COMING EVENTS.

t MooUngs, &c, To-night. Abbott's Opera House-1' The Silver King," 8. Auckland Chess Club, 7.30. Beresford-street-Organ Reoital, 7.30. V.M.C, A.—Devotional Exercises, 7.30. St. Matthew's School Room — Professor Tuokor, "The Kuropenn Races," 7..1). St. Mnvy'» Mutual improvement Society- Readings from Popular Authors, 8. Auction Sales To-morrow. S. Cochrano & San—Furniture, &c, 11 am, Alfred Buckland, llayuiarket—lloraos 11 tt.in, Richardson & Jackson—Troes and shrabs, 11 H.IU. Huntor & Nolan—Horses, 11 a.m. Goo. Sibliln—Groceries, potatoos, &c, 11 a.m. R. Arthur—Cottages, Poultry, Produce, &c, Ua.m. W. Dowden & Co.—Produce, &0., 11 a.m. Valle & Bradley—Furnituro &0., 11 a.m. Mr .T. Loydon—Sale of Household Furnituro, at 12 o'clock.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will close as under :— This Dat. For Tauranga, ana Opotikl, per Clansman, at "> p.m. For Vvhitiaugß, nncl Upper Mill, per Argyle, at 5 p.m. Friday. July 3. For London, via Rio do Janeiro nnd Plymouth (per contract steamer Aoranßi from Ly ttolton) par Itotomahaiia, at 11 a.m. Kor nionoy orders, rcuistorod lotters and nowspnpera. at 10 a.lll. Thia mail will bo due at Plymouth about 16th August. Per Rotomahana as follows :— For Sisborno, Napier, and Southern Ports, and Australian Colonies, at 11 a.m. For France, Algeria, Mauritius, Madagascar, Capo of Good Hope, etc., (per Fronch Packet from Melbourne, at 10 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Hate letters till 11.20 a.m. For Cowos and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For TIHUIUSB, per Kotomahana, at I p.m. For Whangarei Headß, Parun, Walim, Whan- Barel, Kamo, and Mungapai, por Waitakl or (JloniiU;. at 5 p.m. For Aongatcto, Kutl ICuti, Tauranga, etc., per Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Tnamoa, per Kntorpriao, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, ith lnst. For Walwera, Te Kapa. and Warkworth, pet Rose Casey, at 10 a.n), Monday, fith inst. For Mangawai and IBuwaka, per Ruby, at D P' m- (3i«nod) ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster. Chief Poßt-offloo. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland- This evening, 9.51 J to-morrow morning, 10.10. Manukau Ujcadb—To-morrow morning, 0.50; to-morrow afternoon, O.SI. Kaii-aua Heads—To morrow morning, 1.50; -to-morrow afternoon, 2 81. Susbbt.—This evening—4.49. Sumrisk.—To-morrow morning—7.lß. Moon's Age.—Last Quarter; 6th, 0.5 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Clansman, 8.8., Faiquhur, from Tauranga • TO-DAY. Argrle, a.8., Amodeo, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

I.ABT EVENING. Pelham, b.b , Graagor, for Wellington lona, 8.8., Crawshaw, for Fiji

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

CoromandeLfromCoromandcl, to-day, 5 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-day, 4.30 p m. Gloneig, from Whangarei, about midnight Waitaki, from WhanKarei, about midulght Rimutaka, from Plymouth, Jnly 9 [For projected departures srao shipping ad vertisements and mail notices.]

EXPORTS.

Per Polhnm—2,ooo bogs sugar. InwardslCoastwise.—Olive, from Thamefl, with lii.uoft limber. The brlgantine Lapwing cleared at the Cus toms tsday for New Bedford, via Russell. At the last named port sho is oxpeoted to load whale oil from one of tho whalers there. The three-masted schooner Josale is loading at Newcastle for this port. The last of the ship Waimatn's cargo is boing shipped very rapidly. Sho will be a full ship on Friday night, and will probably sail for London on Saturday. The barque Alastor baulod from tho wharf Into the stream this morning. Her destination la uncertain. Tho shio Crusader will be berthed at the . Railway Wharf on Monday morning, when she will be ready to receive cargo for Jxindon. The Sugar Company's steam launch Zephyr Is laidup for repairs. The towing is at present done by 'the p.s. Davonport. The brl«antine Stanley is expected to leave Dunedin for Auckland about Saturday next. The b.s . Clansman arrived from Tauranga at 5 p.m. yesterday with the following passengers: Messrs Parkinson, Purtitt, March, Whitaker, "Witt MuGancey. Gordon, Someri, Gage. Mit ehell, Morton, Kelly, Fraaer, Bright, Brabant, Howard, Wrlgley, Keld, Daly. Fletcher, HioUs, Reed and family, Anderson, and several - natives. The Clansman leaves for Tauranga at this evening. The s.s. lona, under charter to the Union Steamship Company, left for Fiji last evening. Her officers are:—Master, Captain Crawshaw; chief ofllcer, Mr R. D. Gow; spcond officer. Mr H. Eerlon; purser, Mr R. McLennan; chief en gineer, Mr G. Qow.

SHIPPING RETURNS.

The following are the number of vessels, tonß, end orews entered Inwards and cleared at thla port for the quarter ending June 30,1885 :—

___ _-_—, PASSENGERS. Inwards..—Adults : Male, 703; tomato, 3IS. Children : Male. 119 ; female, 105. Total. 120. OUTWABDE.-Adalts : Male, 612; famale, 331. Children: Male, 62 ; female, 51. Total, 9MI.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Galrloch, s.s., McArtUur, from Waitara. DEPARTURHS. Oreti, s.s., Robertson, for T«ranaki and Wtt «airtoch's.s., McArthur, fosWaifc&ra. Rowena, 8.5., Norbury. for Ilokianga. Hannah Motou, s.s,, Windsor, for Raglan flHd Kawhia.. Herald, s.s., Morris, for Greymouth. The Northern Co.'s s.s. Gairloch arrived from Waitara yesterday with 720 sheep, 2 tons meat md 2 cases. She returned thither at 6.30 p.m. with a full general cargo and six passengers. The 8.8. Orcti left for Wanganui, via Tara- Haki, last wight with a full general cargo and the following passengers:—Messrs. Death, Alex ander, Moody, Cramor, Koote, Fitzgerald, Tap per, and two steerage. The s.s. Rowena loft for Hokiamga last night with SO tons sundries and two passengers. Tho s.s. Hannah Mokauleft for Raglan and Kawhia last night with 10 tons sundries, 4,000 leet timber, and a quantity of woodwork. The s.s. Horald left for Greymouth at mid *ieht on Tuesday.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Napikk. thla <2iiy. — Arrlvcd|: Ohau, from Auckland, l>a.m. New Plymouth, tfols day.—Arrived: Orotl, from Onehimga, $50 a.ia. Russell, this day.—Arrived ■: lona, from Auokland, 11 a. m. Whang arm, this day.-Sailed: Waitaki, for Auckland, 10 a.m. Waitara, this aay.-Arrived.:.Oalrloch,trom Onehunga, 9.5S a.m. Wellingtoh, this day.—Arrived.: Aorangl, from Auokland. 4. diver has comploted the ex amination of the lonic. He reports thatthore is mot a scratchon the vessel's bottom. It is sur mised th*ve3sel must have struck something ■very soft, 'probably a sandbank, during nor last voyage f 10m Napier to Wellington.

COMMERCIAL.

•n«. •» BVENqao Stab Offloe. this day. I MiSBBB B. Tonks akb Co. held a sale of t rult I to-day: 215 cases of Sydney oranges were sold a? F fromGa6d to93per case; mandarins, lie.; pine ' «DBlea. 9a 6d per dozen. Thirteen paokagea of tioTlowMe, tin, and other ware, brought very satisfactory pricea. The whole shipment was sold. There was a large attendance of the 'trade. Mr R Arthur sold Hobart fruit at from -7s Id Vq 10s «d. The grocery tale was quits up to ex- IPt^iation.

Deaths.

JONES.—On July 2. of consumption, Frederick William, infant son of Thos. W. Jones, of the London Dairy Company, Auokland; aged 2 months. Interment private. LODDER.-On July 1. at her parents' resldenoe. Remuera. Bvelyn, the youngest and beloved daughter of William and Sarah Lodder; aged i years and i months.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1886.

For th» hih tt»t Ueki udiUnoi, Tor'tilt wrong that ne»i« rwiitano, For a* future is tie tlitUM, And ttas food th»t we o*n do.

The decision of Mr Justice Gillies in the Licensing appeal case yesterday confirms the enormous powers claimed by the Licensing Committees under the Act. That it would do so, everyone who has carefully examined the word ing of the Act fully anticipated. Ac cording to His Honor's reading, not merely have the Committee the right to take objections to licenses, acting on information within their own know ledge, but it is their duty to do so when no other objector appears. When the full effect of this decision is calmly considered by persons who have invested their money in hotel premises, they may well experience a feeling of alarm and dismay. The Benches are filled with men who have, for the most part, registered vows that they will do their utmost to suppress the liquor traffic. These gentlemen can now, by a stroke of the pen, confiscate the hundreds of thousands of pounds invested in this trade, and reduce a large body of men to beggary. We do not assert that they meditate doing this, because they no doubt feet that public opinion would not sustain them, and that their proceedings would bring about such a reaction as would defeat their ends; but it is quite true that not only have they the power, but many of them entertain such extreme views with regard to the rights of property devoted to this particular calling, that they would consider it no wrong to authorise its summary confiscation. Indeed, one of those wayes of feeling which from time to time pass over .communities might any day bring it about. f.n one suburban district, the local committee have already announced their pre determination toenforce prohibition, not because the local hotels are badly con ducted—they acknowledge that the reverse is the fact—but on the simple ground that they believe it to be their duty to put down hotels of every des cription. We venture to say that no other business involving the investment of large capital—an expenditure insisted upon bytheverytsrms.Q/tJie law—could be carried on under laws so arbitrary and harassing. That there are special circumstances connected with the sale of drink, and special evils which a badly-conducted sale inflicts upon the whole community, is admitted ; and that there have been and still are grave abuses connected with the sale which can only be put down by extraordinary measures, is also true; on these grounds alone is the present licensing law tolerable. But granting this, and admitting that the reforms accom plished by the temperance Benches have hitherto pn the whole been beneficial to the public, the law as expounded by Mr Justice (Sillies,' when stated nakedly, creates a, feeling of apprehension for the futare. Even if all hotelkeepers were culprits, they are entitled to the pretence of jus-; tice, and that is denied under an enact-' ment which deprives them of open; trial, and while making their calling legitimate, refuses to lay down .clearly the conditions under which they may rely upon being allowed to carry it on. Under the coercion of the temperance corjjniittees, the capital invested in; hotels has been largely increased. Pro bably it is not the intention of the' Benches who have insisted upon this' expenditure to come down next yeari and confiscate it; but they may be suc ceeded by men of more rabid tone,' who regard the past action of the com-; mittees as utteily wrong, and who will; recklessly use the powers granted to^ them for the purpose of shutting up the whole of the hotels in Auckland for; one year at least. Or, by an outbreak of fanaticism, individual districts, or particular hotels may fall without just ££use, and against the wish of a majority; of people in ifce licensing districts. The; exercise of any law in that way is| ~l^*'?B'ltov~*lQr-J3olit!c. Wp do not1, *~--^-^i^%Jb&£ V tr, that

recent tendency to place the control of the liquor traffic directly in the hands of the people. That idea is, we are glad to see, gradually being abandoned by the trade. But even under a system I of Local Option, the trade should not be exposed to sudden and arbitrary changes. If the hotels in a district are to be closed on prohibition grounds, it ought to be done by a. vote of the whole of the residents, and not by a few ratepayers (who may be non-residents) acting through a small committee. Once in three years is often enough for a pro hibition poll involving so violent a change and sacrifice of property, and the people should have a clear issue placed before them, so that the poll will be a plain declaration of their will. In the interval of the three years, the elective benches), also elected upon a popular and not a class franchise) ought only to have power to confiscate licenses for specific breaches of the law. A publican then would know what he was doing, and if lie chose to imperil hi:i license, the consequences would fall with justice upon his own head. Provisions in this direction appear to form the basis x>f Mr Steward's proposed amendment of the Licensing Act, and so far as his bill tends to give a clearer definition of the conditions under which the licensed victualler may pursue his calling, with out being worried and hounded as though he were a criminal, the amend ing bill will, we hope, commend itself to the favourable consideration of the Legislature.

Mr Gladstone and Lord Salisbury

Fbirsds and foos alike must acknowlodgo that Mr Gladstono is by far tho most in toreeting figuro in English politic?, and the latest newß about him is bound to attract

notice and give rise to speculation. He is going to suppoit Lord Salisbury as far as possible, and to conduct another election campaign. That is, as it seems, ho will first assist the Tories, and then, when the general election arrives, will oxert himself to tho utmost to defeat them. Heroin appears to lie a contradiction, though probably if wo had the key of the enigma all would be plain enough. As, however, that koy is not supplied we shall have to deal for tho pro sent in suppositions. It has been recently asserted by tho " Pall Mall Gazette" that there is a sort of elective affinity between Mr Gladstone and Lord Salisbury, which of itself would in cline the two men to assist each other. "Lord Salisbury, like Mr Glad stone," says the journal in quostion, "is a devout son of tho Church, and that to such men is a great deal. Not only are they both staunch Churchinon, but they are bofti vory ecclesiastically minded, and there are probably fow laymen under whom Lord Salisbury would sit with so much satisfaction as undor Mr Gladstone, if our vorsatilo Pramier were to oxohango tho front Ministerial bench for tho pulpit. Nor is that the only similarity between them. Both are intensely earnest, high-spirited men, who act from the loftiest motives, and both contrast in this respect most favour ably with tho ruck of their colloagues. To Lord Beaconsfield politics was merely a game. To Lcrd Salisbury it is as sorioua as the Day of Judgment." This is a protty piece of writing, no doubt, and has quite v millennial air about it. But it is only half true. Mr Gladstone is a staunch Churchman, and a High Churchman too,but he is no bigot, and Lord Saliabuiy is. Mr Gladstone disestablished tho Irish Church, and he ha« never exhibited that spirit of intolerance which characterises Lord Salis bury. Tho latter, for example, has treated the Wesleyans of Hatfiold, where his seat is situatod, with the greatest want of con sideration. Thoy have for yearn worshipped in a barn or stable, and have several times" asked his lordship to soil them v plot of ground whereon to erect a chapel, but each time havo met with a refusal. They aro consequently unable to build a tnoro suit able meeting-placo, and are nondomned in definitely to their barn, bocauso Lb-rd Salisbury is the owner of the whole of Hatfield

The elective affinity theory, thoroforo, is untenable. It is not exactly brotherly love which draws tho two leaders togethor and makes one support the othor. Two hypo theses to account for the curious spectacle can be advanced, and each will no doubt rind its advocates. Tho first is that Mr Gladstone assists Lord Salisbury because he fears tho Radicals, and is anxious to keep them in a subordinate position. To this supposition we do not incline. Thero is absolutely no evidonco to givo it a colour ; indeed, Mr Glndßtono's known sympathy with Radicalism contradicts it. The older Mr Gladstone has got, the broader and more liboral have his opinions become, and it is scarcely likely that at this late hour he is going to throw over his friends to ploase his adversaries. Tho most plausible theory seems to bo that Mr Gladstone's support is a rosult of the recent compromise, in which both parties agreed to relinquish something. Wo know that the compromise involved the Redistribution Bill, and there can bo little doubt that it extended to other mattora as woll. Some agreement was probably come to on foreign policy, Irish coercion, and finance, with tho result of Mr Gladstone's pro mising a certain amount of support to the new Govornmont until tho country can bo appealed to. Ihis wo thick a more likely supposition than that Mr Gladstone has turned Tory. Turned Tory ? The idea is the height of absurdity. The Grand Old Man will bo on the war-path again in a few months' time, and in a second Midlothian campaign may bo ox pected to astonish tho world.

Cambria havo been in request, and sales made at 13s 9d. The mine manager reports HOlbs of specimens to day from the leading stope, No. 3 level, with a good Bhow left. Karangahaki stocks are quieter. Sellers; Ivanhoo, 7s od. Gas, Bank, Insurance, and Sash and Door shares much enquired for, with few sellers.

The new railway station is now fast approaching completion. This morning a number of men wore employed fixing tho lamps on tho pillars at the gateway. Thero are eight of these affixed on supports of white Oamaru stone, which givo a finished appearance to this handsome wall. The station will now be soon roady for occupa tion.

Mr W. Kelly has como up to Auckland, and leaves by the Kotomahana for Welling ton to-morrow, a largo meeting of the electors »t Tau'ranga, presided over by the Mayor, having urged Jita to do his best for the electorate untfl after h'jte election. The meeting was represented by Mr Sheohan's as woll as Mr Kelly's supporters, thp feeling being that tho important wants of the dis trict will suffer through non-representation.

The City Council Cometory Committee have arrangod to pay a visit of inspection to the now cemetery /it Waikomiti on Saturday next, loaving Auekjand by rail at 11 a.m.

MV W. A. Dugloby, oi'ohitoct, to day re ceived tenders for tlio erection of a brick building in Grey -street:—T. Constable, £548; J. McConnochio, £G00; J. Wilson, £Gl2Ss; G. Rhodes, £G45; .1. Ellingham, £650; R. £ay, i"G4B ;C. Rhodos, i'o7B ; G. Clayton, £65)5,

Mr 0, Mays, Immigration Officer, has not yet received any information rospocting! immigrants on tho direct etoamer Rimutaka so that it is probable tho vessel brings npne for th's port. '

Mr A. K. Murray has issued with this month's number of his useful Pon»y Time table a map showing Auckland city and Buburbaij stfeots and the ward divisions, which will be f oun,d dt great use to business men. The time-table is, as Usual, replete with useful information.

Mr W. J, Suiter (Mayor of Newmarkot) was to:day sworn in as a Justice of the' Peace for the colony before His Honor Judge Gillies.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Auckland Apple Farm Company was held yesterday, Mr if. C. Cairns in the chair. The balance-sheet, as previously published, was read and adopted. Mr E. B. Parsons was re-elected auditor for the coming year. At the meeting on Friday, Mr Upton raised a question as to the legality of the election of three directors, as the seven days' notice had not beon given that Mr P. J. Perry, manager, was to be nominated for the directorate, according to articles of Associa tion. The matter was discussed, and Mr Upton moved, Mr Masefield seconded, and it was carried, " That as by clause 64, of the rules of the Company, Mr P. J. Perry is illegible as a director, Mr G. S. Jakins is eljpJ*4 a director of the Apple Farm Corn-

Major Guugcon relieves Colonel Reader, Under-Secretary of Defence, during a six months' leave of atwence on tho ground of ill health granted to the latter officer.

Henry Moni9, a miner at Kumara, waa killed yesterday while working in his claim ut Larrikins, by a huge Htone crushing him on the chef-t.

A caco of measles was admitted to the Hospital on Monday.

Fifty docs have already ontorod for tho Watorloo Coursing Cup in Canterbury.

A further shipment of mutton from Auak land id to bo made in tho Doric about the first week in September.

Eleven o'clock eloping baa just boon en forced by tho Wellington Licensing Benches.

Tho Onehunga Naval Artillery and Rifle Voluntoirs, under Captain Hulso and Lun don, had a march-out on Tuoaday, headod by the band.

Tho Gairloeh'a costs in the Into inquiry hrvvo been ansossod at jC.r>3 12s, .md under tho judgment Oopt. Savory has to pay one half in addition to his own heavy oxponsoe.

Kov. .T. S. Hill, who returnod yesterday from Sydney by tho Rotomahaim, will do liver an addross this ovening in the Young Mon's Christian Association.

Tlio iueroasod interest in Kavangttlmke liaa caused Thomas Brmlly and Co. to put on another coach, starting from Paoroa m tho morning, and arriving at (ho Tliamea about midday ; leaving ngain in tho after noon and reaching Paoroa tho same evening. Tho Whangaroi Coal - mining Company Imvo matlo a half-crown call, to pay for tho railway siding just completed. It is antici pated that within a fortnight tho Company will bo proparod to placo tho coal regularly in tho Auckland lnarkot.

A suit brought by tho NZ. Sugar Co. against Mr Jakins, owner of tho Notero, for damago to sugar shipped on that vessel was docided in favour of tho dofondant, evidence being givon that tho damage was causod by tho sugar swoating.and not by soa water.

A brancli of tho (iospol Temperance Mission has been inaugurated at Huntley by Mr A. Cox, Secretary of the Auckland Oo*pel Tomporanco Mission or Blue Ribhon Army Society, who visited tho settlement for tho purpose. Tho following otlieers were appointed:—Mr D. Molosworth, President; Mr W. Kobsrtson, Socrotary ; Mr John Kayo, Treasurer. Twonty-eight persons signed the pledge

The Salvation Army Brigade captain ro ports on the Home, Scotia Place, No. I : — Meals given, 206 ; beds suppliod, 64 ; porsons admitted, 13 ; discharged, IG. Articles received :—Moat : Mossrs (iarrott, Boydo, Hulme, Hellaby. Bread : Mrs Howio, Mossrs Robloy, Wad doll, and Tromaino, Mr Peaco, bedstead, strotcher.and mattras.s. Requisites : Broad, groceries, and firewood. Home is quiet. I have men of various trades in tho Homo Hooking employment. -(Signed) H. Little, Captain.

Messrs Bagnall Bros.' mill, ro-oreclod since tho tiio, was oponod on Saturday. Tho machinery which comprises the latest improvements in sawmill appliances, was supplied by Messrs A. and G. Price, the woll-known Thames engineer*. The building, which is not yet completed, covors an aroa of 94 x 76 foot, roofed with iron. Tho saw benches provide for cutting 30 fact logs. The foundations of tho build ing, and also of tho ongine, broaking-down nndcircular.paws, ar.d planingknachines nro of concrete, niado of shingle and Wilson's hydraulic lime. Mr. J. L. Bagnall drew up tho designs for re-instating tho mill.

A debate has beon arranged to tako placo on tho evening of 20th August, between tho Nowton and Boresford-strcot- Mutual Im provement Societies on tho much discussed question of which is tho most advantageous for a young colony, "Free Trade, or " Protection," tho Nowton contingent supporting tho protectionists' thoory. Ac cording to arrangement, six members have beon selected from ouch Society, whoso duty it will be to speak in support of tho side assigned to their respectivo Hocioties. Tho remainder of tho members will be allowed to speak and vote according to inclination. Tho Borosford-strofct representatives! aro Moml'a Wobb, Instill, Airston, and Fowler. Tho Ncwtonile.s will bo, Messrs E. Wood, Stovon.-on, Smith, and Atkin, A very interesting debate is anticipated.

A citizen, ft largo applo growor, informs us that many of his applo trees woro seriously injured and others stripped of thoir bark and dontroyod by hares, and for tho benefit, not only of the Waitakoroi eottlers, but others who may bo iutorested, ho givos hifl unfailing and effectual remedy, und which liaa boeu successfully adopted by tha Applo Farm Company. Tho remedy is as follows : -Mix in equnl proportions slock, Holland tar, and common fat, and apply the mixture to tho roota of tho trees with a paint brush Hares will then keep at a respectful distance, and thn npplo trees will flourish unmolested. Wo have received tho following lottor on tho same subject:—"Sir,—Having noticed In tho papers several complaints as to tho damage douo to fruit trcos by hares, etc., oatlng tho bark off tho stems, I beg to mako known tho following simplo romedy, or rathor prevention of tho evil, viz ,to fix round tho stems on tho ground a fow branchos of gorso thorn, or any other prickly material, which coats nothing, and is vory littlo trouble. I have tried thi?, and found it most effectual. — Yours truly, David Boss, F.R.1.8.A.'

A nowly-invented beer ongino has boon introduced and patented by Mr Albort Eaton, of this city. Two of these maohinos can bo soon at work in tho Wavorley and Hobson Hotols, tho spirited proprietors boing determined to afford their customers tho latest facility for discussing good liquor, and tho liquor must be good that is drawn by ono of theso engines, a class cylinder being the conducting medium through which tho beer'passes from tho cask to tho glass. The ongino, which presents a very handsome and attractive appearance, in made of platod non corrosive motal, tho tubes connecting tho oack with the engine being of that motal also, thus avoiding the drawing of waste beer. The drawing is effoctoi by the drawer merely placing hisfoot onthotreadle, which enables him to draw a glass or|a larger quantity as required — both hands heing Mv froo —while a tap in tho upper part of the engine regulates tho draught or stops it at once, thus doing away with drainage. During tho Bummer months tho machine is so constructed that ice can be packed aroifnd the glass cylinder to keep tho liquor cool. Ie is the intention of the patentee to introduce his now invention throughout New Zealand and the Australian colonies, and from the high encomiums passed on it by those who havo used it, and rooognised its merits, thero is no doubt it will provo an unprocedonted succoss.

To tlxuEditor s Sir,—A few weeks ago you wore good onough to inaort a letter ad vocating tho formation of a riflo corps, to embraco the districts of Mount Eden, Mount Albert, Mount ftoskill, and Eden Terrace j but as it appeared almost simultaneously with a Govornmont announcement that tho services of no more new corps would be ac copted for the present, nothing further was dono in tho mattor A question recently anlcod indirectly of a friend, who is a M.H.R., has been answored officially from tho Dofenco Office, to tho effect that tho Govern ment ijj prepared to accept the eorvices of such n corps 6,8 an' honorary corps, but boforo taking any prominent pfppa, 1 would liko to ensure- the co operation of formor correspondents on tho subject through your columns. An honorary corps doos no£, \t is true, prpfpnt suph induce ments to intending recruits as one which is entitled to capitation or othor pecuniary allowance, but members of the proposed corpa would at least possess ono groat udvantago, vi*., that of cloao proximity to tho Rillo Range for early morning and other praotico.— Yours, &c, A Mount Eden Rkbident, Juno 2Gth, 1885.

To tho Editor: Sir,—l want to asU your opinion O'l t)>o following matter, aB its publication may tent} jn conic way to alleviate Buffering humanity. Tho facts are as follows i—My wife went to Auckland some time ago to bo confined, there being no doctor at the Springs. She had heard good accounts of Dr. McKellar, and in tended seeing him on the following Mon. day, but was taken ill on the Sunday. Would you believe it, on a friend going for two medical men in succession, both of them refused to attend, on the plea that they had not been ongagod previously. Tho friend then wont for Dr. Stock well, who also refused to attend for tho samo reason. This was not at an unseasonable hour—viz., 8 a.m. on the Sunday morning. Now, if this is an arrangement between the medical profession themeolves, I say it is j lowering the profession in tho eyes of the public." Fancy a'poov woman coming from some inland town to Auckland being taken ill, and no medical man io attend her because, forsooth, tljoy had not been retained ! We fortunately got Dr. Purcbas, who came mpst willingly. If, by referring to the matter, it will warn people what to expect, and also wara them to be prepared for such an emergency, you will be confer ring a boon public. In tho Old Counted"! j OB . t think a doctor would ever J^taße to attend to anyone ill—at least I i^ave nevor ttwnjft to occur. —Yours, &c, '■ ~ >HWBRA. || ~^ »,

Mr David Goldie. Past Grand Master of tho Orange Institution in thiß pait of tho colony, and its present Grand Treasurer, has received by the last mail from Balla gnaderin, County Mayo, Ireland, a Roman Catholic appeal for aid, which, if not prompted by some unconscionable practical joker, who has misled the innocent senders of it, is at least ben trovalo. The appeal takea the form of a flysheet asking for monetary assistance towards the mainten ance of the free schools of the Sisters of Charity of tho place named, and accom panying Hie flysheot ia a card on one side promising to those who rondor tho desired holp 300 masses for souls in Purgatory, aa well aa a daily remembrance in the prayors of the Sisters. On its reverse side, the card boars a large cross, subdivided into 60 squares, and underneath it the instruction, "Please collect 3d for each small square (piorcing the same with a pin) till the CO are full; you will then have l!is to wend in a P.O. order, payablo to &c, Ice. Please write for more cards if you or your friends can fill them, and send us a few addresses." The object is commendable enough, for the Sisters, besides succouring the sick and aged, equip the young with a good practical education, but their promise of purgatorial prayors is not likely to stimulate Mr Goldie's zeal in tho piercing of the squares of the cross with a pin.

Mr J. .1. Boak commenced a claaa for the study of elocution in the V.M.C.A. Rooms last evening. There were about 17 members present, and 20 names were en rolled. Tho class will meet every Wednes day at 7.30 p.m.

Tenders are at once to be called for repairs to the R.C. School of the Sacred Heart at the corner of Wellington and Hobson-streota, as the Marist brothers, who aro to conduct scholastic operations there, wi'l arrive vory shortly.

The President of the Auckland Women's Christian Temperance Union (Mrs Brame) has this day despatched a second batch of potitions to Parliament againet the em ployment of barmaids. That to tho Council contains 500 signatures, and that to tho House 530.

A meeting in connection with the New ton and Arch Hill Committee of tho Gospel Temporance Mission waß held on Tuesday ovoniug in tho Edinburgh-street Congre gational Church. Mr Edwin Wood occu pied the chair.and opened tho meeting with a tolling practical speech. Roy. J. n. Jones, of Ponsonby, and Mr D. Galdie, also gave addrossea. The proceedings weto enlivened by musical selections given by the Temperaneo Band and solos by friends. It was announced that it was contemplated to inaugurate Sunday evening meetings in connection with the missinn, particulars of which will be advertised.

Mr Robert Long, late host of the Oxford Hotel, Wellington, opens tho Occidental Cafe. Having extensive experience in catering, Mr Long wil) make this o?ntral restaurant a convenience to buslnosa men. Thore are great complaints of larrikinism at Otahuhu. In the absence of a local con stable the hobblodehoys have it all their own way, and people passing from church or taking au evening stroll havo to take their chance of damago from stones, and of insult from curses, winch are the favourite woapons of tho gonius of tho district. A surprise visit of a constable and an oxnmplo mndo of some of the prime offender would render tho protty Tamaki village a pleasanter place to live in.

The Town Clerk has received some in teresting particulars from the Librarian of tho Sydney Free Public Library with respoot to the entire succcua of its leading branch. During eight years, thoro had been 306,043 visits and 381,817 books issued, In that period 190 booko woro lout, or one lost in overy 2,000 issued; 1,625 books re-bound, or one to ovory S.'tii issued ; anil 93 books as much damaged as to be unfit for re-binding ; that is, ono book worn out to overy 4,000 issued. Total cost loss urn! re-binding books, ±','ll4 10s, or an avorago for oach year of i' 39 6s 3d.

Tho organ recital at tha Congregational Church, Borosford-street, commeucos to night at 7 .'!(>. The vocalists are Messrs Knox and Kiug Pooley, und two ladles, Tho organists are Messrs J. Hooteu, Ashton Liruco, Hard wick, flartwoll, Lambert, and Vincent Rico. With such instrumontaiist* there can bo no doubt as to tho character of the music to bo provided this evening. A vory largo attendance ie o.vpected.

At tho last meeting of the Onohunga Borough Council a tologratn from Sir Alaurico O'llorko was received relative to tho petition forwarded by that body to the Houso praying for tho cemotery «ito at One Tree Hill. Ho stated that considerable opposition was being brought to bear from tho residents in that vicinity, and that delay was being occasioned on account of some correspondence on tho subject which had been minuted by a previous Minister hiving been hunted up. Considerable dis cussion aroso out of this, Mr Yatea Htatlng that tho petition had cot reached Wellington until tho 22nd of Juno, for which tho Mayor was alone to blame, ho having neglected his duty. Liv then said that no had been " grossly in sulted " by the Mayor aud one of the Coun cillors Ho was of opinion that Sir Maurice O'Rorko was not tho right person to have presented tho petition, ax both factions woro in his constituency, which naturally placed him in a false position. Mr Chirk considered that it was probable the Gover nor would rofuso to grant the petition, owing to tho opposition. The Mayor stated that he did not attend the public meeting at Ono Tree Hill, simply because he had not rrcoivod an Invitation, and therefore had no right to be there. He had in no way neg looted his duty, and he was sure that Sir Maurice O'Borke would do all in his power to forward their interests. If Mr Yatos would state how he had offended him he was willing, if necessary, to apologise. The land referred to had been granted for cemetery purposes twenty-six years ago, but had been diverted for other purposes. It had been used by someone who paid no rent for it. He thought that if tho Govern mont took away this re-servo they shduld at least provide another. On account of the present cemetery being full, there had arisen an absolute necessity for another ground,

A young lad named Alfred Evans, about iflkyoars old, was severely kicked by a horeo •at~Efrd' raifgsy vtatioo, from jfhich tiie youngster's proboscis was considerably disfigured, tho force of the blow damaging both skin and bones. Ho was hurried off to sco Dr. Wilkiuß, who removed a pujoo of broken and loose bone, set the dtfeor bones togethor, and evenly cloaed'the edges of the wound by a continued horse hair Butare. We notice that Dr. Wilkins always olofaes and stitches wounds together by inoanfl of horse-hail, instead of using the ordinary silk or wire—the more com monly employed material. Asking his reason, he asserts that he has used washed horsehair for hucli purposes upwards of 25 years in preference to anything else, simply that hair being an offshoot of the skin, is vory nearly allied to it in struc ture consequently is loss irritating in wounds, and ncer festers, even though it remained in for weeks. For instance, Dr. Wilkins removed a tumour deeply imbedded in the structure below the lower jaw of the son of Mr Fo? ---sett, butcher, of Queen-street, and after wards, brought the outer skin togethor by three horsehair sutures, on June 20th. To-day, looking at tho parts, they appear as clear afid free from irritation a? ij; tho stitches had only just been freshly inserted. Silk or wire would have incited fosters long before this. Horsehair, too, is admirably adapted fqr stitching spalp wpnnde, and in a)l oyo-oporations. Tho injured lad, Evans, who was away from school during the holidays, had been induced to ride one of four homes down to the railway .station, Tho accident In anothor evidence of the danger of entrust ing little boys with the care of powerful animals which thoy are utterly unlit to control.

On Monday evening an excol'ont enter tainment was given in the Templars' Hall, Onohunga, consisting of Root's cantata, (<The Flower Queen," by the pupils of the Onohunga District School. Too much praise cannot be given to tho Head-roaster, Mr Gurr, and the Missea Gurr for the manner in which this beautiful piece was rendered, considering the short time taken in its preparation and the youth of the per formers. The plot of the cantata consists of the flowers personified agreeing to choose a queen. The principal flowers advocate their claim to the high honour, and finally t..ey select the rose, which is accordingly crowned, and all do obeisance. The poetry and music are very choice. The opening solo by Crocus (Miss Coldham), that by Hollyhock (Miss B. Rout), and the very onerous solos by the Recluse (Miss Gurr) were greatly1: applauded, as well as the choruses of the.evening, : "The Crowning of the Rose Queen," with the march and coronation sopg. This ceremony formpd a yerv pretty scene, aome 20 of the senior girls.all in white with f|oral wreaths and coloured bannerp, wheeling round the .throne, and at the same time about a dozen of the youngest girls of 7 or 8 years, who were the heatherbells, march ing in reverse with baskets of flowers. The hall was crowded to overflowing. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of scientific apparatus for the school.

Water consumers aro reminded that no second notices are issuod, and supplies un paid for will be cut off. Wholesale wine and spirit dealers and holders of packet licenses require to obtain their licenses today.

To the Editor : Sir,—Being a resident in Karangahape Road, allow me to express the hope that no change will be made in the name of this well-known thoroughfare. Indeed, it ia a matter of surprise that wo have so few .Maori names for our elreota. What is more euphonious than the native names? yot I only recollect two other stroots, i.e., Rata-etrect and Arawa street. As pointed out by "U.5.A.," the local ity is so definitely known that this alone should bo sufficient reason for refusing tho change. Our business men should re member that too much Cheapside is a Fleet-street, leading to Broadway. Bettor keep to Karangahape Road.—l am, etc., Southebn Cross.

The new Grafton Road Wesleynn Church is rnpidly approaching completion, and will be opened for public worship on the 19th mat. The plans *were drawn by Mr Watt, architect, and tho building has been erected by Mr Brnbnzon, whoso tender for erecting the church was accepted. The cost of tho church, including Meats nnd organ, has been estimated at £2,100. The design of the churoh is Gothic, and tho ornamentation exceedingly attractive, while due care has beon paid to lighting and vontilation. At tho roar of the new church nro spacious classrooms and other conveniences. The organ has beon con structed by tho firm of Young and Co., of Manchester, at a cost of £600, and is the tho gift of the choir to the trustees. Mr \V. B. White, choirmaster, and eeveral mombers of the church have contributed handsomely towards the organ fund. The Roy. R. Bavin, the minister of the church, has worked most energetically towards tho new church, which will form one of tho most beautiful of the sacred edifices of the suburbs.

Tho Roy. R, Buvin delivers a lecture to* mori' ny (Friday) eveoing in tho Newmarket WtHityan Church, oa "Tho Martyr Church of Mfuiugasear." AduilßSion is frou, and it is to bo Import the interesting subject will draw a large auillence.

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE.-COPYRIGHT.)

[rkuteu'r telf.g&ans.]

(Received 2nd—noon.) University Cricket Match,

London, July I.— Tho cricket match, O xford v. Cambridge, was concluded at Lords to day, and resulted in a victory for Cam bridge by sevon wickets. Gorman Governor of Now Guinea. Berlin, July I.—lt is announced that Admiral Wernor has been appointed Go vernor ef tho Gorman possessions in New Guinea. Tho Attack ou O'Donovan Rossa. New York, June 30.—Tho young woman Yseult Dudley, who was arraigned on a charge of attempting the murdor of O'Donovan Roseu on February 2 last, has been acquitted, tho jury fiuding a verdict in bor favour on tho ground of insanity. Various Notes. London, July I.—Lord Carnarvon has been sworn in aa a member of the Salisbury Ministry. Tho Diet of the Duchy of Brunswick have rejected tho claims of tho Dukoof Cumber land ta tho dukedom. Edward Hnnlan, the sculler, has boon noarlv drowned at Toronto, while out row-

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Russian Railways In Control Asia.

London, July I.—Kussia is actively on gaged in completing tho railway between Kizil Arvat and Merv.

Gorman Frlondllncss to tho Tories.

London, July 1. —Germany und tho othor Powers httvo restrained M. do Froycinot, the French Minister of Foreign Allah's, from pressing tho Marquis of Salisbury at present regarding Egyptian affairs. Splendid Naval Manoeuvres. London, July I, —A grand naval tourna ment has boon held at Bantry liuy by the fifteen ironclads under tho command of Admiral Sir G. Hornby, which wore des patched to the coast of Ireland for tho purpose of carrying out an elaborate systom of naval inamouvres. The tournament was a splendid spectacle.

AUSTRALIAN.

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Gold Discoveries in New Guinea.

Mkluoorne, July I.—A syndicate, shares in which are fully subscribed, has been formod for the purpose of equipping and despatching an expedition to New Guinea in search of gold, ot which several excellent specimens wore brought back from the island by Mr Korry, of tho rocent " Age " New Guinea expedition.

Tho Molbour*fe|Bfc,li Bobbery. Melbourne, J^K^MSl 00 examination of tho SimpsonvMpffKnk robbers was concluded yestt:i|jjgCjßfc;i tho prisoners wore nil comroi{MKjMf trial at tho July criminal (sessions, tttfliV' vofusod. Victorian Finances Flourishing.

Meldoubne, July I.—Tho Victorian yearly revenue returns are published to day. The total revenue foi the 12 months ending June 30 is £0,290,000, being an in crease on the preceding year of £356,000. Among the departments showing an in croase are : Customs, £150,000 ; excise, £60,000; railways, £121,000. Tho total revenue exceeded the Treasurer's estimate by £328,000. Deficiency In South Australia. Adelaide, July I.—The South Aus tralian revenue returns give the total revenuo for the past year as £2,150,000, or £271,000 below the estimated amount. Customs duties show a. decreaso of £109,000. The Premier, Mr Downer, in his revenue below expondituro was £250,000, jmd the actual deficit at tho end of the

PORT CHALMERS DOCK.

Application to the Admiralty Refused.

Dunedin, this day. Some months ago Otago Harbour Board forwarded plans for their dock to the Admiralty together with an application for the Admiralty's vote of £20,000 to docks capable of accoininodating English men-of war. The Government have received advice that tho application has not been entertained.

FIRE AT THE THAMES

(BY TELKfInAI-n—OWN OOMIKSPONDKNT.)

Thames, this dny. A stork occupied by Moars and Company was totally destroyed by fire at four o'clock this morning. The stock was insured in various offices for £800, and tho building and fixtures for £100. The origin of tho lire isnt present a mystory. Further Particulars. At 4.30 this morning tho premisos o Moars and Co., grocers, wero discovered to be in flames. Both fire brigades wore quickly on tho scone of tho fire, and were able to save Denby's (chemist) adjoining, though the roof caught firo. The tiro had a firm hold before it was discovered, und the etockand building were completely destroyed, The origin of tho firg is a mystery as no fire is ever used on the premises. Insurances : Stock—ln Viotoria Company, £350; New Zealand, £850; Norwich Union, £100. Fixtures—Norwich Uuion, £50 ; buildinC - Norwich Union, £50.

LAST NIGHTS OF THE "SILVER KING."

The final production of the " Shaughraun'i took place last night, and was witnessed by another crowded and appreciative audience. Out of consideration for those of the public who have not witnessed tho " Silver King," it will be produced again this evening and to morrow, and will be withdrawn for " The Madman," which is to be produced in Auckland for the first time on Saturday evening.

THE PREMIER AND MR PYKE.

Mr Stout Arraigned for Breach of Privilege.

(f.V TELEORAI'H, —PARLIAMENTARY EKI'OBTER )

Wellington, this day. In the House, last night, Mr Pyke, in upeaking of the no-confidence motion, made a statement to the effect thai Vincent County could do without the prupoced Government subsidy unilor tho Jjoohl Bodies' Powers and Finance Bill. Immediately the statement •was made, Mr Stout, it is said, drew up a telegram for the Vincent County Council, asking if the statements woro correct, and if so, tho money could be saved tho General Government, and before sending it submitted it to Mr Pyke. The latter con sidering Mr Stout's action equivalent to a breach of privilege, showed tho telegram to Sir Geo. Grey and other members, and subsequently forwarded it to tho Speaker, . presumably with a view of having the Pre mier's notion brought before the House. Many members prognosticate that there will be a big row over the matter. In order to obtain the earliest informa tion regarding Ihe Stout-Pyko incident, I dropped a lino to Mr Stout on the matter to-day, and, with his usual courtesy, the Preinior sent tho following reply : " It is quite correct; I drew out a telegram which 1 proposed sending to the Chairman of tho Vincent County, asking him if it was correct that the Vincent County did not require any subsidies. This, out of courtesy to Mr Pyko, I on closed to him in alottermarked "private," which he has published. Tho Speaker, I believe, has received the letter and telegram from Mr Pyke, and so far as I am concerned, I have no objection to your seeing them." The Speaker baa not yet given a decision, but is to meet Mr Pyke at one o'clock. Mr Pyko regards Mr Stout's action as an attempt at intimidation, as well as a breach of privelege. Quite irrespectively of any action the Speaker may take on the Pyke—Stout incident, it is probable that Sir Georgo Grey will bring the matter up in the House as a broach of privilege. r 2.30 p.m. Immediately after the questions have beon answered in the House, Mr Pyke intends to bring up Mr Stout's letter to him last night as a breach of previlego.

EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS.

(ISY TELEGRAM!.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dvnkdim, this day. At the Kduoational Congress, President Beld, in an address' referring to the working of tin! Education Act, alluded to the unsatisfactory modo of electiuij School Cnniruitteos, Btating that it was evident tho present mothod failed to fulfil the object lor which it was intended, and while it remained tlioy must bo satisfied to see the noisy demagogue who kuew nothing of education, and cared still loss, and who, perhaps, could scarcely write his own name head the poll, whilo the intelligent, educated, and eapabla man was left out in tho cold. The compulsory olaußOS wore undoubtedly the weakest point in tho Act, for they had been proved to be practically inoperative. Much had been done on bohalf of girls and females employed in factories and work-shops. There was an equally1 pui'anthrouic work left to be done in protecting children from tho greed or neglect of worihlots parents, by provontlng them from being sont to work until they had acquired the minimum amount of education considered necessary to fit them for the discharge of their duties as citizens, and as fathers and mothers of a future generation. Cram an they would, teachers were constantly met by the stubborn fact that they could not apportion to any one subject a suilioient amount of tinio to enable them to teach it thoroughly, and they constantly folt that their work was not being done, and probably tho most they oould hope for was to uccuro a aufUcicut percentage of passes to maintain their own credit and that of their school. He concluded his address witli a few words on tho question, " Can tho colony afford to maintain tho present educational system V After quoting Iho present expenditure of Germany, tho United Stales, and Ureat Britain iv tho matter of education, ho proceeded as follows:—" Can New Zealand, thon l afford to lag bohind in tho race of progress? Can sho airord to fall behind tho countries o£ iho Old World, almost crushed to the earth in their etrugglo for existence, or even sister colonies in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres I Sovcral reasons seem to me to point out that not only can she not airord to fall behind in tho race, but if sho is to be true to herself, if she is to fulfil the high mission of the Britain of the South, sho muse take a fore moßt position In it. As none of our states men are prepared to come forward to advocate measures which would havo the effeot of excluding the great majority of our youths or maidene, either from the most lucra tive and most honourable positions in tho colony, the colony will, In some form or other, hare to sustain not only the present burden for education, but even a greater one. This seems inevitable, and it has been further shown by the demand for technical education lately put forward by the public, and admitted by the Minister of Education; but while it has been pointed out by tho Minister that tech nical subjects may be substituted forsomo of the branchos now taught in secondary schools, or rather, perhaps, added to those branches, let it not be supposed that technical can take the place of elementary education. Tno former mast bo based on and supple mentary to the latter, and to attemnt t.o build upon the one without first laying a foundation of the other would be not building a house on the sand but building a castle in the air. It is true that elementary drawing of technical instruction is in tho now standards to be gradually introduced as a pass subject, having been substituted for history as such ; but technical education implies two things-a knowledge of scientific principles, and the prac tical application of those principles in the arts of manufacture. To attempt to throw the teach ing of either or both of these on a publio sohool would Bimply result in the verification of the old proverb that bath teachor and public would be ' Jack of all trades and master cf none.' To be taught to any practical advantage, the teacher must bo a specialist. We have in the School of Arts, Sohool of Mines, and Uni versity, institutions which, by extension from within, and by tho addition of workshops, would afford a means of technical educa tion second to none in the world. But all thin means money, and the gradual in create in the number of children in the higher standards indicates that the people re quire and appreciate that a higher degroe of elementary education means more money, and the natural increase of our population means still more money. Tho question before the country seems, then, to bo, not the amount of money to be expended on education, but the judicious and economical expenditure of that amount, whatever it be."

THE CHARGE OF ARSON.-THE CASE DISMISSED.

The following is tho conolusion of th-» optionee in tho chargo o£ arson- **fi^nst Louis Daro, whioh was heard at the Police Court yestorday. • —John Hurley, a carter of Nelson-street, and William Ness, labourer, Arch Hill, corroborated the evidence of W, Whitolaw.

Walter J. Stanoy, manufacturing jeweller, Victoria-street We3t, deposed that he was burnt oul; ho was winking when the llro hroko out, his shop was divided from Mr. Dare's by a partition; llrst heard the cracking of glass at 11.50; hoard something fall just before, like the tumbling of boxes. On going on to the footpath immediately, ho was astonished to sco Mr. Dare's shop window v mass of flames; ho called fire as loudly as possible; ho was burnt out bo fore, und was very keen in smelling nrc. Thomas Irvin, sea-cook, did not know Mr. Dare; he was staying on tho night of the flro at the ltcd Lion Boarding-house. About 12 o'clock ho was going to his chamber when ho hoard persons talking, when one said, " There's a lire;" lie ran across the stroet with throo young men, Williams, Doyle and Simpson; wont to tho house and knocked at the front door; only smoke was coming out then, but directly after tire was coming from un.ior the door; it wus blue tlamo, and ran out and startocl on the foot path ;it was liquid of some sort. A policeman whs standing by; he said to the constable, "Hallo, look here, what's this?" The polieo man told him to mind his own business; v bit of glass from tho fanlight fell on his head, and he walked oil'; heard an explosion inside and a crashing of glass; the flames rushed upwards. Alfred Williams, cabinet-maker, corroborated; he assistod in saving property. By Mr. Cooper; tho asphalt sc'cmcil to be on lire. Alfrod Robinson, nsli-dcaler, lived about fifty yards from tho shop Heard the alarm of llro about IS! o'clock that night. Looked out, saw thu flames, and smelt kerosene strongly. Kan up to the shop and saw liquid flames running by the side path. Mentioned it to tho police man. Ho was very civil to him. Did not toll him to go about his own business. He was on good terms with Mr Dare; in fact, he was a good customer—took fish three times a week. Walter Stringfollow, draper, Hardmge-street. in tho employ of Mr Kattray, deposed: Had tuonty-ihree years' experience in tho drapery trade. Heard the cry of fire, and ran across the road. Was struck on seeing tho pavement on tiro. Was not awaro that asphalt burnt in such a manner. The fire seemed, to burn from tho top part of the shop downwards. The lengtM ns stated in tho lists seemed correct. Wool'0" goods would smoulder. John Hughes, Superintendent of the Auckland Fire Brigade, doposed that on the night of the lire, at 11.50, the alarm was given. In four minutes the Brigade was at tho fire. The top and bottom of the shop w<w in flames. Tho heat wits intense. There was something unusual in this lire—the rapidity of the flames, the in tensity of the heat, and tho burning liquid out side, which did not come from wiUiin. He caw. Dare afterward, who said he first saw tho flro coming from "Whitelaw's sitting-room. On the following day l>c said that ho had no kerosene or oil in the house Upon examining the floor, where the oflieo stood witness found patches of holes where the fire had burned. Near the door he saw a row of holes burned in the same way. There were similar holes under tho eastern counter in tho shop. When he (witness) ac costed Daro he was volunteering to tho crowd that Whitelaw, whom he had given notico to quit, must have left a candle burning in the shop. He noticed that the step outside was charred more than the floor of the shop. This-was the cose for the prosecution. Mr Cooper submitted that a prima facie case had not been made out, nor a charge of arson established against the accused. His Worship, coincided with the learned counsel, and considered that tho evidence did not amount to a presumption against tho ac cused: ' • ■ • ' ■ ' The prisoner was discharged.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR hPKCIAL REPORTER)'

W'EIXINQTOJt, this day,

Journalistic Amenities,

Is the course of his speech on Tuesda Mr Stout's reference to a " worthl evening paper " was generally regarded as an allusion to the "Evening Press," o i whichJMrWakcfiold, moinber for Geraldino. is part proprietor. The " Press," i n ai| article to-night, says this roferonce comes with all grace from Mr Stout, because ho himself is a notoriously unsuo. cessful journalist. It refers' sarcasti ' cally to his unsuccepsful newspaper ventures, mentioning the "Echo," each issua of which the writer says was "« nauseous hash up of second-hand bias, phemy, and half-digested socialism, onto varied by fulsome gloiification of Mr Stout." The same journal calls the duel between Sir George Grey and Mr Stout a " mud light," and 8&y 8 Sir George Giev's speech was intensely Utter, but notatal ' brutal, while the Premier's reply from em to end was " You're another," and "If I'm a roguo, so are you." Mr Balance (the writer cays) mado a manly and able defence of the Government, which materially helpod to raise it from the slough into which it had fallen. Petitions. In tho Hpuse yesterday afternoon, Mr Bradshaw presented a petition signed by 2,960 persons, praying, for the passing of an act to prohibit the sale of liquor to children under 16 years, and another against the employment of barmaids signed by 2,815 residents of Otago. ' ■ North Auckland Railway. Mr Moat to-day presented a petition to the Minister of Public Works from the residents of Port Albert and adjacent dis tricts, praying for the construction of the North Auckland trunk railway. Mr Richardson said he would give no indication of the Government Public Works proposals till the {Public Works Statement came down. It is understood Mr Richardson approves of the line and Mi Stout opposes it. Replies to Questions. ~ln answer to qnestions, Minister* said they did not tMak it vas advisable tor«. turn to the old position lv the Government Insurance Department of leaving its man agement to the Government, who alreac had sufficient business to do. The syßteiS of central boards had been found to work! very well, and if policy-holders did not ap-| prove of its management, it was within the power of a number of them to call a special,l meeting when the subject, could bo con-l sidered. It was not at present the intenJ tion to place the civil police force under the! control of the Justice Department. The' Government, however, propose i new legis-l lation, by which the field armed force and this section of Constabulary in towns should be separated. The "Post's" Opinion. Sir George Grey's friendless position in the House in proposing his vote is thus ex plained by the "Post":—"He has de ceived those_ who trusted him; he has shown that his patriotism ia but a cover for his selfishness; that his professions of] public disinterestedness are but a cloak of overwhelming love of personal power; that he cannot be relied on ; that sin cerity is not amongst his public virtues, and that iv politics he has as little scruples as the priests of Juggernaut about sacri ficing his devotees. All who have trusted or confided in him hare had to repent < their misplaced confidence. Hence it was that in a House full of former friends and admirers it waß his poor boast that he stood friendless and alone, a sad monument of the effects of public selfishness and insin cerity." Industrial School Bill. The Industrial School Amendment Bill (Mr Stout), introduced this afternoon, merely provides that a patent who fails to maintain his child is placed in the same position as one who has been fined.

This afternoon Mr Joyce asks what steps (it any) have been taken to give effect to the promise made last session to equitably distribute among the railway employees' benefit societies the moneyß accrued from departmental fines ?

A petition was presented by Mr Sodson yesterday, on behalf of the Wairau Progress Association, praying for tho abolition of the Property Tax, and the substitution of a land tax.

THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE.

(by telegraph—pabuamentaby re-

porter.)

Wellington, this day. Saiar as the debate on Sir George Grey'i no-confidence motion has proceeded, it shows that I correctly foreshadowed th« opinions of discontented Govornment sup porters when I predicted a fortnight ago that, though dissatisfied with the financial proposals submitted to the House, they were disinclinedtOßupp'.ant theMinietry in favour of another set of men. Mr Mackenzie led off in, the afternoon with an essay on Free Trade and Protection-' from a free trada point of view, in whjch he informed th? House that " Protection had long been rele fated to the limbo of exploded fallacies." 'he member for Waitemata followed with' an attack on the occupants of the Ministerial Bonchcs, and Mr Fisher then kept posses sion of the floor of the House till the dinner adjournment, Though his speech was a statistical one, and showed evidence of careful preparation, he spoke boldly and well, and was attentively listened to. In the evening it was evident that so far as the fate of the amendment was concerned, defeat was regarded as a foregone conclusion, for the galleries were but indifferently patronised. Those who were present were treated to a humorous speech by Mr Pyke, who let off joke after joke on the tariff proposals, pointing out timG even arcer doatn tho unfortunate tax- i payer was taxed by the increased charge '< tor grave-stones, Mr Moss was next to! catch the Speaker's eye, and, of course, hid " fad " as to the grievous wrong done the country by the abolition of provinces was j again threshed out. Ho was thai first to declare his intention of voting; with the member for Auckland City East He explained that his reason for so : aaying was a protest against the whole system of bribery to local bodies which was intro' duced by Sir Julius Vogel in 1870 in his public works scheme,' and since pursued deliberately by Major Atkinson in his mode of abolishing tho provinces, He thought it was time this sort of work was left to land agents, auctioneers, and such people, but should not be adopted by the Govern ment of tho country. Mr Mobs concluded his remarks by quoting the ■ following lines from Gcethe, which he considered applicable to the observations ho* had made: —" Just as princes when they travel with heavy hand lay on the charges, then from overflowing fount a royal bounty make her largess." Mr W. F. Buckland made a vigorous attack an the Government proposals, but tho speeches after supper adjournment wero of a very mediocre description.' ••

THE EXPECTED DIVISION.

Only Half-a-Dozon Members with Sir

George ««>y-

WErj.wfOTON, this afternoon

It ia considered probable that the Go vernment will force the No-confidence inotir<» to tho vote at this evening's sitting, e»-en though the verbosity of hbn. members does not expend itself till the "wee sma1 hours."

It is believed that not more than half-a dozen will follow Sir George Grey into'tho lobby, and these will include Messrs Hurst, Moss, W. F. Buckland,'and probably Mr Peacock. ■ "■ .■ ' Major Aitkinson and Mr Wakefield, who had first intended to walk out of the Houso have now, it is understood, decided to vote with tho Government, i, ■ ■:

Mr Dargaville and other members, who also previously voted with Sir George Grey will vote with the Government on the ground that nothing' has been allege^ against the Government that could not have been alleged against them at the beginning of last session, when Sir George Grey and his friends placed them in powers. ' ■, i rt- Mr G. F. Richardson, whd seconded bir George Grey's motion'eays he did it by way of compliment.

THE AUCKLAND EVEN INC si'AK THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1886



INWARDS i i o [Jn. Kingdom 7 J 0.175 M.3. Walea .. 21 16.S9fi 3. Australia ..1 202 JneenBland .. A £»> lasnunia ..1 2TO Norfolk Is. .. 3- 528 Fiji .. .. 3 1%1 BnnRal .. .. - -*. lava .. ■ ■ 2 13Uo Portgual .. — — imerlca.. .. — — inam .. .. — — Sew Caledonia 2 1S1 S-.MaBia .. 5 502 Javagels. ..1 78 STaviSator Is. .. 2 HO Jook'Bla. .. 7 1425 ?hoenlxlB. .. 1 511 Mawhalls .. 1 _237 Jandwlohls.. 4 7107 luAevyla. .. — — lllice .. .. — - Inatral .. .. — — jQwarrew .... —

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TmiKV—J. Fernandez, ftewton, having I* puWgod a largo portion of the Salvage trom tho g%t fi re at Messrs Owen ana Graham's WarehouoeTiije ia nO w giving Extraordinary Bargains in ijwg and Boy'a Clothing. The >""■■-e^iStota Tweed T»u> X *'{■ -Tweed Snltß, J^g advertisement, fTII / .-SniWs* 8 ; JL >.'^^SffißlEL LEWIS, mi \ls' A«otioneer. X



T\O not buy Beoks, Btntionery, or Fancj Afiioloa (or presents until you hava scon FREDERICK MOUZER'S Bhop Window to Victoria-street (corner of Albert-street). Uvery tolng marked In plain flKarsa. All New, Choice, and Cheap. ttnlKN7efl:o^ElFßiumborß fail to visit your ' ' pillow, take Woi.kk's Schnapps. p\ OLDEN /^ EM Tj^LOUR,' MANUFACTURED BY THK LATEST IMPROVED ROLLER PROCESS. I)Y RICHARD ALLEN AND CO., BELFORD MILLS, TIMARU. The First Shipment is Just to Hand. TO BAKICRS- Do you want a Whito and Qigantlo Loaf 1 Tho QOLDKN GKM Flour will rocom meod itself; It excels both in colour and strength. TO STORBKEEPERS- Note the Brand: Original, Elaborate, and Attractlvo. TO HOUSEHOLDERS— U you desire (and who does not)) to obtain a superior and reliable flour. Insist upon having tho " GOLDEN GEM." The machinery by which It Is manufactured la upon the Hungarian Roller Process; It has recently been erected at vast cost, and there is nothing to equal it in tho Southern Hemisphere. The undersitrnad ia tho solo agent for Auck land and the Province, and has made arrange ments for regular shipments. A parcel of fifties (conspicuous brand) packed in sacks is en route in the Okau. Orders are now being booked, and will be filled STBICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRIORITY. ALFRED JOWITT. WHOLESALE GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANT AND IMPOPTER, CUSTOMS-STRKET KA9I.



TMPORTANT Iff 0 T I C E, MILNE AND CHOYCE HAVING JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF EIGHTY-FIVE (85) MANTLES AND JACKETS, Bought by their Buyers at a Discount of 60 PER CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, Hare resolved to MARK THEM AT DESPERATE PRIOHB For the purpose of clearing them out at once,'* The following few QUOTATIONS will prove the Genuineness of tho Reductions. or VERT HANDSOME MANTLES AND 00 JACKETS, In the JLatest Stylos, TOR £ g. d. fi s. d, 15 0 A Bargain even at 2 6 0 2 5 0 .. .. 8 15 0 8 10 0 .. .. fi 15 9 4 5 0 .. .. 0 16 0 5 5 0 .. .. 7 10 0 ■ 519 0 .. .. 0 10 0 6 10 0 .. — 10 0 0 7 10 0 .. .. 11 10 0 819 0 - - 13 10 0 The above are SEAL BARGAINS, and we would beg our friends to call and Boouro them, as they are sure, to go Immediately, HAVING BOUGHT A LARGE QUANTITY OF PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOOD 3 FROM OWEN & GRAHAM AT A DISCOUNT OF 25 TO 50 PER CENT., We shall sell them at PROPORTIONALLY REDUCED PRICES. Thbt Abb Certain to be Sold At Onoe, MIIjNE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. O' R M O N D S SWISS &GARS Have been recognised as the BEST for half a century. T. & H. COO KB Beg to Inform their friends and the publlo that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW- PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. gPRINKLBD WITH TTf ATBB, BUT NOT DAMAGED BY FIRE. / The undersigned bum nform ac Pnblio of! Auckland and Country Settlers that at tho late Sale of MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOCK He became the Purchaser of all the @lothin£3- WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY 'DAMAGED BY WATER, BUT WHICH ESCAPED the FLAMES, i "AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HIS PREMISES IN. QUEEN-STREET An the Premises are Steal], a Speedy Clearance must be effected, se> }\o is NOW HOLDING A MONSTER ~ ! SALVAGE SALE I OF THE SAME. Having Bought the Goods at a Rldieulimcly Low figure, he is enabled to SACRIFICE THKM AT er ANY PRICE. "SSI SPECIAL NOTICW.-The Goods we offer for sale are Qujte Free prom Any Damage by Fike, .and are only Slightly Wet with Fresh Water, as an inspection will prove. A RARE CHANGE FOR HEADS OF I FAMILIES AND WORKING MEN. juu.... , ■ / '■■■•; jcker-s -rjiL \j •ftantftS. JCKER'S T>AKINtf TS,OWDER Ask your X> Grocer JtlorJt, *



THR NEW GOODS THK NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NKW GOODS Are now opened out KOK THE WINTER KOK THK WINTKK FOR THK WINTER SOU THE SVINTKK. The Stook U the lurgest and beat Beleoted In the. olty, and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES THE MMEET THE TIMES NEW Several lines In every De partraont are marked at ZEALANU Pri«e« FACTORY, BPEOIALI.Y CHEAP. IBS & 160, tjaeeu-stvoet, ___ The Juvenile Department has reooived close attention, and parent! will and DURABILITY ANDECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY_ ECONOMY DUKABIIiITY ■ECONOMY Combined 1b the leading torture. If Boyi' Fancy Suits sevoral new and choice itylßß are now btlotf shown.



ANOTHER TjiIKE. TWO SALVAGE STOCKS. ESTIMATED VALUE, i' 60,000, SAMUEL COOMBEB & CO. Have Purchased the Greater Part of Mr Allen's Salvage Stock, together with tho Third and Last Part of Owen and Graham's Baivage. The Two Stocks will bo ready for Sale on SATURDAY NEXT. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.



W. H. Fenton & Co. have received, per Aorangi, a oboice assortment of norelties in gentlemen's scarves, also celluloid collars and ouffd.—W. H. Kenton & Co., hat and cap manu facturers and gentlemen's mercers, 78, Queen street— (Ad vt,)



" Waitemata Messenger," published Fri day evening this woek. A'rioo One Penny. Chambers's celebrated owing machinos, 20, Queen-etreet.



All farmers, gardeners, anfffrmfrgrowevo who do not ■want to'ntipk fait in thSTnire Oj old-fashioned ignorance, while the march of progress leaves them far behind, ehonld take noto of the fact that the New Zealand Farmer like every other good rural journal, Is published to keep them moving along ihe path of progress with credit and profit to themselves and their oountry. Send your subscription, 6a, for six months, and judge tor yourselveß.—H. Bbbtt i Publisher, Stab Office. Auckland, ]