COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, tea- To-night. Opera House-" Uncle Zac," 8. Theatro Royal-Rita Company, 8. Rev. C. Worboys-Lecture: "Lights and Shades of London Life, 7.30.' Foresters' Hall-Lecture by Mr Cox on " Dramatists of the Reformation, 7.J0. St Peter's Prosbyterian Fruit Soiree and Con cert 7.30. Lodno United Service 7.30. Albert Football Club, 8. Protestant Hall, Newton —Meeting Rate payers, Karangahape ttoad. 8.

Auction Sales To-morrow. G. W. Blnnoy—Oilmen's Stores, 11. Vailo aed Bradley-Drapery, &c. 11; Racing Dingy and Sculls, 11.30. It. Arthur-Fruit. 10. A. Buokland—Stock, Remuera Yards, 1 p.m. R. Arthur-Fin ntmre, Pianos, &c, 12 noon S. Cochrane and Son —Schooner Agnes Douald, 11.

R, C. Greenwood.—Land. 11.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Malls wIU close ns undor \— This Day. For Thames, por Entorprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 30th inst. For Walwora, To Kapa, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Por Rotomahana ao follows:— For Franco, Algeria, Seychelles, Capo ot Good Hope, See. (per Frcuch packet from Melbourne), at 10 a.m. For Giabomc, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian colonic-;, at 11 a.m For money orders, roistered letters and ■ nowspaoers, at 10 v.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m For London, via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth (frnm Wellington, pr Rimutuki on August 2), per Rotomutuina, at It am. Mall will be Quo at Plymouth about. September 13. For Thames, por kotuui .-mini. iu3p.tr.. For Tauranga, unit Opotikl, per Clansman. at 5 n.m. , For Whitlungaand Upper Mill, por Argyie, at 5 p.m. Friday, 31st inst. For Cowes nnd Corouiandel, por Coromandol, at 11.S0 a.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 3.30 P.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parus, Waipu, Whan garei. Kamo. and Mangapai, per Glenelg or Waitaki at 5 p.m. For Tnomea, per Entorprise, at 5 30 p.m. (Signed) ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster, Chief Fost-ofllce. A ickland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Am XI./.ND—This evening, 1.15; tomorrow morning, 3 2. Manukau Hkai>!>-This evening, 10.2o; to morrow morning, 10.12. k.a.i-a«.< Hi.«i•-—Tnisevening. 11.2o; to-mor row morning, 11.12.

Sunset.—Thia evonlng—s.7. Sunkisk.—To-morrow morning—7.2. Moon's Aqb.—Last Quarter, Aug. i, 9.31 am,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Clansman, 5.0., Farquhar. from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST evening. Tarawern, ?.«., Sinclair, for Sydney Three Cheers, sshooner, Buiko, for Thames Waitaki, s.s, Crawford, for Whangorel Glenelg, s.s„ Johnaon, for Whangarei

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandol, from Coromandol, tomorrow, 5

p.m. Entorprise, from Thames, Friday, 2 a.m. Janet Nicoll, from South Sea ißlands, Friday Kaikoura, from Plymouth, August 18 Suva, from Glßborne. Saturday Argyie, from Moreury Bay, to-morrow, early [For projected departures Bee Bhipping ad vertisements and mail notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Norway: 38 cases matblc monuments.— Tait Bros.

EXPORTS.

Per Tarawora, for Sjdnev—l CH pieces tim ber, 20 head cattle. 110 bundles mantols, 330 doors, 75 sacks maize, 40 koga beef, 120sacka oysters, 13 hides, 23 ba'c fungus.

The bin qm Graamere arrived at Melbourno, from Kaipora, on tho 17th lust.

The Bchoonor Rio left Newcastle for Napier on July 17.

Captain E. Davi3, formerly. master of the barque Clifton, has been appointed to tho com mand of the brigamine Stanley.now on herway from Dunedin for this port, vii Timaru.

The brig -Kmpsror. of Lyitelton, built at thorf-hum la 15GS. lias ulisnged hands in Sydney for £'SOO.

Tho borqje Ro.-o M. left Newcastle for this port on the 19.h mat,, with coal, bonedust, and timber.

Thebaraue Sam Mendel, which loads here to follow the Crusuder, hauled otr from the wharf yesterday afternoon.

The ship Kathotine was berthed at the end of Quesn-Btieet Wharf this morning.

Tho brigantino Eillan Donan has been borthed at tho Ruilway Wharf, anil the brigun tine Lanwinir at tho Queen-street Whuf.

Tho new scow Clydo cleared at the Customs to-day for Uiaboruo via Tairua. Ac the last named port she will load to.OoOft. limbor.

Tho btipantino Lapwing entered out at the Customs 10-day for Now Bedford.

The barquo Samuel, after undergoing a thorough overhaul, was floated out of dock this morning. Hhe will now receive her cargo of guano, recently transhipped into the barque Altair.

Tho whaling barque Othello, which is to undergo a general overhaul here, wns to have been docked Ihia uioruing, but Bhe lost the tide und look the ground near Queen street Wharf. Siio will probably go into dook this evening.

An inquiry by tho Nautical Court into the wreck ot the schooner Kriemhilda took place to-day, und is reported in another column.

The cutter Mahurangi, which was damaged and sunk during a recent gulo, has been re paired. She wos lmieohod from Mcsars Hen derson and Spraggon'd Blip this morning.

Tho s.s. Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 11.30 a.m. Passengers: Row J. G. Wilson, Misses DuffUß. Stuart, Mr and Mm Kelly, Messrs C. H. Wilson, O, M. Wilson, J. Pendred, Turner, Green, Ralaton, Aickln, Thompson, Rutland. Twite, Robs, 13 native saloon passen gers, and I steerage.

The b.b, Tarowera left for Sydney via Russell at 5 p.m. josterday, with the following paa gongere: Mrs Davidson, Ml»s Bruce, Mr and Mrs J. Hay. Mr and Mrs Thompson, Messrs W. M. Thomson, Blank, Dlokßon Brown, Murelle Mr» Holddueand family (1), Miss E. May, Mia Taite, and through paesengors from Southern ports, and 13 in tho steerage.

It appears that the old brigantino Nightingalo, which narrowly escaped proving a coffin for her crow a fr.w months ago, U to have another chance. Her purchaser at Sydney bad the vessel pumped out and floated on tho 11th instant, af ler which sho was taken alongside tho wharf to discbarge and undergo repairs.

The navigating officer of the New Zealand Shipping Co.'« Huapehn has furnished the "Times" of May 30 with a BtatemoLt with reference to the long ocean race between that steamer nnd Iho Talnui, in which he Bhows that not only did the Ruanohu complete the whole passage from New Zealand to England, inolud ng all detentions, in about 10 hours lets than her rival, but that her actual steaming time wi»b SO hours '.of s. The Ruapehu's time on the entii o passage was 38 days and 23 hours, straining time 3d days 11 hours 21 minutes, as against the Tainul'slO days 16 hours over all, and 38 days 1G hours actual Bteaming.

A STORMY VOYAGE.

The brtgantlne Aurora, which has on many occasions vlßit?d this port, and is now loading at Lyttelton with cargo for Auckland, recently oompleted what her mastor. Captain Davis, states to have been the worst pasaage he has ever made. The Aurora left Newcastle on June 17, and did not arrive at Lyttelton till July 19. In the height of a gale the vessel commenced to make more water than usual, and carried away lower topsail, fore topnmst stayrail, and top gallant baok.toys. On tho 25th a heavy gale blow from iho south, the vessel laboured heavily and made a great deal of wcter, whloh neoo«Bitated conßtant pump'ng, at which all hands wero engaged. It was then dls eovercd that the leakage was from ihe bul wark stanchions, which hud s arted. Canvai was nailod around tho stanchions, and tho pumps auoked after ten hours' bard work. The crow feeling a'rald to proceed farther, aßked tho master to put back, but as tho wind wa* favour able, the captnin thought it best to proceecd, and promisrd he would lighten the vessel the first opportunity, and make hor safe. On the 26th Ihe Aurora jettisoned about eighttonacoul. July 2nd sighted Terawiti; from this to tho 11th continued caatorly gales wove met wltbi The pump 3 had to hi kept constantly going to keep tho vcßiel afloat. On the 13ih Bhe anchored under Mana Island, and on tho 18th got a fair wind, which brought her into port the following day. ________

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, thli day.—Arrivod: Tarawora, from Auckland. 5 a.m. ._,.'„ . Lyttklton, this day.—Arrived: Hawea. from the Norih.fiam .... . v Whanoahki. thu day.- Arrived, from Auck land : Waitaki, 6 v m.; Glonolg, 7 a.m. Ai.danv, July'.'B-The P. and 0. Company's R.M. s.s. Pekln, with the London malls dated Juuo 25, arrived in King George's Sound last night. Mklbouunk, July 28.—Sailed, this afternoon: " !r*rapa, for the BIuJF. ■> "90.%. ""by. July 28—Arrived, this morning: My. .from Wellington. Sailed, last night: ftWWiStu 'or Wellington. TeKup*,. _i i

Notices to Correspondents.

Constant Rbadeb.-Marriage with deceased wife's Bister is legal In this colony.

Births.

HUNT. —On Juno 30. at Ncwmarket-Btrcet, Newmarkot, tho wife of Alfred O. Hunt of a Bon.

MOWBRAY.-On July 27, at St.. George's Bay Road, Parnell, Mrs John Mowbray of a son.

Marriages.

GOLDIE-GOSSET.-On July 14, at St. Seoul chre's Church, by the Rev. J. Taylor. D.D., William Goldie to Maria Margaret Goeset: both of Auckland.

Deaths.

BAILEY,—On July 28, at the Auckland Hoe pital, Georglna Bailey; aged 10 years,—Home papers please oopy. The funoral will leave the Hospital to mor row (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends please aocept this Invitation.

ROONEY.—On July 17. at Tamworth. of heart dlsfaso, Fanny, relict of the lato Andrew ltooney, ot Epsom; aged 69 years.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29. 1885.

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

The Harbour Board have, we think, acted with undue haste in rushing through the resolution to increase their indebtedness by We do not doubt the ampleness of the Board's revenue to bear the proposed burden, nor can it be gainsaid that there is an urgent need of improved wharf and shed accommodation. Our facilities for discharging and storing are very much behind the age. But the whole of the urgently necessary works could have been amply provided for out of a loan of while the Board have committed themselves to double that amount. The mania for plunging into debt up to the very neck, which has seized upon all the public bodies throughout New Zealand, is one that is working very great evil, and the time has come when public opinion should be directed towards the produc tion of a sounder habit. The works to be done under the new Loan Bill must be scheduled, and the Board, com mitted to these particular undertakings, will be without resources to meet those many unforeseen wants, which will in evitably arise in the future. The de velopment of our port facilities must be progressive, keeping pace with the growth of trade, and much as we may admire and place our faith in the pre sent board of harbour government, we do not credit them with such wonder ful prescience that they can provide for all the larger wants of this rapidly advancing port for even five years ahead. The new loan proposals will probably tie up the harbour govern ment for ten years to come, unless there happen to be a land boom strong enough to carry off their en dowments at high figures. Another objection we have to the amount of the proposed borrowing is the fact that the Board have already of loan money to their credit on dock ac count, and money is rarely so well spent when there is a*superabundance of it as when works have to be entered upon gradually and with caution. The motion to reduce the amount of bor rowing to ;£i 00,000 was only lost by the casting vote of the Chairman, which may fairly be taken as a sign that within the Board a pronounced feel ing of doubt prevails regarding the wisdom of committing the harbour revenues so far as is intended under the resolution adopted yesterday. We hope, therefore, that the fraction of a majority will not relegate to the General Assembly the duty of cutting down the amount of additional borrow ing to ,£IOO,OOO when the Board can so much better do it ■; for it may be taken for granted that very strong and veny proper opposition will be encountered if a measure asking for such large powers is sent to the Assembly without the Board being more unanimous in the propriety of the step. The consequence will be certain defeat this session, and the delay of works that are really urgent. To avoid this, the question should receive .further consideration with a view of cutting down the scheme to ;£t 00,009;

or a clause may be inserted dela) ing the raising of the second for a period of four or five years. If the Board's revenues are in a condi tion of such plethoric prosperity that they can stand the interest on another at once, the payers of har bour dues may fairly claim to be relieved of some of the present heavy charges for wharfage.

Apparently very littlo interest is mani fested by tho residents of the borough of Parnell in tho working of tho Local Option Act. Tho poll under this Act was opened at nine o'clock this morning at the Borough Council oflicos, and for a long time not a ratepayor was in attendance, and up till two o'clock only two persons had considered the subject sufficiently important to warrant their going to the trouble of recording their votes.

The local Secrotary of tho Now Zealand Industrial Exhibition received a telegram to-ctoy from Wellington, stating that the Exhibition will positively open on Saturday, Ist August.

From a roturn prepared by Mr R. Millor, of Napier, it appears that during the year ending 30th of Juno, 275,497 sheep woro ox ported from Hawko's Bay, including 106,000 frozen. The number of sheep remaining in tho province is 2,550,033, and the export of wool was 13,69G,0001b5. Tho increase in the wool oxportod was 150,000 bales over the proviotiß year, but tho increasotl value was only £3,275.

Something like a scono appears to havo taken place in tho Nelson street School on Monday last. The Head master, Mr Hart, wrote to the City Schools (lommitteo, which met last evening, that a parent had como into the school, bud ordered a littlo girl to coase pursuing some work, and upon being remonstrated with, had used exceedingly obusivo language. Tho Committee decided to instruct Mr llart to prosecuto tho paront referred to, in the event ot a public apology not being immediately tendorod, tho Com mittee to bear all oxpenso. Other businoss transacted at tho meeting wits of littlo importance

Hern and Hanson's turnery and wood waro workshop in Willis-street, Welling ton, was completely gutted by fire last evoning. Tho loss amounts to £500, and is not covered by insurance.

Tauranga Mutual Improvement Associa tion boasts of tho possession of a journal, which is edited by Mr T. F. Jones.

To the Editor : Sir, —My attention having been drawn to the statement mado by the prisoner Dunn, viz., that ho was in my hotel in company with Constable Herbort on Sunday, tho 19th inst, I beg to give the above statement a most emphatic denial. Dunn's personal appearance, I may say, has been carefully noted by myself on other occasions. — I am, &c, John S. Milne, Hobson Hotel.

The following officers of Lodge Eden, 8.C., were installed last evening by P.M. Bro. Kitt :-W.M., Bro.T. Walker ; S.W., Bro. Thompson; J.W., Bro. Jones; S.D., Bro. Hodley; J.D., Bro. Dickenson ; Innor Guard, Bro. Frank Warren; Treasurer, Bro. G. P. Cox; Secretary, Bro. Joseph Warren ; Director of Ceremonies, Bro. G. Hardy ; Stewards, Bros. J. Moore and D. F. Forsalth. At the conclusion of tho ceremony, the brethren sat down to supper in tho upper room, Bro. Walker presiding. The toasts of "The Visiting Brother," "The P.M. of the Eden Lodgo," "Tho Ladles," and "The Tyler" were drunk in rotation, The catering was done in good style by Bro. Waters. Flags for the decora tion of the hall had been lent by Mr Strootor, chief officer of tho Crusader, for which thanks were returned.

Tho lato Mr Joseph Syms was buried yesterday afternoon with military honours, tho funeral being attended by tho Veteran Rifles, tho Veteran Association, Navals, and representatives of othor companies. Thero was also a good attendance of Odd fellows. Messrs Henry, Joseph, Thomas, and William Syms, the four sons of deceased, were tbo chief mourners, and besides theso thero woro grandchildren and great-grand children amongst tho mourners. The burial service was conducted by Bishop Cowie, chaplain of the Vctoran Rifles. Mr H.J. Symß wishes to return thanks to all who have shown thoir sympathy for tho family and respect for the deceased veteran.

Father John, one of the Marist Brothers, has arrived from Sydney, and tho other teachers are expected to follow him about tho end of August. It is intended by the Committeo to colebrate the arrival of the Marist Brothers and introduce them to tho people by a concert in the school building, which has been specially prepared for their use.

Volunteer Waller is the winner of the Ladies' Prizo in connection with tho Hob son Kifles. Tho firing at the 600 yds. range was finished yesterday afternoon, with the result that tho highest aggregates thon stood as follows:-J. W. Waller, 52; Jones, 4"; C. Little, 43; J. Keefe, 42 Waller is an old colonial representative, and a tried shot.

It is stated at tho Thamos that Messrs Larkins and O'Brien's contract for tho Kopu-Hikutala section of the Thames rail way has been accopted.

It was Michaol Head, not Georgo Head, who wan called as a witaess in the indecent exposure case

Rev. J. S. Hill dolivered his " Homely Talk on Common Things " to a fairly large audiooce at tho Young Men's Christian As sociation Rooms last evening. The dis course was a very interesting ono.

At tho Papakura Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, Michael Giliion was charged with neglecting te contribute to wards the support of his wife and children, but on his promi»o that he would pay regu larly for tho future, tho caso was adjourned for throo months. Judgment was reserved in the caso of Walker v. Hill, a claim for 30s for part cost of dividing fence.

The Salvation Army Brigade Captain's report on the Scotia Placo Home isas follows: Meals given, 125 ; beds supplied, 43 ; ad mitted, 6 ; discharged, !) ; still in the Home, 13, Articles receivod : — Meat, Messrs Gar rett, Boydo, and tlulme; bread, Mrs Howie, Messrs Waddell and Tremaine ; sugar, one bag, Sugar Cempany. Clothing: one parcel, Mr White; one parcel, A Friend. Re quisites : Groceries and firewood. General remarks : The Home is quiet. The mm are anxious to get any employment whereby they can earn an honest living.--(Signed) R. Little, Captain.

Mr R. Arthur announces an important sale of furniture at Ponsonby at tho resi dence of Mr Roberts. The list includes a piano, by Ronisch, one of the best over im ported.

Tho Te Puke Cheese Factory is expected to make a start very shortly. Mr Goss of Eatikati has beon appointed manager.

Catching fish by means of dynamite ox plosions is a pursuit which appears to have a peculiar, fascination for natives of the South Sea Islands. Both in Tonga and Samoa, laws havo been passed strictly forbidding that method of taking fish, but the fear of paying £4 or £5 as a fine does not deter tho dusky aborigines from dynamiting. On Thursday, 2oth ultimo, a native at Tongatabu got one of his hands shattered by the incautious use of dynamite in killing fish. Dr. Buck land amputated the hand, and tho injured man was expected to recover, when he would be prosecuted and fined. Tho case is almost on all fours with a recent one in Otago, where a ranger was fined for poaching, as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly was in company with the native in question when the casualty occurred. At Pamoa a good few of tbo natives have been married For life by tho use of dynamite in the same illegal way.

To the Editor: Sir,—Permit mo through the medium of your valuable paper to ex press my heartfelt thanks to the Liberal Association for having so liberally and manfully taken up the cause that lacks assistance, viz., that of the unemployed, When a few, in conjunction with myself, first moved in the matter, I felt strongly convinced that, if such a thing as Liberalism prevailed in our midst, it was bound to come to our aid ; but not being a member of the Liberal Associa tion, I little dreamt of its proceeding from that direction. However, if I understand the true meaning of Liberalism, I say most emphatically that their proceeding in this matter fully entitles them to rank amongst Liberals of the true type, and not in shadow ; and, sir, for my part, I hopo^the day is not far distant when not only the ranks of our Auckland community shall swell in Liberalism, but through out the length and breadth of the land, and bury in oblivion that world-felt poetic utterance, "Man's inhumanity to man, makes countless thousands mourn," and that a revision shall read " Liberalism makes countless thousands prosper." In drawing this to newhat illiterate epistle to a close, thanking you kindly for bearing with me in trespassing co much on yonr valuable space, 1 can only record my thanks once more to the Auckland Liberal Association, and wishing it God speed wherever it is advocated.—yours respect. fojly, Matthew Stjsep,

A firoman named Dugald McDonald had a rather startling experienco yesterday. His head accidentally became jammed be tween the links of the motion gear, and had the engines not been immediately stopped, he would probably havo been fatally in jured. He escaped with a sevoro laceration of tho scalp, which was attondetl to by Dr. Wilkins.

Tho quarterly communicotion of the Pro vincial Grand Lodge, S.C., tvaß hold in tbo Masonic Hall last evening. Thoro was a largo attondanco, and Bro. M. Niccol, R.W.P.G.D.M., presided, supported by officerß of the lodge. Bro. W. Lodder, D.D.G. M., E.C., was present, in connection with important Masonic matters. A large amount of routine business was transacted rapidly, and tho mootiug terminatod at on early hour.

On Sunday ovoning last tho Newton Committee of tho Gospol Tomperanco Union held their usual meeting in tho Protestant Hall, Karungnhape Road. Mr J Kendoll occupied tho chair. The attendance was fair. Addresses woro givon by tho Rev. T, G. Carr and Mr Loo.

A fruit soiroo and concert will bo givon this evening, in St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, Surrey Hills, to colebreto the in duction of tho Rev. Robsrt Sommorvillo into the pastorate of tho church. Tho musical portion will be undor tho direction of Mr Hardwick.

The pupils attonding tho weokly danco hold in Waite's Hall, Mount Edon, aro rominded that owing to tho wet woathor last night, the first dance of the month is postponed till noxt Tuesday night.

Mr W. Prince, who commencod tho erection of tho electric light on tho wharf sums weeks ago, has again applied for moro timo, as he is not prepared at present to go on with the work. He has not, however, abandoned tho oxperiment.

" Uncle Zac " was repeated at tho Opera Houso last night with gaod effect, tlio vurious parts in tho cast being spiritedly sustained, and tho action of the pieco being vory smooth. Tho orchestra, undor Mr Weinberg, discoursed a choice solection of instrumental music, conspicuous amongst which wero "Ardili's valso, "II Bacio," and an arrangement of airs from " Lucrezia Borgia " The latter includod "Nella Fatal di Rinimi," beautifully played is a violin solo by Mr Woinberg, " Vieni la Mia Vendetta," given as a cornot solo by Mr McComish with fine effect, nnd "II Segreto," by tho full orchestra. The pro gramme will bo repeated to night, and tho combined charms of drama and music ought to draw a crowded houso.

A new public school, undor tho City Schools Committeo and Board of Educa tion, has beon opened nt tho Howe-street Homo. The school is under the manage ment of Miss Taylor, and has about 100 pupils.

It is notified elsewhere in our columns that Mr W. I. Robinson, mechanical in structor in tho public schools, will doliver a lecture iv St. Sepulchre's School-room on Thursday evening next, on experimental and applied mechanics. The lecture will be in aid of the Mt. Roskill Church, and tho follow ing is an outline of the subject:—How steam produces mechanical action, the slido valve, link motion and reversing gear, the indica tor and indicator diagram, lovers, pulloy blocks, parallelogram of forces, applica tions, straight lino and parallel motions. As it will bo illustrated by working models and class diagrams, the lecture should prove very attractive.

At the mooting of tho Auckland Instituto held last evening, tho following donations were acknowledged:—Four volumes, con taining a complete collection of Stato trials, and proceedings upon impeachment for high treason and other crimes and mis demeanours from the reign of Henry IV. to Queen Anne. Tho dote of the publication is 1719. The othor volume is a collodion of tracts by tlio Right Hon. Edward Clarendon, published in 1727, presented by F. D. Fenton, Esq. Skin of Parkinson's petrel, 11. Bishop ; skin of moropork, C. Williamson t New Zealand shells, Miss Home; quartz crystal, R. Howdon ; in fusorial earth and siliceous sinter, T. Kenderdine; hairworm (Gordins sp.), 11. Dobbio ; and wooden fern poundor, L. O'Neill.

From recent accounts from Dunodin, it ■would appear that tho congregation over which tho Key. Charles Carter, late of Fon sonby, presides is steadily increasing, and that unanimity and co operation provuil therein. Twelve now members havo been recently received by baptism, and moro aro expected to undorgo that rito ore long. Mr L'orler, from his learning as woll as his preaching and lecturing qualifications, is much esteemed in Dunedin, and regarded as a desirable acquisition to tho ministry of that city and suburbs.

Tho N.Z. Society of Old Bluos hold their annual dinner last evening at llobson's Dining Rooms. Present:—Messrs Trollop, Donnes, Clark, Shirley, Watkins, Williams, Nesbitt, Stafford, Parish, Rawlings, and Fox. After tho minutes of tho last meeting wore read thoy sat down to a good repast. During the evoning they wont through tho usual toasts of "The Quean," "Old School," " TheSocioty," " Absent Friends," coupled with tho name of Mr Huro. A vory pleasant ovoning was spent with Bongs and talking over tho good old school days Tho dinner was brought to a close with " Auld Lang Syno" and "Cod Save tho Quoon," with truo Blues' loyalty.

To the Editor: Sir,—l crave a small por tion of your valuable spneo to mako a few remarks with roforenco to tho pilot service In tho first placo, it is adnyttcd that no complaint has boon made as to the ability of tho men, or mannor in which tho present sorvicois conducted. It is entirely undor tho control of tho Harbour Board, and has beon worked ot a profit. Instead of chang ing tho system lot thorn roduco tho charges for pilotage or better still, procuro a suit ablo steam pilot vessel for the service Tho proposed changes do not affect locally- owned vessels or coasters, as thoy aro already exempt; so the cry for a change is from a different motive, and in which somo of tho members themselves are interested. It is to be bopod the members of tho Board will not allow the public interests in this matter to suffer for the sake of private gain.—l am, A.0., SIIirMASIKR.

At tho last meeting of tho City Council an application was read from tho Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society for a supply of frosh wator from tho Stanley-jtreet mains free of cost, for use in thoir fish ponds. Tho Mayor spoke in support of tho request, which was ultimately referred to the Streets Committee to consider and report. It is not generally known that for some timo past extensive operations in pisciculture nave beon going on in tho Domain. At first they wero commenced on a very modest scale, but having proved successful under the direction ot Mr Cliffo, it was found necessary to construct ponds for the reception of tho growing fish. This has been done, and the Society, finding that an increased supply of water was absolutely necessary, appliod to tho City Council. Fromtheexpre'sionsusodbytheCouncillors, thero appears every possibility of tho re quest being granted, as it would be a public misfortune if these operations were allowed to lapse. There are now English trout weighing 31bs in these ponds, and the American brook trout aro spawning this sen>on. The Society oro doing a good work in this direction, many of tho streams in tho country districts having boen sup plied with young fish. At the Waitakeroi Ranges, English trout about 10 inches in length can now be seen disporting them selves in tho streams, which is ample evi dence of success.

Tho members of St. David's Mutual Im provement Society held a conversazione in tho school-room last evening. Tho weaHior was not favourable, still there was a capital attendance. The room was pleasantly decorated for the occasion, and an excellent programme was presented to an apprecia tive auditory. The President, the Rev. T. M. Fraser, M.A., was unable to bo present owing to ill-health ; the Vice-President (Mr Angus) therefore took tho chair, and in a neat speoch reviewed tho proceedings of tho past session. Tho meetings had beon well attended, and several well executed papers produced by members. Speaking of tho personal advantages o* thoso societies, he instanced tho examples of the late President Garfiold . and the Hon. John Sheehan in connection with literary and debating societies, and possibly some member of St, David's might, by perseverance, rise to distinction in tho service of his country. The programme was as follows:—Glee, choir; song, "Nil Desperandum," by Mr Earlo, who also sang "The Faery Gem"; St. David's" (original poem), Mr Blackman ; recitation, " Heroines of fie Sea," Mr Stainton ; " Tho Bloom of My Own Nativo Heather" (Scottish), Mr Fernsido; duet, "List to tho Convent Belle," Misses Reid and Stewart; solo, "Killarney," Mies Mc- Alpine; recitation, "Billy's Rose," Mr Edwards; violin duet, " Home, Sweet Home," Miss and Mr Stevenson ; glee, " Onward to Battle," choir ; " Muddle Puddle Porter" and "The Midshipmite," Mr Edwards. Mr Patteson conducted Refreshments wero provided by the ladies and passed round lo visitors. The convor ?nziono .m."> c;reat satisfaction. Votes of ih-i.U.-, un the motion of Mr MoPherson, wore givon, and the whole closed with tbo National Anthem,

The annual general meeting of tho Par nell Lawn Tennis Club was held on Satur day, the 18th inst. Thero was a good attendance of mem bars. Mrs Ruck was elected President in place of Mrs Reader Wood. A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Mrs Reader Wood for her past Bervices, she having beon President since the formation of the Club. ' The following were the Committee elected for the ensuing season:—Miss Barstow, Mrs Flood, Miss Lodge, Miss Roskruge, Messrs W. Good hue, E. B. S, Mercer, H, P. Scaly, and Herbert Walpolo. Miss Mowbray was elected Treasurer, and Mr R. G. Thomas Secretary.

All efforts made to discover the perpe trators of tho recent thefts from Berosford stroet School have proved fruitless. _ It is gratifying, howevoc, to loam that this sort of thing has been discontinued, no fresh complaints having been mado.

The usual monthly meeting of the Gram mar School Board of Governors took place lately ostorday afternoon, therebeingprosent: Mr F. D. Fenton (in the chair), Mr J. H. Upton, and Rev. C. M. Nelson. _ An apology for non-attendanco through indis position was recoived from Professor Aldis. Tho Hoad - mastor wrote oxpressing his regrot that tho annual examination of tho school, which usually takos placo in August, should bo deferred until .the next term. This arrangement would intorforo with the working of the school, and tho constitution of tho forms, for next term many of the pupils would be preparing for the Matricu lation and Civil Sorvico Examinations. The remaining business was of a routine character.

Professor Brookes will exhibit his new grand panorama at the Ponsonby Hall, near the Throe Lamps, to-morrow (Thursday) evening, atSo'clocksharp. This pinorama compriees a variety of scones not hitherto exhibited in Auckland, and is therefore ono of tho moat interesting that can bo seen. Tho views includo the Soudan War, the emigrant ship, various views of Scotland —including Edinburgh, Linlithgow (the birthplace of Queen Mary), Bon Nevis (the highest mountain in the British Isles)—tho London Aquarium, and tho Whoel of Life (tho wonderful automatic dosignor, t ho only ono of tho kind in tho colonies). This in strument will trace tho most wonderful and beautiful scientific designs, on entirely mechanical principles. Mechanics, sur veyors, and mathematicians should see this machine at work. Thero is also tho in teresting story of Little Tim, the acrobatic monkey, &c. A description of each view will bo given at the exhibition. The charges being very moderate, thoro should be a largo attendance.

To the Editor: Sir, —l real a local inSatur day's issue about two "savage dogs " biting Mr Murchie's boy, which caused mo much astonishment, as i know tho dogs referred to, and consider them as quite harmless, when not irritated. Thoso "savage brutes" come often to my houso, and my children play with them without foar of being hurt by thorn. If your reporter had token the trouble of inquiringintotho mattor,he would havo known thotthobitton boy, whon passing near the fence where the dogs aro, used to tease them till they were quite excited, and that it is no wonder that, having beon long irritated, they havo taken their opportunity of punishing their prosecutor. If tho writer of the local had a person coming evory day to his house to tease him, I think he would perhaps stand it for a while, but if repeated too often, he would got out of tempor; so with the dogs.—l am, etc., Un Passant,

St. Stephen's Band of Hope mot as usual last night. Notwithstanding tbo downpour of rain, there wns a very good attendance. Mr F. J. Bennett, the President, occupied the chair, and mado a few introductory re marks. Mr J. Knott gavo an excellent nd drcrs, in which he urged upon all presont to sign tho pledgo because of tho good, physically and financially, it would do themselves, and the oxamplo it would be sotting to others. Mr Baker rocitod " The Kuined Cottage " in iino style, nnd Mrs McLcod gavo on appropriate rending, ontitlod "Advice to Young Mon." Masters W. McLcod, H. Doull, nnd A. McLood also recited well. Votes of thanks to Mr Knott, Mr Baker, and all who had assisted,brought tho meeting to close. Although only threo uioctings havo as yot beon hold, ovor 100 children have signed the pledge. The singing is rapidly improving, and will soon bo lod by a largo and woll-traincd choir. The meetings aro being held on tho fourth Tuesday of every month at half-past seven p.m.

Among tho applications for employment received at the last mooting of tho Board of Education for tho hendmnstcrship of tho Whangarei District School was ono from tho Rev. J. H. Hawkos, an Anglican clergy man residing at Whangarei. Mr Theo. Cooper strenuously opposed the engage ment of tho rev. gentleman on principle. Ho said that tho Board ought to deter minedly sot its faco against tho omploymont of any minister of religion in tbo public schools, for unless this wore done, tl c thoroughly secular character of our educational system would bo difficult to maintain. For this reason ho would voto against tho ongagement of any clergyman, whothor ho belonged to tho Anglican Church, tho Weslcyan body, or a Komin Catholic Priest. (Mr Goldio "Oh, oh") It was all vory woll for Mr Goldie to laugh, but ho would bo tho vory first to riso in arms if a Catholic priest ventured to mako such an application. Mr Goldie denied the imputation, and urged that so long as a man's character was roputablo, and his educational attain ments wero satisfactory it did not matter to tho Board whothor ho had been cleric or layman. In answer to a question by tho Chairman, tho Secretary stated that Mr Hawkes was a certificated teacher under the Minister of 'Education. It was resolved to send his namo to the district school Committee along with those of tho other applicants.

At tho Oxford Univorsity Commemora tion on Juno 16th last, the honorary dogreo of D.D. was conferred upon Rev. "R. H. Codrington, Follow of Wadhom. Mr Cod rington camo out to Nelson, Now Zealand, under Bishop llobhouso, and eventually under Bishop Patteson devoted himself to the Molanesian Mission. Mr Codrington conforred an inestimable service on that mission by his great philologifeal skill and knowledge, gaining an accurate and full knowledge of the languages of the various islands, reducing thorn to grammar, and making them available for future travellers and missionaries. A book written by him is on the point of coming out at tho Uni versity Press, which competent judges pro nounce to be the first to give a philosophi cal account of the origin, vocabularies, and relations of tho various languages of the Molanesian Archipelago. MrCodringtonbas translated the Scriptures into many of these languages, so that at a socond Pentecost the natives of thoso remote islands can ex claim, "Now hear we every man in our own tongue wherein we were born." After 17 years' absence Mr Codrington returned to England to superintend the printing and publishing of this work. He is returning in a fOw months to the sceno of his labours.

To the Editor : Sir,—l have been amused by the change of tone of your contempo rary re the Liberal Government in England, as indicated in tho loader this morning. Formerly, the lucubrations on that subject have been so obviously inspired by Ignorance or prejudice that it has beon a sore trial of patience to read them ; but now Glad stone said the right thing, and according to the Homo letter Lord Derby did tho right thing ro the matter in question, and the Conservative Government must bo watched, especially as Lord Randolp Churchill and Mr Gorst are members of it, No doubt many are of that opinion in reference to other questions as woll ns the New Zealand nativo policy. Men who havo pushed their way to tho front by sheer self assertion and bullying ought to be watched. It is humiliating to think that the administration of India is in the hands of such a man as his lordship, though for our comfort wo aro told that Lord Dufferin and the Indian Consul will prevent him doing any serious harm. How ony colonist appreciating free institutions can admiro and seek to promote admiration of the Tories, I cannot doviso.—Yours truly, "C.W."

Every country and suburban settler should send for tho Auuust number of the

" New Zealand Former, Bee and Poultry Jour nal," which is replete with Information on every department of rural life. The vory full Instruc tions on farming operations for August and September are given separately for tho Northern and Southern districts, and a glance at the tible of conten's, published elsewhere, in this issue, will give an idea of the variety and practical character of the information supplied by "The Farmer. Tho present num ber contains, amongst its many good illustra tions, a beautiful engraving of a pure bred Jers-y cow. Under the heading of tho "Timber Gazette" there 1b an article on the timber mills of Auckland, giving most interesting statistics concerning the several limber companies, and the trade generally. Kvorvone interested in the timber trade should read it. The Home and Household pages are as full and interesting as usual, comprising Pootry, Tales, Artio'cs, and Itecipes, entertaining, in structive, and useful. Gardeners, fruit-growers, aniarists. and poultry koopers will find the pagea of ihle periodioal full of interest and practical instruction for them, and we believe will readily admit that there is nothing so good of Its kind published in thin colony. Tho publisher is H. Brett. Shortland and Fort streets, Auckland.

CABLEGRAMS.

(reuter's telegrams

London, July 28.

Last night, in tho Houso of Commons, the Hon. R. Bourko, Und.er • Secretary of Foreign Affairs, announced in reply to a question that Her Majesty's Government was taking steps to relievo the beleaguered garrison of Kassila. London, July 25.—Shaw, Savill, and Albion Co.'s s.a. lonic mailed from Rio do Janioro homewards ou Saturday evening, July 25. Tho moat cargo was in good condition. > (Received July 29-Noon.) Arrival of tho Tainul at Hotoart. Hoiiart, July 28.—The Shaw, Savillo, and Albion Company's Tainui arrived hero to-night from London. Sho sailodforNew Zealand tonight. [redtkr's telegrams.] (Received July 29-1.20 p.m.) Tho N.S.W. Contingent.

Sydney, this day.—The banquet given by tho citizons of Sydney, in honour of the re turn of the Now South Wales Contingent, took placo lastnight.and provedagrand suc cess. His Excellency Lord Augustus Loftus and Admiral Tryon wore present, and the as semblage included most of the leading mon of the colony. Numerous speeches were made congratulating the members of the contingent on thoir safo return.

Military Oflonces,

Melbourne, July 28.—Thirteen members of tho Permanent Artillery Forco, stationed at Queenscliffe, have beon arrested for acts of insubordination which occurred last week. Six of tho ringleaders woro tried by court-martial to-day, when tho Court re fused to hear counsol, who declared the Court illegally constituted. The prisonors, when colled upon, refused to plead.

THE DEATH OF THE MADHI.

A Successor Appointed,

London, 28th July. The Government aro in receipt of a despatch from Brigadier Gonoral Orenfoll, commanding tho Egyptian army, in which ho statos that a mossengcr has arrivedfrom Cairo with intelligence that the Mahdi has been succeeded by Khalifa Abdoogh.

DR. MORAN MADE A CARDINAL.

[special to press association.]

(Received, July 29, 11.15 a.m.) London, July 27. Dr. Moran, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, has been made a Cardinal.

SUDDEN DEATH.

Mention was mado in our second edition last ovening of tho sudden doath of Samuel Tyndoll, son of Mr Tyndall, dontist, which happened shortly boforo five o'clock yoster day afternoon. Tho deceased was a lad of fourteen years, and had been suffering from heart disease from infancy. While the Garrison Band was returning from tho funeral, ho ran along tho wooden platform in front of tho Turkish Baths in order to get ahead of it. Suddonly ho 101 lon his loco and hands, and as ho did not attempt to rise, Mossrs Dutton and Daniels proceeded to his assistance. It was seen that tho poor lad was Beriously ill, and medical assistance was sent for. Dr. Tennent was the first to arrive, but by that timo the boy was dead. The body was removed to his father's houso in Grey strect. Deccasod was subject to fainting fits, arising from tho nfftotion of the heart, and was soized with oneof these only a few weeks ago. Dr. Walker, who had boon at tending him, cortifiod to tho cause of doath, and an inquest will not bo hold.

SUNDAY TRADING CASES.

At tho Police Court to day, Esther Niccol, fruiterer, Vietoria-strcot, Margaret Reid, Hobson-street, Samuel Tysach, Wellesley ttroet, and William Pyo, Quesn-street Wharf, wero charged with selling apples, lollies, Ac., in thoir respectiveEhopson Sun day evening last. Mrs Niccol and Mrs Beid pleaded ignoranco of the law without any evil intont. Tysach did not appear, boing in tho bush. Wm. Pyo was chargod with selling at his boarding-house in Lower Queen-stroot. Mr S. Hosketh, for de fendant, pleaded not guilty, and said that tho hoiro was a boarding houso, about 35 lodgers wero thoro at the time, and thero was no public sale; Sergeant Kiely deposed to witnessing tho salo of tobacco and machos. William Pyo deposed that ho was tho proprietor of Pye's Boarding Houso. Usually boarded from 10 to 40 per sons. Kept a small shop. Kept the door open on Sunday ovoiungs, not for tho pur pose of trado, but that the lodgers might have benefit of the fresh air. His Worship dismissed this case, and in tho other cases imposed a fine of le and costs.

SUPREME COURT-This Day.

THIS DAT. (Before His Honor Mr Justioe Gillies.) In the Matter of the Law Practitioners Act.—Mr Mahony applied, under the above Aot, that Mr William Wastency, Barrister at Law of tho Mlddlo Temple of London, be per mitted to practico as a barrister and solicitor at tho Supremo Court, Auckland.—Granted.

A New Trial in the Libel Caso. Elliott v. Hancock. — Mr Whltakor moved that the verdict of the jury in the above caso be set asido, and a now trial grouted. — Mr Theo. Cooper appeared on behalf of the original plain tiff. — Mr Whitakor stated that this spplloatkn was mado undor Section 3 of Rule 207. He contended that the damages were excessive; that thero was no evldcnoe of malice in publish ing thelibel; (hut thero were nospectal damages, and that the jury did not take cognisance ot tho apology forwarded. On these grounds therefore he applied to havo tho verdict of tho jury set aside and a now trial granted—Mr Cooper sold that the verdict of the jury had dealt with tho question of malice, ns they hod found that the woids alluded to were a " malicious libel." He contended that undor these circumstances thoy had no right to tamper with the verdict already reoorded. Ho need quote no higher authority than His Honor's direction to the jury in this case, but of courso thoro was abuudanco of authority that could bo quoted If necessary. The damages wore porjiapssubstantial, butsthl they were as granted by tho jury, and should ho maintained. — His Honor eahl that the prineiplo hud long beon tettlcd that tho Court would not intorfore with the verdict of tho jury unless it was proved that excessive damogos had beon granted. Although the damages allowed wore more than he would havo given had ho beon deciding the matter, ho could not say that ,they were too much under the e'reumstances. Ho had pointed out to the jury that ihoy must look into tho question of malice, and ho presumed they had aono so. He behoved that tho dofondanl's own evidence had caused thoso heavy dnmaires to bo granted. Had he frankly admitted that ho had caused all tho remaining copies to ho corrected, ho would perhaps havo beon lot offmore lightly, only nom inal damages of lOabenßHsteetcd, but tho defend ant hesitated when asked the qcostion. and said that whether or not ho would correct the books depended upon the verdict,of the jury. This looked something like malice, and probably thn jury had coneidtrert it as snon, and granted the damages accordingly. .. Ho dl i not boo that tho jury had anted with anything like miscondnot, but only granted sovero damages, probably intended as a caution to persons against printing libsllou* matter., He would therefore refuso to grantthe application. In the Matter ok the Native Lands Frauds Prevention Act Mr Theo. Cooper on behalf of Ann Robertson appealed under tho abovo Act against tho decision of the first Com mission re an nlloged lease of Utsnga No. 1 A District of Rotorua.-Mr V. Earl stated that ho had previously appeared for tho res pondent, MrßobcrtGraham, butthatgentleman whs now deceased, and at present no repre sentatives had boon appointed.- His honor said that It was impossible to proceed in the absence of the representative of respondent It was against the fundamental principles of jußtico, and they mußt therefore wait until thu executors proved in court, and when letters of administration had been granted, they could then serve notice of hearing upon tho adminis trators In respondent's estate. He would reserve tho question of costs of tho present appeal until tho flnnl hnaring Under the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, ISCT.-Offor v . Oftvr-Mr Rich niond apohed for an order granting the mother the custody of the children.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared on behalf of the respondent, and stated that at present they did not know hie whereabouts, and tho notice of this petition had been left at the office of respondent's solioitors. He was, however, prepared to consent to an ordorbeing mode in tho torms of the petition, providing that reasonable access to the children was allowed the respondent.—H s Honor granted an order accordingly, reserving tho question of

Attention is directed to the Union Sash and Door Co.'s advertisement in tbia evening's ueue. In order to clear stooke, Bpecial induce ments are ottered to those about to build. Chambers's colebratedJsewlnK machines. 20, Queen-street, -

THE PACIFIC SLOPE.

A Good. Young Man G<m° Wrong.

Another young man has been doing the <■ gay and festive " at the expense of his too confiding friends, and has forcibly realised the attractions of fresh fields and pastuies new Ho was employed in a mercan tile establishment in town, but he \ raher far in an effort to combine business with pleasure at other neoole's ovpeneo, and the consequeno is that sundry creditors are now lamenting bis «o mo what 'unexpected disappearance, it is said by the steumer Torawera which left forffi tart eveninS- A, local *lf tter has been hit to tho extent of a small ac count for £12, and a well-known publi can the sum of £5, which he kindly lent to the lo ranter only yesterday, and which nrobably went towards purchasing a ticket For passage to Sydney . These two gentle men have' cabled to friends in Sydney to look after their interests on arrival of the delinquent. Others in Auckland, especially tradosmoii, havo been similarly victimised, and tho promoters of two entertainments, eivon recently, suffer to a considerable extent through what they mistook for a laudableexortionon thopartof tholovanter in his croat nuccess in the disposal of tickets for admission. Now that the " good young man" has gone people begin to recollect that he lived very fast, that he wont in for coursing, that he had a great weakness for the fairer sex, etc., but thoy also recognise tho fact that their awakening has come too lato and that they have little hope of re covering that which they now regret having over disposed of.

THE PROPOSED LOAN FOR HARBOUR WORKS.

An animt.tod discussion ensued at tho meet ing of the Harbour Board yesterday after noon upon tho recommendation of the Finance and Legal Committee that a bill be introduced into Parliament authorising tho Board to raise a loan of £500,000. It was explained that tho previous loans would be incorporated in the new one, bo that the actual amount borrowed would be £200,000. Mr Aickin spoke in support of the recom mendation, but thought that it might be possible to get tho loan at 4_ per cent, instead of 5, as suggested by the report. Thoy need havo no fear as to tho future. It was the duty of tho Board to reclaim thoso foreshores and supply tho evor increasing demand for wator frontages. The proposed works, if carried out, would do a good deal towards making Auckland Harbour what it ought to be—a free port. Mr McKonzie thought that they were follow ing the example of Sir Julius Vogel, which was to borrow if they could. He did not see that thero was any necessity for this borrowing. Ho believed that they should, as far as possible, keep out of debt, or at least wait a few years. It was all vory well doing these large works, but were they wanted at once ? Was not the present ac commodation equal to the requirements? Then why should they go into debt? It was a bad principle, and one that they would not apply to their own business, for they knew that a day of reckoning must eventually arrive. Mr Goldie doprecoted tho system of throwing oil their endow ments upon tho market. Why not hold thorn back and reap tho profits themselves ? In his own caso, ho had given tho upset price £1 per foot for his allotments, and in a short time tho adjoining property realised £4 per foot, which really meant that so much had been lost to the Board. Then there was tho question—Where was the money to pay the interest to como from ? This was a question that required careful attention. Tho Secretary (Mr Brigham) then quoted figures to show that tho interest was secure, showing a balance of £9,230 for tho ex penses of working the harbour, one-half of which would not bo required for that pur poee, and could bo diverted towards paying the interest. Then thoro were the endow ments yet unsold, which would also return a large revenue. Mr Mackechnie suggested that the second £100,000 need not be raised at onco, hut in the course of a fetf years. Mr McKonzie moved, and Mr Goldie seconded, -'That no further borrow ing tak<3 place for the present." Mr Clark said this wos a most important matter. It had beon got up in a hurry, on account ot the bill being wanted to go through Parliament this session. Generally speaking, ho liked to act cautiously, but he considered that this loan was required. Thoy had the Hobson-street abortion and wharf oil' Quay-street, which both required funds— £20,000 for Hobson-street, and £99,000 for forming a wet dock by extend ing Railway Whaif. Mr Mays considered that tho Board wero quite justified in borrowing. Reclamations had so far paid handsomely. Anything done in this direc tion was sure to pay. Freoman's Bay alone would, vrhen reclniinod, repay half tho in terest of the loan. Mr Aickin thought it was tho duty of the Board to provide safe anchorago for tho shipping, and although ho would be the last to run down tho harbour, still, they must admit that they were sadly exposed when a stiff north - easter was blowing. Mr Niccol suggested, that they should only borrow £100,000 at present, because thoy woro compelled to schedule how this monoy would be expended. Another £100,000 might be obtained in ton years' timo, whon they would know bettor what works they wanted done. Mr Morrin considered that it would be better for them to defer this question of borrowing, as things wore not so prosperous, and it might bo more advisable to wait awhile. After some further discussion Mr Clark moved that the proposed loan bo reduced to £400,000. Upon being put to the meeting, this was lost by tho casting vote of the Chairman, and the original recommendation of the Committee was adopted.

THEATRE ROYAL-Rita and Radeliff.

The first concert of tho Rita-Badoliff season was repeated last night at tho Theatre Royal with a success which deepened the very favourable impression produced on the previous night. Again each one of Mr RadclifFs aolo pieces was encored, and again each recall was followed by a courteous [response. In acknowledg ment of the encore which followed the execution of "Thero is Nao Luck," the talented pianist gave "The Blue Bellß of Scotland,"andtbe prolonged applause which followed the beautifully-expressive render ingof "Auld Robin Gray" uponthebaseflute elicited "Home, Sweet Home" upon the samo instrument. The " Carnival de' Voniso'" provoked a mild furore, and in answer to tho recall Mr Radcliff gave a quaint arrangement by himself entitled "Troy-troy," a kind of duet—paradoxical though it may seem—upon the one reed. Madame Rita sang "Lo! Here the Gentle Lark," and as an encore piece tho waltz song from "Patience," likewise Benedict's "The Bird That Camo in Spring," and having been re called for this also, she supplemented it, as on tho previous evening, with " Estudian tina." Amongst the gems of the concert, tho two larger concerted selections agoin hold tho first placo. The first was the "Avo Maria " for voice.flute,pianoforte, and organ, adapted by Charles Gounod to the Ist prelude of J. S. Bach. Madame Rita was both vocalist and pianiste, and tho effect was really beautiful. So charmed were the audience that they again had re course to the encore, and as a consequence they wero givon tho " Miserere " scena from "Trovatore," Madame Rita singing Leo nora'spart, Mr Itadcliff playing that of Man rico (the " Ah ! Che la Morte 3 on the bass Huto), and Mr Clutsam acting as organist. A duet. "Tothe Woods," arranged by Mr Clutsam for Madame Rita and Mr Gran tham.was Bung by them very successfully, and an arrangoment of airs by Mr itadcliff from " Patienco " for flute and piano was admirably played by the flautist and his charming consort. Mr Clutsam played as pianoforte solos "Poliske's Danse" in E m minor by Scharwenka, and Kowalski's "March Hongroiso," his brillhnt execu tion of which led to a recall. Mr Grantham sang with much acceptance "The Wan derer"(Feeca) and'*Nazareth"(Gounod),Mr Alfred Pooley playing an organ accompaui ment to the latter selection. It was encored, and the singer then gave "The Powder Monkey." Tonight, Mr Kadcliff gives his unique lecture upon tho evolution of the flute, which ii said to bo a masterpiece of erudition and research. He traces tho development of the instrument in oil coun tries, and illustrates his remarks, pro ducing and playing upon all sorts of reeds, from the most outriS and primitive types up to the most elaborate. A treat of unusual rarity may be anticipated.

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PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUB bPBCIAI. REPORTER*

Wellington, this i_ r , - : The coal measures at Awanui L_- •''-'■ Parengarenga in the far north are shortly "'> to bo inspected by the Government officer. In the House yesterday Mr Hobbs n_J ;\' the Minister of Works if he would despatch, a properly qualified officer to report on the. H indications of coal in their districts witli view to assist those settlors in their ■ deavour to dovelop the coal industry !'< ' Mr Lnrnach in reply said many years a?" Dr Hector had inspected and reported aril H versely on these districts. However, as «o as an officer of the Department was to sdmb! another inspection of these seams wouldS* mado. ' '}.

During the debate on the Public Work*! Act Amendment Bill yesterday afternoon * tho matter of taking a portion of Mr-- Kissling's property at Parnell for Jm*.. t Resolution was discussed. It appears thst; Mr Kissling's property has been ttS ' damaged by the fortifications, and beluu I commenced an action in the Supreme Court. Tho Government, to meet tiik P-'' adopted rather a mean course, by inserting a clause making the power under the Act retrospective. It appears that some time ago Mr Moss, after conferring with th« H Government, advised Mr Kissling not to - take proceedings against the Govern. H ment, as they would not take advan. tage of him, and now, to Mr Mow* •• astonishment, the authorities aro rushing » _Wm bill through the Bouse with a retrospective' H clause to deprive Mr Kissling of his causa V ot action under the existing law. •• :■•>< In opposing the Whitmore EoabUne Bill, Mr Hobbs boasted that he badjbeen a i soldier throughout the Maori War ' and had marched to the front, bat ' L he fell short at saying how many ' men he had killed. Mr Thompson, who <: followed him, said that the hon. member W for the Bay of Islands had satisfied him that the Government had made a mistake I in the appointment of Col.-Commandant and that his (Mr hobba's) name ought to V have been suDstituted for that of Sir George I Whitmore. Mr Holmes aleo took a."rise" W, out of the warrior from the Bay of Islands, '■'', Mr Mofs intends introducing the New. M market Reserves Bill vesting certain H reserves at Newmarket in the borough. Mr Moss informs me that the Local Go- I vcrnment proposals {"retrenchment rem. i lutions " he prefers to call them) will oomi 1 on at the first opportunity, and unless loate- ■ c thina unforeseen occurs, will bo pretty well -• supported. Mr Moss thinks the amount of I the proposed subsidy will be cut down in ,'i committee.

Mr Bradshaw is making consideration of the lunacy laws a speciality, and ia as greatly exercised over it as he is over the Employment of Females question, Lajfc night he gave notice to ask the Government ' if it was their intention, to amend the 'it- Lunacy Act this session with a view of V putting a check on the system which: obtains, especially in Wellington and i Napier, of sending persona tc_Ja Lunatic Asylum to be confined there amongst lunatics for several days, during which timo they receive no medical aid, and who are found, in the majority of cases, not to be iusane when examined by medical men J- ' He also asks the Government if they hare --S' obtained from the Resident Magistrate of Wellington any report as to why he tent two sano persons from Wellington Hospital to the Lunatic Asylum before obtaining modical certificates of thoir insanity; and v so, will they place on the table of the House the correspondence giving the reasons which induced the Resident Magistrate to cotnalt / this irregularity t

The Goldfields and Mines Committee reported, drawing attention to the re- i commendation made by the Committed"? last session relative to the periodical removal of wardens, and again repeating. '-■■~ their recommendation. They also recom mended that all expenses incidental to such removals be defrayed by Government, The Commissioner of Police has presented his annual report to Parliament. On thj 31st March last the police force showed a , strength of 474. exclusive of native end dis trict constables, being an increase of Bon the previous year, while the field foreS: showed a decrease of 105. The criminal etatiatiga show a decrease of minor offencoa ]. in the North Island of 251, and in to South of 241, and with regard to drunkenness, increase in the Provindtl _ ] Districts of Wellington, Auckland, flfai- . j land, and Nelson, 41, 63, 69 and 8 are j noticeable, while Canterbury, Otago, !..\ Hawko's Bay, and Taranaki show a decrease • to tho extent of 320, 128, 140, 8, and 17 respectively. The general conduct o! tin police has been vory satisfactory, as hi) .;.,"* also that of the field force. A return il ' given showing the proportion of police to ;'■'■• population and the cost per inhabitant, , and the comparison is favourable to New Zealand. There is only one policeman to " overy 1,203 of the population, the coat pet in> ~ habitant being 3s OJd. .Victoria has ono con stablo to 774 of population, NewSouthWalat:». Ito 609, South Australia Ito 745, an 9 Qu«& V land 1 to 425, and the cost per inhabitant in Victoria is 5s I_d ; Now Bouth Wale«,6j 1 7d; South Australia, 6s 6d; Queensland, 0 Us 10id. I According to a return just laid on fin * 1 tablo of tho House, the following are 1 tho amounts paid by tho Colonial 1 Treasurer to local bodies in each pre vincial district for rates under the Crown ;> and Native Lands Rating Act, 1882, einot.4 that Act came into operation :—Auckland■': •■'■■ £14,121; Hawke's Bay, £4,577 ; Taranaki £7,356; Wellington, £11,672; Nelaoßj t £19,559; Marlborough, £1,650 j Weatlamli !; £17,580; Canterbury, £4,404; Otago,;* £7,515; Southland, £8,210 : Total, £96,980, ,

THE WEST COAST RAILWAY JOB.

Moro Defections from tho Governnwet I Wellington, this dsy. I Defections from the Government COTttot^jjj (Mr J. C. Buokland being the latest}, arJ f one is forced to the conclusion that '&i'i -l Government will not vacate the Treaswj j Benches until they have no followers left There is said to be a disposition on Ut ; Ormond's part to throw ia nis lot with to-;. Atkinson party, and it is quite on thecal* that these two may coalesce. After the Canterbury caucus yaeterdrt .;. I several of tbe Opposition members t*"Jr-;i ']_ over a proposal to submit the East m f 1 West Coast Railway to a select commftW ■ |) consisting of North Island members, wJJ?,,:"-'Bj was decided to have nothing to do W»'.-;ij|j the Committee, but to fight against itj { proposed concession in any shape. I proposal, I may add, is not MOtpUW^J to a large majority of members.' *W<||j writing the above, I have been lolotm :M that the Government have do&nitoly tie- J., cidod to endeavour to secure the appMi* J ment of a Select Committee on the pro- || posal. :li LilHt. : :,:';.|| Tho Government Propose a SeW* cflj Committee. M| I have just ascertained from the MSJWiaM that tho Government will this afternow. Jj givo DOtice to move for tho appointments ,- mi a select committee, to .whom [mi referred the question of the East and "24«! Coast railway. Before the appointee" m. is allowed, tho whole question, w :S| be fully debated. It is stated ttav» ,:g| mooting of the Opposition party bold »» B morning, 45 members wore said to W HI opposed to the appointmentof tbeConffiffllW mi and 28 to favour it, Mr BallanM MS || regarded as doubtful. The opponents «j» -Hf proposal point out there is no naW'i| between this railway and the North Wffi.-M trunk line, and that the Select Comnw" ..« regarding the latter was merely for *J*J~l 1 <! poso of deciding the route. Sirw^M Grey, whom I have jußtJseon, ratberawgj gpil tho idea of referring tho matter to a oW" r; : Committee. |§!

SAN FRANCISCO AND QUEEN'S LAND SERVICES.

(Ny telegraph,—mess association.) I' i Chbisichubch, this tof> Rl At the Canterbury Chamber of Comm*' | . the following resolutions were wbW'i, D , " That in the opinion of this Chsmbef W fe i dosirable that the San ?r*?^,:__:_m service should be maintained," and *.^ >Wm this Chamber is of opinion that •J^ Viflji steamers running between New _*^_$_tm and tho ports of Queensland would w» _§p in very great benefit to the agrtauWJ!3yj.jj terests of the colony, and would ™_\. mi favour any action of the Government I, 3 this direction, and believothata &rLW '\\bi\ subsidy for two years would result w R 3 permanency, and the results would "j"^ »t ; | repay the expenditure on the part." ■'_&!

Highway Robeky Almost, to "^J^f^H eonous, drunken, purging stuff as BW^^: »< f honest men, innocent women, spa ~5331|^H >! children to wcikenand destroy tnett _Wg_m^ i fml liiihlii. wh. n pure, hs'rmless Q__jSSnWWe-' u-ii ho hud tune cures always and om^__i_l,"^__S trifling oost. Ask druggist! V '"WRH

THE AUCKLAND EVENING fcU'AK WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 1885



it _\ SSSA- '« "Spectator" wdl be more TlWttMWwv 'creating. Besides tho Bido llkn usually X mtilled "Retrenchment a, Jnilttlng DUWosiik'-V -uoi by Councillors at tbo iii Mode " (atf poUKWk Auckland, on Thursday CoJiiol'ttlibu Tnoatrijj . itain Out and About, evonlng last);. It will ' CS. 'ma of tho Peoplo. & of Ifhospis.- WSs Notes (by "May"), ArSa-Biac.Sooiety.Foshloy Passing Kvonts Tnrf (hy "DainW. Arft* A ■ Pastimes (by ST ••( cHtibnlum"l. P^^lw-wanee, 'li •■Rotnreo"), Insurance t__m.'*k. Tauranga S';ra;«jsr r.«sif;ts,rts: EE^air,,:;'«««i Ji.»«i toKlrolreolntormatioti on oonoreto. All



m O CO AJL MINE RS. "Brunner Coal Company, G^mou*. have Employment for 40 good, prac"™}! <*»> Mlnerfc Present earnings average 12s daily. Apply to STONE BROS., Auokland.



MILKE AND ChOYCE ; Beg to announce the purchase of sevoral CLEARING CLEARING LINES, LINES, From tho Wholesale, previous t» tholr Stock taking, at considerably less than Cost Price, and that the Goods are marked at a very Bmall advance on the cost M. and C. con now therefore submit the following SPECIAL LINES AT ABOUT ENGLISH PRICES. LARGE QUANTITY OF COSTUMES LARGE QUANTITY OF LADIES' MANTLES, JACKETS, AND ULSTERS, Also. CHILDREN'S JACKETS, ULSTERS, AND COSTUMES. FORTY-EIGHT BOXES FRILLING. TWENTY-FOUR DOZENS BLACK SILK FRINGE, FORTY-THREH DOZENS COLLARETTES, BOWS, 4c. QUANTITY DRESS MATERIAL. QUEEN AND WELLEBLEY-BTREET3, AUCKLAND. MISS SMITH, STAY.CORSET, AND BANDAGE MAKER. Kbbank Cot-tags, Gundbt-street, Newton, For many years Fitter In tho leading Establish ment In Edinburgh. Ladles waited on In town and suburbs. R. F. C. RUSSELL'S "ENGLISH CURE FOR CORPULENCY " must not be confounded with the so-called Anti-Fats. Full particulars on application to the Bole Agent, KEMPTHORNE, PROSBER, & CO. IJMITEDI.'aSd Retail by all Chemists. ( JUST PUBLISHED AT ALL THH BOOKSELLERS, . AICKIN'S ANNUAL, A DOMESTIC MEDICAL GUIDE, AND SATISTCOAI, RECORD Of THK POPULATION. VITAL STATISTICS, PRODUCTION, tto. ALSO, NOTES ON HEALTH AND HYGIENE, With ether Valuable Information. PBioa mt ._ ._ ._ Oni Shilling, ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised aa the BEST for halt a century. lm O R~ t" i I JD LAUNDRY AND HOUSEHOLD. LADIES ABB INVITED TO USB PYRAMID SOAP, The most Economical SOAP made (n New Zealand. Full weight guaranteed. L. W. MoGLA SHA N, Wholesale Agent COMP TON'S BUILDING. ET L. POSSHNISKIK, MERCHANT TAILOR. Bhobtland-stkekt, Auckland (Opposite Meesrs A. Clark and Sons), lirPORTBK OF ENGLISH, SCOTCH, FRENCH, AND GER MAN COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS. COLONIAL TWEEDS. A choice assortment of Fanoy Vostlngs, Tailor* Trimmings, && The Trade liberally dealt with. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS | THE NEW GOODS Are now opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER. The Stock la the largest and best selected in the olty, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES v „_. MEET THE TIMES TUB MEET THE TIMES NEW Beveral lines In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND pMcos CLOTHING ■SSSSJOTISp FACTORY, "SKKH&SMfc 168 & 160, ttmeen-street. The Juvenile Department has reoeived close attention, and parents will And DURABIIJTY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY i "' Combined la the leading foature. In Boys' Fanoy Suits several newandoholee ttylM are sow belny ibswc I ■



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