. Nego tiations with Russia are still proceeding, and it is hoped they will speedily lead to a peaceful settlement of the Russo-Afghan frontier question. Alluding to India, tho Speech announced that stops are being taken to place the north-west frontier in an adequate state of defence. Her Majesty has much pleasure in giving her aesent to the Australasian Federation Enabling Bill, and to other bills, more especially thoseprcviding lortheamendment of the criminal law facilitating land purchase in Ireland, and providing for the better housing of the poor. Regret is expressed that the depression in trade still continues The Royal Commission which has been appointed to inquire into tho causes of that inactivity will give special attention to the question whether legislation cannot be provided which will tend to alleviate the present distressing state of affairs in the United Kingdom.

In conclusion the Speech announces that an early dissolution will take place, and trusts that those electors to whom the franchise has been extended by the recent Act of Parliament will exercise the powers thus conferred upon them with sobriety and discernment.

FIRE AT GRAHAMSTOWN.

Thames, this day. A FiBK occurred in Grahamstown this morn ing in an outhouse near the dwelling of Mr Arthur Heald, Edward-3treet*. Constable Dunn and Mr Bruce succeeded in keeping the fire in check until the arrival of a number of men who formed a bucket brigade, and soon extinguished the flames. Mr Heald thinks that the fire must have originated in a box into which he was in habit of sifting ashes for the fowls. He estimates hi« Iqjw at about £20,

FUNERAL SERVICES.

A «i-eciAL sermon was I morning in St. David's P reeb^NJ§ character of the l ate Rw Fraser. There waa , )'' %M tion present. I n tte " sermon, the preacher aaid-..I*!!! "hM aolation to the dear mm »iT '-"MiiTBB hia death-bed toC& W* *!&■ prepared for the greatcW?l^:*gH not stimulating to the fam?" '*$■ know that when hie rthf* W,J R its llight to God, he cffi^&B Hie gracious reception inS^lM sacred words,' Into Thy haS-**{■ spin;.' Such testimony toS^"S-B-;: tian faith and the realito hope comingfrom onewSiJSSRH lectual endowments and S^Sfe* your late pastor, i 8 ind^ ialac»Cil: As a brother minister nfifiVHE is worth more than nianvi t(lllViB evidences of Christianity'^f^sß aken as the outcome of v, ."ftkHl greatest test in his own 'm£J* M in final proof of the 3r°°Nlßß that truth which haiM*^! Rubject of the ken* ?**»wP and which had ca£7tt»{i skill, the powers of^L*« «3|l the intense earnestness whuS/ «lB characterised our departedlfeSS'Hß euro that you will ev«TJ?* l Vjffl remembrance of hie ablo Si^B this pulpit, and alsoof hltofeiH attention. May that renTeS'^B 0 increased earnestness m &SH life; or, if there bo any «,£**■■ have not yet accepted rS^B Saviour, let the recolleotionS 4* <:hK: appeals and solemn warnim-s i?' "^B ceased pastor determine yon fe W**B" so no longer Thus, he tajljSftß yetsp/ak. In this reapect, &ff $W shall follow him, and you shaffif l*» crown of rejoicing in the nr««?^'lBB Lord Jesus Christ at His jKK*B sincerely do I sympathise witht SB l™a?{ so faithful and eflWw^ttß: Next to his bereaved family jouSP?B' him most. But the loss is Z3 *X his family and his flock-if SB Presbytery, of which he wb ffl^B and much estoemed member- iJij^Hik °W Chu^ cbi wlv ch «& &m gifted from the ranks of her miS^'Ml is felt by Christians ofalldeS^B our city, who recognised in M,3ff?'Mi whose catholicity of spirit, iniSß his other qualities, made itboSS'lH pleasant to associate with him. "SfBI will not be easily filled. Whea SB came to this colony from Victor^Sß had laboured for over twente «*?Mr credentials which he broßghf;triiS!flß also the reports which ftwVtfSJ^B the scene of his labours, bore Bart üBI mo°v t0 ,his a. b»% as to dQB brethren here that we had taceiradii i'l^: no ordinary accession to our jfePß' our knowledge of him einatMayMt in no degree effaced the ifipreJjSHi made. It is no disparagement totki»Hß efficient and devoted ministen 'ik9B': already in the field, andßomeofwCiSlf; spent the best of their days in tkinfaH;.' Christ in this land, to say thjtjii.Jß": seldom that one of auch high MlfaSHr wide experience as our departed kSjl reaches these shores. Sadrin rmSS! retained in the larger centres of tS^Ri in older countries. But since itS3B: the Great Head of the Church toiajS our dear brother to hisreat, letnannSl He may in His goodness MhotittSj fitted in some good' degree to ctmaHMp work so well prepared to his h&bd h U^H whose absentia itou'so'eadly feel few mH conclusion, let' ins" coanwnj' faijß warmest sympathy and Chrißtiaß»tt»yKi the esteemed widow and 'thefartHjli!" departed, who have been bereft of itujSHß and tender husband andaModuiiiyß tionate father." j!. The ovoningßervice was ate well ife'i'Mß; and was conducted by Rev, S, Micli&|lil The discourse was en "SnuitUlliflß and the prcachor referred in oloqufflltJ^ to the late minister of St. Barid'a, IiSH announced that a paper will be laiflt morrow evening before themamtoiiiuaw St. David's Mutual Improwiwt MShI (by a member), on "Kw. I, Mektfa, Fraser, his life, and traveb, mdlsMlK ter aa citizen, preacher, and taster,' fffjft At St. James's Preßbyteriai)(Mli«» evening the Rev. R. P. Maahl aJHMLJ feeling allusion to the death o!ttakrff!if Rev. McKenzie Fraser. UtyaWd': ' the text: " Happy ia he MHk rtHft of Jacob for his help; whoMteiiajjjjw Lord his God." In hiß<wndi»%raß»|| v Mr Macnicol said:—"Sudi • fci*rV ' who bad recently taken irndsfeitaHMßS amongst us. One of the most Irfte • I removals from this scene of tn^tMttßfc that I have ever heard afJMtktiqHK was vouchsafed by ou,unitl pJQH< Father to our departed brother, Ikig^ Mr Fraser. His life was OMilnfflH|| faith in God, and study of WMfflf Early in life he came to hunr Ajni, was to have God for lib %i«| his hope centred in Jehovah, AnfflfiWßß last utterances, he gave snchtafifwß the truth as this, 'I am not *pttJHB the great change;' ' Lord, h& Vffl| 1 commit my spirit.' In the m£fH& Jordan, he had the fullest WM«B couldEay, ' Though I walk in toMfflß the shadow of death, I will '""{'SB''' Thou art my staff and cottforii mm ! who hast overcome death) WttlWHI with confidence I commit my #j"iW ■ mit myself with confidence in W*WBJ eternity.1" • The reverend p»w*»-^ ; eluded by exhorting hia a#B profit by the lesson thus taught , amm fp -

VOLUNTEER REVIEW.

Tub Volunteer Keview on S«tatyj|i great success, and wflswitoesMfl'l™^B 4,000 and 5,000 spectator George Whitmore. was iMptWiii|*^H Colonel Lyon was In comiJia»4 Major Shepherd. Captain l&kn^H| Rifloa, acted in the threefold WJ*B': aenior and junior major id 4H| Sergeant Dormer, City Guanh »ffl| ; sergeant-major. ■ There w« "SJff - with their companies :~Dt>>?&7MHm rary Surgeon Victoria.Eitai W"WH| A Battery New Zealand M», Evaus, City Guards; Hojotttf^MW Tebbs, City Guardß; HiM»: Hitchcock, Ponaonby Naval **"£■" structor Vainwrignt acted«tT|®. § to Sir George Whitmore. ,™"T«HJ present: His Lordship g4!?SH» kin of the Veteran MetJ^SmS Father Walter Macdonald, H»»»; lain of Volunteers. from the Metropolitan GW«WMM three o'clock, the parade ■] taken as follows :~G^^asßWf Bandmaster Morriii; Au^KMh Cavalrj, Lieutenant OiPyjffl^B Auckland Naval Commandant Leßoy, M^JT^g : and Smith, 80 rank port Naval Artillery, Lieutenants Dacre ,anv2?jJH|: rank and file; Ponsonby M™SHg[ Captain Morpeth, and Miller, 88 ranked »/£» , Now Zealand Artillery, George and Wauteneye, (0 ""^M Engineers, Major Andewwvj^gm McCullougn and Blme8.30«««™ Victoria Rifles, Captain J*™ Skinner and Selfe, 56 rBD%S«rfIH Guarde, Captai^ toa«r mj^M; borne, S6rankandflle;HoW»»^«| tenant Clifton, 54wak«»*a*I&! Captain Anderson, Lwato«»KJW Chapman, 40 rank and file - «%J» Captain Birnie, IMkjrtiS- I Gladding, 56 rank and file }«giM Captain McDonald, Iflf*%J|| and Taylor, 50 M%'Jt« way up Grafton Boa?,jw,^.. - form companies *«-« lJ* rt*^'" 1" executed. The route <*°»^l,y to ensure anything but_ "TCftflK' men, and the same may be »". * homo. On arrival found the A Battery of there to the number of'K"OM« Payne and Lieutenant *n&U f . ■ two Armstrong g«ne. i .y hiW rtl^B| inspected by Colonel V^j |jfe^' which tho companies Bl?r-rfV..>, oolumns, and changing »»*Lrfsf ■ again. Other battalion >*35^H performed, and the menj«w jfe to the Parnell tooaterj^fc'.,. and allowed to scsJe * h<~fSi» XI and wade through *&„*&*£:* - got to tho street, »e"^H by way of Parnell. T«»2?tfi«f -- consideration, *nß«»^t sA^H performed, but tn9,-' J_''Trfflffll^B more frequent battalion am i ■ in every movement. . s>

malarial fevers. <^|^?S^ffi Uver and kidneys, .f'ffiieiflnfflßffi ness, and neuralsio great disease conqiiMJ r.B

THE AUCKLAND EVENING 81AK MONDAY, AUGUST 17 188a,



AG. BARTLETT c 151, QUEEN-STHKKT. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto. EnKCtfenidntand Wed ding Rings. Ordcra br yoßt carefully oxeonted. Milne and Choyce Beg to announce the purchase of several CLEARING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From tha Wholesale, previous,to their Stock taking, at considerably lesß than Cost Price, and that the Goods are marked at a very small advance on the cost. M. and C. con now thoroforo submit the following SPECIAL LLNES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PEICES. LARGE QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also, j CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. | FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE. .FORTY-THREE DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOW 3, &o. '■^QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. AND WKLLKSLEY-STREETS, I AUCKLAND. || : THE NEW GOODS THE NSW GOODS THK NEW GOODS THK NSW GOODS - ] Are now opened out FOR THK WINTBR i FOB THE WINTEB FOR THK WINTKR , FOB THE WINTKR, j The Stock is ths largest ! I and best seleoted in the oitr, ' and to r i iMBET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMRB „,„„ MKRT THK TIMES ; IIIK MEET THB TIMES NEW Several lines in every De <j>artment are. marked at ZEALAND i>rices CLOTHING \ FACTOBY, Wtifltfßß, < 168 & 160, ■'-• The Jarenlle Departmtmt has received close attention, and parents will find 'fel DURABILITY v; AND * ECONOMY ft DURABILITY \ AND \ KCONOMY DURABILITY \ AND ECONOMY L *PBABIfcnT D ECONOMT Comi toed U lk» leading fcatur * In Boy*1 Fanoy Salts w. new and cholee jrtyles « bow bslng laom. Wa have mnoh QiUNDDIBP.Uvok pftasure in stating trowX our. extensive al- IKOM V Sr It°cm. v\ BEDSTEAIia sliierablo" ontlay •*• " \ we have salargod . , at our Show Rooms. TT • Many of our *-> , GARLICK Wends will ke, „." faifly ftstonlslmd T> \ * iat the enormous! ■" \ CRANWBLUS. .VBxiety in Bed; '+ Bteadsr Carpets, XT ~.%, ißQ^d General •*•« "^ HoniohoH Fuml- %'\ •— ifeftf presented to T J tfiai* view as they •»• _, trav4" «»na our miseS ; S Assortment tf QABX&M CARPETS OBANWBIiU ; At Reduced Prioasi ! CO GBANWEIiL. Young people about to start TT Hoajsekaeping xl — —— will find ft to their advantage f^ o'ur^^^bfSn 0: 0 BBDROOM. wenkeep eCsrSan" TT SITING- BOOM. SPSa-«Wl a DINING-BOOM. 523% tol'^ S KTTOHBN nigh a house from —, vrm-HTTTTDV £20 up to any X FUBIJITURB amount from our Warehouse. at GARMOK GARUOK & FROM & CRANWELU ORANWEIiIi'S. pARLICK SL. riRANWELL'g, QUSBN-STREST, AUCKLAND



DR. G. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND BUKGHON (Lato In praotloe in Viotqrla-streot, Londsn), Having commenced practice in Auckland, may be consulted dally. At Home-8 till 0.30 a.m., 1 till 2 p.m., and 0 till 8 ovory evening. In Town (at Kins; and Sons', Chemistß, Queen street)—lo till U a.m. RESlDENCE—Westminster Lodge, Kyber Pasß. Two doors from Symonds-streot. q - T j q E , As Dr. EionaßDSoN is leaving Auokland, all Accounts owing to him aro required to be paid forthwith at the Resldenoe, Karangahape Road, otherwise thoy will be placed In the hands of a solicitor for recovery; and all Acoounts owing by him are required to be sent in forthwith. Karangahape Road. August 17,1885. T\R. LAWSON begs to inform the Pub lio that he has taken over Dn. RICHARDSON'S PRACTICE, and that Patients may be con sulted as usual at his residence, Karangahape Road. R. F. C. RUSSELL'S "ENGLISH CJURE FOR CORPULENCY " must not be confounded with the 80-called Anti-Fate. Full partloulara on application to the Sole Agent, KEMPTHORNE, PROSSKR, & CO. (UMITKD), and Retail by all Chemists. N O T I O Jt. DR. WILK IN 8, F. R C 8,, CoNBIir.TINO JNP OPKRAfINU St'l.a*.OH, vi hi nls Surgery for General Kraotiee <w<< aiiecml Practice-Kye. Ear, and Throat Diawises - Vorningn ami Afternoons; fcmuday*, 10 30 to 12.30. Consultation Foea yen moderate. Ijk WitiKiNß spent Haven years at Moorcfloldn Bye HoHpital, London, under Mcßern Bowman and Critchett, two at Throat Hospital, London, sevon years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and night years at Eye. Bar, and Throat Infirmary Melbourne. Adjusts Spectacles to Sight — ContonltinK Rooms—Oueen-stroot Auokland, QPECIAL CHEAP LINES. W)a± 93 OD ~WORTH OF WARE ;fcZO4 Z 6 HOU9K AND TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES htfve been por cbasud by YYILLIAM R, BRIDQMAN At a Heavy Discount, and will be Sold Cheap to olear quiokly. oompritiing some very Choica Goods in endless variety in Gloves, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Sunahades, Umbrellas, Net Cur tains. Ladies' Mantles, Corsets. Jackets. Capes, Ladles' Underclothing. Aprons. Pinafores, Coaies, (dollars. Collarettes, Children's Blouses, Robeg Infants Wrappers, Hoods, Snn Bonnets, Men's Shirts, Hata, Scarves, Boys' and Men's ClothUg. 825 Worth of the Newest Lines in Feathers, being and exceedingly choice lot in plumes and Oitrioh Flats. As Ido not usually keep these goods, will bo gold cheap to clear quickly Large Lot of Windsor Starves, baught at Owen and Graham's Sal?, from 8d to Is, worth la 6d to 2s. Sound Roods Not having room for China Mattings, will sell those in stock at a groat reduction Balance Winter Stock of Blankets, some slightly soiled, at a great reduction Splendid Stock of Tweeds, from cheap to very good, very much reduced in price Being rather overstocked in Clothing, will allow 20 per cent, discount for a short tlmo to clear, as stock is too large in this department Largo Lot of Remnants at very low rate*. 288— Upfes Queenstbkk«.—2Bß "DEM OVAL. REMOVAL. FRANK O. FOR WOOD, FRUIT AND PRODUCE FACTOR, Has REMOVED to SCHERFF'3 STORES, op poßlte former premises, Fort-street. Extonsivo Accommodation for Freo Storage Goods at low rates. MRS. S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND BERVANTS' RHGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Qdeknt btkbet ; Telephone No. 315 Wait ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engagements. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladles in all parts of the Provincial Dlatrlot. Rkvsbzksi Joseph Banks. Esq.. Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thoft Buddie, Esq., Solloitor jD. J. MoLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; B, B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co. j_J. M. Shera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Eeq. (Wilsons and Hertgn), Agent for Aujtra- Uan Mutual Provident Society. SPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIIS, merchant tailor. Bhobtland-stbket, Auckland (Opposite Messrs A. Clark and Sons), Begs to announce the arrival, per the Ruapehu, OfhiH First SnirsiENT of CLOTHES FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. PILSENER LAGBRBBEK PROM TBB KAISER BREWERY. Bole Agents for New Zealand— , SBEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET, AUCKLAND. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BEST for half a century, JOOK • Q U T FOR THE BLUE BOOT!! BLUE BOOT ! ! BLUE BOOT I ! LAST WEEK ! LAST WEEK ! C. BROOKES'S GREAT SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! BOOTS & SHOES! GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. POSITIVELY LAST WEEK. ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD. C. BROOKES bogs to inform his Customers and the Public generally that he has DISPOBKD OF THE GOOD-WUjL AND FITTINGS TO Me J. C. SMITH, of Upper Queenst., And hopes he may share the patronage so liberally accorded him during his 19 yean in the trade. C.B. may aleo add that Mr Smith has secured the services of his late Assistant, so that Cus tomers will meet with the same civility and attention aa heretofore. C. BROOKES, BLUE BOOT, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. C. BROOKES will pay all outstanding Ac counts on on before 22nd August, 18B5; and also expects all Book-debts to be paid to him in the same space of time. C. BROOKES. THE RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS, IF AFFECTED, TUBERCULAR LUNG DISEASE, IF APPREHENDED, '■ At once relieved and checked by AICKIN'J I SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with HYPOPHOSPHITEB of LIME amp QUININE. A superlative pulmonary rcparative, PRICE, 3s 6d. THE PII A~R MAC V, QUEEN-STREET. T. &H. C OOKEv CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c, tee., &c, Beg to inform their friends and the public that they ARE NOW SHOWING, . El Aorangi, Rimutaka, Ruapehu, and Katherlne, . . A SPLENDID KEW STOCK OF CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICSB. JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, Auckland,