COMING EVENTS.

Mootings, &c, To-night.

Aboott't!Opera House—"Tho Madman," and ore Act of " The Librarian," 8. Lwne-strost Hall—"Tho Garden Party," 8. V.M.C.A.-Address by Rev. J. S. HIU, 7.30. Tempnranco Hall—Sorvlco of Song, "Little Minnie," 8.

Auction Sales on Monday.

B. Tonks and Co.—Rooks and Grocery Storoa, 11 a.m.

R. Arthur—Flowering Shrnbn, &c, noon. K. Loydon—Goodwill of Promises, 11 a.m. Gabriel Lowis -American Chairs, 11 a.m. Vallo nnd Bradley — Housohould Furniture and Effects, 11 a.m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland

Elailß will close as nndor :—

Monday. Bth inst. For Friendly Islands, per Sandfly, at T a.m. For W.iitara and Southern ports, per Ualrloch,

For TtuJnea! BftT Kotomahana. at 7.30 a.m. For Coromandel. perCoromandel.at 11.30 B.ra. For Waitnra and Southern ports, per Oroti,

at 1 pan. For Rarotonua, nor Ada 0. Owen, at 3 p.m. For Tiiuinos, por Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Herd's Point, Wan garoa and Mongonni, por Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Tnuranga, liotonia, ana Opotiki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whitianga, and Upp;r Mill, por Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Mangawal and Katwalca, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 7th icst. For Wai worn, Ivawau, Omaha, and Itotokana, per Rwo Casey, at 10 n.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Hawea, at H a.m. Tuesday, 2ist inst. Per Zeaiandia hb follows :— For Navlgntor laiunas, Sandwich Islands, United Stater* of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Woat Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom end Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. Money ordora. 10.30 a.m. Registered lettora and oowanapori'. ut 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six pence In addition to tho postage, will bo received by thn Mall Agent on board the ateamer up to tho time of palling. This roatl will ho due In London on Friday, August 28 1885. (Signed) BOBT. KAYE, Aoting Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-oflloo, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AooKLAWD-Thi3 ovouing, 11.10; to-morrow morning, 11.34. mahukac ilEADij—To-morrow morning, 1.60; to-morrow afternoon, 2.14. K-iitARA- lisADa—To morrow morning, 2.50; tomorrow afternoon, 3.11,

Sunskt.—This evening—4.so. Sumbibb.—Tomorrow morning—7.lß. Moon's Age.—Last Quarter, 6th, 0.5 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. Clansman, s.s., Farqubar, from Tauranga Wollingtoa, 5.3 , MdKenzio, from Russell Argyle, s.s,, Amodeo, from Mercury Bay Saxtn, schooner, Martin, from Lyttolton

DEPARTURES.

I-AST EVENING. Glenolg, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarci Woitaki, s.s., Crawford, for Whangarci

TODAY. Waimato, ship. Tribe, for London Argjlo, b.b., Ainodoo, for Great Barrier

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandol. from Coromandel, to-day, 5 p.m. Suva, from the South,: lu-iiight. Kotunmhaua. froiii Thames, Monday, 1 p.m. Argyle, from Oroat Barrier, Sunday, tarly Ilawca, fiom tho South. Sunday, about 2 p.m. Wairarapn, from Melbourne, via South, Monday

morning Rlmutaki, from Plymouth. Wednesday, early Taupo, from the South, Maturdivy [For projected departures see shipping art rertisenieDts and mail notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Saxon, from Lyttulton—lS7 sacks wheat, 210 sacks flour, 8 qr.-sacks flour. *

I.VWAKDB Coastwime.—Agnes Martin, from Ruesel/', with (X tons coal; Kauri, from Port C'hsTleK, wiih Ja.Ot'Ott tinibt-r; Vixon, from Whautiurei, v, ith 37 hond oattlo.

Outwards Coastwise — Vixen, for Thames; Ocean. rorOpoliki; Nuruh. for v*. hangaroa. T o barque L'o'esila arrived at Hokianga, from Brisbane, yesterday.

] The ship Crusader hai been berthed at the Railway What, where uto will loadf jrLondon, The brißantino Hcngull, fur Townsville, and tho Bohocnur Mtiud Or.ihiim, for Lytteiton, left Hokianga ye3terdny with timber.

■1 he c;i.ro:o of th* barque Samuol is to be dis charged into the barquo Altiiir, aftor which she will bo docked for repairs.

Messrs Stone Bres.' barque Lairn continues under charter to tho New.' Zealand Shipping Co. Shois now on tue berth at London for this port. Tho s.e. Staffii, whioh loft thia port on Thurs day evening, was in charge of Captain A. Compboll. She has been placed on the trade betwocn Waitura nnd Onehunga, to temporarily relieve the c.c. Rowcna.

The poi-t of destination of the barque Italy has baon changud from Nnwcastle to Mongonul, whero aho will load timber for Sydney.

The sohDonor Konilworth was signalled inside Tiritiri lata tills uftcrnoon.

Tbo following vossols have cleared outwards at tlto Customs:—ltuly," barquu, ltapp, for jVtoneunui; Nauphanto, barque, launders, for Lyitolton; FiLOtwinu'. snhooncr, McDonald, for Whimxaroii; Sandfly, schooner, IJurrell, for Tonga

Cnptain Scott, whn lias become very popular in tho Bhippini; coniniimliy, ami ulso with all who have travelled on tho steamers of which ho has hal command, Uaflforvvardedhia resignation to ttie Northern Company, in the hopoot some more lucrative nnd satisfactory engagement. Mr A H. Whito, who has been for some con- Biderab c tiirio in iliu S.Z. Shipping Couipiuj's Auckland Ofliuo, is about to change hig sphore otlibour to Uio shipping department of T. and S. Morrin unJ Co. Tr.o vacancy thus caused is to be lilied by jklr Cato, from the .N.E.S. Com pany's N&iiier office.

The Collector of Customa ha 3 taken the evi dence of Captain Repp and his officers with referor.co to tno striking of the barque Italy on a auulceci rock in the passage between East Capo and Kast Cape IMuud daring her las! voyage from Lytteiton. Tho veaeo sustainod to per ceptible injury.. It is allejed that tho roc* is not correctly marked on tho chart. Evidence wl 1. in tho usual coarse, be forwarded to Wel lington.

The 38. Wellington arrived from Russell, Whangaroa, and Monsconui this morning, with tho following pasaunsers:—Meaars Brown, Hart, Skimlnirtton, Jones, tiutoliffd, Brighan, Burnett. Hill, Wunji, Cog Man, Stewart, Atkinson, and 14 steerage.

The schooner Saxon left Lytteiton on the 19th ultimo; had light south-west winds for two days, followed by a north-east gale whioh continued till tho 25th, thon experienced fair weather and south winds till off Tologa Bar on the 29th, afterwards had strong windß from south-west to BOUth, with heavy rain, followed by light south east winds, which continued until arrival here at midnight.

The Waimate'a cargo in valued as follows:— Gum, £25,G10; wool, £5.934; tallow. £2,912; copra, £i,Ol ; leather, £1,f>21; cotton, £145; cot i.nn seed. £75: pearl uliell, £500; manganese, £255; hematite paint, £202; hair, £66; bark, £20: sundries, £1,300; total value, £42,180. The Waimate left tho harbour this morning in tow of the sham tug Awhina, which was to keep her company for abiut four miles beyond the ruef, after which tho voyage for London was to bo continued under canvas, iis the Waimatei proceeded down tho harbour, a friendly inter tliiiijio o;i farosytjll siznuis passed between her and the barque Sam Mendel.

Tho a.s. Clansman arrived from Tanranga at 3 40am Passengers:—Mesrtamcs Homo, Kal ston, Brown, Miss Bruce, Messrs Thompson, Western, Stonpll, K. B. Moas, Brigliam, J^nsley, MoCall, Major Fox, A. i'alkner, James Watts, and Kuvunugli.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Sydney, July 3.—The Pacific Mail Company's steamship Zealandia am ?ed this afternoon with the inward San Francisco mails. Port Chalmerb, yesterday.—Arrived: Stan loy, briguntine, from Whangaroa.

COMMERCIAL.

X vionnu Star Office, this day, Meksrb Carbines and Taylor report of their yesterday's sale as folfows : -A good attendance of buyers, and bidding upon the whole very satisfactory, good clearances being effected. Poultry : Fowls, fat, 2s to 2a 3d each ; ordinary ditto. Is 4d to la lid ; duc':s, Is Sd to Xs 5d ; tur knys. is 7d to 5a ; Reese, 53 and 6s; store pies, 13i 6d to 15a; small pig 3, 5a to 7s; Langshan fowls, 11s 6d ; pigeons, la ; rabbits, Is. Trees, shrubs, &c.: Pinus inalgnis. Id each; macrocar paa, Cd ; lemon trees, 2s Gd ; apple ditto, la Id ; poaoh treos, 6d; plum ditto, 9d ; nectarines, Is; camellias, from 2s 3d to 4b each; lassinndors. Is Bd. Produce: Potatoes, from £3 to £3 15s per ton; carrots, £2 to £'2 10s; pumpkins, £5 ss; onions, ljd per lb; checso, 2}d to sd; butter, Bait, fld to 3d; biicoii, 7d to 8d; hams, bd to 8d ; iLforior ditto, 4Jd; oats, 2s 3d par buBhol; ■wheat, 23 9d; maize, 4s; bran, 5a porlOOlba; sharps, 5s 6d ; damaged flour, 5s per lOOlbs. The groceries, e!c, were nearly all cleared at good Vaile and Hradloy's report.-At their sale room, on Friday, tho following prices were obtained at auotiou for farm produce, etc. :- Potatoeß,3s3dtoßsfl<3, saoks extra; white car rots. 2s Cd; chaff, la 7d to la lid per sack; oats, 23 to 2s 2d; salt bultor, 9d; cheese, second Quality. 31d to 3Jd; F«n<* orab apples. 10» per cow; factory hams and bacon, 3a to iOd; bin cults, i.ifl to ud ; damaged flour, 3a 31 ; oatmeal, lid to lid; tea, 16s to 18s per box; chiokena, Is, Bd to la 7d; young roosters, la 9d to 2s; halt bred dorklngs, 1b ltd to 2? 3d; hen turkeys, 3s 3d to 3a id ; docks, 3s Id to 3s 9.1 each.

Notices to Correspondents.

Parnbll.—Commotion carried top-weight In the last Melbourne Cup—viz., Bat 121b. Malua came second ou the list with 9st 91b.

Births.

COSTER.—On July 2, the wife of James Coster of a son.—Napier papors please copy. DANNEFORD.—On June 29, at her residence, Ponsonby, Mrs 8. Dui-neford of a daughter. JOHNSON. —On July 3, at her residence, Hobson-street, the wife of A. Johnson of a daughter. SOOTT.-On June 22, at College Road,Ponsonby, Auckland, the wife of John H. Scott of a son. STEWART—On June 28. at her residence, Charlotte -street. Now North Road, tho wife of .lonn Stewart of a sen.

Marriages

BAILKY—WOOD —On Juno 9. at the residence of her father, Alfred Bailey to Mary Jane Wood, eldest daughter of Jas.Wood. of Baker street, Auckland.

Deaths. HARKIN.-On July 3. at Salon-street. Freeman » Bay, Ada Maud, daughter of Juaea Harkin ; BBrh« 4runeral will taka place to-morrow (Sun day), at 5.30 p.m. Friends and relatives pleaße accept this invitation. MAUDB.-On July 3. at her son's residence. Gisborno, Mrs S. Maude (mother of Mrs J. C Morrin); aged 78 years. MONRO.-On June 25, at Auckland, George H B. Monro, of Valleyfleld, Blenheim ; aged U years. ___^__

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

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1885.

Tor th* einio that l*clu uttttuoi, For th» wrong tiU nwli ia«Muo*i For th* future la th* 4iitue* f And the rood that v* can da.

The want-of-confidence debate closed at an early hour this morning without a division. The conclusion is an appropriate finish to one of the most extraordinary debates that has ever taken place within the walls of the New. Zealand Parliament. For five days members sof the House have occupied themselves in criticising the proposals of the Government, and out of the ranks of friends and opponents only two speakers have attempted a defence of the Ministerial policy.' The Minis try have suffered more humiliation at the hands of their friends than of their opponents, and they cannot now sit with any dignity on the Treasury Benches without carrying their policy bills past second reading. The conduct of the Opposition, however, is not such as will raise its leaders in the estimation of the country. It has been shuffling, evasive, and injurious to parliamen tary government. Every Cabinet must be judged by its measures j and hold ing the opinions which members of the Opposition have expressed, they were in honour bound to put the Ministry out of office. Major Atkinson evi dently felt that some explanation of the attitude of himself and his Followers was necessary, and while stating that the Government was, in his opinion, one of the worst that had ever ruled New Zealand, he thought the faith of the country in the Treasurer's magical power was not exhausted. The excuse is an unsatisfactory one. That the country would prefer the present holders of office to a re' instatement of the Continuous Ministry

• » id r°rax we u"y believe, but in a l% opinion has found vent through every avenue in condemning the Minis try as now constituted and its policy; and there ought to be no diffi culty in finding a Government satisfac tory to the country fiom among the members of the present Parliament. If it svere otherwise, howtver, Major Atkinson surely does not mean to lay down the doctrine that a repre sentative is to be restrained from back ing his own opinions with his vote until he has assured himself that the whole country has come over to his views ! As a matter of political tac tics it may be "a clever dodge" to let Ministers disgust their followers by the accumulation of unfulfilled pro mises, but reliance upon tricks of this kind is demoralising to party govern ment, and proves that politirs in New Zealand are still far from assuming a healthy tone. A Government must bo judged in the House as in the country by its measures, and a cond".mnation of the Ministerial policy ought logi cally to involve the removal of the Ministers submitting it.

"The Glorious Fourth "-othorwiso the 109 th anniversary of the declaration of American independence—was usWed in this morning with weather fully worthy the occasion—bright, sunshiny and exhilarating. As the day wore on the Stars and Stripes climed the flagstaff? of a gocl many mercantile houses, and floated gaily from the roof of the United Ptates Consulate. In the course of the forenoon Mr Gamble (the Consul) received congratu latory letters from the Mayor and Town Clerk, while numbers of citizens dropped in to tender " the compliments of the sonson " in propria persona. The day has past for ever whon Britona can fed ought but pleasure at the marvellous progress of their Anglo-Saxon cousins, or wi'l regard with anything lees than admiration the manly stoutheartedness and independence which dictated " the cutting of the painter " in 1776. We unite our felicitations to the general chorus which revorberates around the world on this auspicious national birth day.

Mr Bell (architect) has received ton alternate tenders for tke erection of a concrete villa at Tamaki, to the order of Mr J. Newland. Tho lowest was J. T. O'Connell. £966 and £1,030.

A bushman named William Twain fell over the brick parapet at tho side -of tho brick entrance to the Auckland Hotel. He sustained a severe contusion on his head, and was taken to the Hospital for treatment. Upon inquiring this afternoon, we were informed that he was in a bad state, and it was doubtful if he would recover.

Arthur Montague desires us to state that Myer Levy was not present when Mr Montague's shop was closed on the evening previous to the recent Are, and that he left the prfimises ton minutes before.

A number of residents in the Arch Hill district have telegraphed to Mr Peacock in connection with the proposed road across the gully from the Old North Road to tha New North Road, giving a direct route from Arch Hill to Kingsland Railway Station. They point out that the best lino of road could be obtained by a continuation of King-street, that there are no difficulties with this road, and it could be cheaply constructed. Judge Rogan brought the matter under the notice of Mr Greenwood, who ia now laying of}' the GlenmoroEstate, which lies on the slope from the New North Rood. Judge Rogan pointed out that if Mr Greenwood dedicated a road through his property, to junction with King-street, a vory easy grade could bo obtained right across, giving tho residents in Kurangahupe Road and Arch Hill a very easy connection with the Kingsland station. Mr Greon wood has, we believe, consented to do this, and he will lay off a road (iG feet wide. Tho King-street residents ask Mr Peacock to got the Government to ask tho District Engi neer to report upon this road, as well as tho proposed line from Commercial Road, and no doubt the member for tho district will be able to induce the Public Works De partment to comply with so reasonable a request.

There is at present on view in Mossrs Wink? and Hall's shop, a sot of bedroom furniture of beautiful workmanship, and manufactured from mottled kauri. The articles comprise a wardrobe, bedstead, washstand, toilet-table, chairs and chamber stand, and it is intended to exhibit them at the approaching New Zealand Industrial Exhibition. The design is protty, and on the old English style, while the~workman shipjdisplays remarkable skill and iugenuity. The articles will be taken down for packing on Tuesday, and those who mean to inspect them should do so on Monday. Tho value of the exhibit is £106.

The residents in Mount Krinn havo recently been much nnnoyed by tho dis graceful conduct of somo young men of respectable parents. Window breaking, destroying walls, and ringing church boll at midnight ha\o been among tho chiof pleasures of those pests to peaceable society. Last night they wero unusually active at about 11 o'clock Now gates were laid across the footpath at View Point, a largo numbor of heavy atones wero taken from Mr Laurie's wall and laid on the footpath, and the ladder at St. Barnnbns's Church was placed across tho foot path at such an elevation as to break the nose, or cause some other serious facial injury, and Mr Waito's entrance gates woro taken off the hinges and Intel on the foot path. A little further on these should-be respectablos (three of them) were caught in tho act of taking off a very peaceable resident's gate. Tho hat of one of the culprits is at this oflico; he can have his own again on condition that ho and tho other two with him mako an apology and promise amendment. This course will eavo them from further publicity. They are well known, and it is only through groat respect for their parents they have beon spaied the Police Court. Their deeply interested friends hope this last admonition will be heeded.

We notice that Mr J. L. Hatswell, tl.fi well-known grocer, who suffored great lo!fc> in tho late fire in Princes-street, has opened a new shop near the Auckland Institute, where he intends to carry on his business in future. The shop is neatly fitted up, con venient, and will add to the several attrac tions of the street.

Tho latest date for receiving exhibits of Auckland-grown fruits at tho Colonial Exhibition in Wellington is Monday, July

The Committee of the Auckland Agricul tural and Pastoral Association met yester day, and made some arrangements in con nection with the annual show in November next. Mr W. F. Buckland, M.H.K. (President), wired that the Government would not authorise the holding of tho Volunteer Review on tho 9th November. He suggested that the Show should be held on Saturday, the 7th, and Monday, the 9th. The Gardeners' Horticultural Socioty wroto inquiring tho terms upon which they could hold their show in conjunction with tho Association's. Mr A, Aitkin and the Secre tary were empowered to act for tho Com mittee, and topffertho Society a stipulated sum. The prize list was submitted, and the Secretary instructed to have it put in type, so that it may receive final consideration at the next meeting. Suggestions were received from intending exhibitors in the manufacturing and local industry classes that they might be relieved from payment of entry foes, no prize being offered them but a promium of £25 adver tised for the best report on their exhibits. In considering the point, which was favour ably viewed, it was suggested that if such a report were called for it should embrace the whole of the exhibits. The question of the cup won by Mr Selby, for the best sheep for the export trade, given by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, was further deferred.

The üßual meeting of the Mount Eden Domain Board was held yesterday at the office of the City Council. Present: Messrs La wry (Chairman), Bricigmnn, Harper, Potter, and Udy. The monthly accounts were read and passed. These disclosed a decrease in both the revenue and expendi ture. A lojtter from Mr Thomson, wheel wright, was read, asking permission to erect a house and workshop on the main road to the gravel pit, The application was declined, On ac count; of some of the lessees being be hindhand with their rent (or grazing on the mount-am, it «a« resolved that unices the same be paid by the JOtli met., legal proceedings would bo taken for their recovery. It was also .'ijrreed that the members of the Board shall on next Thurs day morning meot at the Domain for the purport) of deciding on a course of action ro the gravel pit, Messrs Potter and Udy were authorised to call and accept tenders for fencing in Ash's reserve, and it was agreed to maintain intact the narrow strip of land forming this reserve, in order that no crossings may be allowed from the Wind mill Road over private property.

During the greater part of to-day assessors wero at work valuing tho salvage at Mr Montaguo'a fancy goods establish ment, Queen-street —the scene of the late fire. Mr Levineohn acted on behalf of the proprietor, and Mr Kelly for the insurance companies, Mr Wilson being also present in the capacity of referee. ■ On opening the safe in which the jewellery had been deposited, Mr Montague discovered it to be a.l right. This is a fortunate circum stance, as it waa held at his own risk, being uninsured. It is astonishing the amount of damage that has been done durii.g tho shorb time that tho fire waa in possession of the building. Nearly the whole of tho valuable stock is ruined either by fire or water. Mr Montague esti mated the stock at between five and six thousand pounds, and it is feavod that tho insurance, in all £2,7050, will not cover tho loss sustained. The South British Insur ance Company had reinsured their risk in other offices to tho amount of £500. So far there is no clue to the origin of tho fire. Mr Arthur Montague is positive that all was safe when he left the premises, and also states that he was not smoking at the time, so that the blame is not to be attri buted to a lighted match being thrown down carelessly, and thus causing a con flagration. The whole affair is very mys terious.

Mr Pamuol Young, the well-known livery and bait stablos proprietor, has purchased the Arch Hill lino from tho Northern Omnibus Company. It is Mr Young's in tention to place an additional 'bus on this run, which will, no doubt, prove a great boon to tho residents in that neighbour hood. The 'buses will, as usual, start from the corner of tho National Bank, and anew timo-tablo will bo issued in the course of a few days. Mr Young is a well-experienced driver,' having been over 30 years in the colonies, most of whicli time lias been sppnt in driving mails and omnibuses, which is of ireolf a guarantee that the public may patronise his lino with perfect safety.

About seven o'clock last evening a jGre broke out in a wa-'o locker in the engine room of the stoamei Hose Casey lying at the Quoon-street Wharf It was discovered at an early stnao by .Mr Sinclair, mate of the vessel, and ho, with the assistance of the stoward and others, speedily put an end to all danger. The damage done was of a very insignificant character. It is supposed that the fire was caused by a spark from a lamp having entered the locker and ignited its contents.

Mr M. Gallagher, formerly of tho Thistle and othor hostelries, has takon over the mnnagemont of the Imperial Hotol, Queen street. Mr T. T. Anderson, tho late land lord, has roßumod tho control of tho Forry Hotol at Northcote.

Messrs A. McArthur and J. Wood, and the Rev. T. F. King (St. John's Collcgo), are to be paid a foo of £25 each_ as examiners in tho next schojarshipsexamina tion, tho Department having decided that the fact of the former two gentlemen being officers of the Board does not preclude them from receiving payment.

A largo numbor of entries havo beon mado for the forthcoming Poultry Show. During the day the office was thronged with intending competitors. The time for making entries has boon extended from 5 o'clock this evoning until nino, this will give persons intending to compote addi tional time to ontor.

Constable O'Reilly brought down from Whangaron today a man named Robert Carrodoc Morris, who is awaiting trial at the Supromo Court on a charge of forgery.

Tho Auckland Chess Club intend to ar rango a tournament to toko place at an early (into. Tho Club now numbors 25 member*, tho President is Mr H. H. Lusk, and the Secretary Mr Ashton, junr.

Messrs Henderson and Macfaiiu.no are extending theirshipping trade in competition with the Now Zealand Shipping Company and the Shaw, Savil), and Albion Company. Tho vessels which thoy havo hitherto dospatched from this port for London havo beon small craft, but an increase in trado has induced them to charter tho line barque Sam Mondel, which is now on tho bortli for London.

Thoro was a fAir attendance last evoning at tho meeting of the Borosfordstreet Mutual Improvement Society. A humorous and instructive paper was aolivured by Mr Hay on "An Essayist's First Attempt," aftor which tho remainder of the evening wns spent in impromptu readings and speechos. Amongst the subjects dealt with wore tho all-important ones of " Woman's Influence" and " Dress Improvers," tho lnttor boing denominated as " scandalous." On next Friday evening the Parliamentary Union will meot, when the question of Land Tax v. Proper^ T tt!C w'" c u«der considera tion.

William Edwards, tho pedestrian, since his visit to Auckland last year, has been to America nnd Englnnd, and is at present in Australia, whore ho is travelling with an illusionist ."how something after the " Hhoda " stylo. Very substantial reasons prevent his return to Auckland.

A settlor Into of Whangnpoua named C. J. Littlo is at present staying in Auckland for tho purpose of establishing his idontity, in order to claim a largo sum of money in tho Old Country, which, ho states, amounts to nearly half a million. It appears that some time ago his frinnda communicated with tho poiiro of the colonies, and from tho information olicited by their inquiries enmo to the conclusion that ho had been drownod fivo yoarg ago while on a voyage Homo. Tho present claimant avo'B (hat this was another Charles 1 ittle, a seaman, nnd fhat ho is the genuine heir. Ho has placed his cneo in tho hnnds of a loading firm of solicitors to look into the matter.

"~Tlio olectrio arc oxhibited at the entrance to tho Melbourno Drapery and Clothing Co.'s shop has attracted a good deal of at tention, and revived tho question of employ ing this light in street illumination. Six or eight of thoso lamps would mako Queen street look considerably more cheerful at night.

Twenty-ono applications have been rp ceived for the hoadmastorship of tho Dargn ville School. Thoy have beon tor wardod to tho local Committeo for con sidoration.

The Customs roceipta at this port for tho waek ending to-day amount to £5,734 Os "d. This includos duties, £5,097 Is lOd ; beer duty, £204 9s 4d; gold dnty, £331 Os 6d; pilotage, £58 12s 2d; and sundries, £42 16s 9d.

Mr Bartley has received the following tenders for an eight-roomed houee at Devon port j—Guost fe Sonp, £515; Frankham, £475 ; Chnlmors, £470 ; Brown & Raybum, £405; Sakeyffc Syno, £461125; Page, £455; Chithaw & Co., £477; Davica & Fvans, £415; Dickonson, £400; Moffdt% £359. For a six-roomed house at Dovonport : — Guest & Son, £332; Frankham, £305; Chalmers, £245 ; Brown & Rayburn, £2G3 ; Sakoy & Symo, £202 15s ; Chitham & Co., £269 10s ; Davies &. Evans, £242 ; Dicken son, £275 ; Moil'att, £209.

The members of the Arch Hill Mutual Improvement Clans hold thoir fifth half yearly business meetiug last evening. The reports road by tho Secretary, Treasurer, and Librarian wero very encouraging, showing the Socioty to bo in a vory pros perous position, and having done f;ood work since its establishment. Tho library con tains 63 volumos. The Treasurer's state ment showed a credit balance of over £4. The following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing term :—Proaident, James M. French ; Vice-President, G. Yearbury ; Secretary, C. Collier; Treasurer, W. Plaisted; Librarian, C. Mason. The class holds its meetings every Friday even ing. Any young mon desirous of joining should apply to the Secretary,

An interesting service waa hold at St. Thomas's Church on Thursday evening, at which the Kov. William Marsdon Dv Kiev, M.A., was Instituted by the Bishop of the Diocese as incumbent ot the parish of St, Thomas's. The following clergymen took part in the service: —The Yen. Arch deacon Clarke, the Rev, l)rs. Kidd and O'Calloghan, the Revs. J W. Alloway, J. Bates, VV. Caldor, J, K. Davis, J. Haselden, Lloyd Keating, C. M. Nelson, and W, Percival. The evensong was intoned by Rev. J, W, Alloway, and the lessons were read by Revs. John Haseldon and Dr. Kidd. The Bishop followed with an excellent and suitable address, in which he reminded the parishioners that the Rev. W. M. Dv Rieu was a clergyman of large experience, and accustomed to labour among a population similar to that which constituted the bulk of St. Thomas's Parish. His Lordship pointed out certain ways in which the laity could be of sorvice to the tninieter. The usual doclaratioun were then irmdo :—(1) Canonical obedience to the Rishop ; (2) assent to the Vra\ er Book and SO Articles ; (3) submission to tho authority of the General Synod. Tho Deed of Institution was read by tho acting registrar, Rev. J. Bates, After a short time of silent prayer by tho people, tho Bishop, layinp hip hands on the newly appointed minister, pronouncad tho blessing. The Archdeacon Dext inducted the incumbent by delivering to him the keys of the church. The ceremony was brought to a close by the reading of special prayers by the Bishop, and tho singing of the'Rotrocessional Hymn.

Mr W. R. Wills (the local poet) on Thursday last telegraphed the following vorees of a poem to Sir George Grey on tho no-coulidence motion. " Sir Georgo Grey, X.C.8., Wellington :— : Ay! Standalone We need but one To plead oar might The oauw of right, Fair freedom's marsh to liberty. So thou it be, A patriot In his majesty, Art Stand alone!

Ay I Stand alone Amid the din Of bußy Babylon, And still light ou. The Throne is Kingloss When not flUod by thee, A monarch In his purity. Ay 1 Stand alone! . „ V. B. Wills, Otahuhu, July 2. Sir George at onco wired as a reply: "Thanks for telegram; such words_ ore opportune, valuable and encouraging"; they prove that I do not stand alone.'

Our own correspondent at Otahuhu writes stating that tho accidental substitu tion of Ot&huhu for Panmure in the para graph about larrikinisra caused astonish ment in that district until the mistake was explained. He saya:—"We pride our solves on the peace and quietude of our rural, Eden-like village, as in our opinion it stands pre-eminently a model circle of security, peace, and quietness."

Messrs Kitchen and Sons, aoap and candle manufacturers of Wellington, will open on Auckland branch in Crorapton'a Buildings, Queen-street, next week. Mr L. W. McOlashen will be their local manager.

An accident occurred at Mr Macguiro'a Freezing Works reclamation to-day to a man named Heber Caudwell. He was as sisting to unload a dray filled with stones, when one of the ptones fell on the calf of his right leg. and hovorely bruised it. His right toes were also lacerated. The sufferer was taken to tho Hospital for treatment.

Mr Adams has obtained over 1,000 signa tures already to tho petition to Parliament asking an inquiry into Mr Vaile's system of railway reform. All classes of the com munity have signed it.

A tomperanco entertainment was held in tho Newton West Bchool-room last evening. There waa a largo attendance. Mr W. J. Speight occupied the chair, and in his open ing remarks drew attention to the fact of the present Arch Hill Licensing Committee having promised, if re-elected, to close all public-houses in the district next year. Addresses were also delivered by tho Rev. C. Worboys and Mr D. Fowler. A motion was passed approving of the action of the Arch Hill Licensing Committee previously referred to, and pledging the meeting to support its members in, securing their re election. Another motion waa pasised to the effect that tho attention of Parliament bo directod to tho fact that Mr B. W. M orison has been' in no way authorised by the Rood Board or inhabitants of Arch Hill to take any action in Wellington which might load to an alteration in tho provisions of the Licensing Act. At intervals during the evening several choice selections of music, recita tions, &a, wero given by the Misses Whitely, King, Fotheriok, and Campbell, Mossrs W. Taylor and J. Pook. The meet ing closed after passing a vote of thanks to the chairman.

A celebrated medium, Mrs Ballow, is to appear at the Lorne-atreet Hall on Sunday evoning, and lecturo upon " From Molecule to Man, from Man to Angel." Mrs Ballow la suM to bo a capital olnlrvoyanto test medium, and spirit artist, and an effort is being made by the Psychological Society to let the public havo tlio benefit or a series of seances on week ovenlnsa, and glvo them facts, and not fancies of occult phenomena.

Rev. R. Bavin preaches a special sermon on ' Christian Baptism" at the Graf ton Koad Weslevan Church to-morrow (Suiulaj) morn ing.

The fourth of the series of the popular Saturday evening temperance entertainments will bo held in the Temperance Hall this oven- Ing, and will consist of a service of eong, eu tltled " Little Minnio." Mrs Worboyß willrond tho story.

Tho Rev. C. Worboyg commences a second aeries of discourses on Faith and Freothouicbt In Pitt and Vincent-street Church to-morrow ovonlng. The subject will be "The Honest Sceptic, and Uow to Treat Hun."

Mr Charles Bright will lecture at the Opera Houeo to morrow night on "'l'ho Deluge—- A Mood Five Miles High." Messrs Welnberg and Douglas, of the "Silver Kln«" Company, and Mr h. \v. Scents will render musical selec tions.

AUCKLAND COAL RAILWAYS

The Govornment Proposals.

(From our Special Reporter.)

Welmsgtw, this day.

Tiik Railways Authorization Bill, intro duced by the Hon. Mr Richardson, and just circulated, authorises the Government to enter in contract for the following railways : —Whau Whau Branch, Huntly Branch, Moturoa (Taranakl) breakwater. North Island Main Trunk, Hurinui to Red Post, branch to Katanga Lake. The cost of the branch line to the Whauwhau must first bo paid to the colony by the Who ngarei Coal' Mining Company on a bank guarantee for the cost lodged with tho Colonial Treasurer. The Huntly branch is enly authorised on tho directors of tho Wnikato Coal Company entering into a contract to clospatch 20,000 tons of coal per annum to Mercer. Tho' cost of the Kaitangata Lake branch must first bo paid into tho Public Account, and the branch to Nightcnpa is to bo workod under tho Public Works Aot.

TABLE TALK

Side issues—Whiskers. Mr Leitch as "The Madman " to-night. Tho Rhode Island claim begins to shako in fais shell.

'.) he Afghan troops will probably be fed on Khanned goods.

Mrs Ballow at the Lome-street Hull to morrow night at 7 p.m. Womon are not invuntivo as a rule. Thoy have no eagerness for new wrinkles. "The Madman " at the Opera House for the liret time.

Mr Kelly booked for Wellington by tho Rotomahana, but a telegram having ap prised him after the nomination that a close contest is expected, he returns via the Thames.

Orange procession and anniversary ser vices at the Choral Hall to-morrow, and an other procession to St. Peter's Church, Surrey Hills, on Monday. Garden Party at the Lome etreot Hall to night. Gospel Temperance Mission meeting in tho Baptist Tabernacle next Monday even ing. A burglary has been committed at Mo- Arthur's boot warehouse, and £5 worth of goods stolen. The alteration in the band contest condi tions enables the Artillery Band to com pete, and a monster concert under the management of Herr Schmitt and the patronage of the Volunteer Corps takes placo on tho 17th to provide the funds. Major Scratchley is surprised and pleased at the condition of our harbour defences.

At tho Tauranga nomination, Mr Kelly was proposed by Mr Bodell and seconded by Mr Home, while Mr Grace was proposed by General Stoddart and seconded by Mr Redmond,

All the labour required for defence works is now being supplied by the Armed Con stabulary force, Thirty-four pupils of St. Stephen's Orphan Home visited the Freeman's Bay Glassworks yesterday, on the invitation of Mr Cook.

Another detachment of 25 Armed Con stabulary have gone from Wellington to Dunedin, to be employed on defence works there.

The steol screw steamer, for which ten dorH havo been called by the Defence Minis tor', is to be used in Wellington in connec tion with harbour defences.

The Auckland Naval Artillery had an excellent muster at drill last evening. The Kotorua natives received the widow of the late Mr Robert Graham with a sym pathetic "lamentation" on her return to the district,

The District Engineer has been instructed to make the approaches to the Te Aroba railway bridge at once. The bridge will probably be opened in a fortnight, Several firms decline to exhibit in the Textile Fabrics Branch of the Exhibition unless the judges are Dominated from beyond the colony. Second half of the Football Association's programme commenced this afternoon. A decree nisi has been granted In the petition of H. C. Staffers for divorce on the around of the adultery of hia wife, now in Auckland, with Alexander Grant, of, New Plymouth. ■ • i'urtber petition*) praying that it bo a punishable offence to supply drink to chil dren under 16 wera pent to Wellington yoftordny by the \Voinen Js Christian Tem perance Mission, They have 1,155 Bigna turtis.

Ono Punedin solicitor uamod Strode has sued Mother named Anderson fur £5, which be gave to invest on the totaliaator. A member of the Jockey. Club had already decided in Anderson's favour, the conten. tion having been that he never invested the money. Magistrate's decision reserved.

CABLEGRAMS

(BY CABUt-OOPYIUGHT.)

A Big Election of an M.P.

London, July 3.—The election of a mem ber for the borough of Wakefield, in the room of Mr Robert B. Mackie (Liberal), deceased, has resulted in the return of Mr Green, the Conservative candidate. The Dukedom of Brunswick. London, July 3.—Tho Duko of Cam bridge claims tho dukedom of Brunswick. The New Earl of Aylosford. London, July 2.—The brother of the Earl of Aylesford, who died suddenly in Texas on the 13th of January, has been awarded the title, it having been proved that the ! Countess's infant son is illegitimate. The Gorman-Australian Line. London, July 3.—Tho now German line of colonial mail steamers will start from Bremenhaven, but itis left optional whother they will call at Samoa. Brisbane has been included as a port of call. Cholera In Spain. London, July 3.—King Alfoneo's Secre tary has visited the cholera districts in Spaint (Received— July 4, 1.12 p.m.) Tho Last Gold Rush. Melbourne, this day.—Tho rush which took place to Snowy River Ranges owing to the reported discovery of gold has provod a complete failure, as the anticipations of the prospectors havo not been realised. Sevore Earthquake Shock. A severe shock of earthquuke occurred in Victoria yestoixlay. The disturbance was felt in Melbourne and many of the country towns. The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne, July 3 — The Address in- Heply to the Governor's Speech has been adopted by both Houses of tho Legislature. Comraerolnl, Adeijiidk, July 3.—Wheat, 3s Od to 3s 8d per bushel; flour, town brands, £8 to £8 2s 6d; country brands, £7 8s to £ 7 7s 6d. Sydney, July 3.—Now Zealand wheat unchanged at 2a 8d ; Mew Zealund oats aro Id lower than last quotations, today's price being 2s Id ; maize remains at 2s lOd. The Sugar Company's prices aro unaltered at £26. Soudan Contingent Disbanded. Sydney, July 3.—Tho Soudan contingent was formally disbanded to-day. The men, on receiving their discharge, were allowed two months' pay.

THE NO-CONFIDENCE DEBATE

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PARLIAMENTARY

REPORTER )

Wkiainoton, this day. The no-confidence debate still drags along its dull and weary way. Tho speeches y«B ---terday were of the dreariest naturo, and now that tho debato ia devoid of interest a bare quorum of members can be kept together to listen to tho various speakers. Mr Garrick made some hard hitting at Sir Geo. Grey. Ho having remarked that he had heard gomothing of Grey's provious ad ministration, was inclined to make, an addition to the Litany and say, "From its repetition good Lord deliver us." Mr J. B. WTiyte mußt be credited with the shortest speech of the debate, but it had a good deal of point. Mr Connolly is not a good speaker, but he is genorally forcible. He described the Ministry as " a one-man Government," and told Ministors that thoy had no opinion of their own, but blindly followed Sir Julius Vogel. Mr Cowan kept possession of tho floor of the House for the remainder of tho afternoon sitting, and succeeded in sending more than one lion, member to sleop. In the evening tho member for tho Lakes made a long and exceedingly scath ing speech against the Government and their proposals, but with characteristic bonovolence wanted thoir cup of bitterness to overflow before thoy brought übout their own downfall.

In tho courso of a vigorous speech, Mr ForgUß said that owing to the large number of fires which had recently occurred in Invercargill, it had earned tho unenviable title of tho "City of BIozob." Ho also caused a laugh by remarking that Sir Julius Vogel wnile a Minister of the Crown had raised 20 men to the peerage.

During the supper adjournment it was arranged among members that the debate should close at that sitting (a result which the Government were instrumental in bring ing about) and shortly before midnight Sir Julius Vogol rose for tliu p'~rw.« of defend ing tho Government proposals from ttf" many nasty things thnt had been said concerning them. Ho spoko clearly and cleverly, nnd claimed the right to close the debate. Directly ho resumed his seat, up popped Major Atkinson And delivered v vigorous speech. Ho said that in endeavouring to wind up tha dobato, the Treasurer hud actod unfairly, and asserted his right of reply to somo of tho statements mado by tho Premier and Treasurer. He also claimed to havo tho Premier "on tho raw." His assertion that Mr Stout, liked to inflict punishrcoiit. but could not lake it was well received by tho Houpo. Ho also repeatedly rappud Mr Stout ovor the knuckles for being fiil^ty, as shown by his constant Interruption*. Several of tho small fry then rote in thoir places for tho purpose of explaining their vote, and Mr Levostam, fortified with a quiro of notes, and ovidently bent on a long address, then got on his legs. After he had spoken a few minutes some lion, mem bers, taking odvantago of tho verdancy of Mr Kerr, the newly elected member for Waimoa, sent him to " cut it short." The member for Nelson turnod indignantly on the burly Kerr, and said irritably he was tho beet judge of how much was politic for him to say, and would not ,havo such a message conveyed to him. ThU oaused a peal of laughter at Mr Korr's expense, and as Mr Levestam continued his address, thespoakerat 4 o'clock ordered a five minutes adjournment. On resuming, Mr Levestam abruptly closed his address, and the motion for going into Committee of Supply was agreed to without dissent. Thus in a inoet unparralleled manner a no confidence debato, which had been Beriouely carried on for five days, terminated without a division. Sir George Groy was not in the Chamber at tho time. Why Sir Ooorgo Groy was Absent. Sir George Grey is of opinion that he was " jockeyed out of the division on tho No- Confidenne motion this morning. He says that he left the House at the five minutes' adjournment, and on returning to tho Chamber at the expiry of five minutes, found to his unutterable astonishment that the motion had been disposed of, and the House was in Committee of Supply,

"THE MADMAN."

To-night another striking novelty will bo placed upon the Auckland stage by Messrs MacMohon and Leitcb, who with thoir splendid company have held the boards of the Opera House with Buch unwavering success during the past four weeks. " Tho Madman," though new to this country, has a high reputation in England, and is horn the same pen as " Sithors to Grind." It is a powerful story, full of absorbing interest and intensely dramatic effect. It possesses a weird attraction that enchains the eagorost attention, and the whole conception is characterised by a wonderful boldness and originality. This is most fully exemplified in tho vision scene of tho second act, when tho madman in his rago — his obscured soul illuminod only by tho firm light of conscious cruel wrong —calls out in his agony upon tho powers of darknesß to show him a way to the accom plishment of his wild revenge; and he is answered. Mr George Leitch, who was the original representative of the character in England, will sustain the part of Walter Chisholm (the madman), and bis perform ance has been pronounced one of the finest pieces of acting of the contemporary stage As many have evinced a desire to witness again " The Librarian," it has been decided to perform the principal act of that in tensely amusing comedy to-night at the conclusion of the principal piece. It would not be feasible to enact the whole of the comedy in conjunction with such an im portant production a 8 " The Madman," but as the act chosen is the one that introduces Mr Leitch's unique song, " The Good Young Man Who Died," this arrangement should' afford tho public the highost satisfaction, and is Euro to draw a crowded hou.»c.

We aro informed that Mr Wtn. Arm strong, of Tamahoro, has sold tho Con necticut loaf grown on his farm at Waikato to the Vollbracht Tobacco Company at lOd per lb. The parcel was only experimental, but is estimated to represent a rate of £66 an acre. Monsieur Vaul Bibron announces a select soiree dnnaante for Wednesday next, in the Masonio Hall. Princen-streoU The entertain ment ia for the benefit of hia large b.dy of pupi s and their friends.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TELKGKAPH.-OV/X

BOUSE OF RBPBBSESTATITBS.

(Continued from PaVe s->

THE NO-CONFIDENO* DEBATE (Con elude*l

Sir Julius, referring to personal matters, said ho was induced '" 188J to onter this House, and took office" 1 a Kre«t sacrifice, belioving he could telP tlie colony oat ol its unfortunato posit>on> but he denied that before the present flovwnmenfc was formed ho had been in communication with the Premier with reaped t° tlle construction of a Cabinet. The "4ea of tne Government was that the settl«ment ot lancl would aid industries. He jnnounced their intention of abandoning tho coal duty. (Cheers.) They bad offeredtlieir policy to the House, and w&re not afr»>d of criticism. Major Atkinß°n Bad the Treasurer had assumed a levity oi manner which ill be came ft statesman' The Treasurer had re ferred to various speakers during the debate as though thfy were so many schoolboys. The Premier »nd Treasurer had made cer tain statements with reference to the administration of the previous Government of the Road* and Bridges Construction Act. Ho challenged the present Ministry to have the matte' out before the Public Ac counta Committee. As to the native policy, hi said no Native Minister had ever done so much as Mr Bryco, was so much respected, or had so much influence over the natives. (Cheers.) If a contrast were wanted between his influenco and that of his successor, let them accept the Maori?, own words :—" Bryce is a hard man, very ham man, but he is right." Then a? to the present minister, "Jolly fellow, Snllanco;getall we want from him." (Laughter.) Tint described tho true diameter of thotwo men exactly, and the words lined slowod tho light in which Mr Ballance was regarded by Maori 9. Many Scuttern mombers took but little interest in this matter, but he warned them that if they did not pay attentioa to it, they would have to pay for their indifference. (Cheers.) He did not blame Mr Ballance for want of a desire to do right, but he lacked firmness, Iv conclufl'on, Major AtkinHon said he re gretted tie debate had not been ol .. moro practical character in some respects, but he thought that on tho whole it would havo done much good. Before Bitting down ho should like to etate his reasons for the course which he pro posed to follow, and which the majority of those who generally votod with him would probably follow too. It was this thev felt the Government wero thoroughly incompetent, and they oughtto bo turnedout (Opposition cheers), but they recognised that in a democratic country tho Parlia ment was before the people, and that a Parliament not supported by tho people would not Btand. The peoplo had not yet lost entire hope, however. Their faith in tho Government was gone, but they still hoped that the Colonial Treasurer might with a wave of his magic wand do something. (Laughter.) He warned Ministers that if they did not within a very short time de vise something better than their wonderful bills, their days wero numbered. Then it would be the duty of the House to proceed to execution ("Oh"), but at the present time they did not propose to pioceed to execution for the reasons he had given. The Government had failed to fulfil their promisee, but until the peoplo recognised that, it would bo unwiso to take stops to eject them from office. Then, aud not till then, would it be the duty of this House to take action towards getting rid of one of the worst Governments New Zealand had evor had. It being now 4 o'clock, there were loud cries of " divide." Mr Hislop said that if he had been wavering in his support towards the Go vernmont, the peculiar conduct adopted by the Opposition would havo decided him how ho should vote. Ho contended that it was the bounden duty of the Opposition to criticise tho Government measures, and if they recognised that tho Ministry did not possess the confidence of the House and country, to move in tho direotion of ousting them from office. Ho announced himself a freo trader. Mr T. Thompson (Auckland North) did not entirely approve of tho presont Minis try as constructed, or of tho measures they had brought before the House. At the same time he could not vote for the amend ment, because if the Ministry were turned out he did not know who would replace them. For these reasons he wished it to be understood that in voting for going into Committee of Supply he was guarding him solf against tho idea that he was giving a general pledge to support the Govern-

Mr Ross coui3~no+"»«»PPart tlio amend ment, as if Buccensful, Sir George Grey would be unprepared to replace the occu puntß of the Ministerial benches. He did not think any good could result from con tinuing this eliam fight any longor. While voting for going into Committee of Supply, ho reserved full liberty of action to vote as ho pleased, and did not bind himself either to supDort the tariff or policy bills. Messrs Rbehk and Hursthouse followed in a similar strain. The latter blamed the Government for appointing all their Justices of the Poaee from tho ton ns, and said the majority of them know a 8 little of the re quirements of the country districts ns lie knew oi Kamschatka. (Cries of " Divide")

Mr Lkvjsstam deproeated any attempt to stifle discussion, which had been the inten tion of the Government on this occasion. (Mr Stout: No.) He paid emphatically, " Yes," because during the last adjourn ment they had BBkod the hon, members to bring the debate to a close. The epeakor proceeded to tantalise members by making a rambling speech. After he had wandered over a variety of matters the Speaker left the^chair for five minutes. In tiie meantime Mr Stout and others appealed to Mr Levestam to allow the debate to cJoeo, and the appeal did not prove unavail ing, for on tho House resuming he speedily concluded his observations.

At flvo minutes past four the Speaker put the motion, " That the House do now go into Committee of Supply." Sir George Cirey was not in the Houso at the time, and there not being a dissentient voice, the House resolved itself into commit**"- Wo sooner had Mr Hamlin *»ton the chair than in marched Sir George Gkey. On the motion to report progress with leave to sit again, he repeated his observa tion with respect to the impropriety of allowing the Ministerial benches to bo occupied by the New Zealand Agricultural Company. He went on to say that the time would coino when it would be recog nised he had striven to do a great service in dragging to light the wrongs done by the Government. (Mr Stout : "Oh!"). The Attorney-General says "Oh!" He would be ft tyrant over the whole of us. We are not Bafe. Secret telegrams may ho cent to our constituents. (Mr Stout laughed.) The Attorney-General laughs, but that vacant laugh is no reply to an accusation of a crime of that sort. Is he merely to sit on the Treasury benches to treat with laughter and contempt persons who daro to speak against the things he has done in violation of the high office which he holds 1

The motion for leave to sit again was carried at 4.35.

Tho Committee adjourned till Tuesday next.

ENGLISH POLICY IN EGYPT

[reuter's telegrams. ]

London, July 3. It is stated upon good authority that a detachment of British troops will garrison Aksheeh, a position in the Dongola dis trict.

Cairo, July 3,

Lord Wolseley, who has for some time p<ist been at Suakim, is returning to Eng land.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

"Garden Party" To-nlgnt

A company of variety artistes, styling themselves " The Garden Party." recently arrived in Auokland from Australia, and will give to-night the first of a series of en tertainments in the Lorne-Btreet Hall. The programme, which is set forth ekewhero, ie attractive and diversified, including, as it does, ballads and comic songs, step-dances, concerted selections, and farcical sketchss.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

Yale College Observatory

Dr. Leonard Waldo, the astronomer in charge, baa recently publiuhed hi 3 annual report of the watch-rating results tor first-class certificates for the year ending June I.ISSJ. Tho watches were obaeired by him for 42 days, tested in five positions, and subjected to heat and cold in tho ovon and refrigerator. Ihe bcßt record was obtained by a k->ylfS3 watch made by the American Waltham Watch Company.

I (BY OUR hPECIAI. REPORTER). WEtusoT.?:.-, this day Barmaid Petitions. ' '|f* t < Three more petitions in favour of what Is now known as the "barmaid" nuisance '*' *i were presented to the House yesterday One was so long that whon rolled up it | )fl( j I": the appearance of some huge scroll, and us- ' it contained upwards Jof 0,300 signatures, R, h

may bo imagined that Mr Peacock H who was entrusted with its presehta' Wm tion, had his hands very full, andß' was glad to be reliovod of his heavy §.'■ responsibility. If legislation is offected aa''< '■ regards barmaids, it will probably be in the •' <i direction of limiting hours in which they H may be employed. Of course, such a pro. : ; ' \ posal as that of the hon. member for Wai. *;<■ £ kouaitl, " That they no longer exist," will j simply bb laughed out of the House. 1 I have just heard that the office of Under I Secretary for Wence has been offered to 1 Major Jorvis, Assistant Adjutant-General ■" i to the South Australian Government. Ab P, you are aware, Colonel Reader, the present If. , holder of the office, has six taonths' leave of ' absence, and Major Gudgeon, ton s f ]\f r ip_ |: i W. Gudgeon, of Auckland, is Actuig-Secie- Wi ' tary for Defence. ° ' Adulteration of Liquors. : Mr Levestam'e Adulteration Amendment 'S i Act is the samo measure as was introduced J4A1 by him last session, when it passed its second |lfp reading. Its objoct ia to compel all manu. }fp? facturersof fermented liquors, wines, spirits, 9 etc , to affix labels on the containing veaeelpj ffi which shall truly state tho ingredients from tyf which such liquor has been manufactured. A penalty is provided for false statements in addition to the confiscation of the vessel, I .Captain Morris. Captain Morris, who has been suffering from a severe cold on the chest and con- §j| fined to bed since his arrival, was about to- I day for the firs t time, and will, it is thought, be able to nttnnd to his duties in the Legis- g lative Counci! next week. LU-onslng Petitions. Last night I made a computation of the I number of signatures attached to the petitions which have been brought before ¥£. the House with respect to the proposed p-\ amendments ef the Licensing Act,and found j§| that 7,750 persons have asked Parliament m to take action in the direction of prohibit ing the saleo! intoxicants to children under tiff' 16, while upwards of 10,000 residents have Iff attached their signatures to petitions jfe praying for the abolition of barmaids, W, The Public Petitions Committee hava §3 reported that inasmuch as these matters ,* are dealt with in the Licensing Act Amend- Hp ment Bill (Mr Stoward), they have no II recommendation to mako. If the question comes before tho House, it will be a dis- if cussion of an interesting, if not instructive, |p character, and the struggle between the p; champions of barmaids and Blue Ribbon M ad vocates on the floor of the House will S;, be something unique, besides forming JK pleasant diversion after all the dreary talk on no-confidence and finance Barmaids here are very much exer- tfe cised over the matter, and doubtless lf oonsiderable buttonholing will be done by Ml tho fair vendors of alcoholic spirits, in order pf to maintain their rightß and retain their ||f position. Should a fight eventuate, the bo ladies are sure to score a win. Tho Stout-Pylto Trouble. The " Press " in a leader last night stated ||, that the Stout-Pyke incident is not settled. 5k It alleges that at a meeting between Mr lj|: Pyke and Mr Stout, Mr Pyke refused to 5| withdraw anything, insisting that he had |js. nothing to withdraw. The Premier then |S informed him that ho would withdraw hie :"& telegram and letter, and there the matter' i ended.Thoarticleproceeds:"Thematternow .f M remains in the hands of the Speaker, who, % we presume, can be depended on to do hu .fj|i duty without fear or favour. It is not a rag disputo between Messrs Pyke and Stout, 'M. but it is neither more nor less than a w flagrant breach of privilege. On behalf of .|J| the head of the Government, the Speaker |g ia bound, we think, to come forward and pj protect the honour and independence of the g House." Scathing Denunciation of the Treasurer, The same paper contains a little article jgg on Sir Julius Vogel, which is almost Jn| libellous. Indeed, it calls him an adv9|* venturer, and says he has demoralised our Parliament and ineffably degraded- our B politics. It speaks of "disreputable de- ffii signs 'and " charlatan's tricks," and con- fc eludes by comparing the Treasurer to the frozen asp that bit its benefactor. Animals Protection Act, The Animals Protection Act Amendment m provides that the rangers appointed under || the Act shall act as constables, and penalties J|| are provided for resisting rangers. ■ West Coast Settlement Bill. Mr Ballance's West Coast Settlement||i| Reserves Act Amendment Bill provides JR that the Public Trustee may advance Kj moneys for surveys of reserves made, or in- fe (.uruted to be leased, under the provisions of tag! tho West Coast Settlements Act, 1881, and ||| moneys so advanced are to be made a firot . charge on the rents which the board may IK require for the purpose of securing pay ment.

POLICE COURT.—This Day

(Before H. Q. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.) Chunk.—Three persona, 10a each. Wife Desertion.—Robert Little was charged ( El with deserting his ( wife and family.—With-'ljij drawn. - Assault and Trespass,—John Lomez, jun,i||| a flehennan, was charged with trespassing on H the Auckland railway, and with repeatedly ■ Btriking Patriok McGovern, a constable, on tho g§! railway, on the 20th June.—Mr Theo. Cooper for f ■ oomplainant, and Mr Karl in defence.—Patrick Mcuovern deposed that defendant opened tup gate near the offices at the .Auckland station, I and was crossing tho main line at a time when MSI a train was expected. He ordered him back, by' ; but he refused to go, and used some very strong ■ Unßuage. Defendant also pulledoffhls coat, $& and challenged him out to flßht. Hei refused. ;&- Defendant then Btruok him several tiineß and g| pulled his beard. Lomez said he wished H ho only had somo beer in him, and he H| would mark him for a year to come.— Mj Charles Webster, signalman, saw Mr McGovera HR run down tho mainline to defondant. Could m not hear what was said, but saw young Lomez m take off his coat and put himself in a fighting '.aa nttitullc, and otrilto MeOuTTjru ttroo *teM. Ktfß Mclovern did not return the blows, hut put tg Lomoz down. He went up and Lomez squared |H at him, Baying: " One mure hint and I'll Knoofc m tho We out of you."—Thomaß Mills (storeman at hk railway terminus) and Charles Elley (a cadet on EH tho railway) corroborated the evidence of com? En plainant.-Mr Earl addressed the Court to MR ' clefenoe, and called several witnesses.—Defen- ■ dant gave evidence showing that he had been ■ accustomed to go over the railway crossing from : tho Wynyard Pier to Short-street for a number ■ of years and had not Been interfered with, gajfi Jlcdovom had previously threatened to Rive m him a hiding and run him in. On this occasion §»| he was laid down on his back. He Btruck at the con table and pulled his whiskors.-Defendants B| fatiier and four other fißhetmen stated that they I had Hied tliu crossing for years, and that com- «», plainant was tho aggressor.-His Worship founa m defendant guiiy of the asßault-Fined 5s and m costs.—The trespass cases were adjourned for ag&

MINING NEWS-

(by telegraph—own correspondent.) I

Thames, this day. Cambria.—The crushing of general dirt H-Sm shaping for a return of ljozs gold per load. ■ j The reef in the low level is of prodigious || dimensions, being fully 20 feet wide at the ■ point where the specimens have lately peen H obtained, the rich vein, however, being « confined to the hanging-wall. Abo" || 3701bs specimens are on hand.

The members of the Parliamentary Union f I are convened to meet«« B«bson aat 7 p.m. ■ on Monday for tie purpose of electing ■ three members *» the Council. Sunderla-i. a c°llier inJ hf) § mine jr«c both his legs and arms broken | ITnd^est injured by a fall of coal yester- | dpy- Good fob Babies.-" We are pleased to Bay g that our baby was permanently oured of a fM seriouß protracted irregularity of the bowels by ■ the use of Hop Bitters V Its mother whlohat «| the same time restored her to perfect health and . - :| atrenKth."-XHB Pabbnts. See. Members of the Union-Btreet Wesleyan fag Band of Hope are requested to awemble to uw «a Up?i««e te M°^^^^^^^^ issued. , The Parcels Delivery Agency, under tn« c, management of Mr J. A. Meueonger, announeel n Sat it haß again started to woik in tie oM | quarters in Cußtomß-street. The Rev. J. S. Hill will deliver the Bibla M, reading at the Rooms of the YovpfJ 1"^ . subject bom* "The Valloy of Glime-pita. ■ || "Js thoro liberty within the Church ? is B the sub. octof a sermon by ftetaewn^t at«. | slons a tho Parableß. || Great amusement is usually caused bya i 20, Queen-street. ;

THE ATTOicJ^ 1* EVEfIINQ BTAK, SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1885,



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LAST DAY. p ARLICK & r*RANWELL'S CHEAP CASH SALE OP SALVAGE FURNITURE AND SOUND CARPETS Closes Positively ON WEDNESDAY, Ist JULY. LAST DAY. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. WE aro NOW OFFERING the following SPECIAL BARGAINS. SEVENTY MANTLES AND JACKETS, AND SIXTY COSTUMES (LADIBS' AND CHILDREN'S), BOUGHT AT A DISCOUNT OF FIFTY PER CENT. OFF MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, AND BEING SOLD AT ta- PROPORTIONATE PRICES. *» LARGE QUANTITIES OF PERFECT GOODS PERFECT GOODS FROM MESSRS OWEN & GRAHAM'S, BOUGHT AT IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. LARGE STOCK OF FANCY DRESS GOODS. FORTY-THREE DOZ, MUSLIN COL LARETTES AND BOWS, AND TWENTY-FOUR DOZ. FRINGES, BOUGHT CONSIDERABLY BELOW MANU FACTURERS' PKICEB. All the above Goods are being SOLD REMARKABLY CHEAP. A CALL WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SCEPTICAL, MILNE AND CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODB THE NEW GOODS TUB NEW GOODS Are now opened oat FOR THE WINTER FOR TBS WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THK WINTER. The Stook is the largest and beat neleoted In the city, and to MEET THK TIMES MBiCT THE TIMRB r...... MKKT THE 'IIMEB THE MEET THE TIMES NEW Beveral lines In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Pi™" t\t iiiruivf SPECIALLY CHEAP CLOTHING SPECIALLY CHEAP „.„, SPECIALLY CHEAP FACTORY, SPECIALLY CHKAP. 158 & 160, SHKxm-Btroet, Ths Juvenile Department has received close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined la the leading feature. In Boys' Fanoy Suits several new and choice styles are now being shown. k UCKLAND FORWARDING AND **. PARCEL DKUVBRY AGENCY. Mr J. A. MESSENGER, 0 ,-,.■■. i. Late Foreman, Begs to draw the attention of the Public to hlB having re opened this Agenoy in the old pre raises, Customs-street, and trusts by care and attention, and a moderate scale of charges, to reoeelve a generoni eupport. Goods, Paroels, and Luggage received for ship ment or storage. T\O not buy Books, Stationery, or Fane/ Arttoles for presents until you have seen FREDERICK MOUZER'S Shop Window In Ylotoria-Btroet (corner of Albert-atreet). Every thing marked In plain figures. All New, Choice, and Cheap.



gPRINKLDD WITH TOATfIH, BUI NOT DAMAGED BY V***' "-""""oform ac PubUo Of The vndenigiitd bsmrr Settlers tout at the Aupkland ana fate Sue of MTO , d OWEN & GRAHAM'S STOOK He became the Purohaser ol aU the OIothinQ WHICH WAS ONLY SLIGHTLY PAMAGBD BY WATER, BUT WHICH ESCAPED the FLAMES, AND THAT HE HAS REMOVED THE SAME TO HIS PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Aa the Premises are Small, a Speedy Clearance must be effected, bo he la NOW HOLDING A MONSTER SALVAGE SALE OF THE SAME. Having Bought the Goods at a Wdleultracly Low figure, he is enabled to SACRIFICE THEM AT Z& ANY PRICE. "^ BPEOIAL NOTIOK.—The Goods we offorfor sale aro Quite Free fkom any D^maoe bj FntE, and are only Slightly VVot with Fresh Water, as an inßpeotion will prove. A RARE CHANGE FOR HEAD 3OF FAMILIES AND WORKING MSST, j.l> vy- MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 214, QfUBBK-STKBET (Oppositk MoAkthub & Co.'s)' T. &■ H. Cooke, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERKRS, &C, Beg to Inform their friends and the public that they have REMOVED TO THEIR NEW PREMISES, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS. THE "STAR'S" CIRCULATION. Accountants1 Certificate. Auckland, Ist July, 1885. We hereby certify that ue have examined the. Books and Vouchers of the Evening Star Newspaper, with the following remits: — Number of Copies>issued from January Ist, 1885, to June 30th, 1885, was 1,587,856 (OXE MILLION FIVE HUN DRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX), averaging per diem, 10,378. The number of Copies issued for the month of june alone ms 270,800 (Two hundred and seventy thousand eight hundred), averaging per diem, 10,415, «*W» shorn an increase in June of 549 copies daily on the circulation in November, 1884, tvhen our last examination was made. Jno. Milne, } Public J. Waymouth, J Accountants.